us: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of us
- religious«Word Popularity Bar5/5
religious
- noun a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
- adjective satellite concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
spiritual.
- religious texts
- a member of a religious order
- lords temporal and spiritual
- spiritual leaders
- spiritual songs
- noun a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
- jesus5/5
jesus
The Luke i. 31.Savior ; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation.Thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people from their sins. Matt. i. 21.
✍The form Jesu is often used, esp. in the vocative. Jesu, do thou my soul receive. Keble.
- focus5/5
focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction; centering; focussing; focal point; focusing.
- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
- noun maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
- in focus
- out of focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
- bus5/5
bus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar
bus topology.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
- genius5/5
genius
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Einstein; brainiac; mastermind; brain.
- Mozart was a child genius
- he's smart but he's no Einstein
- noun unusual mental ability
brilliance.
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- surplus5/5
surplus
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
nimiety; surplusage; excess.
- adjective satellite more than is needed, desired, or required
supererogatory; extra; redundant; spare; excess; superfluous; supernumerary.
- trying to lose excess weight
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
- skills made redundant by technological advance
- sleeping in the spare room
- supernumerary ornamentation
- it was supererogatory of her to gloat
- delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
- surplus cheese distributed to the needy
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
- various5/5
various
- adjective satellite of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
assorted.
- assorted sizes
- his disguises are many and various
- various experiments have failed to disprove the theory
- cited various reasons for his behavior
- adjective satellite considered individually
respective; several.
- the respective club members
- specialists in their several fields
- the various reports all agreed
- adjective satellite of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
- status5/5
status
- noun the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
position.
- he had the status of a minor
- the novel attained the status of a classic
- atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
- noun a state at a particular time
condition.
- a condition (or state) of disrepair
- the current status of the arms negotiations
- noun the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
- obvious5/5
obvious
- adjective easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
- obvious errors
- adjective easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
- dangerous5/5
dangerous
- adjective involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
unsafe.
- a dangerous criminal
- a dangerous bridge
- unemployment reached dangerous proportions
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
grievous; life-threatening; severe; serious; grave.
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
- adjective involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
- continuous5/5
continuous
- adjective continuing in time or space without interruption
uninterrupted.
- a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light"- James Jeans
- a continuous bout of illness lasting six months
- lived in continuous fear
- a continuous row of warehouses
- a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it
- moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks
- adjective of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
- adjective continuing in time or space without interruption
- indigenous5/5
indigenous
- adjective satellite originating where it is found
autochthonal; autochthonous; endemic; autochthonic.
- the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
- autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
- endemic folkways
- the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
- adjective satellite originating where it is found
- virus5/5
virus
- noun (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
- noun a harmful or corrupting agency
- bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread
- the virus of jealousy is latent in everyone
- noun (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
- census5/5
census
- noun a periodic count of the population
nose count; nosecount.
- verb conduct a census
- They censused the deer in the forest
- noun a periodic count of the population
- mysterious5/5
mysterious
- adjective satellite of an obscure nature
cryptical; cryptic; deep; mystifying; inscrutable.
- the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms
- a deep dark secret
- the inscrutable workings of Providence
- in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life"- Rachel Carson
- rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands
- adjective satellite having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
mystical; occult; mystic; secret; orphic.
- mysterious symbols
- the mystical style of Blake
- occult lore
- the secret learning of the ancients
- adjective satellite of an obscure nature
- stimulus5/5
stimulus
- noun any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
stimulation; stimulant; input.
- noun any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
- apparatus5/5
apparatus
- noun equipment designed to serve a specific function
setup.
- noun (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
- the breathing apparatus
- noun equipment designed to serve a specific function
- glorious5/5
glorious
- adjective having or deserving or conferring glory
- a long and glorious career
- our glorious literature
- adjective satellite characterized by grandeur
brilliant; magnificent; splendid.
- the brilliant court life at Versailles
- a glorious work of art
- magnificent cathedrals
- the splendid coronation ceremony
- adjective having or deserving or conferring glory
- corpus5/5
corpus
- noun capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
principal sum; principal.
- noun a collection of writings
- he edited the Hemingway corpus
- noun capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
- ambitious5/5
ambitious
- adjective having a strong desire for success or achievement
- adjective satellite requiring full use of your abilities or resources
challenging.
- ambitious schedule
- performed the most challenging task without a mistake
- adjective having a strong desire for success or achievement
- ambiguous5/5
ambiguous
- adjective open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
equivocal.
- an equivocal statement
- the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates
- the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness
- popularity is an equivocal crown
- an equivocal response to an embarrassing question
- adjective having more than one possible meaning
- ambiguous words
- frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy
- adjective open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
- analogous5/5
analogous
- adjective satellite similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
correspondent.
- brains and computers are often considered analogous
- salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar
- adjective corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
- the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
- adjective satellite similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
- vigorous5/5
vigorous
- adjective satellite characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
- a vigorous hiker
- gave her skirt a vigorous shake
- a vigorous campaign
- a vigorous foreign policy
- vigorous opposition to the war
- adjective satellite strong and active physically or mentally
- a vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback"- W.H.Hudson
- adjective satellite characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
- columbus5/5
columbus
- noun the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
capital of Ohio.
- noun Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)
Christopher Columbus; Cristoforo Colombo; Cristobal Colon.
- noun the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
- chorus5/5
chorus
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- a chorus of boos
- noun a group of people assembled to sing together
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- thus5/5
thus
- noun an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
frankincense; gum olibanum; olibanum.
- adverb (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
hence; so; therefore; thence.
- therefore X must be true
- the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
- we were young and thence optimistic
- it is late and thus we must go
- the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted
- noun an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
- previous5/5
previous
- adjective satellite just preceding something else in time or order
old.
- the previous owner
- my old house was larger
- adjective satellite (used especially of persons) of the immediate past
late; former.
- the former president
- our late President is still very active
- the previous occupant of the White House
- adjective satellite just preceding something else in time or order
- serious5/5
serious
- adjective concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
- a serious student of history
- a serious attempt to learn to ski
- gave me a serious look
- a serious young man
- are you serious or joking?
- Don't be so serious!
- adjective satellite of great consequence
- marriage is a serious matter
- adjective concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
- plus5/5
plus
- noun a useful or valuable quality
asset.
- noun the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
summation; addition.
- the summation of four and three gives seven
- four plus three equals seven
- noun a useful or valuable quality
- conscious5/5
conscious
- adjective satellite intentionally conceived
witting.
- a conscious effort to speak more slowly
- a conscious policy
- adjective knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
- remained conscious during the operation
- conscious of his faults
- became conscious that he was being followed
- adjective satellite intentionally conceived
- curious5/5
curious
- adjective satellite beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
funny; rum; singular; queer; odd; peculiar; rummy.
- a curious hybrid accent
- her speech has a funny twang
- they have some funny ideas about war
- had an odd name
- the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
- something definitely queer about this town
- what a rum fellow
- singular behavior
- adjective eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
- a curious child is a teacher's delight
- a trap door that made me curious
- curious investigators
- traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers
- curious about the neighbor's doings
- adjective satellite beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
- consensus5/5
consensus
- noun agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
- the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions
- those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus
- noun agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
- campus5/5
campus
- noun a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
- noun a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
- tremendous5/5
tremendous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Lippman
enormous.
- an enormous boulder
- enormous expenses
- tremendous sweeping plains
- a tremendous fact in human experience
- a plane took off with a tremendous noise
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
fantastic; marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; wondrous; rattling.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement
- adjective satellite extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Lippman
- nucleus5/5
nucleus
- noun a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
karyon; cell nucleus.
- noun the positively charged dense center of an atom
- noun a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
- autonomous5/5
autonomous
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
self-governing; independent; sovereign.
- an autonomous judiciary
- a sovereign state
- adjective satellite existing as an independent entity
- the partitioning of India created two separate and autonomous jute economies
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
- simultaneous5/5
simultaneous
- adjective satellite occurring or operating at the same time
concurrent; co-occurrent; coinciding; coincident; cooccurring; coincidental.
- a series of coincident events
- adjective satellite occurring or operating at the same time
- suspicious5/5
suspicious
- adjective satellite openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
untrusting; leery; mistrustful; wary.
- adjective satellite not as expected
funny; shady; suspect; fishy.
- there was something fishy about the accident
- up to some funny business
- some definitely queer goings-on
- a shady deal
- her motives were suspect
- suspicious behavior
- adjective satellite openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
- hazardous5/5
hazardous
- adjective satellite involving risk or danger
wild; risky.
- skydiving is a hazardous sport
- extremely risky going out in the tide and fog
- a wild financial scheme
- adjective satellite involving risk or danger
- homogeneous5/5
homogeneous
- adjective all of the same or similar kind or nature
homogenous.
- a close-knit homogeneous group
- adjective all of the same or similar kind or nature
- infectious5/5
infectious
- adjective satellite caused by infection or capable of causing infection
infective.
- viruses and other infective agents
- a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease
- adjective easily spread; children catch it from their elders"- Bertrand Russell
- fear is exceedingly infectious
- adjective satellite caused by infection or capable of causing infection
- numerous5/5
numerous
- adjective satellite amounting to a large indefinite number
legion.
- numerous times
- the family was numerous
- Palomar's fans are legion
- adjective satellite amounting to a large indefinite number
- famous5/5
famous
- adjective satellite widely known and esteemed
renowned; illustrious; famed; celebrated; notable; noted; far-famed.
- a famous actor
- a celebrated musician
- a famed scientist
- an illustrious judge
- a notable historian
- a renowned painter
- adjective satellite widely known and esteemed
- nervous5/5
nervous
- adjective satellite easily agitated
- a nervous addict
- a nervous thoroughbred
- adjective satellite causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
anxious; queasy; unquiet; uneasy.
- spent an anxious night waiting for the test results
- cast anxious glances behind her
- those nervous moments before takeoff
- an unquiet mind
- adjective satellite easily agitated
- enormous5/5
enormous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Lippman
tremendous.
- an enormous boulder
- enormous expenses
- tremendous sweeping plains
- a tremendous fact in human experience
- a plane took off with a tremendous noise
- adjective satellite extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology"- Walter Lippman
- anxious5/5
anxious
- adjective satellite eagerly desirous
dying.
- anxious to see the new show at the museum
- dying to hear who won
- adjective satellite causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
nervous; queasy; unquiet; uneasy.
- spent an anxious night waiting for the test results
- cast anxious glances behind her
- those nervous moments before takeoff
- an unquiet mind
- adjective satellite eagerly desirous
- precious5/5
precious
- adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
cherished; wanted; treasured.
- a cherished friend
- children are precious
- a treasured heirloom
- so good to feel wanted
- adjective satellite of high worth or cost
- diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones
- adjective satellite characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
- unconscious5/5
unconscious
- noun that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware
unconscious mind.
- adjective not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
- lay unconscious on the floor
- noun that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware
- generous5/5
generous
- adjective willing to give and share unstintingly
- a generous donation
- adjective not petty in character and mind
- unusually generous in his judgment of people
- adjective willing to give and share unstintingly
- radius5/5
radius
- noun the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
r.
- noun a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere)
- noun the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
- spontaneous5/5
spontaneous
- adjective happening or arising without apparent external cause
self-generated.
- spontaneous laughter
- spontaneous combustion
- a spontaneous abortion
- adjective satellite said or done without having been planned or written in advance
unwritten; ad-lib.
- he made a few ad-lib remarks
- adjective happening or arising without apparent external cause
- ridiculous5/5
ridiculous
- adjective satellite inspiring scornful pity
silly; pathetic.
- how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years"- Dashiell Hammett
- adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
derisory; ludicrous; idiotic; preposterous; cockeyed; absurd; laughable; nonsensical.
- the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
- that's a cockeyed idea
- ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
- a contribution so small as to be laughable
- it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
- a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
- her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
- adjective satellite inspiring scornful pity
- righteous5/5
righteous
- adjective characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
- the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16
- adjective satellite morally justified
- righteous indignation
- adjective characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
- anonymous5/5
anonymous
- adjective having no known name or identity or known source
anon..
- anonymous authors
- anonymous donors
- an anonymous gift
- adjective satellite not known or lacking marked individuality
- brown anonymous houses
- anonymous bureaucrats in the Civil Service
- adjective having no known name or identity or known source
- versus5/5
versus
Against; as, John Doe ; -- chiefly used in legal language, and abbreviated to v. or vs.versus Richard Roe
- marcus5/5
marcus
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- aus4/5
au
- noun a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
atomic number 79; gold.
- noun a unit of length used for distances within the solar system; equal to the mean distance between the Earth and the Sun (approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers)
Astronomical Unit.
- noun a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
- phosphorus4/5
phosphorus
- noun a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
P; atomic number 15.
- noun a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
daystar; Lucifer; morning star.
- noun a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
- cyprus4/5
cyprus
A thin, transparent stuff, the same as, or corresponding to, crape. It was either white or black, the latter being most common, and used for mourning. Obs.Lawn as white as driven snow, Cyprus black as e'er was crow. Shak.
- hindus4/5
hindu
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
Hindoo; Hindustani.
- noun a person who adheres to Hinduism
Hindoo.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
- rebellious4/5
rebellious
- adjective satellite resisting control or authority
- temperamentally rebellious
- a rebellious crew
- adjective satellite discontented as toward authority
malcontent; ill-affected; disaffected.
- adjective satellite resisting control or authority
- superfluous4/5
superfluous
- adjective satellite serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
pointless; senseless; purposeless; wasted; otiose.
- otiose lines in a play
- advice is wasted words
- a pointless remark
- a life essentially purposeless
- senseless violence
- adjective satellite more than is needed, desired, or required
supererogatory; extra; redundant; surplus; spare; excess; supernumerary.
- trying to lose excess weight
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
- skills made redundant by technological advance
- sleeping in the spare room
- supernumerary ornamentation
- it was supererogatory of her to gloat
- delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
- surplus cheese distributed to the needy
- adjective satellite serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
- anomalous4/5
anomalous
- adjective satellite deviating from the general or common order or type
- advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe
- adjective satellite deviating from the general or common order or type
- lazarus4/5
lazarus
- noun the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
- noun the diseased beggar in Jesus' parable of the rich man and the beggar
- noun the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
- fungus4/5
fungus
- noun an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
- noun an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
- gaseous4/5
gaseous
- adjective existing as or having characteristics of a gas
- steam is water is the gaseous state
- adjective existing as or having characteristics of a gas
- caucasus4/5
caucasus
- noun the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia
Caucasus Mountains.
- noun a large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource
Caucasia.
- noun the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia
- genus4/5
genus
- noun a general kind of something
- ignore the genus communism
- noun (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
- noun a general kind of something
- virtuous4/5
virtuous
- adjective morally excellent
- adjective satellite in a state of sexual virginity
virginal; virgin; vestal; pure.
- pure and vestal modesty
- a spinster or virgin lady
- men have decreed that their women must be pure and virginal
- adjective morally excellent
- 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
- miscellaneous4/5
miscellaneous
- adjective satellite consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
mixed; motley; sundry; assorted.
- an arrangement of assorted spring flowers
- assorted sizes
- miscellaneous accessories
- a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music
- a motley crew
- sundry sciences commonly known as social"- I.A.Richards
- adjective satellite having many aspects
many-sided; multifarious; multifaceted.
- a many-sided subject
- a multifaceted undertaking
- multifarious interests
- the multifarious noise of a great city
- a miscellaneous crowd
- adjective satellite consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
- gracious4/5
gracious
- adjective characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
- gracious even to unexpected visitors
- gracious living
- he bears insult with gracious good humor
- adjective satellite characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
benignant.
- our benignant king
- adjective characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
- circus4/5
circus
- noun a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
- he ran away from home to join the circus
- noun a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
- the children always love to go to the circus
- noun a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
- calculus4/5
calculus
- noun a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
concretion.
- renal calculi can be very painful
- noun an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
tophus; tartar.
- noun a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body
- modulus4/5
modulus
- noun an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
- 2 is a modulus of 5 and 9
- noun the absolute value of a complex number
- noun an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
- menus4/5
menu
- noun a list of dishes available at a restaurant
bill of fare; carte du jour; carte; card.
- the menu was in French
- noun the dishes making up a meal
- noun a list of dishes available at a restaurant
- monstrous4/5
monstrous
- adjective satellite abnormally large
- adjective satellite shockingly brutal or cruel
grievous; atrocious; flagitious.
- murder is an atrocious crime
- a grievous offense against morality
- a grievous crime
- no excess was too monstrous for them to commit
- adjective satellite abnormally large
- synchronous4/5
synchronous
- adjective occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
synchronal; synchronic.
- recovery was synchronous with therapy"- Jour.A.M.A.
- a synchronous set of clocks
- the synchronous action of a bird's wings in flight
- synchronous oscillations
- adjective (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that requires a common clock signal (a timing reference) between the communicating devices in order to coordinate their transmissions
- adjective occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
- spacious4/5
spacious
- adjective satellite very large in expanse or scope
broad; wide.
- a broad lawn
- the wide plains
- a spacious view
- spacious skies
- adjective satellite (of buildings and rooms) having ample space
roomy.
- a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment
- a spacious ballroom
- adjective satellite very large in expanse or scope
- poisonous4/5
poisonous
- adjective satellite having the qualities or effects of a poison
toxicant.
- adjective satellite not safe to eat
- adjective satellite having the qualities or effects of a poison
- fabulous4/5
fabulous
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing
fab.
- a fabulous vacation
- adjective satellite based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
mythic; mythological; mythical; mythologic.
- mythical centaurs
- the fabulous unicorn
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing
- luminous4/5
luminous
- adjective satellite softly bright or radiant
lucent; lambent; aglow.
- a house aglow with lights
- glowing embers
- lambent tongues of flame
- the lucent moon
- a sky luminous with stars
- adjective satellite softly bright or radiant
- unanimous4/5
unanimous
- adjective satellite in complete agreement
consentient; consentaneous.
- a unanimous decision
- adjective satellite acting together as a single undiversified whole
solid; whole.
- a solid voting bloc
- adjective satellite in complete agreement
- contentious4/5
contentious
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
disputatious; combative; litigious; disputative.
- a style described as abrasive and contentious
- a disputatious lawyer
- a litigious and acrimonious spirit
- adjective satellite involving or likely to cause controversy
- a central and contentious element of the book"- Tim W.Ferfuson
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
- luxurious4/5
luxurious
- adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
voluptuous; sybaritic; epicurean; voluptuary; luxuriant.
- an epicurean banquet
- enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs
- Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence
- a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; sumptuous; opulent; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
- adjective satellite displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
- fibrous4/5
fibrous
- adjective satellite having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
hempen.
- adjective satellite (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
unchewable; stringy; sinewy.
- adjective satellite having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
- titus4/5
titus
- noun a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
- noun Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian (39-81)
Titus Flavius Vespasianus; Titus Vespasianus Augustus.
- noun a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
- gus4/5
gu
- noun the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
Guam.
- adjective of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions
genitourinary.
- genitourinary infections
- noun the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
- josephus4/5
josephus
- noun Jewish general who led the revolt of the Jews against the Romans and then wrote a history of those events (37-100)
Flavius Josephus; Joseph ben Matthias.
- noun Jewish general who led the revolt of the Jews against the Romans and then wrote a history of those events (37-100)
- adventurous4/5
adventurous
- adjective willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
adventuresome.
- adventurous pioneers
- the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy
- adjective willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
- terminus4/5
terminus
- noun a place where something ends or is complete
end point; endpoint; termination.
- noun the ultimate goal for which something is done
destination.
- noun a place where something ends or is complete
- homologous4/5
homologous
- adjective having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
- the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous
- adjective corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics; especially derived from an organism of the same species
- a homologous tissue graft
- adjective having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
- sensuous4/5
sensuous
- adjective satellite taking delight in beauty
- the sensuous joy from all things fair
- adjective satellite taking delight in beauty
- discontinuous4/5
discontinuous
- adjective of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
- adjective not continuing without interruption in time or space
noncontinuous.
- discontinuous applause
- the landscape was a discontinuous mosaic of fields and forest areas
- he received a somewhat haphazard and discontinuous schooling
- adjective of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
- prodigious4/5
prodigious
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
colossal; stupendous.
- colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
- has a colossal nerve
- a prodigious storm
- a stupendous field of grass
- stupendous demand
- adjective satellite of momentous or ominous significance
portentous.
- such a portentous...monster raised all my curiosity"- Herman Melville
- a prodigious vision
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
- opus4/5
opus
- noun a musical work that has been created
piece of music; musical composition; piece; composition.
- the composition is written in four movements
- noun a musical work that has been created
- locus4/5
locus
- noun the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
locale; venue.
- noun the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome
- noun the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
- cautious4/5
cautious
- noun people who are fearful and cautious
timid.
- whitewater rafting is not for the timid
- adjective showing careful forethought; never making swift decisions"
- reserved and cautious
- a cautious driver
- noun people who are fearful and cautious
- delicious4/5
delicious
- adjective satellite greatly pleasing or entertaining
delightful.
- a delightful surprise
- the comedy was delightful
- a delicious joke
- noun variety of sweet eating apples
- adjective satellite greatly pleasing or entertaining
- venus4/5
venus
(Class. Myth.) The goddess of beauty and love, that is, beauty or love deified.
- heterogeneous4/5
heterogeneous
- adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
heterogenous.
- the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous
- adjective originating outside the body
heterogenous.
- adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
- minus4/5
minus
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
subtraction.
- the subtraction of three from four leaves one
- four minus three equals one
- adjective on the negative side or lower end of a scale
- minus 5 degrees
- a grade of B minus
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
- conspicuous4/5
conspicuous
- adjective obvious to the eye or mind
- a tower conspicuous at a great distance
- wore conspicuous neckties
- made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening
- adjective satellite without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
blatant; blazing.
- blatant disregard of the law
- a blatant appeal to vanity
- a blazing indiscretion
- adjective obvious to the eye or mind
- vicious4/5
vicious
- adjective satellite (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
savage; barbarous; brutal; cruel; fell; roughshod.
- a barbarous crime
- brutal beatings
- cruel tortures
- Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks
- a savage slap
- vicious kicks
- adjective satellite having the nature of vice
evil.
- adjective satellite (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
- exodus4/5
exodus
- noun a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
hegira; hejira.
- noun the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
Book of Exodus.
- noun a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
- aqueous4/5
aqueous
- adjective similar to or containing or dissolved in water
- aqueous solutions
- adjective produced by the action of water
sedimentary.
- adjective similar to or containing or dissolved in water
- augustus4/5
augustus
- noun Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus; Gaius Octavianus; Octavian.
- noun Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
- advantageous4/5
advantageous
- adjective giving an advantage
- a contract advantageous to our country
- socially advantageous to entertain often
- adjective satellite appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
- adjective giving an advantage
- impetus4/5
impetus
- noun a force that moves something along
drift; impulsion.
- noun the act of applying force suddenly
impulse; impulsion.
- the impulse knocked him over
- noun a force that moves something along
- miraculous4/5
miraculous
- adjective satellite being or having the character of a miracle
marvellous; marvelous.
- adjective satellite peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
providential; heaven-sent.
- a heaven-sent rain saved the crops
- a providential recovery
- adjective satellite being or having the character of a miracle
- uterus4/5
uterus
- noun a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
womb.
- noun a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
- gorgeous4/5
gorgeous
- adjective satellite dazzlingly beautiful
- a gorgeous Victorian gown
- adjective satellite dazzlingly beautiful
- harmonious4/5
harmonious
- adjective musically pleasing
- adjective satellite exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
symmetrical; proportionate.
- adjective musically pleasing
- dubious4/5
dubious
- adjective satellite fraught with uncertainty or doubt
doubtful.
- they were doubtful that the cord would hold
- it was doubtful whether she would be admitted
- dubious about agreeing to go
- adjective satellite open to doubt or suspicion
in question; dubitable; doubtful.
- the candidate's doubtful past
- he has a dubious record indeed
- what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false
- it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought"- Karen Horney
- adjective satellite fraught with uncertainty or doubt
- humorous4/5
humorous
- adjective full of or characterized by humor
humourous.
- humorous stories
- humorous cartoons
- in a humorous vein
- adjective full of or characterized by humor
- marvelous4/5
marvelous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
fantastic; marvellous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; wondrous; rattling; tremendous.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement
- adjective satellite too improbable to admit of belief
marvellous; improbable; tall.
- a tall story
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
- instantaneous4/5
instantaneous
- adjective satellite occurring with no delay
instant.
- relief was instantaneous
- instant gratification
- adjective satellite occurring with no delay
- courageous4/5
courageous
- adjective possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
brave.
- Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville
- a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth
- set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
- adjective possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
- zeus4/5
zeus
(Gr. Myth.) The chief deity of the Greeks, and ruler of the upper world (cf. Hades ). He was identified with Jupiter.
- precarious4/5
precarious
- adjective satellite affording no ease or reassurance
unstable.
- a precarious truce
- adjective satellite fraught with danger
touch-and-go; parlous; perilous.
- dangerous waters
- a parlous journey on stormy seas
- a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat
- the precarious life of an undersea diver
- dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery
- adjective satellite affording no ease or reassurance
- illustrious4/5
illustrious
- adjective satellite widely known and esteemed
renowned; famed; celebrated; notable; noted; famous; far-famed.
- a famous actor
- a celebrated musician
- a famed scientist
- an illustrious judge
- a notable historian
- a renowned painter
- adjective satellite having or conferring glory
- an illustrious achievement
- adjective satellite widely known and esteemed
- damascus4/5
damascus
A city of Syria.
- hideous4/5
hideous
- adjective satellite grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
outrageous; horrific; horrid.
- subjected to outrageous cruelty
- a hideous pattern of injustice
- horrific conditions in the mining industry
- adjective satellite so extremely ugly as to be terrifying
repulsive.
- a hideous scar
- a repulsive mask
- adjective satellite grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
- outrageous4/5
outrageous
- adjective satellite grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
hideous; horrific; horrid.
- subjected to outrageous cruelty
- a hideous pattern of injustice
- horrific conditions in the mining industry
- adjective satellite greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
extortionate; usurious; exorbitant; unconscionable; steep.
- exorbitant rent
- extortionate prices
- spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
- usurious interest rate
- unconscionable spending
- adjective satellite grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
- marvellous4/5
marvellous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
fantastic; marvelous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; wondrous; rattling; tremendous.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement
- adjective satellite being or having the character of a miracle
marvelous; miraculous.
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
- asynchronous4/5
asynchronous
- adjective (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
- adjective not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
- adjective (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
- fictitious4/5
fictitious
- adjective satellite formed or conceived by the imagination
fabricated; fictional; fancied.
- a fabricated excuse for his absence
- a fancied wrong
- a fictional character
- adjective satellite adopted in order to deceive
false; put on; assumed; pretended; fictive; sham.
- an assumed name
- an assumed cheerfulness
- a fictitious address
- fictive sympathy
- a pretended interest
- a put-on childish voice
- sham modesty
- adjective satellite formed or conceived by the imagination
- nexus4/5
nexus
- noun the means of connection between things linked in series
link.
- noun a connected series or group
- noun the means of connection between things linked in series
- erasmus4/5
erasmus
- noun Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
Geert Geerts; Gerhard Gerhards; Desiderius Erasmus.
- noun Dutch humanist and theologian who was the leading Renaissance scholar of northern Europe; although his criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church led to the Reformation, he opposed violence and condemned Martin Luther (1466-1536)
- treacherous4/5
treacherous
- adjective satellite dangerously unstable and unpredictable
unreliable.
- treacherous winding roads
- an unreliable trestle
- adjective satellite tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
punic; perfidious.
- Punic faith
- the perfidious Judas
- the fiercest and most treacherous of foes
- treacherous intrigues
- adjective satellite dangerously unstable and unpredictable
- strenuous4/5
strenuous
- adjective satellite characterized by or performed with much energy or force
- strenuous exercise
- adjective satellite taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
straining; arduous.
- his final, straining burst of speed
- a strenuous task
- your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"- F.D.Roosevelt
- adjective satellite characterized by or performed with much energy or force
- cyrus4/5
cyrus
- noun Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
Cyrus the Younger.
- noun Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
- mountainous4/5
mountainous
- adjective satellite having hills and crags
craggy; cragged; hilly.
- hilly terrain
- adjective satellite like a mountain in size and impressiveness
- mountainous waves
- a mountainous dark man
- adjective satellite having hills and crags
- wondrous4/5
wondrous
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
fantastic; marvelous; marvellous; grand; terrific; howling; wonderful; rattling; tremendous.
- a fantastic trip to the Orient
- the film was fantastic!
- a howling success
- a marvelous collection of rare books
- had a rattling conversation about politics
- a tremendous achievement
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
wondrously; marvellously; terrifically; superbly; toppingly; wonderfully; marvelously.
- her voice is superbly disciplined
- the colors changed wondrously slowly
- adjective satellite extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
- murderous4/5
murderous
- adjective satellite characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
homicidal.
- a homicidal rage
- murderous thugs
- adjective satellite characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
- oedipus4/5
oedipus
- noun (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles
Oedipus Rex; King Oedipus.
- noun (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles
- contagious4/5
contagious
- adjective satellite easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
- a contagious grin
- adjective satellite (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
transmittable; transmissible; communicable; catching; contractable.
- adjective satellite easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
- lupus4/5
lupus
- noun any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease
- noun a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Centaurus
- noun any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease
- mucus4/5
mucus
- noun protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
mucous secretion.
- noun protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
- viscous4/5
viscous
- adjective satellite having a relatively high resistance to flow
syrupy.
- adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
pasty; gluey; gummy; glutinous; sticky; mucilaginous; viscid.
- adjective satellite having a relatively high resistance to flow
- rendezvous4/5
rendezvous
- noun a meeting planned at a certain time and place
- noun a place where people meet
- he was waiting for them at the rendezvous
- noun a meeting planned at a certain time and place
- arduous4/5
arduous
- adjective satellite characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
heavy; toilsome; grueling; punishing; operose; backbreaking; hard; gruelling; laborious.
- worked their arduous way up the mining valley
- a grueling campaign
- hard labor
- heavy work
- heavy going
- spent many laborious hours on the project
- set a punishing pace
- adjective satellite taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
straining; strenuous.
- his final, straining burst of speed
- a strenuous task
- your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here"- F.D.Roosevelt
- adjective satellite characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
- perilous4/5
perilous
- adjective satellite fraught with danger
touch-and-go; precarious; parlous.
- dangerous waters
- a parlous journey on stormy seas
- a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat
- the precarious life of an undersea diver
- dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery
- adjective satellite fraught with danger
- percutaneous4/5
percutaneous
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
transdermic; transdermal; transcutaneous.
- transdermal estrogen
- percutaneous absorption
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
- desirous4/5
desirous
- adjective having or expressing desire for something
wishful.
- desirous of high office
- desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem
- adjective having or expressing desire for something
- injurious4/5
injurious
- adjective satellite harmful to living things
deleterious; hurtful.
- deleterious chemical additives
- adjective satellite harmful to living things
- indus4/5
indus
- noun a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Tucana
- noun an Asian river that rises in Tibet and flows through northern India and then southwest through Kashmir and Pakistan to the Arabian Sea
Indus River.
- the valley of the Indus was the site of an early civilization
- noun a faint constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Tucana
- spurious4/5
spurious
- adjective satellite plausible but false
specious.
- a specious claim
- spurious inferences
- adjective satellite born out of wedlock
bastardly; misbegotten; misbegot.
- the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman
- adjective satellite plausible but false
- confucius4/5
confucius
- noun Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
Kongfuze; K'ung Futzu; Kong the Master.
- noun Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)
- odysseus4/5
odysseus
- noun (Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
- noun (Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
- barbarous4/5
barbarous
- adjective satellite (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
savage; vicious; brutal; cruel; fell; roughshod.
- a barbarous crime
- brutal beatings
- cruel tortures
- Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks
- a savage slap
- vicious kicks
- adjective satellite primitive in customs and culture
- adjective satellite (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
- industrious4/5
industrious
- adjective satellite characterized by hard work and perseverance
untiring; hardworking; tireless.
- adjective satellite working hard to promote an enterprise
gumptious; up-and-coming; energetic.
- adjective satellite characterized by hard work and perseverance
- herodotus4/5
herodotus
- noun the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)
- noun the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)
- insidious4/5
insidious
- adjective satellite beguiling but harmful
- insidious pleasures
- adjective satellite intended to entrap
- adjective satellite beguiling but harmful
- rigorous4/5
rigorous
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
strict.
- rigorous application of the law
- a strict vegetarian
- adjective satellite demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
tight; stringent.
- rigorous discipline
- tight security
- stringent safety measures
- adjective satellite rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
- jealous4/5
jealous
- adjective satellite showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
covetous; envious.
- he was never covetous before he met her
- jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
- envious of their art collection
- adjective satellite suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
green-eyed; overjealous.
- a jealous lover
- adjective satellite showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
- furious4/5
furious
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
fierce; ferocious; savage.
- a ferocious beating
- fierce fighting
- a furious battle
- adjective satellite marked by extreme anger
enraged; angered; maddened; infuriated.
- the enraged bull attached
- furious about the accident
- a furious scowl
- infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy
- could not control the maddened crowd
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
- bonus4/5
bonus
- noun anything that tends to arouse
fillip.
- his approval was an added fillip
- noun an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
incentive.
- noun anything that tends to arouse
- pious4/5
pious
- adjective having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
- pious readings
- adjective having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
- prosperous4/5
prosperous
- adjective satellite in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
well-to-do; well-heeled; well-off; comfortable; well-fixed; well-situated; easy.
- they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
- easy living
- a prosperous family
- his family is well-situated financially
- well-to-do members of the community
- adjective satellite very lively and profitable
booming; palmy; thriving; prospering; roaring; flourishing.
- flourishing businesses
- a palmy time for stockbrokers
- a prosperous new business
- doing a roaring trade
- a thriving tourist center
- did a thriving business in orchids
- adjective satellite in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
- fetus4/5
fetus
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
foetus.
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
- sinus4/5
sinus
- noun an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
fistula.
- noun any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull
- noun an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
- endogenous4/5
endogenous
- adjective of or resembling an endogen
- adjective derived or originating internally
endogenic.
- adjective of or resembling an endogen
- prestigious4/5
prestigious
- adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
esteemed; honored.
- our esteemed leader
- a prestigious author
- adjective satellite exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige
- a prestigious professor at a prestigious university
- adjective satellite having an illustrious reputation; respected
- porous4/5
porous
- adjective satellite able to absorb fluids
- the partly porous walls of our digestive system
- compacting the soil to make it less porous
- adjective full of pores or vessels or holes
poriferous.
- adjective satellite able to absorb fluids
- victorious4/5
victorious
- adjective satellite having won
winning.
- the victorious entry
- the winning team
- adjective satellite experiencing triumph
triumphant.
- adjective satellite having won
- nous4/5
nous
- noun common sense
- she has great social nous
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; mind.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun common sense
- synonymous4/5
synonymous
- adjective (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
- adjective (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
- malicious4/5
malicious
- adjective having the nature of or resulting from malice
- malicious gossip
- took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince"- Rudyard Kipling
- adjective having the nature of or resulting from malice
- tedious4/5
tedious
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
slow; ho-hum; boring; wearisome; deadening; tiresome; dull; irksome.
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
- what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke
- tedious days on the train
- the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain
- other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
- adjective satellite using or containing too many words
windy; wordy; long-winded; verbose.
- long-winded (or windy) speakers
- verbose and ineffective instructional methods
- newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
- proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes
- adjective satellite so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
- ingenious4/5
ingenious
- adjective satellite showing inventiveness and skill
clever; cunning.
- a clever gadget
- the cunning maneuvers leading to his success
- an ingenious solution to the problem
- adjective satellite showing inventiveness and skill
- amorphous4/5
amorphous
- adjective satellite having no definite form or distinct shape
shapeless; formless.
- amorphous clouds of insects
- an aggregate of formless particles
- a shapeless mass of protoplasm
- adjective satellite lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies
unstructured.
- adjective satellite having no definite form or distinct shape
- ominous4/5
ominous
- adjective satellite threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
minatory; minacious; sinister; threatening; forbidding; baleful; menacing.
- a baleful look
- forbidding thunderclouds
- his tone became menacing
- ominous rumblings of discontent
- sinister storm clouds
- a sinister smile
- his threatening behavior
- ugly black clouds
- the situation became ugly
- adjective satellite presaging ill fortune
ill; inauspicious.
- ill omens
- ill predictions
- my words with inauspicious thunderings shook heaven"- P.B.Shelley
- a dead and ominous silence prevailed
- a by-election at a time highly unpropitious for the Government
- adjective satellite threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
- subconscious4/5
subconscious
- noun psychic activity just below the level of awareness
subconscious mind.
- adjective satellite just below the level of consciousness
- noun psychic activity just below the level of awareness
- oblivious4/5
oblivious
- adjective satellite (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
unmindful.
- oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform
- oblivious to the risks she ran
- not unmindful of the heavy responsibility
- adjective satellite failing to keep in mind
forgetful.
- forgetful of her responsibilities
- oblivious old age
- adjective satellite (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
- conscientious4/5
conscientious
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
scrupulous; painstaking.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
- adjective guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong
- a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
- joyous4/5
joyous
- adjective full of or characterized by joy
- felt a joyous abandon
- joyous laughter
- adjective full of or characterized by joy
- contiguous4/5
contiguous
- adjective satellite very close or connected in space or time
immediate.
- contiguous events
- immediate contact
- the immediate vicinity
- the immediate past
- adjective satellite connecting without a break; within a common boundary
conterminous.
- the 48 conterminous states
- the contiguous 48 states
- adjective satellite very close or connected in space or time
- citrus4/5
citrus
- noun any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
citrus fruit; citrous fruit.
- noun any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds
citrus tree.
- noun any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
- sus4/5
sus
- noun type genus of the Suidae
genus Sus.
- noun type genus of the Suidae
- superstitious4/5
superstitious
- adjective satellite showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
- finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin
- adjective satellite showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
- mucous4/5
mucous
- adjective of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
mucose.
- mucous tissue
- mucous glands of the intestine
- adjective of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
- unambiguous4/5
unambiguous
- adjective having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
- As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous"- Mario Vargas Llosa
- adjective admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
unequivocal; univocal.
- unequivocal evidence
- took an unequivocal position
- an unequivocal success
- an unequivocal promise
- an unequivocal (or univocal) statement
- adjective having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
- zealous4/5
zealous
- adjective satellite marked by active interest and enthusiasm
avid.
- an avid sports fan
- adjective satellite marked by active interest and enthusiasm
- frivolous4/5
frivolous
- adjective not serious in content or attitude or behavior
- a frivolous novel
- a frivolous remark
- a frivolous young woman
- adjective not serious in content or attitude or behavior
- courteous4/5
courteous
- adjective satellite exhibiting courtesy and politeness
nice; gracious.
- a nice gesture
- adjective characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
- if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
- adjective satellite exhibiting courtesy and politeness
- ferocious4/5
ferocious
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
fierce; furious; savage.
- a ferocious beating
- fierce fighting
- a furious battle
- adjective satellite marked by extreme and violent energy
- judicious4/5
judicious
- adjective satellite marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
wise; heady.
- judicious use of one's money
- a wise decision
- adjective satellite marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
- pernicious4/5
pernicious
- adjective satellite exceedingly harmful
deadly; baneful; pestilent.
- adjective satellite working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
subtle; insidious.
- glaucoma is an insidious disease
- a subtle poison
- adjective satellite exceedingly harmful
- mischievous4/5
mischievous
- adjective satellite naughtily or annoyingly playful
pixilated; impish; puckish; prankish; implike; arch; wicked.
- teasing and worrying with impish laughter
- a wicked prank
- adjective satellite deliberately causing harm or damage
- mischievous rumors and falsehoods
- adjective satellite naughtily or annoyingly playful
- prospectus4/5
prospectus
- noun a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
- a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision
- noun a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university
course catalog; course catalogue.
- noun a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
- hippocampus4/5
hippocampus
- noun a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories
- noun seahorses
genus Hippocampus.
- noun a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories
- monotonous4/5
monotonous
- adjective satellite tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; all work and no play"
humdrum.
- a humdrum existence
- nothing is so monotonous as the sea
- adjective satellite sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
flat; monotonic; monotone.
- the owl's faint monotonous hooting
- adjective satellite tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; all work and no play"
- venous4/5
venous
- adjective of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
- venous inflammation
- venous blood as contrasted with arterial blood
- venous circulation
- adjective of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
- notorious4/5
notorious
- adjective satellite known widely and usually unfavorably;
ill-famed; infamous.
- a notorious gangster
- the tenderloin district was notorious for vice
- the infamous Benedict Arnold
- adjective satellite known widely and usually unfavorably;
- intravenous4/5
intravenous
- adjective within or by means of a vein
endovenous.
- an intravenous inflammation
- intravenous feeding
- adjective within or by means of a vein
- erroneous4/5
erroneous
- adjective satellite containing or characterized by error
- erroneous conclusions
- adjective satellite containing or characterized by error
- ubiquitous4/5
ubiquitous
- adjective satellite being present everywhere at once
omnipresent.
- adjective satellite being present everywhere at once
- lotus4/5
lotus
- noun native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Indian lotus; Nelumbo nucifera; sacred lotus.
- noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs
genus Lotus.
- noun native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
- infamous4/5
infamous
- adjective satellite known widely and usually unfavorably;
notorious; ill-famed.
- a notorious gangster
- the tenderloin district was notorious for vice
- the infamous Benedict Arnold
- adjective satellite known widely and usually unfavorably;
- cutaneous4/5
cutaneous
- adjective relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
cutaneal; dermal.
- cutaneous nerves
- a cutaneous infection
- adjective relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
- subcutaneous4/5
subcutaneous
- adjective relating to or located below the epidermis
hypodermic.
- hypodermic needle
- subcutaneous implant
- adjective relating to or located below the epidermis
- angus4/5
angus
- noun Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
Aengus; Oengus; Angus Og.
- noun black hornless breed from Scotland
black Angus; Aberdeen Angus.
- noun Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
- plexus4/5
plexus
- noun a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
rete.
- noun a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
- esophagus4/5
esophagus
- noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gorge; oesophagus; gullet.
- noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
- momentous4/5
momentous
- adjective satellite of very great significance
- deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision
- a momentous event
- adjective satellite of very great significance
- hypothalamus4/5
hypothalamus
- noun a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
- noun a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
- meticulous4/5
meticulous
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
punctilious.
- meticulous research
- punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette
- adjective satellite marked by extreme care in treatment of details
- a meticulous craftsman
- almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
- sous4/5
sou
- noun a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
- he hasn't a sou to his name
- noun a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
- exogenous4/5
exogenous
- adjective derived or originating externally
exogenic.
- adjective derived or originating externally
- julius4/5
julius
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- mellitus4/5
mellitus
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- cornelius4/5
cornelius
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- klaus4/5
klaus
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- pius4/5
piu
(Mus.) A little more; as, .più allegro, a little more briskly
- squamous4/5
squamous
Covered with, or consisting of, scales; resembling a scale; scaly; as, the squamose cones of the pine;squamous epithelial cells; thesquamous portion of the temporal bone, which is so called from a fancied resemblance to a scale.
- magnus4/5
magnus
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- rufus4/5
rufus
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- mus3/5
mu
- noun the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet
- noun the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet
- rus3/5
ru
- noun a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
ruthenium; atomic number 44.
- noun a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
- mauritius3/5
mauritius
- noun a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
Republic of Mauritius.
- noun an island in the southwestern Indian Ocean
- noun a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
- pus3/5
pus
- noun a fluid product of inflammation
festering; sanies; suppuration; purulence; ichor.
- noun the tenth month of the Hindu calendar
Pansa.
- noun a fluid product of inflammation
- ferrous3/5
ferrous
- adjective of or relating to or containing iron
ferric.
- adjective of or relating to or containing iron
- taurus3/5
taurus
(Astron.) (a) The Bull; the second in order of the twelve signs of the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of April; -- marked thus [&taurus;] in almanacs. (b) A zodiacal constellation, containing the well-known clusters called the Pleiades and the Hyades, in the latter of which is situated the remarkably bright Aldebaran.
- belarus3/5
belarus
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet
Byelarus; Republic of Belarus; Belorussia; Byelorussia; White Russia.
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet
- nitrous3/5
nitrous
- adjective of or containing nitrogen
azotic; nitric.
- nitric acid
- adjective of or containing nitrogen
- aquarius3/5
aquarius
(Astron.) (a) The Water-bearer; the eleventh sign in the zodiac, which the sun enters about the 20th of January; -- so called from the rains which prevail at that season in Italy and the East. (b) A constellation south of Pegasus.
- 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.
- carboniferous3/5
carboniferous
- adjective of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era
- carboniferous rock system
- noun from 345 million to 280 million years ago
Carboniferous period.
- adjective of or relating to the Carboniferous geologic era
- phosphorous3/5
phosphorous
- adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus
phosphoric.
- phosphoric acid
- adjective containing or characteristic of phosphorus
- nitrogenous3/5
nitrogenous
- adjective of or relating to or containing nitrogen
nitrogen-bearing.
- adjective of or relating to or containing nitrogen
- omnibus3/5
omnibus
- noun an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
- gurus3/5
guru
- noun a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
- noun each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion
- noun a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
- detritus3/5
detritus
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
dust; junk; debris; rubble.
- noun loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
- callus3/5
callus
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
callosity.
- noun bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
- meniscus3/5
meniscus
- noun (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint
semilunar cartilage.
- noun (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other
- noun (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint
- colossus3/5
colossus
- noun someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
giant; monster; behemoth; goliath.
- noun a person of exceptional importance and reputation
giant; titan; heavyweight; behemoth.
- noun someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
- airbus3/5
airbus
- noun a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances
- noun a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances
- anhydrous3/5
anhydrous
- adjective without water; especially without water of crystallization
- adjective without water; especially without water of crystallization
- efficacious3/5
efficacious
- adjective marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
- written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers"-Aldous Huxley
- the medicine is efficacious in stopping a cough
- adjective producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
effectual; effective.
- an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation"-LewisMumford
- effective teaching methods
- effective steps toward peace
- made an effective entrance
- his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action
- an efficacious law
- adjective marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
- deciduous3/5
deciduous
- adjective (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
- adjective satellite (of teeth, antlers, etc.) being shed at the end of a period of growth
- deciduous teeth
- adjective (of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
- glamorous3/5
glamorous
- adjective satellite having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glamourous.
- glamorous movie stars
- adjective satellite having an air of allure, romance and excitement
- grievous3/5
grievous
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
life-threatening; dangerous; severe; serious; grave.
- a dangerous operation
- a grave situation
- a grave illness
- grievous bodily harm
- a serious wound
- a serious turn of events
- a severe case of pneumonia
- a life-threatening disease
- adjective satellite causing or marked by grief or anguish
heartbreaking; heartrending.
- a grievous loss
- a grievous cry
- her sigh was heartbreaking
- the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter
- adjective satellite causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
- contemporaneous3/5
contemporaneous
- adjective satellite occurring in the same period of time
contemporary.
- a rise in interest rates is often contemporaneous with an increase in inflation
- the composer Salieri was contemporary with Mozart
- adjective satellite of the same period
coeval; coetaneous.
- adjective satellite occurring in the same period of time
- papyrus3/5
papyrus
- noun paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans
- noun tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times
Egyptian paper rush; Cyperus papyrus; Egyptian paper reed; paper plant; paper rush.
- noun paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans
- odious3/5
odious
- adjective satellite unequivocally detestable
abominable; detestable; execrable.
- abominable treatment of prisoners
- detestable vices
- execrable crimes
- consequences odious to those you govern"- Edmund Burke
- adjective satellite unequivocally detestable
- cavernous3/5
cavernous
- adjective satellite being or suggesting a cavern
- vast cavernous chambers hollowed out of limestone
- adjective satellite filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood
erectile.
- erectile tissue
- the penis is an erectile organ
- adjective satellite being or suggesting a cavern
- ephesus3/5
ephesus
- noun an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity
- noun the third ecumenical council in 431 which declared Mary as mother of God and condemned Pelagius
Council of Ephesus.
- noun an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity
- emeritus3/5
emeritus
- noun a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
- adjective satellite honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title `emeritus' as in `professor emeritus'
- noun a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
- camus3/5
- bureaus3/5
bureau
- noun an administrative unit of government
office; agency; authority; federal agency; government agency.
- the Central Intelligence Agency
- the Census Bureau
- Office of Management and Budget
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- noun furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
chest; chest of drawers; dresser.
- noun an administrative unit of government
- promiscuous3/5
promiscuous
- adjective satellite not selective of a single class or person
- Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money
- adjective satellite casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
sluttish; wanton; light; loose; easy.
- her easy virtue
- he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
- wanton behavior
- adjective satellite not selective of a single class or person
- dionysius3/5
dionysius
- noun the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
Dionysius the Elder.
- noun the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
- callous3/5
callous
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cauterise; cauterize.
- adjective satellite emotionally hardened
pachydermatous; indurate.
- a callous indifference to suffering
- cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
- hiatus3/5
hiatus
- noun an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
reprieve; suspension; abatement; respite.
- noun a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript)
- noun an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
- igneous3/5
igneous
- adjective produced under conditions involving intense heat; especially from molten magma"
pyrogenous; pyrogenic.
- igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state
- igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone
- pyrogenic strata
- adjective produced by the action of fire or intense heat
eruptive.
- rocks formed by igneous agents
- adjective produced under conditions involving intense heat; especially from molten magma"
- stupendous3/5
stupendous
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
colossal; prodigious.
- 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
- thrombus3/5
thrombus
- noun a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
- noun a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
- tortuous3/5
tortuous
- adjective satellite highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Byzantine; tangled; convoluted; involved; knotty.
- the Byzantine tax structure
- Byzantine methods for holding on to his chairmanship
- convoluted legal language
- convoluted reasoning
- the plot was too involved
- a knotty problem
- got his way by labyrinthine maneuvering
- Oh, what a tangled web we weave"- Sir Walter Scott
- tortuous legal procedures
- tortuous negotiations lasting for months
- adjective satellite marked by repeated turns and bends
twisty; twisting; voluminous; winding.
- a tortuous road up the mountain
- winding roads are full of surprises
- had to steer the car down a twisty track
- adjective satellite highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
- atrocious3/5
atrocious
- adjective satellite shockingly brutal or cruel
grievous; monstrous; flagitious.
- murder is an atrocious crime
- a grievous offense against morality
- a grievous crime
- no excess was too monstrous for them to commit
- adjective satellite exceptionally bad or displeasing
dreadful; terrible; unspeakable; awful; abominable; painful.
- atrocious taste
- abominable workmanship
- an awful voice
- dreadful manners
- a painful performance
- terrible handwriting
- an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room
- adjective satellite shockingly brutal or cruel
- grotius3/5
grotius
- noun Dutch jurist and diplomat whose writings established the basis of modern international law (1583-1645)
Hugo Grotius; Huig de Groot.
- noun Dutch jurist and diplomat whose writings established the basis of modern international law (1583-1645)
- voluptuous3/5
voluptuous
- adjective satellite having strong sexual appeal
toothsome; luscious; red-hot; juicy.
- juicy barmaids
- a red-hot mama
- a voluptuous woman
- a toothsome blonde in a tight dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
busty; sonsie; stacked; full-bosomed; bosomy; buxom; curvaceous; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- adjective satellite having strong sexual appeal
- seditious3/5
seditious
- adjective satellite arousing to action or rebellion
rabble-rousing; inflammatory; incitive; incendiary; instigative.
- adjective satellite in opposition to a civil authority or government
subversive; insurgent.
- adjective satellite arousing to action or rebellion
- plateaus3/5
plateau
- noun a relatively flat highland
tableland.
- noun a relatively flat highland
- demetrius3/5
demetrius
- noun son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
Demetrius I; Demetrius Poliorcetes.
- noun son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
- blasphemous3/5
blasphemous
- adjective satellite grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
sacrilegious; profane.
- blasphemous rites of a witches' Sabbath
- profane utterances against the Church
- it is sacrilegious to enter with shoes on
- adjective satellite characterized by profanity or cursing
blue; profane.
- foul-mouthed and blasphemous
- blue language
- profane words
- adjective satellite grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
- gregarious3/5
gregarious
- adjective (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species
- gregarious bird species
- adjective satellite instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
- he is a gregarious person who avoids solitude
- adjective (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species
- lustrous3/5
lustrous
- adjective satellite made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright; burnished; shiny; shining.
- bright silver candlesticks
- a burnished brass knocker
- she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
- rows of shining glasses
- shiny black patents
- adjective satellite brilliant
- set a lustrous example for others to follow
- lustrous actors of the time
- adjective satellite made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
- nefarious3/5
nefarious
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
villainous.
- nefarious schemes
- a villainous plot
- a villainous band of thieves
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
- carnivorous3/5
carnivorous
- adjective relating to or characteristic of carnivores
- the lion and other carnivorous animals
- adjective (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals
- carnivorous plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially insects
- adjective relating to or characteristic of carnivores
- riotous3/5
riotous
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; lush; profuse; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- adjective satellite characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
tumultuous; troubled; turbulent; disruptive.
- effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive
- riotous times
- these troubled areas
- the tumultuous years of his administration
- a turbulent and unruly childhood
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
- hus3/5
hus
- noun Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)
John Huss; Huss; Jan Hus.
- noun Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)
- invidious3/5
invidious
- adjective satellite containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
discriminatory.
- discriminatory attitudes and practices
- invidious comparisons
- adjective satellite containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
- multifarious3/5
multifarious
- adjective satellite having many aspects
many-sided; miscellaneous; multifaceted.
- a many-sided subject
- a multifaceted undertaking
- multifarious interests
- the multifarious noise of a great city
- a miscellaneous crowd
- adjective satellite having many aspects
- cpus3/5
cpu
- noun (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
C.P.U.; mainframe; processor; central processor; central processing unit.
- the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
- noun (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
- bulbous3/5
bulbous
- adjective satellite shaped like a bulb
bulb-shaped; bulblike.
- adjective satellite curving outward
bellying; bulging; bellied; bulgy; protuberant.
- adjective satellite shaped like a bulb
- bituminous3/5
bituminous
- adjective resembling or containing bitumen
- bituminous coal
- adjective resembling or containing bitumen
- arrhenius3/5
arrhenius
- noun Swedish chemist and physicist noted for his theory of chemical dissociation (1859-1927)
Svante August Arrhenius.
- noun Swedish chemist and physicist noted for his theory of chemical dissociation (1859-1927)
- refocus3/5
refocus
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- verb focus anew
- The group needs to refocus its goals
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- alumnus3/5
alumnus
- noun a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
alum; alumna; grad; graduate.
- noun a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
- villainous3/5
villainous
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
nefarious.
- nefarious schemes
- a villainous plot
- a villainous band of thieves
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
- piteous3/5
piteous
- adjective satellite deserving or inciting pity
poor; wretched; pathetic; pitiable; misfortunate; miserable; pitiful; hapless.
- a hapless victim
- miserable victims of war
- the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic"- Galsworthy
- piteous appeals for help
- pitiable homeless children
- a pitiful fate
- Oh, you poor thing
- his poor distorted limbs
- a wretched life
- adjective satellite deserving or inciting pity
- magus3/5
magus
- noun a magician or sorcerer of ancient times
- noun a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians
- noun a magician or sorcerer of ancient times
- laborious3/5
laborious
- adjective satellite characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
heavy; toilsome; grueling; punishing; operose; backbreaking; hard; arduous; gruelling.
- worked their arduous way up the mining valley
- a grueling campaign
- hard labor
- heavy work
- heavy going
- spent many laborious hours on the project
- set a punishing pace
- adjective satellite characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
- bacillus3/5
bacillus
- noun aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
B.
- noun aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
- syllabus3/5
syllabus
- noun an integrated course of academic studies
course of study; curriculum; program; programme.
- he was admitted to a new program at the university
- noun an integrated course of academic studies
- copious3/5
copious
- adjective satellite large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
voluminous.
- she took copious notes
- a subject of voluminous legislation
- adjective satellite affording an abundant supply
plenteous; plentiful; rich; ample.
- had ample food for the party
- copious provisions
- food is plentiful
- a plenteous grape harvest
- a rich supply
- adjective satellite large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
- brutus3/5
brutus
- noun statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
Marcus Junius Brutus.
- noun statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
- deleterious3/5
deleterious
- adjective satellite harmful to living things
hurtful; injurious.
- deleterious chemical additives
- adjective satellite harmful to living things
- voluminous3/5
voluminous
- adjective satellite large in volume or bulk
- a voluminous skirt
- adjective satellite marked by repeated turns and bends
twisty; tortuous; twisting; winding.
- a tortuous road up the mountain
- winding roads are full of surprises
- had to steer the car down a twisty track
- adjective satellite large in volume or bulk
- prometheus3/5
prometheus
(Class. Myth.) The son of Iapetus (one of the Titans) and Clymene, fabled by the poets to have surpassed all mankind in knowledge, and to have formed men of clay to whom he gave life by means of fire stolen from heaven. Jupiter, being angry at this, sent Mercury to bind Prometheus to Mount Caucasus, where a vulture preyed upon his liver.
- noxious3/5
noxious
- adjective injurious to physical or mental health
- noxious chemical wastes
- noxious ideas
- adjective injurious to physical or mental health
- auspicious3/5
auspicious
- adjective auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
- an auspicious beginning for the campaign
- adjective auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
- homogenous3/5
homogenous
- adjective all of the same or similar kind or nature
homogeneous.
- a close-knit homogeneous group
- adjective all of the same or similar kind or nature
- vicarious3/5
vicarious
- adjective satellite experienced at secondhand
- read about mountain climbing and felt vicarious excitement
- adjective satellite occurring in an abnormal part of the body instead of the usual site involved in that function
- vicarious menstruation
- adjective satellite experienced at secondhand
- bolus3/5
bolus
- noun a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)
- noun a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine
- noun a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)
- tacitus3/5
tacitus
- noun Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
Publius Cornelius Tacitus; Gaius Cornelius Tacitus.
- noun Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
- eusebius3/5
eusebius
- noun Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340)
Eusebius of Caesarea.
- noun Christian bishop of Caesarea in Palestine; a church historian and a leading early Christian exegete (circa 270-340)
- nutritious3/5
nutritious
- adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
alimentary; alimental; nourishing; nutrient; nutritive.
- good nourishing stew
- adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
- isthmus3/5
isthmus
- noun a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
- noun a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
band.
- noun a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
- amorous3/5
amorous
- adjective satellite inclined toward or displaying love
amative.
- feeling amorous
- adjective satellite expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
amatory; romantic.
- her amatory affairs
- amorous glances
- a romantic adventure
- a romantic moonlight ride
- adjective satellite inclined toward or displaying love
- vitreous3/5
vitreous
- adjective of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
- the vitreous chamber
- adjective relating to or resembling or derived from or containing glass
- vitreous rocks
- vitreous silica
- adjective of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
- tetanus3/5
tetanus
- noun an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
lockjaw.
- noun a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
- noun an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
- gratuitous3/5
gratuitous
- adjective satellite without cause
- a gratuitous insult
- adjective satellite costing nothing
costless; complimentary; gratis; free.
- complimentary tickets
- free admission
- adjective satellite without cause
- eucalyptus3/5
eucalyptus
- noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
- noun a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
eucalyptus tree; eucalypt.
- noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
- uranus3/5
uranus
(Gr. Myth.) The son or husband of Gaia (Earth), and father of Chronos (Time) and the Titans.
- incredulous3/5
incredulous
- adjective not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
- adjective not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
- tenacious3/5
tenacious
- adjective good at remembering
recollective; long; retentive.
- a retentive mind
- tenacious memory
- adjective satellite stubbornly unyielding
dour; dogged; persistent; unyielding; pertinacious.
- dogged persistence
- dour determination
- the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics
- a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it"- T.S.Eliot
- men tenacious of opinion
- adjective good at remembering
- bogus3/5
bogus
- adjective satellite fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
bastard; phoney; phony; fake.
- adjective satellite fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
- boisterous3/5
boisterous
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
rambunctious; rumbustious; robustious; unruly.
- a boisterous crowd
- a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand
- a robustious group of teenagers
- beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings
- an unruly class
- adjective satellite full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
knockabout.
- boisterous practical jokes
- knockabout comedy
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
- copernicus3/5
copernicus
- noun Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543)
Mikolaj Kopernik; Nicolaus Copernicus.
- noun a conspicuous crater on the Moon
- noun Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543)
- orpheus3/5
orpheus
(Gr. Myth.) The famous mythic Thracian poet, son of the Muse Calliope, and husband of Eurydice. He is reputed to have had power to entrance beasts and inanimate objects by the music of his lyre.
- habitus3/5
habitus
- noun person's predisposition to be affected by something (as a disease)
- the consumptive habitus
- noun constitution of the human body
body-build; physique; build.
- noun person's predisposition to be affected by something (as a disease)
- precocious3/5
precocious
- adjective characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
- a precocious child
- a precocious achievement
- adjective satellite appearing or developing early
- precocious flowers appear before the leaves as in some species of magnolias
- adjective characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
- dreyfus3/5
dreyfus
- noun French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935)
Alfred Dreyfus.
- noun French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935)
- amphibious3/5
amphibious
- adjective relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
amphibian.
- adjective operating or living on land and in water
- amphibious vehicles
- amphibious operations
- amphibious troops
- frogs are amphibious animals
- adjective relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
- audacious3/5
audacious
- adjective satellite invulnerable to fear or intimidation
brave; dauntless; fearless; hardy; intrepid; unfearing.
- audacious explorers
- fearless reporters and photographers
- intrepid pioneers
- adjective satellite unrestrained by convention or propriety
brassy; insolent; bodacious; brazen; bald-faced; barefaced; brazen-faced.
- an audacious trick to pull
- a barefaced hypocrite
- the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim"- Los Angeles Times
- bald-faced lies
- brazen arrogance
- the modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress"- Bertrand Russell
- adjective satellite invulnerable to fear or intimidation
- plotinus3/5
plotinus
- noun Roman philosopher (born in Egypt) who was the leading representative of Neoplatonism (205-270)
- noun Roman philosopher (born in Egypt) who was the leading representative of Neoplatonism (205-270)
- dichotomous3/5
dichotomous
- adjective satellite divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications
- adjective satellite divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications
- dionysus3/5
dionysus
- noun (Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus
- noun (Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus
- tinnitus3/5
tinnitus
- noun a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease
- noun a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears; a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere's disease
- malthus3/5
malthus
- noun an English economist who argued that increases in population would outgrow increases in the means of subsistence (1766-1834)
Thomas Robert Malthus; Thomas Malthus.
- noun an English economist who argued that increases in population would outgrow increases in the means of subsistence (1766-1834)
- homozygous3/5
homozygous
- adjective having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
- these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye color
- adjective having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
- precipitous3/5
precipitous
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
hasty; precipitate; overhasty; precipitant.
- hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare
- hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes
- rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
- wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king
- adjective satellite extremely steep
sharp; abrupt.
- an abrupt canyon
- the precipitous rapids of the upper river
- the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
- a sharp drop
- adjective satellite done with very great haste and without due deliberation
- horrendous3/5
horrendous
- adjective satellite causing fear or dread or terror
dreadful; direful; horrific; fearful; frightening; terrible; dread; dire; awful; dreaded; fearsome.
- the awful war
- an awful risk
- dire news
- a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
- the dread presence of the headmaster
- polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
- a dreadful storm
- a fearful howling
- horrendous explosions shook the city
- a terrible curse
- adjective satellite causing fear or dread or terror
- cassius3/5
cassius
A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining porcelain and glass to give a beautiful purple color. Commonly called Purple of Cassius.
- athanasius3/5
athanasius
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373)
St. Athanasius; Athanasius the Great; Saint Athanasius.
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373)
- perseus3/5
perseus
(Class. Myth.) A Grecian legendary hero, son of Jupiter and Danaë, who slew the Gorgon Medusa.
- celsius3/5
celsius
The Celsius thermometer or scale, so called from Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, who invented it. It is the same as the centigrade thermometer or scale.
- theseus3/5
theseus
- noun (Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica
- noun (Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica
- linnaeus3/5
linnaeus
- noun Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)
Karl Linne; Carolus Linnaeus; Carl von Linne.
- noun Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)
- sulcus3/5
sulcus
- noun (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain
- noun (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain
- calcareous3/5
calcareous
- adjective composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
chalky.
- adjective composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
- argus3/5
argus
- noun large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
argus pheasant.
- noun (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
- noun large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
- heterozygous3/5
heterozygous
- adjective having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
- heterozygous for eye color
- adjective having dissimilar alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
- venomous3/5
venomous
- adjective satellite extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
deadly; virulent.
- venomous snakes
- a virulent insect bite
- adjective satellite marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful
poisonous; vicious.
- poisonous hate
- venomous criticism
- vicious gossip
- adjective satellite extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
- nystagmus3/5
nystagmus
- noun involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders
- noun involuntary movements of the eyeballs; its presence or absence is used to diagnose a variety of neurological and visual disorders
- narcissus3/5
narcissus
- noun bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
- noun (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
- noun bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters
- humus3/5
humus
- noun partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
- noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
humous; hummus; hoummos; hommos.
- noun partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
- fastidious3/5
fastidious
- adjective giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
- a fastidious and incisive intellect
- fastidious about personal cleanliness
- adjective having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
exacting.
- fastidious microorganisms
- certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements
- adjective giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
- bacchus3/5
bacchus
(Myth.) The god of wine, son of Jupiter and Semele.
- herbaceous3/5
herbaceous
- adjective satellite characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
- adjective satellite characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
- irenaeus3/5
irenaeus
- noun Greek theologian who was bishop of Lyons and an antiheretical writer; a saint and Doctor of the Church (circa 130-200)
Saint Irenaeus; St. Irenaeus.
- noun Greek theologian who was bishop of Lyons and an antiheretical writer; a saint and Doctor of the Church (circa 130-200)
- luscious3/5
luscious
- adjective satellite having strong sexual appeal
toothsome; red-hot; juicy; voluptuous.
- juicy barmaids
- a red-hot mama
- a voluptuous woman
- a toothsome blonde in a tight dress
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
pleasant-tasting; yummy; scrumptious; delectable; toothsome; delicious.
- adjective satellite having strong sexual appeal
- aeschylus3/5
aeschylus
- noun Greek tragedian; the father of Greek tragic drama (525-456 BC)
- noun Greek tragedian; the father of Greek tragic drama (525-456 BC)
- impious3/5
impious
- adjective lacking piety or reverence for a god
- adjective satellite lacking due respect or dutifulness
undutiful.
- impious toward one's parents
- an undutiful son
- adjective lacking piety or reverence for a god
- nebulous3/5
nebulous
- adjective satellite lacking definite form or limits
nebulose; cloudy.
- gropes among cloudy issues toward a feeble conclusion"- H.T.Moore
- nebulous distinction between pride and conceit
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a nebula
nebular.
- the nebular hypothesis of the origin of the solar system
- adjective satellite lacking definite form or limits
- voracious3/5
voracious
- adjective satellite excessively greedy and grasping
rapacious; ravening.
- a rapacious divorcee on the prowl
- ravening creditors
- paying taxes to voracious governments
- adjective satellite devouring or craving food in great quantities
wolfish; rapacious; esurient; edacious; ravenous; ravening.
- edacious vultures
- a rapacious appetite
- ravenous as wolves
- voracious sharks
- adjective satellite excessively greedy and grasping
- epicurus3/5
epicurus
- noun Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)
- noun Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)
- melodious3/5
melodious
- adjective having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
tuneful.
- adjective containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
melodic; musical.
- the melodious song of a meadowlark
- adjective having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
- inconspicuous3/5
inconspicuous
- adjective not prominent or readily noticeable
invisible.
- he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole
- the invisible man
- adjective not prominent or readily noticeable
- fundus3/5
fundus
- noun (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening
- the uterine fundus
- the fundus of the stomach
- noun (anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening
- pruritus3/5
pruritus
- noun an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
- noun an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
- stylus3/5
stylus
- noun a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
- noun a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
style.
- he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus
- noun a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
- lucretius3/5
lucretius
- noun Roman philosopher and poet; in a long didactic poem he tried to provide a scientific explanation of the universe (96-55 BC)
Titus Lucretius Carus.
- noun Roman philosopher and poet; in a long didactic poem he tried to provide a scientific explanation of the universe (96-55 BC)
- animus3/5
animus
- noun a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
animosity; bad blood.
- noun a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
- serous3/5
serous
- adjective of or producing or containing serum
- a serous exudate
- adjective of or producing or containing serum
- boethius3/5
boethius
- noun a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius.
- noun a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
- fallacious3/5
fallacious
- adjective satellite containing or based on a fallacy
unsound.
- fallacious reasoning
- an unsound argument
- adjective satellite intended to deceive
fraudulent; deceitful.
- deceitful advertising
- fallacious testimony
- smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice" - S.T.Coleridge
- a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes
- adjective satellite containing or based on a fallacy
- studious3/5
studious
- adjective satellite marked by care and effort
- made a studious attempt to fix the television set
- adjective satellite characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
bookish.
- a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket
- a quiet studious child
- adjective satellite marked by care and effort
- antonius3/5
antonius
- noun Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
Marcus Antonius; Mark Antony; Anthony; Mark Anthony; Antony.
- noun Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
- torus3/5
torus
- noun a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
toroid.
- noun commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
tore.
- noun a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
- paracelsus3/5
paracelsus
- noun Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience; he saw illness as having an external cause (rather than an imbalance of humors) and replaced traditional remedies with chemical remedies (1493-1541)
Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus; Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim.
- noun Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses based on his observation and experience; he saw illness as having an external cause (rather than an imbalance of humors) and replaced traditional remedies with chemical remedies (1493-1541)
- gustavus3/5
gustavus
- noun the last king of Sweden to have any real political power (1882-1973)
Gustavus VI.
- noun king of Sweden who kept Sweden neutral during both World War I and II (1858-1950)
Gustavus V.
- noun the last king of Sweden to have any real political power (1882-1973)
- heraclitus3/5
heraclitus
- noun a presocratic Greek philosopher who said that fire is the origin of all things and that permanence is an illusion as all things are in perpetual flux (circa 500 BC)
- noun a presocratic Greek philosopher who said that fire is the origin of all things and that permanence is an illusion as all things are in perpetual flux (circa 500 BC)
- proteus3/5
proteus
(Class. Myth.) A sea god in the service of Neptune who assumed different shapes at will. Hence, one who easily changes his appearance or principles.
- pegasus3/5
pegasus
(Gr. Myth.) A winged horse fabled to have sprung from the body of Medusa when she was slain. He is noted for causing, with a blow of his hoof, Hippocrene, the inspiring fountain of the Muses, to spring from Mount Helicon. On this account he is, in modern times, associated with the Muses, and with ideas of poetic inspiration. Each spurs his jaded Pegasus apace. Byron.
- talus3/5
talus
- noun a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff
scree.
- noun the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
astragal; anklebone; astragalus.
- noun a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff
- osseous3/5
osseous
- adjective composed of or containing bone
bony; osteal.
- osseous tissue
- adjective composed of or containing bone
- filamentous3/5
filamentous
- adjective satellite thin in diameter; resembling a thread
threadlike; filiform; thready; filamentlike.
- adjective satellite thin in diameter; resembling a thread
- vociferous3/5
vociferous
- adjective satellite conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
blatant; clamant; clamorous; strident.
- blatant radios
- a clamorous uproar
- strident demands
- a vociferous mob
- adjective satellite conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
- missus3/5
missus
- noun informal term of address for someone's wife
missis.
- noun informal term of address for someone's wife
- icarus3/5
icarus
- noun (Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned
- noun (Greek mythology) son of Daedalus; while escaping from Crete with his father (using the wings Daedalus had made) he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned
- vivacious3/5
vivacious
- adjective satellite vigorous and animated
vibrant.
- a vibrant group that challenged the system
- a charming and vivacious hostess
- a vivacious folk dance
- adjective satellite vigorous and animated
- androgynous3/5
androgynous
- adjective relating to or exhibiting both female and male sex organs but with a predominantly female appearance
- adjective having both male and female characteristics
- adjective relating to or exhibiting both female and male sex organs but with a predominantly female appearance
- nauseous3/5
nauseous
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
queasy; vile; offensive; loathsome; sickening; noisome; nauseating.
- a nauseating smell
- nauseous offal
- a sickening stench
- adjective satellite feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
queasy; nauseated; sick; sickish.
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
- vilnius3/5
vilnius
- noun the capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania
Wilno; Vilno; capital of Lithuania; Vilna.
- noun the capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania
- rapacious3/5
rapacious
- adjective satellite living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
raptorial; vulturous; vulturine; ravening; predatory.
- a predatory bird
- the rapacious wolf
- raptorial birds
- ravening wolves
- a vulturine taste for offal
- adjective satellite excessively greedy and grasping
voracious; ravening.
- a rapacious divorcee on the prowl
- ravening creditors
- paying taxes to voracious governments
- adjective satellite living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
- sebaceous3/5
sebaceous
- adjective satellite containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
oleaginous; oily; greasy.
- greasy hamburgers
- oily fried potatoes
- oleaginous seeds
- adjective satellite containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- coniferous3/5
coniferous
- adjective satellite of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves
cone-bearing.
- adjective satellite of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen leaves
- tempestuous3/5
tempestuous
- adjective satellite characterized by violent emotions or behavior
stormy.
- a stormy argument
- a stormy marriage
- adjective satellite (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
furious; raging; angry; wild.
- angry clouds on the horizon
- furious winds
- the raging sea
- adjective satellite characterized by violent emotions or behavior
- capacious3/5
capacious
- adjective satellite large in capacity
- she carried a capacious bag
- adjective satellite large in capacity
- daedalus3/5
daedalus
- noun (Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus
Daedal.
- noun (Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus
- democritus3/5
democritus
- noun Greek philosopher who developed an atomistic theory of matter (460-370 BC)
- noun Greek philosopher who developed an atomistic theory of matter (460-370 BC)
- coitus3/5
coitus
- noun the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
congress; intercourse; sexual intercourse; sex act; sexual relation; carnal knowledge; sexual congress; relation; copulation; coition.
- noun the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur
- 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
- portentous3/5
portentous
- adjective satellite of momentous or ominous significance
prodigious.
- such a portentous...monster raised all my curiosity"- Herman Melville
- a prodigious vision
- adjective satellite ominously prophetic
foreboding; fateful.
- adjective satellite of momentous or ominous significance
- litmus3/5
litmus
- noun a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator
litmus test.
- noun a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator
- manus3/5
manus
- noun the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
mitt; paw; hand.
- he had the hands of a surgeon
- he extended his mitt
- noun the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
- abacus3/5
abacus
- noun a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
- noun a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
- noun a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
- menelaus3/5
menelaus
- noun (Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen
- noun (Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen
- epictetus3/5
epictetus
- noun Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
- noun Greek philosopher who was a Stoic (circa 50-130)
- dominus3/5
dominus
- noun a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
domine; dominee; dominie.
- noun a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
- surreptitious3/5
surreptitious
- adjective satellite marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
furtive; sneak; stealthy; sneaky.
- a furtive manner
- a sneak attack
- stealthy footsteps
- a surreptitious glance at his watch
- adjective satellite conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
hugger-mugger; clandestine; secret; hole-and-corner; underground; cloak-and-dagger; hush-hush; undercover.
- clandestine intelligence operations
- cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines
- hole-and-corner intrigue
- secret missions
- a secret agent
- secret sales of arms
- surreptitious mobilization of troops
- an undercover investigation
- underground resistance
- adjective satellite marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
- cumulus3/5
cumulus
- noun a globular cloud
cumulus cloud.
- noun a collection of objects laid on top of each other
agglomerate; pile; heap; mound; cumulation.
- noun a globular cloud
- tenuous3/5
tenuous
- adjective satellite having thin consistency
- a tenuous fluid
- adjective satellite very thin in gauge or diameter
- a tenuous thread
- adjective satellite having thin consistency
- claudius3/5
claudius
- noun Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
Claudius I; Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus.
- noun Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
- ludicrous3/5
ludicrous
- adjective satellite broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
ridiculous; farcical.
- the wild farcical exuberance of a clown
- ludicrous green hair
- adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
derisory; idiotic; preposterous; cockeyed; ridiculous; absurd; laughable; nonsensical.
- the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
- that's a cockeyed idea
- ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
- a contribution so small as to be laughable
- it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
- a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
- her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
- adjective satellite broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
- extraneous3/5
extraneous
- adjective satellite not pertinent to the matter under consideration
impertinent; orthogonal; immaterial.
- an issue extraneous to the debate
- the price was immaterial
- mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
- adjective satellite not essential
- the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play
- adjective satellite not pertinent to the matter under consideration
- ignatius3/5
ignatius
- noun bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
Saint Ignatius; St. Ignatius.
- noun bishop of Antioch who was martyred under the Roman Emperor Trajan (died 110)
- scandalous3/5
scandalous
- adjective satellite giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
shocking; shameful; disgraceful.
- scandalous behavior
- the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray
- the most shocking book of its time
- adjective satellite giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
- cretaceous3/5
cretaceous
- adjective abounding in chalk
- noun from 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants
Cretaceous period.
- adjective abounding in chalk
- cactus3/5
cactus
- noun any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
- noun any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
- caucus3/5
caucus
- noun a closed political meeting
- verb meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
- noun a closed political meeting
- envious3/5
envious
- adjective satellite showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
jealous; covetous.
- he was never covetous before he met her
- jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
- envious of their art collection
- adjective satellite showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
- tumultuous3/5
tumultuous
- adjective satellite characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
troubled; turbulent; disruptive; riotous.
- effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive
- riotous times
- these troubled areas
- the tumultuous years of his administration
- a turbulent and unruly childhood
- adjective satellite characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
- capricious3/5
capricious
- adjective satellite changeable
freakish.
- a capricious summer breeze
- freakish weather
- adjective satellite determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
whimsical; impulsive.
- a capricious refusal
- authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious
- the victim of whimsical persecutions
- adjective satellite changeable
- asparagus3/5
asparagus
- noun plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Asparagus officinales; edible asparagus.
- noun edible young shoots of the asparagus plant
- noun plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
- contemptuous3/5
contemptuous
- adjective satellite expressing extreme contempt
scornful; disdainful; insulting.
- adjective satellite expressing extreme contempt
- leviticus3/5
leviticus
The third canonical book of the Old Testament, containing the laws and regulations relating to the priests and Levites among the Hebrews, or the body of the ceremonial law.
- sumptuous3/5
sumptuous
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
gilded; princely; opulent; luxurious; grand; deluxe.
- a princely sum
- gilded dining rooms
- adjective satellite rich and superior in quality
- obnoxious3/5
obnoxious
- adjective satellite causing disapproval or protest
objectionable.
- a vulgar and objectionable person
- adjective satellite causing disapproval or protest
- posthumous3/5
posthumous
- adjective satellite occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
- a posthumous award
- a posthumous book
- a posthumous daughter
- adjective satellite occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
- tiberius3/5
tiberius
- noun son-in-law of Augustus who became a suspicious tyrannical Emperor of Rome after a brilliant military career (42 BC to AD 37)
Tiberius Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus.
- noun son-in-law of Augustus who became a suspicious tyrannical Emperor of Rome after a brilliant military career (42 BC to AD 37)
- incongruous3/5
incongruous
- adjective lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
- a plan incongruous with reason
- incongruous behavior
- a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation
- adjective lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
- rectus3/5
rectus
- noun any of various straight muscles
- noun any of various straight muscles
- scrupulous3/5
scrupulous
- adjective having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
- less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance
- adjective satellite characterized by extreme care and great effort
painstaking; conscientious.
- conscientious application to the work at hand
- painstaking research
- scrupulous attention to details
- adjective having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
- streptococcus3/5
streptococcus
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
streptococci; strep.
- noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
- pompous3/5
pompous
- adjective satellite puffed up with vanity
portentous; grandiloquent; overblown; pontifical.
- a grandiloquent and boastful manner
- overblown oratory
- a pompous speech
- pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey"- Newsweek
- adjective characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
ceremonious.
- adjective satellite puffed up with vanity
- hilarious3/5
hilarious
- adjective satellite marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
screaming; uproarious.
- hilarious broad comedy
- a screaming farce
- uproarious stories
- adjective satellite marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
- meritorious3/5
meritorious
- adjective satellite deserving reward or praise
meritable.
- a lifetime of meritorious service
- meritorious conduct
- adjective satellite deserving reward or praise
- imperious3/5
imperious
- adjective satellite having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
overbearing; haughty; swaggering; prideful; lordly; disdainful; supercilious; sniffy.
- some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
- haughty aristocrats
- his lordly manners were offensive
- walked with a prideful swagger
- very sniffy about breaches of etiquette
- his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air
- a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer
- adjective satellite having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
- devious3/5
devious
- adjective satellite indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
oblique.
- used devious means to achieve success
- gave oblique answers to direct questions
- oblique political maneuvers
- adjective satellite characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
shifty.
- a devious character
- shifty eyes
- adjective satellite indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
- phallus3/5
phallus
- noun the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
penis; member.
- noun genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem
genus Phallus.
- noun the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
- octopus3/5
octopus
- noun tentacles of octopus prepared as food
- noun bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles
devilfish.
- noun tentacles of octopus prepared as food
- ruinous3/5
ruinous
- adjective satellite extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
catastrophic.
- a catastrophic depression
- catastrophic illness
- a ruinous course of action
- adjective satellite causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
blasting.
- the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit
- the blasting force of the wind blowing sharp needles of sleet in our faces
- a ruinous war
- adjective satellite extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
- pretentious3/5
pretentious
- adjective making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
- a pretentious country house
- a pretentious fraud
- a pretentious scholarly edition
- adjective intended to attract notice and impress others
ostentatious.
- an ostentatious sable coat
- adjective making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
- impetuous3/5
impetuous
- adjective satellite characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; (`brainish' is archaic)
brainish; tearaway; impulsive; madcap; hotheaded.
- a hotheaded decision
- liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
- an impetuous display of spending and gambling
- madcap escapades
- adjective satellite marked by violent force
- impetuous heaving waves
- adjective satellite characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; (`brainish' is archaic)
- egregious3/5
egregious
- adjective satellite conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
gross; flagrant; rank; crying; glaring.
- a crying shame
- an egregious lie
- flagrant violation of human rights
- a glaring error
- gross ineptitude
- gross injustice
- rank treachery
- adjective satellite conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
- heinous3/5
heinous
- adjective satellite extremely wicked, deeply criminal
flagitious.
- a flagitious crime
- heinous accusations
- adjective satellite extremely wicked, deeply criminal
- delirious3/5
delirious
- adjective satellite experiencing delirium
hallucinating.
- adjective satellite marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
unrestrained; mad; frantic; excited.
- a crowd of delirious baseball fans
- something frantic in their gaiety
- a mad whirl of pleasure
- adjective satellite experiencing delirium
- horus3/5
horus
- noun Egyptian solar god with the head of a falcon; the son of Osiris and Isis
- noun Egyptian solar god with the head of a falcon; the son of Osiris and Isis
- hydrocephalus3/5
hydrocephalus
- noun an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
hydrocephaly.
- noun an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
- aurelius3/5
aurelius
- noun Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180)
Antoninus; Marcus Aurelius; Marcus Annius Verus; Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.
- noun Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180)
- ponderous3/5
ponderous
- adjective satellite slow and laborious because of weight
heavy; lumbering.
- the heavy tread of tired troops
- moved with a lumbering sag-bellied trot
- ponderous prehistoric beasts
- a ponderous yawn
- adjective satellite having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
- a ponderous stone
- a ponderous burden
- ponderous weapons
- adjective satellite slow and laborious because of weight
- gaius3/5
gaius
- noun Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
Caligula; Gaius Caesar.
- noun Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
- janus3/5
janus
(Rom. Antiq.) A Latin deity represented with two faces looking in opposite directions. Numa is said to have dedicated to Janus the covered passage at Rome, near the Forum, which is usually called the Temple of Janus. This passage was open in war and closed in peace. Dr. W. Smith.
- raucous3/5
raucous
- adjective satellite unpleasantly loud and harsh
strident.
- adjective satellite disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
rowdy.
- a raucous party
- rowdy teenagers
- adjective satellite unpleasantly loud and harsh
- onus3/5
onus
- noun an onerous or difficult concern
load; incumbrance; encumbrance; burden.
- the burden of responsibility
- that's a load off my mind
- noun an onerous or difficult concern
- adenovirus3/5
adenovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
- noun any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
- cancerous3/5
cancerous
- adjective satellite relating to or affected with cancer
- a cancerous growth
- adjective satellite like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads
- remorse was cancerous within him
- pornography is cancerous to the moral development of our children
- adjective satellite relating to or affected with cancer
- aspergillus3/5
aspergillus
- noun genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
genus Aspergillus.
- noun genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals
- propitious3/5
propitious
- adjective presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
- propitious omens
- propitious gales speeded us along
- a propitious alignment of planets for space exploration
- adjective presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
- pinus3/5
pinus
(Bot.) A large genus of evergreen coniferous trees, mostly found in the northern hemisphere. The genus formerly included the firs, spruces, larches, and hemlocks, but is now limited to those trees which have the primary leaves of the branchlets reduced to mere scales, and the secondary ones (pine needles) acicular, and usually in fascicles of two to seven. See Pine .
- ostentatious3/5
ostentatious
- adjective intended to attract notice and impress others
pretentious.
- an ostentatious sable coat
- adjective satellite (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
pretentious.
- adjective intended to attract notice and impress others
- thunderous3/5
thunderous
- adjective satellite loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
earsplitting; thundery; deafening.
- adjective satellite extremely ominous
- world events of thunderous import
- adjective satellite loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
- foetus3/5
foetus
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
fetus.
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
- incestuous3/5
incestuous
- adjective resembling incest as by excessive intimacy
- adjective relating to or involving incest
- adjective resembling incest as by excessive intimacy
- inhomogeneous3/5
inhomogeneous
- adjective satellite not homogeneous
nonuniform.
- adjective satellite not homogeneous
- sarcophagus3/5
sarcophagus
- noun a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
- noun a stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions)
- monogamous3/5
monogamous
- adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
- monogamous marriage
- monogamous for life
- adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
- annulus3/5
annulus
- noun a toroidal shape
ring; anchor ring; doughnut; halo.
- a ring of ships in the harbor
- a halo of smoke
- noun (Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar
skirt.
- noun a toroidal shape
- membranous3/5
membranous
- adjective relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
- membranous lining
- adjective satellite characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)
membrane-forming.
- membranous gastritis
- adjective relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
- chivalrous3/5
chivalrous
- adjective satellite being attentive to women like an ideal knight
gallant; knightly.
- adjective satellite being attentive to women like an ideal knight
- specious3/5
specious
- adjective satellite plausible but false
spurious.
- a specious claim
- spurious inferences
- adjective satellite based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
gilded; meretricious.
- the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility
- meretricious praise
- a meretricious argument
- adjective satellite plausible but false
- theodosius3/5
theodosius
- noun the last emperor of a united Roman Empire, he took control of the eastern empire and ended the war with the Visigoths; he became a Christian and in 391 banned all forms of pagan worship (346-395)
Theodosius the Great; Theodosius I; Flavius Theodosius.
- noun the last emperor of a united Roman Empire, he took control of the eastern empire and ended the war with the Visigoths; he became a Christian and in 391 banned all forms of pagan worship (346-395)
- solicitous3/5
solicitous
- adjective satellite full of anxiety and concern
- solicitous parents
- solicitous about the future
- adjective satellite showing hovering attentiveness
- solicitous about her health
- made solicitous inquiries about our family
- adjective satellite full of anxiety and concern
- idolatrous3/5
idolatrous
- adjective relating to or practicing idolatry
- idolatrous worship
- adjective satellite blindly or excessively devoted or adoring
- adjective relating to or practicing idolatry
- magnanimous3/5
magnanimous
- adjective satellite noble and generous in spirit
greathearted.
- a greathearted general
- a magnanimous conqueror
- adjective satellite generous and understanding and tolerant
large; big.
- a heart big enough to hold no grudges
- that's very big of you to be so forgiving
- a large and generous spirit
- a large heart
- magnanimous toward his enemies
- adjective satellite noble and generous in spirit
- sonorous3/5
sonorous
- adjective satellite full and loud and deep
heavy.
- heavy sounds
- a herald chosen for his sonorous voice
- adjective satellite full and loud and deep
- romulus3/5
romulus
- noun (Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
- noun (Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
- nautilus3/5
nautilus
- noun a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
nuclear-powered submarine; nuclear submarine.
- noun cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells
paper nautilus; Argonauta argo; Argonaut.
- noun a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
- adulterous3/5
adulterous
- adjective satellite characterized by adultery
extramarital; extracurricular.
- an adulterous relationship
- extramarital affairs
- the extracurricular activities of a philandering husband
- adjective satellite not faithful to a spouse or lover
cheating; two-timing.
- adulterous husbands and wives
- a two-timing boyfriend
- adjective satellite characterized by adultery
- circuitous3/5
circuitous
- adjective satellite marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
roundabout.
- the explanation was circuitous and puzzling
- a roundabout paragraph
- hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend
- adjective satellite deviating from a straight course
devious; roundabout.
- a scenic but devious route
- a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
- a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
- adjective satellite marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
- cartilaginous3/5
cartilaginous
- adjective of or relating to cartilage
- adjective satellite difficult to chew
gristly; rubbery.
- adjective of or relating to cartilage
- disadvantageous3/5
disadvantageous
- adjective constituting a disadvantage
- adjective constituting a disadvantage
- eponymous3/5
eponymous
- adjective being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym
eponymic.
- adjective being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym
- licentious3/5
licentious
- adjective satellite lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
- coarse and licentious men
- adjective satellite lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
- primus3/5
primus
- noun the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland
- noun a portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers
Primus stove.
- noun the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland
- disingenuous3/5
disingenuous
- adjective not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
artful.
- an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time"- David Cannadine
- a disingenuous excuse
- adjective not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
- xenopus3/5
xenopus
- noun an African clawed frog; in some classifications made the type genus of a separate family Xenopodidae
genus Xenopus.
- noun an African clawed frog; in some classifications made the type genus of a separate family Xenopodidae
- ignominious3/5
ignominious
- adjective satellite (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
opprobrious; shameful; inglorious; black; disgraceful.
- Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson
- an ignominious retreat
- inglorious defeat
- an opprobrious monument to human greed
- a shameful display of cowardice
- adjective satellite (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
- acrimonious3/5
acrimonious
- adjective satellite marked by strong resentment or cynicism
bitter.
- an acrimonious dispute
- bitter about the divorce
- adjective satellite marked by strong resentment or cynicism
- vesuvius3/5
vesuvius
- noun a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944
Mount Vesuvius; Mt. Vesuvius.
- noun a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944
- unpretentious3/5
unpretentious
- adjective lacking pretension or affectation
- an unpretentious country church
- her quiet unpretentious demeanor
- adjective not ostentatious
unostentatious; unpretending.
- his unostentatious office
- unostentatious elegance
- adjective lacking pretension or affectation
- expeditious3/5
expeditious
- adjective satellite marked by speed and efficiency
- adjective satellite marked by speed and efficiency
- strabismus3/5
strabismus
- noun abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
squint.
- noun abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
- lascivious3/5
lascivious
- adjective satellite driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
libidinous; lustful; lewd.
- libidinous orgies
- adjective satellite driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
- spinous3/5
spinous
- adjective having spines
spiny.
- the dorsal fin is spinous
- adjective satellite shaped like a spine or thorn
acanthous; acanthoid.
- adjective having spines
- tuberculous3/5
tuberculous
- adjective satellite constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
tubercular.
- a tubercular child
- tuberculous patients
- tubercular meningitis
- adjective satellite constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
- ingenuous3/5
ingenuous
- adjective characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
artless.
- an ingenuous admission of responsibility
- adjective satellite lacking in sophistication or worldliness
innocent.
- a child's innocent stare
- his ingenuous explanation that he would not have burned the church if he had not thought the bishop was in it
- adjective characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
- lactobacillus3/5
lactobacillus
- noun a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk)
- noun a Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that produces lactic acid (especially in milk)
- umbilicus3/5
umbilicus
- noun a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
omphalos; navel; omphalus; belly button; bellybutton.
- you were not supposed to show your navel on television
- they argued whether or not Adam had a navel
- she had a tattoo just above her bellybutton
- noun a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
- anus3/5
anus
- noun the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
- noun the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
- thalamus3/5
thalamus
- noun large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon
- noun large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon
- innocuous3/5
innocuous
- adjective not injurious to physical or mental health
- adjective satellite not causing disapproval
unobjectionable.
- it was an innocuous remark
- confined himself to innocuous generalities
- unobjectionable behavior
- adjective not injurious to physical or mental health
- preposterous3/5
preposterous
- adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
derisory; ludicrous; idiotic; cockeyed; ridiculous; absurd; laughable; nonsensical.
- the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
- that's a cockeyed idea
- ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
- a contribution so small as to be laughable
- it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
- a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
- her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
- adjective satellite incongruous; inviting ridicule
- impervious3/5
impervious
- adjective not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
imperviable.
- a material impervious to water
- someone impervious to argument
- adjective not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
- staphylococcus3/5
staphylococcus
- noun spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
staph; staphylococci.
- noun spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
- onerous3/5
onerous
- adjective satellite not easily borne; wearing; I only had to greet the guests"
burdensome; taxing.
- the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
- my duties weren't onerous
- a taxing schedule
- adjective satellite not easily borne; wearing; I only had to greet the guests"
- gyrus3/5
gyrus
- noun a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
convolution.
- noun a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
- fortuitous3/5
fortuitous
- adjective satellite having no cause or apparent cause
causeless; uncaused.
- a causeless miracle
- fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune
- we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times
- adjective satellite occurring by happy chance
- profits were enhanced by a fortuitous drop in the cost of raw materials
- adjective satellite having no cause or apparent cause
- thymus3/5
thymus
- noun a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
thymus gland.
- noun large genus of Old World mints: thyme
genus Thymus.
- noun a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age
- olympus3/5
olympus
- noun a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)
Mount Olympus; Mt. Olympus; Olimbos.
- noun a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)
- presumptuous3/5
presumptuous
- adjective satellite excessively forward
assumptive; assuming.
- an assumptive person
- on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide
- the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
- adjective satellite excessively forward
- arteriovenous3/5
arteriovenous
- adjective connecting an artery to a vein
- an arteriovenous fistula
- adjective connecting an artery to a vein
- cytomegalovirus3/5
cytomegalovirus
- noun any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
CMV.
- noun any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
- tremulous3/5
tremulous
- adjective satellite (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
quavering.
- the old lady's quavering voice
- spoke timidly in a tremulous voice
- adjective satellite (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
- ramus3/5
ramus
- noun the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
- noun the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
- faustus3/5
faustus
- noun an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
Faust.
- noun an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
- ravenous3/5
ravenous
- adjective satellite extremely hungry
sharp-set; esurient; starved; famished.
- they were tired and famished for food and sleep
- a ravenous boy
- the family was starved and ragged
- fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy
- adjective satellite devouring or craving food in great quantities
voracious; wolfish; rapacious; esurient; edacious; ravening.
- edacious vultures
- a rapacious appetite
- ravenous as wolves
- voracious sharks
- adjective satellite extremely hungry
- bauhaus3/5
bauhaus
- noun a German style of architecture begun by Walter Gropius in 1918
- noun a German style of architecture begun by Walter Gropius in 1918
- sirius3/5
sirius
(Astron.) The Dog Star. See Dog Star .
- tarsus3/5
tarsus
- noun the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
- noun the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
- credulous3/5
credulous
- adjective disposed to believe on little evidence
- the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous
- adjective satellite showing a lack of judgment or experience
- so credulous he believes everything he reads
- adjective disposed to believe on little evidence
- parsimonious3/5
parsimonious
- adjective satellite excessively unwilling to spend
penurious.
- parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses
- lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence
- adjective satellite excessively unwilling to spend
- oesophagus3/5
oesophagus
- noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gorge; esophagus; gullet.
- noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
- sinuous3/5
sinuous
- adjective satellite curved or curving in and out
sinuate; wiggly.
- wiggly lines
- adjective satellite curved or curving in and out
- rebus3/5
rebus
- noun a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
- noun a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
- meatus3/5
meatus
- noun a natural body passageway
- noun a natural body passageway
- assiduous3/5
assiduous
- adjective satellite marked by care and persistent effort
sedulous.
- her assiduous attempts to learn French
- assiduous research
- sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles
- adjective satellite marked by care and persistent effort
- quercus3/5
quercus
(Bot.) A genus of trees constituted by the oak. See Oak .
- bronchus3/5
bronchus
- noun either of the two main branches of the trachea
bronchial tube.
- noun either of the two main branches of the trachea
- rapturous3/5
rapturous
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
rhapsodic; enraptured; ecstatic; rapt.
- adjective satellite feeling great rapture or delight
- unscrupulous3/5
unscrupulous
- adjective without scruples or principles
- unscrupulous politicos who would be happy to sell...their country in order to gain power
- adjective without scruples or principles
- thesaurus3/5
thesaurus
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
synonym finder.
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
- typhus3/5
typhus
- noun rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
typhus fever.
- noun rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
- vagus3/5
vagus
- noun a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera
wandering nerve; nervus vagus; pneumogastric nerve; pneumogastric; tenth cranial nerve; vagus nerve.
- noun a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera
- granulomatous3/5
granulomatous
- adjective relating to or characterized by granulomas
- adjective relating to or characterized by granulomas
- walrus3/5
walrus
- noun either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
seahorse; sea horse.
- noun either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
- valgus3/5
valgus
- noun a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
- noun a deformity in which there is an abnormal displacement of part of a limb away from the midline of the body
- varus3/5
varus
- noun a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree
- noun a deformity in which part of a limb is turned inward to an abnormal degree
- hibiscus3/5
hibiscus
- noun any plant of the genus Hibiscus
- noun any plant of the genus Hibiscus
- humerus3/5
humerus
- noun bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
- noun bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
- rhesus3/5
rhesus
- noun of southern Asia; used in medical research
Macaca mulatta; rhesus monkey.
- noun of southern Asia; used in medical research
- populous3/5
populous
- adjective satellite densely populated
thickly settled.
- adjective satellite densely populated
- autologous3/5
autologous
- adjective derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
- autologous blood donation
- adjective derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
- darius3/5
darius
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- claus3/5
clause
- noun (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
- noun a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
article.
- noun (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
- aureus3/5
aureus
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- lucius3/5
lucius
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- straus3/5
straus
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- jus3/5
jus
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- modus3/5
modus
The arrangement of, or mode of expressing, the terms of a contract or conveyance.
- maximus3/5
maximus
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- illus3/5
illus
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- deus3/5
deus
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- marius3/5
marius
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- longus3/5
longus
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- erythematosus3/5
erythematosus
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- fergus3/5
fergus
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- paulus3/5
paulus
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- scotus3/5
scotus
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- seamus3/5
seamus
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- amicus3/5
amicus
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- ductus3/5
ductus
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- severus3/5
severus
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- troilus3/5
troilus
(Zoöl.) A large, handsome American butterfly ( Euph&oe;ades, ∨ Papilio, troilus ). It is black, with yellow marginal spots on the front wings, and blue spots on the rear wings.
- thaddeus3/5
thaddeus
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- ous3/5
- mencius3/5
mencius
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- antivirus3/5
antivirus
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- marcellus3/5
marcellus
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- theophilus3/5
- junius3/5
junius
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- nicodemus3/5
nicodemus
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- petrus3/5
petrus
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- apollonius3/5
- aldous3/5
aldous
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- erectus3/5
erectus
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- globus3/5
globus
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- quintus3/5
quintus
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- suetonius3/5
suetonius
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- sextus3/5
sextus
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- phaedrus3/5
- lexus3/5
lexus
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- linus3/5
linus
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- publius3/5
publius
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- polybius3/5
- paribus3/5
paribus
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- 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
- hippolytus3/5
- actus3/5
actus
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- arteriosus3/5
arteriosus
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- crassus3/5
- caius3/5
- papillomavirus3/5
papillomavirus
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- proclus3/5
- nus2/5
nu
- noun the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet
- noun the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet
- stannous2/5
stannous
- adjective of or relating to or containing tin
stannic.
- adjective of or relating to or containing tin
- cuprous2/5
cuprous
- adjective of or containing divalent copper
cupric.
- adjective of or containing divalent copper
- carbonaceous2/5
carbonaceous
- adjective relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
carboniferous; carbonous; carbonic.
- adjective relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
- sulphurous2/5
sulphurous
- adjective of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
sulfurous.
- adjective satellite harsh or corrosive in tone
blistering; acerbic; acrid; vitriolic; virulent; acerb; sulfurous; caustic; acid; bitter.
- an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
- a barrage of acid comments
- her acrid remarks make her many enemies
- bitter words
- blistering criticism
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
- a sulfurous denunciation
- a vitriolic critique
- adjective of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
- homunculus2/5
homunculus
- noun a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
manikin; mannikin.
- noun a tiny fully formed individual that (according to the discredited theory of preformation) is supposed to be present in the sperm cell
- noun a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
- sulfurous2/5
sulfurous
- adjective of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
sulphurous.
- adjective satellite harsh or corrosive in tone
blistering; acerbic; acrid; vitriolic; virulent; sulphurous; acerb; caustic; acid; bitter.
- an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
- a barrage of acid comments
- her acrid remarks make her many enemies
- bitter words
- blistering criticism
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
- a sulfurous denunciation
- a vitriolic critique
- adjective of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
- zulus2/5
zulu
- noun a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
- noun a community of Negroid people in eastern South Africa
- noun a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa; some live in KwaZulu-Natal under the traditional clan system but many now work in the cities
- pontus2/5
pontus
- noun (Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus
Pontos.
- noun an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire
- noun (Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus
- croesus2/5
croesus
A king of Lydia who flourished in the 6th century b. c. , and was renowned for his vast wealth; hence, a common appellation for a very rich man;as, he is veritable .Croesus
- epirus2/5
epirus
- noun an ancient area on the Ionian Sea that flourished as a kingdom in the 3rd century BC; located in northwestern Greece and southern Albania
- noun an ancient area on the Ionian Sea that flourished as a kingdom in the 3rd century BC; located in northwestern Greece and southern Albania
- resinous2/5
resinous
- adjective satellite having the characteristics of pitch or tar
pitchy; tarry; resiny.
- adjective satellite having the characteristics of pitch or tar
- censorious2/5
censorious
- adjective satellite harshly critical or expressing censure
- was censorious of petty failings
- adjective satellite harshly critical or expressing censure
- polymorphous2/5
polymorphous
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
polymorphic.
- polymorphous crystallization
- adjective relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population
polymorphic.
- a polymorphic species
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
- hydrous2/5
hydrous
- adjective containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
hydrated.
- adjective containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
- ignoramus2/5
ignoramus
- noun an ignorant person
uneducated person; know nothing.
- noun an ignorant person
- tyrannous2/5
tyrannous
- adjective satellite marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
oppressive; tyrannical.
- the oppressive government
- oppressive laws
- a tyrannical parent
- tyrannous disregard of human rights
- adjective satellite marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
- nanus2/5
nanus
- noun a person who is markedly small
midget; dwarf.
- noun a person who is markedly small
- basileus2/5
basileus
- noun a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire
- noun a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire
- pestiferous2/5
pestiferous
- adjective satellite contaminated with infecting organisms
dirty.
- dirty wounds
- obliged to go into infected rooms"- Jane Austen
- adjective satellite likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
pestilential; plaguey; pestilent.
- a pestilential malignancy in the air"- Jonathan Swift
- plaguey fevers
- adjective satellite contaminated with infecting organisms
- repetitious2/5
repetitious
- adjective characterized by repetition
repetitive.
- repetitive movement
- adjective characterized by repetition
- cancellous2/5
cancellous
- adjective satellite having an open or latticed or porous structure
cancellate; cancellated.
- adjective satellite having an open or latticed or porous structure
- aarhus2/5
aarhus
- noun port city of Denmark in eastern Jutland
Arhus.
- noun port city of Denmark in eastern Jutland
- mandamus2/5
mandamus
- noun an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail
writ of mandamus.
- noun an extraordinary writ commanding an official to perform a ministerial act that the law recognizes as an absolute duty and not a matter for the official's discretion; used only when all other judicial remedies fail
- beauteous2/5
beauteous
- adjective satellite (poetic )beautiful, especially to the sight
- adjective satellite (poetic )beautiful, especially to the sight
- fractious2/5
fractious
- adjective satellite stubbornly resistant to authority or control
refractory; recalcitrant.
- a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness
- a refractory child
- adjective satellite easily irritated or annoyed
peckish; nettlesome; testy; tetchy; petulant; cranky; techy; irritable; scratchy; pettish; peevish.
- an incorrigibly fractious young man
- not the least nettlesome of his countrymen
- adjective satellite stubbornly resistant to authority or control
- calamitous2/5
calamitous
- adjective satellite (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
fatal; disastrous; 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
- gelatinous2/5
gelatinous
- adjective satellite thick like gelatin
gelatinlike; jellylike.
- adjective satellite thick like gelatin
- heterologous2/5
heterologous
- adjective not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
heterologic; heterological.
- adjective derived from organisms of a different but related species
- a heterologous graft
- adjective not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
- autochthonous2/5
autochthonous
- adjective of rocks, deposits, etc.; found where they and their constituents were formed
- adjective satellite originating where it is found
autochthonal; indigenous; endemic; autochthonic.
- the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo
- autochthonous rocks and people and folktales
- endemic folkways
- the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan
- adjective of rocks, deposits, etc.; found where they and their constituents were formed
- embolus2/5
embolus
- noun an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood
- noun an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood
- gropius2/5
gropius
- noun United States architect (born in Germany) and founder of the Bauhaus school (1883-1969)
Walter Gropius.
- noun United States architect (born in Germany) and founder of the Bauhaus school (1883-1969)
- petronius2/5
petronius
- noun Roman satirist (died in 66)
Gaius Petronius; Petronius Arbiter.
- noun Roman satirist (died in 66)
- ruckus2/5
ruckus
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
din; tumult; commotion; rumpus; ruction.
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
- litigious2/5
litigious
- adjective of or relating to litigation
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
disputatious; combative; contentious; disputative.
- a style described as abrasive and contentious
- a disputatious lawyer
- a litigious and acrimonious spirit
- adjective of or relating to litigation
- nablus2/5
nablus
- noun an ancient city in the West Bank to the north of Jerusalem; the home of Jacob in biblical times
- noun an ancient city in the West Bank to the north of Jerusalem; the home of Jacob in biblical times
- 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)
- arminius2/5
arminius
- noun Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)
Jacobus Arminius; Jacob Harmensen; Jakob Hermandszoon.
- noun German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)
Hermann; Armin.
- noun Dutch Protestant theologian who founded Arminianism which opposed the absolute predestinarianism of John Calvin (1559-1609)
- mobius2/5
mobius
- noun German mathematician responsible for the Mobius strip (1790-1868)
August Ferdinand Mobius; August F. Mobius.
- noun German mathematician responsible for the Mobius strip (1790-1868)
- minibus2/5
minibus
- noun a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)
- noun a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)
- pendulous2/5
pendulous
- adjective satellite having branches or flower heads that bend downward
cernuous; drooping; nodding; weeping.
- nodding daffodils
- the pendulous branches of a weeping willow
- lilacs with drooping panicles of fragrant flowers
- adjective satellite having branches or flower heads that bend downward
- hutus2/5
hutu
- noun a member of a Bantu people living in Rwanda and Burundi
- noun a member of a Bantu people living in Rwanda and Burundi
- antigonus2/5
antigonus
- noun a general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia; lost one eye; killed in a battle at Ipsus (382-301 BC)
Monophthalmos; Antigonus Cyclops.
- noun a general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia; lost one eye; killed in a battle at Ipsus (382-301 BC)
- seminiferous2/5
seminiferous
- adjective bearing or producing seed or semen
- seminiferous tubules
- adjective bearing or producing seed or semen
- glabrous2/5
glabrous
- adjective satellite having no hair or similar growth; smooth
- glabrous stems
- glabrous leaves
- a glabrous scalp
- adjective satellite having no hair or similar growth; smooth
- incubus2/5
incubus
- noun a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
- noun a situation resembling a terrifying dream
nightmare.
- noun a male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
- cultus2/5
cultus
- noun a system of religious beliefs and rituals
cult; religious cult.
- devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
- noun a system of religious beliefs and rituals
- seleucus2/5
seleucus
- noun Macedonian general who accompanied Alexander the Great into Asia; founded a line of kings who reigned in Asia Minor until 65 BC (358-281 BC)
Seleucus I Nicator; Seleucus I.
- noun Macedonian general who accompanied Alexander the Great into Asia; founded a line of kings who reigned in Asia Minor until 65 BC (358-281 BC)
- solidus2/5
solidus
- noun a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages
bezant; bezzant; byzant.
- noun a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
virgule; diagonal; separatrix; stroke; slash.
- noun a gold coin of the Byzantine Empire; widely circulated in Europe in the Middle Ages
- vaporous2/5
vaporous
- adjective satellite so thin as to transmit light
gauze-like; sheer; see-through; gossamer; cobwebby; vapourous; filmy; diaphanous; transparent; gauzy.
- a hat with a diaphanous veil
- filmy wings of a moth
- gauzy clouds of dandelion down
- gossamer cobwebs
- sheer silk stockings
- transparent chiffon
- vaporous silks
- adjective satellite resembling or characteristic of vapor
vapourous; vapourific; vaporish; vaporific; vapourish.
- vaporous clouds
- adjective satellite so thin as to transmit light
- halicarnassus2/5
halicarnassus
- noun an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- noun an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- cementitious2/5
cementitious
- adjective like or relevant to or having the properties of cement
- the adhesion of cementitious materials
- adjective like or relevant to or having the properties of cement
- subgenus2/5
subgenus
- noun (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species
- noun (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species
- hipparchus2/5
hipparchus
- noun Greek astronomer and mathematician who discovered the precession of the equinoxes and made the first known star chart and is said to have invented trigonometry (second century BC)
- noun Greek astronomer and mathematician who discovered the precession of the equinoxes and made the first known star chart and is said to have invented trigonometry (second century BC)
- proteinaceous2/5
proteinaceous
- adjective relating to or of the nature of protein
- adjective relating to or of the nature of protein
- insectivorous2/5
insectivorous
- adjective (of animals and plants) feeding on insects
- adjective (of animals and plants) feeding on insects
- sadhus2/5
sadhu
- noun (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
saddhu.
- noun (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man
- abstemious2/5
abstemious
- adjective sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
- the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious"- John Galsworthy
- adjective satellite marked by temperance in indulgence
light.
- abstemious with the use of adverbs
- a light eater
- a light smoker
- ate a light supper
- adjective sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
- conceptus2/5
conceptus
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
embryo; fertilized egg.
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
- isochronous2/5
isochronous
- adjective satellite equal in duration or interval
isochronal.
- the oscillations were isochronal
- adjective satellite equal in duration or interval
- pusillanimous2/5
pusillanimous
- adjective satellite lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
poor-spirited; unmanly.
- adjective satellite lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
- berzelius2/5
berzelius
- noun Swedish chemist who discovered three new elements and determined the atomic weights of many others (1779-1848)
Jons Jakob Berzelius.
- noun Swedish chemist who discovered three new elements and determined the atomic weights of many others (1779-1848)
- submenus2/5
submenu
- noun a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu
hierarchical menu; cascading menu.
- noun a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu
- rumpus2/5
rumpus
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
din; tumult; ruckus; commotion; ruction.
- verb cause a disturbance
- noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
- rhizopus2/5
rhizopus
- noun any of various rot causing fungi of the genus Rhizopus
- noun any of various rot causing fungi of the genus Rhizopus
- inharmonious2/5
inharmonious
- adjective not in harmony
unharmonious.
- adjective satellite lacking in harmony of parts
- an inharmonious (or incongruous) mixture of architectural styles
- adjective not in harmony
- consanguineous2/5
consanguineous
- adjective satellite related by blood
cognate; blood-related; consanguine; kin; akin; consanguineal.
- adjective satellite related by blood
- cebus2/5
cebu
- noun an important seaport on the island of Cebu in the Philippines
Cebu City.
- noun one of the Visayan islands of the central Philippines; important for its fine harbor
- noun an important seaport on the island of Cebu in the Philippines
- lysimachus2/5
lysimachus
- noun Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC)
- noun Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC)
- isomorphous2/5
isomorphous
- adjective having similar appearance but genetically different
isomorphic.
- adjective having similar appearance but genetically different
- icterus2/5
icterus
- noun yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
jaundice.
- noun type genus of the Icteridae
genus Icterus.
- noun yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
- disputatious2/5
disputatious
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
combative; contentious; litigious; disputative.
- a style described as abrasive and contentious
- a disputatious lawyer
- a litigious and acrimonious spirit
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
- infelicitous2/5
infelicitous
- adjective not appropriate in application; defective
- an infelicitous remark
- infelicitous phrasing
- the infelicitous typesetting was due to illegible copy
- adjective satellite marked by or producing unhappiness
unhappy.
- infelicitous circumstances
- unhappy caravans, straggling afoot through swamps and canebrakes"- American Guide Series
- adjective not appropriate in application; defective
- rivalrous2/5
rivalrous
- adjective satellite eager to surpass others
emulous.
- adjective satellite eager to surpass others
- arhus2/5
arhus
- noun port city of Denmark in eastern Jutland
Aarhus.
- noun port city of Denmark in eastern Jutland
- phytophagous2/5
phytophagous
- adjective satellite (of animals) feeding on plants
phytophilous; phytophagic; plant-eating.
- adjective satellite (of animals) feeding on plants
- subaqueous2/5
subaqueous
- adjective satellite growing or remaining under water
subaquatic; underwater; submersed; submerged.
- viewing subaqueous fauna from a glass-bottomed boat
- submerged leaves
- adjective satellite growing or remaining under water
- multiparous2/5
multiparous
- adjective producing more than one offspring at a time
- adjective producing more than one offspring at a time
- succubus2/5
succubus
- noun a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
succuba.
- noun a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
- catullus2/5
catullus
- noun Roman lyric poet remembered for his love poems to an aristocratic Roman woman (84-54 BC)
Gaius Valerius Catullus.
- noun Roman lyric poet remembered for his love poems to an aristocratic Roman woman (84-54 BC)
- trapezius2/5
trapezius
- noun either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
trapezius muscle; musculus trapezius; cowl muscle.
- noun either of two flat triangular muscles of the shoulder and upper back that are involved in moving the shoulders and arms
- flirtatious2/5
flirtatious
- adjective satellite like a coquette
coquettish.
- adjective satellite like a coquette
- nevus2/5
nevus
- noun a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
birthmark.
- noun a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
- commodious2/5
commodious
- adjective large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
convenient.
- a commodious harbor
- a commodious building suitable for conventions
- adjective large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
- 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
- gluteus2/5
gluteus
- noun any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
gluteal muscle; glute; gluteus muscle.
- noun any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
- tortious2/5
tortious
- adjective of or pertaining to the nature of a tort
- tortious acts
- adjective of or pertaining to the nature of a tort
- covetous2/5
covetous
- adjective satellite showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
jealous; envious.
- he was never covetous before he met her
- jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions
- envious of their art collection
- adjective satellite immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
prehensile; greedy; avaricious; grasping; grabby.
- they are avaricious and will do anything for money
- casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
- a grasping old miser
- grasping commercialism
- greedy for money and power
- grew richer and greedier
- prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees
- adjective satellite showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
- avaricious2/5
avaricious
- adjective satellite immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
covetous; prehensile; greedy; grasping; grabby.
- they are avaricious and will do anything for money
- casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
- a grasping old miser
- grasping commercialism
- greedy for money and power
- grew richer and greedier
- prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees
- adjective satellite immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
- unrighteous2/5
unrighteous
- adjective not righteous
- an unrighteous man
- an unrighteous law
- adjective not righteous
- gastrocnemius2/5
gastrocnemius
- noun the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
gastrocnemius muscle.
- noun the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
- theophrastus2/5
theophrastus
- noun Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)
- noun Greek philosopher who was a student of Aristotle and who succeeded Aristotle as the leader of the Peripatetics (371-287 BC)
- irreligious2/5
irreligious
- adjective hostile or indifferent to religion
- adjective hostile or indifferent to religion
- discus2/5
discus
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
- noun a disk used in throwing competitions
saucer.
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
- obsequious2/5
obsequious
- adjective satellite attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
toadyish; bootlicking; fawning; sycophantic.
- adjective satellite attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
- obsequious shop assistants
- adjective satellite attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
- pincus2/5
pincus
- noun United States sexual physiologist whose hunch that progesterone could block ovulation led to the development of the oral contraceptive pill (1903-1967)
Gregory Goodwin Pincus; Gregory Pincus.
- noun United States sexual physiologist whose hunch that progesterone could block ovulation led to the development of the oral contraceptive pill (1903-1967)
- factitious2/5
factitious
- adjective satellite not produced by natural forces
- brokers created a factitious demand for stocks
- adjective satellite not produced by natural forces
- traitorous2/5
traitorous
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
treasonous; unfaithful; treasonable; faithless.
- the faithless Benedict Arnold
- a lying traitorous insurrectionist
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
- arius2/5
arius
- noun a Greek who was a Christian theologian active in Alexandria and who was declared a heretic for his doctrines about God (which came to be known as Arianism) (256?-336)
- noun type genus of the Ariidae: sea catfishes
genus Arius.
- noun a Greek who was a Christian theologian active in Alexandria and who was declared a heretic for his doctrines about God (which came to be known as Arianism) (256?-336)
- cirrus2/5
cirrus
- noun usually coiled
cirrhus.
- noun a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)
cirrus cloud.
- noun usually coiled
- nicklaus2/5
nicklaus
- noun United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time (born in 1940)
Jack Nicklaus; Jack William Nicklaus.
- noun United States golfer considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time (born in 1940)
- plautus2/5
plautus
- noun comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC)
Titus Maccius Plautus.
- noun a genus of Alcidae
genus Plautus.
- noun comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC)
- transcutaneous2/5
transcutaneous
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
percutaneous; transdermic; transdermal.
- transdermal estrogen
- percutaneous absorption
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
- gallus2/5
gallus
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
suspender; brace.
- noun common domestic birds and related forms
genus Gallus.
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
- clamorous2/5
clamorous
- adjective satellite conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
vociferous; blatant; clamant; strident.
- blatant radios
- a clamorous uproar
- strident demands
- a vociferous mob
- adjective satellite conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
- herbivorous2/5
herbivorous
- adjective feeding only on plants
- adjective feeding only on plants
- parnassus2/5
parnassus
(Anc. Geog. & Gr. Myth.) A mountain in Greece, sacred to Apollo and the Muses, and famous for a temple of Apollo and for the Castalian spring.
- phoebus2/5
phoebus
(Class. Myth.) Apollo; the sun god.
- nimbus2/5
nimbus
- noun a dark grey cloud bearing rain
nimbus cloud; rain cloud.
- noun an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
glory; gloriole; aura; aureole; halo.
- noun a dark grey cloud bearing rain
- nostradamus2/5
nostradamus
- noun French astrologer who wrote cryptic predictions whose interpretations are still being debated (1503-1566)
Michel de Notredame.
- noun French astrologer who wrote cryptic predictions whose interpretations are still being debated (1503-1566)
- siliceous2/5
siliceous
- adjective relating to or containing or resembling silica
silicious.
- gritrock is siliceous sandstone
- adjective relating to or containing or resembling silica
- torturous2/5
torturous
- adjective satellite extremely painful
agonising; excruciating; torturing; agonizing; harrowing; torturesome.
- adjective satellite extremely painful
- manchus2/5
manchu
- noun a member of the Manchu speaking people of Mongolian race of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century
- noun the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu
Ch'ing; Qing; Manchu dynasty; Ch'ing dynasty; Qing dynasty.
- noun a member of the Manchu speaking people of Mongolian race of Manchuria; related to the Tungus; conquered China in the 17th century
- hieronymus2/5
hieronymus
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Eusebius Hieronymus; Jerome; St. Jerome; Saint Jerome.
- noun (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
- timorous2/5
timorous
- adjective satellite timid by nature or revealing timidity
fearful; trepid.
- timorous little mouse
- in a timorous tone
- cast fearful glances at the large dog
- adjective satellite timid by nature or revealing timidity
- estrus2/5
estrus
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
oestrus; heat; rut.
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- tendentious2/5
tendentious
- adjective satellite having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one
tendencious.
- a tendentious account of recent elections
- distinguishing between verifiable fact and tendentious assertion
- adjective satellite having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one
- soleus2/5
soleus
- noun a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle
soleus muscle.
- noun a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle
- cadmus2/5
cadmus
- noun (Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia
- noun (Greek mythology) the brother of Europa and traditional founder of Thebes in Boeotia
- omnivorous2/5
omnivorous
- adjective feeding on both plants and animals
- adjective feeding on both plants and animals
- 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
- pugnacious2/5
pugnacious
- adjective satellite tough and callous by virtue of experience
hard-bitten; hard-boiled.
- adjective satellite ready and able to resort to force or violence
rough.
- pugnacious spirits...lamented that there was so little prospect of an exhilarating disturbance"- Herman Melville
- they were rough and determined fighting men
- adjective satellite tough and callous by virtue of experience
- patroclus2/5
patroclus
- noun (Greek mythology) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War; his death led Achilles to return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon
- noun (Greek mythology) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War; his death led Achilles to return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon
- duplicitous2/5
duplicitous
- adjective satellite marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
double-dealing; two-faced; deceitful; double-faced; Janus-faced; ambidextrous; double-tongued.
- she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill
- a double-dealing double agent
- a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray
- adjective satellite marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
- querulous2/5
querulous
- adjective satellite habitually complaining
whiny; fretful; whiney.
- a whiny child
- adjective satellite habitually complaining
- coterminous2/5
coterminous
- adjective satellite being of equal extent or scope or duration
coextensive; conterminous.
- adjective satellite being of equal extent or scope or duration
- pelagius2/5
pelagius
- noun a British or Irish monk who denied the doctrines of original sin and predestination and defended human goodness and free will; his views were declared heretical by the Council of Ephesus in 431 (circa 360-418)
- noun a British or Irish monk who denied the doctrines of original sin and predestination and defended human goodness and free will; his views were declared heretical by the Council of Ephesus in 431 (circa 360-418)
- odorous2/5
odorous
- adjective having odor or a characteristic odor
- odorous jasmine flowers
- odorous garbage
- fresh odorous bread
- adjective satellite emitting an odor
odoriferous.
- odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack
- adjective having odor or a characteristic odor
- slanderous2/5
slanderous
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
denigrating; libelous; denigrative; denigratory; calumnious; libellous; calumniatory; defamatory.
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
- cerberus2/5
cerberus
(Class. Myth.) A monster, in the shape, of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly.
- heterogenous2/5
heterogenous
- adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
heterogeneous.
- the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous
- adjective originating outside the body
heterogeneous.
- adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
- petrous2/5
petrous
- adjective satellite (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
stonelike.
- adjective satellite (of bone especially the temporal bone) resembling stone in hardness
- 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
- virtus2/5
virtu
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
connoisseurship; vertu.
- noun artistic quality
vertu.
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
- pyrrhus2/5
pyrrhus
- noun king of Epirus; defeated the Romans in two battles in spite of staggering losses (319-272 BC)
- noun king of Epirus; defeated the Romans in two battles in spite of staggering losses (319-272 BC)
- 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
- 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
- volvulus2/5
volvulus
- noun abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
- noun abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
- lecherous2/5
lecherous
- adjective satellite given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
- a lecherous gleam in his eye
- a lecherous good-for-nothing
- adjective satellite given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
- comenius2/5
comenius
- noun Czech educational reformer (1592-1670)
Jan Amos Komensky; John Amos Comenius.
- noun Czech educational reformer (1592-1670)
- factious2/5
factious
- adjective satellite dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
divisive; dissentious.
- adjective satellite dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
- ceremonious2/5
ceremonious
- adjective characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
pompous.
- adjective satellite rigidly formal or bound by convention
conventional.
- their ceremonious greetings did not seem heartfelt
- adjective characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
- serratus2/5
serratus
- noun any of several muscles of the trunk
serratus muscles.
- noun any of several muscles of the trunk
- ungracious2/5
ungracious
- adjective lacking charm and good taste
- an ungracious industrial city
- this curt summary is not meant to be ungracious
- ungracious behavior
- adjective satellite lacking social graces
discourteous.
- adjective lacking charm and good taste
- nestorius2/5
nestorius
- noun Syrian who was a Christian bishop and Patriarch of Constantinople in the early fifth century; one of the major heresies concerning the doctrine of the hypostasis of Christ was named after him (died in 451)
- noun Syrian who was a Christian bishop and Patriarch of Constantinople in the early fifth century; one of the major heresies concerning the doctrine of the hypostasis of Christ was named after him (died in 451)
- treasonous2/5
treasonous
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
unfaithful; treasonable; traitorous; faithless.
- the faithless Benedict Arnold
- a lying traitorous insurrectionist
- adjective satellite having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
- lucullus2/5
lucullus
- noun Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
Licinius Lucullus; Lucius Licinius Lucullus.
- noun Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
- libelous2/5
libelous
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
denigrating; denigrative; denigratory; calumnious; slanderous; libellous; calumniatory; defamatory.
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
- peroneus2/5
peroneus
- noun muscle of the lower leg that is involved in moving the foot
- noun muscle of the lower leg that is involved in moving the foot
- alveolus2/5
alveolus
- noun a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
air sac; air cell.
- noun a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
tooth socket.
- noun a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways
- glutinous2/5
glutinous
- adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
pasty; gluey; gummy; sticky; mucilaginous; viscid; viscous.
- adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
- perspicuous2/5
perspicuous
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
luculent; crystal clear; lucid; limpid; pellucid.
- writes in a limpid style
- lucid directions
- a luculent oration"- Robert Burton
- pellucid prose
- a crystal clear explanation
- a perspicuous argument
- adjective satellite (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- hummus2/5
hummus
- noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
humous; hoummos; hommos; humus.
- noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
- erebus2/5
erebus
(Greek Myth.) A place of nether darkness, being the gloomy space through which the souls passed to Hades. See Milton's "Paradise Lost," Book II., line 883.
- vitus2/5
vitus
- noun Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300)
St. Vitus.
- noun Christian martyr and patron of those who suffer from epilepsy and Sydenham's chorea (died around 300)
- bosporus2/5
bosporus
A strait or narrow sea between two seas, or a lake and a seas; as, the Bosporus (formerly the Thracian Bosporus) or Strait of Constantinople, between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmora; the CimmerianBosporus , between the Black Sea and Sea of Azof.Written also Bosphorus .
- cygnus2/5
cygnus
(Astron.) A constellation of the northern hemisphere east of, or following, Lyra; the Swan.
- malodorous2/5
malodorous
- adjective having an unpleasant smell
unpleasant-smelling; stinky; ill-smelling; malodourous.
- adjective having an unpleasant smell
- carolus2/5
carolus
An English gold coin of the value of twenty or twenty-three shillings. It was first struck in the reign of Charles I. Told down the crowns and Caroluses. Macawlay.
- atreus2/5
atreus
- noun (Greek mythology) the king of Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and of Menelaus
- noun (Greek mythology) the king of Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and of Menelaus
- endogamous2/5
endogamous
- adjective characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind
endogamic.
- adjective pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe
endogamic.
- adjective characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind
- stratus2/5
stratus
- noun a large dark low cloud
stratus cloud.
- noun a large dark low cloud
- aristarchus2/5
aristarchus
- noun an ancient Greek grammarian remembered for his commentary on the Iliad and Odyssey (circa 217-145 BC)
- noun a bright crater on the Moon
- noun an ancient Greek grammarian remembered for his commentary on the Iliad and Odyssey (circa 217-145 BC)
- scrumptious2/5
scrumptious
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
pleasant-tasting; yummy; delectable; toothsome; delicious; luscious.
- adjective satellite extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
- hephaestus2/5
hephaestus
- noun (Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vulcan
Hephaistos.
- noun (Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vulcan
- pandanus2/5
pandanus
- noun fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats)
- noun any of various Old World tropical palmlike trees having huge prop roots and edible conelike fruits and leaves like pineapple leaves
screw pine.
- noun fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats)
- musculus2/5
musculus
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
muscle.
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
- curvaceous2/5
curvaceous
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
busty; sonsie; stacked; voluptuous; full-bosomed; bosomy; buxom; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
- felonious2/5
felonious
- adjective satellite involving or being or having the nature of a crime
criminal.
- a criminal offense
- criminal abuse
- felonious intent
- adjective satellite involving or being or having the nature of a crime
- spirituous2/5
spirituous
- adjective satellite containing or of the nature of alcohol
spiritous.
- spiritous beverages
- spirituous liquors
- adjective satellite containing or of the nature of alcohol
- tantalus2/5
tantalus
A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them.
- exogamous2/5
exogamous
- adjective characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
exogamic.
- adjective pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
exogamic.
- adjective characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
- incautious2/5
incautious
- adjective lacking in caution
- an incautious remark
- incautious talk
- adjective satellite carelessly failing to exercise proper caution
- an incautious step sent her headlong down the stairs
- adjective lacking in caution
- cadaverous2/5
cadaverous
- adjective satellite very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
pinched; bony; emaciated; gaunt; skeletal; wasted; haggard.
- emaciated bony hands
- a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys
- eyes were haggard and cavernous
- small pinched faces
- kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration
- adjective of or relating to a cadaver or corpse
cadaveric.
- we had long anticipated his cadaverous end
- adjective satellite very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
- nidus2/5
nidus
- noun a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
focus; focal point.
- the focus of infection
- noun a nest in which spiders or insects deposit their eggs
- noun a central point or locus of an infection in an organism
- corvus2/5
corvus
- noun a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo
Crow.
- noun type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens
genus Corvus.
- noun a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo
- photius2/5
photius
- noun Patriarch of Constantinople and saint of the Greek Orthodox Church; was condemned by the Fourth Council of Constantinople in 869 but was reinstated by a later pope
- noun Patriarch of Constantinople and saint of the Greek Orthodox Church; was condemned by the Fourth Council of Constantinople in 869 but was reinstated by a later pope
- donatus2/5
donatus
- noun Roman grammarian whose textbook on Latin grammar was used throughout the Middle Ages (fourth century)
Aelius Donatus.
- noun Roman grammarian whose textbook on Latin grammar was used throughout the Middle Ages (fourth century)
- oestrus2/5
oestrus
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
estrus; heat; rut.
- noun type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies
genus Oestrus.
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
- cronus2/5
cronus
- noun (Greek mythology) the supreme god until Zeus dethroned him; son of Uranus and Gaea in ancient Greek mythology; identified with Roman Saturn
- noun (Greek mythology) the supreme god until Zeus dethroned him; son of Uranus and Gaea in ancient Greek mythology; identified with Roman Saturn
- meretricious2/5
meretricious
- adjective like or relating to a prostitute
- meretricious relationships
- adjective satellite tastelessly showy
garish; gaudy; brassy; tatty; tawdry; flash; cheap; flashy; tacky; gimcrack; loud; trashy.
- a flash car
- a flashy ring
- garish colors
- a gaudy costume
- loud sport shirts
- a meretricious yet stylish book
- tawdry ornaments
- adjective like or relating to a prostitute
- oceanus2/5
oceanus
(Gr.Myth.) The god of the great outer sea, or the river which was believed to flow around the whole earth.
- troublous2/5
troublous
- adjective satellite full of trouble
- these are troublous times
- adjective satellite full of trouble
- shamus2/5
shamus
- noun someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
private investigator; private eye; private detective; sherlock; PI; operative.
- noun someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
- parlous2/5
parlous
- adjective satellite fraught with danger
touch-and-go; precarious; perilous.
- dangerous waters
- a parlous journey on stormy seas
- a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat
- the precarious life of an undersea diver
- dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery
- adjective satellite fraught with danger
- laius2/5
laius
- noun (Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus
- noun (Greek mythology) king of Thebes who was unwittingly killed by his son Oedipus
- atheromatous2/5
atheromatous
- adjective of or relating to or resembling atheroma
atheromatic.
- atheromatous degeneration of the arteries
- adjective of or relating to or resembling atheroma
- cincinnatus2/5
cincinnatus
- noun Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC)
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus.
- noun Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC)
- plenteous2/5
plenteous
- adjective satellite affording an abundant supply
plentiful; rich; copious; ample.
- had ample food for the party
- copious provisions
- food is plentiful
- a plenteous grape harvest
- a rich supply
- adjective satellite affording an abundant supply
- imus2/5
imu
- noun a terrorist group of Islamic militants formed in 1996; opposes Uzbekistan's secular regime and wants to establish an Islamic state in central Asia; is a conduit for drugs from Afghanistan to central Asian countries
Islamic Party of Turkestan; Islamic Group of Uzbekistan.
- noun a terrorist group of Islamic militants formed in 1996; opposes Uzbekistan's secular regime and wants to establish an Islamic state in central Asia; is a conduit for drugs from Afghanistan to central Asian countries
- viviparous2/5
viviparous
- adjective producing living young (not eggs)
live-bearing.
- adjective producing living young (not eggs)
- perspicacious2/5
perspicacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
sagacious; 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 mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
clear-eyed; clear-sighted.
- too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow
- chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
- cornus2/5
cornu
- noun (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape
- noun (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape
- captious2/5
captious
- adjective satellite tending to find and call attention to faults
faultfinding.
- a captious pedant
- an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor
- adjective satellite tending to find and call attention to faults
- priapus2/5
priapus
- noun (classical mythology) god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards
- noun (classical mythology) god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards
- scrofulous2/5
scrofulous
- adjective satellite afflicted with scrofula
- adjective satellite morally contaminated
- denounce the scrofulous wealth of the times"- J.D.Hart
- adjective satellite afflicted with scrofula
- fossiliferous2/5
fossiliferous
- adjective bearing or containing fossils
- fossiliferous strata
- adjective bearing or containing fossils
- pervious2/5
pervious
- adjective admitting of passage or entrance
- pervious soil
- a metal pervious to heat
- adjective admitting of passage or entrance
- cruciferous2/5
cruciferous
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Cruciferae
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Cruciferae
- micaceous2/5
micaceous
- adjective hydrous silicates of or relating to or resembling mica
- adjective hydrous silicates of or relating to or resembling mica
- vaginismus2/5
vaginismus
- noun muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
- noun muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
- ambidextrous2/5
ambidextrous
- adjective equally skillful with each hand
two-handed.
- an ambidextrous surgeon
- adjective satellite marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
double-dealing; two-faced; duplicitous; deceitful; double-faced; Janus-faced; double-tongued.
- she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill
- a double-dealing double agent
- a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray
- adjective equally skillful with each hand
- tonus2/5
tonus
- noun the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
tonicity; tone.
- the doctor tested my tonicity
- noun the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
- cacophonous2/5
cacophonous
- adjective having an unpleasant sound
cacophonic.
- as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten
- adjective having an unpleasant sound
- libellous2/5
libellous
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
denigrating; libelous; denigrative; denigratory; calumnious; slanderous; calumniatory; defamatory.
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
- cumulonimbus2/5
cumulonimbus
- noun a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
thundercloud; cumulonimbus cloud.
- noun a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
- viscus2/5
viscus
- noun a main organ that is situated inside the body
internal organ.
- noun a main organ that is situated inside the body
- tarquinius2/5
tarquinius
- noun according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)
Tarquin the Proud; Tarquinius Superbus; Tarquin; Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.
- noun according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)
- vomitus2/5
vomitus
- noun the matter ejected in vomiting
vomit; puke; barf.
- noun the matter ejected in vomiting
- oculus2/5
oculus
- noun the organ of sight
eye; optic.
- noun the organ of sight
- necessitous2/5
necessitous
- adjective satellite poor enough to need help from others
poverty-stricken; needy; impoverished; destitute; indigent.
- adjective satellite poor enough to need help from others
- grus2/5
grus
- noun a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
Crane.
- noun type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes
genus Grus.
- noun a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
- nisus2/5
nisus
- noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
strain; striving; pains.
- noun an effortful attempt to attain a goal
- centaurus2/5
centaurus
- noun a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
Centaur.
- noun a conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere near the Southern Cross
- oviparous2/5
oviparous
- adjective egg-laying
- adjective egg-laying
- aegisthus2/5
aegisthus
- noun (Greek mythology) the seducer of Clytemnestra and murderer of Agamemnon who usurped the throne of Mycenae until Agamemnon's son Orestes returned home and killed him
- noun (Greek mythology) the seducer of Clytemnestra and murderer of Agamemnon who usurped the throne of Mycenae until Agamemnon's son Orestes returned home and killed him
- fibrinous2/5
fibrinous
- adjective characterized by the presence of fibrin
- adjective characterized by the presence of fibrin
- lepus2/5
lepus
- noun a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Orion and Columba
- noun type genus of the Leporidae: hares
genus Lepus.
- noun a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Orion and Columba
- mucilaginous2/5
mucilaginous
- adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
pasty; gluey; gummy; glutinous; sticky; viscid; viscous.
- adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
- stradivarius2/5
stradivarius
- noun Italian violin maker who developed the modern violin and created violins of unequaled tonal quality (1644?-1737)
Stradivari; Antonius Stradivarius; Antonio Stradivari.
- noun Italian violin maker who developed the modern violin and created violins of unequaled tonal quality (1644?-1737)
- conterminous2/5
conterminous
- adjective satellite connecting without a break; within a common boundary
contiguous.
- the 48 conterminous states
- the contiguous 48 states
- adjective satellite having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"
neighboring; contiguous; adjacent.
- Rhode Island has two bordering states
- the side of Germany conterminous with France
- Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho
- neighboring cities
- adjective satellite connecting without a break; within a common boundary
- contumacious2/5
contumacious
- adjective satellite wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
- a contumaceous witness is subject to punishment
- adjective satellite wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
- vertus2/5
vertu
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
connoisseurship; virtu.
- noun artistic quality
virtu.
- noun love of or taste for fine objects of art
- felicitous2/5
felicitous
- adjective exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
- a felicitous speaker
- adjective satellite marked by good fortune
happy.
- a felicitous life
- a happy outcome
- adjective exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
- vacuous2/5
vacuous
- adjective satellite devoid of intelligence
mindless; inane; fatuous; asinine.
- adjective satellite devoid of significance or point
empty; hollow.
- empty promises
- a hollow victory
- vacuous comments
- adjective satellite devoid of intelligence
- remus2/5
remus
- noun (Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus
- noun (Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus
- erythematous2/5
erythematous
- adjective relating to or characterized by erythema
- adjective relating to or characterized by erythema
- vexatious2/5
vexatious
- adjective satellite causing irritation or annoyance
pestering; nettlesome; plaguey; plaguy; galling; teasing; vexing; pesky; bothersome; annoying; pestiferous; irritating.
- tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
- aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
- found it galling to have to ask permission
- an irritating delay
- nettlesome paperwork
- a pesky mosquito
- swarms of pestering gnats
- a plaguey newfangled safety catch
- a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
- a vexatious child
- it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
- adjective satellite causing irritation or annoyance
- numinous2/5
numinous
- adjective satellite evincing the presence of a deity
- a numinous wood
- the most numinous moment in the Mass
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of a numen
- adjective satellite evincing the presence of a deity
- multitudinous2/5
multitudinous
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
unnumbered; numberless; unnumerable; innumerable; unnumberable; uncounted; myriad; infinite; innumerous; countless.
- incalculable riches
- countless hours
- an infinite number of reasons
- innumerable difficulties
- the multitudinous seas
- myriad stars
- untold thousands
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
- atticus2/5
atticus
- noun atlas moth
genus Atticus.
- noun atlas moth
- ileus2/5
ileus
- noun blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
intestinal obstruction.
- noun blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
- myoclonus2/5
myoclonus
- noun a clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group
- noun a clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group
- polygamous2/5
polygamous
- adjective having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
- adjective satellite having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
heteroicous; polyoicous.
- adjective having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
- retrovirus2/5
retrovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
- noun any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
- antoninus2/5
antoninus
- noun Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180)
Marcus Aurelius; Aurelius; Marcus Annius Verus; Marcus Aurelius Antoninus.
- noun Emperor of Rome; nephew and son-in-law and adoptive son of Antonius Pius; Stoic philosopher; the decline of the Roman Empire began under Marcus Aurelius (121-180)
- overzealous2/5
overzealous
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
rabid; fanatical; fanatic.
- rabid isolationist
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
- inauspicious2/5
inauspicious
- adjective not auspicious; boding ill
unfortunate.
- adjective satellite contrary to your interests or welfare
untoward; adverse.
- adverse circumstances
- made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
- adjective not auspicious; boding ill
- mutinous2/5
mutinous
- adjective satellite disposed to or in a state of mutiny
- the men became mutinous and insubordinate
- adjective satellite consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny
- mutinous acts
- mutinous thoughts
- a mutinous speech
- adjective satellite disposed to or in a state of mutiny
- facetious2/5
facetious
- adjective satellite cleverly amusing in tone
bantering; tongue-in-cheek.
- a bantering tone
- facetious remarks
- tongue-in-cheek advice
- adjective satellite cleverly amusing in tone
- couscous2/5
couscous
- noun a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew
- noun a pasta made in northern Africa of crushed and steamed semolina
- noun a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa; consists of pasta steamed with a meat and vegetable stew
- perfidious2/5
perfidious
- adjective satellite tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
punic; treacherous.
- Punic faith
- the perfidious Judas
- the fiercest and most treacherous of foes
- treacherous intrigues
- adjective satellite tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans
- officious2/5
officious
- adjective satellite intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
busy; meddlesome; meddling; interfering; busybodied.
- an interfering old woman
- bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself
- busy about other people's business
- adjective satellite intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
- angelus2/5
angelus
- noun the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
angelus bell.
- noun a prayer said 3 times a day by Roman Catholics in memory of the Annunciation
- noun the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
- dexterous2/5
dexterous
- adjective satellite skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dextrous; deft.
- a deft waiter
- deft fingers massaged her face
- dexterous of hand and inventive of mind
- adjective satellite skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
- ficus2/5
ficus
A genus of trees or shrubs, one species of which ( F. Carica ) produces the figs of commerce; the fig tree.✍ Ficus Indica is the banyan tree;F. religiosa , the peepul tree;F. elastica , the India-rubber tree.
- bilious2/5
bilious
- adjective relating to or containing bile
biliary.
- adjective satellite suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
liverish; livery.
- adjective relating to or containing bile
- garrulous2/5
garrulous
- adjective satellite full of trivial conversation
loquacious; talky; gabby; chatty; talkative.
- kept from her housework by gabby neighbors
- adjective satellite full of trivial conversation
- sisyphus2/5
sisyphus
(Class. Myth.) A king of Corinth, son of Æolus, famed for his cunning. He was killed by Theseus, and in the lower world was condemned by Pluto to roll to the top of a hill a huge stone, which constantly rolled back again, making his task incessant.
- sibelius2/5
sibelius
- noun Finnish composer (1865-1957)
Johan Julius Christian Sibelius; Jean Sibelius.
- noun Finnish composer (1865-1957)
- iniquitous2/5
iniquitous
- adjective satellite characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
sinful; ungodly.
- iniquitous deeds
- he said it was sinful to wear lipstick
- ungodly acts
- adjective satellite characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
- supercilious2/5
supercilious
- adjective satellite having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
overbearing; haughty; swaggering; prideful; imperious; lordly; disdainful; sniffy.
- some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
- haughty aristocrats
- his lordly manners were offensive
- walked with a prideful swagger
- very sniffy about breaches of etiquette
- his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air
- a more swaggering mood than usual"- W.L.Shirer
- adjective satellite expressive of contempt
sneering; snide.
- curled his lip in a supercilious smile
- spoke in a sneering jeering manner
- makes many a sharp comparison but never a mean or snide one
- adjective satellite having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
- scurrilous2/5
scurrilous
- adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
abusive; opprobrious.
- adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
- australopithecus2/5
australopithecus
- noun extinct genus of African hominid
genus Australopithecus.
- noun extinct genus of African hominid
- inglorious2/5
inglorious
- adjective satellite (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
opprobrious; ignominious; shameful; black; disgraceful.
- Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson
- an ignominious retreat
- inglorious defeat
- an opprobrious monument to human greed
- a shameful display of cowardice
- adjective not bringing honor and glory
- some mute inglorious Milton here may rest
- adjective satellite (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
- parvovirus2/5
parvovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease
parvo.
- noun any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease
- decubitus2/5
decubitus
- noun a reclining position (as in a bed)
- noun a reclining position (as in a bed)
- fatuous2/5
fatuous
- adjective satellite devoid of intelligence
vacuous; mindless; inane; asinine.
- adjective satellite devoid of intelligence
- edematous2/5
edematous
- adjective satellite swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
dropsical.
- adjective satellite swollen with an excessive accumulation of fluid
- excursus2/5
excursus
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
divagation; digression; aside; parenthesis.
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
- cantankerous2/5
cantankerous
- adjective satellite stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
bloody-minded.
- unions...have never been as bloody-minded about demarcation as the shipbuilders"- Spectator
- adjective satellite having a difficult and contrary disposition
crotchety; ornery.
- a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers
- adjective satellite stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
- ungenerous2/5
ungenerous
- adjective lacking in magnanimity
meanspirited.
- it seems ungenerous to end this review of a splendid work of scholarship on a critical note"- Times Litt. Sup.
- a meanspirited man unwilling to forgive
- adjective unwilling to spend
stingy.
- she practices economy without being stingy
- an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds
- adjective lacking in magnanimity
- loquacious2/5
loquacious
- adjective satellite full of trivial conversation
talky; gabby; garrulous; chatty; talkative.
- kept from her housework by gabby neighbors
- adjective satellite full of trivial conversation
- pemphigus2/5
pemphigus
- noun a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane
- noun a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane
- milieus2/5
milieu
- noun the environmental condition
surroundings.
- noun the environmental condition
- diaphanous2/5
diaphanous
- adjective satellite so thin as to transmit light
gauze-like; sheer; vaporous; see-through; gossamer; cobwebby; vapourous; filmy; transparent; gauzy.
- a hat with a diaphanous veil
- filmy wings of a moth
- gauzy clouds of dandelion down
- gossamer cobwebs
- sheer silk stockings
- transparent chiffon
- vaporous silks
- adjective satellite so thin as to transmit light
- fasciculus2/5
fasciculus
- noun a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
fascicle; fiber bundle; fibre bundle.
- noun a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
- 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
- ursus2/5
ursus
(Zoöl.) A genus of Carnivora including the common bears.
- nucleolus2/5
nucleolus
- noun a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis
nucleole.
- noun a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis
- extemporaneous2/5
extemporaneous
- adjective satellite with little or no preparation or forethought
extempore; offhand; ad-lib; offhanded; extemporary; unrehearsed; impromptu; off-the-cuff.
- his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
- an extemporaneous piano recital
- an extemporary lecture
- an extempore skit
- an impromptu speech
- offhand excuses
- trying to sound offhanded and reassuring
- an off-the-cuff toast
- a few unrehearsed comments
- adjective satellite with little or no preparation or forethought
- rambunctious2/5
rambunctious
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
rumbustious; robustious; unruly; boisterous.
- a boisterous crowd
- a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand
- a robustious group of teenagers
- beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings
- an unruly class
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
- pseudonymous2/5
pseudonymous
- adjective satellite bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
- the writings of Mark Twain are pseudonymous
- adjective satellite bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
- rous2/5
rous
- noun United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)
Peyton Rous; Francis Peyton Rous.
- noun United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)
- astragalus2/5
astragalus
- noun the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
talus; astragal; anklebone.
- noun large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
genus Astragalus.
- noun the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
- asclepius2/5
asclepius
- noun son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea
Asklepios; Aesculapius.
- noun son of Apollo; a hero and the Roman god of medicine and healing; his daughters were Hygeia and Panacea
- collagenous2/5
collagenous
- adjective relating to or consisting of collagen
collagenic.
- adjective relating to or consisting of collagen
- vertiginous2/5
vertiginous
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
giddy; dizzy; woozy.
- had a dizzy spell
- a dizzy pinnacle
- had a headache and felt giddy
- a giddy precipice
- feeling woozy from the blow on his head
- a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
- regulus2/5
regulus
A petty king; a ruler of little power or consequence.
- delius2/5
delius
- noun English composer of orchestral works (1862-1934)
Frederick Delius.
- noun English composer of orchestral works (1862-1934)
- acanthus2/5
acanthus
- noun any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
- noun any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
- oncorhynchus2/5
oncorhynchus
- noun Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon; chinook salmon; chum salmon; coho salmon
genus Oncorhynchus.
- noun Pacific salmon including sockeye salmon; chinook salmon; chum salmon; coho salmon
- unctuous2/5
unctuous
- adjective satellite unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
fulsome; buttery; soapy; oleaginous; smarmy; oily.
- buttery praise
- gave him a fulsome introduction
- an oily sycophantic press agent
- oleaginous hypocrisy
- smarmy self-importance
- the unctuous Uriah Heep
- soapy compliments
- adjective satellite unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
- rhus2/5
rhus
(Bot.) A genus of shrubs and small treets. See Sumac .
- homonymous2/5
homonymous
- adjective of or related to or being homonyms
homonymic.
- adjective of or related to or being homonyms
- tumulus2/5
tumulus
- noun (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
burial mound; grave mound; barrow.
- noun (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
- decius2/5
decius
- noun Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
- noun Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
- carious2/5
carious
- adjective satellite (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay
- adjective satellite (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay
- equus2/5
equus
(Zoöl.) A genus of mammals, including the horse, ass, etc.
- rancorous2/5
rancorous
- adjective satellite showing deep-seated resentment
- preserve...from rancourous envy of the rich"- Aldous Huxley
- adjective satellite showing deep-seated resentment
- acidophilus2/5
acidophilus
- noun a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
Lactobacillus acidophilus.
- noun a bacterium that is used to make yogurt and to supplement probiotics
- hesperus2/5
hesperus
Venus when she is the evening star; Hesper.
- leguminous2/5
leguminous
- adjective relating to or consisting of legumes
- adjective relating to or consisting of legumes
- morpheus2/5
morpheus
(Class. Myth.) The god of dreams.
- tagus2/5
tagus
- noun a European river; flows into the North Atlantic
Tagus River.
- noun a European river; flows into the North Atlantic
- calamus2/5
calamus
- noun any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
- noun the aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
- noun any tropical Asian palm of the genus Calamus; light tough stems are a source of rattan canes
- estrous2/5
estrous
- adjective (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat
- the estrous state
- the estrous cycle
- adjective (of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat
- languorous2/5
languorous
- adjective satellite lacking spirit or liveliness
dreamy; languid; lackadaisical.
- a lackadaisical attempt
- a languid mood
- a languid wave of the hand
- a hot languorous afternoon
- adjective satellite lacking spirit or liveliness
- tartarus2/5
tartarus
(Class. Myth.) The infernal regions, described in the Iliad as situated as far below Hades as heaven is above the earth, and by later writers as the place of punishment for the spirits of the wicked. By the later poets, also, the name is often used synonymously with Hades, or the Lower World in general.
- impecunious2/5
impecunious
- adjective satellite not having enough money to pay for necessities
pinched; penurious; penniless; in straitened circumstances; hard up.
- adjective satellite not having enough money to pay for necessities
- uproarious2/5
uproarious
- adjective satellite uncontrollably noisy
rackety; rip-roaring.
- adjective satellite marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
screaming; hilarious.
- hilarious broad comedy
- a screaming farce
- uproarious stories
- adjective satellite uncontrollably noisy
- thallus2/5
thallus
- noun a plant body without true stems or roots or leaves or vascular system; characteristic of the thallophytes
- noun a plant body without true stems or roots or leaves or vascular system; characteristic of the thallophytes
- valorous2/5
valorous
- adjective satellite having or showing valor
valiant.
- a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack
- a valiant soldier
- adjective satellite having or showing valor
- negus2/5
negus
- noun wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg
- noun wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg
- peleus2/5
peleus
- noun a king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles
- noun a king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles
- tellus2/5
tellus
- noun (Roman mythology) goddess of the earth; protector of marriage and fertility; identified with Greek Gaea
- noun (Roman mythology) goddess of the earth; protector of marriage and fertility; identified with Greek Gaea
- gluttonous2/5
gluttonous
- adjective given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
- over-fed women and their gluttonous husbands
- a gluttonous debauch
- a gluttonous appetite for food and praise and pleasure
- adjective given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
- gangrenous2/5
gangrenous
- adjective satellite suffering from tissue death
mortified.
- adjective satellite suffering from tissue death
- juniperus2/5
juniperus
- noun junipers
genus Juniperus.
- noun junipers
- erogenous2/5
erogenous
- adjective satellite sensitive to sexual stimulation
- adjective satellite sensitive to sexual stimulation
- mellifluous2/5
mellifluous
- adjective satellite pleasing to the ear
sweet; mellisonant; honeyed; dulcet.
- the dulcet tones of the cello
- adjective satellite pleasing to the ear
- autofocus2/5
autofocus
- noun an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically
- noun an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically
- obstreperous2/5
obstreperous
- adjective satellite noisily and stubbornly defiant
- obstreperous boys
- adjective satellite boisterously and noisily aggressive
- kept up an obstreperous clamor
- adjective satellite noisily and stubbornly defiant
- minimus2/5
minimus
- noun the fifth digit; the little finger or little toe
- noun the fifth digit; the little finger or little toe
- areopagus2/5
areopagus
The highest judicial court at Athens. Its sessions were held on Mars' Hill. Hence, any high court or tribunal
- mendacious2/5
mendacious
- adjective satellite given to lying
- a mendacious child
- adjective satellite intentionally untrue
- a mendacious statement
- adjective satellite given to lying
- rattus2/5
rattus
- noun common house rats; upper incisors have a beveled edge
genus Rattus.
- noun common house rats; upper incisors have a beveled edge
- libidinous2/5
libidinous
- adjective satellite driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
lascivious; lustful; lewd.
- libidinous orgies
- adjective satellite driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
- geosynchronous2/5
geosynchronous
- adjective satellite of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth)
- adjective satellite of or having an orbit with a fixed period of 24 hours (although the position in the orbit may not be fixed with respect to the earth)
- ecclesiasticus2/5
ecclesiasticus
A book of the Apocrypha.
- sylvanus2/5
sylvanus
- noun (Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
Silvanus.
- noun (Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
- taxus2/5
taxus
- noun yews
genus Taxus.
- noun yews
- flatus2/5
flatus
- noun a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
fart; farting; breaking wind; wind.
- noun a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
- sententious2/5
sententious
- adjective satellite abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
- too often the significant episode deteriorates into sententious conversation"- Kathleen Barnes
- adjective satellite concise and full of meaning
pithy.
- welcomed her pithy comments
- the peculiarly sardonic and sententious style in which Don Luis composed his epigrams"- Hervey Allen
- adjective satellite abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
- bayous2/5
bayou
- noun a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
- noun a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
- silenus2/5
silenus
- noun any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)
- noun the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey
- noun any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)
- dolorous2/5
dolorous
- adjective satellite showing sorrow
tearful; dolourous; weeping; lachrymose.
- adjective satellite showing sorrow
- compendious2/5
compendious
- adjective satellite briefly giving the gist of something
compact; summary; succinct.
- a short and compendious book
- a compact style is brief and pithy
- succinct comparisons
- a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject
- adjective satellite briefly giving the gist of something
- peloponnesus2/5
peloponnesus
- noun the southern peninsula of Greece; dominated by Sparta until the 4th century BC
Peloponnesian Peninsula; Peloponnese.
- noun the southern peninsula of Greece; dominated by Sparta until the 4th century BC
- congruous2/5
congruous
- adjective corresponding in character or kind
congruent.
- adjective satellite suitable or appropriate together
- adjective corresponding in character or kind
- mytilus2/5
mytilus
(Zoöl.) A genus of marine bivalve shells, including the common mussel. See Illust. under Byssus .
- argillaceous2/5
argillaceous
- adjective resembling or containing clay
clayey.
- argillaceous rocks
- adjective resembling or containing clay
- humongous2/5
humongous
- adjective satellite (used informally) very large
whopping; walloping; banging; thumping.
- a thumping loss
- adjective satellite (used informally) very large
- pneumococcus2/5
pneumococcus
- noun bacterium causing pneumonia in mice and humans
Diplococcus pneumoniae.
- noun bacterium causing pneumonia in mice and humans
- pappus2/5
pappus
- noun calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
- noun calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions
- issus2/5
issus
- noun a battle (333 BC) in which Alexander the Great defeated the Persians under Darius III
battle of Issus.
- noun a battle (333 BC) in which Alexander the Great defeated the Persians under Darius III
- helianthus2/5
helianthus
- noun any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
sunflower.
- noun any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
- silvanus2/5
silvanus
- noun (Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
Sylvanus.
- noun (Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart
- aesculapius2/5
aesculapius
(Myth.) The god of medicine. Hence, a physician.
- chiasmus2/5
chiasmus
- noun inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
- noun inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
- opprobrious2/5
opprobrious
- adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
abusive; scurrilous.
- adjective satellite (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
ignominious; shameful; inglorious; black; disgraceful.
- Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands"- Rachel Carson
- an ignominious retreat
- inglorious defeat
- an opprobrious monument to human greed
- a shameful display of cowardice
- adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
- caduceus2/5
caduceus
- noun an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
- noun an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
- reovirus2/5
reovirus
- noun any of a group of non-arboviruses including the rotavirus causing infant enteritis
- noun any of a group of non-arboviruses including the rotavirus causing infant enteritis
- fraxinus2/5
fraxinus
(Bot.) A genus of deciduous forest trees, found in the north temperate zone, and including the true ash trees. ✍ Fraxinus excelsior is the European ash;F. Americana , the white ash;F. sambucifolia , the black ash or water ash.
- unambitious2/5
unambitious
- adjective having little desire for success or achievement
ambitionless.
- adjective having little desire for success or achievement
- cervus2/5
cervus
(Zoöl.) A genus of ruminants, including the red deer and other allied species. ✍ Formerly all species of deer were included in the genus Cervus .
- odoriferous2/5
odoriferous
- adjective satellite morally offensive
- odoriferous legislation
- adjective satellite emitting an odor
odorous.
- odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack
- adjective satellite morally offensive
- semiconscious2/5
semiconscious
- adjective satellite partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
- adjective satellite partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
- pectus2/5
pectus
- noun the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
chest; thorax.
- noun the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
- unostentatious2/5
unostentatious
- adjective not ostentatious
unpretentious; unpretending.
- his unostentatious office
- unostentatious elegance
- adjective satellite exhibiting restrained good taste
unpretentious; understated.
- the room is pleasant and understated
- adjective not ostentatious
- larus2/5
larus
- noun type genus of the Laridae
genus Larus.
- noun type genus of the Laridae
- ulmus2/5
ulmus
(Bot.) A genus of trees including the elm.
- semiprecious2/5
semiprecious
- adjective satellite used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
- such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline
- adjective satellite used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones
- convolvulus2/5
convolvulus
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
- penurious2/5
penurious
- adjective satellite not having enough money to pay for necessities
pinched; penniless; in straitened circumstances; impecunious; hard up.
- adjective satellite excessively unwilling to spend
parsimonious.
- parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses
- lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence
- adjective satellite not having enough money to pay for necessities
- unglamorous2/5
unglamorous
- adjective satellite not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
humdrum; prosaic; commonplace; unglamourous.
- an unglamorous job greasing engines
- adjective satellite not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
- cyperus2/5
cyperus
(Bot.) A large genus of plants belonging to the Sedge family, and including the species called galingale, several bulrushes, and the Egyptian papyrus.
- conspectus2/5
conspectus
- noun an overall summary
- noun an overall summary
- aeolus2/5
aeolus
(Gr. & Rom. Myth.) The god of the winds.
- tyrannus2/5
tyrannus
- noun type genus of the Tyrannidae: tyrant flycatchers
genus Tyrannus.
- noun type genus of the Tyrannidae: tyrant flycatchers
- tenesmus2/5
tenesmus
- noun painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome
- noun painful spasm of the anal sphincter along with an urgent desire to defecate without the significant production of feces; associated with irritable bowel syndrome
- emus2/5
emu
- noun any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism
electromagnetic unit.
- noun large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller
Emu novaehollandiae; Dromaius novaehollandiae.
- noun any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism
- microtus2/5
microtus
- noun voles of the northern hemisphere
genus Microtus.
- noun voles of the northern hemisphere
- trismus2/5
trismus
- noun prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
- noun prolonged spasm of the jaw muscles
- picus2/5
picus
(Zoöl.) A genus of woodpeckers, including some of the common American and European species.
- kurus2/5
kurus
- noun 100 kurus equal 1 lira in Turkey
piaster; piastre.
- noun a progressive disease of the central nervous system marked by increasing lack of coordination and advancing to paralysis and death within a year of the appearance of symptoms; thought to have been transmitted by cannibalistic consumption of diseased brain tissue since the disease virtually disappeared when cannibalism was abandoned
kuru.
- noun 100 kurus equal 1 lira in Turkey
- archilochus2/5
archilochus
- noun a genus of Trochilidae
genus Archilochus.
- noun a genus of Trochilidae
- agaricus2/5
agaricus
- noun type genus of Agaricaceae; gill fungi having brown spores and including several edible species
genus Agaricus.
- noun type genus of Agaricaceae; gill fungi having brown spores and including several edible species
- salvelinus2/5
salvelinus
- noun brook trout
genus Salvelinus.
- noun brook trout
- coleus2/5
coleus
- noun any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers
flame nettle.
- noun any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers
- clonus2/5
clonus
- noun convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
- noun convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
- parus2/5
parus
- noun type genus of the family Paridae
genus Parus.
- noun type genus of the family Paridae
- micrococcus2/5
micrococcus
(Biol.) A genus of Spherobacteria , in the form of very small globular or oval cells, forming, by transverse division, filaments, or chains of cells, or in some cases single organisms shaped like dumb-bells (Diplococcus ), all without the power of motion. See Illust. ofAscoccus .✍ Physiologically, micrococci are divided into three groups; chromogenic, characterized by their power of forming pigment; zymogenic, including those associated with definite chemical processes; and pathogenic, those connected with disease.
- canaliculus2/5
canaliculus
- noun a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants
- noun a small canal or duct as in some bones and parts of plants
- albuminous2/5
albuminous
- adjective relating to or containing or resembling albumin
- adjective relating to or containing or resembling albumin
- bromus2/5
bromus
- noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae
genus Bromus.
- noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae
- peromyscus2/5
peromyscus
- noun New World wood mice
genus Peromyscus.
- noun New World wood mice
- cyprinus2/5
cyprinus
- noun type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp
genus Cyprinus.
- noun type genus of the family Cyprinidae: carp
- morus2/5
morus
(Bot.) A genus of trees, some species of which produce edible fruit; the mulberry. See Mulberry .✍ Morus alba is the white mulberry, a native of India or China, the leaves of which are extensively used for feeding silkworms, for which it furnishes the chief food. -- Morus multicaulis, the many-stemmed or Chinese mulberry, is only a form of white mulberry, preferred on account of its more abundant leaves. -- Morus nigra, the black mulberry, produces a dark-colored fruit, of an agreeable flavor.
- adventitious2/5
adventitious
- adjective satellite associated by chance and not an integral part
- poetry is something to which words are the accidental, not by any means the essential form"- Frederick W. Robertson
- they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character
- adjective satellite associated by chance and not an integral part
- decorous2/5
decorous
- adjective characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
- the tete-a-tete was decorous in the extreme
- adjective satellite according with custom or propriety
comme il faut; decent; becoming; seemly; comely.
- her becoming modesty
- comely behavior
- it is not comme il faut for a gentleman to be constantly asking for money
- a decent burial
- seemly behavior
- adjective characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
- hippopotamus2/5
hippopotamus
- noun massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Hippopotamus amphibius; hippo; river horse.
- noun massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
- populus2/5
populus
- noun a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere; poplars
genus Populus.
- noun a genus of trees of the family Salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere; poplars
- calcaneus2/5
calcaneus
- noun the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
heelbone; os tarsi fibulare.
- noun the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
- malleus2/5
malleus
- noun the ossicle attached to the eardrum
hammer.
- noun the ossicle attached to the eardrum
- serendipitous2/5
serendipitous
- adjective satellite lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
- adjective satellite lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
- crocus2/5
crocus
- noun any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
- noun any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
- prunus2/5
prunus
(Bot.) A genus of trees with perigynous rosaceous flowers, and a single two-ovuled carpel which usually becomes a drupe in ripening. ✍ Originally, this genus was limited to the plums, then, by Linnæus, was made to include the cherries and the apricot. Later botanists separated these into several genera, as Prunus ,Cerasus , andArmeniaca , but now, by Bentham and Hooker, the plums, cherries, cherry laurels, peach, almond, and nectarine are all placed inPrunus .
- rotavirus2/5
rotavirus
- noun the reovirus causing infant enteritis
- noun the reovirus causing infant enteritis
- mucinous2/5
mucinous
- adjective relating to or containing mucin
- adjective relating to or containing mucin
- injudicious2/5
injudicious
- adjective satellite lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
- an injudicious measure
- the result of an injudicious decision
- adjective satellite lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
- villus2/5
villus
- noun a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
- noun a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
- glomerulus2/5
glomerulus
- noun a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation
- noun a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation
- limbus2/5
limbus
- noun a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure
- noun a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure
- lugubrious2/5
lugubrious
- adjective satellite excessively mournful
- adjective satellite excessively mournful
- crus2/5
crus
- noun the leg from the knee to foot
- noun the leg from the knee to foot
- cereus2/5
cereus
(Bot.) A genus of plants of the Cactus family. They are natives of America, from California to Chili. ✍ Although several species flower in the night, the name Night-blooming cereus is specially applied to the Cereus grandiflorus, which is cultivated for its beautiful, shortlived flowers. The Cereus giganteus, whose columnar trunk is sometimes sixty feet in height, is a striking feature of the scenery of New Mexico, Texas, etc.<--saguaro?= Carnegiea gigantea-->
- punctilious2/5
punctilious
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
meticulous.
- meticulous research
- punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette
- adjective satellite marked by precise accordance with details
- phaseolus2/5
phaseolus
(Bot.) A genus of leguminous plants, including the Lima bean, the kidney bean, the scarlet runner, etc. See Bean .
- incus2/5
incus
- noun the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
anvil.
- noun the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes
- mucocutaneous2/5
mucocutaneous
- adjective of or relating to the mucous membranes and skin
- adjective of or relating to the mucous membranes and skin
- pylorus2/5
pylorus
- noun a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
- noun a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
- bounteous2/5
bounteous
- adjective satellite given or giving freely
liberal; giving; big; openhanded; bountiful; freehanded; bighearted; handsome.
- was a big tipper
- the bounteous goodness of God
- bountiful compliments
- a freehanded host
- a handsome allowance
- Saturday's child is loving and giving
- a liberal backer of the arts
- a munificent gift
- her fond and openhanded grandfather
- adjective satellite given or giving freely
- rhombus2/5
rhombus
- noun a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram
rhomb; diamond.
- noun a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram
- polygynous2/5
polygynous
- adjective satellite having more than one wife at a time
- adjective satellite having more than one wife at a time
- napus2/5
napu
- noun chevrotain somewhat larger than the kanchil; found in India and Malaya
Tragulus Javanicus.
- noun chevrotain somewhat larger than the kanchil; found in India and Malaya
- discourteous2/5
discourteous
- adjective showing no courtesy; rude
- a distant and at times discourteous young
- adjective satellite lacking social graces
ungracious.
- adjective showing no courtesy; rude
- nonconscious2/5
nonconscious
- adjective satellite concerning mental functioning that is not represented in consciousness
- nonconscious psychic processes
- adjective satellite relating to the lack of consciousness of inanimate things
- adjective satellite concerning mental functioning that is not represented in consciousness
- canthus2/5
canthus
- noun either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
- noun either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
- malus2/5
malus
- noun apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere
genus Malus.
- noun apple trees; found throughout temperate zones of the northern hemisphere
- arcturus2/5
arcturus
(Anat.) A fixed star of the first magnitude in the constellation Boötes. ✍ Arcturus has sometimes been incorrectly used as the name of the constellation, or even of Ursa Major. Canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons [Rev. Ver.: "the Bear with her train"]. Job xxxviii. 32.
- tendinous2/5
tendinous
- adjective consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
sinewy.
- adjective consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
- arcus2/5
arcus
- noun a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea
arcus senilis.
- noun a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea
- fagus2/5
fagus
- noun beeches
genus Fagus.
- noun beeches
- rubus2/5
rubus
(Bot.) A genus of rosaceous plants, including the raspberry and blackberry.
- vainglorious2/5
vainglorious
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
big; swelled.
- too big for his britches
- had a swelled head
- he was swelled with pride
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
- lemniscus2/5
lemniscus
- noun a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus
fillet.
- noun a bundle of sensory nerve fibers going to the thalamus
- ranunculus2/5
ranunculus
(Bot.) A genus of herbs, mostly with yellow flowers, including crowfoot, buttercups, and the cultivated ranunculi ( R. Asiaticus ,R. aconitifolius , etc.) in which the flowers are double and of various colors.
- polysemous2/5
polysemous
- adjective satellite of words; having many meanings
polysemantic.
- adjective satellite of words; having many meanings
- arbutus2/5
arbutus
- noun any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America
- noun any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America
- alnus2/5
alnus
- noun alders
genus Alnus.
- noun alders
- canopus2/5
canopus
(Astron.) A star of the first magnitude in the southern constellation Argo.
- unselfconscious2/5
unselfconscious
- adjective satellite not self-conscious
- she grew up with him in unselfconscious friendship
- adjective satellite not self-conscious
- pilus2/5
pilus
- noun any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal
hair.
- there is a hair in my soup
- noun hairlike structure especially on the surface of a cell or microorganism
- noun any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal
- indecorous2/5
indecorous
- adjective lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
indelicate.
- indecorous behavior
- adjective satellite not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
unbecoming; uncomely; unseemly; untoward; indecent.
- was buried with indecent haste
- indecorous behavior
- language unbecoming to a lady
- unseemly to use profanity
- moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
- adjective lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
- rhinovirus2/5
rhinovirus
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- unceremonious2/5
unceremonious
- adjective satellite without ceremony or formality
unceremonial.
- an unceremonious speech
- adjective satellite without due formalities
- unceremonious dismissal from office
- adjective satellite without ceremony or formality
- unsuspicious2/5
unsuspicious
- adjective satellite not suspicious
unsuspecting.
- deceiving the unsuspecting public
- adjective satellite not suspicious
- glaucous2/5
glaucous
- adjective satellite having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants
- glaucous stems
- glaucous plums
- glaucous grapes
- adjective satellite having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants
- gladiolus2/5
gladiolus
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
sword lily; glad; gladiola.
- noun the large central part of the breastbone
corpus sternum.
- noun any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
- enterovirus2/5
enterovirus
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system)
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system)
- amaranthus2/5
amaranthus
Same as Amaranth .
- crataegus2/5
crataegus
(Bot.) A genus of small, hardy trees, including the hawthorn, much used for ornamental purposes.
- unpropitious2/5
unpropitious
- adjective not propitious
- adjective not propitious
- keratoconus2/5
keratoconus
- noun abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
- noun abnormal cone-shaped protrusion of the cornea of the eye; can be treated by epikeratophakia
- dianthus2/5
dianthus
(Bot.) A genus of plants containing some of the most popular of cultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William.
- philadelphus2/5
philadelphus
- noun any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters; widely grown in temperate regions
- noun any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers, single or in clusters; widely grown in temperate regions
- introitus2/5
introitus
- noun entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening)
- the introitus of the vagina
- noun entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening)
- cunnilingus2/5
cunnilingus
- noun oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris
cunnilinctus.
- noun oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris
- veracious2/5
veracious
- adjective satellite habitually speaking the truth
- a veracious witness
- adjective satellite precisely accurate
right.
- a veracious account
- adjective satellite habitually speaking the truth
- sambucus2/5
sambucus
(Bot.) A genus of shrubs and trees; the elder.
- pertinacious2/5
pertinacious
- adjective satellite stubbornly unyielding
tenacious; dour; dogged; persistent; unyielding.
- dogged persistence
- dour determination
- the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics
- a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it"- T.S.Eliot
- men tenacious of opinion
- adjective satellite stubbornly unyielding
- marasmus2/5
marasmus
- noun extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
- noun extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
- lupinus2/5
lupinus
- noun herbs or shrubs: lupin
genus Lupinus.
- noun herbs or shrubs: lupin
- ricinus2/5
ricinus
(Bot.) A genus of plants of the Spurge family, containing but one species ( R. communis ), the castor-oil plant. The fruit is three-celled, and contains three large seeds from which castor oil iss expressed. SeePalma Christi .
- funiculus2/5
funiculus
- noun the stalk of a plant ovule or seed
funicle.
- noun any of several body structure resembling a cord
- noun the stalk of a plant ovule or seed
- ascus2/5
ascus
- noun saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes
- noun saclike structure in which ascospores are formed through sexual reproduction of ascomycetes
- metatarsus2/5
metatarsus
- noun the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds
- noun the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds
- emphysematous2/5
emphysematous
- adjective relating to or resembling or being emphysema
- adjective relating to or resembling or being emphysema
- sedulous2/5
sedulous
- adjective satellite marked by care and persistent effort
assiduous.
- her assiduous attempts to learn French
- assiduous research
- sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles
- adjective satellite marked by care and persistent effort
- lathyrus2/5
lathyrus
- noun genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea
genus Lathyrus.
- noun genus of climbing herbs of Old World and temperate North and South America: vetchling; wild pea
- tuberous2/5
tuberous
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a tuber
- a tuberous root
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a tuber
- poliovirus2/5
poliovirus
- noun the virus causing poliomyelitis
- noun the virus causing poliomyelitis
- ious2/5
iou
- noun an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you'
- noun an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you'
- precancerous2/5
precancerous
- adjective of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated
- adjective of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated
- cumbrous2/5
cumbrous
- adjective satellite difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
cumbersome.
- a cumbersome piece of machinery
- cumbrous protective clothing
- adjective satellite difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
- carpus2/5
carpus
- noun a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
radiocarpal joint; wrist joint; wrist; articulatio radiocarpea.
- noun a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
- leprous2/5
leprous
- adjective relating to or resembling or having leprosy
- adjective relating to or resembling or having leprosy
- wus2/5
wu
- noun a dialect of Chinese spoken in the Yangtze delta
Shanghai dialect; Wu dialect.
- noun a dialect of Chinese spoken in the Yangtze delta
- tragus2/5
tragus
- noun a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
- noun a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
- subterraneous2/5
subterraneous
- adjective satellite being or operating under the surface of the earth
subterranean.
- subterranean passages
- a subsurface flow of water
- adjective satellite lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
subterranean; ulterior.
- subterranean motives for murder
- looked too closely for an ulterior purpose in all knowledge"- Bertrand Russell
- adjective satellite being or operating under the surface of the earth
- fucus2/5
fucus
- noun any member of the genus Fucus
- noun any member of the genus Fucus
- 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
- echinococcus2/5
echinococcus
- noun tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals
- noun tapeworms whose larvae are parasitic in humans and domestic animals
- platypus2/5
platypus
- noun small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae
duckbill; Ornithorhynchus anatinus; duckbilled platypus; duck-billed platypus.
- noun small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae
- grampus2/5
grampus
- noun predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
killer whale; killer; sea wolf; Orcinus orca; orca.
- noun slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas
Grampus griseus.
- noun predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
- colobus2/5
colobus
- noun arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs
colobus monkey.
- noun arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs
- 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
- autogenous2/5
autogenous
- adjective originating within the body
autogenic.
- adjective originating within the body
- edentulous2/5
edentulous
- adjective satellite having lost teeth
- adjective satellite having lost teeth
- noninfectious2/5
noninfectious
- adjective not infectious
- adjective not infectious
- anadromous2/5
anadromous
- adjective migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn
- adjective migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn
- dioecious2/5
dioecious
- adjective having male and female reproductive organs in separate plants or animals
dioecian.
- adjective having male and female reproductive organs in separate plants or animals
- allochthonous2/5
allochthonous
- adjective of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed
- adjective of rocks, deposits, etc.; found in a place other than where they and their constituents were formed
- nonporous2/5
nonporous
- adjective not porous; especially not having vessels that appear as pores
- nonporous wood
- adjective not porous; especially not having vessels that appear as pores
- quibus2/5
quibus
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- coriolanus2/5
coriolanus
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- adolphus2/5
adolphus
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- jacobus2/5
jacobus
An English gold coin, of the value of twenty-five shillings sterling, struck in the reign of James I.
- nicolaus2/5
nicolaus
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- valerius2/5
valerius
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- flavius2/5
flavius
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- epilepticus2/5
epilepticus
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- domus2/5
- africanus2/5
africanus
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- amadeus2/5
amadeus
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- nonreligious2/5
nonreligious
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- herpesvirus2/5
herpesvirus
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- pontius2/5
pontius
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- situs2/5
situs
(Bot.) The method in which the parts of a plant are arranged; also, the position of the parts. Henslow.
- spiritus2/5
spiritus
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- ligamentous2/5
ligamentous
Composing a ligament; of the nature of a ligament; binding; as, a strong .ligamentous membrane
- telemachus2/5
telemachus
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- interosseous2/5
interosseous
(Anat.) Situated between bones; as, an .interosseous ligament
- sixtus2/5
sixtus
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- colliculus2/5
colliculus
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- insipidus2/5
insipidus
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- apuleius2/5
apuleius
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- interreligious2/5
interreligious
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- polonius2/5
- tempus2/5
tempus
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- processus2/5
processus
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- latissimus2/5
latissimus
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- mingus2/5
mingus
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- adenomatous2/5
adenomatous
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- piraeus2/5
piraeus
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- malleolus2/5
malleolus
(Anat.) A projection at the distal end of each bone of the leg at the ankle joint. The malleolus of the tibia is the internal projection, that of the fibula the external.
- pompeius2/5
pompeius
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- reus2/5
reus
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- spartacus2/5
spartacus
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- miletus2/5
miletus
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- prius2/5
prius
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- vastus2/5
- longinus2/5
longinus
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- procopius2/5
- backus2/5
backus
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germanicus
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nikolaus
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sensus
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pallidus
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planus
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bullous
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lycurgus
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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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statius
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dessus
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septimius
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aloysius
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- villous2/5
villous
Abounding in, or covered with, fine hairs, or a woolly substance; shaggy with soft hairs; nappy.
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gracchus
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hematogenous
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mous
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preconscious
Of or pertaining to a state before consciousness.
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regius
Of or pertaining to a king; royal.
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theocritus
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- carus2/5
carus
(Med.) Coma with complete insensibility; deep lethargy.
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cursus
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licinius
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drusus
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comus
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- medius2/5
medius
(Anat.) The third or middle finger; the third digit, or that which corresponds to it.
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marinus
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americanus
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crispus
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nonferrous
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tullius
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annus
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polyphemus
(Zoöl.) A very large American moth ( Telea polyphemus ) belonging to the Silkworm family (Bombycidæ ). Its larva, which is very large, bright green, with silvery tubercles, and with oblique white stripes on the sides, feeds on the oak, chestnut, willow, cherry, apple, and other trees. It produces a large amount of strong silk. Called alsoAmerican silkworm .
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albus
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- filius2/5
filius
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lepidus
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vetus
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casus
An event; an occurrence; an occasion; a combination of circumstances; a case; an act of God. See the Note under Accident .
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clausius
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- cantus2/5
cantus
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- yous2/5
you
The pronoun of the second person, in the nominative, dative, and objective case, indicating the person or persons addressed. See the Note under Ye .Ye go to Canterbury; God you speed. Chaucer.
Good sir, I do in friendship counsel you To leave this place. Shak.
In vain you tell your parting lover You wish fair winds may waft him over. Prior.
✍ Though you is properly a plural, it is in all ordinary discourse used also in addressing a single person, yet properly always with a plural verb. "Are you he that hangs the verses on the trees, wherein Rosalind is so admired ?" Shak. You and your are sometimes used indefinitely, like we, they, one, to express persons not specified. "The looks at a distance like a new-plowed land; but as you come near it, you see nothing but a long heap of heavy, disjointed clods." Addison. "Your medalist and critic are much nearer related than the world imagine." Addison. "It is always pleasant to be forced to do what you wish to do, but what, until pressed, you dare not attempt." Hook. You is often used reflexively for yourself of yourselves. "Your highness shall repose you at the tower." Shak.
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oxus
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- rufous2/5
rufous
Reddish; of a yellowish red or brownish red color; tawny.
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baculovirus
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- hocus2/5
hocus
To deceive or cheat. Halliwell.
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manaus
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- desiderius2/5
desiderius
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- terrigenous2/5
terrigenous
Earthborn; produced by the earth.
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secundus
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- benedictus2/5
benedictus
The song of Zacharias at the birth of John the Baptist (Luke i. 68); -- so named from the first word of the Latin version.
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pluribus
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- turnus2/5
turnus
(Zoöl.) A common, large, handsome, American swallowtail butterfly, now regarded as one of the forms of Papilio, ∨ Jasoniades, glaucus . The wings are yellow, margined and barred with black, and with an orange-red spot near the posterior angle of the hind wings. Called alsotiger swallowtail . See Illust. underSwallowtail .
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stephanus
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- motus2/5
motus
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- verus2/5
verus
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- pocus2/5
pocus
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- defocus2/5
defocus
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- coronavirus2/5
coronavirus
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musculocutaneous
(Anat.) Pertaining both to muscles and skin; as, the .musculocutaneous nerve
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ferruginous
Partaking of iron; containing particles of iron. Boyle.
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helvetius
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- solus2/5
solus
Alone; -- chiefly used in stage directions, and the like.
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tertius
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- profundus2/5
profundus
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ennius
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- glaucus2/5
glaucus
(Zoöl.) A genus of nudibranchiate mollusks, found in the warmer latitudes, swimming in the open sea. These mollusks are beautifully colored with blue and silvery white.
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manlius
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aphthous
Pertaining to, or caused by, aphthæ; characterized by aphtæ; as, aphthous ulcers;aphthous fever.
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crepitus
(Med.) (a) The noise produced bu a sudden discharge of wind from the bowels. (b) Same as Crepitation , 2.
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peregrinus
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antireligious
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majus
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montanus
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comitatus
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- caus2/5
cause
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
- noun a justification for something existing or happening
reason; grounds.
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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hantavirus
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aelius
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salus
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livius
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sylvius
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venosus
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nonhomogeneous
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noncontiguous
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- denarius2/5
denarius
A Roman silver coin of the value of about fourteen cents; the "penny" of the New Testament; -- so called from being worth originally ten of the pieces called as.
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domitius
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heteronomous
Subject to the law of another. Krauth-Fleming.
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hortus
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- flavus2/5
flavus
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fumigatus
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semiautonomous
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philippus
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interruptus
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classicus
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- indicus2/5
indicus
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transversus
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albinus
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- submucous2/5
submucous
(Anat.) Situated under a mucous membrane.
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ecus
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sativus
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thelonious
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diatomaceous
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decimus
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unius
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truncus
(Zoöl.) The thorax of an insect. See Trunk , n., 5.
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americus
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domesticus
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glaucomatous
Having the nature of glaucoma.
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meus
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- porus2/5
porus
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sabinus
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- gradus2/5
gradus
A dictionary of prosody, designed as an aid in writing Greek or Latin poetry. He set to work . . . without gradus or other help. T. Hughes.
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clivus
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cephalus
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japonicus
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nulliparous
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robustus
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laus
Loose. Obs. Chaucer.
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conatus
A natural tendency inherent in a body to develop itself; an attempt; an effort. What conatus could give prickles to the porcupine or hedgehog, or to the sheep its fleece? Paley.
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artemus
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superconscious
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firmus
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gnaeus
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equinus
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ursinus
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- cavus2/5
cavus
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caecilius
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pisistratus
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broadus
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- eczematous2/5
eczematous
(Med.) Pertaining to eczema; having the characteristic of eczema.
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niloticus
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internus
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heraus
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- pannus2/5
pannus
(Med.) A very vascular superficial opacity of the cornea, usually caused by granulation of the eyelids. Foster.
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debus
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rasmus
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malarious
Of or pertaining, to or infected by, malaria.
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natus
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interspinous
(Anat.) Between spines; esp., between the spinous processes of the vertebral column.
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optimus
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gaus
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- passus2/5
passus
A division or part; a canto; as, the . See 2dpassus of Piers PlowmanFit .
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silvius
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paradoxus
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punctatus
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antaeus
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metalliferous
Producing metals; yielding metals.
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nonobvious
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eustatius
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- latus2/5
lat
- noun a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
latissimus dorsi.
- noun a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
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morbus
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auratus
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tractus
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divus
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anzus
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nonhazardous
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grammaticus
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tau
- noun the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
- noun the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet
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auriferous
- adjective satellite containing gold
gold-bearing.
- auriferous quartz veins
- adjective satellite containing gold
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mercurous
- adjective of or containing mercury
mercuric.
- adjective of or containing mercury
- aluminous1/5
aluminous
- adjective pertaining to or containing aluminum or alum
- adjective pertaining to or containing aluminum or alum
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argentiferous
- adjective satellite containing or yielding silver
- argentiferous ore
- adjective satellite containing or yielding silver
- calciferous1/5
calciferous
- adjective bearing or producing or containing calcium or calcium carbonate or calcite
- adjective bearing or producing or containing calcium or calcium carbonate or calcite
- arsenious1/5
arsenious
- adjective relating to compounds in which arsenic is trivalent
- adjective relating to compounds in which arsenic is trivalent
- propositus1/5
propositus
- noun the person immediately affected by or concerned with an action
- noun the person immediately affected by or concerned with an action
- purlieus1/5
purlieu
- noun an outer adjacent area of any place
environs.
- noun an outer adjacent area of any place
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homophonous
- adjective characteristic of the phenomenon of words of different origins that are pronounced the same way
- 'horse' and 'hoarse' are homophonous words
- adjective characteristic of the phenomenon of words of different origins that are pronounced the same way
- beaus1/5
beau
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
swain; fellow; young man; boyfriend.
- if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked
- noun a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
gallant; dandy; clotheshorse; fop; swell; dude; sheik; fashion plate.
- noun a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
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doofus
- noun a stupid incompetent person
nitwit; half-wit; dimwit.
- noun a stupid incompetent person
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autobus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
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bantu
- noun a member of any of a large number of linguistically related peoples of Central and South Africa
- noun a family of languages widely spoken in the southern half of the African continent
Bantoid language.
- noun a member of any of a large number of linguistically related peoples of Central and South Africa
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choragus
- noun (ancient Greece) leader of a group or festival; leader of a chorus
- noun (ancient Greece) leader of a group or festival; leader of a chorus
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motorbus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
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dicotyledonous
- adjective (of a flowering plant) having two cotyledons in the seed
- adjective (of a flowering plant) having two cotyledons in the seed
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scabrous
- adjective satellite rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
scurfy; leprose; lepidote; scaly.
- adjective satellite dealing with salacious or indecent material
- a scabrous novel
- adjective satellite rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
- gibbous1/5
gibbous
- adjective satellite characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
kyphotic; humped; crookback; hunchbacked; crookbacked; humpbacked.
- adjective satellite (used of the moon) more than half full
gibbose.
- adjective satellite characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
- parvenus1/5
parvenu
- noun a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
arriviste; upstart; nouveau-riche.
- adjective satellite characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
upstart; parvenue; nouveau-riche.
- noun a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
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diophantus
- noun Greek mathematician who was the first to try to develop an algebraic notation (3rd century)
- noun Greek mathematician who was the first to try to develop an algebraic notation (3rd century)
- regiomontanus1/5
regiomontanus
- noun German mathematician and astronomer (1436-1476)
Muller; Johann Muller.
- noun German mathematician and astronomer (1436-1476)
- disharmonious1/5
disharmonious
- adjective satellite lacking in harmony
discordant; dissonant; inharmonic.
- adjective satellite lacking in harmony
- overplus1/5
overplus
- noun extreme excess
embarrassment; superfluity; plethora.
- an embarrassment of riches
- noun extreme excess
- uncus1/5
uncus
- noun (biology) any hook-shaped process or part
- noun (biology) any hook-shaped process or part
- emulous1/5
emulous
- adjective characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
- adjective satellite eager to surpass others
rivalrous.
- adjective characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation
- farinaceous1/5
farinaceous
- adjective satellite resembling starch
amyloid; amyloidal; starchlike; amylaceous.
- adjective satellite composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
gritty; grainy; granular; mealy; coarse-grained; granulose.
- granular sugar
- the photographs were grainy and indistinct
- it left a mealy residue
- adjective satellite resembling starch
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fissiparous
- adjective satellite reproducing by fission
- adjective satellite having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
separatist; breakaway.
- a breakaway faction
- adjective satellite reproducing by fission
- acephalous1/5
acephalous
- adjective satellite lacking a head or a clearly defined head
- acephalous worms
- adjective satellite lacking a head or a clearly defined head
- babus1/5
babu
- noun used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
baboo.
- noun used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
- flagitious1/5
flagitious
- adjective satellite extremely wicked, deeply criminal
heinous.
- a flagitious crime
- heinous accusations
- adjective satellite shockingly brutal or cruel
grievous; monstrous; atrocious.
- murder is an atrocious crime
- a grievous offense against morality
- a grievous crime
- no excess was too monstrous for them to commit
- adjective satellite extremely wicked, deeply criminal
- lulus1/5
lulu
- noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman
sweetheart; peach; beauty; knockout; smasher; stunner; ravisher; mantrap; dish; looker.
- noun a very attractive or seductive looking woman
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monocotyledonous
- adjective (of a flowering plant) having a single cotyledon in the seed as in grasses and lilies
- adjective (of a flowering plant) having a single cotyledon in the seed as in grasses and lilies
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nacreous
- adjective consisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl
- adjective satellite having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
pearlescent; opalescent; iridescent; opaline.
- an iridescent oil slick
- nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl
- a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster
- adjective consisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl
- prolapsus1/5
prolapsus
- noun the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
prolapse; descensus.
- noun the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
- verminous1/5
verminous
- adjective satellite of the nature of vermin; very offensive or repulsive
- adjective satellite of the nature of vermin; very offensive or repulsive
- snafus1/5
snafu
- noun an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up
- verb cause to be in a state of complete confusion
- noun an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up
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sorcerous
- adjective satellite possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
magic; wizard; magical; witching; wizardly; charming.
- charming incantations
- magic signs that protect against adverse influence
- a magical spell
- 'tis now the very witching time of night"- Shakespeare
- wizard wands
- wizardly powers
- adjective satellite possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
- ulcerous1/5
ulcerous
- adjective satellite having an ulcer or canker
cankerous; ulcerated.
- adjective satellite having an ulcer or canker
- unobvious1/5
unobvious
- adjective not immediately apparent
- in mathematical science connections are exhibited which...are extremely unobvious"- A.N.Whitehead
- adjective not immediately apparent
- byssus1/5
byssus
- noun tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface
beard.
- noun tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface
- descensus1/5
descensus
- noun the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
prolapse; prolapsus.
- noun the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
- fungous1/5
fungous
- adjective of or relating to fungi
fungal.
- adjective of or relating to fungi
- trolleybus1/5
trolleybus
- noun a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
trolley coach; trackless trolley.
- noun a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
- glamourous1/5
glamourous
- adjective satellite having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glamorous.
- glamorous movie stars
- adjective satellite having an air of allure, romance and excitement
- unharmonious1/5
unharmonious
- adjective not in harmony
inharmonious.
- adjective not in harmony
- splendiferous1/5
splendiferous
- adjective satellite having great beauty and splendor
splendid; glorious; resplendent.
- a glorious spring morning
- a glorious sunset
- splendid costumes
- a kind of splendiferous native simplicity
- adjective satellite having great beauty and splendor
- cretinous1/5
cretinous
- adjective satellite afflicted with cretinism
- adjective satellite afflicted with cretinism
- syncarpous1/5
syncarpous
- adjective (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
- adjective (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
- fraus1/5
frau
- noun a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
- noun a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
- succus1/5
succus
- noun any of several liquids of the body
juice.
- digestive juices
- noun any of several liquids of the body
- cnossus1/5
cnossus
- noun an ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC
Knossos; Cnossos.
- noun an ancient town on Crete where Bronze Age culture flourished from about 2000 BC to 1400 BC
- landaus1/5
landau
- noun Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)
Lev Davidovich Landau.
- noun a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately
- noun Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968)
- caducous1/5
caducous
- adjective shed at an early stage of development
shed.
- most amphibians have caducous gills
- the caducous calyx of a poppy
- adjective shed at an early stage of development
- fallopius1/5
fallopius
- noun Italian anatomist who first described the Fallopian tubes (1523-1562)
Gabriello Fallopio; Fallopio; Gabriele Fallopius.
- noun Italian anatomist who first described the Fallopian tubes (1523-1562)
- nonplus1/5
nonplus
- verb be a mystery or bewildering to
mystify; perplex; bewilder; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; dumbfound.
- This beats me!
- Got me--I don't know the answer!
- a vexing problem
- This question really stuck me
- verb be a mystery or bewildering to
- crustaceous1/5
crustaceous
- adjective of or belonging to the class Crustacea
crustacean.
- adjective being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
- adjective of or belonging to the class Crustacea
- fugacious1/5
fugacious
- adjective satellite lasting a very short time
short-lived; ephemeral; transitory; transient; passing.
- the ephemeral joys of childhood
- a passing fancy
- youth's transient beauty
- love is transitory but it is eternal
- fugacious blossoms
- adjective satellite lasting a very short time
- temerarious1/5
temerarious
- adjective satellite presumptuously daring
daredevil.
- a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff
- adjective satellite presumptuously daring
- cankerous1/5
cankerous
- adjective satellite having an ulcer or canker
ulcerous; ulcerated.
- adjective satellite having an ulcer or canker
- polyphonous1/5
polyphonous
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
polyphonic.
- polyphonic traditions of the baroque
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by polyphony
- tophus1/5
tophus
- noun a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
chalkstone.
- noun an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
calculus; tartar.
- noun a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
- anatropous1/5
anatropous
- adjective (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
inverted.
- adjective (of a plant ovule) completely inverted; turned back 180 degrees on its stalk
- rousseaus1/5
rousseau
- noun French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- noun French primitive painter (1844-1910)
Henri Rousseau; Le Douanier Rousseau.
- noun French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
- laurentius1/5
laurentius
- noun Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
St. Lawrence; Saint Lawrence; Lawrence.
- noun Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
- epimetheus1/5
epimetheus
- noun (Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus; despite Prometheus's warning against gifts from Zeus he accepted Pandora as his wife
- noun (Greek mythology) brother of Prometheus; despite Prometheus's warning against gifts from Zeus he accepted Pandora as his wife
- predaceous1/5
predaceous
- adjective satellite hunting and killing other animals for food
predacious.
- adjective satellite living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
predacious; predatory.
- predatory capitalists
- a predatory, insensate society in which innocence and decency can prove fatal"- Peter S. Prescott
- a predacious kind of animal--the early geological gangster"- W.E.Swinton
- adjective satellite hunting and killing other animals for food
- quietus1/5
quietus
- noun euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
sleep; eternal sleep; eternal rest; rest.
- she was laid to rest beside her husband
- they had to put their family pet to sleep
- noun euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
- fistulous1/5
fistulous
- adjective of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula
- adjective satellite hollow and tube-shaped like a reed
fistular; fistulate.
- adjective of or pertaining to or resembling a fistula
- nereus1/5
nereus
- noun (Greek mythology) a sea god son of Pontus and Gaea; lived in the depths of the sea with his wife Doris and their daughters the Nereids
- noun (Greek mythology) a sea god son of Pontus and Gaea; lived in the depths of the sea with his wife Doris and their daughters the Nereids
- kernicterus1/5
kernicterus
- noun an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage
- noun an abnormal accumulation of bile pigment in the brain and other nerve tissue; causes yellow staining and tissue damage
- tungus1/5
tungus
- noun a member of the Tungus speaking people of Mongolian race who are a nomadic people widely spread over eastern Siberia; related to the Manchu
Evenk.
- noun the Tungusic language of the Evenki in eastern Siberia
Tunguz; Evenki; Ewenki.
- noun a member of the Tungus speaking people of Mongolian race who are a nomadic people widely spread over eastern Siberia; related to the Manchu
- hilus1/5
hilus
- noun (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ
hilum.
- the hilus of the kidney
- noun (anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ
- vinous1/5
vinous
- adjective of or relating to wine
vinaceous.
- adjective of or relating to wine
- cetus1/5
cetus
- noun a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius
- noun a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius
- scalenus1/5
scalenus
- noun any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
musculus scalenus; scalene muscle.
- noun any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
- splenius1/5
splenius
- noun either of two flat muscles that extend from the upper vertebrae to the base of the skull and serve to rotate or flex or extend the head and neck
splenius muscle.
- noun either of two flat muscles that extend from the upper vertebrae to the base of the skull and serve to rotate or flex or extend the head and neck
- scorpius1/5
scorpius
- noun a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius
Scorpio.
- noun a large zodiacal constellation between Libra and Sagittarius
- flaminius1/5
flaminius
- noun Roman statesman and general who built the Flaminian Way; died when he was defeated by Hannibal (died 217 BC)
Gaius Flaminius.
- noun Roman statesman and general who built the Flaminian Way; died when he was defeated by Hannibal (died 217 BC)
- alcaeus1/5
alcaeus
- noun Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC)
- noun Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC)
- humourous1/5
humourous
- adjective full of or characterized by humor
humorous.
- humorous stories
- humorous cartoons
- in a humorous vein
- adjective full of or characterized by humor
- overambitious1/5
overambitious
- adjective satellite excessively ambitious
- adjective satellite excessively ambitious
- oleaginous1/5
oleaginous
- adjective satellite unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
fulsome; buttery; unctuous; soapy; smarmy; oily.
- buttery praise
- gave him a fulsome introduction
- an oily sycophantic press agent
- oleaginous hypocrisy
- smarmy self-importance
- the unctuous Uriah Heep
- soapy compliments
- adjective satellite containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
sebaceous; oily; greasy.
- greasy hamburgers
- oily fried potatoes
- oleaginous seeds
- adjective satellite unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
- piscivorous1/5
piscivorous
- adjective satellite feeding on fishes
- adjective satellite feeding on fishes
- iapetus1/5
iapetus
- noun (Greek mythology) the Titan who was father of Atlas and Epimetheus and Prometheus in ancient mythology
- noun (Greek mythology) the Titan who was father of Atlas and Epimetheus and Prometheus in ancient mythology
- supposititious1/5
supposititious
- adjective satellite based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
conjectural; suppositious; suppositional; supposed; hypothetical; hypothetic; divinatory.
- theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
- the supposed reason for his absence
- suppositious reconstructions of dead languages
- hypothetical situation
- adjective satellite based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
- bibulous1/5
bibulous
- adjective satellite given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
drunken; sottish; boozy.
- a bibulous fellow
- a bibulous evening
- his boozy drinking companions
- thick boozy singing
- a drunken binge
- two drunken gentlemen holding each other up
- sottish behavior
- adjective satellite given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
- gonococcus1/5
gonococcus
- noun the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea
Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- noun the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea
- umbrageous1/5
umbrageous
- adjective satellite filled with shade
shady; shadowy; shadowed.
- the shady side of the street
- the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed
- we sat on rocks in a shadowy cove
- cool umbrageous woodlands
- adjective satellite angered at something unjust or wrong
outraged; incensed; indignant.
- an indignant denial
- incensed at the judges' unfairness
- a look of outraged disbelief
- umbrageous at the loss of their territory
- adjective satellite filled with shade
- cepheus1/5
cepheus
(Astron.) A northern constellation near the pole. Its head, which is in the Milky Way, is marked by a triangle formed by three stars of the fourth magnitude. See Cassiopeia .
- socinus1/5
socinus
- noun Italian theologian who argued against Trinitarianism (1539-1604)
Fausto Paolo Sozzini; Faustus Socinus.
- noun Italian theologian who argued against Trinitarianism (1539-1604)
- calumnious1/5
calumnious
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
denigrating; libelous; denigrative; denigratory; slanderous; libellous; calumniatory; defamatory.
- adjective satellite (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
- tableaus1/5
tableau
- noun a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
tableau vivant.
- noun any dramatic scene
- noun a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
- chylous1/5
chylous
- adjective consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle
chylaceous.
- adjective consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle
- slumberous1/5
slumberous
- adjective satellite quiet and tranquil
slumbrous.
- a slumberous June morning
- adjective satellite inclined to or marked by drowsiness
slumbery; somnolent; slumbrous.
- slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
- `slumbery' is archaic
- the sound had a somnolent effect
- adjective satellite quiet and tranquil
- unadventurous1/5
unadventurous
- adjective lacking in boldness
- adjective lacking in boldness
- rhadamanthus1/5
rhadamanthus
- noun (Greek mythology) a judge of the dead in the underworld
- noun (Greek mythology) a judge of the dead in the underworld
- apus1/5
apus
(Zoöl.) A genus of fresh-water phyllopod crustaceans. See Phyllopod .
- arbovirus1/5
arbovirus
- noun a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
arborvirus.
- noun a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
- silicious1/5
silicious
- adjective relating to or containing or resembling silica
siliceous.
- gritrock is siliceous sandstone
- adjective relating to or containing or resembling silica
- venturous1/5
venturous
- adjective satellite disposed to venture or take risks
audacious; daring; venturesome.
- audacious visions of the total conquest of space
- an audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas
- the most daring of contemporary fiction writers
- a venturesome investor
- a venturous spirit
- adjective satellite disposed to venture or take risks
- lysippus1/5
lysippus
- noun Greek sculptor (4th century BC)
- noun Greek sculptor (4th century BC)
- dardanus1/5
dardanus
- noun (Greek mythology) founder of Troy
- noun (Greek mythology) founder of Troy
- ocellus1/5
ocellus
- noun an eye having a single lens
simple eye; stemma.
- noun an eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color
eyespot.
- noun an eye having a single lens
- thaddaeus1/5
thaddaeus
- noun (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
St. Jude; Judas; Saint Jude; Jude.
- noun (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
- predacious1/5
predacious
- adjective satellite hunting and killing other animals for food
predaceous.
- adjective satellite living by or given to victimizing others for personal gain
predatory; predaceous.
- predatory capitalists
- a predatory, insensate society in which innocence and decency can prove fatal"- Peter S. Prescott
- a predacious kind of animal--the early geological gangster"- W.E.Swinton
- adjective satellite hunting and killing other animals for food
- ophiuchus1/5
ophiuchus
(Astron.) A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere, delineated as a man holding a serpent in his hands; -- called also Serpentarius .
- eridanus1/5
eridanus
(Anat.) A long, winding constellation extending southward from Taurus and containing the bright star Achernar.
- delphinus1/5
delphinus
(Zoöl.) A genus of Cetacea, including the dolphin. See Dolphin , #1
- poilus1/5
poilu
- noun a French soldier (especially in World War I)
- noun thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S.
chicken purloo; purloo.
- noun a French soldier (especially in World War I)
- capricornus1/5
capricornus
- noun a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
Capricorn.
- noun a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
- hermaphroditus1/5
hermaphroditus
- noun (Greek mythology) son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged with the nymph Salmacis to form one body
- noun (Greek mythology) son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged with the nymph Salmacis to form one body
- ligneous1/5
ligneous
- adjective satellite consisting of or containing lignin or xylem
- ligneous (or woody) tissue
- adjective satellite consisting of or containing lignin or xylem
- quipus1/5
quipu
- noun calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records
- noun calculator consisting of a cord with attached cords; used by ancient Peruvians for calculating and keeping records
- nonpoisonous1/5
nonpoisonous
- adjective satellite not producing poison
non-poisonous.
- adjective satellite safe to eat
non-poisonous; nontoxic.
- adjective satellite not producing poison
- lentiginous1/5
lentiginous
- adjective satellite relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
lentiginose; freckled.
- adjective satellite relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
- cirrostratus1/5
cirrostratus
- noun a thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude
cirrostratus cloud.
- noun a thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude
- cocytus1/5
cocytus
- noun (Greek mythology) a river in Hades that was said to be a tributary of the Acheron
River Cocytus.
- noun (Greek mythology) a river in Hades that was said to be a tributary of the Acheron
- azygous1/5
azygous
- adjective satellite occurring singly; not one of a pair
azygos.
- the azygous muscle of the uvula
- adjective satellite occurring singly; not one of a pair
- duteous1/5
duteous
- adjective satellite willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect;
dutiful.
- a dutiful child
- a dutiful citizen
- Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife
- adjective satellite willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect;
- diplococcus1/5
diplococcus
- noun Gram-positive bacteria usually occurring in pairs
- noun Gram-positive bacteria usually occurring in pairs
- clavus1/5
clavus
- noun a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
corn.
- noun a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
- telugus1/5
telugu
- noun a member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language
- noun a Dravidian language spoken by the Telugu in southeastern India
- noun a member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language
- ovoviviparous1/5
ovoviviparous
- adjective producing living young from eggs that hatch within the body
- adjective producing living young from eggs that hatch within the body
- 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
- incommodious1/5
incommodious
- adjective uncomfortably or inconveniently small
- incommodious hotel accommodations
- adjective uncomfortably or inconveniently small
- biramous1/5
biramous
- adjective satellite resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
bifurcate; pronged; forficate; prongy; branched; fork-like; forked.
- the biramous appendages of an arthropod
- long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects
- a forked river
- a forked tail
- forked lightning
- horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots
- adjective satellite resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
- slumbrous1/5
slumbrous
- adjective satellite quiet and tranquil
slumberous.
- a slumberous June morning
- adjective satellite inclined to or marked by drowsiness
slumbery; somnolent; slumberous.
- slumberous (or slumbrous) eyes
- `slumbery' is archaic
- the sound had a somnolent effect
- adjective satellite quiet and tranquil
- famulus1/5
famulus
- noun a close attendant (as to a scholar)
- noun a close attendant (as to a scholar)
- foliaceous1/5
foliaceous
- adjective of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant
- adjective satellite bearing numerous leaves
foliose; foliaged.
- adjective of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant
- hydrus1/5
hydrus
(Astron.) A constellation of the southern hemisphere, near the south pole.
- spiritous1/5
spiritous
- adjective satellite containing or of the nature of alcohol
spirituous.
- spiritous beverages
- spirituous liquors
- adjective satellite containing or of the nature of alcohol
- sardius1/5
sardius
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
sardine; sard.
- noun a deep orange-red variety of chalcedony
- cirrocumulus1/5
cirrocumulus
- noun a cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples
cirrocumulus cloud.
- noun a cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples
- anestrus1/5
anestrus
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
anestrum; anoestrus; anoestrum.
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
- phlebotomus1/5
phlebotomus
- noun a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii
pappataci fever; sandfly fever.
- noun small bloodsucking sand flies that resemble moths
genus Phlebotomus.
- noun a mild viral disease transmitted by the bite of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasii
- susurrus1/5
susurrus
- noun the indistinct sound of people whispering
susurration.
- a soft susurrus of conversation
- noun the indistinct sound of people whispering
- suppositious1/5
suppositious
- adjective satellite based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
conjectural; supposititious; suppositional; supposed; hypothetical; hypothetic; divinatory.
- theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural
- the supposed reason for his absence
- suppositious reconstructions of dead languages
- hypothetical situation
- adjective satellite based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
- gordius1/5
gordius
(Zoöl.) A genus of long, slender, nematoid worms, parasitic in insects until near maturity, when they leave the insect, and live in water, in which they deposit their eggs; -- called also hair eel ,hairworm , andhair snake , from the absurd, but common and widely diffused, notion that they are metamorphosed horsehairs.
- inodorous1/5
inodorous
- adjective having no odor
odorless; odourless.
- odorless gas
- odorless flowers
- adjective having no odor
- typhoeus1/5
typhoeus
- noun (Greek mythology) son of Gaea and Tartarus who created the whirlwinds; had a terrifying voice and 100 dragon heads that spurted fire
- noun (Greek mythology) son of Gaea and Tartarus who created the whirlwinds; had a terrifying voice and 100 dragon heads that spurted fire
- plectranthus1/5
plectranthus
- noun any of various ornamental plants of the genus Plectranthus
- noun any of various ornamental plants of the genus Plectranthus
- pentamerous1/5
pentamerous
- adjective satellite divided into five parts; specifically, having each floral whorl consist of five (or a multiple of five) members
- pentamerous flowers
- adjective satellite divided into five parts; specifically, having each floral whorl consist of five (or a multiple of five) members
- umbelliferous1/5
umbelliferous
- adjective relating to or belonging to plants of the family Umbelliferae
- adjective relating to or belonging to plants of the family Umbelliferae
- nerthus1/5
nerthus
- noun the Teutonic goddess of fertility; later identified with Norse Njord
Hertha.
- noun the Teutonic goddess of fertility; later identified with Norse Njord
- anoestrus1/5
anoestrus
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
anestrum; anoestrum; anestrus.
- noun applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus
- equanimous1/5
equanimous
- adjective satellite in full control of your faculties
self-possessed; self-contained; self-collected; collected; poised.
- the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination
- perfectly poised and sure of himself
- more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen
- strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble
- adjective satellite in full control of your faculties
- fuscous1/5
fuscous
- adjective satellite of something having a dusky brownish grey color
taupe.
- adjective satellite of something having a dusky brownish grey color
- peritrichous1/5
peritrichous
- adjective satellite covered all over with uniformly distributed flagella
- adjective satellite covered all over with uniformly distributed flagella
- basidiomycetous1/5
basidiomycetous
- adjective pertaining to or characteristic of fungi of the class Basidiomycetes
- adjective pertaining to or characteristic of fungi of the class Basidiomycetes
- guarnerius1/5
guarnerius
- noun Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745)
Guiseppe Guarneri; Guarneri; Guarnieri.
- noun founder of a family of Italian violin makers (1626?-1698)
Andrea Guarneri; Guarneri; Guarnieri.
- noun Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745)
- luaus1/5
luau
- noun an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
- noun an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)
- ascomycetous1/5
ascomycetous
- adjective related to or characteristic of fungi of the class Ascomycetes
- adjective related to or characteristic of fungi of the class Ascomycetes
- corneous1/5
corneous
- adjective satellite made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
horny; hornlike.
- adjective satellite made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)
- anthropophagous1/5
anthropophagous
- adjective of or relating to eaters of human flesh
- adjective of or relating to eaters of human flesh
- autogamous1/5
autogamous
- adjective characterized by or fit for autogamy
autogamic.
- adjective characterized by or fit for autogamy
- aidoneus1/5
aidoneus
- noun (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
Aides; Hades; Pluto.
- noun (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
- cocus1/5
cocus
- noun (Greek mythology) one of the Titans
- noun (Greek mythology) one of the Titans
- vitellus1/5
vitellus
- noun nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg)
yolk.
- noun nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg)
- humous1/5
humous
- noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
hummus; hoummos; hommos; humus.
- noun a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
- ichorous1/5
ichorous
- adjective of or resembling or characterized by ichor or sanies
sanious.
- an ichorous discharge
- the sanious discharge from an ulcer
- adjective of or resembling or characterized by ichor or sanies
- pyroligneous1/5
pyroligneous
- adjective of a substance produced by the effect of heat on wood, especially by destructive distillation
pyrolignic.
- adjective of a substance produced by the effect of heat on wood, especially by destructive distillation
- 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
- leptocephalus1/5
leptocephalus
- noun slender transparent larva of eels and certain fishes
- noun slender transparent larva of eels and certain fishes
- pulchritudinous1/5
pulchritudinous
- adjective satellite used of persons only; having great physical beauty
- pulchritudinous movie stars
- adjective satellite used of persons only; having great physical beauty
- fantabulous1/5
fantabulous
- adjective satellite very good; of the highest quality
first-class; splendid; excellent.
- made an excellent speech
- the school has excellent teachers
- a first-class mind
- adjective satellite very good; of the highest quality
- limulus1/5
limulus
(Zoöl.) The only existing genus of Merostomata. It includes only a few species from the East Indies, and one ( Limulus polyphemus ) from the Atlantic coast of North America. Called alsoMolucca crab ,king crab ,horseshoe crab , andhorsefoot .
- juncus1/5
juncus
- noun type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes
genus Juncus.
- noun type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes
- dextrous1/5
dextrous
- adjective satellite skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dexterous; deft.
- a deft waiter
- deft fingers massaged her face
- dexterous of hand and inventive of mind
- adjective satellite skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
- provirus1/5
provirus
- noun cDNA copy of the RNA genome of a retrovirus; the genetic material of a virus as incorporated into and able to replicate with the genome of a host cell
- noun cDNA copy of the RNA genome of a retrovirus; the genetic material of a virus as incorporated into and able to replicate with the genome of a host cell
- crotalus1/5
crotalus
(Zoöl.) A genus of poisonous serpents, including the rattlesnakes.
- numenius1/5
numenius
- noun curlews
genus Numenius.
- noun curlews
- euphonious1/5
euphonious
- adjective having a pleasant sound
euphonous.
- a euphonious trill of silver laughter
- adjective satellite (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident
- her euphonious Southern speech
- adjective having a pleasant sound
- euonymus1/5
euonymus
(Bot.) A genus of small European and American trees; the spindle tree. The bark is used as a cathartic.
- momus1/5
momus
(Gr. Myth.) The god of mockery and censure.
- ictus1/5
ictus
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
raptus; seizure.
- he suffered an epileptic seizure
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
- otus1/5
otus
- noun a genus of Strigidae
genus Otus.
- noun a genus of Strigidae
- gadus1/5
gadus
- noun type genus of the Gadidae: the typical codfishes
genus Gadus.
- noun type genus of the Gadidae: the typical codfishes
- caseous1/5
caseous
- adjective satellite of damaged or necrotic tissue; cheeselike
- adjective satellite of damaged or necrotic tissue; cheeselike
- coccus1/5
coccus
- noun any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
cocci.
- noun any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria
- danaus1/5
danau
- noun the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
Danube River; Danube.
- Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade are on the banks of the Danube
- noun the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
- poxvirus1/5
poxvirus
- noun any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates
- noun any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates
- chitinous1/5
chitinous
- adjective of or resembling chitin
- adjective of or resembling chitin
- amphioxus1/5
amphioxus
- noun small translucent lancet-shaped burrowing marine animal; primitive forerunner of the vertebrates
lancelet.
- noun small translucent lancet-shaped burrowing marine animal; primitive forerunner of the vertebrates
- cercopithecus1/5
cercopithecus
- noun type genus of the Cercopithecidae: guenons
genus Cercopithecus.
- noun type genus of the Cercopithecidae: guenons
- aesculus1/5
aesculus
- noun deciduous trees or some shrubs of North America; southeastern Europe; eastern Asia
genus Aesculus.
- noun deciduous trees or some shrubs of North America; southeastern Europe; eastern Asia
- purus1/5
purus
- noun a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
Purus River.
- noun a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
- lagopus1/5
lagopus
- noun ptarmigans
genus Lagopus.
- noun ptarmigans
- thiobacillus1/5
thiobacillus
- noun small rod-shaped bacteria living in sewage or soil and oxidizing sulfur
- noun small rod-shaped bacteria living in sewage or soil and oxidizing sulfur
- platitudinous1/5
platitudinous
- adjective satellite dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
bromidic; platitudinal; corny.
- bromidic sermons
- adjective satellite dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
- pleurotus1/5
pleurotus
- noun agarics with white spores and caps having an eccentric stem; an important mushroom of Japan
genus Pleurotus.
- noun agarics with white spores and caps having an eccentric stem; an important mushroom of Japan
- dmus1/5
dmus
- noun a doctor's degree in music
Doctor of Music; MusD.
- noun a doctor's degree in music
- thous1/5
thou
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thousand; grand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
- turdus1/5
turdus
(Zoöl.) A genus of singing birds including the true thrushes.
- odocoileus1/5
odocoileus
- noun North American deer
genus Odocoileus.
- noun North American deer
- inefficacious1/5
inefficacious
- adjective lacking the power to produce a desired effect
- laws that are inefficacious in stopping crime
- adjective lacking the power to produce a desired effect
- pharsalus1/5
pharsalus
- noun Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC
battle of Pharsalus.
- noun Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC
- varanus1/5
varanus
(Zoöl.) A genus of very large lizards native of Asia and Africa. It includes the monitors. See Monitor , 3.
- scirpus1/5
scirpus
- noun rhizomatous perennial grasslike herbs
genus Scirpus.
- noun rhizomatous perennial grasslike herbs
- cedrus1/5
cedrus
- noun true cedars
genus Cedrus.
- noun true cedars
- flavivirus1/5
flavivirus
- noun animal viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae
- noun animal viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae
- bigamous1/5
bigamous
- adjective satellite of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
- adjective satellite of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
- pronucleus1/5
pronucleus
- noun the nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they fuse to form the nucleus of the zygote
- noun the nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they fuse to form the nucleus of the zygote
- cupressus1/5
cupressus
- noun type genus of Cupressaceae
genus Cupressus.
- noun type genus of Cupressaceae
- faunus1/5
- carassius1/5
carassius
- noun goldfish
genus Carassius.
- noun goldfish
- rhamnus1/5
rhamnus
(Bot.) A genus of shrubs and small trees; buckthorn. The California Rhamnus Purchianus and the EuropeanR. catharticus are used in medicine. The latter is used for hedges.
- polypus1/5
polypus
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
polyp.
- noun a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
- afflatus1/5
afflatus
- noun a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration
- divine afflatus
- noun a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration
- podocarpus1/5
podocarpus
- noun evergreen trees or shrubs; sometimes classified as member of the family Taxaceae
genus Podocarpus.
- noun evergreen trees or shrubs; sometimes classified as member of the family Taxaceae
- lanius1/5
lanius
- noun type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes
genus Lanius.
- noun type genus of the Laniidae: typical shrikes
- coregonus1/5
coregonus
- noun type genus of the Coregonidae: whitefishes
genus Coregonus.
- noun type genus of the Coregonidae: whitefishes
- squalus1/5
squalus
- noun spiny dogfishes
genus Squalus.
- noun spiny dogfishes
- bombus1/5
bombus
- noun bumblebees
genus Bombus.
- noun bumblebees
- stuporous1/5
stuporous
- adjective satellite stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
foggy; groggy; logy; dazed.
- adjective satellite stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
- homarus1/5
homarus
(Zoöl.) A genus of decapod Crustacea, including the common lobsters. --Hom"a*roid a.
- kobus1/5
kobus
- noun African antelopes: waterbucks
genus Kobus.
- noun African antelopes: waterbucks
- fundulus1/5
fundulus
- noun killifish
genus Fundulus.
- noun killifish
- capreolus1/5
capreolus
- noun roe deer
genus Capreolus.
- noun roe deer
- nonautonomous1/5
nonautonomous
- adjective satellite (of peoples and political bodies) controlled by outside forces
nonsovereign.
- adjective satellite (of peoples and political bodies) controlled by outside forces
- tutus1/5
tutu
- noun South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931)
Desmond Tutu.
- noun very short skirt worn by ballerinas
ballet skirt.
- noun South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931)
- acorus1/5
acorus
- noun sweet flags; sometimes placed in subfamily Acoraceae
genus Acorus.
- noun sweet flags; sometimes placed in subfamily Acoraceae
- noncontinuous1/5
noncontinuous
- adjective not continuing without interruption in time or space
discontinuous.
- discontinuous applause
- the landscape was a discontinuous mosaic of fields and forest areas
- he received a somewhat haphazard and discontinuous schooling
- adjective not continuing without interruption in time or space
- moschus1/5
moschus
- noun musk deer
genus Moschus.
- noun musk deer
- artocarpus1/5
artocarpus
- noun evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit
genus Artocarpus.
- noun evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruit
- rutilus1/5
rutilus
- noun roaches
genus Rutilus.
- noun roaches
- echinus1/5
echinus
- noun ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
- noun ovolo molding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column
- bodacious1/5
bodacious
- adjective satellite incorrigible
- a bodacious gossip
- adjective satellite unrestrained by convention or propriety
brassy; insolent; audacious; brazen; bald-faced; barefaced; brazen-faced.
- an audacious trick to pull
- a barefaced hypocrite
- the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim"- Los Angeles Times
- bald-faced lies
- brazen arrogance
- the modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress"- Bertrand Russell
- adjective satellite incorrigible
- murmurous1/5
murmurous
- adjective satellite characterized by soft sounds
susurrous; soughing; rustling.
- a murmurous brook
- a soughing wind in the pines
- a slow sad susurrous rustle like the wind fingering the pines"- R.P.Warren
- adjective satellite characterized by soft sounds
- carcharhinus1/5
carcharhinus
- noun type genus of the Carcharhinidae
genus Carcharhinus.
- noun type genus of the Carcharhinidae
- granicus1/5
granicus
- noun the battle in which Alexander won his first major victory against the Persians (334 BC)
Battle of Granicus River.
- noun the battle in which Alexander won his first major victory against the Persians (334 BC)
- crocodylus1/5
crocodylus
- noun type genus of the Crocodylidae
genus Crocodilus; genus Crocodylus; Crocodilus.
- noun type genus of the Crocodylidae
- macropus1/5
macropus
(Zoöl.) genus of marsupials including the common kangaroo.
- scabious1/5
scabious
- noun any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa
scabiosa.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa
- catharanthus1/5
catharanthus
- noun small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
genus Catharanthus.
- noun small genus of erect annual or perennial herbs native to Madagascar; widely naturalized in the tropics; formerly included in genus Vinca
- lygus1/5
lygus
- noun plant-sucking bugs
genus Lygus.
- noun plant-sucking bugs
- stertorous1/5
stertorous
- adjective satellite of breathing having a heavy snoring sound
- adjective satellite of breathing having a heavy snoring sound
- ictalurus1/5
ictalurus
- noun channel catfishes
genus Ictalurus.
- noun channel catfishes
- balanus1/5
balanus
- noun type genus of the family Balanidae
genus Balanus.
- noun type genus of the family Balanidae
- chironomus1/5
chironomus
- noun type genus of the Chironomidae
genus Chironomus.
- noun type genus of the Chironomidae
- sciurus1/5
sciurus
(Zoöl.) A genus of reodents comprising the common squirrels.
- sturnus1/5
sturnus
- noun type genus of the Sturnidae: common starlings
genus Sturnus.
- noun type genus of the Sturnidae: common starlings
- elymus1/5
elymus
- noun tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye)
genus Elymus.
- noun tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye)
- boletus1/5
boletus
(Bot.) A genus of fungi having the under side of the pileus or cap composed of a multitude of fine separate tubes. A few are edible, and others very poisonous.
- buxus1/5
buxus
- noun type genus of the Buxaceae
genus Buxus.
- noun type genus of the Buxaceae
- charadrius1/5
charadrius
- noun type genus of the Charadriidae: plovers
genus Charadrius.
- noun type genus of the Charadriidae: plovers
- nucellus1/5
nucellus
- noun central part of a plant ovule; contains the embryo sac
- noun central part of a plant ovule; contains the embryo sac
- micropterus1/5
micropterus
- noun American freshwater black basses
genus Micropterus.
- noun American freshwater black basses
- dyaus1/5
dyaus
- noun Hindu god of the sky
Dyaus-pitar.
- noun Hindu god of the sky
- tenebrous1/5
tenebrous
- adjective satellite dark and gloomy
tenebrious; tenebrific.
- a tenebrous cave
- adjective satellite dark and gloomy
- lubricious1/5
lubricious
- adjective satellite having a smooth or slippery quality
- the skin of cephalopods is thin and lubricious
- adjective satellite characterized by lust
lustful; prurient; salacious.
- 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 having a smooth or slippery quality
- palinurus1/5
palinurus
(Naut.) An instrument for obtaining directly, without calculation, the true bearing of the sun, and thence the variation of the compass
- coprinus1/5
coprinus
- noun genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae
genus Coprinus.
- noun genus of black-spotted agarics in which the cap breaks down at maturity into an inky fluid; sometimes placed in its own family Coprinaceae
- ziziphus1/5
ziziphus
- noun spiny chiefly tropical American and Asiatic shrubs: jujubes
genus Ziziphus.
- noun spiny chiefly tropical American and Asiatic shrubs: jujubes
- sanguineous1/5
sanguineous
- adjective satellite accompanied by bloodshed
gory; sanguinary; slaughterous; butcherly.
- this bitter and sanguinary war
- adjective satellite accompanied by bloodshed
- pediculus1/5
pediculus
(Zoöl.) A genus of wingless parasitic Hemiptera, including the common lice of man. See Louse .
- gasterosteus1/5
gasterosteus
- noun type genus of the family Gasterosteidae
genus gasterosteus.
- noun type genus of the family Gasterosteidae
- tabus1/5
tabu
- noun a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
taboo.
- noun an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
taboo.
- noun a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
- portmanteaus1/5
portmanteau
- noun a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
portmanteau word; blend.
- `smog' is a blend of `smoke' and `fog'
- `motel' is a portmanteau word made by combining `motor' and `hotel'
- `brunch' is a well-known portmanteau
- noun a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
Gladstone; Gladstone bag.
- noun a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
- orcus1/5
orcus
- noun god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Pluto
Dis.
- noun god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Pluto
- epinephelus1/5
epinephelus
- noun genus of groupers or sea bass
genus Epinephelus.
- noun genus of groupers or sea bass
- cynocephalus1/5
cynocephalus
- noun type genus of the family Cynocephalidae
genus Cynocephalus.
- noun type genus of the family Cynocephalidae
- pteropus1/5
pteropus
- noun a genus of Megachiroptera
genus Pteropus.
- noun a genus of Megachiroptera
- mimus1/5
mimus
- noun type genus of the family Mimidae: mockingbirds
genus Mimus.
- noun type genus of the family Mimidae: mockingbirds
- uxorious1/5
uxorious
- adjective satellite foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
- adjective satellite foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
- pileus1/5
pileus
- noun a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
cap.
- noun a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
- spermophilus1/5
spermophilus
- noun typical ground squirrels
Citellus; genus Spermophilus; genus Citellus.
- noun typical ground squirrels
- sporobolus1/5
sporobolus
- noun cosmopolitan annual and perennial grasses (as dropseed or rush grass)
genus Sporobolus.
- noun cosmopolitan annual and perennial grasses (as dropseed or rush grass)
- enterobius1/5
enterobius
- noun pinworms
genus Enterobius.
- noun pinworms
- picornavirus1/5
picornavirus
- noun a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat
- noun a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat
- thunnus1/5
thunnus
- noun tunas: warm-blooded fishes
genus Thunnus.
- noun tunas: warm-blooded fishes
- nonsynchronous1/5
nonsynchronous
- adjective satellite not occurring together
unsynchronized; unsynchronised; unsynchronous.
- adjective satellite not occurring together
- humulus1/5
humulus
- noun hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae
genus Humulus.
- noun hops: hardy perennial vines of Europe, North America and central and eastern Asia producing a latex sap; in some classifications included in the family Urticaceae
- alphavirus1/5
alphavirus
- noun an arbovirus of the family Togaviridae that can cause a variety of encephalitis in horses
- noun an arbovirus of the family Togaviridae that can cause a variety of encephalitis in horses
- altocumulus1/5
altocumulus
- noun a cumulus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
altocumulus cloud.
- noun a cumulus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
- sceloporus1/5
sceloporus
- noun spiny lizards
genus Sceloporus.
- noun spiny lizards
- elaeagnus1/5
elaeagnus
(Bot.) A genus of shrubs or small trees, having the foliage covered with small silvery scales; oleaster.
- puffinus1/5
puffinus
- noun shearwaters
genus Puffinus.
- noun shearwaters
- misogynous1/5
misogynous
- adjective satellite hating women in particular
misogynistic.
- adjective satellite hating women in particular
- triturus1/5
triturus
- noun chiefly aquatic salamanders
genus Triturus.
- noun chiefly aquatic salamanders
- aotus1/5
aotus
- noun douroucoulis
genus Aotus.
- noun douroucoulis
- strombus1/5
strombus
(Zoöl.) A genus of marine gastropods in which the shell has the outer lip dilated into a broad wing. It includes many large and handsome species commonly called conch shells , orconchs . SeeConch .
- tarsius1/5
tarsius
(Zoöl.) A genus of nocturnal lemurine mammals having very large eyes and ears, a long tail, and very long proximal tarsal bones; -- called also malmag ,spectral lemur ,podji , andtarsier .
- coriaceous1/5
coriaceous
- adjective satellite resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
leatherlike; leathery; leathered.
- adjective satellite resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
- dracunculus1/5
dracunculus
(Zoöl.) (a) A fish; the dragonet .(b) The Guinea worm ( Filaria medinensis ).
- raptus1/5
raptus
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
ictus; seizure.
- he suffered an epileptic seizure
- noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rapture; ecstasy; transport; exaltation.
- listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
- noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
- melilotus1/5
melilotus
- noun erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
sweet clover; melilot.
- noun erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
- camelus1/5
camelus
- noun type genus of the Camelidae: camels
genus Camelus.
- noun type genus of the Camelidae: camels
- flus1/5
flu
- noun an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
influenza; grippe.
- noun an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
- orcinus1/5
orcinus
- noun killer whales
genus Orcinus.
- noun killer whales
- impromptus1/5
impromptu
- noun an extemporaneous speech or remark
- a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated
- noun a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
- noun an extemporaneous speech or remark
- pipistrellus1/5
pipistrellus
- noun nearly cosmopolitan genus of very small bats
genus Pipistrellus.
- noun nearly cosmopolitan genus of very small bats
- osmanthus1/5
osmanthus
- noun widely distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or trees of southern United States and Middle East and China and Japan
genus Osmanthus.
- noun widely distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or trees of southern United States and Middle East and China and Japan
- burnous1/5
burnous
- noun a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
burnouse; burnoose.
- noun a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
- arenaceous1/5
arenaceous
- adjective resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
sandlike; sandy.
- arenaceous limestone
- arenaceous grasses
- adjective resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
- cuniculus1/5
cuniculus
- noun pacas
genus Cuniculus.
- noun pacas
- lutjanus1/5
lutjanus
- noun type genus of the Lutjanidae: snappers
genus Lutjanus.
- noun type genus of the Lutjanidae: snappers
- camponotus1/5
camponotus
- noun carpenter ants
genus Camponotus.
- noun carpenter ants
- apodemus1/5
apodemus
- noun Old World field mice
genus Apodemus.
- noun Old World field mice
- altostratus1/5
altostratus
- noun a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
altostratus cloud.
- noun a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
- citrullus1/5
citrullus
- noun a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons
genus Citrullus.
- noun a dicot genus of the family Cucurbitaceae including watermelons
- acidulous1/5
acidulous
- adjective satellite being sour to the taste
acidic; acidulent; acid.
- adjective satellite being sour to the taste
- dryopithecus1/5
dryopithecus
- noun genus of Old World hominoids; Miocene and Pliocene
genus Dryopithecus.
- noun genus of Old World hominoids; Miocene and Pliocene
- acrocephalus1/5
acrocephalus
- noun a genus of Sylviidae
genus Acrocephalus.
- noun a genus of Sylviidae
- cenchrus1/5
cenchrus
- noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae that have burs
genus Cenchrus.
- noun a genus of grasses of the family Gramineae that have burs
- phylloscopus1/5
phylloscopus
- noun warblers
genus Phylloscopus.
- noun warblers
- cuneus1/5
cuneus
- noun any shape that is triangular in cross section
wedge; wedge shape.
- noun any shape that is triangular in cross section
- anthus1/5
anthus
- noun pipits
genus Anthus.
- noun pipits
- prognathous1/5
prognathous
- adjective having a projecting lower jaw
prognathic; hypognathous.
- adjective having a projecting lower jaw
- catostomus1/5
catostomus
- noun type genus of the family Catostomidae
genus Catostomus.
- noun type genus of the family Catostomidae
- cnemidophorus1/5
cnemidophorus
- noun whiptails
genus Cnemidophorus.
- noun whiptails
- cottus1/5
cottus
- noun type genus of the Cottidae: sculpins
genus Cottus.
- noun type genus of the Cottidae: sculpins
- eptesicus1/5
eptesicus
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
genus Eptesicus.
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
- merluccius1/5
merluccius
- noun hakes
genus Merluccius.
- noun hakes
- diestrus1/5
diestrus
- noun (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity
diestrum.
- noun (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity
- bubalus1/5
bubalus
- noun in some classification systems included in genus Bos; water buffaloes
tribe Bubalus; genus Bubalus.
- noun in some classification systems included in genus Bos; water buffaloes
- rumbustious1/5
rumbustious
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
rambunctious; robustious; unruly; boisterous.
- a boisterous crowd
- a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand
- a robustious group of teenagers
- beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings
- an unruly class
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
- haliaeetus1/5
haliaeetus
- noun a genus of Accipitridae
genus Haliaeetus.
- noun a genus of Accipitridae
- oryctolagus1/5
oryctolagus
- noun Old World rabbits
genus Oryctolagus.
- noun Old World rabbits
- eleutherodactylus1/5
eleutherodactylus
- noun completely terrestrial robber frogs
genus Eleutherodactylus.
- noun completely terrestrial robber frogs
- lactarius1/5
lactarius
- noun large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species
genus Lactarius.
- noun large genus of agarics that have white spore and contain a white or milky juice when cut or broken; includes both edible and poisonous species
- holcus1/5
holcus
- noun a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America
genus Holcus.
- noun a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America
- ceruminous1/5
ceruminous
- adjective relating to or secreting cerumen
- adjective relating to or secreting cerumen
- dendroctonus1/5
dendroctonus
- noun genus of small bark beetles destructive especially to mature conifers
genus Dendroctonus.
- noun genus of small bark beetles destructive especially to mature conifers
- araneus1/5
araneus
- noun a genus of orb-weaving spiders including common garden spiders and barn spiders
Aranea; genus Aranea; genus Araneus.
- noun a genus of orb-weaving spiders including common garden spiders and barn spiders
- filovirus1/5
filovirus
- noun animal viruses belonging to the family Filoviridae
- noun animal viruses belonging to the family Filoviridae
- hippoglossus1/5
hippoglossus
- noun halibuts
genus Hippoglossus.
- noun halibuts
- sylvilagus1/5
sylvilagus
- noun North American rabbits
genus Sylvilagus.
- noun North American rabbits
- mammuthus1/5
mammuthus
- noun extinct genus: mammoths
genus Mammuthus.
- noun extinct genus: mammoths
- erithacus1/5
erithacus
- noun Old World thrushes
genus Erithacus.
- noun Old World thrushes
- vanellus1/5
vanellus
- noun Eurasian lapwings
genus Vanellus.
- noun Eurasian lapwings
- arctocephalus1/5
arctocephalus
- noun fur seals
genus Arctocephalus.
- noun fur seals
- pelecanus1/5
pelecanus
- noun type genus of the Pelecanidae
genus Pelecanus.
- noun type genus of the Pelecanidae
- basiliscus1/5
basiliscus
- noun a reptile genus of Iguanidae
genus Basiliscus.
- noun a reptile genus of Iguanidae
- polyporus1/5
polyporus
(Bot.) A genus of fungi having the under surface full of minute pores; also, any fungus of this genus. ✍ Polyporus fomentarius was formerly dried and cut in slices for tinder, called amadou.P. betulinus is common in America, and forms very large thick white semicircular excrescences on birch trees. Several species ofPolyporous are considered edible.
- lentinus1/5
lentinus
- noun a genus of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae
genus Lentinus.
- noun a genus of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae
- holometabolous1/5
holometabolous
- adjective satellite (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
holometabolic.
- adjective satellite (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
- leuciscus1/5
leuciscus
- noun a genus of fish including: dace, chub
genus Leuciscus.
- noun a genus of fish including: dace, chub
- peneus1/5
peneus
- noun type genus of the family Peneidae
genus Peneus.
- noun type genus of the family Peneidae
- papovavirus1/5
papovavirus
- noun any of a group of animal viruses associated with or causing papillomas or polyomas
- noun any of a group of animal viruses associated with or causing papillomas or polyomas
- necturus1/5
necturus
- noun a genus of Proteidae
genus Necturus.
- noun a genus of Proteidae
- dendrocalamus1/5
dendrocalamus
- noun giant clump-forming bamboos
genus Dendrocalamus.
- noun giant clump-forming bamboos
- electrophorus1/5
electrophorus
- noun a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
- noun type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels
genus Electrophorus.
- noun a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
- loculus1/5
loculus
- noun a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
locule.
- noun a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
- latrodectus1/5
latrodectus
- noun venomous spiders
genus Latrodectus.
- noun venomous spiders
- myrtus1/5
myrtus
- noun type genus of the Myrtaceae
genus Myrtus.
- noun type genus of the Myrtaceae
- astacus1/5
astacus
(Zoöl.) A genus of crustaceans, containing the crawfish of fresh-water lobster of Europe, and allied species of western North America. See Crawfish .
- ornithorhynchus1/5
ornithorhynchus
(Zoöl.) See Duck mole , underDuck .
- chateaus1/5
chateau
- noun an impressive country house (or castle) in France
- noun an impressive country house (or castle) in France
- rhabdovirus1/5
rhabdovirus
- noun any of a group of arboviruses including those causing rabies
- noun any of a group of arboviruses including those causing rabies
- suillus1/5
suillus
- noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
genus Suillus.
- noun a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae
- pluteus1/5
pluteus
(Zoöl.) The free-swimming larva of sea urchins and ophiurans, having several long stiff processes inclosing calcareous rods.
- molothrus1/5
molothrus
- noun cowbirds
genus Molothrus.
- noun cowbirds
- mallotus1/5
mallotus
(Zoöl.) A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin ( Mallotus villosus ), is extensively used as bait for cod.
- mergus1/5
mergus
- noun mergansers
genus Mergus.
- noun mergansers
- melanoplus1/5
melanoplus
- noun New World migratory locusts and common American grasshoppers
genus Melanoplus.
- noun New World migratory locusts and common American grasshoppers
- eohippus1/5
eohippus
- noun earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal
dawn horse.
- noun earliest horse; extinct primitive dog-sized four-toed Eocene animal
- gopherus1/5
gopherus
- noun gopher tortoises
genus Gopherus.
- noun gopher tortoises
- borassus1/5
borassus
- noun palmyra
genus Borassus.
- noun palmyra
- phoxinus1/5
phoxinus
- noun minnows
genus Phoxinus.
- noun minnows
- acanthurus1/5
acanthurus
- noun type genus of the Acanthuridae: doctorfishes
genus Acanthurus.
- noun type genus of the Acanthuridae: doctorfishes
- parthenocissus1/5
parthenocissus
- noun woody vines having disklike tips on the tendrils
genus Parthenocissus.
- noun woody vines having disklike tips on the tendrils
- trichechus1/5
trichechus
- noun type and sole genus of the Trichechidae
genus Trichecus.
- noun type and sole genus of the Trichechidae
- 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
- trachurus1/5
trachurus
- noun the scads (particularly horse mackerels)
genus Trachurus.
- noun the scads (particularly horse mackerels)
- chondrus1/5
chondrus
- noun a genus of protoctist
genus Chondrus.
- noun a genus of protoctist
- lasiurus1/5
lasiurus
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
genus Lasiurus.
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
- micrurus1/5
micrurus
- noun coral snakes
genus Micrurus.
- noun coral snakes
- cotinus1/5
cotinus
- noun smoke trees
genus Cotinus.
- noun smoke trees
- tragelaphus1/5
tragelaphus
- noun African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks
genus Tragelaphus; Strepsiceros; genus Strepsiceros.
- noun African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks
- portunus1/5
portunus
- noun type genus of the family Portunidae
genus Portunus.
- noun type genus of the family Portunidae
- hypertonus1/5
hypertonus
- noun (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic
hypertonia; hypertonicity.
- noun (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic
- ventriculus1/5
ventriculus
- noun thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
gizzard; gastric mill.
- noun thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
- pagurus1/5
pagurus
- noun type genus of the family Paguridae
genus Pagurus.
- noun type genus of the family Paguridae
- innumerous1/5
innumerous
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
unnumbered; numberless; unnumerable; innumerable; unnumberable; uncounted; myriad; multitudinous; infinite; countless.
- incalculable riches
- countless hours
- an infinite number of reasons
- innumerable difficulties
- the multitudinous seas
- myriad stars
- untold thousands
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
- arenavirus1/5
arenavirus
- noun animal viruses belonging to the family Arenaviridae
- noun animal viruses belonging to the family Arenaviridae
- delphinapterus1/5
delphinapterus
- noun white whale
genus Delphinapterus.
- noun white whale
- scaphiopus1/5
scaphiopus
- noun New World spadefoot toads
genus Scaphiopus.
- noun New World spadefoot toads
- callicebus1/5
callicebus
- noun titis
genus Callicebus.
- noun titis
- carpodacus1/5
carpodacus
- noun house finches and purple finches
genus Carpodacus.
- noun house finches and purple finches
- antonymous1/5
antonymous
- adjective of words: having opposite meanings
- adjective of words: having opposite meanings
- crocodilus1/5
crocodilus
- noun type genus of the Crocodylidae
Crocodylus; genus Crocodilus; genus Crocodylus.
- noun type genus of the Crocodylidae
- phasianus1/5
phasianus
- noun type genus of the Phasianidae: the typical pheasants
genus Phasianus.
- noun type genus of the Phasianidae: the typical pheasants
- alopecurus1/5
alopecurus
- noun annual or perennial grasses including decorative and meadow species as well as notorious agricultural weeds
genus Alopecurus.
- noun annual or perennial grasses including decorative and meadow species as well as notorious agricultural weeds
- erinaceus1/5
erinaceus
- noun type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs
genus Erinaceus.
- noun type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs
- cuculus1/5
cuculus
- noun type genus of the Cuculidae
genus Cuculus.
- noun type genus of the Cuculidae
- agelaius1/5
agelaius
- noun red-winged blackbirds
genus Agelaius.
- noun red-winged blackbirds
- formicarius1/5
formicarius
- noun type genus of the Formicariidae
genus Formicarius.
- noun type genus of the Formicariidae
- cercocebus1/5
cercocebus
- noun mangabeys
genus Cercocebus.
- noun mangabeys
- serranus1/5
serranus
- noun type genus of the Serranidae: mostly small Pacific sea basses
genus Serranus.
- noun type genus of the Serranidae: mostly small Pacific sea basses
- bmus1/5
bmus
- noun a bachelor's degree in music
Bachelor of Music.
- noun a bachelor's degree in music
- milvus1/5
milvus
(Zoöl.) A genus of raptorial birds, including the European kite.
- zalophus1/5
zalophus
- noun sea lions
genus Zalophus.
- noun sea lions
- trichosurus1/5
trichosurus
- noun a genus of Phalangeridae
genus Trichosurus.
- noun a genus of Phalangeridae
- pagrus1/5
pagrus
- noun a genus of Sparidae
genus Pagrus.
- noun a genus of Sparidae
- mustelus1/5
mustelus
- noun smooth dogfishes
genus Mustelus.
- noun smooth dogfishes
- desmodus1/5
desmodus
- noun type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats
genus Desmodus.
- noun type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats
- tapirus1/5
tapirus
- noun type genus of the Tapiridae
genus Tapirus.
- noun type genus of the Tapiridae
- hepadnavirus1/5
hepadnavirus
- noun a group of animal DNA viruses including viruses of ducks and woodchucks and squirrels and others as well as the virus causing hepatitis B in humans
- noun a group of animal DNA viruses including viruses of ducks and woodchucks and squirrels and others as well as the virus causing hepatitis B in humans
- dasyurus1/5
dasyurus
- noun type genus of the family Dasyuridae: native cats
genus Dasyurus.
- noun type genus of the family Dasyuridae: native cats
- tinamous1/5
tinamou
- noun heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
partridge.
- noun heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
- serinus1/5
serinus
- noun Old World finches; e.g. canaries and serins
genus Serinus.
- noun Old World finches; e.g. canaries and serins
- schinus1/5
schinus
- noun genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
genus Schinus.
- noun genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
- himantopus1/5
himantopus
- noun major one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills
genus Himantopus.
- noun major one of two genera of stilts; similar to avocets but with straight bills
- agamous1/5
agamous
- adjective satellite (of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction
agamic; agamogenetic; parthenogenetic; apomictic.
- adjective satellite (of reproduction) not involving the fusion of male and female gametes in reproduction
- biogenous1/5
biogenous
- adjective producing or produced by living things
- adjective producing or produced by living things
- celastrus1/5
celastrus
- noun genus of woody vines and erect shrubs (type genus of the Celastraceae) that is native chiefly to Asia and Australia: includes bittersweet
genus Celastrus.
- noun genus of woody vines and erect shrubs (type genus of the Celastraceae) that is native chiefly to Asia and Australia: includes bittersweet
- caprimulgus1/5
caprimulgus
- noun type genus of the Caprimulgidae
genus Caprimulgus.
- noun type genus of the Caprimulgidae
- garrulus1/5
garrulus
- noun type genus of the Garrulinae: Old World jays
genus Garrulus.
- noun type genus of the Garrulinae: Old World jays
- leptodactylus1/5
leptodactylus
- noun type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae
genus Leptodactylus.
- noun type genus of the Leptodactylidae; in some classifications placed in the family Bufonidae
- dasypus1/5
dasypus
- noun type genus of the Dasypodidae
genus Dasypus.
- noun type genus of the Dasypodidae
- psittacus1/5
psittacus
- noun type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the African grey
genus Psittacus.
- noun type genus of the Psittacidae: usually restricted to the African grey
- sporogenous1/5
sporogenous
- adjective producing spores or reproducing by means of spores
- adjective producing spores or reproducing by means of spores
- notophthalmus1/5
notophthalmus
- noun newts
genus Notophthalmus.
- noun newts
- haematopus1/5
haematopus
- noun oystercatchers
genus Haematopus.
- noun oystercatchers
- strobilus1/5
strobilus
- noun cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
cone; strobile.
- noun cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
- colinus1/5
colinus
- noun New World quail: the bobwhites
genus Colinus.
- noun New World quail: the bobwhites
- 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.
- petaurus1/5
petaurus
- noun a genus of Phalangeridae
genus Petaurus.
- noun a genus of Phalangeridae
- cantharellus1/5
cantharellus
- noun a well-known genus of fungus; has funnel-shaped fruiting body; includes the chanterelles
genus Cantharellus.
- noun a well-known genus of fungus; has funnel-shaped fruiting body; includes the chanterelles
- ipsus1/5
ipsus
- noun a battle between the successors of Alexander the Great (301 BC); Lysimachus and Seleucus defeated Antigonus and Demetrius
battle of Ipsus.
- noun a battle between the successors of Alexander the Great (301 BC); Lysimachus and Seleucus defeated Antigonus and Demetrius
- chionanthus1/5
chionanthus
- noun deciduous trees or shrubs: fringe tree
genus Chionanthus.
- noun deciduous trees or shrubs: fringe tree
- haemoproteus1/5
haemoproteus
- noun type genus of the family Haemoproteidae
genus Haemoproteus.
- noun type genus of the family Haemoproteidae
- utriculus1/5
utriculus
- noun a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
utricle.
- noun a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
- stercorarius1/5
stercorarius
- noun type genus of the Stercorariidae: jaegers
genus Stercorarius.
- noun type genus of the Stercorariidae: jaegers
- silurus1/5
silurus
(Zoöl.) A genus of large malacopterygious fishes of the order Siluroidei. They inhabit the inland waters of Europe and Asia.
- cumulous1/5
cumulous
- adjective satellite thrown together in a pile
- a desk heaped with books
- heaped-up ears of corn
- ungraded papers piled high
- adjective satellite thrown together in a pile
- osmerus1/5
osmerus
- noun type genus of the Osmeridae
genus Osmerus.
- noun type genus of the Osmeridae
- lepisosteus1/5
lepisosteus
- noun type genus of the Lepisosteidae: freshwater gars
genus Lepisosteus.
- noun type genus of the Lepisosteidae: freshwater gars
- muntiacus1/5
muntiacus
- noun muntjacs
genus Muntiacus.
- noun muntjacs
- cortinarius1/5
cortinarius
- noun the largest genus in the Agaricales; agarics having rusty spores and prominent cortinae (cobwebby partial veils)
genus Cortinarius.
- noun the largest genus in the Agaricales; agarics having rusty spores and prominent cortinae (cobwebby partial veils)
- spheniscus1/5
spheniscus
- noun type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins
genus Spheniscus.
- noun type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins
- coccobacillus1/5
coccobacillus
- noun a bacterial cell intermediate in morphology between a coccus and a bacillus; a very short bacillus
- noun a bacterial cell intermediate in morphology between a coccus and a bacillus; a very short bacillus
- phthirus1/5
phthirus
- noun true lice: crab lice
genus Phthirius; genus Phthirus; Phthirius.
- noun true lice: crab lice
- mesocricetus1/5
mesocricetus
- noun golden hamsters
genus Mesocricetus.
- noun golden hamsters
- leymus1/5
leymus
- noun genus that in some classifications overlaps the genus Elymus
genus Leymus.
- noun genus that in some classifications overlaps the genus Elymus
- eschrichtius1/5
eschrichtius
- noun type and sole genus of the Eschrichtiidae
genus Eschrichtius.
- noun type and sole genus of the Eschrichtiidae
- cinclus1/5
cinclus
- noun type genus of the family Cinclidae
genus Cinclus.
- noun type genus of the family Cinclidae
- botulinus1/5
botulinus
- noun anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism
Clostridium botulinum; botulinum.
- noun anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism
- robustious1/5
robustious
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
rambunctious; rumbustious; unruly; boisterous.
- a boisterous crowd
- a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand
- a robustious group of teenagers
- beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings
- an unruly class
- adjective satellite noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
- monochamus1/5
monochamus
- noun sawyer beetles
genus Monochamus.
- noun sawyer beetles
- bunyavirus1/5
bunyavirus
- noun an animal virus belonging to the family Bunyaviridae; can be used as a bioweapon
- noun an animal virus belonging to the family Bunyaviridae; can be used as a bioweapon
- tamiasciurus1/5
tamiasciurus
- noun American red squirrels
genus Tamiasciurus.
- noun American red squirrels
- anthonomus1/5
anthonomus
- noun weevils destructive of cultivated plants
genus Anthonomus.
- noun weevils destructive of cultivated plants
- ploceus1/5
ploceus
- noun type genus of the Ploceidae
genus Ploceus.
- noun type genus of the Ploceidae
- coypus1/5
coypu
- noun aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
nutria; Myocastor coypus.
- noun aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
- scolytus1/5
scolytus
- noun type genus of the Scolytidae comprising numerous small bark beetles
genus Scolytus.
- noun type genus of the Scolytidae comprising numerous small bark beetles
- kenyapithecus1/5
kenyapithecus
- noun extinct primate having powerful chewing muscles along with large molars and small incisors; fossils found in Kenya
genus Kenyapithecus.
- noun extinct primate having powerful chewing muscles along with large molars and small incisors; fossils found in Kenya
- hemimetabolous1/5
hemimetabolous
- adjective satellite (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult
hemimetamorphous; hemimetabolic; hemimetamorphic.
- adjective satellite (of an insect with aquatic young) undergoing incomplete metamorphosis in which the young does not resemble the adult
- scophthalmus1/5
scophthalmus
- noun a genus of Bothidae
genus Scophthalmus.
- noun a genus of Bothidae
- oriolus1/5
oriolus
- noun type genus of the Oriolidae
genus Oriolus.
- noun type genus of the Oriolidae
- phoenicurus1/5
phoenicurus
- noun Old World thrushes
genus Phoenicurus.
- noun Old World thrushes
- bubulcus1/5
bubulcus
- noun small white egrets
genus Bubulcus.
- noun small white egrets
- streptobacillus1/5
streptobacillus
- noun any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria
- noun any of various rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria
- neotenous1/5
neotenous
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by neoteny
neotenic.
- neotenic development
- adjective of or relating to or characterized by neoteny
- tympanuchus1/5
tympanuchus
- noun prairie chickens
genus Tympanuchus.
- noun prairie chickens
- ameiurus1/5
ameiurus
- noun type genus of the Ameiuridae: bullhead catfishes
genus Ameiurus.
- noun type genus of the Ameiuridae: bullhead catfishes
- acetous1/5
acetous
- adjective satellite tasting or smelling like vinegar
acetose; vinegary; vinegarish.
- adjective satellite tasting or smelling like vinegar
- peripatus1/5
peripatus
- noun any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms
onychophoran; velvet worm.
- noun any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms
- marasmius1/5
marasmius
- noun chiefly small mushrooms with white spores
genus Marasmius.
- noun chiefly small mushrooms with white spores
- odobenus1/5
odobenus
- noun type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses
genus Odobenus.
- noun type genus of the Odobenidae: walruses
- pomacanthus1/5
pomacanthus
- noun angelfishes
genus Pomacanthus.
- noun angelfishes
- melopsittacus1/5
melopsittacus
- noun a genus of Psittacidae
genus Melopsittacus.
- noun a genus of Psittacidae
- phalaropus1/5
phalaropus
- noun type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes
genus Phalaropus.
- noun type genus of the Phalaropidae: phalaropes
- crapulous1/5
crapulous
- adjective satellite suffering from excessive eating or drinking
crapulent.
- crapulent sleep
- a crapulous stomach
- adjective satellite given to gross intemperance in eating or drinking
- a crapulous old reprobate
- adjective satellite suffering from excessive eating or drinking
- muumuus1/5
muumuu
- noun a woman's loose unbelted dress
Mother Hubbard.
- noun a woman's loose unbelted dress
- aculeus1/5
aculeus
- noun a stiff sharp-pointed plant process
- noun a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect
- noun a stiff sharp-pointed plant process
- ancylus1/5
ancylus
- noun type genus of the family Ancylidae: river limpet
genus Ancylus.
- noun type genus of the family Ancylidae: river limpet
- callorhinus1/5
callorhinus
- noun fur seals
genus Callorhinus.
- noun fur seals
- plecotus1/5
plecotus
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
genus Plecotus.
- noun a genus of Vespertilionidae
- pythius1/5
pythius
- noun epithet for Apollo; from the dragon Python which he killed
- noun epithet for Apollo; from the dragon Python which he killed
- nycticebus1/5
nycticebus
- noun a genus of Lorisidae
genus Nycticebus.
- noun a genus of Lorisidae
- dendrolagus1/5
dendrolagus
- noun tree wallabies
genus Dendrolagus.
- noun tree wallabies
- neoceratodus1/5
neoceratodus
- noun extant Australian lungfishes
genus Neoceratodus.
- noun extant Australian lungfishes
- tamus1/5
tamus
- noun a genus of tuberous vines of the family Dioscoreaceae; has twining stems and heart-shaped leaves and axillary racemes
genus Tamus.
- noun a genus of tuberous vines of the family Dioscoreaceae; has twining stems and heart-shaped leaves and axillary racemes
- casuarius1/5
casuarius
- noun type and sole genus of the Casuaridae: cassowaries
genus Casuarius.
- noun type and sole genus of the Casuaridae: cassowaries
- quiscalus1/5
quiscalus
- noun grackles
genus Quiscalus.
- noun grackles
- planococcus1/5
planococcus
- noun a genus of Pseudococcidae
genus Planococcus.
- noun a genus of Pseudococcidae
- mandrillus1/5
mandrillus
- noun baboons
genus Mandrillus.
- noun baboons
- bungarus1/5
bungarus
- noun kraits
genus Bungarus.
- noun kraits
- lemmus1/5
lemmus
- noun lemmings
genus lemmus.
- noun lemmings
- erythrocebus1/5
erythrocebus
- noun patas
genus Erythrocebus.
- noun patas
- 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
- consentaneous1/5
consentaneous
- adjective satellite in complete agreement
consentient; unanimous.
- a unanimous decision
- adjective satellite in complete agreement
- perognathus1/5
perognathus
- noun pocket mice
genus Perognathus.
- noun pocket mice
- dysdercus1/5
dysdercus
- noun a genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it
genus Dysdercus.
- noun a genus of slender long-legged bugs that feed on the developing seeds of cotton and stain it
- sistrurus1/5
sistrurus
- noun pygmy rattlesnakes
genus Sistrurus.
- noun pygmy rattlesnakes
- momentaneous1/5
momentaneous
- adjective satellite lasting for a markedly brief time
fleeting; fugitive; momentary.
- a fleeting glance
- fugitive hours
- rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass
- a momentary glimpse
- adjective satellite lasting for a markedly brief time
- somniferous1/5
somniferous
- adjective satellite sleep inducing
hypnagogic; hypnogogic; soporiferous; soporific; somnific.
- adjective satellite sleep inducing
- bruchus1/5
bruchus
- noun type genus of the Bruchidae
genus Bruchus.
- noun type genus of the Bruchidae
- fichus1/5
fichu
- noun a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman
- noun a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman
- cricetus1/5
cricetus
- noun type genus of the Cricetidae: Old World hamsters
genus Cricetus.
- noun type genus of the Cricetidae: Old World hamsters
- microcephalus1/5
microcephalus
- noun an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
microcephaly; nanocephaly.
- noun an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
- pseudococcus1/5
pseudococcus
- noun type genus of the Pseudococcidae
genus Pseudococcus.
- noun type genus of the Pseudococcidae
- tachyglossus1/5
tachyglossus
- noun type genus of the family Tachyglossidae
genus Tachyglossus.
- noun type genus of the family Tachyglossidae
- mesohippus1/5
mesohippus
- noun North American three-toed Oligocene animal; probably not directly ancestral to modern horses
- noun North American three-toed Oligocene animal; probably not directly ancestral to modern horses
- botaurus1/5
botaurus
- noun bitterns
genus Botaurus.
- noun bitterns
- pollachius1/5
pollachius
- noun pollack
genus Pollachius.
- noun pollack
- thylacinus1/5
thylacinus
- noun Tasmanian wolf
genus Thylacinus.
- noun Tasmanian wolf
- pterodactylus1/5
pterodactylus
- noun a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae
genus Pterodactylus.
- noun a reptile genus of Pterodactylidae
- isurus1/5
isurus
- noun mako sharks
genus Isurus.
- noun mako sharks
- streptocarpus1/5
streptocarpus
- noun any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and flowers like primroses
- noun any of various plants of the genus Streptocarpus having leaves in a basal rosette and flowers like primroses
- 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
- melanogrammus1/5
melanogrammus
- noun haddock
genus Melanogrammus.
- noun haddock
- seiurus1/5
seiurus
- noun ovenbirds and water thrushes
genus Seiurus.
- noun ovenbirds and water thrushes
- feverous1/5
feverous
- adjective satellite having or affected by a fever
feverish.
- adjective satellite having or affected by a fever
- sauromalus1/5
sauromalus
- noun chuckwallas
genus Sauromalus.
- noun chuckwallas
- brachypterous1/5
brachypterous
- adjective satellite (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
short-winged.
- adjective satellite (especially of certain insects) having very short or rudimentary wings
- chlorophyllous1/5
chlorophyllous
- adjective relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
chlorophyllose.
- adjective relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
- lophius1/5
lophius
- noun type genus of family Lophiidae
genus Lophius.
- noun type genus of family Lophiidae
- hippotragus1/5
hippotragus
- noun sable antelopes
genus Hippotragus.
- noun sable antelopes
- heterocephalus1/5
heterocephalus
- noun sand rats
genus Heterocephalus.
- noun sand rats
- atrabilious1/5
atrabilious
- adjective satellite irritable as if suffering from indigestion
dyspeptic; liverish; bilious.
- adjective satellite irritable as if suffering from indigestion
- scomberomorus1/5
scomberomorus
- noun Spanish mackerels
genus Scomberomorus.
- noun Spanish mackerels
- syngnathus1/5
syngnathus
- noun type genus of the family Syngnathidae
genus Syngnathus.
- noun type genus of the family Syngnathidae
- anestrous1/5
anestrous
- adjective of or relating to anestrus
anoestrous; anestric.
- adjective (of lower mammals) not in a state of estrus; not in heat
- an anestrous bitch
- adjective of or relating to anestrus
- fulmarus1/5
fulmarus
- noun fulmars
genus Fulmarus.
- noun fulmars
- erianthus1/5
erianthus
- noun genus of reedlike grasses having spikes crowded in a panicle covered with long silky hairs
genus Erianthus.
- noun genus of reedlike grasses having spikes crowded in a panicle covered with long silky hairs
- pyrus1/5
pyrus
(Bot.) A genus of rosaceous trees and shrubs having pomes for fruit. It includes the apple, crab apple, pear, chokeberry, sorb, and mountain ash.
- abortus1/5
abortus
- noun a human fetus whose weight is less than 0.5 kilogram when removed or expelled from the mother's body
- noun a human fetus whose weight is less than 0.5 kilogram when removed or expelled from the mother's body
- corylus1/5
corylus
- noun deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae
genus Corylus.
- noun deciduous monoecious nut-bearing shrubs of small trees: hazel; sometimes placed in the subfamily or family Corylaceae
- bumptious1/5
bumptious
- adjective satellite offensively self-assertive
self-assertive.
- adjective satellite offensively self-assertive
- pithecanthropus1/5
pithecanthropus
- noun former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus
genus Pithecanthropus; Pithecanthropus erectus.
- noun former genus of primitive apelike men now Homo erectus
- sorbus1/5
sorbus
- noun a genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves
genus Sorbus.
- noun a genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves
- rictus1/5
rictus
- noun a gaping grimace
- noun a gaping grimace
- aengus1/5
aengus
- noun Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
Oengus; Angus Og; Angus.
- noun Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
- acinus1/5
acinus
- noun one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry
- noun one of the small sacs or saclike dilations in a compound gland
- noun one of the small drupes making up an aggregate or multiple fruit like a blackberry
- polyandrous1/5
polyandrous
- adjective satellite having more than one husband at a time
- adjective satellite having more than one husband at a time
- daucus1/5
daucus
- noun carrot
genus Daucus.
- noun carrot
- cistus1/5
cistus
- noun small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa
genus Cistus.
- noun small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa
- carcinomatous1/5
carcinomatous
- adjective being or relating to carcinoma
- a carcinomatous lesion
- adjective being or relating to carcinoma
- primiparous1/5
primiparous
- adjective of or relating to a woman who has given birth only once
- adjective of or relating to a woman who has given birth only once
- exiguous1/5
exiguous
- adjective satellite extremely scanty
- an exiguous budget
- adjective satellite extremely scanty
- laurus1/5
laurus
(Bot.) A genus of trees including, according to modern authors, only the true laurel ( Laurus nobilis ), and the largerL. Canariensis of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Formerly the sassafras, the camphor tree, the cinnamon tree, and several other aromatic trees and shrubs, were also referred to the genusLaurus .
- hyoscyamus1/5
hyoscyamus
(Bot.) A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane.
- arquebus1/5
arquebus
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
hagbut; hackbut; harquebus.
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
- nothofagus1/5
nothofagus
- noun beeches of temperate southern hemisphere except Africa: southern beech
genus Nothofagus.
- noun beeches of temperate southern hemisphere except Africa: southern beech
- fibrocartilaginous1/5
fibrocartilaginous
- adjective of or relating to fibrocartilage
- adjective of or relating to fibrocartilage
- parous1/5
parous
- adjective having given birth to one or more viable children
- adjective having given birth to one or more viable children
- raphanus1/5
raphanus
- noun radish
genus Raphanus.
- noun radish
- insalubrious1/5
insalubrious
- adjective satellite detrimental to health
unhealthful; unhealthy.
- adjective satellite detrimental to health
- paramyxovirus1/5
paramyxovirus
- noun a group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles
- noun a group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles
- helleborus1/5
helleborus
- noun a genus of Helleborus
genus Helleborus.
- noun a genus of Helleborus
- adieus1/5
adieu
- noun a farewell remark
good-by; adios; so long; cheerio; good-bye; arrivederci; sayonara; auf wiedersehen; goodbye; bye-bye; goodby; bye; good day; au revoir.
- they said their good-byes
- noun a farewell remark
- nervus1/5
nervus
- noun any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
nerve.
- noun any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
- clypeus1/5
clypeus
- noun a shield-like plate on the front of an insect's head
- noun a shield-like plate on the front of an insect's head
- rosmarinus1/5
rosmarinus
- noun rosemary
genus Rosmarinus.
- noun rosemary
- modiolus1/5
modiolus
- noun the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea
- noun the central conical bony pillar of the cochlea
- carpinus1/5
carpinus
- noun mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae
genus Carpinus.
- noun mostly deciduous monoecious trees or shrubs: hornbeams; sometimes placed in subfamily Carpinaceae
- agapanthus1/5
agapanthus
- noun any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy blue to purple flowers
lily of the Nile.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy blue to purple flowers
- platanus1/5
platanus
(Bot.) A genus of trees; the plane tree.
- cajanus1/5
cajanus
- noun erect densely branched shrubby perennials of Old World tropics; naturalized in other warm regions
genus Cajanus.
- noun erect densely branched shrubby perennials of Old World tropics; naturalized in other warm regions
- cubitus1/5
cubitus
- noun hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
elbow joint; human elbow; elbow; articulatio cubiti; cubital joint.
- noun the arm from the elbow to the fingertips
- noun hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
- overcautious1/5
overcautious
- adjective satellite unnecessarily cautious
- sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business
- adjective satellite unnecessarily cautious
- larcenous1/5
larcenous
- noun having a disposition to steal
thievishness.
- noun having a disposition to steal
- pterocarpus1/5
pterocarpus
- noun genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods
genus Pterocarpus.
- noun genus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods
- cytisus1/5
cytisus
- noun large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom
genus Cytisus.
- noun large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom
- tribulus1/5
tribulus
- noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs of warm regions
genus Tribulus.
- noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs of warm regions
- metacarpus1/5
metacarpus
- noun the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
- noun the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
- favus1/5
favus
- noun a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
- noun a contagious fungal infection of the scalp; occurs mainly in Africa and the Middle East
- intracutaneous1/5
intracutaneous
- adjective relating to areas between the layers of the skin
intradermic; intradermal.
- an intradermal injection
- adjective relating to areas between the layers of the skin
- 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)
- sivapithecus1/5
sivapithecus
- noun fossil primates found in India
- noun fossil primates found in India
- carduus1/5
carduus
- noun genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles
genus Carduus.
- noun genus of annual or perennial Old World prickly thistles
- cocculus1/5
cocculus
- noun climbing plants or shrubs
genus Cocculus.
- noun climbing plants or shrubs
- polyanthus1/5
polyanthus
- noun florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose
Primula polyantha.
- noun florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose
- tamarindus1/5
tamarindus
- noun widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa
genus Tamarindus.
- noun widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa
- carthamus1/5
carthamus
- noun safflower
genus Carthamus.
- noun safflower
- haikus1/5
haiku
- noun an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
- noun an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
- contumelious1/5
contumelious
- adjective satellite arrogantly insolent
- adjective satellite arrogantly insolent
- gallinaceous1/5
gallinaceous
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a gallinacean
- adjective of or relating to or resembling a gallinacean
- calculous1/5
calculous
- adjective relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi
- adjective relating to or caused by or having a calculus or calculi
- oengus1/5
oengus
- noun Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
Aengus; Angus Og; Angus.
- noun Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
- angiomatous1/5
angiomatous
- adjective of or related to or having a tumor of the kind known as an angioma
- adjective of or related to or having a tumor of the kind known as an angioma
- calochortus1/5
calochortus
- noun large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs
genus Calochortus.
- noun large genus of western North American leafy-stemmed bulbous herbs
- sonchus1/5
sonchus
- noun sow thistles
genus Sonchus.
- noun sow thistles
- harquebus1/5
harquebus
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
hagbut; hackbut; arquebus.
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
- unmeritorious1/5
unmeritorious
- adjective satellite without merit
- protect...from unmeritorious criticism
- adjective satellite without merit
- sinanthropus1/5
sinanthropus
- noun genus to which Peking man was formerly assigned
genus Sinanthropus.
- noun genus to which Peking man was formerly assigned
- overgenerous1/5
overgenerous
- adjective satellite very generous
unstinting; unstinted; lavish; munificent; too-generous; unsparing.
- distributed gifts with a lavish hand
- the critics were lavish in their praise
- a munificent gift
- his father gave him a half-dollar and his mother a quarter and he thought them munificent
- prodigal praise
- unsparing generosity
- his unstinted devotion
- called for unstinting aid to Britain
- adjective satellite very generous
- flexuous1/5
flexuous
- adjective satellite having turns or windings
- the flexuous bed of the stream
- adjective satellite having turns or windings
- subthalamus1/5
subthalamus
- noun the ventral part of the thalamus
- noun the ventral part of the thalamus
- stoloniferous1/5
stoloniferous
- adjective producing stolons
- adjective producing stolons
- sorus1/5
sorus
- noun a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
- noun cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond
- noun a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
- abelmoschus1/5
abelmoschus
- noun genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers
genus Abelmoschus.
- noun genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers
- amygdalus1/5
amygdalus
- noun used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus
genus Amygdalus.
- noun used in former classifications for peach and almond trees which are now included in genus Prunus
- epicanthus1/5
epicanthus
- noun a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome
epicanthic fold.
- noun a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome
- clangorous1/5
clangorous
- adjective satellite having a loud resonant metallic sound
clanging.
- the clangorous locomotive works
- a clanging gong
- adjective satellite having a loud resonant metallic sound
- ruscus1/5
ruscus
- noun a genus of European evergreen shrubs; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceae
genus Ruscus.
- noun a genus of European evergreen shrubs; sometimes placed in family Asparagaceae
- endovenous1/5
endovenous
- adjective within or by means of a vein
intravenous.
- an intravenous inflammation
- intravenous feeding
- adjective within or by means of a vein
- anthropomorphous1/5
anthropomorphous
- adjective satellite suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
anthropomorphic; humanlike.
- adjective satellite suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
- scolymus1/5
scolymus
- noun small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region
genus Scolymus.
- noun small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region
- corchorus1/5
corchorus
- noun any of various plants of the genus Corchorus having large leaves and cymose clusters of yellow flowers; a source of jute
- noun widely distributed genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs; especially Asia
genus Corchorus.
- noun any of various plants of the genus Corchorus having large leaves and cymose clusters of yellow flowers; a source of jute
- lycopus1/5
lycopus
- noun small genus of herbs of the mint family
genus Lycopus.
- noun small genus of herbs of the mint family
- obolus1/5
obolus
- noun a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram
- noun a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram
- hymenopterous1/5
hymenopterous
- adjective of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- adjective of or relating to insects of the order Hymenoptera
- leonurus1/5
leonurus
- noun genus of stout Old World herbs having flowers in whorls
genus Leonurus.
- noun genus of stout Old World herbs having flowers in whorls
- apercus1/5
- amorphophallus1/5
amorphophallus
- noun any plant of the genus Amorphophallus
- noun any plant of the genus Amorphophallus
- strophanthus1/5
strophanthus
- noun any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Strophanthus having whorled leaves and showy flowers of various colors in dense and corymbose clusters; some have poisonous seeds
- noun any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Strophanthus having whorled leaves and showy flowers of various colors in dense and corymbose clusters; some have poisonous seeds
- lithocarpus1/5
lithocarpus
- noun tanbark oaks
genus Lithocarpus.
- noun tanbark oaks
- hyssopus1/5
hyssopus
- noun Eurasian genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs
genus Hyssopus.
- noun Eurasian genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs
- echinocereus1/5
echinocereus
- noun large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States
genus Echinocereus.
- noun large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States
- echinocactus1/5
echinocactus
- noun any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
barrel cactus.
- noun any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
- trollius1/5
trollius
- noun perennial herbs of north temperate regions: globeflowers
genus Trollius.
- noun perennial herbs of north temperate regions: globeflowers
- elaeocarpus1/5
elaeocarpus
- noun type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae
genus Elaeocarpus.
- noun type genus of the family Elaeocarpaceae
- burglarious1/5
burglarious
- adjective involving or resembling burglary
- burglarious tools
- adjective involving or resembling burglary
- dictamnus1/5
dictamnus
(Bot.) A suffrutescent, D. Fraxinella (the only species), with strong perfume and showy flowers. The volatile oil of the leaves is highly inflammable.
- anthriscus1/5
anthriscus
- noun chervil: of Europe, North Africa and Asia
genus Anthriscus.
- noun chervil: of Europe, North Africa and Asia
- dipsacus1/5
dipsacus
- noun type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel
genus Dipsacus.
- noun type genus of the Dipsacaceae: teasel
- heterosporous1/5
heterosporous
- adjective characterized by heterospory
- adjective characterized by heterospory
- microphallus1/5
microphallus
- noun an abnormally small penis
micropenis.
- noun an abnormally small penis
- poncirus1/5
poncirus
- noun one species: trifoliate orange
genus Poncirus.
- noun one species: trifoliate orange
- scleranthus1/5
scleranthus
- noun small genus of Old World weedy prostrate annuals: knawel
genus Scleranthus.
- noun small genus of Old World weedy prostrate annuals: knawel
- ferocactus1/5
ferocactus
- noun genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States: barrel cacti
genus Ferocactus.
- noun genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States: barrel cacti
- dipterous1/5
dipterous
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to the Diptera
- adjective of or relating to or belonging to the Diptera
- chous1/5
chou
- noun the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
Zhou; Chou dynasty; Zhou dynasty; Chow dynasty; Chow.
- noun any of various types of cabbage
cabbage.
- noun the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
- lonchocarpus1/5
lonchocarpus
- noun genus of chiefly tropical American shrubs and trees having pinnate leaves and red or white flowers
genus Lonchocarpus.
- noun genus of chiefly tropical American shrubs and trees having pinnate leaves and red or white flowers
- cleistogamous1/5
cleistogamous
- adjective exhibiting or relating to cleistogamy
cleistogamic.
- adjective exhibiting or relating to cleistogamy
- contrarious1/5
contrarious
- adjective satellite difficult to deal with
cross-grained.
- adjective satellite difficult to deal with
- carpobrotus1/5
carpobrotus
- noun a caryophyllaceous genus of Carpobrotus
genus Carpobrotus.
- noun a caryophyllaceous genus of Carpobrotus
- centranthus1/5
centranthus
- noun genus of southern European herbs and subshrubs
genus Centranthus.
- noun genus of southern European herbs and subshrubs
- loranthus1/5
loranthus
- noun type genus of the Loranthaceae: 1 species
genus Loranthus.
- noun type genus of the Loranthaceae: 1 species
- monosemous1/5
monosemous
- adjective satellite having only one meaning
- adjective satellite having only one meaning
- homosporous1/5
homosporous
- adjective characterized by homospory
- adjective characterized by homospory
- chrysothamnus1/5
chrysothamnus
- noun genus of low branching shrubs of western North America
genus Chrysothamnus.
- noun genus of low branching shrubs of western North America
- calycanthus1/5
calycanthus
- noun a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice
genus Calycanthus.
- noun a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice
- elephantopus1/5
elephantopus
- noun perennial American herb
genus Elephantopus.
- noun perennial American herb
- mespilus1/5
mespilus
- noun medlars
genus Mespilus.
- noun medlars
- cheiranthus1/5
cheiranthus
- noun Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers
genus Cheiranthus.
- noun Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers
- caribous1/5
caribou
- noun Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America
Rangifer tarandus; reindeer; Greenland caribou.
- noun Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America
- asphodelus1/5
asphodelus
- noun small genus of tall striking annuals or perennials with grasslike foliage and flowers in dense racemes or panicles; Mediterranean to Himalayas; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae
genus Asphodelus.
- noun small genus of tall striking annuals or perennials with grasslike foliage and flowers in dense racemes or panicles; Mediterranean to Himalayas; sometimes placed in family Asphodelaceae
- cnicus1/5
cnicus
- noun one species: blessed thistle
genus Cnicus.
- noun one species: blessed thistle
- overanxious1/5
overanxious
- adjective satellite anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
- adjective satellite anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
- paranthropus1/5
paranthropus
- noun former classification for Australopithecus robustus
genus Paranthropus.
- noun former classification for Australopithecus robustus
- ailanthus1/5
ailanthus
- noun any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus
- noun any of several deciduous Asian trees of the genus Ailanthus
- rhizomatous1/5
rhizomatous
- adjective producing or possessing or resembling rhizomes
- adjective producing or possessing or resembling rhizomes
- echovirus1/5
echovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
- noun any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
- thyrsus1/5
thyrsus
- noun a dense flower cluster (as of the lilac or horse chestnut) in which the main axis is racemose and the branches are cymose
thyrse.
- noun a dense flower cluster (as of the lilac or horse chestnut) in which the main axis is racemose and the branches are cymose
- pilosebaceous1/5
pilosebaceous
- adjective of or relating to a hair follicle and its sebaceous gland
- adjective of or relating to a hair follicle and its sebaceous gland
- kudus1/5
kudu
- noun either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush
koodoo; koudou.
- noun either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush
- gnus1/5
gnu
- noun large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail
wildebeest.
- noun large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail
- solanaceous1/5
solanaceous
- adjective of or relating to plants of the family Solanaceae (the potato family)
- adjective of or relating to plants of the family Solanaceae (the potato family)
- unchivalrous1/5
unchivalrous
- adjective satellite offensively discourteous
ungallant; caddish.
- adjective satellite offensively discourteous
- unconscientious1/5
unconscientious
- adjective not conscientious;
- adjective not conscientious;
- nonvenomous1/5
nonvenomous
- adjective satellite not producing venom
- nonvenomous snakes
- adjective satellite not producing venom
- 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
- zinjanthropus1/5
zinjanthropus
- noun genus to which Australopithecus boisei was formerly assigned
genus Zinjanthropus.
- noun genus to which Australopithecus boisei was formerly assigned
- testaceous1/5
testaceous
- adjective relating to or possessing a testa or hard shell
- testaceous fish
- adjective relating to or possessing a testa or hard shell
- gamopetalous1/5
gamopetalous
- adjective satellite having a corolla composed of partially or wholly fused petals forming a corolla shaped like a tube or funnel
sympetalous.
- adjective satellite having a corolla composed of partially or wholly fused petals forming a corolla shaped like a tube or funnel
- pachydermatous1/5
pachydermatous
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms
pachydermic; pachydermous; pachydermal.
- adjective satellite emotionally hardened
indurate; callous.
- a callous indifference to suffering
- cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of pachyderms
- diplodocus1/5
diplodocus
- noun a huge quadrupedal herbivore with long neck and tail; of late Jurassic in western North America
- noun a huge quadrupedal herbivore with long neck and tail; of late Jurassic in western North America
- dominicus1/5
dominicus
- noun first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
Sun; Sunday; Lord's Day.
- noun first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
- urus1/5
urus
- noun large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox; considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle
aurochs; Bos primigenius.
- noun large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox; considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle
- ichthyosaurus1/5
ichthyosaurus
- noun ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic
- noun ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic
- iambus1/5
iambus
- noun a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
iamb.
- noun a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
- innoxious1/5
innoxious
- adjective satellite having no adverse effect
- adjective satellite having no adverse effect
- acarus1/5
acarus
- noun any of several mites of the order Acarina
genus Acarus.
- noun any of several mites of the order Acarina
- tatus1/5
tatu
- noun about three feet long exclusive of tail
tatou; giant armadillo; Priodontes giganteus.
- noun about three feet long exclusive of tail
- aegyptopithecus1/5
aegyptopithecus
- noun extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; fossils found in Egypt
- noun extinct primate of about 38 million years ago; fossils found in Egypt
- variolous1/5
variolous
- adjective relating to small pox
variolar; variolic.
- adjective relating to small pox
- trigeminus1/5
trigeminus
- noun the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication
fifth cranial nerve; trigeminal; nervus trigeminus; trigeminal nerve.
- noun the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication
- zebus1/5
zebu
- noun domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap; used chiefly as a draft animal in India and east Asia
- noun domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap; used chiefly as a draft animal in India and east Asia
- kinkajous1/5
kinkajou
- noun arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail
honey bear; Potos caudivolvulus; Potos flavus; potto.
- noun a kind of lemur
Perodicticus potto; potto.
- noun arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail
- cuscus1/5
cuscus
- noun woolly-haired monkey-like arboreal marsupial of New Guinea and northern Australia
- noun woolly-haired monkey-like arboreal marsupial of New Guinea and northern Australia
- scarabaeus1/5
scarabaeus
- noun scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
scarab; Scarabaeus sacer.
- noun scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
- 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
- entellus1/5
entellus
- noun langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India
Presbytes entellus; hanuman; Semnopithecus entellus.
- noun langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India
- 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
- compsognathus1/5
compsognathus
- noun very small bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic in Bavaria
- noun very small bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic in Bavaria
- 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
- 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
- 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
- deinonychus1/5
deinonychus
- noun swift agile wolf-sized bipedal dinosaur having a large curved claw on each hind foot; of the Cretaceous
- noun swift agile wolf-sized bipedal dinosaur having a large curved claw on each hind foot; of the Cretaceous
- monoecious1/5
monoecious
- adjective having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
monoicous; monecious.
- adjective having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
- incurious1/5
incurious
- adjective showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
- strangely incurious about the cause of the political upheaval surrounding them
- adjective showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
- apterous1/5
apterous
- adjective satellite (of insects) without wings
apteral.
- adjective satellite (of insects) without wings
- unmelodious1/5
unmelodious
- adjective not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
untuneful; tuneless.
- adjective lacking melody
unmusical; unmelodic.
- adjective not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
- catadromous1/5
catadromous
- adjective migrating from fresh water to the sea to spawn
- adjective migrating from fresh water to the sea to spawn
- diadromous1/5
diadromous
- adjective (used of fish) migratory between fresh and salt waters
- adjective (used of fish) migratory between fresh and salt waters
- noncontagious1/5
noncontagious
- adjective satellite (of disease) not capable of being passed on
nontransmissible; noncommunicable.
- adjective satellite (of disease) not capable of being passed on
- anemophilous1/5
anemophilous
- adjective of flowering plants (especially grasses etc) that are pollinated by the wind
- adjective of flowering plants (especially grasses etc) that are pollinated by the wind
- noncontentious1/5
noncontentious
- adjective satellite of persons; not given to controversy
- adjective satellite of persons; not given to controversy
- entomophilous1/5
entomophilous
- adjective of flowering plants (especially orchids etc) that are pollinated by insects
- adjective of flowering plants (especially orchids etc) that are pollinated by insects
- artus1/5
artus
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- vicus1/5
vicus
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- calixtus1/5
calixtus
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- maculatus1/5
maculatus
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- julianus1/5
julianus
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- multifidus1/5
- tereus1/5
- fuscus1/5
fuscus
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- typus1/5
typus
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- sardanapalus1/5
- musculotendinous1/5
- complicitous1/5
- aristippus1/5
- oedematous1/5
oedematous
(Med.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, edema; affected with edema.
- fulvius1/5
fulvius
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- cinereus1/5
cinereus
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- redivivus1/5
- micronucleus1/5
- naevus1/5
- parenchymatous1/5
parenchymatous
Of, pertaining to, or connected with, the parenchyma of a tissue or an organ; as, .parenchymatous degeneration
- cynomolgus1/5
- ulus1/5
ulus
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- glarus1/5
- socius1/5
- prus1/5
prus
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- lassus1/5
lassus
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- griseus1/5
griseus
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- ascanius1/5
- syrus1/5
- clavius1/5
clavius
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- truncatus1/5
truncatus
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- globulus1/5
globulus
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- norvegicus1/5
norvegicus
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- pilatus1/5
- lentivirus1/5
lentivirus
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- servus1/5
- gerardus1/5
gerardus
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- nonhomologous1/5
- obliquus1/5
obliquus
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- annuus1/5
annuus
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- solitarius1/5
solitarius
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- hypochlorous1/5
hypochlorous
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, chlorine having a valence lower than in chlorous compounds.
- asthmaticus1/5
asthmaticus
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- torquatus1/5
torquatus
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- pacificus1/5
pacificus
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- elenchus1/5
elenchus
Same as Elench .
- pictus1/5
pictus
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- elagabalus1/5
- vertuous1/5
vertuous
Virtuous; powerful. Obs. Spenser.
- nonsynonymous1/5
- stapedius1/5
- eurystheus1/5
- roseus1/5
roseus
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- ornatus1/5
ornatus
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- iliacus1/5
iliacus
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- virginianus1/5
virginianus
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- frugivorous1/5
frugivorous
Feeding on fruit, as birds and other animals. Pennant.
- altus1/5
altus
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- socioreligious1/5
- multireligious1/5
- titulus1/5
- terentius1/5
terentius
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- intramembranous1/5
- heliogabalus1/5
- cristatus1/5
cristatus
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- bucephalus1/5
- varius1/5
varius
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- fremitus1/5
- aquaticus1/5
aquaticus
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- maccabeus1/5
maccabeus
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- praefectus1/5
- europaeus1/5
europaeus
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- miscanthus1/5
- lepromatous1/5
lepromatous
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- aegeus1/5
- tithonus1/5
- alpinus1/5
alpinus
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- gladius1/5
gladius
(Zoöl.) The internal shell, or pen, of cephalopods like the squids.
- oestrous1/5
oestrous
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- variegatus1/5
variegatus
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- quirinus1/5
- genioglossus1/5
- porticus1/5
porticus
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- cyzicus1/5
- castus1/5
castus
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- plinius1/5
plinius
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- plutus1/5
plutus
(Class. Myth.) The son of Jason and Ceres, and the god of wealth. He was represented as bearing a cornucopia, and as blind, because his gifts were bestowed without discrimination of merit.
- wenceslaus1/5
- superius1/5
- polyomavirus1/5
polyomavirus
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- uraeus1/5
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- quatenus1/5
- giganteus1/5
giganteus
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- intervillous1/5
- milhous1/5
milhous
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- externus1/5
externus
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- quinctius1/5
quinctius
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- actinobacillus1/5
- saltus1/5
- ephorus1/5
ephorus
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- aculeatus1/5
aculeatus
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- paniscus1/5
paniscus
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- noncancerous1/5
noncancerous
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- mimulus1/5
- severinus1/5
severinus
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- annius1/5
annius
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- autocephalous1/5
autocephalous
(Eccl. Hist.) Having its own head; independent of episcopal or patriarchal jurisdiction, as certain Greek churches.
- fasciatus1/5
fasciatus
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- monachus1/5
monachus
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- supraspinous1/5
supraspinous
(Anat.) Situated above a spine or spines; especially, situated above, or on the dorsal side of, the neural spines of the vertebral column, or above, or in front of, the spine of the scapula.
- tumorous1/5
tumorous
Swelling; protuberant. R. Sir H. Wotton.
- striatus1/5
striatus
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- mexicanus1/5
mexicanus
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- fiscus1/5
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- idomeneus1/5
- elaphus1/5
elaphus
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- barbatus1/5
barbatus
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- analagous1/5
- californicus1/5
californicus
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- polyphagous1/5
polyphagous
Eating, or subsisting on, many kinds of food; as, .polyphagous animals
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- lactiferous1/5
lactiferous
Bearing or containing milk or a milky fluid; as, the .lactiferous vessels, cells, or tissue of various vascular plants
- herophilus1/5
- scious1/5
scious
Knowing; having knowledge. "Brutes may be and are scious." Coleridge.
- villanous1/5
villanous
See Villainous , etc.
- superbus1/5
superbus
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- quartus1/5
- polytomous1/5
polytomous
(Bot.) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; -- said of leaves. Henslow.
- uncontentious1/5
- humanus1/5
humanus
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- cnidus1/5
- luteus1/5
luteus
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- fous1/5
fous
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- annaeus1/5
annaeus
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- precalculus1/5
- tydeus1/5
- ahenobarbus1/5
ahenobarbus
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- spondylus1/5
- violaceous1/5
violaceous
Resembling violets in color; bluish purple.
- equinovarus1/5
- meningococcus1/5
- pygmaeus1/5
pygmaeus
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- antituberculous1/5
- sarcomatous1/5
sarcomatous
(Med.) Of or pertaining to sarcoma; resembling sarcoma.
- legatus1/5
- catus1/5
catus
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- maccabaeus1/5
maccabaeus
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- hyacinthus1/5
hyacinthus
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- amoenus1/5
amoenus
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- vergilius1/5
vergilius
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- cottbus1/5
- rotundus1/5
rotundus
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- interosseus1/5
- lapsus1/5
lapsus
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- zygomaticus1/5
zygomaticus
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- hemizygous1/5
hemizygous
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- elongatus1/5
elongatus
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- maritimus1/5
maritimus
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- vulgus1/5
- dolus1/5
dolus
(Law) Evil intent, embracing both malice and fraud. See Wharton.Culpa .
- adrastus1/5
- contractus1/5
- dentigerous1/5
dentigerous
Bearing teeth or toothlike structures.
- tautologous1/5
tautologous
Repeating the same thing in different words; tautological. R. Tooke.
- palus1/5
palus
(Zoöl.) One of several upright slender calcareous processes which surround the central part of the calicle of certain corals.
- nontuberculous1/5
- bulbocavernosus1/5
- constantinus1/5
constantinus
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- avernus1/5
avernus
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- cacus1/5
cacus
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- ptolemaeus1/5
ptolemaeus
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- minutus1/5
minutus
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- anconeus1/5
anconeus
(Anat.) A muscle of the elbow and forearm.
- physiologus1/5
- serpiginous1/5
serpiginous
(Med.) Creeping; -- said of lesions which heal over one portion while continuing to advance at another.
- perdus1/5
perdu
One placed on watch, or in ambush.
- erechtheus1/5
- cocceius1/5
cocceius
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- urachus1/5
urachus
(Anat.) A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus.
- octavianus1/5
octavianus
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- somnus1/5
- asinus1/5
asinus
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- atlanticus1/5
atlanticus
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- nuncius1/5
nuncius
(Roman & Old Eng. Law) (a) A messenger. (b) The information communicated.
- fatuus1/5
fatuus
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- gemellus1/5
- bulbus1/5
- literatus1/5
literatus
A learned man; a man acquainted with literature; -- chiefly used in the plural. Now we are to consider that our bright ideal of a literatus may chance to be maimed. De Quincey.
- gryllus1/5
gryllus
(Zoöl.) A genus of insects including the common crickets.
- sophronius1/5
sophronius
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- caratacus1/5
- lymphomatous1/5
- potus1/5
- interstimulus1/5
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- aristaeus1/5
- nonius1/5
- nauplius1/5
nauplius
(Zoöl.) A crustacean larva having three pairs of locomotive organs (corresponding to the antennules, antennæ, and mandibles), a median eye, and little or no segmentation of the body.
- luminiferous1/5
luminiferous
Producing light; yielding light; transmitting light; as, the .luminiferous ether
- dingus1/5
dingus
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- nonserious1/5
- myxomatous1/5
- vellus1/5
vellus
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- robertus1/5
robertus
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- decus1/5
decus
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- strobus1/5
strobus
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- ritus1/5
ritus
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- purpureus1/5
purpureus
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- stratocumulus1/5
stratocumulus
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- acutus1/5
acutus
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- parasiticus1/5
parasiticus
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- esculentus1/5
esculentus
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- postbus1/5
- obscurus1/5
obscurus
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- primigenius1/5
primigenius
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- melampus1/5
melampus
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- brachiosaurus1/5
- haematogenous1/5
haematogenous
(Physiol.) Originating in the blood.
- carcinus1/5
- ulpius1/5
ulpius
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- thapsus1/5
thapsus
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- ambitus1/5
ambitus
The exterior edge or border of a thing, as the border of a leaf, or the outline of a bivalve shell.
- affectus1/5
- mythus1/5
- sulphureous1/5
sulphureous
Consisting of sulphur; having the qualities of sulphur, or brimstone; impregnated with sulphur. Her snakes united, sulphureous waters drink. Pope.
--Sul*phu"re*ous*ly , adv. --Sul*phu"re*ous*ness , n.
- rhythmus1/5
- kashrus1/5
- cornutus1/5
cornutus
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- zizyphus1/5
- spurius1/5
spurius
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- pediococcus1/5
- prahus1/5
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- undulatus1/5
undulatus
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- formosus1/5
formosus
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- lumbricus1/5
lumbricus
(Zoöl.) A genus of annelids, belonging to the Oligochæta, and including the common earthworms. See Earthworm .
- trochus1/5
trochus
(Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of marine univalve shells belonging to Trochus and many allied genera of the familyTrochidæ . Some of the species are called alsotopshells .
- cysticercus1/5
cysticercus
(Zoöl.) The larval form of a tapeworm, having the head and neck of a tapeworm attached to a saclike body filled with fluid; -- called also bladder worm ,hydatid , andmeasle (as, pork measle).✍ These larvae live in the tissues of various living animals, and, when swallowed by a suitable carnivorous animal, develop into adult tapeworms in the intestine. See Measles , 4,Tapeworm .
- gasthaus1/5
- nodus1/5
nodus
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- biohazardous1/5
- vicarius1/5
- plancus1/5
plancus
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- decumanus1/5
- pindus1/5
pindus
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- zephyrus1/5
zephyrus
The west wind, or zephyr; -- usually personified, and made the most mild and gentle of all the sylvan deities. Mild as when Zephyrus on Flora breathes. Milton.
- supersensuous1/5
supersensuous
Supersensible.
- porphyrogenitus1/5
- flocculus1/5
flocculus
(Anat.) A small lobe in the under surface of the cerebellum, near the middle peduncle; the subpeduncular lobe.
- ovidius1/5
ovidius
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- irus1/5
irus
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- hyoglossus1/5
hyoglossus
(Anat.) A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the hyoid bone.
- tyndareus1/5
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- lissajous1/5
lissajous
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- jansenius1/5
jansenius
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- tactus1/5
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- metus1/5
metus
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- dentatus1/5
dentatus
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- calvus1/5
- tarandus1/5
tarandus
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- yus1/5
- dubius1/5
dubius
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- sapidus1/5
sapidus
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- simus1/5
simus
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- lanatus1/5
lanatus
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- articulus1/5
articulus
(Zoöl.) A joint of the cirri of the Crinoidea; a joint or segment of an arthropod appendage.
- unserious1/5
- bejesus1/5
- fulvus1/5
fulvus
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- pubococcygeus1/5
pubococcygeus
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- procerus1/5
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asiaticus
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- prodromus1/5
- myrtillus1/5
myrtillus
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- acus1/5
acus
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- lineatus1/5
lineatus
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- proventriculus1/5
- fluorous1/5
fluorous
Pertaining to fluor.
- concursus1/5
- syncellus1/5
- discontiguous1/5
- elbrus1/5
elbrus
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- tinctorius1/5
tinctorius
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- gloriosus1/5
gloriosus
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- hemionus1/5
hemionus
(Zoöl.) A wild ass found in Thibet; the kiang. Darwin.
- subclavius1/5
- esculapius1/5
esculapius
Same as Æsculapius .
- diaconus1/5
diaconus
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- computus1/5
- exitus1/5
- californianus1/5
californianus
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- eumolpus1/5
eumolpus
(Zoöl.) A genus of small beetles, one species of which ( E. viti ) is very injurious to the vines in the wine countries of Europe.
- triptolemus1/5
- eleutherococcus1/5
- gryphus1/5
gryphus
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- hispidus1/5
hispidus
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- vaus1/5
vaus
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- organophosphorous1/5
organophosphorous
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- albopictus1/5
albopictus
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- lupulus1/5
lupulus
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- ostreatus1/5
ostreatus
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- caudatus1/5
caudatus
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- spinosus1/5
spinosus
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- caeruleus1/5
caeruleus
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- lusus1/5
lusus
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- precuneus1/5
- ordinarius1/5
ordinarius
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- horridus1/5
horridus
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- manganous1/5
manganous
(Chem.) Of, pertaining to, designating, those compounds of manganese in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with manganic compounds; as, .manganous oxide
- vertumnus1/5
- pagus1/5
pagus
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- merus1/5
merus
(Arch.) See Meros .
- caballus1/5
caballus
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- amplexus1/5
- archippus1/5
archippus
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- briareus1/5
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- reticulatus1/5
reticulatus
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- marginatus1/5
marginatus
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- wonderous1/5
wonderous
Same as Wondrous .
- leucopus1/5
leucopus
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- ultrahazardous1/5
ultrahazardous
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- pardus1/5
pardus
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- notus1/5
notus
The south wind.
- harengus1/5
harengus
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- idaeus1/5
idaeus
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- subnucleus1/5
subnucleus
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- costus1/5
costus
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- odoratus1/5
odoratus
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patulous
Open; expanded; slightly spreading; having the parts loose or dispersed; as, a patulous calyx; apatulous cluster of flowers.The eyes are large and patulous. Sir J. Hill.
- meningismus1/5
- macrocephalus1/5
macrocephalus
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ecclus
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- vesiculosus1/5
vesiculosus
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- murinus1/5
murinus
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- microbus1/5
microbus
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- cestus1/5
cestus
(Antiq.) A girdle; particularly that of Aphrodite (or Venus) which gave the wearer the power of exciting love.
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- pergamus1/5
- heteronymous1/5
heteronymous
Having different names or designations; standing in opposite relations. J. Le Conte. --Het"er*on"y*mous*ly , adv.
- ericaceous1/5
ericaceous
(Bot.) Belonging to the Heath family, or resembling plants of that family; consisting of heats.
- aegyptus1/5
- nasus1/5
nasus
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- phrixus1/5
- anicius1/5
anicius
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- morbillivirus1/5
- maximianus1/5
maximianus
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- flammeus1/5
flammeus
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- dejesus1/5
dejesus
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- coccygeus1/5
coccygeus
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- ocellatus1/5
ocellatus
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- sidus1/5
sidus
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- hypogynous1/5
hypogynous
(Bot.) Inserted below the pistil or pistils; -- said of sepals, petals, and stamens; having the sepals, petals, and stamens inserted below the pistil; -- said of a flower or a plant. Gray.
- uncourteous1/5
uncourteous
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- maniculatus1/5
maniculatus
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- complexus1/5
complexus
A complex; an aggregate of parts; a complication.
- lepidopterous1/5
lepidopterous
(Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the Lepidoptera.
- proximus1/5
proximus
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- nonspontaneous1/5
- napellus1/5
napellus
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- nebulosus1/5
nebulosus
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- fulvous1/5
fulvous
Tawny; dull yellow, with a mixture of gray and brown. Lindley.
- hamulus1/5
hamulus
(Anat.) A hook, or hooklike process.
- scoparius1/5
scoparius
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- obesus1/5
obesus
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- scirrhous1/5
scirrhous
(Med.) Proceeding from scirrhus; of the nature of scirrhus; indurated; knotty; as, .scirrhous affections;scirrhous diseaseWritten also skirrhous .
- prologus1/5
- homogamous1/5
homogamous
(Bot.) Having all the flowers alike; -- said of such composite plants as Eupatorium, and the thistels.
- risus1/5
risus
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- palatoglossus1/5
- plexippus1/5
plexippus
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- jubatus1/5
jubatus
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- opulus1/5
opulus
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- hydrogenous1/5
hydrogenous
Of or pertaining to hydrogen; containing hydrogen.
- dactylus1/5
dactylus
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- pondus1/5
- heteroclitus1/5
heteroclitus
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- transitus1/5
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- aeneus1/5
aeneus
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- guttatus1/5
guttatus
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- canus1/5
canus
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- manitous1/5
manitou
A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit, whether good or evil, or to any object of worship. Tylor.Gitche Manito the mighty, The Great Spirit, the creator, Smiled upon his helpless children! Longfellow.
Mitche Manito the mighty, He the dreadful Spirit of Evil, As a serpent was depicted. Longfellow.
- subbituminous1/5
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- hybridus1/5
hybridus
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- luxus1/5
luxus
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- tuberosus1/5
tuberosus
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- thaumaturgus1/5
thaumaturgus
A miracle worker; -- a title given by the Roman Catholics to some saints.
- comosus1/5
comosus
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- papillomatous1/5
papillomatous
(Med.) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of, papillomata.
- speciosus1/5
speciosus
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- burrhus1/5
burrhus
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- coccineus1/5
coccineus
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- intybus1/5
intybus
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- stellatus1/5
stellatus
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- hircus1/5
hircus
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- peritus1/5
- praus1/5
praus
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- accus1/5
accus
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- doctus1/5
- argentatus1/5
argentatus
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- cerasus1/5
cerasus
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- jacchus1/5
jacchus
(Zoöl.) The common marmoset ( Hapale vulgaris ). Formerly, the name was also applied to other species of the same genus.
- corniculatus1/5
corniculatus
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- migratorius1/5
migratorius
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- quinquefasciatus1/5
quinquefasciatus
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- floriferous1/5
floriferous
Producing flowers. Blount.
- copus1/5
copus
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- vittatus1/5
vittatus
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- exanthematous1/5
exanthematous
Of, relating to, or characterized by, exanthema; efflorescent; as, an .exanthematous eruption
- tityus1/5
- hadrianus1/5
hadrianus
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- modius1/5
modius
(Rom. Antiq.) A dry measure, containing about a peck.
- epithalamus1/5
- lunatus1/5
lunatus
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- solvus1/5
- gymnotus1/5
gymnotus
(Zoöl.) A genus of South American fresh-water fishes, including the Gymnotus electricus , or electric eel. It has a greenish, eel-like body, and is possessed of electric power.One fearful shock, fearful but momentary, like from the electric blow of the gymnotus. De Quincey.
- ludovicianus1/5
ludovicianus
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- lucifugus1/5
lucifugus
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- xuthus1/5
- virginicus1/5
virginicus
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- functus1/5
- macrochirus1/5
macrochirus
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- aureolus1/5
aureolus
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- excrementitious1/5
excrementitious
(Physiol.) Pertaining to, or consisting of, excrement; of the nature of excrement.
- cataractous1/5
cataractous
Of the nature of a cataract in the eye; affected with cataract.
- argenteus1/5
argenteus
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- vidimus1/5
- obus1/5
obus
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- euhemerus1/5
- arcticus1/5
arcticus
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- zoilus1/5
- unvirtuous1/5
- hirsutus1/5
hirsutus
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- planctus1/5
- sestertius1/5
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- pectinatus1/5
pectinatus
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- diamondiferous1/5
- dipterocarpus1/5
dipterocarpus
(Bot.) A genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings.
- longimanus1/5
longimanus
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- anticus1/5
anticus
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- nonmonogamous1/5
- trichotomous1/5
trichotomous
Divided into three parts, or into threes; three-forked; Martyn.as, a .trichotomous stem
- mittimus1/5
mittimus
(Law) (a) A precept or warrant granted by a justice for committing to prison a party charged with crime; a warrant of commitment to prison. Burrill.(b) A writ for removing records from one court to another. Brande & C.
- mutus1/5
- angulus1/5
- kikuyus1/5
- perjurious1/5
perjurious
Guilty of perjury; containing perjury. Obs. Quarles. B. Johnson.
- leucocephalus1/5
leucocephalus
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- membraneous1/5
membraneous
See Membranous .
- sylvaticus1/5
sylvaticus
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- demiurgus1/5
- terraqueous1/5
terraqueous
Consisting of land and water; Cudworth.as, the earth is a .terraqueous globeThe grand terraqueous spectacle From center to circumference unveiled. Wordsworth.
- extracutaneous1/5
- saurus1/5
saurus
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- secus1/5
secus
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- historicus1/5
- humungous1/5
humungous
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- cyanus1/5
cyanus
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- angustifolius1/5
angustifolius
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- bellus1/5
bellus
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- nardus1/5
nardus
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- pelagicus1/5
pelagicus
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- magistratus1/5
- retiarius1/5
retiarius
(Rom.Antiq.) A gladiator armed with a net for entangling his adversary and a trident for despatching him.
- propithecus1/5
propithecus
(Zoöl.) A genus including the long-tailed, or diadem, indris. See Indris .
- magellanicus1/5
magellanicus
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- tophaceous1/5
tophaceous
Gritty; sandy; rough; stony.
- cissus1/5
cissus
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- ainus1/5
ainus
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- conductus1/5
- ischiocavernosus1/5
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- panniculus1/5
- syriacus1/5
syriacus
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- gibbus1/5
- nuntius1/5
- palatopharyngeus1/5
- perivenous1/5
- grandiflorus1/5
grandiflorus
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- clous1/5
clous
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- sparus1/5
sparus
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- splendorous1/5
splendorous
Splendid. Drayton.
- heterocystous1/5
- aurantiacus1/5
aurantiacus
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- microvillous1/5
- cydnus1/5
- antarcticus1/5
antarcticus
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- sciureus1/5
sciureus
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- proxenus1/5
- carabus1/5
carabus
(Zoöl.) A genus of ground beetles, including numerous species. They devour many injurious insects.
- smaragdus1/5
- sudoriferous1/5
sudoriferous
(Physiol.) Producing, or secreting, sweat; sudoriparous.
- granivorous1/5
granivorous
Eating grain; feeding or subsisting on seeds; seed-eating. not same as graminivorous? = feeding on grass or the seeds of grass. latter is for beasts. Gay.as, granivorous birds .
- goitrous1/5
goitrous
Pertaining to the goiter; affected with the goiter; of the nature of goiter or bronchocele. Let me not be understood as insinuating that the inhabitants in general are either goitrous or idiots. W. Coxe.
- padus1/5
padus
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- dematiaceous1/5
- gigantopithecus1/5
- pseudoplatanus1/5
pseudoplatanus
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- camarasaurus1/5
camarasaurus
(Paleon.) A genus of gigantic American Jurassic dinosaurs, having large cavities in the bodies of the dorsal vertebræ.
- scriptus1/5
scriptus
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- antitragus1/5
antitragus
(Anat.) A prominence on the lower posterior portion of the concha of the external ear, opposite the tragus. See Ear .
- olivaceous1/5
olivaceous
Resembling the olive; of the color of the olive; olive-green.
- caesius1/5
caesius
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- haliaetus1/5
haliaetus
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- praepositus1/5
- porosus1/5
porosus
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- caryophyllus1/5
caryophyllus
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- viviparus1/5
viviparus
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- punctus1/5
punctus
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- heterophyllus1/5
heterophyllus
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- floridanus1/5
floridanus
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- eurus1/5
eurus
The east wind.
- euripus1/5
euripus
A strait; a narrow tract of water, where the tide, or a current, flows and reflows with violence, as the ancient fright of this name between Eubæa and Bæotia. Hence, a flux and reflux. Burke.
- productus1/5
productus
(Paleon.) An extinct genus of brachiopods, very characteristic of the Carboniferous rocks.
- ratus1/5
ratus
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- cippus1/5
cippus
A small, low pillar, square or round, commonly having an inscription, used by the ancients for various purposes, as for indicating the distances of places, for a landmark, for sepulchral inscriptions, etc. Gwilt.
- oreopithecus1/5
- scarus1/5
scarus
(Zoöl.) A Mediterranean food fish ( Sparisoma scarus ) od excellent quality and highly valued by the Romans; -- called alsoparrot fish .
- arboreus1/5
arboreus
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- semelparous1/5
- multicampus1/5
- compunctious1/5
compunctious
Of the nature of compunction; caused by conscience; attended with, or causing, compunction. That no compunctious vistings of nature Shake my fell purpose. Shak.
- carolinus1/5
carolinus
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- rhomboideus1/5
rhomboideus
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- putorius1/5
putorius
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- lentiscus1/5
lentiscus
(Bot.) A tree; the mastic. See Mastic .
- opisthotonus1/5
- unreligious1/5
unreligious
Irreligious. Wordsworth.
- pulvinus1/5
- vernus1/5
vernus
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- nondangerous1/5
- poststimulus1/5
- tarsometatarsus1/5
tarsometatarsus
(Anat.) The large bone next the foot in the leg of a bird. It is formed by the union of the distal part of the tarsus with the metatarsus.
- victus1/5
victus
(Zoöl.) Food; diet.
- cyaneus1/5
cyaneus
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- javanicus1/5
javanicus
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- betulus1/5
betulus
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- manatus1/5
manatus
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- gibbosus1/5
gibbosus
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- sordidus1/5
sordidus
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- anarthrous1/5
anarthrous
(Gr. Gram.) Used without the article; as, an .anarthrous substantive
- velamentous1/5
- trochilus1/5
trochilus
(Zoöl.) (a) A genus of humming birds. It Formerly included all the known species. (b) Any one of several species of wrens and kinglets. Obs.(c) The crocodile bird.
- strumous1/5
strumous
(Med.) Scrofulous; having struma.
- verdurous1/5
verdurous
Covered with verdure; clothed with the fresh green of vegetation; verdured; verdant; Milton.as, .verdurous pastures
- molossus1/5
molossus
(Gr. & Lat. Pros.) A foot of three long syllables. Written also molosse .
- catholicus1/5
- vespasianus1/5
vespasianus
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- oremus1/5
oremus
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- burgus1/5
- hystericus1/5
hystericus
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- floridus1/5
floridus
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- discobolus1/5
discobolus
(Fine Arts) (a) A thrower of the discus .(b) A statue of an athlete holding the discus, or about to throw it ✍ The Discobolus of Myron was a famous statue of antiquity, and several copies or imitations of it have been preserved.
- canutus1/5
canutus
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- nonviscous1/5
- sibiricus1/5
sibiricus
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- violaceus1/5
violaceus
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- quinquefolius1/5
quinquefolius
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- nodulus1/5
- risorius1/5
- bombastus1/5
bombastus
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- capucinus1/5
capucinus
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- moschatus1/5
moschatus
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- eolus1/5
eolus
(Gr. & Rom. Myth.) The god of the winds.
- columbianus1/5
columbianus
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- viperous1/5
viperous
Having the qualities of a viper; malignant; venomous; "This viperous slander." Shak. --as, a .viperous tongueVi"per*ous*ly , adv.
- linctus1/5
linctus
Medicine taken by licking with the tongue.
- albidus1/5
albidus
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- prothallus1/5
prothallus
(Bot.) The minute primary growth from the spore of ferns and other Pteridophyta, which bears the true sexual organs; the oöphoric generation of ferns, etc.
- protogynous1/5
protogynous
(Bot.) Same as Proterogynous .
- nonunanimous1/5
- laurocerasus1/5
laurocerasus
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- protopterus1/5
protopterus
(Zoöl.) See Komtok .
- ramulus1/5
ramulus
(Zoöl.) A small branch, or branchlet, of corals, hydroids, and similar organisms.
- graminaceous1/5
graminaceous
Pertaining to, or resembling, the grasses; gramineous; as, .graminaceous plants
- iteroparous1/5
- palpus1/5
palpus
(Zoöl.) A feeler; especially, one of the jointed sense organs attached to the mouth organs of insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and annelids; as, the mandibular . The palpi of male spiders serve as sexual organs. Called alsopalpi , maxillarypalpi , and labialpalpi palp . See Illust. ofArthrogastra andOrthoptera .
- pignus1/5
pignus
(Rom. Law) A pledge or pawn.
- memorious1/5
- parvulus1/5
- alveus1/5
alveus
The channel of a river. Weate.
- theophanous1/5
- cognatus1/5
cognatus
(Law) A person cinnected through cognation.
- mmus1/5
mmus
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- menstruous1/5
menstruous
Having the monthly flow or discharge; menstruating.
- monophagous1/5
- inventus1/5
inventus
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- solutus1/5
solutus
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- pungitius1/5
pungitius
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- semireligious1/5
- pulchellus1/5
pulchellus
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- vitious1/5
vitious
See Vicious ,Viciously ,Viciousness .
- physalus1/5
physalus
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- archeus1/5
archeus
The vital principle or force which (according to the Paracelsians) presides over the growth and continuation of living beings; the anima mundi or plastic power of the old philosophers. Obs. Johnson.
- hypergamous1/5
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- feus1/5
feu
(Scots Law) A free and gratuitous right to lands made to one for service to be performed by him; a tenure where the vassal, in place of military services, makes a return in grain or in money. Burrill.
- acuminatus1/5
acuminatus
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- prestimulus1/5
- foetidus1/5
foetidus
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- tumultus1/5
tumultus
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- litus1/5
litas
- noun the basic unit of money in Lithuania
- noun the basic unit of money in Lithuania
- caninus1/5
caninus
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- xystus1/5
xystus
(Anc. Arch.) A long and open portico, for athletic exercises, as wrestling, running, etc., for use in winter or in stormy weather.
- foliicolous1/5
- phoeniceus1/5
phoeniceus
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- wampus1/5
- lanceolatus1/5
lanceolatus
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- effusus1/5
effusus
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- theologus1/5
- epigynous1/5
epigynous
(Bot.) Adnate to the surface of the ovary, so as to be apparently inserted upon the top of it; -- said of stamens, petals, sepals, and also of the disk.
- ichthus1/5
ichthus
In early Christian and eccesiastical art, an emblematic fish, or the Greek word for fish, which combined the initials of the Greek words , , , , Jesus, Christ, Son of God, Savior.
- tibiotarsus1/5
tibiotarsus
(Anat.) The large bone between the femur and tarsometatarsus in the leg of a bird. It is formed by the union of the proximal part of the tarsus with the tibia.
- zacynthus1/5
- hippus1/5
hippus
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- colchicus1/5
colchicus
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- microcosmus1/5
- protandrous1/5
protandrous
(Bot.) Proterandrous.
- nonluminous1/5
nonluminous
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- arenarius1/5
arenarius
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- digitus1/5
- ayus1/5
ayus
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- biflorus1/5
biflorus
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- paxillus1/5
paxillus
(Zoöl.) One of a peculiar kind of spines covering the surface of certain starfishes. They are pillarlike, with a flattened summit which is covered with minute spinules or granules. See Illustration in Appendix.
- hyperconscious1/5
hyperconscious
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- phlegmonous1/5
phlegmonous
Having the nature or properties of phlegmon; Harvey.as, .phlegmonous pneumonia
- osseus1/5
osseus
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- atratus1/5
atratus
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- nodosus1/5
nodosus
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- pseudacorus1/5
pseudacorus
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- ictinus1/5
- coryphaeus1/5
- fuliginous1/5
fuliginous
Pertaining to soot; sooty; dark; dusky.
- discursus1/5
discursus
(Logic) Argumentation; ratiocination; discursive reasoning.
- gambrinus1/5
- scirrhus1/5
scirrhus
(Med.) (a) An indurated organ or part; especially, an indurated gland. Obs.(b) A cancerous tumor which is hard, translucent, of a gray or bluish color, and emits a creaking sound when incised .Sometimes incorrectly written schirrus ; written alsoskirrhus .
- radiatus1/5
radiatus
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- domitianus1/5
domitianus
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- iliococcygeus1/5
- lapillus1/5
- entomophagous1/5
entomophagous
(Zoöl.) Feeding on insects; insectivorous.
- illuminatus1/5
- banus1/5
banus
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- serotinous1/5
serotinous
(Biol.) Appearing or blossoming later in the season than is customary with allied species.
- tadeus1/5
tadeus
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- soukous1/5
- maculosus1/5
maculosus
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- subserous1/5
subserous
(Anat.) Situated under a serous membrane.
- pareus1/5
- plumbeus1/5
plumbeus
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- peipus1/5
- infraspinous1/5
infraspinous
(Anat.) Below the spine; infraspinal; esp., below the spine of the scapula; as, the infraspinous fossa; theinfraspinate muscle.
- distichous1/5
distichous
(Pros.) A couple of verses or poetic lines making complete sense; an epigram of two verses.
- mysticetus1/5
mysticetus
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- delectus1/5
delectus
A name given to an elementary book for learners of Latin or Greek. G. Eliot.
- tinnunculus1/5
tinnunculus
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- venemous1/5
- capillus1/5
capillus
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- amus1/5
amus
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- latifolius1/5
latifolius
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- pumiceous1/5
pumiceous
Of or pertaining to pumice; resembling pumice.
- saccus1/5
- infructuous1/5
- maccus1/5
- gramineus1/5
gramineus
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- hudsonicus1/5
hudsonicus
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- aegyptius1/5
aegyptius
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- polypterus1/5
polypterus
(Zoöl.) An African genus of ganoid fishes including the bichir.
- cucullatus1/5
cucullatus
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- gypsiferous1/5
gypsiferous
Containing gypsum.
- berus1/5
berus
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- polychotomous1/5
- petroliferous1/5
- keiretsus1/5
- flesus1/5
flesus
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- theonomous1/5
- metaurus1/5
metaurus
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- traianus1/5
traianus
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- alatus1/5
alatus
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- rosmarus1/5
rosmarus
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- strategus1/5
strategus
(Gr. Antiq.) The leader or commander of an army; a general.
- siccus1/5
siccus
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- fruticosus1/5
fruticosus
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- vipsanius1/5
vipsanius
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- papilionaceous1/5
papilionaceous
Resembling the butterfly.
- electricus1/5
electricus
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- cinereous1/5
cinereous
Like ashes; ash-colored; grayish.
- uriniferous1/5
uriniferous
Bearing or conveying urine; as, .uriniferous tubules
- intercartilaginous1/5
intercartilaginous
(Anat.) Within cartilage; endochondral; as, .intercartilaginous ossification
- discantus1/5
- muticus1/5
muticus
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- falcatus1/5
falcatus
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- ducatus1/5
- atricapillus1/5
atricapillus
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- spasmus1/5
- opticus1/5
opticus
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- nocturnus1/5
nocturnus
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- aphidophagous1/5
aphidophagous
(Zoöl.) Feeding upon aphides, or plant lice, as do beetles of the family Coccinellidæ .
- cryptoporticus1/5
- hypogeous1/5
hypogeous
(Bot.) Growing under ground; remaining under ground; ripening its fruit under ground. Written also hypogæous .
- overscrupulous1/5
overscrupulous
Scrupulous to excess.
- fractus1/5
- hysterophorus1/5
hysterophorus
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- elatius1/5
elatius
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- criminous1/5
criminous
Criminal; involving great crime or grave charges; very wicked; heinous. Obs. Holland. --Crim"i*nous*ly , adv.. --Crim"i*nous*ness ,n. Obs.
- noncalcareous1/5
- baccalaureus1/5
- thynnus1/5
thynnus
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- erysipelatous1/5
erysipelatous
Resembling erysipelas, or partaking of its nature.
- canorus1/5
canorus
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- graminivorous1/5
graminivorous
Feeding or subsisting on grass, and the like food; -- said of horses, cattle, and other animals.
- seromucous1/5
- cinctus1/5
cinctus
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- ulcus1/5
ulcus
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- gummatous1/5
gummatous
(Med.) Belonging to, or resembling, gumma.
- congestus1/5
- chaus1/5
chaus
(Zoöl.) a lynxlike animal of Asia and Africa ( Lynx Lybicus ).
- osteocartilaginous1/5
osteocartilaginous
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- mallus1/5
mallus
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- dromedarius1/5
dromedarius
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- baculus1/5
- oecus1/5
oecus
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- amphibius1/5
amphibius
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- conversus1/5
- gangeticus1/5
gangeticus
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- sparverius1/5
sparverius
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- cruentus1/5
cruentus
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- osteofibrous1/5
- urinous1/5
urinous
Of or pertaining to urine, or partaking of its qualities; having the character or odor of urine; similar to urine. Arbuthnot.
- larvatus1/5
larvatus
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- viruliferous1/5
- lituus1/5
lituus
(Rom. Antig.) (a) A curved staff used by the augurs in quartering the heavens. (b) An instrument of martial music; a kind of trumpet of a somewhat curved form and shrill note.
- thallous1/5
thallous
(Chem.) Of or pertaining to thallium; derived from, or containing, thallium; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a lower valence as contrasted with the thallic compounds. Written also thallious .
- dedimus1/5
dedimus
(Law) A writ to commission private persons to do some act in place of a judge, as to examine a witness, etc. Bouvier.
- julus1/5
julus
(Bot.) A catkin or ament. See Ament .
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- lacertus1/5
lacertus
(Anat.) A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibers.
- monozygous1/5
monozygous
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- oligophagous1/5
oligophagous
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bulbosus
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melanoleucus
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- clavatus1/5
clavatus
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- scoriaceous1/5
scoriaceous
Of or pertaining to scoria; like scoria or the recrement of metals; partaking of the nature of scoria.
- dolius1/5
dolius
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- plumbeous1/5
plumbeous
Consisting of, or resembling, lead. J. Ellis.
- cinnabarinus1/5
cinnabarinus
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- pulcherrimus1/5
pulcherrimus
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- eaus1/5
eaus
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- cancellarius1/5
- phoenicopterus1/5
phoenicopterus
(Zoöl.) A genus of birds which includes the flamingoes.
- posticus1/5
posticus
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- semnopithecus1/5
semnopithecus
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- epipetalous1/5
epipetalous
(Bot.) Borne on the petals or corolla.
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- inoceramus1/5
inoceramus
(Paleon.) An extinct genus of large, fossil, bivalve shells,allied to the mussels. The genus is characteristic of the Cretaceous period.
- motetus1/5
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sutorius
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- gramineous1/5
gramineous
(Bot.) Like, Or pertaining to, grass. See Grass , n., 2.
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togavirus
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- nummus1/5
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- croupous1/5
croupous
(Med.) Relating to or resembling croup; especially, attended with the formation of a deposit or membrance like that found in membranous croup; as, .croupous laryngitis
- lenticonus1/5
- labourious1/5
- hocuspocus1/5
hocuspocus
A term used by jugglers in pretended incantations.
- totanus1/5
totanus
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- tertullianus1/5
tertullianus
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- dufus1/5
- concolorous1/5
concolorous
(Zoöl.) Of the same color throughout.
- cantharus1/5
- furcatus1/5
furcatus
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- vespucius1/5
vespucius
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- argulus1/5
argulus
(Zoöl.) A genus of copepod Crustacea, parasitic of fishes; a fish louse. See Branchiura .
- miniconjous1/5
- gypseous1/5
gypseous
Resembling or containing gypsum; partaking of the qualities of gypsum.
- laurustinus1/5
- deltoideus1/5
deltoideus
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- monomorphous1/5
monomorphous
(Biol.) Having but a single form; retaining the same form throughout the various stages of development; of the same or of an essentially similar type of structure; -- opposed to dimorphic, trimorphic, and polymorphic.
- cercus1/5
cercus
(Zoöl.) See Cercopod .
- oceanicus1/5
oceanicus
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- ginormous1/5
ginormous
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- overfocus1/5
overfocus
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- novemcinctus1/5
novemcinctus
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- proliferous1/5
proliferous
(Bot.) Bearing offspring; -- applied to a flower from within which another is produced, or to a branch or frond from which another rises, or to a plant which is reproduced by buds or gemmæ.
- limbatus1/5
limbatus
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- bathybius1/5
bathybius
(Zoöl.) A name given by Prof. Huxley to a gelatinous substance found in mud dredged from the Atlantic and preserved in alcohol. He supposed that it was free living protoplasm, covering a large part of the ocean bed. It is now known that the substance is of chemical, not of organic, origin.
- lectularius1/5
lectularius
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- anatinus1/5
anatinus
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- plumosus1/5
plumosus
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- membranaceous1/5
membranaceous
Same as Arbuthnot.Membranous .
- unguiculatus1/5
unguiculatus
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- chalcus1/5
- umbellus1/5
umbellus
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- cardunculus1/5
cardunculus
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- macropterous1/5
macropterous
(Zoöl.) Having long wings.
- cobaltous1/5
cobaltous
(Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, cobalt; -- said esp. of cobalt compounds in which the metal has its lower valence.
- torous1/5
- uniramous1/5
uniramous
(Biol.) Having but one branch.
- trivirgatus1/5
trivirgatus
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- tetragonolobus1/5
tetragonolobus
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- pilchardus1/5
pilchardus
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- tridactylus1/5
tridactylus
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- foreconscious1/5
foreconscious
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- macacus1/5
- molurus1/5
molurus
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- sprattus1/5
sprattus
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obtusifolius
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cernuus
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- terebinthus1/5
terebinthus
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- calceolus1/5
calceolus
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- titaniferous1/5
titaniferous
Containing or affording titanium; as, .titaniferous magnetite
- iulus1/5
iulus
(Zoöl.) A genus of chilognathous myriapods. The body is long and round, consisting of numerous smooth, equal segments, each of which bears two pairs of short legs. It includes the galleyworms. See Chilognatha .
- groenlandicus1/5
groenlandicus
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- seleniferous1/5
seleniferous
Containing, or impregnated with, selenium; as, .seleniferous pyrites
- eremurus1/5
- noninjurious1/5
noninjurious
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- porcellus1/5
porcellus
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- gynodioecious1/5
gynodioecious
(Bot.) Dioecious, but having some hermaphrodite or perfect flowers on an individual plant which bears mostly pistillate flowers.
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- chloropus1/5
chloropus
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- angulatus1/5
angulatus
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- databus1/5
- semichorus1/5
semichorus
(Mus.) A half chorus; a passage to be sung by a selected portion of the voices, as the female voices only, in contrast with the full choir.
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borborygmus
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- balus1/5
balus
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sceleratus
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- piscivorus1/5
piscivorus
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- tendus1/5
tendus
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- scombrus1/5
scombrus
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- obsoletus1/5
obsoletus
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- accessorius1/5
accessorius
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ridibundus
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- leucurus1/5
leucurus
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- balanoglossus1/5
balanoglossus
(Zoöl) A peculiar marine worm. See Enteropneusta , andTornaria .
- scoticus1/5
scoticus
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- lobus1/5
lobus
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- timeous1/5
timeous
Timely; seasonable. R. or Scot. --Time"ous*ly , adv. R. or Scot.
- indebitatus1/5
- sulus1/5
- scutatus1/5
scutatus
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- coleopterous1/5
coleopterous
(Zoöl.) Having wings covered with a case or sheath; belonging to the Coleoptera.
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- orchidaceous1/5
orchidaceous
(Bot.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a natural order ( Orchidaceæ ) of endogenous plants of which the genus Orchis is the type. They are mostly perennial herbs having the stamens and pistils united in a single column, and normally three petals and three sepals, all adherent to the ovary. The flowers are curiously shaped, often resembling insects, the odd or lower petal (called the lip) being unlike the others, and sometimes of a strange and unexpected appearance. About one hundred species occur in the United States, but several thousand in the tropics.✍ Over three hundred genera are recognized.
- sclerenchymatous1/5
sclerenchymatous
(Bot. & Zoöl.) Pertaining to, or composed of, sclerenchyma.
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opsanus
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- hastatus1/5
hastatus
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- pedigerous1/5
pedigerous
(Zoöl.) Bearing or having feet or legs.
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- elatus1/5
elatus
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- amphibalus1/5
- innutritious1/5
innutritious
Not nutritious; not furnishing nourishment.
- tornus1/5
- semibarbarous1/5
semibarbarous
Half barbarous.
- oeconomus1/5
- cupreous1/5
cupreous
Consisting of copper or resembling copper; coppery.
- leucopterus1/5
leucopterus
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- succedaneous1/5
succedaneous
Pertaining to, or acting as, a succedaneum; supplying the place of something else; being, or employed as, a substitute for another. Sir T. Browne.
- pullus1/5
pullus
(Zoöl.) A chick; a young bird in the downy stage.
- lobatus1/5
lobatus
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- exophthalmus1/5
exophthalmus
(Med.) Same as Exophthalmia .
- nonmalicious1/5
nonmalicious
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- oleraceus1/5
oleraceus
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- urogallus1/5
urogallus
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- monstruous1/5
monstruous
Monstrous. Obs.
- chamaecyparissus1/5
chamaecyparissus
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- morphous1/5
morphous
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- armigerous1/5
armigerous
Bearing arms. R.They belonged to the armigerous part of the population, and were entitled to write themselves Esquire. De Quincey.
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- nonambiguous1/5
- mancus1/5
mancus
An old Anglo Saxon coin both of gold and silver, and of variously estimated values. The silver mancus was equal to about one shilling of modern English money.
- concentus1/5
- melinus1/5
melinus
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- ornus1/5
ornus
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- glomeratus1/5
glomeratus
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- aeglefinus1/5
aeglefinus
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- rhamphorhynchus1/5
rhamphorhynchus
(Paleon.) A genus of pterodactyls in which the elongated tail supported a leathery expansion at the tip.
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- nasutus1/5
- mammiferous1/5
mammiferous
Having breasts; of, pertaining to, or derived from, the Mammalia.
- gaurus1/5
gaurus
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- erythrophthalmus1/5
erythrophthalmus
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cinereoargenteus
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- multiflorus1/5
multiflorus
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- cotemporaneous1/5
cotemporaneous
Living or being at the same time; contemporaneous. --Co*tem`po*ra"ne*ous*ly , adv. --Co*tem`po*ra"ne*ous*ness , n.
- heterogamous1/5
heterogamous
(Bot. & Biol.) (a) The condition of having two or more kinds of flowers which differ in regard to stamens and pistils, as in the aster. (b) Characterized by heterogamy.
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acutifolius
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- nonprecious1/5
nonprecious
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- elasmosaurus1/5
elasmosaurus
(Paleon.) An extinct, long-necked, marine, cretaceous reptile from Kansas, allied to Plesiosaurus.
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- bonasus1/5
bonasus
(Zoöl.) The aurochs or European bison. See Aurochs .
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bilineatus
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- ballismus1/5
ballismus
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- cothurnus1/5
cothurnus
Same as Cothurn .
- xerophilous1/5
xerophilous
(Bot.) Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture. Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are termed by De Candolle xerophilous. Goodale.
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testudineus
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- perigynous1/5
perigynous
(Bot.) Having the ovary free, but the petals and stamens borne on the calyx; -- said of flower such as that of the cherry or peach.
Suffixes of us
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use
- noun the act of using
utilization; utilisation; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun what something is used for
function; role; purpose.
- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
- noun the act of using
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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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user
- noun a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
- noun a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
exploiter.
- noun a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
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user
- noun a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
- noun a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
exploiter.
- noun a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
- use5/5
use
- noun the act of using
utilization; utilisation; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun what something is used for
function; role; purpose.
- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
- noun the act of using
- used5/5
used
- adjective employed in accomplishing something
- the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war"- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker
- verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
employ; apply; use; utilize; utilise.
- use your head!
- we only use Spanish at home
- I can't use this tool
- Apply a magnetic field here
- This thinking was applied to many projects
- How do you utilize this tool?
- I apply this rule to get good results
- use the plastic bags to store the food
- He doesn't know how to use a computer
- adjective employed in accomplishing something
- using5/5
using
- noun an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
exploitation; victimisation; victimization.
- capitalistic exploitation of the working class
- paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization
- verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
employ; apply; use; utilize; utilise.
- use your head!
- we only use Spanish at home
- I can't use this tool
- Apply a magnetic field here
- This thinking was applied to many projects
- How do you utilize this tool?
- I apply this rule to get good results
- use the plastic bags to store the food
- He doesn't know how to use a computer
- noun an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
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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
- usually5/5
usually
- adverb under normal conditions
normally; unremarkably; commonly; ordinarily.
- usually she was late
- adverb under normal conditions
- useful5/5
useful
- adjective being of use or service
utile.
- the girl felt motherly and useful
- a useful job
- a useful member of society
- adjective satellite having a useful function
utilitarian.
- utilitarian steel tables
- adjective being of use or service
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usual
- adjective occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
- grew the usual vegetables
- the usual summer heat
- came at the usual time
- the child's usual bedtime
- adjective satellite commonly encountered
common.
- a common (or familiar) complaint
- the usual greeting
- adjective occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
- useless5/5
useless
- adjective having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
- a kitchen full of useless gadgets
- she is useless in an emergency
- adjective having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
- uss4/5
us
- 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
USA; the States; U.S.A.; U.S.; United States; United States of America; America.
- noun a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
U; uracil.
- 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
- ussr4/5
ussr
- noun a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
Soviet Union; Russia; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
- noun a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
- usefulness4/5
usefulness
- noun the quality of being of practical use
utility.
- noun the quality of being of practical use
- 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
- ushered4/5
usher
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
Ussher; James Usher; James Ussher.
- noun an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
doorkeeper.
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
- usher4/5
usher
- noun an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
doorkeeper.
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
Ussher; James Usher; James Ussher.
- noun an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
- 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
- usda4/5
usda
- noun the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862
Agriculture Department; Agriculture; Department of Agriculture.
- noun the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862
- usb4/5
usb
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- username4/5
username
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- usurped3/5
usurp
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
assume; arrogate; take over; seize.
- He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
- he usurped my rights
- She seized control of the throne after her husband died
- verb take the place of
- gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
- usurp3/5
usurp
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
assume; arrogate; take over; seize.
- He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
- he usurped my rights
- She seized control of the throne after her husband died
- verb take the place of
- gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
- 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
- usurpation3/5
usurpation
- noun entry to another's property without right or permission
violation; trespass; encroachment; intrusion.
- noun wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
- a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation
- noun entry to another's property without right or permission
- ushers3/5
usher
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
Ussher; James Usher; James Ussher.
- noun an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
doorkeeper.
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
- usurper3/5
usurper
- noun one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
supplanter.
- noun one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
- ushering3/5
usher
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
Ussher; James Usher; James Ussher.
- noun an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
doorkeeper.
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
- 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
- usefully3/5
usefully
- adverb in a useful manner
- extra money could be usefully spent on this project
- adverb in a useful manner
- usury3/5
usury
- noun an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
vigorish.
- noun the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
- noun an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
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usp
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- uso3/5
uso
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usenet
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- usurping2/5
usurp
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
assume; arrogate; take over; seize.
- He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
- he usurped my rights
- She seized control of the throne after her husband died
- verb take the place of
- gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
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usurp
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
assume; arrogate; take over; seize.
- He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
- he usurped my rights
- She seized control of the throne after her husband died
- verb take the place of
- gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke
- verb seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
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useable
- adjective satellite fit or ready for use or service
usable; 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
usable.
- usable byproducts
- adjective satellite fit or ready for use or service
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usufruct
- noun a legal right to use and derive profit from property belonging to someone else provided that the property itself is not injured in any way
- noun a legal right to use and derive profit from property belonging to someone else provided that the property itself is not injured in any way
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usurper
- noun one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
supplanter.
- noun one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
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usurpation
- noun entry to another's property without right or permission
violation; trespass; encroachment; intrusion.
- noun wrongfully seizing and holding (an office or powers) by force (especially the seizure of a throne or supreme authority)
- a succession of generals who ruled by usurpation
- noun entry to another's property without right or permission
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usn
- noun the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces
US Navy; Navy; United States Navy.
- noun the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces
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uselessness
- noun the quality of having no practical use
unusefulness; inutility.
- noun the quality of having no practical use
- usmc2/5
usmc
- noun an amphibious division of the United States Navy
Marine Corps; US Marine Corps; United States Marines; United States Marine Corps.
- noun an amphibious division of the United States Navy
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usurer
- noun someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
moneylender; shylock; loan shark.
- noun someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
- usurious2/5
usurious
- adjective satellite greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
extortionate; outrageous; exorbitant; unconscionable; steep.
- exorbitant rent
- extortionate prices
- spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
- usurious interest rate
- unconscionable spending
- adjective satellite greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
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usurer
- noun someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
moneylender; shylock; loan shark.
- noun someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
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ustinov
- noun British actor and playwright (1921-2004)
Peter Alexander Ustinov; Sir Peter Ustinov.
- noun British actor and playwright (1921-2004)
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uselessly
- adverb in a useless manner
- the furniture was sitting around uselessly
- adverb in a useless manner
- usps2/5
usps
- noun an independent federal agency that provides mail processing and delivery service for individuals and businesses in the United States
US Postal Service; United States Postal Service.
- noun an independent federal agency that provides mail processing and delivery service for individuals and businesses in the United States
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ussher
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
James Usher; Usher; James Ussher.
- noun Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
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usque
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usia
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usernames
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usu
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usama
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usar
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usufructuary
- noun someone who holds property by usufruct
- adjective of or relating to the nature of a usufruct
- noun someone who holds property by usufruct
- usbek1/5
usbek
- noun a member of a Turkic people of Uzbekistan and neighboring areas
Uzbek; Uzbak; Uzbeg; Usbeg.
- noun the Turkic language spoken by the Uzbek
Uzbek; Uzbak; Uzbeg; Usbeg.
- noun a member of a Turkic people of Uzbekistan and neighboring areas
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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)
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usufruct
- noun a legal right to use and derive profit from property belonging to someone else provided that the property itself is not injured in any way
- noun a legal right to use and derive profit from property belonging to someone else provided that the property itself is not injured in any way
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usherette
- noun a female usher
- noun a female usher
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uscb
- noun the agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs
Bureau of Customs; Customs Bureau; Customs Service.
- noun the agency of the Treasury Department that enforces import tariffs
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usherette
- noun a female usher
- noun a female usher
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ustilago
- noun type genus of the Ustilaginaceae; genus comprising the loose smuts
genus Ustilago.
- noun type genus of the Ustilaginaceae; genus comprising the loose smuts
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usnea
(Bot.) A genus of lichens, most of the species of which have long, gray, pendulous, and finely branched fronds. Usnea barbata is the common bearded lichen which grows on branches of trees in northern forests.
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ushas
- noun Hindu goddess of dawn; daughter of the sky and sister of the night
- noun Hindu goddess of dawn; daughter of the sky and sister of the night
- usss1/5
usss
- noun the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents
SS; United States Secret Service; US Secret Service; Secret Service.
- noun the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents
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usuli
- noun a religious movement by Persian Shiite Muslims in 17th century Iran that is opposed to the Akhbari
- Usuli Shiism produced the politically active caste of priests that is a distinctive feature of Iranian Shiism
- noun a religious movement by Persian Shiite Muslims in 17th century Iran that is opposed to the Akhbari
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usee
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usine
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uster
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- usure1/5
usure
To practice usury; to charge unlawful interest. Obs. "The usuringb senate." Shak.I usured not ne to me usured any man. Wyclif (Jer. xv. 10).
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usager
One who has the use of anything in trust for another. Obs. Daniel.
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usquebaugh
A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland; whisky. The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh. Sir W. Scott.
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ustus
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usneoides
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usnic
(Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, a complex acid obtained, as a yellow crystalline substance, from certain genera of lichens ( Usnea ,Parmelia , etc.).
Derived words of us
- russia«Word Popularity Bar5/5
russia
A country of Europe and Asia.
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australia
- noun a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
Commonwealth of Australia.
- noun the smallest continent; between the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean
- noun a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
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cause
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
- noun a justification for something existing or happening
reason; grounds.
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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cause
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
- noun a justification for something existing or happening
reason; grounds.
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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russian
Of or pertaining to Russia, its inhabitants, or language. --n. A native or inhabitant of Russia; the language of Russia.
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australian
Of or pertaining to Australia. --n. A native or an inhabitant of Australia.
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adjustment
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
fitting; accommodation.
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
modification; alteration.
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
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mouse
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; shiner.
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
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confused
- adjective satellite perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
baffled; bewildered; bemused; lost; confounded; befuddled; at sea; mazed; mixed-up.
- obviously bemused by his questions
- bewildered and confused
- a cloudy and confounded philosopher
- just a mixed-up kid
- she felt lost on the first day of school
- verb mistake one thing for another
confound; confuse.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
- adjective satellite perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
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suspect
- noun someone who is under suspicion
- noun a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
defendant.
- noun someone who is under suspicion
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adjusted
- adjective altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
- an adjusted insurance claim
- the car runs more smoothly with the timing adjusted
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
adjust; set; correct.
- Adjust the clock, please
- correct the alignment of the front wheels
- adjective altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
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adjust
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
set; correct.
- Adjust the clock, please
- correct the alignment of the front wheels
- verb place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
line up; align; aline.
- align the car with the curb
- align the sheets of paper on the table
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
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austria
- noun a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
Oesterreich; Republic of Austria.
- noun a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
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suspended
- adjective satellite (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
- suspended matter such as silt or mud...
- dust particles suspended in the air
- droplets in suspension in a gas
- verb hang freely
suspend.
- The secret police suspended their victims from the ceiling and beat them
- adjective satellite (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
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accustomed
- adjective (often followed by `to') in the habit of or adapted to
- accustomed to doing her own work
- I've grown accustomed to her face
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
habituate; accustom.
- She became habituated to the background music
- adjective (often followed by `to') in the habit of or adapted to
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adjustment
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
fitting; accommodation.
- noun the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
modification; alteration.
- noun making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
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crushed
- adjective satellite treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
- crushed velvet
- verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
crush; suppress; oppress.
- The government oppresses political activists
- adjective satellite treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
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business
- noun a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
business organisation; business concern; business organization; concern.
- he bought his brother's business
- a small mom-and-pop business
- a racially integrated business concern
- noun the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
commercial enterprise; business enterprise.
- computers are now widely used in business
- noun a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
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music
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- noun any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphony.
- he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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justice
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justness.
- noun judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
- noun the quality of being just or fair
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trust
- noun something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
- he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father
- noun certainty based on past experience
reliance.
- he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists
- he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun
- noun something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
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cause
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
- noun a justification for something existing or happening
reason; grounds.
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
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conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
decision; determination.
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
- noun an intuitive assumption
- jump to a conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
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focused
- adjective being in focus or brought into focus
focussed.
- verb direct one's attention on something
center; centre; pore; focus; concentrate; rivet.
- Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
- adjective being in focus or brought into focus
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illustrate
- verb clarify by giving an example of
exemplify; instance.
- verb depict with an illustration
- verb clarify by giving an example of
- conclusions5/5
conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
decision; determination.
- a decision unfavorable to the opposition
- his conclusion took the evidence into account
- satisfied with the panel's determination
- noun an intuitive assumption
- jump to a conclusion
- noun a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
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dust
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- the furniture was covered with dust
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
detritus; junk; debris; rubble.
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
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causing
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causation.
- verb give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
do; make; cause.
- cause a commotion
- make a stir
- cause an accident
- noun the act of causing something to happen
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business
- noun a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
business organisation; business concern; business organization; concern.
- he bought his brother's business
- a small mom-and-pop business
- a racially integrated business concern
- noun the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
commercial enterprise; business enterprise.
- computers are now widely used in business
- noun a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
- illustrate5/5
illustrate
- verb clarify by giving an example of
exemplify; instance.
- verb depict with an illustration
- verb clarify by giving an example of
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cluster
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
clustering; clump; bunch.
- a bunch of trees
- a cluster of admirers
- verb come together as in a cluster or flock
flock; clump; constellate.
- The poets constellate in this town every summer
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
- muslims5/5
muslim
- noun a believer in or follower of Islam
Moslem.
- adjective of or relating to or supporting Islamism
Islamic; Moslem.
- Islamic art
- noun a believer in or follower of Islam
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justified
- adjective satellite having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
warrant; justify.
- The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
- The end justifies the means
- adjective satellite having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
- illustrates5/5
illustrate
- verb clarify by giving an example of
exemplify; instance.
- verb depict with an illustration
- verb clarify by giving an example of
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suspected
- adjective believed likely
- a suspected thief
- a suspected infection
- verb imagine to be the case or true or probable
suspect; surmise.
- I suspect he is a fugitive
- I surmised that the butler did it
- adjective believed likely
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focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction; centering; focussing; focal point; focusing.
- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
- noun maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
- in focus
- out of focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
- focusing5/5
focusing
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction; centering; focussing; focus; focal point.
- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
- noun the act of bringing into focus
focalization; focalisation.
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
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justify
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
warrant.
- The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
- The end justifies the means
- verb show to be right by providing justification or proof
vindicate.
- vindicate a claim
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
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rush
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
hurry; haste; rushing.
- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- noun a sudden forceful flow
upsurge; spate; surge.
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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excuse
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
exculpation; alibi; self-justification.
- he kept finding excuses to stay
- every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job
- his transparent self-justification was unacceptable
- noun a note explaining an absence
- he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
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cousin
- noun the child of your aunt or uncle
first cousin; cousin-german; full cousin.
- noun the child of your aunt or uncle
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spouse
- noun a person's partner in marriage
partner; married person; mate; better half.
- noun a person's partner in marriage
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brush
- noun a dense growth of bushes
thicket; coppice; brushwood; copse.
- noun an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
- noun a dense growth of bushes
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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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cluster
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
clustering; clump; bunch.
- a bunch of trees
- a cluster of admirers
- verb come together as in a cluster or flock
flock; clump; constellate.
- The poets constellate in this town every summer
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
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exhausted
- adjective satellite drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
spent; dog-tired; worn out; played out; fagged; fatigued; worn-out; washed-out.
- the day's shopping left her exhausted
- he went to bed dog-tired
- was fagged and sweaty
- the trembling of his played out limbs
- felt completely washed-out
- only worn-out horses and cattle
- you look worn out
- verb wear out completely
wash up; exhaust; tucker; beat; tucker out.
- This kind of work exhausts me
- I'm beat
- He was all washed up after the exam
- adjective satellite drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
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rushed
- adjective satellite done under pressure
rush.
- a rush job
- verb move fast
rush; bucket along; hotfoot; belt along; cannonball along; race; step on it; hie; hasten; speed; pelt along; rush along.
- He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
- The cars raced down the street
- adjective satellite done under pressure
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trusted
- adjective satellite (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
sure.
- a sure (or trusted) friend
- verb have confidence or faith in
rely; trust; bank; swear.
- We can trust in God
- Rely on your friends
- bank on your good education
- I swear by my grandmother's recipes
- adjective satellite (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
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fusion
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
merger; unification.
- noun the state of being combined into one body
coalition.
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
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suspension
- noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; pause; interruption.
- noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
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russian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Russia
- noun the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia
- noun a native or inhabitant of Russia
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trustee
- noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
legal guardian.
- noun members of a governing board
regent.
- noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
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muscular
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of muscle
- muscular contraction
- adjective having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
mesomorphic.
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of muscle
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austrian
Of or pertaining to Austria, or to its inhabitants. --n. A native or an inhabitant of Austria.
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house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
- he has a house on Cape Cod
- she felt she had to get out of the house
- noun the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
firm; business firm.
- he worked for a brokerage house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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industry
- noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- each industry has its own trade publications
- noun the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
manufacture.
- American industry is making increased use of computers to control production
- noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- discussion5/5
discussion
- noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
treatment; discourse.
- the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
- his treatment of the race question is badly biased
- noun an exchange of views on some topic
word; give-and-take.
- we had a good discussion
- we had a word or two about it
- noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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discuss
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
discus.
- noun a disk used in throwing competitions
discus; saucer.
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
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husband
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
married man; hubby.
- verb use cautiously and frugally
economize; conserve; economise.
- I try to economize my spare time
- conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
- customer5/5
customer
- noun someone who pays for goods or services
client.
- noun someone who pays for goods or services
- discuss5/5
discuss
- verb to consider or examine in speech or writing
discourse; talk about.
- The author talks about the different aspects of this question
- The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
discus.
- verb to consider or examine in speech or writing
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consciousness
- noun an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
- he lost consciousness
- noun having knowledge of
cognisance; knowingness; 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 an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
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house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
- he has a house on Cape Cod
- she felt she had to get out of the house
- noun the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
firm; business firm.
- he worked for a brokerage house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
- customers5/5
customer
- noun someone who pays for goods or services
client.
- noun someone who pays for goods or services
- abuse5/5
abuse
- noun cruel or inhumane treatment
maltreatment; ill-treatment; ill-usage.
- the child showed signs of physical abuse
- noun a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
revilement; vilification; contumely; insult.
- when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
- they yelled insults at the visiting team
- noun cruel or inhumane treatment
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muscle
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
musculus.
- noun animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscular tissue.
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
- household5/5
household
- noun a social unit living together
house; menage; family; home.
- he moved his family to Virginia
- It was a good Christian household
- I waited until the whole house was asleep
- the teacher asked how many people made up his home
- noun a social unit living together
- housing5/5
housing
- noun structures collectively in which people are housed
living accommodations; lodging.
- noun a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
- noun structures collectively in which people are housed
- refused5/5
refuse
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scraps; food waste; garbage.
- verb show unwillingness towards
decline.
- he declined to join the group on a hike
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
- bush5/5
bush
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
shrub.
- noun a large wilderness area
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
- industries5/5
industry
- noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- each industry has its own trade publications
- noun the organized action of making of goods and services for sale
manufacture.
- American industry is making increased use of computers to control production
- noun the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- musical5/5
musical
- noun a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
musical comedy; musical theater.
- adjective characterized by or capable of producing music
- a musical evening
- musical instruments
- noun a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
- pushed5/5
push
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
pushing.
- he gave the door a hard push
- the pushing is good exercise
- noun the force used in pushing
thrust.
- the push of the water on the walls of the tank
- the thrust of the jet engines
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
- busy5/5
busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
- verb keep busy with
- clause5/5
clause
- noun (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
- noun a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
article.
- noun (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
- discussions5/5
discussion
- noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
treatment; discourse.
- the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
- his treatment of the race question is badly biased
- noun an exchange of views on some topic
word; give-and-take.
- we had a good discussion
- we had a word or two about it
- noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
- confusion5/5
confusion
- noun disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- the army retreated in confusion
- noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
disarray; confusedness; mental confusion; muddiness.
- a confusion of impressions
- noun disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- muscles5/5
muscle
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
musculus.
- noun animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscular tissue.
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
- push5/5
push
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
pushing.
- he gave the door a hard push
- the pushing is good exercise
- noun the force used in pushing
thrust.
- the push of the water on the walls of the tank
- the thrust of the jet engines
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
- accused5/5
accused
- noun a defendant in a criminal proceeding
- verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
incriminate; impeach; accuse; criminate.
- The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
- noun a defendant in a criminal proceeding
- massachusetts5/5
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
- sustained5/5
sustained
- adjective satellite maintained at length without interruption or weakening
- sustained flight
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up; sustain.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- adjective satellite maintained at length without interruption or weakening
- households5/5
household
- noun a social unit living together
house; menage; family; home.
- he moved his family to Virginia
- It was a good Christian household
- I waited until the whole house was asleep
- the teacher asked how many people made up his home
- noun a social unit living together
- russell5/5
russell
- noun United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
Charles Taze Russell.
- noun English film director (born in 1927)
Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell; Ken Russell.
- noun United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
- illustration5/5
illustration
- noun artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
- noun showing by example
exemplification.
- noun artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
- diffusion5/5
diffusion
- noun (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
- noun the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
- noun (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
- exclusion5/5
exclusion
- noun the state of being excluded
- noun the state of being excommunicated
censure; excommunication.
- noun the state of being excluded
- refuse5/5
refuse
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scraps; food waste; garbage.
- verb show unwillingness towards
decline.
- he declined to join the group on a hike
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
- discussing5/5
discuss
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
discus.
- noun a disk used in throwing competitions
discus; saucer.
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
- inclusion5/5
inclusion
- noun the state of being included
- noun the relation of comprising something
comprehension.
- he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work
- noun the state of being included
- paused5/5
pause
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; suspension; interruption.
- noun temporary inactivity
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
- pushing5/5
pushing
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
push.
- he gave the door a hard push
- the pushing is good exercise
- verb move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
push; force.
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
- thrust5/5
thrust
- noun the force used in pushing
push.
- the push of the water on the walls of the tank
- the thrust of the jet engines
- noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
knife thrust; stab.
- one strong stab to the heart killed him
- noun the force used in pushing
- suspicion5/5
suspicion
- noun an impression that something might be the case
intuition; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun an impression that something might be the case
- pause5/5
pause
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; suspension; interruption.
- noun temporary inactivity
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
- sustain5/5
sustain
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
suffer; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
- illustrations5/5
illustration
- noun artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
- noun showing by example
exemplification.
- noun artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
- discusses5/5
discuss
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
discus.
- noun a disk used in throwing competitions
discus; saucer.
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
- musicians5/5
musician
- noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
player; instrumentalist.
- noun artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
- noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
- husbands5/5
husband
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
married man; hubby.
- verb use cautiously and frugally
economize; conserve; economise.
- I try to economize my spare time
- conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
- custody5/5
custody
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
hold; detention; detainment.
- his detention was politically motivated
- the prisoner is on hold
- he is in the custody of police
- noun holding by the police
- the suspect is in custody
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- clauses5/5
clause
- noun (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
- noun a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)
article.
- noun (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
- houston5/5
houston
- noun the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- noun United States politician and military leader who fought to gain independence for Texas from Mexico and to make it a part of the United States (1793-1863)
Samuel Houston; Sam Houston.
- noun the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- frustrated5/5
frustrated
- adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
thwarted; disappointed; defeated; foiled; discomfited.
- 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 hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
- adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
- viruses5/5
virus
- noun (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
- noun a harmful or corrupting agency
- bigotry is a virus that must not be allowed to spread
- the virus of jealousy is latent in everyone
- noun (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein
- refusing5/5
refuse
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scraps; food waste; garbage.
- verb show unwillingness towards
decline.
- he declined to join the group on a hike
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
- must5/5
must
- noun a necessary or essential thing
- seat belts are an absolute must
- noun grape juice before or during fermentation
- noun a necessary or essential thing
- industrial5/5
industrial
- adjective of or relating to or resulting from industry
- industrial output
- adjective having highly developed industries
- the industrial revolution
- an industrial nation
- adjective of or relating to or resulting from industry
- previously5/5
previously
- adverb at an earlier time or formerly
antecedently.
- she had previously lived in Chicago
- he was previously president of a bank
- better than anything previously proposed
- a previously unquestioned attitude
- antecedently arranged
- adverb at an earlier time or formerly
- obviously5/5
obviously
- adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
patently; plainly; plain; manifestly; apparently; evidently.
- the answer is obviously wrong
- she was in bed and evidently in great pain
- he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list
- it is all patently nonsense
- she has apparently been living here for some time
- I thought he owned the property, but apparently not
- You are plainly wrong
- he is plain stubborn
- adverb unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
- custom5/5
custom
- noun accepted or habitual practice
usage; usance.
- noun a specific practice of long standing
tradition.
- noun accepted or habitual practice
- jerusalem5/5
jerusalem
The chief city of Palestine, intimately associated with the glory of the Jewish nation, and the life and death of Jesus Christ.
- customs5/5
customs
- noun money collected under a tariff
custom; impost; customs duty.
- noun accepted or habitual practice
usage; usance; custom.
- noun money collected under a tariff
- exclusive5/5
exclusive
- noun a news report that is reported first by one news organization
scoop.
- he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials
- adjective satellite not divided or shared with others
sole.
- they have exclusive use of the machine
- sole rights of publication
- noun a news report that is reported first by one news organization
- manuscript5/5
manuscript
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
ms.
- noun handwritten book or document
holograph.
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
- enthusiasm5/5
enthusiasm
- noun a feeling of excitement
- noun overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
exuberance; ebullience.
- noun a feeling of excitement
- justification5/5
justification
- noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
- he considered misrule a justification for revolution
- noun a statement in explanation of some action or belief
- noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
- austin5/5
austin
Augustinian; as, .Austin friars
- refusal5/5
refusal
- noun the act of refusing
- noun a message refusing to accept something that is offered
- noun the act of refusing
- illusion5/5
illusion
- noun an erroneous mental representation
semblance.
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; fancy.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun an erroneous mental representation
- frustration5/5
frustration
- noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
defeat.
- noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
foiling; thwarting.
- noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
- continuously5/5
continuously
- adverb at every point
- The function is continuously differentiable
- adverb with unflagging resolve
incessantly; ceaselessly; unceasingly; 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 at every point
- customary5/5
customary
- adjective satellite in accordance with convention or custom
- sealed the deal with the customary handshake
- adjective satellite commonly used or practiced; usual
accustomed; habitual; wonted.
- his accustomed thoroughness
- took his customary morning walk
- his habitual comment
- with her wonted candor
- adjective satellite in accordance with convention or custom
- robust5/5
robust
- adjective sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
- a robust body
- a robust perennial
- adjective satellite marked by richness and fullness of flavor
full-bodied; rich; racy.
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
- adjective sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
- augustine5/5
augustine
(Eccl.) A member of one of the religious orders called after St. Augustine; an Austin friar.
- holocaust5/5
holocaust
- noun an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
- a nuclear holocaust
- noun the mass murder of Jews under the German Nazi regime from 1941 until 1945
final solution.
- noun an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
- susceptible5/5
susceptible
- adjective (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
- susceptible to colds
- susceptible of proof
- adjective satellite easily impressed emotionally
- adjective (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of
- manuscripts5/5
manuscript
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
ms.
- noun handwritten book or document
holograph.
- noun the form of a literary work submitted for publication
- enthusiastic5/5
enthusiastic
- adjective having or showing great excitement and interest
- enthusiastic crowds filled the streets
- an enthusiastic response
- was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons
- adjective having or showing great excitement and interest
- just5/5
just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- august5/5
august
- adjective satellite of or befitting a lord
lordly; grand.
- heir to a lordly fortune
- of august lineage
- noun the month following July and preceding September
Aug.
- adjective satellite of or befitting a lord
- thousand5/5
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
- museum5/5
museum
- noun a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
- noun a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
- thousands5/5
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
- seriously5/5
seriously
- adverb in a serious manner
in earnest; earnestly.
- talking earnestly with his son
- she started studying snakes in earnest
- a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce
- adverb to a severe or serious degree
gravely; badly; severely.
- fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
- badly injured
- a severely impaired heart
- is gravely ill
- was seriously ill
- adverb in a serious manner
- unusual5/5
unusual
- adjective not usual or common or ordinary
- a scene of unusual beauty
- a man of unusual ability
- cruel and unusual punishment
- an unusual meteorite
- adjective being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
strange.
- a strange exaltation that was indefinable
- a strange fantastical mind
- what a strange sense of humor she has
- adjective not usual or common or ordinary
- simultaneously5/5
simultaneously
- adverb at the same instant
at the same time.
- they spoke simultaneously
- adverb at the same instant
- sustainable5/5
sustainable
- adjective capable of being sustained
- adjective capable of being sustained
- injustice5/5
injustice
- noun an unjust act
unfairness; iniquity; shabbiness.
- noun the practice of being unjust or unfair
unjustness.
- noun an unjust act
- consciously5/5
consciously
- adverb with awareness
- she consciously played with the idea of inviting them
- adverb with awareness
- plausible5/5
plausible
- adjective apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
- a plausible excuse
- adjective satellite given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
- a plausible liar
- adjective apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
- righteousness5/5
righteousness
- noun adhering to moral principles
- noun adhering to moral principles
- inclusive5/5
inclusive
- adjective including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
- an inclusive art form
- an inclusive fee
- his concept of history is modern and inclusive
- from Monday to Friday inclusive
- adjective including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
- museums5/5
museum
- noun a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
- noun a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
- sustainability5/5
sustainability
- noun the property of being sustainable
- noun the property of being sustainable
- exclusively5/5
exclusively
- adverb without any others being included or involved
alone; entirely; solely; only.
- was entirely to blame
- a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children
- he works for Mr. Smith exclusively
- did it solely for money
- the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone
- a privilege granted only to him
- adverb without any others being included or involved
- because5/5
because
By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. Milton.
- susan5/5
susan
Sorry, we do not have the definition for this word.
- russ4/5
rus
- noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
- noun a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
ruthenium; Ru; atomic number 44.
- noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
- confusing4/5
confusing
- adjective satellite causing confusion or disorientation
- a confusing jumble of road signs
- being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child
- verb mistake one thing for another
confound; confuse.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
- adjective satellite causing confusion or disorientation
- adjusting4/5
adjust
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
set; correct.
- Adjust the clock, please
- correct the alignment of the front wheels
- verb place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
line up; align; aline.
- align the car with the curb
- align the sheets of paper on the table
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
- aroused4/5
aroused
- adjective satellite aroused to action
- the aroused opposition
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- adjective satellite aroused to action
- crush4/5
crush
- noun leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
crushed leather.
- noun a dense crowd of people
press; jam.
- noun leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
- suspects4/5
suspect
- noun someone who is under suspicion
- noun a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
defendant.
- noun someone who is under suspicion
- industrialized4/5
industrialized
- adjective satellite made industrial; converted to industrialism
industrialised.
- industrialized areas
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialize; industrialise.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- adjective satellite made industrial; converted to industrialism
- confuse4/5
confuse
- verb mistake one thing for another
confound.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
- verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil; discombobulate; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
- verb mistake one thing for another
- crushing4/5
crushing
- noun forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
stifling; quelling; suppression.
- the suppression of heresy
- the quelling of the rebellion
- the stifling of all dissent
- verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
crush; suppress; oppress.
- The government oppresses political activists
- noun forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
- suspend4/5
suspend
- verb hang freely
- The secret police suspended their victims from the ceiling and beat them
- verb cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
- suspend the particles
- verb hang freely
- roused4/5
rouse
- verb become active
bestir.
- He finally bestirred himself
- verb force or drive out
force out; rout out; drive out.
- The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.
- verb become active
- hush4/5
hush
- noun (poetic) tranquil silence
stillness; still.
- the still of the night
- verb become quiet or still; fall silent
- hush my baby!
- noun (poetic) tranquil silence
- customize4/5
customize
- verb make to specifications
custom-make; customise; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customise.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- arouse4/5
arouse
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb stop sleeping
waken; come alive; wake; awake; awaken; wake up.
- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- customized4/5
customize
- verb make to specifications
custom-make; customise; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customise.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- australians4/5
australian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
Aussie.
- noun the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines
Aboriginal Australian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
- rouse4/5
rouse
- verb become active
bestir.
- He finally bestirred himself
- verb force or drive out
force out; rout out; drive out.
- The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.
- verb become active
- trustees4/5
trustee
- noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
legal guardian.
- noun members of a governing board
regent.
- noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
- trusts4/5
trust
- noun something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
- he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father
- noun certainty based on past experience
reliance.
- he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists
- he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun
- noun something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
- rushing4/5
rushing
- noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
rush.
- the linebackers were ready to stop a rush
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
rush; hurry; haste.
- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
- cousins4/5
cousin
- noun the child of your aunt or uncle
first cousin; cousin-german; full cousin.
- noun the child of your aunt or uncle
- crust4/5
crust
- noun the outer layer of the Earth
Earth's crust.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
encrustation; incrustation.
- noun the outer layer of the Earth
- brushed4/5
brushed
- adjective satellite touched lightly in passing; grazed against
- of all the people brushed against in a normal day on a city street I remember not a one
- verb rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
brush.
- Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket
- adjective satellite touched lightly in passing; grazed against
- exhaust4/5
exhaust
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust fumes; fumes.
- noun system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
exhaust system.
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
- flush4/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- clustering4/5
clustering
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
cluster; clump; bunch.
- a bunch of trees
- a cluster of admirers
- verb come together as in a cluster or flock
cluster; flock; clump; constellate.
- The poets constellate in this town every summer
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
- buses4/5
bus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar
bus topology.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
- spouses4/5
spouse
- noun a person's partner in marriage
partner; married person; mate; better half.
- noun a person's partner in marriage
- justices4/5
justice
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justness.
- noun judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments
- noun the quality of being just or fair
- industrialization4/5
industrialization
- noun the development of industry on an extensive scale
industrial enterprise; industrialisation.
- noun the development of industry on an extensive scale
- distrust4/5
distrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
suspicion; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrustfulness; mistrust.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- flushed4/5
flushed
- adjective satellite having the pinkish flush of health
rose-cheeked; rosy; rosy-cheeked.
- verb turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
crimson; blush; redden; flush.
- The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by
- adjective satellite having the pinkish flush of health
- trusting4/5
trusting
- adjective inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
trustful.
- great brown eye, true and trustful"- Nordhoff & Hall
- verb have confidence or faith in
rely; trust; bank; swear.
- We can trust in God
- Rely on your friends
- bank on your good education
- I swear by my grandmother's recipes
- adjective inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
- hussein4/5
hussein
- 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; Husain; Saddam Hussein.
- noun king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
ibn Talal Hussein; King Hussein; Husain; Husayn.
- noun Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
- 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
- prussia4/5
prussia
- noun a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
Preussen.
- in the 19th century Prussia led the economic and political unification of the German states
- noun a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
- dusk4/5
dusk
- noun the time of day immediately following sunset
crepuscle; fall; gloaming; gloam; evenfall; nightfall; twilight; crepuscule.
- he loved the twilight
- they finished before the fall of night
- verb become dusk
- noun the time of day immediately following sunset
- illustrating4/5
illustrate
- verb clarify by giving an example of
exemplify; instance.
- verb depict with an illustration
- verb clarify by giving an example of
- excuses4/5
excuse
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
exculpation; alibi; self-justification.
- he kept finding excuses to stay
- every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job
- his transparent self-justification was unacceptable
- noun a note explaining an absence
- he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
- bust4/5
bust
- noun a complete failure
flop; fizzle.
- the play was a dismal flop
- noun the chest of a woman
female chest.
- noun a complete failure
- fused4/5
fused
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
amalgamate; amalgamated; coalesced; consolidated.
- United Industries
- the amalgamated colleges constituted a university
- a consolidated school
- verb mix together different elements
mix; conflate; immix; coalesce; commingle; flux; fuse; combine; merge; blend; meld.
- The colors blend well
- adjective satellite joined together into a whole
- rust4/5
rust
- noun a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
- noun a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
- noun a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
- clustered4/5
clustered
- adjective satellite growing close together but not in dense mats
- verb come together as in a cluster or flock
cluster; flock; clump; constellate.
- The poets constellate in this town every summer
- adjective satellite growing close together but not in dense mats
- fuse4/5
fuse
- noun an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
electrical fuse; safety fuse.
- noun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
fusee; fuze; fuzee; primer; priming.
- noun an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
- excused4/5
excused
- adjective satellite granted exemption
- one of the excused jurors planned to write a book
- verb accept an excuse for
excuse; pardon.
- Please excuse my dirty hands
- adjective satellite granted exemption
- brushing4/5
brushing
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
brush.
- the dentist recommended two brushes a day
- noun the act of brushing your hair
brush.
- he gave his hair a quick brush
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
- cushion4/5
cushion
- noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
shock; shock absorber.
- the old car needed a new set of shocks
- noun the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
- noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
- justifying4/5
justify
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
warrant.
- The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
- The end justifies the means
- verb show to be right by providing justification or proof
vindicate.
- vindicate a claim
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
- brushes4/5
brush
- noun a dense growth of bushes
thicket; coppice; brushwood; copse.
- noun an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
- noun a dense growth of bushes
- blush4/5
blush
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; bloom; flush.
- noun sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
flush.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
- justifies4/5
justify
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
warrant.
- The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns
- The end justifies the means
- verb show to be right by providing justification or proof
vindicate.
- vindicate a claim
- verb show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
- rustic4/5
rustic
- noun an unsophisticated country person
- adjective satellite characteristic of rural life
countrified; countryfied.
- countrified clothes
- rustic awkwardness
- noun an unsophisticated country person
- infused4/5
infuse
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcate; instill.
- inculcate values into the young generation
- verb fill, as with a certain quality
impregnate; tincture; instill.
- The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
- rushes4/5
rush
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
hurry; haste; rushing.
- in his haste to leave he forgot his book
- noun a sudden forceful flow
upsurge; spate; surge.
- noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
- mistrust4/5
mistrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; suspicion; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrust; distrustfulness.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- flushing4/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- adjustable4/5
adjustable
- adjective satellite capable of being changed so as to match or fit
- adjustable seat belts
- adjective satellite capable of being regulated
- adjustable interest rates
- adjective satellite capable of being changed so as to match or fit
- cushions4/5
cushion
- noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
shock; shock absorber.
- the old car needed a new set of shocks
- noun the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
- noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
- espoused4/5
espouse
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; adopt.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take in marriage
get hitched with; wed; marry; conjoin; get married; hook up with.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- blushed4/5
blush
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; bloom; flush.
- noun sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
flush.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
- exhausting4/5
exhausting
- adjective satellite having a debilitating effect
draining.
- an exhausting job in the hot sun
- verb wear out completely
wash up; exhaust; tucker; beat; tucker out.
- This kind of work exhausts me
- I'm beat
- He was all washed up after the exam
- adjective satellite having a debilitating effect
- diffuse4/5
diffuse
- verb move outward
fan out; spread; spread out.
- The soldiers fanned out
- verb spread or diffuse through
riddle; permeate; interpenetrate; pervade; penetrate; imbue.
- An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
- music penetrated the entire building
- His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
- verb move outward
- amusement4/5
amusement
- noun a feeling of delight at being entertained
- noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
entertainment.
- noun a feeling of delight at being entertained
- combustion4/5
combustion
- noun a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
burning.
- noun a state of violent disturbance and excitement
- combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable
- noun a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
- refuses4/5
refuse
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scraps; food waste; garbage.
- verb show unwillingness towards
decline.
- he declined to join the group on a hike
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
- rousseau4/5
rousseau
- noun French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
- noun French primitive painter (1844-1910)
Henri Rousseau; Le Douanier Rousseau.
- noun French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
- lust4/5
lust
- noun a strong sexual desire
lecherousness; lustfulness.
- noun self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
luxuria.
- noun a strong sexual desire
- sustaining4/5
sustain
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
suffer; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
- bushes4/5
bush
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
shrub.
- noun a large wilderness area
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
- infusion4/5
infusion
- noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
extract.
- noun the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
- noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
- amused4/5
amused
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
diverted; entertained.
- We are not amused" -Queen Victoria
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; amuse; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
- abuses4/5
abuse
- noun cruel or inhumane treatment
maltreatment; ill-treatment; ill-usage.
- the child showed signs of physical abuse
- noun a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
revilement; vilification; contumely; insult.
- when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
- they yelled insults at the visiting team
- noun cruel or inhumane treatment
- musician4/5
musician
- noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
player; instrumentalist.
- noun artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
- noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
- exhaustion4/5
exhaustion
- noun extreme fatigue
- noun serious weakening and loss of energy
enervation; debilitation; enfeeblement.
- noun extreme fatigue
- crusade4/5
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
- amusing4/5
amusing
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
diverting; amusive.
- an amusing speaker
- a diverting story
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; amuse; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
- adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
- entrusted4/5
entrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; trust; intrust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb put into the care or protection of someone
leave.
- He left the decision to his deputy
- leave your child the nurse's care
- verb confer a trust upon
- applause4/5
applause
- noun a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
hand clapping; clapping.
- noun a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
- causation4/5
causation
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causing.
- noun the act of causing something to happen
- elusive4/5
elusive
- adjective satellite difficult to describe
- a haunting elusive odor
- adjective satellite skillful at eluding capture
- a cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist"- David Kline
- adjective satellite difficult to describe
- suspicions4/5
suspicion
- noun an impression that something might be the case
intuition; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun an impression that something might be the case
- businessmen4/5
businessmen
- noun the body of individuals who manage businesses
business community.
- noun a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
businessman; man of affairs.
- noun the body of individuals who manage businesses
- prussian4/5
prussian
Of or pertaining to Prussia. --n. A native or inhabitant of Prussia.
- causality4/5
causality
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- reuse4/5
reuse
- verb use again after processing
recycle; reprocess.
- We must recycle the cardboard boxes
- verb use again after processing
- misuse4/5
misuse
- noun improper or excessive use
abuse.
- alcohol abuse
- the abuse of public funds
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misapply.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- noun improper or excessive use
- mushrooms4/5
mushroom
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- noun mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.)
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- businessman4/5
businessman
- noun a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
man of affairs.
- noun a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
- pushes4/5
push
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
pushing.
- he gave the door a hard push
- the pushing is good exercise
- noun the force used in pushing
thrust.
- the push of the water on the walls of the tank
- the thrust of the jet engines
- noun the act of applying force in order to move something away
- frustrating4/5
frustrating
- adjective satellite discouraging by hindering
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
- adjective satellite discouraging by hindering
- syracuse4/5
syracuse
A red wine of Italy.
- courthouse4/5
courthouse
- noun a government building that houses the offices of a county government
- noun a building that houses judicial courts
- noun a government building that houses the offices of a county government
- delusion4/5
delusion
- noun (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
psychotic belief.
- noun a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
hallucination.
- he has delusions of competence
- his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination
- noun (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
- muster4/5
muster
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- he was thrown in the brig for missing muster
- noun compulsory military service
selective service; draft; conscription.
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- mussolini4/5
mussolini
- noun Italian fascist dictator (1883-1945)
Il Duce; Benito Mussolini.
- noun Italian fascist dictator (1883-1945)
- transfusion4/5
transfusion
- noun the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
blood transfusion.
- noun the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
- noun the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
- austen4/5
austen
- noun English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
Jane Austen.
- noun English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
- fuss4/5
fuss
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; dither; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- noun an angry disturbance
bother; trouble; hassle.
- he didn't want to make a fuss
- they had labor trouble
- a spot of bother
- noun an excited state of agitation
- accuse4/5
accuse
- verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
incriminate; impeach; criminate.
- The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
- verb blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
charge.
- he charged the director with indifference
- verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
- augusta4/5
augusta
- noun the capital of the state of Maine
capital of Maine.
- noun a city in eastern Georgia north-northwest of Savannah; noted for golf tournaments
- noun the capital of the state of Maine
- pauses4/5
pause
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; suspension; interruption.
- noun temporary inactivity
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
- mushroom4/5
mushroom
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- noun mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.)
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- accusing4/5
accusing
- adjective satellite containing or expressing accusation
accusative; accusive; accusatory.
- an accusitive forefinger
- black accusatory looks
- accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry
- his accusing glare
- verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
incriminate; impeach; accuse; criminate.
- The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
- adjective satellite containing or expressing accusation
- delusions4/5
delusion
- noun (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
psychotic belief.
- noun a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
hallucination.
- he has delusions of competence
- his dreams of vast wealth are a hallucination
- noun (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
- pausing4/5
pause
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; suspension; interruption.
- noun temporary inactivity
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
- repercussions4/5
repercussion
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
reverberation.
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
- reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
- noun a movement back from an impact
rebound; recoil; backlash.
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
- ambush4/5
ambush
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambuscade; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; waylay; ambuscade.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- illustrator4/5
illustrator
- noun an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
- noun an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
- diffused4/5
diffused
- adjective satellite (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
- diffused light
- verb move outward
fan out; spread; diffuse; spread out.
- The soldiers fanned out
- adjective satellite (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
- crusades4/5
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
- abused4/5
abused
- adjective satellite used improperly or excessively especially drugs
- an abused substance
- verb treat badly
ill-use; ill-treat; maltreat; step; abuse; mistreat.
- This boss abuses his workers
- She is always stepping on others to get ahead
- adjective satellite used improperly or excessively especially drugs
- brussels4/5
brussels
A city of Belgium, giving its name to a kind of carpet, a kind of lace, etc.
- nausea4/5
nausea
- noun the state that precedes vomiting
sickness.
- noun disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
- noun the state that precedes vomiting
- acoustic4/5
acoustic
- noun a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
- adjective of or relating to the science of acoustics
acoustical.
- acoustic properties of a hall
- noun a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
- disgust4/5
disgust
- noun strong feelings of dislike
- verb fill with distaste
gross out; repel; revolt.
- This spoilt food disgusts me
- noun strong feelings of dislike
- housed4/5
house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
- he has a house on Cape Cod
- she felt she had to get out of the house
- noun the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
firm; business firm.
- he worked for a brokerage house
- noun a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
- susceptibility4/5
susceptibility
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
susceptibleness.
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
- dusty4/5
dusty
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
dust-covered.
- a dusty pile of books
- adjective satellite lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
cold; stale; moth-eaten.
- moth-eaten theories about race
- stale news
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
- intrusion4/5
intrusion
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
invasion; encroachment.
- an invasion of tourists
- an invasion of locusts
- noun entrance by force or without permission or welcome
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
- vigorously4/5
vigorously
- adverb with vigor; in a vigorous manner
smartly.
- he defended his ideas vigorously
- adverb with vigor; in a vigorous manner
- trousers4/5
trouser
- noun (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
pant.
- he had a sharp crease in his trousers
- noun a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
- in his trouser's pocket
- he ripped his left trouser on the fence
- noun (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
- 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
- gaussian4/5
gaussian
- adjective of or relating to Karl Gauss or his mathematical theories of magnetics or electricity or astronomy or probability
- Gaussian distribution
- adjective of or relating to Karl Gauss or his mathematical theories of magnetics or electricity or astronomy or probability
- seriousness4/5
seriousness
- noun an earnest and sincere feeling
earnestness; sincerity.
- noun the quality of arousing fear or distress
distressfulness.
- he learned the seriousness of his illness
- noun an earnest and sincere feeling
- 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
- illusions4/5
illusion
- noun an erroneous mental representation
semblance.
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; fancy.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun an erroneous mental representation
- mustard4/5
mustard
- noun any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
- noun pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
table mustard.
- noun any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
- anxiously4/5
anxiously
- adverb with anxiety or apprehension
apprehensively; uneasily.
- we watched anxiously
- adverb with anxiety or apprehension
- perfusion4/5
perfusion
- noun pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
- noun pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
- variously4/5
variously
- adverb in diverse ways
diversely; multifariously.
- the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants
- the speakers treated the subject most diversely
- adverb in diverse ways
- rusty4/5
rusty
- adjective satellite covered with or consisting of rust
- a rusty machine
- rusty deposits
- adjective satellite of the brown color of rust
rust-brown; rust.
- adjective satellite covered with or consisting of rust
- occlusion4/5
occlusion
- noun closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- noun (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
occluded front.
- noun closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- husserl4/5
husserl
- noun German philosopher who developed phenomenology (1859-1938)
Edmund Husserl.
- noun German philosopher who developed phenomenology (1859-1938)
- trustworthy4/5
trustworthy
- adjective worthy of trust or belief
trusty.
- a trustworthy report
- an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion
- adjective satellite taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations
- trustworthy public servants
- adjective worthy of trust or belief
- suspense4/5
suspense
- noun apprehension about what is going to happen
- noun an uncertain cognitive state
- the matter remained in suspense for several years
- noun apprehension about what is going to happen
- dangerously4/5
dangerously
- adverb in a dangerous manner
perilously; hazardously.
- he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge
- adverb in a dangerous manner
- lighthouse4/5
lighthouse
- noun a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
pharos; beacon; beacon light.
- noun a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
- intrusive4/5
intrusive
- adjective tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
- she felt her presence there was intrusive
- adjective of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock
- adjective tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
- auspices4/5
auspices
- noun kindly endorsement and guidance
protection; aegis.
- the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
- noun (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
augur; auspex.
- noun kindly endorsement and guidance
- lush4/5
lush
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; alcoholic; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; profuse; riotous; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- muse4/5
muse
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- Euterpe was his muse
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- disgusted4/5
disgusted
- adjective satellite having a strong distaste from surfeit
sick of; tired of; fed up; sick.
- grew more and more disgusted
- fed up with their complaints
- sick of it all
- sick to death of flattery
- gossip that makes one sick
- tired of the noise and smoke
- verb fill with distaste
gross out; repel; revolt; disgust.
- This spoilt food disgusts me
- adjective satellite having a strong distaste from surfeit
- housekeeper4/5
housekeeper
- noun a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
- noun a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
- famously4/5
famously
- adverb in a manner or to an extent that is well known
- in his famously anecdotal style
- adverb extremely well
excellently; splendidly; magnificently.
- he did splendidly in the exam
- we got along famously
- adverb in a manner or to an extent that is well known
- disgusting4/5
disgusting
- adjective satellite highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
distasteful; skanky; loathly; loathsome; repellant; repellent; foul; disgustful; repelling; yucky; revolting; wicked.
- a disgusting smell
- distasteful language
- a loathsome disease
- the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
- revolting food
- a wicked stench
- verb fill with distaste
gross out; repel; revolt; disgust.
- This spoilt food disgusts me
- adjective satellite highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
- justifiable4/5
justifiable
- adjective satellite capable of being justified
- adjective satellite capable of being justified
- illusory4/5
illusory
- adjective satellite based on or having the nature of an illusion
illusive.
- illusive hopes of finding a better job
- Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
- adjective satellite based on or having the nature of an illusion
- campuses4/5
campus
- noun a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
- noun a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
- housekeeping4/5
housekeeping
- noun the work of cleaning and running a house
housework.
- verb maintain a household; take care of all business related to a household
housekeep.
- noun the work of cleaning and running a house
- resuscitation4/5
resuscitation
- noun the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
- although he was apparently drowned, resuscitation was accomplished by artificial respiration
- noun the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
- khrushchev4/5
khrushchev
- noun Soviet statesman and premier who denounced Stalin (1894-1971)
Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev; Nikita Khrushchev.
- noun Soviet statesman and premier who denounced Stalin (1894-1971)
- mused4/5
muse
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- Euterpe was his muse
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
- sustenance4/5
sustenance
- noun a source of materials to nourish the body
nutrition; alimentation; aliment; nutriment; nourishment; victuals.
- noun the financial means whereby one lives
living; support; livelihood; bread and butter; keep.
- each child was expected to pay for their keep
- he applied to the state for support
- he could no longer earn his own livelihood
- noun a source of materials to nourish the body
- farmhouse4/5
farmhouse
- noun house for a farmer and family
- noun house for a farmer and family
- graciously4/5
graciously
- adverb in a gracious or graceful manner
gracefully.
- he did not have a chance to grow up graciously
- adverb in a gracious or graceful manner
- frustrations4/5
frustration
- noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
defeat.
- noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
foiling; thwarting.
- noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
- percussion4/5
percussion
- noun the act of playing a percussion instrument
- noun the act of exploding a percussion cap
- noun the act of playing a percussion instrument
- nervousness4/5
nervousness
- noun the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
jumpiness; jitteriness; restiveness.
- noun an uneasy psychological state
nerves.
- he suffered an attack of nerves
- noun the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
- warehouse4/5
warehouse
- noun a storehouse for goods and merchandise
storage warehouse.
- verb store in a warehouse
- noun a storehouse for goods and merchandise
- jealousy4/5
jealousy
- noun a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
green-eyed monster.
- noun zealous vigilance
- cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard
- noun a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
- unjust4/5
unjust
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
unfair.
- used unfair methods
- it was an unfair trial
- took an unfair advantage
- adjective violating principles of justice
- unjust punishment
- an unjust judge
- an unjust accusation
- adjective not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
- greenhouse4/5
greenhouse
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
glasshouse; nursery.
- adjective of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect
- greenhouse gases
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
- strauss4/5
strauss
- noun German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
Richard Strauss.
- noun Austrian composer and son of Strauss the Elder; composed many famous waltzes and became known as the `waltz king' (1825-1899)
Johann Strauss; Strauss the Younger.
- noun German composer of many operas; collaborated with librettist Hugo von Hoffmannsthal to produce several operas (1864-1949)
- curiously4/5
curiously
- adverb in a manner differing from the usual or expected
peculiarly; oddly.
- had a curiously husky voice
- he's behaving rather peculiarly
- adverb with curiosity
inquisitively; interrogatively.
- the baby looked around curiously
- adverb in a manner differing from the usual or expected
- cautiously4/5
cautiously
- adverb as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
carefully.
- she ventured cautiously downstairs
- they handled the incident with kid gloves
- adverb in a conservative manner
conservatively; guardedly.
- we estimated the number of demonstrators conservatively at 200,000.
- adverb as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
- abusive4/5
abusive
- adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
opprobrious; scurrilous.
- adjective satellite characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
- abusive punishment
- argued...that foster homes are abusive
- adjective satellite expressing offensive reproach
- allusion4/5
allusion
- noun passing reference or indirect mention
- noun passing reference or indirect mention
- enormously4/5
enormously
- adverb extremely
staggeringly; tremendously; hugely.
- he was enormously popular
- adverb extremely
- exhaustive4/5
exhaustive
- adjective satellite performed comprehensively and completely
thoroughgoing; thorough.
- an exhaustive study
- made a thorough search
- thoroughgoing research
- adjective satellite performed comprehensively and completely
- conclusive4/5
conclusive
- adjective forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
- conclusive proof
- the evidence is conclusive
- adjective forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
- unused4/5
unused
- adjective satellite not yet used or soiled
fresh.
- a fresh shirt
- a fresh sheet of paper
- an unused envelope
- adjective satellite not yet put into use
- we bought an unused car for a change
- adjective satellite not yet used or soiled
- illustrative4/5
illustrative
- adjective satellite clarifying by use of examples
exemplifying.
- adjective satellite serving to demonstrate
demonstrative.
- adjective satellite clarifying by use of examples
- enthusiastically4/5
enthusiastically
- adverb with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
- they discussed the question enthusiastically
- adverb in a lavish or enthusiastic manner
sky-high.
- he extolled her virtues sky-high
- adverb with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
- allusions4/5
allusion
- noun passing reference or indirect mention
- noun passing reference or indirect mention
- 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
- warehouses4/5
warehouse
- noun a storehouse for goods and merchandise
storage warehouse.
- verb store in a warehouse
- noun a storehouse for goods and merchandise
- religiously4/5
religiously
- adverb by religion
sacredly.
- religiously inspired art
- adverb with extreme conscientiousness
conscientiously; scrupulously.
- he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock
- adverb by religion
- tremendously4/5
tremendously
- adverb extremely
staggeringly; enormously; hugely.
- he was enormously popular
- adverb extremely
- robustness4/5
robustness
- noun the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
hardiness; validity; lustiness.
- noun the characteristic of being strong enough to withstand intellectual challenge
- the lack of robustness in the findings may be due to the small size of the sample
- noun the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
- ruskin4/5
ruskin
- noun British art critic (1819-1900)
John Ruskin.
- noun British art critic (1819-1900)
- neuromuscular4/5
neuromuscular
- adjective affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue
- adjective affecting or characteristic of both neural and muscular tissue
- miraculously4/5
miraculously
- adverb in a miraculous manner
- my hand grasped the gun that was, miraculously, lying on the ground beside my finger tips
- adverb in a miraculous manner
- spontaneously4/5
spontaneously
- adverb in a spontaneous manner
- this shift occurs spontaneously
- adverb without advance preparation
ad libitum; ad lib; impromptu.
- he spoke ad lib
- adverb in a spontaneous manner
- unconsciously4/5
unconsciously
- adverb without awareness
- she jumped up unconsciously when he entered the room
- adverb without awareness
- antitrust4/5
antitrust
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
antimonopoly.
- adjective satellite of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
- nervously4/5
nervously
- adverb in an anxiously nervous manner
- we watched the stock market nervously
- adverb with nervous excitement
- our bodies jumped nervously away at the slightest touch
- adverb in an anxiously nervous manner
- justly4/5
justly
- adverb with honesty
rightly; justifiedly.
- he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time
- adverb in accordance with moral or social standards
right.
- that serves him right
- do right by him
- adverb with honesty
- generously4/5
generously
- adverb in a generous manner
munificently; liberally.
- he gave liberally to several charities
- adverb in a generous manner
- menopause4/5
menopause
- noun the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
climacteric; change of life.
- noun the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
- blouse4/5
blouse
- noun a top worn by women
- noun a top worn by women
- sussex4/5
sussex
- noun a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
- noun a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
- unanimously4/5
unanimously
- adverb of one mind; without dissent
nemine contradicente; nem con.
- the Senate unanimously approved the bill
- we voted unanimously
- adverb of one mind; without dissent
- furiously4/5
furiously
- adverb (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
- winds were blowing furiously
- adverb in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy
- the boys fought furiously
- she went peddling furiously up the narrow street
- adverb (of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
- faust4/5
faust
- noun an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
Faustus.
- noun an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
- unusually4/5
unusually
- adverb to a remarkable degree or extent
remarkably; unco; outstandingly.
- she was unusually tall
- adverb to a remarkable degree or extent
- auschwitz4/5
auschwitz
- noun a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in southwestern Poland during World War II
- noun a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in southwestern Poland during World War II
- mustache4/5
mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
moustache.
- he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
- notoriously4/5
notoriously
- adverb to a notorious degree
- European emigres, who notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write seditious pamphlets
- adverb to a notorious degree
- justin4/5
justin
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- ferguson4/5
ferguson
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- gustav4/5
gustav
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- minuscule3/5
minuscule
- noun the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
lowercase; small letter; lower-case letter.
- noun a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts
- noun the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
- hushed3/5
hushed
- adjective satellite in a softened tone
muted; subdued; quiet.
- hushed voices
- muted trumpets
- a subdued whisper
- a quiet reprimand
- verb become quiet or still; fall silent
hush.
- hush my baby!
- adjective satellite in a softened tone
- buster3/5
buster
- noun an informal form of address for a man
dude; fellow.
- Say, fellow, what are you doing?
- Hey buster, what's up?
- noun a robust child
- noun an informal form of address for a man
- adjusts3/5
adjust
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
set; correct.
- Adjust the clock, please
- correct the alignment of the front wheels
- verb place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
line up; align; aline.
- align the car with the curb
- align the sheets of paper on the table
- verb alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
- arousing3/5
arouse
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb stop sleeping
waken; come alive; wake; awake; awaken; wake up.
- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- customizing3/5
customize
- verb make to specifications
custom-make; customise; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customise.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- rousing3/5
rousing
- noun the act of arousing
arousal.
- the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
- verb become active
bestir; rouse.
- He finally bestirred himself
- noun the act of arousing
- suspending3/5
suspend
- verb hang freely
- The secret police suspended their victims from the ceiling and beat them
- verb cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
- suspend the particles
- verb hang freely
- industrialised3/5
industrialised
- adjective satellite made industrial; converted to industrialism
industrialized.
- industrialized areas
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialize; industrialise.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- adjective satellite made industrial; converted to industrialism
- suffused3/5
suffuse
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
perfuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb to become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light
- His whole frame suffused with a cold dew
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
- confuses3/5
confuse
- verb mistake one thing for another
confound.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
- verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil; discombobulate; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
- verb mistake one thing for another
- encrusted3/5
encrusted
- adjective satellite having a hardened crust as a covering
crusty; crusted; crustlike.
- verb cover or coat with a crust
incrust; encrust.
- adjective satellite having a hardened crust as a covering
- arouses3/5
arouse
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy
- verb stop sleeping
waken; come alive; wake; awake; awaken; wake up.
- She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock
- verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
- industrializing3/5
industrialize
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialise.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- verb develop industry; become industrial
industrialise.
- The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
- 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
- blushing3/5
blushing
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
red-faced; blushful.
- the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
- her blushful beau
- was red-faced with anger
- verb turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
crimson; blush; redden; flush.
- The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
- caustic3/5
caustic
- noun any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
- adjective satellite harsh or corrosive in tone
blistering; acerbic; acrid; vitriolic; virulent; sulphurous; acerb; sulfurous; acid; bitter.
- an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
- a barrage of acid comments
- her acrid remarks make her many enemies
- bitter words
- blistering criticism
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
- a sulfurous denunciation
- a vitriolic critique
- noun any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
- suspensions3/5
suspension
- noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
- noun a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
intermission; break; pause; interruption.
- noun a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
- 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
- austrians3/5
austrian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Austria
- adjective of or relating to Austria or its people or culture
- Austrian music
- noun a native or inhabitant of Austria
- industrialisation3/5
industrialisation
- noun the development of industry on an extensive scale
industrialization; industrial enterprise.
- noun the development of industry on an extensive scale
- focussed3/5
focussed
- adjective being in focus or brought into focus
focused.
- verb direct one's attention on something
center; centre; pore; focus; concentrate; rivet.
- Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
- adjective being in focus or brought into focus
- busted3/5
busted
- adjective satellite out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
broken.
- a broken washing machine
- the coke machine is broken
- the coke machine is busted
- verb ruin completely
break; bust.
- He busted my radio!
- adjective satellite out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
- rasmussen3/5
rasmussen
- noun Danish ethnologist and Arctic explorer; led expeditions into the Arctic to find support for his theory that Eskimos and North American Indians originally migrated from Asia (1879-1933)
Kund Johan Victor Rasmussen.
- noun Danish ethnologist and Arctic explorer; led expeditions into the Arctic to find support for his theory that Eskimos and North American Indians originally migrated from Asia (1879-1933)
- bushels3/5
bushel
- noun a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
- noun a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks
- noun a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
- fuses3/5
fuse
- noun an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
electrical fuse; safety fuse.
- noun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
fusee; fuze; fuzee; primer; priming.
- noun an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
- suspecting3/5
suspect
- noun someone who is under suspicion
- noun a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
defendant.
- noun someone who is under suspicion
- causeway3/5
causeway
- noun a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
- verb provide with a causeway
- A causewayed swamp
- noun a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
- dusting3/5
dust
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- the furniture was covered with dust
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
detritus; junk; debris; rubble.
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- dusted3/5
dust
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- the furniture was covered with dust
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
detritus; junk; debris; rubble.
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- bushel3/5
bushel
- noun a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
- noun a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks
- noun a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
- infuse3/5
infuse
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcate; instill.
- inculcate values into the young generation
- verb fill, as with a certain quality
impregnate; tincture; instill.
- The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
- ousted3/5
oust
- verb remove from a position or office
expel; boot out; drum out; throw out; kick out.
- The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds
- verb remove and replace
- The word processor has ousted the typewriter
- verb remove from a position or office
- rusted3/5
rusted
- adjective having accumulated rust
- rusted hinges
- verb become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
rust; corrode.
- The metal corroded
- The pipes rusted
- adjective having accumulated rust
- householder3/5
householder
- noun someone who owns a home
homeowner.
- noun someone who owns a home
- fusing3/5
fuse
- noun an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
electrical fuse; safety fuse.
- noun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
fusee; fuze; fuzee; primer; priming.
- noun an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
- espouse3/5
espouse
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; adopt.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take in marriage
get hitched with; wed; marry; conjoin; get married; hook up with.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- geniuses3/5
genius
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
Einstein; brainiac; mastermind; brain.
- Mozart was a child genius
- he's smart but he's no Einstein
- noun unusual mental ability
brilliance.
- noun someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
- hindustan3/5
hindustan
- noun northern region of India where Hinduism predominates
- noun northern region of India where Hinduism predominates
- distrusted3/5
distrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
suspicion; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrustfulness; mistrust.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- busts3/5
bust
- noun a complete failure
flop; fizzle.
- the play was a dismal flop
- noun the chest of a woman
female chest.
- noun a complete failure
- readjustment3/5
readjustment
- noun the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
- noun the act of adjusting something to match a standard
adjustment; registration.
- noun the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
- trusteeship3/5
trusteeship
- noun a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations
trust territory.
- noun the position of trustee
- noun a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations
- crusts3/5
crust
- noun the outer layer of the Earth
Earth's crust.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
encrustation; incrustation.
- noun the outer layer of the Earth
- accuser3/5
accuser
- noun someone who imputes guilt or blame
- noun someone who imputes guilt or blame
- powerhouse3/5
powerhouse
- noun a highly energetic and indefatigable person
human dynamo; ball of fire; fireball.
- noun a team considered to be the best of its class
- noun a highly energetic and indefatigable person
- cushioned3/5
cushioned
- adjective satellite softened by the addition of cushions or padding
padded; cushiony.
- verb protect from impact
buffer; cushion; soften.
- cushion the blow
- adjective satellite softened by the addition of cushions or padding
- buss3/5
buss
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
osculation; kiss.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
- accusers3/5
accuser
- noun someone who imputes guilt or blame
- noun someone who imputes guilt or blame
- 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)
- busting3/5
bust
- noun a complete failure
flop; fizzle.
- the play was a dismal flop
- noun the chest of a woman
female chest.
- noun a complete failure
- householders3/5
householder
- noun someone who owns a home
homeowner.
- noun someone who owns a home
- oust3/5
oust
- verb remove from a position or office
expel; boot out; drum out; throw out; kick out.
- The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds
- verb remove and replace
- The word processor has ousted the typewriter
- verb remove from a position or office
- focussing3/5
focussing
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction; centering; focus; focal point; focusing.
- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
- verb direct one's attention on something
center; centre; pore; focus; concentrate; rivet.
- Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
- 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)
- industrialism3/5
industrialism
- noun an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
- noun an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
- corpuscles3/5
corpuscle
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; atom; molecule; mote.
- noun either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
blood corpuscle; blood cell.
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
- rusting3/5
rusting
- noun the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
rust.
- verb become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
rust; corrode.
- The metal corroded
- The pipes rusted
- noun the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
- crusted3/5
crusted
- adjective satellite having a hardened crust as a covering
crusty; encrusted; crustlike.
- verb form a crust or form into a crust
crust.
- The bread crusted in the oven
- adjective satellite having a hardened crust as a covering
- exhausts3/5
exhaust
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust fumes; fumes.
- noun system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
exhaust system.
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
- flushes3/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- excusing3/5
excuse
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
exculpation; alibi; self-justification.
- he kept finding excuses to stay
- every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job
- his transparent self-justification was unacceptable
- noun a note explaining an absence
- he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him
- noun a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
- amuse3/5
amuse
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
- verb make (somebody) laugh
- The clown amused the children
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
- austere3/5
austere
- adjective satellite severely simple
severe; stark; stern.
- a stark interior
- adjective satellite of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
stern.
- an austere expression
- a stern face
- adjective satellite severely simple
- enthusiasts3/5
enthusiast
- noun an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
partisan; partizan.
- noun a person having a strong liking for something
fancier.
- noun an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
- sustains3/5
sustain
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
prolong; keep up.
- We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible
- prolong the treatment of the patient
- keep up the good work
- verb undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
suffer; have; get.
- She suffered a fracture in the accident
- He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- She got a bruise on her leg
- He got his arm broken in the scuffle
- verb lengthen or extend in duration or space
- causative3/5
causative
- adjective producing an effect
- poverty as a causative factor in crime
- adjective producing an effect
- inclusions3/5
inclusion
- noun the state of being included
- noun the relation of comprising something
comprehension.
- he admired the inclusion of so many ideas in such a short work
- noun the state of being included
- thrusting3/5
thrusting
- noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
poke; poking; jabbing; thrust; jab.
- he warned me with a jab with his finger
- he made a thrusting motion with his fist
- verb push forcefully
thrust.
- He thrust his chin forward
- noun a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
- extrusion3/5
extrusion
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
protrusion; bulge; gibbousness; hump; prominence; bump; swelling; excrescence; jut; gibbosity; protuberance.
- the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- the hump of a camel
- he stood on the rocky prominence
- the occipital protuberance was well developed
- the bony excrescence between its horns
- noun squeezing out by applying pressure
expulsion.
- an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube
- the expulsion of pus from the pimple
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- custodian3/5
custodian
- noun one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
keeper; steward.
- noun one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
- husbandry3/5
husbandry
- noun the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
farming; agriculture.
- noun the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
- profusion3/5
profusion
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
cornucopia; profuseness; richness.
- the profusion of detail
- the idiomatic richness of English
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
- toulouse3/5
toulouse
- noun a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe
- noun a city on the Garonne River in southern France to the southeast of Bordeaux; a cultural center of medieval Europe
- abusers3/5
abuser
- noun someone who abuses
maltreater.
- noun someone who abuses
- exclusions3/5
exclusion
- noun the state of being excluded
- noun the state of being excommunicated
censure; excommunication.
- noun the state of being excluded
- reused3/5
reuse
- verb use again after processing
recycle; reprocess.
- We must recycle the cardboard boxes
- verb use again after processing
- amusements3/5
amusement
- noun a feeling of delight at being entertained
- noun an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
entertainment.
- noun a feeling of delight at being entertained
- industrialists3/5
industrialist
- noun someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
- noun someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
- 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
- gauss3/5
gauss
- noun a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter
- noun German mathematician who developed the theory of numbers and who applied mathematics to electricity and magnetism and astronomy and geodesy (1777-1855)
Karl Friedrich Gauss; Karl Gauss.
- noun a unit of magnetic flux density equal to 1 maxwell per square centimeter
- tuscany3/5
tuscany
- noun a region in central Italy
Toscana.
- noun a region in central Italy
- causally3/5
causally
- adverb in a causal fashion
- causally efficacious powers
- adverb in a causal fashion
- limousine3/5
limousine
- noun large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
limo.
- noun large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
- truss3/5
truss
- noun (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- noun a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
- noun (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- lustre3/5
lustre
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luster.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
- thrusts3/5
thrust
- noun the force used in pushing
push.
- the push of the water on the walls of the tank
- the thrust of the jet engines
- noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
knife thrust; stab.
- one strong stab to the heart killed him
- noun the force used in pushing
- overuse3/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- lausanne3/5
lausanne
- noun a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
- noun a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
- acoustics3/5
acoustics
- noun the study of the physical properties of sound
- noun a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
acoustic.
- noun the study of the physical properties of sound
- frustrate3/5
frustrate
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
- verb treat cruelly
bedevil; rag; crucify; dun; torment.
- The children tormented the stuttering teacher
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
- rushdie3/5
rushdie
- noun British writer of novels who was born in India; one of his novels is regarded as blasphemous by Muslims and a fatwa was issued condemning him to death (born in 1947)
Ahmed Salman Rushdie; Salman Rushdie.
- noun British writer of novels who was born in India; one of his novels is regarded as blasphemous by Muslims and a fatwa was issued condemning him to death (born in 1947)
- accuses3/5
accuse
- verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
incriminate; impeach; criminate.
- The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
- verb blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
charge.
- he charged the director with indifference
- verb bring an accusation against; level a charge against
- misused3/5
misused
- adjective used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
- misused words are often laughable but one weeps for misused talents
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misuse; misapply.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- adjective used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
- enthusiast3/5
enthusiast
- noun an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
partisan; partizan.
- noun a person having a strong liking for something
fancier.
- noun an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
- busied3/5
busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
- verb keep busy with
- 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)
- causa3/5
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
- musicals3/5
musical
- noun a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
musical comedy; musical theater.
- adjective characterized by or capable of producing music
- a musical evening
- musical instruments
- noun a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
- hausa3/5
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
- abuser3/5
abuser
- noun someone who abuses
maltreater.
- noun someone who abuses
- transfusions3/5
transfusion
- noun the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
blood transfusion.
- noun the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
- noun the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
- gusto3/5
gusto
- noun vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
zestfulness; zest; relish.
- noun vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- musty3/5
musty
- adjective satellite covered with or smelling of mold
mouldy; moldy.
- moldy bread
- a moldy (or musty) odor
- adjective satellite stale and unclean smelling
fusty; frowsty.
- adjective satellite covered with or smelling of mold
- etruscan3/5
etruscan
Of or relating to Etruria. --n. A native or inhabitant of Etruria.
- entrust3/5
entrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; trust; intrust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb put into the care or protection of someone
leave.
- He left the decision to his deputy
- leave your child the nurse's care
- verb confer a trust upon
- tuscan3/5
tuscan
Of or pertaining to Tuscany in Italy; -- specifically designating one of the five orders of architecture recognized and described by the Italian writers of the 16th century, or characteristic of the order. The original of this order was not used by the Greeks, but by the Romans under the Empire. See Order , and Illust. ofCapital .
- tuskegee3/5
tuskegee
- noun a town in eastern Alabama
- noun a town in eastern Alabama
- infusions3/5
infusion
- noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
extract.
- noun the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)
- noun a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
- luster3/5
luster
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; lustre; brilliancy; splendor.
- noun the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
lustre; shininess; sheen.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
- combustible3/5
combustible
- noun a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
combustible material.
- adjective capable of igniting and burning
- noun a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
- diffusing3/5
diffusing
- adjective satellite spreading by diffusion
diffusive; dispersive; disseminative.
- verb move outward
fan out; spread; diffuse; spread out.
- The soldiers fanned out
- adjective satellite spreading by diffusion
- censuses3/5
census
- noun a periodic count of the population
nose count; nosecount.
- verb conduct a census
- They censused the deer in the forest
- noun a periodic count of the population
- 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
- westinghouse3/5
westinghouse
- noun United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914)
George Westinghouse.
- noun United States inventor and manufacturer (1846-1914)
- zarathustra3/5
zarathustra
- noun Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
Zoroaster.
- noun Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
- flustered3/5
flustered
- adjective satellite thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)
rattled; perturbed; hot and bothered.
- verb be flustered; behave in a confused manner
fluster.
- adjective satellite thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)
- confusions3/5
confusion
- noun disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- the army retreated in confusion
- noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
disarray; confusedness; mental confusion; muddiness.
- a confusion of impressions
- noun disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- businesspeople3/5
businesspeople
- noun people who transact business (especially business executives)
business people.
- noun people who transact business (especially business executives)
- obtuse3/5
obtuse
- adjective of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
- adjective satellite (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex
- adjective of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
- illustrators3/5
illustrator
- noun an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
- noun an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)
- lusts3/5
lust
- noun a strong sexual desire
lecherousness; lustfulness.
- noun self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
luxuria.
- noun a strong sexual desire
- bemused3/5
bemused
- adjective satellite deeply absorbed in thought
deep in thought; preoccupied; lost.
- as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class
- lost in thought
- a preoccupied frown
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
bemuse; throw; bewilder; discombobulate.
- adjective satellite deeply absorbed in thought
- recluse3/5
recluse
- noun one who lives in solitude
solitary; troglodyte; solitudinarian; hermit.
- adjective satellite withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
reclusive; withdrawn.
- lived an unsocial reclusive life
- noun one who lives in solitude
- choruses3/5
chorus
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- a chorus of boos
- noun a group of people assembled to sing together
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- custodians3/5
custodian
- noun one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
keeper; steward.
- noun one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
- ambushed3/5
ambush
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambuscade; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; waylay; ambuscade.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- statuses3/5
status
- noun the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
position.
- he had the status of a minor
- the novel attained the status of a classic
- atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life
- noun a state at a particular time
condition.
- a condition (or state) of disrepair
- the current status of the arms negotiations
- noun the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
- husk3/5
husk
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubble; chaff; straw; stalk; shuck.
- noun outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- crusty3/5
crusty
- adjective satellite having a hardened crust as a covering
crusted; encrusted; crustlike.
- adjective satellite brusque and surly and forbidding
gruff; ill-humored; ill-humoured; curmudgeonly.
- crusty remarks
- a crusty old man
- his curmudgeonly temper
- gruff manner
- a gruff reply
- adjective satellite having a hardened crust as a covering
- 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
- defuse3/5
defuse
- verb remove the triggering device from
- verb remove the triggering device from
- prussians3/5
prussian
- noun a German inhabitant of Prussia
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Prussia or its inhabitants
- Prussian officers
- Prussian aristocracy
- noun a German inhabitant of Prussia
- mush3/5
mush
- noun any soft or soggy mass
pulp.
- he pounded it to a pulp
- noun cornmeal boiled in water
cornmeal mush.
- noun any soft or soggy mass
- diffuses3/5
diffuse
- verb move outward
fan out; spread; spread out.
- The soldiers fanned out
- verb spread or diffuse through
riddle; permeate; interpenetrate; pervade; penetrate; imbue.
- An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
- music penetrated the entire building
- His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
- verb move outward
- protrusion3/5
protrusion
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
extrusion; bulge; gibbousness; hump; prominence; bump; swelling; excrescence; jut; gibbosity; protuberance.
- the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- the hump of a camel
- he stood on the rocky prominence
- the occipital protuberance was well developed
- the bony excrescence between its horns
- noun the act of projecting out from something
jutting; projection; jut.
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- industrialist3/5
industrialist
- noun someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
- noun someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
- agribusiness3/5
agribusiness
- noun a large-scale farming enterprise
agriculture; factory farm.
- noun a large-scale farming enterprise
- apparatuses3/5
apparatus
- noun equipment designed to serve a specific function
setup.
- noun (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function
- the breathing apparatus
- noun equipment designed to serve a specific function
- trusses3/5
truss
- noun (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- noun a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
- noun (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- intrusted3/5
intrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; entrust; trust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb confer a trust upon
- tuscaloosa3/5
tuscaloosa
- noun a university town in west central Alabama
- noun a university town in west central Alabama
- bushnell3/5
bushnell
- noun American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)
Father of the Submarine; David Bushnell.
- noun American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)
- muscovite3/5
muscovite
- noun a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
- noun a resident of Moscow
- noun a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
- austenite3/5
austenite
- noun a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite
- noun a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite
- busing3/5
bus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar
bus topology.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
- husks3/5
husk
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubble; chaff; straw; stalk; shuck.
- noun outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- musketry3/5
musketry
- noun musketeers and their muskets collectively
- noun the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
- noun musketeers and their muskets collectively
- louse3/5
louse
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
sucking louse.
- noun a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
dirt ball; insect; worm.
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
- kyushu3/5
kyushu
- noun the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan; contains coal fields
- noun the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan; contains coal fields
- justifications3/5
justification
- noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
- he considered misrule a justification for revolution
- noun a statement in explanation of some action or belief
- noun something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
- effusion3/5
effusion
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
ebullition; gush; outburst; blowup.
- noun flow under pressure
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
- seclusion3/5
seclusion
- noun the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
privateness; privacy.
- noun the act of secluding yourself from others
- noun the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
- custer3/5
custer
- noun United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
General Custer; George Armstrong Custer.
- noun United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
- housewife3/5
housewife
- noun a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
woman of the house; lady of the house; homemaker.
- noun a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
- proust3/5
proust
- noun French novelist (1871-1922)
Marcel Proust.
- noun French novelist (1871-1922)
- housework3/5
housework
- noun the work of cleaning and running a house
housekeeping.
- noun the work of cleaning and running a house
- custodial3/5
custodial
- adjective satellite providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
tutelar; tutelary.
- daycare that is educational and not just custodial
- a guardian angel
- tutelary gods
- adjective satellite providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
- abusing3/5
abuse
- noun cruel or inhumane treatment
maltreatment; ill-treatment; ill-usage.
- the child showed signs of physical abuse
- noun a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
revilement; vilification; contumely; insult.
- when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
- they yelled insults at the visiting team
- noun cruel or inhumane treatment
- bustling3/5
bustling
- adjective satellite full of energetic and noisy activity
- a bustling city
- verb move or cause to move energetically or busily
hustle; bustle; bustle about.
- The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance
- adjective satellite full of energetic and noisy activity
- rustling3/5
rustling
- noun the stealing of cattle
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whispering; whisper; rustle.
- noun the stealing of cattle
- lousy3/5
lousy
- adjective satellite very bad
stinking; shitty; stinky; crappy; rotten; icky.
- a lousy play
- it's a stinking world
- adjective satellite infested with lice
- burned their lousy clothes
- adjective satellite very bad
- pussy3/5
pussy
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
puss; snatch; twat; slit; cunt.
- noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
pussycat; kitty-cat; kitty; puss.
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
- bustle3/5
bustle
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; ado; stir; hustle.
- noun a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
- noun a rapid active commotion
- muses3/5
muse
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
- noun the source of an artist's inspiration
- Euterpe was his muse
- noun in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
- austerity3/5
austerity
- noun the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
nonindulgence; asceticism.
- noun the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
- mustered3/5
muster
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- he was thrown in the brig for missing muster
- noun compulsory military service
selective service; draft; conscription.
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- gust3/5
gust
- noun a strong current of air
blow; blast.
- the tree was bent almost double by the gust
- noun a strong current of air
- trustworthiness3/5
trustworthiness
- noun the trait of deserving trust and confidence
trustiness.
- noun the trait of deserving trust and confidence
- housewives3/5
housewife
- noun a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
woman of the house; lady of the house; homemaker.
- noun a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
- unconsciousness3/5
unconsciousness
- noun a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
- noun a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
- justinian3/5
justinian
Of or pertaining to the Institutes or laws of the Roman Justinian.
- intrusions3/5
intrusion
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
invasion; encroachment.
- an invasion of tourists
- an invasion of locusts
- noun entrance by force or without permission or welcome
- noun any entry into an area not previously occupied
- grouse3/5
grouse
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- noun popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- pushkin3/5
pushkin
- noun Russian poet (1799-1837)
Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin; Alexander Pushkin.
- noun Russian poet (1799-1837)
- plush3/5
plush
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plushy.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- schoolhouse3/5
schoolhouse
- noun a building where young people receive education
school.
- the school was built in 1932
- he walked to school every morning
- noun a building where young people receive education
- muslin3/5
muslin
- noun plain-woven cotton fabric
- noun plain-woven cotton fabric
- perusal3/5
perusal
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusing; studying; poring over.
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
- cusp3/5
cusp
- noun point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- noun a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
leaflet.
- noun point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- playhouse3/5
playhouse
- noun plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
wendy house.
- noun plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
- rustle3/5
rustle
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whispering; whisper; rustling.
- verb make a dry crackling sound
- rustling silk
- the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
- sinusitis3/5
sinusitis
- noun inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
- noun inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
- musk3/5
musk
- noun an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
- noun the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
- noun an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
- delusional3/5
delusional
- adjective satellite suffering from or characterized by delusions
- adjective satellite suffering from or characterized by delusions
- musically3/5
musically
- adverb in a musical manner
- She sang very musically
- adverb in a musical manner
- augustinian3/5
augustinian
Of or pertaining to St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo in Northern Africa (b. 354 -- d. 430), or to his doctrines.
- sawdust3/5
sawdust
- noun fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
- noun fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
- profuse3/5
profuse
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; lush; riotous; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
- huston3/5
huston
- noun United States film maker born in the United States but an Irish citizen after 1964 (1906-1987)
John Huston.
- noun United States film maker born in the United States but an Irish citizen after 1964 (1906-1987)
- locust3/5
locust
- noun migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
- noun hardwood from any of various locust trees
- noun migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
- rusk3/5
rusk
- noun slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp
zwieback; Brussels biscuit; twice-baked bread.
- noun slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp
- acoustical3/5
acoustical
- adjective of or relating to the science of acoustics
acoustic.
- acoustic properties of a hall
- adjective of or relating to the science of acoustics
- locusts3/5
locust
- noun migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
- noun hardwood from any of various locust trees
- noun migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
- toothbrush3/5
toothbrush
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- noun slang for a mustache
soup-strainer.
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- marcuse3/5
marcuse
- noun United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979)
Herbert Marcuse.
- noun United States political philosopher (born in Germany) concerned about the dehumanizing effects of capitalism and modern technology (1898-1979)
- trusty3/5
trusty
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- adjective worthy of trust or belief
trustworthy.
- a trustworthy report
- an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- hustle3/5
hustle
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
bunko; bunco game; bunko game; sting; flimflam; con game; confidence game; gyp; bunco; confidence trick; con.
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; bustle; ado; stir.
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
- gushing3/5
gushing
- adjective satellite flowing profusely
pouring.
- a gushing hydrant
- pouring flood waters
- verb gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
spurt; spout; spirt; gush.
- water gushed forth
- adjective satellite flowing profusely
- musing3/5
musing
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness.
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- disuse3/5
disuse
- noun the state of something that has been unused and neglected
neglect.
- the house was in a terrible state of neglect
- noun the state of something that has been unused and neglected
- effusions3/5
effusion
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
ebullition; gush; outburst; blowup.
- noun flow under pressure
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
- tricuspid3/5
tricuspid
- adjective satellite having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
tricuspidate.
- tricuspid molar
- tricuspid valve
- adjective satellite having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
- ridiculously3/5
ridiculously
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
preposterously; ludicrously; laughably.
- her income was laughably small, but she managed to live well
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
- medusa3/5
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
- musings3/5
musing
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
contemplation; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness.
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; reflect; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
- noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- gusts3/5
gust
- noun a strong current of air
blow; blast.
- the tree was bent almost double by the gust
- noun a strong current of air
- gushed3/5
gush
- noun a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
outpouring; flush.
- he heard the flush of a toilet
- there was a little gush of blood
- she attacked him with an outpouring of words
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
effusion; ebullition; outburst; blowup.
- noun a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
- gush3/5
gush
- noun a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
outpouring; flush.
- he heard the flush of a toilet
- there was a little gush of blood
- she attacked him with an outpouring of words
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
effusion; ebullition; outburst; blowup.
- noun a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
- fussy3/5
fussy
- adjective satellite annoyed and irritable
crabby; grouchy; ill-tempered; crabbed; cross; bad-tempered; grumpy.
- adjective satellite overcrowded or cluttered with detail
busy.
- a busy painting
- a fussy design
- adjective satellite annoyed and irritable
- incredulously3/5
incredulously
- adverb in an incredulous manner
disbelievingly; unbelievingly.
- the woman looked up at her incredulously
- adverb in an incredulous manner
- hustled3/5
hustle
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
bunko; bunco game; bunko game; sting; flimflam; con game; confidence game; gyp; bunco; confidence trick; con.
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; bustle; ado; stir.
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
- gloriously3/5
gloriously
- adverb with glory or in a glorious manner
- where others had failed he had gloriously succeeded
- adverb blessedly or wonderfully
- how gloriously happy she had been during those few fleeting moments of time
- adverb with glory or in a glorious manner
- muscled3/5
muscle
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
musculus.
- noun animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscular tissue.
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
- tusks3/5
tusk
- noun a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
ivory.
- noun a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog
- noun a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
- lusty3/5
lusty
- adjective satellite vigorously passionate
lustful; concupiscent.
- adjective satellite endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
hearty; red-blooded; full-blooded.
- a hearty glow of health
- adjective satellite vigorously passionate
- untrustworthy3/5
untrustworthy
- adjective not worthy of trust or belief
untrusty.
- an untrustworthy person
- adjective not worthy of trust or belief
- clausewitz3/5
clausewitz
- noun Prussian general and military theorist who proposed a doctrine of total war and war as an extension of diplomacy (1780-1831)
Karl von Clausewitz.
- noun Prussian general and military theorist who proposed a doctrine of total war and war as an extension of diplomacy (1780-1831)
- paintbrush3/5
paintbrush
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- carousel3/5
carousel
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
luggage carrousel; luggage carousel; carrousel.
- noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
roundabout; whirligig; carrousel; merry-go-round.
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
- diffusive3/5
diffusive
- adjective satellite spreading by diffusion
dispersive; diffusing; disseminative.
- adjective satellite spreading by diffusion
- lustful3/5
lustful
- adjective satellite characterized by lust
prurient; salacious; 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 driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
lascivious; libidinous; lewd.
- libidinous orgies
- adjective satellite characterized by lust
- bushman3/5
bushman
- noun a dweller in the Australian bush country
- noun a member of the race of nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
- noun a dweller in the Australian bush country
- peruse3/5
peruse
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- distrustful3/5
distrustful
- adjective having or showing distrust
- a man of distrustful nature
- my experience...in other fields of law has made me distrustful of rules of thumb generally"- B.N.Cardozo
- vigilant and distrustful superintendence"- Thomas Jefferson
- adjective having or showing distrust
- claustrophobic3/5
claustrophobic
- adjective satellite uncomfortably closed or hemmed in
- a claustrophobic little room
- adjective satellite suffering from claustrophobia; abnormally afraid of closed-in places
- adjective satellite uncomfortably closed or hemmed in
- slaughterhouse3/5
slaughterhouse
- noun a building where animals are butchered
butchery; abattoir; shambles.
- noun a building where animals are butchered
- enthused3/5
enthuse
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- verb utter with enthusiasm
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- bushmen3/5
bushman
- noun a member of the race of nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
- noun a dweller in the Australian bush country
- noun a member of the race of nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
- slush3/5
slush
- noun partially melted snow
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
- noun partially melted snow
- lusaka3/5
lusaka
- noun the capital and largest city of Zambia
capital of Zambia.
- noun the capital and largest city of Zambia
- trouser3/5
trouser
- noun (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
pant.
- he had a sharp crease in his trousers
- noun a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
- in his trouser's pocket
- he ripped his left trouser on the fence
- noun (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
- rustled3/5
rustle
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whispering; whisper; rustling.
- verb make a dry crackling sound
- rustling silk
- the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
- refusals3/5
refusal
- noun the act of refusing
- noun a message refusing to accept something that is offered
- noun the act of refusing
- hustler3/5
hustler
- noun a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
floozy; streetwalker; floozie; slattern; street girl; hooker.
- noun a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
operator; wheeler dealer.
- noun a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
- meuse3/5
meuse
- noun a European river; flows into the North Sea
Meuse River.
- noun an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11
Argonne Forest; Argonne; Meuse-Argonne operation; Meuse River; Meuse-Argonne.
- noun a European river; flows into the North Sea
- russet3/5
russet
- noun a reddish brown homespun fabric
- adjective satellite of brown with a reddish tinge
- noun a reddish brown homespun fabric
- poussin3/5
poussin
- noun French painter in the classical style (1594-1665)
Nicolas Poussin.
- noun French painter in the classical style (1594-1665)
- guesthouse3/5
guesthouse
- noun a house separate from the main house; for housing guests
- noun a house separate from the main house; for housing guests
- contusion3/5
contusion
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise.
- noun the action of bruising
- the bruise resulted from a contusion
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
- expeditiously3/5
expeditiously
- adverb with efficiency; in an efficient manner
efficiently.
- he functions efficiently
- adverb with efficiency; in an efficient manner
- molluscs3/5
mollusc
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusk; shellfish.
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
- bonuses3/5
bonus
- noun anything that tends to arouse
fillip.
- his approval was an added fillip
- noun an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
incentive.
- noun anything that tends to arouse
- collusion3/5
collusion
- noun secret agreement
- noun agreement on a secret plot
connivance.
- noun secret agreement
- conspicuously3/5
conspicuously
- adverb in a manner tending to attract attention
- there have been plenty of general declarations about willingness to meet and talk, but conspicuously no mention of time and place
- adverb in a prominent way
prominently.
- the new car was prominently displayed in the driveway
- adverb in a manner tending to attract attention
- injustices3/5
injustice
- noun an unjust act
unfairness; iniquity; shabbiness.
- noun the practice of being unjust or unfair
unjustness.
- noun an unjust act
- musculoskeletal3/5
musculoskeletal
- adjective relating to muscles and skeleton
- adjective relating to muscles and skeleton
- mysteriously3/5
mysteriously
- adverb in a cryptic manner
enigmatically; cryptically.
- we will meet again," he said cryptically
- adverb in a cryptic manner
- suspiciously3/5
suspiciously
- adverb with suspicion
- she regarded the food suspiciously
- adverb with suspicion
- erroneously3/5
erroneously
- adverb in a mistaken manner
mistakenly.
- he mistakenly believed it
- adverb in a mistaken manner
- disillusioned3/5
disillusioned
- adjective satellite freed from illusion
- verb free from enchantment
disillusion; disenchant.
- adjective satellite freed from illusion
- 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
- unsuspecting3/5
unsuspecting
- adjective satellite not suspicious
unsuspicious.
- deceiving the unsuspecting public
- adjective satellite (often followed by `of') not knowing or expecting; not thinking likely
- an unsuspecting victim
- unsuspecting (or unaware) of the fact that I would one day be their leader
- adjective satellite not suspicious
- unambiguously3/5
unambiguously
- adverb in an unambiguous manner
unequivocally.
- she stated her intentions unequivocally
- adverb so as to be unique
uniquely.
- he could determine uniquely the properties of the compound
- adverb in an unambiguous manner
- sinuses3/5
sinus
- noun an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
fistula.
- noun any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull
- noun an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
- husky3/5
husky
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
Eskimo dog.
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; beefy; burly; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
- instantaneously3/5
instantaneously
- adverb without any delay
in a flash; outright; instantly.
- he was killed outright
- adverb without any delay
- reusable3/5
reusable
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
recyclable; reclaimable.
- adjective satellite capable of being used again
- bushy3/5
bushy
- adjective satellite used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
shaggy-haired; shaggy-coated; shaggy.
- bushy locks
- a shaggy beard
- adjective satellite resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading
- adjective satellite used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
- customarily3/5
customarily
- adverb by custom; according to common practice
- children are custosby-the-waymarily expected to be seen but not heard
- adverb by custom; according to common practice
- dusky3/5
dusky
- adjective satellite lighted by or as if by twilight
twilight; twilit.
- The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding
- the twilight glow of the sky
- a boat on a twilit river
- adjective satellite naturally having skin of a dark color
swart; swarthy; dark-skinned.
- a dark-skinned beauty
- gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks
- a smile on his swarthy face
- `swart' is archaic
- adjective satellite lighted by or as if by twilight
- unjustified3/5
unjustified
- adjective satellite lacking justification or authorization
undue; unwarranted.
- desire for undue private profit
- unwarranted limitations of personal freedom
- adjective satellite lacking justification or authorization
- fetuses3/5
fetus
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
foetus.
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
- musa3/5
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 .
- 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
- clubhouse3/5
clubhouse
- noun a building that is occupied by a social club
club.
- the clubhouse needed a new roof
- noun a building that is occupied by a social club
- warehousing3/5
warehousing
- noun depositing in a warehouse
reposition; repositing; storage.
- they decided to reposition their furniture in a recommended repository in Brooklyn
- my car is in storage
- publishers reduced print runs to cut down the cost of warehousing
- verb store in a warehouse
warehouse.
- noun depositing in a warehouse
- concussion3/5
concussion
- noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
- noun any violent blow
- noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
- storehouse3/5
storehouse
- noun a depository for goods
entrepot; depot; storage; store.
- storehouses were built close to the docks
- noun a depository for goods
- justifiably3/5
justifiably
- adverb with good reason
- he is justifiably bitter
- adverb with good reason
- musculature3/5
musculature
- noun the muscular system of an organism
muscle system; muscular structure.
- noun the muscular system of an organism
- fuselage3/5
fuselage
- noun the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
- noun the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
- surreptitiously3/5
surreptitiously
- adverb in a surreptitious manner
sneakily.
- he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby
- adverb in a surreptitious manner
- intramuscular3/5
intramuscular
- adjective within a muscle
- an intramuscular injection
- adjective within a muscle
- thrush3/5
thrush
- noun candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
- noun a woman who sings popular songs
- noun candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
- crustal3/5
crustal
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the crust of the earth or moon
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the crust of the earth or moon
- sushi3/5
sushi
- noun rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- noun rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- strenuously3/5
strenuously
- adverb in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
- he objected strenuously to the stand his party was taking
- adverb in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
- workhouse3/5
workhouse
- noun a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
- noun a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
- noun a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
- custard3/5
custard
- noun sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
- noun sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
- busiest3/5
busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
- verb keep busy with
- unobtrusive3/5
unobtrusive
- adjective not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
unnoticeable.
- a quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial
- adjective not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
- blockbuster3/5
blockbuster
- noun a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
- noun an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
smash hit; megahit.
- noun a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
- businesslike3/5
businesslike
- adjective satellite exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
- adjective satellite not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
earnest.
- adjective satellite exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
- viciously3/5
viciously
- adverb in a vicious manner
savagely; brutally.
- he was viciously attacked
- adverb in a vicious manner
- crustaceans3/5
crustacean
- noun any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
- adjective of or belonging to the class Crustacea
crustaceous.
- noun any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
- laboriously3/5
laboriously
- adverb in a laborious manner
- their lives were spent in committee making decisions for others to execute on the basis of data laboriously gathered for them
- adverb in a laborious manner
- precariously3/5
precariously
- adverb in a precarious manner
- being a precariously dominant minority is a difficult position for human nature to cope with
- adverb in a precarious manner
- penthouse3/5
penthouse
- noun an apartment located on the top floors of a building
- noun an apartment located on the top floors of a building
- harmoniously3/5
harmoniously
- adverb in a harmonious manner
- the problem of absorbing immigrants harmoniously into British society is as important to the immigrants as to the British
- adverb in a harmonious manner
- occlusive3/5
occlusive
- noun a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
plosive speech sound; plosive; stop; stop consonant; plosive consonant.
- his stop consonants are too aspirated
- adjective tending to occlude
- noun a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
- sousa3/5
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)
- debussy3/5
debussy
- noun French composer who is said to have created Impressionism in music (1862-1918)
Claude Debussey; Claude Achille Debussy.
- noun French composer who is said to have created Impressionism in music (1862-1918)
- courageously3/5
courageously
- adverb in a courageous manner
bravely.
- bravely he went into the burning house
- adverb in a courageous manner
- jealousies3/5
jealousy
- noun a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
green-eyed monster.
- noun zealous vigilance
- cherish their official political freedom with fierce jealousy"-Paul Blanshard
- noun a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
- courteously3/5
courteously
- adverb in a polite manner
politely.
- the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'
- adverb in a polite manner
- augustan3/5
augustan
Of or pertaining to Augustus Cæsar or to his times.
- analogously3/5
analogously
- adverb in an analogous manner
- analogously, we have a variable
- adverb in an analogous manner
- underbrush3/5
underbrush
- noun the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
underwood; undergrowth.
- noun the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
- unusable3/5
unusable
- adjective satellite not capable of being used
unuseable; unserviceable.
- adjective satellite not capable of being used
- postindustrial3/5
postindustrial
- adjective satellite of or relating to a society or economy marked by a lessened importance of manufacturing and an increase of services, information, and research
- postindustrial countries
- adjective satellite of or relating to a society or economy marked by a lessened importance of manufacturing and an increase of services, information, and research
- susquehanna3/5
susquehanna
- noun a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
Susquehanna River.
- noun a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
- fussing3/5
fuss
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; dither; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- noun an angry disturbance
bother; trouble; hassle.
- he didn't want to make a fuss
- they had labor trouble
- a spot of bother
- noun an excited state of agitation
- pertussis3/5
pertussis
- noun a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
whooping cough.
- noun a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane
- industrially3/5
industrially
- adverb by industrial means
- industrially produced
- adverb by industrial means
- deliciously3/5
deliciously
- adverb in a very pleasurable manner
pleasurably.
- they were walking along the beach slowly and deliciously
- adverb so as to produce a delightful taste
scrumptiously; lusciously.
- I bought some more of these deliciously sweet peaches
- adverb in a very pleasurable manner
- auscultation3/5
auscultation
- noun listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope)
- noun listening to sounds within the body (usually with a stethoscope)
- abstruse3/5
abstruse
- adjective satellite difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
recondite; deep.
- the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them
- a deep metaphysical theory
- some recondite problem in historiography
- adjective satellite difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge
- 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
- greenhouses3/5
greenhouse
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
glasshouse; nursery.
- adjective of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect
- greenhouse gases
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
- outrageously3/5
outrageously
- adverb in a very offensive manner
- he behaved outrageously
- adverb to an extravagant or immoderate degree
atrociously.
- atrociously expensive
- adverb in a very offensive manner
- unfocused3/5
unfocused
- adjective (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
unfocussed.
- at their edges things were pretty much out of focus
- adjective satellite not concentrated at one point or upon one objective
unfocussed.
- diversity...in our huge unfocused country"- Owen Wister
- adjective (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
- covetousness3/5
covetousness
- noun an envious eagerness to possess something
- noun extreme greed for material wealth
avarice; cupidity; avariciousness.
- noun an envious eagerness to possess something
- exclusiveness3/5
exclusiveness
- noun tendency to associate with only a select group
cliquishness; clannishness.
- noun tendency to associate with only a select group
- precipitously3/5
precipitously
- adverb very suddenly and to a great degree
sharply.
- conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
- prices rose sharply
- adverb abruptly; in a precipitous manner
- the mountains rose precipitously from the shore
- adverb very suddenly and to a great degree
- australasia3/5
australasia
- noun Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific
- noun Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific
- humorously3/5
humorously
- adverb in a humorous manner
- Dickens had humorously suggested a special service of intercession at St. Paul's Cathedral
- adverb in a humorous manner
- rigorously3/5
rigorously
- adverb in a rigorous manner
strictly.
- he had been trained rigorously by the monks
- adverb in a rigorous manner
- cushing3/5
cushing
- noun United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
Harvery Williams Cushing; Harvey Cushing.
- noun United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
- conclusively3/5
conclusively
- adverb in a conclusive way
once and for all.
- we settled the problem conclusively
- adverb in a conclusive way
- disillusionment3/5
disillusionment
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
disenchantment; disillusion.
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
- musket3/5
musket
- noun a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
- noun a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
- inconclusive3/5
inconclusive
- adjective not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
- an inconclusive reply
- inconclusive evidence
- the inconclusive committee vote
- adjective not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
- unjustly3/5
unjustly
- adverb in an unjust manner
- he was unjustly singled out for punishment
- adverb in an unjust manner
- plausibility3/5
plausibility
- noun apparent validity
plausibleness.
- noun apparent validity
- surpluses3/5
surplus
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
nimiety; surplusage; excess.
- adjective satellite more than is needed, desired, or required
supererogatory; extra; redundant; spare; excess; superfluous; supernumerary.
- trying to lose excess weight
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
- skills made redundant by technological advance
- sleeping in the spare room
- supernumerary ornamentation
- it was supererogatory of her to gloat
- delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
- surplus cheese distributed to the needy
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
- sinusoidal3/5
sinusoidal
- adjective satellite having a succession of waves or curves
- adjective satellite having a succession of waves or curves
- busily3/5
busily
- adverb in a busy manner
- they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs
- adverb in a busy manner
- muskets3/5
musket
- noun a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
- noun a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
- ruse3/5
ruse
- noun a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
artifice.
- noun a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
- profusely3/5
profusely
- adverb in an abundant manner
abundantly; copiously; extravagantly.
- they were abundantly supplied with food
- he thanked her profusely
- adverb in an abundant manner
- implausible3/5
implausible
- adjective having a quality that provokes disbelief
- gave the teacher an implausible excuse
- adjective satellite highly imaginative but unlikely
farfetched.
- a farfetched excuse
- an implausible explanation
- adjective having a quality that provokes disbelief
- plausibly3/5
plausibly
- adverb easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
credibly; believably; probably.
- he talked plausibly before the committee
- he will probably win the election
- adverb easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
- mussels3/5
mussel
- noun black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
- noun marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.
- noun black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
- mustang3/5
mustang
- noun small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
- noun small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
- mausoleum3/5
mausoleum
- noun a large burial chamber, usually above ground
- noun a large burial chamber, usually above ground
- scrupulously3/5
scrupulously
- adverb with extreme conscientiousness
conscientiously; religiously.
- he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock
- adverb with extreme conscientiousness
- posthumously3/5
posthumously
- adverb after death
- these piano pieces were published posthumously
- he was honored posthumously
- adverb after death
- contemptuously3/5
contemptuously
- adverb without respect; in a disdainful manner
disdainfully; contumeliously; scornfully.
- she spoke of him contemptuously
- adverb without respect; in a disdainful manner
- conscientiously3/5
conscientiously
- adverb with extreme conscientiousness
scrupulously; religiously.
- he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock
- adverb with extreme conscientiousness
- ominously3/5
ominously
- adverb in an ominous manner
- the sun darkened ominously
- adverb in an ominous manner
- subconsciously3/5
subconsciously
- adverb from the subconscious mind
- the image came to him subconsciously
- adverb from the subconscious mind
- jealously3/5
jealously
- adverb with jealousy
- he guarded his privacy jealously
- adverb with jealousy; in an envious manner
enviously; covetously.
- he looked at his friend's new car jealously
- adverb with jealousy
- exhaustively3/5
exhaustively
- adverb in an exhaustive manner
thoroughly.
- we searched the files thoroughly
- adverb in an exhaustive manner
- mussel3/5
mussel
- noun black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
- noun marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.
- noun black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
- vicariously3/5
vicariously
- adverb indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute
- she enjoyed the wedding vicariously
- adverb indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute
- maliciously3/5
maliciously
- adverb with malice; in a malicious manner
- she answered maliciously
- adverb with malice; in a malicious manner
- blouses3/5
blouse
- noun a top worn by women
- noun a top worn by women
- zealously3/5
zealously
- adverb in a zealous manner
- she worked zealously to raise funds for the literacy project
- adverb in a zealous manner
- outhouse3/5
outhouse
- noun a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
earth-closet; jakes; privy.
- noun a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
- caruso3/5
caruso
- noun outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921)
Enrico Caruso.
- noun outstanding Italian operatic tenor (1873-1921)
- joyously3/5
joyously
- adverb in a joyous and gleeful manner
gleefully; joyfully.
- the old man had greeted her gleefully
- adverb in a joyous and gleeful manner
- conscientiousness3/5
conscientiousness
- noun the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
- noun the trait of being painstaking and careful
painstakingness.
- noun the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
- grievously3/5
grievously
- adverb in a grievous manner
- the resolute but unbroken Germany, grievously wounded but far from destruction, was able to lay the firm foundations for military revival
- adverb in a grievous manner
- australasian3/5
australasian
Of or pertaining to Australasia; --as, .Australasian regionsn. A native or an inhabitant of Australasia.
- studiously3/5
studiously
- adverb in a studious manner
- she examined the data studiously
- adverb in a studious manner
- balustrade3/5
balustrade
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balusters; bannister; handrail; banister.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
- postmenopausal3/5
postmenopausal
- adjective subsequent to menopause
- adjective subsequent to menopause
- moustache3/5
moustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mustache.
- he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
- meticulously3/5
meticulously
- adverb in a meticulous manner
- the set was meticulously authentic
- adverb in a meticulous manner
- inexhaustible3/5
inexhaustible
- adjective satellite that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
unlimited.
- an inexhaustible supply of coal
- adjective incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
- an inexhaustible supply of coal
- adjective satellite that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
- unaccustomed3/5
unaccustomed
- adjective not habituated to; unfamiliar with
- unaccustomed to wearing suits
- adjective satellite not customary or usual
- an unaccustomed pleasure
- many varieties of unaccustomed foods
- a new budget of unaccustomed austerity
- adjective not habituated to; unfamiliar with
- intravenously3/5
intravenously
- adverb in an intravenous manner
- the patient had to be fed intravenously
- adverb in an intravenous manner
- menopausal3/5
menopausal
- adjective of or relating to the menopause
- adjective of or relating to the menopause
- assiduously3/5
assiduously
- adverb with care and persistence
- she worked assiduously on the senior thesis
- adverb with care and persistence
- unjustifiable3/5
unjustifiable
- adjective satellite incapable of being justified or explained
unwarranted; unwarrantable; indefensible; insupportable.
- adjective satellite incapable of being justified or explained
- 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
- tenaciously3/5
tenaciously
- adverb with obstinate determination
doggedly.
- he pursued her doggedly
- adverb with obstinate determination
- anonymously3/5
anonymously
- adverb without giving a name
- she wrote these letters anonymously
- adverb without giving a name
- unceremoniously3/5
unceremoniously
- adverb in an unceremonious manner
- he was dismissed unceremoniously
- adverb in an unceremonious manner
- judiciously3/5
judiciously
- adverb in a judicious manner
- let's use these intelligence tests judiciously
- adverb in a judicious manner
- unsuspected3/5
unsuspected
- adjective not suspected or believed likely
- remained unsuspected as the head of the spy ring
- he was able to get into the building unspotted and unsuspected
- unsuspected difficulties arose
- unsuspected turnings in the road
- adjective not suspected or believed likely
- ingeniously3/5
ingeniously
- adverb in an ingenious manner
- a Hampshire farmer had fowls of different breeds, including Dorkings, and he discriminated ingeniously between the `dark ones' and the `white ones'
- adverb in an ingenious manner
- russo3/5
russo
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- exclusionary3/5
exclusionary
Tending to exclude; causing exclusion; exclusive.
- susie3/5
susie
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- giuseppe3/5
giuseppe
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- customization3/5
customization
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- auguste3/5
august
- adjective satellite of or befitting a lord
lordly; grand.
- heir to a lordly fortune
- of august lineage
- noun the month following July and preceding September
Aug.
- adjective satellite of or befitting a lord
- exclusivity3/5
exclusivity
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- mustafa3/5
mustafa
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- unsustainable3/5
unsustainable
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- corbusier3/5
corbusier
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- yusuf3/5
yusuf
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- busch3/5
bush
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
shrub.
- noun a large wilderness area
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
- clearinghouse3/5
clearinghouse
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- gustave3/5
gustave
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- justine3/5
justine
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- crusoe3/5
crusoe
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- augustin3/5
augustin
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- occlusal3/5
occlusal
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- diffusivity3/5
diffusivity
Tendency to become diffused; tendency, as of heat, to become equalized by spreading through a conducting medium.
- must've3/5
must've
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- musica3/5
musica
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- autonomously3/5
autonomous
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
self-governing; independent; sovereign.
- an autonomous judiciary
- a sovereign state
- adjective satellite existing as an independent entity
- the partitioning of India created two separate and autonomous jute economies
- adjective satellite (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
- inclusiveness3/5
inclusiveness
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- aust3/5
aust
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- musharraf3/5
musharraf
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- susanne3/5
susanne
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- russel3/5
russel
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- gustavo3/5
gustavo
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- woodhouse3/5
woodhouse
A house or shed in which wood is stored, and sheltered from the weather.
- detrusor3/5
- fusarium3/5
fusarium
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- muscarinic3/5
muscarinic
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- dustin3/5
dustin
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- townhouse3/5
townhouse
A building devoted to the public used of a town; a townhall.
- russes2/5
rus
- noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
- noun a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
ruthenium; Ru; atomic number 44.
- noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
- ruses2/5
rus
- noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
- noun a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum
ruthenium; Ru; atomic number 44.
- noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
- crushes2/5
crush
- noun leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
crushed leather.
- noun a dense crowd of people
press; jam.
- noun leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
- suspends2/5
suspend
- verb hang freely
- The secret police suspended their victims from the ceiling and beat them
- verb cause to be held in suspension in a fluid
- suspend the particles
- verb hang freely
- ouster2/5
ouster
- noun a person who ousts or supplants someone else
ejector.
- noun a wrongful dispossession
- noun a person who ousts or supplants someone else
- accustom2/5
accustom
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
habituate.
- She became habituated to the background music
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
- austronesian2/5
austronesian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Austronesia
- noun the family of languages spoken in Australia and Formosa and Malaysia and Polynesia
Austronesian language.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Austronesia
- aussie2/5
aussie
- noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
Australian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
- busters2/5
buster
- noun an informal form of address for a man
dude; fellow.
- Say, fellow, what are you doing?
- Hey buster, what's up?
- noun a robust child
- noun an informal form of address for a man
- customised2/5
customise
- verb make to specifications
customize; custom-make; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customize.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- rouses2/5
rouse
- verb become active
bestir.
- He finally bestirred himself
- verb force or drive out
force out; rout out; drive out.
- The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M.
- verb become active
- obfuscate2/5
obfuscate
- verb make obscure or unclear
- verb make obscure or unclear
- industrialize2/5
industrialize
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialise.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- verb develop industry; become industrial
industrialise.
- The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
- belorussia2/5
belorussia
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet
Belarus; Byelarus; Republic of Belarus; Byelorussia; White Russia.
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet
- pussycat2/5
pussycat
- noun a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
- noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
pussy; kitty-cat; kitty; puss.
- noun a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
- industrialising2/5
industrialise
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialize.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- verb develop industry; become industrial
industrialize.
- The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
- rusticated2/5
rusticate
- verb live in the country and lead a rustic life
- verb send to the country
- He was rusticated for his bad behavior
- verb live in the country and lead a rustic life
- obfuscated2/5
obfuscate
- verb make obscure or unclear
- verb make obscure or unclear
- aussies2/5
aussie
- noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
Australian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Australia
- suffuses2/5
suffuse
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
perfuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb to become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light
- His whole frame suffused with a cold dew
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
- hushing2/5
hushing
- noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hissing; fizzle; sibilation; hiss.
- the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience
- verb become quiet or still; fall silent
hush.
- hush my baby!
- noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
- encrusting2/5
encrust
- verb cover or coat with a crust
incrust.
- verb decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
beset; incrust.
- verb cover or coat with a crust
- suffuse2/5
suffuse
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
perfuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb to become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light
- His whole frame suffused with a cold dew
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
- obfuscating2/5
obfuscate
- verb make obscure or unclear
- verb make obscure or unclear
- wuss2/5
wuss
- noun a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
doormat; weakling.
- noun a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
- byelorussia2/5
byelorussia
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet
Belarus; Byelarus; Republic of Belarus; Belorussia; White Russia.
- noun a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet
- suffusing2/5
suffuse
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
perfuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb to become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light
- His whole frame suffused with a cold dew
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
- andalusia2/5
andalusia
- noun a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization
Andalucia.
- noun a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization
- infusing2/5
infuse
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcate; instill.
- inculcate values into the young generation
- verb fill, as with a certain quality
impregnate; tincture; instill.
- The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
- espousing2/5
espouse
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; adopt.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take in marriage
get hitched with; wed; marry; conjoin; get married; hook up with.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- resuscitate2/5
resuscitate
- verb cause to regain consciousness
revive.
- The doctors revived the comatose man
- verb return to consciousness
come to; revive.
- The patient came to quickly
- She revived after the doctor gave her an injection
- verb cause to regain consciousness
- fusions2/5
fusion
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
merger; unification.
- noun the state of being combined into one body
coalition.
- noun an occurrence that involves the production of a union
- readjust2/5
readjust
- verb adjust anew
readapt.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adjust again after an initial failure
reset.
- verb adjust anew
- doused2/5
douse
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
put out.
- Douse the lights
- verb wet thoroughly
dowse.
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
- blushes2/5
blush
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; bloom; flush.
- noun sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
flush.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
- hindustani2/5
hindustani
Of or pertaining to the Hindoos or their language. --n. The language of Hindostan; the name given by Europeans to the most generally spoken of the modern Aryan languages of India. It is Hindi with the addition of Persian and Arabic words.
- cuss2/5
cuss
- noun a persistently annoying person
pesterer; pest; gadfly; blighter.
- noun a boy or man
fella; blighter; lad; gent; fellow; bloke; chap; feller.
- that chap is your host
- there's a fellow at the door
- he's a likable cuss
- he's a good bloke
- noun a persistently annoying person
- resuscitated2/5
resuscitated
- adjective satellite restored to life or consciousness
- verb cause to regain consciousness
resuscitate; revive.
- The doctors revived the comatose man
- adjective satellite restored to life or consciousness
- adjuster2/5
adjuster
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
adjustor; claims adjustor; claims adjuster; claim agent.
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
- filibuster2/5
filibuster
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
filibusterer.
- noun (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
- lusitania2/5
lusitania
- noun ancient region and Roman province on the Iberian Peninsula; corresponds roughly to modern Portugal and parts of Spain
- noun ancient region and Roman province on the Iberian Peninsula; corresponds roughly to modern Portugal and parts of Spain
- dusts2/5
dust
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- the furniture was covered with dust
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
detritus; junk; debris; rubble.
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- resuspend2/5
resuspend
- verb put back into suspension
- resuspend particles
- verb put back into suspension
- musics2/5
music
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- noun any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphony.
- he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- obviousness2/5
obviousness
- noun the property of being easy to see and understand
noticeability; patency; noticeableness.
- noun the property of being easy to see and understand
- obfuscation2/5
obfuscation
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; bemusement; mystification; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement.
- noun the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered
mystification.
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
- espouses2/5
espouse
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
follow; adopt.
- She followed the feminist movement
- The candidate espouses Republican ideals
- verb take in marriage
get hitched with; wed; marry; conjoin; get married; hook up with.
- verb choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- belarusian2/5
belarusian
- noun the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
White Russian; Byelorussian.
- adjective of or pertaining to Belarus or to the people or culture of Belarus
- noun the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
- mistrusted2/5
mistrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; suspicion; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrust; distrustfulness.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- infuses2/5
infuse
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcate; instill.
- inculcate values into the young generation
- verb fill, as with a certain quality
impregnate; tincture; instill.
- The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
- transfused2/5
transfuse
- verb impart gradually
instill.
- Her presence instilled faith into the children
- transfuse love of music into the students
- verb pour out of one vessel into another
- verb impart gradually
- husbandman2/5
husbandman
- noun a person who operates a farm
granger; sodbuster; farmer.
- noun a person who operates a farm
- ousting2/5
ousting
- noun the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
ouster.
- verb remove from a position or office
oust; expel; boot out; drum out; throw out; kick out.
- The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds
- noun the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
- busses2/5
buss
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
osculation; kiss.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
- readjusted2/5
readjust
- verb adjust anew
readapt.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adjust again after an initial failure
reset.
- verb adjust anew
- businessperson2/5
businessperson
- noun a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
bourgeois.
- noun a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
- cushioning2/5
cushioning
- noun artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
padding.
- verb protect from impact
buffer; cushion; soften.
- cushion the blow
- noun artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
- calluses2/5
callus
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
callosity.
- noun bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
- defusing2/5
defusing
- noun the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
deactivation.
- verb remove the triggering device from
defuse.
- noun the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
- douse2/5
douse
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
put out.
- Douse the lights
- verb wet thoroughly
dowse.
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
- airbrush2/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- husbandmen2/5
husbandman
- noun a person who operates a farm
granger; sodbuster; farmer.
- noun a person who operates a farm
- callused2/5
callus
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
callosity.
- noun bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
- housecleaning2/5
housecleaning
- noun (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions
- more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms
- many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners
- noun the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house
- efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time
- noun (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions
- corpuscle2/5
corpuscle
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
speck; particle; atom; molecule; mote.
- noun either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets
blood corpuscle; blood cell.
- noun (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
- rustics2/5
rustic
- noun an unsophisticated country person
- adjective satellite characteristic of rural life
countrified; countryfied.
- countrified clothes
- rustic awkwardness
- noun an unsophisticated country person
- adjusters2/5
adjuster
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
adjustor; claims adjustor; claims adjuster; claim agent.
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
- crusting2/5
crust
- noun the outer layer of the Earth
Earth's crust.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
encrustation; incrustation.
- noun the outer layer of the Earth
- cousteau2/5
cousteau
- noun French underwater explorer (born in 1910)
Jacques Costeau; Jacques Yves Costeau.
- noun French underwater explorer (born in 1910)
- causeways2/5
causeway
- noun a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
- verb provide with a causeway
- A causewayed swamp
- noun a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
- distrusting2/5
distrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
suspicion; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrustfulness; mistrust.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- filibusters2/5
filibuster
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
filibusterer.
- noun (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
- mousy2/5
mousy
- adjective satellite quiet and timid and ineffectual
mousey.
- adjective infested with mice
mousey.
- adjective satellite quiet and timid and ineffectual
- readjusting2/5
readjust
- verb adjust anew
readapt.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adjust again after an initial failure
reset.
- verb adjust anew
- readjustments2/5
readjustment
- noun the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
- noun the act of adjusting something to match a standard
adjustment; registration.
- noun the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)
- combust2/5
combust
- verb cause to burn or combust
burn.
- The sun burned off the fog
- We combust coal and other fossil fuels
- verb start to burn or burst into flames
ignite; catch fire; take fire; erupt; conflagrate.
- Marsh gases ignited suddenly
- The oily rags combusted spontaneously
- verb cause to burn or combust
- belorussian2/5
belorussian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
White Russian; Byelorussian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
- omnibuses2/5
omnibus
- noun an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
- dousing2/5
dousing
- noun the act of wetting something by submerging it
immersion; ducking; submersion.
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
douse; put out.
- Douse the lights
- noun the act of wetting something by submerging it
- focusses2/5
focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
direction; centering; focussing; focal point; focusing.
- the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
- he had no direction in his life
- noun maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system
- in focus
- out of focus
- noun the concentration of attention or energy on something
- rusts2/5
rust
- noun a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
- noun a plant disease that produces a reddish-brown discoloration of leaves and stems; caused by various rust fungi
- noun a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
- 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
- distrusts2/5
distrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
suspicion; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrustfulness; mistrust.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- bemusement2/5
bemusement
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; mystification; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement; obfuscation.
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
- 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
- powerhouses2/5
powerhouse
- noun a highly energetic and indefatigable person
human dynamo; ball of fire; fireball.
- noun a team considered to be the best of its class
- noun a highly energetic and indefatigable person
- illusionist2/5
illusionist
- noun a person with unusual powers of foresight
visionary; seer.
- noun someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
prestidigitator; conjurer; magician; conjuror.
- noun a person with unusual powers of foresight
- housemates2/5
housemate
- noun someone who resides in the same house with you
- noun someone who resides in the same house with you
- muscularity2/5
muscularity
- noun the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
- noun possessing muscular strength
brawn; heftiness; sinew; brawniness; muscle.
- noun the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
- 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
- caustics2/5
caustic
- noun any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
- adjective satellite harsh or corrosive in tone
blistering; acerbic; acrid; vitriolic; virulent; sulphurous; acerb; sulfurous; acid; bitter.
- an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
- a barrage of acid comments
- her acrid remarks make her many enemies
- bitter words
- blistering criticism
- caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
- a sulfurous denunciation
- a vitriolic critique
- noun any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
- airbrushed2/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- resuscitating2/5
resuscitate
- verb cause to regain consciousness
revive.
- The doctors revived the comatose man
- verb return to consciousness
come to; revive.
- The patient came to quickly
- She revived after the doctor gave her an injection
- verb cause to regain consciousness
- combusted2/5
combust
- verb cause to burn or combust
burn.
- The sun burned off the fog
- We combust coal and other fossil fuels
- verb start to burn or burst into flames
ignite; catch fire; take fire; erupt; conflagrate.
- Marsh gases ignited suddenly
- The oily rags combusted spontaneously
- verb cause to burn or combust
- housemate2/5
housemate
- noun someone who resides in the same house with you
- noun someone who resides in the same house with you
- mistrusting2/5
mistrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; suspicion; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrust; distrustfulness.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- soused2/5
soused
- adjective satellite very drunk
pixilated; sozzled; soaked; tight; sloshed; slopped; blotto; plastered; crocked; besotted; cockeyed; squiffy; wet; pie-eyed; fuddled; smashed; blind drunk; stiff; loaded; pissed.
- verb cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
drench; souse; soak; sop; douse; dowse.
- souse water on his hot face
- adjective satellite very drunk
- businesspersons2/5
businessperson
- noun a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
bourgeois.
- noun a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
- reusing2/5
reuse
- verb use again after processing
recycle; reprocess.
- We must recycle the cardboard boxes
- verb use again after processing
- duster2/5
duster
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sandstorm; sirocco; dust storm.
- it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
- noun a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
gabardine; smock; dust coat; gaberdine.
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
- muss2/5
muss
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
mess; messiness; mussiness.
- the house was a mess
- she smoothed the mussiness of the bed
- noun type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
genus Mus; Mus.
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
- dusseldorf2/5
dusseldorf
- noun an industrial city in western Germany on the Rhine
- noun an industrial city in western Germany on the Rhine
- disused2/5
disused
- adjective satellite no longer in use
obsolete.
- obsolete words
- adjective satellite no longer in use
- perfused2/5
perfuse
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- perfuse a liver with a salt solution
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
suffuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- andalusian2/5
andalusian
- adjective in or relating to Andalusia
- adjective in or relating to Andalusia
- entrusting2/5
entrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; trust; intrust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb put into the care or protection of someone
leave.
- He left the decision to his deputy
- leave your child the nurse's care
- verb confer a trust upon
- puss2/5
puss
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
pussy; snatch; twat; slit; cunt.
- noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
pussycat; pussy; kitty-cat; kitty.
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
- overused2/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- etruscans2/5
etruscan
- noun a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
- noun a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
- obtrusive2/5
obtrusive
- adjective undesirably noticeable
noticeable.
- the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child
- equally obtrusive was the graffiti
- adjective satellite sticking out; protruding
- adjective undesirably noticeable
- susa2/5
susa
- noun a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
Sousse; Susah.
- noun a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
- circuses2/5
circus
- noun a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
- he ran away from home to join the circus
- noun a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
- the children always love to go to the circus
- noun a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
- refocusing2/5
refocusing
- noun focusing again
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
refocus.
- noun focusing again
- bushing2/5
bushing
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- noun a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
cylindrical lining.
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- ambushes2/5
ambush
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambuscade; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; waylay; ambuscade.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- refocused2/5
refocus
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- verb focus anew
- The group needs to refocus its goals
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- muscovy2/5
muscovy
- noun a Russian principality in the 13th to 16th centuries; Moscow was the capital
- noun a Russian principality in the 13th to 16th centuries; Moscow was the capital
- tussle2/5
tussle
- noun disorderly fighting
dogfight; hassle; scuffle; rough-and-tumble.
- verb fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
scuffle.
- the drunken men started to scuffle
- noun disorderly fighting
- pusher2/5
pusher
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
thruster.
- noun an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs
drug peddler; drug dealer; drug trafficker; peddler.
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
- lackluster2/5
lackluster
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
lusterless; lacklustre; lustreless.
- a dull lackluster life
- a lusterless performance
- adjective satellite lacking luster or shine
lusterless; lacklustre; lustreless.
- staring with lackluster eyes
- lusterless hair
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
- austerlitz2/5
austerlitz
- noun a town in Czech Republic; site of the battle of Austerlitz in 1805
- noun a decisive battle during the Napoleonic campaigns (1805); the French under Napoleon defeated the Russian armies of Czar Alexander I and the Austrian armies of Emperor Francis II
battle of Austerlitz.
- noun a town in Czech Republic; site of the battle of Austerlitz in 1805
- consciousnesses2/5
consciousness
- noun an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
- he lost consciousness
- noun having knowledge of
cognisance; knowingness; 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 an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
- mushroomed2/5
mushroom
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- noun mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.)
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- 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
- businesswoman2/5
businesswoman
- noun a female businessperson
- noun a female businessperson
- wodehouse2/5
wodehouse
- noun English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975)
P. G. Wodehouse; Pelham Grenville Wodehouse.
- noun English writer known for his humorous novels and stories (1881-1975)
- frustrates2/5
frustrate
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
- verb treat cruelly
bedevil; rag; crucify; dun; torment.
- The children tormented the stuttering teacher
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
- nonplussed2/5
nonplussed
- adjective satellite filled with bewilderment
at a loss; nonplused; puzzled.
- at a loss to understand those remarks
- puzzled that she left without saying goodbye
- verb be a mystery or bewildering to
mystify; perplex; bewilder; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; nonplus; dumbfound.
- This beats me!
- Got me--I don't know the answer!
- a vexing problem
- This question really stuck me
- adjective satellite filled with bewilderment
- thrusters2/5
thruster
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
pusher.
- noun a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
- protrusions2/5
protrusion
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
extrusion; bulge; gibbousness; hump; prominence; bump; swelling; excrescence; jut; gibbosity; protuberance.
- the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- the hump of a camel
- he stood on the rocky prominence
- the occipital protuberance was well developed
- the bony excrescence between its horns
- noun the act of projecting out from something
jutting; projection; jut.
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- fusible2/5
fusible
- adjective satellite capable of being melted and fused
- adjective satellite capable of being melted and fused
- intussusception2/5
intussusception
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invagination; infolding; introversion.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun (biology) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposit of new particles between existing particles in the cell wall
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- housings2/5
housing
- noun structures collectively in which people are housed
living accommodations; lodging.
- noun a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
- noun structures collectively in which people are housed
- trussed2/5
trussed
- adjective satellite bound or secured closely
tied.
- the guard was found trussed up with his arms and legs securely tied
- a trussed chicken
- verb tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it
truss.
- adjective satellite bound or secured closely
- rebelliousness2/5
rebelliousness
- noun intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
defiance.
- noun an insubordinate act
insubordination.
- noun intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
- misusing2/5
misuse
- noun improper or excessive use
abuse.
- alcohol abuse
- the abuse of public funds
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misapply.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- noun improper or excessive use
- 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
- huss2/5
hus
- noun Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)
John Huss; Huss; Jan Hus.
- noun Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)
- amuses2/5
amuse
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
- verb make (somebody) laugh
- The clown amused the children
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
- carousing2/5
carousing
- adjective satellite used of riotously drunken merrymaking
bacchic; orgiastic; bacchanalian; bacchanal.
- a night of bacchanalian revelry
- carousing bands of drunken soldiers
- orgiastic festivity
- verb engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
carouse; riot; roister.
- They were out carousing last night
- adjective satellite used of riotously drunken merrymaking
- limousines2/5
limousine
- noun large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
limo.
- noun large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
- thruster2/5
thruster
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
pusher.
- noun a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
- defused2/5
defuse
- verb remove the triggering device from
- verb remove the triggering device from
- justificatory2/5
justificatory
- adjective satellite attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
justificative; defensive.
- adjective satellite providing justification
justificative; vindicatory.
- adjective satellite attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
- jousting2/5
joust
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt.
- verb joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
- guardhouse2/5
guardhouse
- noun a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
- noun a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
- mushrooming2/5
mushroom
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- noun mushrooms and related fleshy fungi (including toadstools, puffballs, morels, coral fungi, etc.)
- noun common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
- mauser2/5
mauser
- noun German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914)
Peter Paul Mauser; P. P. von Mauser; von Mauser.
- noun trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol
- noun German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914)
- pushers2/5
pusher
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
thruster.
- noun an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs
drug peddler; drug dealer; drug trafficker; peddler.
- noun one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
- calloused2/5
calloused
- adjective satellite having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
thickened; callous.
- calloused skin
- with a workman's callous hands
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cauterise; callous; cauterize.
- adjective satellite having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
- sustainer2/5
sustainer
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
maintainer; upholder.
- firm upholders of tradition
- they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
- methuselah2/5
methuselah
- noun (Old Testament) a patriarch (grandfather of Noah) who is said to have lived 969 years
- noun a man who is very old
graybeard; old man; greybeard.
- noun (Old Testament) a patriarch (grandfather of Noah) who is said to have lived 969 years
- shush2/5
shush
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- misuses2/5
misuse
- noun improper or excessive use
abuse.
- alcohol abuse
- the abuse of public funds
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misapply.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- noun improper or excessive use
- cusco2/5
cusco
- noun a town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire
Cuzco.
- noun a town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire
- lusting2/5
lust
- noun a strong sexual desire
lecherousness; lustfulness.
- noun self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
luxuria.
- noun a strong sexual desire
- courthouses2/5
courthouse
- noun a government building that houses the offices of a county government
- noun a building that houses judicial courts
- noun a government building that houses the offices of a county government
- lusted2/5
lust
- noun a strong sexual desire
lecherousness; lustfulness.
- noun self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
luxuria.
- noun a strong sexual desire
- bushings2/5
bushing
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- noun a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
cylindrical lining.
- noun an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
- joust2/5
joust
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt.
- verb joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
- musicologist2/5
musicologist
- noun a student of musicology
- noun a student of musicology
- musset2/5
musset
- noun French poet and writer (1810-1857)
Alfred de Musset; Louis Charles Alfred de Musset.
- noun French poet and writer (1810-1857)
- trustor2/5
trustor
- noun (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee
settlor.
- noun (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee
- entrusts2/5
entrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; trust; intrust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb put into the care or protection of someone
leave.
- He left the decision to his deputy
- leave your child the nurse's care
- verb confer a trust upon
- resuspension2/5
resuspension
- noun a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated
- noun a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated
- ambitiously2/5
ambitiously
- adverb with ambition; in an ambitious and energetic manner
determinedly.
- she pursued her goals ambitiously
- adverb with ambition; in an ambitious and energetic manner
- muskogee2/5
muskogee
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Georgia and eastern Alabama and constituting the core of the Creek Confederacy
- noun a town in eastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas River
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Georgia and eastern Alabama and constituting the core of the Creek Confederacy
- musters2/5
muster
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- he was thrown in the brig for missing muster
- noun compulsory military service
selective service; draft; conscription.
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- busybody2/5
busybody
- noun a person who meddles in the affairs of others
nosy-parker; quidnunc; nosey-parker.
- noun a person who meddles in the affairs of others
- maladjusted2/5
maladjusted
- adjective poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living
- a maladjusted child
- adjective satellite emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships
disturbed.
- adjective poorly adjusted to demands and stresses of daily living
- pushover2/5
pushover
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
picnic; walkover; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; cinch; snap.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- busying2/5
busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
- verb keep busy with
- repercussion2/5
repercussion
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
reverberation.
- his declaration had unforeseen repercussions
- reverberations of the market crash were felt years later
- noun a movement back from an impact
rebound; recoil; backlash.
- noun a remote or indirect consequence of some action
- exhaustible2/5
exhaustible
- adjective capable of being used up
- adjective satellite capable of being used up; capable of being exhausted
- our exhaustible reserves of fossil fuel
- adjective capable of being used up
- combustibles2/5
combustible
- noun a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
combustible material.
- adjective capable of igniting and burning
- noun a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
- ragusa2/5
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
- musicologists2/5
musicologist
- noun a student of musicology
- noun a student of musicology
- muscovites2/5
muscovite
- noun a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
- noun a resident of Moscow
- noun a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
- houseplants2/5
houseplant
- noun any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes
- noun any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes
- anomalously2/5
anomalously
- adverb in an anomalous manner
- this man behaves anomalously
- adverb in an anomalous manner
- ambuscade2/5
ambuscade
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambush; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; ambush; waylay.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- filibustering2/5
filibuster
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
filibusterer.
- noun (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
- shushed2/5
shush
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- dusters2/5
duster
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sandstorm; sirocco; dust storm.
- it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
- noun a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
gabardine; smock; dust coat; gaberdine.
- noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
- businesswomen2/5
businesswoman
- noun a female businessperson
- noun a female businessperson
- extrusions2/5
extrusion
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
protrusion; bulge; gibbousness; hump; prominence; bump; swelling; excrescence; jut; gibbosity; protuberance.
- the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- the hump of a camel
- he stood on the rocky prominence
- the occipital protuberance was well developed
- the bony excrescence between its horns
- noun squeezing out by applying pressure
expulsion.
- an unexpected extrusion of toothpaste from the bottom of the tube
- the expulsion of pus from the pimple
- noun something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
- bused2/5
bus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar
bus topology.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
- 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)
- kosciuszko2/5
kosciuszko
- noun Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817)
Thaddeus Kosciusko; Tadeusz Andrzej Bonawentura Kosciuszko; Kosciusko.
- noun Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817)
- limousin2/5
limousin
- noun a region of central France to the west of the Auvergne mountains
- noun a region of central France to the west of the Auvergne mountains
- minibuses2/5
minibus
- noun a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)
- noun a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)
- gusset2/5
gusset
- noun a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
voider.
- noun a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
gusset plate.
- noun a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
- recluses2/5
recluse
- noun one who lives in solitude
solitary; troglodyte; solitudinarian; hermit.
- adjective satellite withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
reclusive; withdrawn.
- lived an unsocial reclusive life
- noun one who lives in solitude
- hussite2/5
hussite
(Eccl. Hist.) A follower of John Huss, the Bohemian reformer, who was adjudged a heretic and burnt alive in 1415.
- jousts2/5
joust
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt.
- verb joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
- druses2/5
druse
- noun an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
Druze.
- a Druze is permitted to conform outwardly to the faith of the unbelievers among whom he lives
- noun an adherent of an esoteric monotheistic religious sect living in the relative security of the mountains of Syria and Lebanon who believes that Al-hakim was an incarnation of God
- justiciar2/5
justiciar
- noun formerly a high judicial officer
justiciary.
- noun formerly a high judicial officer
- druse2/5
druse
(Min.) A cavity in a rock, having its interior surface studded with crystals and sometimes filled with water; a geode.
- housecoat2/5
housecoat
- noun a loose dressing gown for women
neglige; negligee; peignoir; wrapper.
- noun a loose dressing gown for women
- ambushing2/5
ambush
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambuscade; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; waylay; ambuscade.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- lacklustre2/5
lacklustre
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
lackluster; lusterless; lustreless.
- a dull lackluster life
- a lusterless performance
- adjective satellite lacking luster or shine
lackluster; lusterless; lustreless.
- staring with lackluster eyes
- lusterless hair
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
- intrust2/5
intrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; entrust; trust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb confer a trust upon
- causalities2/5
causality
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- noun the relation between causes and effects
- busybodies2/5
busybody
- noun a person who meddles in the affairs of others
nosy-parker; quidnunc; nosey-parker.
- noun a person who meddles in the affairs of others
- onrush2/5
onrush
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
onset; attack; onslaught.
- the attack began at dawn
- noun a forceful forward rush or flow
- from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed
- the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
- hussites2/5
hussite
- noun an adherent of the religious reforms of John Huss
- noun an adherent of the religious reforms of John Huss
- carouse2/5
carouse
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carousal; toot; bender; booze-up.
- verb engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
riot; roister.
- They were out carousing last night
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- encaustic2/5
encaustic
- noun a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
- noun a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application
- justiciary2/5
justiciary
- noun formerly a high judicial officer
justiciar.
- noun the jurisdiction of a justiciar
- noun formerly a high judicial officer
- bushwhackers2/5
bushwhacker
- noun a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
hillbilly.
- noun a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War
- noun a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
- reuses2/5
reuse
- verb use again after processing
recycle; reprocess.
- We must recycle the cardboard boxes
- verb use again after processing
- bussed2/5
buss
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
osculation; kiss.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
- wausau2/5
wausau
- noun a town in north central Wisconsin
- noun a town in north central Wisconsin
- antabuse2/5
antabuse
- noun a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
disulfiram.
- noun a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
- kosciusko2/5
kosciusko
- noun Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817)
Thaddeus Kosciusko; Tadeusz Andrzej Bonawentura Kosciuszko; Kosciuszko.
- noun Polish patriot and soldier who fought with Americans in the American Revolution (1746-1817)
- bussing2/5
buss
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
osculation; kiss.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
- shushing2/5
shush
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- licentiousness2/5
licentiousness
- noun the quality of being lewd and lascivious
wantonness.
- noun dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
dissipation; dissolution; looseness; profligacy.
- noun the quality of being lewd and lascivious
- pushy2/5
pushy
- adjective satellite marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
pushful.
- an aggressive young executive
- a pushful insurance agent
- adjective satellite marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
- perused2/5
peruse
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- mollusks2/5
mollusk
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusc; shellfish.
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
- perilously2/5
perilously
- adverb in a dangerous manner
hazardously; dangerously.
- he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge
- adverb in a dangerous manner
- bustled2/5
bustle
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; ado; stir; hustle.
- noun a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
- noun a rapid active commotion
- hustling2/5
hustle
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
bunko; bunco game; bunko game; sting; flimflam; con game; confidence game; gyp; bunco; confidence trick; con.
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; bustle; ado; stir.
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
- gatehouse2/5
gatehouse
- noun a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
- noun a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
- mushy2/5
mushy
- adjective satellite having the consistency of mush
- adjective satellite effusively or insincerely emotional
sentimental; schmalzy; bathetic; soppy; kitschy; hokey; slushy; soupy; maudlin; schmaltzy; mawkish; drippy.
- a bathetic novel
- maudlin expressions of sympathy
- mushy effusiveness
- a schmaltzy song
- sentimental soap operas
- slushy poetry
- adjective satellite having the consistency of mush
- perusing2/5
perusing
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusal; studying; poring over.
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
peruse.
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
- enthusiasms2/5
enthusiasm
- noun a feeling of excitement
- noun overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
exuberance; ebullience.
- noun a feeling of excitement
- lighthouses2/5
lighthouse
- noun a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
pharos; beacon; beacon light.
- noun a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
- muscat2/5
muscat
- noun any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
muskat.
- noun a port on the Gulf of Oman and capital of the sultanate of Oman
capital of Oman; Masqat.
- noun any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
- diffuser2/5
diffuser
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
diffusor.
- noun optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
diffusor.
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
- cusps2/5
cusp
- noun point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- noun a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
leaflet.
- noun point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- dangerousness2/5
dangerousness
- noun the quality of not being safe
- noun the quality of not being safe
- mousse2/5
mousse
- noun a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
- noun a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
- noun a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
- nauseated2/5
nauseated
- adjective satellite feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
queasy; nauseous; sick; sickish.
- verb upset and make nauseated
nauseate; sicken; turn one's stomach.
- The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach
- The mold on the food sickened the diners
- adjective satellite feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
- unadjusted2/5
unadjusted
- adjective not altered to fit certain requirements;
- an unadjusted figure of 8.5 percent
- the unadjusted clock is running fast
- adjective satellite not having adapted to new conditions
unadapted.
- several unadjusted refugees
- adjective not altered to fit certain requirements;
- pusey2/5
pusey
- noun English theologian who (with John Henry Newman and John Keble) founded the Oxford movement (1800-1882)
Edward Bouverie Pusey; Edward Pusey.
- noun English theologian who (with John Henry Newman and John Keble) founded the Oxford movement (1800-1882)
- preclusion2/5
preclusion
- noun the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
forestalling; obviation.
- noun the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
- farmhouses2/5
farmhouse
- noun house for a farmer and family
- noun house for a farmer and family
- mustering2/5
muster
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- he was thrown in the brig for missing muster
- noun compulsory military service
selective service; draft; conscription.
- noun a gathering of military personnel for duty
- bluster2/5
bluster
- noun noisy confusion and turbulence
- he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations
- noun a swaggering show of courage
bravado.
- noun noisy confusion and turbulence
- musicology2/5
musicology
- noun the scholarly and scientific study of music
- noun the scholarly and scientific study of music
- unrighteousness2/5
unrighteousness
- noun failure to adhere to moral principles
- forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness
- noun failure to adhere to moral principles
- boardinghouse2/5
boardinghouse
- noun a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
boarding house.
- noun a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
- housemaid2/5
housemaid
- noun a female domestic
maid; maidservant; amah.
- noun a female domestic
- reclusive2/5
reclusive
- adjective satellite withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
recluse; withdrawn.
- lived an unsocial reclusive life
- adjective satellite providing privacy or seclusion
secluded; sequestered; cloistered.
- the cloistered academic world of books
- sat close together in the sequestered pergola
- sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree
- a secluded romantic spot
- adjective satellite withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
- 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
- graciousness2/5
graciousness
- noun excellence of manners or social conduct
- noun the quality of being kind and gentle
benignity; benignancy.
- noun excellence of manners or social conduct
- malthusian2/5
malthusian
Of or pertaining to the political economist, the Rev. T. R. Malthus, or conforming to his views; as, .Malthusian theories✍ Malthus held that population tends to increase faster than its means of subsistence can be made to do, and hence that the lower classes must necessarily suffer more or less from lack of food, unless an increase of population be checked by prudential restraint or otherwise.
- contemporaneously2/5
contemporaneously
- adverb during the same period of time
- contemporaneously, or possibly a little later, there developed a great Sumerian civilisation
- adverb during the same period of time
- nauseating2/5
nauseating
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
queasy; vile; nauseous; offensive; loathsome; sickening; noisome.
- a nauseating smell
- nauseous offal
- a sickening stench
- verb upset and make nauseated
nauseate; sicken; turn one's stomach.
- The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach
- The mold on the food sickened the diners
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
- 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
- housekeepers2/5
housekeeper
- noun a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
- noun a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
- susceptibilities2/5
susceptibility
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
susceptibleness.
- noun the state of being susceptible; easily affected
- luxuriously2/5
luxuriously
- adverb in an indulgently luxurious manner
- she sprawled out luxuriously on the sofa
- adverb in a rich manner
high; richly.
- he lives high
- adverb in an indulgently luxurious manner
- tusk2/5
tusk
- noun a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
ivory.
- noun a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog
- noun a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
- synchronously2/5
synchronously
- adverb in synchrony; in a synchronous manner
- in four-chambered hearts, the two auricles move synchronously
- adverb in synchrony; in a synchronous manner
- crusher2/5
crusher
- noun a device that crushes something
- noun a device that crushes something
- brushwood2/5
brushwood
- noun the wood from bushes or small branches
- they built a fire of brushwood
- noun a dense growth of bushes
thicket; coppice; brush; copse.
- noun the wood from bushes or small branches
- pustules2/5
pustule
- noun a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
- noun a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
- occlusions2/5
occlusion
- noun closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- noun (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
occluded front.
- noun closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
- crustacea2/5
crustacea
(Zoöl.) One of the classes of the arthropods, including lobsters and crabs; -- so called from the crustlike shell with which they are covered. ✍ The body usually consists of an anterior part, made up of the head and thorax combined, called the cephalothorax, and of a posterior jointed part called the abdomen, postabdomen, and (improperly) tail. They breathe by means of gills variously attached to some of the limbs or to the sides the body, according to the group. They are divisible into two subclasses, Entomostraca and Malacostraca, each of which includes several orders.
- suspenders2/5
suspender
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
brace; gallus.
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
- contusions2/5
contusion
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
bruise.
- noun the action of bruising
- the bruise resulted from a contusion
- noun an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
- delusive2/5
delusive
- adjective satellite inappropriate to reality or facts
false.
- delusive faith in a wonder drug
- delusive expectations
- false hopes
- adjective satellite inappropriate to reality or facts
- piteously2/5
piteously
- adverb in a piteous manner
- adverb in a piteous manner
- austerities2/5
austerity
- noun the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
nonindulgence; asceticism.
- noun the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
- 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
- housman2/5
housman
- noun English poet (1859-1936)
A. E. Housman; Alfred Edward Housman.
- noun English poet (1859-1936)
- religiousness2/5
religiousness
- noun piety by virtue of being devout
devoutness.
- noun the quality of being extremely conscientious
- his care in observing the rules of good health amounted to a kind of religiousness
- noun piety by virtue of being devout
- percussive2/5
percussive
- adjective involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments
- percussive music
- adjective involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments
- chartreuse2/5
chartreuse
- noun a shade of green tinged with yellow
yellow green; pea green; yellowish green; Paris green.
- noun aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France
- noun a shade of green tinged with yellow
- houseboat2/5
houseboat
- noun a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
- noun a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
- austenitic2/5
austenitic
- adjective composed of austenite
- austenitic alloy steel
- adjective composed of austenite
- illusive2/5
illusive
- adjective satellite based on or having the nature of an illusion
illusory.
- illusive hopes of finding a better job
- Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
- adjective satellite based on or having the nature of an illusion
- trousseau2/5
trousseau
- noun the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
- noun the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
- busyness2/5
busyness
- noun the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
hum.
- they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers
- there is a constant hum of military preparation
- noun the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity
- jailhouse2/5
jailhouse
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
slammer; pokey; gaol; jail; clink; poky.
- noun a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- blustering2/5
blustering
- adjective satellite blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
blustery; blusterous.
- blustering (or blusterous) winds of Patagonia
- a cold blustery day
- a gusty storm with strong sudden rushes of wind
- verb blow hard; be gusty, as of wind
bluster.
- A southeaster blustered onshore
- The flames blustered
- adjective satellite blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
- spaciousness2/5
spaciousness
- noun spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)
commodiousness; capaciousness; roominess.
- the capaciousness of Santa's bag astounded the child
- roominess in this size car is always a compromise
- his new office lacked the spaciousness that he had become accustomed to
- noun spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)
- poorhouse2/5
poorhouse
- noun an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
- noun an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
- blustery2/5
blustery
- adjective satellite blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
blusterous; blustering.
- blustering (or blusterous) winds of Patagonia
- a cold blustery day
- a gusty storm with strong sudden rushes of wind
- adjective satellite noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
bullying.
- adjective satellite blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
- hustlers2/5
hustler
- noun a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
floozy; streetwalker; floozie; slattern; street girl; hooker.
- noun a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
operator; wheeler dealer.
- noun a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
- musicality2/5
musicality
- noun the property of sounding like music
musicalness.
- noun the property of sounding like music
- pluses2/5
plus
- noun a useful or valuable quality
asset.
- noun the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
summation; addition.
- the summation of four and three gives seven
- four plus three equals seven
- noun a useful or valuable quality
- toothbrushes2/5
toothbrush
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- noun slang for a mustache
soup-strainer.
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- malocclusion2/5
malocclusion
- noun (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
- noun (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
- bouse2/5
bouse
- verb haul with a tackle
bowse.
- verb haul with a tackle
- cussed2/5
cussed
- adjective satellite stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
obdurate; unrepentant; obstinate.
- verb utter obscenities or profanities
imprecate; cuss; curse; blaspheme; swear.
- The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street
- adjective satellite stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
- houseman2/5
houseman
- noun an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
intern; medical intern; interne.
- noun an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
- ludicrously2/5
ludicrously
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
ridiculously; preposterously; laughably.
- her income was laughably small, but she managed to live well
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
- mousetrap2/5
mousetrap
- noun a trap for catching mice
- noun (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated
trap play.
- noun a trap for catching mice
- cussing2/5
cuss
- noun a persistently annoying person
pesterer; pest; gadfly; blighter.
- noun a boy or man
fella; blighter; lad; gent; fellow; bloke; chap; feller.
- that chap is your host
- there's a fellow at the door
- he's a likable cuss
- he's a good bloke
- noun a persistently annoying person
- dreyfuss2/5
dreyfus
- noun French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935)
Alfred Dreyfus.
- noun French army officer of Jewish descent whose false imprisonment for treason in 1894 raised issues of anti-Semitism that dominated French politics until his release in 1906 (1859-1935)
- mollusca2/5
mollusca
(Zoöl.) One of the grand divisions of the animal kingdom, including the classes Cephalopoda, Gastropoda, PteropodaScaphopoda, and Lamellibranchiata, or Conchifera. These animals have an unsegmented bilateral body, with most of the organs and parts paired, but not repeated longitudinally. Most of them develop a mantle, which incloses either a branchial or a pulmonary cavity. They are generally more or less covered and protected by a calcareous shell, which may be univalve, bivalve, or multivalve. ✍ Formerly the Brachiopoda, Bryzoa, and Tunicata were united with the Lamellibranchiata in an artificial group called Acephala, which was also included under Mollusca. See Molluscoudea .
- gorgeously2/5
gorgeously
- adverb in an impressively beautiful manner
splendidly; resplendently; magnificently.
- the Princess was gorgeously dressed
- adverb in an impressively beautiful manner
- brushwork2/5
brushwork
- noun an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
- noun an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
- hairbrush2/5
hairbrush
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- carthusian2/5
carthusian
(Eccl. Hist.) A member of an exceeding austere religious order, founded at Chartreuse in France by St. Bruno, in the year 1086.
- musicianship2/5
musicianship
- noun artistry in performing music
- noun artistry in performing music
- justness2/5
justness
- noun conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
nicety; rightness.
- it was performed with justness and beauty
- noun the quality of being just or fair
justice.
- noun conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
- promiscuously2/5
promiscuously
- adverb in an indiscriminate manner
indiscriminately.
- she reads promiscuously
- adverb in a licentious and promiscuous manner
wantonly; licentiously.
- this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously
- adverb in an indiscriminate manner
- rustlers2/5
rustler
- noun someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
cattle thief.
- noun someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
- slaughterhouses2/5
slaughterhouse
- noun a building where animals are butchered
butchery; abattoir; shambles.
- noun a building where animals are butchered
- unenthusiastic2/5
unenthusiastic
- adjective not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor
- an unenthusiastic performance by the orchestra
- unenthusiastic applause
- adjective not enthusiastic; lacking excitement or ardor
- musial2/5
musial
- noun United States baseball player (born in 1920)
Stan Musial; Stanley Frank Musial; Stan the Man.
- noun United States baseball player (born in 1920)
- mistrustful2/5
mistrustful
- adjective satellite openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
untrusting; suspicious; leery; wary.
- adjective satellite openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
- brancusi2/5
brancusi
- noun Romanian sculptor noted for abstractions of animal forms (1876-1957)
Constantin Brancusi.
- noun Romanian sculptor noted for abstractions of animal forms (1876-1957)
- monstrously2/5
monstrously
- adverb in a hideous manner
horridly; hideously.
- her face was hideously disfigured after the accident
- adverb in a terribly evil manner
heinously.
- the child was heinously murdered
- adverb in a hideous manner
- hussy2/5
hussy
- noun a woman adulterer
strumpet; adulteress; jade; slut; loose woman; trollop; fornicatress.
- noun a woman adulterer
- gushes2/5
gush
- noun a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
outpouring; flush.
- he heard the flush of a toilet
- there was a little gush of blood
- she attacked him with an outpouring of words
- noun an unrestrained expression of emotion
effusion; ebullition; outburst; blowup.
- noun a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
- tuscarora2/5
tuscarora
- noun a member of an Iroquois people who formerly lived in North Carolina and then moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois
- noun the Iroquoian language spoken by the Tuscarora
- noun a member of an Iroquois people who formerly lived in North Carolina and then moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois
- virtuously2/5
virtuously
- adverb in a moral manner
morally.
- he acted morally under the circumstances
- adverb in a chaste and virtuous manner
chastely.
- she lived chastely
- adverb in a moral manner
- dollhouse2/5
dollhouse
- noun a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
doll's house.
- noun a small model of a house used as a toy by children
doll's house.
- noun a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
- playhouses2/5
playhouse
- noun plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
wendy house.
- noun plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
- mollusc2/5
mollusc
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusk; shellfish.
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
- syllabuses2/5
syllabus
- noun an integrated course of academic studies
course of study; curriculum; program; programme.
- he was admitted to a new program at the university
- noun an integrated course of academic studies
- bicuspid2/5
bicuspid
- noun a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
premolar.
- adjective satellite having two cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
bicuspidate.
- bicuspid teeth
- bicuspid leaves
- noun a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
- mollusk2/5
mollusk
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
mollusc; shellfish.
- noun invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
- voluptuousness2/5
voluptuousness
- noun the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
hot stuff.
- he thought she was really hot stuff
- noun the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
lushness; luxuriance.
- noun the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
- mussed2/5
muss
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
mess; messiness; mussiness.
- the house was a mess
- she smoothed the mussiness of the bed
- noun type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
genus Mus; Mus.
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
- chorused2/5
chorus
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- a chorus of boos
- noun a group of people assembled to sing together
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- diffusers2/5
diffuser
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
diffusor.
- noun optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
diffusor.
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
- roadhouse2/5
roadhouse
- noun an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
- noun an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
- discussants2/5
discussant
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- bushido2/5
bushido
- noun traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living
- noun traditional code of the Japanese samurai which stressed courage and loyalty and self-discipline and simple living
- illusionary2/5
illusionary
- adjective satellite marked by or producing illusion
illusional.
- illusionary stage effects
- adjective satellite marked by or producing illusion
- disabuse2/5
disabuse
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- sensuousness2/5
sensuousness
- noun a sensuous feeling
- noun a sensuous feeling
- sensuously2/5
sensuously
- adverb with aesthetic gratification or delight
- sensuously delighting in the wine and food
- adverb with aesthetic gratification or delight
- rittenhouse2/5
rittenhouse
- noun United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796)
David Rittenhouse.
- noun United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796)
- larousse2/5
larousse
- noun French lexicographer (1817-1875)
Pierre Larousse; Pierre Athanase Larousse.
- noun French lexicographer (1817-1875)
- suspiciousness2/5
suspiciousness
- noun being of a suspicious nature
suspicion.
- his suspiciousness destroyed his marriage
- noun being of a suspicious nature
- groused2/5
grouse
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- noun popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- paintbrushes2/5
paintbrush
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- noun a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
- tussock2/5
tussock
- noun a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
tuft.
- noun a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
- blustered2/5
bluster
- noun noisy confusion and turbulence
- he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations
- noun a swaggering show of courage
bravado.
- noun noisy confusion and turbulence
- crouse2/5
crouse
Brisk; lively; bold; self-complacent. Scot. Burns.
- augustinians2/5
augustinian
- noun a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders
- noun a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders
- preclusive2/5
preclusive
- adjective satellite made impossible
obviating.
- adjective satellite made impossible
- guesthouses2/5
guesthouse
- noun a house separate from the main house; for housing guests
- noun a house separate from the main house; for housing guests
- pushcart2/5
pushcart
- noun wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
handcart; go-cart; cart.
- he used a handcart to carry the rocks away
- their pushcart was piled high with groceries
- noun wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
- boluses2/5
bolus
- noun a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)
- noun a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine
- noun a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)
- housemaids2/5
housemaid
- noun a female domestic
maid; maidservant; amah.
- noun a female domestic
- 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)
- 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
- tropopause2/5
tropopause
- noun the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere
- noun the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere
- slushy2/5
slushy
- adjective satellite being or resembling melting snow
- slushy snow
- deep slushy mud
- adjective satellite effusively or insincerely emotional
sentimental; schmalzy; bathetic; mushy; soppy; kitschy; hokey; soupy; maudlin; schmaltzy; mawkish; drippy.
- a bathetic novel
- maudlin expressions of sympathy
- mushy effusiveness
- a schmaltzy song
- sentimental soap operas
- slushy poetry
- adjective satellite being or resembling melting snow
- lasciviousness2/5
lasciviousness
- noun feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
pruriency; lubricity; prurience; carnality.
- noun feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
- schoolhouses2/5
schoolhouse
- noun a building where young people receive education
school.
- the school was built in 1932
- he walked to school every morning
- noun a building where young people receive education
- obtuseness2/5
obtuseness
- noun the quality of being slow to understand
dullness.
- noun the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
- noun the quality of being slow to understand
- dushanbe2/5
dushanbe
- noun the capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991
capital of Tajikistan; Stalinabad; Dusanbe; Dyushambe.
- noun the capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991
- fustian2/5
fustian
- noun pompous or pretentious talk or writing
blah; bombast; claptrap; rant.
- noun a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
- noun pompous or pretentious talk or writing
- busboy2/5
busboy
- noun a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes
waiter's assistant.
- noun a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes
- disgusts2/5
disgust
- noun strong feelings of dislike
- verb fill with distaste
gross out; repel; revolt.
- This spoilt food disgusts me
- noun strong feelings of dislike
- frustum2/5
frustum
- noun a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed
- noun a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed
- boardinghouses2/5
boardinghouse
- noun a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
boarding house.
- noun a private house that provides accommodations and meals for paying guests
- musts2/5
must
- noun a necessary or essential thing
- seat belts are an absolute must
- noun grape juice before or during fermentation
- noun a necessary or essential thing
- bloodlust2/5
bloodlust
- noun a desire for bloodshed
- noun a desire for bloodshed
- indigenously2/5
indigenously
- adverb in an indigenous manner
- adverb in an indigenous manner
- percussionist2/5
percussionist
- noun a musician who plays percussion instruments
- noun a musician who plays percussion instruments
- crushers2/5
crusher
- noun a device that crushes something
- noun a device that crushes something
- houseguest2/5
houseguest
- noun a guest entertained in your house
house guest.
- noun a guest entertained in your house
- busk2/5
busk
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- three young men were busking in the plaza
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- auscultate2/5
auscultate
- verb examine by auscultation
- verb examine by auscultation
- custodianship2/5
custodianship
- noun the position of custodian
- noun the position of custodian
- sustainment2/5
sustainment
- noun the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
sustentation; upkeep; maintenance; sustenance.
- they were in want of sustenance
- fishing was their main sustainment
- noun the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
- housetops2/5
housetop
- noun the roof of a house
- shout it from the housetops
- noun the roof of a house
- enthuse2/5
enthuse
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- verb utter with enthusiasm
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- anxiousness2/5
anxiousness
- noun (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
anxiety.
- noun a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
disquiet.
- noun (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
- husking2/5
husking
- noun the removal of covering
uncovering; stripping; baring; denudation.
- verb remove the husks from
shell; husk.
- husk corn
- noun the removal of covering
- discussant2/5
discussant
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- noun a participant in a formal discussion
- procrustes2/5
procrustes
(Gr. Antiq.) A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut of their legs to adapt them to its length; -- whence the metaphorical phrase, the bed of Procrustes.
- gregariousness2/5
gregariousness
- noun the quality of being gregarious--having a dislike of being alone
- noun the quality of being gregarious--having a dislike of being alone
- rustler2/5
rustler
- noun someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
cattle thief.
- noun someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
- pustule2/5
pustule
- noun a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
- noun a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus
- preposterously2/5
preposterously
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
ridiculously; ludicrously; laughably.
- her income was laughably small, but she managed to live well
- adverb so as to arouse or deserve laughter
- rusticity2/5
rusticity
- noun the quality of being rustic or gauche
gaucherie.
- noun the quality of being rustic or gauche
- holocausts2/5
holocaust
- noun an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
- a nuclear holocaust
- noun the mass murder of Jews under the German Nazi regime from 1941 until 1945
final solution.
- noun an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
- bustles2/5
bustle
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; ado; stir; hustle.
- noun a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt
- noun a rapid active commotion
- warehouseman2/5
warehouseman
- noun a workman who manages or works in a warehouse
warehouser.
- noun a workman who manages or works in a warehouse
- cushitic2/5
cushitic
- noun a group of languages spoken in Ethiopia and Somalia and northwestern Kenya and adjacent regions
- noun a group of languages spoken in Ethiopia and Somalia and northwestern Kenya and adjacent regions
- carthusians2/5
carthusian
- noun a member of the Carthusian order
- adjective of or relating to the Carthusian order
- noun a member of the Carthusian order
- pusillanimity2/5
pusillanimity
- noun contemptible fearfulness
pusillanimousness.
- noun contemptible fearfulness
- housebreaking2/5
housebreaking
- noun trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
break-in; breaking and entering.
- verb train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house
house-train; housebreak.
- noun trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent
- contentiousness2/5
contentiousness
- noun an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious
quarrelsomeness.
- noun an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious
- carrousel2/5
carrousel
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
luggage carrousel; luggage carousel; carousel.
- noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
roundabout; whirligig; carousel; merry-go-round.
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
- rendezvoused2/5
rendezvous
- noun a meeting planned at a certain time and place
- noun a place where people meet
- he was waiting for them at the rendezvous
- noun a meeting planned at a certain time and place
- muslins2/5
muslin
- noun plain-woven cotton fabric
- noun plain-woven cotton fabric
- 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
- mustards2/5
mustard
- noun any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
- noun pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
table mustard.
- noun any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
- bushed2/5
bushed
- adjective satellite very tired
beat; dead; all in.
- was all in at the end of the day
- so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere
- bushed after all that exercise
- I'm dead after that long trip
- verb provide with a bushing
bush.
- adjective satellite very tired
- subconsciousness2/5
subconsciousness
- noun a state of mind not immediately available to consciousness
- noun a state of mind not immediately available to consciousness
- fussiness2/5
fussiness
- noun an irritable petulant feeling
irritability; choler; crossness; fretfulness; petulance; peevishness.
- noun unnecessary elaborateness in details
- noun an irritable petulant feeling
- husked2/5
husk
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubble; chaff; straw; stalk; shuck.
- noun outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- houseguests2/5
houseguest
- noun a guest entertained in your house
house guest.
- noun a guest entertained in your house
- houseboats2/5
houseboat
- noun a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
- noun a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
- rustles2/5
rustle
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whispering; whisper; rustling.
- verb make a dry crackling sound
- rustling silk
- the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
- jussieu2/5
jussieu
- noun French botanist who categorized plants into families and developed a system of plant classification (1748-1836)
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu.
- noun French botanist who categorized plants into families and developed a system of plant classification (1748-1836)
- extrusive2/5
extrusive
- adjective of rock material; forced out while molten through cracks in the earth's surface
- adjective of rock material; forced out while molten through cracks in the earth's surface
- packinghouse2/5
packinghouse
- noun a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed
- they came from an apple packinghouse
- noun a plant where livestock are slaughtered and processed and packed as meat products
packing plant.
- noun a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed
- lushness2/5
lushness
- noun the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
voluptuousness; luxuriance.
- noun the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
- husbanded2/5
husband
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
married man; hubby.
- verb use cautiously and frugally
economize; conserve; economise.
- I try to economize my spare time
- conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
- housewifery2/5
housewifery
- noun the work of a housewife
- noun the work of a housewife
- excusable2/5
excusable
- adjective capable of being overlooked
- adjective satellite easily excused or forgiven
venial; forgivable.
- a venial error
- adjective capable of being overlooked
- disillusion2/5
disillusion
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
disenchantment; disillusionment.
- verb free from enchantment
disenchant.
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
- bathhouse2/5
bathhouse
- noun a building containing dressing rooms for bathers
bathing machine.
- noun a building containing public baths
bagnio.
- noun a building containing dressing rooms for bathers
- musketeers2/5
musketeer
- noun a foot soldier armed with a musket
- noun a foot soldier armed with a musket
- busby2/5
busby
- noun tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
bearskin; shako.
- noun tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
- fussed2/5
fuss
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; dither; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- noun an angry disturbance
bother; trouble; hassle.
- he didn't want to make a fuss
- they had labor trouble
- a spot of bother
- noun an excited state of agitation
- 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
- tousled2/5
tousled
- adjective satellite in disarray; extremely disorderly
frowzled; rumpled; dishevelled; disheveled.
- her clothing was disheveled
- powder-smeared and frowzled
- a rumpled unmade bed
- a bed with tousled sheets
- his brown hair was tousled, thick, and curly"- Al Spiers
- verb disarrange or rumple; dishevel
tousle; dishevel; tangle.
- The strong wind tousled my hair
- adjective satellite in disarray; extremely disorderly
- effusive2/5
effusive
- adjective satellite uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
burbly; burbling; gushing.
- a novel told in burbly panting tones
- adjective satellite extravagantly demonstrative
gushing; gushy.
- insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
- a large gushing female
- write unrestrained and gushy poetry
- adjective satellite uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
- retroviruses2/5
retrovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
- noun any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
- busier2/5
busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
- verb keep busy with
- caucuses2/5
caucus
- noun a closed political meeting
- verb meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
- noun a closed political meeting
- marvelously2/5
marvelously
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
wondrously; marvellously; terrifically; superbly; wondrous; toppingly; wonderfully.
- her voice is superbly disciplined
- the colors changed wondrously slowly
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
- advantageously2/5
advantageously
- adverb in a manner affording benefit or advantage
well.
- she married well
- The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
- adverb in a manner affording benefit or advantage
- marvellously2/5
marvellously
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
wondrously; terrifically; superbly; wondrous; toppingly; wonderfully; marvelously.
- her voice is superbly disciplined
- the colors changed wondrously slowly
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
- mischievously2/5
mischievously
- adverb in a disobedient or naughty way
naughtily; badly.
- he behaved badly in school
- he mischievously looked for a chance to embarrass his sister
- behaved naughtily when they had guests and was sent to his room
- adverb in a disobedient or naughty way
- lacustrine2/5
lacustrine
- adjective of or relating to or living near lakes
- adjective of or relating to or living near lakes
- storehouses2/5
storehouse
- noun a depository for goods
entrepot; depot; storage; store.
- storehouses were built close to the docks
- noun a depository for goods
- fictitiously2/5
fictitiously
- adverb in a false manner intended to mislead
- adverb in a fictional manner (created by the imagination)
- adverb in a false manner intended to mislead
- dubiously2/5
dubiously
- adverb in a questionable and dubious manner
questionably.
- these were estates his father questionably acquired
- adverb in a doubtful manner
doubtfully.
- Gerald shook his head doubtfully
- adverb in a questionable and dubious manner
- gustatory2/5
gustatory
- adjective of or relating to gustation
gustative; gustatorial.
- adjective of or relating to gustation
- hideously2/5
hideously
- adverb in a hideous manner
monstrously; horridly.
- her face was hideously disfigured after the accident
- adverb in a hideous manner
- robustly2/5
robustly
- adverb in a robust manner
- he was robustly built
- adverb in a robust manner
- vociferously2/5
vociferously
- adverb in a vociferous manner
- he complained vociferously
- adverb in a vociferous manner
- allusive2/5
allusive
- adjective satellite characterized by indirect references
- allusive speech is characterized by allusions
- adjective satellite characterized by indirect references
- fusiliers2/5
fusilier
- noun (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
- noun (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
- collusive2/5
collusive
- adjective satellite acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
conniving.
- adjective satellite acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
- crustacean2/5
crustacean
- noun any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
- adjective of or belonging to the class Crustacea
crustaceous.
- noun any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton
- fusiform2/5
fusiform
- adjective satellite tapering at each end
cigar-shaped; spindle-shaped.
- adjective satellite tapering at each end
- cruse2/5
cruse
- noun small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
- noun small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
- parousia2/5
parousia
The nativity of our Lord.
- homogeneously2/5
homogeneously
- adverb all similarly
- the students at this college are homogeneously middle-class
- adverb all similarly
- muskrat2/5
muskrat
- noun the brown fur of a muskrat
muskrat fur.
- noun beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
Ondatra zibethica; musquash.
- noun the brown fur of a muskrat
- treacherously2/5
treacherously
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
faithlessly; false; treasonably; traitorously.
- he behaved treacherously
- his wife played him false
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
- roundhouse2/5
roundhouse
- noun workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
- noun a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
- noun workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
- precariousness2/5
precariousness
- noun extreme dangerousness
- noun being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
uncertainty; uncertainness.
- the uncertainty of the outcome
- the precariousness of his income
- noun extreme dangerousness
- viciousness2/5
viciousness
- noun the trait of extreme cruelty
savagery; ferociousness; brutality.
- noun the trait of extreme cruelty
- ceremoniously2/5
ceremoniously
- adverb in a ceremonious manner
ceremonially.
- my mother advised her children ceremoniously
- adverb in a ceremonious manner
- confusedly2/5
confusedly
- adverb in a confused manner
- Queen Augusta wrote him an hysterical letter in which she confusedly sympathised with him
- adverb in a confused manner
- workhouses2/5
workhouse
- noun a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
- noun a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months
- noun a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
- buspirone2/5
buspirone
- noun a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
BuSpar.
- noun a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
- firehouse2/5
firehouse
- noun a station housing fire apparatus and firemen
fire station.
- noun a station housing fire apparatus and firemen
- gusty2/5
gusty
- adjective satellite blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
puffy.
- puffy off-shore winds
- gusty winds
- adjective satellite blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
- acoustically2/5
acoustically
- adverb with respect to acoustics
- acoustically ill-equipped studios
- adverb with respect to acoustics
- accusingly2/5
accusingly
- adverb in an accusing manner
- he looked at her accusingly
- adverb in an accusing manner
- wheelhouse2/5
wheelhouse
- noun an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
pilothouse.
- noun an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
- dustbin2/5
dustbin
- noun a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
ash-bin; wastebin; ashcan; garbage can; ashbin; trash bin; trash can; trash barrel; ash bin.
- noun a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
- thrushes2/5
thrush
- noun candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
- noun a woman who sings popular songs
- noun candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
- ouse2/5
- prospectuses2/5
prospectus
- noun a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
- a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision
- noun a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university
course catalog; course catalogue.
- noun a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
- trustful2/5
trustful
- adjective inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
trusting.
- great brown eye, true and trustful"- Nordhoff & Hall
- adjective inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
- ignominiously2/5
ignominiously
- adverb in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
shamefully; ingloriously; disgracefully; discreditably; dishonorably; dishonourably.
- his grades were disgracefully low
- adverb in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
- whorehouse2/5
whorehouse
- noun a building where prostitutes are available
cathouse; bordello; bagnio; house of prostitution; brothel; sporting house; bawdyhouse; house of ill repute.
- noun a building where prostitutes are available
- amusingly2/5
amusingly
- adverb in an entertaining and amusing manner
divertingly.
- Hollywood has grown too sophisticated to turn out anything really amusingly bad these days
- adverb in an entertaining and amusing manner
- facetiously2/5
facetiously
- adverb not seriously
jokingly; tongue-in-cheek.
- I meant it facetiously
- adverb not seriously
- brushy2/5
brushy
- adjective satellite covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
bosky.
- brushy undergrowth
- `bosky' is a literary term
- a bosky park leading to a modest yet majestic plaza"- Jack Beatty
- adjective satellite covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
- musicological2/5
musicological
- adjective of or relating to musicology
- adjective of or relating to musicology
- 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
- fusillade2/5
fusillade
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
volley; salvo; burst.
- our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
- verb attack with fusillade
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
- wondrously2/5
wondrously
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
marvellously; terrifically; superbly; wondrous; toppingly; wonderfully; marvelously.
- her voice is superbly disciplined
- the colors changed wondrously slowly
- adverb (used as an intensifier) extremely well
- adenoviruses2/5
adenovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
- noun any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
- 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
- doghouse2/5
doghouse
- noun outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
dog house; kennel.
- noun an idiomatic term for being in disfavor
- in the doghouse
- noun outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
- intrusiveness2/5
intrusiveness
- noun aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
meddlesomeness; officiousness.
- noun aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
- suspenseful2/5
suspenseful
- adjective satellite (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
cliff-hanging; suspensive; nail-biting.
- adjective satellite (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
- glasshouse2/5
glasshouse
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
nursery; greenhouse.
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
- juster2/5
just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- wanderlust2/5
wanderlust
- noun very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
itchy feet.
- noun very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
- blockbusters2/5
blockbuster
- noun a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
- noun an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)
smash hit; megahit.
- noun a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
- minuses2/5
minus
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
subtraction.
- the subtraction of three from four leaves one
- four minus three equals one
- adjective on the negative side or lower end of a scale
- minus 5 degrees
- a grade of B minus
- noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
- smokehouse2/5
smokehouse
- noun a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish
meat house.
- noun a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish
- industriousness2/5
industriousness
- noun persevering determination to perform a task
industry; diligence.
- his diligence won him quick promotions
- frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues
- noun persevering determination to perform a task
- bathhouses2/5
bathhouse
- noun a building containing dressing rooms for bathers
bathing machine.
- noun a building containing public baths
bagnio.
- noun a building containing dressing rooms for bathers
- duse2/5
duse
A demon or spirit. See Deuce .
- inconspicuously2/5
inconspicuously
- adverb in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention
- he had entered the room inconspicuously
- adverb in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention
- preciousness2/5
preciousness
- noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
costliness; dearness.
- noun the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
pricelessness; invaluableness; valuableness.
- noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
- suspensory2/5
suspensory
- noun a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
suspensory bandage.
- noun a bandage of elastic fabric applied to uplift a dependant part (as the scrotum or a pendulous breast)
- concussions2/5
concussion
- noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
- noun any violent blow
- noun injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
- fastidiousness2/5
fastidiousness
- noun the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
- neatness and fastidiousness of dress
- noun the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
- drusen2/5
drusen
- noun (plural) an eye disease resulting from small accumulations of hyaline bodies underneath the retina
- noun (plural) an eye disease resulting from small accumulations of hyaline bodies underneath the retina
- pincushion2/5
pincushion
- noun a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
- noun a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
- summerhouse2/5
summerhouse
- noun a small roofed building affording shade and rest
gazebo.
- noun a small roofed building affording shade and rest
- tsushima2/5
tsushima
- noun a naval battle in the Russo-Japanese War (1905); the Japanese fleet defeated the Russian fleet in the Korean Strait
- noun a naval battle in the Russo-Japanese War (1905); the Japanese fleet defeated the Russian fleet in the Korean Strait
- audaciously2/5
audaciously
- adverb in an audacious manner
- an idea so daring and yet so audaciously tempting that a shiver of excitement quivered through him
- adverb in an audacious manner
- hustings2/5
hustings
- noun the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)
- noun the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)
- musketeer2/5
musketeer
- noun a foot soldier armed with a musket
- noun a foot soldier armed with a musket
- muskrats2/5
muskrat
- noun the brown fur of a muskrat
muskrat fur.
- noun beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
Ondatra zibethica; musquash.
- noun the brown fur of a muskrat
- pretentiousness2/5
pretentiousness
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
splashiness; pompousness; ostentation; puffiness; inflation; pomposity; ostentatiousness.
- noun the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
pretension; largeness.
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
- disgustingly2/5
disgustingly
- adverb in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
revoltingly; distastefully; sickeningly.
- the beggar was disgustingly filthy
- adverb in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree
- pilothouse2/5
pilothouse
- noun an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
wheelhouse.
- noun an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
- tush2/5
tush
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; rump; fanny; ass; behind; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- foetuses2/5
foetus
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
fetus.
- noun an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
- boisterously2/5
boisterously
- adverb in a carefree manner
rollickingly.
- she was rollickingly happy
- adverb in a carefree manner
- balusters2/5
balusters
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
bannister; handrail; banister; balustrade.
- noun one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
baluster.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
- molluscum2/5
molluscum
- noun any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules
- noun any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules
- octopuses2/5
octopus
- noun tentacles of octopus prepared as food
- noun bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles
devilfish.
- noun tentacles of octopus prepared as food
- injuriously2/5
injuriously
- adverb in an injurious manner
- adverb in an injurious manner
- suss2/5
sus
- noun type genus of the Suidae
genus Sus.
- noun type genus of the Suidae
- masseuse2/5
masseuse
- noun a female massager
- noun a female massager
- capriciousness2/5
capriciousness
- noun the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses
unpredictability.
- noun the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
arbitrariness; whimsy; whimsicality; whimsey; flightiness.
- I despair at the flightiness and whimsicality of my memory
- noun the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses
- inrush2/5
inrush
- noun an inflow
inpouring; inpour.
- an inpouring of spiritual comfort
- noun an inflow
- joyousness2/5
joyousness
- noun the emotion of great happiness
joyfulness; joy.
- noun the emotion of great happiness
- housebound2/5
housebound
- adjective satellite confined usually by illness
homebound; shut-in.
- adjective satellite confined usually by illness
- custards2/5
custard
- noun sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
- noun sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
- unmusical2/5
unmusical
- adjective lacking interest in or talent for music
nonmusical.
- too unmusical to care for concerts
- it is unfortunate that her children were all nonmusical
- adjective not musical in nature
nonmusical.
- the unmusical cry of the bluejay
- adjective lacking interest in or talent for music
- birdhouse2/5
birdhouse
- noun a shelter for birds
- noun a shelter for birds
- incautiously2/5
incautiously
- adverb without caution or prudence
carelessly.
- one unfortunately sees historic features carelessly lost when estates fall into unsympathetic hands
- adverb without caution or prudence
- procrustean2/5
procrustean
Of or pertaining to Procrustes, or the mode of torture practiced by him; producing conformity by violent means; as, the Procrustean treatment; aProcrustean limit. SeeProcrustes .
- icehouse2/5
icehouse
- noun a house for storing ice
- noun a house for storing ice
- cookhouse2/5
cookhouse
- noun the area for food preparation on a ship
ship's galley; galley; caboose.
- noun a detached or outdoor shelter for cooking
- the circus used a tent as their cookhouse
- noun the area for food preparation on a ship
- barbarously2/5
barbarously
- adverb in a barbarous manner
- they were barbarously murdered
- adverb in a barbarous manner
- dormouse2/5
dormouse
- noun small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather
- noun small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather
- dustpan2/5
dustpan
- noun the quantity that a dustpan will hold
dustpanful.
- noun a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept
- noun the quantity that a dustpan will hold
- proustian2/5
proustian
- adjective of or relating to or in the manner of Marcel Proust
- adjective of or relating to or in the manner of Marcel Proust
- houseful2/5
houseful
- noun as many as a house will accommodate
- they entertained a houseful of guests
- noun as many as a house will accommodate
- cautiousness2/5
cautiousness
- noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
caution; carefulness.
- a man of caution
- noun the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
- obsequiousness2/5
obsequiousness
- noun abject or cringing submissiveness
servility; subservience.
- noun abject or cringing submissiveness
- crepuscular2/5
crepuscular
- adjective satellite like twilight; dim
- the evening's crepuscular charm
- adjective satellite like twilight; dim
- warehoused2/5
warehouse
- noun a storehouse for goods and merchandise
storage warehouse.
- verb store in a warehouse
- noun a storehouse for goods and merchandise
- ridiculousness2/5
ridiculousness
- noun a message whose content is at variance with reason
absurdness; absurdity.
- noun a message whose content is at variance with reason
- hideousness2/5
hideousness
- noun dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
- noun dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
- 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
- disillusioning2/5
disillusioning
- adjective satellite freeing from illusion or false belief
disenchanting.
- verb free from enchantment
disillusion; disenchant.
- adjective satellite freeing from illusion or false belief
- housewarming2/5
housewarming
- noun a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home
- noun a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home
- murderously2/5
murderously
- adverb as if bent on murder
- the huge dog bore down on them with bared fangs and barking murderously
- adverb in a murderous frenzy
amok; amuck.
- rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones
- adverb as if bent on murder
- 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
- mussorgsky2/5
mussorgsky
- noun Russian composer of operas and orchestral works (1839-1881)
Modest Mussorgsky; Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky; Moussorgsky; Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky; Modest Moussorgsky.
- noun Russian composer of operas and orchestral works (1839-1881)
- imperviousness2/5
imperviousness
- noun the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
impenetrability.
- noun the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
- koussevitzky2/5
koussevitzky
- noun United States conductor (born in Russia) who was noted for performing the works of contemporary composers (1874-1951)
Serge Koussevitzky; Sergei Aleksandrovich Koussevitzky.
- noun United States conductor (born in Russia) who was noted for performing the works of contemporary composers (1874-1951)
- gusher2/5
gusher
- noun an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
- noun an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
- mustela2/5
mustela
- noun type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels
genus Mustela.
- noun type genus of the family Mustelidae: minks and weasels
- obsequiously2/5
obsequiously
- adverb in an obsequious manner
servilely; subserviently.
- she acts obsequiously toward her boss
- adverb in an obsequious manner
- auspiciously2/5
auspiciously
- adverb in an auspicious manner
propitiously.
- he started his new job auspiciously on his birthday
- adverb in an auspicious manner
- brusque2/5
brusque
- adjective satellite marked by rude or peremptory shortness
curt; short; brusk.
- try to cultivate a less brusque manner
- a curt reply
- the salesgirl was very short with him
- adjective satellite marked by rude or peremptory shortness
- ambiguously2/5
ambiguously
- adverb in an ambiguous manner
equivocally.
- this letter is worded ambiguously
- adverb in an ambiguous manner
- ferociously2/5
ferociously
- adverb in a physically fierce manner
fiercely.
- silence broken by dogs barking ferociously
- they fought fiercely
- adverb in a physically fierce manner
- hypotenuse2/5
hypotenuse
- noun the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
- noun the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
- unobtrusively2/5
unobtrusively
- adverb in an unobtrusive manner
- messengers were moving unobtrusively over the jet-black mountain ranges, bearing confidential tidings from sheikhdom to sheikhdom
- adverb in an unobtrusive manner
- coffeehouse2/5
coffeehouse
- noun a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
coffee bar; cafe; coffee shop.
- noun a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
- copiously2/5
copiously
- adverb in an abundant manner
abundantly; profusely; extravagantly.
- they were abundantly supplied with food
- he thanked her profusely
- adverb in an abundant manner
- righteously2/5
righteously
- adverb in a righteous manner
- righteously indignant
- adverb in a righteous manner
- piously2/5
piously
- adverb in a devout and pious manner
devoutly.
- she was devoutly Catholic
- adverb in a devout and pious manner
- huskily2/5
huskily
- adverb in a hoarse or husky voice
hoarsely.
- `Excuse me,' he said hoarsely
- adverb in a hoarse or husky voice
- callousness2/5
callousness
- noun devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
insensibility; callosity; hardness; unfeelingness.
- noun devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
- maladjustment2/5
maladjustment
- noun the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability
- noun the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability
- diffusely2/5
diffusely
- adverb in a diffuse manner
- the arteries were diffusely narrowed
- adverb in a diffuse manner
- hothouse2/5
hothouse
- noun a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
conservatory; indoor garden.
- noun a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
- insidiously2/5
insidiously
- adverb in a harmfully insidious manner
perniciously.
- these drugs act insidiously
- adverb in a harmfully insidious manner
- austral2/5
austral
- noun the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos
- adjective satellite of the south or coming from the south
- sailed the austral seas
- noun the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos
- fortuitously2/5
fortuitously
- adverb by good fortune
fortunately; as luck would have it; luckily.
- fortunately the weather was good
- adverb by good fortune
- stardust2/5
stardust
- noun a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality
- noun a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality
- madhouse2/5
madhouse
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
crazy house; cuckoo's nest; Bedlam; snake pit; loony bin; booby hatch; nuthouse; funny farm; sanatorium; nut house; funny house.
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
- mustangs2/5
mustang
- noun small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
- noun small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
- lustily2/5
lustily
- adverb in a healthy manner
- the young plants grew lustily
- adverb in a healthy manner
- endogenously2/5
endogenously
- adverb in an endogenous manner
- adverb in an endogenous manner
- musky2/5
musky
- adjective satellite resembling the smell of musk
- adjective satellite resembling the smell of musk
- synonymously2/5
synonymously
- adverb in a synonymous manner
- the two terms are used synonymously
- adverb in a synonymous manner
- imperiously2/5
imperiously
- adverb in an imperious manner
- imperiously he cut her short
- adverb in an imperious manner
- meetinghouse2/5
meetinghouse
- noun a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)
conventicle.
- noun a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)
- corpuscular2/5
corpuscular
- adjective of or relating to corpuscles
- adjective of or relating to corpuscles
- intramuscularly2/5
intramuscularly
- adverb in an intramuscular way
- administer the drug intramuscularly
- adverb in an intramuscular way
- sinusoids2/5
sinusoid
- noun tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
- noun the curve of y=sin x
sine curve.
- noun tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
- coffeehouses2/5
coffeehouse
- noun a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
coffee bar; cafe; coffee shop.
- noun a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
- rushmore2/5
rushmore
- noun a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota; the likenesses of Washington and Jefferson and Lincoln and Roosevelt are carved on it
Mount Rushmore; Mt. Rushmore.
- noun a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota; the likenesses of Washington and Jefferson and Lincoln and Roosevelt are carved on it
- incongruously2/5
incongruously
- adverb in an incongruous manner
- his shirttails stuck out from his tuxedo pants somewhat incongruously
- adverb in an incongruous manner
- teahouse2/5
teahouse
- noun a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
tearoom; teashop; tea parlor; tea parlour.
- noun a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
- impetuously2/5
impetuously
- adverb in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
impulsively.
- he often acts impulsively and later regrets it
- adverb in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
- blockhouse2/5
blockhouse
- noun a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
- noun a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
- sumptuously2/5
sumptuously
- adverb in a sumptuous and opulent manner
opulently.
- this government building is sumptuously appointed
- adverb in a sumptuous and opulent manner
- steakhouse2/5
steakhouse
- noun a restaurant that specializes in steaks
chophouse.
- noun a restaurant that specializes in steaks
- outhouses2/5
outhouse
- noun a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
earth-closet; jakes; privy.
- noun a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
- monotonously2/5
monotonously
- adverb in a monotonous manner
- the history of the play throughout the latter part of the eighteenth century is monotonously uneventful
- adverb in a monotonous manner
- unjustifiably2/5
unjustifiably
- adverb without any excuse
inexcusably.
- he is unjustifiably harsh on her
- adverb without any excuse
- sinusoid2/5
sinusoid
- noun tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
- noun the curve of y=sin x
sine curve.
- noun tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
- deliriously2/5
deliriously
- adverb as if in a delirium
- he was talking deliriously
- adverb in a delirious manner
- her answer made him deliriously happy
- adverb as if in a delirium
- munchausen2/5
munchausen
- noun German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
Baron Munchausen; Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen; Munchhausen.
- noun German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
- victoriously2/5
victoriously
- adverb in a victorious manner
- Virginia had defended her land victoriously
- adverb in a victorious manner
- elusiveness2/5
elusiveness
- noun the quality of being difficult to grasp or pin down
- the author's elusiveness may at times be construed as evasiveness
- noun the quality of being difficult to grasp or pin down
- capriciously2/5
capriciously
- adverb unpredictably
freakishly.
- the weather has been freakishly variable
- adverb in a capricious manner
- there were Turk's head lilies and patches of iris , islands of brilliant blue set capriciously in the green sea
- adverb unpredictably
- plexuses2/5
plexus
- noun a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
rete.
- noun a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
- balustrades2/5
balustrade
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balusters; bannister; handrail; banister.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
- statehouse2/5
statehouse
The building in which a State legislature holds its sessions; a State capitol. U. S.
- cushy2/5
cushy
- adjective satellite not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
soft; easygoing.
- what a cushy job!
- the easygoing life of a parttime consultant
- a soft job
- adjective satellite not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
- enviously2/5
enviously
- adverb with jealousy; in an envious manner
jealously; covetously.
- he looked at his friend's new car jealously
- adverb with jealousy; in an envious manner
- dexterously2/5
dexterously
- adverb with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
deftly; dextrously.
- dextrously he untied the knots
- adverb with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
- disgustedly2/5
disgustedly
- adverb with disgust
- disgustedly, she averted her eyes when they brought in the mutilated body of the horse
- adverb with disgust
- uproariously2/5
uproariously
- adverb in a hilarious manner
hilariously.
- hilariously funny
- adverb in a hilarious manner
- scandalously2/5
scandalously
- adverb in a scandalous manner
- you behaved scandalously when you walked out of that meeting!
- adverb in a scandalous manner
- musingly2/5
musingly
- adverb in a reflective manner
- `It's funny about that bar,' he said musingly
- adverb in a reflective manner
- australopithecines2/5
australopithecine
- noun any of several extinct humanlike bipedal primates with relatively small brains of the genus Australopithecus; from 1 to 4 million years ago
- adjective of or belonging to the hominid genus Australopithecus
- noun any of several extinct humanlike bipedal primates with relatively small brains of the genus Australopithecus; from 1 to 4 million years ago
- arethusa2/5
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
- magnanimously2/5
magnanimously
- adverb in a magnanimous manner
- magnanimously, he forgave all those who had harmed him
- adverb in a magnanimous manner
- lotuses2/5
lotus
- noun native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
Indian lotus; Nelumbo nucifera; sacred lotus.
- noun annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs
genus Lotus.
- noun native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
- tenuously2/5
tenuously
- adverb in a tenuous manner
- his works tenuously survive in the minds of a few scholars
- adverb in a tenuous manner
- hilariously2/5
hilariously
- adverb in a hilarious manner
uproariously.
- hilariously funny
- adverb in a hilarious manner
- crocuses2/5
crocus
- noun any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
- noun any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
- ponderously2/5
ponderously
- adverb in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
- the play was staged with ponderously realistic sets
- adverb in a heavy ponderous manner
- he moves ponderously
- adverb in an uninterestingly ponderous manner
- huskies2/5
husky
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
Eskimo dog.
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; beefy; burly; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
- caustically2/5
caustically
- adverb in a caustic vitriolic manner
vitriolically.
- he addressed her caustically
- adverb in a caustic vitriolic manner
- disingenuously2/5
disingenuously
- adverb in a disingenuous manner
artfully.
- disingenuously, he asked leading questions abut his opponent's work
- adverb in a disingenuous manner
- effusively2/5
effusively
- adverb in an effusive manner
- the critics praised her effusively
- adverb in an effusive manner
- mausoleums2/5
mausoleum
- noun a large burial chamber, usually above ground
- noun a large burial chamber, usually above ground
- uncaused2/5
uncaused
- adjective satellite having no cause or apparent cause
causeless; fortuitous.
- a causeless miracle
- fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune
- we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times
- adjective satellite having no cause or apparent cause
- implausibly2/5
implausibly
- adverb not easy to believe
incredibly; improbably; unbelievably.
- behind you the coastal hills plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish mountains
- adverb not easy to believe
- henhouse2/5
henhouse
- noun a farm building for housing poultry
hencoop; coop; chicken coop.
- noun a farm building for housing poultry
- implausibility2/5
implausibility
- noun the quality of provoking disbelief
implausibleness.
- noun the quality of provoking disbelief
- rosebush2/5
rosebush
- noun any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
rose.
- noun any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
- enteroviruses2/5
enterovirus
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system)
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas (especially the nervous system)
- fastidiously2/5
fastidiously
- adverb in a fastidious and painstaking manner
painstakingly.
- it is almost a waste of time painstakingly to learn the routines of selling
- adverb in a fastidious manner
- he writes extremely musical music, of which the sound is fastidiously calculated and yet agreeably spontaneous and imaginative
- adverb in a fastidious and painstaking manner
- bustard2/5
bustard
- noun large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes
- noun large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes
- ingenuously2/5
ingenuously
- adverb in an ingenuous manner
artlessly.
- she answered the judge's questions artlessly
- adverb in an ingenuous manner
- cayuse2/5
cayuse
- noun a small native range horse
Indian pony.
- noun a small native range horse
- blockhouses2/5
blockhouse
- noun a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
- noun a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
- causeless2/5
causeless
- adjective satellite having no justifying cause or reason
reasonless.
- a senseless, causeless murder
- a causeless war that never had an aim
- an apparently arbitrary and reasonless change
- adjective satellite having no cause or apparent cause
fortuitous; uncaused.
- a causeless miracle
- fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune
- we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times
- adjective satellite having no justifying cause or reason
- teahouses2/5
teahouse
- noun a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
tearoom; teashop; tea parlor; tea parlour.
- noun a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
- ingenuousness2/5
ingenuousness
- noun the quality of innocent naivete
naturalness; artlessness; innocence.
- noun openly straightforward or frank
- noun the quality of innocent naivete
- obliviousness2/5
obliviousness
- noun total forgetfulness
oblivion.
- he sought the great oblivion of sleep
- noun total forgetfulness
- pushups2/5
pushup
- noun an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
press-up.
- noun an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
- customhouse2/5
customhouse
- noun a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
customshouse.
- noun a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
- rosebushes2/5
rosebush
- noun any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
rose.
- noun any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
- deviousness2/5
deviousness
- noun the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly
obliqueness.
- noun the quality of being deceitful and underhanded
crookedness.
- noun the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly
- trustingly2/5
trustingly
- adverb with trust; in a trusting manner
trustfully; confidingly.
- she looked at her father trustingly
- adverb with trust; in a trusting manner
- prosperously2/5
prosperously
- adverb in the manner of prosperous people
- adverb in the manner of prosperous people
- tediousness2/5
tediousness
- noun dullness owing to length or slowness
tedium; tiresomeness.
- noun dullness owing to length or slowness
- felicitously2/5
felicitously
- adverb in a felicitous manner
- a not felicitously chosen word
- adverb in a felicitous manner
- tumultuously2/5
tumultuously
- adverb in a tumultuous and riotous manner
riotously.
- the crowd was demonstrating tumultuously
- adverb in a tumultuous and riotous manner
- frivolously2/5
frivolously
- adverb in a frivolous manner
- she spends her time frivolously enjoying the easy life of a rich and spoiled girl
- adverb in a frivolous manner
- extemporaneously2/5
extemporaneously
- adverb without prior preparation
extemporarily; extempore.
- he spoke extemporaneously
- adverb without prior preparation
- ungraciously2/5
ungraciously
- adverb without grace; rigidly
woodenly; ungracefully; gracelessly.
- they moved woodenly
- adverb without grace; rigidly
- spuriously2/5
spuriously
- adverb in a false and spurious manner
- the lawyer argued spuriously that his client knew nothing of the burglary
- adverb in a false and spurious manner
- sententiously2/5
sententiously
- adverb in a pithy sententious manner
pithily.
- she expressed herself pithily
- adverb in a pithy sententious manner
- precociously2/5
precociously
- adverb in a precocious manner
- her child behaves precociously
- adverb in a precocious manner
- betelgeuse2/5
betelgeuse
- noun the second brightest star in Orion
Alpha Orionis.
- noun the second brightest star in Orion
- inexcusable2/5
inexcusable
- adjective without excuse or justification
- adjective satellite not excusable
unforgivable.
- adjective without excuse or justification
- brusquely2/5
brusquely
- adverb in a blunt direct manner
bluffly; roundly; bluntly; flat out.
- he spoke bluntly
- he stated his opinion flat-out
- he was criticized roundly
- adverb in a blunt direct manner
- ostentatiously2/5
ostentatiously
- adverb with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
showily.
- Mr Khrushchev ostentatiously wooed and embraced Castro at the U.N. general assembly
- adverb with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
- subcutaneously2/5
subcutaneously
- adverb below the skin
- inject subcutaneously
- adverb below the skin
- premenopausal2/5
premenopausal
- adjective prior to menopause
- adjective prior to menopause
- confusingly2/5
confusingly
- adverb in a bewildering and confusing manner
bewilderingly.
- her situation was bewilderingly unclear
- adverb in a bewildering and confusing manner
- boathouse2/5
boathouse
- noun a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
- noun a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
- claustrophobia2/5
claustrophobia
- noun a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
- noun a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
- industriously2/5
industriously
- adverb in an industrious manner
- they hoed up weeds industriously all morning
- adverb in an industrious manner
- moustaches2/5
moustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mustache.
- he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
- prodigiously2/5
prodigiously
- adverb to a prodigious degree
- the prices of farms rose prodigiously
- adverb to a prodigious degree
- faustian2/5
faustian
- adjective pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values
- a Faustian pact with the Devil
- adjective pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values
- mustaches2/5
mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
moustache.
- he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache
- noun an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
- charterhouse2/5
charterhouse
- noun a Carthusian monastery
- noun a Carthusian monastery
- voraciously2/5
voraciously
- adverb in an eagerly voracious manner
- she reads voraciously
- adverb in an eagerly voracious manner
- sedulously2/5
sedulously
- adverb in a sedulous manner
- this illusion has been sedulously fostered
- adverb in a sedulous manner
- alehouse2/5
alehouse
- noun a tavern where ale is sold
- noun a tavern where ale is sold
- tremulously2/5
tremulously
- adverb in a tremulous manner
- the leaves rustled tremulously in the wind
- adverb in a tremulous manner
- rapturously2/5
rapturously
- adverb in an ecstatic manner
ecstatically; rhapsodically.
- he reacted ecstatically to my plan to travel to Africa
- adverb in an ecstatic manner
- ravenously2/5
ravenously
- adverb in the manner of someone who is very hungry
hungrily.
- he pounced on the food hungrily
- adverb in the manner of someone who is very hungry
- pompously2/5
pompously
- adverb in a pompous manner
- he pompously described his achievements
- adverb in a pompous manner
- tediously2/5
tediously
- adverb in a tedious manner
boringly; tiresomely.
- boringly slow work
- he plodded tediously forward
- adverb in a tedious manner
- solicitously2/5
solicitously
- adverb in a concerned and solicitous manner
- `Don't you feel well?' his mother asked solicitously
- adverb in a concerned and solicitous manner
- walruses2/5
walrus
- noun either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
seahorse; sea horse.
- noun either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
- decorously2/5
decorously
- adverb in a proper and decorous manner
- he pretended to be pleased and applauded decorously
- adverb in a proper and decorous manner
- bulrushes2/5
bulrush
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
cat's-tail; nailrod; reed mace; bullrush; reedmace; Typha latifolia.
- noun tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
soft rush; Juncus effusus; bullrush; common rush.
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
- blunderbuss2/5
blunderbuss
- noun a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle
- noun a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle
- austerely2/5
austerely
- adverb in an austere fashion
- the church was austerely simple
- adverb in an austere fashion
- sinusoidally2/5
sinusoidally
- adverb in a sinusoidal manner
- adverb in a sinusoidal manner
- bulrush2/5
bulrush
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
cat's-tail; nailrod; reed mace; bullrush; reedmace; Typha latifolia.
- noun tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
soft rush; Juncus effusus; bullrush; common rush.
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
- presumptuously2/5
presumptuously
- adverb in a presumptuous manner
- he presumptuously overstepped the doctor's orders
- adverb in a presumptuous manner
- unselfconsciously2/5
unselfconsciously
- adverb in a comfortable unselfconscious manner
- they were naked, unshy, and unselfconsciously beautiful
- adverb in a comfortable unselfconscious manner
- alehouses2/5
alehouse
- noun a tavern where ale is sold
- noun a tavern where ale is sold
- unblushing2/5
unblushing
- adjective satellite feeling no shame
shameless.
- a shameless imposter
- an unblushing apologist for fascism
- adjective satellite feeling no shame
- callously2/5
callously
- adverb in a callous way
unfeelingly.
- he callously exploited their feelings
- adverb in a callous way
- mustached2/5
mustached
- adjective satellite having a moustache
mustachioed.
- adjective satellite having a moustache
- mustachioed2/5
mustachioed
- adjective satellite having a moustache
mustached.
- adjective satellite having a moustache
- hausen2/5
hausen
- noun valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
white sturgeon; beluga; Acipenser huso.
- noun valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas
- gratuitously2/5
gratuitously
- adverb in an uncalled-for manner
- he insulted us gratuitously
- adverb in an uncalled-for manner
- fabulously2/5
fabulously
- adverb exceedingly; extremely
fantastically; incredibly.
- she plays fabulously well
- adverb exceedingly; extremely
- thusly2/5
thusly
- adverb in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
so; thus.
- hold the brush so
- set up the pieces thus
- adverb in the way indicated; (`thusly' is a nonstandard variant)
- nonindustrial2/5
nonindustrial
- adjective not having highly developed manufacturing enterprises
- a nonindustrial society
- adjective not having highly developed manufacturing enterprises
- dalhousie2/5
- eustachian2/5
eustachian
(Anat.) (a) Discovered by Eustachius. (b) Pertaining to the Eustachian tube; as, .Eustachian catheter
- preindustrial2/5
preindustrial
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- agustin2/5
agustin
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- fust2/5
fust
A strong, musty smell; mustiness.
- kush2/5
kush
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- nonexclusive2/5
nonexclusive
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- australis2/5
australis
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- multiuser2/5
- longhouse2/5
longhouse
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- arusha2/5
arusha
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- seuss2/5
seuss
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- suse2/5
suse
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- tadeusz2/5
tadeusz
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- customizable2/5
- musil2/5
musil
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- nonbusiness2/5
- exogenously2/5
exogenous
- adjective derived or originating externally
exogenic.
- adjective derived or originating externally
- ceausescu2/5
ceausescu
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- susana2/5
susana
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- reusability2/5
reusability
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- musicale2/5
musicale
A social musical party. Colloq.
- juste2/5
just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- bunkhouse2/5
bunkhouse
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- fausto2/5
fausto
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- asynchronously2/5
asynchronous
- adjective (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
- adjective not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
- adjective (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
- justicia2/5
justicia
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- brushstrokes2/5
brushstrokes
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- auster2/5
auster
The south wind. Pope.
- ethnomusicology2/5
- compuserve2/5
compuserve
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- sustainably2/5
sustainable
- adjective capable of being sustained
- adjective capable of being sustained
- sallust2/5
sallust
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- eleusis2/5
- purusha2/5
purusha
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- arbuscular2/5
arbuscular
Of or pertaining to a dwarf tree; shrublike. Da Costa.
- unitrust2/5
unitrust
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- noncustodial2/5
noncustodial
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- musick2/5
music
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- noun any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
euphony.
- he fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes
- noun an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
- religieuse2/5
religieuse
A person bound by monastic vows; a nun; a monk.
- gussie2/5
gussie
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- gustafsson2/5
gustafsson
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- russe2/5
russe
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- diapause2/5
- gustaf2/5
gustaf
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- nitroprusside2/5
nitroprusside
See Nitroprussic .
- justo2/5
justo
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- chuse2/5
choose
- verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
pick out; select; take.
- Take any one of these cards
- Choose a good husband for your daughter
- She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
- verb select as an alternative over another
opt; prefer.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- combustor2/5
combustor
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- deindustrialization2/5
deindustrialization
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- anschluss2/5
anschluss
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- bussy2/5
bussy
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- mussulman2/5
mussulman
A Mohammedan; a Moslem.
- muskie2/5
musky
- adjective satellite resembling the smell of musk
- adjective satellite resembling the smell of musk
- cust2/5
cust
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- justiciable2/5
justiciable
Proper to be examined in a court of justice. Bailey.
- tannhauser2/5
tannhauser
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- almshouse2/5
almshouse
A house appropriated for the use of the poor; a poorhouse.
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- townhouses2/5
townhouse
A building devoted to the public used of a town; a townhall.
- frustratingly2/5
frustrating
- adjective satellite discouraging by hindering
- verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
- adjective satellite discouraging by hindering
- cush2/5
cush
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- stockhausen2/5
stockhausen
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- diffusional2/5
- houser2/5
houser
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- exclusivist2/5
exclusivist
One who favor or practices any from of exclusiveness or exclusivism. The field of Greek mythology . . . the favorite sporting ground of the exclusivists of the solar theory. Gladstone.
- underused2/5
underused
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- ousia2/5
ousia
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- housewares2/5
housewares
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- backhouse2/5
backhouse
A building behind the main building. Specifically: A privy; a necessary.
- inclusionary2/5
- ubiquitously2/5
ubiquitous
- adjective satellite being present everywhere at once
omnipresent.
- adjective satellite being present everywhere at once
- almshouses2/5
almshouse
A house appropriated for the use of the poor; a poorhouse.
- eleusinian2/5
eleusinian
Pertaining to Eleusis, in Greece, or to secret rites in honor of Ceres, there celebrated; as, .Eleusinian mysteries or festivals
- husserlian2/5
husserlian
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- robusta2/5
robusta
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- brussel2/5
brussel
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- mousterian2/5
- roussillon2/5
- subclause2/5
subclause
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- religieuses2/5
religieuse
A person bound by monastic vows; a nun; a monk.
- superuser2/5
superuser
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- palustris2/5
palustris
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- angustifolia2/5
angustifolia
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- nonuse2/5
nonuse
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- kiddush2/5
kiddush
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- lusk2/5
lusk
Lazy; slothful. Obs.
- industrials2/5
industrial
- adjective of or relating to or resulting from industry
- industrial output
- adjective having highly developed industries
- the industrial revolution
- an industrial nation
- adjective of or relating to or resulting from industry
- darussalam2/5
darussalam
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- pustular2/5
pustular
1. Of or pertaining to pustules; as, pustular prominences;pustular eruptions.
- egregiously2/5
egregious
- adjective satellite conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
gross; flagrant; rank; crying; glaring.
- a crying shame
- an egregious lie
- flagrant violation of human rights
- a glaring error
- gross ineptitude
- gross injustice
- rank treachery
- adjective satellite conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
- nusa2/5
nusa
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- busoni2/5
- hausdorff2/5
hausdorff
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- russification2/5
russification
The act or process of being Russified.
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- youse2/5
you
The pronoun of the second person, in the nominative, dative, and objective case, indicating the person or persons addressed. See the Note under Ye .Ye go to Canterbury; God you speed. Chaucer.
Good sir, I do in friendship counsel you To leave this place. Shak.
In vain you tell your parting lover You wish fair winds may waft him over. Prior.
✍ Though you is properly a plural, it is in all ordinary discourse used also in addressing a single person, yet properly always with a plural verb. "Are you he that hangs the verses on the trees, wherein Rosalind is so admired ?" Shak. You and your are sometimes used indefinitely, like we, they, one, to express persons not specified. "The looks at a distance like a new-plowed land; but as you come near it, you see nothing but a long heap of heavy, disjointed clods." Addison. "Your medalist and critic are much nearer related than the world imagine." Addison. "It is always pleasant to be forced to do what you wish to do, but what, until pressed, you dare not attempt." Hook. You is often used reflexively for yourself of yourselves. "Your highness shall repose you at the tower." Shak.
- exclusivism2/5
exclusivism
The act or practice of excluding being exclusive; exclusiveness.
- nauseam2/5
nauseam
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- customisation2/5
customisation
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- fuster2/5
- gusting2/5
gust
- noun a strong current of air
blow; blast.
- the tree was bent almost double by the gust
- noun a strong current of air
- longhouses2/5
longhouses
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- moxibustion2/5
moxibustion
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- molluscan2/5
molluscan
(Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to mollusks. --n. A mollusk; one of the Mollusca.
- augusti2/5
augusti
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- nonusers2/5
nonuser
A not using; failure to use. An office may be forfeited by misuser or nonuser. Blackstone.
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- illusionistic2/5
illusionistic
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- inclusively2/5
inclusive
- adjective including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
- an inclusive art form
- an inclusive fee
- his concept of history is modern and inclusive
- from Monday to Friday inclusive
- adjective including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
- confusional2/5
confusional
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- diffusible2/5
diffusible
Capable of flowing or spreading in all directions; that may be diffused.
- treehouse2/5
treehouse
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- thousandfold2/5
thousandfold
Multiplied by a thousand.
- infamously2/5
infamous
- adjective satellite known widely and usually unfavorably;
notorious; ill-famed.
- a notorious gangster
- the tenderloin district was notorious for vice
- the infamous Benedict Arnold
- adjective satellite known widely and usually unfavorably;
- diffusivities2/5
diffusivity
Tendency to become diffused; tendency, as of heat, to become equalized by spreading through a conducting medium.
- pushbutton2/5
pushbutton
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- percutaneously2/5
percutaneous
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
transdermic; transdermal; transcutaneous.
- transdermal estrogen
- percutaneous absorption
- adjective through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
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- hause2/5
hause
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- auslander2/5
- eustatic2/5
- rustica2/5
rustica
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- conclusory2/5
conclusory
Conclusive. R.
- clearinghouses2/5
clearinghouses
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- onrushing2/5
onrush
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
onset; attack; onslaught.
- the attack began at dawn
- noun a forceful forward rush or flow
- from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed
- the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts
- noun (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
- susi2/5
susi
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- lustration2/5
lustration
The act of lustrating or purifying. And holy water for lustration bring. Dryden.
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- salthouse2/5
- justiciability2/5
justiciability
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- rusyn2/5
rusyn
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- faustino2/5
faustino
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- brushstroke2/5
brushstroke
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- illusionism2/5
illusionism
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- causey2/5
causey
A way or road rasid above the natural level of the ground, serving as a dry passage over wet or marshy ground. But that broad causeway will direct your way. Dryden.
The other way Satan went down The causey to Hell-gate. Milton.
- roust2/5
roust
To rouse; to disturb; Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.as, to .roust one out
- limehouse2/5
- serendipitously2/5
serendipitous
- adjective satellite lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
- adjective satellite lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
- houseboy2/5
houseboy
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- ingush2/5
ingush
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- illustre2/5
illustre
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- heterogeneously2/5
heterogeneous
- adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
heterogenous.
- the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous
- adjective originating outside the body
heterogenous.
- adjective consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
- saussurean2/5
- springhouse2/5
- resuscitative2/5
resuscitative
Tending to resuscitate; reviving; revivifying.
- causatives2/5
causative
- adjective producing an effect
- poverty as a causative factor in crime
- adjective producing an effect
- houseless2/5
houseless
Destitute of the shelter of a house; shelterless; homeless; as, a .houseless wanderer
- susumu2/5
susumu
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- discontinuously2/5
discontinuous
- adjective of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
- adjective not continuing without interruption in time or space
noncontinuous.
- discontinuous applause
- the landscape was a discontinuous mosaic of fields and forest areas
- he received a somewhat haphazard and discontinuous schooling
- adjective of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities
- susu2/5
susu
(Zoöl.) See Soosoo .
- syracusans2/5
- vaucluse2/5
- venusian2/5
venusian
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- musicales2/5
musicale
A social musical party. Colloq.
- causer2/5
causer
One who or that which causes.
- intermuscular2/5
intermuscular
(Anat.) Between muscles; as, .intermuscular septa
- fusional2/5
fusional
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- electroacoustic2/5
electroacoustic
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- kusum2/5
kusum
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- opuscula2/5
- funhouse2/5
- brust2/5
brust
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- reclusion2/5
reclusion
A state of retirement from the world; seclusion.
- mabuse2/5
- kusa2/5
kusa
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- custos2/5
custos
A keeper; a custodian; a superintendent. Obs.
- justifiability2/5
- causae2/5
- ejusdem2/5
- gusted2/5
gust
- noun a strong current of air
blow; blast.
- the tree was bent almost double by the gust
- noun a strong current of air
- syracusan2/5
syracusan
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- justitia2/5
justitia
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- shushan2/5
- bruschetta2/5
- brushless2/5
- mysteriousness2/5
mysteriousness
The state or quality of being mysterious.
- stuss2/5
- defocusing2/5
- keratomileusis2/5
keratomileusis
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- belushi2/5
belushi
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- bushland2/5
bushland
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- unsustainability2/5
- kiddushin2/5
- presbycusis2/5
- famagusta2/5
- lushly2/5
lush
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; alcoholic; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; profuse; riotous; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- unfused2/5
- bantustans2/5
- pushrod2/5
pushrod
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- trussell2/5
- dollfuss2/5
- interindustry2/5
- bushveld2/5
- russias1/5
russia
- noun a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
Soviet Union; USSR; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
- noun formerly the largest Soviet Socialist Republic in the USSR occupying eastern Europe and northern Asia
Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic; Soviet Russia.
- noun a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
- majuscule1/5
majuscule
- noun one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters"
uppercase; capital letter; upper-case letter; capital.
- printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases
- adjective of or relating to a style of writing characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; 4th to 8th centuries
- noun one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters"
- minuscules1/5
minuscule
- noun the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
lowercase; small letter; lower-case letter.
- noun a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts
- noun the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
- cornhuskers1/5
cornhusker
- noun a worker who husks corn
- noun a native or resident of Nebraska
Nebraskan.
- noun a worker who husks corn
- cornhusker1/5
cornhusker
- noun a worker who husks corn
- noun a native or resident of Nebraska
Nebraskan.
- noun a worker who husks corn
- majuscules1/5
majuscule
- noun one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters"
uppercase; capital letter; upper-case letter; capital.
- printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases
- adjective of or relating to a style of writing characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; 4th to 8th centuries
- noun one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters"
- rusher1/5
rusher
- noun (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
- noun someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory
- noun (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
- customise1/5
customise
- verb make to specifications
customize; custom-make; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customize.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- incrusted1/5
incrust
- verb decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
beset; encrust.
- verb cover or coat with a crust
encrust.
- verb decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
- accustoming1/5
accustom
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
habituate.
- She became habituated to the background music
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
- obfuscates1/5
obfuscate
- verb make obscure or unclear
- verb make obscure or unclear
- hushes1/5
hush
- noun (poetic) tranquil silence
stillness; still.
- the still of the night
- verb become quiet or still; fall silent
- hush my baby!
- noun (poetic) tranquil silence
- customizes1/5
customize
- verb make to specifications
custom-make; customise; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customise.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- customising1/5
customise
- verb make to specifications
customize; custom-make; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customize.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
- mouses1/5
mouse
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; shiner.
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- peruses1/5
peruse
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- accustoms1/5
accustom
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
habituate.
- She became habituated to the background music
- verb make psychologically or physically used (to something)
- industrialise1/5
industrialise
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialize.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- verb develop industry; become industrial
industrialize.
- The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
- degaussing1/5
degaussing
- noun the process of making a (steel) ship's hull nonmagnetic by producing an opposing magnetic field
- verb make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
degauss; demagnetise; demagnetize.
- demagnetize the iron shavings
- they degaussed the ship
- noun the process of making a (steel) ship's hull nonmagnetic by producing an opposing magnetic field
- austronesians1/5
austronesian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Austronesia
- noun the family of languages spoken in Australia and Formosa and Malaysia and Polynesia
Austronesian language.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Austronesia
- rushers1/5
rusher
- noun (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
- noun someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory
- noun (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
- pussycats1/5
pussycat
- noun a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
- noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
pussy; kitty-cat; kitty; puss.
- noun a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
- muscleman1/5
muscleman
- noun a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
muscle.
- the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him
- noun someone who does special exercises to develop a brawny musculature
bodybuilder; muscle builder; muscle-builder; musclebuilder.
- noun a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
- musclemen1/5
muscleman
- noun a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
muscle.
- the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him
- noun someone who does special exercises to develop a brawny musculature
bodybuilder; muscle builder; muscle-builder; musclebuilder.
- noun a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard
- encrust1/5
encrust
- verb cover or coat with a crust
incrust.
- verb decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
beset; incrust.
- verb cover or coat with a crust
- tauruses1/5
taurus
- 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; Salim; Andres Martinez; Carlos the Jackal; Michael Assat; Ilich Ramirez Sanchez; Hector Hevodidbon; Carlos.
- noun (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus
Bull.
- noun Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
- rusticating1/5
rusticate
- verb live in the country and lead a rustic life
- verb send to the country
- He was rusticated for his bad behavior
- verb live in the country and lead a rustic life
- rusticate1/5
rusticate
- verb live in the country and lead a rustic life
- verb send to the country
- He was rusticated for his bad behavior
- verb live in the country and lead a rustic life
- ousters1/5
ouster
- noun a person who ousts or supplants someone else
ejector.
- noun a wrongful dispossession
- noun a person who ousts or supplants someone else
- industrializes1/5
industrialize
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
industrialise.
- The Chinese industrialized textile production
- verb develop industry; become industrial
industrialise.
- The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West
- verb organize (the production of something) into an industry
- excuser1/5
excuser
- noun a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
forgiver; pardoner.
- noun a person who pardons or forgives or excuses a fault or offense
- incrustation1/5
incrustation
- noun the formation of a crust
encrustation.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
encrustation; crust.
- noun the formation of a crust
- encrustation1/5
encrustation
- noun the formation of a crust
incrustation.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
crust; incrustation.
- noun the formation of a crust
- transfuse1/5
transfuse
- verb impart gradually
instill.
- Her presence instilled faith into the children
- transfuse love of music into the students
- verb pour out of one vessel into another
- verb impart gradually
- preussen1/5
preussen
- noun a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
Prussia.
- in the 19th century Prussia led the economic and political unification of the German states
- noun a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
- rustication1/5
rustication
- noun the condition naturally attaching to life in the country
- noun the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner
- noun the condition naturally attaching to life in the country
- byelorussian1/5
byelorussian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
White Russian; Belorussian.
- noun the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
White Russian; Belarusian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
- rouser1/5
rouser
- noun someone who rouses others from sleep
arouser; waker.
- noun someone who rouses others from sleep
- justifier1/5
justifier
- noun a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
apologist; vindicator.
- an apologist for capital punishment
- noun a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
- souse1/5
souse
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
alcoholic; lush; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- noun pork trimmings chopped and pickled and jelled
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- suffusion1/5
suffusion
- noun the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
pervasion; permeation.
- noun the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
- ignoramuses1/5
ignoramus
- noun an ignorant person
uneducated person; know nothing.
- noun an ignorant person
- musher1/5
musher
- noun a traveler who drives (or travels with) a dog team
- noun a traveler who drives (or travels with) a dog team
- causewayed1/5
causeway
- noun a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
- verb provide with a causeway
- A causewayed swamp
- noun a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
- encrustations1/5
encrustation
- noun the formation of a crust
incrustation.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
crust; incrustation.
- noun the formation of a crust
- susiana1/5
susiana
- noun an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people
Elam.
- noun an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people
- rousers1/5
rouser
- noun someone who rouses others from sleep
arouser; waker.
- noun someone who rouses others from sleep
- mousing1/5
mouse
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; shiner.
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- incrustations1/5
incrustation
- noun the formation of a crust
encrustation.
- noun a hard outer layer that covers something
encrustation; crust.
- noun the formation of a crust
- clusterings1/5
clustering
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
cluster; clump; bunch.
- a bunch of trees
- a cluster of admirers
- verb come together as in a cluster or flock
cluster; flock; clump; constellate.
- The poets constellate in this town every summer
- noun a grouping of a number of similar things
- mistrusts1/5
mistrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; suspicion; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrust; distrustfulness.
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
- mousey1/5
mousey
- adjective infested with mice
mousy.
- adjective satellite of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
mousy; mouse-colored; mouselike.
- a mousy brownish-grey color
- mousy hair
- mouse-colored hair
- adjective infested with mice
- belorussians1/5
belorussian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
White Russian; Byelorussian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
- adjustive1/5
adjustive
- adjective satellite conducive to adjustment
- adjective satellite conducive to adjustment
- airbrushing1/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- buskers1/5
busker
- noun a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
- noun a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
- transfusing1/5
transfuse
- verb impart gradually
instill.
- Her presence instilled faith into the children
- transfuse love of music into the students
- verb pour out of one vessel into another
- verb impart gradually
- mushers1/5
musher
- noun a traveler who drives (or travels with) a dog team
- noun a traveler who drives (or travels with) a dog team
- lusitanian1/5
lusitanian
Pertaining to Lusitania, the ancient name of the region almost coinciding with Portugal. --n. One of the people of Lusitania.
- ousts1/5
oust
- verb remove from a position or office
expel; boot out; drum out; throw out; kick out.
- The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds
- verb remove and replace
- The word processor has ousted the typewriter
- verb remove from a position or office
- cusses1/5
cuss
- noun a persistently annoying person
pesterer; pest; gadfly; blighter.
- noun a boy or man
fella; blighter; lad; gent; fellow; bloke; chap; feller.
- that chap is your host
- there's a fellow at the door
- he's a likable cuss
- he's a good bloke
- noun a persistently annoying person
- trusteeships1/5
trusteeship
- noun a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations
trust territory.
- noun the position of trustee
- noun a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations
- brushings1/5
brushing
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
brush.
- the dentist recommended two brushes a day
- noun the act of brushing your hair
brush.
- he gave his hair a quick brush
- noun the act of brushing your teeth
- readjusts1/5
readjust
- verb adjust anew
readapt.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adjust again after an initial failure
reset.
- verb adjust anew
- busker1/5
busker
- noun a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
- noun a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
- combusting1/5
combust
- verb cause to burn or combust
burn.
- The sun burned off the fog
- We combust coal and other fossil fuels
- verb start to burn or burst into flames
ignite; catch fire; take fire; erupt; conflagrate.
- Marsh gases ignited suddenly
- The oily rags combusted spontaneously
- verb cause to burn or combust
- biliousness1/5
biliousness
- noun gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder
- noun a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
irritability; pettishness; surliness; snappishness; peevishness; temper.
- his temper was well known to all his employees
- noun gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gall bladder
- sourpuss1/5
sourpuss
- noun someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
gloomy Gus; picklepuss; pouter.
- noun someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
- pussyfooting1/5
pussyfoot
- verb to go stealthily or furtively
mouse; sneak; creep.
- ..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house
- verb to go stealthily or furtively
- obfuscations1/5
obfuscation
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
puzzlement; bemusement; mystification; bewilderment; befuddlement; bafflement.
- noun the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered
mystification.
- noun confusion resulting from failure to understand
- illusionists1/5
illusionist
- noun a person with unusual powers of foresight
visionary; seer.
- noun someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
prestidigitator; conjurer; magician; conjuror.
- noun a person with unusual powers of foresight
- pussyfoot1/5
pussyfoot
- verb to go stealthily or furtively
mouse; sneak; creep.
- ..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house
- verb to go stealthily or furtively
- resuscitates1/5
resuscitate
- verb cause to regain consciousness
revive.
- The doctors revived the comatose man
- verb return to consciousness
come to; revive.
- The patient came to quickly
- She revived after the doctor gave her an injection
- verb cause to regain consciousness
- hindustanis1/5
hindustani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
Hindu; Hindoo.
- noun a form of Hindi spoken around Delhi
Hindoostani; Hindostani.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
- douses1/5
douse
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
put out.
- Douse the lights
- verb wet thoroughly
dowse.
- verb put out, as of a candle or a light
- fusees1/5
fusee
- noun a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
fusee drive.
- noun a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
fuzee.
- noun a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
- multifariousness1/5
multifariousness
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
variety; diversity; diverseness.
- a diversity of possibilities
- the range and variety of his work is amazing
- noun noticeable heterogeneity
- combusts1/5
combust
- verb cause to burn or combust
burn.
- The sun burned off the fog
- We combust coal and other fossil fuels
- verb start to burn or burst into flames
ignite; catch fire; take fire; erupt; conflagrate.
- Marsh gases ignited suddenly
- The oily rags combusted spontaneously
- verb cause to burn or combust
- byelorussians1/5
byelorussian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
White Russian; Belorussian.
- noun the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
White Russian; Belarusian.
- noun a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia
- airbrushes1/5
airbrush
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- verb paint with an airbrush
- The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it
- noun an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
- moused1/5
mouse
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- noun a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
black eye; shiner.
- noun any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
- justifiers1/5
justifier
- noun a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
apologist; vindicator.
- an apologist for capital punishment
- noun a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
- dusks1/5
dusk
- noun the time of day immediately following sunset
crepuscle; fall; gloaming; gloam; evenfall; nightfall; twilight; crepuscule.
- he loved the twilight
- they finished before the fall of night
- verb become dusk
- noun the time of day immediately following sunset
- adjustor1/5
adjustor
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
claims adjustor; adjuster; claims adjuster; claim agent.
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
- autobuses1/5
autobus
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
- funguses1/5
fungus
- noun an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
- noun an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
- sousing1/5
sousing
- noun the act of making something completely wet
soaking; souse; drenching.
- he gave it a good drenching
- verb cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
drench; souse; soak; sop; douse; dowse.
- souse water on his hot face
- noun the act of making something completely wet
- sodbusters1/5
sodbuster
- noun a person who operates a farm
granger; husbandman; farmer.
- noun a person who operates a farm
- flushings1/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- callusing1/5
callus
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
callosity.
- noun bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
- noun an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
- lustrated1/5
lustrate
- verb purify by means of a ritual; also used in post-Communist countries to refer to the political cleansing of former officials
- verb purify by means of a ritual; also used in post-Communist countries to refer to the political cleansing of former officials
- adjustors1/5
adjustor
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
claims adjustor; adjuster; claims adjuster; claim agent.
- noun one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
- sodbuster1/5
sodbuster
- noun a person who operates a farm
granger; husbandman; farmer.
- noun a person who operates a farm
- dustings1/5
dust
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- the furniture was covered with dust
- noun the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
detritus; junk; debris; rubble.
- noun fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
- filibusterers1/5
filibusterer
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
filibuster.
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
- diffusions1/5
diffusion
- noun (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
- noun the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
- noun (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
- busbar1/5
busbar
- noun an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
bus.
- the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system
- noun an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
- 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
- conspicuousness1/5
conspicuousness
- noun the state of being conspicuous
- noun high visibility
- noun the state of being conspicuous
- antitussive1/5
antitussive
- noun any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
- noun any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
- recuse1/5
recuse
- verb disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case
- verb challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law
- verb disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case
- busies1/5
busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
- verb keep busy with
- fluster1/5
fluster
- noun a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
perturbation.
- verb be flustered; behave in a confused manner
- noun a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
- tuscans1/5
tuscan
- noun a resident of Tuscany
- noun a dialect of Italian spoken in Tuscany (especially Florence)
- noun a resident of Tuscany
- siracusa1/5
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
- fusses1/5
fuss
- noun an excited state of agitation
pother; tizzy; dither; flap.
- he was in a dither
- there was a terrible flap about the theft
- noun an angry disturbance
bother; trouble; hassle.
- he didn't want to make a fuss
- they had labor trouble
- a spot of bother
- noun an excited state of agitation
- pushtun1/5
pushtun
- noun a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan
Pathan; Pashtoon; Pashtun.
- Pathans are the predominant ethnic group in Afghanistan
- noun a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan
- agribusinesses1/5
agribusiness
- noun a large-scale farming enterprise
agriculture; factory farm.
- noun a large-scale farming enterprise
- overusing1/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- houseplant1/5
houseplant
- noun any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes
- noun any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes
- refocuses1/5
refocus
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- verb focus anew
- The group needs to refocus its goals
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- belarusians1/5
belarusian
- noun the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
White Russian; Byelorussian.
- adjective of or pertaining to Belarus or to the people or culture of Belarus
- noun the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
- protrusive1/5
protrusive
- adjective thrusting outward
- adjective thrusting outward
- tussles1/5
tussle
- noun disorderly fighting
dogfight; hassle; scuffle; rough-and-tumble.
- verb fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
scuffle.
- the drunken men started to scuffle
- noun disorderly fighting
- 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
- lustres1/5
lustre
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luster.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
- lustreless1/5
lustreless
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
lackluster; lusterless; lacklustre.
- a dull lackluster life
- a lusterless performance
- adjective satellite lacking luster or shine
lackluster; lusterless; lacklustre.
- staring with lackluster eyes
- lusterless hair
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
- tussled1/5
tussle
- noun disorderly fighting
dogfight; hassle; scuffle; rough-and-tumble.
- verb fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
scuffle.
- the drunken men started to scuffle
- noun disorderly fighting
- guss1/5
gu
- noun the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
Guam.
- adjective of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions
genitourinary.
- genitourinary infections
- noun the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
- kitakyushu1/5
kitakyushu
- noun a Japanese city on northern Kyushu
- noun a Japanese city on northern Kyushu
- coruscating1/5
coruscate
- verb reflect brightly
sparkle; scintillate.
- Unquarried marble sparkled on the hillside
- verb be lively or brilliant or exhibit virtuosity
sparkle; scintillate.
- The musical performance sparkled
- A scintillating conversation
- his playing coruscated throughout the concert hall
- verb reflect brightly
- blusher1/5
blusher
- noun yellowish edible agaric that usually turns red when touched
blushing mushroom; Amanita rubescens.
- noun makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
paint; rouge.
- noun yellowish edible agaric that usually turns red when touched
- defuses1/5
defuse
- verb remove the triggering device from
- verb remove the triggering device from
- percuss1/5
percuss
- verb strike or tap firmly
- the doctor percussed his chest and back
- verb strike or tap firmly
- tussling1/5
tussle
- noun disorderly fighting
dogfight; hassle; scuffle; rough-and-tumble.
- verb fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
scuffle.
- the drunken men started to scuffle
- noun disorderly fighting
- perfuse1/5
perfuse
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- perfuse a liver with a salt solution
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
suffuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- bushwhacking1/5
bushwhacking
- adjective satellite lying in ambush
- bushwhacking guerrillas attacking from ambush
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; ambush; waylay; ambuscade.
- adjective satellite lying in ambush
- busbars1/5
busbar
- noun an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
bus.
- the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system
- noun an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
- 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
- perfusing1/5
perfuse
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- perfuse a liver with a salt solution
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
suffuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- sousse1/5
sousse
- noun a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
Susa; Susah.
- noun a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
- lustrum1/5
lustrum
- noun a period of five years
- noun a ceremonial purification of the Roman population every five years following the census
- noun a period of five years
- fusee1/5
fusee
- noun a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
fusee drive.
- noun a colored flare used as a warning signal by trucks and trains
fuzee.
- noun a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring
- caroused1/5
carouse
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carousal; toot; bender; booze-up.
- verb engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
riot; roister.
- They were out carousing last night
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- applauses1/5
applause
- noun a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
hand clapping; clapping.
- noun a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
- hiatuses1/5
hiatus
- noun an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
reprieve; suspension; abatement; respite.
- noun a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript)
- noun an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
- recused1/5
recuse
- verb disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case
- verb challenge or except to a judge as being incompetent or interested, in canon and civil law
- verb disqualify oneself (as a judge) in a particular case
- nonplused1/5
nonplused
- adjective satellite filled with bewilderment
at a loss; nonplussed; puzzled.
- at a loss to understand those remarks
- puzzled that she left without saying goodbye
- verb be a mystery or bewildering to
mystify; perplex; bewilder; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; nonplus; dumbfound.
- This beats me!
- Got me--I don't know the answer!
- a vexing problem
- This question really stuck me
- adjective satellite filled with bewilderment
- gussets1/5
gusset
- noun a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
voider.
- noun a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
gusset plate.
- noun a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
- lusterless1/5
lusterless
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
lackluster; lacklustre; lustreless.
- a dull lackluster life
- a lusterless performance
- adjective satellite lacking luster or shine
lackluster; lacklustre; lustreless.
- staring with lackluster eyes
- lusterless hair
- adjective satellite lacking brilliance or vitality
- trussing1/5
truss
- noun (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- noun a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure
- noun (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
- 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
- antitussives1/5
antitussive
- noun any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
- noun any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
- ambuscades1/5
ambuscade
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
lying in wait; ambush; trap.
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; bushwhack; ambush; waylay.
- noun the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
- muskogean1/5
muskogean
- noun a member of any of the peoples formerly living in southeastern United States and speaking Muskhogean languages
Muskhogean.
- noun a family of North American Indian languages spoken in the southeastern United States
Muskhogean; Muskhogean language; Muskogean language.
- noun a member of any of the peoples formerly living in southeastern United States and speaking Muskhogean languages
- mushing1/5
mush
- noun any soft or soggy mass
pulp.
- he pounded it to a pulp
- noun cornmeal boiled in water
cornmeal mush.
- noun any soft or soggy mass
- jousted1/5
joust
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt.
- verb joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
- bushwhacker1/5
bushwhacker
- noun a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
hillbilly.
- noun a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War
- noun a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
- crustose1/5
crustose
- adjective (of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing
- crustose lichens
- adjective (of lichens) having a thin crusty thallus that adheres closely to the surface on which it is growing
- rustbelt1/5
rustbelt
- noun urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)
- noun urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)
- brusa1/5
brusa
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
Bursa.
- noun a city in northwestern Turkey
- superfluously1/5
superfluously
- adverb in a superfluous manner
- superfluously, he added his silly comments to the discussion
- adverb in a superfluous manner
- bushwhack1/5
bushwhack
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; ambush; waylay; ambuscade.
- verb live in the bush as a fugitive or as a guerilla
- verb wait in hiding to attack
- coruscant1/5
coruscant
- adjective satellite having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
glittery; fulgid; glistering; scintillant; sparkly; aglitter; glinting; scintillating; glittering.
- bugle beads all aglitter
- glinting eyes
- glinting water
- his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent
- shop window full of glittering Christmas trees
- glittery costume jewelry
- scintillant mica
- the scintillating stars
- a dress with sparkly sequins
- `glistering' is an archaic term
- adjective satellite having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
- mushed1/5
mush
- noun any soft or soggy mass
pulp.
- he pounded it to a pulp
- noun cornmeal boiled in water
cornmeal mush.
- noun any soft or soggy mass
- tungusic1/5
tungusic
Of or pertaining to the Tunguses; as, the .Tungusic dialects
- pushtuns1/5
pushtun
- noun a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan
Pathan; Pashtoon; Pashtun.
- Pathans are the predominant ethnic group in Afghanistan
- noun a member of the mountain people living in the eastern regions of Afghanistan
- bushwhacked1/5
bushwhack
- verb wait in hiding to attack
scupper; lie in wait; lurk; ambush; waylay; ambuscade.
- verb live in the bush as a fugitive or as a guerilla
- verb wait in hiding to attack
- mausers1/5
mauser
- noun German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914)
Peter Paul Mauser; P. P. von Mauser; von Mauser.
- noun trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol
- noun German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914)
- dubiousness1/5
dubiousness
- noun the state of being unsure of something
uncertainty; doubtfulness; doubt; dubiety; incertitude.
- noun uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
doubtfulness; doubt; question.
- the dubiousness of his claim
- there is no question about the validity of the enterprise
- noun the state of being unsure of something
- 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
- sustainers1/5
sustainer
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
maintainer; upholder.
- firm upholders of tradition
- they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
- noun someone who upholds or maintains
- truster1/5
truster
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
believer.
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
- cousinly1/5
cousinly
- adjective like or befitting a cousin
- a cousinly kiss
- adjective like or befitting a cousin
- conceptuses1/5
conceptus
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
embryo; fertilized egg.
- noun an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
- trusters1/5
truster
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
believer.
- noun a supporter who accepts something as true
- filibustered1/5
filibuster
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
filibusterer.
- noun (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
- noun a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
- intrusting1/5
intrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; entrust; trust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb confer a trust upon
- watusi1/5
watusi
- noun a member of a Bantu speaking people living in Rwanda and Burundi
Watutsi; Tutsi.
- noun a member of a Bantu speaking people living in Rwanda and Burundi
- thrusted1/5
thrust
- noun the force used in pushing
push.
- the push of the water on the walls of the tank
- the thrust of the jet engines
- noun a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
knife thrust; stab.
- one strong stab to the heart killed him
- noun the force used in pushing
- lustra1/5
lustre
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luster.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
- pyrolusite1/5
pyrolusite
- noun a mineral consisting of manganese dioxide; an important source of manganese
- noun a mineral consisting of manganese dioxide; an important source of manganese
- callouses1/5
callous
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
cauterise; cauterize.
- adjective satellite emotionally hardened
pachydermatous; indurate.
- a callous indifference to suffering
- cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion
- verb make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals
- querulousness1/5
querulousness
- noun the quality of being given to complaining
- noun the quality of being given to complaining
- labrouste1/5
labrouste
- noun French architect who was among the first to use metal construction successfully (1801-1875)
Henri Labrouste.
- noun French architect who was among the first to use metal construction successfully (1801-1875)
- eustachio1/5
eustachio
- noun Italian anatomist who was one of the fathers of modern anatomy; noted for descriptions of the ear and the heart (1520-1574)
Bartolommeo Eustachio.
- noun Italian anatomist who was one of the fathers of modern anatomy; noted for descriptions of the ear and the heart (1520-1574)
- causations1/5
causation
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causing.
- noun the act of causing something to happen
- censused1/5
census
- noun a periodic count of the population
nose count; nosecount.
- verb conduct a census
- They censused the deer in the forest
- noun a periodic count of the population
- trustors1/5
trustor
- noun (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee
settlor.
- noun (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee
- flusher1/5
flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- lusters1/5
luster
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; lustre; brilliancy; splendor.
- noun the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
lustre; shininess; sheen.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
- corpuses1/5
corpus
- noun capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
principal sum; principal.
- noun a collection of writings
- he edited the Hemingway corpus
- noun capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
- pushovers1/5
pushover
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- noun any undertaking that is easy to do
picnic; walkover; duck soup; piece of cake; breeze; child's play; cinch; snap.
- marketing this product will be no picnic
- noun someone who is easily taken advantage of
- guardhouses1/5
guardhouse
- noun a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
- noun a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
- percussing1/5
percuss
- verb strike or tap firmly
- the doctor percussed his chest and back
- verb strike or tap firmly
- luminousness1/5
luminousness
- noun the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
luminance; brightness; luminosity; light; brightness level.
- its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun
- noun the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- muser1/5
muser
- noun a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation
ruminator; muller; ponderer.
- noun a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation
- cerussite1/5
cerussite
- noun a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
white lead ore.
- noun a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead
- percussed1/5
percuss
- verb strike or tap firmly
- the doctor percussed his chest and back
- verb strike or tap firmly
- contemporaneousness1/5
contemporaneousness
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
contemporaneity; modernity; modernness; modernism.
- a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village
- noun the quality of belonging to the same period of time
contemporaneity.
- noun the quality of being current or of the present
- justiciars1/5
justiciar
- noun formerly a high judicial officer
justiciary.
- noun formerly a high judicial officer
- dustup1/5
dustup
- noun an angry dispute
run-in; wrangle; words; quarrel; row.
- they had a quarrel
- they had words
- noun an angry dispute
- combustions1/5
combustion
- noun a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
burning.
- noun a state of violent disturbance and excitement
- combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable
- noun a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
- trolleybuses1/5
trolleybus
- noun a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
trolley coach; trackless trolley.
- noun a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead wires
- bemuse1/5
bemuse
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
throw; bewilder; discombobulate.
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
- gustos1/5
gusto
- noun vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
zestfulness; zest; relish.
- noun vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
- profuseness1/5
profuseness
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
profusion; cornucopia; richness.
- the profusion of detail
- the idiomatic richness of English
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
- shushes1/5
shush
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- verb silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
- perfuses1/5
perfuse
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- perfuse a liver with a salt solution
- verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
suffuse.
- The sky was suffused with a warm pink color
- verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
- bemusing1/5
bemuse
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
throw; bewilder; discombobulate.
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
- degustation1/5
degustation
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
savoring; relishing; savouring; tasting.
- cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most
- noun taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
- censusing1/5
census
- noun a periodic count of the population
nose count; nosecount.
- verb conduct a census
- They censused the deer in the forest
- noun a periodic count of the population
- protrusible1/5
protrusible
- adjective satellite capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue
protrusile.
- adjective satellite capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue
- acousticians1/5
acoustician
- noun a physicist who specializes in acoustics
- noun a physicist who specializes in acoustics
- muskhogean1/5
muskhogean
- noun a member of any of the peoples formerly living in southeastern United States and speaking Muskhogean languages
Muskogean.
- noun a family of North American Indian languages spoken in the southeastern United States
Muskogean; Muskhogean language; Muskogean language.
- noun a member of any of the peoples formerly living in southeastern United States and speaking Muskhogean languages
- louses1/5
louse
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
sucking louse.
- noun a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
dirt ball; insect; worm.
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
- acoustician1/5
acoustician
- noun a physicist who specializes in acoustics
- noun a physicist who specializes in acoustics
- blusterer1/5
blusterer
- noun a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly
loudmouth.
- noun a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly
- housecoats1/5
housecoat
- noun a loose dressing gown for women
neglige; negligee; peignoir; wrapper.
- noun a loose dressing gown for women
- muskogees1/5
muskogee
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Georgia and eastern Alabama and constituting the core of the Creek Confederacy
- noun a town in eastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas River
- noun a member of the Muskhogean people formerly living in Georgia and eastern Alabama and constituting the core of the Creek Confederacy
- muslimah1/5
muslimah
- noun a Muslim woman
- noun a Muslim woman
- custodies1/5
custody
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
hold; detention; detainment.
- his detention was politically motivated
- the prisoner is on hold
- he is in the custody of police
- noun holding by the police
- the suspect is in custody
- noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- musses1/5
muss
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
mess; messiness; mussiness.
- the house was a mess
- she smoothed the mussiness of the bed
- noun type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
genus Mus; Mus.
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
- fusspot1/5
fusspot
- noun thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
worrier; fuss-budget; worrywart.
- noun thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
- combustive1/5
combustive
- adjective satellite supporting combustion
comburent; comburant.
- adjective satellite supporting combustion
- mushiness1/5
mushiness
- noun a mushy pulpy softness
pulpiness.
- noun falsely emotional in a maudlin way
sentimentality; soupiness; drippiness; mawkishness; sloppiness.
- noun a mushy pulpy softness
- profusions1/5
profusion
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
cornucopia; profuseness; richness.
- the profusion of detail
- the idiomatic richness of English
- noun the property of being extremely abundant
- prolusion1/5
prolusion
- noun a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
foreword; preface.
- noun exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
warm-up; tune-up.
- noun a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
- intussusceptions1/5
intussusception
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
invagination; infolding; introversion.
- the invagination of the blastula
- noun (biology) growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposit of new particles between existing particles in the cell wall
- noun the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
- flustering1/5
fluster
- noun a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
perturbation.
- verb be flustered; behave in a confused manner
- noun a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
- carouses1/5
carouse
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carousal; toot; bender; booze-up.
- verb engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
riot; roister.
- They were out carousing last night
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- lushun1/5
lushun
- noun a major port city in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda
Port Arthur.
- noun a major port city in northeastern China on the Liaodong Peninsula; now a part of Luda
- exhaustions1/5
exhaustion
- noun extreme fatigue
- noun serious weakening and loss of energy
enervation; debilitation; enfeeblement.
- noun extreme fatigue
- genuses1/5
genus
- noun a general kind of something
- ignore the genus communism
- noun (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
- noun a general kind of something
- opuses1/5
opus
- noun a musical work that has been created
piece of music; musical composition; piece; composition.
- the composition is written in four movements
- noun a musical work that has been created
- intrusts1/5
intrust
- verb confer a trust upon
confide; entrust; trust; commit.
- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
- verb confer a trust upon
- 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
- mushes1/5
mush
- noun any soft or soggy mass
pulp.
- he pounded it to a pulp
- noun cornmeal boiled in water
cornmeal mush.
- noun any soft or soggy mass
- refocussing1/5
refocus
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- verb focus anew
- The group needs to refocus its goals
- verb focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam"
- overuses1/5
overuse
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization; overexploitation; overutilisation.
- verb make use of too often or too extensively
overdrive.
- noun exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
- housefather1/5
housefather
- noun a man in charge of children in an institution
- noun a man in charge of children in an institution
- poorhouses1/5
poorhouse
- noun an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
- noun an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
- efficaciously1/5
efficaciously
- adverb in an effective manner
effectively.
- these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion
- adverb in an effective manner
- husbanding1/5
husband
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
married man; hubby.
- verb use cautiously and frugally
economize; conserve; economise.
- I try to economize my spare time
- conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
- noun a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
- tussocks1/5
tussock
- noun a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
tuft.
- noun a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
- busty1/5
busty
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
sonsie; stacked; voluptuous; full-bosomed; bosomy; buxom; curvaceous; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
- grousing1/5
grouse
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- noun popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- untrustworthiness1/5
untrustworthiness
- noun the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
untrustiness.
- noun the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
- suspender1/5
suspender
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
brace; gallus.
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
- infusoria1/5
infusoria
(Zoöl.) One of the classes of Protozoa, including a large number of species, all of minute size. ✍ They are found in all seas, lakes, ponds, and streams, as well as in infusions of organic matter exposed to the air. They are distinguished by having vibrating lashes or cilia, with which they obtain their food and swim about.They are devided into the orders Flagellata, Ciliata, and Tentaculifera. See these words in the Vocabulary. Formely the term Infusoria was applied to all microscopic organisms found in water, including many minute plants, belonging to the diatoms, as well as minute animals belonging to various classes, as the Rotifera, which are worms; and the Rhizopoda, which constitute a distinct class of Protozoa. Fossil Infusoria are mostly the siliceous shells of diatoms; sometimes they are siliceous skeletons of Radiolaria, or the calcareous shells of Foraminifera.
- musca1/5
musca
(Zoöl.) A genus of dipterous insects, including the common house fly, and numerous allied species. ✍ Formerly, a large part of the Diptera were included under the genus Musca .
- muscling1/5
muscle
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
musculus.
- noun animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
muscular tissue.
- noun one of the contractile organs of the body
- copiousness1/5
copiousness
- noun the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
abundance; teemingness.
- an age of abundance
- noun the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
- percussionists1/5
percussionist
- noun a musician who plays percussion instruments
- noun a musician who plays percussion instruments
- housetop1/5
housetop
- noun the roof of a house
- shout it from the housetops
- noun the roof of a house
- 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
- tuscaroras1/5
tuscarora
- noun a member of an Iroquois people who formerly lived in North Carolina and then moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois
- noun the Iroquoian language spoken by the Tuscarora
- noun a member of an Iroquois people who formerly lived in North Carolina and then moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois
- carousels1/5
carousel
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
luggage carrousel; luggage carousel; carrousel.
- noun a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
roundabout; whirligig; carrousel; merry-go-round.
- noun a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
- warehousemen1/5
warehouseman
- noun a workman who manages or works in a warehouse
warehouser.
- noun a workman who manages or works in a warehouse
- voluptuously1/5
voluptuously
- adverb in a shapely and voluptuous manner
- a voluptuously curved woman
- adverb in an indulgently voluptuous manner
- he sniffed the perfume voluptuously
- adverb in a shapely and voluptuous manner
- upthrust1/5
upthrust
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
uplift; upheaval; upthrow.
- noun (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
- arboviruses1/5
arbovirus
- noun a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
arborvirus.
- noun a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
- cusped1/5
cusped
- adjective satellite having cusps or points
cuspidated; cuspidal; cuspated; cuspate; cuspidate.
- adjective satellite having cusps or points
- querulously1/5
querulously
- adverb in a peevish manner
fractiously; peevishly.
- adverb in a peevish manner
- trustfulness1/5
trustfulness
- noun the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
trustingness; trust.
- the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity
- noun the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
- gruss1/5
grus
- noun a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
Crane.
- noun type genus of the Gruidae: typical cranes
genus Grus.
- noun a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Phoenix
- imperiousness1/5
imperiousness
- noun the trait of being imperious and overbearing
domineeringness; overbearingness.
- noun the trait of being imperious and overbearing
- invidiously1/5
invidiously
- adverb in a manner arousing resentment
- adverb in a manner arousing resentment
- hustles1/5
hustle
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
bunko; bunco game; bunko game; sting; flimflam; con game; confidence game; gyp; bunco; confidence trick; con.
- noun a rapid active commotion
fuss; flurry; bustle; ado; stir.
- noun a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
- adventurousness1/5
adventurousness
- noun the trait of being adventurous
venturesomeness.
- noun the trait of being adventurous
- curiouser1/5
curious
- adjective satellite beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
funny; rum; singular; queer; odd; peculiar; rummy.
- a curious hybrid accent
- her speech has a funny twang
- they have some funny ideas about war
- had an odd name
- the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
- something definitely queer about this town
- what a rum fellow
- singular behavior
- adjective eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
- a curious child is a teacher's delight
- a trap door that made me curious
- curious investigators
- traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers
- curious about the neighbor's doings
- adjective satellite beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
- sumptuousness1/5
sumptuousness
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
luxury; luxuriousness; opulence.
- noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
lavishness; luxury; sumptuosity.
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
- busywork1/5
busywork
- noun active work of little value
make-work.
- while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork
- noun active work of little value
- bouses1/5
bouse
- verb haul with a tackle
bowse.
- verb haul with a tackle
- roughhousing1/5
roughhouse
- verb engage in rough or disorderly play
- verb engage in rough or disorderly play
- busboys1/5
busboy
- noun a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes
waiter's assistant.
- noun a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes
- delusory1/5
delusory
- adjective satellite causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
deceptive.
- deceptive calm
- a delusory pleasure
- adjective satellite causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
- contused1/5
contuse
- verb injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
bruise.
- I bruised my knee
- verb injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
- yevtushenko1/5
yevtushenko
- noun Russian poet who expressed the feelings of the post-Stalinist generation (born in 1933)
Yevgeni Aleksandrovich Yevtushenko; Yevgeni Yevtushenko.
- noun Russian poet who expressed the feelings of the post-Stalinist generation (born in 1933)
- pushcarts1/5
pushcart
- noun wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
handcart; go-cart; cart.
- he used a handcart to carry the rocks away
- their pushcart was piled high with groceries
- noun wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
- enthuses1/5
enthuse
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- verb utter with enthusiasm
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- rustlings1/5
rustling
- noun the stealing of cattle
- noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whispering; whisper; rustle.
- noun the stealing of cattle
- obtrusively1/5
obtrusively
- adverb in an obtrusive manner
- adverb in an obtrusive manner
- malocclusions1/5
malocclusion
- noun (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
- noun (dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
- mischievousness1/5
mischievousness
- noun an attribute of mischievous children
badness; naughtiness.
- noun the trait of behaving like an imp
puckishness; impishness; whimsicality.
- noun an attribute of mischievous children
- bustier1/5
bustier
- noun a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
busty; sonsie; stacked; voluptuous; full-bosomed; bosomy; buxom; curvaceous; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- noun a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
- stupendously1/5
stupendously
- adverb to a stupendous degree
- stupendously ignorant people
- adverb to a stupendous degree
- venuses1/5
venus
- noun the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
- before it was known that they were the same object the evening star was called Venus and the morning star was called Lucifer
- noun goddess of love; counterpart of Greek Aphrodite
Urania.
- noun the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense of the Earth and all other planets except Uranus); it is visible from Earth as an early `morning star' or an `evening star'
- heinousness1/5
heinousness
- noun the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
barbarousness; atrocity; atrociousness; barbarity.
- noun the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
- delousing1/5
delouse
- verb free of lice
- They deloused the prisoners after they liberated the camps
- verb free of lice
- auscultated1/5
auscultate
- verb examine by auscultation
- verb examine by auscultation
- washhouse1/5
washhouse
- noun a building or outbuilding where laundry is done
- noun a building or outbuilding where laundry is done
- malthusians1/5
malthusian
- noun a believer in Malthusian theory
- adjective of or relating to Thomas Malthus or to Malthusianism
- Malthusian theories
- noun a believer in Malthusian theory
- concussed1/5
concuss
- verb shake violently
- verb injure the brain; sustain a concussion
- verb shake violently
- blasphemously1/5
blasphemously
- adverb in a blasphemous manner
- the sailors were cursing blasphemously
- adverb in a blasphemous manner
- husbandly1/5
husbandly
- adjective befitting or characteristic of a husband
- adjective satellite related to or suited to a husband
- assumed husbandly duties like mowing the lawn
- adjective befitting or characteristic of a husband
- mousetraps1/5
mousetrap
- noun a trap for catching mice
- noun (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated
trap play.
- noun a trap for catching mice
- spuriousness1/5
spuriousness
- noun state of lacking genuineness
- noun state of lacking genuineness
- hyperacusis1/5
hyperacusis
- noun abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels
auditory hyperesthesia; hyperacusia.
- noun abnormal acuteness of hearing due to increased irritability of the sensory neural mechanism; characterized by intolerance for ordinary sound levels
- effused1/5
effuse
- verb pour out
pour out.
- effused brine
- verb flow or spill forth
flow out.
- verb pour out
- mustiness1/5
mustiness
- noun the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
moldiness; must.
- noun the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
- untrusting1/5
untrusting
- adjective satellite openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
suspicious; leery; mistrustful; wary.
- adjective satellite openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
- tusked1/5
tusked
- adjective satellite having tusks
- verb stab or pierce with a horn or tusk
tusk; horn.
- the rhino horned the explorer
- adjective satellite having tusks
- housemother1/5
housemother
- noun a woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people
- noun a woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people
- busher1/5
bush
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
shrub.
- noun a large wilderness area
- noun a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
- enthusing1/5
enthuse
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- verb utter with enthusiasm
- verb cause to feel enthusiasm
- gustation1/5
gustation
- noun the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
taste; sense of taste; gustatory modality.
- his cold deprived him of his sense of taste
- noun the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
- robitussin1/5
robitussin
- noun trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
- noun trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
- lusher1/5
lush
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; alcoholic; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; profuse; riotous; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- dollhouses1/5
dollhouse
- noun a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
doll's house.
- noun a small model of a house used as a toy by children
doll's house.
- noun a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything
- hairbrushes1/5
hairbrush
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- noun a brush used to groom a person's hair
- ambushers1/5
ambusher
- noun an attacker who waits in a concealed position to launch a surprise attack
- noun an attacker who waits in a concealed position to launch a surprise attack
- rusks1/5
rusk
- noun slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp
zwieback; Brussels biscuit; twice-baked bread.
- noun slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp
- carousal1/5
carousal
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carouse; toot; bender; booze-up.
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- abstemiousness1/5
abstemiousness
- noun restricted to bare necessities
- noun moderation in eating and drinking
- noun restricted to bare necessities
- austins1/5
austin
- noun state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
capital of Texas.
- noun state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
- mousses1/5
mousse
- noun a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
- noun a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
- noun a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
- indigenousness1/5
indigenousness
- noun nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
autochthony; endemism.
- noun nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
- litigiousness1/5
litigiousness
- noun a quarrelsome disposition to engage in or carry on lawsuits
- charges of litigiousness and widespread perjury
- noun a quarrelsome disposition to engage in or carry on lawsuits
- roughhouse1/5
roughhouse
- verb engage in rough or disorderly play
- verb engage in rough or disorderly play
- cushiony1/5
cushiony
- adjective satellite softened by the addition of cushions or padding
padded; cushioned.
- adjective satellite softened by the addition of cushions or padding
- luxuriousness1/5
luxuriousness
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
sumptuousness; luxury; opulence.
- noun wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
- obtusely1/5
obtusely
- adverb in a stupid manner
dumbly; densely.
- he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone
- adverb in a stupid manner
- bottlebrush1/5
bottlebrush
- noun a cylindrical brush on a thin shaft that is used to clean bottles
- noun a cylindrical brush on a thin shaft that is used to clean bottles
- hussies1/5
hussy
- noun a woman adulterer
strumpet; adulteress; jade; slut; loose woman; trollop; fornicatress.
- noun a woman adulterer
- plusses1/5
plus
- noun a useful or valuable quality
asset.
- noun the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
summation; addition.
- the summation of four and three gives seven
- four plus three equals seven
- noun a useful or valuable quality
- nexuses1/5
nexus
- noun the means of connection between things linked in series
link.
- noun a connected series or group
- noun the means of connection between things linked in series
- sustentation1/5
sustentation
- noun the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
sustainment; upkeep; maintenance; sustenance.
- they were in want of sustenance
- fishing was their main sustainment
- noun the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence
- busking1/5
busk
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- three young men were busking in the plaza
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- ambitiousness1/5
ambitiousness
- noun a strong drive for success
ambition.
- noun a strong drive for success
- gatehouses1/5
gatehouse
- noun a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
- noun a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
- obtrusiveness1/5
obtrusiveness
- noun an unwelcome conspicuousness
- noun an unwelcome conspicuousness
- roadhouses1/5
roadhouse
- noun an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
- noun an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
- busman1/5
busman
- noun someone who drives a bus
bus driver.
- noun someone who drives a bus
- packinghouses1/5
packinghouse
- noun a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed
- they came from an apple packinghouse
- noun a plant where livestock are slaughtered and processed and packed as meat products
packing plant.
- noun a building where foodstuffs are processed and packed
- auscultating1/5
auscultate
- verb examine by auscultation
- verb examine by auscultation
- chorusing1/5
chorus
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- a chorus of boos
- noun a group of people assembled to sing together
- noun any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
- consensuses1/5
consensus
- noun agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
- the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions
- those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus
- noun agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
- chapterhouse1/5
chapterhouse
- noun a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter
- noun a house used as a residence by a chapter of a fraternity
frat house; fraternity house.
- noun a building attached to a monastery or cathedral; used as a meeting place for the chapter
- musks1/5
musk
- noun an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
- noun the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
- noun an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
- 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
- efficaciousness1/5
efficaciousness
- noun capacity or power to produce a desired effect
efficacy.
- concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine
- noun capacity or power to produce a desired effect
- 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
- frivolousness1/5
frivolousness
- noun the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
frivolity.
- noun the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
- nauseate1/5
nauseate
- verb upset and make nauseated
sicken; turn one's stomach.
- The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach
- The mold on the food sickened the diners
- verb cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
sicken; revolt; churn up; disgust.
- The pornographic pictures sickened us
- verb upset and make nauseated
- odiously1/5
odiously
- adverb in an offensive and hateful manner
repulsively; abominably; detestably.
- I don't know anyone who could have behaved so abominably
- adverb in an offensive and hateful manner
- impetuses1/5
impetus
- noun a force that moves something along
drift; impulsion.
- noun the act of applying force suddenly
impulse; impulsion.
- the impulse knocked him over
- noun a force that moves something along
- resuscitator1/5
resuscitator
- noun a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
- noun a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
- fractiousness1/5
fractiousness
- noun the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
unruliness; willfulness; wilfulness.
- noun the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
- causeries1/5
causerie
- noun light informal conversation for social occasions
chin wag; chit-chat; chitchat; chin-wagging; chin-wag; small talk; gabfest; chin wagging; chit chat; tittle-tattle; gossip; gab.
- noun light informal conversation for social occasions
- trusties1/5
trusty
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- adjective worthy of trust or belief
trustworthy.
- a trustworthy report
- an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- percussions1/5
percussion
- noun the act of playing a percussion instrument
- noun the act of exploding a percussion cap
- noun the act of playing a percussion instrument
- capaciousness1/5
capaciousness
- noun intellectual breadth
roominess.
- the very capaciousness of the idea meant that agreement on fundamentals was unnecessary
- his unselfishness gave him great intellectual roominess
- noun spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)
spaciousness; commodiousness; roominess.
- the capaciousness of Santa's bag astounded the child
- roominess in this size car is always a compromise
- his new office lacked the spaciousness that he had become accustomed to
- noun intellectual breadth
- mussing1/5
muss
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
mess; messiness; mussiness.
- the house was a mess
- she smoothed the mussiness of the bed
- noun type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
genus Mus; Mus.
- noun a state of confusion and disorderliness
- deloused1/5
delouse
- verb free of lice
- They deloused the prisoners after they liberated the camps
- verb free of lice
- mussy1/5
mussy
- adjective satellite dirty and disorderly
messy.
- a mussy fussy bedroom
- a child's messy eating habits
- adjective satellite dirty and disorderly
- 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
- unpretentiousness1/5
unpretentiousness
- noun the quality of being natural and without pretensions
- noun the quality of being natural and without pretensions
- lustfulness1/5
lustfulness
- noun a strong sexual desire
lecherousness; lust.
- noun a strong sexual desire
- murderousness1/5
murderousness
- noun a bloodthirsty hatred arousing murderous impulses
- noun cruelty evidence by a capability to commit murder
- noun a bloodthirsty hatred arousing murderous impulses
- indusium1/5
indusium
- noun a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern
- noun a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern
- coruscations1/5
coruscation
- noun the occurrence of a small flash or spark
sparkle; glitter.
- noun a sudden or striking display of brilliance
- coruscations of great wit
- noun the occurrence of a small flash or spark
- dustier1/5
dusty
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
dust-covered.
- a dusty pile of books
- adjective satellite lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
cold; stale; moth-eaten.
- moth-eaten theories about race
- stale news
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
- houselights1/5
houselights
- noun lights that illuminate the audience's part of a theater or other auditorium
- noun lights that illuminate the audience's part of a theater or other auditorium
- duskiness1/5
duskiness
- noun the state of being poorly illuminated
dimness.
- noun a swarthy complexion
darkness; swarthiness.
- noun the state of being poorly illuminated
- disabusing1/5
disabuse
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- dustiness1/5
dustiness
- noun the state of being covered with dust
- noun the state of being covered with dust
- 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
- crepuscule1/5
crepuscule
- noun the time of day immediately following sunset
crepuscle; dusk; fall; gloaming; gloam; evenfall; nightfall; twilight.
- he loved the twilight
- they finished before the fall of night
- noun the time of day immediately following sunset
- vacuousness1/5
vacuousness
- noun indicative of or marked by mental vacuity and an absence of ideas
- the vacuousness of her face belied her feelings
- noun indicative of or marked by mental vacuity and an absence of ideas
- heliopause1/5
heliopause
- noun the boundary marking the edge of the sun's influence; the boundary (roughly 100 AU from the sun) between the interplanetary medium and the interstellar medium; where the solar wind from the sun and the radiation from other stars meet
- noun the boundary marking the edge of the sun's influence; the boundary (roughly 100 AU from the sun) between the interplanetary medium and the interstellar medium; where the solar wind from the sun and the radiation from other stars meet
- carousals1/5
carousal
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
carouse; toot; bender; booze-up.
- noun revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
- blusters1/5
bluster
- noun noisy confusion and turbulence
- he was awakened by the bluster of their preparations
- noun a swaggering show of courage
bravado.
- noun noisy confusion and turbulence
- causerie1/5
causerie
- noun light informal conversation for social occasions
chin wag; chit-chat; chitchat; chin-wagging; chin-wag; small talk; gabfest; chin wagging; chit chat; tittle-tattle; gossip; gab.
- noun light informal conversation for social occasions
- augustuses1/5
augustus
- noun Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus; Gaius Octavianus; Octavian.
- noun Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
- spaciously1/5
spaciously
- adverb with ample room
roomily.
- the furniture was spaciously spread out
- adverb with ample room
- effuse1/5
effuse
- verb pour out
pour out.
- effused brine
- verb flow or spill forth
flow out.
- verb pour out
- amorousness1/5
amorousness
- noun a feeling of love or fondness
enamoredness.
- noun the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
eroticism; sexiness; erotism; amativeness.
- noun a feeling of love or fondness
- househusband1/5
househusband
- noun a husband who keeps house while his wife earns the family income
house husband.
- noun a husband who keeps house while his wife earns the family income
- exoduses1/5
exodus
- noun a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
hegira; hejira.
- noun the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
Book of Exodus.
- noun a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
- rendezvousing1/5
rendezvous
- noun a meeting planned at a certain time and place
- noun a place where people meet
- he was waiting for them at the rendezvous
- noun a meeting planned at a certain time and place
- gregariously1/5
gregariously
- adverb in a gregarious manner
sociably.
- adverb in a gregarious manner
- poussins1/5
poussin
- noun French painter in the classical style (1594-1665)
Nicolas Poussin.
- noun French painter in the classical style (1594-1665)
- odiousness1/5
odiousness
- noun the quality of being offensive
distastefulness; offensiveness.
- noun the quality of being offensive
- resuscitations1/5
resuscitation
- noun the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
- although he was apparently drowned, resuscitation was accomplished by artificial respiration
- noun the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
- timorousness1/5
timorousness
- noun fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
timidness; timidity.
- noun fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
timidity.
- noun fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
- ingeniousness1/5
ingeniousness
- noun the power of creative imagination
inventiveness; cleverness; ingenuity.
- noun the property of being ingenious
cleverness; ingenuity.
- a plot of great ingenuity
- the cleverness of its design
- noun the power of creative imagination
- uteruses1/5
uterus
- noun a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
womb.
- noun a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
- indusia1/5
indusium
- noun a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern
- noun a membrane enclosing and protecting the developing spores especially that covering the sori of a fern
- schuss1/5
schuss
- verb ski downhill
- verb ski downhill
- washhouses1/5
washhouse
- noun a building or outbuilding where laundry is done
- noun a building or outbuilding where laundry is done
- susurration1/5
susurration
- noun the indistinct sound of people whispering
susurrus.
- a soft susurrus of conversation
- noun speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
whispering; whisper; voicelessness.
- noun the indistinct sound of people whispering
- repetitiousness1/5
repetitiousness
- noun verboseness resulting from excessive repetitions
repetitiveness.
- noun verboseness resulting from excessive repetitions
- cuspate1/5
cuspate
- adjective satellite having cusps or points
cuspidated; cuspidal; cuspated; cuspidate; cusped.
- adjective satellite having cusps or points
- grouses1/5
grouse
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- noun popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
- noun flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
- musjid1/5
musjid
- noun (Islam) a Muslim place of worship
masjid.
- noun (Islam) a Muslim place of worship
- puseyism1/5
puseyism
(Ch. of Eng.) The principles of Dr. Pusey and others at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp. in a series which appeared from 1833 to 1841, designated " Tracts for the Times;" tractarianism. SeeTractarianism .
- heinously1/5
heinously
- adverb in a terribly evil manner
monstrously.
- the child was heinously murdered
- adverb in a terribly evil manner
- boustrophedon1/5
boustrophedon
- noun an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'
- noun an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'
- fussier1/5
fussy
- adjective satellite annoyed and irritable
crabby; grouchy; ill-tempered; crabbed; cross; bad-tempered; grumpy.
- adjective satellite overcrowded or cluttered with detail
busy.
- a busy painting
- a fussy design
- adjective satellite annoyed and irritable
- nauseates1/5
nauseate
- verb upset and make nauseated
sicken; turn one's stomach.
- The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach
- The mold on the food sickened the diners
- verb cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
sicken; revolt; churn up; disgust.
- The pornographic pictures sickened us
- verb upset and make nauseated
- mouselike1/5
mouselike
- adjective satellite of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
mousy; mouse-colored; mousey.
- a mousy brownish-grey color
- mousy hair
- mouse-colored hair
- adjective satellite of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
- musci1/5
musci
(Bot.) An order or subclass of cryptogamous plants; the mosses. See Moss , andCryptogamia .
- frusta1/5
frustum
- noun a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed
- noun a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed
- disgustful1/5
disgustful
- adjective satellite highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
distasteful; skanky; disgusting; loathly; loathsome; repellant; repellent; foul; repelling; yucky; revolting; wicked.
- a disgusting smell
- distasteful language
- a loathsome disease
- the idea of eating meat is repellent to me
- revolting food
- a wicked stench
- adjective satellite highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
- discuses1/5
discus
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
- noun a disk used in throwing competitions
saucer.
- noun an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
- housemen1/5
houseman
- noun an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
intern; medical intern; interne.
- noun an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
- audaciousness1/5
audaciousness
- noun fearless daring
temerity; audacity.
- noun aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
audacity.
- he had the audacity to question my decision
- noun fearless daring
- sonorousness1/5
sonorousness
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
ringing; plangency; reverberance; resonance; vibrancy; sonority.
- noun having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
- ponderousness1/5
ponderousness
- noun an oppressive quality that is laborious and solemn and lacks grace or fluency
heaviness.
- a book so serious that it sometimes subsided into ponderousness
- his lectures tend to heaviness and repetition
- noun the property of being large in mass
massiveness; heft; heftiness; ponderosity.
- noun an oppressive quality that is laborious and solemn and lacks grace or fluency
- styluses1/5
stylus
- noun a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
- noun a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
style.
- he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus
- noun a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
- trousseaux1/5
trousseau
- noun the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
- noun the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
- 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
- licentiously1/5
licentiously
- adverb in a licentious and promiscuous manner
wantonly; promiscuously.
- this young girl has to share a room with her mother who lives promiscuously
- adverb in a licentious and promiscuous manner
- retrousse1/5
retrousse
- adjective satellite (used of noses) turned up at the end
tip-tilted; upturned.
- a retrousse nose
- a small upturned nose
- adjective satellite (used of noses) turned up at the end
- hazardously1/5
hazardously
- adverb in a dangerous manner
perilously; dangerously.
- he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge
- adverb in a dangerous manner
- isthmuses1/5
isthmus
- noun a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
- noun a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure
band.
- noun a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
- numerousness1/5
numerousness
- noun a large number
multiplicity; numerosity.
- noun a large number
- ceruse1/5
ceruse
- noun a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
lead carbonate; white lead.
- noun a poisonous white pigment that contains lead
- illusional1/5
illusional
- adjective satellite marked by or producing illusion
illusionary.
- illusionary stage effects
- adjective satellite marked by or producing illusion
- lustier1/5
lusty
- adjective satellite vigorously passionate
lustful; concupiscent.
- adjective satellite endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
hearty; red-blooded; full-blooded.
- a hearty glow of health
- adjective satellite vigorously passionate
- perfusions1/5
perfusion
- noun pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
- noun pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
- ambusher1/5
ambusher
- noun an attacker who waits in a concealed position to launch a surprise attack
- noun an attacker who waits in a concealed position to launch a surprise attack
- dustiest1/5
dusty
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
dust-covered.
- a dusty pile of books
- adjective satellite lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
cold; stale; moth-eaten.
- moth-eaten theories about race
- stale news
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
- housebreak1/5
housebreak
- verb train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house
house-train.
- verb train (a pet) to live cleanly in a house
- coruscation1/5
coruscation
- noun the occurrence of a small flash or spark
sparkle; glitter.
- noun a sudden or striking display of brilliance
- coruscations of great wit
- noun the occurrence of a small flash or spark
- moussed1/5
mousse
- noun a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
- noun a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
- noun a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
- posthouse1/5
posthouse
- noun an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders
post house.
- noun an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders
- bousing1/5
- effusing1/5
effuse
- verb pour out
pour out.
- effused brine
- verb flow or spill forth
flow out.
- verb pour out
- lousiest1/5
lousy
- adjective satellite very bad
stinking; shitty; stinky; crappy; rotten; icky.
- a lousy play
- it's a stinking world
- adjective satellite infested with lice
- burned their lousy clothes
- adjective satellite very bad
- busmen1/5
busman
- noun someone who drives a bus
bus driver.
- noun someone who drives a bus
- galluses1/5
gallus
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
suspender; brace.
- noun common domestic birds and related forms
genus Gallus.
- noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
- multifariously1/5
multifariously
- adverb in diverse ways
diversely; variously.
- the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants
- the speakers treated the subject most diversely
- adverb in diverse ways
- homogeneousness1/5
homogeneousness
- noun the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
homogeneity.
- there is a remarkable homogeneity between the two companies
- noun the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
- lushest1/5
lush
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; alcoholic; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; profuse; riotous; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- diffusor1/5
diffusor
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
diffuser.
- noun optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
diffuser.
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
- fustians1/5
fustian
- noun pompous or pretentious talk or writing
blah; bombast; claptrap; rant.
- noun a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
- noun pompous or pretentious talk or writing
- robuster1/5
robust
- adjective sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
- a robust body
- a robust perennial
- adjective satellite marked by richness and fullness of flavor
full-bodied; rich; racy.
- a rich ruby port
- full-bodied wines
- a robust claret
- the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
- adjective sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
- carousers1/5
carouser
- noun someone who enjoys riotous drinking
wassailer.
- noun someone who enjoys riotous drinking
- nefariously1/5
nefariously
- adverb in a nefarious manner or to a nefarious degree
- nefariously involved in a conspiracy
- adverb in a nefarious manner or to a nefarious degree
- 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
- muscats1/5
muscat
- noun any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
muskat.
- noun a port on the Gulf of Oman and capital of the sultanate of Oman
capital of Oman; Masqat.
- noun any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
- chouse1/5
chouse
- verb defeat someone through trickery or deceit
shaft; chicane; screw; cheat; jockey.
- verb defeat someone through trickery or deceit
- abacuses1/5
abacus
- noun a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
- noun a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
- noun a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
- housebuilder1/5
housebuilder
- noun someone who builds houses as a business
homebuilder; house-builder; home-builder.
- noun someone who builds houses as a business
- banausic1/5
banausic
- adjective satellite (formal) ordinary and not refined
- he felt contempt for all banausic occupations
- adjective satellite (formal) ordinary and not refined
- perusals1/5
perusal
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
perusing; studying; poring over.
- noun reading carefully with intent to remember
- unicuspid1/5
unicuspid
- adjective satellite having a single cusp or point
- a unicuspid tooth
- adjective satellite having a single cusp or point
- disabuses1/5
disabuse
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- verb free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
- cuspidate1/5
cuspidate
- adjective satellite having cusps or points
cuspidated; cuspidal; cuspated; cuspate; cusped.
- adjective satellite having cusps or points
- trustiest1/5
trusty
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- adjective worthy of trust or belief
trustworthy.
- a trustworthy report
- an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion
- noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
- nailbrush1/5
nailbrush
- noun a brush used to clean a person's fingernails
- noun a brush used to clean a person's fingernails
- spontaneousness1/5
spontaneousness
- noun the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
spontaneity.
- the spontaneity of his laughter
- noun the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
- lushes1/5
lush
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
souse; alcoholic; alky; boozer; dipsomaniac; soaker.
- adjective satellite produced or growing in extreme abundance
luxuriant; profuse; riotous; exuberant.
- their riotous blooming
- noun a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
- auspex1/5
auspex
- noun (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
augur.
- noun (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
- rousseauan1/5
rousseauan
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
- adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778)
- housemothers1/5
housemother
- noun a woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people
- noun a woman employed as a chaperon in a residence for young people
- effuses1/5
effuse
- verb pour out
pour out.
- effused brine
- verb flow or spill forth
flow out.
- verb pour out
- busked1/5
busk
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- three young men were busking in the plaza
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- seclusions1/5
seclusion
- noun the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
privateness; privacy.
- noun the act of secluding yourself from others
- noun the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
- househusbands1/5
househusband
- noun a husband who keeps house while his wife earns the family income
house husband.
- noun a husband who keeps house while his wife earns the family income
- carouser1/5
carouser
- noun someone who enjoys riotous drinking
wassailer.
- noun someone who enjoys riotous drinking
- scouser1/5
scouser
- noun a native or resident of Liverpool
Liverpudlian.
- noun a native or resident of Liverpool
- lustiest1/5
lusty
- adjective satellite vigorously passionate
lustful; concupiscent.
- adjective satellite endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
hearty; red-blooded; full-blooded.
- a hearty glow of health
- adjective satellite vigorously passionate
- irreligiousness1/5
irreligiousness
- noun the quality of not being devout
irreligion.
- noun the quality of not being devout
- delouse1/5
delouse
- verb free of lice
- They deloused the prisoners after they liberated the camps
- verb free of lice
- busks1/5
busk
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- three young men were busking in the plaza
- verb play music in a public place and solicit money for it
- muskiness1/5
muskiness
- noun having the olfactory properties of musk
- noun having the olfactory properties of musk
- lousier1/5
lousy
- adjective satellite very bad
stinking; shitty; stinky; crappy; rotten; icky.
- a lousy play
- it's a stinking world
- adjective satellite infested with lice
- burned their lousy clothes
- adjective satellite very bad
- excusatory1/5
excusatory
- adjective offering or expressing apology
apologetic.
- an apologetic note
- an apologetic manner
- adjective offering or expressing apology
- housecraft1/5
housecraft
- noun skill in domestic management
- noun skill in domestic management
- pussies1/5
pussy
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
puss; snatch; twat; slit; cunt.
- noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
pussycat; kitty-cat; kitty; puss.
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
- baluster1/5
baluster
- noun one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
- noun one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
- housefly1/5
housefly
- noun common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
Musca domestica; house fly.
- noun common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
- busload1/5
busload
- noun the quantity of cargo or the number of passengers that a bus can carry
- noun the quantity of cargo or the number of passengers that a bus can carry
- clubhouses1/5
clubhouse
- noun a building that is occupied by a social club
club.
- the clubhouse needed a new roof
- noun a building that is occupied by a social club
- diffuseness1/5
diffuseness
- noun the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume
- noun the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume
- dustbins1/5
dustbin
- noun a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
ash-bin; wastebin; ashcan; garbage can; ashbin; trash bin; trash can; trash barrel; ash bin.
- noun a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
- auspiciousness1/5
auspiciousness
- noun the favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result
propitiousness.
- noun the favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result
- exclusives1/5
exclusive
- noun a news report that is reported first by one news organization
scoop.
- he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials
- adjective satellite not divided or shared with others
sole.
- they have exclusive use of the machine
- sole rights of publication
- noun a news report that is reported first by one news organization
- suspensive1/5
suspensive
- adjective satellite (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
cliff-hanging; suspenseful; nail-biting.
- adjective satellite undecided or characterized by indecisiveness
- adjective satellite (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense
- maliciousness1/5
maliciousness
- noun feeling a need to see others suffer
spitefulness; malice; spite; venom.
- noun feeling a need to see others suffer
- glasshouses1/5
glasshouse
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
nursery; greenhouse.
- noun a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
- conclusiveness1/5
conclusiveness
- noun the quality of being final or definitely settled
decisiveness; finality.
- the finality of death
- noun the quality of being final or definitely settled
- atrociously1/5
atrociously
- adverb in a terrible manner
rottenly; abominably; awfully; terribly; abysmally.
- she sings terribly
- adverb to an extravagant or immoderate degree
outrageously.
- atrociously expensive
- adverb in a terrible manner
- busloads1/5
busload
- noun the quantity of cargo or the number of passengers that a bus can carry
- noun the quantity of cargo or the number of passengers that a bus can carry
- whorehouses1/5
whorehouse
- noun a building where prostitutes are available
cathouse; bordello; bagnio; house of prostitution; brothel; sporting house; bawdyhouse; house of ill repute.
- noun a building where prostitutes are available
- fusilier1/5
fusilier
- noun (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
- noun (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
- cactuses1/5
cactus
- noun any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
- noun any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
- arduously1/5
arduously
- adverb in an arduous manner
- they worked arduously
- adverb in an arduous manner
- riotously1/5
riotously
- adverb in a tumultuous and riotous manner
tumultuously.
- the crowd was demonstrating tumultuously
- adverb in an exuberant manner
exuberantly.
- the exuberantly baroque decoration of the church
- adverb in a tumultuous and riotous manner
- flirtatiously1/5
flirtatiously
- adverb in a flirtatious manner
coquettishly.
- she smiled coquettishly
- adverb in a flirtatious manner
- brusqueness1/5
brusqueness
- noun an abrupt discourteous manner
shortness; curtness; gruffness; abruptness.
- noun an abrupt discourteous manner
- buskin1/5
buskin
- noun a boot reaching halfway up to the knee
desert boot; half boot; combat boot; top boot.
- noun a boot reaching halfway up to the knee
- birdhouses1/5
birdhouse
- noun a shelter for birds
- noun a shelter for birds
- tunguska1/5
tunguska
- noun a river in Siberia that flows northwest to become a tributary of the Yenisei River
Stony Tunguska.
- noun a river that arises to the north of Lake Baikal and flows north and west to the Yenisei River
Lower Tunguska.
- noun a river in Siberia that flows northwest to become a tributary of the Yenisei River
- outrageousness1/5
outrageousness
- noun excessive excess
exorbitance.
- noun the quality of being outrageous
enormity.
- noun excessive excess
- voussoirs1/5
voussoir
- noun wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault
- noun wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault
- venomously1/5
venomously
- adverb in a very malevolent manner
poisonously.
- adverb in a very malevolent manner
- housemaster1/5
housemaster
- noun teacher in charge of a school boardinghouse
- noun teacher in charge of a school boardinghouse
- fusty1/5
fusty
- adjective satellite stale and unclean smelling
musty; frowsty.
- adjective satellite old-fashioned and out of date
nonprogressive; unprogressive; standpat.
- adjective satellite stale and unclean smelling
- melodiously1/5
melodiously
- adverb in a melodious manner
tunefully.
- she sang melodiously
- adverb in a melodious manner
- nonmusical1/5
nonmusical
- adjective lacking interest in or talent for music
unmusical.
- too unmusical to care for concerts
- it is unfortunate that her children were all nonmusical
- adjective not musical in nature
unmusical.
- the unmusical cry of the bluejay
- adjective lacking interest in or talent for music
- dichotomously1/5
dichotomously
- adverb in a dichotomous manner
- adverb in a dichotomous manner
- dustman1/5
dustman
- noun someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
garbageman; garbage collector; refuse collector; garbage carter; garbage man; garbage hauler.
- noun someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
- ingloriously1/5
ingloriously
- adverb in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
shamefully; ignominiously; disgracefully; discreditably; dishonorably; dishonourably.
- his grades were disgracefully low
- adverb in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
- rebelliously1/5
rebelliously
- adverb in a rebellious manner
defiantly; contumaciously.
- he rejected her words rebelliously
- adverb in a rebellious manner
- rehousing1/5
rehouse
- verb put up in a new or different housing
- verb put up in a new or different housing
- jalousie1/5
jalousie
- noun a window with glass louvers
louvered window.
- noun a shutter made of angled slats
- noun a window with glass louvers
- mouser1/5
mouser
- noun a cat proficient at mousing
- noun a cat proficient at mousing
- 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
- poxviruses1/5
poxvirus
- noun any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates
- noun any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates
- bakehouse1/5
bakehouse
- noun a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
bakery; bakeshop.
- noun a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
- buspar1/5
buspar
- noun a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
buspirone.
- noun a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
- overenthusiastic1/5
overenthusiastic
- adjective satellite unduly enthusiastic
- adjective satellite unduly enthusiastic
- suspensor1/5
suspensor
- noun a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
jock; supporter; jockstrap; athletic supporter.
- noun a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
- flophouse1/5
flophouse
- noun a cheap lodging house
dosshouse.
- noun a cheap lodging house
- pushpin1/5
pushpin
- noun a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
drawing pin; thumbtack.
- noun a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
- danseuse1/5
danseuse
- noun a female ballet dancer
ballerina.
- noun a female ballet dancer
- housewifely1/5
housewifely
- adjective satellite related or suited to a housewife
- housewifely virtues
- adjective satellite related or suited to a housewife
- officiousness1/5
officiousness
- noun aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
meddlesomeness; intrusiveness.
- noun aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
- malthusianism1/5
malthusianism
The system of Malthusian doctrines relating to population.
- unenthusiastically1/5
unenthusiastically
- adverb without enthusiasm; showing no enthusiasm
- the children opened the presents unenthusiastically
- adverb without enthusiasm; showing no enthusiasm
- presumptuousness1/5
presumptuousness
- noun audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
presumption; assumption; effrontery.
- he despised them for their presumptuousness
- noun audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
- roustabout1/5
roustabout
- noun a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
deckhand.
- noun a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
- timorously1/5
timorously
- adverb in a timorous and trepid manner
trepidly.
- adverb in a timorous and trepid manner
- facetiousness1/5
facetiousness
- noun playful humor
- noun playful humor
- obnoxiously1/5
obnoxiously
- adverb in an obnoxious manner
offensively; objectionably.
- he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences
- adverb in an obnoxious manner
- roustabouts1/5
roustabout
- noun a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
deckhand.
- noun a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
- 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
- houseflies1/5
housefly
- noun common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
Musca domestica; house fly.
- noun common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
- penthouses1/5
penthouse
- noun an apartment located on the top floors of a building
- noun an apartment located on the top floors of a building
- virtuousness1/5
virtuousness
- noun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
moral excellence; virtue.
- noun the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
- deliciousness1/5
deliciousness
- noun extreme appetizingness
toothsomeness; delectability; lusciousness.
- noun extreme appetizingness
- combustibility1/5
combustibility
- noun the quality of being capable of igniting and burning
burnability; combustibleness.
- noun the quality of being capable of igniting and burning
- inexhaustibly1/5
inexhaustibly
- adverb with indefatigable energy
tirelessly; indefatigably.
- she watched the show indefatigably
- adverb with indefatigable energy
- cuspid1/5
cuspid
- noun one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
eye tooth; dogtooth; canine; canine tooth; eyetooth.
- noun one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
- scouse1/5
scouse
- noun a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors
lobscouse; lobscuse.
- noun a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors
- 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
- roundhouses1/5
roundhouse
- noun workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
- noun a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing
- noun workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives
- buskins1/5
buskin
- noun a boot reaching halfway up to the knee
desert boot; half boot; combat boot; top boot.
- noun a boot reaching halfway up to the knee
- elusion1/5
elusion
- noun the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
slip; eluding.
- noun the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
- huskiness1/5
huskiness
- noun the property of being big and strong
ruggedness; toughness.
- noun a throaty harshness
hoarseness; gruffness.
- noun the property of being big and strong
- pushchair1/5
pushchair
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
baby carriage; pusher; baby buggy; perambulator; carriage; pram; stroller; go-cart.
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
- rehoused1/5
rehouse
- verb put up in a new or different housing
- verb put up in a new or different housing
- bambusa1/5
bambusa
- noun tall tender clumping bamboos
genus Bambusa.
- noun tall tender clumping bamboos
- phalluses1/5
phallus
- noun genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem
genus Phallus.
- noun the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
penis; member.
- noun genus of fungi having the cap or pileus hanging free around the stem
- ligustrum1/5
ligustrum
- noun genus of Old World shrubs: privet
genus Ligustrum.
- noun genus of Old World shrubs: privet
- tousle1/5
tousle
- verb disarrange or rumple; dishevel
dishevel; tangle.
- The strong wind tousled my hair
- verb disarrange or rumple; dishevel
- fuselages1/5
fuselage
- noun the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
- noun the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
- streusel1/5
streusel
- noun pastry with a topping of streusel
- noun a crumbly topping for a pastry
- noun pastry with a topping of streusel
- insusceptible1/5
insusceptible
- adjective not susceptible to
unsusceptible.
- adjective not susceptible to
- locusta1/5
locusta
(Bot.) The spikelet or flower cluster of grasses. Gray.
- gushy1/5
gushy
- adjective satellite extravagantly demonstrative
gushing; effusive.
- insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship
- a large gushing female
- write unrestrained and gushy poetry
- adjective satellite extravagantly demonstrative
- clamorously1/5
clamorously
- adverb in manner that attracts attention
obstreperously; loudly.
- obstreperously, he demanded to get service
- adverb in manner that attracts attention
- musth1/5
musth
- noun an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear
- the frenzied elephant was in musth
- noun an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear
- effusiveness1/5
effusiveness
- noun a friendly open trait of a talkative person
expansivity; expansiveness.
- noun a friendly open trait of a talkative person
- distrustfully1/5
distrustfully
- adverb with distrust
mistrustfully.
- she looked at him distrustfully
- adverb with distrust
- strenuousness1/5
strenuousness
- noun extreme effortfulness
arduousness.
- noun extreme effortfulness
- rapaciousness1/5
rapaciousness
- noun extreme gluttony
edacity; esurience; voracity; rapacity; voraciousness.
- noun an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
voraciousness; greediness.
- the greediness of lawyers
- noun extreme gluttony
- disillusions1/5
disillusion
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
disenchantment; disillusionment.
- verb free from enchantment
disenchant.
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
- tendentiously1/5
tendentiously
- adverb in a tendentious manner
- the paper reported rather tendentiously on the war atrocities
- adverb in a tendentious manner
- fussily1/5
fussily
- adverb in a fussy manner
- he spoke to her fussily
- adverb in a fussy manner
- gambusia1/5
gambusia
- noun mosquitofish
genus Gambusia.
- noun mosquitofish
- traitorously1/5
traitorously
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
faithlessly; false; treacherously; treasonably.
- he behaved treacherously
- his wife played him false
- adverb in a disloyal and faithless manner
- vivaciously1/5
vivaciously
- adverb with vivacity
- he describes his adventures vivaciously
- adverb with vivacity
- cuscuta1/5
cuscuta
- noun genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder
genus Cuscuta.
- noun genus of twining leafless parasitic herbs lacking chlorophyll: dodder
- perspicuously1/5
perspicuously
- adverb in a clear and lucid manner
limpidly; pellucidly; lucidly.
- this is a lucidly written book
- adverb in a clear and lucid manner
- lomustine1/5
lomustine
- noun an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease
- noun an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease
- eleusine1/5
eleusine
- noun annual and perennial grasses of savannas and upland grasslands
genus Eleusine.
- noun annual and perennial grasses of savannas and upland grasslands
- berceuse1/5
berceuse
- noun a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
cradlesong; lullaby.
- noun a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
- picornaviruses1/5
picornavirus
- noun a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat
- noun a group of single-strand RNA viruses with a protein coat
- pushpins1/5
pushpin
- noun a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
drawing pin; thumbtack.
- noun a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board
- unsusceptible1/5
unsusceptible
- adjective not susceptible to
insusceptible.
- adjective not susceptible to
- housebreaker1/5
housebreaker
- noun a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
cat burglar.
- noun a wrecker of houses
housewrecker.
- in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker
- noun a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
- parvoviruses1/5
parvovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease
parvo.
- noun any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease
- judiciousness1/5
judiciousness
- noun good judgment
- noun the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
sagaciousness; sagacity.
- noun good judgment
- muscatel1/5
muscatel
- noun wine from muscat grapes
muscadel; muscadelle; muscat.
- noun sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine
muscat; muscat grape.
- noun wine from muscat grapes
- auspice1/5
auspice
- noun a favorable omen
- noun a favorable omen
- bicuspids1/5
bicuspid
- noun a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
premolar.
- adjective satellite having two cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
bicuspidate.
- bicuspid teeth
- bicuspid leaves
- noun a tooth having two cusps or points; located between the incisors and the molars
- porousness1/5
porousness
- noun the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids
porosity.
- noun the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids
- pincushions1/5
pincushion
- noun a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
- noun a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
- firehouses1/5
firehouse
- noun a station housing fire apparatus and firemen
fire station.
- noun a station housing fire apparatus and firemen
- justest1/5
just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- collusions1/5
collusion
- noun secret agreement
- noun agreement on a secret plot
connivance.
- noun secret agreement
- jalousies1/5
jalousie
- noun a window with glass louvers
louvered window.
- noun a shutter made of angled slats
- noun a window with glass louvers
- precociousness1/5
precociousness
- noun intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
precocity.
- noun intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
- masseuses1/5
masseuse
- noun a female massager
- noun a female massager
- covetously1/5
covetously
- adverb with jealousy; in an envious manner
enviously; jealously.
- he looked at his friend's new car jealously
- adverb in a greedy manner
avariciously; greedily.
- adverb with jealousy; in an envious manner
- lusciously1/5
lusciously
- adverb so as to produce a delightful taste
deliciously; scrumptiously.
- I bought some more of these deliciously sweet peaches
- adverb so as to produce a delightful taste
- unfocussed1/5
unfocussed
- adjective (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
unfocused.
- at their edges things were pretty much out of focus
- adjective satellite not concentrated at one point or upon one objective
unfocused.
- diversity...in our huge unfocused country"- Owen Wister
- adjective (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
- voussoir1/5
voussoir
- noun wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault
- noun wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault
- sanctimoniously1/5
sanctimoniously
- adverb in a sanctimonious manner
self-righteously.
- she was sanctimoniously criticizing everybody
- adverb in a sanctimonious manner
- pugnaciously1/5
pugnaciously
- adverb in a pugnacious manner
- adverb in a pugnacious manner
- flophouses1/5
flophouse
- noun a cheap lodging house
dosshouse.
- noun a cheap lodging house
- cuspids1/5
cuspid
- noun one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
eye tooth; dogtooth; canine; canine tooth; eyetooth.
- noun one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
- reoviruses1/5
reovirus
- noun any of a group of non-arboviruses including the rotavirus causing infant enteritis
- noun any of a group of non-arboviruses including the rotavirus causing infant enteritis
- torturously1/5
torturously
- adverb in a very painful manner
excruciatingly; agonizingly.
- the progress was agonizingly slow
- adverb in a very painful manner
- muscadet1/5
muscadet
- noun white grape grown especially in the valley the Loire in France
- noun dry white wine from the Loire valley in France
- noun white grape grown especially in the valley the Loire in France
- reclusiveness1/5
reclusiveness
- noun a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation
- noun a disposition to prefer seclusion or isolation
- insidiousness1/5
insidiousness
- noun subtle and cumulative harmfulness (especially of a disease)
- noun the quality of being designed to entrap
- noun subtle and cumulative harmfulness (especially of a disease)
- russets1/5
russet
- noun a reddish brown homespun fabric
- adjective satellite of brown with a reddish tinge
- noun a reddish brown homespun fabric
- sustentacular1/5
sustentacular
- adjective serving to sustain or support
- sustentacular cells
- adjective serving to sustain or support
- dustmen1/5
dustman
- noun someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
garbageman; garbage collector; refuse collector; garbage carter; garbage man; garbage hauler.
- noun someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
- studiousness1/5
studiousness
- noun diligent study
- noun diligent study
- huskier1/5
husky
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
Eskimo dog.
- adjective satellite muscular and heavily built
buirdly; beefy; burly; strapping.
- a beefy wrestler
- had a tall burly frame
- clothing sizes for husky boys
- a strapping boy of eighteen
- `buirdly' is a Scottish term
- noun breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
- ferociousness1/5
ferociousness
- noun the trait of extreme cruelty
savagery; viciousness; brutality.
- noun the trait of extreme cruelty
- tendentiousness1/5
tendentiousness
- noun an intentional and controversial bias
- noun an intentional and controversial bias
- sacrilegiously1/5
sacrilegiously
- adverb in a sacrilegious manner
- adverb in a sacrilegious manner
- russula1/5
russula
- noun large genus of fungi with stout stems and white spores and neither annulus nor volva; brittle caps of red or purple or yellow or green or blue; differs from genus Lactarius in lacking milky juice
genus Russula.
- noun large genus of fungi with stout stems and white spores and neither annulus nor volva; brittle caps of red or purple or yellow or green or blue; differs from genus Lactarius in lacking milky juice
- tousling1/5
tousle
- verb disarrange or rumple; dishevel
dishevel; tangle.
- The strong wind tousled my hair
- verb disarrange or rumple; dishevel
- succussion1/5
succussion
- noun shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity
- noun shaking a person to determine whether a large amount of liquid is present in a body cavity
- propitiously1/5
propitiously
- adverb in an auspicious manner
auspiciously.
- he started his new job auspiciously on his birthday
- adverb in an auspicious manner
- housebreakers1/5
housebreaker
- noun a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
cat burglar.
- noun a wrecker of houses
housewrecker.
- in England a housewrecker is called a housebreaker
- noun a burglar who unlawfully breaks into and enters another person's house
- moussorgsky1/5
moussorgsky
- noun Russian composer of operas and orchestral works (1839-1881)
Modest Mussorgsky; Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky; Mussorgsky; Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky; Modest Moussorgsky.
- noun Russian composer of operas and orchestral works (1839-1881)
- affusion1/5
affusion
- noun the act of baptizing someone by pouring water on their head
- noun the act of baptizing someone by pouring water on their head
- momentousness1/5
momentousness
- noun utmost importance
- noun utmost importance
- bushier1/5
bushy
- adjective satellite used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
shaggy-haired; shaggy-coated; shaggy.
- bushy locks
- a shaggy beard
- adjective satellite resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading
- adjective satellite used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
- cathouse1/5
cathouse
- noun a building where prostitutes are available
bordello; bagnio; whorehouse; house of prostitution; brothel; sporting house; bawdyhouse; house of ill repute.
- noun a building where prostitutes are available
- caucusing1/5
caucus
- noun a closed political meeting
- verb meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
- noun a closed political meeting
- mustelidae1/5
mustelidae
- noun weasels; polecats; ferrets; minks; fishers; otters; badgers; skunks; wolverines; martens
family Mustelidae.
- noun weasels; polecats; ferrets; minks; fishers; otters; badgers; skunks; wolverines; martens
- rehouse1/5
rehouse
- verb put up in a new or different housing
- verb put up in a new or different housing
- plenteously1/5
plenteously
- adverb in a bountiful manner
bounteously; bountifully; plentifully.
- adverb in a bountiful manner
- barrelhouse1/5
barrelhouse
- noun a cheap drinking and dancing establishment
honky-tonk.
- noun a cheap drinking and dancing establishment
- semiconsciousness1/5
semiconsciousness
- noun marginal consciousness
grogginess; stupor; stupefaction.
- his grogginess was caused as much by exhaustion as by the blows
- someone stole his wallet while he was in a drunken stupor
- noun marginal consciousness
- smokehouses1/5
smokehouse
- noun a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish
meat house.
- noun a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish
- cornhusk1/5
cornhusk
- noun the husk of an ear of corn
- noun the husk of an ear of corn
- garrulousness1/5
garrulousness
- noun the quality of being wordy and talkative
loquaciousness; garrulity; loquacity; talkativeness.
- noun the quality of being wordy and talkative
- loquaciousness1/5
loquaciousness
- noun the quality of being wordy and talkative
garrulity; loquacity; garrulousness; talkativeness.
- noun the quality of being wordy and talkative
- muscidae1/5
muscidae
- noun two-winged flies especially the housefly
family Muscidae.
- noun two-winged flies especially the housefly
- unrighteously1/5
unrighteously
- adverb in an unrighteous manner
- he acted unrighteously
- adverb in an unrighteous manner
- piousness1/5
piousness
- noun righteousness by virtue of being pious
piety.
- noun righteousness by virtue of being pious
- voraciousness1/5
voraciousness
- noun excessive desire to eat
ravenousness; edacity; esurience; voracity.
- noun extreme gluttony
edacity; esurience; voracity; rapacity; rapaciousness.
- noun excessive desire to eat
- nouses1/5
nous
- noun common sense
- she has great social nous
- noun that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason
psyche; brain; head; mind.
- his mind wandered
- I couldn't get his words out of my head
- noun common sense
- musquash1/5
musquash
- noun beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
Ondatra zibethica; muskrat.
- noun beaver-like aquatic rodent of North America with dark glossy brown fur
- pushiness1/5
pushiness
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
bumptiousness; cockiness; forwardness.
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
- pompousness1/5
pompousness
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
splashiness; pretentiousness; ostentation; puffiness; inflation; pomposity; ostentatiousness.
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
- sanctimoniousness1/5
sanctimoniousness
- noun the quality of being hypocritically devout
sanctimony.
- noun the quality of being hypocritically devout
- gushers1/5
gusher
- noun an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
- noun an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
- cornhusks1/5
cornhusk
- noun the husk of an ear of corn
- noun the husk of an ear of corn
- fusillades1/5
fusillade
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
volley; salvo; burst.
- our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
- verb attack with fusillade
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
- cuspidor1/5
cuspidor
- noun a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
spittoon.
- noun a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
- instantaneousness1/5
instantaneousness
- noun the quickness of action or occurrence
immediacy; immediateness; instancy.
- the immediacy of their response
- the instancy of modern communication
- noun the quickness of action or occurrence
- pesthouse1/5
pesthouse
- noun hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
lazaretto; lazar house; lazarette; lazaret.
- noun hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
- arduousness1/5
arduousness
- noun extreme effortfulness
strenuousness.
- noun extreme effortfulness
- pushchairs1/5
pushchair
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
baby carriage; pusher; baby buggy; perambulator; carriage; pram; stroller; go-cart.
- noun a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
- summerhouses1/5
summerhouse
- noun a small roofed building affording shade and rest
gazebo.
- noun a small roofed building affording shade and rest
- rhabdoviruses1/5
rhabdovirus
- noun any of a group of arboviruses including those causing rabies
- noun any of a group of arboviruses including those causing rabies
- pushan1/5
pushan
- noun celestial shepherd god; conductor of souls of the dead
- noun celestial shepherd god; conductor of souls of the dead
- laboriousness1/5
laboriousness
- noun the quality of requiring extended effort
operoseness; toilsomeness.
- noun the quality of requiring extended effort
- abstruseness1/5
abstruseness
- noun the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
reconditeness; obscureness; obscurity.
- noun wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
reconditeness; abstrusity; profoundness; profundity.
- the anthropologist was impressed by the reconditeness of the native proverbs
- noun the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
- icehouses1/5
icehouse
- noun a house for storing ice
- noun a house for storing ice
- poisonously1/5
poisonously
- adverb in a very malevolent manner
venomously.
- adverb in a very malevolent manner
- radiuses1/5
radius
- noun the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
r.
- noun a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere)
- noun the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
- caucused1/5
caucus
- noun a closed political meeting
- verb meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
- noun a closed political meeting
- 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
- luscinia1/5
luscinia
- noun nightingales
genus Luscinia.
- noun nightingales
- rigorousness1/5
rigorousness
- noun something hard to endure
hardship; rigourousness; severeness; rigor; rigour; asperity; grimness; severity.
- the asperity of northern winters
- noun excessive sternness
harshness; stiffness; severity; severeness; inclemency; rigor; rigour; hardness; rigourousness.
- severity of character
- the harshness of his punishment was inhuman
- the rigors of boot camp
- noun something hard to endure
- obnoxiousness1/5
obnoxiousness
- noun the quality of being hateful
objectionableness; hatefulness.
- noun the quality of being hateful
- tushes1/5
tush
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; rump; fanny; ass; behind; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
- 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
- mistrustfully1/5
mistrustfully
- adverb with distrust
distrustfully.
- she looked at him distrustfully
- adverb with distrust
- doghouses1/5
doghouse
- noun outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
dog house; kennel.
- noun an idiomatic term for being in disfavor
- in the doghouse
- noun outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
- plushy1/5
plushy
- adjective satellite (of textures) resembling plush
plush-like.
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plush.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
- adjective satellite (of textures) resembling plush
- inconspicuousness1/5
inconspicuousness
- noun the quality of being not easily seen
- noun the quality of being not easily seen
- danseuses1/5
danseuse
- noun a female ballet dancer
ballerina.
- noun a female ballet dancer
- simultaneousness1/5
simultaneousness
- noun happening or existing or done at the same time
simultaneity.
- noun happening or existing or done at the same time
- lustiness1/5
lustiness
- noun the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
hardiness; robustness; validity.
- noun the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
- lusciousness1/5
lusciousness
- noun extreme appetizingness
toothsomeness; deliciousness; delectability.
- noun extreme appetizingness
- bounteously1/5
bounteously
- adverb in a bountiful manner
plenteously; bountifully; plentifully.
- adverb in a bountiful manner
- slanderously1/5
slanderously
- adverb in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny
calumniously.
- adverb in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny
- proviruses1/5
provirus
- noun cDNA copy of the RNA genome of a retrovirus; the genetic material of a virus as incorporated into and able to replicate with the genome of a host cell
- noun cDNA copy of the RNA genome of a retrovirus; the genetic material of a virus as incorporated into and able to replicate with the genome of a host cell
- musaceae1/5
musaceae
- noun treelike tropical Asian herbs
family Musaceae; banana family.
- noun treelike tropical Asian herbs
- fatuousness1/5
fatuousness
- noun a ludicrous folly
silliness; absurdity; fatuity.
- the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior
- noun a ludicrous folly
- melodiousness1/5
melodiousness
- noun the property of having a melody
tunefulness.
- noun the property of having a melody
- 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
- harmoniousness1/5
harmoniousness
- noun the property of sounding harmonious
consonance.
- noun compatibility in opinion and action
harmony.
- noun the property of sounding harmonious
- slushing1/5
slush
- noun partially melted snow
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
- noun partially melted snow
- unjustness1/5
unjustness
- noun the practice of being unjust or unfair
injustice.
- noun the practice of being unjust or unfair
- enormousness1/5
enormousness
- noun unusual largeness in size or extent or number
grandness; immenseness; vastness; immensity; greatness; wideness; sizeableness.
- noun unusual largeness in size or extent or number
- adust1/5
adust
- adjective satellite dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
parched; scorched; baked; sunbaked.
- a vast desert all adust
- land lying baked in the heat
- parched soil
- the earth was scorched and bare
- sunbaked salt flats
- adjective satellite burned brown by the sun
- of an adust complexion"- Sir Walter Scott
- adjective satellite dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
- elusions1/5
elusion
- noun the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
slip; eluding.
- noun the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
- erroneousness1/5
erroneousness
- noun inadvertent incorrectness
error.
- noun inadvertent incorrectness
- penuriousness1/5
penuriousness
- noun a state of lacking money
impecuniousness; pennilessness.
- noun a disposition to be niggardly with money
- noun a state of lacking money
- musd1/5
musd
- noun a doctor's degree in music
Doctor of Music; DMus.
- noun a doctor's degree in music
- avariciousness1/5
avariciousness
- noun extreme greed for material wealth
avarice; covetousness; cupidity.
- noun extreme greed for material wealth
- righteousnesses1/5
righteousness
- noun adhering to moral principles
- noun adhering to moral principles
- excursuses1/5
excursus
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
divagation; digression; aside; parenthesis.
- noun a message that departs from the main subject
- assiduousness1/5
assiduousness
- noun great and constant diligence and attention
concentration; assiduity.
- noun great and constant diligence and attention
- cuspidors1/5
cuspidor
- noun a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
spittoon.
- noun a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
- sousaphone1/5
sousaphone
- noun the lowest brass wind instrument
tuba; bass horn.
- noun the lowest brass wind instrument
- duskier1/5
dusky
- adjective satellite lighted by or as if by twilight
twilight; twilit.
- The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding
- the twilight glow of the sky
- a boat on a twilit river
- adjective satellite naturally having skin of a dark color
swart; swarthy; dark-skinned.
- a dark-skinned beauty
- gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks
- a smile on his swarthy face
- `swart' is archaic
- adjective satellite lighted by or as if by twilight
- housemasters1/5
housemaster
- noun teacher in charge of a school boardinghouse
- noun teacher in charge of a school boardinghouse
- plusher1/5
plush
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plushy.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- 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
- noxiousness1/5
noxiousness
- noun the quality of being noxious
noisomeness; harmfulness.
- noun the quality of being noxious
- ceremoniousness1/5
ceremoniousness
- noun a ceremonial manner
- noun a ceremonial manner
- muscicapa1/5
muscicapa
- noun type genus of the Muscicapidae
genus Muscicapa.
- noun type genus of the Muscicapidae
- bumptiousness1/5
bumptiousness
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
pushiness; cockiness; forwardness.
- noun offensive boldness and assertiveness
- avariciously1/5
avariciously
- adverb in a greedy manner
covetously; greedily.
- adverb in a greedy manner
- plenteousness1/5
plenteousness
- noun a full supply
plentifulness; plentitude; plenty; plenitude.
- there was plenty of food for everyone
- noun a full supply
- plushest1/5
plush
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plushy.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- dustpans1/5
dustpan
- noun the quantity that a dustpan will hold
dustpanful.
- noun a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept
- noun the quantity that a dustpan will hold
- papovaviruses1/5
papovavirus
- noun any of a group of animal viruses associated with or causing papillomas or polyomas
- noun any of a group of animal viruses associated with or causing papillomas or polyomas
- courageousness1/5
courageousness
- noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
braveness; courage; bravery.
- noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
- contumaciously1/5
contumaciously
- adverb in a rebellious manner
defiantly; rebelliously.
- he rejected her words rebelliously
- adverb in a rebellious manner
- illustriously1/5
illustriously
- adverb in an illustrious manner
- Einstein, the illustriously famous physicist of the 20th century
- adverb in an illustrious manner
- musnud1/5
musnud
- noun a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes
- noun a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes
- intussuscepted1/5
intussuscept
- verb introvert or invaginate
- the intussuscepted gut
- verb introvert or invaginate
- wheelhouses1/5
wheelhouse
- noun an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
pilothouse.
- noun an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
- curiousness1/5
curiousness
- noun a state of active curiosity
inquisitiveness.
- noun the quality of being alien or not native
foreignness; strangeness.
- the strangeness of a foreigner
- noun a state of active curiosity
- nusku1/5
nusku
- noun god of fire and light; corresponds to Babylonian Girru
- noun god of fire and light; corresponds to Babylonian Girru
- brittlebush1/5
brittlebush
- noun fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers; produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine
Encelia farinosa; incienso; brittle bush.
- noun fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers; produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine
- hazardousness1/5
hazardousness
- noun the state of being dangerous
perilousness.
- noun the state of being dangerous
- mousepad1/5
mousepad
- noun a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse
mouse mat.
- noun a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse
- medusoid1/5
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
medusa; medusan.
- adjective relating to or resembling a 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
- slushed1/5
slush
- noun partially melted snow
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
- noun partially melted snow
- ostentatiousness1/5
ostentatiousness
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
splashiness; pompousness; pretentiousness; ostentation; puffiness; inflation; pomposity.
- noun lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
- delusively1/5
delusively
- adverb in a deceptive and unrealistic manner
- the village looked delusively near
- adverb in a deceptive and unrealistic manner
- muscicapidae1/5
muscicapidae
- noun Old World (true) flycatchers
family Muscicapidae.
- noun Old World (true) flycatchers
- obstreperously1/5
obstreperously
- adverb in manner that attracts attention
clamorously; loudly.
- obstreperously, he demanded to get service
- adverb in manner that attracts attention
- houseroom1/5
houseroom
- noun space for accommodation in a house
- I wouldn't give that table houseroom
- noun space for accommodation in a house
- broussonetia1/5
broussonetia
- noun paper mulberry
genus Broussonetia.
- noun paper mulberry
- nautiluses1/5
nautilus
- noun a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
nuclear-powered submarine; nuclear submarine.
- noun cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells
paper nautilus; Argonauta argo; Argonaut.
- noun a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
- occlusives1/5
occlusive
- noun a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
plosive speech sound; plosive; stop; stop consonant; plosive consonant.
- his stop consonants are too aspirated
- adjective tending to occlude
- noun a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
- mousers1/5
mouser
- noun a cat proficient at mousing
- noun a cat proficient at mousing
- 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
- cookhouses1/5
cookhouse
- noun the area for food preparation on a ship
ship's galley; galley; caboose.
- noun a detached or outdoor shelter for cooking
- the circus used a tent as their cookhouse
- noun the area for food preparation on a ship
- housekeep1/5
housekeep
- verb maintain a household; take care of all business related to a household
- verb maintain a household; take care of all business related to a household
- humorousness1/5
humorousness
- noun the trait of merry joking
merriness; jocoseness; jocosity.
- noun the trait of merry joking
- burnouses1/5
burnous
- noun a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
burnouse; burnoose.
- noun a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors
- meritoriousness1/5
meritoriousness
- noun the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
deservingness; merit.
- there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded
- noun the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
- australopithecine1/5
australopithecine
- noun any of several extinct humanlike bipedal primates with relatively small brains of the genus Australopithecus; from 1 to 4 million years ago
- adjective of or belonging to the hominid genus Australopithecus
- noun any of several extinct humanlike bipedal primates with relatively small brains of the genus Australopithecus; from 1 to 4 million years ago
- porterhouse1/5
porterhouse
- noun large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin
porterhouse steak.
- noun large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin
- raucously1/5
raucously
- adverb with a raucous sound
- his voice rang raucously
- adverb in a rowdy manner
rowdily.
- the crowd got drunk and started to behave rowdily
- adverb with a raucous sound
- officiously1/5
officiously
- adverb in an officious manner
- nothing so fatal as to strive too officiously for an abstract quality like beauty
- adverb in an officious manner
- abusively1/5
abusively
- adverb in an abusive manner
- he behaved abusively toward his children
- adverb in an abusive manner
- superstitiously1/5
superstitiously
- adverb in a superstitious manner
- superstitiously he refused to travel on Friday the 13th
- adverb in a superstitious manner
- tusker1/5
tusker
- noun any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
- noun any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
- auscultatory1/5
auscultatory
- adjective of or relating to auscultation
- adjective of or relating to auscultation
- deviously1/5
deviously
- adverb in a devious manner
- he got the promotion by behaving deviously
- adverb in a devious manner
- disingenuousness1/5
disingenuousness
- noun the quality of being disingenuous and lacking candor
- noun the quality of being disingenuous and lacking candor
- meticulousness1/5
meticulousness
- noun strict attention to minute details
punctiliousness; scrupulousness; meticulosity.
- noun strict attention to minute details
- 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
- scrupulousness1/5
scrupulousness
- noun conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence
- noun strict attention to minute details
punctiliousness; meticulosity; meticulousness.
- noun conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence
- surplusage1/5
surplusage
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
nimiety; surplus; excess.
- noun a quantity much larger than is needed
- hothouses1/5
hothouse
- noun a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
conservatory; indoor garden.
- noun a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
- trousered1/5
trousered
- adjective satellite dressed in trousers
breeched; pantalooned.
- adjective satellite dressed in trousers
- 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
- unsuspectingly1/5
unsuspectingly
- adverb without suspicions
- he was sitting unsuspectingly beyond that wall only a few yards from the burglar
- adverb without suspicions
- meetinghouses1/5
meetinghouse
- noun a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)
conventicle.
- noun a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)
- lustfully1/5
lustfully
- adverb in a lustful manner
- he looked at the young woman lustfully
- adverb in a lustful manner
- languorously1/5
languorously
- adverb in a languorous manner
- he was sprawling languorously on the sofa
- adverb in a languorous manner
- ruinously1/5
ruinously
- adverb in a ruinous manner or to a ruinous degree
- ruinously high wages
- adverb in a ruinous manner or to a ruinous degree
- maladjustments1/5
maladjustment
- noun the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability
- noun the condition of being unable to adapt properly to your environment with resulting emotional instability
- arquebuses1/5
arquebus
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
hagbut; hackbut; harquebus.
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
- crushingly1/5
crushingly
- adverb in a crushing manner
- the team was crushingly defeated
- adverb in a crushing manner
- lasciviously1/5
lasciviously
- adverb in a lascivious manner
salaciously.
- adverb in a lascivious manner
- unscrupulousness1/5
unscrupulousness
- noun the quality of unscrupulous dishonesty
- noun the quality of unscrupulous dishonesty
- allusiveness1/5
allusiveness
- noun a quality characterized by indirect reference
- noun a quality characterized by indirect reference
- hippopotamuses1/5
hippopotamus
- noun massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
Hippopotamus amphibius; hippo; river horse.
- noun massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
- mausolea1/5
mausoleum
- noun a large burial chamber, usually above ground
- noun a large burial chamber, usually above ground
- pretentiously1/5
pretentiously
- adverb in a pretentious manner
- this author writes pretentiously
- adverb in a pretentious manner
- superciliousness1/5
superciliousness
- noun the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
condescension; disdainfulness.
- noun the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- rhinoviruses1/5
rhinovirus
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
- rotaviruses1/5
rotavirus
- noun the reovirus causing infant enteritis
- noun the reovirus causing infant enteritis
- 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
- muscari1/5
muscari
- noun sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
genus Muscari.
- noun sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
- madhouses1/5
madhouse
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
crazy house; cuckoo's nest; Bedlam; snake pit; loony bin; booby hatch; nuthouse; funny farm; sanatorium; nut house; funny house.
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
- bustards1/5
bustard
- noun large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes
- noun large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes
- trustfully1/5
trustfully
- adverb with trust; in a trusting manner
confidingly; trustingly.
- she looked at her father trustingly
- adverb in a trustful manner
- his mouth grinned trustfully
- adverb with trust; in a trusting manner
- amorously1/5
amorously
- adverb in an amorous manner
- he looked at her amorously
- adverb in an amorous manner
- sonorously1/5
sonorously
- adverb in a sonorous manner
rotundly.
- the congregation consisted chiefly of a few young folk, who snored sonorously
- adverb in a sonorous manner
- chivalrously1/5
chivalrously
- adverb in a gallant manner
gallantly.
- he gallantly offered to take her home
- adverb in a gallant manner
- cussedness1/5
cussedness
- noun meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
orneriness.
- noun meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
- impetuousness1/5
impetuousness
- noun rash impulsiveness
impetuosity.
- noun rash impulsiveness
- fatuously1/5
fatuously
- adverb vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish
inanely.
- adverb vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish
- muscadine1/5
muscadine
- noun native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
Vitis rotundifolia.
- noun dull-purple grape of southern United States
bullace grape.
- noun native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
- haustoria1/5
haustorium
- noun a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
- noun a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
- unusualness1/5
unusualness
- noun uncommonness by virtue of being unusual
- noun uncommonness by virtue of being unusual
- pushup1/5
pushup
- noun an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
press-up.
- noun an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms
- boisterousness1/5
boisterousness
- noun a turbulent and stormy state of the sea
- noun the property of being noisy and lively and unrestrained
- noun a turbulent and stormy state of the sea
- perniciously1/5
perniciously
- adverb in a harmfully insidious manner
insidiously.
- these drugs act insidiously
- adverb in a noxiously baneful way
banefully.
- this banefully poisoned climate
- adverb in a harmfully insidious manner
- unctuously1/5
unctuously
- adverb in an unctuous manner
fulsomely; smarmily.
- adverb in an unctuous manner
- nuthouse1/5
nuthouse
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
crazy house; cuckoo's nest; Bedlam; snake pit; loony bin; booby hatch; madhouse; funny farm; sanatorium; nut house; funny house.
- noun pejorative terms for an insane asylum
- speciously1/5
speciously
- adverb in a specious manner
- adverb in a specious manner
- disillusionments1/5
disillusionment
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
disenchantment; disillusion.
- noun freeing from false belief or illusions
- mustelids1/5
mustelid
- noun fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
musteline mammal; musteline.
- noun fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
- punctiliousness1/5
punctiliousness
- noun strict attention to minute details
scrupulousness; meticulosity; meticulousness.
- noun strict attention to minute details
- countinghouse1/5
countinghouse
- noun office used by the accountants of a business
- noun office used by the accountants of a business
- paramyxoviruses1/5
paramyxovirus
- noun a group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles
- noun a group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles
- cayuses1/5
cayuse
- noun a small native range horse
Indian pony.
- noun a small native range horse
- rediffusion1/5
rediffusion
- noun a system for distributing radio or tv programs
- noun a system for distributing radio or tv programs
- vexatiously1/5
vexatiously
- adverb in a vexatious manner
- adverb in a vexatious manner
- solicitousness1/5
solicitousness
- noun a feeling of excessive concern
solicitude.
- noun a feeling of excessive concern
- rhombuses1/5
rhombus
- noun a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram
rhomb; diamond.
- noun a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram
- unobtrusiveness1/5
unobtrusiveness
- noun the quality of not sticking out in an unwelcome way
- noun the quality of not sticking out in an unwelcome way
- infectiously1/5
infectiously
- adverb in a contagious manner
contagiously.
- she was contagiously bubbly
- adverb in a contagious manner
- ubiquitousness1/5
ubiquitousness
- noun the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)
ubiquity; omnipresence.
- noun the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)
- perfidiously1/5
perfidiously
- adverb in a perfidious manner
- he was playing perfidiously one side against the other
- adverb in a perfidious manner
- unbrushed1/5
unbrushed
- adjective satellite (of hair or clothing) not brushed
- snarled unbrushed hair
- the suit was wrinkled and unbrushed, as if it had been slept in
- adjective satellite (of hair or clothing) not brushed
- tollhouse1/5
tollhouse
- noun a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
tollbooth; tolbooth.
- noun a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
- anuses1/5
anus
- noun the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
- noun the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
- haustorium1/5
haustorium
- noun a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
- noun a root-like attachment in parasitic plants that penetrates and obtains food from the host
- meritoriously1/5
meritoriously
- adverb in a meritorious manner
- he served his country meritoriously
- adverb in a meritorious manner
- rebuses1/5
rebus
- noun a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
- noun a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
- tenaciousness1/5
tenaciousness
- noun persistent determination
perseverance; persistency; doggedness; tenacity; pertinacity; persistence.
- noun persistent determination
- munchhausen1/5
munchhausen
- noun German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
Baron Munchausen; Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Munchhausen; Munchausen.
- noun German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
- steakhouses1/5
steakhouse
- noun a restaurant that specializes in steaks
chophouse.
- noun a restaurant that specializes in steaks
- tuskers1/5
tusker
- noun any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
- noun any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
- fuschia1/5
fuschia
- noun a dark purplish-red color
- noun a dark purplish-red color
- statehouses1/5
statehouse
- noun a government building in which a state legislature meets
- noun a government building in which a state legislature meets
- spicebush1/5
spicebush
- noun deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries
spice bush; Lindera benzoin; Benjamin bush; Benzoin odoriferum; American spicebush.
- noun straggling aromatic shrub of southwestern United States having fragrant brown flowers
Calycanthus occidentalis; California allspice.
- noun deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries
- unpretentiously1/5
unpretentiously
- adverb in an unpretentious manner
- she was unpretentiously dressed even though she was the guest of honor
- adverb in an unpretentious manner
- clusia1/5
clusia
- noun an aromatic tree of the genus Clusia having large white or yellow or pink flowers
- noun an aromatic tree of the genus Clusia having large white or yellow or pink flowers
- harquebuses1/5
harquebus
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
hagbut; hackbut; arquebus.
- noun an obsolete firearm with a long barrel
- contagiously1/5
contagiously
- adverb in a contagious manner
infectiously.
- she was contagiously bubbly
- adverb in a contagious manner
- unflustered1/5
unflustered
- adjective satellite free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
unruffled; unflurried; unperturbed.
- the waiters were unflurried and good natured
- with contented mind and unruffled spirit"- Anthony Trollope
- adjective satellite free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
- speciousness1/5
speciousness
- noun an appearance of truth that is false or deceptive; seeming plausibility
meretriciousness.
- the speciousness of his argument
- noun an appearance of truth that is false or deceptive; seeming plausibility
- plausibilities1/5
plausibility
- noun apparent validity
plausibleness.
- noun apparent validity
- mendaciously1/5
mendaciously
- adverb in a mendacious and untruthful manner
untruthfully.
- I told him, quite untruthfully, that I had just returned from leave
- adverb in a mendacious and untruthful manner
- outthrust1/5
outthrust
- noun an outcropping of rock that extends outward
- noun an outcropping of rock that extends outward
- dextrously1/5
dextrously
- adverb with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
deftly; dexterously.
- dextrously he untied the knots
- adverb with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
- fallaciousness1/5
fallaciousness
- noun result of a fallacy or error in reasoning
- noun result of a fallacy or error in reasoning
- inauspiciousness1/5
inauspiciousness
- noun the quality of suggesting an unsuccessful result
unpropitiousness.
- noun the quality of suggesting an unsuccessful result
- cusk1/5
cusk
- noun the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters
- noun large edible marine fish of northern coastal waters; related to cod
torsk; Brosme brosme.
- noun the lean flesh of a cod-like fish of North Atlantic waters
- 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
- 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
- salaciously1/5
salaciously
- adverb in a lascivious manner
lasciviously.
- adverb in a lascivious manner
- clusiaceae1/5
clusiaceae
- noun widely distributed family of chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines that produce oils and resins and some usable timber
Guttiferae; family Guttiferae; family Clusiaceae; St John's wort family.
- noun widely distributed family of chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines that produce oils and resins and some usable timber
- pothouse1/5
pothouse
- noun tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
taphouse; public house; pub; saloon; gin mill.
- noun tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
- continuousness1/5
continuousness
- noun the quality of something that continues without end or interruption
incessancy; ceaselessness; incessantness.
- noun the quality of something that continues without end or interruption
- perniciousness1/5
perniciousness
- noun grave harmfulness or deadliness
toxicity.
- noun grave harmfulness or deadliness
- chophouse1/5
chophouse
- noun a restaurant that specializes in steaks
steakhouse.
- noun a restaurant that specializes in steaks
- credulousness1/5
credulousness
- noun tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived
gullibility.
- noun tendency to believe too readily and therefore to be easily deceived
- unintrusive1/5
unintrusive
- adjective not interfering or meddling
not intrusive.
- adjective not interfering or meddling
- tussilago1/5
tussilago
- noun genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites
genus Tussilago.
- noun genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites
- customhouses1/5
customhouse
- noun a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
customshouse.
- noun a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
- mustelid1/5
mustelid
- noun fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
musteline mammal; musteline.
- noun fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals
- unctuousness1/5
unctuousness
- noun smug self-serving earnestness
oleaginousness; fulsomeness; unction; oiliness; smarminess.
- noun smug self-serving earnestness
- perfidiousness1/5
perfidiousness
- noun betrayal of a trust
perfidy; treachery.
- noun betrayal of a trust
- rustproof1/5
rustproof
- adjective satellite treated against rusting
rustproofed.
- adjective satellite treated against rusting
- 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
- valorously1/5
valorously
- adverb with valor; in a valiant manner
valiantly.
- he fought valiantly until the end
- adverb with valor; in a valiant manner
- gluttonously1/5
gluttonously
- adverb in a gluttonous manner
- this man eats gluttonously!
- adverb in a gluttonous manner
- unselfconsciousness1/5
unselfconsciousness
- noun the quality of being not self-conscious; unawareness of yourself or of others' views of yourself
- he had the unselfconsciousness of a child
- noun the quality of being not self-conscious; unawareness of yourself or of others' views of yourself
- implausibilities1/5
implausibility
- noun the quality of provoking disbelief
implausibleness.
- noun the quality of provoking disbelief
- fortuitousness1/5
fortuitousness
- noun the quality of happening accidentally and by lucky chance
- noun the quality of happening accidentally and by lucky chance
- gushingly1/5
gushingly
- adverb in a gushing manner
- a gushingly prolific writer
- adverb in a gushing manner
- abortuses1/5
abortus
- noun a human fetus whose weight is less than 0.5 kilogram when removed or expelled from the mother's body
- noun a human fetus whose weight is less than 0.5 kilogram when removed or expelled from the mother's body
- hushpuppies1/5
hushpuppy
- noun deep-fried cornbread ball (southern)
hush puppy.
- noun deep-fried cornbread ball (southern)
- brushlike1/5
brushlike
- adjective satellite resembling a brush
- brushlike blue blooms
- adjective satellite resembling a brush
- garrulously1/5
garrulously
- adverb in a chatty loquacious manner
loquaciously; talkatively; talkily.
- `When I was young,' she continued loquaciously, `I used to do all sorts of naughty things'
- adverb in a chatty loquacious manner
- orthomyxoviruses1/5
orthomyxovirus
- noun a group of viruses including those causing influenza
- noun a group of viruses including those causing influenza
- customshouse1/5
customshouse
- noun a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
customhouse.
- noun a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
- fieldmouse1/5
fieldmouse
- noun any nocturnal Old World mouse of the genus Apodemus inhabiting woods and fields and gardens
field mouse.
- noun any nocturnal Old World mouse of the genus Apodemus inhabiting woods and fields and gardens
- ungraciousness1/5
ungraciousness
- noun an offensive lack of good manners
- noun an offensive lack of good manners
- iniquitously1/5
iniquitously
- adverb in an iniquitous manner
- they really believed that the treaty of Versailles was iniquitously injust
- adverb in an iniquitous manner
- henhouses1/5
henhouse
- noun a farm building for housing poultry
hencoop; coop; chicken coop.
- noun a farm building for housing poultry
- idolatrously1/5
idolatrously
- adverb in an idolatrous manner
- the people idolatrously worshipped the Golden Calf
- adverb in an idolatrous manner
- stertorously1/5
stertorously
- adverb in a noisy and stertorous manner
- he was breathing stertorously
- adverb in a noisy and stertorous manner
- justifiedly1/5
justifiedly
- adverb with honesty
justly; rightly.
- he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time
- adverb with honesty
- shadbush1/5
shadbush
- noun any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit
service tree; Juneberry; shadblow; serviceberry.
- noun any of various North American trees or shrubs having showy white flowers and edible blue-black or purplish fruit
- bustiers1/5
bustier
- noun a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
- adjective satellite (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
busty; sonsie; stacked; voluptuous; full-bosomed; bosomy; buxom; curvaceous; curvy; well-endowed; sonsy.
- Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
- a curvy young woman in a tight dress
- noun a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
- muscadines1/5
muscadine
- noun native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
Vitis rotundifolia.
- noun dull-purple grape of southern United States
bullace grape.
- noun native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
- uxoriousness1/5
uxoriousness
- noun foolish fondness for or excessive submissiveness to one's wife
- noun foolish fondness for or excessive submissiveness to one's wife
- scurrilously1/5
scurrilously
- adverb in a scurrilously manner
- one paper scurrilously described how Edward was neglecting a bereaved mother to dance attendance on Wally
- adverb in a scurrilously manner
- contemptuousness1/5
contemptuousness
- noun the manifestation of scorn and contempt
- every subordinate sensed his contemptuousness and hated him in return
- noun the manifestation of scorn and contempt
- dustlike1/5
dustlike
- adjective satellite as fine and powdery as dust
- adjective satellite as fine and powdery as dust
- infelicitously1/5
infelicitously
- adverb in an infelicitous manner
- he chose his words rather infelicitously
- adverb in an infelicitous manner
- langouste1/5
langouste
- noun warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California
rock lobster; spiny lobster; crayfish.
- noun large edible marine crustacean having a spiny carapace but lacking the large pincers of true lobsters
crawfish; sea crawfish; rock lobster; spiny lobster; crayfish.
- noun warm-water lobsters without claws; those from Australia and South Africa usually marketed as frozen tails; caught also in Florida and California
- brusk1/5
brusk
- adjective satellite marked by rude or peremptory shortness
brusque; curt; short.
- try to cultivate a less brusque manner
- a curt reply
- the salesgirl was very short with him
- adjective satellite marked by rude or peremptory shortness
- portentously1/5
portentously
- adverb in a portentous manner
- portentously, the engines began to roll
- adverb in a portentous manner
- titmouse1/5
titmouse
- noun small insectivorous birds
tit.
- noun small insectivorous birds
- musette1/5
musette
- noun a small bagpipe formerly popular in France
shepherd's pipe.
- noun a small bagpipe formerly popular in France
- inconclusively1/5
inconclusively
- adverb not conclusively
- the meeting ended inconclusively
- adverb not conclusively
- babushka1/5
babushka
- noun a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
- noun a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
- punctiliously1/5
punctiliously
- adverb in a punctilious manner
- he launched into a long history of the birth of communism, giving credit punctiliously to the work of Marx and Engels
- adverb in a punctilious manner
- pertinaciously1/5
pertinaciously
- adverb in a dogged and pertinacious manner
- he struggled pertinaciously for the new resolution
- adverb in a dogged and pertinacious manner
- injudiciously1/5
injudiciously
- adverb in an injudicious manner
- these intelligence tests were used injudiciously for many years
- adverb in an injudicious manner
- unexcused1/5
unexcused
- adjective satellite not excused
- too many unexcused absences
- adjective satellite not excused
- inconclusiveness1/5
inconclusiveness
- noun the quality of being inconclusive
- noun the quality of being inconclusive
- sinuously1/5
sinuously
- adverb in a sinuous manner
- adverb in a sinuous manner
- impiously1/5
impiously
- adverb in an impious manner
- the young members challenged their leader impiously
- adverb in an impious manner
- superciliously1/5
superciliously
- adverb with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
sneeringly; snidely.
- `I don't believe in these customs,' he said sneeringly
- adverb with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
- vacuously1/5
vacuously
- adverb in a vacuous manner
- adverb in a vacuous manner
- claustrum1/5
claustrum
- noun a layer of grey matter in the brain adjacent to the lenticular nucleus
- noun a layer of grey matter in the brain adjacent to the lenticular nucleus
- fusil1/5
fusil
- noun a light flintlock musket
- noun a light flintlock musket
- muskmelon1/5
muskmelon
- noun any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell
Cucumis melo; sweet melon; sweet melon vine.
- noun the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers
sweet melon.
- noun any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell
- lugubriously1/5
lugubriously
- adverb in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
- his long face lugubriously reflecting a hidden and unexpressed compassion
- adverb in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
- inauspiciously1/5
inauspiciously
- adverb in an inauspicious manner
unpropitiously.
- he started his new job inauspiciously on Friday the 13th
- adverb in an inauspicious manner
- thesauruses1/5
thesaurus
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
synonym finder.
- noun a book containing a classified list of synonyms
- rushy1/5
rushy
- adjective satellite abounding in rushes
- a rushy marsh
- adjective satellite abounding in rushes
- muskellunge1/5
muskellunge
- noun flesh of very large North American pike; a game fish
- noun large (60 to 80 pounds) sport fish of North America
Esox masquinongy.
- noun flesh of very large North American pike; a game fish
- blunderbusses1/5
blunderbuss
- noun a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle
- noun a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle
- rushlight1/5
rushlight
- noun a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
rush candle.
- noun a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
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boathouse
- noun a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
- noun a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
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babushka
- noun a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
- noun a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
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august
- noun the month following July and preceding September
Aug.
- adjective satellite of or befitting a lord
lordly; grand.
- heir to a lordly fortune
- of august lineage
- noun the month following July and preceding September
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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
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poliovirus
- noun the virus causing poliomyelitis
- noun the virus causing poliomyelitis
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coxsackievirus
- noun enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
Coxsackie virus.
- noun enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
- echoviruses1/5
echovirus
- noun any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
- noun any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants
- discourteously1/5
discourteously
- adverb in an impolite manner
rudely; impolitely.
- he treated her impolitely
- adverb in an impolite manner
- credulously1/5
credulously
- adverb in a credulous manner
believingly.
- the children followed the teacher credulously
- adverb in a credulous manner
- 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
- fusils1/5
fusil
- noun a light flintlock musket
- noun a light flintlock musket
- muskmelons1/5
muskmelon
- noun any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell
Cucumis melo; sweet melon; sweet melon vine.
- noun the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers
sweet melon.
- noun any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell
- momentously1/5
momentously
- adverb in a momentous way
- adverb in a momentous way
- rapaciously1/5
rapaciously
- adverb in a rapacious manner
- adverb in a rapacious manner
- langoustines1/5
langoustine
- noun caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster
scampo; Norwegian lobster.
- noun caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster
- nebulously1/5
nebulously
- adverb in a nebulous and indefinite manner
- adverb in a nebulous and indefinite manner
- cowhouse1/5
cowhouse
- noun a barn for cows
cowshed; cowbarn; cow barn; byre.
- noun a barn for cows
- indecorously1/5
indecorously
- adverb without decorousness
unbecomingly.
- adverb without decorousness
- muskat1/5
muskat
- noun any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
muscat.
- noun any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
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bullrush
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
bulrush; cat's-tail; nailrod; reed mace; reedmace; Typha latifolia.
- noun tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
bulrush; soft rush; Juncus effusus; common rush.
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
- langoustine1/5
langoustine
- noun caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster
scampo; Norwegian lobster.
- noun caught in European waters; slenderer than American lobster
- rushlights1/5
rushlight
- noun a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
rush candle.
- noun a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
- bullrush1/5
bullrush
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
bulrush; cat's-tail; nailrod; reed mace; reedmace; Typha latifolia.
- noun tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
bulrush; soft rush; Juncus effusus; common rush.
- noun tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa
- unscrupulously1/5
unscrupulously
- adverb without scruples
- she unscrupulously uses her charm to make men do what she wants
- adverb without scruples
- unblushingly1/5
unblushingly
- adverb without blushing
- his principal opponent unblushingly declared victory before the ballots had been counted
- adverb without blushing
- mustachios1/5
mustachio
- noun a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
handle-bars; moustachio.
- noun a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
- bushbuck1/5
bushbuck
- noun antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns
Tragelaphus scriptus; guib.
- noun antelope with white markings like a harness and twisted horns
- tusser1/5
tusser
- noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tusseh; tussur; tussore; Antheraea mylitta; tussah.
- noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
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platypus
- noun small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae
duckbill; Ornithorhynchus anatinus; duckbilled platypus; duck-billed platypus.
- noun small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae
- incestuously1/5
incestuously
- adverb by incest
- incestuously conceived
- adverb by incest
- woodlouse1/5
woodlouse
- noun any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
slater.
- noun any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats
- moustachios1/5
moustachio
- noun a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
mustachio; handle-bars.
- noun a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
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bushbaby
- noun agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears
bush baby; galago.
- noun agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears
- ousel1/5
ousel
- noun common black European thrush
ouzel; Turdus merula; merle; merl; European blackbird; blackbird.
- noun common black European thrush
- bushbaby1/5
bushbaby
- noun agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears
bush baby; galago.
- noun agile long-tailed nocturnal African lemur with dense woolly fur and large eyes and ears
- mustachio1/5
mustachio
- noun a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
handle-bars; moustachio.
- noun a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth)
- tussah1/5
tussah
- noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
tusseh; tussur; tussore; Antheraea mylitta; tusser.
- noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
- noncombustible1/5
noncombustible
- adjective not capable of igniting and burning
incombustible.
- adjective not capable of igniting and burning
- unexhausted1/5
unexhausted
- adjective not used up completely
- an unexhausted well
- adjective not used up completely
- noncausal1/5
noncausal
- adjective not causative
noncausative.
- adjective not causative
- preciously1/5
preciously
- adverb extremely
precious.
- there is precious little time left
- adverb extremely
- tortuously1/5
tortuously
- adverb with twists and turns
- adverb in a tortuous manner
- tortuously haggling over the price
- adverb with twists and turns
- incombustible1/5
incombustible
- adjective not capable of igniting and burning
noncombustible.
- adjective not capable of igniting and burning
- housebroken1/5
housebroken
- adjective satellite (of pets) trained to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place
house-trained.
- housebroken pets
- `house-trained' is chiefly British
- adjective satellite (of pets) trained to urinate and defecate outside or in a special place
- unconfused1/5
unconfused
- adjective satellite not perplexed by conflicting situations or statements
unbaffled.
- adjective satellite not perplexed by conflicting situations or statements
- giusto1/5
giusto
(Mus.) In just, correct, or suitable time.
- mulhouse1/5
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- huse1/5
huse
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- repousse1/5
repousse
Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal.
- prussic1/5
prussic
(Old Chem.) designating the acid now called hydrocyanic acid, but formerly called prussic acid, because Prussian blue is derived from it or its compounds. See Hydrocyanic .
- museology1/5
- musico1/5
musico
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- euskadi1/5
euskadi
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- exhusband1/5
exhusband
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- horrendously1/5
horrendous
- adjective satellite causing fear or dread or terror
dreadful; direful; horrific; fearful; frightening; terrible; dread; dire; awful; dreaded; fearsome.
- the awful war
- an awful risk
- dire news
- a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked
- the dread presence of the headmaster
- polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was
- a dreadful storm
- a fearful howling
- horrendous explosions shook the city
- a terrible curse
- adjective satellite causing fear or dread or terror
- fusca1/5
fusca
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- underuse1/5
underuse
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- entrustment1/5
entrustment
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- scuse1/5
scuse
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- chaussee1/5
chaussee
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- psychoacoustic1/5
psychoacoustic
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- bushi1/5
bushi
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- exhaustless1/5
exhaustless
Not be exhausted; inexhaustible; as, an .exhaustless fund or store
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- cohousing1/5
- luminously1/5
luminous
- adjective satellite softly bright or radiant
lucent; lambent; aglow.
- a house aglow with lights
- glowing embers
- lambent tongues of flame
- the lucent moon
- a sky luminous with stars
- adjective satellite softly bright or radiant
- bushfire1/5
bushfire
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- susans1/5
susans
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- deckhouse1/5
deckhouse
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- bushrangers1/5
bushranger
One who roams, or hides, among the bushes; especially, in Australia, an escaped criminal living in the bush.
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- musha1/5
musha
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- housedress1/5
housedress
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ethnomusicologist
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- piecrust1/5
piecrust
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- rousted1/5
roust
To rouse; to disturb; Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.as, to .roust one out
- busto1/5
busto
A bust; a statue. With some antick bustoes in the niches. Ashmole.
- fusobacterium1/5
- ethnomusicologists1/5
ethnomusicologists
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- muskeg1/5
muskeg
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- moustached1/5
moustached
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- numerously1/5
numerous
- adjective satellite amounting to a large indefinite number
legion.
- numerous times
- the family was numerous
- Palomar's fans are legion
- adjective satellite amounting to a large indefinite number
- nonobviousness1/5
nonobviousness
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- cushite1/5
cushite
A descendant of Cush, the son of Ham and grandson of Noah.
- feloniously1/5
felonious
- adjective satellite involving or being or having the nature of a crime
criminal.
- a criminal offense
- criminal abuse
- felonious intent
- adjective satellite involving or being or having the nature of a crime
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- barbusse1/5
- rousseauian1/5
- nonsustained1/5
- defocused1/5
- housebuilding1/5
- concussive1/5
concussive
Having the power or quality of shaking or agitating. Johnson.
- lampedusa1/5
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- motherhouse1/5
- jussi1/5
jussi
A delicate fiber, produced in the Philippine Islands from an unidentified plant, of which dresses, etc., are made.
- bushfires1/5
bushfires
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- graustark1/5
- toothbrushing1/5
toothbrush
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- noun slang for a mustache
soup-strainer.
- noun small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
- intrafusal1/5
- perfusate1/5
- rusticana1/5
rusticana
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- gorgeousness1/5
gorgeousness
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- russkie1/5
russkie
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- contiguously1/5
contiguous
- adjective satellite very close or connected in space or time
immediate.
- contiguous events
- immediate contact
- the immediate vicinity
- the immediate past
- adjective satellite connecting without a break; within a common boundary
conterminous.
- the 48 conterminous states
- the contiguous 48 states
- adjective satellite very close or connected in space or time
- housetraining1/5
- bantustan1/5
bantustan
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- pultrusion1/5
- tremulousness1/5
tremulousness
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- diffusionist1/5
diffusionist
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- chusing1/5
choose
- verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
pick out; select; take.
- Take any one of these cards
- Choose a good husband for your daughter
- She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
- verb select as an alternative over another
opt; prefer.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- pousse1/5
pousse
Pulse; pease. Obs. Spenser.
- exclusionist1/5
exclusionist
One who would exclude another from some right or privilege; esp., one of the anti-popish politicians of the time of Charles .
- innocuously1/5
innocuous
- adjective not injurious to physical or mental health
- adjective satellite not causing disapproval
unobjectionable.
- it was an innocuous remark
- confined himself to innocuous generalities
- unobjectionable behavior
- adjective not injurious to physical or mental health
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augustinianism
The doctrines held by Augustine or by the Augustinians.
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- custodia1/5
custodian
- noun one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
keeper; steward.
- noun one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
- brewhouse1/5
brewhouse
A house or building appropriated to brewing; a brewery.
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- multiuse1/5
multiuse
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- chanteuse1/5
chanteuse
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voluminous
- adjective satellite large in volume or bulk
- a voluminous skirt
- adjective satellite marked by repeated turns and bends
twisty; tortuous; twisting; winding.
- a tortuous road up the mountain
- winding roads are full of surprises
- had to steer the car down a twisty track
- adjective satellite large in volume or bulk
- thunderously1/5
thunderous
- adjective satellite loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
earsplitting; thundery; deafening.
- adjective satellite extremely ominous
- world events of thunderous import
- adjective satellite loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
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ethnomusicological
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- bushire1/5
- muso1/5
muso
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- interfused1/5
interfuse
To pour or spread between or among; to diffuse; to scatter. The ambient air, wide interfused, Embracing round this florid earth. Milton.
- misusers1/5
misuser
One who misuses. "Wretched misusers of language." Coleridge.
- zealousness1/5
zealousness
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- exhaustiveness1/5
exhaustiveness
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- rusa1/5
rusa
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- belarussian1/5
belarussian
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abusiveness
The quality of being abusive; rudeness of language, or violence to the person. Pick out mirth, like stones out of thy ground, Profaneness, filthiness, abusiveness. Herbert.
- musar1/5
musar
An itinerant player on the musette, an instrument formerly common in Europe.
- touse1/5
touse
To pull; to haul; to tear; to worry. Prov. Eng. Shak.As a bear, whom angry curs have touzed. Spenser.
- infectiousness1/5
infectiousness
The quality of being infectious.
- tusculan1/5
tusculan
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- tenuousness1/5
tenuousness
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eusocial
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- circuitously1/5
circuitous
- adjective satellite marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
roundabout.
- the explanation was circuitous and puzzling
- a roundabout paragraph
- hear in a roundabout way that her ex-husband was marrying her best friend
- adjective satellite deviating from a straight course
devious; roundabout.
- a scenic but devious route
- a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
- a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
- adjective satellite marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
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parsimonious
- adjective satellite excessively unwilling to spend
penurious.
- parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses
- lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence
- adjective satellite excessively unwilling to spend
- tuscon1/5
tuscon
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pusilla
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contentious
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
disputatious; combative; litigious; disputative.
- a style described as abrasive and contentious
- a disputatious lawyer
- a litigious and acrimonious spirit
- adjective satellite involving or likely to cause controversy
- a central and contentious element of the book"- Tim W.Ferfuson
- adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
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- andalusite1/5
andalusite
(Min.) A silicate of aluminium, occurring usually in thick rhombic prisms, nearly square, of a grayish or pale reddish tint. It was first discovered in Andalusia, Spain.
- kusch1/5
kusch
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- bushranger1/5
bushranger
One who roams, or hides, among the bushes; especially, in Australia, an escaped criminal living in the bush.
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probusiness
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neustria
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causse
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angustifolium
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contagiousness
Quality of being contagious.
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highbush
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russify
To Russianize; as, to .Russify conquered tribesRussky Pl. Russkies, a Russian [Colloq.]
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- wust1/5
wust
imp. of Piers Plowman.Wit .
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acausal
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arquebusier
A soldier armed with an arquebus. Soldiers armed with guns, of whatsoever sort or denomination, appear to have been called arquebusiers. E. Lodge.
- slusher1/5
slush
- noun partially melted snow
- verb make a splashing sound
splosh; splash; slosh.
- water was splashing on the floor
- noun partially melted snow
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- lusatia1/5
lusatia
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unsustained
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austrasia
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- jebusite1/5
jebusite
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blockbusting
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- thornbush1/5
thornbush
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mussalman
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- amusedly1/5
amused
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
diverted; entertained.
- We are not amused" -Queen Victoria
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; amuse; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
- adjective satellite pleasantly occupied
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- creuse1/5
creuse
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- suspicionless1/5
suspicionless
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deindustrialisation
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intrusive
- adjective tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
- she felt her presence there was intrusive
- adjective of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock
- adjective tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
- refuser1/5
refuse
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scraps; food waste; garbage.
- verb show unwillingness towards
decline.
- he declined to join the group on a hike
- noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
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- hausfrau1/5
hausfrau
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- allusively1/5
allusive
- adjective satellite characterized by indirect references
- allusive speech is characterized by allusions
- adjective satellite characterized by indirect references
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clouseau
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gangbusters
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unostentatious
- adjective not ostentatious
unpretentious; unpretending.
- his unostentatious office
- unostentatious elegance
- adjective satellite exhibiting restrained good taste
unpretentious; understated.
- the room is pleasant and understated
- adjective not ostentatious
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muscaria
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lacustris
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supercluster
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- elusively1/5
elusive
- adjective satellite difficult to describe
- a haunting elusive odor
- adjective satellite skillful at eluding capture
- a cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist"- David Kline
- adjective satellite difficult to describe
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gussied
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andalusian
- adjective in or relating to Andalusia
- adjective in or relating to Andalusia
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rushen
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oblivious
- adjective satellite (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
unmindful.
- oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform
- oblivious to the risks she ran
- not unmindful of the heavy responsibility
- adjective satellite failing to keep in mind
forgetful.
- forgetful of her responsibilities
- oblivious old age
- adjective satellite (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of
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overthrust
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susquehannock
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- skuse1/5
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nonindustrialized
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cushite
A descendant of Cush, the son of Ham and grandson of Noah.
- millhouse1/5
- balustraded1/5
balustrade
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balusters; bannister; handrail; banister.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
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dreyfusard
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bunkhouses
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hypocaust
(Anc. Arch.) A furnace, esp. one connected with a series of small chambers and flues of tiles or other masonry through which the heat of a fire was distributed to rooms above. This contrivance, first used in bath, was afterwards adopted in private houses.
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muskox
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lustral
Of or pertaining to, or used for, purification; as, lustral days;lustral water.
- inhomogeneously1/5
inhomogeneous
- adjective satellite not homogeneous
nonuniform.
- adjective satellite not homogeneous
- reinfusion1/5
reinfusion
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- baghouse1/5
baghouse
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- gerousia1/5
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- justiceship1/5
justiceship
The office or dignity of a justice. Holland.
- unamused1/5
unamused
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- shouse1/5
shouse
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- australe1/5
austral
- noun the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos
- adjective satellite of the south or coming from the south
- sailed the austral seas
- noun the basic unit of money in Argentina; equal to 100 centavos
- retrusion1/5
retrusion
The act of retruding, or the state of being retruded. In virtue of an endless remotion or retrusion of the constituent cause. Coleridge.
- nonjusticiable1/5
- inexhaustibility1/5
inexhaustibility
The state or quality of being inexhaustible; abundance.
- pruss1/5
pruss
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- sugarbush1/5
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hantaviruses
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brushfire
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j'accuse
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- gussy1/5
gussy
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- prusik1/5
- autotransfusion1/5
- anacrusis1/5
anacrusis
(Pros.) A prefix of one or two unaccented syllables to a verse properly beginning with an accented syllable.
- musicking1/5
- ruskinian1/5
- susceptor1/5
susceptor
One who undertakes anything; specifically, a godfather; a sponsor; a guardian. Puller. Shipley.
- austroasiatic1/5
- clausula1/5
clausula
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- pushout1/5
pushout
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- overinclusive1/5
overinclusive
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- pseudonymously1/5
pseudonymous
- adjective satellite bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
- the writings of Mark Twain are pseudonymous
- adjective satellite bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
- refusers1/5
refuser
One who refuses or rejects.
- subclauses1/5
subclauses
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- infusible1/5
infusible
Capable of being infused. Doctrines being infusible into all. Hammond.
- adventurously1/5
adventurous
- adjective willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
adventuresome.
- adventurous pioneers
- the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy
- adjective willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
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ludicrousness
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- defusion1/5
- monstrousness1/5
monstrousness
The state or quality of being monstrous, unusual, extraordinary. Shak.
- claustral1/5
claustral
Cloistral. Ayliffe
- flirtatiousness1/5
flirtatiousness
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- jussive1/5
jussive
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- senussi1/5
- superconsciousness1/5
superconsciousness
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- posttransfusion1/5
- resthouse1/5
resthouse
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- opusculum1/5
opusculum
An opuscule. Smart.
- multicausal1/5
multicausal
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- unsustainably1/5
- focuser1/5
focuser
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ilyushin
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- busway1/5
busway
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austausch
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husk
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubble; chaff; straw; stalk; shuck.
- noun outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
- noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- illustratively1/5
illustrative
- adjective satellite clarifying by use of examples
exemplifying.
- adjective satellite serving to demonstrate
demonstrative.
- adjective satellite clarifying by use of examples
- pusser1/5
puss
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
pussy; snatch; twat; slit; cunt.
- noun informal terms referring to a domestic cat
pussycat; pussy; kitty-cat; kitty.
- noun obscene terms for female genitals
- unfussy1/5
- conciousness1/5
- musie1/5
musie
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intrusive
- adjective tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
- she felt her presence there was intrusive
- adjective of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock
- adjective tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
- suster1/5
suster
Sister. Obs. Chaucer.There are seven sustren, that serve truth ever. Piers Plowman.
- crusca1/5
crusca
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- euphausia1/5
euphausia
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populousness
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musky
- adjective satellite resembling the smell of musk
- adjective satellite resembling the smell of musk
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gratuitousness
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censoriousness
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acrimonious
- adjective satellite marked by strong resentment or cynicism
bitter.
- an acrimonious dispute
- bitter about the divorce
- adjective satellite marked by strong resentment or cynicism
- illust1/5
illust
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- bushmaster1/5
bushmaster
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moustachioed
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- nonocclusive1/5
- kusha1/5
kusha
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- unbusinesslike1/5
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- fallaciously1/5
fallacious
- adjective satellite containing or based on a fallacy
unsound.
- fallacious reasoning
- an unsound argument
- adjective satellite intended to deceive
fraudulent; deceitful.
- deceitful advertising
- fallacious testimony
- smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice" - S.T.Coleridge
- a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes
- adjective satellite containing or based on a fallacy
- mousie1/5
mousie
Diminutive for Burns.Mouse .
- sussed1/5
sus
- noun type genus of the Suidae
genus Sus.
- noun type genus of the Suidae
- bemusedly1/5
bemused
- adjective satellite deeply absorbed in thought
deep in thought; preoccupied; lost.
- as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class
- lost in thought
- a preoccupied frown
- verb cause to be confused emotionally
bemuse; throw; bewilder; discombobulate.
- adjective satellite deeply absorbed in thought
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jerusalemite
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- customizer1/5
customize
- verb make to specifications
custom-make; customise; tailor-make.
- I had this desk custom-made for me
- verb make according to requirements
customise.
- customize a car
- verb make to specifications
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haruspice
A diviner of ancient Rome. Same as Aruspice .
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clausum
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- mousehole1/5
mousehole
A hole made by a mouse, for passage or abode, as in a wall; hence, a very small hole like that gnawed by a mouse.
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housepaint
- noun paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house
house paint.
- noun paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house
- householding1/5
household
- noun a social unit living together
house; menage; family; home.
- he moved his family to Virginia
- It was a good Christian household
- I waited until the whole house was asleep
- the teacher asked how many people made up his home
- noun a social unit living together
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bushwalking
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- cotrustee1/5
cotrustee
A joint trustee.
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hydroacoustic
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- lustrations1/5
lustration
The act of lustrating or purifying. And holy water for lustration bring. Dryden.
- fusibility1/5
fusibility
The quality of being fusible.
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palustre
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ungenerous
- adjective lacking in magnanimity
meanspirited.
- it seems ungenerous to end this review of a splendid work of scholarship on a critical note"- Times Litt. Sup.
- a meanspirited man unwilling to forgive
- adjective unwilling to spend
stingy.
- she practices economy without being stingy
- an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds
- adjective lacking in magnanimity
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blushing
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
red-faced; blushful.
- the blushing boy was brought before the Principal
- her blushful beau
- was red-faced with anger
- verb turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
crimson; blush; redden; flush.
- The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by
- adjective satellite having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
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fusel
(Chem.) A hot, acrid, oily liquid, accompanying many alcoholic liquors (as potato whisky, corn whisky, etc.), as an undesirable ingredient, and consisting of several of the higher alcohols and compound ethers, but particularly of amyl alcohol; hence, specifically applied to amyl alcohol.
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frustule
(Bot.) The siliceous shell of a diatom. It is composed of two valves, one overlapping the other, like a pill box and its cover.
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- tusher1/5
tush
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
bum; seat; stern; keister; tail end; prat; bottom; rear end; buns; tail; rump; fanny; ass; behind; tooshie; hind end; posterior; hindquarters; butt; nates; rear; arse; buttocks; backside; derriere; can; fundament.
- he deserves a good kick in the butt
- are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
- noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
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commodious
- adjective large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
convenient.
- a commodious harbor
- a commodious building suitable for conventions
- adjective large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
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houseboys
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massachusett
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glamorous
- adjective satellite having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glamourous.
- glamorous movie stars
- adjective satellite having an air of allure, romance and excitement
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uncustomary
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unhusked
Pref. un- not +husked .Not husked; having the husk on. #2. "husked" here means having the husk removed. This word has opposite meanings.
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nauseating
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
queasy; vile; nauseous; offensive; loathsome; sickening; noisome.
- a nauseating smell
- nauseous offal
- a sickening stench
- verb upset and make nauseated
nauseate; sicken; turn one's stomach.
- The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach
- The mold on the food sickened the diners
- adjective satellite causing or able to cause nausea
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yamoussoukro
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submuscular
Situated underneath a muscle or muscles.
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muscovado
Pertaining to, or of the nature of, unrefined or raw sugar, obtained from the juice of the sugar cane by evaporating and draining off the molasses. Muscovado sugar contains impurities which render it dark colored and moist.
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- unhoused1/5
unhoused
Properly p. p. of unhouse .Driven from a house; deprived of shelter.
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subcluster
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cousinship
The relationship of cousins; state of being cousins; cousinhood. G. Eliot.
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angustia
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reinfused
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augustan
- adjective relating to or characteristic of the times of the Roman Emperor Augustus
- the Augustan Age
- adjective relating to or characteristic of the times of the Roman Emperor Augustus
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husbandless
Destitute of a husband. Shak.
- intercluster1/5
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- huso1/5
huso
(Zoöl.) (a) A large European sturgeon ( Acipenser huso ), inhabiting the region of the Black and Caspian Seas. It sometimes attains a length of more than twelve feet, and a weight of two thousand pounds. Called alsohausen .= the beluga, source of the best caviar (b) The huchen, a large salmon.
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urushiol
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pushtu
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hypothenuse
Same as Hypotenuse .
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cuspal
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overzealousness
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- hausse1/5
hausse
(Gun.) A kind of graduated breech sight for a small arm, or a cannon.
- beauseant1/5
beauseant
The black and white standard of the Knights Templars.
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auslese
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interfusion
The act of interfusing, or the state of being interfused. Coleridge.
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venusta
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muscular
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of muscle
- muscular contraction
- adjective having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
mesomorphic.
- adjective of or relating to or consisting of muscle
- ventouse1/5
ventouse
A cupping glass. Obs. Chaucer.
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exclusionism
The character, manner, or principles of an exclusionist.
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katsushika
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eusebian
(Eccl. Hist.) A follower of Eusebius, bishop of Cæsarea, who was a friend and protector of Arius.
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readjuster
One who, or that which, readjusts; in some of the States of the United States, one who advocates a refunding, and sometimes a partial repudiation, of the State debt without the consent of the State's creditors.
- agroindustry1/5
- adventitiously1/5
adventitious
- adjective satellite associated by chance and not an integral part
- poetry is something to which words are the accidental, not by any means the essential form"- Frederick W. Robertson
- they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character
- adjective satellite associated by chance and not an integral part
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russophile
One who, not being a Russian, favors Russian policy and aggrandizement. -- Chiefly newspaper words.Rus*soph"ilism n.
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fushun
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exclusivist
One who favor or practices any from of exclusiveness or exclusivism. The field of Greek mythology . . . the favorite sporting ground of the exclusivists of the solar theory. Gladstone.
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fusiformis
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palustrine
Of, pertaining to, or living in, a marsh or swamp; marshy.
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cuspidata
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- nonuser1/5
nonuser
A not using; failure to use. An office may be forfeited by misuser or nonuser. Blackstone.
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- optoacoustic1/5
- mutinously1/5
mutinous
- adjective satellite disposed to or in a state of mutiny
- the men became mutinous and insubordinate
- adjective satellite consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny
- mutinous acts
- mutinous thoughts
- a mutinous speech
- adjective satellite disposed to or in a state of mutiny
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straussler
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muskoxen
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merveilleuse
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deleterious
- adjective satellite harmful to living things
hurtful; injurious.
- deleterious chemical additives
- adjective satellite harmful to living things
- tortiously1/5
tortious
- adjective of or pertaining to the nature of a tort
- tortious acts
- adjective of or pertaining to the nature of a tort
- retusa1/5
retusa
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villainous
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
nefarious.
- nefarious schemes
- a villainous plot
- a villainous band of thieves
- adjective satellite extremely wicked
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courteousness
The quality of being courteous; politeness; courtesy.
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obfuscatory
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custode
See Custodian .
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repetitious
- adjective characterized by repetition
repetitive.
- repetitive movement
- adjective characterized by repetition
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exclusionist
One who would exclude another from some right or privilege; esp., one of the anti-popish politicians of the time of Charles .
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tempestuous
- adjective satellite characterized by violent emotions or behavior
stormy.
- a stormy argument
- a stormy marriage
- adjective satellite (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
furious; raging; angry; wild.
- angry clouds on the horizon
- furious winds
- the raging sea
- adjective satellite characterized by violent emotions or behavior
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venusians
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- rousting1/5
roust
To rouse; to disturb; Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.as, to .roust one out
- vertiginously1/5
vertiginous
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
giddy; dizzy; woozy.
- had a dizzy spell
- a dizzy pinnacle
- had a headache and felt giddy
- a giddy precipice
- feeling woozy from the blow on his head
- a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff
- adjective satellite having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
- suspence1/5
suspense
- noun apprehension about what is going to happen
- noun an uncertain cognitive state
- the matter remained in suspense for several years
- noun apprehension about what is going to happen
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housel
The eucharist. Archaic Rom. of R. Tennyson.
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- bloused1/5
blouse
- noun a top worn by women
- noun a top worn by women
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labrusca
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- readjuster1/5
readjust
- verb adjust anew
readapt.
- After moving back to America, he had to readjust
- verb adjust again after an initial failure
reset.
- verb adjust anew
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- chuses1/5
choose
- verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
pick out; select; take.
- Take any one of these cards
- Choose a good husband for your daughter
- She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
- verb select as an alternative over another
opt; prefer.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
- verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
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sententiousness
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- dustless1/5
dustless
Without dust; as a dustless path.
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frustule
(Bot.) The siliceous shell of a diatom. It is composed of two valves, one overlapping the other, like a pill box and its cover.
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huskers
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obtrusion
The act of obtruding; a thrusting upon others by force or unsolicited; as, the .obtrusion of crude opinions on the world
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amorphousness
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refusenik
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polymorphous
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
polymorphic.
- polymorphous crystallization
- adjective relating to the occurrence of more than one kind of individual (independent of sexual differences) in an interbreeding population
polymorphic.
- a polymorphic species
- adjective relating to the crystallization of a compound in two or more different forms
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bioacoustics
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exhausted
- adjective satellite drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
spent; dog-tired; worn out; played out; fagged; fatigued; worn-out; washed-out.
- the day's shopping left her exhausted
- he went to bed dog-tired
- was fagged and sweaty
- the trembling of his played out limbs
- felt completely washed-out
- only worn-out horses and cattle
- you look worn out
- verb wear out completely
wash up; exhaust; tucker; beat; tucker out.
- This kind of work exhausts me
- I'm beat
- He was all washed up after the exam
- adjective satellite drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
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rousseauist
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puszta
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hust
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namaycush
(Zool.) A large North American lake trout ( Salvelinus namaycush ). It is usually spotted with red, and sometimes weighs over forty pounds. Called alsoMackinaw trout ,lake trout ,lake salmon ,salmon trout ,togue , andtuladi .
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haruspex
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mitrailleuse
(Mil.) A breech-loading machine gun consisting of a number of barrels fitted together, so arranged that the barrels can be fired simultaneously, or successively, and rapidly.
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unillustrated
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- rusin1/5
rusin
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- housecleaner1/5
houseclean
- verb clean and tidy up the house
clean; clean house.
- She housecleans every week
- verb clean and tidy up the house
- preposterousness1/5
preposterousness
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nonsusceptible
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discussable
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- bughouse1/5
bughouse
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- culverhouse1/5
culverhouse
A dovecote.
- plussed1/5
plus
- noun a useful or valuable quality
asset.
- noun the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
summation; addition.
- the summation of four and three gives seven
- four plus three equals seven
- noun a useful or valuable quality
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muscae
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australoid
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muschelkalk
(Geol.) A kind of shell limestone, whose strata form the middle one of the three divisions of the Triassic formation in Germany. See Chart, under Geology .
- husting1/5
husting
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obtusifolia
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- musquito1/5
musquito
(Zoöl.) See Mosquito .
- bushies1/5
bushy
- adjective satellite used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
shaggy-haired; shaggy-coated; shaggy.
- bushy locks
- a shaggy beard
- adjective satellite resembling a bush in being thickly branched and spreading
- adjective satellite used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
- collusively1/5
collusive
- adjective satellite acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
conniving.
- adjective satellite acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
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- variousness1/5
variousness
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- compendiously1/5
compendious
- adjective satellite briefly giving the gist of something
compact; summary; succinct.
- a short and compendious book
- a compact style is brief and pithy
- succinct comparisons
- a summary formulation of a wide-ranging subject
- adjective satellite briefly giving the gist of something
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pausal
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trustable
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fustic
The wood of the Maclura tinctoria , a tree growing in the West Indies, used in dyeing yellow; -- called alsoold fustic .Written also fustoc .✍ Other kinds of yellow wood are often called fustic; as that of species of Xanthoxylum , and especially theRhus Cotinus , which is sometimes called young fustic to distinguish it from theMaclura . SeeFustet .
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busson
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delusionary
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- musse1/5
musse
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- causelessly1/5
causeless
- adjective satellite having no justifying cause or reason
reasonless.
- a senseless, causeless murder
- a causeless war that never had an aim
- an apparently arbitrary and reasonless change
- adjective satellite having no cause or apparent cause
fortuitous; uncaused.
- a causeless miracle
- fortuitous encounters--strange accidents of fortune
- we cannot regard artistic invention as...uncaused and unrelated to the times
- adjective satellite having no justifying cause or reason
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timeous
Timely; seasonable. R. or Scot. --Time"ous*ly , adv. R. or Scot.
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musclebound
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- busti1/5
busti
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- tarbush1/5
tarbush
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- nutritiously1/5
nutritious
- adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
alimentary; alimental; nourishing; nutrient; nutritive.
- good nourishing stew
- adjective satellite of or providing nourishment
- corpuscularian1/5
corpuscularian
Corpuscular. Obs.
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- heterologously1/5
heterologous
- adjective not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
heterologic; heterological.
- adjective derived from organisms of a different but related species
- a heterologous graft
- adjective not corresponding in structure or evolutionary origin
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euphausiid
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- russophobia1/5
russophobia
Morbid dread of Russia or of Russian influence.
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- gustily1/5
gusty
- adjective satellite blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
puffy.
- puffy off-shore winds
- gusty winds
- adjective satellite blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
- chausses1/5
chausses
The garment for the legs and feet and for the body below the waist, worn in Europe throughout the Middle Ages; applied also to the armor for the same parts, when fixible, as of chain mail.
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shortcrust
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crushable
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robusti
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- lowbush1/5
lowbush
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- exhaustingly1/5
exhausting
- adjective satellite having a debilitating effect
draining.
- an exhausting job in the hot sun
- verb wear out completely
wash up; exhaust; tucker; beat; tucker out.
- This kind of work exhausts me
- I'm beat
- He was all washed up after the exam
- adjective satellite having a debilitating effect
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antibusing
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- suspicioned1/5
suspicion
- noun an impression that something might be the case
intuition; hunch.
- he had an intuition that something had gone wrong
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
distrust; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun an impression that something might be the case
- gashouse1/5
gashouse
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innocuousness
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- busser1/5
buss
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
osculation; kiss.
- noun a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
coach; omnibus; bus; motorbus; motorcoach; passenger vehicle; charabanc; jitney; autobus; double-decker.
- he always rode the bus to work
- noun the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
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arquebuse
A sort of hand gun or firearm a contrivance answering to a trigger, by which the burning match was applied. The musket was a later invention. Written also harquebus .
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- housecat1/5
housecat
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portentousness
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- fusuma1/5
- customed1/5
customed
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puseyite
One who holds the principles of Puseyism; -- often used opprobriously.
- dustoff1/5
- nonconsciously1/5
nonconscious
- adjective satellite concerning mental functioning that is not represented in consciousness
- nonconscious psychic processes
- adjective satellite relating to the lack of consciousness of inanimate things
- adjective satellite concerning mental functioning that is not represented in consciousness
- treehouses1/5
- vivaciousness1/5
vivaciousness
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kusti
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- lusitanica1/5
lusitanica
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- packhouse1/5
packhouse
Warehouse for storing goods.
- charmeuse1/5
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- brushite1/5
brushite
(Min.) A white or gray crystalline mineral consisting of the acid phosphate of calcium.
- katharevousa1/5
- tussocky1/5
tussocky
Having the form of tussocks; full of, or covered with, tussocks, or tufts.
- housedresses1/5
- illustrissimo1/5
- gusanos1/5
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- clausa1/5
clausa
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tsutsugamushi
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- infuser1/5
infuse
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
inculcate; instill.
- inculcate values into the young generation
- verb fill, as with a certain quality
impregnate; tincture; instill.
- The heavy traffic tinctures the air with carbon monoxide
- verb teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
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russki
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- lousing1/5
louse
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
sucking louse.
- noun a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
dirt ball; insect; worm.
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
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lambrusco
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- fusionist1/5
fusionist
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housecarl
(Eng. Archæol.) A household servant; also, one of the bodyguard of King Canute.
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causer
One who or that which causes.
- busine1/5
busine
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- bellhouse1/5
- vicariousness1/5
vicariousness
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nonadjustable
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- fusionists1/5
fusionists
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- dolorously1/5
dolorous
- adjective satellite showing sorrow
tearful; dolourous; weeping; lachrymose.
- adjective satellite showing sorrow
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- incuriously1/5
incurious
- adjective showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
- strangely incurious about the cause of the political upheaval surrounding them
- adjective showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity
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- suscite1/5
suscite
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- superfluousness1/5
superfluousness
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- jouster1/5
joust
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt.
- verb joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
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exhaust
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhaust fumes; fumes.
- noun system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
exhaust system.
- noun gases ejected from an engine as waste products
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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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- diffusively1/5
diffusive
- adjective satellite spreading by diffusion
dispersive; diffusing; disseminative.
- adjective satellite spreading by diffusion
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- waterthrush1/5
- inrushing1/5
inrush
- noun an inflow
inpouring; inpour.
- an inpouring of spiritual comfort
- noun an inflow
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- lusitanians1/5
lusitanian
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal or their language
Portuguese.
- Portuguese wines
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the region of Lusitania or its people or language
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal or their language
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houseleek
(Bot.) A succulent plant of the genus Sempervivum (S. tectorum ), originally a native of subalpine Europe, but now found very generally on old walls and roofs. It is very tenacious of life under drought and heat; -- called alsoayegreen .
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grush
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mitrailleuse
(Mil.) A breech-loading machine gun consisting of a number of barrels fitted together, so arranged that the barrels can be fired simultaneously, or successively, and rapidly.
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just
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
- a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln
- a kind and just man
- a just reward
- his just inheritance
- adjective fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitable.
- equitable treatment of all citizens
- an equitable distribution of gifts among the children
- adjective used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
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blousy
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- viscously1/5
viscous
- adjective satellite having a relatively high resistance to flow
syrupy.
- adjective satellite having the sticky properties of an adhesive
pasty; gluey; gummy; glutinous; sticky; mucilaginous; viscid.
- adjective satellite having a relatively high resistance to flow
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fusileer
(Mil.) (a) Formerly, a soldier armed with a fusil. Hence, in the plural: (b) A title now borne by some regiments and companies; as, "The Royal .Fusiliers ," etc
- tusche1/5
tusche
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- housewright1/5
housewright
A builder of houses.
- frush1/5
frush
To batter; to break in pieces. Obs.I like thine armor well; I'll frush it and unlock the rivets all. Shak.
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dush
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musard
A dreamer; an absent-minded person. Obs. Rom. of R.
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jouster
One who jousts or tilts.
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wussy
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trustee
- noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
legal guardian.
- noun members of a governing board
regent.
- noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
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miraculousness
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untrust
Distrust. Obs. Chaucer.
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bustee
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reindustrialization
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prussiate
(Chem.) A salt of prussic acid; a cyanide.
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beerhouse
A house where malt liquors are sold; an alehouse.
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diffusibility
The quality of being diffusible; capability of being poured or spread out.
- lecherously1/5
lecherous
- adjective satellite given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
- a lecherous gleam in his eye
- a lecherous good-for-nothing
- adjective satellite given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
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lousewort
(Bot.) Any species of Pedicularis , a genus of perennial herbs. It was said to make sheep that fed on it lousy.
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lacustre
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claustrophobically
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misadjustment
Wrong adjustment; unsuitable arrangement.
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emusic
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- amorphously1/5
amorphous
- adjective satellite having no definite form or distinct shape
shapeless; formless.
- amorphous clouds of insects
- an aggregate of formless particles
- a shapeless mass of protoplasm
- adjective satellite lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies
unstructured.
- adjective satellite having no definite form or distinct shape
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incuse
(Numismatics) Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving. "Irregular incuse square." Dr. W. Smith.
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cousinhood
The state or condition of a cousin; also, the collective body of cousins; kinsfolk.
- vaingloriously1/5
vainglorious
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
big; swelled.
- too big for his britches
- had a swelled head
- he was swelled with pride
- adjective satellite feeling self-importance
- opuscule1/5
opuscule
A small or petty work.
- 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.
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superfuse
To pour (something) over or on something else. Obs. Evelyn.
- monogamously1/5
monogamous
- adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
- monogamous marriage
- monogamous for life
- adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
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censorious
- adjective satellite harshly critical or expressing censure
- was censorious of petty failings
- adjective satellite harshly critical or expressing censure
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lusky
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louse
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
sucking louse.
- noun a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect
dirt ball; insect; worm.
- noun wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
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fause
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dusky
- adjective satellite lighted by or as if by twilight
twilight; twilit.
- The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn"-Henry Fielding
- the twilight glow of the sky
- a boat on a twilit river
- adjective satellite naturally having skin of a dark color
swart; swarthy; dark-skinned.
- a dark-skinned beauty
- gold earrings gleamed against her dusky cheeks
- a smile on his swarthy face
- `swart' is archaic
- adjective satellite lighted by or as if by twilight
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noninclusive
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bustill
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overzealous
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
rabid; fanatical; fanatic.
- rabid isolationist
- adjective satellite marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
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perspicacious
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
sagacious; 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 mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
clear-eyed; clear-sighted.
- too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow
- chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership
- much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument
- adjective satellite acutely insightful and wise
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muscipula
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muscogees
See Muskogees .
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invidiousness
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fabulousness
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customary
- adjective satellite in accordance with convention or custom
- sealed the deal with the customary handshake
- adjective satellite commonly used or practiced; usual
accustomed; habitual; wonted.
- his accustomed thoroughness
- took his customary morning walk
- his habitual comment
- with her wonted candor
- adjective satellite in accordance with convention or custom
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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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puseyite
One who holds the principles of Puseyism; -- often used opprobriously.
- plushly1/5
plush
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
- adjective satellite characterized by extravagance and profusion
lavish; lush; lucullan; plushy.
- a lavish buffet
- a lucullan feast
- noun a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
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- preconsciously1/5
preconscious
Of or pertaining to a state before consciousness.
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infusorial
(Zoöl.) Belonging to the Infusoria; composed of, or containing, Infusoria; as, .infusorial earth= kieselguhr
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robustum
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augustness
The quality of being august; dignity of mien; grandeur; magnificence.
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counteraccusations
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rustical
Rustic. "Rustical society." Thackeray. --Rus"tic*al*ly , adv. --Rus"tic*al*ness , n.
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seclusive
Tending to seclude; keeping in seclusion; secluding; sequestering.
- unsuspiciously1/5
unsuspicious
- adjective satellite not suspicious
unsuspecting.
- deceiving the unsuspecting public
- adjective satellite not suspicious
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houstonian
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fuscipes
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tusky
Having tusks. "The scar indented by the tusky oar." Dryden.
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buttonbush
(Bot.) A shrub ( Cephalanthus occidentalis ) growing by the waterside; -- so called from its globular head of flowers. SeeCapitulum .
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suspectum
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seditious
- adjective satellite arousing to action or rebellion
rabble-rousing; inflammatory; incitive; incendiary; instigative.
- adjective satellite in opposition to a civil authority or government
subversive; insurgent.
- adjective satellite arousing to action or rebellion
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arbuscula
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factiousness
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illusionistically
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- suspens1/5
suspens
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calamitous
- adjective satellite (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
fatal; disastrous; 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
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transfusional
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egregiousness
The state of being egregious.
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ambiguousness
Ambiguity.
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purushartha
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emphyteusis
(Rom. Law) A real right, susceptible of assignment and of descent, charged on productive real estate, the right being coupled with the enjoyment of the property on condition of taking care of the estate and paying taxes, and sometimes a small rent. Heumann.
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obfuscator
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blouson
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russianize
To make Russian, or more or less like the Russians; as, to .Russianize the Poles
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piecrusts
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- humourously1/5
humourous
- adjective full of or characterized by humor
humorous.
- humorous stories
- humorous cartoons
- in a humorous vein
- adjective full of or characterized by humor
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superusers
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abusable
That may be abused.
- bushiness1/5
bushiness
The condition or quality of being bushy.
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superstitiousness
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houseparents
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injust
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flushable
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flush
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime; flower; blossom; efflorescence; peak; bloom; heyday.
- noun a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
rosiness; blush; bloom.
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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lustre
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luster.
- noun a quality that outshines the usual
splendour; brilliancy; splendor; luster.
- noun a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
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dyehouse
A building in which dyeing is carried on.
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microbuses
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muskegs
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duplicitous
- adjective satellite marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
double-dealing; two-faced; deceitful; double-faced; Janus-faced; ambidextrous; double-tongued.
- she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill
- a double-dealing double agent
- a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray
- adjective satellite marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another
- balustrading1/5
balustrade
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
balusters; bannister; handrail; banister.
- noun a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
- mellifluously1/5
mellifluous
- adjective satellite pleasing to the ear
sweet; mellisonant; honeyed; dulcet.
- the dulcet tones of the cello
- adjective satellite pleasing to the ear
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- hypocausts1/5
hypocaust
(Anc. Arch.) A furnace, esp. one connected with a series of small chambers and flues of tiles or other masonry through which the heat of a fire was distributed to rooms above. This contrivance, first used in bath, was afterwards adopted in private houses.
- causativity1/5
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unamusing
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raucousness
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russophile
One who, not being a Russian, favors Russian policy and aggrandizement. -- Chiefly newspaper words.Rus*soph"ilism n.
- musicianly1/5
musician
- noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
player; instrumentalist.
- noun artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
- noun someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
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cantankerousness
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cusec
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- sussing1/5
sus
- noun type genus of the Suidae
genus Sus.
- noun type genus of the Suidae
- pusillum1/5
pusillum
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- peruser1/5
peruse
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- Please peruse this report at your leisure
- verb examine or consider with attention and in detail
- inclusionist1/5
inclusionist
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- housey1/5
housey
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- insusceptibility1/5
insusceptibility
Want of susceptibility, or of capacity to feel or perceive.
- giustamente1/5
- buski1/5
buski
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- crusta1/5
crusta
A crust or shell.
- causticity1/5
causticity
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- justs1/5
joust
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
tilt.
- verb joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback
- noun a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
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outrush
To rush out; to issue, or ru out, forcibly. Garth.
- incluse1/5
- smush1/5
smush
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- illusorily1/5
illusory
- adjective satellite based on or having the nature of an illusion
illusive.
- illusive hopes of finding a better job
- Secret activities offer presidents the alluring but often illusory promise that they can achieve foreign policy goals without the bothersome debate and open decision that are staples of democracy
- adjective satellite based on or having the nature of an illusion
- huswife1/5
huswife
A female housekeeper; a woman who manages domestic affairs; a thirfty woman. "The bounteous huswife Nature." Shak.The huswife is she that do labor doth fall. Tusser.
- humusy1/5
- frustratedly1/5
frustrated
- adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
thwarted; disappointed; defeated; foiled; discomfited.
- 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 hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
- What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
- foil your opponent
- adjective satellite disappointingly unsuccessful
- jalouse1/5
- causans1/5
- russify1/5
russify
To Russianize; as, to .Russify conquered tribesRussky Pl. Russkies, a Russian [Colloq.]
- nonmusic1/5
nonmusic
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- repoussoir1/5
- haust1/5
haust
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aeroacoustic
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- bushie1/5
bushie
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underthrust
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- houstonia1/5
houstonia
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- dustbuster1/5
dustbuster
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- arbuscule1/5
arbuscule
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- nehushtan1/5
nehushtan
A thing of brass; -- the name under which the Israelites worshiped the brazen serpent made by Moses. 2 Kings xviii. 4.
- rancorously1/5
rancorous
- adjective satellite showing deep-seated resentment
- preserve...from rancourous envy of the rich"- Aldous Huxley
- adjective satellite showing deep-seated resentment
- cusping1/5
cusp
- noun point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- noun a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
leaflet.
- noun point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- watchhouse1/5
watchhouse
A house in which a watch or guard is placed.
- zakuski1/5
- urushi1/5
urushi
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- nonhousing1/5
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- amuser1/5
amuse
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
disport; divert.
- The play amused the ladies
- verb make (somebody) laugh
- The clown amused the children
- verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
- tussive1/5
tussive
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honeylocust
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- omnivorously1/5
omnivorous
- adjective feeding on both plants and animals
- adjective feeding on both plants and animals
- fussbudget1/5
fussbudget
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- chaussure1/5
chaussure
A foot covering of any kind.
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claustra
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- unbusiness1/5
unbusiness
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nonexclusion
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misuse
- noun improper or excessive use
abuse.
- alcohol abuse
- the abuse of public funds
- verb apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
misapply.
- The words are misapplied in this context
- You are misapplying the name of this religious group
- noun improper or excessive use
- lustrously1/5
lustrous
- adjective satellite made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright; burnished; shiny; shining.
- bright silver candlesticks
- a burnished brass knocker
- she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
- rows of shining glasses
- shiny black patents
- adjective satellite brilliant
- set a lustrous example for others to follow
- lustrous actors of the time
- adjective satellite made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
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crustiness
The state or quality of having crust or being like crust; hardness.
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- nebulousness1/5
nebulousness
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focusers
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chausse
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gloriousness
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- incredulousness1/5
incredulousness
Incredulity.
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duricrust
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- captiousness1/5
captiousness
Captious disposition or manner.
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- frust1/5
frust
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- enthusiastical1/5
enthusiastical
Filled with enthusiasm; characterized by enthusiasm; zealous; "Enthusiastical raptures." Calamy. --as, an .enthusiastic lover of artEn*thu`si*as"tic*al*ly , adv.A young man . . . of a visionary and enthusiastic character. W. Irving.
- mustee1/5
musty
- adjective satellite covered with or smelling of mold
mouldy; moldy.
- moldy bread
- a moldy (or musty) odor
- adjective satellite stale and unclean smelling
fusty; frowsty.
- adjective satellite covered with or smelling of mold
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- hypogeusia1/5
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- beerhouses1/5
beerhouse
A house where malt liquors are sold; an alehouse.
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- deadhouse1/5
deadhouse
A morgue; a place for the temporary reception and exposure of dead bodies.
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tricuspidata
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- susceptive1/5
susceptive
Susceptible. I. Watts. --Sus*cep"tive*ness , n.
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diffusiveness
The quality or state of being diffusive or diffuse; extensiveness; expansion; dispersion. Especially of style: Diffuseness; want of conciseness; prolixity. The fault that I find with a modern legend, it its diffusiveness. Addison.
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deindustrializing
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- miscellaneously1/5
miscellaneous
- adjective satellite consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
mixed; motley; sundry; assorted.
- an arrangement of assorted spring flowers
- assorted sizes
- miscellaneous accessories
- a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music
- a motley crew
- sundry sciences commonly known as social"- I.A.Richards
- adjective satellite having many aspects
many-sided; multifarious; multifaceted.
- a many-sided subject
- a multifaceted undertaking
- multifarious interests
- the multifarious noise of a great city
- a miscellaneous crowd
- adjective satellite consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
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drusy
(Min.) Covered with a large number of minute crystals.
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illusiveness
The quality of being illusive; deceptiveness; false show.
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illusion
- noun an erroneous mental representation
semblance.
- noun something many people believe that is false
phantasy; fantasy; fancy.
- they have the illusion that I am very wealthy
- noun an erroneous mental representation
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justment
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muscly
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molluskan
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- rustproofing1/5
rustproof
- adjective satellite treated against rusting
rustproofed.
- adjective satellite treated against rusting
- rustical1/5
rustical
Rustic. "Rustical society." Thackeray. --Rus"tic*al*ly , adv. --Rus"tic*al*ness , n.
- musketoon1/5
musketoon
A short musket.
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molluscicide
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- heteronomously1/5
heteronomous
Subject to the law of another. Krauth-Fleming.
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huskie
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trousse
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wondrousness
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- husht1/5
husht
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dusty
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
dust-covered.
- a dusty pile of books
- adjective satellite lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
cold; stale; moth-eaten.
- moth-eaten theories about race
- stale news
- adjective satellite covered with a layer of dust
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fuscescens
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- confuser1/5
confuse
- verb mistake one thing for another
confound.
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
- verb be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
bedevil; discombobulate; fox; confound; befuddle; fuddle; throw.
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
- verb mistake one thing for another
- plusquam1/5
- acushla1/5
- reuseable1/5
reuseable
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vociferousness
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pushbike
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ominousness
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mousquetaire
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agust
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- unlust1/5
unlust
Listlessness; disinclination. Obs. "Idleness and unlust." Chaucer.
- extraneously1/5
extraneous
- adjective satellite not pertinent to the matter under consideration
impertinent; orthogonal; immaterial.
- an issue extraneous to the debate
- the price was immaterial
- mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point
- adjective satellite not essential
- the ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play
- adjective satellite not pertinent to the matter under consideration
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hyperconsciousness
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- vendeuse1/5
- exhaustibility1/5
exhaustibility
Capability of being exhausted. I was seriously tormented by the thought of the exhaustibility of musical combinations. J. S. Mill.
- multitudinously1/5
multitudinous
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
unnumbered; numberless; unnumerable; innumerable; unnumberable; uncounted; myriad; infinite; innumerous; countless.
- incalculable riches
- countless hours
- an infinite number of reasons
- innumerable difficulties
- the multitudinous seas
- myriad stars
- untold thousands
- adjective satellite too numerous to be counted
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