AA n pl. -S rough, cindery lava
AAH v -ED, -ING, -S to exclaim in amazement, joy, or surprise
AAL n pl. -S an East Indian shrub
AALII n pl. -S a tropical tree
AARDVARK n pl. -S an African mammal
AARDWOLF n pl. -WOLVES an African mammal
AARGH interj -- used to express disgust
AARRGH interj aargh
AARRGHH interj aargh
AASVOGEL n pl. -S a vulture
AB n pl. -S an abdominal muscle
ABA n pl. -S a sleeveless garment worn by Arabs
ABACA n pl. -S a Philippine plant
ABACK adv toward the back
ABACUS n pl. -CI or -CUSES a calculating device
ABAFT adv toward the stern
ABAKA n pl. -S abaca
ABALONE n pl. -S an edible shellfish
ABAMP n pl. -S abampere
ABAMPERE n pl. -S a unit of electric current
ABANDON v -ED, -ING, -S to leave or give up completely
ABAPICAL adj directed away from the apex
ABASE v ABASED, ABASING, ABASES to lower in rank, prestige, or esteem ABASEDLY adv
ABASER n pl. -S one that abases
ABASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make ashamed or embarrassed
ABASIA n pl. -S a defect in muscular coordination in walking
ABASING present participle of abase
ABATE v ABATED, ABATING, ABATES to reduce in degree or intensity ABATABLE adj
ABATER n pl. -S one that abates
ABATIS n pl. ABATISES a barrier made of felled trees
ABATOR n pl. -S one that unlawfully seizes an inheritance
ABATTIS n pl. -TISES abatis
ABATTOIR n pl. -S a slaughterhouse
ABAXIAL adj situated away from the axis
ABAXILE adj abaxial
ABBA n pl. -S father -- used as a title of honor
ABBACY n pl. -CIES the office of an abbot
ABBATIAL adj pertaining to an abbot
ABBE n pl. -S an abbot
ABBESS n pl. -ES the female superior of a convent of nuns
ABBEY n pl. -BEYS a monastery or convent
ABBOT n pl. -S the superior of a monastery
ABBOTCY n pl. -CIES abbacy
ABDICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to give up formally
ABDOMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA the body cavity containing the viscera
ABDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to abduct
ABDUCENS n pl. -CENTES a cranial nerve
ABDUCENT adj serving to abduct
ABDUCING present participle of abduce
ABDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to draw away from the original position
ABDUCTOR n pl. -ES or -S an abducent muscle
ABEAM adv at right angles to the keel of a ship
ABED adv in bed
ABELE n pl. -S a Eurasian tree
ABELIA n pl. -S an Asian or Mexican shrub
ABELIAN adj being a commutative group in mathematics
ABELMOSK n pl. -S a tropical herb
ABERRANT n pl. -S a deviant
ABET v ABETTED, ABETTING, ABETS to encourage and support
ABETMENT n pl. -S the act of abetting
ABETTAL n pl. -S abetment
ABETTED past tense of abet
ABETTER n pl. -S abettor
ABETTING present participle of abet
ABETTOR n pl. -S one that abets
ABEYANCE n pl. -S temporary inactivity
ABEYANCY n pl. -CIES abeyance
ABEYANT adj marked by abeyance
ABFARAD n pl. -S a unit of capacitance
ABHENRY n pl. -RIES or -RYS a unit of inductance
ABHOR v -HORRED, -HORRING, -HORS to loathe
ABHORRER n pl. -S one that abhors
ABIDANCE n pl. -S the act of abiding
ABIDE v ABODE or ABIDED, ABIDING, ABIDES to accept without objection
ABIDER n pl. -S one that abides
ABIGAIL n pl. -S a lady's maid
ABILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being able to do something
ABIOSIS n pl. -OSES absence of life ABIOTIC adj
ABJECT adj sunk to a low condition ABJECTLY adv
ABJURE v -JURED, -JURING, -JURES to renounce under oath
ABJURER n pl. -S one that abjures
ABLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to remove by cutting
ABLATION n pl. -S surgical removal of a bodily part
ABLATIVE n pl. -S a grammatical case
ABLAUT n pl. -S a patterned change in root vowels of verb forms
ABLAZE adj being on fire
ABLE adj ABLER, ABLEST having sufficient power, skill, or resources
ABLE n pl. -S a communications code word for the letter A
ABLEGATE n pl. -S a papal envoy
ABLER comparative of able
ABLEST superlative of able
ABLINGS adv ablins
ABLINS adv perhaps
ABLOOM adj blooming
ABLUENT n pl. -S a cleansing agent
ABLUSH adj blushing
ABLUTED adj washed clean
ABLUTION n pl. -S a washing
ABLY adv in an able manner
ABMHO n pl. -MHOS a unit of electrical conductance
ABNEGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to deny to oneself
ABNORMAL n pl. -S a mentally deficient person
ABOARD adv into, in, or on a ship, train, or airplane
ABODE v ABODED, ABODING, ABODES to forebode
ABOHM n pl. -S a unit of electrical resistance
ABOIDEAU n pl. -DEAUS or -DEAUX a type of dike
ABOIL adj boiling
ABOITEAU n pl. -TEAUS or -TEAUX aboideau
ABOLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to do away with
ABOLLA n pl. -LAE a cloak worn in ancient Rome
ABOMA n pl. -S a South American snake
ABOMASAL adj pertaining to the abomasum
ABOMASUM n pl. -SA the fourth stomach of a ruminant
ABOMASUS n pl. -MASI abomasum
ABOON adv above
ABORAL adj situated away from the mouth ABORALLY adv
ABORNING adv while being born
ABORT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring forth a fetus prematurely
ABORTER n pl. -S one that aborts
ABORTION n pl. -S induced expulsion of a nonviable fetus
ABORTIVE adj failing to succeed
ABOUGHT past tense of aby and abye
ABOULIA n pl. -S abulia ABOULIC adj
ABOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to have a large number or amount
ABOUT adv approximately
ABOVE n pl. -S something that is above (in a higher place)
ABRACHIA n pl. -S a lack of arms
ABRADANT n pl. -S an abrasive
ABRADE v ABRADED, ABRADING, ABRADES to wear away by friction
ABRADER n pl. -S a tool for abrading
ABRASION n pl. -S the act of abrading
ABRASIVE n pl. -S an abrading substance
ABREACT v -ED, -ING, -S to release repressed emotions by reliving the original traumatic experience
ABREAST adv side by side
ABRI n pl. -S a bomb shelter
ABRIDGE v ABRIDGED, ABRIDGING, ABRIDGES to reduce the length of
ABRIDGER n pl. -S one that abridges
ABROACH adj astir
ABROAD adv out of one's own country
ABROGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to abolish by authoritative action
ABROSIA n pl. -S a fasting from food
ABRUPT adj -RUPTER, -RUPTEST rudely brief ABRUPTLY adv
ABSCESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to form an abscess (a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue)
ABSCISE v -SCISED, -SCISING, -SCISES to cut off
ABSCISIN n pl. -S a regulatory substance found in plants
ABSCISSA n pl. -SAS or -SAE a particular geometric coordinate
ABSCOND v -ED, -ING, -S to depart suddenly and secretly
ABSEIL v -ED, -ING, -S to rappel
ABSENCE n pl. -S the state of being away
ABSENT v -ED, -ING, -S to take or keep away
ABSENTEE n pl. -S one that is not present
ABSENTER n pl. -S one that absents himself
ABSENTLY adv in an inattentive manner
ABSINTH n pl. -S absinthe
ABSINTHE n pl. -S a bitter liqueur
ABSOLUTE adj -LUTER, -LUTEST free from restriction
ABSOLUTE n pl. -S something that is absolute
ABSOLVE v -SOLVED, -SOLVING, -SOLVES to free from the consequences of an action
ABSOLVER n pl. -S one that absolves
ABSONANT adj unreasonable
ABSORB v -ED, -ING, -S to take up or in
ABSORBER n pl. -S one that absorbs
ABSTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to refrain voluntarily
ABSTERGE v -STERGED, -STERGING, -STERGES to cleanse by wiping
ABSTRACT adj -STRACTER, -STRACTEST difficult to understand
ABSTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to take away
ABSTRICT v -ED, -ING, -S to form by cutting off
ABSTRUSE adj -STRUSER, -STRUSEST difficult to understand
ABSURD adj -SURDER, -SURDEST ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable ABSURDLY adv
ABSURD n pl. -S the condition in which man exists in an irrational and meaningless universe
ABUBBLE adj bubbling
ABULIA n pl. -S loss of will power ABULIC adj
ABUNDANT adj present in great quantity
ABUSE v ABUSED, ABUSING, ABUSES to use wrongly or improperly ABUSABLE adj
ABUSER n pl. -S one that abuses
ABUSIVE adj characterized by wrong or improper use
ABUT v ABUTTED, ABUTTING, ABUTS to touch along a border
ABUTILON n pl. -S a flowering plant
ABUTMENT n pl. -S something that abuts
ABUTTAL n pl. -S an abutment
ABUTTED past tense of abut
ABUTTER n pl. -S one that abuts
ABUTTING present participle of abut
ABUZZ adj buzzing
ABVOLT n pl. -S a unit of electromotive force
ABWATT n pl. -S a unit of power
ABY v ABOUGHT, ABYING, ABYS to pay the penalty for
ABYE v ABOUGHT, ABYING, ABYES to aby
ABYSM n pl. -S an abyss
ABYSMAL adj immeasurably deep
ABYSS n pl. -ES a bottomless chasm ABYSSAL adj
ACACIA n pl. -S a flowering tree or shrub
ACADEME n pl. -S a place of instruction
ACADEMIA n pl. -S scholastic life or environment
ACADEMIC n pl. -S a college student or teacher
ACADEMY n pl. -MIES a secondary school
ACAJOU n pl. -S a tropical tree
ACALEPH n pl. -LEPHAE or -LEPHS a jellyfish
ACALEPHE n pl. -S acaleph
ACANTHUS n pl. -THI or -THUSES a prickly herb
ACAPNIA n pl. -S a lack of carbon dioxide in blood and tissues
ACARI pl. of acarus
ACARID n pl. -S a type of arachnid
ACARIDAN n pl. -S acarid
ACARINE n pl. -S acarid
ACAROID adj resembling an acarid
ACARPOUS adj not producing fruit
ACARUS n pl. -RI a mite
ACAUDAL adj having no tail
ACAUDATE adj acaudal
ACAULINE adj having no stem
ACAULOSE adj acauline
ACAULOUS adj acauline
ACCEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES to consent
ACCEDER n pl. -S one that accedes
ACCENT v -ED, -ING, -S to pronounce with prominence
ACCENTOR n pl. -S a songbird
ACCEPT v -ED, -ING, -S to receive willingly
ACCEPTEE n pl. -S one that is accepted
ACCEPTER n pl. -S one that accepts
ACCEPTOR n pl. -S accepter
ACCESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to get at
ACCIDENT n pl. -S an unexpected or unintentional occurrence
ACCIDIA n pl. -S acedia
ACCIDIE n pl. -S acedia
ACCLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to shout approval of
ACCOLADE n pl. -S an expression of praise
ACCORD v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into agreement
ACCORDER n pl. -S one that accords
ACCOST v -ED, -ING, -S to approach and speak to first
ACCOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to give an explanation
ACCOUTER v -ED, -ING, -S to equip
ACCOUTRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to accouter
ACCREDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to give official authorization to
ACCRETE v -CRETED, -CRETING, -CRETES to grow together
ACCRUAL n pl. -S the act of accruing
ACCRUE v -CRUED, -CRUING, -CRUES to come as an increase or addition
ACCURACY n pl. -CIES the quality of being accurate
ACCURATE adj free from error
ACCURSED adj damnable
ACCURST adj accursed
ACCUSAL n pl. -S the act of accusing
ACCUSANT n pl. -S an accuser
ACCUSE v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES to make an assertion against
ACCUSER n pl. -S one that accuses
ACCUSTOM v -ED, -ING, -S to make familiar
ACE v ACED, ACING, ACES to score a point against in a single stroke
ACEDIA n pl. -S apathy
ACELDAMA n pl. -S a place of bloodshed
ACENTRIC adj having no center
ACEQUIA n pl. -S an irrigation ditch or canal
ACERATE adj acerose
ACERATED adj acerose
ACERB adj ACERBER, ACERBEST sour
ACERBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to make sour
ACERBIC adj acerb
ACERBITY n pl. -TIES sourness
ACEROLA n pl. -S a West Indian shrub
ACEROSE adj needle-shaped
ACEROUS adj acerose
ACERVATE adj growing in compact clusters
ACERVULI n/pl spore-producing organs of certain fungi
ACESCENT n pl. -S something that is slightly sour
ACETA pl. of acetum
ACETAL n pl. -S a flammable liquid
ACETAMID n pl. -S an amide of acetic acid
ACETATE n pl. -S a salt of acetic acid ACETATED adj
ACETIC adj pertaining to vinegar
ACETIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into vinegar
ACETIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
ACETONE n pl. -S a flammable liquid ACETONIC adj
ACETOSE adj acetous
ACETOUS adj tasting like vinegar
ACETOXYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
ACETUM n pl. -TA vinegar
ACETYL n pl. -S a univalent radical ACETYLIC adj
ACHE v ACHED, ACHING, ACHES to suffer a dull, continuous pain
ACHENE n pl. -S a type of fruit ACHENIAL adj
ACHIER comparative of achy
ACHIEST superlative of achy
ACHIEVE v ACHIEVED, ACHIEVING, ACHIEVES to carry out successfully
ACHIEVER n pl. -S one that achieves
ACHILLEA n pl. -S yarrow
ACHINESS n pl. -ES the state of being achy
ACHING present participle of ache
ACHINGLY adv in an aching manner
ACHIOTE n pl. -S a yellowish red dye
ACHOLIA n pl. -S a lack of bile
ACHOO interj ahchoo
ACHROMAT n pl. -S a type of lens
ACHROMIC adj having no color
ACHY adj ACHIER, ACHIEST aching
ACICULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a needlelike part or process ACICULAR adj
ACICULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a bristlelike part
ACID n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ACIDEMIA n pl. -S a condition of increased acidity of the blood
ACIDHEAD n pl. -S one who uses LSD
ACIDIC adj sour
ACIDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into an acid
ACIDITY n pl. -TIES sourness
ACIDLY adv sourly
ACIDNESS n pl. -ES acidity
ACIDOSIS n pl. -DOSES an abnormal condition of the blood ACIDOTIC adj
ACIDURIA n pl. -S a condition of having excessive amounts of acid in the urine
ACIDY adj sour
ACIERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to turn into steel
ACIFORM adj needle-shaped
ACING present participle of ace
ACINUS n pl. -NI a small, saclike division of a gland ACINAR, ACINIC, ACINOSE, ACINOUS adj
ACKEE n pl. -S akee
ACLINIC adj having no inclination
ACME n pl. -S the highest point ACMATIC, ACMIC adj
ACNE n pl. -S a skin disease ACNED adj
ACNODE n pl. -S an element of a mathematical set that is isolated from the other elements
ACOCK adj cocked
ACOLD adj cold
ACOLYTE n pl. -S an assistant
ACONITE n pl. -S a poisonous herb ACONITIC adj
ACONITUM n pl. -S aconite
ACORN n pl. -S the fruit of the oak tree
ACOUSTIC n pl. -S a hearing aid
ACQUAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to know
ACQUEST n pl. -S something acquired
ACQUIRE v -QUIRED, -QUIRING, -QUIRES to come into possession of
ACQUIRER n pl. -S one that acquires
ACQUIT v -QUITTED, -QUITTING, -QUITS to free or clear from a charge of fault or crime
ACRASIA n pl. -S a lack of self-control
ACRASIN n pl. -S a substance secreted by the cells of a slime mold
ACRE n pl. -S a unit of area
ACREAGE n pl. -S area in acres
ACRED adj owning many acres
ACRID adj -RIDER, -RIDEST sharp and harsh to the taste or smell
ACRIDINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
ACRIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being acrid
ACRIDLY adv in an acrid manner
ACRIMONY n pl. -NIES sharpness or bitterness of speech or temper
ACROBAT n pl. -S one skilled in feats of agility and balance
ACRODONT n pl. -S an animal having rootless teeth
ACROGEN n pl. -S a plant growing at the apex only
ACROLECT n pl. -S a high form of a language
ACROLEIN n pl. -S a flammable liquid
ACROLITH n pl. -S a type of statue
ACROMION n pl. -MIA the outward end of the shoulder blade ACROMIAL adj
ACRONIC adj occurring at sunset
ACRONYM n pl. -S a word formed from the initials of a compound term or series of words
ACROSOME n pl. -S a thin sac at the head of a sperm
ACROSS prep from one side of to the other
ACROSTIC n pl. -S a poem in which certain letters taken in order form a word or phrase
ACROTISM n pl. -S weakness of the pulse ACROTIC adj
ACRYLATE n pl. -S an acrylic
ACRYLIC n pl. -S a type of resin
ACT v -ED, -ING, -S to do something
ACTA n/pl recorded proceedings
ACTABLE adj suitable for performance on the stage
ACTIN n pl. -S a protein in muscle tissue
ACTINAL adj having tentacles
ACTING n pl. -S the occupation of an actor
ACTINIA n pl. -IAE or -IAS a marine animal
ACTINIAN n pl. -S actinia
ACTINIC adj pertaining to actinism
ACTINIDE n pl. -S any of a series of radioactive elements
ACTINISM n pl. -S the property of radiant energy that effects chemical changes
ACTINIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
ACTINOID n pl. -S an actinide
ACTINON n pl. -S an isotope of radon
ACTION n pl. -S the process of acting
ACTIVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to set in motion
ACTIVE n pl. -S a participating member of an organization
ACTIVELY adv with activity
ACTIVISM n pl. -S a doctrine that emphasizes direct and decisive action
ACTIVIST n pl. -S an advocate of activism
ACTIVITY n pl. -TIES brisk action or movement
ACTIVIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to activate
ACTOR n pl. -S a theatrical performer ACTORISH adj
ACTRESS n pl. -ES a female actor ACTRESSY adj
ACTUAL adj existing in fact ACTUALLY adv
ACTUARY n pl. -ARIES a statistician who computes insurance risks and premiums
ACTUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to set into action or motion
ACTUATOR n pl. -S one that actuates
ACUATE adj sharp
ACUITY n pl. -ITIES sharpness
ACULEATE adj having a sting
ACULEUS n pl. -LEI a sharp-pointed part
ACUMEN n pl. -S mental keenness
ACUTANCE n pl. -S a measure of photographic clarity
ACUTE adj ACUTER, ACUTEST marked by sharpness or severity ACUTELY adv
ACUTE n pl. -S a type of accent mark
ACYCLIC adj not cyclic
ACYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
ACYLATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to introduce acyl into
ACYLOIN n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
AD n pl. -S an advertisement
ADAGE n pl. -S a traditional saying expressing a common observation ADAGIAL adj
ADAGIO n pl. -GIOS a musical composition or movement played in a slow tempo
ADAMANCE n pl. -S adamancy
ADAMANCY n pl. -CIES unyielding hardness
ADAMANT n pl. -S an extremely hard substance
ADAMSITE n pl. -S a lung-irritating gas
ADAPT v -ED, -ING, -S to make suitable
ADAPTER n pl. -S one that adapts
ADAPTION n pl. -S the act of adapting ADAPTIVE adj
ADAPTOR n pl. -S adapter
ADAXIAL adj situated on the same side as
ADD v -ED, -ING, -S to combine or join so as to bring about an increase ADDABLE adj
ADDAX n pl. -ES a large antelope
ADDEDLY adv additionally
ADDEND n pl. -S a number to be added to another
ADDENDUM n pl. -DA something added or to be added
ADDER n pl. -S a venomous snake
ADDIBLE adj capable of being added
ADDICT v -ED, -ING, -S to devote or surrender to something habitually or compulsively
ADDITION n pl. -S something added
ADDITIVE n pl. -S a substance added to another to impart desirable qualities
ADDITORY adj making an addition
ADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to confuse
ADDRESS v -DRESSED or -DREST, -DRESSING, -DRESSES to speak to
ADDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to bring forward as evidence
ADDUCENT adj serving to adduct
ADDUCER n pl. -S one that adduces
ADDUCING present participle of adduce
ADDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to draw toward the main axis
ADDUCTOR n pl. -S an adducent muscle
ADEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to take away
ADENINE n pl. -S an alkaloid
ADENITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of a lymph node
ADENOID n pl. -S an enlarged lymphoid growth behind the pharynx
ADENOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor of glandular origin
ADENOSIS n pl. -NOSES abnormal growth of glandular tissue
ADENYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
ADEPT adj ADEPTER, ADEPTEST highly skilled ADEPTLY adv
ADEPT n pl. -S an adept person
ADEQUACY n pl. -CIES the state of being adequate
ADEQUATE adj sufficient for a specific requirement
ADHERE v -HERED, -HERING, -HERES to become or remain attached or close to something
ADHEREND n pl. -S the surface to which an adhesive adheres
ADHERENT n pl. -S a supporter
ADHERER n pl. -S one that adheres
ADHERING present participle of adhere
ADHESION n pl. -S the act of adhering
ADHESIVE n pl. -S a substance that causes adhesion
ADHIBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to take or let in
ADIEU n pl. ADIEUS or ADIEUX a farewell
ADIOS interj -- used to express farewell
ADIPOSE n pl. -S animal fat ADIPIC adj
ADIPOSIS n pl. -POSES obesity
ADIPOUS adj pertaining to adipose
ADIT n pl. -S an entrance
ADJACENT adj next to
ADJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to lie next to
ADJOINT n pl. -S a type of mathematical matrix
ADJOURN v -ED, -ING, -S to suspend until a later time
ADJUDGE v -JUDGED, -JUDGING, -JUDGES to determine judicially
ADJUNCT n pl. -S something attached in a subordinate position
ADJURE v -JURED, -JURING, -JURES to command solemnly
ADJURER n pl. -S one that adjures
ADJUROR n pl. -S adjurer
ADJUST v -ED, -ING, -S to bring to a more satisfactory state
ADJUSTER n pl. -S one that adjusts
ADJUSTOR n pl. -S adjuster
ADJUTANT n pl. -S an assistant
ADJUVANT n pl. -S an assistant
ADMAN n pl. -MEN a man employed in the advertising business
ADMASS adj pertaining to a society strongly influenced by advertising
ADMIRAL n pl. -S a high-ranking naval officer
ADMIRE v -MIRED, -MIRING, -MIRES to regard with wonder, pleasure, and approval
ADMIRER n pl. -S one that admires
ADMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to allow to enter
ADMITTER n pl. -S one that admits
ADMIX v -MIXED or -MIXT, -MIXING, -MIXES to mix
ADMONISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to reprove mildly or kindly
ADNATE adj joined to another part or organ
ADNATION n pl. -S the state of being adnate
ADNEXA n/pl conjoined anatomical parts ADNEXAL adj
ADNOUN n pl. -S an adjective when used as a noun
ADO n pl. ADOS bustling excitement
ADOBE n pl. -S an unburnt, sun-dried brick
ADOBO n pl. -BOS a Philippine dish of fish or meat
ADONIS n pl. -ISES a handsome young man
ADOPT v -ED, -ING, -S to take into one's family by legal means
ADOPTEE n pl. -S one that is adopted
ADOPTER n pl. -S one that adopts
ADOPTION n pl. -S the act of adopting ADOPTIVE adj
ADORABLE adj worthy of being adored ADORABLY adv
ADORE v ADORED, ADORING, ADORES to love deeply
ADORER n pl. -S one that adores
ADORN v -ED, -ING, -S to add something to for the purpose of making more attractive
ADORNER n pl. -S one that adorns
ADOWN adv downward
ADOZE adj dozing
ADRENAL n pl. -S an endocrine gland
ADRIFT adj drifting
ADROIT adj ADROITER, ADROITEST skillful ADROITLY adv
ADSCRIPT n pl. -S a distinguishing symbol written after another character
ADSORB v -ED, -ING, -S to gather on a surface in a condensed layer
ADSORBER n pl. -S one that absorbs
ADULARIA n pl. -S a mineral
ADULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to praise excessively
ADULATOR n pl. -S one that adulates
ADULT n pl. -S a fully developed individual
ADULTERY n pl. -TERIES voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse
ADULTLY adv in a manner typical of an adult
ADUMBRAL adj shadowy
ADUNC adj bent inward
ADUNCATE adj adunc
ADUNCOUS adj adunc
ADUST adj scorched
ADVANCE v -VANCED, -VANCING, -VANCES to move or cause to move ahead
ADVANCER n pl. -S one that advances
ADVECT v -ED, -ING, -S to convey or transport by the flow of a fluid
ADVENT n pl. -S arrival
ADVERB n pl. -S a word used to modify the meaning of a verb, adjective, or other adverb
ADVERSE adj acting in opposition
ADVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to call attention
ADVICE n pl. -S recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct
ADVISE v -VISED, -VISING, -VISES to give advice to
ADVISEE n pl. -S one that is advised
ADVISER n pl. -S one that advises
ADVISING present participle of advise
ADVISOR n pl. -S adviser
ADVISORY n pl. -RIES a report giving information
ADVOCACY n pl. -CIES the act of advocating
ADVOCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to speak in favor of
ADVOWSON n pl. -S the right of presenting a nominee to a vacant church office
ADYNAMIA n pl. -S lack of physical strength ADYNAMIC adj
ADYTUM n pl. -TA an inner sanctuary in an ancient temple
ADZ n pl. -ES a cutting tool
ADZE n pl. -S adz
ADZUKI n pl. -S a type of bean
AE adj one
AECIA pl. of aecium
AECIAL adj pertaining to an aecium
AECIDIAL adj pertaining to an aecium
AECIDIUM n pl. -IA an aecium
AECIUM n pl. -IA a spore-producing organ of certain fungi
AEDES n pl. AEDES any of a genus of mosquitoes
AEDILE n pl. -S a magistrate of ancient Rome
AEDINE adj pertaining to an aedes
AEGIS n pl. -GISES protection
AENEOUS adj having a greenish gold color
AENEUS adj aeneous
AEOLIAN adj eolian
AEON n pl. -S eon
AEONIAN adj eonian
AEONIC adj eonian
AEQUORIN n pl. -S a protein secreted by jellyfish
AERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to supply with air
AERATION n pl. -S the act of aerating
AERATOR n pl. -S one that aerates
AERIAL n pl. -S an antenna
AERIALLY adv in a manner pertaining to the air
AERIE n pl. -S a bird's nest built high on a mountain or cliff AERIED adj
AERIER comparative of aery
AERIES pl. of aery
AERIEST superlative of aery
AERIFORM adj having the form of air
AERIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to aerate
AERILY adv in an aery manner
AERO adj pertaining to aircraft
AEROBE n pl. -S an organism that requires oxygen to live AEROBIC adj
AEROBICS n/pl exercises for conditioning the heart and lungs by increasing oxygen consumption
AEROBIUM n pl. -BIA aerobe
AERODUCT n pl. -S a type of jet engine
AERODYNE n pl. -S an aircraft that is heavier than air
AEROFOIL n pl. -S airfoil
AEROGEL n pl. -S a highly porous solid
AEROGRAM n pl. -S an airmail letter
AEROLITE n pl. -S a meteorite containing more stone than iron
AEROLITH n pl. -S aerolite
AEROLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of the atmosphere
AERONAUT n pl. -S one who operates an airship
AERONOMY n pl. -MIES the study of the upper atmosphere
AEROSAT n pl. -S a satellite for use in air-traffic control
AEROSOL n pl. -S a gaseous suspension of fine solid or liquid particles
AEROSTAT n pl. -S an aircraft that is lighter than air
AERUGO n pl. -GOS a green film that forms on copper
AERY adj AERIER, AERIEST airy
AERY n pl. AERIES aerie
AESTHETE n pl. -S esthete
AESTIVAL adj estival
AETHER n pl. -S the upper region of the atmosphere AETHERIC adj
AFAR n pl. -S a great distance
AFEARD adj afraid
AFEARED adj afeard
AFEBRILE adj having no fever
AFF adv off
AFFABLE adj easy to talk to AFFABLY adv
AFFAIR n pl. -S anything done or to be done
AFFAIRE n pl. -S a brief amorous relationship
AFFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to give a false appearance of
AFFECTER n pl. -S one that affects
AFFERENT n pl. -S a nerve that conveys impulses toward a nerve center
AFFIANCE v -ANCED, -ANCING, -ANCES to betroth
AFFIANT n pl. -S one who makes a written declaration under oath
AFFICHE n pl. -S a poster
AFFINAL adj related by marriage
AFFINE n pl. -S a relative by marriage
AFFINED adj closely related
AFFINELY adv in the manner of a type of mathematical mapping
AFFINITY n pl. -TIES a natural attraction or inclination
AFFIRM v -ED, -ING, -S to state positively
AFFIRMER n pl. -S one that affirms
AFFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to attach
AFFIXAL adj pertaining to a prefix or suffix
AFFIXER n pl. -S one that affixes
AFFIXIAL adj affixal
AFFLATUS n pl. -ES a creative inspiration
AFFLICT v -ED, -ING, -S to distress with mental or physical pain
AFFLUENT n pl. -S a stream that flows into another
AFFLUX n pl. -ES a flowing toward a point
AFFORD v -ED, -ING, -S to have sufficient means for
AFFOREST v -ED, -ING, -S to convert into forest
AFFRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to frighten
AFFRAYER n pl. -S one that affrays
AFFRIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to frighten
AFFRONT v -ED, -ING, -S to insult openly
AFFUSION n pl. -S an act of pouring a liquid on
AFGHAN n pl. -S a woolen blanket or shawl
AFGHANI n pl. -S a monetary unit of Afghanistan
AFIELD adv in the field
AFIRE adj being on fire
AFLAME adj flaming
AFLOAT adj floating
AFLUTTER adj nervously excited
AFOOT adv on foot
AFORE adv before
AFOUL adj entangled
AFRAID adj filled with apprehension
AFREET n pl. -S an evil spirit in Arabic mythology
AFRESH adv anew
AFRIT n pl. -S afreet
AFT adv toward the stern
AFTER prep behind in place or order
AFTERS n/pl dessert
AFTERTAX adj remaining after payment of taxes
AFTMOST adj nearest the stern
AFTOSA n pl. -S a disease of hoofed mammals
AG adj pertaining to agriculture
AGA n pl. -S a high-ranking Turkish military officer
AGAIN adv once more
AGAINST prep in opposition to
AGALLOCH n pl. -S the fragrant wood of a tropical tree
AGALWOOD n pl. -S agalloch
AGAMA n pl. -S a tropical lizard
AGAMETE n pl. -S an asexual reproductive cell
AGAMIC adj asexual
AGAMOUS adj agamic
AGAPE n pl. -PAE or -PAI the love of God for mankind AGAPEIC adj
AGAR n pl. -S a viscous substance obtained from certain seaweeds
AGARIC n pl. -S any of a family of fungi
AGAROSE n pl. -S a sugar obtained from agar
AGATE n pl. -S a variety of quartz AGATOID adj
AGATIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to cause to resemble agate
AGAVE n pl. -S a tropical plant
AGAZE adj gazing
AGE v AGED, AGING or AGEING, AGES to grow old
AGEDLY adv oldly
AGEDNESS n pl. -ES oldness
AGEE adv to one side
AGEING n pl. -S aging
AGEISM n pl. -S discrimination based on age
AGEIST n pl. -S an advocate of ageism
AGELESS adj never growing old
AGELONG adj lasting for a long time
AGENCY n pl. -CIES an organization that does business for others
AGENDA n pl. -S a list of things to be done
AGENDUM n pl. -S an item on an agenda
AGENE n pl. -S a chemical compound used in bleaching flour
AGENESIA n pl. -S agenesis
AGENESIS n pl. AGENESES absence or imperfect development of a bodily part AGENETIC adj
AGENIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to treat with agene
AGENT n pl. -S one who is authorized to act for another AGENTIAL adj
AGENTING n pl. -S the business or activities of an agent
AGENTIVE n pl. -S a word part that denotes the doer of an action
AGENTRY n pl. -RIES the office or duties of an agent
AGER n pl. -S one that ages
AGERATUM n pl. -S a flowering plant
AGGADIC adj haggadic
AGGER n pl. -S a mound of earth used as a fortification
AGGIE n pl. -S a type of playing marble
AGGRADE v -GRADED, -GRADING, -GRADES to fill with detrital material
AGGRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to commit the first act of hostility
AGGRIEVE v -GRIEVED, -GRIEVING, -GRIEVES to distress
AGGRO n pl. -GROS a rivalry or grievance
AGHA n pl. -S aga
AGHAST adj shocked by something horrible
AGILE adj able to move quickly and easily AGILELY adv
AGILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being agile
AGIN prep against
AGING n pl. -S the process of growing old
AGINNER n pl. -S one that is against change
AGIO n pl. AGIOS a premium paid for the exchange of one currency for another
AGIOTAGE n pl. -S the business of a broker
AGISM n pl. -S ageism
AGIST v -ED, -ING, -S to feed and take care of for a fee, as livestock
AGITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to move with a violent, irregular action AGITABLE adj
AGITATO adj fast and stirring -- used as a musical direction
AGITATOR n pl. -S one that agitates
AGITPROP n pl. -S pro-Communist propaganda
AGLARE adj glaring
AGLEAM adj gleaming
AGLEE adv agley
AGLET n pl. -S a metal sheath at the end of a lace
AGLEY adv awry
AGLIMMER adj glimmering
AGLITTER adj glittering
AGLOW adj glowing
AGLY adv agley
AGLYCON n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
AGLYCONE n pl. -S aglycon
AGMA n pl. -S eng
AGMINATE adj clustered together
AGNAIL n pl. -S a piece of loose skin at the base of a fingernail
AGNATE n pl. -S a relative on the father's side AGNATIC adj
AGNATION n pl. -S the relationship of agnates
AGNIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to acknowledge
AGNOMEN n pl. -MINA or -MENS an additional name given to an ancient Roman
AGNOSIA n pl. -S loss of ability to recognize familiar objects
AGNOSTIC n pl. -S one who disclaims any knowledge of God
AGO adv in the past
AGOG adv in a state of eager curiosity
AGON n pl. -S or -ES the dramatic conflict between the main characters in a Greek play
AGONAL adj pertaining to agony
AGONE adv ago
AGONES a pl. of agon
AGONIC adj not forming an angle
AGONIES pl. of agony
AGONISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to agonize
AGONIST n pl. -S one that is engaged in a struggle
AGONIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to suffer extreme pain
AGONY n pl. -NIES extreme pain
AGORA n pl. -RAS or -RAE a marketplace in ancient Greece
AGORA n pl. AGOROT or AGOROTH a monetary unit of Israel
AGOUTI n pl. -S or -ES a burrowing rodent
AGOUTY n pl. -TIES agouti
AGRAFE n pl. -S agraffe
AGRAFFE n pl. -S an ornamental clasp
AGRAPHA n/pl the sayings of Jesus not found in the Bible
AGRAPHIA n pl. -S a mental disorder marked by inability to write AGRAPHIC adj
AGRARIAN n pl. -S one who favors equal distribution of land
AGRAVIC adj pertaining to a condition of no gravitation
AGREE v AGREED, AGREEING, AGREES to have the same opinion
AGRESTAL adj growing wild
AGRESTIC adj rural
AGRIA n pl. -S severe pustular eruption
AGRIMONY n pl. -NIES a perennial herb
AGROLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of soils in relation to crops
AGRONOMY n pl. -MIES the application of scientific principles to the cultivation of land
AGROUND adv on the ground
AGRYPNIA n pl. -S insomnia
AGUE n pl. -S a malarial fever AGUELIKE, AGUISH adj AGUISHLY adv
AGUEWEED n pl. -S a flowering plant
AH interj -- used to express delight, relief, or contempt
AHA interj -- used to express surprise, triumph, or derision
AHCHOO interj -- used to represent the sound of a sneeze
AHEAD adv at or to the front
AHEM interj -- used to attract attention
AHIMSA n pl. -S the Hindu principle of nonviolence
AHOLD n pl. -S a hold or grasp of something
AHORSE adv on a horse
AHOY interj -- used in hailing a ship or person
AHULL adj abandoned and flooded, as a ship
AI n pl. -S a three-toed sloth
AIBLINS adv ablins
AID v -ED, -ING, -S to help
AIDE n pl. -S an assistant
AIDER n pl. -S one that aids
AIDFUL adj helpful
AIDLESS adj helpless
AIDMAN n pl. -MEN a corpsman
AIGLET n pl. -S aglet
AIGRET n pl. -S aigrette
AIGRETTE n pl. -S a tuft of feathers worn as a head ornament
AIGUILLE n pl. -S a sharp, pointed mountain peak
AIKIDO n pl. -DOS a Japanese art of self-defense
AIL v -ED, -ING, -S to cause pain or discomfort to
AILERON n pl. -S a movable control surface on an airplane wing
AILMENT n pl. -S a physical or mental disorder
AIM v -ED, -ING, -S to direct toward a specified object or goal
AIMER n pl. -S one that aims
AIMFUL adj full of purpose AIMFULLY adv
AIMLESS adj lacking direction or purpose
AIN n pl. -S ayin
AINSELL n pl. -S own self
AIOLI n pl. -S garlic mayonnaise
AIR adv AIRER, AIREST early
AIR v -ED, -ING, -S to expose to the air (the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth)
AIRBOAT n pl. -S a boat used in swampy areas
AIRBORNE adj flying
AIRBOUND adj stopped up by air
AIRBRUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to apply in a fine spray by compressed air, as paint
AIRBURST n pl. -S an explosion in the air
AIRBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BUSSES a passenger airplane
AIRCHECK n pl. -S a recording made from a radio broadcast
AIRCOACH n pl. -ES the cheaper class of accommodations in commercial aircraft
AIRCRAFT n pl. AIRCRAFT any machine or device capable of flying
AIRCREW n pl. -S the crew of an aircraft
AIRDATE n pl. -S the scheduled date of a broadcast
AIRDROME n pl. -S an airport
AIRDROP v -DROPPED, -DROPPING, -DROPS to drop from an aircraft
AIRER n pl. -S a frame on which to dry clothes
AIRFARE n pl. -S payment for travel by airplane
AIRFIELD n pl. -S an airport
AIRFLOW n pl. -S a flow of air
AIRFOIL n pl. -S a part of an aircraft designed to provide lift or control
AIRFRAME n pl. -S the framework and external covering of an airplane
AIRGLOW n pl. -S a glow in the upper atmosphere
AIRHEAD n pl. -S a stupid person
AIRHOLE n pl. -S a hole to let air in or out
AIRIER comparative of airy
AIRIEST superlative of airy
AIRILY adv in an airy manner
AIRINESS n pl. -ES the state of being airy
AIRING n pl. -S an exposure to the air
AIRLESS adj having no air
AIRLIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by airplane
AIRLIKE adj resembling air
AIRLINE n pl. -S an air transportation system
AIRLINER n pl. -S a large passenger aircraft
AIRMAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to send mail by airplane
AIRMAN n pl. -MEN an aviator
AIRN n pl. -S iron
AIRPARK n pl. -S a small airport
AIRPLANE n pl. -S a winged aircraft propelled by jet engines or propellers
AIRPLAY n pl. -PLAYS the playing of a record on a radio program
AIRPORT n pl. -S a tract of land maintained for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
AIRPOST n pl. -S a system of conveying mail by airplane
AIRPOWER n pl. -S the military strength of a nation's air force
AIRPROOF v -ED, -ING, -S to make impermeable to air
AIRSCAPE n pl. -S a view of the earth from an aircraft or a high position
AIRSCREW n pl. -S an airplane propeller
AIRSHED n pl. -S the air supply of a given region
AIRSHIP n pl. -S a lighter-than-air aircraft having propulsion and steering systems
AIRSICK adj nauseated from flying in an airplane
AIRSPACE n pl. -S the portion of the atmosphere above a particular land area
AIRSPEED n pl. -S the speed of an aircraft with relation to the air
AIRSTRIP n pl. -S a runway
AIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to guide
AIRTH v -ED, -ING, -S to airt
AIRTIGHT adj not allowing air to escape or enter
AIRTIME n pl. -S the time when a broadcast begins
AIRWARD adv toward the sky
AIRWAVE n pl. -S the medium of radio and television transmission
AIRWAY n pl. -WAYS a passageway in which air circulates
AIRWISE adj skillful in aviation
AIRWOMAN n pl. -WOMEN a female aviator
AIRY adj AIRIER, AIRIEST having the nature of air
AISLE n pl. -S a passageway between sections of seats AISLED adj
AISLEWAY n pl. -WAYS an aisle
AIT n pl. -S a small island
AITCH n pl. -ES the letter H
AIVER n pl. -S a draft horse
AJAR adj partly open
AJEE adv agee
AJIVA n pl. -S inanimate matter
AJOWAN n pl. -S the fruit of an Egyptian plant
AJUGA n pl. -S a flowering plant
AKEE n pl. -S a tropical tree
AKELA n pl. -S a leader of a cub scout pack
AKENE n pl. -S achene
AKIMBO adj having hands on hips and elbows bent outward
AKIN adj related by blood
AKVAVIT n pl. -S aquavit
AL n pl. -S an East Indian tree
ALA n pl. ALAE a wing or winglike part
ALACK interj -- used to express sorrow or regret
ALACRITY n pl. -TIES cheerful promptness
ALAE pl. of ala
ALAMEDA n pl. -S a shaded walkway
ALAMO n pl. -MOS a softwood tree
ALAMODE n pl. -S a silk fabric
ALAN n pl. -S a large hunting dog
ALAND n pl. -S alan
ALANE adj alone
ALANG adv along
ALANIN n pl. -S alanine
ALANINE n pl. -S an amino acid
ALANT n pl. -S alan
ALANYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
ALAR adj pertaining to wings
ALARM v -ED, -ING, -S to frighten by a sudden revelation of danger
ALARMISM n pl. -S the practice of alarming others needlessly
ALARMIST n pl. -S one who alarms others needlessly
ALARUM v -ED, -ING, -S to alarm
ALARY adj alar
ALAS interj -- used to express sorrow or regret
ALASKA n pl. -S a heavy fabric
ALASTOR n pl. -S an avenging deity in Greek tragedy
ALATE n pl. -S a winged insect
ALATED adj having wings
ALATION n pl. -S the state of having wings
ALB n pl. -S a long-sleeved vestment
ALBA n pl. -S the white substance of the brain
ALBACORE n pl. -S a marine food fish
ALBATA n pl. -S an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc
ALBEDO n pl. -DOS or -DOES the ratio of the light reflected by a planet to that received by it
ALBEIT conj although
ALBICORE n pl. -S albacore
ALBINAL adj albinic
ALBINIC adj pertaining to albinism
ALBINISM n pl. -S the condition of being an albino
ALBINO n pl. -NOS an organism lacking normal pigmentation
ALBITE n pl. -S a mineral ALBITIC adj
ALBIZIA n pl. -S a tropical tree
ALBIZZIA n pl. -S albizia
ALBUM n pl. -S a book for preserving photographs or stamps
ALBUMEN n pl. -S the white of an egg
ALBUMIN n pl. -S a simple protein
ALBUMOSE n pl. -S a proteose
ALBURNUM n pl. -S sapwood
ALCADE n pl. -S alcalde
ALCAHEST n pl. -S alkahest
ALCAIC n pl. -S a type of verse form
ALCAIDE n pl. -S the commander of a Spanish fortress
ALCALDE n pl. -S the mayor of a Spanish town
ALCAYDE n pl. -S alcaide
ALCAZAR n pl. -S a Spanish fortress or palace
ALCHEMY n pl. -MIES a medieval form of chemistry ALCHEMIC adj
ALCHYMY n pl. -MIES alchemy
ALCID n pl. -S a diving seabird
ALCIDINE adj pertaining to a family of seabirds
ALCOHOL n pl. -S a flammable liquid
ALCOVE n pl. -S a recessed section of a room ALCOVED adj
ALDEHYDE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ALDER n pl. -S a shrub or small tree
ALDERFLY n pl. -FLIES a winged insect
ALDERMAN n pl. -MEN a member of a municipal legislative body
ALDOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
ALDOLASE n pl. -S an enzyme
ALDOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
ALDRIN n pl. -S an insecticide
ALE n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
ALEATORY adj pertaining to luck
ALEC n pl. -S a herring
ALEE adv toward the side of a vessel sheltered from the wind
ALEF n pl. -S aleph
ALEGAR n pl. -S sour ale
ALEHOUSE n pl. -S a tavern where ale is sold
ALEMBIC n pl. -S an apparatus formerly used in distilling
ALENCON n pl. -S a needlepoint lace
ALEPH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
ALERT adj ALERTER, ALERTEST ready for sudden action ALERTLY adv
ALERT v -ED, -ING, -S to warn
ALEURON n pl. -S aleurone
ALEURONE n pl. -S protein matter found in the seeds of certain plants
ALEVIN n pl. -S a young fish
ALEWIFE n pl. -WIVES a marine fish
ALEXIA n pl. -S a cerebral disorder marked by the loss of the ability to read
ALEXIN n pl. -S a substance in the blood that aids in the destruction of bacteria
ALEXINE n pl. -S alexin
ALFA n pl. -S a communications code word for the letter A
ALFAKI n pl. -S alfaqui
ALFALFA n pl. -S a plant cultivated for use as hay and forage
ALFAQUI n pl. -S a teacher of Muslim law
ALFAQUIN n pl. -S alfaqui
ALFORJA n pl. -S a leather bag
ALFRESCO adv outdoors
ALGA n pl. -GAE or -GAS any of a group of primitive aquatic plants ALGAL adj
ALGAROBA n pl. -S the mesquite
ALGEBRA n pl. -S a branch of mathematics
ALGERINE n pl. -S a woolen fabric
ALGICIDE n pl. -S a substance used to kill algae
ALGID adj cold
ALGIDITY n pl. -TIES coldness
ALGIN n pl. -S a viscous substance obtained from certain algae
ALGINATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
ALGOID adj resembling algae
ALGOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of algae
ALGOR n pl. -S coldness
ALGORISM n pl. -S the Arabic system of arithmetic notation
ALGUM n pl. -S almug
ALIAS n pl. -ES an assumed name
ALIBI v -BIED, -BIING, -BIES or -BIS to make excuses for oneself
ALIBLE adj nourishing
ALIDAD n pl. -S alidade
ALIDADE n pl. -S a device used in angular measurement
ALIEN v -ED, -ING, -S to transfer to another, as property
ALIENAGE n pl. -S the state of being foreign
ALIENATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to make indifferent or unfriendly
ALIENEE n pl. -S one to whom property is transferred
ALIENER n pl. -S alienor
ALIENISM n pl. -S alienage
ALIENIST n pl. -S a physician who treats mental disorders
ALIENLY adv in a foreign manner
ALIENOR n pl. -S one that transfers property
ALIF n pl. -S an Arabic letter
ALIFORM adj shaped like a wing
ALIGHT v ALIGHTED or ALIT, ALIGHTING, ALIGHTS to come down from something
ALIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in a straight line
ALIGNER n pl. -S one that aligns
ALIKE adj having close resemblance
ALIMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to nourish
ALIMONY n pl. -NIES an allowance paid to a woman by her divorced husband
ALINE v ALINED, ALINING, ALINES to align
ALINER n pl. -S aligner
ALIPED n pl. -S an animal having a membrane connecting the toes
ALIQUANT adj not dividing evenly into another number
ALIQUOT n pl. -S a number that divides evenly into another
ALIST adj leaning to one side
ALIT a past tense of alight
ALIUNDE adv from a source extrinsic to the matter at hand
ALIVE adj having life
ALIYA n pl. -S aliyah
ALIYAH n pl. -YAHS or -YOS or -YOT the immigration of Jews to Israel
ALIZARIN n pl. -S a red dye
ALKAHEST n pl. -S the hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists
ALKALI n pl. -LIES or -LIS a type of chemical compound ALKALIC adj
ALKALIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to alkalize
ALKALIN adj alkaline
ALKALINE adj containing an alkali
ALKALISE v -LISED, -LISING, -LISES to alkalize
ALKALIZE v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES to convert into an alkali
ALKALOID n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ALKANE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ALKANET n pl. -S a European plant
ALKENE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ALKIES pl. of alky
ALKINE n pl. -S alkyne
ALKOXIDE n pl. -S a type of chemical salt
ALKOXY adj containing a univalent radical composed of alkyl united with oxygen
ALKY n pl. -KIES one who is habitually drunk
ALKYD n pl. -S a synthetic resin
ALKYL n pl. -S a univalent radical ALKYLIC adj
ALKYLATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to combine with alkyl
ALKYNE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ALL n pl. -S everything that one has
ALLANITE n pl. -S a mineral
ALLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce in intensity or severity
ALLAYER n pl. -S one that allays
ALLEE n pl. -S a tree-lined walkway
ALLEGE v -LEGED, -LEGING, -LEGES to assert without proof or before proving
ALLEGER n pl. -S one that alleges
ALLEGORY n pl. -RIES a story presenting a moral principle
ALLEGRO n pl. -GROS a musical passage played in rapid tempo
ALLELE n pl. -S any of several forms of a gene ALLELIC adj
ALLELISM n pl. -S the state of possessing alleles
ALLELUIA n pl. -S a song of praise to God
ALLERGEN n pl. -S a substance capable of inducing an allergy
ALLERGIC adj pertaining to allergy
ALLERGIN n pl. -S allergen
ALLERGY n pl. -GIES a state of hypersensitive reaction to certain things
ALLEY n pl. -LEYS a narrow passageway
ALLEYWAY n pl. -WAYS an alley
ALLHEAL n pl. -S a medicinal herb
ALLIABLE adj capable of being allied
ALLIANCE n pl. -S an association formed to further the common interests of its members
ALLICIN n pl. -S a liquid compound
ALLIED past tense of ally
ALLIES present 3d person sing. of ally
ALLIUM n pl. -S a bulbous herb
ALLOBAR n pl. -S a change in barometric pressure
ALLOCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to set apart for a particular purpose
ALLOD n pl. -S allodium
ALLODIUM n pl. -DIA land held in absolute ownership ALLODIAL adj
ALLOGAMY n pl. -MIES fertilization of a flower by pollen from another
ALLONGE n pl. -S an addition to a document
ALLONYM n pl. -S the name of one person assumed by another
ALLOPATH n pl. -S one who treats diseases by producing effects incompatible with those of the disease
ALLOT v -LOTTED, -LOTTING, -LOTS to give as a share or portion
ALLOTTEE n pl. -S one to whom something is allotted
ALLOTTER n pl. -S one that allots
ALLOTTING present participle of allot
ALLOTYPE n pl. -S a type of antibody
ALLOTYPY n pl. -TYPIES the condition of being an allotype
ALLOVER n pl. -S a fabric having a pattern extending over the entire surface
ALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to put no obstacle in the way of
ALLOXAN n pl. -S a chemical compound
ALLOY v -ED, -ING, -S to combine to form an alloy (a homogenous mixture of metals)
ALLSEED n pl. -S a plant having many seeds
ALLSPICE n pl. -S a tropical tree
ALLUDE v -LUDED, -LUDING, -LUDES to make an indirect reference
ALLURE v -LURED, -LURING, -LURES to attract with something desirable
ALLURER n pl. -S one that allures
ALLUSION n pl. -S the act of alluding ALLUSIVE adj
ALLUVIA a pl. of alluvium
ALLUVIAL n pl. -S soil composed of alluvium
ALLUVION n pl. -S alluvium
ALLUVIUM n pl. -VIA or -VIUMS detrital material deposited by running water
ALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to unite in a formal relationship
ALLYL n pl. -S a univalent radical ALLYLIC adj
ALMA n pl. -S almah
ALMAGEST n pl. -S a medieval treatise on astrology or alchemy
ALMAH n pl. -S an Egyptian girl who sings and dances professionally
ALMANAC n pl. -S an annual publication containing general information
ALME n pl. -S almah
ALMEH n pl. -S almah
ALMEMAR n pl. -S a bema
ALMIGHTY adj having absolute power over all
ALMNER n pl. -S almoner
ALMOND n pl. -S the edible nut of a small tree
ALMONER n pl. -S one that distributes alms
ALMONRY n pl. -RIES a place where alms are distributed
ALMOST adv very nearly
ALMS n pl. ALMS money or goods given to the poor
ALMSMAN n pl. -MEN one who receives alms
ALMUCE n pl. -S a hooded cape
ALMUD n pl. -S a Spanish unit of capacity
ALMUDE n pl. -S almud
ALMUG n pl. -S a precious wood mentioned in the Bible
ALNICO n pl. -COES a magnetic alloy
ALODIUM n pl. -DIA allodium ALODIAL adj
ALOE n pl. -S an African plant ALOETIC adj
ALOFT adv in or into the air
ALOGICAL adj being outside the bounds of that to which logic can apply
ALOHA n pl. -S love -- used as a greeting or farewell
ALOIN n pl. -S a laxative
ALONE adj apart from others
ALONG adv onward
ALOOF adj distant in interest or feeling ALOOFLY adv
ALOPECIA n pl. -S baldness ALOPECIC adj
ALOUD adv audibly
ALOW adv in or to a lower position
ALP n pl. -S a high mountain
ALPACA n pl. -S a ruminant mammal
ALPHA n pl. -S a Greek letter
ALPHABET v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in the customary order of the letters of a language
ALPHORN n pl. -S a wooden horn used by Swiss herdsmen
ALPHOSIS n pl. -SISES lack of skin pigmentation
ALPHYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
ALPINE n pl. -S a plant native to high mountain regions
ALPINELY adv in a lofty manner
ALPINISM n pl. -S mountain climbing
ALPINIST n pl. -S a mountain climber
ALREADY adv by this time
ALRIGHT adj satisfactory
ALSIKE n pl. -S a European clover
ALSO adv in addition
ALT n pl. -S a high-pitched musical note
ALTAR n pl. -S a raised structure used in worship
ALTER v -ED, -ING, -S to make different
ALTERANT n pl. -S something that alters
ALTERER n pl. -S one that alters
ALTHAEA n pl. -S althea
ALTHEA n pl. -S a flowering plant
ALTHO conj although
ALTHORN n pl. -S a brass wind instrument
ALTHOUGH conj despite the fact that
ALTITUDE n pl. -S the vertical elevation of an object above a given level
ALTO n pl. -TOS a low female singing voice
ALTOIST n pl. -S one who plays the alto saxophone
ALTRUISM n pl. -S selfless devotion to the welfare of others
ALTRUIST n pl. -S one that practices altruism
ALUDEL n pl. -S a pear-shaped vessel
ALULA n pl. -LAE a tuft of feathers on the first digit of a bird's wing ALULAR adj
ALUM n pl. -S a chemical compound
ALUMIN n pl. -S alumina
ALUMINA n pl. -S an oxide of aluminum
ALUMINE n pl. -S alumina
ALUMINUM n pl. -S a metallic element ALUMINIC adj
ALUMNA n pl. -NAE a female graduate
ALUMNUS n pl. -NI a male graduate
ALUMROOT n pl. -S a flowering plant
ALUNITE n pl. -S a mineral
ALVEOLAR n pl. -S a sound produced with the tongue touching a place just behind the front teeth
ALVEOLUS n pl. -LI a small anatomical cavity
ALVINE adj pertaining to the abdomen and lower intestines
ALWAY adv always
ALWAYS adv at all times
ALYSSUM n pl. -S a flowering plant
AM present 1st person sing. of be
AMA n pl. -S amah
AMADAVAT n pl. -S an Asian songbird
AMADOU n pl. -S a substance prepared from fungi for use as tinder
AMAH n pl. -S an Oriental nurse
AMAIN adv with full strength
AMALGAM n pl. -S an alloy of mercury with another metal
AMANDINE adj prepared with almonds
AMANITA n pl. -S any of a genus of poisonous fungi
AMANITIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
AMARANTH n pl. -S a flowering plant
AMARELLE n pl. -S a variety of sour cherry
AMARETTI n/pl macaroons made with bitter almonds
AMARETTO n pl. -TOS a kind of liqueur
AMARNA adj pertaining to a certain historical period of ancient Egypt
AMASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to gather
AMASSER n pl. -S one that amasses
AMATEUR n pl. -S one that engages in an activity for pleasure
AMATIVE adj amorous
AMATOL n pl. -S a powerful explosive
AMATORY adj pertaining to sexual love
AMAZE v AMAZED, AMAZING, AMAZES to overwhelm with surprise or wonder AMAZEDLY adv
AMAZON n pl. -S a tall, powerful woman
AMBAGE n pl. -S a winding path
AMBARI n pl. -S ambary
AMBARY n pl. -RIES an East Indian plant
AMBEER n pl. -S tobacco juice
AMBER n pl. -S a fossil resin
AMBERINA n pl. -S a type of glassware
AMBEROID n pl. -S ambroid
AMBERY n pl. -BERIES ambry
AMBIANCE n pl. -S ambience
AMBIENCE n pl. -S the character, mood, or atmosphere of a place or situation
AMBIENT n pl. -S ambience
AMBIT n pl. -S the external boundary of something
AMBITION v -ED, -ING, -S to seek with eagerness
AMBIVERT n pl. -S a person whose personality type is intermediate between introvert and extravert
AMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to saunter
AMBLER n pl. -S one that ambles
AMBO n pl. AMBOS or AMBONES a pulpit in an early Christian church
AMBOINA n pl. -S amboyna
AMBOYNA n pl. -S the mottled wood of an Indonesian tree
AMBRIES pl. of ambry
AMBROID n pl. -S a synthetic amber
AMBROSIA n pl. -S the food of the Greek and Roman gods
AMBRY n pl. -BRIES a recess in a church wall for sacred vessels
AMBSACE n pl. -S bad luck
AMBULANT adj ambulating
AMBULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to move or walk about
AMBUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to attack from a concealed place
AMBUSHER n pl. -S one that ambushes
AMEBA n pl. -BAS or -BAE amoeba AMEBAN, AMEBIC, AMEBOID adj
AMEBEAN adj alternately responding
AMEER n pl. -S amir
AMEERATE n pl. -S amirate
AMELCORN n pl. -S a variety of wheat
AMEN n pl. -S a word used at the end of a prayer to express agreement
AMENABLE adj capable of being persuaded AMENABLY adv
AMEND v -ED, -ING, -S to improve
AMENDER n pl. -S one that amends
AMENITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being pleasant or agreeable
AMENT n pl. -S a mentally deficient person
AMENTIA n pl. -S mental deficiency
AMERCE v AMERCED, AMERCING, AMERCES to punish by imposing an arbitrary fine
AMERCER n pl. -S one that amerces
AMESACE n pl. -S ambsace
AMETHYST n pl. -S a variety of quartz
AMI n pl. -S a friend
AMIA n pl. -S a freshwater fish
AMIABLE adj having a pleasant disposition AMIABLY adv
AMIANTUS n pl. -ES a variety of asbestos
AMICABLE adj friendly AMICABLY adv
AMICE n pl. -S a vestment worn about the neck and shoulders
AMICUS n pl. AMICI one not party to a lawsuit but permitted by the court to advise it
AMID n pl. -S amide
AMIDASE n pl. -S an enzyme
AMIDE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound AMIDIC adj
AMIDIN n pl. -S the soluble matter of starch
AMIDINE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
AMIDO adj containing an amide united with an acid radical
AMIDOGEN n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
AMIDOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
AMIDONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
AMIDSHIP adv toward the middle of a ship
AMIDST prep in the midst of
AMIE n pl. -S a female friend
AMIGA n pl. -S a female friend
AMIGO n pl. -GOS a friend
AMIN n pl. -S amine
AMINE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound AMINIC adj
AMINITY n pl. -TIES the state of being an amine
AMINO adj containing an amine united with a nonacid radical
AMIR n pl. -S a Muslim prince or governor
AMIRATE n pl. -S the rank of an amir
AMISS adj being out of proper order
AMITIES pl. of amity
AMITOSIS n pl. -TOSES a type of cell division AMITOTIC adj
AMITROLE n pl. -S an herbicide
AMITY n pl. -TIES friendship
AMMETER n pl. -S an instrument for measuring amperage
AMMINE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
AMMINO adj pertaining to an ammine
AMMO n pl. -MOS ammunition
AMMOCETE n pl. -S the larva of a lamprey
AMMONAL n pl. -S a powerful explosive
AMMONIA n pl. -S a pungent gas
AMMONIAC n pl. -S a gum resin
AMMONIC adj pertaining to ammonia
AMMONIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to treat with ammonia
AMMONITE n pl. -S the coiled shell of an extinct mollusk
AMMONIUM n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
AMMONO adj containing ammonia
AMMONOID n pl. -S ammonite
AMNESIA n pl. -S loss of memory
AMNESIAC n pl. -S one suffering from amnesia
AMNESIC n pl. -S amnesiac
AMNESTIC adj pertaining to amnesia
AMNESTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to pardon
AMNION n pl. -NIONS or -NIA a membranous sac enclosing an embryo AMNIC, AMNIONIC, AMNIOTIC adj
AMNIOTE n pl. -S a vertebrate that develops an amnion during the embryonic stage
AMOEBA n pl. -BAS or -BAE a unicellular microscopic organism AMOEBAN, AMOEBIC, AMOEBOID adj
AMOEBEAN adj amebean
AMOK n pl. -S a murderous frenzy
AMOLE n pl. -S a plant root used as a substitute for soap
AMONG prep in the midst of
AMONGST prep among
AMORAL adj lacking a sense of right and wrong AMORALLY adv
AMORETTO n pl. -TI or -TOS a cupid
AMORINO n pl. -NI an amoretto
AMORIST n pl. -S a lover
AMOROSO adv tenderly -- used as a musical direction
AMOROUS adj pertaining to love
AMORT adj being without life
AMORTISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to amortize
AMORTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to liquidate gradually, as a debt
AMOSITE n pl. -S a type of asbestos
AMOTION n pl. -S the removal of a corporate officer from his office
AMOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to combine to yield a sum
AMOUR n pl. -S a love affair
AMP n pl. -S ampere
AMPERAGE n pl. -S the strength of an electric current expressed in amperes
AMPERE n pl. -S a unit of electric current strength
AMPHIBIA n/pl organisms adapted for life both on land and in water
AMPHIOXI n/pl lancelets
AMPHIPOD n pl. -S a small crustacean
AMPHORA n pl. -RAE or -RAS a narrow-necked jar used in ancient Greece AMPHORAL adj
AMPLE adj -PLER, -PLEST abundant AMPLY adv
AMPLEXUS n pl. -ES the mating embrace of frogs
AMPLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make larger or more powerful
AMPOULE n pl. -S ampule
AMPUL n pl. -S ampule
AMPULE n pl. -S a small glass vial
AMPULLA n pl. -LAE a globular bottle used in ancient Rome AMPULLAR adj
AMPUTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to cut off by surgical means
AMPUTEE n pl. -S one that has had a limb amputated
AMREETA n pl. -S amrita
AMRITA n pl. -S a beverage that bestows immortality in Hindu mythology
AMTRAC n pl. -S a military vehicle equipped to move on land and water
AMTRACK n pl. -S amtrac
AMU n pl. -S a unit of mass
AMUCK n pl. -S amok
AMULET n pl. -S an object worn to protect against evil or injury
AMUSE v AMUSED, AMUSING, AMUSES to occupy pleasingly AMUSABLE adj AMUSEDLY adv
AMUSER n pl. -S one that amuses
AMUSIA n pl. -S the inability to recognize musical sounds
AMUSIVE adj amusing
AMYGDALA n pl. -LAE an almond-shaped anatomical part
AMYGDALE n pl. -S amygdule
AMYGDULE n pl. -S a small gas bubble in lava
AMYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
AMYLASE n pl. -S an enzyme
AMYLENE n pl. -S a flammable liquid
AMYLIC adj pertaining to amyl
AMYLOGEN n pl. -S amylose
AMYLOID n pl. -S a hard protein deposit resulting from degeneration of tissue
AMYLOSE n pl. -S the relatively soluble component of starch
AMYLUM n pl. -S starch
AN indefinite article -- used before words beginning with a vowel sound
ANA n pl. -S a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject
ANABAENA n pl. -S a freshwater alga
ANABAS n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
ANABASIS n pl. -ASES a military advance
ANABATIC adj pertaining to rising wind currents
ANABLEPS n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
ANABOLIC adj pertaining to a process by which food is built up into protoplasm
ANACONDA n pl. -S a large snake
ANADEM n pl. -S a wreath for the head
ANAEMIA n pl. -S anemia ANAEMIC adj
ANAEROBE n pl. -S an organism that does not require oxygen to live
ANAGLYPH n pl. -S a type of carved ornament
ANAGOGE n pl. -S a spiritual interpretation of words ANAGOGIC adj
ANAGOGY n pl. -GIES anagoge
ANAGRAM v -GRAMMED, -GRAMMING, -GRAMS to transpose the letters of a word or phrase to form a new one
ANAL adj pertaining to the anus
ANALCIME n pl. -S analcite
ANALCITE n pl. -S a mineral
ANALECTA n/pl analects
ANALECTS n/pl selections from a literary work or group of works
ANALEMMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of graduated scale
ANALGIA n pl. -S inability to feel pain
ANALITY n pl. -TIES a type of psychological state
ANALLY adv at or through the anus
ANALOG n pl. -S analogue
ANALOGIC adj pertaining to an analogy
ANALOGUE n pl. -S something that bears an analogy to something else
ANALOGY n pl. -GIES resemblance in some respects between things otherwise unlike
ANALYSE v -LYSED, -LYSING, -LYSES to analyze
ANALYSER n pl. -S analyzer
ANALYSIS n pl. -YSES the separation of a whole into its parts
ANALYST n pl. -S one that analyzes
ANALYTIC adj pertaining to analysis
ANALYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to subject to analysis
ANALYZER n pl. -S one that analyzes
ANANKE n pl. -S a compelling necessity in ancient Greek religion
ANAPAEST n pl. -S anapest
ANAPEST n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
ANAPHASE n pl. -S a stage of mitosis
ANAPHOR n pl. -S a word or phrase that takes reference from a preceding word or phrase
ANAPHORA n pl. -S the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of several successive verses or sentences
ANARCH n pl. -S an advocate of anarchy
ANARCHY n pl. -CHIES absence of government ANARCHIC adj
ANASARCA n pl. -S a form of dropsy
ANATASE n pl. -S a mineral
ANATHEMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a formal ecclesiastical ban or curse
ANATOMY n pl. -MIES the structure of an organism ANATOMIC adj
ANATOXIN n pl. -S a toxoid
ANATTO n pl. -TOS annatto
ANCESTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to be an ancestor (a person from whom one is descended) of
ANCESTRY n pl. -TRIES a line or body of ancestors
ANCHOR v -ED, -ING, -S to secure by means of an anchor (a device for holding a floating vessel in place)
ANCHORET n pl. -S a recluse
ANCHOVY n pl. -VIES a small food fish
ANCHUSA n pl. -S a hairy-stemmed plant
ANCHUSIN n pl. -S a red dye
ANCIENT adj -CIENTER, -CIENTEST of or pertaining to time long past
ANCIENT n pl. -S one who lived in ancient times
ANCILLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a helper
ANCON n pl. -ES the elbow ANCONAL, ANCONEAL, ANCONOID adj
ANCONE n pl. -S ancon
ANCRESS n pl. -ES a female recluse
AND n pl. -S an added condition or stipulation
ANDANTE n pl. -S a moderately slow musical passage
ANDESITE n pl. -S a volcanic rock
ANDESYTE n pl. -S andesite
ANDIRON n pl. -S a metal support for holding wood in a fireplace
ANDROGEN n pl. -S a male sex hormone
ANDROID n pl. -S a synthetic man
ANE n pl. -S one
ANEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to approach
ANECDOTE n pl. -DOTES or -DOTA a brief story
ANECHOIC adj neither having nor producing echoes
ANELE v ANELED, ANELING, ANELES to anoint
ANEMIA n pl. -S a disorder of the blood ANEMIC adj
ANEMONE n pl. -S a flowering plant
ANEMOSIS n pl. -MOSES separation of rings of growth in timber due to wind
ANENST prep anent
ANENT prep in regard to
ANERGIA n pl. -S anergy
ANERGY n pl. -GIES lack of energy ANERGIC adj
ANEROID n pl. -S a type of barometer
ANESTRUS n pl. -TRI a period of sexual dormancy
ANETHOL n pl. -S anethole
ANETHOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
ANEURIN n pl. -S thiamine
ANEURISM n pl. -S aneurysm
ANEURYSM n pl. -S an abnormal blood-filled dilation of a blood vessel
ANEW adv once more
ANGA n pl. -S any of the eight practices of yoga
ANGAKOK n pl. -S an Eskimo medicine man
ANGARIA n pl. -S angary
ANGARY n pl. -RIES the right of a warring state to seize neutral property
ANGEL v -ED, -ING, -S to support financially
ANGELIC adj pertaining to an angel (a winged celestial being)
ANGELICA n pl. -S an aromatic herb
ANGELUS n pl. -ES a Roman Catholic prayer
ANGER v -ED, -ING, -S to make angry
ANGERLY adv in an angry manner
ANGINA n pl. -S a disease marked by spasmodic attacks of intense pain ANGINAL, ANGINOSE, ANGINOUS adj
ANGIOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor composed of blood or lymph vessels
ANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to fish with a hook and line
ANGLEPOD n pl. -S a flowering plant
ANGLER n pl. -S one that angles
ANGLICE adv in readily understood English
ANGLING n pl. -S the sport of fishing
ANGORA n pl. -S the long, silky hair of a domestic goat
ANGRY adj -GRIER, -GRIEST feeling strong displeasure or hostility ANGRILY adv
ANGST n pl. -S a feeling of anxiety or dread
ANGSTROM n pl. -S a unit of length
ANGUINE adj resembling a snake
ANGUISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to suffer extreme pain
ANGULAR adj having sharp corners
ANGULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to make angular
ANGULOSE adj angular
ANGULOUS adj angular
ANHINGA n pl. -S an aquatic bird
ANI n pl. -S a tropical American bird
ANIL n pl. -S a West Indian shrub
ANILE adj resembling an old woman
ANILIN n pl. -S aniline
ANILINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
ANILITY n pl. -TIES the state of being anile
ANIMA n pl. -S the soul
ANIMAL n pl. -S a living organism typically capable of voluntary motion and sensation ANIMALIC adj
ANIMALLY adv physically
ANIMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to give life to
ANIMATER n pl. -S animator
ANIMATO adv in a lively manner -- used as a musical direction
ANIMATOR n pl. -S one that animates
ANIME n pl. -S a resin obtained from a tropical tree
ANIMI n pl. -S anime
ANIMISM n pl. -S the belief that souls may exist apart from bodies
ANIMIST n pl. -S an adherent of animism
ANIMUS n pl. -ES a feeling of hostility
ANION n pl. -S a negatively charged ion ANIONIC adj
ANISE n pl. -S a North African plant
ANISEED n pl. -S the seed of the anise used as a flavoring
ANISETTE n pl. -S a liqueur flavored with aniseed
ANISIC adj pertaining to an anise
ANISOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
ANKERITE n pl. -S a mineral
ANKH n pl. -S an Egyptian symbol of enduring life
ANKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to walk
ANKLET n pl. -S an ornament for the ankle
ANKUS n pl. -ES an elephant goad
ANKUSH n pl. -ES ankus
ANKYLOSE v -LOSED, -LOSING, -LOSES to unite or grow together, as the bones of a joint
ANLACE n pl. -S a medieval dagger
ANLAGE n pl. -GEN or -GES the initial cell structure from which an embryonic organ develops
ANLAS n pl. -ES anlace
ANNA n pl. -S a former coin of India and Pakistan
ANNAL n pl. -S a record of a single year
ANNALIST n pl. -S a historian
ANNATES n/pl the first year's revenue of a bishop paid to the pope
ANNATTO n pl. -TOS a yellowish-red dye
ANNEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to toughen
ANNEALER n pl. -S one that anneals
ANNELID n pl. -S any of a phylum of segmented worms
ANNEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to add or attach
ANNEXE n pl. -S something added or attached
ANNOTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to furnish with critical or explanatory notes
ANNOUNCE v -NOUNCED, -NOUNCING, -NOUNCES to make known publicly
ANNOY v -ED, -ING, -S to be troublesome to
ANNOYER n pl. -S one that annoys
ANNUAL n pl. -S a publication issued once a year
ANNUALLY adv once a year
ANNUITY n pl. -TIES an allowance or income paid at regular intervals
ANNUL v -NULLED, -NULLING, -NULS to make or declare void or invalid
ANNULAR adj shaped like a ring
ANNULATE adj composed of or furnished with rings
ANNULET n pl. -S a small ring
ANNULI a pl. of annulus
ANNULLED past tense of annul
ANNULLING present participle of annul
ANNULUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a ring or ringlike part ANNULOSE adj
ANOA n pl. -S a wild ox
ANODE n pl. -S a positively charged electrode ANODAL, ANODIC adj ANODALLY adv
ANODIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to coat with a protective film by chemical means
ANODYNE n pl. -S a medicine that relieves pain ANODYNIC adj
ANOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to apply oil to as a sacred rite
ANOINTER n pl. -S one that anoints
ANOLE n pl. -S a tropical lizard
ANOLYTE n pl. -S the part of an electricity-conducting solution nearest the anode
ANOMALY n pl. -LIES a deviation from the common rule, type, or form
ANOMIE n pl. -S a collapse of the social structures governing a given society ANOMIC adj
ANOMY n pl. -MIES anomie
ANON adv at another time
ANONYM n pl. -S a false or assumed name
ANOOPSIA n pl. -S a visual defect
ANOPIA n pl. -S anoopsia
ANOPSIA n pl. -S anoopsia
ANORAK n pl. -S a parka
ANORETIC n pl. -S anorexic
ANOREXIA n pl. -S loss of appetite
ANOREXIC n pl. -S one affected with anorexia
ANOREXY n pl. -OREXIES anorexia
ANORTHIC adj denoting a certain type of crystal system
ANOSMIA n pl. -S loss of the sense of smell ANOSMIC adj
ANOTHER adj one more
ANOVULAR adj not involving ovulation
ANOXEMIA n pl. -S a disorder of the blood ANOXEMIC adj
ANOXIA n pl. -S absence of oxygen ANOXIC adj
ANSA n pl. -SAE the projecting part of Saturn's rings
ANSATE adj having a handle
ANSATED adj ansate
ANSERINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
ANSEROUS adj silly
ANSWER v -ED, -ING, -S to say, write, or act in return
ANSWERER n pl. -S one that answers
ANT n pl. -S a small insect
ANTA n pl. -TAE or -TAS a pilaster formed at the termination of a wall
ANTACID n pl. -S a substance that neutralizes acid
ANTALGIC n pl. -S an anodyne
ANTBEAR n pl. -S an aardvark
ANTE v ANTED or ANTEED, ANTEING, ANTES to put a fixed stake into the pot before the cards are dealt in poker
ANTEATER n pl. -S any of several mammals that feed on ants
ANTECEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES to precede
ANTED a past tense of ante
ANTEDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to be of an earlier date than
ANTEFIX n pl. -FIXES or -FIXA an upright ornament at the eaves of a tiled roof
ANTELOPE n pl. -S a ruminant mammal
ANTENNA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a metallic device for sending or receiving radio waves ANTENNAL adj
ANTEPAST n pl. -S an appetizer
ANTERIOR adj situated in or toward the front
ANTEROOM n pl. -S a waiting room
ANTETYPE n pl. -S an earlier form
ANTEVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to displace by tipping forward
ANTHELIA n/pl halolike areas seen in the sky opposite the sun
ANTHELIX n pl. -LICES or -LIXES the inner curved ridge on the cartilage of the external ear
ANTHEM v -ED, -ING, -S to praise in a song
ANTHEMIA n/pl decorative floral patterns used in Greek art
ANTHER n pl. -S the pollen-bearing part of a stamen ANTHERAL adj
ANTHERID n pl. -S a male reproductive organ of certain plants
ANTHESIS n pl. -THESES the full bloom of a flower
ANTHILL n pl. -S a mound formed by ants in building their nest
ANTHODIA n/pl flower heads of certain plants
ANTHOID adj resembling a flower
ANTHRAX n pl. -THRACES an infectious disease
ANTI n pl. -S one that is opposed
ANTIAIR adj directed against attacking aircraft
ANTIAR n pl. -S an arrow poison
ANTIARIN n pl. -S antiar
ANTIATOM n pl. -S an atom comprised of antiparticles
ANTIBIAS adj opposed to bias
ANTIBODY n pl. -BODIES a body protein that produces immunity against certain microorganisms or toxins
ANTIBOSS adj opposed to bosses
ANTIBUG adj effective against bugs
ANTIC v -TICKED, -TICKING, -TICS to act in a clownish manner
ANTICAR adj opposed to cars
ANTICITY adj opposed to cities
ANTICK v -ED, -ING, -S to antic
ANTICLY adv in a clownish manner
ANTICOLD adj effective against the common cold
ANTICULT adj opposed to cults
ANTIDORA n/pl holy breads
ANTIDOTE v -DOTED, -DOTING, -DOTES to counteract the effects of a poison with a remedy
ANTIDRUG adj opposed to illicit drugs
ANTIFAT adj preventing the formation of fat
ANTIFLU adj combating the flu
ANTIFOAM adj reducing or preventing foam
ANTIFUR adj opposed to the wearing of animal furs
ANTIGAY adj opposed to homosexuals
ANTIGEN n pl. -S a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies
ANTIGENE n pl. -S antigen
ANTIGUN adj opposed to guns
ANTIHERO n pl. -ROES a protagonist who is notably lacking in heroic qualities
ANTIJAM adj blocking interfering signals
ANTIKING n pl. -S a usurping king
ANTILEAK adj preventing leaks
ANTILEFT adj opposed to leftism
ANTILIFE adj opposed to life
ANTILOCK adj designed to prevent the wheels of a vehicle from locking
ANTILOG n pl. -S the number corresponding to a given logarithm
ANTILOGY n pl. -GIES a contradiction in terms or ideas
ANTIMALE adj opposed to men
ANTIMAN adj antimale
ANTIMASK n pl. -S a comic performance between the acts of a masque
ANTIMERE n pl. -S a part of an organism symmetrical with a part on the opposite side of the main axis
ANTIMONY n pl. -NIES a metallic element
ANTING n pl. -S the deliberate placing, by certain birds, of living ants among the feathers
ANTINODE n pl. -S a region between adjacent nodes
ANTINOMY n pl. -MIES a contradiction between two seemingly valid principles
ANTINUKE adj opposing the use of nuclear power plants or nuclear weapons
ANTIPHON n pl. -S a psalm or hymn sung responsively
ANTIPILL adj opposing the use of contraceptive pills
ANTIPODE n pl. -S an exact opposite
ANTIPOLE n pl. -S the opposite pole
ANTIPOPE n pl. -S one claiming to be pope in opposition to the one chosen by church law
ANTIPORN adj opposed to pornography
ANTIPOT adj opposing the use of pot (marijuana)
ANTIPYIC n pl. -S a medicine that prevents the formation of pus
ANTIQUE v -TIQUED, -TIQUING, -TIQUES to give an appearance of age to
ANTIQUER n pl. -S one that antiques
ANTIRAPE adj concerned with preventing rape
ANTIRED adj opposed to communism
ANTIRIOT adj designed to prevent or end riots
ANTIROCK adj opposed to rock music
ANTIROLL adj designed to reduce roll
ANTIRUST n pl. -S something that prevents rust
ANTISAG adj designed to prevent sagging
ANTISERA n/pl serums that contain antibodies
ANTISEX adj opposed to sexual activity
ANTISHIP adj designed for use against ships
ANTISKID adj designed to prevent skidding
ANTISLIP adj designed to prevent slipping
ANTISMOG adj designed to reduce pollutants that cause smog
ANTISMUT adj opposed to pornography
ANTISNOB adj opposed to snobbery
ANTISTAT adj designed to prevent the buildup of static electricity
ANTITANK adj designed to combat tanks
ANTITAX adj opposing taxes
ANTITYPE n pl. -S an opposite type
ANTIWAR adj opposing war
ANTIWEAR adj designed to reduce the effects of long or hard use
ANTIWEED adj concerned with the destruction of weeds
ANTLER n pl. -S the horn of an animal of the deer family ANTLERED adj
ANTLIKE adj resembling an ant
ANTLION n pl. -S a predatory insect
ANTONYM n pl. -S a word opposite in meaning to another
ANTONYMY n pl. -MIES the state of being an antonym
ANTRA a pl. of antrum
ANTRAL adj pertaining to an antrum
ANTRE n pl. -S a cave
ANTRORSE adj directed forward or upward
ANTRUM n pl. -TRA or -TRUMS a cavity in a bone
ANTSY adj -SIER, -SIEST fidgety
ANURAL adj anurous
ANURAN n pl. -S a frog or toad
ANURESIS n pl. -RESES inability to urinate ANURETIC adj
ANURIA n pl. -S absence of urine ANURIC adj
ANUROUS adj having no tail
ANUS n pl. -ES the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
ANVIL v -VILED, -VILING, -VILS or -VILLED, -VILLING, -VILS to shape on an anvil (a heavy iron block)
ANVILTOP n pl. -S an anvil-shaped cloud mass
ANXIETY n pl. -ETIES painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind
ANXIOUS adj full of anxiety
ANY adj one, no matter which
ANYBODY n pl. -BODIES a person of some importance
ANYHOW adv in any way
ANYMORE adv at the present time
ANYONE pron any person
ANYPLACE adv in any place
ANYTHING n pl. -S a thing of any kind
ANYTIME adv at any time
ANYWAY adv in any way
ANYWAYS adv anyway
ANYWHERE n pl. -S any place
ANYWISE adv in any way
AORIST n pl. -S a verb tense AORISTIC adj
AORTA n pl. -TAS or -TAE a main artery AORTAL, AORTIC adj
AOUDAD n pl. -S a wild sheep
APACE adv swiftly
APACHE n pl. -S a Parisian gangster
APAGOGE n pl. -S establishment of a thesis by showing its contrary to be absurd APAGOGIC adj
APANAGE n pl. -S appanage
APAREJO n pl. -JOS a type of saddle
APART adv not together
APATETIC adj having coloration serving as natural camouflage
APATHY n pl. -THIES lack of emotion
APATITE n pl. -S a mineral
APE v APED, APING, APES to mimic
APEAK adv in a vertical position
APEEK adv apeak
APELIKE adj resembling an ape (a large, tailless primate)
APER n pl. -S one that apes
APERCU n pl. -S a brief summary
APERIENT n pl. -S a mild laxative
APERITIF n pl. -S an alcoholic drink taken before a meal
APERTURE n pl. -S an opening
APERY n pl. -ERIES the act of aping
APETALY n pl. -ALIES the state of having no petals
APEX n pl. APEXES or APICES the highest point
APHAGIA n pl. -S inability to swallow
APHANITE n pl. -S an igneous rock
APHASIA n pl. -S loss of the ability to use words
APHASIAC n pl. -S one suffering from aphasia
APHASIC n pl. -S aphasiac
APHELION n pl. -ELIA or -ELIONS the point in a planetary orbit farthest from the sun APHELIAN adj
APHESIS n pl. -ESES the loss of an unstressed vowel from the beginning of a word APHETIC adj
APHID n pl. -S any of a family of small, soft-bodied insects
APHIDIAN n pl. -S an aphid
APHIS n pl. APHIDES an aphid
APHOLATE n pl. -S a chemical used to control houseflies
APHONIA n pl. -S loss of voice
APHONIC n pl. -S one affected with aphonia
APHORISE v -RISED, -RISING, -RISES to aphorize
APHORISM n pl. -S a brief statement of a truth or principle
APHORIST n pl. -S one that aphorizes
APHORIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to write or speak in aphorisms
APHOTIC adj lacking light
APHTHA n pl. -THAE a small blister in the mouth or stomach APHTHOUS adj
APHYLLY n pl. -LIES the state of being leafless
APIAN adj pertaining to bees
APIARIAN n pl. -S an apiarist
APIARIST n pl. -S a person who raises bees
APIARY n pl. -ARIES a place where bees are kept
APICAL n pl. -S a sound articulated with the apex (tip) of the tongue
APICALLY adv at or toward the apex
APICES a pl. of apex
APICULUS n pl. -LI a sharp point at the end of a leaf
APIECE adv for each one
APIMANIA n pl. -S an excessive interest in bees
APING present participle of ape
APIOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of bees
APISH adj slavishly or foolishly imitative APISHLY adv
APLASIA n pl. -S defective development of an organ or part
APLASTIC adj not plastic
APLENTY adj being in sufficient quantity
APLITE n pl. -S a fine-grained rock APLITIC adj
APLOMB n pl. -S self-confidence
APNEA n pl. -S temporary cessation of respiration APNEAL, APNEIC adj
APNOEA n pl. -S apnea APNOEAL, APNOEIC adj
APOAPSIS n pl. -APSIDES the high point in an orbit
APOCARP n pl. -S a fruit having separated carpels
APOCARPY n pl. -PIES the state of being an apocarp
APOCOPE n pl. -S an omission of the last sound of a word APOCOPIC adj
APOCRINE adj pertaining to a type of gland
APOD n pl. -S an apodal animal
APODAL adj having no feet or footlike appendages
APODOSIS n pl. -OSES the main clause of a conditional sentence
APODOUS adj apodal
APOGAMY n pl. -MIES a form of plant reproduction APOGAMIC adj
APOGEE n pl. -S the point in the orbit of a body which is farthest from the earth APOGEAL, APOGEAN, APOGEIC adj
APOLLO n pl. -LOS a handsome young man
APOLOG n pl. -S apologue
APOLOGAL adj pertaining to an apologue
APOLOGIA n pl. -GIAS or -GIAE a formal justification or defense
APOLOGUE n pl. -S an allegory
APOLOGY n pl. -GIES an expression of regret for some error or offense
APOLUNE n pl. -S the point in the orbit of a body which is farthest from the moon
APOMICT n pl. -S an organism produced by apomixis
APOMIXIS n pl. -MIXES a type of reproductive process
APOPHONY n pl. -NIES ablaut
APOPHYGE n pl. -S a concave curve in a column
APOPLEXY n pl. -PLEXIES a sudden loss of sensation and muscular control
APORT adv on or toward the left side of a ship
APOSPORY n pl. -RIES a type of reproduction without spore formation
APOSTACY n pl. -CIES apostasy
APOSTASY n pl. -SIES an abandonment of one's faith or principles
APOSTATE n pl. -S one who commits apostasy
APOSTIL n pl. -S a marginal note
APOSTLE n pl. -S a disciple sent forth by Christ to preach the gospel
APOTHECE n pl. -S a spore-producing organ of certain fungi
APOTHEGM n pl. -S a maxim
APOTHEM n pl. -S the perpendicular from the center to any side of a regular polygon
APPAL v -PALLED, -PALLING, -PALS to appall
APPALL v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with horror or dismay
APPANAGE n pl. -S land or revenue granted to a member of a royal family
APPARAT n pl. -S a political organization
APPAREL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to provide with outer garments
APPARENT adj easily seen
APPEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to make an earnest request
APPEALER n pl. -S one that appeals
APPEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to come into view
APPEASE v -PEASED, -PEASING, -PEASES to bring to a state of peace or contentment
APPEASER n pl. -S one that appeases
APPEL n pl. -S a feint in fencing
APPELLEE n pl. -S the defendant in a type of judicial proceeding
APPELLOR n pl. -S a confessed criminal who accuses an accomplice
APPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to add as a supplement
APPENDIX n pl. -DIXES or -DICES a collection of supplementary material at the end of a book
APPESTAT n pl. -S the mechanism in the central nervous system that regulates appetite
APPETENT adj marked by strong desire
APPETITE n pl. -S a desire for food or drink
APPLAUD v -ED, -ING, -S to express approval by clapping the hands
APPLAUSE n pl. -S the sound made by persons applauding
APPLE n pl. -S an edible fruit
APPLIED past tense of apply
APPLIER n pl. -S one that applies
APPLIQUE v -QUED, -QUEING, -QUES to apply as a decoration to a larger surface
APPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to bring into contact with something
APPOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to name or assign to a position or office
APPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to place side by side
APPOSER n pl. -S one that apposes
APPOSITE adj relevant
APPRAISE v -PRAISED, -PRAISING, -PRAISES to set a value on
APPRISE v -PRISED, -PRISING, -PRISES to notify
APPRISER n pl. -S one that apprises
APPRIZE v -PRIZED, -PRIZING, -PRIZES to appraise
APPRIZER n pl. -S one that apprizes
APPROACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to come near or nearer to
APPROVAL n pl. -S the act of approving
APPROVE v -PROVED, -PROVING, -PROVES to regard favorably
APPROVER n pl. -S one that approves
APPULSE n pl. -S the approach of one moving body toward another
APRAXIA n pl. -S loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements APRACTIC, APRAXIC adj
APRES prep after
APRICOT n pl. -S an edible fruit
APRON v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with an apron (a garment worn to protect one's clothing)
APROPOS adj relevant
APROTIC adj being a type of solvent
APSE n pl. -S a domed, semicircular projection of a building APSIDAL adj
APSIS n pl. -SIDES an apse
APT adj APTER, APTEST suitable
APTERAL adj apterous
APTERIUM n pl. -RIA a bare area of skin between feathers
APTEROUS adj having no wings
APTERYX n pl. -ES the kiwi
APTITUDE n pl. -S an ability
APTLY adv in an apt manner
APTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being apt
APYRASE n pl. -S an enzyme
APYRETIC adj having no fever
AQUA n pl. AQUAE or AQUAS water
AQUACADE n pl. -S a swimming and diving exhibition
AQUANAUT n pl. -S a scuba diver trained to live in underwater installations
AQUARIA a pl. of aquarium
AQUARIAL adj pertaining to an aquarium
AQUARIAN n pl. -S a member of the old sects that used water rather than wine in religious ceremonies
AQUARIST n pl. -S one who keeps an aquarium
AQUARIUM n pl. -IUMS or -IA a water-filled enclosure in which aquatic animals are kept
AQUATIC n pl. -S an organism living or growing in or near water
AQUATINT v -ED, -ING, -S to etch, using a certain process
AQUATONE n pl. -S a type of printing process
AQUAVIT n pl. -S a Scandinavian liquor
AQUEDUCT n pl. -S a water conduit
AQUEOUS adj pertaining to water
AQUIFER n pl. -S a water-bearing rock formation
AQUILINE adj curving like an eagle's beak
AQUIVER adj quivering
AR n pl. -S the letter R
ARABESK n pl. -S a design of intertwined floral figures
ARABIC adj derived from gum arabic
ARABICA n pl. -S an evergreen shrub that produces coffee beans
ARABIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to cause to acquire Arabic customs
ARABLE n pl. -S land suitable for cultivation
ARACEOUS adj belonging to the arum family of plants
ARACHNID n pl. -S any of a class of segmented invertebrate animals
ARAK n pl. -S arrack
ARAMID n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ARANEID n pl. -S a spider
ARAPAIMA n pl. -S a large food fish
ARAROBA n pl. -S a Brazilian tree
ARB n pl. -S a type of stock trader
ARBALEST n pl. -S a type of crossbow
ARBALIST n pl. -S arbalest
ARBELEST n pl. -S arbalest
ARBITER n pl. -S one chosen or appointed to judge a disputed issue ARBITRAL adj
ARBOR n pl. -ES a tree
ARBOR n pl. -S a shady garden shelter
ARBOREAL adj living in trees
ARBORED adj having trees
ARBORETA n/pl places for the study and exhibition of trees
ARBORIST n pl. -S a tree specialist
ARBORIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to form many branches
ARBOROUS adj pertaining to trees
ARBOUR n pl. -S a shady garden shelter ARBOURED adj
ARBUSCLE n pl. -S a dwarf tree
ARBUTE n pl. -S an evergreen tree ARBUTEAN adj
ARBUTUS n pl. -ES an evergreen tree
ARC v ARCED, ARCING, ARCS or ARCKED, ARCKING, ARCS to move in a curved course
ARCADE v -CADED, -CADING, -CADES to provide with an arcade (a series of arches)
ARCADIA n pl. -S a region of simple pleasure and quiet
ARCADIAN n pl. -S one who lives in an arcadia
ARCADING n pl. -S an arcade
ARCANE adj mysterious
ARCANUM n pl. -NA or -NUMS a mystery
ARCATURE n pl. -S a small arcade
ARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bend like an arch (a curved structure spanning an opening)
ARCHAIC adj pertaining to an earlier time
ARCHAISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to archaize
ARCHAISM n pl. -S an archaic word, idiom, or expression
ARCHAIST n pl. -S one that archaizes
ARCHAIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to use archaisms
ARCHDUKE n pl. -S an Austrian prince
ARCHER n pl. -S one that shoots with a bow and arrow
ARCHERY n pl. -CHERIES the sport of shooting with a bow and arrow
ARCHIL n pl. -S orchil
ARCHINE n pl. -S a Russian unit of linear measure
ARCHING n pl. -S a series of arches
ARCHIVE v -CHIVED, -CHIVING, -CHIVES to file in an archive (a place where records are kept) ARCHIVAL adj
ARCHLY adv slyly
ARCHNESS n pl. -ES slyness
ARCHON n pl. -S a magistrate of ancient Athens
ARCHWAY n pl. -WAYS a passageway under an arch
ARCIFORM adj having the form of an arch
ARCKED a past tense of arc
ARCKING a present participle of arc
ARCO adv with the bow -- used as a direction to players of stringed instruments
ARCSINE n pl. -S the inverse function to the sine
ARCTIC n pl. -S a warm, waterproof overshoe
ARCUATE adj curved like a bow
ARCUATED adj arcuate
ARCUS n pl. -ES an arch-shaped cloud
ARDEB n pl. -S an Egyptian unit of capacity
ARDENCY n pl. -CIES ardor
ARDENT adj characterized by intense emotion ARDENTLY adv
ARDOR n pl. -S intensity of emotion
ARDOUR n pl. -S ardor
ARDUOUS adj involving great labor or hardship
ARE n pl. -S a unit of surface measure
AREA n pl. -S a particular extent of space or surface AREAL adj AREALLY adv
AREA n pl. AREAE a section of the cerebral cortex having a specific function
AREAWAY n pl. -WAYS a sunken area leading to a basement entrance
ARECA n pl. -S a tropical tree
AREIC adj pertaining to a region of the earth contributing little surface drainage
ARENA n pl. -S an enclosed area for contests
ARENITE n pl. -S rock made up chiefly of sand grains
ARENOSE adj sandy
ARENOUS adj arenose
AREOLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a small space in a network of leaf veins AREOLAR, AREOLATE adj
AREOLE n pl. -S areola
AREOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of the planet Mars
ARETE n pl. -S a sharp mountain ridge
ARETHUSA n pl. -S a flowering plant
ARF n pl. -S a barking sound
ARGAL n pl. -S argol
ARGALA n pl. -S a type of stork
ARGALI n pl. -S a wild sheep
ARGENT n pl. -S silver ARGENTAL, ARGENTIC adj
ARGENTUM n pl. -S silver
ARGIL n pl. -S a white clay
ARGINASE n pl. -S an enzyme
ARGININE n pl. -S an amino acid
ARGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to argue
ARGOL n pl. -S a crust deposited in wine casks during aging
ARGON n pl. -S a gaseous element
ARGONAUT n pl. -S a marine mollusk
ARGOSY n pl. -SIES a large merchant ship
ARGOT n pl. -S a specialized vocabulary ARGOTIC adj
ARGUABLE adj capable of being argued about ARGUABLY adv
ARGUE v -GUED, -GUING, -GUES to present reasons for or against
ARGUER n pl. -S one that argues
ARGUFIER n pl. -S one that argufies
ARGUFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to argue stubbornly
ARGUING present participle of argue
ARGUMENT n pl. -S a discussion involving differing points of view
ARGUS n pl. -ES an East Indian pheasant
ARGYLE n pl. -S a knitting pattern
ARGYLL n pl. -S argyle
ARHAT n pl. -S a Buddhist who has attained nirvana
ARIA n pl. -S an elaborate melody for a single voice
ARID adj -IDER, -IDEST extremely dry ARIDLY adv
ARIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being arid
ARIDNESS n pl. -ES aridity
ARIEL n pl. -S an African gazelle
ARIETTA n pl. -S a short aria
ARIETTE n pl. -S arietta
ARIGHT adv rightly; correctly
ARIL n pl. -S an outer covering of certain seeds ARILED, ARILLATE, ARILLOID adj
ARILLODE n pl. -S a type of aril
ARIOSE adj characterized by melody
ARIOSO n pl. -SOS or -SI a musical passage resembling an aria
ARISE v AROSE, ARISEN, ARISING, ARISES to get up
ARISTA n pl. -TAE or -TAS a bristlelike structure or appendage ARISTATE adj
ARISTO n pl. -TOS an aristocrat
ARK n pl. -S a large boat
ARKOSE n pl. -S a type of sandstone ARKOSIC adj
ARLES n/pl money paid to bind a bargain
ARM v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with weapons
ARMADA n pl. -S a fleet of warships
ARMAGNAC n pl. -S a French brandy
ARMAMENT n pl. -S a military force equipped for war
ARMATURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to furnish with armor
ARMBAND n pl. -S a band worn around an arm (an upper appendage of the human body)
ARMCHAIR n pl. -S a chair with armrests
ARMER n pl. -S one that arms
ARMET n pl. -S a medieval helmet
ARMFUL n pl. ARMFULS or ARMSFUL as much as the arm can hold
ARMHOLE n pl. -S an opening for the arm in a garment
ARMIES pl. of army
ARMIGER n pl. -S one who carries the armor of a knight
ARMIGERO n pl. -GEROS armiger
ARMILLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a thin membrane around the stem of certain fungi
ARMING n pl. -S the act of one that arms
ARMLESS adj having no arms
ARMLET n pl. -S an armband
ARMLIKE adj resembling an arm
ARMLOAD n pl. -S an armful
ARMLOCK n pl. -S a hold in wrestling
ARMOIRE n pl. -S a large, ornate cabinet
ARMONICA n pl. -S a type of musical instrument
ARMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with armor (a defensive covering)
ARMORER n pl. -S one that makes or repairs armor
ARMORIAL n pl. -S a treatise on heraldry
ARMORY n pl. -MORIES a place where weapons are stored
ARMOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to armor
ARMOURER n pl. -S armorer
ARMOURY n pl. -MOURIES armory
ARMPIT n pl. -S the hollow under the arm at the shoulder
ARMREST n pl. -S a support for the arm
ARMSFUL a pl. of armful
ARMURE n pl. -S a woven fabric
ARMY n pl. -MIES a large body of men trained and armed for war
ARMYWORM n pl. -S a destructive moth larva
ARNATTO n pl. -TOS annatto
ARNICA n pl. -S a perennial herb
ARNOTTO n pl. -TOS a tropical tree
AROID n pl. -S a flowering plant
AROINT v -ED, -ING, -S to drive away
AROMA n pl. -S a pleasant odor
AROMATIC n pl. -S a fragrant plant or substance
AROSE past tense of arise
AROUND prep on all sides of
AROUSAL n pl. -S the act of arousing
AROUSE v AROUSED, AROUSING, AROUSES to stimulate
AROUSER n pl. -S one that arouses
AROYNT v -ED, -ING, -S to aroint
ARPEGGIO n pl. -GIOS a technique of playing a musical chord
ARPEN n pl. -S arpent
ARPENT n pl. -S an old French unit of area
ARQUEBUS n pl. -ES an early portable firearm
ARRACK n pl. -S an Oriental liquor
ARRAIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to call before a court of law to answer an indictment
ARRANGE v -RANGED, -RANGING, -RANGES to put in definite or proper order
ARRANGER n pl. -S one that arranges
ARRANT adj outright ARRANTLY adv
ARRAS n pl. ARRAS a tapestry ARRASED adj
ARRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to place in proper or desired order
ARRAYAL n pl. -S the act of arraying
ARRAYER n pl. -S one that arrays
ARREAR n pl. -S an unpaid and overdue debt
ARREST v -ED, -ING, -S to seize and hold by legal authority
ARRESTEE n pl. -S one that is arrested
ARRESTER n pl. -S one that arrests
ARRESTOR n pl. -S arrester
ARRHIZAL adj rootless
ARRIS n pl. -RISES a ridge formed by the meeting of two surfaces
ARRIVAL n pl. -S the act of arriving
ARRIVE v -RIVED, -RIVING, -RIVES to reach a destination
ARRIVER n pl. -S one that arrives
ARROBA n pl. -S a Spanish unit of weight
ARROGANT adj overly convinced of one's own worth or importance
ARROGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to claim or take without right
ARROW v -ED, -ING, -S to indicate the proper position of with an arrow (a linear figure with a wedge-shaped end)
ARROWY adj moving swiftly
ARROYO n pl. -ROYOS a brook or creek
ARSENAL n pl. -S a collection or supply of weapons
ARSENATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
ARSENIC n pl. -S a metallic element
ARSENIDE n pl. -S an arsenic compound
ARSENITE n pl. -S a chemical salt
ARSENO adj containing a certain bivalent chemical radical
ARSENOUS adj pertaining to arsenic
ARSES pl. of arsis
ARSHIN n pl. -S archine
ARSINE n pl. -S a poisonous gas
ARSINO adj containing a certain univalent chemical radical
ARSIS n pl. ARSES the unaccented part of a musical measure
ARSON n pl. -S the malicious or fraudulent burning of property ARSONOUS adj
ARSONIST n pl. -S one that commits arson
ART n pl. -S an esthetically pleasing and meaningful arrangement of elements
ARTAL a pl. of rotl
ARTEFACT n pl. -S artifact
ARTEL n pl. -S a collective farm in Russia
ARTERIAL n pl. -S a type of highway
ARTERY n pl. -TERIES a vessel that carries blood away from the heart
ARTFUL adj crafty ARTFULLY adv
ARTICLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to charge with specific offenses
ARTIER comparative of arty
ARTIEST superlative of arty
ARTIFACT n pl. -S an object made by man
ARTIFICE n pl. -S a clever stratagem
ARTILY adv in an arty manner
ARTINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being arty
ARTISAN n pl. -S a trained or skilled workman
ARTIST n pl. -S one who practices one of the fine arts
ARTISTE n pl. -S a skilled public performer
ARTISTIC adj characteristic of art
ARTISTRY n pl. -RIES artistic quality or workmanship
ARTLESS adj lacking cunning or guile
ARTSY adj -SIER, -SIEST arty
ARTWORK n pl. -S illustrative or decorative work in printed matter
ARTY adj ARTIER, ARTIEST showily or pretentiously artistic
ARUGOLA n pl. -S arugula
ARUGULA n pl. -S a European annual herb
ARUM n pl. -S a flowering plant
ARUSPEX n pl. -PICES haruspex
ARVAL adj pertaining to plowed land
ARVO n pl. -VOS afternoon
ARYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
ARYTHMIA n pl. -S an irregularity in the rhythm of the heartbeat ARYTHMIC adj
AS adv to the same degree
ASANA n pl. -S a posture in yoga
ASARUM n pl. -S a perennial herb
ASBESTOS n pl. -ES a mineral ASBESTIC adj
ASBESTUS n pl. -ES asbestos
ASCARID n pl. -S a parasitic worm
ASCARIS n pl. -RIDES ascarid
ASCEND v -ED, -ING, -S to go or move upward
ASCENDER n pl. -S one that ascends
ASCENT n pl. -S the act of ascending
ASCESIS n pl. -CESES the conduct of an ascetic
ASCETIC n pl. -S one who practices extreme self-denial for religious reasons
ASCI pl. of ascus
ASCIDIAN n pl. -S a small marine animal
ASCIDIUM n pl. -DIA a flask-shaped plant appendage
ASCITES n pl. ASCITES accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen ASCITIC adj
ASCOCARP n pl. -S a spore-producing organ of certain fungi
ASCORBIC adj relieving scurvy
ASCOT n pl. -S a broad neck scarf
ASCRIBE v -CRIBED, -CRIBING, -CRIBES to attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin
ASCUS n pl. ASCI a spore sac in certain fungi
ASDIC n pl. -S sonar
ASEA adv at sea
ASEPSIS n pl. -SEPSES the condition of being aseptic
ASEPTIC adj free from germs
ASEXUAL adj occurring or performed without sexual action
ASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to convert into ash (the residue of a substance that has been burned)
ASHAMED adj feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
ASHCAN n pl. -S a metal receptacle for garbage
ASHEN adj consisting of ashes
ASHFALL n pl. -S a deposit of volcanic ash
ASHIER comparative of ashy
ASHIEST superlative of ashy
ASHINESS n pl. -ES the condition of being ashy
ASHLAR v -ED, -ING, -S to build with squared stones
ASHLER v -ED, -ING, -S to ashlar
ASHLESS adj having no ashes
ASHMAN n pl. -MEN one who collects and removes ashes
ASHORE adv toward or on the shore
ASHPLANT n pl. -S a walking stick
ASHRAM n pl. -S a secluded dwelling of a Hindu sage
ASHTRAY n pl. -TRAYS a receptacle for tobacco ashes
ASHY adj ASHIER, ASHIEST covered with ashes
ASIDE n pl. -S a comment by an actor intended to be heard by the audience but not the other actors
ASININE adj obstinately stupid or silly
ASK v -ED, -ING, -S to put a question to
ASKANCE adv with a side glance
ASKANT adv askance
ASKER n pl. -S one that asks
ASKESIS n pl. ASKESES ascesis
ASKEW adv to one side
ASKING n pl. -S the act of one who asks
ASKOS n pl. ASKOI an oil jar used in ancient Greece
ASLANT adj slanting
ASLEEP adj sleeping
ASLOPE adj sloping
ASOCIAL adj avoiding the company of others
ASP n pl. -S a venomous snake
ASPARKLE adj sparkling
ASPECT n pl. -S appearance of something to the eye or mind
ASPEN n pl. -S any of several poplars
ASPER n pl. -S a Turkish money of account
ASPERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to make uneven
ASPERGES n pl. ASPERGES a Roman Catholic rite
ASPERITY n pl. -TIES acrimony
ASPERSE v -PERSED, -PERSING, -PERSES to spread false charges against
ASPERSER n pl. -S one that asperses
ASPERSOR n pl. -S asperser
ASPHALT v -ED, -ING, -S to coat with asphalt (a substance used for paving and roofing)
ASPHERIC adj varying slightly from an exactly spherical shape
ASPHODEL n pl. -S a flowering plant
ASPHYXIA n pl. -S unconsciousness caused by lack of oxygen
ASPHYXY n pl. -PHYXIES asphyxia
ASPIC n pl. -S the asp
ASPIRANT n pl. -S one that aspires
ASPIRATA n pl. -TAE a type of plosive
ASPIRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to pronounce with an initial release of breath
ASPIRE v -PIRED, -PIRING, -PIRES to have an earnest desire or ambition
ASPIRER n pl. -S an aspirant
ASPIRIN n pl. -S a pain reliever
ASPIRING present participle of aspire
ASPIS n pl. -PISES aspic
ASPISH adj resembling an asp
ASQUINT adv with a sidelong glance
ASRAMA n pl. -S ashram
ASS n pl. -ES a hoofed mammal
ASSAGAI v -GAIED, -GAIING, -GAIS to pierce with a light spear
ASSAI n pl. -S a tropical tree
ASSAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to attack
ASSAILER n pl. -S one that assails
ASSASSIN n pl. -S a murderer
ASSAULT v -ED, -ING, -S to attack
ASSAY v -ED, -ING, -S to attempt
ASSAYER n pl. -S one that assays
ASSEGAI v -GAIED, -GAIING, -GAIS to assagai
ASSEMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to come or bring together
ASSEMBLY n pl. -BLIES the act of assembling
ASSENT v -ED, -ING, -S to express agreement
ASSENTER n pl. -S one that assents
ASSENTOR n pl. -S assenter
ASSERT v -ED, -ING, -S to state positively
ASSERTER n pl. -S one that asserts
ASSERTOR n pl. -S asserter
ASSESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to estimate the value of for taxation
ASSESSOR n pl. -S one that assesses
ASSET n pl. -S a useful quality or thing
ASSIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to set apart for a particular purpose
ASSIGNAT n pl. -S one of the notes issued as currency by the French revolutionary government
ASSIGNEE n pl. -S one to whom property or right is legally transferred
ASSIGNER n pl. -S one that assigns
ASSIGNOR n pl. -S one who legally transfers property or right
ASSIST v -ED, -ING, -S to give aid or support to
ASSISTER n pl. -S one that assists
ASSISTOR n pl. -S assister
ASSIZE n pl. -S a session of a legislative or judicial body
ASSLIKE adj resembling an ass
ASSOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to pardon
ASSONANT n pl. -S a word or syllable that resembles another in sound
ASSORT v -ED, -ING, -S to distribute into groups according to kind or class
ASSORTER n pl. -S one that assorts
ASSUAGE v -SUAGED, -SUAGING, -SUAGES to make less severe
ASSUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES to take on
ASSUMER n pl. -S one that assumes
ASSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to insure
ASSURED n pl. -S an insured person
ASSURER n pl. -S one that assures
ASSURING present participle of assure
ASSUROR n pl. -S assurer
ASSWAGE v -SWAGED, -SWAGING, -SWAGES to assuage
ASTASIA n pl. -S inability to stand resulting from muscular incoordination
ASTATIC adj unstable
ASTATINE n pl. -S a radioactive element
ASTER n pl. -S a flowering plant
ASTERIA n pl. -S a gemstone cut to exhibit asterism
ASTERISK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with an asterisk (a star-shaped printing mark)
ASTERISM n pl. -S a property of certain minerals of showing a starlike luminous figure
ASTERN adv at or toward the rear of a ship
ASTERNAL adj not connected to the sternum
ASTEROID n pl. -S a type of celestial body
ASTHENIA n pl. -S lack of strength
ASTHENIC n pl. -S a slender, lightly muscled person
ASTHENY n pl. -NIES asthenia
ASTHMA n pl. -S a respiratory disease
ASTIGMIA n pl. -S a visual defect
ASTILBE n pl. -S an Asian perennial
ASTIR adj moving about
ASTOMOUS adj having no stomata
ASTONISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to fill with sudden wonder or surprise
ASTONY v -TONIED, -TONYING, -TONIES to astonish
ASTOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to amaze
ASTRAGAL n pl. -S a convex molding
ASTRAL n pl. -S a type of oil lamp
ASTRALLY adv in a stellar manner
ASTRAY adv off the right course
ASTRICT v -ED, -ING, -S to restrict
ASTRIDE adv with one leg on each side
ASTRINGE v -TRINGED, -TRINGING, -TRINGES to bind or draw together
ASTUTE adj shrewd ASTUTELY adv
ASTYLAR adj having no columns
ASUNDER adv into pieces
ASWARM adj swarming
ASWIRL adj swirling
ASWOON adj swooning
ASYLUM n pl. -LUMS or -LA an institution for the care of the mentally ill
ASYNDETA n/pl omissions of certain conjunctions
AT prep in the position of
ATABAL n pl. -S a type of drum
ATACTIC adj showing no regularity of structure
ATAGHAN n pl. -S yataghan
ATALAYA n pl. -S a watchtower
ATAMAN n pl. -S a hetman
ATAMASCO n pl. -COS a flowering plant
ATAP n pl. -S the nipa palm tree
ATARAXIA n pl. -S peace of mind
ATARAXIC n pl. -S a tranquilizing drug
ATARAXY n pl. -RAXIES ataraxia
ATAVIC adj pertaining to a remote ancestor
ATAVISM n pl. -S the reappearance of a genetic characteristic after several generations of absence
ATAVIST n pl. -S an individual displaying atavism
ATAXIA n pl. -S loss of muscular coordination
ATAXIC n pl. -S one suffering from ataxia
ATAXY n pl. ATAXIES ataxia
ATE n pl. -S blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin
ATECHNIC adj lacking technical knowledge
ATELIC adj pertaining to a type of verb form
ATELIER n pl. -S a workshop or studio
ATEMOYA n pl. -S a fruit of a hybrid tropical tree
ATHANASY n pl. -SIES immortality
ATHEISM n pl. -S the belief that there is no God
ATHEIST n pl. -S a believer in atheism
ATHELING n pl. -S an Anglo-Saxon prince or nobleman
ATHENEUM n pl. -S a literary institution
ATHEROMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a disease of the arteries
ATHETOID adj affected with a type of nervous disorder
ATHIRST adj having a strong desire
ATHLETE n pl. -S one skilled in feats of physical strength and agility ATHLETIC adj
ATHODYD n pl. -S a type of jet engine
ATHWART adv from side to side
ATILT adj being in a tilted position
ATINGLE adj tingling
ATLAS n pl. ATLANTES or ATLASES a male figure used as a supporting column
ATLATL n pl. -S a device for throwing a spear or dart
ATMA n pl. -S atman
ATMAN n pl. -S the individual soul in Hinduism
ATOLL n pl. -S a ring-shaped coral island
ATOM n pl. -S the smallest unit of an element ATOMIC, ATOMICAL adj
ATOMICS n/pl the science dealing with atoms
ATOMIES pl. of atomy
ATOMISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to atomize
ATOMISER n pl. -S atomizer
ATOMISM n pl. -S the theory that the universe is composed of simple, indivisible, minute particles
ATOMIST n pl. -S an adherent of atomism
ATOMIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to reduce to a fine spray
ATOMIZER n pl. -S a device for atomizing liquids
ATOMY n pl. -MIES a tiny particle
ATONAL adj lacking tonality ATONALLY adv
ATONE v ATONED, ATONING, ATONES to make amends or reparation ATONABLE adj
ATONER n pl. -S one that atones
ATONIC n pl. -S an unaccented syllable or word
ATONING present participle of atone
ATONY n pl. -NIES muscular weakness
ATOP adj being on or at the top
ATOPY n pl. -PIES a type of allergy ATOPIC adj
ATRAZINE n pl. -S an herbicide
ATREMBLE adj trembling
ATRESIA n pl. -S absence or closure of a natural bodily passage
ATRIA a pl. of atrium
ATRIAL adj pertaining to an atrium
ATRIP adj aweigh
ATRIUM n pl. ATRIA or ATRIUMS the main room of an ancient Roman house
ATROCITY n pl. -TIES a heinous act
ATROPHIA n pl. -S a wasting away of the body or any of its parts ATROPHIC adj
ATROPHY v -PHIED, -PHYING, -PHIES to waste away
ATROPIN n pl. -S atropine
ATROPINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
ATROPISM n pl. -S atropine poisoning
ATT n pl. ATT a monetary unit of Laos
ATTABOY interj -- used to express encouragement or approval
ATTACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to connect as an associated part
ATTACHE n pl. -S a diplomatic official
ATTACHER n pl. -S one that attaches
ATTACK v -ED, -ING, -S to set upon violently
ATTACKER n pl. -S one that attacks
ATTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to gain or achieve by mental or physical effort
ATTAINER n pl. -S one that attains
ATTAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to disgrace
ATTAR n pl. -S a fragrant oil
ATTEMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to modify the temperature of
ATTEMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to make an effort to do or accomplish
ATTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to be present at
ATTENDEE n pl. -S an attender
ATTENDER n pl. -S one that attends
ATTENT adj heedful
ATTEST v -ED, -ING, -S to affirm to be true or genuine
ATTESTER n pl. -S one that attests
ATTESTOR n pl. -S attester
ATTIC n pl. -S a story or room directly below the roof of a house
ATTICISM n pl. -S a concise and elegant expression
ATTICIST n pl. -S one who uses atticisms
ATTIRE v -TIRED, -TIRING, -TIRES to clothe
ATTITUDE n pl. -S a state of mind with regard to some matter
ATTORN v -ED, -ING, -S to acknowledge a new owner as one's landlord
ATTORNEY n pl. -NEYS a lawyer
ATTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to approach or adhere
ATTRITE adj attrited
ATTRITED adj worn down by rubbing
ATTUNE v -TUNED, -TUNING, -TUNES to bring into harmony
ATWAIN adv in two
ATWEEN prep between
ATWITTER adj twittering
ATYPIC adj atypical
ATYPICAL adj not typical
AUBADE n pl. -S a morning song
AUBERGE n pl. -S an inn
AUBRETIA n pl. -S aubrieta
AUBRIETA n pl. -S a flowering plant
AUBURN n pl. -S a reddish brown color
AUCTION v -ED, -ING, -S to sell publicly to the highest bidder
AUCUBA n pl. -S a shrub of the dogwood family
AUDACITY n pl. -TIES boldness
AUDAD n pl. -S aoudad
AUDIAL adj aural
AUDIBLE n pl. -S a type of play in football
AUDIBLY adv in a way so as to be heard
AUDIENCE n pl. -S a group of listeners or spectators
AUDIENT n pl. -S one that hears
AUDILE n pl. -S one whose mental imagery is chiefly auditory
AUDING n pl. -S the process of hearing, recognizing, and interpreting a spoken language
AUDIO n pl. -DIOS sound reception or transmission
AUDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to examine with intent to verify
AUDITION v -ED, -ING, -S to give a trial performance
AUDITIVE n pl. -S an auditory
AUDITOR n pl. -S one that audits
AUDITORY n pl. -RIES a group of listeners
AUGEND n pl. -S a number to which another is to be added
AUGER n pl. -S a tool for boring
AUGHT n pl. -S a zero
AUGITE n pl. -S a mineral AUGITIC adj
AUGMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to increase
AUGUR v -ED, -ING, -S to foretell from omens
AUGURAL adj pertaining to augury
AUGURER n pl. -S one that augurs
AUGURY n pl. -RIES the practice of auguring
AUGUST adj -GUSTER, -GUSTEST inspiring reverence or admiration AUGUSTLY adv
AUK n pl. -S a diving seabird
AUKLET n pl. -S a small auk
AULD adj AULDER, AULDEST old
AULIC adj pertaining to a royal court
AUNT n pl. -S the sister of one's father or mother
AUNTHOOD n pl. -S the state of being an aunt
AUNTIE n pl. -S aunt
AUNTIES pl. of aunty
AUNTLIKE adj resembling an aunt
AUNTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or suggesting an aunt
AUNTY n pl. AUNTIES aunt
AURA n pl. -RAS or -RAE an invisible emanation
AURAL adj pertaining to the sense of hearing AURALLY adv
AURAR pl. of eyrir
AURATE adj having ears
AURATED adj aurate
AUREATE adj golden
AUREI pl. of aureus
AUREOLA n pl. -LAS or -LAE a halo
AUREOLE v -OLED, -OLING, -OLES to surround with a halo
AURES pl. of auris
AUREUS n pl. -REI a gold coin of ancient Rome
AURIC adj pertaining to gold
AURICLE n pl. -S an ear or ear-shaped part AURICLED adj
AURICULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE an auricle
AURIFORM adj ear-shaped
AURIS n pl. AURES the ear
AURIST n pl. -S a specialist in diseases of the ear
AUROCHS n pl. -ES an extinct European ox
AURORA n pl. -RAS or -RAE the rising light of the morning AURORAL, AUROREAN adj
AUROUS adj pertaining to gold
AURUM n pl. -S gold
AUSFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to subject steel to a strengthening process
AUSPEX n pl. -PICES a soothsayer of ancient Rome
AUSPICE n pl. -S a favorable omen
AUSTERE adj -TERER, -TEREST grave in disposition or appearance
AUSTRAL n pl. -ES or -S a former monetary unit of Argentina
AUSUBO n pl. -BOS a tropical tree
AUTACOID n pl. -S a hormone
AUTARCHY n pl. -CHIES absolute rule or power
AUTARKY n pl. -KIES national economic self-sufficiency AUTARKIC adj
AUTECISM n pl. -S the development of the entire life cycle of a parasitic fungus on a single host
AUTEUR n pl. -S the creator of a film
AUTHOR v -ED, -ING, -S to write
AUTISM n pl. -S extreme withdrawal into fantasy AUTISTIC adj
AUTO v -ED, -ING, -S to ride in an automobile
AUTOBAHN n pl. -BAHNS or -BAHNEN a German superhighway
AUTOBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BUSSES a bus
AUTOCADE n pl. -S a procession of automobiles
AUTOCOID n pl. -S autacoid
AUTOCRAT n pl. -S an absolute ruler
AUTODYNE n pl. -S a type of electrical circuit
AUTOGAMY n pl. -MIES fertilization of a flower by its own pollen
AUTOGENY n pl. -NIES the production of living organisms from inanimate matter
AUTOGIRO n pl. -ROS a type of airplane
AUTOGYRO n pl. -ROS autogiro
AUTOLYSE v -LYSED, -LYSING, -LYSES to autolyze
AUTOLYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to break down tissue by the action of self-contained enzymes
AUTOMAN n pl. -MEN an automobile maker
AUTOMATA n/pl robots
AUTOMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to convert to a system of automatic control
AUTOMEN n pl. of automan
AUTONOMY n pl. -MIES the state of being self-governing
AUTOPSIC adj pertaining to an autopsy
AUTOPSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to examine a dead body to determine the cause of death
AUTOSOME n pl. -S a type of chromosome
AUTOTOMY n pl. -MIES the shedding of a damaged body part
AUTOTYPE n pl. -S a type of photographic process
AUTOTYPY n pl. -TYPIES autotype
AUTUMN n pl. -S a season of the year AUTUMNAL adj
AUTUNITE n pl. -S a mineral
AUXESIS n pl. AUXESES an increase in cell size without cell division
AUXETIC n pl. -S a substance that promotes auxesis
AUXIN n pl. -S a substance used to regulate plant growth AUXINIC adj
AVA adv at all
AVADAVAT n pl. -S a small songbird
AVAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to be of use or advantage to
AVANT adj culturally or stylistically new
AVARICE n pl. -S greed
AVAST interj -- used as a command to stop
AVATAR n pl. -S the incarnation of a Hindu deity
AVAUNT interj -- used as an order of dismissal
AVE n pl. -S an expression of greeting or farewell
AVELLAN adj having the four arms shaped like filberts -- used of a heraldic cross
AVELLANE adj avellan
AVENGE v AVENGED, AVENGING, AVENGES to exact retribution for
AVENGER n pl. -S one that avenges
AVENS n pl. -ES a perennial herb
AVENTAIL n pl. -S ventail
AVENUE n pl. -S a wide street
AVER v AVERRED, AVERRING, AVERS to declare positively
AVERAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to calculate the arithmetic mean of
AVERMENT n pl. -S the act of averring
AVERRED past tense of aver
AVERRING present participle of aver
AVERSE adj opposed; reluctant AVERSELY adv
AVERSION n pl. -S a feeling of repugnance AVERSIVE adj
AVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn away
AVGAS n pl. -GASES or -GASSES gasoline for airplanes
AVIAN n pl. -S a bird
AVIANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make less severe by repeated culture in a chick embryo, as a virus
AVIARIST n pl. -S the keeper of an aviary
AVIARY n pl. -ARIES a large enclosure for live birds
AVIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to fly an aircraft
AVIATION n pl. -S the act of aviating
AVIATOR n pl. -S one that aviates
AVIATRIX n pl. -TRICES or -TRIXES a female aviator
AVICULAR adj pertaining to birds
AVID adj eager
AVIDIN n pl. -S a protein found in egg white
AVIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being avid
AVIDLY adv in an avid manner
AVIDNESS n pl. -ES avidity
AVIFAUNA n pl. -NAS or -NAE the bird life of a particular region
AVIGATOR n pl. -S one that navigates aircraft
AVION n pl. -S an airplane
AVIONICS n/pl the science of electronics applied to aviation AVIONIC adj
AVISO n pl. -SOS advice
AVO n pl. AVOS a monetary unit of Macao
AVOCADO n pl. -DOS or -DOES the edible fruit of a tropical tree
AVOCET n pl. -S a shore bird
AVODIRE n pl. -S an African tree
AVOID v -ED, -ING, -S to keep away from
AVOIDER n pl. -S one that avoids
AVOSET n pl. -S avocet
AVOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to affirm
AVOUCHER n pl. -S one that avouches
AVOW v -ED, -ING, -S to declare openly AVOWABLE adj AVOWABLY, AVOWEDLY adv
AVOWAL n pl. -S an open declaration
AVOWER n pl. -S one that avows
AVULSE v AVULSED, AVULSING, AVULSES to tear off forcibly
AVULSION n pl. -S the act of avulsing
AW interj -- used to express protest, disgust, or disbelief
AWA adv away
AWAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to wait for
AWAITER n pl. -S one that awaits
AWAKE v AWAKED or AWOKE, AWOKEN, AWAKING, AWAKES to wake up
AWAKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to awake
AWAKENER n pl. -S one that awakens
AWAKING present participle of awake
AWARD v -ED, -ING, -S to grant as due or merited
AWARDEE n pl. -S one that is awarded something
AWARDER n pl. -S one that awards
AWARE adj having perception or knowledge
AWASH adj covered with water
AWAY adv from a certain place
AWAYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being distant
AWE v AWED, AWING or AWEING, AWES to inspire with awe (reverential fear)
AWEARY adj weary
AWEATHER adv toward the windward side of a vessel
AWED past tense of awe
AWEE adv awhile
AWEIGH adj hanging just clear of the bottom -- used of an anchor
AWELESS adj lacking awe
AWESOME adj inspiring awe
AWFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST extremely bad or unpleasant AWFULLY adv
AWHILE adv for a short time
AWHIRL adj whirling
AWING a present participle of awe
AWKWARD adj -WARDER, -WARDEST lacking skill, dexterity, or grace
AWL n pl. -S a pointed tool for making small holes
AWLESS adj aweless
AWLWORT n pl -S an aquatic plant
AWMOUS n pl. AWMOUS alms
AWN n pl. -S a bristlelike appendage of certain grasses AWNED, AWNLESS, AWNY adj
AWNING n pl. -S a rooflike canvas cover AWNINGED adj
AWOKE a past tense of awake
AWOKEN a past participle of awake
AWOL n pl. -S one who is absent without leave
AWRY adv with a turn or twist to one side
AX v -ED, -ING, -ES to work on with an ax (a type of cutting tool)
AXAL adj axial
AXE v AXED, AXING, AXES to ax
AXEL n pl. -S a jump in figure skating
AXEMAN n pl. -MEN axman
AXENIC adj free from germs
AXES pl. of axis
AXIAL adj pertaining to or forming an axis AXIALLY adv
AXIALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being axial
AXIL n pl. -S the angle between the upper side of a leaf and its supporting stem
AXILE adj axial
AXILLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS the armpit
AXILLAR n pl. -S a feather on the undersurface of a bird's wing
AXILLARY n pl. -LARIES an axillar
AXING present participle of axe
AXIOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of values and value judgments
AXIOM n pl. -S a self-evident truth
AXION n pl. -S a hypothetical subatomic particle
AXIS n pl. AXES a straight line about which a body rotates AXISED adj
AXIS n pl. AXISES an Asian deer
AXITE n pl. -S a fiber of an axon
AXLE n pl. -S a shaft upon which a wheel revolves AXLED adj
AXLETREE n pl. -S a type of axle
AXLIKE adj resembling an ax
AXMAN n pl. -MEN one who wields an ax
AXOLOTL n pl. -S a salamander of Mexico and western United States
AXON n pl. -S the central process of a neuron AXONAL, AXONIC adj
AXONE n pl. -S axon
AXONEMAL adj pertaining to an axoneme
AXONEME n pl. -S a part of a cilium
AXOPLASM n pl. -S the protoplasm of an axon
AXSEED n pl. -S a European herb
AY n pl. AYS aye
AYAH n pl. -S a native maid or nurse in India
AYE n pl. -S an affirmative vote
AYIN n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
AYURVEDA n pl. -S a Hindu system of medicine
AZALEA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
AZAN n pl. -S a Muslim call to prayer
AZIDE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound AZIDO adj
AZIMUTH n pl. -S an angle of horizontal deviation
AZINE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
AZLON n pl. -S a textile fiber
AZO adj containing nitrogen
AZOIC adj pertaining to geologic time before the appearance of life
AZOLE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
AZON n pl. -S a radio-controlled aerial bomb
AZONAL adj pertaining to a type of a soil group
AZONIC adj not restricted to any particular zone
AZOTE n pl. -S nitrogen AZOTED adj
AZOTEMIA n pl. -S an excess of nitrogenous substances in the blood AZOTEMIC adj
AZOTH n pl. -S mercury
AZOTIC adj pertaining to azote
AZOTISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to azotize
AZOTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to treat with nitrogen
AZOTURIA n pl. -S an excess of nitrogenous substances in the urine
AZURE n pl. -S a blue color
AZURITE n pl. -S a mineral
AZYGOS n pl. -ES an azygous anatomical part
AZYGOUS adj not being one of a pair
BA n pl. -S the eternal soul, in Egyptian mythology
BAA v -ED, -ING, -S to bleat
BAAL n pl. -S or -IM a false god
BAALISM n pl. -S the worship of a baal
BAAS n pl. -ES master; boss
BAASKAAP n pl. -S the policy of domination by white people in South Africa
BABA n pl. -S a rum cake
BABASSU n pl. -S a palm tree
BABBITT v -ED, -ING, -S to line with babbitt (an alloy of tin, copper, and antimony)
BABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to talk idly or excessively
BABBLER n pl. -S one that babbles
BABBLING n pl. -S idle talk
BABE n pl. -S a baby
BABEL n pl. -S confusion
BABESIA n pl. -S a parasitic protozoan
BABICHE n pl. -S rawhide thongs
BABIED past tense of baby
BABIES present 3d person sing. of baby
BABIRUSA n pl. -S a wild pig
BABKA n pl. -S a coffee cake
BABOO n pl. -BOOS a Hindu gentleman
BABOOL n pl. -S babul
BABOON n pl. -S a large ape
BABU n pl. -S baboo
BABUL n pl. -S a North African tree
BABUSHKA n pl. -S a woman's scarf
BABY v -BIED, -BYING, -BIES to coddle
BABYHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a baby (an infant)
BABYISH adj resembling a baby
BACALAO n pl. -LAOS codfish
BACCA n pl. -CAE a berry
BACCARA n pl. -S baccarat
BACCARAT n pl. -S a card game
BACCATE adj pulpy like a berry
BACCATED adj baccate
BACCHANT n pl. -S or -ES a carouser
BACCHIC adj riotous
BACCHIUS n pl. -CHII a type of metrical foot
BACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to live as a bachelor
BACHELOR n pl. -S an unmarried man
BACILLAR adj rod-shaped
BACILLUS n pl. -LI any of a class of rod-shaped bacteria
BACK v -ED, -ING, -S to support
BACKACHE n pl. -S a pain in the back
BACKBEAT n pl. -S a type of rhythm in music
BACKBEND n pl. -S an acrobatic feat
BACKBITE v -BIT, -BITTEN, -BITING, -BITES to slander
BACKBONE n pl. -S the spine
BACKCAST n pl. -S a backward movement in casting a fishing line
BACKCHAT n pl. -S repartee
BACKDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to predate
BACKDOOR adj secretive
BACKDROP n pl. -S a stage setting
BACKER n pl. -S a supporter
BACKFILL v -ED, -ING, -S to refill
BACKFIRE v -FIRED, -FIRING, -FIRES to result in undesirable consequences
BACKFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to retrofit
BACKFLOW n pl. -S a flowing back toward a source
BACKHAND v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with the back of the hand
BACKHAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to return after delivering a load
BACKHOE n pl. -S an excavating machine
BACKING n pl. -S support
BACKLAND n pl. -S a region remote from cities
BACKLASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cause a reaction
BACKLESS adj having no back
BACKLIST v -ED, -ING, -S to include in a publisher's list of older book titles
BACKLIT adj illuminated from behind
BACKLOG v -LOGGED, -LOGGING, -LOGS to accumulate
BACKMOST adj hindmost
BACKOUT n pl. -S a reversal of launching procedures
BACKPACK v -ED, -ING, -S to hike with a pack on one's back
BACKREST n pl. -S a back support
BACKROOM adj made or operating inconspicuously
BACKRUSH n pl. -ES the seaward return of water from a wave
BACKSAW n pl. -S a type of saw
BACKSEAT n pl. -S a rear seat
BACKSET n pl. -S a setback
BACKSIDE n pl. -S the hind part
BACKSLAP v -SLAPPED, -SLAPPING, -SLAPS to show much approval
BACKSLID past tense of backslide (to revert to sin)
BACKSPIN n pl. -S a backward rotation
BACKSTAY n pl. -STAYS a support for a mast
BACKSTOP v -STOPPED, -STOPPING, -STOPS to bolster
BACKUP n pl. -S a substitute
BACKWARD adv toward the back
BACKWASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to spray water backward
BACKWOOD adj uncouth
BACKWRAP n pl. -S a wraparound garment that fastens in the back
BACKYARD n pl. -S an area at the rear of a house
BACON n pl. -S a side of a pig cured and smoked
BACTERIA n/pl microscopic organisms
BACTERIN n pl. -S a vaccine prepared from dead bacteria
BACULINE adj pertaining to a rod
BACULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a bone in the penis of many mammals
BAD adj BADDER, BADDEST very good
BAD adj WORSE, WORST not good in any way
BAD n pl. -S something that is bad
BADDIE n pl. -S a bad person
BADDY n pl. -DIES baddie
BADE past tense of bid
BADGE v BADGED, BADGING, BADGES to supply with an insignia
BADGER v -ED, -ING, -S to harass
BADGERLY adj bothersome
BADGING present participle of badge
BADINAGE v -NAGED, -NAGING, -NAGES to banter
BADLAND n pl. -S a barren, hilly area
BADLY adv in a bad manner
BADMAN n pl. -MEN an outlaw
BADMOUTH v -ED, -ING, -S to criticize
BADNESS n pl. -ES the state of being bad
BAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to strike under a golf ball
BAFFIES pl. of baffy
BAFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to confuse
BAFFLER n pl. -S one that baffles
BAFFY n pl. -FIES a wooden golf club
BAG v BAGGED, BAGGING, BAGS to put into a bag (a flexible container)
BAGASS n pl. -ES bagasse
BAGASSE n pl. -S crushed sugarcane
BAGEL n pl. -S a ring-shaped roll
BAGFUL n pl. BAGFULS or BAGSFUL as much as a bag can hold
BAGGAGE n pl. -S luggage
BAGGED past tense of bag
BAGGER n pl. -S one that bags
BAGGIE n pl. -S the stomach
BAGGING n pl. -S material for making bags
BAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST loose-fitting BAGGILY adv
BAGHOUSE n pl. -S a facility for removing particulates from exhaust gases
BAGMAN n pl. -MEN a traveling salesman
BAGNIO n pl. -NIOS a brothel
BAGPIPE n pl. -S a wind instrument
BAGPIPER n pl. -S one that plays bagpipes
BAGSFUL a pl. of bagful
BAGUET n pl. -S baguette
BAGUETTE n pl. -S a rectangular gem
BAGWIG n pl. -S a type of wig
BAGWORM n pl. -S the larva of certain moths
BAH interj -- an exclamation of disgust
BAHADUR n pl. -S a Hindu title of respect
BAHT n pl. -S a monetary unit of Thailand
BAIDARKA n pl. -S bidarka
BAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to transfer property temporarily BAILABLE adj
BAILEE n pl. -S a person to whom property is bailed
BAILER n pl. -S bailor
BAILEY n pl. -LEYS an outer castle wall
BAILIE n pl. -S a Scottish magistrate
BAILIFF n pl. -S a court officer
BAILMENT n pl. -S the act of bailing
BAILOR n pl. -S a person who bails property to another
BAILOUT n pl. -S the act of parachuting from an aircraft
BAILSMAN n pl. -MEN one who provides security for another
BAIRN n pl. -S a child BAIRNISH adj
BAIRNLY adj -LIER, -LIEST childish
BAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to lure
BAITER n pl. -S one that baits
BAITH adj both
BAIZA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Oman
BAIZE n pl. -S a green, woolen fabric
BAKE v BAKED, BAKING, BAKES to prepare food in an oven
BAKEMEAT n pl. -S a pastry
BAKER n pl. -S one that bakes
BAKERY n pl. -ERIES a place where baked goods are sold
BAKESHOP n pl. -S a bakery
BAKING n pl. -S a quantity baked
BAKLAVA n pl. -S a Turkish pastry
BAKLAWA n pl. -S baklava
BAKSHISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to give a tip
BAL n pl. -S a balmoral
BALANCE v -ANCED, -ANCING, -ANCES to weigh
BALANCER n pl. -S one that balances
BALAS n pl. -ES a red variety of spinel
BALATA n pl. -S a tropical tree
BALBOA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Panama
BALCONY n pl. -NIES an elevated platform
BALD adj BALDER, BALDEST lacking hair
BALD v -ED, -ING, -S to become bald
BALDHEAD n pl. -S a bald person
BALDIES pl. of baldy
BALDISH adj somewhat bald
BALDLY adv in a plain and blunt manner
BALDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being bald
BALDPATE n pl. -S a baldhead
BALDRIC n pl. -S a shoulder belt
BALDRICK n pl. -S baldric
BALDY n pl. BALDIES a bald person
BALE v BALED, BALING, BALES to form into tightly compressed bundles
BALEEN n pl. -S whalebone
BALEFIRE n pl. -S a bonfire
BALEFUL adj menacing
BALER n pl. -S one that bales
BALING present participle of bale
BALISAUR n pl. -S a long-tailed badger
BALK v -ED, -ING, -S to stop short and refuse to proceed
BALKER n pl. -S one that balks
BALKLINE n pl. -S the starting line in track events
BALKY adj BALKIER, BALKIEST stubborn BALKILY adv
BALL v -ED, -ING, -S to form into a ball (a spherical object)
BALLAD n pl. -S a narrative poem or song BALLADIC adj
BALLADE n pl. -S a type of poem
BALLADRY n pl. -RIES ballad poetry
BALLAST v -ED, -ING, -S to stabilize
BALLER n pl. -S one that balls
BALLET n pl. -S a classical dance form BALLETIC adj
BALLGAME n pl. -S a game played with a ball
BALLHAWK n pl. -S a very good defensive ballplayer
BALLIES pl. of bally
BALLISTA n pl. -TAE an ancient weapon
BALLON n pl. -S lightness of movement
BALLONET n pl. -S a small balloon
BALLONNE n pl. -S a ballet jump
BALLOON v -ED, -ING, -S to swell out
BALLOT v -ED, -ING, -S to vote
BALLOTER n pl. -S one that ballots
BALLPARK n pl. -S a facility in which ballgames are played
BALLROOM n pl. -S a large room for dancing
BALLUTE n pl. -S a small inflatable parachute
BALLY n pl. -LIES a noisy uproar
BALLYHOO v -ED, -ING, -S to promote by uproar
BALLYRAG v -RAGGED, -RAGGING, -RAGS to bullyrag
BALM n pl. -S a fragrant resin BALMLIKE adj
BALMORAL n pl. -S a type of shoe
BALMY adj BALMIER, BALMIEST mild BALMILY adv
BALNEAL adj pertaining to baths
BALONEY n pl. -NEYS bologna
BALSA n pl. -S a tropical tree
BALSAM v -ED, -ING, -S to anoint with balsam (an aromatic, resinous substance)
BALSAMIC adj containing balsam
BALUSTER n pl. -S a railing support
BAM v BAMMED, BAMMING, BAMS to strike with a dull resounding noise
BAMBINO n pl. -NOS or -NI a baby
BAMBOO n pl. -BOOS a tropical grass
BAN n pl. BANI a monetary unit of Romania
BAN v BANNED, BANNING, BANS to prohibit
BANAL adj ordinary BANALLY adv
BANALITY n pl. -TIES something banal
BANALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make banal
BANANA n pl. -S an edible fruit
BANAUSIC adj practical
BANCO n pl. -COS a bet in certain gambling games
BAND v -ED, -ING, -S to decorate with flexible strips of material
BANDAGE v -DAGED, -DAGING, -DAGES to cover a wound with a strip of cloth
BANDAGER n pl. -S one that bandages
BANDANA n pl. -S bandanna
BANDANNA n pl. -S a large, colored handkerchief
BANDBOX n pl. -ES a lightweight box
BANDEAU n pl. -DEAUX or -DEAUS a headband
BANDER n pl. -S one that bands
BANDEROL n pl. -S a streamer
BANDIED past tense of bandy
BANDIES present 3d person sing. of bandy
BANDIT n pl. -DITS or -DITTI a robber
BANDITRY n pl. -TRIES robbery by bandits
BANDOG n pl. -S a watchdog
BANDORA n pl. -S bandore
BANDORE n pl. -S an ancient lute
BANDSMAN n pl. -MEN a member of a musical band
BANDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to throw to and fro
BANE v BANED, BANING, BANES to kill with poison
BANEFUL adj poisonous
BANG v -ED, -ING, -S to hit sharply
BANGER n pl. -S a sausage
BANGKOK n pl. -S a straw hat
BANGLE n pl. -S a bracelet
BANGTAIL n pl. -S a racehorse
BANI pl. of ban
BANIAN n pl. -S a Hindu merchant
BANING present participle of bane
BANISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to expel
BANISHER n pl. -S one that banishes
BANISTER n pl. -S a handrail
BANJAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to damage or ruin
BANJO n pl. -JOS or -JOES a musical instrument
BANJOIST n pl. -S one who plays the banjo
BANK v -ED, -ING, -S to keep money in a bank (an institution dealing in money matters) BANKABLE adj
BANKBOOK n pl. -S a depositor's book
BANKCARD n pl. -S a credit card issued by a bank
BANKER n pl. -S one who works in a bank BANKERLY adj
BANKING n pl. -S the business of a bank
BANKNOTE n pl. -S a promissory note
BANKROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to supply the capital for
BANKRUPT v -ED, -ING, -S to impoverish
BANKSIA n pl. -S an Australian plant
BANKSIDE n pl. -S the slope of a river bank
BANNED past tense of ban
BANNER v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a banner (a type of flag)
BANNERET n pl. -S a small banner
BANNEROL n pl. -S a banderol
BANNET n pl. -S a bonnet
BANNING present participle of ban
BANNOCK n pl. -S a type of cake
BANNS n/pl a marriage notice
BANQUET v -ED, -ING, -S to feast
BANSHEE n pl. -S a female spirit
BANSHIE n pl. -S banshee
BANTAM n pl. -S a small fowl
BANTENG n pl. -S a wild ox
BANTER v -ED, -ING, -S to exchange mildly teasing remarks
BANTERER n pl. -S one that banters
BANTLING n pl. -S a very young child
BANTY n pl. -TIES a bantam
BANYAN n pl. -S an East Indian tree
BANZAI n pl. -S a Japanese battle cry
BAOBAB n pl. -S a tropical tree
BAP n pl. -S a small bun or roll
BAPTISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to baptize
BAPTISIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
BAPTISM n pl. -S a Christian ceremony
BAPTIST n pl. -S one who baptizes
BAPTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to administer baptism to
BAPTIZER n pl. -S a baptist
BAR v BARRED, BARRING, BARS to exclude
BARATHEA n pl. -S a silk fabric
BARB v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a barb (a sharp projection)
BARBAL adj pertaining to the beard
BARBARIC adj uncivilized
BARBASCO n pl. -COS or -COES a tropical tree
BARBATE adj bearded
BARBE n pl. -S a medieval cloth headdress
BARBECUE v -CUED, -CUING, -CUES to cook over live coals or an open fire
BARBEL n pl. -S an organ of a fish
BARBELL n pl. -S an exercise apparatus
BARBEQUE v -QUED, -QUING, -QUES barbecue
BARBER v -ED, -ING, -S to cut hair
BARBERRY n pl. -RIES a shrub
BARBET n pl. -S a tropical bird
BARBETTE n pl. -S a platform
BARBICAN n pl. -S an outer fortification
BARBICEL n pl. -S a part of a feather
BARBITAL n pl. -S a sedative
BARBLESS adj having no barbs
BARBULE n pl. -S a small barb
BARBUT n pl. -S a type of helmet
BARBWIRE n pl. -S barbed wire
BARCHAN n pl. -S a type of sand dune
BARD v -ED, -ING, -S to armor a horse
BARDE v BARDED, BARDING, BARDES to bard
BARDIC adj poetic
BARE adj BARER, BAREST naked
BARE v BARED, BARING, BARES to expose
BAREBACK adv without a saddle
BAREBOAT n pl. -S a pleasure boat rented without personnel
BAREFIT adj barefoot
BAREFOOT adj being without shoes
BAREGE n pl. -S a sheer fabric
BAREHEAD adv without a hat
BARELY adv scarcely
BARENESS n pl. -ES the state of being bare
BARER comparative of bare
BARESARK n pl. -S an ancient warrior
BAREST superlative of bare
BARF v -ED, -ING, -S to vomit
BARFLY n pl. -FLIES a drinker who frequents bars
BARGAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to discuss terms for selling or buying
BARGE v BARGED, BARGING, BARGES to move by barge (a long, large boat)
BARGEE n pl. -S a bargeman
BARGELLO n pl. -LOS a needlepoint stitch that makes a zigzag pattern
BARGEMAN n pl. -MEN the master or a crew member of a barge
BARGHEST n pl. -S a goblin
BARGING present participle of barge
BARGUEST n pl. -S barghest
BARHOP v -HOPPED, -HOPPING, -HOPS to visit a number of bars during an evening
BARIC adj pertaining to barium
BARILLA n pl. -S a chemical compound
BARING present participle of bare
BARITE n pl. -S a mineral
BARITONE n pl. -S a male singing voice
BARIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
BARK v -ED, -ING, -S to cry like a dog
BARKEEP n pl. -S a bartender
BARKER n pl. -S one that barks
BARKLESS adj having no bark; unable to bark
BARKY adj BARKIER, BARKIEST covered with bark (tough outer covering of a root or stem)
BARLEDUC n pl. -S a fruit jam
BARLESS adj having no restraints
BARLEY n pl. -LEYS a cereal grass
BARLOW n pl. -S a jackknife
BARM n pl. -S the foam on malt liquors
BARMAID n pl. -S a female bartender
BARMAN n pl. -MEN a male bartender
BARMIE adj barmy
BARMY adj BARMIER, BARMIEST full of barm; frothy
BARN n pl. -S a large storage building
BARNACLE n pl. -S a shellfish
BARNLIKE adj resembling a barn
BARNY adj BARNIER, BARNIEST resembling a barn in size, shape, or smell
BARNYARD n pl. -S a yard near a barn
BAROGRAM n pl. -S a barometric reading
BARON n pl. -S a lower member of nobility
BARONAGE n pl. -S the rank of a baron
BARONESS n pl. -ES the wife of a baron
BARONET n pl. -S the holder of a rank below that of a baron
BARONG n pl. -S a broad knife
BARONIAL adj pertaining to a baron
BARONNE n pl. -S a baroness
BARONY n pl. -ONIES the domain of a baron
BAROQUE n pl. -S an ornate object
BAROUCHE n pl. -S a type of carriage
BARQUE n pl. -S a sailing vessel
BARRABLE adj capable of being barred
BARRACK v -ED, -ING, -S to shout boisterously
BARRAGE v -RAGED, -RAGING, -RAGES to subject to a massive attack
BARRANCA n pl. -S a steep ravine
BARRANCO n pl. -COS barranca
BARRATER n pl. -S barrator
BARRATOR n pl. -S one who commits barratry
BARRATRY n pl. -TRIES fraud committed by a master or crew of a ship
BARRE v BARRED, BARRING, BARRES to play a type of guitar chord
BARRED past tense of bar
BARREL v -RELED, -RELING, -RELS or -RELLED, -RELLING, -RELS to move fast
BARREN adj -RENER, -RENEST unproductive BARRENLY adv
BARREN n pl. -S a tract of barren land
BARRET n pl. -S a flat cap
BARRETOR n pl. -S barrator
BARRETRY n pl. -TRIES barratry
BARRETTE n pl. -S a hair clip
BARRIER n pl. -S an obstacle
BARRING present participle of bar and barre
BARRIO n pl. -RIOS a district
BARROOM n pl. -S a room where liquor is sold
BARROW n pl. -S a type of cart
BARSTOOL n pl. -S a stool in a barroom
BARTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to tend a barroom
BARTER v -ED, -ING, -S to trade
BARTERER n pl. -S one that barters
BARTISAN n pl. -S bartizan
BARTIZAN n pl. -S a small turret
BARWARE n pl. -S barroom equipment
BARYE n pl. -S a unit of pressure
BARYON n pl. -S a type of subatomic particle BARYONIC adj
BARYTA n pl. -S a compound of barium BARYTIC adj
BARYTE n pl. -S barite
BARYTONE n pl. -S baritone
BASAL adj pertaining to the foundation BASALLY adv
BASALT n pl. -S a volcanic rock BASALTIC adj
BASALTES n pl. BASALTES unglazed stoneware
BASCULE n pl. -S a type of seesaw
BASE adj BASER, BASEST morally low
BASE v BASED, BASING, BASES to found
BASEBALL n pl. -S a type of ball
BASEBORN adj of low birth
BASED past tense of base
BASELESS adj having no foundation
BASELINE n pl. -S a line at either end of a court in certain sports
BASELY adv in a base manner
BASEMAN n pl. -MEN a certain player in baseball
BASEMENT n pl. -S the part of a building below ground level
BASENESS n pl. -ES the state of being base
BASENJI n pl. -S a barkless dog
BASER comparative of base
BASES pl. of basis
BASEST superlative of base
BASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to smash
BASHAW n pl. -S a pasha
BASHER n pl. -S one that bashes
BASHFUL adj shy; timid
BASHLYK n pl. -S a cloth hood
BASIC n pl. -S a fundamental
BASICITY n pl. -TIES the state of being alkaline
BASIDIUM n pl. -IA a structure on a fungus BASIDIAL adj
BASIFIER n pl. -S one that basifies
BASIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to alkalize
BASIL n pl. -S an aromatic herb
BASILAR adj basal
BASILARY adj basilar
BASILIC adj pertaining to a basilica
BASILICA n pl. -CAS or -CAE an ancient Roman building
BASILISK n pl. -S a fabled serpent
BASIN n pl. -S a large bowl BASINAL, BASINED adj
BASINET n pl. -S a medieval helmet
BASINFUL n pl. -S as much as a basin can hold
BASING present participle of base
BASION n pl. -S a part of the skull
BASIS n pl. BASES the foundation of something
BASK v -ED, -ING, -S to lie in a pleasant warmth
BASKET n pl. -S a wooden container
BASKETRY n pl. -RIES basket weaving
BASMATI n pl. -S aromatic, long-grain rice
BASOPHIL n pl. -S a type of cell
BASQUE n pl. -S a bodice
BASS n pl. -ES an edible fish
BASSET v -SETED, -SETING, -SETS or -SETTED, -SETTING, -SETS to outcrop
BASSI a pl. of basso
BASSINET n pl. -S a basket used as a baby's crib
BASSIST n pl. -S a person who plays a double bass
BASSLY adv in a low-pitched manner
BASSNESS n pl. -ES the state of being low in pitch
BASSO n pl. -SOS or -SI a low-pitched singer
BASSOON n pl. -S a low-pitched instrument
BASSWOOD n pl. -S a linden tree
BASSY adj low in pitch
BAST n pl. -S a woody fiber
BASTARD n pl. -S an illegitimate child
BASTARDY n pl. -TARDIES the state of being a bastard
BASTE v BASTED, BASTING, BASTES to sew loosely together
BASTER n pl. -S one that bastes
BASTILE n pl. -S bastille
BASTILLE n pl. -S a prison
BASTING n pl. -S the thread used by a baster
BASTION n pl. -S a fortified place
BAT v BATTED, BATTING, BATS to hit a baseball
BATBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy who minds baseball equipment
BATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bring together
BATCHER n pl. -S one that batches
BATE v BATED, BATING, BATES to reduce the force of
BATEAU n pl. BATEAUX a flat-bottomed boat
BATFISH n pl. -ES a batlike fish
BATFOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to catch birds at night
BATH n pl. -S a washing
BATHE v BATHED, BATHING, BATHES to wash
BATHER n pl. -S one that bathes
BATHETIC adj trite
BATHING present participle of bathe
BATHLESS adj not having had a bath
BATHMAT n pl. -S a mat used in a bathroom
BATHOS n pl. -ES triteness
BATHROBE n pl. -S a housecoat
BATHROOM n pl. -S a room in which to bathe
BATHTUB n pl. -S a tub in which to bathe
BATHYAL adj pertaining to deep water
BATIK n pl. -S a dyeing process
BATING present participle of bate
BATISTE n pl. -S a sheer fabric
BATLIKE adj resembling a bat (a flying mammal)
BATMAN n pl. -MEN an orderly
BATON n pl. -S a short rod
BATSMAN n pl. -MEN one who bats
BATT n pl. -S a sheet of cotton
BATTALIA n pl. -S a military unit
BATTEAU n pl. -TEAUX bateau
BATTED past tense of bat
BATTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with strips of wood
BATTENER n pl. -S one that battens
BATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to beat repeatedly
BATTERIE n pl. -S a ballet movement
BATTERY n pl. -TERIES a device for generating an electric current
BATTIER comparative of batty
BATTIEST superlative of batty
BATTIK n pl. -S batik
BATTING n pl. -S a batt
BATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to fight
BATTLER n pl. -S one that battles
BATTU adj pertaining to a ballet movement
BATTUE n pl. -S a type of hunt
BATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST crazy
BATWING adj shaped like a bat's wing
BAUBEE n pl. -S bawbee
BAUBLE n pl. -S a cheap trinket
BAUD n pl. -S a unit of data transmission speed
BAUDEKIN n pl. -S a brocaded fabric
BAUDRONS n pl. -ES a cat
BAUHINIA n pl. -S a small tropical tree
BAULK v -ED, -ING, -S to balk
BAULKY adj BAULKIER, BAULKIEST balky
BAUSOND adj having white marks
BAUXITE n pl. -S an ore of aluminum BAUXITIC adj
BAWBEE n pl. -S a Scottish coin
BAWCOCK n pl. -S a fine fellow
BAWD n pl. -S a madam
BAWDIER comparative of bawdy
BAWDIES pl. of bawdy
BAWDIEST superlative of bawdy
BAWDILY adv in a bawdy manner
BAWDRIC n pl. -S baldric
BAWDRY n pl. -RIES obscenity
BAWDY adj BAWDIER, BAWDIEST obscene
BAWDY n pl. BAWDIES obscene language
BAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to cry loudly
BAWLER n pl. -S one that bawls
BAWSUNT adj bausond
BAWTIE n pl. -S a dog
BAWTY n pl. -TIES bawtie
BAY v -ED, -ING, -S to howl
BAYADEER n pl. -S bayadere
BAYADERE n pl. -S a dancing girl
BAYAMO n pl. -MOS a strong wind
BAYARD n pl. -S a horse
BAYBERRY n pl. -RIES a berry tree
BAYMAN n pl. -MEN a person who fishes on a bay
BAYONET v -NETED, -NETING, -NETS or -NETTED, -NETTING, -NETS to stab with a dagger-like weapon
BAYOU n pl. -S a marshy body of water
BAYWOOD n pl. -S a coarse mahogany
BAZAAR n pl. -S a marketplace
BAZAR n pl. -S bazaar
BAZOO n pl. -ZOOS the mouth
BAZOOKA n pl. -S a small rocket launcher
BDELLIUM n pl. -S a gum resin
BE v present sing. 1st person -AM, 2d -ARE or -ART, 3d -IS, past sing. 1st and 3d persons -WAS, 2d -WERE or -WAST or -WERT, past participle BEEN, present participle BEING to have actuality
BEACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to drive ashore
BEACHBOY n pl. -BOYS a male beach attendant
BEACHY adj BEACHIER, BEACHIEST sandy or pebbly
BEACON v -ED, -ING, -S to warn or guide
BEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn with beads (round pieces of glass)
BEADIER comparative of beady
BEADIEST superlative of beady
BEADILY adv in a beady manner
BEADING n pl. -S beaded material
BEADLE n pl. -S a parish official
BEADLIKE adj beady
BEADMAN n pl. -MEN beadsman
BEADROLL n pl. -S a list of names
BEADSMAN n pl. -MEN one who prays for another
BEADWORK n pl. -S beading
BEADY adj BEADIER, BEADIEST resembling beads
BEAGLE n pl. -S a small hound
BEAK n pl. -S a bird's bill BEAKED, BEAKLESS, BEAKLIKE adj
BEAKER n pl. -S a large cup
BEAKY adj BEAKIER, BEAKIEST resembling a beak
BEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to emit in beams (rays of light)
BEAMIER comparative of beamy
BEAMIEST superlative of beamy
BEAMILY adv in a beamy manner
BEAMISH adj cheerful
BEAMLESS adj having no beam
BEAMLIKE adj resembling a beam
BEAMY adj BEAMIER, BEAMIEST beaming
BEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to hit on the head
BEANBAG n pl. -S a small cloth bag
BEANBALL n pl. -S a baseball thrown at the head
BEANERY n pl. -ERIES a cheap restaurant
BEANIE n pl. -S a small cap
BEANLIKE adj resembling a bean
BEANO n pl. BEANOS a form of bingo
BEANPOLE n pl. -S a thin pole
BEAR v BORE, BORNE or BORN, BEARING, BEARS to endure BEARABLE adj BEARABLY adv
BEARCAT n pl. -S a small mammal
BEARD v -ED, -ING, -S to oppose boldly
BEARER n pl. -S one that bears
BEARHUG n pl. -S a rough tight embrace
BEARING n pl. -S demeanor
BEARISH adj resembling a bear (a large mammal)
BEARLIKE adj bearish
BEARSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a bear
BEARWOOD n pl. -S a small tree of the buckthorn family
BEAST n pl. -S an animal
BEASTIE n pl. -S a tiny animal
BEASTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST resembling a beast
BEAT v BEAT, BEATEN, BEATING, BEATS to strike repeatedly BEATABLE adj
BEATER n pl. -S one that beats
BEATIFIC adj blissful
BEATIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make happy
BEATING n pl. -S a defeat
BEATLESS adj having no rhythm
BEATNIK n pl. -S a nonconformist
BEAU n pl. BEAUX or BEAUS a boyfriend BEAUISH adj
BEAUCOUP adj many or much
BEAUT n pl. -S something beautiful
BEAUTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make beautiful
BEAUTY n pl. -TIES one that is lovely
BEAUX a pl. of beau
BEAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to work hard
BEBEERU n pl. -S a tropical tree
BEBLOOD v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with blood
BEBOP n pl. -S a type of jazz
BEBOPPER n pl. -S one that likes bebop
BECALM v -ED, -ING, -S to make calm
BECAME past tense of become
BECAP v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS to put a cap on
BECARPET v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a carpet
BECAUSE conj for the reason that
BECHALK v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with chalk
BECHAMEL n pl. -S a white sauce
BECHANCE v -CHANCED, -CHANCING, -CHANCES to befall
BECHARM v -ED, -ING, -S to hold under a spell
BECK v -ED, -ING, -S to beckon
BECKET n pl. -S a securing rope
BECKON v -ED, -ING, -S to signal by sign or gesture
BECKONER n pl. -S one that beckons
BECLAMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to clamor loudly
BECLASP v -ED, -ING, -S to embrace
BECLOAK v -ED, -ING, -S to place a cloak on
BECLOG v -CLOGGED, -CLOGGING, -CLOGS to clog thoroughly
BECLOTHE v -CLOTHED, -CLOTHING, -CLOTHES to clothe
BECLOUD v -ED, -ING, -S to make cloudy
BECLOWN v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to appear ridiculous
BECOME v -CAME, -COMING, -COMES to come to be
BECOMING n pl. -S a process of change
BECOWARD v -ED, -ING, -S to accuse of cowardice
BECRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to crawl over
BECRIME v -CRIMED, -CRIMING, -CRIMES to make guilty of a crime
BECROWD v -ED, -ING, -S to crowd closely
BECRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a crust
BECUDGEL v -GELLED, -GELLING, -GELS or -GELED, -GELING, -GELS to cudgel thoroughly
BECURSE v -CURSED or -CURST, -CURSING, -CURSES to curse severely
BED v BEDDED, BEDDING, BEDS to provide with a bed (a piece of furniture used for sleeping)
BEDABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to soil
BEDAMN v -ED, -ING, -S to swear at
BEDARKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to darken
BEDAUB v -ED, -ING, -S to besmear
BEDAZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to confuse
BEDBUG n pl. -S a bloodsucking insect
BEDCHAIR n pl. -S a chair near a bed
BEDCOVER n pl. -S a cover for a bed
BEDDABLE adj suitable for taking to bed
BEDDED past tense of bed
BEDDER n pl. -S one that makes up beds
BEDDING n pl. -S material for making up a bed
BEDEAFEN v -ED, -ING, -S to deafen
BEDECK v -ED, -ING, -S to clothe with finery
BEDEL n pl. -S an English university officer
BEDELL n pl. -S bedel
BEDEMAN n pl. -MEN beadsman
BEDESMAN n pl. -MEN beadsman
BEDEVIL v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS to harass
BEDEW v -ED, -ING, -S to wet with dew
BEDFAST adj confined to bed
BEDFRAME n pl. -S the frame of a bed
BEDGOWN n pl. -S a dressing gown
BEDIAPER v -ED, -ING, -S to ornament with a kind of design
BEDIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to bedeck
BEDIM v -DIMMED, -DIMMING, -DIMS to make dim
BEDIMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to dimple
BEDIRTY v -DIRTIED, -DIRTYING, -DIRTIES to make dirty
BEDIZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to dress gaudily
BEDLAM n pl. -S confusion
BEDLAMP n pl. -S a lamp near a bed
BEDLESS adj having no bed
BEDLIKE adj resembling a bed
BEDMAKER n pl. -S one that makes beds
BEDMATE n pl. -S a bed companion
BEDOTTED adj covered with dots
BEDOUIN n pl. -S a nomadic Arab
BEDPAN n pl. -S a toilet pan
BEDPLATE n pl. -S a frame support
BEDPOST n pl. -S a post of a bed
BEDQUILT n pl. -S a quilt for a bed
BEDRAIL n pl. -S a board at the side of a bed
BEDRAPE v -DRAPED, -DRAPING, -DRAPES to drape
BEDRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to drench thoroughly
BEDRID adj bedfast
BEDRIVEL v -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS or -ELED, -ELING, -ELS to cover with saliva
BEDROCK n pl. -S the rock under soil
BEDROLL n pl. -S a portable roll of bedding
BEDROOM n pl. -S a room for sleeping
BEDRUG v -DRUGGED, -DRUGGING, -DRUGS to make sleepy
BEDSHEET n pl. -S a sheet for a bed
BEDSIDE n pl. -S the side of a bed
BEDSONIA n pl. -S a virus
BEDSORE n pl. -S a type of sore
BEDSTAND n pl. -S a table next to a bed
BEDSTEAD n pl. -S a support for a bed
BEDSTRAW n pl. -S a woody herb
BEDTICK n pl. -S the cloth case of a mattress
BEDTIME n pl. -S a time for going to bed
BEDU n pl. BEDU a bedouin
BEDUIN n pl. -S bedouin
BEDUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to render speechless
BEDUNCE v -DUNCED, -DUNCING, -DUNCES to make a dunce of
BEDWARD adv toward bed
BEDWARDS adv bedward
BEDWARF v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to appear small by comparison
BEE n pl. -S a winged insect
BEEBEE n pl. -S a pellet
BEEBREAD n pl. -S a pollen mixture
BEECH n pl. -ES a type of tree BEECHEN adj
BEECHNUT n pl. -S the nut of a beech
BEECHY adj BEECHIER, BEECHIEST abounding in beeches
BEEF n pl. BEEFS or BEEVES a steer or cow fattened for food
BEEF v -ED, -ING, -S to add bulk to
BEEFALO n pl. -LOS or -LOES the offspring of an American buffalo and domestic cattle
BEEFCAKE n pl. -S pictures of male physiques
BEEFIER comparative of beefy
BEEFIEST superlative of beefy
BEEFILY adv in a beefy manner
BEEFLESS adj being without beef
BEEFWOOD n pl. -S a hardwood tree
BEEFY adj BEEFIER, BEEFIEST brawny
BEEHIVE n pl. -S a hive for bees
BEELIKE adj resembling a bee
BEELINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to go quickly in a direct course
BEEN past participle of be
BEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to honk a horn
BEEPER n pl. -S a signaling device
BEER n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
BEERY adj BEERIER, BEERIEST affected by beer
BEESWAX n pl. -ES a type of wax
BEESWING n pl. -S a crust that forms on old wines
BEET n pl. -S a garden plant
BEETLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to jut out
BEETLER n pl. -S one that operates a cloth-finishing machine
BEETROOT n pl. -S the root of the beet
BEEVES a pl. of beef
BEEYARD n pl. -S an apiary
BEEZER n pl. -S the nose
BEFALL v -FELL, -FALLEN, -FALLING, -FALLS to happen to
BEFINGER v -ED, -ING, -S to touch all over
BEFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to be suitable to
BEFLAG v -FLAGGED, -FLAGGING, -FLAGS to deck with flags
BEFLEA v -ED, -ING, -S to infest with fleas
BEFLECK v -ED, -ING, -S to fleck
BEFLOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with flowers
BEFOG v -FOGGED, -FOGGING, -FOGS to envelop in fog
BEFOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to deceive
BEFORE adv previously
BEFOUL v -ED, -ING, -S to foul
BEFOULER n pl. -S one that befouls
BEFRET v -FRETTED, -FRETTING, -FRETS to gnaw
BEFRIEND v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a friend to
BEFRINGE v -FRINGED, -FRINGING, -FRINGES to border with a fringe
BEFUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to confuse
BEG v BEGGED, BEGGING, BEGS to plead
BEGALL v -ED, -ING, -S to make sore by rubbing
BEGAN past tense of begin
BEGAZE v -GAZED, -GAZING, -GAZES to gaze at
BEGET v -GOT or -GAT, -GOTTEN, -GETTING, -GETS to cause to exist
BEGETTER n pl. -S one that begets
BEGGAR v -ED, -ING, -S to impoverish
BEGGARLY adj very poor
BEGGARY n pl. -GARIES extreme poverty
BEGGED past tense of beg
BEGGING present participle of beg
BEGIN v GAN, -GUN, -GINNING, -GINS to start
BEGINNER n pl. -S one that begins
BEGIRD v -GIRT or -GIRDED, -GIRDING, -GIRDS to surround
BEGIRDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to surround
BEGLAD v -GLADDED, -GLADDING, -GLADS to gladden
BEGLAMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to dazzle with glamor
BEGLOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to make gloomy
BEGONE interj -- used as an order of dismissal
BEGONIA n pl. -S a tropical herb
BEGORAH interj begorra
BEGORRA interj -- used as a mild oath
BEGORRAH interj begorra
BEGOT a past tense of beget
BEGOTTEN past participle of beget
BEGRIM v -GRIMMED, -GRIMMING, -GRIMS to begrime
BEGRIME v -GRIMED, -GRIMING, -GRIMES to dirty
BEGROAN v -ED, -ING, -S to groan at
BEGRUDGE v -GRUDGED, -GRUDGING, -GRUDGES to concede reluctantly
BEGUILE v -GUILED, -GUILING, -GUILES to deceive
BEGUILER n pl. -S one that beguiles
BEGUINE n pl. -S a lively dance
BEGULF v -ED, -ING, -S to engulf
BEGUM n pl. -S a Muslim lady of high rank
BEGUN past participle of begin
BEHALF n pl. -HALVES interest, support, or benefit
BEHAVE v -HAVED, -HAVING, -HAVES to act properly
BEHAVER n pl. -S one that behaves
BEHAVIOR n pl. -S demeanor
BEHEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to cut off the head of
BEHELD past tense of behold
BEHEMOTH n pl. -S a large beast
BEHEST n pl. -S a command
BEHIND n pl. -S the buttocks
BEHOLD v -HELD, -HOLDING, -HOLDS to view
BEHOLDEN adj indebted
BEHOLDER n pl. -S one that beholds
BEHOOF n pl. -HOOVES use, advantage, or benefit
BEHOOVE v -HOOVED, -HOOVING, -HOOVES to be proper for
BEHOVE v -HOVED, -HOVING, -HOVES to behoove
BEHOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to howl at
BEIGE n pl. -S a tan color
BEIGNET n pl. -S a type of fritter or doughnut
BEIGY adj of the color beige
BEING n pl. -S something that exists
BEJABERS interj bejesus
BEJEEZUS interj bejesus
BEJESUS interj -- used as a mild oath
BEJEWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to adorn with jewels
BEJUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to jumble
BEKISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to cover with kisses
BEKNIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to raise to knighthood
BEKNOT v -KNOTTED, -KNOTTING, -KNOTS to tie in knots
BEL n pl. -S a unit of power
BELABOR v -ED, -ING, -S to discuss for an absurd amount of time
BELABOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to belabor
BELACED adj adorned with lace
BELADY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to apply the title of lady to
BELATED adj late or too late
BELAUD v -ED, -ING, -S to praise
BELAY v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten a rope
BELCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to expel gas through the mouth
BELCHER n pl. -S one that belches
BELDAM n pl. -S an old woman
BELDAME n pl. -S beldam
BELEAP v -LEAPT or -LEAPED, -LEAPING, -LEAPS to leap upon
BELFRY n pl. -FRIES a bell tower BELFRIED adj
BELGA n pl. -S a former Belgian monetary unit
BELIE v BELIED, BELYING, BELIES to misrepresent
BELIEF n pl. -S acceptance of the truth or actuality of something
BELIER n pl. -S one that belies
BELIEVE v -LIEVED, -LIEVING, -LIEVES to accept as true or real
BELIEVER n pl. -S one that believes
BELIKE adv perhaps
BELIQUOR v -ED, -ING, -S to soak with liquor
BELITTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to disparage
BELIVE adv in due time
BELL v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a bell (a ringing device)
BELLBIRD n pl. -S a tropical bird
BELLBOY n pl. -BOYS a hotel's errand boy
BELLE n pl. -S an attractive woman
BELLEEK n pl. -S a very thin translucent porcelain
BELLHOP n pl. -S a bellboy
BELLIED past tense of belly
BELLIES present 3d person sing. of belly
BELLMAN n pl. -MEN a town crier
BELLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to shout in a deep voice
BELLOWER n pl. -S one that bellows
BELLPULL n pl. -S a cord pulled to ring a bell
BELLWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
BELLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to swell out
BELLYFUL n pl. -S an excessive amount
BELONG v -ED, -ING, -S to be a member of
BELOVED n pl. -S one who is loved
BELOW n pl. -S something that is beneath
BELT v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a belt (a strap or band worn around the waist)
BELTER n pl. -S one that belts
BELTING n pl. -S material for belts
BELTLESS adj having no belt
BELTLINE n pl. -S the waistline
BELTWAY n pl. -WAYS a highway around an urban area
BELUGA n pl. -S a white sturgeon
BELYING present participle of belie
BEMA n pl. -MATA or -MAS a platform in a synagogue
BEMADAM v -ED, -ING, -S to call by the title of madam
BEMADDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to madden
BEMATA a pl. of bema
BEMEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to debase
BEMINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to mix together
BEMIRE v -MIRED, -MIRING, -MIRES to soil with mud
BEMIST v -ED, -ING, -S to envelop in a mist
BEMIX v -MIXED or -MIXT, -MIXING, -MIXES to mix thoroughly
BEMOAN v -ED, -ING, -S to lament
BEMOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to mock
BEMUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to confuse completely
BEMURMUR v -ED, -ING, -S to murmur at
BEMUSE v -MUSED, -MUSING, -MUSES to confuse
BEMUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to muzzle
BEN n pl. -S an inner room
BENAME v -NAMED, -NEMPT or -NEMPTED, -NAMING, -NAMES to name
BENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to take a player out of a game
BENCHER n pl. -S a magistrate
BEND v BENT or BENDED, BENDING, BENDS to curve BENDABLE adj
BENDAY v -ED, -ING, -S to reproduce using a certain process
BENDEE n pl. -S bendy
BENDER n pl. -S one that bends
BENDWAYS adv bendwise
BENDWISE adv diagonally
BENDY n pl. -DYS okra
BENE n pl. -S benne
BENEATH prep under
BENEDICK n pl. -S benedict
BENEDICT n pl. -S a newly married man
BENEFIC adj kindly
BENEFICE v -FICED, -FICING, -FICES to endow with land
BENEFIT v -FITED, -FITING, -FITS or -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to be helpful or useful to
BENEMPT a past participle of bename
BENEMPTED a past participle of bename
BENIGN adj kind BENIGNLY adv
BENISON n pl. -S a blessing
BENJAMIN n pl. -S benzoin
BENNE n pl. -S the sesame plant
BENNET n pl. -S a perennial herb
BENNI n pl. -S benne
BENNY n pl. -NIES an amphetamine tablet
BENOMYL n pl. -S a chemical compound
BENT n pl. -S an inclination
BENTHAL adj benthic
BENTHIC adj pertaining to oceanic depths
BENTHOS n pl. -ES benthic sea life
BENTWOOD n pl. -S wood bent for use in furniture
BENUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to make numb
BENZAL adj pertaining to a certain chemical group
BENZENE n pl. -S a volatile liquid
BENZIDIN n pl. -S a hydrocarbon
BENZIN n pl. -S benzine
BENZINE n pl. -S a volatile liquid
BENZOATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
BENZOIN n pl. -S a gum resin BENZOIC adj
BENZOL n pl. -S a benzene
BENZOLE n pl. -S benzol
BENZOYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
BENZYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical BENZYLIC adj
BEPAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to tinge
BEPIMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to cover with pimples
BEQUEATH v -ED, -ING, -S to grant by testament
BEQUEST n pl. -S a legacy
BERAKE v -RAKED, -RAKING, -RAKES to rake all over
BERASCAL v -ED, -ING, -S to accuse of being a rascal
BERATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to scold severely
BERBERIN n pl. -S a medicinal alkaloid
BERBERIS n pl. -ES a barberry
BERCEUSE n pl. -S a lullaby
BERDACHE n pl. -S an American Indian male transvestite
BEREAVE v -REAVED or -REFT, -REAVING, -REAVES to deprive
BEREAVER n pl. -S one that bereaves
BERET n pl. -S a soft, flat cap
BERETTA n pl. -S biretta
BERG n pl. -S an iceberg
BERGAMOT n pl. -S a citrus tree
BERGERE n pl. -S an upholstered armchair
BERHYME v -RHYMED, -RHYMING, -RHYMES to compose in rhyme
BERIBERI n pl. -S a thiamine deficiency disease
BERIME v -RIMED, -RIMING, -RIMES to berhyme
BERINGED adj adorned with rings
BERLIN n pl. -S a type of carriage
BERLINE n pl. -S a limousine
BERM n pl. -S a ledge
BERME n pl. -S berm
BERMUDAS n/pl knee-length walking shorts
BERNICLE n pl. -S a wild goose
BEROBED adj wearing a robe
BEROUGED adj obviously or thickly rouged
BERRETTA n pl. -S biretta
BERRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to produce berries (fleshy fruits)
BERSEEM n pl. -S a clover
BERSERK n pl. -S a fierce warrior
BERTH v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a mooring
BERTHA n pl. -S a wide collar
BERYL n pl. -S a green mineral BERYLINE adj
BESCORCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to scorch
BESCOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to scour thoroughly
BESCREEN v -ED, -ING, -S to screen
BESEECH v -SOUGHT or -SEECHED, -SEECHING, -SEECHES to implore
BESEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to be suitable
BESET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to assail
BESETTER n pl. -S one that besets
BESHADOW v -ED, -ING, -S to cast a shadow on
BESHAME v -SHAMED, -SHAMING, -SHAMES to put to shame
BESHIVER v -ED, -ING, -S to break into small pieces
BESHOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to shout at
BESHREW v -ED, -ING, -S to curse
BESHROUD v -ED, -ING, -S to cover
BESIDE prep next to
BESIDES adv in addition
BESIEGE v -SIEGED, -SIEGING, -SIEGES to surround
BESIEGER n pl. -S one that besieges
BESLAVED adj filled with slaves
BESLIME v -SLIMED, -SLIMING, -SLIMES to cover with slime
BESMEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to smear over
BESMILE v -SMILED, -SMILING, -SMILES to smile on
BESMIRCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to dirty
BESMOKE v -SMOKED, -SMOKING, -SMOKES to soil with smoke
BESMOOTH v -ED, -ING, -S to smooth
BESMUDGE v -SMUDGED, -SMUDGING, -SMUDGES to smudge
BESMUT v -SMUTTED, -SMUTTING, -SMUTS to blacken with smut
BESNOW v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with snow
BESOM n pl. -S a broom
BESOOTHE v SOOTHED, -SOOTHING, -SOOTHES to soothe
BESOT v -SOTTED, -SOTTING, -SOTS to stupefy
BESOUGHT a past tense of beseech
BESPEAK v -SPOKE or -SPAKE, -SPOKEN, -SPEAKING, -SPEAKS to claim in advance
BESPOUSE v -SPOUSED, -SPOUSING, -SPOUSES to marry
BESPREAD v -SPREAD, -SPREADING, -SPREADS to spread over
BESPRENT adj sprinkled over
BEST v -ED, -ING, -S to outdo
BESTEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to help
BESTIAL adj pertaining to beasts
BESTIARY n pl. -ARIES a collection of animal fables
BESTIR v -STIRRED, -STIRRING, -STIRS to rouse
BESTOW v -ED, -ING, -S to present as a gift
BESTOWAL n pl. -S a gift
BESTREW v STREWED, -STREWN, -STREWING, -STREWS to scatter
BESTRIDE v -STRODE or -STRID, -STRIDDEN, -STRIDING, -STRIDES to straddle
BESTROW v STROWED, -STROWN, -STROWING, -STROWS to bestrew
BESTUD v -STUDDED, -STUDDING, -STUDS to dot
BESWARM v -ED, -ING, -S to swarm all over
BET v BET or BETTED, BETTING, BETS to wager
BETA n pl. -S a Greek letter
BETAINE n pl. -S an alkaloid
BETAKE v TOOK, -TAKEN, -TAKING, -TAKES to cause to go
BETATRON n pl. -S an electron accelerator
BETATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to tatter
BETAXED adj burdened with taxes
BETEL n pl. -S a climbing plant
BETELNUT n pl. -S a seed chewed as a stimulant
BETH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
BETHANK v -ED, -ING, -S to thank
BETHEL n pl. -S a holy place
BETHESDA n pl. -S a chapel
BETHINK v -THOUGHT, -THINKING, -THINKS to consider
BETHORN v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with thorns
BETHUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to thump soundly
BETIDE v -TIDED, -TIDING, -TIDES to befall
BETIME adv betimes
BETIMES adv soon
BETISE n pl. -S stupidity
BETOKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to indicate
BETON n pl. -S a type of concrete
BETONY n pl. -NIES a European herb
BETOOK past tense of betake
BETRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to aid an enemy of
BETRAYAL n pl. -S the act of betraying
BETRAYER n pl. -S one that betrays
BETROTH v -ED, -ING, -S to engage to marry
BETTA n pl. -S a freshwater fish
BETTED a past tense of bet
BETTER v -ED, -ING, -S to improve
BETTING present participle of bet
BETTOR n pl. -S one that bets
BETWEEN prep in the space that separates
BETWIXT prep between
BEUNCLED adj having many uncles
BEVATRON n pl. -S a proton accelerator
BEVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to cut at an angle
BEVELER n pl. -S one that bevels
BEVELLER n pl. -S beveler
BEVELLING a present participle of bevel
BEVERAGE n pl. -S a liquid for drinking
BEVIES pl. of bevy
BEVOMIT v -ED, -ING, -S to vomit all over
BEVOR n pl. -S a piece of armor for the lower face
BEVY n pl. BEVIES a group
BEWAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to lament
BEWAILER n pl. -S one that bewails
BEWARE v -WARED, -WARING, -WARES to be careful
BEWEARY v -WEARIED, -WEARYING, -WEARIES to make weary
BEWEEP v -WEPT, -WEEPING, -WEEPS to lament
BEWIG v -WIGGED, -WIGGING, -WIGS to adorn with a wig
BEWILDER v -ED, -ING, -S to confuse
BEWINGED adj having wings
BEWITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to affect by witchcraft or magic
BEWORM v -ED, -ING, -S to infest with worms
BEWORRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to worry
BEWRAP v -WRAPPED or -WRAPT, -WRAPPING, -WRAPS to wrap completely
BEWRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to divulge
BEWRAYER n pl. -S one that bewrays
BEY n pl. BEYS a Turkish ruler
BEYLIC n pl. -S the domain of a bey
BEYLIK n pl. -S beylic
BEYOND n pl. -S something that lies farther ahead
BEZANT n pl. -S a coin of ancient Rome
BEZAZZ n pl. -ES pizazz
BEZEL n pl. -S a slanted surface
BEZIL n pl. -S bezel
BEZIQUE n pl. -S a card game
BEZOAR n pl. -S a gastric mass
BEZZANT n pl. -S bezant
BHAKTA n pl. -S one who practices bhakti
BHAKTI n pl. -S a selfless devotion to a deity in Hinduism
BHANG n pl. -S the hemp plant
BHARAL n pl. -S a goatlike Asian mammal
BHEESTIE n pl. -S bheesty
BHEESTY n pl. -TIES a water carrier
BHISTIE n pl. -S bheesty
BHOOT n pl. -S bhut
BHUT n pl. -S a small whirlwind
BI n pl. -S a bisexual
BIACETYL n pl. -S a chemical flavor enhancer
BIALI n pl. -S bialy
BIALY n pl. -ALYS an onion roll
BIANNUAL adj occurring twice a year
BIAS v -ASED, -ASING, -ASES or -ASSED, -ASSING, -ASSES to prejudice BIASEDLY adv
BIASNESS n pl. -ES the state of being slanted
BIATHLON n pl. -S an athletic contest
BIAXAL adj biaxial
BIAXIAL adj having two axes
BIB v BIBBED, BIBBING, BIBS to tipple
BIBASIC adj dibasic
BIBB n pl. -S a mast support
BIBBED past tense of bib
BIBBER n pl. -S a tippler
BIBBERY n pl. -BERIES the act of bibbing
BIBBING present participle of bib
BIBCOCK n pl. -S a type of faucet
BIBELOT n pl. -S a trinket
BIBLE n pl. -S an authoritative publication BIBLICAL adj
BIBLESS adj having no bib (a cloth covering)
BIBLIKE adj resembling a bib
BIBLIST n pl. -S one who takes the words of the Bible literally
BIBULOUS adj given to drinking
BICARB n pl. -S sodium bicarbonate
BICAUDAL adj having two tails
BICE n pl. -S a blue or green pigment
BICEPS n pl. -ES an arm muscle
BICHROME adj two-colored
BICKER v -ED, -ING, -S to argue
BICKERER n pl. -S one that bickers
BICOLOR n pl. -S something having two colors
BICOLOUR n pl. -S bicolor
BICONVEX adj convex on both sides
BICORN adj having two horns
BICORNE n pl. -S a type of hat
BICRON n pl. -S one billionth of a meter
BICUSPID n pl. -S a tooth
BICYCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to ride a bicycle (a two-wheeled vehicle)
BICYCLER n pl. -S one that bicycles
BICYCLIC adj having two cycles
BICYCLING present participle of bicycle
BID v BADE, BIDDEN, BIDDING, BIDS to make a bid (an offer of a price)
BIDARKA n pl. -S an Eskimo canoe
BIDARKEE n pl. -S bidarka
BIDDABLE adj obedient BIDDABLY adv
BIDDEN past participle of bid
BIDDER n pl. -S one that bids
BIDDING n pl. -S a command
BIDDY n pl. -DIES a hen
BIDE v BIDED or BODE, BIDING, BIDES to wait
BIDENTAL adj having two teeth
BIDER n pl. -S one that bides
BIDET n pl. -S a low basin used for washing
BIDING present participle of bide
BIELD v -ED, -ING, -S to shelter
BIENNALE n pl. -S a biennial show
BIENNIAL n pl. -S an event that occurs every two years
BIENNIUM n pl. -NIA or -NIUMS a period of two years
BIER n pl. -S a coffin stand
BIFACE n pl. -S a stone tool having a cutting edge
BIFACIAL adj having two faces
BIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to hit
BIFFIN n pl. -S a cooking apple
BIFFY n pl. -FIES a toilet
BIFID adj divided into two parts BIFIDLY adv
BIFIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being bifid
BIFILAR adj having two threads
BIFLEX adj bent in two places
BIFOCAL n pl. -S a type of lens
BIFOLD adj twofold
BIFORATE adj having two perforations
BIFORKED adj divided into two branches
BIFORM adj having two forms
BIFORMED adj biform
BIG adj BIGGER, BIGGEST of considerable size
BIG n pl. -S an individual or organization of importance
BIGAMIES pl. of bigamy
BIGAMIST n pl. -S one who commits bigamy
BIGAMOUS adj guilty of bigamy
BIGAMY n pl. -MIES the crime of being married to two people simultaneously
BIGARADE n pl. -S a citrus tree
BIGAROON n pl. -S a type of cherry
BIGEMINY n pl. -NIES the state of having a double pulse
BIGEYE n pl. -S a marine fish
BIGFOOT n pl. -FEET or -FOOTS a large hairy humanlike creature
BIGGER comparative of big
BIGGEST superlative of big
BIGGETY adj biggity
BIGGIE n pl. -S one that is big
BIGGIN n pl. -S a house
BIGGING n pl. -S biggin
BIGGISH adj somewhat big
BIGGITY adj conceited
BIGHEAD n pl. -S a disease of animals
BIGHORN n pl. -S a wild sheep
BIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a loop of rope
BIGLY adv in a big manner
BIGMOUTH n pl. -S a talkative person
BIGNESS n pl. -ES the state of being big
BIGNONIA n pl. -S a climbing plant
BIGOT n pl. -S a prejudiced person
BIGOTED adj intolerant
BIGOTRY n pl. -RIES prejudice
BIGWIG n pl. -S an important person
BIHOURLY adj occurring every two hours
BIJOU n pl. -JOUX or -JOUS a jewel
BIJUGATE adj two-paired
BIJUGOUS adj bijugate
BIKE v BIKED, BIKING, BIKES to bicycle
BIKER n pl. -S one that bikes
BIKEWAY n pl. -WAYS a route for bikes
BIKIE n pl. -S biker
BIKING present participle of bike
BIKINI n pl. -S a type of bathing suit BIKINIED adj
BILABIAL n pl. -S a sound articulated with both lips
BILANDER n pl. -S a small ship
BILAYER n pl. -S a film with two molecular layers
BILBERRY n pl. -RIES an edible berry
BILBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a finely tempered sword
BILBOA n pl. -S bilbo
BILE n pl. -S a fluid secreted by the liver
BILGE v BILGED, BILGING, BILGES to spring a leak
BILGY adj BILGIER, BILGIEST smelling like seepage
BILIARY adj pertaining to bile
BILINEAR adj pertaining to two lines
BILIOUS adj pertaining to bile
BILK v -ED, -ING, -S to cheat
BILKER n pl. -S one that bilks
BILL v -ED, -ING, -S to present a statement of costs to BILLABLE adj
BILLBUG n pl. -S a weevil
BILLER n pl. -S one that bills
BILLET v -ED, -ING, -S to lodge soldiers
BILLETER n pl. -S one that billets
BILLFISH n pl. -ES a fish with long, slender jaws
BILLFOLD n pl. -S a wallet
BILLHEAD n pl. -S a letterhead
BILLHOOK n pl. -S a cutting tool
BILLIARD n pl. -S a carom shot in billiards (a table game)
BILLIE n pl. -S a comrade
BILLIES pl. of billy
BILLING n pl. -S the relative position in which a performer is listed
BILLION n pl. -S a number
BILLON n pl. -S an alloy of silver and copper
BILLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to swell
BILLOWY adj -LOWIER, -LOWIEST swelling; surging
BILLY n pl. -LIES a short club
BILLYCAN n pl. -S a pot for heating water
BILOBATE adj having two lobes
BILOBED adj bilobate
BILSTED n pl. -S a hardwood tree
BILTONG n pl. -S dried and cured meat
BIMA n pl. -S bema
BIMAH n pl. -S bema
BIMANOUS adj two-handed
BIMANUAL adj done with two hands
BIMBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a disreputable person
BIMENSAL adj occurring every two months
BIMESTER n pl. -S a two-month period
BIMETAL n pl. -S something composed of two metals
BIMETHYL n pl. -S ethane
BIMODAL adj having two statistical modes
BIMORPH n pl. -S a device consisting of two crystals cemented together
BIN v BINNED, BINNING, BINS to store in a large receptacle
BINAL adj twofold
BINARY n pl. -RIES a combination of two things
BINATE adj growing in pairs BINATELY adv
BINAURAL adj hearing with both ears
BIND v BOUND, BINDING, BINDS to tie or secure BINDABLE adj
BINDER n pl. -S one that binds
BINDERY n pl. -ERIES a place where books are bound
BINDI n pl. -S a dot worn on the forehead by women in India
BINDING n pl. -S the cover and fastenings of a book
BINDLE n pl. -S a bundle
BINDWEED n pl. -S a twining plant
BINE n pl. -S a twining plant stem
BINGE v BINGED, BINGEING BINGING, BINGES to indulge in something without restraint
BINGER n pl. -S one that binges
BINGO n pl. -GOS a game of chance
BINIT n pl. -S a unit of computer information
BINNACLE n pl. -S a compass stand
BINNED past tense of bin
BINNING present participle of bin
BINOCLE n pl. -S a binocular
BINOCS n/pl binoculars
BINOMIAL n pl. -S an algebraic expression
BINT n pl. -S a woman
BIO n pl. BIOS a biography
BIOASSAY v -ED, -ING, -S to test a substance (as a drug)
BIOCHIP n pl. -S a hypothetical computer component that uses proteins to store or process data
BIOCIDE n pl. -S a substance destructive to living organisms BIOCIDAL adj
BIOCLEAN adj free of harmful organisms
BIOCYCLE n pl. -S a life-supporting region
BIOETHIC adj pertaining to ethical questions arising from advances in biology
BIOGAS n pl. -GASES or -GASSES fuel gas produced by organic waste
BIOGEN n pl. -S a hypothetical protein molecule
BIOGENIC adj produced by living organisms
BIOGENY n pl. -NIES the development of life from preexisting life
BIOHERM n pl. -S a mass of marine fossils
BIOLOGIC n pl. -S a drug obtained from an organic source
BIOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of life
BIOLYSIS n pl. -YSES death BIOLYTIC adj
BIOMASS n pl. -ES an amount of living matter
BIOME n pl. -S an ecological community
BIOMETRY n pl. -TRIES the statistical study of biological data
BIONICS n/pl a science joining biology and electronics BIONIC adj
BIONOMY n pl. -MIES ecology BIONOMIC adj
BIONT n pl. -S a living organism BIONTIC adj
BIOPIC n pl. -S a biographical movie
BIOPLASM n pl. -S living matter
BIOPSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to examine tissue BIOPSIC, BIOPTIC adj
BIOSCOPE n pl. -S an early movie projector
BIOSCOPY n pl. -PIES a type of medical examination
BIOTA n pl. -S the flora and fauna of a region
BIOTECH n pl. -S applied biological science
BIOTIC adj pertaining to life
BIOTICAL adj biotic
BIOTICS n/pl a life science
BIOTIN n pl. -S a B vitamin
BIOTITE n pl. -S a form of mica BIOTITIC adj
BIOTOPE n pl. -S a stable habitat
BIOTOXIN n pl. -S poison made by a plant or animal
BIOTRON n pl. -S a climate control chamber
BIOTYPE n pl. -S a group of genetically similar organisms BIOTYPIC adj
BIOVULAR adj derived from two ova
BIPACK n pl. -S a pair of films
BIPAROUS adj producing offspring in pairs
BIPARTED adj having two parts
BIPARTY adj of two parties
BIPED n pl. -S a two-footed animal BIPEDAL adj
BIPHASIC adj having two phases
BIPHENYL n pl. -S a hydrocarbon
BIPLANE n pl. -S a type of airplane
BIPOD n pl. -S a two-legged support
BIPOLAR adj having two poles
BIRACIAL adj including members of two races
BIRADIAL adj having dual symmetry
BIRAMOSE adj biramous
BIRAMOUS adj divided into two branches
BIRCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to whip
BIRCHEN adj made of birch wood
BIRD v -ED, -ING, -S to hunt birds (winged, warm-blooded vertebrates)
BIRDBATH n pl. -S a bath for birds
BIRDCAGE n pl. -S a cage for birds
BIRDCALL n pl. -S the call of a bird
BIRDER n pl. -S a bird hunter
BIRDFARM n pl. -S an aircraft carrier
BIRDIE v BIRDIED, BIRDIEING, BIRDIES to shoot in one stroke under par in golf
BIRDING n pl. -S bird-watching
BIRDLIKE adj resembling a bird
BIRDLIME v -LIMED, -LIMING, -LIMES to trap small birds
BIRDMAN n pl. -MEN one who keeps birds
BIRDSEED n pl. -S a mixture of seeds used for feeding birds
BIRDSEYE n pl. -S a flowering plant
BIRDSHOT n pl. -S small shot for shooting birds
BIRDSONG n pl. -S the song of a bird
BIREME n pl. -S an ancient galley
BIRETTA n pl. -S a cap worn by clergymen
BIRK n pl. -S a birch tree
BIRKIE n pl. -S a lively person
BIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to rotate a floating log
BIRLE v BIRLED, BIRLING, BIRLES to carouse
BIRLER n pl. -S one that birls
BIRLING n pl. -S a lumberjack's game
BIRR n pl. BIRROTCH a monetary unit of Ethiopia
BIRR v -ED, -ING, -S to make a whirring noise
BIRRETTA n pl. -S biretta
BIRSE n pl. -S a bristle
BIRTH v -ED, -ING, -S to originate
BIRTHDAY n pl. -DAYS an anniversary of a birth
BIS adv twice
BISCUIT n pl. -S a small cake of shortened bread
BISE n pl. -S a cold wind
BISECT v -ED, -ING, -S to cut into two parts
BISECTOR n pl. -S something that bisects
BISEXUAL n pl. -S one who is attracted to both sexes
BISHOP v -ED, -ING, -S to appoint as a bishop (the head of a diocese)
BISK n pl. -S bisque
BISMUTH n pl. -S a metallic element
BISNAGA n pl. -S a type of cactus
BISON n pl. -S an ox-like animal
BISQUE n pl. -S a thick soup
BISTATE adj pertaining to two states
BISTER n pl. -S a brown pigment BISTERED adj
BISTORT n pl. -S a perennial herb with roots used as astringents
BISTOURY n pl. -RIES a surgical knife
BISTRE n pl. -S bister BISTRED adj
BISTRO n pl. -TROS a small tavern BISTROIC adj
BIT v BITTED, BITTING, BITS to restrain
BITABLE adj capable of being bitten
BITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to complain
BITCHERY n pl. -ERIES bitchy behavior
BITCHY adj BITCHIER, BITCHIEST malicious BITCHILY adv
BITE v BIT, BITTEN, BITING, BITES to seize with the teeth BITEABLE adj
BITER n pl. -S one that bites
BITEWING n pl. -S a dental X-ray film
BITING present participle of bite
BITINGLY adv sarcastically
BITSTOCK n pl. -S a brace on a drill
BITSY adj tiny
BITT v -ED, -ING, -S to secure a cable
BITTED past tense of bit
BITTEN a past participle of bite
BITTER adj -TERER, -TEREST having a disagreeable taste BITTERLY adv
BITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to make bitter
BITTERN n pl. -S a wading bird
BITTIER comparative of bitty
BITTIEST superlative of bitty
BITTING n pl. -S an indentation in a key
BITTOCK n pl. -S a small amount
BITTY adj -TIER, -TIEST fragmented
BITUMEN n pl. -S an asphalt
BIUNIQUE adj being a type of correspondence between two sets
BIVALENT n pl. -S a pair of chromosomes
BIVALVE n pl. -S a bivalved mollusk
BIVALVED adj having a two-valved shell
BIVINYL n pl. -S a flammable gas used in making synthetic rubber
BIVOUAC v -OUACKED, -OUACKING, -OUACKS or -OUACS to make a camp
BIWEEKLY n pl. -LIES a publication issued every two weeks
BIYEARLY adj occurring every two years
BIZ n pl. BIZZES business
BIZARRE n pl. -S a strangely striped flower
BIZE n pl. -S bise
BIZNAGA n pl. -S bisnaga
BIZONE n pl. -S two combined zones BIZONAL adj
BLAB v BLABBED, BLABBING, BLABS to talk idly
BLABBER v -ED, -ING, -S to blab
BLABBY adj talkative
BLACK adj BLACKER, BLACKEST being of the darkest color
BLACK v -ED, -ING, -S to make black
BLACKBOY n pl. -BOYS an Australian plant
BLACKCAP n pl. -S a small European bird
BLACKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make black
BLACKFIN n pl. -S a food fish
BLACKFLY n pl. -FLIES a biting fly
BLACKGUM n pl. -S a tupelo
BLACKING n pl. -S black shoe polish
BLACKISH adj somewhat black
BLACKLEG n pl. -S a cattle disease
BLACKLY adv in a black manner
BLACKOUT n pl. -S a power failure
BLACKTOP v -TOPPED, -TOPPING, -TOPS to pave with asphalt
BLADDER n pl. -S a saclike receptacle BLADDERY adj
BLADE n pl. -S a cutting edge BLADED adj
BLAE adj bluish-black
BLAH n pl. -S nonsense
BLAIN n pl. -S a blister
BLAM n pl. -S the sound of a gunshot
BLAMABLE adj being at fault BLAMABLY adv
BLAME v BLAMED, BLAMING, BLAMES to find fault with
BLAMEFUL adj blamable
BLAMER n pl. -S one that blames
BLAMING present participle of blame
BLANCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to whiten
BLANCHER n pl. -S a whitener
BLAND adj BLANDER, BLANDEST soothing BLANDLY adv
BLANDISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to coax by flattery
BLANK adj BLANKER, BLANKEST empty
BLANK v -ED, -ING, -S to delete
BLANKET v -ED, -ING, -S to cover uniformly
BLANKLY adv in a blank manner
BLARE v BLARED, BLARING, BLARES to sound loudly
BLARNEY v -NEYED, -NEYING, -NEYS to beguile with flattery
BLASE adj indifferent
BLAST v -ED, -ING, -S to use an explosive
BLASTEMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a region of embryonic cells
BLASTER n pl. -S one that blasts
BLASTIE n pl. -S a dwarf
BLASTIER comparative of blasty
BLASTIEST superlative of blasty
BLASTING n pl. -S the act of one that blasts
BLASTOFF n pl. -S the launching of a rocket
BLASTOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of tumor
BLASTULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE an early embryo
BLASTY adj BLASTIER, BLASTIEST gusty
BLAT v BLATTED, BLATTING, BLATS to bleat
BLATANCY n pl. -CIES something blatant
BLATANT adj obvious
BLATE adj timid
BLATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk foolishly
BLATTED past tense of blat
BLATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to chatter
BLATTING present participle of blat
BLAUBOK n pl. -S an extinct antelope
BLAW v BLAWED, BLAWN, BLAWING, BLAWS to blow
BLAZE v BLAZED, BLAZING, BLAZES to burn brightly
BLAZER n pl. -S a lightweight jacket
BLAZON v -ED, -ING, -S to proclaim
BLAZONER n pl. -S one that blazons
BLAZONRY n pl. -RIES a great display
BLEACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to whiten
BLEACHER n pl. -S one that bleaches
BLEAK adj BLEAKER, BLEAKEST dreary
BLEAK n pl. -S a freshwater fish
BLEAKISH adj somewhat bleak
BLEAKLY adv in a bleak manner
BLEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to dim
BLEARY adj BLEARIER, BLEARIEST dimmed BLEARILY adv
BLEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to utter the cry of a sheep
BLEATER n pl. -S one that bleats
BLEB n pl. -S a blister BLEBBY adj
BLEED v BLED, BLEEDING, BLEEDS to lose blood
BLEEDER n pl. -S one that bleeds
BLEEDING n pl. -S the act of losing blood
BLEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to blip
BLELLUM n pl. -S a babbler
BLEMISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to mar
BLENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to flinch
BLENCHER n pl. -S one that blenches
BLEND v BLENDED or BLENT, BLENDING, BLENDS to mix smoothly and inseparably together
BLENDE n pl. -S a shiny mineral
BLENDER n pl. -S one that blends
BLENNY n pl. -NIES a marine fish
BLENT a past tense of blend
BLESBOK n pl. -S a large antelope
BLESBUCK n pl. -S blesbok
BLESS v BLESSED or BLEST, BLESSING, BLESSES to sanctify
BLESSED adj -EDER, -EDEST holy
BLESSER n pl. -S one that blesses
BLESSING n pl. -S a prayer
BLEST a past tense of bless
BLET n pl. -S a decay of fruit
BLETHER v -ED, -ING, -S to blather
BLEW past tense of blow
BLIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause decay
BLIGHTER n pl. -S one that blights
BLIGHTY n pl. BLIGHTIES a wound causing one to be sent home to England
BLIMEY interj -- used as an expression of surprise
BLIMP n pl. -S a nonrigid aircraft BLIMPISH adj
BLIMY interj blimey
BLIN n pl. BLINI or BLINIS a blintze
BLIND adj BLINDER, BLINDEST sightless
BLIND v -ED, -ING, -S to make sightless
BLINDAGE n pl. -S a protective screen
BLINDER n pl. -S an obstruction to sight
BLINDLY adv in a blind manner
BLINI a pl. of blin
BLINIS a pl. of blin
BLINK v -ED, -ING, -S to open and shut the eyes
BLINKARD n pl. -S one who habitually blinks
BLINKER v -ED, -ING, -S to put blinders on
BLINTZ n pl. -ES blintze
BLINTZE n pl. -S a thin pancake
BLIP v BLIPPED, BLIPPING, BLIPS to remove sound from a recording
BLISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to experience or produce ecstasy
BLISSFUL adj very happy
BLISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to cause blisters (skin swellings)
BLISTERY adj having blisters
BLITE n pl. -S an annual herb
BLITHE adj BLITHER, BLITHEST merry BLITHELY adv
BLITHER v -ED, -ING, -S to blather
BLITZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to subject to a sudden attack
BLIZZARD n pl. -S a heavy snowstorm
BLOAT v -ED, -ING, -S to swell
BLOATER n pl. -S a smoked herring
BLOB v BLOBBED, BLOBBING, BLOBS to splotch
BLOC n pl. -S a coalition
BLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to obstruct
BLOCKADE v -ADED, -ADING, -ADES to block
BLOCKAGE n pl. -S the act of blocking
BLOCKER n pl. -S one that blocks
BLOCKISH adj blocky
BLOCKY adj BLOCKIER, BLOCKIEST short and stout
BLOKE n pl. -S a fellow
BLOND adj BLONDER, BLONDEST light-colored
BLOND n pl. -S a blond person
BLONDE n pl. -S blond
BLONDISH adj somewhat blond
BLOOD v -ED, -ING, -S to stain with blood (the fluid circulated by the heart)
BLOODFIN n pl. -S a freshwater fish
BLOODIED past tense of bloody
BLOODIER comparative of bloody
BLOODIES present 3d person sing. of bloody
BLOODIEST superlative of bloody
BLOODILY adv in a bloody manner
BLOODING n pl. -S a fox hunting ceremony
BLOODRED adj of the color of blood
BLOODY adj BLOODIER, BLOODIEST stained with blood
BLOODY v BLOODIED, BLOODYING, BLOODIES to make bloody
BLOOEY adj being out of order
BLOOIE adj blooey
BLOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to bear flowers
BLOOMER n pl. -S a blooming plant
BLOOMERY n pl. -ERIES a furnace for smelting iron
BLOOMY adj BLOOMIER, BLOOMIEST covered with flowers
BLOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to hit a short fly ball
BLOOPER n pl. -S a public blunder
BLOSSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to bloom
BLOSSOMY adj having blossoms
BLOT v BLOTTED, BLOTTING, BLOTS to spot or stain
BLOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to mark with large spots
BLOTCHY adj BLOTCHIER, BLOTCHIEST blotched
BLOTLESS adj spotless
BLOTTED past tense of blot
BLOTTER n pl. -S a piece of ink-absorbing paper
BLOTTIER comparative of blotty
BLOTTIEST superlative of blotty
BLOTTING present participle of blot
BLOTTO adj drunk
BLOTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST spotty
BLOUSE v BLOUSED, BLOUSING, BLOUSES to hang loosely
BLOUSON n pl. -S a woman's garment
BLOUSY adj BLOUSIER, BLOUSIEST blowsy BLOUSILY adv
BLOVIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to speak pompously
BLOW v BLEW, BLOWED, BLOWING, BLOWS to damn
BLOW v BLEW, BLOWN, BLOWING, BLOWS to drive or impel by a current of air
BLOWBACK n pl. -S an escape of gases
BLOWBALL n pl. -S a fluffy seed ball
BLOWBY n pl. -BYS leakage of exhaust fumes
BLOWDOWN n pl. -S a tree blown down by the wind
BLOWER n pl. -S one that blows
BLOWFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
BLOWFLY n pl. -FLIES a type of fly
BLOWGUN n pl. -S a tube through which darts may be blown
BLOWHARD n pl. -S a braggart
BLOWHOLE n pl. -S an air or gas vent
BLOWIER comparative of blowy
BLOWIEST superlative of blowy
BLOWN past participle of blow
BLOWOFF n pl. -S the expelling of gas
BLOWOUT n pl. -S a sudden rupture
BLOWPIPE n pl. -S a blowgun
BLOWSED adj blowsy
BLOWSY adj -SIER, -SIEST slovenly BLOWSILY adv
BLOWTUBE n pl. -S a blowgun
BLOWUP n pl. -S an explosion
BLOWY adj BLOWIER, BLOWIEST windy
BLOWZED adj blowzy
BLOWZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST blowsy BLOWZILY adv
BLUB v BLUBBED, BLUBBING, BLUBS to blubber
BLUBBER v -ED, -ING, -S to weep noisily
BLUBBERY adj fat; swollen
BLUCHER n pl. -S a half boot
BLUDGEON v -ED, -ING, -S to hit with a club
BLUDGER n pl. -S a loafer or shirker
BLUE adj BLUER, BLUEST having the color of the clear sky
BLUE v BLUED, BLUEING BLUING, BLUES to make blue
BLUEBALL n pl. -S a medicinal herb
BLUEBELL n pl. -S a flowering plant
BLUEBILL n pl. -S the scaup duck
BLUEBIRD n pl. -S a songbird
BLUEBOOK n pl. -S an examination booklet
BLUECAP n pl. -S a flowering plant
BLUECOAT n pl. -S a police officer
BLUED past tense of blue
BLUEFIN n pl. -S a large tuna
BLUEFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
BLUEGILL n pl. -S an edible sunfish
BLUEGUM n pl. -S a timber tree
BLUEHEAD n pl. -S a marine fish
BLUEING n pl. -S bluing
BLUEISH adj bluish
BLUEJACK n pl. -S an oak tree
BLUEJAY n pl. -JAYS a corvine bird
BLUELINE n pl. -S a line that divides a hockey rink
BLUELY adv in a blue manner
BLUENESS n pl. -ES the state of being blue
BLUENOSE n pl. -S a puritanical person
BLUER comparative of blue
BLUESIER comparative of bluesy
BLUESIEST superlative of bluesy
BLUESMAN n pl. -MEN one who plays the blues
BLUEST superlative of blue
BLUESTEM n pl. -S a prairie grass
BLUESY adj BLUESIER, BLUESIEST resembling the blues (a musical form)
BLUET n pl. -S a meadow flower
BLUETICK n pl. -S a hunting dog
BLUEWEED n pl. -S a bristly weed
BLUEWOOD n pl. -S a shrub
BLUEY n pl. BLUEYS a bag of clothing carried in travel
BLUFF adj BLUFFER, BLUFFEST having a broad front BLUFFLY adv
BLUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to mislead
BLUFFER n pl. -S one that bluffs
BLUING n pl. -S a fabric coloring
BLUISH adj somewhat blue
BLUME v BLUMED, BLUMING, BLUMES to blossom
BLUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to make a mistake
BLUNGE v BLUNGED, BLUNGING, BLUNGES to mix clay with water
BLUNGER n pl. -S one that blunges
BLUNT adj BLUNTER, BLUNTEST not sharp or pointed BLUNTLY adv
BLUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to make blunt
BLUR v BLURRED, BLURRING, BLURS to make unclear
BLURB v -ED, -ING, -S to praise in a publicity notice
BLURRY adj -RIER, -RIEST unclear BLURRILY adv
BLURT v -ED, -ING, -S to speak abruptly
BLURTER n pl. -S one that blurts
BLUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to become red
BLUSHER n pl. -S one that blushes
BLUSHFUL adj of a red color
BLUSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to blow violently
BLUSTERY adj windy
BLYPE n pl. -S a shred
BO n pl. BOS a pal
BOA n pl. -S a large snake
BOAR n pl. -S a male pig
BOARD v -ED, -ING, -S to take meals for a fixed price
BOARDER n pl. -S one that boards
BOARDING n pl. -S a surface of wooden boards
BOARDMAN n pl. -MEN a board member
BOARFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
BOARISH adj swinish; coarse
BOART n pl. -S bort
BOAST v -ED, -ING, -S to brag
BOASTER n pl. -S one that boasts
BOASTFUL adj given to boasting
BOAT v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by boat (watercraft) BOATABLE adj
BOATBILL n pl. -S a wading bird
BOATEL n pl. -S a waterside hotel
BOATER n pl. -S one that boats
BOATFUL n pl. -S as much as a boat can hold
BOATHOOK n pl. -S a pole with a metal hook for use aboard a boat
BOATING n pl. -S the sport of traveling by boat
BOATLIKE adj resembling a boat
BOATLOAD n pl. -S the amount that a boat holds
BOATMAN n pl. -MEN one who works on boats
BOATSMAN n pl. -MEN boatman
BOATYARD n pl. -S a marina
BOB v BOBBED, BOBBING, BOBS to move up and down
BOBBER n pl. -S one that bobs
BOBBERY n pl. -BERIES a disturbance
BOBBIES pl. of bobby
BOBBIN n pl. -S a thread holder
BOBBINET n pl. -S a machine-made net
BOBBING present participle of bob
BOBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to fumble
BOBBY n pl. -BIES a police officer
BOBCAT n pl. -S a lynx
BOBECHE n pl. -S a glass collar on a candle holder
BOBOLINK n pl. -S a songbird
BOBSLED v -SLEDDED, -SLEDDING, -SLEDS to ride on a bobsled (a racing sled)
BOBSTAY n pl. -STAYS a steadying rope
BOBTAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to cut short
BOBWHITE n pl. -S a game bird
BOCACCIO n pl. -CIOS a rockfish
BOCCE n pl. -S boccie
BOCCI n pl. -S boccie
BOCCIA n pl. -S boccie
BOCCIE n pl. -S an Italian bowling game
BOCK n pl. -S a dark beer
BOD n pl. -S a body
BODE v BODED, BODING, BODES to be an omen of
BODEGA n pl. -S a grocery store
BODEMENT n pl. -S an omen
BODHRAN n pl. -S an Irish drum
BODICE n pl. -S a corset
BODIED past tense of body
BODIES present 3d person sing. of body
BODILESS adj lacking material form
BODILY adj of the body
BODING n pl. -S an omen
BODINGLY adv ominously
BODKIN n pl. -S a sharp instrument
BODY v BODIED, BODYING, BODIES to give form to
BODYSUIT n pl. -S a one-piece garment for the torso
BODYSURF v -ED, -ING, -S to ride a wave without a surfboard
BODYWORK n pl. -S a vehicle body
BOEHMITE n pl. -S a mineral
BOFF n pl. -S a hearty laugh
BOFFIN n pl. -S a scientific expert
BOFFO n pl. -FOS a boff
BOFFOLA n pl. -S a boff
BOG v BOGGED, BOGGING, BOGS to impede
BOGAN n pl. -S a backwater or tributary
BOGBEAN n pl. -S a marsh plant
BOGEY v -GEYED, -GEYING, -GEYS to shoot in one stroke over par in golf
BOGEYMAN n pl. -MEN a terrifying creature
BOGGED past tense of bog
BOGGIER comparative of boggy
BOGGIEST superlative of boggy
BOGGING present participle of bog
BOGGISH adj boggy
BOGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to hesitate
BOGGLER n pl. -S one that causes another to boggle
BOGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST marshy
BOGIE n pl. -S bogy
BOGIES pl. of bogy
BOGLE n pl. -S a bogy
BOGUS adj not genuine; fake
BOGWOOD n pl. -S preserved tree wood
BOGY n pl. -GIES a goblin
BOGYISM n pl. -S behavior characteristic of a bogy
BOGYMAN n pl. -MEN bogeyman
BOHEA n pl. -S a black tea
BOHEMIA n pl. -S a community of bohemians
BOHEMIAN n pl. -S an unconventional person
BOHUNK n pl. -S an unskilled laborer
BOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to vaporize liquid BOILABLE adj
BOILER n pl. -S a vessel for boiling
BOILOFF n pl. -S the vaporization of a liquid
BOING interj -- used to express the sound of reverberation or vibration
BOISERIE n pl. -S wood paneling on a wall
BOITE n pl. -S a nightclub
BOLA n pl. -S a throwing weapon
BOLAR adj pertaining to bole
BOLAS n pl. -ES bola
BOLD adj BOLDER, BOLDEST daring BOLDLY adv
BOLD n pl. -S boldface
BOLDFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to print in thick type
BOLDNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being bold
BOLE n pl. -S a fine clay
BOLERO n pl. -ROS a Spanish dance
BOLETE n pl. -S boletus
BOLETUS n pl. -TUSES or -TI a fungus
BOLIDE n pl. -S an exploding meteor
BOLIVAR n pl. -S or -ES a monetary unit of Venezuela
BOLIVIA n pl. -S a soft fabric
BOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to form pods
BOLLARD n pl. -S a thick post on a ship or wharf
BOLLIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to bungle
BOLLOCKS n/pl testicles
BOLLOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to bollix
BOLLWORM n pl. -S the larva of a certain moth
BOLO n pl. -LOS a machete
BOLOGNA n pl. -S a seasoned sausage
BOLONEY n pl. -NEYS bologna
BOLSHIE n pl. -S a Bolshevik
BOLSHY n pl. -SHIES bolshie
BOLSON n pl. -S a flat arid valley
BOLSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to support
BOLT v -ED, -ING, -S to sift
BOLTER n pl. -S a sifting machine
BOLTHEAD n pl. -S a matrass
BOLTHOLE n pl. -S a place or way of escape
BOLTONIA n pl. -S a perennial herb
BOLTROPE n pl. -S a rope sewn to a sail
BOLUS n pl. -ES a large pill
BOMB v -ED, -ING, -S to attack with bombs (explosive projectiles)
BOMBARD v -ED, -ING, -S to bomb
BOMBAST n pl. -S pompous language
BOMBAX adj pertaining to a family of tropical trees
BOMBE n pl. -S a frozen dessert
BOMBER n pl. -S one that bombs
BOMBESIN n pl. -S a combination of amino acids
BOMBING n pl. -S an attack with bombs
BOMBLOAD n pl. -S the quantity of bombs being carried
BOMBYCID n pl. -S a moth
BOMBYX n pl. -ES a silkworm
BONACI n pl. -S an edible fish
BONANZA n pl. -S a rich mine
BONBON n pl. -S a sugared candy
BOND v -ED, -ING, -S to join together BONDABLE adj
BONDAGE n pl. -S slavery
BONDER n pl. -S one that bonds
BONDING n pl. -S the formation of a close personal relationship
BONDMAID n pl. -S a female slave
BONDMAN n pl. -MEN a male slave
BONDSMAN n pl. -MEN bondman
BONDUC n pl. -S a prickly seed
BONE v BONED, BONING, BONES to debone
BONEFISH n pl. -ES a slender marine fish
BONEHEAD n pl. -S a stupid person
BONELESS adj having no bones (hard connective tissue)
BONEMEAL n pl. -S fertilizer or feed made from crushed bone
BONER n pl. -S a blunder
BONESET n pl. -S a perennial herb
BONEY adj BONIER, BONIEST bony
BONEYARD n pl. -S a junkyard
BONFIRE n pl. -S an open fire
BONG v -ED, -ING, -S to make a deep, ringing sound
BONGO n pl. -GOS or -GOES a small drum
BONGOIST n pl. -S a bongo player
BONHOMIE n pl. -S friendliness
BONIER comparative of bony or boney
BONIEST superlative of bony or boney
BONIFACE n pl. -S an innkeeper
BONINESS n pl. -ES the state of being bony
BONING present participle of bone
BONITA n pl. -S bonito
BONITO n pl. -TOS or -TOES a marine food fish
BONK v -ED, -ING, -S to hit on the head with a hollow blow
BONKERS adj crazy
BONNE n pl. -S a housemaid
BONNET v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a bonnet (a type of hat)
BONNIE adj bonny
BONNOCK n pl. -S bannock
BONNY adj -NIER, -NIEST pretty BONNILY adv
BONSAI n pl. BONSAI a potted shrub that has been dwarfed
BONSPELL n pl. -S bonspiel
BONSPIEL n pl. -S a curling match or tournament
BONTEBOK n pl. -S an antelope
BONUS n pl. -ES an additional payment
BONY adj BONIER, BONIEST full of bones
BONZE n pl. -S a Buddhist monk
BONZER adj very good
BOO v -ED, -ING, -S to cry ``boo''
BOOB v -ED, -ING, -S to make a foolish mistake
BOOBISH adj doltish
BOOBOO n pl. -BOOS a mistake
BOOBY n pl. -BIES a dolt
BOODLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to take bribes
BOODLER n pl. -S one that boodles
BOOGER n pl. -S a bogeyman
BOOGEY v -GEYED, -GEYING, -GEYS boogie
BOOGIE v -GIED, -GYING, -GIES to dance to rock music
BOOGY v -GIED, -GYING, -GIES boogie
BOOGYMAN n pl. -MEN bogeyman
BOOHOO v -ED, -ING, -S to weep noisily
BOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to engage services BOOKABLE adj
BOOKCASE n pl. -S a case which holds books (literary volumes)
BOOKEND n pl. -S a support for a row of books
BOOKER n pl. -S one that books
BOOKFUL n pl. -S as much as a book can hold
BOOKIE n pl. -S a bet taker
BOOKING n pl. -S an engagement
BOOKISH adj pertaining to books
BOOKLET n pl. -S a small book
BOOKLICE n/pl wingless insects that damage books
BOOKLORE n pl. -S book learning
BOOKMAN n pl. -MEN a scholar
BOOKMARK n pl. -S a marker for finding a place in a book
BOOKRACK n pl. -S a support for an open book
BOOKREST n pl. -S a bookrack
BOOKSHOP n pl. -S a store where books are sold
BOOKWORM n pl. -S an avid book reader
BOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to make a deep, resonant sound
BOOMBOX n pl. -ES a portable radio and tape or compact disc player
BOOMER n pl. -S one that booms
BOOMIER comparative of boomy
BOOMIEST superlative of boomy
BOOMKIN n pl. -S a bumkin
BOOMLET n pl. -S a small increase in prosperity
BOOMTOWN n pl. -S a prospering town
BOOMY adj BOOMIER, BOOMIEST prospering
BOON n pl. -S a timely benefit
BOONDOCK adj pertaining to a backwoods area
BOONIES n/pl a backwoods area
BOOR n pl. -S a rude person
BOORISH adj rude
BOOST v -ED, -ING, -S to support
BOOSTER n pl. -S one that boosts
BOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to load a program into a computer BOOTABLE adj
BOOTEE n pl. -S a baby's sock
BOOTERY n pl. -ERIES a shoe store
BOOTH n pl. -S a small enclosure
BOOTIE n pl. -S bootee
BOOTIES pl. of booty
BOOTJACK n pl. -S a device for pulling off boots
BOOTLACE n pl. -S a shoelace
BOOTLEG v -LEGGED, -LEGGING, -LEGS to smuggle
BOOTLESS adj useless
BOOTLICK v -ED, -ING, -S to flatter servilely
BOOTY n pl. -TIES a rich gain or prize
BOOZE v BOOZED, BOOZING, BOOZES to drink liquor excessively
BOOZER n pl. -S one that boozes
BOOZY adj BOOZIER, BOOZIEST drunken BOOZILY adv
BOP v BOPPED, BOPPING, BOPS to hit or strike
BOPEEP n pl. -S a game of peekaboo
BOPPER n pl. -S a bebopper
BORA n pl. -S a cold wind
BORACES a pl. of borax
BORACIC adj boric
BORACITE n pl. -S a mineral
BORAGE n pl. -S a medicinal herb
BORAL n pl. -S a mixture of boron carbide and aluminum
BORANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
BORATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to mix with borax or boric acid
BORAX n pl. -RAXES or -RACES a white crystalline compound
BORDEAUX n pl. BORDEAUX a red or white wine
BORDEL n pl. -S a brothel
BORDELLO n pl. -LOS a brothel
BORDER v -ED, -ING, -S to put a border (an edge) on
BORDERER n pl. -S one that borders
BORDURE n pl. -S a border around a shield
BORE v BORED, BORING, BORES to pierce with a rotary tool
BOREAL adj pertaining to the north
BORECOLE n pl. -S kale
BORED past tense of bore
BOREDOM n pl. -S tedium
BOREEN n pl. -S a lane in Ireland
BOREHOLE n pl. -S a hole bored in the earth
BORER n pl. -S one that bores
BORESOME adj tedious
BORIC adj pertaining to boron
BORIDE n pl. -S a boron compound
BORING n pl. -S an inner cavity
BORINGLY adv tediously
BORN adj having particular qualities from birth
BORNE a past participle of bear
BORNEOL n pl. -S an alcohol
BORNITE n pl. -S an ore of copper
BORON n pl. -S a nonmetallic element BORONIC adj
BOROUGH n pl. -S an incorporated town
BORROW v -ED, -ING, -S to take on loan
BORROWER n pl. -S one that borrows
BORSCH n pl. -ES borscht
BORSCHT n pl. -S a beet soup
BORSHT n pl. -S borscht
BORSTAL n pl. -S a reformatory
BORT n pl. -S a low-quality diamond BORTY adj
BORTZ n pl. -ES bort
BORZOI n pl. -S a Russian hound
BOSCAGE n pl. -S a thicket
BOSCHBOK n pl. -S bushbuck
BOSH n pl. -ES nonsense
BOSHBOK n pl. -S bushbuck
BOSHVARK n pl. -S a wild hog
BOSK n pl. -S a small wooded area
BOSKAGE n pl. -S boscage
BOSKER adj fine; very good
BOSKET n pl. -S a thicket
BOSKY adj BOSKIER, BOSKIEST wooded; bushy
BOSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to embrace
BOSOMY adj swelling outward
BOSON n pl. -S a subatomic particle
BOSQUE n pl. -S bosk
BOSQUET n pl. -S bosket
BOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to supervise
BOSSDOM n pl. -S the domain of a political boss
BOSSIER comparative of bossy
BOSSIES pl. of bossy
BOSSISM n pl. -S control by political bosses
BOSSY adj BOSSIER, BOSSIEST domineering BOSSILY adv
BOSSY n pl. BOSSIES a cow
BOSTON n pl. -S a card game
BOSUN n pl. -S a boatswain
BOT n pl. -S the larva of a botfly
BOTA n pl. -S a leather bottle
BOTANIC adj pertaining to botany
BOTANICA n pl. -S a shop that sells herbs and magic charms
BOTANIES pl. of botany
BOTANISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to botanize
BOTANIST n pl. -S one skilled in botany
BOTANIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to study plants
BOTANY n pl. -NIES the science of plants
BOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bungle
BOTCHER n pl. -S one that botches
BOTCHERY n pl. -ERIES something botched
BOTCHY adj BOTCHIER, BOTCHIEST badly done BOTCHILY adv
BOTEL n pl. -S boatel
BOTFLY n pl. -FLIES a type of fly
BOTH adj being the two
BOTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to annoy
BOTHRIUM n pl. -RIA or -RIUMS a groove on a tapeworm
BOTHY n pl. BOTHIES a hut in Scotland
BOTONEE adj having arms ending in a trefoil -- used of a heraldic cross
BOTONNEE adj botonee
BOTRYOID adj resembling a cluster of grapes
BOTRYOSE adj botryoid
BOTRYTIS n pl. -TISES a plant disease
BOTT n pl. -S bot
BOTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to put into a bottle (a rigid container)
BOTTLER n pl. -S one that bottles
BOTTLING n pl. -S a bottled beverage
BOTTOM v -ED, -ING, -S to comprehend
BOTTOMER n pl. -S one that bottoms
BOTTOMRY n pl. -RIES a maritime contract
BOTULIN n pl. -S a nerve poison
BOTULISM n pl. -S botulin poisoning
BOUBOU n pl. -S a long flowing garment
BOUCHEE n pl. -S a small patty shell
BOUCLE n pl. -S a knitted fabric
BOUDOIR n pl. -S a woman's bedroom
BOUFFANT n pl. -S a woman's hairdo
BOUFFE n pl. -S a comic opera
BOUGH n pl. -S a tree branch BOUGHED adj
BOUGHPOT n pl. -S a large vase
BOUGHT past tense of buy
BOUGHTEN adj purchased
BOUGIE n pl. -S a wax candle
BOUILLON n pl. -S a clear broth
BOULDER n pl. -S a large rock BOULDERY adj
BOULE n pl. -S buhl
BOULLE n pl. -S buhl
BOUNCE v BOUNCED, BOUNCING, BOUNCES to spring back
BOUNCER n pl. -S one that bounces
BOUNCY adj BOUNCIER, BOUNCIEST tending to bounce BOUNCILY adv
BOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to leap
BOUNDARY n pl. -ARIES a dividing line
BOUNDEN adj obliged
BOUNDER n pl. -S one that bounds
BOUNTY n pl. -TIES a reward BOUNTIED adj
BOUQUET n pl. -S a bunch of flowers
BOURBON n pl. -S a whiskey
BOURDON n pl. -S a part of a bagpipe
BOURG n pl. -S a medieval town
BOURGEON v -ED, -ING, -S to burgeon
BOURN n pl. -S a stream
BOURNE n pl. -S bourn
BOURREE n pl. -S an old French dance
BOURRIDE n pl. -S a fish stew
BOURSE n pl. -S a stock exchange
BOURTREE n pl. -S a European tree
BOUSE v BOUSED, BOUSING, BOUSES to haul by means of a tackle
BOUSOUKI n pl. -KIA or -KIS bouzouki
BOUSY adj boozy
BOUT n pl. -S a contest
BOUTIQUE n pl. -S a small shop
BOUTON n pl. -S an enlarged end of a nerve fiber
BOUVIER n pl. -S a large dog
BOUZOUKI n pl. -KIA or -KIS a stringed musical instrument
BOVID n pl. -S a bovine
BOVINE n pl. -S an ox-like animal
BOVINELY adv stolidly
BOVINITY n pl. -TIES the state of being a bovine
BOW v -ED, -ING, -S to bend forward
BOWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to disbowel
BOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to embower
BOWERY n -ERIES a colonial Dutch farm
BOWFIN n pl. -S a freshwater fish
BOWFRONT adj having a curved front
BOWHEAD n pl. -S an arctic whale
BOWING n pl. -S the technique of managing the bow of a stringed instrument
BOWINGLY adv in a bowing manner
BOWKNOT n pl. -S a type of knot
BOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to play at bowling
BOWLDER n pl. -S boulder
BOWLEG n pl. -S an outwardly curved leg
BOWLER n pl. -S one that bowls
BOWLESS adj being without an archery bow
BOWLFUL n pl. -S as much as a bowl can hold
BOWLIKE adj curved
BOWLINE n pl. -S a type of knot
BOWLING n pl. -S a game in which balls are rolled at objects
BOWLLIKE adj concave
BOWMAN n pl. -MEN an archer
BOWPOT n pl. -S boughpot
BOWSE v BOWSED, BOWSING, BOWSES to bouse
BOWSHOT n pl. -S the distance an arrow is shot
BOWSPRIT n pl. -S a ship's spar
BOWWOW v -ED, -ING, -S to bark like a dog
BOWYER n pl. -S a maker of archery bows
BOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to put in a box (a rectangular container)
BOXBERRY n pl. -RIES an evergreen plant
BOXBOARD n pl. -S stiff paperboard
BOXCAR n pl. -S a roofed freight car
BOXER n pl. -S one that packs boxes
BOXFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
BOXFUL n pl. -S as much as a box can hold
BOXHAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to veer a ship around
BOXIER comparative of boxy
BOXIEST superlative of boxy
BOXINESS n pl. -ES the state of being boxy
BOXING n pl. -S a casing
BOXLIKE adj resembling a box
BOXTHORN n pl. -S a thorny shrub
BOXWOOD n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
BOXY adj BOXIER, BOXIEST resembling a box
BOY n pl. BOYS a male child
BOYAR n pl. -S a former Russian aristocrat
BOYARD n pl. -S boyar
BOYARISM n pl. -S the rule of boyars
BOYCHICK n pl. -S boychik
BOYCHIK n pl. -S a young man
BOYCOTT v -ED, -ING, -S to refuse to buy
BOYHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a boy
BOYISH adj resembling a boy BOYISHLY adv
BOYLA n pl. -S a witch doctor
BOYO n pl. BOYOS a boy
BOZO n pl. -ZOS a fellow
BRA n pl. -S a brassiere
BRABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to quarrel noisily
BRABBLER n pl. -S one that brabbles
BRACE v BRACED, BRACING, BRACES to support
BRACELET n pl. -S a wrist ornament
BRACER n pl. -S one that braces
BRACERO n pl. -ROS a Mexican laborer
BRACH n pl. -ES or -S a hound bitch
BRACHET n pl. -S a brach
BRACHIAL n pl. -S a part of the arm
BRACHIUM n pl. -IA the upper part of arm
BRACING n pl. -S a brace or reinforcement
BRACIOLA n pl. -S a thin slice of meat
BRACIOLE n pl. -S braciola
BRACKEN n pl. -S a large fern
BRACKET v -ED, -ING, -S to classify
BRACKISH adj salty
BRACONID n pl. -S any of a family of flies
BRACT n pl. -S a leaflike plant part BRACTEAL, BRACTED adj
BRACTLET n pl. -S a small bract
BRAD v BRADDED, BRADDING, BRADS to fasten with thin nails
BRADAWL n pl. -S a type of awl
BRADOON n pl. -S bridoon
BRAE n pl. -S a hillside
BRAG adj BRAGGER, BRAGGEST first-rate
BRAG v BRAGGED, BRAGGING, BRAGS to speak vainly of one's deeds
BRAGGART n pl. -S one who brags
BRAGGER n pl. -S a braggart
BRAGGEST superlative of brag
BRAGGING present participle of brag
BRAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST tending to brag
BRAHMA n pl. -S a large domestic fowl
BRAID v -ED, -ING, -S to weave together
BRAIDER n pl. -S one that braids
BRAIDING n pl. -S something made of braided material
BRAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to haul in a sail
BRAILLE v BRAILLED, BRAILLING, BRAILLES to write in braille (raised writing for the blind)
BRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to hit on the head
BRAINIER comparative of brainy
BRAINIEST superlative of brainy
BRAINILY adv in a brainy manner
BRAINISH adj impetuous
BRAINPAN n pl. -S the skull
BRAINY adj BRAINIER, BRAINIEST smart
BRAISE v BRAISED, BRAISING, BRAISES to cook in fat
BRAIZE n pl. -S a marine fish
BRAKE v BRAKED, BRAKING, BRAKES to slow down or stop
BRAKEAGE n pl. -S the act of braking
BRAKEMAN n pl. -MEN a trainman
BRAKING present participle of brake
BRAKY adj BRAKIER, BRAKIEST abounding in shrubs or ferns
BRALESS adj wearing no bra
BRAMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to gather berries
BRAMBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST prickly
BRAN v BRANNED, BRANNING, BRANS to soak in water mixed with bran (the outer coat of cereals)
BRANCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to form branches (offshoots)
BRANCHIA n pl. -CHIAE a respiratory organ of aquatic animals
BRANCHY adj BRANCHIER, BRANCHIEST having many branches
BRAND v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with a hot iron
BRANDER n pl. -S one that brands
BRANDISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to wave menacingly
BRANDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to mix with brandy (a liquor)
BRANK n pl. -S a device used to restrain the tongue
BRANNED past tense of bran
BRANNER n pl. -S one that brans
BRANNING present participle of bran
BRANNY adj -NIER, -NIEST containing bran
BRANT n pl. -S a wild goose
BRANTAIL n pl. -S a singing bird
BRASH adj BRASHER, BRASHEST rash; hasty BRASHLY adv
BRASH n pl. -ES a mass of fragments
BRASHY adj BRASHIER, BRASHIEST brash
BRASIER n pl. -S brazier
BRASIL n pl. -S brazil
BRASILIN n pl. -S brazilin
BRASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to coat with brass (an alloy of copper and zinc)
BRASSAGE n pl. -S a fee for coining money
BRASSARD n pl. -S an insignia
BRASSART n pl. -S brassard
BRASSICA n pl. -S a tall herb
BRASSIE n pl. -S a golf club
BRASSISH adj resembling brass
BRASSY adj BRASSIER, BRASSIEST resembling brass BRASSILY adv
BRAT n pl. -S a spoiled child BRATTISH adj
BRATTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to partition
BRATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to clatter
BRATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST resembling a brat
BRAUNITE n pl. -S a mineral
BRAVA n pl. -S a shout of approval
BRAVADO n pl. -DOS or -DOES false bravery
BRAVE adj BRAVER, BRAVEST showing courage BRAVELY adv
BRAVE v BRAVED, BRAVING, BRAVES to face with courage
BRAVER n pl. -S one that braves
BRAVERY n pl. -ERIES courage
BRAVEST superlative of brave
BRAVI a pl. of bravo
BRAVING present participle of brave
BRAVO n pl. -VOS or -VOES or> -VI a hired killer
BRAVO v -ED, -ING, -ES to applaud by shouting ``bravo''
BRAVURA n pl. -RAS or -RE fine musical technique
BRAW adj BRAWER, BRAWEST splendid
BRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to fight
BRAWLER n pl. -S a fighter
BRAWLIE adv splendidly
BRAWLY adj BRAWLIER, BRAWLIEST inclined to brawl
BRAWN n pl. -S muscular strength
BRAWNY adj BRAWNIER, BRAWNIEST muscular BRAWNILY adv
BRAWS n/pl fine clothes
BRAXY n pl. BRAXIES a fever of sheep
BRAY v BRAYED, BRAYING, BRAYS to utter a harsh cry
BRAYER n pl. -S a roller used to spread ink
BRAZA n pl. -S a Spanish unit of length
BRAZE v BRAZED, BRAZING, BRAZES to solder together
BRAZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to face boldly
BRAZENLY adv boldly
BRAZER n pl. -S one that brazes
BRAZIER n pl. -S one who works in brass
BRAZIL n pl. -S a dyewood
BRAZILIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
BRAZING present participle of braze
BREACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to break through
BREACHER n pl. -S one that breaches
BREAD v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with crumbs of bread (a baked foodstuff made from flour)
BREADBOX n pl. -ES a container for bread
BREADNUT n pl. -S a tropical fruit
BREADTH n pl. -S width
BREADY adj resembling or characteristic of bread
BREAK v BROKE, BROKEN, BREAKING, BREAKS to reduce to fragments
BREAKAGE n pl. -S the act of breaking
BREAKER n pl. -S one that breaks
BREAKING n pl. -S the change of a pure vowel to a diphthong
BREAKOUT n pl. -S an escape
BREAKUP n pl. -S the act of breaking up
BREAM v -ED, -ING, -S to clean a ship's bottom
BREAST v -ED, -ING, -S to confront boldly
BREATH n pl. -S air inhaled and exhaled
BREATHE v BREATHED, BREATHING, BREATHES to inhale and exhale air
BREATHER n pl. -S one that breathes
BREATHY adj BREATHIER, BREATHIEST marked by loud breathing
BRECCIA n pl. -S a type of rock BRECCIAL adj
BRECHAM n pl. -S a collar for a horse
BRECHAN n pl. -S brecham
BRED past tense of breed
BREDE n pl. -S a braid
BREE n pl. -S broth
BREECH v -ED, -ING, -ES to clothe with breeches (trousers)
BREED v BRED, BREEDING, BREEDS to cause to give birth
BREEDER n pl. -S one that breeds
BREEDING n pl. -S upbringing
BREEKS n/pl breeches
BREEZE v BREEZED, BREEZING, BREEZES to move swiftly
BREEZY adj BREEZIER, BREEZIEST windy BREEZILY adv
BREGMA n pl. -MATA a junction point of the skull BREGMATE adj
BREN n pl. -S a submachine gun
BRENT n pl. -S brant
BRETHREN a pl. of brother
BREVE n pl. -S a symbol used to indicate a short vowel
BREVET v -VETED, -VETING, -VETS or -VETTED, -VETTING, -VETS to confer an honorary rank upon
BREVETCY n pl. -CIES an honorary rank
BREVIARY n pl. -RIES a prayer book
BREVIER n pl. -S a size of type
BREVITY n pl. -TIES shortness of duration
BREW v -ED, -ING, -S to make beer or the like
BREWAGE n pl. -S a brewed beverage
BREWER n pl. -S one that brews
BREWERY n pl. -ERIES a place for brewing
BREWING n pl. -S a quantity brewed at one time
BREWIS n pl. BREWISES broth
BRIAR n pl. -S brier BRIARY adj
BRIARD n pl. -S a large dog
BRIBE v BRIBED, BRIBING, BRIBES to practice bribery BRIBABLE adj
BRIBEE n pl. -S one that is bribed
BRIBER n pl. -S one that bribes
BRIBERY n pl. -ERIES an act of influencing corruptly
BRIBING present participle of bribe
BRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to build with bricks (blocks of clay)
BRICKBAT n pl. -S a piece of brick
BRICKLE n pl. -S a brittle candy
BRICKY adj BRICKIER, BRICKIEST made of bricks
BRICOLE n pl. -S a cushion shot in billiards
BRIDAL n pl. -S a wedding
BRIDALLY adv in a manner befitting a bride
BRIDE n pl. -S a woman just married or about to be married
BRIDGE v BRIDGED, BRIDGING, BRIDGES to connect
BRIDGING n pl. -S a bracing
BRIDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to control with a restraint
BRIDLER n pl. -S one that bridles
BRIDOON n pl. -S a device used to control a horse
BRIE n pl. -S bree
BRIEF adj BRIEFER, BRIEFEST short
BRIEF v -ED, -ING, -S to summarize
BRIEFER n pl. -S one that briefs
BRIEFING n pl. -S a short lecture
BRIEFLY adv in a brief manner
BRIER n pl. -S a thorny shrub BRIERY adj
BRIG n pl. -S a two-masted ship
BRIGADE v -GADED, -GADING, -GADES to group together
BRIGAND n pl. -S a bandit
BRIGHT adj BRIGHTER, BRIGHTEST emitting much light BRIGHTLY adv
BRIGHT n pl. -S a light-hued tobacco
BRIGHTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make bright
BRILL n pl. -S an edible flatfish
BRIM v BRIMMED, BRIMMING, BRIMS to fill to the top
BRIMFUL adj ready to overflow
BRIMFULL adj brimful
BRIMLESS adj having no brim (an upper edge)
BRIMMED past tense of brim
BRIMMER n pl. -S a brimming cup or glass
BRIMMING present participle of brim
BRIN n pl. -S a rib of a fan
BRINDED adj brindled
BRINDLE n pl. -S a brindled color
BRINDLED adj streaked
BRINE v BRINED, BRINING, BRINES to treat with brine (salted water)
BRINER n pl. -S one that brines
BRING v BROUGHT, BRINGING, BRINGS to take with oneself to a place
BRINGER n pl. -S one that brings
BRINIER comparative of briny
BRINIES pl. of briny
BRINIEST superlative of briny
BRINING present participle of brine
BRINISH adj resembling brine
BRINK n pl. -S an extreme edge
BRINY adj BRINIER, BRINIEST salty
BRINY n pl. BRINIES the sea
BRIO n pl. BRIOS liveliness
BRIOCHE n pl. -S a rich roll
BRIONY n pl. -NIES bryony
BRIQUET v -QUETTED, -QUETTING, -QUETS to mold into small bricks
BRIS n pl. BRISSES a Jewish circumcision rite
BRISANCE n pl. -S the shattering effect of an explosive BRISANT adj
BRISK adj BRISKER, BRISKEST lively
BRISK v -ED, -ING, -S to make brisk
BRISKET n pl. -S the breast of an animal
BRISKLY adv in a brisk manner
BRISLING n pl. -S a small herring
BRISSES pl. of bris
BRISTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to rise stiffly
BRISTLY adj -TLIER, -TLIEST stiffly erect
BRISTOL n pl. -S a smooth cardboard
BRIT n pl. -S a young herring
BRITCHES n/pl breeches; trousers
BRITSKA n pl. -S an open carriage
BRITT n pl. -S brit
BRITTLE adj -TLER, -TLEST likely to break
BRITTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to become brittle
BRITTLY adv in a brittle manner
BRITZKA n pl. -S britska
BRITZSKA n pl. -S britska
BRO n pl. BROS a brother
BROACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to pierce so as to withdraw a liquid
BROACHER n pl. -S one that broaches
BROAD adj BROADER, BROADEST wide
BROAD n pl. -S an expansion of a river
BROADAX n pl. -ES a broad-edged ax
BROADAXE n pl. -S broadax
BROADEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make broad
BROADISH adj somewhat broad
BROADLY adv in a broad manner
BROCADE v -CADED, -CADING, -CADES to weave with a raised design
BROCATEL n pl. -S a heavy fabric
BROCCOLI n pl. -S a vegetable related to the cabbage
BROCHE adj brocaded
BROCHURE n pl. -S a pamphlet
BROCK n pl. -S a badger
BROCKAGE n pl. -S an imperfectly minted coin
BROCKET n pl. -S a small, red deer
BROCOLI n pl. -S broccoli
BROGAN n pl. -S a heavy shoe
BROGUE n pl. -S an Irish accent
BROGUERY n pl. -ERIES the use of an Irish accent
BROGUISH adj resembling a brogue
BROIDER v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn with needlework
BROIDERY n pl. -DERIES the act of broidering
BROIL v -ED, -ING, -S to cook by direct heat
BROILER n pl. -S a device for broiling
BROKAGE n pl. -S the business of a broker
BROKE past tense of break
BROKEN adj shattered BROKENLY adv
BROKER v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a broker (an agent who buys and sells stocks)
BROKING n pl. -S brokerage
BROLLY n pl. -LIES an umbrella
BROMAL n pl. -S a medicinal liquid
BROMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to combine with bromine
BROME n pl. -S a tall grass
BROMELIN n pl. -S an enzyme
BROMIC adj containing bromine
BROMID n pl. -S bromide
BROMIDE n pl. -S a bromine compound
BROMIDIC adj commonplace; trite
BROMIN n pl. -S bromine
BROMINE n pl. -S a volatile liquid element
BROMISM n pl. -S a diseased condition of the skin
BROMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to treat with bromine or a bromide
BROMO n pl. -MOS a medicinal compound
BRONC n pl. -S bronco
BRONCHI pl. of bronchus
BRONCHIA n/pl the main air passages of the lungs
BRONCHO n pl. -CHOS bronco
BRONCHUS n pl. -CHI a tracheal branch
BRONCO n pl. -COS a wild horse
BRONZE v BRONZED, BRONZING, BRONZES to make brown or tan
BRONZER n pl. -S one that bronzes
BRONZING n pl. -S a brownish coloring
BRONZY adj BRONZIER, BRONZIEST of a brownish color
BROO n pl. BROOS a bree
BROOCH n pl. -ES a decorative pin
BROOD v -ED, -ING, -S to ponder gloomily
BROODER n pl. -S one that broods
BROODY adj BROODIER, BROODIEST tending to brood BROODILY adv
BROOK v -ED, -ING, -S to tolerate
BROOKIE n pl. -S a brook trout
BROOKITE n pl. -S a mineral
BROOKLET n pl. -S a small brook or creek
BROOM v -ED, -ING, -S to sweep
BROOMY adj BROOMIER, BROOMIEST abounding in broom (a type of shrub)
BROS pl. of bro
BROSE n pl. -S a porridge
BROSY adj smeared with brose
BROTH n pl. -S a thin clear soup
BROTHEL n pl. -S a house of prostitution
BROTHER n pl. -S or BRETHREN a male sibling
BROTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to treat like a brother
BROTHY adj resembling broth
BROUGHAM n pl. -S a type of carriage
BROUGHT past tense of bring
BROUHAHA n pl. -S an uproar
BROW n pl. -S the forehead BROWED adj
BROWBAND n pl. -S a band designed to cross the forehead
BROWBEAT v -BEAT, BEATEN, BEATING, BEATS to intimidate
BROWLESS adj lacking eyebrows
BROWN adj BROWNER, BROWNEST of a dark color
BROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to make brown
BROWNIE n pl. -S a small sprite
BROWNIER comparative of browny
BROWNIEST superlative of browny
BROWNISH adj somewhat brown
BROWNOUT n pl. -S a power reduction
BROWNY adj BROWNIER, BROWNIEST somewhat brown
BROWSE v BROWSED, BROWSING, BROWSES to look at casually
BROWSER n pl. -S one that browses
BRR interj brrr
BRRR interj -- used to indicate that one feels cold
BRUCELLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS any of a genus of harmful bacteria
BRUCIN n pl. -S brucine
BRUCINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
BRUGH n pl. -S a borough
BRUIN n pl. -S a bear
BRUISE v BRUISED, BRUISING, BRUISES to injure without breaking the surface of the skin
BRUISER n pl. -S a big, husky man
BRUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to spread news of
BRUITER n pl. -S one that bruits
BRULOT n pl. -S a biting fly
BRULYIE n pl. -S a noisy quarrel
BRULZIE n pl. -S brulyie
BRUMAL adj wintry
BRUMBY n pl. -BIES a wild horse
BRUME n pl. -S fog BRUMOUS adj
BRUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to eat a late morning meal
BRUNET n pl. -S a dark-haired male
BRUNETTE n pl. -S a dark-haired female
BRUNIZEM n pl. -S a prairie soil
BRUNT n pl. -S the main impact
BRUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to touch lightly
BRUSHER n pl. -S one that brushes
BRUSHIER comparative of brushy
BRUSHIEST superlative of brushy
BRUSHOFF n pl. -S an abrupt dismissal
BRUSHUP n pl. -S a quick review
BRUSHY adj BRUSHIER, BRUSHIEST shaggy; rough
BRUSK adj BRUSKER, BRUSKEST brusque
BRUSQUE adj BRUSQUER, BRUSQUEST abrupt in manner
BRUT adj very dry
BRUTAL adj cruel; savage BRUTALLY adv
BRUTE v BRUTED, BRUTING, BRUTES to shape a diamond by rubbing it with another diamond
BRUTELY adv in a brutal manner
BRUTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make brutal
BRUTING present participle of brute
BRUTISH adj brutal
BRUTISM n pl. -S the state of being brutal
BRUXISM n pl. -S a nervous grinding of the teeth
BRYOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of mosses
BRYONY n pl. -NIES a climbing plant
BRYOZOAN n pl. -S a type of small aquatic animal
BUB n pl. -S young fellow
BUBAL n pl. -S a large antelope
BUBALE n pl. -S bubal
BUBALINE adj pertaining to the bubal
BUBALIS n pl. -LISES bubal
BUBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to form bubbles (bodies of gas contained within a liquid)
BUBBLER n pl. -S a drinking fountain
BUBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST full of bubbles
BUBBLY n pl. -BLIES champagne
BUBINGA n pl. -S an African tree
BUBO n pl. -BOES a swelling of a lymph gland BUBOED adj
BUBONIC adj pertaining to a bubo
BUCCAL adj pertaining to the cheek BUCCALLY adv
BUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to leap forward and upward suddenly
BUCKAROO n pl. -ROOS a cowboy
BUCKAYRO n pl. -ROS buckaroo
BUCKBEAN n pl. -S a marsh plant
BUCKEEN n pl. -S a poor man who acts as if wealthy
BUCKER n pl. -S a bucking horse
BUCKEROO n pl. -ROOS buckaroo
BUCKET v -ED, -ING, -S to hurry
BUCKEYE n pl. -S a nut-bearing tree
BUCKISH adj foppish
BUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to bend under pressure
BUCKLER v -ED, -ING, -S to shield
BUCKO n pl. BUCKOES a bully
BUCKRAM v -ED, -ING, -S to stiffen
BUCKSAW n pl. -S a wood-cutting saw
BUCKSHEE n pl. -S something extra obtained free
BUCKSHOT n pl. -S a large lead shot
BUCKSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a male deer
BUCKTAIL n pl. -S a fishing lure
BUCOLIC n pl. -S a pastoral poem
BUD v BUDDED, BUDDING, BUDS to put forth buds (undeveloped plant parts)
BUDDER n pl. -S one that buds
BUDDIED past tense of buddy
BUDDIES present 3d person sing. of buddy
BUDDING n pl. -S a type of asexual reproduction
BUDDLE n pl. -S an apparatus on which crushed ore is washed
BUDDLEIA n pl. -S a tropical shrub
BUDDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to become close friends
BUDGE v BUDGED, BUDGING, BUDGES to move slightly
BUDGER n pl. -S one that budges
BUDGET v -ED, -ING, -S to estimate expenditures
BUDGETER n pl. -S one that budgets
BUDGIE n pl. -S a small parrot
BUDGING present participle of budge
BUDLESS adj being without buds
BUDLIKE adj resembling a bud
BUDWORM n pl. -S a caterpillar that eats buds
BUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to polish BUFFABLE adj
BUFFALO n pl. -LOES or -LOS an ox-like animal
BUFFALO v -ED, -ING, -ES to intimidate
BUFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to cushion
BUFFET v -ED, -ING, -S to hit sharply
BUFFETER n pl. -S one that buffets
BUFFI a pl. of buffo
BUFFIER comparative of buffy
BUFFIEST superlative of buffy
BUFFO n pl. -FI or -FOS an operatic clown
BUFFOON n pl. -S a clown
BUFFY adj BUFFIER, BUFFIEST of a yellowish-brown color
BUG v BUGGED, BUGGING, BUGS to annoy
BUGABOO n pl. -BOOS a bugbear
BUGBANE n pl. -S a perennial herb
BUGBEAR n pl. -S an object or source of dread
BUGEYE n pl. -S a small boat
BUGGED past tense of bug
BUGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to damn
BUGGERY n pl. -GERIES sodomy
BUGGING present participle of bug
BUGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST infested with bugs
BUGGY n pl. -GIES a light carriage
BUGHOUSE n pl. -S an insane asylum
BUGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to play a bugle (a brass wind instrument)
BUGLER n pl. -S one that plays a bugle
BUGLOSS n pl. -ES a coarse plant
BUGSEED n pl. -S an annual herb
BUGSHA n pl. -S buqsha
BUHL n pl. -S a style of furniture decoration
BUHLWORK n pl. -S buhl
BUHR n pl. -S a heavy stone
BUILD v BUILT or BUILDED, BUILDING, BUILDS to construct
BUILDER n pl. -S one that builds
BUILDING n pl. -S something that is built
BUILDUP n pl. -S an accumulation
BUILT a past tense of build
BUIRDLY adj burly
BULB n pl. -S an underground bud BULBAR, BULBED adj
BULBEL n pl. -S bulbil
BULBIL n pl. -S a small bulb
BULBLET n pl. -S a small bulb
BULBOUS adj bulb-shaped; bulging
BULBUL n pl. -S a songbird
BULGE v BULGED, BULGING, BULGES to swell out
BULGER n pl. -S a golf club
BULGUR n pl. -S crushed wheat
BULGY adj BULGIER, BULGIEST bulging
BULIMIA n pl. -S insatiable appetite BULIMIC, BULIMIAC adj
BULIMIC n pl. -S one afflicted by bulimia
BULK v -ED, -ING, -S to gather into a mass
BULKAGE n pl. -S a peristaltic stimulant
BULKHEAD n pl. -S an upright partition in a ship
BULKY adj BULKIER, BULKIEST massive BULKILY adv
BULL v -ED, -ING, -S to push ahead
BULLA n pl. -LAE a large blister
BULLACE n pl. -S a purple plum
BULLATE adj having a blistered appearance
BULLBAT n pl. -S a nocturnal bird
BULLDOG v -DOGGED, -DOGGING, -DOGS to throw a steer
BULLDOZE v -DOZED, -DOZING, -DOZES to bully
BULLET v -ED, -ING, -S to move swiftly
BULLETIN v -ED, -ING, -S to issue a news item
BULLFROG n pl. -S a large frog
BULLHEAD n pl. -S a freshwater catfish
BULLHORN n pl. -S an electric megaphone
BULLIED past tense of bully
BULLIER comparative of bully
BULLIES present 3d person sing. of bully
BULLIEST superlative of bully
BULLION n pl. -S uncoined gold or silver
BULLISH adj stubborn
BULLNECK n pl. -S a thick neck
BULLNOSE n pl. -S a disease of swine
BULLOCK n pl. -S a castrated bull BULLOCKY adj
BULLOUS adj resembling bullae
BULLPEN n pl. -S an enclosure for bulls
BULLPOUT n pl. -S a bullhead
BULLRING n pl. -S a bullfight arena
BULLRUSH n pl. -ES bulrush
BULLSHOT n pl. -S a drink made of vodka and bouillon
BULLWEED n pl. -S knapweed
BULLWHIP v -WHIPPED, -WHIPPING, -WHIPS to strike with a long whip
BULLY adj -LIER, -LIEST wonderful
BULLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to treat abusively
BULLYBOY n pl. -BOYS a ruffian
BULLYRAG v -RAGGED, -RAGGING, -RAGS to bully
BULRUSH n pl. -ES a tall marsh plant
BULWARK v -ED, -ING, -S to fortify with a defensive wall
BUM adj BUMMER, BUMMEST of little value; worthless
BUM v BUMMED, BUMMING, BUMS to live idly
BUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to bungle
BUMBLER n pl. -S one that bumbles
BUMBLING n pl. -S an instance of clumsiness
BUMBOAT n pl. -S a boat used to peddle wares to larger ships
BUMF n pl. -S paperwork
BUMKIN n pl. -S a ship's spar
BUMMED past tense of bum
BUMMER n pl. -S one that bums
BUMMEST superlative of bum
BUMMING present participle of bum
BUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to knock against
BUMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to fill to the brim
BUMPH n pl. -S bumf
BUMPKIN n pl. -S an unsophisticated rustic
BUMPY adj BUMPIER, BUMPIEST of uneven surface BUMPILY adv
BUN n pl. -S a small bread roll
BUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to group together
BUNCHY adj BUNCHIER, BUNCHIEST clustered BUNCHILY adv
BUNCO v -ED, -ING, -S to swindle
BUNCOMBE n pl. -S nonsense
BUND n pl. -S a political association
BUNDIST n pl. -S a member of a bund
BUNDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to fasten a group of objects together
BUNDLER n pl. -S one that bundles
BUNDLING n pl. -S a former courtship custom
BUNDT n pl. -S a type of cake pan
BUNG v -ED, -ING, -S to plug with a cork or stopper
BUNGALOW n pl. -S a small cottage
BUNGEE n pl. -S an elasticized cord
BUNGHOLE n pl. -S a hole in a keg or barrel
BUNGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to work, make, or do clumsily
BUNGLER n pl. -S one that bungles
BUNGLING n pl. -S an instance of clumsiness
BUNION n pl. -S a painful swelling of the foot
BUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to go to bed
BUNKER v -ED, -ING, -S to store in a large bin
BUNKMATE n pl. -S a person with whom sleeping quarters are shared
BUNKO v -ED, -ING, -S to bunco
BUNKUM n pl. -S nonsense
BUNN n pl. -S bun
BUNNY n pl. -NIES a rabbit
BUNRAKU n pl. -S a Japanese puppet show
BUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to butt
BUNTER n pl. -S one that bunts
BUNTING n pl. -S a fabric used for flags
BUNTLINE n pl. -S a rope used to haul up a sail
BUNYA n pl. -S an evergreen tree
BUOY v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with a buoy (a warning float)
BUOYAGE n pl. -S a group of buoys
BUOYANCE n pl. -S buoyancy
BUOYANCY n pl. -CIES the tendency to float
BUOYANT adj having buoyancy
BUPPIE n pl. -S a black professional person working in a city
BUQSHA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Yemen
BUR v BURRED, BURRING, BURS to burr
BURA n pl. -S buran
BURAN n pl. -S a violent windstorm
BURBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to speak quickly and excitedly
BURBLER n pl. -S one that burbles
BURBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST burbling
BURBOT n pl. -S a freshwater fish
BURBS n/pl the suburbs
BURD n pl. -S a maiden
BURDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to load heavily
BURDENER n pl. -S one that burdens
BURDIE n pl. -S burd
BURDOCK n pl. -S a coarse weed
BUREAU n pl. -REAUS or -REAUX a chest of drawers
BURET n pl. -S burette
BURETTE n pl. -S a measuring tube
BURG n pl. -S a city or town
BURGAGE n pl. -S a feudal tenure
BURGEE n pl. -S a small flag
BURGEON v -ED, -ING, -S to develop rapidly
BURGER n pl. -S a hamburger
BURGESS n pl. -ES a citizen of an English borough
BURGH n pl. -S a Scottish borough BURGHAL adj
BURGHER n pl. -S a citizen of a borough
BURGLAR n pl. -S one who commits burglary
BURGLARY n pl. -GLARIES a felonious theft
BURGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to commit burglary
BURGONET n pl. -S an open helmet
BURGOO n pl. -GOOS a thick oatmeal
BURGOUT n pl. -S burgoo
BURGRAVE n pl. -S a German nobleman
BURGUNDY n pl. -DIES a red wine
BURIAL n pl. -S the act of burying
BURIED past tense of bury
BURIER n pl. -S one that buries
BURIES present 3d person sing. of bury
BURIN n pl. -S an engraving tool
BURKE v BURKED, BURKING, BURKES to murder by suffocation
BURKER n pl. -S one that burkes
BURKITE n pl. -S a burker
BURL v -ED, -ING, -S to finish cloth by removing lumps
BURLAP n pl. -S a coarse fabric
BURLER n pl. -S one that burls
BURLESK n pl. -S a type of stage show
BURLEY n pl. -LEYS a light tobacco
BURLY adj -LIER, -LIEST heavy and muscular BURLILY adv
BURN v BURNED or BURNT, BURNING, BURNS to destroy by fire
BURNABLE n pl. -S something that can be burned
BURNER n pl. -S one that burns
BURNET n pl. -S a perennial herb
BURNIE n pl. -S a brooklet
BURNING n pl. -S the firing of ceramic materials
BURNISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to polish
BURNOOSE n pl. -S a hooded cloak
BURNOUS n pl. -ES burnoose
BURNOUT n pl. -S a destructive fire
BURNT a past tense of burn
BURP v -ED, -ING, -S to belch
BURR v -ED, -ING, -S to remove a rough edge from
BURRED past tense of bur
BURRER n pl. -S one that burrs
BURRIER comparative of burry
BURRIEST superlative of burry
BURRING present participle of bur
BURRITO n pl. -TOS a tortilla rolled around a filling
BURRO n pl. -ROS a small donkey
BURROW v -ED, -ING, -S to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground
BURROWER n pl. -S one that burrows
BURRY adj -RIER, -RIEST prickly
BURSA n pl. -SAS or -SAE a bodily pouch BURSAL adj
BURSAR n pl. -S a college treasurer
BURSARY n pl. -RIES a college treasury
BURSATE adj pertaining to a bursa
BURSE n pl. -S a small bag or pouch
BURSEED n pl. -S a coarse weed
BURSERA adj designating a family of shrubs and trees
BURSITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of a bursa
BURST v BURST or BURSTED, BURSTING, BURSTS to break open suddenly or violently
BURSTER n pl. -S one that bursts
BURSTONE n pl. -S a heavy stone
BURTHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to burden
BURTON n pl. -S a hoisting tackle
BURWEED n pl. -S a coarse weed
BURY v BURIED, BURYING, BURIES to put in the ground and cover with earth
BUS v BUSED, BUSING, BUSES or BUSSED, BUSSING, BUSSES to transport by bus (a large motor vehicle)
BUSBAR n pl. -S a type of electrical conductor
BUSBOY n pl. -BOYS a waiter's assistant
BUSBY n pl. -BIES a tall fur hat
BUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cover with bushes (shrubs)
BUSHBUCK n pl. -S a small antelope
BUSHEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to mend clothing
BUSHELER n pl. -S one that bushels
BUSHER n pl. -S a minor league baseball player
BUSHFIRE n pl. -S a fire in a wooded area
BUSHGOAT n pl. -S a bushbuck
BUSHIDO n pl. -DOS the code of the samurai
BUSHIER comparative of bushy
BUSHIEST superlative of bushy
BUSHILY adv in a bushy manner
BUSHING n pl. -S a lining for a hole
BUSHLAND n pl. -S unsettled forest land
BUSHLESS adj having no bushes
BUSHLIKE adj resembling a bush
BUSHMAN n pl. -MEN a woodsman
BUSHPIG n pl. -S a wild African pig
BUSHTIT n pl. -S a titmouse
BUSHWA n pl. -S nonsense
BUSHWAH n pl. -S bushwa
BUSHY adj BUSHIER, BUSHIEST covered with bushes
BUSIED past tense of busy
BUSIER comparative of busy
BUSIES present 3d person sing. of busy
BUSIEST superlative of busy
BUSILY adv in a busy manner
BUSINESS n pl. -ES an occupation, profession, or trade
BUSING n pl. -S the act of transporting by bus
BUSK v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare
BUSKER n pl. -S a roaming entertainer
BUSKIN n pl. -S a high shoe BUSKINED adj
BUSLOAD n pl. -S a load that fills a bus
BUSMAN n pl. -MEN a bus operator
BUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to kiss
BUSSED a past tense of bus
BUSSES a present 3d person sing. of bus
BUSSING n pl. -S busing
BUST v -ED, -ING, -S to burst
BUSTARD n pl. -S a game bird
BUSTER n pl. -S one that breaks up something
BUSTIC n pl. -S a tropical tree
BUSTIER n pl. -S a woman's undergarment
BUSTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to move energetically
BUSTLINE n pl. -S the distance around the bust (the upper torso of a woman)
BUSTY adj BUSTIER, BUSTIEST full-bosomed
BUSULFAN n pl. -S a medicine
BUSY adj BUSIER, BUSIEST occupied
BUSY v BUSIED, BUSYING, BUSIES to make busy
BUSYBODY n pl. -BODIES a nosy person
BUSYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being busy
BUSYWORK n pl. -S active but valueless work
BUT n pl. -S a flatfish
BUTANE n pl. -S a flammable gas
BUTANOL n pl. -S a flammable alcohol
BUTANONE n pl. -S a flammable ketone
BUTCH n pl. -ES a lesbian with mannish traits
BUTCHER v -ED, -ING, -S to slaughter
BUTCHERY n pl. -ERIES wanton or cruel killing
BUTE n pl. BUTE a pain-relieving drug
BUTENE n pl. -S butylene
BUTEO n pl. -TEOS a hawk
BUTLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to serve as a butler
BUTLER n pl. -S a male servant
BUTLERY n pl. -LERIES a storage room
BUTLES present 3d person sing. of butle
BUTLING present participle of butle
BUTT v -ED, -ING, -S to hit with the head
BUTTALS n/pl boundary lines
BUTTE n pl. -S an isolated hill
BUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to spread with butter (a milk product)
BUTTERY adj -TERIER, -TERIEST containing butter
BUTTERY n pl. -TERIES a wine cellar
BUTTIES pl. of butty
BUTTOCK n pl. -S either of the two rounded parts of the rump
BUTTON v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a button (a small disk)
BUTTONER n pl. -S one that buttons
BUTTONY adj resembling a button
BUTTRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to prop up
BUTTY n pl. -TIES a fellow workman
BUTUT n pl. -S a monetary unit of Gambia
BUTYL n pl. -S a hydrocarbon radical
BUTYLATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to add a butyl to
BUTYLENE n pl. -S a gaseous hydrocarbon
BUTYRAL n pl. -S a chemical compound
BUTYRATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
BUTYRIC adj derived from butter
BUTYRIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
BUTYROUS adj resembling butter
BUTYRYL n pl. -S a radical of butyric acid
BUXOM adj -OMER, -OMEST healthily plump BUXOMLY adv
BUY v BOUGHT, BUYING, BUYS to purchase BUYABLE adj
BUYBACK n pl. -S the repurchase by a corporation of its own stock
BUYER n pl. -S one that buys
BUYOUT n pl. -S the purchase of a business
BUZUKI n pl. -KIA or -KIS bouzouki
BUZZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a vibrating sound
BUZZARD n pl. -S a large bird of prey
BUZZER n pl. -S a signaling device
BUZZWIG n pl. -S a large, thick wig
BUZZWORD n pl. -S a word used to impress someone
BWANA n pl. -S master; boss
BY n pl. BYS a pass in certain card games
BYE n pl. -S a side issue
BYELAW n pl. -S bylaw
BYGONE n pl. -S a past occurrence
BYLAW n pl. -S a secondary law
BYLINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to write under a byline (a line giving the author's name)
BYLINER n pl. -S one that writes under a byline
BYNAME n pl. -S a secondary name
BYPASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to avoid by going around
BYPAST adj past; gone by
BYPATH n pl. -S an indirect road
BYPLAY n pl. -PLAYS secondary action
BYRE n pl. -S a cowshed
BYRL v -ED, -ING, -S to birle
BYRNIE n pl. -S an armored shirt
BYROAD n pl. -S a side road
BYSSUS n pl. BYSSUSES or BYSSI a fine linen
BYSTREET n pl. -S a side street
BYTALK n pl. -S small talk
BYTE n pl. -S a group of adjacent binary digits
BYWAY n pl. -WAYS a side road
BYWORD n pl. -S a well-known saying
BYWORK n pl. -S work done during leisure time
BYZANT n pl. -S bezant
CAB v CABBED, CABBING, CABS to take or drive a taxicab
CABAL v -BALLED, -BALLING, -BALS to conspire
CABALA n pl. -S an occult or secret doctrine
CABALISM n pl. -S adherence to a cabala
CABALIST n pl. -S one who practices cabalism
CABALLED past tense of cabal
CABALLING present participle of cabal
CABANA n pl. -S a small cabin
CABARET n pl. -S a music hall
CABBAGE v -BAGED, -BAGING, -BAGES to steal
CABBALA n pl. -S cabala
CABBALAH n pl. -S cabala
CABBED past tense of cab
CABBIE n pl. -S cabby
CABBING present participle of cab
CABBY n pl. -BIES a driver of a cab
CABER n pl. -S a heavy pole thrown as a trial of strength
CABERNET n pl. -S a dry red wine
CABESTRO n pl. -TROS a lasso
CABEZON n pl. -S a large, edible fish
CABEZONE n pl. -S cabezon
CABILDO n pl. -DOS a town council
CABIN v -ED, -ING, -S to live in a cabin (a roughly built house)
CABINET n pl. -S a piece of furniture with shelves and drawers
CABLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to fasten with a cable (a heavy rope)
CABLET n pl. -S a small cable
CABLEWAY n pl. -WAYS a suspended cable
CABLING present participle of cable
CABMAN n pl. -MEN a driver of a cab
CABOB n pl. -S kabob
CABOCHED adj full-faced -- used of an animal's head in heraldry
CABOCHON n pl. -S a precious stone
CABOMBA n pl. -S an aquatic plant
CABOODLE n pl. -S a collection
CABOOSE n pl. -S the last car of a freight train
CABOSHED adj caboched
CABOTAGE n pl. -S coastal trade
CABRESTA n pl. -S cabestro
CABRESTO n pl. -TOS cabestro
CABRETTA n pl. -S a soft leather
CABRILLA n pl. -S a sea bass
CABRIOLE n pl. -S a curved furniture leg
CABSTAND n pl. -S a place where cabs await hire
CACA n pl. -S excrement
CACAO n pl. -CAOS a tropical tree
CACHALOT n pl. -S a large whale
CACHE v CACHED, CACHING, CACHES to store in a hiding place
CACHEPOT n pl. -S an ornamental container for a flowerpot
CACHET v -ED, -ING, -S to print a design on an envelope
CACHEXIA n pl. -S general ill health CACHEXIC adj
CACHEXY n pl. -CHEXIES cachexia
CACHING present participle of cache
CACHOU n pl. -S catechu
CACHUCHA n pl. -S a Spanish dance
CACIQUE n pl. -S a tropical oriole
CACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to make the sound of a hen
CACKLER n pl. -S one that cackles
CACODYL n pl. -S a poisonous liquid
CACOMIXL n pl. -S a raccoon-like mammal
CACTUS n pl. -TI or -TUSES a plant native to arid regions CACTOID adj
CAD n pl. -S an ungentlemanly man
CADASTER n pl. -S a public record of land ownership
CADASTRE n pl. -S cadaster
CADAVER n pl. -S a corpse
CADDICE n pl. -S caddis
CADDIE v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to serve as a golfer's assistant
CADDIS n pl. -DISES a coarse woolen fabric
CADDISH adj resembling a cad
CADDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to caddie
CADE n pl. -S a European shrub
CADELLE n pl. -S a small, black beetle
CADENCE v -DENCED, -DENCING, -DENCES to make rhythmic
CADENCY n pl. -CIES a rhythm
CADENT adj having rhythm
CADENZA n pl. -S an elaborate musical passage
CADET n pl. -S a student at a military school
CADGE v CADGED, CADGING, CADGES to get by begging
CADGER n pl. -S one that cadges
CADGY adj cheerful
CADI n pl. -S a Muslim judge
CADMIUM n pl. -S a metallic element CADMIC adj
CADRE n pl. -S a nucleus of trained personnel
CADUCEUS n pl. -CEI a heraldic wand or staff CADUCEAN adj
CADUCITY n pl. -TIES senility
CADUCOUS adj transitory; perishable
CAECUM n pl. -CA cecum CAECAL adj CAECALLY adv
CAEOMA n pl. -S a spore-forming organ of a fungus
CAESAR n pl. -S an emperor
CAESIUM n pl. -S cesium
CAESTUS n pl. -ES cestus
CAESURA n pl. -RAS or -RAE a pause in a line of verse CAESURAL, CAESURIC adj
CAFE n pl. -S a small restaurant
CAFF n pl. -S a cafe
CAFFEIN n pl. -S caffeine
CAFFEINE n pl. -S a bitter alkaloid used as a stimulant
CAFTAN n pl. -S a full-length tunic
CAGE v CAGED, CAGING, CAGES to confine
CAGEFUL n pl. -S the number held in a cage (an enclosure)
CAGELING n pl. -S a caged bird
CAGER n pl. -S a basketball player
CAGEY adj CAGIER, CAGIEST shrewd
CAGIER comparative of cagy
CAGIEST superlative of cagy
CAGILY adv in a cagey manner
CAGINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being cagey
CAGING present participle of cage
CAGY adj CAGIER, CAGIEST cagey
CAHIER n pl. -S a notebook
CAHOOT n pl. -S partnership
CAHOW n pl. -S a sea bird
CAID n pl. -S a Muslim leader
CAIMAN n pl. -S a tropical reptile
CAIN n pl. -S kain
CAIQUE n pl. -S a long, narrow rowboat
CAIRD n pl. -S a gypsy
CAIRN n pl. -S a mound of stones set up as a memorial CAIRNED, CAIRNY adj
CAISSON n pl. -S a watertight chamber
CAITIFF n pl. -S a despicable person
CAJAPUT n pl. -S cajeput
CAJEPUT n pl. -S an Australian tree
CAJOLE v -JOLED, -JOLING, -JOLES to persuade by flattery
CAJOLER n pl. -S one that cajoles
CAJOLERY n pl. -ERIES persuasion by flattery
CAJOLING present participle of cajole
CAJON n pl. -ES a steep-sided canyon
CAJUPUT n pl. -S cajeput
CAKE v CAKED, CAKING, CAKES to form into a hardened mass
CAKEWALK v -ED, -ING, -S to step stylishly
CAKEY adj CAKIER, CAKIEST tending to form lumps
CAKY adj CAKIER, CAKIEST cakey
CALABASH n pl. -ES a gourd
CALADIUM n pl. -S a tropical plant
CALAMAR n pl. -S calamary
CALAMARI n pl. -S squid used as food
CALAMARY n pl. -MARIES a squid
CALAMI pl. of calamus
CALAMINE v -MINED, -MINING, -MINES to apply an ointment for skin ailments
CALAMINT n pl. -S a perennial herb
CALAMITE n pl. -S an extinct treelike plant
CALAMITY n pl. -TIES a grievous misfortune
CALAMUS n pl. -MI a marsh plant
CALANDO adj gradually diminishing
CALASH n pl. -ES a light carriage
CALATHOS n pl. -THI a fruit basket
CALATHUS n pl. -THI calathos
CALCANEA n/pl calcanei
CALCANEI n/pl bones of the heel
CALCAR n pl. -CARIA an anatomical projection
CALCAR n pl. -S a type of oven
CALCEATE adj wearing shoes
CALCES a pl. of calx
CALCIC adj pertaining to lime or calcium
CALCIFIC adj containing salts of calcium
CALCIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to harden
CALCINE v -CINED, -CINING, -CINES to reduce to a calx by heat
CALCITE n pl. -S a mineral CALCITIC adj
CALCIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
CALCSPAR n pl. -S a calcite
CALCTUFA n pl. -S a mineral deposit
CALCTUFF n pl. -S calctufa
CALCULUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a branch of mathematics
CALDARIA n/pl rooms for taking hot baths
CALDERA n pl. -S a large crater
CALDRON n pl. -S a large kettle or boiler
CALECHE n pl. -S calash
CALENDAL adj pertaining to calends
CALENDAR v -ED, -ING, -S to schedule
CALENDER v -ED, -ING, -S to smooth by pressing between rollers
CALENDS n pl. CALENDS the first day of the Roman month
CALESA n pl. -S a calash
CALF n pl. CALVES or CALFS a young cow or bull CALFLIKE adj
CALFSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a calf
CALIBER n pl. -S the diameter of a gun barrel
CALIBRE n pl. -S caliber CALIBRED adj
CALICES pl. of calix
CALICHE n pl. -S a mineral deposit
CALICLE n pl. -S a cup-shaped, anatomical structure
CALICO n pl. -COES or -COS a cotton fabric
CALIF n pl. -S caliph
CALIFATE n pl. -S the domain of a calif
CALIPASH n pl. -ES an edible part of a turtle
CALIPEE n pl. -S an edible part of a turtle
CALIPER v -ED, -ING, -S to use a type of measuring device
CALIPH n pl. -S a Muslim leader CALIPHAL adj
CALISAYA n pl. -S the medicinal bark of the cinchona
CALIX n pl. -LICES a cup
CALK v -ED, -ING, -S to caulk
CALKER n pl. -S one that calks
CALKIN n pl. -S a gripping projection on a horseshoe
CALL v -ED, -ING, -S to summon CALLABLE adj
CALLA n pl. -S a tropical plant
CALLALOO n pl. -LOOS a crabmeat soup
CALLAN n pl. -S callant
CALLANT n pl. -S a lad
CALLBACK n pl. -S a recall of a defective product
CALLBOY n pl. -BOYS a bellboy
CALLER n pl. -S one that calls
CALLET n pl. -S a prostitute
CALLING n pl. -S a vocation or profession
CALLIOPE n pl. -S a keyboard musical instrument
CALLIPEE n pl. -S calipee
CALLIPER v -ED, -ING, -S to caliper
CALLOSE n pl. -S a part of a plant cell wall
CALLOUS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make or become hard
CALLOW adj -LOWER, -LOWEST immature
CALLUS v -ED, -ING, -ES to form a hard growth
CALM adj CALMER, CALMEST free from agitation CALMLY adv
CALM v -ED, -ING, -S to make calm
CALMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being calm
CALO n pl. CALO a Spanish argot used by Chicano youths
CALOMEL n pl. -S a chemical compound used as a purgative
CALORIC n pl. -S heat
CALORIE n pl. -S a unit of heat
CALORIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to coat steel with aluminum
CALORY n pl. -RIES calorie
CALOTTE n pl. -S a skullcap
CALOTYPE n pl. -S a kind of photograph
CALOYER n pl. -S a monk of the Eastern Church
CALPAC n pl. -S a sheepskin hat
CALPACK n pl. -S calpac
CALQUE v CALQUED, CALQUING, CALQUES to model a word's meaning upon that of an analogous word in another language
CALTHROP n pl. -S caltrop
CALTRAP n pl. -S caltrop
CALTROP n pl. -S a spiny plant
CALUMET n pl. -S a ceremonial pipe
CALUMNY n pl. -NIES a false and malicious accusation
CALUTRON n pl. -S a device used for separating isotopes
CALVADOS n pl. -ES a dry apple brandy
CALVARIA n pl. -S the dome of the skull
CALVARY n pl. -RIES a representation of the Crucifixion
CALVE v CALVED, CALVING, CALVES to give birth to a calf
CALVES a pl. of calf
CALX n pl. -ES or CALCES a mineral residue
CALYCATE adj calycine
CALYCEAL adj calycine
CALYCES a pl. of calyx
CALYCINE adj pertaining to a calyx
CALYCLE n pl. -S an outer calyx
CALYCULI n/pl small, cup-shaped structures
CALYPSO n pl. -SOS or -SOES an improvised song
CALYPTER n pl. -S calyptra
CALYPTRA n pl. -S a hood-shaped organ of flowers
CALYX n pl. -LYXES or -LYCES the outer protective covering of a flower
CALZONE n pl. -S a turnover with a savory filling
CAM n pl. -S a rotating or sliding piece of machinery
CAMAIL n pl. -S a piece of armor for the neck CAMAILED adj
CAMAS n pl. -ES camass
CAMASS n pl. -ES a perennial herb
CAMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to arch slightly
CAMBIA a pl. of cambium
CAMBIAL adj pertaining to cambium
CAMBISM n pl. -S the theory and practice of exchange in commerce
CAMBIST n pl. -S a dealer in bills of exchange
CAMBIUM n pl. -BIUMS or -BIA a layer of plant tissue
CAMBOGIA n pl. -S a gum resin
CAMBRIC n pl. -S a fine linen
CAME n pl. -S a leaden window rod
CAMEL n pl. -S a large, humped mammal
CAMELEER n pl. -S a camel driver
CAMELIA n pl. -S camellia
CAMELLIA n pl. -S a tropical shrub
CAMEO v -ED, -ING, -S to portray in sharp, delicate relief
CAMERA n pl. -ERAS or -ERAE a judge's chamber CAMERAL adj
CAMION n pl. -S a military truck
CAMISA n pl. -S a shirt or chemise
CAMISADE n pl. -S camisado
CAMISADO n pl. -DOS or -DOES an attack made at night
CAMISE n pl. -S a loose shirt or gown
CAMISIA n pl. -S camise
CAMISOLE n pl. -S a brief negligee
CAMLET n pl. -S a durable fabric
CAMOMILE n pl. -S a medicinal herb
CAMORRA n pl. -S an unscrupulous secret society
CAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to live in the open
CAMPAGNA n pl. -PAGNE a flat, open plain
CAMPAIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to conduct a series of operations to reach a specific goal
CAMPER n pl. -S one that camps
CAMPFIRE n pl. -S an outdoor fire
CAMPHENE n pl. -S camphine
CAMPHINE n pl. -S an explosive liquid
CAMPHIRE n pl. -S a flowering plant
CAMPHOL n pl. -S borneol
CAMPHOR n pl. -S a volatile compound
CAMPI pl. of campo
CAMPIER comparative of campy
CAMPIEST superlative of campy
CAMPILY adv in a campy manner
CAMPING n pl. -S the act of living outdoors
CAMPION n pl. -S an herb
CAMPO n pl. -PI an open space in a town
CAMPO n pl. -POS a level, grassy plain
CAMPONG n pl. -S kampong
CAMPOREE n pl. -S a gathering of Boy Scouts
CAMPSITE n pl. -S an area suitable for camping
CAMPUS v -ED, -ING, -ES to restrict a student to the school grounds
CAMPY adj CAMPIER, CAMPIEST comically exaggerated
CAMSHAFT n pl. -S a shaft fitted with cams
CAN v CANNED, CANNING, CANS to put in a can (a cylindrical container)
CAN v CANST, COULD, COULDEST, COULDST present sing. 2d person CAN or CANST, past sing. 2d person COULD, COULDEST, or COULDST -- used as an auxiliary to express ability
CANAILLE n pl. -S the common people
CANAKIN n pl. -S cannikin
CANAL v -NALLED, -NALLING, -NALS or -NALED, -NALING, -NALS to dig an artificial waterway through
CANALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to canalize
CANALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to canal
CANALLED a past tense of canal
CANALLER n pl. -S a freight boat
CANALLING a present participle of canal
CANAPE n pl. -S a food served before a meal
CANARD n pl. -S a false story
CANARY n pl. -NARIES a songbird
CANASTA n pl. -S a card game
CANCAN n pl. -S a dance marked by high kicking
CANCEL v -CELED, -CELING, -CELS or -CELLED, -CELLING, -CELS to annul
CANCELER n pl. -S one that cancels
CANCER n pl. -S a malignant growth
CANCHA n pl. -S a jai alai court
CANCROID n pl. -S a skin cancer
CANDELA n pl. -S a unit of luminous intensity
CANDENT adj glowing
CANDID adj -DIDER, -DIDEST frank and sincere
CANDID n pl. -S an unposed photograph
CANDIDA n pl. -S a parasitic fungus
CANDIDLY adv in a candid manner
CANDIED past tense of candy
CANDIES present 3d person sing. of candy
CANDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to examine eggs in front of a light
CANDLER n pl. -S one that candles
CANDOR n pl. -S frankness; sincerity
CANDOUR n pl. -S candor
CANDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to coat with sugar
CANE v CANED, CANING, CANES to beat with a rod
CANELLA n pl. -S a medicinal tree bark
CANEPHOR n pl. -S a Greek maiden bearing a basket on her head
CANER n pl. -S one that canes
CANEWARE n pl. -S a yellowish stoneware
CANFIELD n pl. -S a card game
CANFUL n pl. CANFULS or CANSFUL as much as a can holds
CANGUE n pl. -S an ancient Chinese punishing device
CANID n pl. -S a dog
CANIKIN n pl. -S cannikin
CANINE n pl. -S a dog
CANING present participle of cane
CANINITY n pl. -TIES the state of being a canine
CANISTER n pl. -S a small, metal box
CANITIES n pl. CANITIES the turning gray of the hair
CANKER v -ED, -ING, -S to affect with ulcerous sores
CANNA n pl. -S a tropical plant
CANNABIC adj pertaining to cannabis
CANNABIN n pl. -S a resin extracted from cannabis
CANNABIS n pl. -BISES hemp
CANNED past tense of can
CANNEL n pl. -S an oily, compact coal
CANNELON n pl. -S a stuffed roll
CANNER n pl. -S one that cans food
CANNERY n pl. -NERIES a place where food is canned
CANNIBAL n pl. -S one who eats his own kind
CANNIE adj -NIER, -NIEST canny
CANNIER comparative of canny
CANNIEST superlative of canny
CANNIKIN n pl. -S a small can or cup
CANNILY adv in a canny manner
CANNING n pl. -S the business of preserving food in airtight containers
CANNOLI n/pl a tube of pastry
CANNON v -ED, -ING, -S to fire a cannon (a heavy firearm)
CANNONRY n pl. -RIES artillery
CANNOT the negative form of can
CANNULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE a tube inserted into a bodily cavity CANNULAR adj
CANNY adj -NIER, -NIEST prudent
CANOE v -NOED, -NOEING, -NOES to paddle a canoe (a light, slender boat)
CANOEIST n pl. -S one who canoes
CANOLA n pl. CANOLA an oil from the seeds of a kind of herb
CANON n pl. -S a law decreed by a church council CANONIC adj
CANONESS n pl. -ES a woman who lives according to a canon
CANONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to canonize
CANONIST n pl. -S a specialist in canon law
CANONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to declare to be a saint
CANONRY n pl. -RIES a clerical office
CANOODLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to caress
CANOPY v -PIED, -PYING, -PIES to cover from above
CANOROUS adj melodic
CANSFUL a pl. of canful
CANSO n pl. -SOS a love song
CANST a present 2d person sing. of can
CANT v -ED, -ING, -S to tilt or slant
CANTALA n pl. -S a tropical plant
CANTATA n pl. -S a vocal composition
CANTDOG n pl. -S a device used to move logs
CANTEEN n pl. -S a small container for carrying water
CANTER v -ED, -ING, -S to ride a horse at a moderate pace
CANTHUS n pl. -THI a corner of the eye CANTHAL adj
CANTIC adj slanted
CANTICLE n pl. -S a hymn
CANTINA n pl. -S a saloon
CANTLE n pl. -S the rear part of a saddle
CANTO n pl. -TOS a division of a long poem
CANTON v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into cantons (districts)
CANTONAL adj pertaining to a canton
CANTOR n pl. -S a religious singer
CANTRAIP n pl. -S cantrip
CANTRAP n pl. -S cantrip
CANTRIP n pl. -S a magic spell
CANTUS n pl. CANTUS a style of church music
CANTY adj cheerful
CANULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE cannula
CANULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to insert a canula into
CANVAS v -ED, -ING, -ES to canvass
CANVASER n pl. -S one that canvases
CANVASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to examine thoroughly
CANYON n pl. -S a deep valley with steep sides
CANZONA n pl. -S canzone
CANZONE n pl. -NI or -NES a form of lyric poetry
CANZONET n pl. -S a short song
CAP v CAPPED, CAPPING, CAPS to provide with a cap (a type of head covering)
CAPABLE adj -BLER, -BLEST having ability CAPABLY adv
CAPACITY n pl. -TIES the ability to receive or contain
CAPE n pl. -S a sleeveless garment CAPED adj
CAPELAN n pl. -S capelin
CAPELET n pl. -S a small cape
CAPELIN n pl. -S a small, edible fish
CAPER v -ED, -ING, -S to frolic
CAPERER n pl. -S one that capers
CAPESKIN n pl. -S a soft leather
CAPEWORK n pl. -S a bullfighting technique
CAPFUL n pl. -S as much as a cap can hold
CAPH n pl. -S kaph
CAPIAS n pl. -ES a judicial writ
CAPITA pl. of caput
CAPITAL n pl. -S the upper part of a column
CAPITATE adj head-shaped
CAPITOL n pl. -S a building occupied by a state legislature
CAPITULA n/pl flower clusters
CAPLESS adj being without a cap
CAPLET n pl. -S a coated tablet
CAPLIN n pl. -S capelin
CAPMAKER n pl. -S one that makes caps
CAPO n pl. -POS a pitch-raising device for fretted instruments
CAPON n pl. -S a gelded rooster
CAPONATA n pl. -S a relish made with eggplant
CAPONIER n pl. -S a type of defense
CAPONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to geld a rooster
CAPORAL n pl. -S a coarse tobacco
CAPOTE n pl. -S a hooded cloak or overcoat
CAPOUCH n pl. -ES capuche
CAPPED past tense of cap
CAPPER n pl. -S a capmaker
CAPPING n pl. -S a wax covering in a honeycomb
CAPRIC adj pertaining to a goat
CAPRICCI n/pl caprices
CAPRICE n pl. -S a whim
CAPRIFIG n pl. -S a European tree
CAPRINE adj capric
CAPRIOLE v -OLED, -OLING, -OLES to leap
CAPRIS n/pl pants for women
CAPROCK n pl. -S an overlying rock layer
CAPSICIN n pl. -S a liquid used as a flavoring
CAPSICUM n pl. -S a tropical herb
CAPSID n pl. -S the outer shell of a virus particle CAPSIDAL adj
CAPSIZE v -SIZED, -SIZING, -SIZES to overturn
CAPSOMER n pl. -S a protein forming the capsid
CAPSTAN n pl. -S a machine used to hoist weights
CAPSTONE n pl. -S the top stone of a structure
CAPSULAR adj enclosed and compact
CAPSULE v -SULED, -SULING, -SULES to condense into a brief form
CAPTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to lead or command
CAPTAN n pl. -S a fungicide
CAPTION v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a title
CAPTIOUS adj tending to find fault
CAPTIVE n pl. -S a prisoner
CAPTOR n pl. -S one who takes or holds a captive
CAPTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to take by force or cunning
CAPTURER n pl. -S one that captures
CAPUCHE n pl. -S a hood or cowl CAPUCHED adj
CAPUCHIN n pl. -S a long-tailed monkey
CAPUT n pl. CAPITA a head or head-like part
CAPYBARA n pl. -S a large rodent
CAR n pl. -S an automobile
CARABAO n pl. -BAOS a water buffalo
CARABID n pl. -S a predatory beetle
CARABIN n pl. -S carbine
CARABINE n pl. -S carbine
CARACAL n pl. -S an African lynx
CARACARA n pl. -S a large hawk
CARACK n pl. -S carrack
CARACOL v -COLLED, -COLLING, -COLS to caracole
CARACOLE v -COLED, -COLING, -COLES to perform a half turn on a horse
CARACUL n pl. -S karakul
CARAFE n pl. -S a glass bottle
CARAGANA n pl. -S an Asian shrub
CARAGEEN n pl. -S an edible seaweed
CARAMBA interj -- used to express surprise or dismay
CARAMEL n pl. -S a chewy candy
CARANGID n pl. -S a marine fish
CARAPACE n pl. -S a hard, protective outer covering
CARAPAX n pl. -ES carapace
CARASSOW n pl. -S curassow
CARAT n pl. -S a unit of weight for gems
CARATE n pl. -S a tropical skin disease
CARAVAN v -VANED, -VANING, -VANS or -VANNED, -VANNING, -VANS to travel in a group
CARAVEL n pl. -S a small sailing ship
CARAWAY n pl. -WAYS an herb used in cooking
CARB n pl. -S a carburetor
CARBAMIC adj pertaining to a type of acid
CARBAMYL n pl. -S a chemical radical
CARBARN n pl. -S a garage for buses
CARBARYL n pl. -S an insecticide
CARBIDE n pl. -S a carbon compound
CARBINE n pl. -S a light rifle
CARBINOL n pl. -S an alcohol
CARBO n pl. -S a carbohydrate
CARBOLIC n pl. -S an acidic compound
CARBON n pl. -S a nonmetallic element CARBONIC adj
CARBONYL n pl. -S a chemical compound
CARBORA n pl. -S a wood-boring worm
CARBOXYL n pl. -S a univalent acid radical
CARBOY n pl. -BOYS a large bottle CARBOYED adj
CARBURET v -RETED, -RETING, -RETS or -RETTED, -RETTING, -RETS to combine chemically with carbon
CARCAJOU n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
CARCANET n pl. -S a jeweled necklace
CARCASE n pl. -S carcass
CARCASS n pl. -ES the body of a dead animal
CARCEL n pl. -S a unit of illumination
CARD v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a card (a stiff piece of paper)
CARDAMOM n pl. -S a tropical herb
CARDAMON n pl. -S cardamom
CARDAMUM n pl. -S cardamom
CARDCASE n pl. -S a case for holding cards
CARDER n pl. -S one that does carding
CARDIA n pl. -DIAS or -DIAE an opening of the esophagus
CARDIAC n pl. -S a person with a heart disorder
CARDIGAN n pl. -S a type of sweater
CARDINAL n pl. -S a bright red bird
CARDING n pl. -S the process of combing and cleaning cotton fibers; cleaned and combed fibers
CARDIOID n pl. -S a heart-shaped curve
CARDITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the heart CARDITIC adj
CARDOON n pl. -S a perennial plant
CARE v CARED, CARING, CARES to be concerned or interested
CAREEN v -ED, -ING, -S to lurch while moving
CAREENER n pl. -S one that careens
CAREER v -ED, -ING, -S to go at full speed
CAREERER n pl. -S one that careers
CAREFREE adj being without worry or anxiety
CAREFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST cautious
CARELESS adj inattentive; negligent
CARER n pl. -S one that cares
CARESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to touch lovingly
CARESSER n pl. -S one that caresses
CARET n pl. -S a proofreaders' symbol
CARETAKE v -TOOK, -TAKEN, -TAKING, -TAKES to take care of someone else's house or land
CAREWORN adj haggard
CAREX n pl. CARICES a marsh plant
CARFARE n pl. -S payment for a bus or car ride
CARFUL n pl. -S as much as a car can hold
CARGO n pl. -GOS or -GOES conveyed merchandise
CARHOP n pl. -S a waitress at a drive-in restaurant
CARIBE n pl. -S the piranha
CARIBOU n pl. -S a large deer
CARICES pl. of carex
CARIES n pl. CARIES tooth decay CARIED adj
CARILLON v -LONNED, -LONNING, -LONS to play a set of bells
CARINA n pl. -NAS or -NAE a carinate anatomical part CARINAL adj
CARINATE adj shaped like the keel of a ship
CARING present participle of care
CARIOCA n pl. -S a South American dance
CARIOLE n pl. -S a small, open carriage
CARIOUS adj decayed
CARITAS n -ES love for all people
CARK v -ED, -ING, -S to worry
CARL n pl. -S a peasant
CARLE n pl. -S carl
CARLESS adj being without a car
CARLIN n pl. -S an old woman
CARLINE n pl. -S carling
CARLING n pl. -S a beam supporting a ship's deck
CARLISH adj resembling a carl
CARLOAD n pl. -S as much as a car can hold
CARMAKER n pl. -S an automobile manufacturer
CARMAN n pl. -MEN a streetcar driver
CARMINE n pl. -S a vivid red color
CARN n pl. -S cairn
CARNAGE n pl. -S great and bloody slaughter
CARNAL adj pertaining to bodily appetites CARNALLY adv
CARNAUBA n pl. -S a palm tree
CARNET n pl. -S an official permit
CARNEY n pl. -NEYS carny
CARNIE n pl. -S carny
CARNIES pl. of carny
CARNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to form into flesh
CARNIVAL n pl. -S a traveling amusement show
CARNY n pl. -NIES a carnival
CAROACH n pl. -ES caroche
CAROB n pl. -S an evergreen tree
CAROCH n pl. -ES caroche
CAROCHE n pl. -S a stately carriage
CAROL v -OLED, -OLING, -OLS or -OLLED, -OLLING, -OLS to sing joyously
CAROLER n pl. -S one that carols
CAROLI a pl. of carolus
CAROLLED a past tense of carol
CAROLLER n pl. -S caroler
CAROLLING a present participle of carol
CAROLUS n pl. -LUSES or -LI an old English coin
CAROM v -ED, -ING, -S to collide with and rebound
CAROTENE n pl. -S a plant pigment
CAROTID n pl. -S an artery in the neck
CAROTIN n pl. -S carotene
CAROUSAL n pl. -S a boisterous drinking party
CAROUSE v -ROUSED, -ROUSING, -ROUSES to engage in a carousal
CAROUSEL n pl. -S an amusement park ride
CAROUSER n pl. -S one that carouses
CAROUSING present participle of carouse
CARP v -ED, -ING, -S to find fault unreasonably
CARPAL n pl. -S carpale
CARPALE n pl. -LIA a bone of the wrist
CARPEL n pl. -S a simple pistil
CARPER n pl. -S one that carps
CARPET v -ED, -ING, -S to cover a floor with a heavy fabric
CARPI pl. of carpus
CARPING n pl. -S the act of one who carps
CARPOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to take turns driving a group of commuters
CARPORT n pl. -S a shelter for a car
CARPUS n pl. -PI the wrist
CARR n pl. -S a marsh
CARRACK n pl. -S a type of merchant ship
CARREL n pl. -S a desk in a library stack for solitary study
CARRELL n pl. -S carrel
CARRIAGE n pl. -S a wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle
CARRIED past tense of carry
CARRIER n pl. -S one that carries
CARRIES present 3d person sing. of carry
CARRIOLE n pl. -S cariole
CARRION n pl. -S dead and putrefying flesh
CARRITCH n pl. -ES a religious handbook
CARROCH n pl. -ES caroche
CARROM v -ED, -ING, -S to carom
CARROT n pl. -S an edible orange root
CARROTIN n pl. -S carotene
CARROTY adj -ROTIER, -ROTIEST resembling a carrot in color
CARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to convey from one place to another
CARRYALL n pl. -S a light covered carriage
CARRYON n pl. -S a small piece of luggage
CARRYOUT n pl. -S a take-out order of food
CARSE n pl. -S low, fertile land along a river
CARSICK adj nauseated from riding in a car
CART v -ED, -ING, -S to convey in a cart (a two-wheeled vehicle) CARTABLE adj
CARTAGE n pl. -S the act of carting
CARTE n pl. -S a menu
CARTEL n pl. -S a business organization
CARTER n pl. -S one that carts
CARTLOAD n pl. -S as much as a cart can hold
CARTON v -ED, -ING, -S to pack in a cardboard box
CARTOON v -ED, -ING, -S to sketch a cartoon (a humorous representation) of
CARTOONY adj resembling a cartoon
CARTOP adj able to fit on top of a car
CARTOUCH n pl. -ES a scroll-like tablet
CARUNCLE n pl. -S a fleshy outgrowth
CARVE v CARVED, CARVING, CARVES to form by cutting
CARVEL n pl. -S caravel
CARVEN adj carved
CARVER n pl. -S one that carves
CARVING n pl. -S a carved figure or design
CARWASH n pl. -ES an establishment equipped to wash automobiles
CARYATIC adj resembling a caryatid
CARYATID n pl. -S or -ES a sculptured female figure used as a column
CARYOTIN n pl. -S karyotin
CASA n pl. -S a dwelling
CASABA n pl. -S a variety of melon
CASAVA n pl. -S cassava
CASBAH n pl. -S the old section of a North African city
CASCABEL n pl. -S the rear part of a cannon
CASCABLE n pl. -S cascabel
CASCADE v -CADED, -CADING, -CADES to fall like a waterfall
CASCARA n pl. -S a medicinal tree bark
CASE v CASED, CASING, CASES to put in a case (a container or receptacle)
CASEASE n pl. -S an enzyme
CASEATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to become cheesy
CASEBOOK n pl. -S a law textbook
CASED past tense of case
CASEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to caseate
CASEIN n pl. -S a milk protein CASEIC adj
CASELOAD n pl. -S the number of cases being handled
CASEMATE n pl. -S a bombproof shelter
CASEMENT n pl. -S a type of window
CASEOSE n pl. -S a proteose
CASEOUS adj cheesy
CASERN n pl. -S a barracks for soldiers
CASERNE n pl. -S casern
CASETTE n pl. -S cassette
CASEWORK n pl. -S a form of social work
CASEWORM n pl. -S an insect larva
CASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to convert into cash (ready money) CASHABLE adj
CASHAW n pl. -S cushaw
CASHBOOK n pl. -S a book of monetary records
CASHBOX n pl. -ES a container for money
CASHEW n pl. -S a nut-bearing tree
CASHIER v -ED, -ING, -S to dismiss in disgrace
CASHLESS adj having no cash
CASHMERE n pl. -S a fine wool
CASHOO n pl. -SHOOS catechu
CASIMERE n pl. -S a woolen fabric
CASIMIRE n pl. -S casimere
CASING n pl. -S a protective outer covering
CASINO n pl. -NOS or -NI a gambling room
CASITA n pl. -S a small house
CASK v -ED, -ING, -S to store in a cask (a strong barrel)
CASKET v -ED, -ING, -S to place in a casket (a burial case)
CASKY adj resembling a cask
CASQUE n pl. -S a helmet CASQUED adj
CASSABA n pl. -S casaba
CASSATA n pl. -S an Italian ice cream
CASSAVA n pl. -S a tropical plant
CASSETTE n pl. -S a small case containing audiotape or videotape
CASSIA n pl. -S a variety of cinnamon
CASSINO n pl. -NOS a card game
CASSIS n pl. -SISES a European bush
CASSOCK n pl. -S a long garment worn by clergymen
CAST v CAST, CASTING, CASTS to throw with force CASTABLE adj
CASTANET n pl. -S a rhythm instrument
CASTAWAY n pl. -WAYS an outcast
CASTE n pl. -S a system of distinct social classes
CASTEISM n pl. -S the use of a caste system
CASTER n pl. -S a small, swiveling wheel
CASTING n pl. -S something made in a mold
CASTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make a certain move in chess
CASTOFF n pl. -S a discarded person or thing
CASTOR n pl. -S caster
CASTRATE v -TRATED, -TRATING, -TRATES to remove the testes of
CASTRATO n pl. -TI a singer castrated in boyhood
CASUAL n pl. -S one who works occasionally
CASUALLY adv informally
CASUALTY n pl. -TIES a victim of war or disaster
CASUIST n pl. -S one who resolves ethical problems
CASUS n pl. CASUS a legal occurrence or event
CAT v CATTED, CATTING, CATS to hoist an anchor to the cathead
CATACOMB n pl. -S an underground cemetery
CATALASE n pl. -S an enzyme
CATALO n pl. -LOS or -LOES a hybrid between a buffalo and a cow
CATALOG v -ED, -ING, -S to classify information descriptively
CATALPA n pl. -S a tree
CATALYST n pl. -S a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction
CATALYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to act as a catalyst
CATAMITE n pl. -S a boy used in sodomy
CATAPULT v -ED, -ING, -S to hurl through the air
CATARACT n pl. -S a tremendous waterfall
CATARRH n pl. -S inflammation of a mucous membrane
CATAWBA n pl. -S a variety of fox grape
CATBIRD n pl. -S a songbird
CATBOAT n pl. -S a small sailboat
CATBRIER n pl. -S a thorny vine
CATCALL v -ED, -ING, -S to deride by making shrill sounds
CATCH v CAUGHT, CATCHING, CATCHES to capture after pursuit
CATCHALL n pl. -S a container for odds and ends
CATCHER n pl. -S one that catches
CATCHFLY n pl. -FLIES an insect-catching plant
CATCHUP n pl. -S ketchup
CATCHY adj CATCHIER, CATCHIEST pleasing and easily remembered
CATCLAW n pl. -S a flowering shrub
CATE n pl. -S a choice food
CATECHIN n pl. -S a chemical used in dyeing
CATECHOL n pl. -S a chemical used in photography
CATECHU n pl. -S a resin used in tanning
CATEGORY n pl. -RIES a division in any system of classification
CATENA n pl. -NAS or -NAE a closely linked series
CATENARY n pl. -NARIES a mathematical curve
CATENATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to link together
CATENOID n pl. -S a geometric surface
CATER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide food and service for
CATERAN n pl. -S a brigand
CATERER n pl. -S one that caters
CATERESS n pl. -ES a woman who caters
CATFACE n pl. -S a deformity of fruit
CATFALL n pl. -S an anchor line
CATFIGHT n pl. -S a fight between two women
CATFISH n pl. -ES a scaleless, large-headed fish
CATGUT n pl. -S a strong cord
CATHEAD n pl. -S a beam projecting from a ship's bow
CATHECT v -ED, -ING, -S to invest with psychic energy
CATHEDRA n pl. -DRAS or -DRAE a bishop's throne
CATHETER n pl. -S a medical instrument
CATHEXIS n pl. -THEXES the concentration of psychic energy on a person or idea
CATHODE n pl. -S a negatively charged electrode CATHODAL, CATHODIC adj
CATHOLIC n pl. -S a member of the early Christian church
CATHOUSE n pl. -S a brothel
CATION n pl. -S a positively charged ion CATIONIC adj
CATKIN n pl. -S a flower cluster
CATLIKE adj resembling a cat; stealthy; silent
CATLIN n pl. -S catling
CATLING n pl. -S a surgical knife
CATMINT n pl. -S catnip
CATNAP v -NAPPED, -NAPPING, -NAPS to doze
CATNAPER n pl. -S one that steals cats
CATNIP n pl. -S an aromatic herb
CATSPAW n pl. -S a light wind
CATSUP n pl. -S ketchup
CATTAIL n pl. -S a marsh plant
CATTALO n pl. -LOS or -LOES catalo
CATTED past tense of cat
CATTERY n pl. -TERIES an establishment for breeding cats
CATTIE n pl. -S an Asian unit of weight
CATTIER comparative of catty
CATTIEST superlative of catty
CATTILY adv in a catty manner
CATTING present participle of cat
CATTISH adj catty
CATTLE n /pl domesticated bovines
CATTLEYA n pl. -S a tropical orchid
CATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST catlike; spiteful
CATWALK n pl. -S a narrow walkway
CAUCUS v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES to hold a political meeting
CAUDAD adv toward the tail
CAUDAL adj taillike CAUDALLY adv
CAUDATE n pl. -S a basal ganglion of the brain
CAUDATED adj having a tail
CAUDEX n pl. -DICES or -DEXES the woody base of some plants
CAUDILLO n pl. -LLOS a military dictator
CAUDLE n pl. -S a warm beverage
CAUGHT past tense of catch
CAUL n pl. -S a fetal membrane
CAULD n pl. -S cold
CAULDRON n pl. -S caldron
CAULES pl. of caulis
CAULICLE n pl. -S a small stem
CAULINE adj pertaining to a stem
CAULIS n pl. -LES a plant stem
CAULK v -ED, -ING, -S to make the seams of a ship watertight
CAULKER n pl. -S one that caulks
CAULKING n pl. -S the material used to caulk
CAUSABLE adj capable of being caused
CAUSAL n pl. -S a word expressing cause or reason
CAUSALLY adv by way of causing
CAUSE v CAUSED, CAUSING, CAUSES to bring about
CAUSER n pl. -S one that causes
CAUSERIE n pl. -S an informal conversation
CAUSEWAY v -ED, -ING, -S to build a causeway (a raised roadway) over
CAUSEY n pl. -SEYS a paved road
CAUSING present participle of cause
CAUSTIC n pl. -S a corrosive substance
CAUTERY n pl. -TERIES something used to destroy tissue
CAUTION v -ED, -ING, -S to warn
CAUTIOUS adj exercising prudence to avoid danger
CAVALERO n pl. -ROS a horseman
CAVALIER v -ED, -ING, -S to behave haughtily
CAVALLA n pl. -S a large food fish
CAVALLY n pl. -LIES cavalla
CAVALRY n pl. -RIES a mobile army unit
CAVATINA n pl. -NAS or -NE a simple song
CAVE v CAVED, CAVING, CAVES to hollow out
CAVEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to enter a type of legal notice
CAVEATOR n pl. -S one that files a caveat
CAVED past tense of cave
CAVEFISH n pl. -ES a sightless fish
CAVELIKE adj resembling a cave (an underground chamber)
CAVEMAN n pl. -MEN a cave dweller
CAVER n pl. -S one that caves
CAVERN v -ED, -ING, -S to hollow out
CAVETTO n pl. -TOS or -TI a concave molding
CAVIAR n pl. -S the roe of sturgeon
CAVIARE n pl. -S caviar
CAVICORN adj having hollow horns
CAVIE n pl. -S a hencoop
CAVIES pl of cavy
CAVIL v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS to carp
CAVILER n pl. -S one that cavils
CAVILLER n pl. -S caviler
CAVILLING a present participle of cavil
CAVING n pl. -S the sport of exploring caves
CAVITARY adj pertaining to the formation of cavities in tissue
CAVITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to form cavities
CAVITY n pl. -TIES an unfilled space within a mass CAVITIED adj
CAVORT v -ED, -ING, -S to frolic
CAVORTER n pl. -S one that cavorts
CAVY n pl. -VIES a short-tailed rodent
CAW v -ED, -ING, -S to utter the sound of a crow
CAY n pl. CAYS a small low island
CAYENNE n pl. -S a hot seasoning CAYENNED adj
CAYMAN n pl. -S caiman
CAYUSE n pl. -S an Indian pony
CAZIQUE n pl. -S cacique
CEASE v CEASED, CEASING, CEASES to stop
CEBID n pl. -S ceboid
CEBOID n pl. -S one of a family of monkeys
CECUM n pl. CECA a bodily cavity with one opening CECAL adj CECALLY adv
CEDAR n pl. -S an everygreen tree CEDARN adj
CEDE v CEDED, CEDING, CEDES to yield
CEDER n pl. -S one that cedes
CEDI n pl. -S a monetary unit of Ghana
CEDILLA n pl. -S a pronunciation mark
CEDING present participle of cede
CEDULA n pl. -S a Philippine tax
CEE n pl. -S the letter C
CEIBA n pl. -S a tropical tree
CEIL v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a ceiling
CEILER n pl. -S one that ceils
CEILING n pl. -S the overhead lining of a room
CEINTURE n pl. -S a belt for the waist
CEL n pl. -S a sheet of celluloid used in animation
CELADON n pl. -S a pale green color
CELEB n pl. -S a celebrity; a famous person
CELERIAC n pl. -S a variety of celery
CELERITY n pl. -TIES swiftness
CELERY n pl. -ERIES a plant with edible stalks
CELESTA n pl. -S a keyboard instrument
CELESTE n pl. -S celesta
CELIAC n pl. -S one that has a chronic nutritional disturbance
CELIBACY n pl. -CIES abstention from sexual intercourse
CELIBATE n pl. -S one who lives a life of celibacy
CELL v -ED, -ING, -S to store in a honeycomb
CELLA n pl. -LAE the interior of an ancient temple
CELLAR v -ED, -ING, -S to store in an underground room
CELLARER n pl. -S the steward of a monastery
CELLARET n pl. -S a cabinet for wine bottles
CELLIST n pl. -S one who plays the cello
CELLMATE n pl. -S one of two or more prisoners sharing a cell
CELLO n pl. -LOS or -LI a stringed muscial instrument
CELLULAR adj pertaining to a cell (a basic unit of life)
CELLULE n pl. -S a small cell
CELOM n pl. -LOMS or -LOMATA coelom
CELOSIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
CELT n pl. -S a primitive ax
CEMBALO n pl. -LI or -LOS a harpsichord
CEMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to bind firmly
CEMENTER n pl. -S one that cements
CEMENTUM n pl. -TA the hard tissue covering the roots of the teeth
CEMETERY n pl. -TERIES a burial ground
CENACLE n pl. -S a small dining room
CENOBITE n pl. -S a member of a religious order
CENOTAPH n pl. -S an empty tomb
CENOTE n pl. -S a sinkhole in limestone
CENSE v CENSED, CENSING, CENSES to perfume with incense
CENSER n pl. -S a vessel for burning incense
CENSOR v -ED, -ING, -S to delete an objectionable word or passage
CENSUAL adj pertaining to the act of censusing
CENSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to criticize severely
CENSURER n pl. -S one that censures
CENSUS v -ED, -ING, -ES to take an official count of
CENT n pl. -S the 100th part of a dollar
CENTAL n pl. -S a unit of weight
CENTARE n pl. -S a measure of land area
CENTAUR n pl. -S a mythological creature
CENTAURY n pl. -RIES a medicinal herb
CENTAVO n pl. -VOS a coin of various Spanish-American nations
CENTER v -ED, -ING, -S to place at the center (the midpoint)
CENTESIS n pl. -TESES a surgical puncture
CENTIARE n pl. -S centare
CENTILE n pl. -S a value of a statistical variable
CENTIME n pl. -S the 100th part of a franc
CENTIMO n pl. -MOS any of various small coins
CENTNER n pl. -S a unit of weight
CENTO n pl. -TONES or -TOS a literary work made up of parts from other works
CENTRA a pl. of centrum
CENTRAL adj -TRALER, -TRALEST situated at, in, or near the center
CENTRAL n pl. -S a telephone exchange
CENTRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to center
CENTRIC adj situated at the center
CENTRING n pl. -S a temporary framework for an arch
CENTRISM n pl. -S moderate political philosophy
CENTRIST n pl. -S an advocate of centrism
CENTROID n pl. -S the center of mass of an object
CENTRUM n pl. -TRUMS or -TRA the body of a vertebra
CENTUM n pl. -S one hundred
CENTUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to increase a hundredfold
CENTURY n pl. -RIES a period of 100 years
CEORL n pl. -S a freeman of low birth CEORLISH adj
CEP n pl. -S cepe
CEPE n pl. -S a large mushroom
CEPHALAD adv toward the head
CEPHALIC adj pertaining to the head
CEPHALIN n pl. -S a bodily chemical
CEPHEID n pl. -S a giant star
CERAMAL n pl. -S a heat-resistant alloy
CERAMIC n pl. -S an item made of baked clay
CERAMIST n pl. -S one who makes ceramics
CERASTES n pl. CERASTES a venomous snake
CERATE n pl. -S a medicated ointment
CERATED adj covered with wax
CERATIN n pl. -S keratin
CERATOID adj hornlike
CERCARIA n pl. -IAE or -IAS a parasitic worm
CERCIS n pl. -CISES a shrub
CERCUS n pl. CERCI a sensory appendage of an insect
CERE v CERED, CERING, CERES to wrap in a waxy cloth
CEREAL n pl. -S a food made from grain
CEREBRAL n pl. -S a kind of consonant
CEREBRUM n pl. -BRUMS or -BRA a part of the brain CEREBRIC adj
CERED past tense of cere
CEREMENT n pl. -S a waxy cloth
CEREMONY n pl. -NIES a formal observance
CEREUS n pl. -ES a tall cactus
CERIA n pl. -S a chemical compound
CERIC adj containing cerium
CERING present participle of cere
CERIPH n pl. -S serif
CERISE n pl. -S a red color
CERITE n pl. -S a mineral
CERIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
CERMET n pl. -S ceramal
CERNUOUS adj drooping or nodding
CERO n pl. CEROS a large food fish
CEROTIC adj pertaining to beeswax
CEROTYPE n pl. -S a process of engraving using wax
CEROUS adj pertaining to cerium
CERTAIN adj -TAINER, -TAINEST absolutely confident
CERTES adv in truth
CERTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to confirm
CERULEAN n pl. -S a blue color
CERUMEN n pl. -S a waxy secretion of the ear
CERUSE n pl. -S a lead compound
CERUSITE n pl. -S a lead ore
CERVELAS n pl. -ES cervelat
CERVELAT n pl. -S a smoked sausage
CERVICAL adj pertaining to the cervix
CERVID adj of the deer family
CERVINE adj pertaining to deer
CERVIX n pl. -VICES or -VIXES the neck
CESAREAN n pl. -S a method of child delivery
CESARIAN n pl. -S cesarean
CESIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
CESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to tax or assess
CESSION n pl. -S the act of ceding
CESSPIT n pl. -S a cesspool
CESSPOOL n pl. -S a covered well or pit for sewage
CESTA n pl. -S a basket used in jai alai
CESTI pl. of cestus
CESTODE n pl. -S a tapeworm
CESTOID n pl. -S cestode
CESTOS n pl. -TOI cestus
CESTUS n pl. -ES a hand covering for ancient Roman boxers
CESTUS n pl. -TI a belt or girdle
CESURA n pl. -RAS or -RAE caesura
CETACEAN n pl. -S an aquatic mammal
CETANE n pl. -S a diesel fuel
CETE n pl. -S a group of badgers
CETOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of whales
CEVICHE n pl. -S seviche
CHABLIS n pl. CHABLIS a dry white wine
CHABOUK n pl. -S a type of whip
CHABUK n pl. -S chabouk
CHACMA n pl. -S a large baboon
CHACONNE n pl. -S an ancient dance
CHAD n pl. -S a scrap of paper CHADLESS adj
CHADAR n pl. -DARS or -DRI chador
CHADARIM a pl. of cheder
CHADOR n pl. -DORS or -DRI a large shawl
CHAETA n pl. -TAE a bristle or seta CHAETAL adj
CHAFE v CHAFED, CHAFING, CHAFES to warm by rubbing
CHAFER n pl. -S a large beetle
CHAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to poke fun at
CHAFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to bargain or haggle
CHAFFY adj CHAFFIER, CHAFFIEST worthless
CHAFING present participle of chafe
CHAGRIN v -GRINED, -GRINING, -GRINS or -GRINNED, -GRINNING, -GRINS to humiliate
CHAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to bind with a chain (a series of connected rings)
CHAINE n pl. -S a series of ballet turns
CHAINMAN n pl. -MEN a surveyor's assistant who uses a measuring chain
CHAINSAW v -SAWED, -SAWING, -SAWS to cut with a chain saw
CHAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to install in office
CHAIRMAN n pl. -MEN the presiding officer of a meeting
CHAIRMAN v -MANED, -MANING, -MANS or -MANNED, -MANNING, -MANS to act as chairman of
CHAISE n pl. -S a light carriage
CHAKRA n pl. -S a body center in yoga
CHALAH n pl. CHALAHS, -LOTH or -LOT challah
CHALAZA n pl. -ZAS or -ZAE a band of tissue in an egg CHALAZAL adj
CHALAZIA n/pl tumors of the eyelid
CHALCID n pl. -S a tiny fly
CHALDRON n pl. -S a unit of dry measure
CHALEH n pl. -S challah
CHALET n pl. -S a Swiss cottage
CHALICE n pl. -S a drinking cup CHALICED adj
CHALK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with chalk (a soft limestone)
CHALKY adj CHALKIER, CHALKIEST resembling chalk
CHALLA n pl. -S challah
CHALLAH n pl. -LAHS, -LOTH, or -LOT a kind of bread
CHALLIE n pl. -S challis
CHALLIES pl. of chally
CHALLIS n pl. -LISES a light fabric
CHALLOT a pl. of challah
CHALLOTH a pl. of challah
CHALLY n pl. -LIES challis
CHALONE n pl. -S a hormone
CHALOT a pl. of chalah
CHALOTH a pl. of chalah
CHALUTZ n pl. -LUTZIM halutz
CHAM n pl. -S a khan
CHAMADE n pl. -S a signal made with a drum
CHAMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to put in a chamber (a room)
CHAMBRAY n pl. -BRAYS a fine fabric
CHAMFER v -ED, -ING, -S to groove
CHAMFRON n pl. -S armor for a horse's head
CHAMISE n pl. -S chamiso
CHAMISO n pl. -SOS a flowering shrub
CHAMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to chamois
CHAMOIS n pl. -OIX a soft leather
CHAMOIS v -ED, -ING, -ES to prepare leather like chamois
CHAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to chew noisily
CHAMPAC n pl. -S champak
CHAMPAK n pl. -S an East Indian tree
CHAMPER n pl. -S one that champs
CHAMPION v -ED, -ING, -S to defend or support
CHAMPY adj broken up by the trampling of beasts
CHANCE v CHANCED, CHANCING, CHANCES to risk
CHANCEL n pl. -S an area around a church altar
CHANCERY n pl. -CERIES a court of public record
CHANCIER comparative of chancy
CHANCIEST superlative of chancy
CHANCILY adv in a chancy manner
CHANCING present participle of chance
CHANCRE n pl. -S a hard-based sore
CHANCY adj CHANCIER, CHANCIEST risky
CHANDLER n pl. -S a dealer in provisions
CHANFRON n pl. -S chamfron
CHANG n pl. -S a cattie
CHANGE v CHANGED, CHANGING, CHANGES to make different
CHANGER n pl. -S one that changes
CHANNEL v -NELED, -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to direct along some desired course
CHANSON n pl. -S a song
CHANT v -ED, -ING, -S to sing
CHANTAGE n pl. -S blackmail
CHANTER n pl. -S one that chants
CHANTEY n pl. -TEYS a sailor's song
CHANTIES pl. of chanty
CHANTOR n pl. -S chanter
CHANTRY n pl. -TRIES an endowment given to a church
CHANTY n pl. -TIES chantey
CHAO n pl. CHAO a monetary unit of Vietnam
CHAOS n pl. -ES a state of total disorder; a confused mass CHAOTIC adj
CHAP v CHAPPED CHAPT, CHAPPING, CHAPS to split, crack, or redden
CHAPATI n pl. -S an unleavened bread of India
CHAPATTI n pl. -S chapati
CHAPBOOK n pl. -S a small book of popular tales
CHAPE n pl. -S a part of a scabbard
CHAPEAU n pl. -PEAUX or -PEAUS a hat
CHAPEL n pl. -S a place of worship
CHAPERON v -ED, -ING, -S to accompany
CHAPITER n pl. -S the capital of a column
CHAPLAIN n pl. -S a clergyman attached to a chapel
CHAPLET n pl. -S a wreath for the head
CHAPMAN n pl. -MEN a peddler
CHAPPATI n pl. -S a round, flat, unleavened bread of India
CHAPPED a past tense of chap
CHAPPING present participle of chap
CHAPT a past tense of chap
CHAPTER v -ED, -ING, -S to divide a book into chapters (main sections)
CHAQUETA n pl. -S a jacket worn by cowboys
CHAR v CHARRED, CHARRING, CHARS to burn slightly
CHARACID n pl. -S characin
CHARACIN n pl. -S a tropical fish
CHARADE n pl. -S a word represented by pantomime
CHARAS n pl. -ES hashish
CHARCOAL v -ED, -ING, -S to blacken with charcoal (a dark, porous carbon)
CHARD n pl. -S a variety of beet
CHARE v CHARED, CHARING, CHARES to do small jobs
CHARGE v CHARGED, CHARGING, CHARGES to accuse formally
CHARGER n pl. -S one that charges
CHARIER comparative of chary
CHARIEST superlative of chary
CHARILY adv in a chary manner
CHARING present participle of chare
CHARIOT v -ED, -ING, -S to ride in a chariot (a type of cart)
CHARISM n pl. -S charisma
CHARISMA n pl. -MATA a special magnetic appeal
CHARITY n pl. -TIES something given to the needy
CHARK v -ED, -ING, -S to char
CHARKA n pl. -S charkha
CHARKHA n pl. -S a spinning wheel
CHARLADY n pl. -DIES a cleaning woman
CHARLEY n pl. -LEYS charlie
CHARLIE n pl. -LIES a fool
CHARLOCK n pl. -S a troublesome weed
CHARM v -ED, -ING, -S to attract irresistibly
CHARMER n pl. -S one that charms
CHARMING adj -INGER, -INGEST pleasing
CHARNEL n pl. -S a room where corpses are placed
CHARPAI n pl. -S charpoy
CHARPOY n pl. -POYS a bed used in India
CHARQUI n pl. -S a type of meat CHARQUID adj
CHARR n pl. -S a small-scaled trout
CHARRED past tense of char
CHARRIER comparative of charry
CHARRIEST superlative of charry
CHARRING present participle of char
CHARRO n pl. -ROS a cowboy
CHARRY adj -RIER, -RIEST resembling charcoal
CHART v -ED, -ING, -S to map out
CHARTER v -ED, -ING, -S to lease or hire
CHARTIST n pl. -S a stock market specialist
CHARY adj CHARIER, CHARIEST cautious
CHASE v CHASED, CHASING, CHASES to pursue
CHASER n pl. -S one that chases
CHASING n pl. -S a design engraved on metal
CHASM n pl. -S a deep cleft in the earth CHASMAL, CHASMED, CHASMIC, CHASMY adj
CHASSE v CHASSED, CHASSEING, CHASSES to perform a dance movement
CHASSEUR n pl. -S a cavalry soldier
CHASSIS n pl. CHASSIS the frame of a car
CHASTE adj CHASTER, CHASTEST morally pure CHASTELY adv
CHASTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to chastise
CHASTISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to discipline by punishment
CHASTITY n pl. -TIES moral purity
CHASUBLE n pl. -S a sleeveless vestment
CHAT v CHATTED, CHATTING, CHATS to converse informally
CHATCHKA n pl. -S a knickknack
CHATCHKE n pl. -S chatchka
CHATEAU n pl. -TEAUX or -TEAUS a large country house
CHATTED past tense of chat
CHATTEL n pl. -S a slave
CHATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk rapidly and trivially CHATTERY adj
CHATTING present participle of chat
CHATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST talkative CHATTILY adv
CHAUFER n pl. -S chauffer
CHAUFFER n pl. -S a small furnace
CHAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to chant
CHAUNTER n pl. -S one that chaunts
CHAUSSES n/pl medieval armor
CHAW v -ED, -ING, -S to chew
CHAWER n pl. -S one that chaws
CHAY n pl. CHAYS the root of an East Indian herb
CHAYOTE n pl. -S a tropical vine
CHAZAN n pl. CHAZANS or CHAZANIM a cantor
CHAZZAN n pl. -ZANS or -ZANIM chazan
CHAZZEN n pl. -ZENS or -ZENIM chazan
CHEAP adj CHEAPER, CHEAPEST inexpensive
CHEAP n pl. -S a market
CHEAPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make cheap
CHEAPIE n pl. -S one that is cheap
CHEAPISH adj somewhat cheap
CHEAPLY adv in a cheap manner
CHEAPO n pl. CHEAPOS a cheapie
CHEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to defraud
CHEATER n pl. -S one that cheats
CHEBEC n pl. -S a small bird
CHECHAKO n pl. -KOS a newcomer
CHECK v -ED, -ING, -S to inspect
CHECKER v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with squares
CHECKOFF n pl. -S a method of collecting union dues
CHECKOUT n pl. -S a test of a machine
CHECKROW v -ED, -ING, -S to plant in rows which divide the land into squares
CHECKUP n pl. -S an examination
CHEDDAR n pl. -S a type of cheese
CHEDDITE n pl. -S chedite
CHEDER n pl. CHADARIM or CHEDERS heder
CHEDITE n pl. -S an explosive
CHEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to speak impudently to
CHEEKFUL n pl. -S the amount held in one's cheek
CHEEKY adj CHEEKIER, CHEEKIEST impudent CHEEKILY adv
CHEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to chirp
CHEEPER n pl. -S one that cheeps
CHEER v -ED, -ING, -S to applaud with shouts of approval
CHEERER n pl. -S one that cheers
CHEERFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST full of spirits
CHEERIER comparative of cheery
CHEERIEST superlative of cheery
CHEERILY adv in a cheery manner
CHEERIO n pl. -IOS a greeting
CHEERLED past tense of cheerlead
CHEERLY adv cheerily
CHEERO n pl. CHEEROS cheerio
CHEERY adj CHEERIER, CHEERIEST cheerful
CHEESE v CHEESED, CHEESING, CHEESES to stop
CHEESY adj CHEESIER, CHEESIEST resembling cheese (a food made from milk curds) CHEESILY adv
CHEETAH n pl. -S a swift-running wildcat
CHEF v CHEFFED, CHEFFING, CHEFS to work as a chef (a chief cook)
CHEFDOM n pl. -S the status or function of a chef
CHEGOE n pl. -S chigoe
CHELA n pl. -LAE a pincerlike claw
CHELA n pl. -S a pupil of a guru
CHELATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to combine a metal ion with a compound
CHELATOR n pl. -S one that chelates
CHELIPED n pl. -S a leg bearing a large chela in decapod crustaceans
CHELOID n pl. -S keloid
CHEMIC n pl. -S a chemist
CHEMICAL n pl. -S a substance obtained by a process of chemistry
CHEMISE n pl. -S a loose dress
CHEMISM n pl. -S chemical attraction
CHEMIST n pl. -S one versed in chemistry
CHEMURGY n pl. -GIES a branch of applied chemistry
CHENILLE n pl. -S a soft fabric
CHENOPOD n pl. -S a flowering plant
CHEQUE n pl. -S a written order directing a bank to pay money
CHEQUER v -ED, -ING, -S to checker
CHERISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to hold dear
CHEROOT n pl. -S a square-cut cigar
CHERRY n pl. -RIES a fruit
CHERT n pl. -S a compact rock
CHERTY adj CHERTIER, CHERTIEST resembling chert
CHERUB n pl. -UBS or -UBIM or -UBIMS an angel CHERUBIC adj
CHERVIL n pl. -S an aromatic herb
CHESS n pl. -ES a weed
CHESSMAN n pl. -MEN one of the pieces used in chess (a board game for two players)
CHEST n pl. -S a part of the body CHESTED adj
CHESTFUL n pl. -S as much as a chest or box can hold
CHESTNUT n pl. -S an edible nut
CHESTY adj CHESTIER, CHESTIEST proud
CHETAH n pl. -S cheetah
CHETH n pl. -S heth
CHETRUM n pl. -S a monetary unit of Bhutan
CHEVALET n pl. -S a part of a stringed instrument
CHEVERON n pl. -S chevron
CHEVIED past tense of chevy
CHEVIES present 3d person sing. of chevy
CHEVIOT n pl. -S a coarse fabric
CHEVRE n pl. -S a cheese made from goat's milk
CHEVRON n pl. -S a V-shaped pattern
CHEVY v CHEVIED, CHEVYING, CHEVIES to chase about
CHEW v -ED, -ING, -S to crush or grind with the teeth CHEWABLE adj
CHEWER n pl. -S one that chews
CHEWINK n pl. -S a common finch
CHEWY adj CHEWIER, CHEWIEST not easily chewed
CHEZ prep at the home of
CHI n pl. -S a Greek letter
CHIA n pl. -S a Mexican herb
CHIAO n pl. CHIAO a monetary unit of China
CHIASM n pl. -S chiasma
CHIASMA n pl. -MATA or -MAS an anatomical junction CHIASMAL, CHIASMIC adj
CHIASMUS n pl. -MI a reversal of word order between parallel phrases CHIASTIC adj
CHIAUS n pl. -ES a Turkish messenger
CHIBOUK n pl. -S a tobacco pipe
CHIC adj CHICER, CHICEST smartly stylish
CHIC n pl. -S elegance
CHICANE v -CANED, -CANING, -CANES to trick
CHICANER n pl. -S one that chicanes
CHICANO n pl. -NOS an American of Mexican descent
CHICCORY n pl. -RIES chicory
CHICHI n pl. -S elaborate ornamentation
CHICK n pl. -S a young bird
CHICKEE n pl. -S a stilt house of the Seminole Indians
CHICKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to lose one's nerve
CHICKORY n pl. -RIES chicory
CHICKPEA n pl. -S an Asian herb
CHICLE n pl. -S a tree gum
CHICLY adv in an elegant manner
CHICNESS n pl. -ES elegance
CHICO n pl. -COS a prickly shrub
CHICORY n pl. -RIES a perennial herb
CHIDE v CHIDED or CHID, CHIDDEN, CHIDING, CHIDES to scold
CHIDER n pl. -S one that chides
CHIEF adj CHIEFER, CHIEFEST highest in authority
CHIEF n pl. -S the person highest in authority
CHIEFDOM n pl. -S the domain of a chief
CHIEFLY adv above all
CHIEL n pl. -S chield
CHIELD n pl. -S a young man
CHIFFON n pl. -S a sheer fabric
CHIGETAI n pl. -S a wild ass
CHIGGER n pl. -S a parasitic mite
CHIGNON n pl. -S a woman's hairdo
CHIGOE n pl. -S a tropical flea
CHILD n pl. CHILDREN a young person
CHILDBED n pl. -S the state of a woman giving birth
CHILDE n pl. -S a youth of noble birth
CHILDING adj pregnant
CHILDISH adj resembling a child
CHILDLY adj -LIER, -LIEST resembling a child
CHILDREN pl. of child
CHILE n pl. -S chili
CHILI n pl. -ES a hot pepper
CHILIAD n pl. -S a group of one thousand
CHILIASM n pl. -S a religious doctrine
CHILIAST n pl. -S a supporter of chiliasm
CHILIDOG n pl. -S a hot dog topped with chili
CHILL adj CHILLER, CHILLEST cool
CHILL v -ED, -ING, -S to make cold
CHILLER n pl. -S one that chills
CHILLI n pl. -ES chili
CHILLUM n pl. -S a part of a water pipe
CHILLY adj CHILLIER, CHILLIEST cool CHILLILY adv
CHILOPOD n pl. -S a multi-legged insect
CHIMAERA n pl. -S a marine fish
CHIMAR n pl. -S chimere
CHIMB n pl. -S the rim of a cask
CHIMBLEY n pl. -BLEYS chimley
CHIMBLY n pl. -BLIES chimley
CHIME v CHIMED, CHIMING, CHIMES to ring harmoniously
CHIMER n pl. -S one that chimes
CHIMERA n pl. -S an imaginary monster
CHIMERE n pl. -S a bishop's robe
CHIMERIC adj imaginary; unreal
CHIMING present participle of chime
CHIMLA n pl. -S chimley
CHIMLEY n pl. -LEYS a chimney
CHIMNEY n pl. -NEYS a flue
CHIMP n pl. -S a chimpanzee
CHIN v CHINNED, CHINNING, CHINS to hold with the chin (the lower part of the face)
CHINA n pl. -S fine porcelain ware
CHINBONE n pl. -S the lower jaw
CHINCH n pl. -ES a bedbug
CHINCHY adj CHINCHIER, CHINCHIEST stingy
CHINE v CHINED, CHINING, CHINES to cut through the backbone of
CHINK v -ED, -ING, -S to fill cracks or fissures in
CHINKY adj CHINKIER, CHINKIEST full of cracks
CHINLESS adj lacking a chin
CHINNED past tense of chin
CHINNING present participle of chin
CHINO n pl. -NOS a strong fabric
CHINONE n pl. -S quinone
CHINOOK n pl. -S a warm wind
CHINTS n pl. -ES chintz
CHINTZ n pl. -ES a cotton fabric
CHINTZY adj CHINTZIER, CHINTZIEST gaudy; cheap
CHIP v CHIPPED, CHIPPING, CHIPS to break a small piece from
CHIPMUCK n pl. -S a chipmunk
CHIPMUNK n pl. -S a small rodent
CHIPPED past tense of chip
CHIPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to chirp
CHIPPIE n pl. -S chippy
CHIPPING present participle of chip
CHIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST belligerent
CHIPPY n pl. -PIES a prostitute
CHIRAL adj pertaining to an asymmetrical molecule
CHIRK adj CHIRKER, CHIRKEST cheerful
CHIRK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a shrill noise
CHIRM v -ED, -ING, -S to chirp
CHIRO n pl. -ROS a marine fish
CHIRP v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a short, shrill sound
CHIRPER n pl. -S one that chirps
CHIRPY adj CHIRPIER, CHIRPIEST cheerful CHIRPILY adv
CHIRR v -ED, -ING, -S to make a harsh, vibrant sound
CHIRRE v CHIRRED, CHIRRING, CHIRRES to chirr
CHIRRUP v -ED, -ING, -S to chirp repeatedly CHIRRUPY adj
CHISEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to use a chisel (a cutting tool)
CHISELER n pl. -S one that chisels
CHIT n pl. -S a short letter
CHITAL n pl. CHITAL an Asian deer
CHITCHAT v -CHATTED, -CHATTING, -CHATS to indulge in small talk
CHITIN n pl. -S the main component of insect shells
CHITLIN n pl. -S chitling
CHITLING n pl. -S a part of the small intestine of swine
CHITON n pl. -S a tunic worn in ancient Greece
CHITOSAN n pl. -S a compound derived from chitin
CHITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to twitter
CHITTY n pl. -TIES a chit
CHIVALRY n pl. -RIES knightly behavior and skill
CHIVAREE v -REED, -REEING, -REES to perform a mock serenade
CHIVARI v -RIED, -RIING, -RIES to chivaree
CHIVE n pl. -S an herb used as a seasoning
CHIVVY v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES to chevy
CHIVY v CHIVIED, CHIVYING, CHIVIES to chevy
CHLAMYS n pl. -MYSES or -MYDES a garment worn in ancient Greece
CHLOASMA n pl. -MATA a skin discoloration
CHLORAL n pl. -S a chemical compound
CHLORATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
CHLORDAN n pl. -S a toxic compound of chlorine
CHLORIC adj pertaining to chlorine
CHLORID n pl. -S chloride
CHLORIDE n pl. -S a chlorine compound
CHLORIN n pl. -S chlorine
CHLORINE n pl. -S a gaseous element
CHLORITE n pl. -S a mineral group
CHLOROUS adj pertaining to chlorine
CHOANA n pl. -NAE a funnel-shaped opening
CHOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to secure with a wedge of wood or metal
CHOCKFUL adj full to the limit
CHOICE adj CHOICER, CHOICEST of fine quality CHOICELY adv
CHOICE n pl. -S one that is chosen
CHOIR v -ED, -ING, -S to sing in unison
CHOIRBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy who sings in a choir (a body of church singers)
CHOKE v CHOKED, CHOKING, CHOKES to impede the breathing of
CHOKER n pl. -S one that chokes
CHOKEY adj CHOKIER, CHOKIEST choky
CHOKING present participle of choke
CHOKY adj CHOKIER, CHOKIEST tending to cause choking
CHOLATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
CHOLENT n pl. -S a traditional Jewish stew
CHOLER n pl. -S anger
CHOLERA n pl. -S an acute disease
CHOLERIC adj bad-tempered
CHOLINE n pl. -S a B vitamin
CHOLLA n pl. -S a treelike cactus
CHOLO n pl. -LOS a pachuco
CHOMP v -ED, -ING, -S to champ
CHOMPER n pl. -S one that chomps
CHON n pl. CHON a monetary unit of South Korea
CHOOK n pl. -S a chicken
CHOOSE v CHOSE, CHOSEN, CHOOSING, CHOOSES to take by preference
CHOOSER n pl. -S one that chooses
CHOOSEY adj CHOOSIER, CHOOSIEST choosy
CHOOSING present participle of choose
CHOOSY adj CHOOSIER, CHOOSIEST hard to please
CHOP v CHOPPED, CHOPPING, CHOPS to sever with a sharp tool
CHOPIN n pl. -S chopine
CHOPINE n pl. -S a type of shoe
CHOPPED past tense of chop
CHOPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by helicopter
CHOPPING present participle of chop
CHOPPY adj CHOPPIER, CHOPPIEST full of short, rough waves CHOPPILY adv
CHORAGUS n pl. -GI or -GUSES the leader of a chorus or choir CHORAGIC adj
CHORAL n pl. -S chorale
CHORALE n pl. -S a hymn that is sung in unison
CHORALLY adv harmoniously
CHORD v -ED, -ING, -S to play a chord (a combination of three or more musical tones)
CHORDAL adj pertaining to a chord
CHORDATE n pl. -S any of a large phylum of animals
CHORE v CHORED, CHORING, CHORES to do small jobs
CHOREA n pl. -S a nervous disorder CHOREAL, CHOREIC adj
CHOREGUS n pl. -GI or -GUSES choragus
CHOREMAN n pl. -MEN a menial worker
CHOREOID adj resembling chorea
CHORIAL adj pertaining to the chorion
CHORIAMB n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
CHORIC adj pertaining to a chorus
CHORINE n pl. -S a chorus girl
CHORING present participle of chore
CHORIOID n pl. -S choroid
CHORION n pl. -S an embryonic membrane
CHORIZO n pl. -ZOS a highly seasoned sausage
CHOROID n pl. -S a membrane of the eye
CHORTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to chuckle with glee
CHORTLER n pl. -S one that chortles
CHORUS v -RUSED, -RUSING, -RUSES or -RUSSED, -RUSSING, -RUSSES to sing in unison
CHOSE n pl. -S an item of personal property
CHOSEN past participle of choose
CHOTT n pl. -S a saline lake
CHOUGH n pl. -S a crow-like bird
CHOUSE v CHOUSED, CHOUSING, CHOUSES to swindle
CHOUSER n pl. -S one that chouses
CHOUSH n pl. -ES chiaus
CHOUSING present participle of chouse
CHOW v -ED, -ING, -S to eat
CHOWCHOW n pl. -S a relish of mixed pickles in mustard
CHOWDER v -ED, -ING, -S to make a thick soup of
CHOWSE v CHOWSED, CHOWSING, CHOWSES to chouse
CHOWTIME n pl. -S mealtime
CHRESARD n pl. -S the available water of the soil
CHRISM n pl. -S a consecrated oil CHRISMAL adj
CHRISMON n pl. -MA or -MONS a Christian monogram
CHRISOM n pl. -S chrism
CHRISTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to baptise
CHRISTIE n pl. -S christy
CHRISTY n pl. -TIES a skiing turn
CHROMA n pl. -S the purity of a color
CHROMATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
CHROME v CHROMED, CHROMING, CHROMES to plate with chromium
CHROMIC adj pertaining to chromium
CHROMIDE n pl. -S a tropical fish
CHROMING n pl. -S a chromium ore
CHROMITE n pl. -S a chromium ore
CHROMIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
CHROMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to chrome
CHROMO n pl. -MOS a type of color picture
CHROMOUS adj pertaining to chromium
CHROMYL n pl. -S a bivalent radical
CHRONAXY n pl. -AXIES the time required to excite a nerve cell electrically
CHRONIC n pl. -S one that suffers from a long-lasting disease
CHRONON n pl. -S a hypothetical unit of time
CHTHONIC adj pertaining to the gods of the underworld
CHUB n pl. -S a freshwater fish
CHUBASCO n pl. -COS a violent thunderstorm
CHUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST plump CHUBBILY adv
CHUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to throw
CHUCKIES pl. of chucky
CHUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to laugh quietly
CHUCKLER n pl. -S one that chuckles
CHUCKY n pl. CHUCKIES a little chick
CHUDDAH n pl. -S chuddar
CHUDDAR n pl. -S a large, square shawl
CHUDDER n pl. -S chuddar
CHUFA n pl. -S a European sedge
CHUFF adj CHUFFER, CHUFFEST gruff
CHUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to chug
CHUFFY adj -FIER, -FIEST plump
CHUG v CHUGGED, CHUGGING, CHUGS to move with a dull explosive sound
CHUGALUG v -LUGGED, -LUGGING, -LUGS to drink without pause
CHUGGER n pl. -S one that chugs
CHUKAR n pl. -S a game bird
CHUKKA n pl. -S a type of boot
CHUKKAR n pl. -S a chukker
CHUKKER n pl. -S a period of play in polo
CHUM v CHUMMED, CHUMMING, CHUMS to be close friends with someone
CHUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST friendly CHUMMILY adv
CHUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to munch
CHUMSHIP n pl. -S friendship
CHUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a dull explosive sound
CHUNKY adj CHUNKIER, CHUNKIEST stocky CHUNKILY adv
CHUNTER v -ED, -ING, -S to mutter
CHURCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bring to church (a building for Christian worship)
CHURCHLY adj -LIER, -LIEST pertaining to a church
CHURCHY adj CHURCHIER, CHURCHIEST churchly
CHURL n pl. -S a rude person CHURLISH adj
CHURN v -ED, -ING, -S to stir briskly in order to make butter
CHURNER n pl. -S one that churns
CHURNING n pl. -S the butter churned at one time
CHURR v -ED, -ING, -S to make a vibrant sound
CHUTE v CHUTED, CHUTING, CHUTES to convey by chute (a vertical passage)
CHUTIST n pl. -S a parachutist
CHUTNEE n pl. -S chutney
CHUTNEY n pl. -NEYS a sweet and sour sauce
CHUTZPA n pl. -S chutzpah
CHUTZPAH n pl. -S supreme self-confidence
CHYLE n pl. -S a digestive fluid CHYLOUS adj
CHYME n pl. -S semi-digested food
CHYMIC n pl. -S chemic
CHYMIST n pl. -S chemist
CHYMOSIN n pl. -S rennin
CHYMOUS adj pertaining to chyme
CIAO interj -- used as an expression of greeting and farewell
CIBOL n pl. -S a variety of onion
CIBORIUM n pl. -RIA a vessel for holding holy bread
CIBOULE n pl. -S cibol
CICADA n pl. -DAS or -DAE a winged insect
CICALA n pl. -LAS or -LE cicada
CICATRIX n pl. -TRICES or -TRIXES scar tissue
CICELY n pl. -LIES a fragrant herb
CICERO n pl. -ROS a unit of measure in printing
CICERONE n pl. -NES or -NI a tour guide
CICHLID n pl. -LIDS or -LIDAE a tropical fish
CICISBEO n pl. -BEI or -BEOS a lover of a married woman
CICOREE n pl. -S a perennial herb
CIDER n pl. -S the juice pressed from apples
CIGAR n pl. -S a roll of tobacco leaf for smoking
CIGARET n pl. -S a narrow roll of finely cut tobacco for smoking
CILANTRO n pl. -TROS an herb used in cooking
CILIA pl. of cilium
CILIARY adj pertaining to cilia
CILIATE n pl. -S one of a class of ciliated protozoans
CILIATED adj having cilia
CILICE n pl. -S a coarse cloth
CILIUM n pl. CILIA a short, hairlike projection
CIMBALOM n pl. -S a Hungarian dulcimer
CIMEX n pl. -MICES a bedbug
CINCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to girth
CINCHONA n pl. -S a Peruvian tree
CINCTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to gird or encircle
CINDER v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce to cinders (ashes)
CINDERY adj containing cinders
CINE n pl. -S a motion picture
CINEAST n pl. -S a devotee of motion pictures
CINEASTE n pl. -S cineast
CINEMA n pl. -S a motion-picture theater
CINEOL n pl. -S a liquid used as an antiseptic
CINEOLE n pl. -S cineol
CINERARY adj used for cremated ashes
CINERIN n pl. -S a compound used in insecticides
CINGULUM n pl. -LA an anatomical band or girdle
CINNABAR n pl. -S the principal ore of mercury
CINNAMON n pl. -S a spice obtained from tree bark CINNAMIC adj
CINNAMYL n pl. -S a chemical used to make soap
CINQUAIN n pl. -S a stanza of five lines
CINQUE n pl. -S the number five
CION n pl. -S a cutting from a plant or tree
CIOPPINO n pl. -NOS a spicy fish stew
CIPHER v -ED, -ING, -S to solve problems in arithmetic
CIPHONY n pl. -NIES the electronic scrambling of voice transmissions
CIPOLIN n pl. -S a type of marble
CIRCA prep about; around
CIRCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to move or revolve around
CIRCLER n pl. -S one that circles
CIRCLET n pl. -S a small ring or ring-shaped object
CIRCLING present participle of circle
CIRCUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to move around
CIRCUITY n pl. -ITIES lack of straightforwardness
CIRCULAR n pl. -S a leaflet intended for wide distribution
CIRCUS n pl. -ES a public entertainment CIRCUSY adj
CIRE n pl. -S a highly glazed finish for fabrics
CIRQUE n pl. -S a deep, steep-walled basin on a mountain
CIRRATE adj having cirri
CIRRI pl. of cirrus
CIRRIPED n pl. -S any of an order of crustaceans
CIRROSE adj cirrous
CIRROUS adj having cirri
CIRRUS n pl. -RI a tendril or similar part
CIRSOID adj varicose
CIS adj having certain atoms on the same side of the molecule
CISCO n pl. -COS or -COES a freshwater fish
CISLUNAR adj situated between the earth and the moon
CISSOID n pl. -S a type of geometric curve
CISSY n pl. -SIES sissy
CIST n pl. -S a prehistoric stone coffin
CISTERN n pl. -S a water tank
CISTERNA n pl. -NAE a fluid-containing sac
CISTRON n pl. -S a segment of DNA
CISTUS n pl. -ES a flowering shrub
CITABLE adj citeable
CITADEL n pl. -S a fortress or stronghold
CITATION n pl. -S the act of citing CITATORY adj
CITATOR n pl. -S one that cites
CITE v CITED, CITING, CITES to quote as an authority or example
CITEABLE adj suitable for citation
CITER n pl. -S one that cites
CITHARA n pl. -S an ancient stringed instrument
CITHER n pl. -S cittern
CITHERN n pl. -S cittern
CITHREN n pl. -S cittern
CITIED adj having cities
CITIES pl. of city
CITIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to urbanize
CITING present participle of cite
CITIZEN n pl. -S a resident of a city or town
CITOLA n pl. -S a cittern
CITOLE n pl. -S citola
CITRAL n pl. -S a lemon flavoring
CITRATE n pl. -S a salt of citric acid CITRATED adj
CITREOUS adj having a lemonlike color
CITRIC adj derived from citrus fruits
CITRIN n pl. -S a citric vitamin
CITRINE n pl. -S a variety of quartz
CITRININ n pl. -S an antibiotic
CITRON n pl. -S a lemonlike fruit
CITROUS adj pertaining to a citrus tree
CITRUS n pl. -ES any of a genus of tropical, fruit-bearing trees CITRUSY adj
CITTERN n pl. -S a pear-shaped guitar
CITY n pl. CITIES a large town
CITYFIED adj having the customs and manners of city people
CITYWARD adv toward the city
CITYWIDE adj including all parts of a city
CIVET n pl. -S a catlike mammal
CIVIC adj pertaining to a city
CIVICISM n pl. -S a system of govermment based upon individual rights
CIVICS n/pl the science of civic affairs
CIVIE n pl. -S civvy
CIVIL adj pertaining to citizens
CIVILIAN n pl. -S a nonmilitary person
CIVILISE v -LISED, -LISING, -LISES to civilize
CIVILITY n pl. -TIES courtesy; politeness
CIVILIZE v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES to bring out of savagery
CIVILLY adv politely
CIVISM n pl -S good citizenship
CIVVY n pl. -VIES a civilian
CLABBER v -ED, -ING, -S to curdle
CLACH n pl. -S clachan
CLACHAN n pl. -S a hamlet
CLACK v -ED, -ING, -S to make an abrupt, dry sound
CLACKER n pl. -S one that clacks
CLAD v CLAD, CLADDING, CLADS to coat one metal over another
CLADDING n pl. -S something that overlays
CLADE n pl. -S a group of biological taxa
CLADIST n pl. -S a taxonomist who uses clades in classifying life-forms
CLADODE n pl. -S a leaflike part of a stem
CLAG v CLAGGED, CLAGGING, CLAGS to clog
CLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to demand as one's due
CLAIMANT n pl. -S one that asserts a right or title
CLAIMER n pl. -S one that claims
CLAM v CLAMMED, CLAMMING, CLAMS to dig for clams (bivalve mollusks)
CLAMANT adj noisy
CLAMBAKE n pl. -S a beach picnic
CLAMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to climb awkwardly
CLAMMED past tense of clam
CLAMMER n pl. -S one that clams
CLAMMING present particple of clam
CLAMMY adj CLAMMIER, CLAMMIEST cold and damp CLAMMILY adv
CLAMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to make loud outcries
CLAMORER n pl. -S one that clamors
CLAMOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to clamor
CLAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a clamp (a securing device)
CLAMPER n pl. -S a device worn on shoes to prevent slipping on ice
CLAMWORM n pl. -S a marine worm
CLAN n pl. -S a united group of families
CLANG v -ED, -ING, -S to ring loudly
CLANGER n pl. -S a blunder
CLANGOR v -ED, -ING, -S to clang repeatedly
CLANGOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to clangor
CLANK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sharp, metallic sound
CLANNISH adj characteristic of a clan
CLANSMAN n pl. -MEN a member of a clan
CLAP v CLAPPED CLAPT, CLAPPING, CLAPS to strike one palm against the other
CLAPPER n pl. -S one that claps
CLAPTRAP n pl. -S pretentious language
CLAQUE n pl. -S a group of hired applauders
CLAQUER n pl. -S claqueur
CLAQUEUR n pl. -S a member of a claque
CLARENCE n pl. -S a closed carriage
CLARET n pl. -S a dry red wine
CLARIES pl. of clary
CLARIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make clear
CLARINET n pl. -S a woodwind instrument
CLARION v -ED, -ING, -S to proclaim by blowing a medieval trumpet
CLARITY n pl. -TIES the state of being clear
CLARKIA n pl. -S an annual herb
CLARO n pl. -ROS or -ROES a mild cigar
CLARY n pl. CLARIES an aromatic herb
CLASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to conflict or disagree
CLASHER n pl. -S one that clashes
CLASP v CLASPED CLASPT, CLASPING, CLASPS to embrace tightly
CLASPER n pl. -S one that clasps
CLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to classify
CLASSER n pl. -S one that classes
CLASSES pl. of classis
CLASSIC n pl. -S a work of enduring excellence
CLASSICO adj made from grapes grown in a certain part of Italy
CLASSIER comparative of classy
CLASSIEST superlative of classy
CLASSIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to arrange according to characteristics
CLASSILY adj in a classy manner
CLASSIS n pl. CLASSES a governing body in certain churches
CLASSISM n pl. -S discrimination based on social class
CLASSIST n pl. -S an advocate of classism
CLASSY adj CLASSIER, CLASSIEST stylish; elegant
CLAST n pl. -S a fragment of rock
CLASTIC n pl. -S a rock made up of other rocks
CLATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a rattling noise
CLATTERY adj having a rattling noise
CLAUCHT a past tense of cleek
CLAUGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to clutch
CLAUSE n pl. -S a distinct part of a composition CLAUSAL adj
CLAUSTRA n/pl basal ganglia in the brain
CLAVATE adj shaped like a club
CLAVE n pl. -S one of a pair of percussion sticks
CLAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to gossip
CLAVI pl. of clavus
CLAVICLE n pl. -S a bone of the shoulder
CLAVIER n pl. -S a keyboard instrument
CLAVUS n pl. -VI a horny thickening of the skin
CLAW v -ED, -ING, -S to scratch with claws (sharp, curved toenails)
CLAWER n pl. -S one that claws
CLAWLESS adj having no claws
CLAWLIKE adj resembling a claw
CLAXON n pl. -S klaxon
CLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with clay (a fine-grained, earthy material)
CLAYBANK n pl. -S a yellow-brown color
CLAYEY adj CLAYIER, CLAYIEST resembling clay
CLAYISH adj resembling or containing clay
CLAYLIKE adj resembling clay
CLAYMORE n pl. -S a type of sword
CLAYPAN n pl. -S a shallow natural depression
CLAYWARE n pl. -S pottery
CLEAN adj CLEANER, CLEANEST free from dirt or stain
CLEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to rid of dirt or stain
CLEANER n pl. -S one that cleans
CLEANLY adj -LIER, -LIEST habitually clean
CLEANSE v CLEANSED, CLEANSING, CLEANSES to clean
CLEANSER n pl. -S one that cleanses
CLEANUP n pl. -S an act of cleaning
CLEAR adj CLEARER, CLEAREST clean and pure
CLEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to remove obstructions
CLEARER n pl. -S one that clears
CLEARING n pl. -S an open space
CLEARLY adv in a clear manner
CLEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to strengthen with a strip of wood or iron
CLEAVAGE n pl. -S the act of cleaving
CLEAVE v CLEAVED, CLEFT, CLOVE or CLAVE, CLOVEN, CLEAVING, CLEAVES to split or divide
CLEAVER n pl. -S a heavy knife
CLEEK v CLAUGHT or CLEEKED, CLEEKING, CLEEKS to clutch
CLEF n pl. -S a musical symbol
CLEFT v -ED, -ING, -S to insert a scion into the stock of a plant
CLEIDOIC adj enclosed in a shell
CLEMATIS n pl. -TISES a flowering vine
CLEMENCY n pl. -CIES mercy
CLEMENT adj merciful
CLENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to grasp firmly
CLENCHER n pl. -S one that clenches
CLEOME n pl. -S a tropical plant
CLEPE v CLEPED or CLEPT, CLEPING, CLEPES to call by name
CLERGY n pl. -GIES the body of persons ordained for religious service
CLERIC n pl. -S a member of the clergy
CLERICAL n pl. -S a cleric
CLERID n pl. -S a predatory beetle
CLERIHEW n pl. -S a humorous poem
CLERISY n pl. -SIES the well-educated class
CLERK v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as a clerk (an office worker)
CLERKDOM n pl. -S the status or function of a clerk
CLERKISH adj resembling or suitable to a clerk
CLERKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST pertaining to a clerk
CLEVEITE n pl. -S a radioactive mineral
CLEVER adj -ERER, -EREST mentally keen CLEVERLY adv
CLEVIS n pl. -ISES a metal fastening device
CLEW v -ED, -ING, -S to roll into a ball
CLICHE n pl. -S a trite expression CLICHED adj
CLICK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a short, sharp sound
CLICKER n pl. -S one that clicks
CLIENT n pl. -S a customer CLIENTAL adj
CLIFF n pl. -S a high, steep face of rock
CLIFFY adj CLIFFIER, CLIFFIEST abounding in cliffs
CLIFT n pl. -S cliff
CLIMATE n pl. -S the weather conditions characteristic of an area CLIMATAL, CLIMATIC adj
CLIMAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to reach a high or dramatic point
CLIMB v CLIMBED or CLOMB, CLIMBING, CLIMBS to ascend
CLIMBER n pl. -S one that climbs
CLIME n pl. -S climate
CLINAL adj pertaining to a cline
CLINALLY adv in a clinal manner
CLINCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to settle a matter decisively
CLINCHER n pl. -S a decisive fact or remark
CLINE n pl. -S a series of changes within a species
CLING v -ED, -ING, -S to make a high-pitched ringing sound
CLING v CLUNG, CLINGING, CLINGS to adhere closely
CLINGER n pl. -S one that clings
CLINGY adj CLINGIER, CLINGIEST adhesive
CLINIC n pl. -S a medical facility CLINICAL adj
CLINK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a soft, sharp, ringing sound
CLINKER v -ED, -ING, -S to form fused residue in burning
CLIP v CLIPPED, CLIPT, CLIPPING, CLIPS to trim by cutting
CLIPPER n pl. -S one that clips
CLIPPING n pl. -S something that is clipped out or off
CLIPT a past participle of clip
CLIQUE v CLIQUED, CLIQUING, CLIQUES to form a clique (an exclusive group of persons)
CLIQUEY adj CLIQUIER, CLIQUIEST inclined to form cliques
CLIQUISH adj cliquey
CLIQUY adj CLIQUIER, CLIQUIEST cliquey
CLITELLA n/pl regions in the body walls of certain annelids
CLITIC n pl. -S a word pronounced as part of a neighboring word
CLITORIS n pl. -RISES or -RIDES a sex organ CLITORAL, CLITORIC adj
CLIVERS n pl. CLIVERS an annual herb
CLIVIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
CLOACA n pl. -ACAE or -ACAS a sewer CLOACAL adj
CLOAK v -ED, -ING, -S to conceal
CLOBBER v -ED, -ING, -S to trounce
CLOCHARD n pl. -S a vagrant
CLOCHE n pl. -S a bell-shaped hat
CLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to time with a stopwatch
CLOCKER n pl. -S one that clocks
CLOD n pl. -S a dolt CLODDISH adj
CLODDY adj -DIER, -DIEST lumpy
CLODPATE n pl. -S a stupid person
CLODPOLE n pl. -S clodpate
CLODPOLL n pl. -S clodpate
CLOG v CLOGGED, CLOGGING, CLOGS to block up or obstruct
CLOGGER n pl. -S one that clogs
CLOGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST clogging or able to clog
CLOISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to seclude
CLOMB a past tense of climb
CLOMP v -ED, -ING, -S to walk heavily and clumsily
CLON n pl. -S a group of asexually derived organisms clonal adj CLONALLY adv
CLONE v CLONED, CLONING, CLONES to reproduce by asexual means
CLONER n pl. -S one that clones
CLONIC adj pertaining to clonus
CLONING n pl. -S a technique for reproducing by asexual means
CLONISM n pl. -S the condition of having clonus
CLONK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a dull thumping sound
CLONUS n pl. -ES a form of muscular spasm
CLOOT n pl. -S a cloven hoof
CLOP v CLOPPED, CLOPPING, CLOPS to make the sound of a hoof striking pavement
CLOQUE n pl. -S a fabric with an embossed design
CLOSE adj CLOSER, CLOSEST near CLOSELY adv
CLOSE v CLOSED, CLOSING, CLOSES to block against entry or passage CLOSABLE adj
CLOSEOUT n pl. -S a clearance sale
CLOSER n pl. -S one that closes
CLOSEST superlative of close
CLOSET v -ED, -ING, -S to enclose in a private room
CLOSING n pl. -S a concluding part
CLOSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to cloture
CLOT v CLOTTED, CLOTTING, CLOTS to form into a clot (a thick mass)
CLOTH n pl. -S fabric
CLOTHE v CLOTHED CLAD, CLOTHING, CLOTHES to provide with clothing
CLOTHIER n pl. -S one who makes or sells clothing
CLOTHING n pl. -S wearing apparel
CLOTTED past tense of clot
CLOTTING present participle of clot
CLOTTY adj tending to clot
CLOTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to end a debate by calling for a vote
CLOUD v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with clouds (masses of visible vapor)
CLOUDLET n pl. -S a small cloud
CLOUDY adj CLOUDIER, CLOUDIEST overcast with clouds CLOUDILY adv
CLOUGH n pl. -S a ravine
CLOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to knock or bump
CLOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to hit with the hand
CLOUTER n pl. -S one that clouts
CLOVE n pl. -S a spice
CLOVEN adj split; divided
CLOVER n pl. -S a plant
CLOWDER n pl. -S a group of cats
CLOWN v -ED, -ING, -S to act like a clown (a humorous performer)
CLOWNERY n pl. -ERIES clownish behavior
CLOWNISH adj resembling or befitting a clown
CLOY v -ED, -ING, -S to gratify beyond desire
CLOZE n pl. -S a test of reading comprehension
CLUB v CLUBBED, CLUBBING, CLUBS to form a club (an organized group of persons)
CLUBABLE adj sociable
CLUBBER n pl. -S a member of a club
CLUBBING present participle of club
CLUBBISH adj clubby
CLUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST characteristic of a club
CLUBFOOT n pl. -FEET a deformed foot
CLUBHAND n pl. -S a deformed hand
CLUBHAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to put a vessel about
CLUBMAN n pl. -MEN a male member of a club
CLUBROOM n pl. -S a room for a club's meetings
CLUBROOT n pl. -S a plant disease
CLUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to make the sound of a hen
CLUE v CLUED, CLUEING CLUING, CLUES to give guiding information
CLUELESS adj hopelessly confused or ignorant
CLUMBER n pl. -S a stocky spaniel
CLUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to form into a thick mass
CLUMPISH adj resembling a clump (a thick mass)
CLUMPY adj CLUMPIER, CLUMPIEST lumpy
CLUMSY adj -SIER, -SIEST awkward CLUMSILY adv
CLUNG past tense of cling
CLUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to thump
CLUNKER n pl. -S a jalopy
CLUNKY adj CLUNKIER, CLUNKIEST clumsy in style
CLUPEID n pl. -S a fish of the herring family
CLUPEOID n pl. -S a clupeid
CLUSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to form into a cluster (a group of similar objects)
CLUSTERY adj pertaining to a cluster
CLUTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to grasp and hold tightly
CLUTCHY adj tending to clutch
CLUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to pile in a disorderly state
CLUTTERY adj characterized by disorder
CLYPEUS n pl. CLYPEI a shield-like structure CLYPEAL, CLYPEATE adj
CLYSTER n pl. -S an enema
COACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to tutor or train
COACHER n pl. -S one that coaches
COACHMAN n pl. -MEN one who drives a coach or carriage
COACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act together
COACTION n pl. -S joint action
COACTIVE adj mutually active
COACTOR n pl. -S a fellow actor in a production
COADMIRE v -MIRED, -MIRING, -MIRES to admire together
COADMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to admit several things equally
COAEVAL n pl. -S coeval
COAGENCY n pl. -CIES a joint agency
COAGENT n pl. -S a person, force, or other agent working together with another
COAGULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a clot
COAL v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with coal (a carbon fuel)
COALA n pl. -S koala
COALBIN n pl. -S a bin for storing coal
COALBOX n pl. -ES a box for storing coal
COALER n pl. -S one that supplies coal
COALESCE v -ALESCED, -ALESCING, -ALESCES to blend
COALFISH n pl. -ES a blackish fish
COALHOLE n pl. -S a compartment for storing coal
COALIER comparative of coaly
COALIEST superlative of coaly
COALIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into coal
COALLESS adj lacking coal
COALPIT n pl. -S a pit from which coal is obtained
COALSACK n pl. -S a dark region of the Milky Way
COALSHED n pl. -S a shed for storing coal
COALY adj COALIER, COALIEST containing coal
COALYARD n pl. -S a yard for storing coal
COAMING n pl. -S a raised border
COANCHOR v -ED, -ING, -S to present televised news reports jointly
COANNEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to annex jointly
COAPPEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to appear together or at the same time
COAPT v -ED, -ING, -S to fit together and make fast
COARSE adj COARSER, COARSEST rough COARSELY adv
COARSEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make coarse
COASSIST v -ED, -ING, -S to assist jointly
COASSUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES to assume together
COAST v -ED, -ING, -S to slide down a hill
COASTAL adj pertaining to or located near a seashore
COASTER n pl. -S a sled
COASTING n pl. -S coastal trade
COAT v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a coat (an outer garment)
COATEE n pl. -S a small coat
COATER n pl. -S one that coats
COATI n pl. -S a tropical mammal
COATING n pl. -S a covering layer
COATLESS adj lacking a coat
COATRACK n pl. -S a rack or stand for coats
COATROOM n pl. -S a room for storing coats
COATTAIL n pl. -S the back lower portion of a coat
COATTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to attend together
COATTEST v -ED, -ING, -S to attest jointly
COAUTHOR v -ED, -ING, -S to write together
COAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to cajole
COAXAL adj coaxial
COAXER n pl. -S one that coaxes
COAXIAL adj having a common axis
COB n pl. -S a corncob
COBALT n pl. -S a metallic element COBALTIC adj
COBB n pl. -S a sea gull
COBBER n pl. -S a comrade
COBBIER comparative of cobby
COBBIEST superlative of cobby
COBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to mend
COBBLER n pl. -S a mender of shoes
COBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST stocky
COBIA n pl. -S a large game fish
COBLE n pl. -S a small fishing boat
COBNUT n pl. -S an edible nut
COBRA n pl. -S a venomous snake
COBWEB v -WEBBED, -WEBBING, -WEBS to cover with cobwebs (spider webs)
COBWEBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST covered with cobwebs
COCA n pl. -S a South American shrub
COCAIN n pl. -S cocaine
COCAINE n pl. -S a narcotic alkaloid
COCCAL adj pertaining to a coccus
COCCI pl. of coccus
COCCIC adj coccal
COCCID n pl. -S an insect
COCCIDIA n/pl parasitic protozoans
COCCOID n pl. -S a spherical cell or body
COCCUS n pl. COCCI a spherical bacterium COCCOUS adj
COCCYX n pl. -CYGES or -CYXES a bone of the spine
COCHAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to serve jointly as chairman of
COCHIN n pl. -S a large domestic chicken
COCHLEA n pl. -CHLEAE or -CHLEAS a part of the ear COCHLEAR adj
COCINERA n pl. -S a cook
COCK v -ED, -ING, -S to tilt to one side
COCKADE n pl. -S an ornament worn on a hat COCKADED adj
COCKAPOO n pl. -POOS a hybrid between a cocker spaniel and a poodle
COCKATOO n pl. -TOOS a parrot
COCKBILL v -ED, -ING, -S to raise the yardarm on a ship
COCKBOAT n pl. -S a small boat
COCKCROW n pl. -S daybreak
COCKER v -ED, -ING, -S to pamper
COCKEREL n pl. -S a young rooster
COCKEYE n pl. -S a squinting eye COCKEYED adj
COCKIER comparative of cocky
COCKIEST superlative of cocky
COCKILY adv in a cocky manner
COCKISH adj cocky
COCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to wrinkle or pucker
COCKLIKE adj resembling a rooster
COCKLOFT n pl. -S a small attic
COCKNEY n pl. -NEYS a resident of the East End of London
COCKPIT n pl. -S a pilot's compartment in certain airplanes
COCKSHUT n pl. -S the close of day
COCKSHY n pl. -SHIES a target in a throwing contest
COCKSPUR n pl. -S a thorny plant
COCKSURE adj certain
COCKTAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to drink alcoholic beverages
COCKUP n pl. -S a turned-up part of something
COCKY adj COCKIER, COCKIEST arrogantly self-confident
COCO n pl. -COS a tall palm tree
COCOA n pl. -S chocolate
COCOANUT n pl. -S coconut
COCOBOLA n pl. -S cocobolo
COCOBOLO n pl. -LOS a tropical tree
COCOMAT n pl. -S a matting made from coir
COCONUT n pl. -S the fruit of the coco
COCOON v -ED, -ING, -S to wrap or envelop tightly
COCOTTE n pl. -S a prostitute
COCOYAM n pl. -S a tropical tuber
COCREATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to create together
COD v CODDED, CODDING, CODS to fool
CODA n pl. -S a passage at the end of a musical composition
CODABLE adj capable of being coded
CODDED past tense of cod
CODDER n pl. -S a cod fisherman
CODDING present participle of cod
CODDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to pamper
CODDLER n pl. -S one that coddles
CODE v CODED, CODING, CODES to convert into symbols
CODEBOOK n pl. -S a book listing words and their coded equivalents
CODEBTOR n pl. -S one that shares a debt
CODEC n pl. -S an integrated circuit
CODED past tense of code
CODEIA n pl. -S codeine
CODEIN n pl. -S codeine
CODEINA n pl. -S codeine
CODEINE n pl. -S a narcotic alkaloid
CODELESS adj being without a set of laws
CODEN n pl. -S a coding classification
CODER n pl. -S one that codes
CODERIVE v -RIVED, -RIVING, -RIVES to derive jointly
CODESIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to design jointly
CODEX n pl. -DICES an ancient manuscript
CODFISH n pl. -ES the cod (a marine food fish)
CODGER n pl. -S an old man
CODICES pl. of codex
CODICIL n pl. -S a supplement to a will
CODIFIER n pl. -S one that codifies
CODIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to arrange or systematize
CODING present participle of code
CODIRECT v -ED, -ING, -S to direct jointly
CODLIN n pl. -S codling
CODLING n pl. -S an unripe apple
CODON n pl. -S a triplet of nucleotides (basic components of DNA)
CODPIECE n pl. -S a cover for the crotch in men's breeches
CODRIVE v -DROVE, -DRIVEN, -DRIVING, -DRIVES to work as a codriver
CODRIVER n pl. -S one who takes turns driving a vehicle
COED n pl. -S a female student
COEDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to edit with another person
COEDITOR n pl. -S one that coedits
COEFFECT n pl. -S an accompanying effect
COELIAC adj celiac
COELOM n pl. -LOMS or -LOMATA a body cavity in some animals COELOMIC adj
COELOME n pl. -S coelom
COEMBODY v -BODIED, -BODYING, -BODIES to embody jointly
COEMPLOY v -ED, -ING, -S to employ together
COEMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to buy up the entire supply of a product
COENACT v -ED, -ING, -S to enact jointly or at the same time
COENAMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to inflame with mutual love
COENDURE v -DURED, -DURING, -DURES to endure together
COENURE n pl. -S coenurus
COENURUS n pl. -RI a tapeworm larva
COENZYME n pl. -S a substance necessary for the functioning of certain enzymes
COEQUAL n pl. -S one who is equal with another
COEQUATE v -QUATED, -QUATING, -QUATES to equate with something else
COERCE v -ERCED, -ERCING, -ERCES to compel by force or threat
COERCER n pl. -S one that coerces
COERCION n pl. -S the act of coercing
COERCIVE adj serving to coerce
COERECT v -ED, -ING, -S to erect together
COESITE n pl. -S a type of silica
COEVAL n pl. -S one of the same era or period as another
COEVALLY adv contemporarily
COEVOLVE v -VOLVED, -VOLVING, -VOLVES to evolve together
COEXERT v -ED, -ING, -S to exert jointly
COEXIST v -ED, -ING, -S to exist together
COEXTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to extend through the same space or time as another
COFACTOR n pl. -S a coenzyme
COFF v COFT, COFFING, COFFS to buy
COFFEE n pl. -S an aromatic, mildly stimulating beverage
COFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to put in a strongbox
COFFIN v -ED, -ING, -S to put in a coffin (a burial case)
COFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to chain slaves together
COFFRET n pl. -S a small strongbox
COFOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to found jointly
COFT past tense of coff
COG v COGGED, COGGING, COGS to cheat at dice
COGENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being cogent
COGENT adj convincing COGENTLY adv
COGGED past tense of cog
COGGING present participle of cog
COGITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to ponder
COGITO n pl. -TOS a philosophical principle
COGNAC n pl. -S a brandy
COGNATE n pl. -S one that is related to another
COGNISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to cognize
COGNIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to become aware of in one's mind
COGNIZER n pl. -S one that cognizes
COGNOMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA a family name
COGNOVIT n pl. -S a written admission of liability
COGON n pl. -S a tall tropical grass
COGWAY n pl. -WAYS a railway operating on steep slopes
COGWHEEL n pl. -S a toothed wheel
COHABIT v -ED, -ING, -S to live together as man and wife while unmarried
COHEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to head jointly
COHEIR n pl. -S a joint heir
COHERE v -HERED, -HERING, -HERES to stick together
COHERENT adj sticking together
COHERER n pl. -S a device used to detect radio waves
COHERING present participle of cohere
COHESION n pl. -S the act or state of cohering COHESIVE adj
COHO n pl. -HOS a small salmon
COHOBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to distill again
COHOG n pl. -S a quahog
COHOLDER n pl. -S an athlete who holds a record with another
COHORT n pl. -S a companion or associate
COHOSH n pl. -ES a medicinal plant
COHOST v -ED, -ING, -S to host jointly
COHUNE n pl. -S a palm tree
COIF v -ED, -ING, -S to style the hair
COIFFE v COIFFED, COIFFING, COIFFES to coif
COIFFEUR n pl. -S a male hairdresser
COIFFURE v -FURED, -FURING, -FURES to coif
COIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to quoin
COIGNE v COIGNED, COIGNING, COIGNES to quoin
COIL v -ED, -ING, -S to wind in even rings
COILER n pl. -S one that coils
COIN v -ED, -ING, -S to make coins (metal currency) COINABLE adj
COINAGE n pl. -S the act of making coins
COINCIDE v -CIDED, -CIDING, -CIDES to be in the same place
COINER n pl. -S one that coins
COINFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to infer jointly
COINHERE v -HERED, -HERING, -HERES to inhere jointly
COINMATE n pl. -S a fellow inmate
COINSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to insure with another
COINTER v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS to bury together
COINVENT v -ED, -ING, -S to invent together
COIR n pl. -S a fiber obtained from coconut husks
COISTREL n pl. -S a knave
COISTRIL n pl. -S coistrel
COITION n pl. -S coitus
COITUS n pl. -ES sexual intercourse COITAL adj COITALLY adv
COJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to join together
COKE v COKED, COKING, COKES to change into a carbon fuel
COKEHEAD n pl. -S a cocaine addict
COL n pl. -S a depression between two mountains
COLA n pl. -S a carbonated beverage
COLANDER n pl. -S a kitchen utensil for draining off liquids
COLD adj COLDER, COLDEST having little or no warmth
COLD n pl. -S the relative lack of heat; a chill
COLDCOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to knock unconscious
COLDISH adj somewhat cold
COLDLY adv in a cold manner
COLDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being cold
COLE n pl. -S a plant of the cabbage family
COLEAD v -LED, -LEADING, -LEADS to lead jointly
COLEADER n pl. -S one that coleads
COLESEED n pl. -S colza
COLESLAW n pl. -S a salad made of shredded raw cabbage
COLESSEE n pl. -S a joint lessee
COLESSOR n pl. -S a joint lessor
COLEUS n pl. -ES a tropical plant
COLEWORT n pl. -S cole
COLIC n pl. -S acute abdominal pain
COLICIN n pl. -S an antibacterial substance
COLICINE n pl. -S colicin
COLICKY adj pertaining to or associated with colic
COLIES pl. of coly
COLIFORM n pl. -S a bacillus of the colon
COLIN n pl. -S the bobwhite
COLINEAR adj lying in the same straight line
COLISEUM n pl. -S a large structure for public entertainment
COLISTIN n pl. -S an antibiotic
COLITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the colon COLITIC adj
COLLAGE v -LAGED, -LAGING, -LAGES to arrange materials in a collage (a kind of artistic composition)
COLLAGEN n pl. -S a protein
COLLAPSE v -LAPSED, -LAPSING, -LAPSES to crumble suddenly
COLLAR v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a collar (something worn around the neck)
COLLARD n pl. -S a variety of kale
COLLARET n pl. -S a small collar
COLLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to compare critically
COLLATOR n pl. -S one that collates
COLLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring together in a group
COLLEEN n pl. -S an Irish girl
COLLEGE n pl. -S a school of higher learning
COLLEGER n pl. -S a student supported by funds from his college
COLLEGIA n/pl soviet executive councils
COLLET v -ED, -ING, -S to set a gem in a rim or ring
COLLIDE v -LIDED, -LIDING, -LIDES to come together with violent impact
COLLIDER n pl. -S a type of particle accelerator
COLLIE n pl. -S a large dog
COLLIED past tense of colly
COLLIER n pl. -S a coal miner
COLLIERY n pl. -LIERIES a coal mine
COLLIES present 3d person sing. of colly
COLLINS n pl. -ES an alcoholic beverage
COLLOGUE v -LOGUED, -LOGUING, -LOGUES to conspire
COLLOID n pl. -S a type of chemical suspension
COLLOP n pl. -S a small portion of meat
COLLOQUY n pl. -QUIES a conversation
COLLUDE v -LUDED, -LUDING, -LUDES to conspire
COLLUDER n pl. -S one that colludes
COLLUVIA n/pl rock debris
COLLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to blacken with coal dust
COLLYRIA n/pl medicinal lotions
COLOBOMA n pl. -MATA a lesion of the eye
COLOBUS n pl. -BI a long-tailed monkey
COLOCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to place two or more housing units in close proximity
COLOG n pl. -S the logarithm of the reciprocal of a number
COLOGNE n pl. -S a scented liquid COLOGNED adj
COLON n pl. -ES a monetary unit of Costa Rica
COLON n pl. -S a section of the large intestine
COLONE n pl. -S colon
COLONEL n pl. -S a military officer
COLONI pl. of colonus
COLONIAL n pl. -S a citizen of a colony
COLONIC n pl. -S irrigation of the colon
COLONIES pl. of colony
COLONISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to colonize
COLONIST n pl. -S one who settles a colony
COLONIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to establish a colony
COLONUS n pl. -NI a freeborn serf
COLONY n pl. -NIES a group of emigrants living in a new land
COLOPHON n pl. -S an inscription placed at the end of a book
COLOR v -ED, -ING, -S to give color (a visual attribute of objects) to
COLORADO adj of medium strength and color -- used of cigars
COLORANT n pl. -S a pigment or dye
COLORED adj having color
COLORER n pl. -S one that colors
COLORFUL adj full of color
COLORING n pl. -S appearance in regard to color
COLORISM n pl. -S coloring
COLORIST n pl. -S a person skilled in the use of color
COLORIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to give color to a black-and-white film
COLORMAN n pl. -MEN a sportscaster who provides commentary during a game
COLOSSAL adj gigantic
COLOSSUS n pl. -LOSSI or -LOSSUSES a gigantic statue
COLOTOMY n pl. -MIES a surgical incision of the colon
COLOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to color
COLOURER n pl. -S colorer
COLPITIS n pl. -TISES a vaginal inflammation
COLT n pl. -S a young male horse COLTISH adj
COLTER n pl. -S a blade on a plow
COLUBRID n pl. -S any of a large family of snakes
COLUGO n pl. -GOS a small mammal
COLUMBIC adj pertaining to niobium
COLUMEL n pl. -S a small column-like anatomical part
COLUMN n pl. -S a vertical cylindrical support COLUMNAL, COLUMNAR, COLUMNED adj
COLURE n pl. -S an astronomical circle
COLY n pl. COLIES an African bird
COLZA n pl. -S a plant of the cabbage family
COMA n pl. -MAE a tuft of silky hairs
COMA n pl. -S a condition of prolonged unconsciousness
COMAKE v -MADE, -MAKING, -MAKES to serve as comaker for another's loan
COMAKER n pl. -S one who assumes financial responsibility for another's default
COMAL adj comose
COMANAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to manage jointly
COMATE n pl. -S a companion
COMATIC adj having blurred vision as a result of coma
COMATIK n pl. -S komatik
COMATOSE adj affected with coma
COMATULA n pl. -LAE a marine animal
COMB v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange or clean with a comb (a toothed instrument)
COMBAT v -BATED, -BATING, -BATS or -BATTED, -BATTING, -BATS to fight against
COMBATER n pl. -S one that combats
COMBE n pl. -S a narrow valley
COMBER n pl. -S one that combs
COMBINE v -BINED, -BINING, -BINES to blend
COMBINER n pl. -S one that combines
COMBINGS n/pl hair removed by a comb
COMBINING present participle of combine
COMBLIKE adj resembling a comb
COMBO n pl. -BOS a small jazz band
COMBUST v -ED, -ING, -S to burn
COME v CAME, COMING, COMES or COMETH to move toward something or someone
COMEBACK n pl. -S a return to former prosperity
COMEDIAN n pl. -S a humorous entertainer
COMEDIC adj pertaining to comedy
COMEDIES pl. of comedy
COMEDO n pl. -DOS or -DONES a skin blemish
COMEDOWN n pl. -S a drop in status
COMEDY n pl. -DIES a humorous play, movie, or other work
COMELY adj -LIER, -LIEST pleasing to look at COMELILY adv
COMEMBER n pl. -S one that shares membership
COMER n pl. -S one showing great promise
COMET n pl. -S a celestial body COMETARY adj
COMETH a present 3d person sing. of come
COMETHER n pl. -S an affair or matter
COMETIC adj pertaining to a comet
COMFIER comparative of comfy
COMFIEST superlative of comfy
COMFIT n pl. -S a candy
COMFORT v -ED, -ING, -S to soothe in time of grief
COMFREY n pl. -FREYS a coarse herb
COMFY adj -FIER, -FIEST comfortable
COMIC n pl. -S a comedian
COMICAL adj funny
COMING n pl. -S arrival
COMINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to blend thoroughly
COMITIA n pl. COMITIA a public assembly in ancient Rome COMITIAL adj
COMITY n pl. -TIES civility
COMIX n/pl comic books or strips
COMMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a fragment of a few words or feet in ancient prosody
COMMAND v -ED, -ING, -S to direct with authority
COMMANDO n pl. -DOES or -DOS a military unit
COMMATA a pl. of comma
COMMENCE v -MENCED, -MENCING, -MENCES to begin
COMMEND v -ED, -ING, -S to praise
COMMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to remark
COMMERCE v -MERCED, -MERCING, -MERCES to commune
COMMIE n pl. -S a Communist
COMMIES pl. of commy
COMMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to do, perform, or perpetrate
COMMIX v -MIXED or -MIXT, -MIXING, -MIXES to mix together
COMMODE n pl. -S a cabinet
COMMON adj -MONER, -MONEST ordinary
COMMON n pl. -S a tract of publicly used land
COMMONER n pl. -S one of the common people
COMMONLY adv in a common manner
COMMOVE v -MOVED, -MOVING, -MOVES to move violently
COMMUNAL adj belonging to a community; public
COMMUNE v -MUNED, -MUNING, -MUNES to converse intimately
COMMUTE v -MUTED, -MUTING, -MUTES to exchange
COMMUTER n pl. -S one that commutes
COMMY n pl. -MIES commie
COMOSE adj bearing a tuft of silky hairs
COMOUS adj comose
COMP v -ED, -ING, -S to play a jazz accompaniment
COMPACT adj -PACTER, -PACTEST closely and firmly united
COMPACT v -ED, -ING, -S to pack closely together
COMPADRE n pl. -S a close friend
COMPANY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to associate with
COMPARE v -PARED, -PARING, -PARES to represent as similar
COMPARER n pl. -S one that compares
COMPART v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into parts
COMPASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to go around
COMPEER v -ED, -ING, -S to equal or match
COMPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to urge forcefully
COMPEND n pl. -S a brief summary
COMPERE v -PERED, -PERING, -PERES to act as master of ceremonies
COMPETE v -PETED, -PETING, -PETES to vie
COMPILE v -PILED, -PILING, -PILES to collect into a volume
COMPILER n pl. -S one that compiles
COMPLAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to express discontent
COMPLEAT adj highly skilled
COMPLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to weave together
COMPLETE adj -PLETER, -PLETEST having all necessary parts
COMPLETE v -PLETED, -PLETING, -PLETES to bring to an end
COMPLEX adj -PLEXER, -PLEXEST complicated
COMPLEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to make complex
COMPLICE n pl. -S an associate
COMPLIED past tense of comply
COMPLIER n pl. -S one that complies
COMPLIES present 3d person sing. of comply
COMPLIN n pl. -S compline
COMPLINE n pl. -S the last liturgical prayer of the day
COMPLOT v -PLOTTED, -PLOTTING, -PLOTS to conspire
COMPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to obey
COMPO n pl. -POS a mixed substance
COMPONE adj compony
COMPONY adj composed of squares of alternating colors
COMPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to conduct oneself in a certain way
COMPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to form the substance of
COMPOSER n pl. -S one that writes music
COMPOST v -ED, -ING, -S to fertilize
COMPOTE n pl. -S fruit stewed in syrup
COMPOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to add to
COMPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to compact
COMPRISE v -PRISED, -PRISING, -PRISES to include or contain
COMPRIZE v -PRIZED, -PRIZING, -PRIZES to comprise
COMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to count
COMPUTE v -PUTED, -PUTING, -PUTES to calculate
COMPUTER n pl. -S a machine that computes automatically
COMRADE n pl. -S a close friend
COMTE n pl. -S a French nobleman
CON v CONNED, CONNING, CONS to study carefully
CONATION n pl. -S the inclination to act purposefully CONATIVE adj
CONATUS n pl. CONATUS an effort
CONCAVE v -CAVED, -CAVING, -CAVES to make concave (curving inward)
CONCEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to keep from sight or discovery
CONCEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES to acknowledge as true
CONCEDER n pl. -S one that concedes
CONCEIT v -ED, -ING, -S to imagine
CONCEIVE v -CEIVED, -CEIVING, -CEIVES to understand
CONCENT n pl. -S harmony
CONCEPT n pl. -S a general idea
CONCERN v -ED, -ING, -S to be of interest to
CONCERT v -ED, -ING, -S to plan
CONCERTO n pl. -TOS or -TI a musical composition
CONCH n pl. -S or -ES a marine mollusk
CONCHA n pl. -CHAE an anatomical shell-like structure CONCHAL adj
CONCHIE n pl. -S conchy
CONCHOID n pl. -S a type of geometric curve
CONCHY n pl. -CHIES a conscientious objector
CONCISE adj -CISER, -CISEST succinct
CONCLAVE n pl. -S a secret meeting
CONCLUDE v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES to finish
CONCOCT v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare by combining ingredients
CONCORD n pl. -S a state of agreement
CONCRETE v -CRETED, -CRETING, -CRETES to solidify
CONCUR v -CURRED, -CURRING, -CURS to agree
CONCUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to injure the brain by a violent blow
CONDEMN v -ED, -ING, -S to criticize severely
CONDENSE v -DENSED, -DENSING, -DENSES to compress
CONDIGN adj deserved; appropriate
CONDO n pl. -DOS or -DOES an individually owned unit in a multiunit structure
CONDOLE v -DOLED, -DOLING, -DOLES to mourn
CONDOLER n pl. -S one that condoles
CONDOM n pl. -S a prophylactic
CONDONE v -DONED, -DONING, -DONES to forgive or overlook
CONDONER n pl. -S one that condones
CONDOR n pl. -S or -ES a coin of Chile
CONDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to contribute to a result
CONDUCER n pl. -S one that conduces
CONDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to lead or guide
CONDUIT n pl. -S a channel or pipe for conveying fluids
CONDYLE n pl. -S a protuberance on a bone CONDYLAR adj
CONE v CONED, CONING, CONES to shape like a cone (a geometric solid)
CONELRAD n pl. -S a system of defense in the event of air attack
CONENOSE n pl. -S a bloodsucking insect
CONEPATE n pl. -S a skunk
CONEPATL n pl. -S conepate
CONEY n pl. -NEYS cony
CONFAB v -FABBED, -FABBING, -FABS to chat
CONFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare from various ingredients
CONFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to bestow
CONFEREE n pl. -S one upon whom something is conferred
CONFERVA n pl. -VAE or -VAS a freshwater alga
CONFESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to acknowledge or disclose
CONFETTO n pl. -TI a bonbon
CONFIDE v -FIDED, -FIDING, -FIDES to reveal in trust or confidence
CONFIDER n pl. -S one that confides
CONFINE v -FINED, -FINING, -FINES to shut within an enclosure
CONFINER n pl. -S one that confines
CONFIRM v -ED, -ING, -S to assure the validity of
CONFIT n pl. -S meat cooked and preserved in its own fat
CONFLATE v -FLATED, -FLATING, -FLATES to blend
CONFLICT v -ED, -ING, -S to come into opposition
CONFLUX n pl. -ES a flowing together of streams
CONFOCAL adj having the same focus or foci
CONFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to become the same or similar
CONFOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to confuse
CONFRERE n pl. -S a colleague
CONFRONT v -ED, -ING, -S to face defiantly
CONFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to mix up mentally
CONFUTE v -FUTED, -FUTING, -FUTES to disprove
CONFUTER n pl. -S one that confutes
CONGA v -ED, -ING, -S to perform a conga (Latin American dance)
CONGE n pl. -S permission to depart
CONGEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to change from a fluid to a solid
CONGEE v -GEED, -GEEING, -GEES to bow politely
CONGENER n pl. -S one of the same kind or class
CONGER n pl. -S a marine eel
CONGEST v -ED, -ING, -S to fill to excess
CONGIUS n pl. -GII an ancient unit of measure
CONGLOBE v -GLOBED, -GLOBING, -GLOBES to become a globule
CONGO n pl. -GOES an eellike amphibian
CONGO n pl. -GOS congou
CONGOU n pl. -S a Chinese tea
CONGRATS n/pl congratulations
CONGRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to assemble together
CONI pl. of conus
CONIC n pl. -S a geometric curve
CONICAL adj shaped like a cone
CONICITY n pl. -TIES the state of being conical
CONIDIUM n pl. -NIDIA a fungus spore CONIDIAL, CONIDIAN adj
CONIES pl. of cony
CONIFER n pl. -S an evergreen tree
CONIINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
CONIN n pl. -S coniine
CONINE n pl. -S coniine
CONING present participle of cone
CONIOSIS n pl. -OSES an infection caused by the inhalation of dust
CONIUM n pl. -S a poisonous herb
CONJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to join together CONJOINT adj
CONJUGAL adj pertaining to marriage
CONJUNCT n pl. -S one that is joined with another
CONJURE v -JURED, -JURING, -JURES to summon a spirit
CONJURER n pl. -S a sorcerer
CONJUROR n pl. -S conjurer
CONK v -ED, -ING, -S to hit on the head
CONKER n pl. -S a chestnut used in a British game
CONKY adj full of a tree fungus
CONN v -ED, -ING, -S to direct the steering of a ship
CONNATE adj innate
CONNECT v -ED, -ING, -S to join together
CONNED past tense of con
CONNER n pl. -S one that cons
CONNING present participle of con
CONNIVE v -NIVED, -NIVING, -NIVES to feign ignorance of wrongdoing
CONNIVER n pl. -S one that connives
CONNOTE v -NOTED, -NOTING, -NOTES to imply another meaning besides the literal one
CONODONT n pl. -S a fossil
CONOID n pl. -S a geometric solid CONOIDAL adj
CONQUER v -ED, -ING, -S to overcome by force
CONQUEST n pl. -S the act of conquering
CONQUIAN n pl. -S a card game
CONSENT v -ED, -ING, -S to permit or approve
CONSERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to protect from loss or depletion
CONSIDER v -ED, -ING, -S to think about
CONSIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to give over to another's care
CONSIST v -ED, -ING, -S to be made up or composed
CONSOL n pl. -S a government bond
CONSOLE v -SOLED, -SOLING, -SOLES to comfort
CONSOLER n pl. -S one that consoles
CONSOMME n pl. -S a clear soup
CONSORT v -ED, -ING, -S to keep company
CONSPIRE v -SPIRED, -SPIRING, -SPIRES to plan secretly with another
CONSTANT n pl. -S something that does not vary
CONSTRUE v -STRUED, -STRUING, -STRUES to interpret
CONSUL n pl. -S an official serving abroad CONSULAR adj
CONSULT v -ED, -ING, -S to ask an opinion of
CONSUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES to use up
CONSUMER n pl. -S one that consumes
CONTACT v -ED, -ING, -S to communicate with
CONTAGIA n/pl causative agents of infectious diseases
CONTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to hold within
CONTE n pl. -S a short story
CONTEMN v -ED, -ING, -S to scorn
CONTEMPT n pl. -S the feeling of one who views something as mean, vile, or worthless
CONTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to vie
CONTENT v -ED, -ING, -S to satisfy
CONTEST v -ED, -ING, -S to compete for
CONTEXT n pl. -S the part of a discourse in which a particular word or phrase appears
CONTINUA n/pl mathematical sets
CONTINUE v -UED, -UING, -UES to go on with
CONTINUO n pl. -UOS a type of instrumental part
CONTO n pl. -TOS a Portuguese money of account
CONTORT v -ED, -ING, -S to twist out of shape
CONTOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to make the outline of
CONTRA n pl. -S a Nicaraguan revolutionary
CONTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to decrease in size or volume
CONTRAIL n pl. -S a visible trail of water vapor from an aircraft
CONTRARY n pl. -TRARIES an opposite
CONTRAST v -ED, -ING, -S to place in opposition to set off differences
CONTRITE adj deeply sorry for one's sins
CONTRIVE v -TRIVED, -TRIVING, -TRIVES to devise
CONTROL v -TROLLED, -TROLLING, -TROLS to exercise authority over
CONTUSE v -TUSED, -TUSING, -TUSES to bruise
CONUS n pl. CONI an anatomical part in mammals
CONVECT v -ED, -ING, -S to transfer heat by a process of circulation
CONVENE v -VENED, -VENING, -VENES to assemble
CONVENER n pl. -S one that convenes
CONVENOR n pl. -S convener
CONVENT v -ED, -ING, -S to convene
CONVERGE v -VERGED, -VERGING, -VERGES to come together
CONVERSE v -VERSED, -VERSING, -VERSES to speak together
CONVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to change into another form
CONVEX n pl. -ES a surface or body that is convex (curving outward)
CONVEXLY adv in a convex manner
CONVEY v -ED, -ING, -S to transport
CONVEYER n pl. -S one that conveys
CONVEYOR n pl. -S conveyer
CONVICT v -ED, -ING, -S to prove guilty
CONVINCE v -VINCED, -VINCING, -VINCES to cause to believe something
CONVOKE v -VOKED, -VOKING, -VOKES to cause to assemble
CONVOKER n pl. -S one that convokes
CONVOLVE v -VOLVED, -VOLVING, -VOLVES to roll together
CONVOY v -ED, -ING, -S to escort
CONVULSE v -VULSED, -VULSING, -VULSES to shake violently
CONY n pl. CONIES a rabbit
COO v COOED, COOING, COOS to make the sound of a dove
COOCH n pl. -ES a sinuous dance
COOCOO adj crazy
COOEE v COOEED, COOEEING, COOEES to cry out shrilly
COOER n pl. -S one that coos
COOEY v -EYED, -EYING, -EYS to cooee
COOF n pl. -S a dolt
COOINGLY adv in the manner of cooing doves; affectionately
COOK v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare food by heating COOKABLE adj
COOKBOOK n pl. -S a book of recipes
COOKER n pl. -S one that cooks
COOKERY n pl. -ERIES the art of cooking
COOKEY n pl. -EYS cookie
COOKIE n pl. -S a small, flat cake
COOKING n pl. -S the act of one that cooks
COOKLESS adj having no person that cooks
COOKOUT n pl. -S a meal eaten and prepared outdoors
COOKSHOP n pl. -S a shop that sells cooked food
COOKTOP n pl. -S a counter-top cooking apparatus
COOKWARE n pl. -S utensils used in cooking
COOKY n pl. COOKIES cookie
COOL adj COOLER, COOLEST moderately cold
COOL v -ED, -ING, -S to make less warm
COOLANT n pl. -S a fluid used to cool engines
COOLDOWN n pl. -S a gradual return of physiological functions to normal levels after strenuous exercise
COOLER n pl. -S something that cools
COOLIE n pl. -S an Oriental laborer
COOLIES pl. of cooly
COOLISH adj somewhat cool
COOLLY adv in a cool manner
COOLNESS n pl. -ES the state of being cool
COOLTH n pl. -S coolness
COOLY n pl. COOLIES coolie
COOMB n pl. -S combe
COOMBE n pl. -S combe
COON n pl. -S a raccoon
COONCAN n pl. -S conquian
COONSKIN n pl. -S the pelt of a raccoon
COONTIE n pl. -S a tropical plant
COOP v -ED, -ING, -S to confine
COOPER v -ED, -ING, -S to make or mend barrels
COOPERY n pl. -ERIES the trade of coopering
COOPT v -ED, -ING, -S to elect or appoint
COOPTION n pl. -S the act of coopting
COOT n pl. -S an aquatic bird
COOTER n pl. -S a turtle
COOTIE n pl. -S a body louse
COP v COPPED, COPPING, COPS to steal
COPAIBA n pl. -S a resin
COPAL n pl. -S a resin
COPALM n pl. -S a hardwood tree
COPARENT n pl. -S a fellow parent
COPASTOR n pl. -S one that shares the duties of a pastor
COPATRON n pl. -S a fellow patron
COPE v COPED, COPING, COPES to contend or strive
COPECK n pl. -S kopeck
COPEMATE n pl. -S an antagonist
COPEN n pl. -S a blue color
COPEPOD n pl. -S a minute crustacean
COPER n pl. -S a horse dealer
COPIED past tense of copy
COPIER n pl. -S one that copies
COPIES present 3d person sing. of copy
COPIHUE n -pl. -S a climbing vine
COPILOT n pl. -S an assistant pilot
COPING n pl. -S the top part of a wall
COPIOUS adj abundant
COPLANAR adj lying in the same plane
COPLOT v -PLOTTED, -PLOTTING, -PLOTS to plot together
COPPED past tense of cop
COPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with copper (a metallic element)
COPPERAH n pl. -S copra
COPPERAS n pl. -ES a compound used in making inks
COPPERY adj resembling copper
COPPICE v -PICED, -PICING, -PICES to cause to grow in the form of a coppice (a thicket)
COPPING present participle of cop
COPPRA n pl. -S copra
COPRA n pl. -S dried coconut meat
COPRAH n pl. -S copra
COPREMIA n pl. -S a form of blood poisoning COPREMIC adj
COPRINCE n pl. -S one of two princes ruling jointly
COPSE n pl. -S a coppice
COPTER n pl. -S a helicopter
COPULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE something that links COPULAR adj
COPULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to engage in coitus
COPURIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to become purified with another substance
COPY v COPIED, COPYING, COPIES to imitate
COPYBOOK n pl. -S a book used in teaching penmanship
COPYBOY n pl. -BOYS an office boy
COPYCAT v -CATTED, -CATTING, -CATS to imitate
COPYDESK n pl. -S an editor's desk in a newspaper office
COPYEDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare copy for the printer
COPYHOLD n pl. -S a type of ownership of land
COPYIST n pl. -S an imitator
COPYREAD v -READ, -READING, -READS to copyedit
COQUET v -QUETTED, -QUETTING, -QUETS to flirt
COQUETRY n pl. -TRIES flirtatious behavior
COQUETTE v -QUETTED, -QUETTING, -QUETTES to coquet
COQUILLE n pl. -S a cooking utensil
COQUINA n pl. -S a small marine clam
COQUITO n pl. -TOS a palm tree
COR interj -- used to express surprise, admiration, or irritation
CORACLE n pl. -S a small boat
CORACOID n pl. -S a bone of the shoulder girdle
CORAL n pl. -S a mass of marine animal skeletons
CORANTO n pl. -TOS or -TOES courante
CORBAN n pl. -S an offering to God
CORBEIL n pl. -S a sculptured fruit basket
CORBEL v -BELED, -BELING, -BELS or -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS to provide a wall with a bracket
CORBIE n pl. -S a raven or crow
CORBINA n pl. -S a food and game fish
CORBY n pl. CORBIES corbie
CORD v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a cord (a thin rope)
CORDAGE n pl. -S the amount of wood in an area
CORDATE adj heart-shaped
CORDELLE v -DELLED, -DELLING, -DELLES to tow a boat with a cordelle (a towrope)
CORDER n pl. -S one that cords
CORDIAL n pl. -S a liqueur
CORDING n pl. -S the ribbed surface of cloth
CORDITE n pl. -S an explosive powder
CORDLESS adj having no cord
CORDLIKE adj resembling a cord
CORDOBA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Nicaragua
CORDON v -ED, -ING, -S to form a barrier around
CORDOVAN n pl. -S a fine leather
CORDUROY v -ED, -ING, -S to build a type of road
CORDWAIN n pl. -S cordovan
CORDWOOD n pl. -S wood used for fuel
CORE v CORED, CORING, CORES to remove the core (the central part) of
COREDEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to redeem jointly
COREIGN n pl. -S a joint reign
CORELATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to place into mutual or reciprocal relation
CORELESS adj having no core
COREMIUM n pl. -MIA an organ of certain fungi
CORER n pl. -S a utensil for coring apples
CORF n pl. CORVES a wagon used in a mine
CORGI n pl. -S a short-legged dog
CORING present participle of core
CORIUM n pl. -RIA a skin layer
CORK v -ED, -ING, -S to stop up
CORKAGE n pl. -S a charge for wine in a restaurant
CORKER n pl. -S one that corks
CORKIER comparative of corky
CORKIEST superlative of corky
CORKLIKE adj resembling cork (a porous tree bark)
CORKWOOD n pl. -S a small tree
CORKY adj CORKIER, CORKIEST corklike
CORM n pl. -S a stem of certain plants CORMOID, CORMOUS, CORMLIKE adj
CORMEL n pl. -S a small corm
CORN v -ED, -ING, -S to preserve with salt
CORNBALL n pl. -S a hick
CORNCAKE n pl. -S a cake made of cornmeal
CORNCOB n pl. -S the woody core of an ear of corn
CORNCRIB n pl. -S a building in which corn is stored
CORNEA n pl. -S a part of the eye CORNEAL adj
CORNEL n pl. -S a hardwood tree or shrub
CORNEOUS adj of a hornlike texture
CORNER v -ED, -ING, -S to gain control of
CORNET n pl. -S a trumpetlike instrument
CORNETCY n -CIES a rank in the British cavalry
CORNFED adj fed on corn
CORNHUSK n pl. -S the husk covering an ear of corn
CORNICE v -NICED, -NICING, -NICES to decorate with a molding
CORNICHE n pl. -S a road built along a cliff
CORNICLE n pl. -S a part of an aphid
CORNIER comparative of corny
CORNIEST superlative of corny
CORNILY adv in a corny manner
CORNMEAL n pl. -S meal made from corn
CORNPONE adj having simple, folksy qualities
CORNROW v -ED, -ING, -S to braid hair tightly in rows close to the scalp
CORNU n pl. -NUA a hornlike bone formation CORNUAL adj
CORNUS n pl. -ES a cornel
CORNUTE adj horn-shaped
CORNUTED adj cornute
CORNUTO n pl. -TOS the husband of an unfaithful wife
CORNY adj CORNIER, CORNIEST trite
CORODY n pl. -DIES an allowance of food or clothes
COROLLA n pl. -S a protective covering of a flower
CORONA n pl. -NAS or -NAE a luminous circle around a celestial body
CORONACH n pl. -S a dirge
CORONAL n pl. -S a wreath worn on the head
CORONARY n pl. -NARIES an artery supplying blood to the heart
CORONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to crown
CORONEL n pl. -S coronal
CORONER n pl. -S an officer who investigates questionable deaths
CORONET n pl. -S a small crown
CORONOID adj crown-shaped
COROTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to rotate together
CORPORA pl. of corpus
CORPORAL n pl. -S a military rank
CORPS n pl. CORPS a military unit
CORPSE n pl. -S a dead body
CORPSMAN n pl. -MEN an enlisted man trained in first aid
CORPUS n pl. -PORA a human or animal body
CORRADE v -RADED, -RADING, -RADES to erode
CORRAL v -RALLED, -RALLING, -RALS to place livestock in a corral (an enclosure)
CORRECT adj -RECTER, -RECTEST free from error
CORRECT v -ED, -ING, -S to make free from error
CORRIDA n pl. -S a bullfight
CORRIDOR n pl. -S a narrow hallway
CORRIE n pl. -S a cirque
CORRIVAL n pl. -S a rival or opponent
CORRODE v -RODED, -RODING, -RODES to eat away gradually
CORRODY n pl. -DIES corody
CORRUPT adj -RUPTER, -RUPTEST dishonest and venal
CORRUPT v -ED, -ING, -S to subvert the honesty or integrity of
CORSAC n pl. -S an Asian fox
CORSAGE n pl. -S a small bouquet of flowers
CORSAIR n pl. -S a pirate
CORSE n pl. -S a corpse
CORSELET n pl. -S a piece of body armor
CORSET v -ED, -ING, -S to fit with a corset (a supporting undergarment)
CORSETRY n pl. -RIES the work of making corsets
CORSLET n pl. -S corselet
CORTEGE n pl. -S a retinue
CORTEX n pl. -TICES or -TEXES the outer layer of an organ CORTICAL adj
CORTIN n pl. -S a hormone
CORTISOL n pl. -S a hormone
CORULER n pl. -S one that rules jointly
CORUNDUM n pl. -S a hard mineral
CORVEE n pl. -S an obligation to perform feudal service
CORVES pl. of corf
CORVET n pl. -S corvette
CORVETTE n pl. -S a small, swift warship
CORVINA n pl. -S corbina
CORVINE adj pertaining or belonging to the crow family of birds
CORY n pl. CORY a former monetary unit of Guinea
CORYBANT n pl. -BANTS or -BANTES a reveler
CORYMB n pl. -S a flower cluster CORYMBED adj
CORYPHEE n pl. -S a ballet dancer
CORYZA n pl. -S a head cold CORYZAL adj
COS n pl. -ES a variety of lettuce
COSCRIPT v -ED, -ING, -S to collaborate in preparing a script for
COSEC n pl. -S cosecant
COSECANT n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
COSET n pl. -S a mathematical subset
COSEY n pl. -SEYS a cozy
COSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bludgeon
COSHER v -ED, -ING, -S to coddle
COSIE n pl. -S a cozy
COSIED past tense of cosy
COSIER comparative of cosy
COSIES present 3d person sing. of cosy
COSIEST superlative of cosy
COSIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to sign jointly
COSIGNER n pl. -S one that cosigns
COSILY adv in a cosy manner
COSINE n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
COSINESS n pl. -ES coziness
COSMETIC n pl. -S a beauty preparation
COSMIC adj pertaining to the cosmos
COSMICAL adj cosmic
COSMISM n pl. -S a philosophical theory
COSMIST n pl. -S a supporter of cosmism
COSMOS n pl. -ES the universe regarded as an orderly system
COSS n pl. COSS kos
COSSACK n pl. -S a Russian cavalryman
COSSET v -ED, -ING, -S to fondle
COST v COST COSTED, COSTING, COSTS to estimate a price for production of
COSTA n pl. -TAE a rib COSTAL adj
COSTAR v -STARRED, -STARRING, -STARS to star with another actor
COSTARD n pl. -S a large cooking apple
COSTATE adj having a rib or ribs
COSTER n pl. -S a hawker of fruit or vegetables
COSTIVE adj constipated
COSTLESS adj free of charge
COSTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST expensive
COSTMARY n pl. -MARIES an herb used in salads
COSTREL n pl. -S a flask
COSTUME v -TUMED, -TUMING, -TUMES to supply with a costume (a style of dress)
COSTUMER n pl. -S one that costumes
COSTUMEY adj of or pertaining to a costume
COSTUMING present participle of costume
COSY adj COSIER, COSIEST cozy
COSY v COSIED, COSYING, COSIES cozy
COT n pl. -S a light, narrow bed
COTAN n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
COTE v COTED, COTING, COTES to pass by
COTEAU n pl. -TEAUX the higher ground of a region
COTENANT n pl. -S one who is a tenant with another in the same place
COTERIE n pl. -S a clique
COTHURN n pl. -S a buskin worn by ancient Roman actors
COTHURNI n/pl cothurns
COTIDAL adj indicating coincidence of the tides
COTILLON n pl. -S a ballroom dance
COTING present participle of cote
COTQUEAN n pl. -S a vulgar woman
COTTA n pl. -TAE or -TAS a short surplice
COTTAGE n pl. -S a small house COTTAGEY adj
COTTAGER n pl. -S one that lives in a cottage
COTTAR n pl. -S cotter
COTTER n pl. -S a pin or wedge used for fastening parts together COTTERED adj
COTTIER n pl. -S cotter
COTTON v -ED, -ING, -S to take a liking
COTTONY adj resembling cotton (a soft, fibrous material)
COTYLOID adj cup-shaped
COTYPE n pl. -S a taxonomic type
COUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put into words
COUCHANT adj lying down
COUCHER n pl. -S one that couches
COUCHING n pl. -S a form of embroidery
COUDE adj pertaining to a type of telescope
COUGAR n pl. -S a mountain lion
COUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to expel air from the lungs noisily
COUGHER n pl. -S one that coughs
COULD past tense of can
COULDEST a past 2d person sing. of can
COULDST a past 2d person sing. of can
COULEE n pl. -S a small ravine
COULIS n pl. -LISES a thick sauce of pureed vegetable or fruit
COULISSE n pl. -S a side scene of a theatre stage
COULOIR n pl. -S a deep gorge or gully
COULOMB n pl. -S an electrical measure
COULTER n pl. -S colter
COUMARIN n pl. -S a chemical compound COUMARIC adj
COUMAROU n pl. -S the seed of a tropical tree
COUNCIL n pl. -S a group of persons appointed for a certain function
COUNSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to advise
COUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to list or mention the units of one by one to ascertain the total
COUNTER v -ED, -ING, -S to oppose
COUNTESS n pl. -ES a noblewoman
COUNTIAN n pl. -S a resident of a county
COUNTRY n pl. -TRIES the territory of a nation
COUNTY n pl. -TIES an administrative division of a state
COUP v -ED, -ING, -S to overturn
COUPE n pl. -S an automobile with two doors
COUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to unite in pairs
COUPLER n pl. -S one that couples
COUPLET n pl. -S a pair of successive lines of verse
COUPLING n pl. -S a joining device
COUPON n pl. -S a certificate entitling the holder to certain benefits
COURAGE n pl. -S the quality that enables one to face danger fearlessly; spirit
COURANT n pl. -S courante
COURANTE n pl. -S an old, lively dance
COURANTO n pl. -TOS or -TOES courante
COURIER n pl. -S a messenger
COURLAN n pl. -S a wading bird
COURSE v COURSED, COURSING, COURSES to cause hounds to chase game
COURSER n pl. -S one that courses
COURSING n pl. -S the pursuit of game by hounds
COURT v -ED, -ING, -S to woo
COURTER n pl. -S one that courts
COURTESY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to curtsy
COURTIER n pl. -S one who attends a royal court
COURTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST stately
COUSCOUS n pl. -ES a North African cereal
COUSIN n pl. -S a child of one's aunt or uncle COUSINLY adj
COUSINRY n pl. -RIES cousins collectively
COUTEAU n pl. -TEAUX a knife
COUTER n pl. -S a piece of armor for the elbow
COUTH adj COUTHER, COUTHEST sophisticated
COUTH n pl. -S refinement
COUTHIE adj COUTHIER, COUTHIEST friendly
COUTURE n pl. -S the business of dressmaking
COUVADE n pl. -S a primitive birth ritual
COVALENT adj sharing electron pairs
COVE v COVED, COVING, COVES to curve over or inward
COVEN n pl. -S a group of witches
COVENANT v -ED, -ING, -S to enter into a binding agreement
COVER v -ED, -ING, -S to place something over or upon
COVERAGE n pl. -S the extent to which something is covered
COVERALL n pl. -S a one-piece work garment
COVERER n pl. -S one that covers
COVERING n pl. -S something that covers
COVERLET n pl. -S a bed covering
COVERLID n pl. -S a coverlet
COVERT n pl. -S a hiding place
COVERTLY adv secretly
COVERUP n pl. -S something used to conceal improper activity
COVET v -ED, -ING, -S to desire greatly
COVETER n pl. -S one that covets
COVETOUS adj excessively desirous
COVEY n pl. -EYS a flock of birds
COVIN n pl. -S a conspiracy to defraud
COVING n pl. -S a concave molding
COW n pl. -S or KINE a farm animal
COW v -ED, -ING, -S to intimidate
COWAGE n pl. -S a tropical vine
COWARD n pl. -S one who lacks courage
COWARDLY adj lacking courage
COWBANE n pl. -S a poisonous plant
COWBELL n pl. -S a bell around a cow's neck
COWBERRY n pl. -RIES a pasture shrub
COWBIND n pl. -S a species of bryony
COWBIRD n pl. -S a blackbird
COWBOY n pl. -BOYS a ranch worker
COWEDLY adv in a cowed manner
COWER v -ED, -ING, -S to cringe
COWFISH n pl. -ES an aquatic mammal
COWFLAP n pl. -S cowflop
COWFLOP n pl. -S a cowpat
COWGIRL n pl. -S a female ranch worker
COWHAGE n pl. -S cowage
COWHAND n pl. -S a cowboy
COWHERB n pl. -S an annual herb
COWHERD n pl. -S one who tends cattle
COWHIDE v -HIDED, -HIDING, -HIDES to flog with a leather whip
COWIER comparative of cowy
COWIEST superlative of cowy
COWINNER n pl. -S one of two or more winners
COWL v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a hood
COWLICK n pl. -S a lock of unruly hair
COWLING n pl. -S a covering for an aircraft engine
COWMAN n pl. -MEN one who owns cattle
COWORKER n pl. -S a fellow worker
COWPAT n pl. -S a dropping of cow dung
COWPEA n pl. -S a black-eyed pea
COWPIE n pl. -S a cowpat
COWPLOP n pl. -S a cowpat
COWPOKE n pl. -S a cowboy
COWPOX n pl. -ES a cattle disease
COWRIE n pl. -S cowry
COWRITE v -WROTE, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES to collaborate in writing
COWRY n pl. -RIES a glossy seashell
COWSHED n pl. -S a shelter for cows
COWSKIN n pl. -S the hide of a cow
COWSLIP n pl. -S a flowering plant
COWY adj COWIER, COWIEST suggestive of a cow
COX v -ED, -ING, -ES to coxswain
COXA n pl. COXAE the hip or hip joint COXAL adj
COXALGIA n pl. -S pain in the hip COXALGIC adj
COXALGY n pl. -GIES coxalgia
COXCOMB n pl. -S a conceited dandy
COXITIS n pl. COXITIDES inflammation of the hip joint
COXSWAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to steer a racing rowboat
COY adj COYER, COYEST shy
COY v -ED, -ING, -S to caress
COYDOG n pl. -S a hybrid between a coyote and a wild dog
COYISH adj somewhat coy
COYLY adv in a coy manner
COYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being coy
COYOTE n pl. -S a small wolf
COYPOU n pl. -S a coypu
COYPU n pl. -S an aquatic rodent
COZ n pl. COZES or COZZES a cousin
COZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to deceive
COZENAGE n pl. -S the practice of cozening
COZENER n pl. -S one that cozens
COZEY n pl. -ZEYS a cozy
COZIE n pl. -S a cozy
COZIED past tense of cozy
COZIER comparative of cozy
COZIES present 3d person sing. of cozy
COZIEST superlative of cozy
COZINESS n pl. -ES the state of being cozy
COZY adj COZIER, COZIEST snug and comfortable COZILY adv
COZY v COZIED, COZYING, COZIES to attempt to get on friendly terms
COZZES a pl. of coz
CRAAL v -ED, -ING, -S to kraal
CRAB v CRABBED, CRABBING, CRABS to complain
CRABBER n pl. -S one that crabs
CRABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST grumpy CRABBILY adv
CRABMEAT n pl. -S the edible part of a crab
CRABWISE adv sideways
CRACK v -ED, -ING, -S to break without dividing into parts
CRACKER n pl. -S a thin, crisp biscuit
CRACKING n pl. -S a chemical process
CRACKLE v -LED, -LING, -ES to make a succession of snapping sounds
CRACKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST brittle
CRACKNEL n pl. -S a hard, crisp biscuit
CRACKPOT n pl. -S an eccentric person
CRACKUP n pl. -S a collision
CRACKY interj -- used to express surprise
CRADLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to nurture during infancy
CRADLER n pl. -S one that cradles
CRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to make by hand
CRAFTY adj CRAFTIER, CRAFTIEST skillful in deceiving CRAFTILY adv
CRAG n pl. -S a large jagged rock CRAGGED adj
CRAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST full of crags CRAGGILY adv
CRAGSMAN n pl. -MEN one who climbs crags
CRAKE n pl. -S a small, harsh-voiced bird
CRAM v CRAMMED, CRAMMING, CRAMS to fill or pack tightly
CRAMBE n pl. -S an annual herb
CRAMBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a word game
CRAMMED past tense of cram
CRAMMER n pl. -S one that crams
CRAMMING present participle of cram
CRAMOISY n pl. -SIES crimson cloth
CRAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to restrain or confine
CRAMPIT n pl. -S a piece of equipment used in curling
CRAMPON n pl. -S a device for raising heavy objects
CRAMPOON n pl. -S crampon
CRANCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to craunch
CRANE v CRANED, CRANING, CRANES to stretch out one's neck
CRANIA a pl. of cranium
CRANIAL adj pertaining to the skull
CRANIATE n pl. -S one that has a skull
CRANING present participle of crane
CRANIUM n pl. -NIUMS or -NIA the skull
CRANK adj CRANKER, CRANKEST lively
CRANK v -ED, -ING, -S to start manually
CRANKIER comparative of cranky
CRANKIEST superlative of cranky
CRANKILY adv in a cranky manner
CRANKISH adj eccentric
CRANKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to crinkle
CRANKLY adv in a crank manner
CRANKOUS adj cranky
CRANKPIN n pl. -S the handle of a crank
CRANKY adj CRANKIER, CRANKIEST grumpy
CRANNIED adj having crannies
CRANNIES pl. of cranny
CRANNOG n pl. -S an artificial island
CRANNOGE n pl. -S crannog
CRANNY n pl. -NIES a crevice CRANNIED adj
CRAP v CRAPPED, CRAPPING, CRAPS to throw a 2, 3, or 12 in a dice game
CRAPE v CRAPED, CRAPING, CRAPES to crepe
CRAPPIE n pl. -S an edible fish
CRAPPING present participle of crap
CRAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST markedly inferior in quality
CRASES pl. of crasis
CRASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to collide noisily
CRASHER n pl. -S one that crashes
CRASIS n pl. CRASES a vowel contraction
CRASS adj CRASSER, CRASSEST grossly vulgar or stupid CRASSLY adv
CRATCH n pl. -ES a manger
CRATE v CRATED, CRATING, CRATES to put in a packing box
CRATER v -ED, -ING, -S to form cavities in a surface
CRATON n pl. -S a part of the earth's crust CRATONIC adj
CRAUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to crunch
CRAVAT n pl. -S a necktie
CRAVE v CRAVED, CRAVING, CRAVES to desire greatly
CRAVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make cowardly
CRAVENLY adv in a cowardly manner
CRAVER n pl. -S one that craves
CRAVING n pl. -S a great desire
CRAW n pl. -S the stomach of an animal
CRAWDAD n pl. -S a crayfish
CRAWFISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to back out or retreat
CRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to move with the body on or near the ground
CRAWLER n pl. -S one that crawls
CRAWLWAY n pl. -WAYS a small, low tunnel
CRAWLY adj CRAWLIER, CRAWLIEST creepy
CRAYFISH n pl. -ES a crustacean
CRAYON v -ED, -ING, -S to use a drawing implement
CRAZE v CRAZED, CRAZING, CRAZES to make insane
CRAZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST insane CRAZILY adv
CRAZY n pl. -ZIES a crazy person
CREAK v -ED, -ING, -S to squeak
CREAKY adj CREAKIER, CREAKIEST creaking CREAKILY adv
CREAM v -ED, -ING, -S to form cream (a part of milk)
CREAMER n pl. -S a cream pitcher
CREAMERY n pl. -ERIES a dairy
CREAMY adj CREAMIER, CREAMIEST rich in cream CREAMILY adv
CREASE v CREASED, CREASING, CREASES to make a fold or winkle in
CREASER n pl. -S one that creases
CREASY adj CREASIER, CREASIEST having folds or wrinkles
CREATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to cause to exist
CREATIN n pl. -S creatine
CREATINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
CREATION n pl. -S something created
CREATIVE adj having the ability to create
CREATOR n pl. -S one that creates
CREATURE n pl. -S a living being
CRECHE n pl. -S a day nursery
CREDAL adj pertaining to a creed
CREDENCE n pl. -S belief
CREDENDA n/pl articles of faith
CREDENT adj believing
CREDENZA n pl. -S a piece of furniture
CREDIBLE adj believable CREDIBLY adv
CREDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to accept as true
CREDITOR n pl. -S one to whom money is owed
CREDO n pl. -DOS a creed
CREED n pl. -S a statement of belief CREEDAL adj
CREEK n pl. -S a watercourse smaller than a river
CREEL v -ED, -ING, -S to put fish in a creel (a fish basket)
CREEP v CREPT, CREEPING, CREEPS to crawl
CREEPAGE n pl. -S gradual movement
CREEPER n pl. -S one that creeps
CREEPIE n pl. -S a low stool
CREEPY adj CREEPIER, CREEPIEST repugnant CREEPILY adv
CREESE n pl. -S kris
CREESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to grease
CREMAINS n/pl the ashes of a cremated body
CREMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to reduce to ashes by burning
CREMATOR n pl. -S one that cremates
CREME n pl. -S cream
CRENATE adj having an edge with rounded projections
CRENATED adj crenate
CRENEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to provide with crenelles
CRENELLE n pl. -S a rounded projection
CREODONT n pl. -S an extinct carnivore
CREOLE n pl. -S a type of mixed language
CREOLISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to creolize
CREOLIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to cause a language to become a creole
CREOSOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
CREOSOTE v -SOTED, -SOTING, -SOTES to treat with a wood preservative
CREPE v CREPED, CREPING, CREPES to frizz the hair
CREPEY adj CREPIER, CREPIEST crinkly
CREPON n pl. -S a crinkled fabric
CREPT past tense of creep
CREPY adj CREPIER, CREPIEST crepey
CRESCENT n pl. -S the figure of the moon in its first or last quarter
CRESCIVE adj increasing
CRESOL n pl. -S a chemical disinfectant
CRESS n pl. -ES a plant used in salads
CRESSET n pl. -S a metal cup for burning oil
CREST v -ED, -ING, -S to reach a crest (a peak)
CRESTAL adj pertaining to a crest (a peak)
CRESTING n pl. -S a decorative coping
CRESYL n pl. -S tolyl
CRESYLIC adj pertaining to cresol
CRETIC n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
CRETIN n pl. -S an idiot
CRETONNE n pl. -S a heavy fabric
CREVALLE n pl. -S a food and game fish
CREVASSE v -VASSED, -VASSING, -VASSES to fissure
CREVICE n pl. -S a cleft CREVICED adj
CREW v -ED, -ING, -S to serve aboard a ship
CREWEL n pl. -S a woolen yarn
CREWLESS adj without any crewmen
CREWMAN n pl. -MEN one who serves on a ship
CREWMATE n pl. -S a fellow crewman
CREWNECK n pl. -S a sweater with a collarless neckline
CRIB v CRIBBED, CRIBBING, CRIBS to confine closely
CRIBBAGE n pl. -S a card game
CRIBBER n pl. -S one that cribs
CRIBBING n pl. -S a supporting framework
CRIBBLED adj covered with dots
CRIBROUS adj pierced with small holes
CRIBWORK n pl. -S a framework of logs
CRICETID n pl. -S a small rodent
CRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to cause a spasm of the neck
CRICKET v -ED, -ING, -S to play cricket (a ball game)
CRICKEY interj -- used as a mild oath
CRICOID n pl. -S a cartilage of the larynx
CRIED past tense of cry
CRIER n pl. -S one that cries
CRIES present 3d person sing. of cry
CRIKEY interj -- used as a mild oath
CRIME n pl. -S a violation of the law
CRIMINAL n pl. -S one who has committed a crime
CRIMMER n pl. -S krimmer
CRIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to pleat
CRIMPER n pl. -S one that crimps
CRIMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to wrinkle
CRIMPY adj CRIMPIER, CRIMPIEST wavy
CRIMSON v -ED, -ING, -S to make crimson (a red color)
CRINGE v CRINGED, CRINGING, CRINGES to shrink in fear
CRINGER n pl. -S one that cringes
CRINGLE n pl. -S a small loop of rope
CRINITE n pl. -S a fossil crinoid
CRINKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to wrinkle
CRINKLY adj -KLIER, -KLIEST crinkled
CRINOID n pl. -S a marine animal
CRINUM n pl. -S a tropical herb
CRIOLLO n pl. -LLOS a person of Spanish ancestry
CRIPE interj -- used as a mild oath
CRIPES interj -- used as a mild oath
CRIPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to disable or impair
CRIPPLER n pl. -S one that cripples
CRIS n pl. -ES kris
CRISIS n pl. CRISES a crucial turning point CRISIC adj
CRISP adj CRISPER, CRISPEST brittle
CRISP v -ED, -ING, -S to make crisp
CRISPATE adj curled
CRISPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make crisp
CRISPER n pl. -S one that crisps
CRISPLY adv in a crisp manner
CRISPY adj CRISPIER, CRISPIEST crisp CRISPILY adv
CRISSUM n pl. CRISSA a region of feathers on a bird CRISSAL adj
CRISTA n pl. -TAE a part of a cell
CRISTATE adj having a projection on the head
CRITERIA n/pl standards of judgment
CRITIC n pl. -S one who judges the merits of something CRITICAL adj
CRITIQUE v -TIQUED, -TIQUING, -TIQUES to judge as a critic
CRITTER n pl. -S a creature
CRITTUR n pl. -S critter
CROAK v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a low, hoarse sound
CROAKER n pl. -S one that croaks
CROAKY adj CROAKIER, CROAKIEST low and hoarse CROAKILY adv
CROC n pl. -S a crocodile
CROCEIN n pl. -S a red dye
CROCEINE n pl. -S crocein
CROCHET v -ED, -ING, -S to do a type of needlework
CROCI a pl. of crocus
CROCINE adj pertaining to the crocus
CROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to stain or soil
CROCKERY n pl. -ERIES pottery
CROCKET n pl. -S an architectural ornament
CROCOITE n pl. -S a mineral
CROCUS n pl. -CUSES or -CI a flowering plant
CROFT n pl. -S a small tenant farm
CROFTER n pl. -S a tenant farmer
CROJIK n pl. -S a triangular sail
CROMLECH n pl. -S a dolmen
CRONE n pl. -S a withered old woman
CRONY n pl. CRONIES a close friend
CRONYISM n pl. -S a kind of political favoritism
CROOK v -ED, -ING, -S to bend
CROOKED adj -EDER, -EDEST dishonest
CROOKERY n pl. -ERIES crooked activity
CROON v -ED, -ING, -S to sing softly
CROONER n pl. -S one that croons
CROP v CROPPED, CROPPING, CROPS to cut off short
CROPLAND n pl. -S farmland
CROPLESS adj being without crops (agricultural produce)
CROPPED past tense of crop
CROPPER n pl. -S one that crops
CROPPIE n pl. -S crappie
CROPPING present participle of crop
CROQUET v -ED, -ING, -S to drive a ball away in a certain game
CROQUIS n pl. CROQUIS a sketch
CRORE n pl. -S a monetary unit of India
CROSIER n pl. -S a bishop's staff
CROSS adj CROSSER, CROSSEST ill-tempered
CROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to intersect
CROSSARM n pl. -S a horizontal bar
CROSSBAR v -BARRED, -BARRING, -BARS to fasten with crossarms
CROSSBOW n pl. -S a kind of weapon
CROSSCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to cut across
CROSSE n pl. -S a lacrosse stick
CROSSER n pl. -S one that crosses
CROSSING n pl. -S an intersection
CROSSLET n pl. -S a heraldic symbol
CROSSLY adv in a cross manner
CROSSTIE n pl. -S a transverse beam
CROSSWAY n pl. -WAYS a road that crosses another road
CROTCH n pl. -ES an angle formed by two diverging parts CROTCHED adj
CROTCHET n pl. -S a small hook
CROTON n pl. -S a tropical plant
CROUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to stoop
CROUP n pl. -S a disease of the throat
CROUPE n pl. -S the rump of certain animals
CROUPIER n pl. -S an attendant in a casino
CROUPOUS adj pertaining to croup
CROUPY adj CROUPIER, CROUPIEST affected with croup CROUPILY adv
CROUSE adj lively CROUSELY adv
CROUTON n pl. -S a small cube of toasted bread
CROW v -ED, -ING, -S to boast
CROWBAR v -BARRED, -BARRING, -BARS to use a steel bar as a lever
CROWD v -ED, -ING, -S to press into an insufficient space
CROWDER n pl. -S one that crowds
CROWDIE n pl. -S crowdy
CROWDY n pl. -DIES porridge
CROWER n pl. -S one that crows
CROWFOOT n pl. -FOOTS or -FEET a flowering plant
CROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with a crown (a royal headpiece)
CROWNER n pl. -S a coroner
CROWNET n pl. -S a coronet
CROWSTEP n pl. -S a step on top of a wall
CROZE n pl. -S a tool used in barrel-making
CROZER n pl. -S a croze
CROZIER n pl. -S crosier
CRUCES a pl. of crux
CRUCIAL adj of supreme importance
CRUCIAN n pl. -S a European fish
CRUCIATE adj cross-shaped
CRUCIBLE n pl. -S a heat-resistant vessel
CRUCIFER n pl. -S one who carries a cross
CRUCIFIX n pl. -ES a cross bearing an image of Christ
CRUCIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to put to death on a cross
CRUCK n pl. -S a curved roof timber
CRUD v CRUDDED, CRUDDING, CRUDS to curd
CRUDDY adj -DIER, -DIEST filthy; contemptible
CRUDE adj CRUDER, CRUDEST unrefined CRUDELY adv
CRUDE n pl. -S unrefined petroleum
CRUDITES n/pl pieces of raw vegetables served with a dip
CRUDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being crude
CRUEL adj CRUELER, CRUELEST CRUELLER, CRUELLEST indifferent to the pain of others CRUELLY adv
CRUELTY n pl. -TIES a cruel act
CRUET n pl. -S a glass bottle
CRUISE v CRUISED, CRUISING, CRUISES to sail about touching at several ports
CRUISER n pl. -S a boat that cruises
CRUISING n pl. -S the act of driving around in search of fun
CRULLER n pl. -S a small sweet cake
CRUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to break into crumbs (small pieces)
CRUMBER n pl. -S one that crumbs
CRUMBIER comparative of crumby
CRUMBIEST superlative of crumby
CRUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to break into small pieces
CRUMBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST easily crumbled
CRUMBUM n pl. -S a despicable person
CRUMBY adj CRUMBIER, CRUMBIEST full of crumbs
CRUMHORN n pl. -S a double-reed woodwind instrument
CRUMMIE n pl. -S a cow with crooked horns
CRUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST of little or no value
CRUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to crunch
CRUMPET n pl. -S a small cake cooked on a griddle
CRUMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to wrinkle
CRUMPLY adj -PLIER, -PLIEST easily wrinkled
CRUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to chew with a crackling sound
CRUNCHER n pl. -S one that crunches
CRUNCHY adj CRUNCHIER, CRUNCHIEST crisp
CRUNODE n pl. -S a point at which a curve crosses itself CRUNODAL adj
CRUOR n pl. -S clotted blood
CRUPPER n pl. -S the rump of a horse
CRURAL adj pertaining to the thigh or leg
CRUS n pl. CRURA a part of the leg
CRUSADE v -SADED, -SADING, -SADES to engage in a holy war
CRUSADER n pl. -S one that crusades
CRUSADO n pl. -DOES or -DOS an old Portuguese coin
CRUSE n pl. -S a small bottle
CRUSET n pl. -S a melting pot
CRUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to press or squeeze out of shape
CRUSHER n pl. -S one that crushes
CRUSILY adj covered with crosslets
CRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to form a crust (a hardened outer surface)
CRUSTAL adj pertaining to the earth's crust
CRUSTOSE adj forming a thin, brittle crust
CRUSTY adj CRUSTIER, CRUSTIEST surly CRUSTILY adv
CRUTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to prop up or support
CRUX n pl. CRUXES or CRUCES a basic or decisive point
CRUZADO n pl. -DOES or -DOS crusado
CRUZEIRO n pl. -ROS a monetary unit of Brazil
CRWTH n pl. -S an ancient stringed musical instrument
CRY v CRIED, CRYING, CRIES to weep CRYINGLY adv
CRYBABY n pl. -BIES a person who cries easily
CRYOGEN n pl. -S a substance for producing low temperatures
CRYOGENY n pl. -NIES a branch of physics
CRYOLITE n pl. -S a mineral
CRYONICS n/pl the practice of freezing dead bodies for future revival CRYONIC adj
CRYOSTAT n pl. -S a refrigerating device
CRYOTRON n pl. -S an electronic device
CRYPT n pl. -S a burial vault CRYPTAL adj
CRYPTIC adj mysterious
CRYPTO n pl. -TOS one who belongs secretly to a group
CRYSTAL n pl. -S a transparent mineral
CTENIDIA n/pl comblike anatomical structures
CTENOID adj comblike
CUB n pl. -S the young of certain animals
CUBAGE n pl. -S cubature
CUBATURE n pl. -S cubical content
CUBBISH adj resembling a cub
CUBBY n pl. -BIES a small, enclosed space
CUBE v CUBED, CUBING, CUBES to form into a cube (a regular solid)
CUBEB n pl. -S a woody vine
CUBER n pl. -S one that cubes
CUBIC n pl. -S a mathematical equation or expression
CUBICAL adj shaped like a cube
CUBICITY n pl. -TIES the state of being cubical
CUBICLE n pl. -S a small chamber
CUBICLY adv in the form of a cube
CUBICULA n/pl burial chambers
CUBIFORM adj shaped like a cube
CUBING present participle of cube
CUBISM n pl. -S a style of art CUBISTIC adj
CUBIST n pl. -S an adherent of cubism
CUBIT n pl. -S an ancient measure of length CUBITAL adj
CUBOID n pl. -S a bone of the foot CUBOIDAL adj
CUCKOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to make a cuckold (a cornuto) of
CUCKOO v -ED, -ING, -S to repeat monotonously
CUCUMBER n pl. -S a garden vegetable
CUCURBIT n pl. -S a gourd
CUD n pl. -S a portion of food to be chewed again
CUDBEAR n pl. -S a red dye
CUDDIE n pl. -S cuddy
CUDDIES pl. of cuddy
CUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to hug tenderly
CUDDLER n pl. -S one that cuddles
CUDDLY adj -DLIER, -DLIEST fit for cuddling
CUDDY n pl. -DIES a donkey
CUDGEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to beat with a heavy club
CUDGELER n pl. -S one that cudgels
CUDWEED n pl. -S a perennial herb
CUE v CUED, CUING or CUEING, CUES to give a signal to an actor
CUESTA n pl. -S a type of land elevation
CUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a cuff (a part of a sleeve)
CUFFLESS adj having no cuff
CUIF n pl. -S coof
CUING a present participle of cue
CUIRASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to cover with a type of armor
CUISH n pl. -ES cuisse
CUISINE n pl. -S a style of cooking
CUISSE n pl. -S a piece of armor for the thigh
CUITTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to coax
CUKE n pl. -S a cucumber
CULCH n pl. -ES an oyster bed
CULET n pl. -S a piece of armor for the lower back
CULEX n pl. CULICES a mosquito
CULICID n pl. -S a culicine
CULICINE n pl. -S a mosquito
CULINARY adj pertaining to cookery
CULL v -ED, -ING, -S to select from others
CULLAY n pl. -LAYS quillai
CULLER n pl. -S one that culls
CULLET n pl. -S broken glass gathered for remelting
CULLIED past tense of cully
CULLIES present 3d person sing. of cully
CULLION n pl. -S a vile fellow
CULLIS n pl. -LISES a gutter in a roof
CULLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to trick
CULM v -ED, -ING, -S to form a hollow stem
CULOTTE n pl. -S a divided skirt
CULPA n pl. -PAE negligence for which one is liable
CULPABLE adj deserving blame or censure CULPABLY adv
CULPRIT n pl. -S one that is guilty
CULT n pl. -S a religious society CULTISH adj
CULTCH n pl. -ES culch
CULTI a pl. of cultus
CULTIC adj pertaining to a cult
CULTIGEN n pl. -S a cultivar
CULTISH adj pertaining to a cult
CULTISM n pl. -S devotion to a cult
CULTIST n pl. -S a member of a cult
CULTIVAR n pl. -S a variety of plant originating under cultivation
CULTLIKE adj resembling a cult
CULTRATE adj sharp-edged and pointed
CULTURAL adj produced by breeding
CULTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to make fit for raising crops
CULTUS n pl. -TUSES or -TI a cult
CULVER n pl. -S a pigeon
CULVERIN n pl. -S a medieval musket
CULVERT n pl. -S a conduit
CUM prep together with
CUMARIN n pl. -S coumarin
CUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to hinder
CUMBERER n pl. -S one that cumbers
CUMBROUS adj unwieldy
CUMIN n pl. -S a plant used in cooking
CUMMER n pl. -S a godmother
CUMMIN n pl. -S cumin
CUMQUAT n pl. -S kumquat
CUMSHAW n pl. -S a gift
CUMULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to heap
CUMULUS n pl. -LI a type of cloud CUMULOUS adj
CUNDUM n pl. -S condom
CUNEAL adj cuneate
CUNEATE adj wedge-shaped; triangular
CUNEATED adj cuneate
CUNEATIC adj cuneate
CUNIFORM n pl. -S wedge-shaped writing characters
CUNNER n pl. -S a marine fish
CUNNING adj -NINGER, -NINGEST crafty
CUNNING n pl. -S skill in deception
CUP v CUPPED, CUPPING, CUPS to place in a cup (a small, open container)
CUPBOARD n pl. -S a cabinet
CUPCAKE n pl. -S a small cake
CUPEL v -PELED, -PELING, -PELS or -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to refine gold or silver in a cuplike vessel
CUPELER n pl. -S cupeller
CUPELLER n pl. -S one that cupels
CUPFUL n pl. CUPFULS or CUPSFUL as much as a cup can hold
CUPID n pl. -S a naked, winged representation of the Roman god of love
CUPIDITY n pl. -TIES greed; lust
CUPLIKE adj resembling a cup
CUPOLA v -ED, -ING, -S to shape like a dome
CUPPA n pl. -S a cup of tea
CUPPED past tense of cup
CUPPER n pl. -S one that performs cupping
CUPPING n pl. -S an archaic medical process
CUPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST cuplike
CUPREOUS adj containing copper
CUPRIC adj containing copper
CUPRITE n pl. -S an ore of copper
CUPROUS adj containing copper
CUPRUM n pl. -S copper
CUPSFUL a pl. of cupful
CUPULA n pl. -LAE a cup-shaped anatomical structure
CUPULAR adj cupulate
CUPULATE adj cup-shaped
CUPULE n pl. -S a cup-shaped anatomical structure
CUR n pl. -S a mongrel dog
CURABLE adj capable of being cured CURABLY adv
CURACAO n pl. -S a type of liqueur
CURACOA n pl. -S curacao
CURACY n pl. -CIES the office of a curate
CURAGH n pl. -S currach
CURARA n pl. -S curare
CURARE n pl. -S an arrow poison
CURARI n pl. -S curare
CURARINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
CURARIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to poison with curare
CURASSOW n pl. -S a turkey-like bird
CURATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to act as curator of
CURATIVE n pl. -S something that cures
CURATOR n pl. -S a museum manager
CURB v -ED, -ING, -S to restrain CURBABLE adj
CURBER n pl. -S one that curbs
CURBING n pl. -S a concrete border along a street
CURBSIDE n pl. -S the side of a pavement bordered by a curbing
CURCH n pl. -ES a kerchief
CURCULIO n pl. -LIOS a weevil
CURCUMA n pl. -S a tropical plant
CURD v -ED, -ING, -S to curdle
CURDIER comparative of curdy
CURDIEST superlative of curdy
CURDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to congeal
CURDLER n pl. -S one that curdles
CURDY adj CURDIER, CURDIEST curdled
CURE v CURED, CURING, CURES to restore to health
CURELESS adj not curable
CURER n pl. -S one that cures
CURET n pl. -S a surgical instrument
CURETTE v -RETTED, -RETTING, -RETTES to treat with a curet
CURF n pl. -S an incision made by a cutting tool
CURFEW n pl. -S a regulation concerning the hours which one may keep
CURIA n pl. -RIAE a court of justice CURIAL adj
CURIE n pl. -S a unit of radioactivity
CURING present participle of cure
CURIO n pl. -RIOS an unusual art object
CURIOSA n/pl pornographic books
CURIOUS adj -OUSER, -OUSEST eager for information
CURITE n pl. -S a radioactive mineral
CURIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
CURL v -ED, -ING, -S to form into ringlets
CURLER n pl. -S one that curls
CURLEW n pl. -S a shore bird
CURLICUE v -CUED, -CUING, -CUES to decorate with curlicues (fancy spiral figures)
CURLING n pl. -S a game played on ice
CURLY adj CURLIER, CURLIEST tending to curl CURLILY adv
CURLYCUE n pl. -S curlicue
CURN n pl. -S grain
CURR v -ED, -ING, -S to purr
CURRACH n pl. -S a coracle
CURRAGH n pl. -S currach
CURRAN n pl. -S curn
CURRANT n pl. -S an edible berry
CURRENCY n pl. -CIES money
CURRENT n pl. -S a continuous flow
CURRICLE n pl. -S a light carriage
CURRIE v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to prepare food a certain way
CURRIED past tense of curry
CURRIER n pl. -S one that curries leather
CURRIERY n pl. -ERIES the shop of a currier
CURRISH adj resembling a cur
CURRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to prepare leather for use or sale
CURRYING present participle of currie
CURSE v CURSED CURST, CURSING, CURSES to wish evil upon
CURSED adj CURSEDER, CURSEDEST wicked CURSEDLY adv
CURSER n pl. -S one that curses
CURSING present participle of curse
CURSIVE n pl. -S a style of print
CURSOR n pl. -S a light indicator on a computer display
CURSORY adj hasty and superficial
CURST a past tense of curse
CURT adj CURTER, CURTEST abrupt
CURTAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to cut short
CURTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a hanging piece of fabric
CURTAL n pl. -S an animal with a clipped tail
CURTALAX n pl. -ES a cutlass
CURTATE adj shortened
CURTESY n pl. -SIES a type of legal tenure
CURTLY adv in a curt manner
CURTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being curt
CURTSEY v -ED, -ING, -S to curtsy
CURTSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to bow politely
CURULE adj of the highest rank
CURVE v CURVED, CURVING, CURVES to deviate from straightness CURVEDLY adv
CURVET v -VETED, -VETING, -VETS or -VETTED, -VETTING, -VETS to prance
CURVEY adj CURVIER, CURVIEST curvy
CURVING present participle of curve
CURVY adj CURVIER, CURVIEST curved
CUSCUS n pl. -ES an arboreal mammal
CUSEC n pl. -S a volumetric unit of flow of liquids
CUSHAT n pl. -S a pigeon
CUSHAW n pl. -S a variety of squash
CUSHIER comparative of cushy
CUSHIEST superlative of cushy
CUSHILY adv in a cushy manner
CUSHION v -ED, -ING, -S to pad with soft material
CUSHIONY adj soft
CUSHY adj CUSHIER, CUSHIEST easy
CUSK n pl. -S a marine food fish
CUSP n pl. -S a pointed end CUSPATE, CUSPATED, CUSPED adj
CUSPID n pl. -S a pointed tooth
CUSPIDAL adj having a cusp
CUSPIDOR n pl. -S a spittoon
CUSPIS n pl. -PIDES a cusp
CUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to curse
CUSSEDLY adv in a cranky manner
CUSSER n pl. -S one that cusses
CUSSO n pl. -SOS an Ethiopian tree
CUSSWORD n pl. -S a profane or obscene word
CUSTARD n pl. -S a thick, soft dessert CUSTARDY adj
CUSTODES pl. of custos
CUSTODY n pl. -DIES guardianship
CUSTOM n pl. -S a habitual practice
CUSTOMER n pl. -S one who buys something
CUSTOS n pl. -TODES a guardian or keeper
CUSTUMAL n pl. -S a written record of laws and customs
CUT v CUT, CUTTING, CUTS to divide into parts with a sharp-edged instrument
CUTAWAY n pl. -AWAYS a type of coat
CUTBACK n pl. -S a reduction
CUTBANK n pl. -S a steep stream bank
CUTCH n pl. -ES catechu
CUTCHERY n pl. -CHERIES a judicial office in India
CUTDOWN n pl. -S a reduction
CUTE adj CUTER, CUTEST pleasingly attractive CUTELY adv
CUTENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being cute
CUTES a pl. of cutis
CUTESIE adj -SIER, -SIEST cutesy
CUTEST superlative of cute
CUTESY adj -SIER, -SIEST self-consciously cute
CUTEY n pl. -TEYS cutie
CUTGRASS n pl. -ES a swamp grass
CUTICLE n pl. -S the epidermis
CUTICULA n pl. -LAE the outer hard covering of an insect
CUTIE n pl. -S a cute person
CUTIN n pl. -S a waxy substance found on plants
CUTINISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to cutinize
CUTINIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to become coated with cutin
CUTIS n pl. -TES or -TISES the corium
CUTLAS n pl. -ES cutlass
CUTLASS n pl. -ES a short sword
CUTLER n pl. -S one who sells and repairs cutting tools
CUTLERY n pl. -LERIES the occupation of a cutler
CUTLET n pl. -S a slice of meat
CUTLINE n pl. -S a caption
CUTOFF n pl. -S the point at which something terminates
CUTOUT n pl. -S something cut out
CUTOVER n pl. -S land cleared of trees
CUTPURSE n pl. -S a pickpocket
CUTTABLE adj capable of being cut
CUTTAGE n pl. -S a means of plant propagation
CUTTER n pl. -S one that cuts
CUTTIES pl. of cutty
CUTTING n pl. -S a section cut from a plant
CUTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to fold cloth in a particular fashion
CUTTY n pl. -TIES a thickset girl
CUTUP n pl. -S a mischievous person
CUTWATER n pl. -S the front part of a ship's prow
CUTWORK n pl. -S a type of embroidery
CUTWORM n pl. -S a caterpillar
CUVETTE n pl. -S a small tube or vessel
CWM n pl. -S a cirque
CYAN n pl. -S a blue color
CYANAMID n pl. -S a chemical compound
CYANATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
CYANIC adj blue or bluish
CYANID n pl. -S a compound of cyanogen
CYANIDE v -NIDED, -NIDING, -NIDES to treat an ore with cyanid
CYANIN n pl. -S cyanine
CYANINE n pl. -S a blue dye
CYANITE n pl. -S a mineral CYANITIC adj
CYANO adj pertaining to cyanogen
CYANOGEN n pl. -S a reactive compound of carbon and nitrogen
CYANOSIS n pl. -NOSES bluish discoloration of the skin CYANOSED, CYANOTIC adj
CYBORG n pl. -S a human linked to a mechanical device for life support
CYCAD n pl. -S a tropical plant
CYCAS n pl. -ES a tropical plant
CYCASIN n pl. -S a sugar derivative
CYCLAMEN n pl. -S a flowering plant
CYCLASE n pl. -S an enzyme
CYCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to ride a bicycle
CYCLECAR n pl. -S a type of motor vehicle
CYCLER n pl. -S a cyclist
CYCLERY n pl. -RIES a bicycle shop
CYCLIC adj moving in complete circles CYCLICLY adv
CYCLICAL n pl. -S a stock whose earnings fluctuate widely with variations in the economy
CYCLING n pl. -S the act of riding a bicycle
CYCLIST n pl. -S one who rides a bicycle
CYCLITOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
CYCLIZE v -CLIZED, -CLIZING, -CLIZES to form one or more rings in a chemical compound
CYCLO n pl. -CLOS a three-wheeled motor vehicle
CYCLOID n pl. -S a geometric curve
CYCLONE n pl. -S a rotating system of winds CYCLONAL, CYCLONIC adj
CYCLOPS n pl. CYCLOPS a freshwater animal
CYCLOSIS n pl. -CLOSES the circulation of protoplasm within a cell
CYDER n pl. -S cider
CYESIS n pl. CYESES pregnancy
CYGNET n pl. -S a young swan
CYLINDER v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a cylinder (a chamber in an engine)
CYLIX n pl. CYLICES kylix
CYMA n pl. -MAS or -MAE a curved molding
CYMAR n pl. -S simar
CYMATIUM n pl. -TIA a cyma
CYMBAL n pl. -S a percussion instrument
CYMBALER n pl. -S one that plays the cymbals
CYMBALOM n pl. -S cimbalom
CYMBIDIA n/pl tropical orchids
CYMBLING n pl. -S cymling
CYME n pl. -S a flower cluster
CYMENE n pl. -S a hydrocarbon
CYMLIN n pl. -S cymling
CYMLING n pl. -S a variety of squash
CYMOGENE n pl. -S a volatile compound
CYMOID adj resembling a cyma
CYMOL n pl. -S cymene
CYMOSE adj resembling a cyme CYMOSELY adv
CYMOUS adj cymose
CYNIC n pl. -S a cynical person
CYNICAL adj distrusting the motives of others
CYNICISM n pl. -S cynical quality
CYNOSURE n pl. -S a center of attraction
CYPHER v -ED, -ING, -S to cipher
CYPRES n pl. -ES a legal doctrine
CYPRESS n pl. -ES a thin fabric
CYPRIAN n pl. -S a prostitute
CYPRINID n pl. -S a small freshwater fish
CYPRUS n pl. -ES cypress
CYPSELA n pl. -LAE an achene in certain plants
CYST n pl. -S a sac
CYSTEIN n pl. -S cysteine
CYSTEINE n pl. -S an amino acid
CYSTIC adj pertaining to a cyst
CYSTINE n pl. -S an amino acid
CYSTITIS n pl. -TITIDES inflammation of the urinary bladder
CYSTOID n pl. -S a cyst-like structure
CYTASTER n pl. -S a structure formed in a cell during mitosis
CYTIDINE n pl. -S a compound containing cytosine
CYTOGENY n pl. -NIES the formation of cells
CYTOKINE n pl. -S a kind of substance secreted by cells of the immune system
CYTOLOGY n pl. -GIES a study of cells
CYTON n pl. -S the body of a nerve cell
CYTOSINE n pl. -S a component of DNA and RNA
CYTOSOL n pl. -S the fluid portion of cell material
CZAR n pl. -S an emperor or king
CZARDAS n pl. CZARDAS a Hungarian dance
CZARDOM n pl. -S the domain of a czar
CZAREVNA n pl. -S the daughter of a czar
CZARINA n pl. -S the wife of a czar
CZARISM n pl. -S autocratic government
CZARIST n pl. -S a supporter of czarism
CZARITZA n pl. -S a czarina
DA prep of; from -- used in names
DAB v DABBED, DABBING, DABS to touch lightly
DABBER n pl. -S one that dabs
DABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to splash
DABBLER n pl. -S one that dabbles
DABBLING n pl. -S a superficial interest
DABCHICK n pl. -S a small grebe
DABSTER n pl. -S a bungler
DACE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
DACHA n pl. -S a Russian cottage
DACKER v -ED, -ING, -S to waver
DACOIT n pl. -S a bandit in India
DACOITY n pl. -COITIES robbery by dacoits
DACTYL n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
DACTYLIC n pl. -S a verse consisting of dactyls
DACTYLUS n pl. -LI a leg joint of certain insects
DAD n pl. -S father
DADA n pl. -S an artistic and literary movement
DADAISM n pl. -S the dada movement
DADAIST n pl. -S a follower of dadaism
DADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to diddle
DADDY n pl. -DIES father
DADO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to set into a groove
DAEDAL adj skillful
DAEMON n pl. -S demon DAEMONIC adj
DAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to thrust aside
DAFFODIL n pl. -S a flowering plant
DAFFY adj -FIER -FIEST silly DAFFILY adv
DAFT adj DAFTER, DAFTEST insane DAFTLY adv
DAFTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being daft
DAG n pl. -S a hanging end or shred
DAGGA n pl. -S marijuana
DAGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to stab with a small knife
DAGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to drag in mud
DAGLOCK n pl. -S a dirty or tangled lock of wool
DAGOBA n pl. -S a Buddhist shrine
DAGWOOD n pl. -S a large sandwich
DAH n pl. -S a dash in Morse code
DAHABEAH n pl. -S a large passenger boat
DAHABIAH n pl. -S dahabeah
DAHABIEH n pl. -S dahabeah
DAHABIYA n pl. -S dahabeah
DAHL n pl. -S dal
DAHLIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
DAHOON n pl. -S an evergreen tree
DAIKER v -ED, -ING, -S to dacker
DAIKON n pl. -S a Japanese radish
DAILY n pl. -LIES a newspaper published every weekday
DAIMEN adj occasional
DAIMIO n pl. -MIOS a former Japanese nobleman
DAIMON n pl. -S or -ES an attendant spirit DAIMONIC adj
DAIMYO n pl. -MYOS daimio
DAINTY adj -TIER -TIEST delicately pretty DAINTILY adv
DAINTY n pl. -TIES something delicious
DAIQUIRI n pl. -S a cocktail
DAIRY n pl. DAIRIES an establishment dealing in milk products
DAIRYING n pl. -S the business of a dairy
DAIRYMAN n pl. -MEN a man who works in or owns a dairy
DAIS n pl. -ISES a raised platform
DAISHIKI n pl. -S dashiki
DAISY n pl. -SIES a flowering plant DAISIED adj
DAK n pl. -S transportation by relays of men and horses
DAKERHEN n pl. -S a European bird
DAKOIT n pl. -S dacoit
DAKOITY n pl. -TIES dacoity
DAL n pl. -S a dish of lentils and spices in India
DALAPON n pl. -S an herbicide used on unwanted grasses
DALASI n pl. DALASI or DALASIS a unit of Gambian currency
DALE n pl. -S a valley
DALEDH n pl. -S daleth
DALESMAN n pl. -MEN one living in a dale
DALETH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
DALLES n/pl rapids
DALLIER n pl. -S one that dallies
DALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to waste time
DALMATIC n pl. -S a wide-sleeved vestment
DALTON n pl. -S a unit of atomic mass
DALTONIC adj pertaining to a form of color blindness
DAM v DAMMED, DAMMING, DAMS to build a barrier to obstruct the flow of water
DAMAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to injure
DAMAGER n pl. -S one that damages
DAMAN n pl. -S a small mammal
DAMAR n pl. -S dammar
DAMASK v -ED, -ING, -S to weave with elaborate design
DAME n pl. -S a matron
DAMEWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
DAMMAR n pl. -S a hard resin
DAMMED past tense of dam
DAMMER n pl. -S dammar
DAMMING present participle of dam
DAMN v -ED, -ING, -S to curse
DAMNABLE adj detestable DAMNABLY adv
DAMNDEST n pl. -S utmost
DAMNED adj DAMNEDER, DAMNEDEST or DAMNDEST damnable
DAMNER n pl. -S one that damns
DAMNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to cause loss or damage to
DAMOSEL n pl. -S damsel
DAMOZEL n pl. -S damsel
DAMP adj DAMPER, DAMPEST moist
DAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to lessen in intensity
DAMPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to moisten
DAMPENER n pl. -S one that dampens
DAMPER n pl. -S one that damps
DAMPING n pl. -S the ability of a device to prevent instability
DAMPISH adj somewhat damp
DAMPLY adv in a damp manner
DAMPNESS n pl. -ES the state of being damp
DAMSEL n pl. -S a maiden
DAMSON n pl. -S a small purple plum
DANCE v DANCED, DANCING, DANCES to move rhythmically to music
DANCER n pl. -S one that dances
DANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to stroll
DANDIER comparative of dandy
DANDIES pl. of dandy
DANDIEST superlative of dandy
DANDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to cause to resemble a dandy
DANDILY adv in a dandy manner
DANDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to fondle
DANDLER n pl. -S one that dandles
DANDRIFF n pl. -S dandruff
DANDRUFF n pl. -S a scurf that forms on the scalp
DANDY adj -DIER -DIEST fine
DANDY n pl. -DIES a man who is overly concerned about his appearance
DANDYISH adj suggestive of a dandy
DANDYISM n pl. -S the style or conduct of a dandy
DANEGELD n pl. -S an annual tax in medieval England
DANEWEED n pl. -S a danewort
DANEWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
DANG v -ED, -ING, -S to damn
DANGER v -ED, -ING, -S to endanger
DANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to hang loosely
DANGLER n pl. -S one that dangles
DANIO n pl. -NIOS an aquarium fish
DANISH n pl. DANISH a pastry of raised dough
DANK adj DANKER, DANKEST unpleasantly damp DANKLY adv
DANKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dank
DANSEUR n pl. -S a male ballet dancer
DANSEUSE n pl. -S a female ballet dancer
DAP v DAPPED, DAPPING, DAPS to dip lightly or quickly into water
DAPHNE n pl. -S a flowering shrub
DAPHNIA n pl. -S a minute crustacean
DAPPED past tense of dap
DAPPER adj -PERER -PEREST looking neat and trim DAPPERLY adv
DAPPING present participle of dap
DAPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to mark with spots
DAPSONE n pl. -S a medicinal substance
DARB n pl. -S something considered extraordinary
DARBIES n/pl handcuffs
DARE v DARED or DURST, DARING, DARES to have the necessary courage
DAREFUL adj brave
DARER n pl. -S one that dares
DARESAY v to venture to say -- DARESAY is the only form of this verb; it is not conjugated
DARIC n pl. -S an ancient Persian coin
DARING n pl. -S bravery
DARINGLY adv in a brave manner
DARIOLE n pl. -S a type of pastry filled with cream, custard, or jelly
DARK adj DARKER, DARKEST having little or no light
DARK v -ED, -ING, -S to darken
DARKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make dark
DARKENER n pl. -S one that darkens
DARKISH adj somewhat dark
DARKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to become dark
DARKLY adv -LIER -LIEST in a dark manner
DARKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dark
DARKROOM n pl. -S a room in which film is processed
DARKSOME adj dark
DARLING n pl. -S a much-loved person
DARN v -ED, -ING, -S to mend with interlacing stitches
DARNDEST n pl. -S damndest
DARNED adj DARNEDER, DARNEDEST or DARNDEST damned
DARNEL n pl. -S an annual grass
DARNER n pl. -S one that darns
DARNING n pl. -S things to be darned
DARSHAN n pl. -S a Hindu blessing
DART v -ED, -ING, -S to move suddenly or swiftly
DARTER n pl. -S one that darts
DARTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to dart repeatedly
DASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to strike violently
DASHEEN n pl. -S a tropical plant
DASHER n pl. -S one that dashes
DASHI n pl. -S a fish broth
DASHIER comparative of dashy
DASHIEST superlative of dashy
DASHIKI n pl. -S an African tunic
DASHPOT n pl. -S a shock absorber
DASHY adj DASHIER, DASHIEST stylish
DASSIE n pl. -S a hyrax
DASTARD n pl. -S a base coward
DASYURE n pl. -S a flesh-eating mammal
DATA a pl. of datum
DATABANK n pl. -S a database
DATABASE n pl. -S a collection of data in a computer
DATABLE adj capable of being dated
DATARY n pl. -RIES a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church
DATCHA n pl. -S dacha
DATE v DATED, DATING, DATES to determine or record the date of DATEABLE adj
DATEDLY adv in an old-fashioned manner
DATELESS adj having no date
DATELINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to provide a news story with its date and place of origin
DATER n pl. -S one that dates
DATING present participle of date
DATIVE n pl. -S a grammatical case DATIVAL adj DATIVELY adv
DATO n pl. DATOS datto
DATTO n pl. -TOS a Philippine tribal chief
DATUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS something used as a basis for calculating
DATURA n pl. -S a flowering plant DATURIC adj
DAUB v -ED, -ING, -S to smear
DAUBE n pl. -S a braised meat stew
DAUBER n pl. -S one that daubs
DAUBERY n pl. -ERIES a bad or inexpert painting
DAUBRY n pl. -RIES daubery
DAUBY adj DAUBIER, DAUBIEST smeary
DAUGHTER n pl. -S a female child
DAUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to dander
DAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to intimidate
DAUNTER n pl. -S one that daunts
DAUPHIN n pl. -S the eldest son of a French king
DAUPHINE n pl. -S the wife of a dauphin
DAUT v -ED, -ING, -S to fondle
DAUTIE n pl. -S a small pet
DAVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to utter Jewish prayers
DAVIT n pl. -S a hoisting device on a ship
DAVY n pl. -VIES a safety lamp
DAW v DAWED, DAWEN, DAWING, DAWS to dawn
DAWDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to waste time
DAWDLER n pl. -S one that dawdles
DAWEN past participle of daw
DAWK n pl. -S dak
DAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to begin to grow light in the morning
DAWNLIKE adj suggestive of daybreak
DAWT v -ED, -ING, -S to daut
DAWTIE n pl. -S dautie
DAY n pl. DAYS the time between sunrise and sunset
DAYBED n pl. -S a couch that can be converted into a bed
DAYBOOK n pl. -S a diary
DAYBREAK n pl. -S the first appearance of light in the morning
DAYDREAM v -DREAMED or -DREAMT, -DREAMING, -DREAMS to fantasize
DAYFLY n pl. -FLIES a mayfly
DAYGLOW n pl. -S airglow seen during the day
DAYLIGHT v -LIGHTED or -LIT, -LIGHTING, -LIGHTS to illuminate with the light of day
DAYLILY n pl. -LILIES a flowering plant
DAYLONG adj lasting all day
DAYMARE n pl. -S a nightmarish fantasy experienced while awake
DAYROOM n pl. -S a room for reading and recreation
DAYSIDE n pl. -S the sun side of a planet or the moon
DAYSMAN n pl. -MEN an arbiter
DAYSTAR n pl. -S a planet visible in the east just before sunrise
DAYTIME n pl. -S day
DAYWORK n pl. -S work done on a daily basis
DAZE v DAZED, DAZING, DAZES to stun DAZEDLY adv
DAZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to blind by bright light
DAZZLER n pl. -S one that dazzles
DE prep of; from -- used in names
DEACON v -ED, -ING, -S to read a hymn aloud
DEACONRY n pl. -RIES a clerical office
DEAD adj DEADER, DEADEST deprived of life
DEAD n pl. -S the period of greatest intensity
DEADBEAT n pl. -S a loafer
DEADBOLT n pl. -S a lock for a door
DEADEN v -ED, -ING, -S to diminish the sensitivity or vigor of
DEADENER n pl. -S one that deadens
DEADEYE n pl. -S an expert marksman
DEADFALL n pl. -S a type of animal trap
DEADHEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to travel without freight
DEADLIER comparative of deadly
DEADLIEST superlative of deadly
DEADLIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to execute a type of lift in weight lifting
DEADLINE n pl. -S a time limit
DEADLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to come to a standstill
DEADLY adj -LIER -LIEST fatal
DEADNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dead
DEADPAN v -PANNED, -PANNING, -PANS to act without emotion
DEADWOOD n pl. -S a reinforcement in a ship's keel
DEAERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to remove air or gas from
DEAF adj DEAFER, DEAFEST lacking the sense of hearing
DEAFEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make deaf
DEAFISH adj somewhat deaf
DEAFLY adv in a deaf manner
DEAFNESS n pl. -ES the state of being deaf
DEAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to remove air from
DEAL v DEALT, DEALING, DEALS to trade or do business
DEALATE n pl. -S an insect divested of its wings DEALATED adj
DEALER n pl. -S one that deals
DEALFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
DEALING n pl. -S a business transaction
DEALT past tense of deal
DEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as dean (the head of a faculty)
DEANERY n pl. -ERIES the office of a dean
DEANSHIP n pl. -S deanery
DEAR adj DEARER, DEAREST greatly loved
DEAR n pl. -S a loved one
DEARIE n pl. -S deary
DEARIES pl. of deary
DEARLY adv in a dear manner
DEARNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dear
DEARTH n pl. -S scarcity
DEARY n pl. DEARIES darling
DEASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to remove ash from
DEASIL adv clockwise
DEATH n pl. -S the end of life
DEATHBED n pl. -S the bed on which a person dies
DEATHCUP n pl. -S a poisonous mushroom
DEATHFUL adj fatal
DEATHLY adj fatal
DEATHY adj deathly
DEAVE v DEAVED, DEAVING, DEAVES to deafen
DEB n pl. -S a debutante
DEBACLE n pl. -S a sudden collapse
DEBAR v -BARRED, -BARRING, -BARS to exclude
DEBARK v -ED, -ING, -S to unload from a ship
DEBASE v -BASED, -BASING, -BASES to lower in character, quality, or value
DEBASER n pl. -S one that debases
DEBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to argue about
DEBATER n pl. -S one that debates
DEBAUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to corrupt
DEBEAK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the tip of the upper beak of
DEBILITY n pl. -TIES weakness
DEBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to charge with a debt
DEBONAIR adj suave
DEBONE v -BONED, -BONING, -BONES to remove the bones from
DEBONER n pl. -S a bone remover
DEBOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to march into the open
DEBOUCHE n pl. -S an opening for the passage of troops
DEBRIDE v -BRIDED, -BRIDING, -BRIDES to remove dead tissue surgically
DEBRIEF v -ED, -ING, -S to question after a mission
DEBRIS n pl. DEBRIS fragments or scattered remains
DEBRUISE v -BRUISED, -BRUISING, -BRUISES to cross a coat of arms
DEBT n pl. -S something that is owed DEBTLESS adj
DEBTOR n pl. -S one who owes something to another
DEBUG v -BUGGED, -BUGGING, -BUGS to remove bugs from
DEBUGGER n pl. -S one that debugs
DEBUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to expose the sham or falseness of
DEBUNKER n pl. -S one that debunks
DEBUT v -ED, -ING, -S to make one's first public appearance
DEBUTANT n pl. -S one who is debuting
DEBYE n pl. -S a unit of measure for electric dipole moments
DECADE n pl. -S a period of ten years DECADAL adj
DECADENT n pl. -S one in a state of mental or moral decay
DECAF n pl. -S decaffeinated coffee
DECAGON n pl. -S a ten-sided polygon
DECAGRAM n pl. -S dekagram
DECAL n pl. -S a picture or design made to be transferred from specially prepared paper
DECALOG n pl. -S the Ten Commandments
DECAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to depart from a camping ground
DECANAL adj pertaining to a dean
DECANE n pl. -S a hydrocarbon
DECANT v -ED, -ING, -S to pour from one container into another
DECANTER n pl. -S a decorative bottle
DECAPOD n pl. -S a ten-legged crustacean
DECARE n pl. -S dekare
DECAY v -ED, -ING, -S to decompose
DECAYER n pl. -S one that decays
DECEASE v -CEASED, -CEASING, -CEASES to die
DECEDENT n pl. -S a deceased person
DECEIT n pl. -S the act of deceiving
DECEIVE v -CEIVED, -CEIVING, -CEIVES to mislead by falsehood
DECEIVER n pl. -S one that deceives
DECEMVIR n pl. -VIRS or -VIRI one of a body of ten Roman magistrates
DECENARY n pl. -RIES a tithing
DECENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being decent
DECENNIA n/pl decades
DECENT adj -CENTER -CENTEST conforming to recognized standards of propriety DECENTLY adv
DECENTER v -ED, -ING, -S to put out of center
DECENTRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to decenter
DECERN v -ED, -ING, -S to decree by judicial sentence
DECIARE n pl. -S a metric unit of area
DECIBEL n pl. -S a unit of sound intensity
DECIDE v -CIDED, -CIDING, -CIDES to make a choice or judgment
DECIDER n pl. -S one that decides
DECIDUA n pl. -UAS or -UAE a mucous membrane of the uterus DECIDUAL adj
DECIGRAM n pl. -S one tenth of a gram
DECILE n pl. -S a statistical interval
DECIMAL n pl. -S a fraction whose denominator is some power of ten
DECIMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to destroy a large part of
DECIPHER v -ED, -ING, -S to determine the meaning of
DECISION n pl. -S the act of deciding
DECISIVE adj conclusive
DECK v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn
DECKEL n pl. -S deckle
DECKER n pl. -S something having a specified number of levels, floors, or layers
DECKHAND n pl. -S a seaman who performs manual duties
DECKING n pl. -S material for a ship's deck
DECKLE n pl. -S a frame used in making paper by hand
DECLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to speak formally
DECLARE v -CLARED, -CLARING, -CLARES to make known clearly
DECLARER n pl. -S one that declares
DECLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to lower in status
DECLASSE adj lowered in status
DECLINE v -CLINED, -CLINING, -CLINES to refuse
DECLINER n pl. -S one that declines
DECO n pl. DECOS a decorative style
DECOCT v -ED, -ING, -S to extract the flavor of by boiling
DECODE v -CODED, -CODING, -CODES to convert a coded message into plain language
DECODER n pl. -S one that decodes
DECOLOR v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of color
DECOLOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to decolor
DECOR n pl. -S style or mode of decoration
DECORATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to adorn
DECOROUS adj proper
DECORUM n pl. -S conformity to social conventions
DECOUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to disconnect
DECOY v -ED, -ING, -S to lure into a trap
DECOYER n pl. -S one that decoys
DECREASE v -CREASED, -CREASING, -CREASES to diminish
DECREE v -CREED, -CREEING, -CREES to order or establish by law or edict
DECREER n pl. -S one that decrees
DECREPIT adj worn out by long use
DECRETAL n pl. -S a papal edict
DECRIAL n pl. -S the act of decrying
DECRIED past tense of decry
DECRIER n pl. -S one that decries
DECROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of a crown; depose
DECRY v -CRIED, -CRYING, -CRIES to denounce
DECRYPT v -ED, -ING, -S to decode
DECUMAN adj extremely large
DECUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to increase tenfold
DECURIES pl. of decury
DECURION n pl. -S a commander of a decury
DECURVE v -CURVED, -CURVING, -CURVES to curve downward
DECURY n pl. -RIES a group of ten soldiers in ancient Rome
DEDAL adj daedal
DEDANS n pl. DEDANS a gallery for tennis spectators
DEDICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to set apart for some special use
DEDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to infer
DEDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to subtract
DEE n pl. -S the letter D
DEED v -ED, -ING, -S to transfer by deed (a legal document)
DEEDLESS adj being without deeds
DEEDY adj DEEDIER, DEEDIEST industrious
DEEJAY n pl. -JAYS a disc jockey
DEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to hold as an opinion
DEEMSTER n pl. -S a judicial officer of the Isle of Man
DEEP adj DEEPER, DEEPEST extending far down from a surface
DEEP n pl. -S a place or thing of great depth
DEEPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make deep
DEEPENER n pl. -S one that deepens
DEEPLY adv at or to a great depth
DEEPNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being deep
DEER n pl. -S a ruminant mammal DEERLIKE adj
DEERFLY n pl. -FLIES a bloodsucking fly
DEERSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a deer
DEERWEED n pl. -S a bushlike herb
DEERYARD n pl. -S an area where deer herd in winter
DEET n pl. -S an insect repellent
DEEWAN n pl. -S dewan
DEFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to mar the appearance of
DEFACER n pl. -S one that defaces
DEFAME v -FAMED, -FAMING, -FAMES to attack the good name of
DEFAMER n pl. -S one that defames
DEFANG v -ED, -ING, -S to make harmless
DEFAT v -FATTED, -FATTING, -FATS to remove fat from
DEFAULT v -ED, -ING, -S to fail to do something required
DEFEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to win victory over
DEFEATER n pl. -S one that defeats
DEFECATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to discharge feces
DEFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to desert an allegiance
DEFECTOR n pl. -S one that defects
DEFENCE n pl. -S something that defends
DEFEND v -ED, -ING, -S to protect
DEFENDER n pl. -S one that defends
DEFENSE v -FENSED, -FENSING, -FENSES to guard against a specific attack
DEFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to postpone
DEFERENT n pl. -S an imaginary circle around the earth
DEFERRAL n pl. -S the act of deferring
DEFERRED past tense of defer
DEFERRER n pl. -S one that defers
DEFERRING present participle of defer
DEFI n pl. -S a challenge
DEFIANCE n pl. -S bold opposition
DEFIANT adj showing defiance
DEFICIT n pl. -S a shortage
DEFIED past tense of defy
DEFIER n pl. -S one that defies
DEFIES present 3d person sing. of defy
DEFILADE v -LADED, -LADING, -LADES to shield from enemy fire
DEFILE v -FILED, -FILING, -FILES to make dirty
DEFILER n pl. -S one that defiles
DEFINE v -FINED, -FINING, -FINES to state the meaning of
DEFINER n pl. -S one that defines
DEFINITE adj known for certain
DEFLATE v -FLATED, -FLATING, -FLATES to release the air or gas from
DEFLATER n pl. -S one that deflates
DEFLATOR n pl. -S one that deflates
DEFLEA v -ED, -ING, -S to rid of fleas
DEFLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn aside
DEFLEXED adj bent downward
DEFLOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of flowers
DEFOAM v -ED, -ING, -S to remove foam from
DEFOAMER n pl. -S one that defoams
DEFOCUS v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES to cause to go out of focus
DEFOG v -FOGGED, -FOGGING, -FOGS to remove fog from
DEFOGGER n pl. -S one that defogs
DEFORCE v -FORCED, -FORCING, -FORCES to withhold by force
DEFOREST v -ED, -ING, -S to clear of forests
DEFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to spoil the form of
DEFORMER n pl. -S one that deforms
DEFRAUD v -ED, -ING, -S to swindle
DEFRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to pay
DEFRAYAL n pl. -S the act of defraying
DEFRAYER n pl. -S one that defrays
DEFROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to unfrock
DEFROST v -ED, -ING, -S to remove frost from
DEFT adj DEFTER, DEFTEST skillful DEFTLY adv
DEFTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being deft
DEFUNCT adj deceased
DEFUND v -ED, -ING, -S to withdraw funding from
DEFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to remove the fuse from
DEFUZE v -FUZED, -FUZING, -FUZES to defuse
DEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to resist openly and boldly
DEGAGE adj free and relaxed in manner
DEGAME n pl. -S a tropical tree
DEGAMI n pl. -S degame
DEGAS v -GASSED, -GASSING, -GASSES or -GASES to remove gas from
DEGASSER n pl. -S one that degasses
DEGAUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to demagnetize
DEGERM v -ED, -ING, -S to remove germs from
DEGLAZE v -GLAZED, -GLAZING, -GLAZES to remove the glaze from
DEGRADE v -GRADED, -GRADING, -GRADES to debase
DEGRADER n pl. -S one that degrades
DEGREASE v -GREASED, -GREASING, -GREASES to remove the grease from
DEGREE n pl. -S one of a series of stages DEGREED adj
DEGUM v -GUMMED, -GUMMING, -GUMS to free from gum
DEGUST v -ED, -ING, -S to taste with pleasure
DEHISCE v -HISCED, -HISCING, -HISCES to split open
DEHORN v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of horns
DEHORNER n pl. -S one that dehorns
DEHORT v -ED, -ING, -S to try to dissuade
DEI prep of; from -- used in names
DEICE v -ICED, -ICING, -ICES to free from ice
DEICER n pl. -S one that deices
DEICIDE n pl. -S the killing of a god DEICIDAL adj
DEICING present participle of deice
DEICTIC adj proving directly
DEIFIC adj godlike
DEIFICAL adj deific
DEIFIED past tense of deify
DEIFIER n pl. -S one that deifies
DEIFORM adj having the form of a god
DEIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make a god of
DEIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to lower oneself to do something
DEIL n pl. -S the devil
DEIONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to remove ions from
DEISM n pl. -S a religious philosophy
DEIST n pl. -S an adherent of deism DEISTIC adj
DEITY n pl. -TIES a god or goddess
DEIXIS n pl. DEIXISES the specifying function of some words
DEJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to depress
DEJECTA n/pl excrements
DEJEUNER n pl. -S a late breakfast
DEKAGRAM n pl. -S a measure equal to ten grams
DEKARE n pl. -S a measure equal to ten ares
DEKE v DEKED, DEKING, DEKES to feint in hockey
DEKKO n pl. -KOS a look
DEL n pl. -S an operator in differential calculus
DELAINE n pl. -S a wool fabric
DELATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to accuse
DELATION n pl. -S the act of delating
DELATOR n pl. -S one that delates
DELAY v -ED, -ING, -S to put off to a later time
DELAYER n pl. -S one that delays
DELE v DELED, DELEING, DELES to delete
DELEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to remove lead from
DELEAVE v -LEAVED, -LEAVING, -LEAVES to separate the copies of
DELEGACY n pl. -CIES the act of delegating
DELEGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to appoint as one's representative
DELETE v -LETED, -LETING, -LETES to remove written or printed matter
DELETION n pl. -S the act of deleting
DELF n pl. -S delft
DELFT n pl. -S an earthenware
DELI n pl. DELIS a delicatessen
DELICACY n pl. -CIES a choice food
DELICATE n pl. -S a delicacy
DELICT n pl. -S an offense against civil law
DELIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to give great pleasure to
DELIME v -LIMED, -LIMING, -LIMES to free from lime
DELIMIT v -ED, -ING, -S to mark the boundaries of
DELIRIUM n pl. -IUMS or -IA wild excitement
DELIST v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a list
DELIVER v -ED, -ING, -S to take to the intended recipient
DELIVERY n pl. -ERIES the act of delivering
DELL n pl. -S a small, wooded valley
DELLY n pl. DELLIES deli
DELOUSE v -LOUSED, -LOUSING, -LOUSES to remove lice from
DELOUSER n pl. -S one that gets rid of lice
DELPHIC n pl. -S ambiguous
DELTA n pl. -S an alluvial deposit at the mouth of a river DELTAIC, DELTIC adj
DELTOID n pl. -S a shoulder muscle
DELUDE v -LUDED, -LUDING, -LUDES to mislead the mind or judgment of
DELUDER n pl. -S one that deludes
DELUGE v -UGED, -UGING, -UGES to flood
DELUSION n pl. -S the act of deluding
DELUSIVE adj tending to delude
DELUSORY adj delusive
DELUSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to lessen the sheen of
DELUXE adj of special elegance or luxury
DELVE v DELVED, DELVING, DELVES to search in depth
DELVER n pl. -S one that delves
DEMAGOG v -ED, -ING, -S to behave like a demagog (a leader who appeals to emotions and prejudices)
DEMAGOGY n pl. -GOGIES the rule of a demagog
DEMAND v -ED, -ING, -S to ask for with authority
DEMANDER n pl. -S one that demands
DEMARCHE n pl. -S a procedure
DEMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to delimit
DEMAST v -ED, -ING, -S to strip masts from
DEME n pl. -S a Greek district
DEMEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to conduct oneself in a particular manner
DEMEANOR n pl. -S the manner in which one conducts oneself
DEMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to make insane
DEMENTIA n pl. -S mental illness
DEMERARA n pl. -S a coarse light-brown sugar
DEMERGE v -MERGED, -MERGING, -MERGES to remove a division from a corporation
DEMERGER v -ED, -ING, -S to demerge
DEMERIT v -ED, -ING, -S to lower in rank or status
DEMERSAL adj found at the bottom of the sea
DEMESNE n pl. -S the legal possession of land as one's own
DEMETON n pl. -S an insecticide
DEMIES pl. of demy
DEMIGOD n pl. -S a lesser god
DEMIJOHN n pl. -S a narrow-necked jug
DEMILUNE n pl. -S a half-moon
DEMIREP n pl. -S a prostitute
DEMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to bequeath
DEMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to resign
DEMIURGE n pl. -S a magistrate of ancient Greece
DEMIVOLT n pl. -S a half turn made by a horse
DEMO n pl. DEMOS a demonstration
DEMOB v -MOBBED, -MOBBING, -MOBS to discharge from military service
DEMOCRAT n pl. -S one who believes in political and social equality
DEMODE adj demoded
DEMODED adj out-of-date
DEMOLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to destroy
DEMON n pl. -S an evil spirit
DEMONESS n pl. -ES a female demon
DEMONIAC n pl. -S one regarded as possessed by a demon
DEMONIAN adj demonic
DEMONIC adj characteristic of a demon
DEMONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to demonize
DEMONISM n pl. -S belief in demons
DEMONIST n pl. -S one who believes in demons
DEMONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make a demon of
DEMOS n pl. -ES the people of an ancient Greek state
DEMOTE v -MOTED, -MOTING, -MOTES to lower in rank or grade
DEMOTIC adj pertaining to a simplified form of ancient Egyptian writing
DEMOTICS n/pl the study of people in society
DEMOTING present participle of demote
DEMOTION n pl. -S the act of demoting
DEMOTIST n pl. -S a student of demotic writings
DEMOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a mounting
DEMPSTER n pl. -S a deemster
DEMUR v -MURRED, -MURRING, -MURS to object
DEMURE adj -MURER -MUREST shy and modest DEMURELY adv
DEMURRAL n pl. -S the act of demurring
DEMURRED past tense of demur
DEMURRER n pl. -S one that demurs
DEMURRING present participle of demur
DEMY n pl. -MIES a size of paper
DEN v DENNED, DENNING, DENS to live in a lair
DENARIUS n pl. DENARII a coin of ancient Rome
DENARY adj containing ten
DENATURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to deprive of natural qualities
DENAZIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to rid of Nazism
DENDRITE n pl. -S a branched part of a nerve cell
DENDROID adj shaped like a tree
DENDRON n pl. -S a dendrite
DENE n pl. -S a valley
DENGUE n pl. -S a tropical disease
DENIABLE adj capable of being denied DENIABLY adv
DENIAL n pl. -S the act of denying
DENIED past tense of deny
DENIER n pl. -S one that denies
DENIES present 3d person sing. of deny
DENIM n pl. -S a durable fabric
DENIZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make a citizen of
DENNED past tense of den
DENNING present participle of den
DENOTE v -NOTED, -NOTING, -NOTES to indicate DENOTIVE adj
DENOUNCE v -NOUNCED, -NOUNCING, -NOUNCES to condemn openly
DENSE adj DENSER, DENSEST compact DENSELY adv
DENSIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make denser
DENSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being dense
DENT v -ED, -ING, -S to make a depression in
DENTAL n pl. -S a dentally produced sound
DENTALIA n/pl mollusks with long, tapering shells
DENTALLY adv with the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth
DENTATE adj having teeth
DENTATED adj dentate
DENTICLE n pl. -S a small tooth
DENTIL n pl. -S a small rectangular block DENTILED adj
DENTIN n pl. -S the hard substance forming the body of a tooth DENTINAL adj
DENTINE n pl. -S dentin
DENTIST n pl. -S one who treats the teeth
DENTOID adj resembling a tooth
DENTURE n pl. -S a set of teeth DENTURAL adj
DENUDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to denude
DENUDE v -NUDED, -NUDING, -NUDES to strip of all covering
DENUDER n pl. -S one that denudes
DENY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to declare to be untrue
DEODAND n pl. -S property forfeited to the crown under a former English law
DEODAR n pl. -S an East Indian cedar
DEODARA n pl. -S deodar
DEONTIC adj pertaining to moral obligation
DEORBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to come out of an orbit
DEOXY adj having less oxygen than the compound from which it is derived
DEPAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to depict
DEPART v -ED, -ING, -S to go away
DEPARTEE n pl. -S one that departs
DEPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to rely
DEPERM v -ED, -ING, -S to demagnetize
DEPICT v -ED, -ING, -S to portray
DEPICTER n pl. -S one that depicts
DEPICTOR n pl. -S depicter
DEPILATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to remove hair from
DEPLANE v -PLANED, -PLANING, -PLANES to get off an airplane
DEPLETE v -PLETED, -PLETING, -PLETES to lessen or exhaust the supply of
DEPLORE v -PLORED, -PLORING, -PLORES to regret strongly
DEPLORER n pl. -S one that deplores
DEPLOY v -ED, -ING, -S to position troops for battle
DEPLUME v -PLUMED, -PLUMING, -PLUMES to deprive of feathers
DEPOLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to remove the gloss or polish of
DEPONE v -PONED, -PONING, -PONES to testify under oath
DEPONENT n pl. -S one that depones
DEPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to expel from a country
DEPORTEE n pl. -S one who is deported
DEPOSAL n pl. -S the act of deposing
DEPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to remove from office
DEPOSER n pl. -S one that deposes
DEPOSIT v -ED, -ING, -S to place
DEPOT n pl. -S a railroad or bus station
DEPRAVE v -PRAVED, -PRAVING, -PRAVES to corrupt in morals
DEPRAVER n pl. -S one that depraves
DEPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make sad
DEPRIVAL n pl. -S the act of depriving
DEPRIVE v -PRIVED, -PRIVING, -PRIVES to take something away from
DEPRIVER n pl. -S one that deprives
DEPSIDE n pl. -S an aromatic compound
DEPTH n pl. -S deepness
DEPURATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to free from impurities
DEPUTE v -PUTED, -PUTING, -PUTES to delegate
DEPUTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to appoint as a deputy
DEPUTY n pl. -TIES one appointed to act for another
DERAIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to dispute a claim
DERAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to run off the rails of a track
DERANGE v -RANGED, -RANGING, -RANGES to disorder
DERAT v -RATTED, -RATTING, -RATS to rid of rats
DERATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to lower the rated capability of
DERAY n pl. -RAYS disorderly revelry
DERBY n pl. -BIES a type of hat
DERE adj dire
DERELICT n pl. -S something abandoned
DERIDE v -RIDED, -RIDING, -RIDES to ridicule
DERIDER n pl. -S one that derides
DERINGER n pl. -S a short-barreled pistol
DERISION n pl. -S the act of deriding
DERISIVE adj expressing derision
DERISORY adj derisive
DERIVATE n pl. -S something derived
DERIVE v -RIVED, -RIVING, -RIVES to obtain or receive from a source
DERIVER n pl. -S one that derives
DERM n pl. -S derma
DERMA n pl. -S a layer of the skin DERMAL adj
DERMIS n pl. -MISES derma DERMIC adj
DERMOID n pl. -S a cystic tumor
DERNIER adj last
DEROGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to detract
DERRICK n pl. -S a hoisting apparatus
DERRIERE n pl. -S the buttocks
DERRIS n pl. -RISES a climbing plant
DERRY n pl. -RIES a meaningless word used in the chorus of old songs
DERVISH n pl. -ES a member of a Muslim religious order
DES prep of the -- used in names
DESALT v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the salt from
DESALTER n pl. -S one that desalts
DESAND v -ED, -ING, -S to remove sand from
DESCANT v -ED, -ING, -S to sing
DESCEND v -ED, -ING, -S to come or go down
DESCENT n pl. -S the act of descending
DESCRIBE v -SCRIBED, -SCRIBING, -SCRIBES to give a verbal account of
DESCRIER n pl. -S one that descries
DESCRY v -SCRIED, -SCRYING, -SCRIES to discern
DESELECT v -ED, -ING, -S to dismiss from a training program
DESERT v -ED, -ING, -S to abandon
DESERTER n pl. -S one that deserts
DESERTIC adj arid and barren
DESERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to be entitled to or worthy of
DESERVER n pl. -S one that deserves
DESEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to castrate or spay
DESIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to conceive and plan out
DESIGNEE n pl. -S one who is designated
DESIGNER n pl. -S one that designs
DESILVER v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the silver from
DESINENT adj terminating
DESIRE v -SIRED, -SIRING, -SIRES to wish for
DESIRER n pl. -S one that desires
DESIROUS adj desiring
DESIST v -ED, -ING, -S to cease doing something
DESK n pl. -S a writing table
DESKMAN n pl. -MEN one who works at a desk
DESKTOP n pl. -S the top of a desk
DESMAN n pl. -S an aquatic mammal
DESMID n pl. -S a freshwater alga
DESMOID n pl. -S a very hard tumor
DESOLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to lay waste
DESORB v -ED, -ING, -S to remove by the reverse of absorption
DESOXY adj deoxy
DESPAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to lose all hope
DESPATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to dispatch
DESPISE v -SPISED, -SPISING, -SPISES to loathe
DESPISER n pl. -S one that despises
DESPITE v -SPITED, -SPITING, -SPITES to treat with contempt
DESPOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to plunder
DESPOND v -ED, -ING, -S to lose spirit or hope
DESPOT n pl. -S a tyrant DESPOTIC adj
DESSERT n pl. -S something served as the last course of a meal
DESTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to remove stain from
DESTINE v -TINED, -TINING, -TINES to determine beforehand
DESTINY n pl. -NIES the fate or fortune to which one is destined
DESTRIER n pl. -S a war horse
DESTROY v -ED, -ING, -S to damage beyond repair or renewal
DESTRUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to destroy
DESUGAR v -ED, -ING, -S to remove sugar from
DESULFUR v -ED, -ING, -S to free from sulfur
DETACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to unfasten and separate
DETACHER n pl. -S one that detaches
DETAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to report with complete particulars
DETAILER n pl. -S one that details
DETAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to hold in custody
DETAINEE n pl. -S one who is detained
DETAINER n pl. -S the unlawful withholding of another's property
DETASSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to remove tassels from
DETECT v -ED, -ING, -S to discover or perceive
DETECTER n pl. -S detector
DETECTOR n pl. -S one that detects
DETENT n pl. -S a locking or unlocking mechanism
DETENTE n pl. -S an easing of international tension
DETER v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS to stop from proceeding
DETERGE v -TERGED, -TERGING, -TERGES to cleanse
DETERGER n pl. -S one that deterges
DETERRED past tense of deter
DETERRER n pl. -S one that deters
DETERRING present participle of deter
DETEST v -ED, -ING, -S to dislike intensely
DETESTER n pl. -S one that detests
DETHRONE v -THRONED, -THRONING, -THRONES to remove from a throne
DETICK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove ticks from
DETICKER n pl. -S one that deticks
DETINUE n pl. -S an action to recover property wrongfully detained
DETONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to cause to explode
DETOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to take an indirect route
DETOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to detoxify
DETOXIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to remove a toxin from
DETRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to take away
DETRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to get off a railroad train
DETRITUS n pl. DETRITUS particles of rock DETRITAL adj
DETRUDE v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES to thrust out
DEUCE v DEUCED, DEUCING, DEUCES to bring a tennis score to a tie
DEUCEDLY adv extremely
DEUTERIC adj pertaining to heavy hydrogen
DEUTERON n pl. -S an atomic particle
DEUTZIA n pl. -S an ornamental shrub
DEV n pl. -S deva
DEVA n pl. -S a Hindu god
DEVALUE v -UED, -UING, -UES to lessen the worth of
DEVEIN v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the dorsal vein from
DEVEL v -ED, -ING, -S to strike forcibly
DEVELOP v -ED, -ING, -S to bring to a more advanced or effective state
DEVELOPE v -OPED, -OPING, -OPES to develop
DEVERBAL adj derived from a verb
DEVEST v -ED, -ING, -S to divest
DEVIANCE n pl. -S the behavior of a deviant
DEVIANCY n pl. -CIES deviance
DEVIANT n pl. -S one that deviates from a norm
DEVIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to turn aside from a course or norm
DEVIATOR n pl. -S one that deviates
DEVICE n pl. -S something devised or constructed for a specific purpose
DEVIL v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS to prepare food with pungent seasoning
DEVILISH adj fiendish
DEVILKIN n pl. -S a small demon
DEVILLED a past tense of devil
DEVILLING a present participle of devil
DEVILRY n pl. -RIES deviltry
DEVILTRY n pl. -TRIES mischief
DEVIOUS adj indirect
DEVISAL n pl. -S the act of devising
DEVISE v -VISED, -VISING, -VISES to form in the mind
DEVISEE n pl. -S one to whom a will is made
DEVISER n pl. -S one that devises
DEVISING present participle of devise
DEVISOR n pl. -S one who makes a will
DEVOICE v -VOICED, -VOICING, -VOICES to unvoice
DEVOID adj completely lacking
DEVOIR n pl. -S an act of civility or respect
DEVOLVE v -VOLVED, -VOLVING, -VOLVES to transfer from one person to another
DEVON n pl. -S one of a breed of small, hardy cattle
DEVOTE v -VOTED, -VOTING, -VOTES to give oneself wholly to
DEVOTEE n pl. -S an ardent follower or supporter
DEVOTION n pl. -S the act of devoting
DEVOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to eat up voraciously
DEVOURER n pl. -S one that devours
DEVOUT adj -VOUTER -VOUTEST pious DEVOUTLY adv
DEW v -ED, -ING, -S to wet with dew (condensed moisture)
DEWAN n pl. -S an official in India
DEWAR n pl. -S a double-walled flask
DEWATER v -ED, -ING, -S to remove water from
DEWAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to remove wax from
DEWBERRY n pl. -RIES an edible berry
DEWCLAW n pl. -S a vestigial toe
DEWDROP n pl. -S a drop of dew
DEWFALL n pl. -S the formation of dew
DEWIER comparative of dewy
DEWIEST superlative of dewy
DEWILY adv in a dewy manner
DEWINESS n pl. -ES the state of being dewy
DEWLAP n pl. -S a fold of loose skin under the neck
DEWLESS adj having no dew
DEWOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the wool from
DEWORM v -ED, -ING, -S to rid of worms
DEWORMER n pl. -S one that deworms
DEWY adj DEWIER, DEWIEST moist with dew
DEX n pl. -ES a sulfate used as a central nervous system stimulant
DEXIE n pl. -S a tablet of dex
DEXIES pl. of dexy
DEXTER adj situated on the right
DEXTRAL adj pertaining to the right
DEXTRAN n pl. -S a substance used as a blood plasma substitute
DEXTRIN n pl. -S a substance used as an adhesive
DEXTRINE n pl. -S dextrin
DEXTRO adj turning to the right
DEXTROSE n pl. -S a form of glucose
DEXTROUS adj adroit
DEXY n pl. DEXIES dexie
DEY n pl. DEYS a former North African ruler
DEZINC v -ZINCKED, -ZINCKING, -ZINCS or -ZINCED, -ZINCING, -ZINCS to remove zinc from
DHAK n pl. -S an Asian tree
DHAL n pl. -S dal
DHARMA n pl. -S conformity to Hindu law DHARMIC adj
DHARNA n pl. -S a form of protest in India
DHOBI n pl. -S a person who does laundry in India
DHOLE n pl. -S a wild dog of India
DHOOLY n pl. -LIES dooly
DHOORA n pl. -S durra
DHOOTI n pl. -S dhoti
DHOOTIE n pl. -S dhoti
DHOTI n pl. -S a loincloth worn by Hindu men
DHOURRA n pl. -S durra
DHOW n pl. -S an Arabian sailing vessel
DHURNA n pl. -S dharna
DHURRIE n pl. -S a cotton rug made in India
DHUTI n pl. -S dhoti
DIABASE n pl. -S an igneous rock DIABASIC adj
DIABETES n pl. DIABETES a metabolic disorder
DIABETIC n pl. -S one who has diabetes
DIABLERY n pl. -RIES sorcery
DIABOLIC adj devilish
DIABOLO n pl. -LOS a game requiring manual dexterity
DIACETYL n pl. -S biacetyl
DIACID n pl. -S a type of acid DIACIDIC adj
DIACONAL adj pertaining to a deacon
DIADEM v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn with a crown
DIAGNOSE v -NOSED, -NOSING, -NOSES to recognize a disease by its signs and symptoms
DIAGONAL n pl. -S an oblique line
DIAGRAM v -GRAMED, -GRAMING, -GRAMS or -GRAMMED, -GRAMMING, -GRAMS to illustrate by a diagram (a graphic design)
DIAGRAPH n pl. -S a drawing device
DIAL v DIALED, DIALING, DIALS or DIALLED, DIALLING, DIALS to manipulate a calibrated disk
DIALECT n pl. -S a regional variety of a language
DIALER n pl. -S one that dials
DIALING n pl. -S the measurement of time by sundials
DIALIST n pl. -S a dialer
DIALLAGE n pl. -S a mineral
DIALLED a past tense of dial
DIALLEL adj pertaining to a genetic crossing
DIALLER n pl. -S dialer
DIALLING n pl. -S dialing
DIALLIST n pl. -S dialist
DIALOG v -ED, -ING, -S to dialogue
DIALOGER n pl. -S one that dialogs
DIALOGIC adj conversational
DIALOGUE v -LOGUED, -LOGUING, -LOGUES to carry on a conversation
DIALYSE v -LYSED, -LYSING, -LYSES to dialyze
DIALYSER n pl. -S dialyzer
DIALYSIS n pl. -YSES the separation of substances in a solution by diffusion through a membrane
DIALYTIC adj pertaining to dialysis
DIALYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to subject to dialysis
DIALYZER n pl. -S an apparatus used for dialysis
DIAMANTE n pl. -S a sparkling decoration
DIAMETER n pl. -S a straight line passing through the center of a circle and ending at the periphery
DIAMIDE n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIAMIN n pl. -S diamine
DIAMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIAMOND v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn with diamonds (precious gems)
DIANTHUS n pl. -ES an ornamental herb
DIAPASON n pl. -S a burst of harmonious sound
DIAPAUSE v -PAUSED, -PAUSING, -PAUSES to undergo dormancy
DIAPER v -ED, -ING, -S to put a diaper (a baby's breechcloth) on
DIAPHONE n pl. -S a low-pitched foghorn
DIAPHONY n pl. -NIES organum
DIAPIR n pl. -S a bend in a layer of rock DIAPIRIC adj
DIAPSID adj pertaining to a type of reptile
DIARCHY n pl. -CHIES a government with two rulers DIARCHIC adj
DIARIES pl. of diary
DIARIST n pl. -S one who keeps a diary
DIARRHEA n pl. -S an intestinal disorder
DIARY n pl. -RIES a personal journal
DIASPORA n pl. -S migration
DIASPORE n pl. -S a mineral
DIASTASE n pl. -S an enzyme
DIASTEM n pl. -S an interruption in the deposition of sediment
DIASTEMA n pl. -MATA a space between teeth
DIASTER n pl. -S a stage in mitosis DIASTRAL adj
DIASTOLE n pl. -S the normal rhythmical dilation of the heart
DIATOM n pl. -S any of a class of algae
DIATOMIC adj composed of two atoms
DIATONIC adj pertaining to a type of musical scale
DIATRIBE n pl. -S a bitter and abusive criticism
DIATRON n pl. -S a circuitry design that uses diodes
DIAZEPAM n pl. -S a tranquilizer
DIAZIN n pl. -S diazine
DIAZINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIAZINON n pl. -S an insecticide
DIAZO adj containing a certain chemical group
DIAZOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIB v DIBBED, DIBBING, DIBS to fish by letting the bait bob lightly on the water
DIBASIC adj having two replaceable hydrogen atoms
DIBBER n pl. -S a planting implement
DIBBING present participle of dib
DIBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to dib
DIBBLER n pl. -S one that dibbles
DIBBUK n pl. -BUKS or -BUKIM dybbuk
DICAST n pl. -S a judge of ancient Athens DICASTIC adj
DICE v DICED, DICING, DICES to cut into small cubes
DICENTRA n pl. -S a perennial herb
DICER n pl. -S a device that dices food
DICEY adj DICIER, DICIEST dangerous
DICHASIA n/pl flower clusters
DICHOTIC adj affecting the two ears differently
DICHROIC adj having two colors
DICIER comparative of dicey
DICIEST superlative of dicey
DICING present participle of dice
DICK n pl. -S a detective
DICKENS n pl. -ES devil
DICKER v -ED, -ING, -S to bargain
DICKEY n pl. -EYS a blouse front
DICKIE n pl. -S dickey
DICKY adj DICKIER, DICKIEST poor in condition
DICKY n pl. DICKIES dickey
DICLINY n pl. -NIES the state of having stamens and pistils in separate flowers
DICOT n pl. -S a plant with two seed leaves
DICOTYL n pl. -S dicot
DICROTAL adj dicrotic
DICROTIC adj having a double pulse beat
DICTA a pl. of dictum
DICTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to read aloud for recording
DICTATOR n pl. -S one that dictates
DICTIER comparative of dicty
DICTIEST superlative of dicty
DICTION n pl. -S choice and use of words in speech or writing
DICTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS an authoritative statement
DICTY adj -TIER -TIEST snobbish
DICYCLIC adj having two maxima of population each year
DICYCLY n pl. -CLIES the state of being dicyclic
DID a past tense of do
DIDACT n pl. -S a didactic person
DIDACTIC adj instructive
DIDACTYL adj having two digits at the end of each limb
DIDAPPER n pl. -S a dabchick
DIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to swindle
DIDDLER n pl. -S one that diddles
DIDDLEY n pl. -DLIES -DLEYS diddly
DIDDLY n pl. -DLIES the least amount
DIDIE n pl. -S didy
DIDIES pl. of didy
DIDO n pl. -DOS or -DOES a mischievous act
DIDST a past tense of do
DIDY n pl. -DIES a diaper
DIDYMIUM n pl. -S a mixture of rare-earth elements
DIDYMOUS adj occurring in pairs
DIDYNAMY n pl. -MIES the state of having four stamens in pairs of unequal length
DIE v DIED, DIEING, DIES to cut with a die (a device for shaping material)
DIE v DIED, DYING, DIES to cease living
DIEBACK n pl. -S a gradual dying of plant shoots
DIECIOUS adj dioicous
DIED past tense of die
DIEHARD n pl. -S a stubborn person
DIEL adj involving a full day
DIELDRIN n pl. -S an insecticide
DIEMAKER n pl. -S one that makes dies
DIENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIERESIS n pl. DIERESES the separation of two vowels into two syllables DIERETIC adj
DIESEL v -ED, -ING, -S to continue running after the ignition is turned off
DIESIS n pl. DIESES a reference mark in printing
DIESTER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
DIESTOCK n pl. -S a frame for holding dies
DIESTRUM n pl. -S diestrus
DIESTRUS n pl. -ES a period of sexual inactivity
DIET v -ED, -ING, -S to regulate one's daily sustenance
DIETARY n pl. -ETARIES a system of dieting
DIETER n pl. -S one that diets
DIETETIC adj pertaining to diet
DIETHER n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to be unlike
DIFFRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to separate into parts
DIFFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to spread widely or thinly
DIFFUSER n pl. -S one that diffuses
DIFFUSOR n pl. -S diffuser
DIG v DUG or DIGGED, DIGGING, DIGS to break up, turn over, or remove earth
DIGAMIES pl. of digamy
DIGAMIST n pl. -S one who practices digamy
DIGAMMA n pl. -S a Greek letter
DIGAMY n pl. -MIES a second legal marriage DIGAMOUS adj
DIGEST v -ED, -ING, -S to render food usable for the body
DIGESTER n pl. -S an apparatus in which substances are softened or decomposed
DIGESTOR n pl. -S digester
DIGGED a past tense of dig
DIGGER n pl. -S one that digs
DIGGING present participle of dig
DIGGINGS n/pl an excavation site
DIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn
DIGIT n pl. -S a finger or toe
DIGITAL n pl. -S a piano key
DIGITATE adj having digits
DIGITIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to put data into digital notation
DIGLOT n pl. -S a bilingual book or edition
DIGNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to add dignity to
DIGNITY n pl. -TIES stateliness and nobility of manner
DIGOXIN n pl. -S a drug to improve heart function
DIGRAPH n pl. -S a pair of letters representing a single speech sound
DIGRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to stray from the main topic
DIHEDRAL n pl. -S a dihedron
DIHEDRON n pl. -S a figure formed by two intersecting planes
DIHYBRID n pl. -S an offspring of parents differing in two pairs of genes
DIHYDRIC adj containing two hydroxyl radicals
DIKDIK n pl. -S a small antelope
DIKE v DIKED, DIKING, DIKES to furnish with an embankment
DIKER n pl. -S one that dikes
DIKTAT n pl. -S a harsh settlement imposed on a defeated nation
DILATANT n pl. -S a dilator
DILATATE adj dilated
DILATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to make wider or larger
DILATER n pl. -S dilator
DILATION n pl. -S the act of dilating
DILATIVE adj tending to dilate
DILATOR n pl. -S one that dilates
DILATORY adj tending to delay
DILDO n pl. -DOS an object used as a penis substitute
DILDOE n pl. -S dildo
DILEMMA n pl. -S a perplexing situation DILEMMIC adj
DILIGENT adj persevering
DILL n pl. -S an annual herb
DILLED adj flavored with dill
DILLY n pl. DILLIES something remarkable
DILUENT n pl. -S a diluting substance
DILUTE v -LUTED, -LUTING, -LUTES to thin or reduce the concentration of
DILUTER n pl. -S one that dilutes
DILUTION n pl. -S the act of diluting
DILUTIVE adj tending to dilute
DILUTOR n pl. -S diluter
DILUVIA a pl. of diluvium
DILUVIAL adj pertaining to a flood
DILUVIAN adj diluvial
DILUVION n pl. -S diluvium
DILUVIUM n pl. -VIA or -VIUMS coarse rock material deposited by glaciers
DIM adj DIMMER, DIMMEST obscure
DIM v DIMMED, DIMMING, DIMS to make dim
DIME n pl. -S a coin of the United States
DIMER n pl. -S a molecule composed of two identical molecules
DIMERIC adj dimerous
DIMERISM n pl. -S the state of being dimerous
DIMERIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to form a dimer
DIMEROUS adj composed of two parts
DIMETER n pl. -S a verse of two metrical feet
DIMETHYL n pl. -S ethane
DIMETRIC adj pertaining to a type of crystal system
DIMINISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to lessen
DIMITY n pl. -TIES a cotton fabric
DIMLY adv in a dim manner
DIMMABLE adj capable of being dimmed
DIMMED past tense of dim
DIMMER n pl. -S a device for varying the intensity of illumination
DIMMEST superlative of dim
DIMMING present participle of dim
DIMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dim
DIMORPH n pl. -S either of two distinct forms
DIMOUT n pl. -S a condition of partial darkness
DIMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to mark with indentations
DIMPLY adj -PLIER -PLIEST dimpled
DIMWIT n pl. -S a dunce
DIN v DINNED, DINNING, DINS to make a loud noise
DINAR n pl. -S an ancient gold coin of Muslim areas
DINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to tingle
DINE v DINED, DINING, DINES to eat dinner
DINER n pl. -S one that dines
DINERIC adj pertaining to the interface between two immiscible liquids
DINERO n pl. -ROS a former silver coin of Peru
DINETTE n pl. -S a small dining room
DING v -ED, -ING, -S to ring
DINGBAT n pl. -S a typographical ornament
DINGDONG v -ED, -ING, -S to make a ringing sound
DINGE n pl. -S the condition of being dingy
DINGER n pl. -S a home run
DINGEY n pl. -GEYS dinghy
DINGHY n pl. -GHIES a small boat
DINGIER comparative of dingy
DINGIES pl. of dingy
DINGIEST superlative of dingy
DINGILY adv in a dingy manner
DINGLE n pl. -S a dell
DINGO n pl. -GOES a wild dog of Australia
DINGUS n pl. -ES a doodad
DINGY adj -GIER -GIEST grimy
DINGY n pl. -GIES dinghy
DINING present participle of dine
DINITRO adj containing two nitro groups
DINK v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn
DINKEY n pl. -KEYS a small locomotive
DINKIER comparative of dinky
DINKIES pl. of dinky
DINKIEST superlative of dinky
DINKLY adv neatly
DINKUM n pl. -S the truth
DINKY adj -KIER -KIEST small
DINKY n pl. -KIES dinkey
DINNED past tense of din
DINNER n pl. -S the main meal of the day
DINNING present participle of din
DINOSAUR n pl. -S one of a group of extinct reptiles
DINT v -ED, -ING, -S to dent
DIOBOL n pl. -S a coin of ancient Greece
DIOBOLON n pl. -S diobol
DIOCESAN n pl. -S a bishop
DIOCESE n pl. -S an ecclesiastical district
DIODE n pl. -S a type of electron tube
DIOECISM n pl. -S the state of being dioicous
DIOECY n pl. DIOECIES dioecism
DIOICOUS adj unisexual
DIOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
DIOLEFIN n pl. -S a hydrocarbon
DIOPSIDE n pl. -S a mineral
DIOPTASE n pl. -S a mineral
DIOPTER n pl. -S a measure of refractive power DIOPTRAL adj
DIOPTRE n pl. -S diopter
DIOPTRIC adj aiding the vision by refraction
DIORAMA n pl. -S a three-dimensional exhibit DIORAMIC adj
DIORITE n pl. -S an igneous rock DIORITIC adj
DIOXAN n pl. -S dioxane
DIOXANE n pl. -S a flammable liquid
DIOXID n pl. -S dioxide
DIOXIDE n pl. -S a type of oxide
DIOXIN n pl. -S a toxic solid hydrocarbon
DIP v DIPPED or DIPT, DIPPING, DIPS to immerse briefly into a liquid
DIPHASE adj having two phases
DIPHASIC adj diphase
DIPHENYL n pl. -S biphenyl
DIPLEGIA n pl. -S paralysis of the same part on both sides of the body
DIPLEX adj pertaining to the simultaneous transmission or reception of two radio signals
DIPLEXER n pl. -S a coupling device
DIPLOE n pl. -S a bony tissue of the cranium DIPLOIC adj
DIPLOID n pl. -S a cell having the basic chromosome number doubled
DIPLOIDY n pl. -DIES the condition of being a diploid
DIPLOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a certificate of an academic degree
DIPLOMA v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a diploma
DIPLOMAT n pl. -S a governmental official
DIPLONT n pl. -S an organism having a particular chromosomal structure
DIPLOPIA n pl. -S double vision DIPLOPIC adj
DIPLOPOD n pl. -S a multi-legged insect
DIPLOSIS n pl. -LOSES a method of chromosome formation
DIPNET v -NETTED, -NETTING, -NETS to scoop fish with a type of net
DIPNOAN n pl. -S a lungfish
DIPODY n pl. -DIES a dimeter DIPODIC adj
DIPOLE n pl. -S a pair of equal and opposite electric charges DIPOLAR adj
DIPPABLE adj capable of being dipped
DIPPED a past tense of dip
DIPPER n pl. -S one that dips
DIPPING present participle of dip
DIPPY adj -PIER -PIEST foolish
DIPSAS n pl. DIPSADES a fabled serpent
DIPSO n pl. -SOS a person who craves alcoholic liquors
DIPSTICK n pl. -S a measuring rod
DIPT a past tense of dip
DIPTERA pl. of dipteron
DIPTERAL adj having two rows or columns
DIPTERAN n pl. -S a two-winged fly
DIPTERON n pl. -TERA dipteran
DIPTYCA n pl. -S diptych
DIPTYCH n pl. -S an ancient writing tablet
DIQUAT n pl. -S an herbicide
DIRDUM n pl. -S blame
DIRE adj DIRER, DIREST disastrous
DIRECT adj -RECTER -RECTEST straightforward DIRECTLY adv
DIRECT v -ED, -ING, -S to control or conduct the affairs of
DIRECTOR n pl. -S one that directs
DIREFUL adj dreadful
DIRELY adv in a dire manner
DIRENESS n pl. -ES the state of being dire
DIRER comparative of dire
DIREST superlative of dire
DIRGE n pl. -S a funeral song DIRGEFUL adj
DIRHAM n pl. -S a monetary unit of Morocco
DIRIMENT adj nullifying
DIRK v -ED, -ING, -S to stab with a small knife
DIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to tremble
DIRNDL n pl. -S a woman's dress
DIRT n pl. -S earth or soil
DIRTBAG n pl. -S a dirty or contemptible person
DIRTY adj DIRTIER, DIRTIEST unclean DIRTILY adv
DIRTY v DIRTIED, DIRTYING, DIRTIES to make dirty
DIS v DISSED, DISSING, DISSES to insult or criticize
DISABLE v -ABLED, -ABLING, -ABLES to render incapable or unable
DISABUSE v -ABUSED, -ABUSING, -ABUSES to free from false or mistaken ideas
DISAGREE v -AGREED, -AGREEING, -AGREES to differ in opinion
DISALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to refuse to allow
DISANNUL v -NULLED, -NULLING, -NULS to annul
DISARM v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of weapons
DISARMER n pl. -S one that disarms
DISARRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to disorder
DISASTER n pl. -S a calamity
DISAVOW v -ED, -ING, -S to disclaim responsibility for
DISBAND v -ED, -ING, -S to break up
DISBAR v -BARRED, -BARRING, -BARS to expel from the legal profession
DISBOSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to confess
DISBOUND adj not having a binding
DISBOWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to remove the intestines of
DISBUD v -BUDDED, -BUDDING, -BUDS to remove buds from
DISBURSE v -BURSED, -BURSING, -BURSES to pay out
DISC v -ED, -ING, -S to disk
DISCANT v -ED, -ING, -S to descant
DISCARD v -ED, -ING, -S to throw away
DISCASE v -CASED, -CASING, -CASES to remove the case of
DISCEPT v -ED, -ING, -S to debate
DISCERN v -ED, -ING, -S to perceive
DISCI a pl. of discus
DISCIPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to cause to become a follower
DISCLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to renounce any claim to or connection with
DISCLIKE adj disklike
DISCLOSE v -CLOSED, -CLOSING, -CLOSES to reveal
DISCO v -ED, -ING, -S to dance at a discotheque
DISCOID n pl. -S a disk
DISCOLOR v -ED, -ING, -S to alter the color of
DISCORD v -ED, -ING, -S to disagree
DISCOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce the price of
DISCOVER v -ED, -ING, -S to gain sight or knowledge of
DISCREET adj -CREETER -CREETEST tactful
DISCRETE adj separate
DISCROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of a crown
DISCUS n pl. -CUSES or -CI a disk hurled in athletic competition
DISCUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to talk over or write about
DISDAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to scorn
DISEASE v -EASED, -EASING, -EASES to make unhealthy
DISENDOW v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of endowment
DISEUSE n pl. -S a female entertainer
DISFAVOR v -ED, -ING, -S to regard with disapproval
DISFROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to unfrock
DISGORGE v -GORGED, -GORGING, -GORGES to vomit
DISGRACE v -GRACED, -GRACING, -GRACES to bring shame or discredit upon
DISGUISE v -GUISED, -GUISING, -GUISES to alter the appearance of
DISGUST v -ED, -ING, -S to cause nausea or loathing in
DISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put into a dish (a concave vessel)
DISHELM v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of a helmet
DISHERIT v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of an inheritance
DISHEVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to make messy
DISHFUL n pl. -S as much as a dish can hold
DISHIER comparative of dishy
DISHIEST superlative of dishy
DISHLIKE adj resembling a dish
DISHONOR v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of honor
DISHPAN n pl. -S a pan for washing dishes
DISHRAG n pl. -S a cloth for washing dishes
DISHWARE n pl. -S tableware used in serving food
DISHY adj DISHIER, DISHIEST attractive
DISINTER v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS to exhume
DISJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to disperse
DISJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to separate
DISJOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to put out of order
DISJUNCT n pl. -S an alternative in a logical disjunction
DISK v -ED, -ING, -S to break up land with a type of farm implement
DISKETTE n pl. -S a floppy disk for a computer
DISKLIKE adj resembling a disk (a flat, circular plate)
DISLIKE v -LIKED, -LIKING, -LIKES to regard with aversion
DISLIKER n pl. -S one that dislikes
DISLIMN v -ED, -ING, -S to make dim
DISLODGE v -LODGED, -LODGING, -LODGES to remove from a firm position
DISLOYAL adj not loyal
DISMAL adj -MALER -MALEST cheerless and depressing DISMALLY adv
DISMAL n pl. -S a track of swampy land
DISMAST v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the mast of
DISMAY v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of courage or resolution
DISME n pl. -S a former coin of the United States
DISMISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to permit or cause to leave
DISMOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to get down from an elevated position
DISOBEY v -ED, -ING, -S to fail to obey
DISOMIC adj having a number of chromosomes duplicated
DISORDER v -ED, -ING, -S to put out of order
DISOWN v -ED, -ING, -S to deny the ownership of
DISPART v -ED, -ING, -S to separate
DISPATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to send off with speed
DISPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to drive off in various directions
DISPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to squander
DISPENSE v -PENSED, -PENSING, -PENSES to distribute
DISPERSE v -PERSED, -PERSING, -PERSES to scatter
DISPIRIT v -ED, -ING, -S to lower in spirit
DISPLACE v -PLACED, -PLACING, -PLACES to remove from the usual or proper place
DISPLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to dislodge
DISPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to make evident or obvious
DISPLODE v -PLODED, -PLODING, -PLODES to explode
DISPLUME v -PLUMED, -PLUMING, -PLUMES to deplume
DISPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to amuse oneself
DISPOSAL n pl. -S the act of disposing
DISPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to put in place
DISPOSER n pl. -S one that disposes
DISPREAD v -SPREAD, -SPREADING, -SPREADS to spread out
DISPRIZE v -PRIZED, -PRIZING, -PRIZES to disdain
DISPROOF n pl. -S the act of disproving
DISPROVE v -PROVED, -PROVEN, -PROVING, -PROVES to refute
DISPUTE v -PUTED, -PUTING, -PUTES to argue about
DISPUTER n pl. -S one that disputes
DISQUIET v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of quiet, rest, or peace
DISRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to lower in rating or rank
DISROBE v -ROBED, -ROBING, -ROBES to undress
DISROBER n pl. -S one that disrobes
DISROOT v -ED, -ING, -S to uproot
DISRUPT v -ED, -ING, -S to throw into confusion
DISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to dis
DISSAVE v -SAVED, -SAVING, -SAVES to use savings for current expenses
DISSEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to unseat
DISSECT v -ED, -ING, -S to cut apart for scientific examination
DISSED past tense of dis or diss
DISSEISE v -SEISED, -SEISING, -SEISES to deprive
DISSEIZE v -SEIZED, -SEIZING, -SEIZES to disseise
DISSENT v -ED, -ING, -S to disagree
DISSERT v -ED, -ING, -S to discuss in a learned or formal manner
DISSERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to treat badly
DISSEVER v -ED, -ING, -S to sever
DISSING present participle of dis or diss
DISSOLVE v -SOLVED, -SOLVING, -SOLVES to make into a solution
DISSUADE v -SUADED, -SUADING, -SUADES to persuade not to do something
DISTAFF n pl. -TAFFS or -TAVES a type of staff
DISTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to stain
DISTAL adj located far from the point of origin DISTALLY adv
DISTANCE v -TANCED, -TANCING, -TANCES to leave behind
DISTANT adj far off or apart
DISTASTE v -TASTED, -TASTING, -TASTES to dislike
DISTAVES a pl. of distaff
DISTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to swell
DISTENT adj distended
DISTICH n pl. -S a couplet
DISTIL v -TILLED, -TILLING, -TILS to distill
DISTILL v -ED, -ING, -S to extract by vaporization and condensation
DISTINCT adj -TINCTER -TINCTEST clearly different
DISTOME n pl. -S a parasitic flatworm
DISTORT v -ED, -ING, -S to twist or bend out of shape
DISTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to divert the attention of
DISTRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to seize and hold property as security
DISTRAIT adj absentminded
DISTRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to cause anxiety or suffering to
DISTRICT v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into localities
DISTRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to have no trust in
DISTURB v -ED, -ING, -S to interrupt the quiet, rest, or peace of
DISULFID n pl. -S a chemical compound
DISUNION n pl. -S the state of being disunited
DISUNITE v -UNITED, -UNITING, -UNITES to separate
DISUNITY n pl. -TIES lack of unity
DISUSE v -USED, -USING, -USES to stop using
DISVALUE v -UED, -UING, -UES to treat as of little value
DISYOKE v -YOKED, -YOKING, -YOKES to free from a yoke
DIT n pl. -S a dot in Morse code
DITA n pl. -S a Philippine tree
DITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to dig a long, narrow excavation in the ground
DITCHER n pl. -S one that ditches
DITE n pl. -S a small amount
DITHEISM n pl. -S belief in two coequal gods
DITHEIST n pl. -S an adherent of ditheism
DITHER v -ED, -ING, -S to act nervously or indecisively
DITHERER n pl. -S one that dithers
DITHERY adj nervously excited
DITHIOL adj containing two chemical groups both of which include sulfur and hydrogen
DITSY adj -SIER -SIEST silly, eccentric
DITTANY n pl. -NIES a perennial herb
DITTO v -ED, -ING, -S to repeat
DITTY n pl. -TIES a short, simple song
DITZ n pl. -ES a ditsy person
DITZY adj -ZIER -ZIEST ditsy
DIURESIS n pl. DIURESES excessive discharge of urine
DIURETIC n pl. -S a drug which increases urinary discharge
DIURNAL n pl. -S a diary
DIURON n pl. -S an herbicide
DIVA n pl. -S a distinguished female operatic singer
DIVAGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to wander
DIVALENT adj having a valence of two
DIVAN n pl. -S a sofa or couch
DIVE v DIVED or DOVE, DIVING, DIVES to plunge headfirst into water
DIVEBOMB v -ED, -ING, -S to drop bombs on a target from a diving airplane
DIVER n pl. -S one that dives
DIVERGE v -VERGED, -VERGING, -VERGES to move in different directions from a common point
DIVERSE adj different
DIVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn aside
DIVERTER n pl. -S one that diverts
DIVEST v -ED, -ING, -S to strip or deprive of anything
DIVIDE v -VIDED, -VIDING, -VIDES to separate into parts, areas, or groups
DIVIDEND n pl. -S a quantity to be divided
DIVIDER n pl. -S one that divides
DIVIDING present participle of divide
DIVIDUAL adj capable of being divided
DIVINE adj -VINER -VINEST pertaining to or characteristic of a god DIVINELY adv
DIVINE v -VINED, -VINING, -VINES to foretell by occult means
DIVINER n pl. -S one that divines
DIVING present participle of dive
DIVINING present participle of divine
DIVINISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to divinize
DIVINITY n pl. -TIES the state of being divine
DIVINIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to make divine
DIVISION n pl. -S the act of dividing
DIVISIVE adj causing disunity or dissension
DIVISOR n pl. -S a number by which a dividend is divided
DIVORCE v -VORCED, -VORCING, -VORCES to terminate the marriage contract between
DIVORCEE n pl. -S a divorced woman
DIVORCER n pl. -S one that divorces
DIVORCING present participle of divorce
DIVOT n pl. -S a piece of turf
DIVULGE v -VULGED, -VULGING, -VULGES to reveal
DIVULGER n pl. -S one that divulges
DIVVY v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES to divide
DIWAN n pl. -S dewan
DIXIT n pl. -S a statement
DIZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to dress in fine clothes
DIZYGOUS adj developed from two fertilized ova
DIZZY adj -ZIER -ZIEST having a sensation of whirling DIZZILY adv
DIZZY v -ZIED, -ZYING, -ZIES to make dizzy
DJEBEL n pl. -S jebel
DJELLABA n pl. -S a long hooded garment
DJIN n pl. -S jinni
DJINN n pl. -S jinni
DJINNI n pl. DJINN jinni
DJINNY n pl. DJINN jinni
DO n pl. DOS the first tone of the diatonic musical scale
DO v DID or DIDST, DONE, DOING, present sing. 2d person DO, DOEST or DOST, 3d person DOES, DOETH or DOTH to begin and carry through to completion
DOABLE adj able to be done
DOAT v -ED, -ING, -S to dote
DOBBER n pl. -S a float for a fishing line
DOBBIN n pl. -S a farm horse
DOBBY n pl. -BIES a fool
DOBIE n pl. -S adobe
DOBIES pl. of doby
DOBLA n pl. -S a former gold coin of Spain
DOBLON n pl. -S or -ES a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America
DOBRA n pl. -S a former gold coin of Portugal
DOBSON n pl. -S an aquatic insect larva
DOBY n pl. -BIES dobie
DOC n pl. -S doctor
DOCENT n pl. -S a college or university lecturer
DOCETIC adj pertaining to a religious doctrine
DOCILE adj easily trained DOCILELY adv
DOCILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being docile
DOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into a dock (a wharf)
DOCKAGE n pl. -S a charge for the use of a dock
DOCKER n pl. -S a dock worker
DOCKET v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with an identifying statement
DOCKHAND n pl. -S a docker
DOCKLAND n pl. -S the part of a port occupied by docks
DOCKSIDE n pl. -S the area adjacent to a dock
DOCKYARD n pl. -S a shipyard
DOCTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to treat medically
DOCTORAL adj pertaining to a doctor
DOCTRINE n pl. -S a belief or set of beliefs taught or advocated
DOCUMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to support by conclusive information or evidence
DODDER v -ED, -ING, -S to totter
DODDERER n pl. -S one that dodders
DODDERY adj feeble
DODGE v DODGED, DODGING, DODGES to evade
DODGEM n pl. -S an amusement park ride
DODGER n pl. -S one that dodges
DODGERY n pl. -ERIES evasion
DODGING present participle of dodge
DODGY adj DODGIER, DODGIEST evasive
DODO n pl. -DOES or -DOS an extinct flightless bird
DODOISM n pl. -S a stupid remark
DOE n pl. -S a female deer
DOER n pl. -S one that does something
DOES a present 3d person sing. of do
DOESKIN n pl. -S the skin of a doe
DOEST a present 2d person sing. of do
DOETH a present 3d person sing. of do
DOFF v -ED, -ING, -S to take off
DOFFER n pl. -S one that doffs
DOG v DOGGED, DOGGING, DOGS to follow after like a dog (a domesticated, carnivorous mammal)
DOGBANE n pl. -S a perennial herb
DOGBERRY n pl. -RIES a wild berry
DOGCART n pl. -S a one-horse carriage
DOGDOM n pl. -S the world of dogs
DOGE n pl. -S the chief magistrate in the former republics of Venice and Genoa
DOGEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to turn down a corner of a page
DOGEDOM n pl. -S the domain of a doge
DOGESHIP n pl. -S the office of a doge
DOGEY n pl. -GEYS dogie
DOGFACE n pl. -S a soldier in the U.S. Army
DOGFIGHT v -FOUGHT, -FIGHTING, -FIGHTS to engage in an aerial battle
DOGFISH n pl. -ES a small shark
DOGGED past tense of dog
DOGGEDLY adv stubbornly
DOGGER n pl. -S a fishing vessel
DOGGEREL n pl. -S trivial, awkwardly written verse
DOGGERY n pl. -GERIES surly behavior
DOGGIE n pl. -S doggy
DOGGIER comparative of doggy
DOGGIES pl. of doggy
DOGGIEST superlative of doggy
DOGGING present participle of dog
DOGGISH adj doglike
DOGGO adv in hiding
DOGGONE adj -GONER -GONEST damned
DOGGONE v -GONED, -GONING, -GONES to damn
DOGGONED adj -GONEDER -GONEDEST damned
DOGGONING present participle of doggone
DOGGREL n pl. -S doggerel
DOGGY adj -GIER -GIEST resembling or suggestive of a dog
DOGGY n pl. -GIES a small dog
DOGHOUSE n pl. -S a shelter for a dog
DOGIE n pl. -S a stray calf
DOGIES pl. of dogy
DOGLEG v -LEGGED, -LEGGING, -LEGS to move along a bent course
DOGLIKE adj resembling a dog
DOGMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a principle or belief put forth as authoritative DOGMATIC adj
DOGNAP v -NAPED, -NAPING, -NAPS or -NAPPED, -NAPPING, -NAPS to steal a dog
DOGNAPER n pl. -S one that dognaps
DOGSBODY n pl. -BODIES a menial worker
DOGSLED n pl. -S a sled drawn by dogs
DOGTOOTH n pl. -TEETH a cuspid
DOGTROT v -TROTTED, -TROTTING, -TROTS to move at a steady trot
DOGVANE n pl. -S a small vane
DOGWATCH n pl. -ES a short period of watch duty on a ship
DOGWOOD n pl. -S a tree
DOGY n pl. -GIES dogie
DOILED adj dazed
DOILY n pl. -LIES a small napkin
DOING n pl. -S an action
DOIT n pl. -S a former Dutch coin
DOITED adj old and feeble
DOJO n pl. -JOS a school that teaches judo or karate
DOL n pl. -S a unit of pain intensity
DOLCE n pl. -CI a soft-toned organ stop
DOLDRUMS n/pl a state of inactivity or stagnation
DOLE v DOLED, DOLING, DOLES to distribute in small portions
DOLEFUL adj -FULLER -FULLEST mournful
DOLERITE n pl. -S a variety of basalt
DOLESOME adj doleful
DOLING present participle of dole
DOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to dress stylishly
DOLLAR n pl. -S a monetary unit of the United States
DOLLIED past tense of dolly
DOLLIES present 3d person sing. of dolly
DOLLISH adj pretty
DOLLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to dispense in small amounts
DOLLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to move on a wheeled platform
DOLMA n pl. -MAS or -MADES a stuffed grape leaf
DOLMAN n pl. -S a Turkish robe
DOLMEN n pl. -S a prehistoric monument
DOLOMITE n pl. -S a mineral
DOLOR n pl. -S grief
DOLOROSO adj having a mournful musical quality
DOLOROUS adj mournful
DOLOUR n pl. -S dolor
DOLPHIN n pl. -S a marine mammal
DOLT n pl. -S a stupid person DOLTISH adj
DOM n pl. -S a title given to certain monks
DOMAIN n pl. -S an area of control
DOMAL adj domical
DOME v DOMED, DOMING, DOMES to cover with a dome (a rounded roof)
DOMELIKE adj resembling a dome
DOMESDAY n pl. -DAYS doomsday
DOMESTIC n pl. -S a household servant
DOMIC adj domical
DOMICAL adj shaped like a dome
DOMICIL v -ED, -ING, -S to domicile
DOMICILE v -CILED, -CILING, -CILES to establish in a residence
DOMINANT n pl. -S a controlling genetic character
DOMINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to control
DOMINE n pl. -S master
DOMINEER v -ED, -ING, -S to tyrannize
DOMING present participle of dome
DOMINICK n pl. -S one of an American breed of chickens
DOMINIE n pl. -S a clergyman
DOMINION n pl. -S supreme authority
DOMINIUM n pl. -S the right of ownership and control of property
DOMINO n pl. -NOES or -NOS a small mask
DON v DONNED, DONNING, DONS to put on
DONA n pl. -S a Spanish lady
DONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to contribute
DONATION n pl. -S something donated
DONATIVE n pl. -S a donation
DONATOR n pl. -S a donor
DONE past participle of do
DONEE n pl. -S a recipient of a gift
DONENESS n pl. -ES the state of being cooked enough
DONG n pl. -S a deep sound like that of a large bell
DONGA n pl. -S a gully in a veldt
DONGOLA n pl. -S a type of leather
DONJON n pl. -S the main tower of a castle
DONKEY n pl. -KEYS the domestic ass
DONNA n pl. DONNAS or DONNE an Italian lady
DONNED past tense of don
DONNEE n pl. -S the set of assumptions upon which a story proceeds
DONNERD adj donnered
DONNERED adj dazed
DONNERT adj donnered
DONNIKER n pl. -S a bathroom or privy
DONNING present participle of don
DONNISH adj scholarly
DONOR n pl. -S one that donates
DONSIE adj unlucky
DONSY adj donsie
DONUT n pl. -S doughnut
DONZEL n pl. -S a young squire
DOODAD n pl. -S an article whose name is unknown or forgotten
DOODLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to draw or scribble aimlessly
DOODLER n pl. -S one that doodles
DOOFUS n pl. -ES a stupid or foolish person
DOOLEE n pl. -S a stretcher for the sick or wounded
DOOLIE n pl. -S doolee
DOOLY n pl. -LIES doolee
DOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to destine to an unhappy fate
DOOMFUL adj ominous
DOOMSDAY n pl. -DAYS judgment day
DOOMSTER n pl. -S a judge
DOOMY adj doomful DOOMILY adv
DOOR n pl. -S a movable barrier at an entranceway
DOORBELL n pl. -S a bell at a door
DOORJAMB n pl. -S a vertical piece at the side of a doorway
DOORKNOB n pl. -S a handle for opening a door
DOORLESS adj having no door
DOORMAN n pl. -MEN the door attendant of a building
DOORMAT n pl. -S a mat placed in front of a door
DOORNAIL n pl. -S a large-headed nail
DOORPOST n pl. -S a doorjamb
DOORSILL n pl. -S the sill of a door
DOORSTEP n pl. -S a step leading to a door
DOORSTOP n pl. -S an object used for holding a door open
DOORWAY n pl. -WAYS the entranceway to a room or building
DOORYARD n pl. -S a yard in front of a house
DOOZER n pl. -S an extraordinary one of its kind
DOOZIE n pl. -S doozy
DOOZY n pl. -ZIES doozer
DOPA n pl. -S a drug to treat Parkinson's disease
DOPAMINE n pl. -S a form of dopa used to stimulate the heart
DOPANT n pl. -S an impurity added to a pure substance
DOPE v DOPED, DOPING, DOPES to give a narcotic to
DOPEHEAD n pl. -S a drug addict
DOPER n pl. -S one that dopes
DOPESTER n pl. -S one who predicts the outcomes of contests
DOPEY adj DOPIER, DOPIEST lethargic; stupid
DOPIER comparative of dopy
DOPIEST superlative of dopy
DOPINESS n pl. -ES the state of being dopey
DOPING present participle of dope
DOPY adj DOPIER, DOPIEST dopey
DOR n pl. -S a black European beetle
DORADO n pl. -DOS a marine fish
DORBUG n pl. -S a dor
DORE adj gilded
DORHAWK n pl. -S a nocturnal bird
DORIES pl. of dory
DORK n pl. -S a stupid or foolish person
DORKY adj DORKIER, DORKIEST stupid, foolish
DORM n pl. -S a dormitory
DORMANCY n pl. -CIES the state of being dormant
DORMANT adj lying asleep
DORMER n pl. -S a type of window
DORMICE pl. of dormouse
DORMIE adj being ahead by as many holes in golf as remain to be played
DORMIENT adj dormant
DORMIN n pl. -S a plant hormone
DORMOUSE n pl. -MICE a small rodent
DORMY adj dormie
DORNECK n pl. -S dornick
DORNICK n pl. -S a heavy linen fabric
DORNOCK n pl. -S dornick
DORP n pl. -S a village
DORPER n pl. -S one of a breed of mutton-producing sheep
DORR n pl. -S dor
DORSA pl. of dorsum
DORSAD adv dorsally
DORSAL n pl. -S a dorsally located anatomical part
DORSALLY adv toward the back
DORSEL n pl. -S a dossal
DORSER n pl. -S dosser
DORSUM n pl. -SA the back
DORTY adj sullen
DORY n pl. -RIES a flat-bottomed boat
DOSAGE n pl. -S the amount of medicine to be given
DOSE v DOSED, DOSING, DOSES to give a specified quantity of medicine to
DOSER n pl. -S one that doses
DOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to sleep in any convenient place
DOSSAL n pl. -S an ornamental cloth hung behind an altar
DOSSEL n pl. -S dossal
DOSSER n pl. -S a basket carried on the back
DOSSERET n pl. -S a block resting on the capital of a column
DOSSIER n pl. -S a file of papers on a single subject
DOSSIL n pl. -S a cloth roll for wiping ink
DOST a present 2d person sing. of do
DOT v DOTTED, DOTTING, DOTS to cover with dots (tiny round marks)
DOTAGE n pl. -S a state of senility
DOTAL adj pertaining to a dowry
DOTARD n pl. -S a senile person DOTARDLY adj
DOTATION n pl. -S an endowment
DOTE v DOTED, DOTING, DOTES to show excessive affection
DOTER n pl. -S one that dotes
DOTH a present 3d person sing. of do
DOTIER comparative of doty
DOTIEST superlative of doty
DOTING present participle of dote
DOTINGLY adv in an excessively affectionate manner
DOTTED past tense of dot
DOTTEL n pl. -S dottle
DOTTER n pl. -S one that dots
DOTTEREL n pl. -S a shore bird
DOTTIER comparative of dotty
DOTTIEST superlative of dotty
DOTTILY adv in a dotty manner
DOTTING present participle of dot
DOTTLE n pl. -S a mass of half-burnt pipe tobacco
DOTTREL n pl. -S dotterel
DOTTY adj -TIER -TIEST crazy
DOTY adj DOTIER, DOTIEST stained by decay
DOUBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to make twice as great
DOUBLER n pl. -S one that doubles
DOUBLET n pl. -S a close-fitting jacket
DOUBLING present participle of double
DOUBLOON n pl. -S a former Spanish gold coin
DOUBLURE n pl. -S the lining of a book cover
DOUBLY adv to twice the degree
DOUBT v -ED, -ING, -S to be uncertain about
DOUBTER n pl. -S one that doubts
DOUBTFUL adj uncertain
DOUCE adj sedate DOUCELY adv
DOUCEUR n pl. -S a gratuity
DOUCHE v DOUCHED, DOUCHING, DOUCHES to cleanse with a jet of water
DOUGH n pl. -S a flour mixture
DOUGHBOY n pl. -BOYS an infantryman
DOUGHIER comparative of doughy
DOUGHIEST superlative of doughy
DOUGHNUT n pl. -S a ring-shaped cake
DOUGHT a past tense of dow
DOUGHTY adj -TIER -TIEST courageous
DOUGHY adj DOUGHIER, DOUGHIEST resembling dough
DOUM n pl. -S an African palm tree
DOUMA n pl. -S duma
DOUPIONI n pl. -S a silk yarn
DOUR adj DOURER, DOUREST sullen
DOURA n pl. -S durra
DOURAH n pl. -S durra
DOURINE n pl. -S a disease of horses
DOURLY adv in a dour manner
DOURNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dour
DOUSE v DOUSED, DOUSING, DOUSES to plunge into water
DOUSER n pl. -S one that douses
DOUX adj very sweet -- used of champagne
DOUZEPER n pl. -S one of twelve legendary knights
DOVE n pl. -S a bird of the pigeon family
DOVECOT n pl. -S dovecote
DOVECOTE n pl. -S a roost for domesticated pigeons
DOVEKEY n pl. -KEYS dovekie
DOVEKIE n pl. -S a seabird
DOVELIKE adj resembling or suggestive of a dove
DOVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to daven
DOVETAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to fit together closely
DOVISH adj not warlike
DOW v DOWED or DOUGHT, DOWING, DOWS to prosper
DOWABLE adj entitled to an endowment
DOWAGER n pl. -S a dignified elderly woman
DOWDY adj DOWDIER, DOWDIEST lacking in stylishness or neatness DOWDILY adv DOWDYISH adj
DOWDY n pl. DOWDIES a dowdy woman
DOWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to fasten with wooden pins
DOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a dowry
DOWERY n pl. -ERIES dowry
DOWIE adj dreary
DOWN v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to fall
DOWNBEAT n pl. -S the first beat of a musical measure
DOWNCAST n pl. -S an overthrow or ruin
DOWNCOME n pl. -S downfall
DOWNER n pl. -S a depressant drug
DOWNFALL n pl. -S a sudden fall
DOWNHAUL n pl. -S a rope for hauling down sails
DOWNHILL n pl. -S a downward slope
DOWNIER comparative of downy
DOWNIEST superlative of downy
DOWNLAND n pl. -S a rolling treeless upland
DOWNLINK n pl. -S a communications channel from a spacecraft
DOWNLOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to transfer data from a large computer to a smaller one
DOWNPIPE n pl. -S a pipe for draining water from a roof
DOWNPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to de-emphasize
DOWNPOUR n pl. -S a heavy rain
DOWNSIDE n pl. -S a negative aspect
DOWNSIZE v -SIZED, -SIZING, -SIZES to produce in a smaller size
DOWNTICK n pl. -S a stock market transaction
DOWNTIME n pl. -S the time when a machine or factory is inactive
DOWNTOWN n pl. -S the business district of a city
DOWNTROD adj oppressed
DOWNTURN n pl. -S a downward turn
DOWNWARD adv from a higher to a lower place
DOWNWASH n pl. -ES a downward deflection of air
DOWNWIND adv in the direction that the wind blows
DOWNY adj DOWNIER, DOWNIEST soft
DOWRY n pl. -RIES the money or property a wife brings to her husband at marriage
DOWSABEL n pl. -S a sweetheart
DOWSE v DOWSED, DOWSING, DOWSES to search for underground water with a divining rod
DOWSER n pl. -S one that dowses
DOXIE n pl. -S doxy
DOXOLOGY n pl. -GIES a hymn or verse of praise to God
DOXY n pl. DOXIES a doctrine
DOYEN n pl. -S the senior member of a group
DOYENNE n pl. -S a female doyen
DOYLEY n pl. -LEYS doily
DOYLY n pl. -LIES doily
DOZE v DOZED, DOZING, DOZES to sleep lightly
DOZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to stun
DOZENTH n pl. -S twelfth
DOZER n pl. -S one that dozes
DOZIER comparative of dozy
DOZIEST superlative of dozy
DOZILY adv in a dozy manner
DOZINESS n pl. -ES the state of being dozy
DOZING present participle of doze
DOZY adj DOZIER, DOZIEST drowsy
DRAB adj DRABBER, DRABBEST cheerless
DRAB v DRABBED, DRABBING, DRABS to consort with prostitutes
DRABBET n pl. -S a coarse linen fabric
DRABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to draggle
DRABLY adv in a drab manner
DRABNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being drab
DRACAENA n pl. -S a tropical plant
DRACHM n pl. -S a unit of weight
DRACHMA n pl. -MAS, -MAE or -MAI a monetary unit of Greece
DRACONIC adj pertaining to a dragon
DRAFF n pl. -S the damp remains of malt after brewing
DRAFFISH adj draffy
DRAFFY adj DRAFFIER, DRAFFIEST worthless
DRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to conscript for military service
DRAFTEE n pl. -S one that is drafted
DRAFTER n pl. -S one that drafts
DRAFTING n pl. -S mechanical drawing
DRAFTY adj DRAFTIER, DRAFTIEST having or exposed to currents of air DRAFTILY adv
DRAG v DRAGGED, DRAGGING, DRAGS to pull along the ground
DRAGEE n pl. -S a sugarcoated candy
DRAGGER n pl. -S one that drags
DRAGGIER comparative of draggy
DRAGGIEST superlative of draggy
DRAGGING present participle of drag
DRAGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to make wet and dirty
DRAGGY adj -GIER -GIEST sluggish
DRAGLINE n pl. -S a line used for dragging
DRAGNET n pl. -S a net for trawling
DRAGOMAN n pl. -MANS or -MEN an interpreter in Near Eastern countries
DRAGON n pl. -S a mythical, serpentlike monster
DRAGONET n pl. -S a marine fish
DRAGOON v -ED, -ING, -S to harass by the use of troops
DRAGROPE n pl. -S a rope used for dragging
DRAGSTER n pl. -S a vehicle used in drag racing
DRAIL n pl. -S a heavy fishhook
DRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to draw off a liquid
DRAINAGE n pl. -S the act of draining
DRAINER n pl. -S one that drains
DRAKE n pl. -S a male duck
DRAM v DRAMMED, DRAMMING, DRAMS to tipple
DRAMA n pl. -S a composition written for theatrical performance
DRAMATIC adj pertaining to drama
DRAMEDY n pl. -DIES a sitcom having dramatic scenes
DRAMMED past tense of dram
DRAMMING present participle of dram
DRAMMOCK n pl. -S raw oatmeal mixed with cold water
DRAMSHOP n pl. -S a barroom
DRANK past tense of drink
DRAPE v DRAPED, DRAPING, DRAPES to arrange in graceful folds DRAPABLE adj
DRAPER n pl. -S a dealer in cloth
DRAPERY n pl. -ERIES cloth arranged in graceful folds
DRAPEY adj characterized by graceful folds
DRAPING present participle of drape
DRASTIC adj extremely severe
DRAT v DRATTED, DRATTING, DRATS to damn
DRAUGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to draft
DRAUGHTY adj DRAUGHTIER, DRAUGHTIEST drafty
DRAVE a past tense of drive
DRAW v DREW, DRAWN, DRAWING, DRAWS to move by pulling DRAWABLE adj
DRAWBACK n pl. -S a hindrance
DRAWBAR n pl. -S a railroad coupler
DRAWBORE n pl. -S a hole for joining a mortise and tenon
DRAWDOWN n pl. -S a lowering of a water level
DRAWEE n pl. -S the person on whom a bill of exchange is drawn
DRAWER n pl. -S one that draws
DRAWING n pl. -S a portrayal in lines of a form or figure
DRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to speak slowly with vowels greatly prolonged
DRAWLER n pl. -S one that drawls
DRAWLY adj DRAWLIER, DRAWLIEST marked by drawling
DRAWN past participle of draw
DRAWTUBE n pl. -S a tube that slides within another tube
DRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by dray (a low, strong cart)
DRAYAGE n pl. -S transportation by dray
DRAYMAN n pl. -MEN one who drives a dray
DREAD v -ED, -ING, -S to fear greatly
DREADFUL n pl. -S a publication containing sensational material
DREAM v DREAMED or DREAMT, DREAMING, DREAMS to have a dream (a series of images occurring during sleep)
DREAMER n pl. -S one that dreams
DREAMFUL adj dreamy
DREAMT a past tense of dream
DREAMY adj DREAMIER, DREAMIEST full of dreams DREAMILY adv
DREAR n pl. -S the state of being dreary
DREARY adj DREARIER, DREARIEST dismal DREARILY adv
DREARY n pl. DREARIES a dismal person
DRECK n pl. -S rubbish DRECKY adj
DREDGE v DREDGED, DREDGING, DREDGES to clear with a dredge (a machine for scooping mud)
DREDGER n pl. -S one that dredges
DREDGING n pl. -S matter that is dredged up
DREE v DREED, DREEING, DREES to suffer
DREG n pl. -S the sediment of liquors DREGGISH adj
DREGGY adj -GIER -GIEST full of dregs
DREICH adj dreary
DREIDEL n pl. -S a spinning toy
DREIDL n pl. -S dreidel
DREIGH adj dreich
DREK n pl. -S dreck
DRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to wet thoroughly
DRENCHER n pl. -S one that drenches
DRESS v DRESSED or DREST, DRESSING, DRESSES to put clothes on
DRESSAGE n pl. -S the training of a horse in obedience and deportment
DRESSER n pl. -S one that dresses
DRESSING n pl. -S material applied to cover a wound
DRESSY adj DRESSIER, DRESSIEST stylish DRESSILY adv
DREST a past tense of dress
DREW past tense of draw
DRIB v DRIBBED, DRIBBING, DRIBS to drip
DRIBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to drivel
DRIBBLER n pl. -S one that dribbles
DRIBBLET n pl. -S driblet
DRIBBLING present participle of dribble
DRIBBLY adj tending to dribble
DRIBLET n pl. -S a small drop of liquid
DRIED past tense of dry
DRIEGH adj dreary
DRIER n pl. -S one that dries
DRIES present 3d person sing. of dry
DRIEST a superlative of dry
DRIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to move along in a current
DRIFTAGE n pl. -S the act of drifting
DRIFTER n pl. -S one that drifts
DRIFTPIN n pl. -S a metal rod for securing timbers
DRIFTY adj DRIFTIER, DRIFTIEST full of drifts (masses of wind-driven snow)
DRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to bore a hole in
DRILLER n pl. -S one that drills
DRILLING n pl. -S a heavy twilled cotton fabric
DRILY adv dryly
DRINK v DRANK, DRUNK, DRINKING, DRINKS to swallow liquid
DRINKER n pl. -S one that drinks
DRIP v DRIPPED or DRIPT, DRIPPING, DRIPS to fall in drops
DRIPLESS adj designed not to drip
DRIPPER n pl. -S something from which a liquid drips
DRIPPING n pl. -S juice drawn from meat during cooking
DRIPPY adj -PIER -PIEST very wet
DRIPT a past tense of drip
DRIVE v DROVE or DRAVE, DRIVEN, DRIVING, DRIVES to urge or propel forward DRIVABLE adj
DRIVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to let saliva flow from the mouth
DRIVELER n pl. -S one that drivels
DRIVEN past participle of drive
DRIVER n pl. -S one that drives
DRIVEWAY n pl. -WAYS a private road providing access to a building
DRIVING n pl. -S management of a motor vehicle
DRIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to rain lightly
DRIZZLY adj -ZLIER, -ZLIEST characterized by light rain
DROGUE n pl. -S a sea anchor
DROIT n pl. -S a legal right
DROLL adj DROLLER, DROLLEST comical
DROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to jest
DROLLERY n pl. -ERIES something droll
DROLLY adv in a droll manner
DROMON n pl. -S dromond
DROMOND n pl. -S a large fast-sailing medieval galley
DRONE v DRONED, DRONING, DRONES to make a continuous low sound
DRONER n pl. -S one that drones
DRONGO n pl. -GOS a tropical bird
DRONING present participle of drone
DRONISH adj habitually lazy
DROOL v -ED, -ING, -S to drivel
DROOP v -ED, -ING, -S to hang downward
DROOPY adj DROOPIER, DROOPIEST drooping DROOPILY adv
DROP v DROPPED or DROPT, DROPPING, DROPS to fall in drops (globules)
DROPHEAD n pl. -S a convertible car
DROPKICK n pl. -S a type of kick in football
DROPLET n pl. -S a tiny drop
DROPOUT n pl. -S one who quits school prematurely
DROPPED past tense of drop
DROPPER n pl. -S a tube for dispensing liquid in drops
DROPPING n pl. -S something that has been dropped
DROPSHOT n pl. -S a type of shot in tennis
DROPSY n pl. -SIES an excessive accumulation of serous fluid DROPSIED adj
DROPT a past tense of drop
DROPWORT n pl. -S a perennial herb
DROSERA n pl. -S a sundew
DROSHKY n pl. -KIES an open carriage
DROSKY n pl. -KIES droshky
DROSS n pl. -ES waste matter
DROSSY adj DROSSIER, DROSSIEST worthless
DROUGHT n pl. -S a dry period
DROUGHTY adj DROUGHTIER, DROUGHTIEST dry
DROUK v -ED, -ING, -S to drench
DROUTH n pl. -S drought
DROUTHY adj DROUTHIER, DROUTHIEST droughty
DROVE v DROVED, DROVING, DROVES to drive cattle or sheep
DROVER n pl. -S a driver of cattle or sheep
DROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to suffocate in water
DROWND v -ED, -ING, -S to drown
DROWNER n pl. -S one that drowns
DROWSE v DROWSED, DROWSING, DROWSES to doze
DROWSY adj DROWSIER, DROWSIEST sleepy DROWSILY adv
DRUB v DRUBBED, DRUBBING, DRUBS to beat severely
DRUBBER n pl. -S one that drubs
DRUBBING n pl. -S a severe beating
DRUDGE v DRUDGED, DRUDGING, DRUDGES to do hard, menial, or tedious work
DRUDGER n pl. -S one that drudges
DRUDGERY n pl. -ERIES hard, menial, or tedious work
DRUDGING present participle of drudge
DRUG v DRUGGED, DRUGGING, DRUGS to affect with a drug (a medicinal substance)
DRUGGET n pl. -S a coarse woolen fabric
DRUGGIE n pl. -S a drug addict
DRUGGIST n pl. -S a pharmacist
DRUGGY adj -GIER -GIEST affected by drugs
DRUID n pl. -S one of an ancient Celtic order of priests DRUIDIC adj
DRUIDESS n pl. -ES a female druid
DRUIDISM n pl. -S the religious system of the druids
DRUM v DRUMMED, DRUMMING, DRUMS to beat a drum (a percussion instrument)
DRUMBEAT n pl. -S the sound of a drum
DRUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to move slowly
DRUMFIRE n pl. -S heavy, continuous gunfire
DRUMFISH n pl. -ES a fish that makes a drumming sound
DRUMHEAD n pl. -S the material stretched over the end of a drum
DRUMLIER comparative of drumly
DRUMLIEST superlative of drumly
DRUMLIKE adj resembling the head of a drum
DRUMLIN n pl. -S a long hill of glacial drift
DRUMLY adj -LIER -LIEST dark and gloomy
DRUMMED past tense of drum
DRUMMER n pl. -S one that drums
DRUMMING present participle of drum
DRUMROLL n pl. -S a roll played on a drum
DRUNK adj DRUNKER, DRUNKEST intoxicated
DRUNK n pl. -S a drunken person
DRUNKARD n pl. -S one who is habitually drunk
DRUNKEN adj drunk
DRUPE n pl. -S a fleshy fruit
DRUPELET n pl. -S a small drupe
DRUSE n pl. -S a crust of small crystals lining a rock cavity
DRUTHERS n/pl one's preference
DRY adj DRIER, DRIEST or DRYER, DRYEST having no moisture
DRY n pl. DRYS a prohibitionist
DRY v DRIED, DRYING, DRIES to make dry DRYABLE adj
DRYAD n pl. -S or -ES a nymph of the woods DRYADIC adj
DRYER n pl. -S drier
DRYISH adj somewhat dry
DRYLAND adj relating to an arid region
DRYLOT n pl. -S an enclosure for livestock
DRYLY adv in a dry manner
DRYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dry
DRYPOINT n pl. -S a method of engraving
DRYSTONE adj constructed of stone without mortar
DRYWALL n pl. -S board used instead of plaster in walls
DUAD n pl. -S a pair
DUAL n pl. -S a linguistic form
DUALISM n pl. -S a philosophical theory
DUALIST n pl. -S an adherent of dualism
DUALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being twofold
DUALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make twofold
DUALLY adv in two ways
DUB v DUBBED, DUBBING, DUBS to confer knighthood on
DUBBER n pl. -S one that dubs
DUBBIN n pl. -S material for softening and waterproofing leather
DUBBING n pl. -S dubbin
DUBIETY n pl. -ETIES the state of being dubious
DUBIOUS adj doubtful
DUBONNET n pl. -S a red color
DUCAL adj pertaining to a duke (a high-ranking nobleman) DUCALLY adv
DUCAT n pl. -S any of several gold coins formerly used in Europe
DUCE n pl. DUCES or DUCI a leader
DUCHESS n pl. -ES the wife or widow of a duke
DUCHY n pl. DUCHIES the domain of a duke
DUCI a pl. of duce
DUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to lower quickly
DUCKBILL n pl. -S a platypus
DUCKER n pl. -S one that ducks
DUCKIE adj ducky
DUCKIER comparative of ducky
DUCKIES pl. of ducky
DUCKIEST superlative of ducky
DUCKLING n pl. -S a young duck
DUCKPIN n pl. -S a type of bowling pin
DUCKTAIL n pl. -S a style of haircut
DUCKWALK v -ED, -ING, -S to walk in a squatting position
DUCKWEED n pl. -S an aquatic plant
DUCKY adj DUCKIER, DUCKIEST excellent
DUCKY n pl. DUCKIES a darling
DUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to convey through a duct (a tubular passage)
DUCTAL adj made up of ducts
DUCTILE adj easily molded or shaped
DUCTING n pl. -S a system of ducts
DUCTLESS adj being without a duct
DUCTULE n pl. -S a small duct
DUCTWORK n pl. -S a system of ducts
DUD n pl. -S a bomb that fails to explode
DUDDIE adj ragged
DUDDY adj duddie
DUDE v DUDED, DUDING, DUDES to dress up in flashy clothes
DUDEEN n pl. -S a short tobacco pipe
DUDGEON n pl. -S a feeling of resentment
DUDING present participle of dude
DUDISH adj resembling a dude (a dandy)
DUDISHLY adv in the manner of a dude
DUE n pl. -S something that is owed
DUECENTO n pl. -TOS the thirteenth century
DUEL v DUELED, DUELING, DUELS or DUELLED, DUELLING, DUELS to fight formally
DUELER n pl. -S one that duels
DUELIST n pl. -S a dueler
DUELLED a past tense of duel
DUELLER n pl. -S dueler
DUELLI a pl. of duello
DUELLING a present participle of duel
DUELLIST n pl. -S duelist
DUELLO n pl. -LOS or -LI the art of dueling; a duel
DUENDE n pl. -S charisma
DUENESS n pl. -ES the state of being owed
DUENNA n pl. -S a governess
DUET v DUETTED, DUETTING, DUETS to perform a duet (a musical composition for two)
DUETTIST n pl. -S a participant in a duet
DUFF n pl. -S a thick pudding
DUFFEL n pl. -S a coarse woolen fabric
DUFFER n pl. -S a clumsy person
DUFFLE n pl. -S duffel
DUG n pl. -S the teat or udder of a female mammal
DUGONG n pl. -S an aquatic mammal
DUGOUT n pl. -S a canoe made by hollowing out a log
DUI a pl. of duo
DUIKER n pl. -S a small antelope
DUIT n pl. -S doit
DUKE v DUKED, DUKING, DUKES to fight
DUKEDOM n pl. -S a duchy
DULCET n pl. -S a soft-toned organ stop
DULCETLY adv melodiously
DULCIANA n pl. -S a soft-toned organ stop
DULCIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to sweeten
DULCIMER n pl. -S a stringed instrument
DULCINEA n pl. -S a sweetheart
DULIA n pl. -S veneration of saints
DULL adj DULLER, DULLEST mentally slow
DULL v -ED, -ING, -S to make less sharp
DULLARD n pl. -S a dolt
DULLISH adj somewhat dull
DULLNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dull
DULLY adv in a dull manner
DULNESS n pl. -ES dullness
DULSE n pl. -S an edible seaweed
DULY adv rightfully
DUMA n pl. -S a Russian council
DUMB adj DUMBER, DUMBEST incapable of speech DUMBLY adv
DUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to make silent
DUMBBELL n pl. -S a weight lifted for muscular exercise
DUMBCANE n pl. -S a tropical plant
DUMBHEAD n pl. -S a stupid person
DUMBNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dumb
DUMDUM n pl. -S a type of bullet
DUMFOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to astonish
DUMKA n pl. -KY a Slavic folk ballad
DUMMKOPF n pl. -S a dolt
DUMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to make a representation of
DUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to let fall heavily
DUMPCART n pl. -S a type of cart
DUMPER n pl. -S one that dumps
DUMPIER comparative of dumpy
DUMPIEST superlative of dumpy
DUMPILY adv in a dumpy manner
DUMPING n pl. -S the selling of large quantities of goods at below the market price
DUMPISH adj sad
DUMPLING n pl. -S a ball of dough cooked with stew or soup
DUMPY adj DUMPIER, DUMPIEST short and thick
DUN adj DUNNER, DUNNEST of a dull brown color
DUN v DUNNED, DUNNING, DUNS to make demands upon for payment of a debt
DUNAM n pl. -S a unit of land measure in Israel
DUNCE n pl. -S a stupid person DUNCICAL, DUNCISH adj
DUNCH n pl. -ES a push
DUNE n pl. -S a hill of sand DUNELIKE adj
DUNELAND n pl. -S an area having many dunes
DUNG v -ED, -ING, -S to fertilize with manure
DUNGAREE n pl. -S a coarse cotton fabric
DUNGEON v -ED, -ING, -S to confine in a dungeon (an underground prison)
DUNGHILL n pl. -S a heap of manure
DUNGY adj DUNGIER, DUNGIEST filthy
DUNITE n pl. -S an igneous rock DUNITIC adj
DUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to dip into liquid
DUNKER n pl. -S one that dunks
DUNLIN n pl. -S a wading bird
DUNNAGE n pl. -S packing material used to protect cargo
DUNNED past tense of dun
DUNNER comparative of dun
DUNNESS n pl. -ES the state of being dun
DUNNEST superlative of dun
DUNNING present participle of dun
DUNNITE n pl. -S an explosive
DUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with a heavy blow
DUO n pl. DUOS or DUI an instrumental duet
DUODENUM n pl. -DENA or -DENUMS the first portion of the small intestine DUODENAL adj
DUOLOG n pl. -S duologue
DUOLOGUE n pl. -S a conversation between two persons
DUOMO n pl. -MOS or -MI a cathedral
DUOPOLY n pl. -LIES the market condition existing when there are two sellers only
DUOPSONY n pl. -NIES the market condition existing when there are two buyers only
DUOTONE n pl. -S an illustration in two tones
DUP v DUPPED, DUPPING, DUPS to open
DUPE v DUPED, DUPING, DUPES to deceive DUPABLE adj
DUPER n pl. -S one that dupes
DUPERY n pl. -ERIES the act of duping
DUPING present participle of dupe
DUPLE adj having two parts or elements
DUPLEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to make duple
DUPLEXER n pl. -S an electronic switching device
DUPPED past tense of dup
DUPPING present participle of dup
DURA n pl. -S durra
DURABLE adj able to withstand wear or decay DURABLY adv
DURABLES n/pl durable goods
DURAL adj of the dura mater (a brain membrane)
DURAMEN n pl. -S the central wood of a tree
DURANCE n pl. -S restraint by or as if by physical force
DURATION n pl. -S continuance in time
DURATIVE n pl. -S a type of verb
DURBAR n pl. -S the court of a native ruler in India
DURE v DURED, DURING, DURES to endure
DURESS n pl. -ES compulsion by threat
DURIAN n pl. -S an East Indian tree
DURING prep throughout the duration of
DURION n pl. -S durian
DURMAST n pl. -S a European oak
DURN v -ED, -ING, -S to damn
DURNED adj DURNEDER, DURNEDEST or DURNDEST damned
DURO n pl. -ROS a Spanish silver dollar
DUROC n pl. -S a large red hog
DURR n pl. -S durra
DURRA n pl. -S a cereal grain
DURRIE n pl. -S dhurrie
DURST a past tense of dare
DURUM n pl. -S a kind of wheat
DUSK v -ED, -ING, -S to become dark
DUSKISH adj dusky
DUSKY adj DUSKIER, DUSKIEST somewhat dark DUSKILY adv
DUST v -ED, -ING, -S to make free of dust (minute particles of matter)
DUSTBIN n pl. -S a trash can
DUSTER n pl. -S one that dusts
DUSTHEAP n pl. -S a pile of trash
DUSTIER comparative of dusty
DUSTIEST superative of dusty
DUSTILY adv in a dusty manner
DUSTLESS adj being without dust
DUSTLIKE adj resembling dust
DUSTMAN n pl. -MEN a trashman
DUSTOFF n pl. -S a military helicopter for evacuating the wounded
DUSTPAN n pl. -S a pan for holding swept dust
DUSTRAG n pl. -S a rag used for dusting
DUSTUP n pl. -S an argument
DUSTY adj DUSTIER, DUSTIEST full of dust
DUTCH adv with each person paying for himself
DUTCHMAN n pl. -MEN something used to hide structural defects
DUTEOUS adj dutiful
DUTIABLE adj subject to import tax
DUTIFUL adj obedient
DUTY n pl. -TIES a moral or legal obligation
DUUMVIR n pl. -VIRS or -VIRI a magistrate of ancient Rome
DUVET n pl. -S a down-filled bed covering
DUVETINE n pl. -S duvetyn
DUVETYN n pl. -S a soft fabric
DUVETYNE n pl. -S duvetyn
DUXELLES n pl. DUXELLES a garnish or sauce with minced mushrooms
DWARF adj DWARFER, DWARFEST extremely small
DWARF n pl. DWARFS or DWARVES an extremely small person
DWARF v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to appear small
DWARFISH adj resembling a dwarf
DWARFISM n pl. -S a condition of stunted growth
DWARVES a pl. of dwarf
DWEEB n pl. -S an unattractive or inept person
DWELL v DWELT or DWELLED, DWELLING, DWELLS to reside
DWELLER n pl. -S one that dwells
DWELLING n pl. -S a place of residence
DWELT a past tense of dwell
DWINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to decrease steadily
DWINE v DWINED, DWINING, DWINES to pine or waste away
DYABLE adj dyeable
DYAD n pl. -S a pair of units
DYADIC n pl. -S a sum of mathematical dyads
DYARCHY n pl. -CHIES diarchy DYARCHIC adj
DYBBUK n pl. -BUKS or -BUKIM a wandering soul in Jewish folklore
DYE v DYED, DYEING, DYES to treat with a dye (a coloring matter)
DYEABLE adj capable of being dyed
DYEING n pl. -S something colored with a dye
DYER n pl. -S one that dyes
DYESTUFF n pl. -S a dye
DYEWEED n pl. -S a shrub that yields a yellow dye
DYEWOOD n pl. -S a wood from which a dye is extracted
DYING n pl. -S a passing out of existence
DYKE v DYKED, DYKING, DYKES to dike
DYNAMIC n pl. -S a physical force
DYNAMISM n pl. -S a theory that explains the universe in terms of force or energy
DYNAMIST n pl. -S an adherent of dynamism
DYNAMITE v -MITED, -MITING, -MITES to blow up with a powerful explosive
DYNAMO n pl. -MOS a generator
DYNAST n pl. -S a ruler
DYNASTY n pl. -TIES a succession of rulers from the same line of descent DYNASTIC adj
DYNATRON n pl. -S a type of electron tube
DYNE n pl. -S a unit of force
DYNEIN n pl. DYNEIN an enzyme involved in cell movement
DYNEL n pl. -S a synthetic fiber
DYNODE n pl. -S a type of electrode
DYSGENIC adj causing the deterioration of hereditary qualities
DYSLEXIA n pl. -S impairment of the ability to read
DYSLEXIC n pl. -S one who is affected with dyslexia
DYSPEPSY n pl. -SIES indigestion
DYSPNEA n pl. -S labored breathing DYSPNEAL, DYSPNEIC adj
DYSPNOEA n pl. -S dyspnea DYSPNOIC adj
DYSTAXIA n pl. -S a form of muscular tremor
DYSTOCIA n pl. -S difficult labor and delivery in childbirth
DYSTONIA n pl. -S a condition of disordered tonicity of muscle tissue DYSTONIC adj
DYSTOPIA n pl. -S a wretched place
DYSURIA n pl. -S painful urination DYSURIC adj
DYVOUR n pl. -S one who is bankrupt
EACH adj being one of two or more distinct individuals
EAGER adj -GERER, -GEREST impatiently longing EAGERLY adv
EAGER n pl. -S eagre
EAGLE n pl. -S a large bird of prey
EAGLET n pl. -S a young eagle
EAGRE n pl. -S a tidal flood
EANLING n pl. -S yeanling
EAR v -ED, -ING, -S to form the fruiting head of a cereal
EARACHE n pl. -S a pain in the ear (an organ of hearing)
EARDROP n pl. -S an earring
EARDRUM n pl. -S the tympanic membrane
EARED adj having ears
EARFLAP n pl. -S a part of a cap designed to cover the ears
EARFUL n pl. -S a flow of information
EARING n pl. -S a line on a ship
EARL n pl. -S a British nobleman
EARLAP n pl. -S an earflap
EARLDOM n pl. -S the rank of an earl
EARLESS adj lacking ears
EARLIER comparative of early
EARLIEST superlative of early
EARLOBE n pl. -S a part of the ear
EARLOCK n pl. -S a curl of hair by the ear
EARLSHIP n pl. -S earldom
EARLY adv -LIER, -LIEST near the beginning of a period of time or a series of events
EARMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to designate for a specific use
EARMUFF n pl. -S one of a pair of ear coverings
EARN v -ED, -ING, -S to gain or deserve for one's labor or service
EARNER n pl. -S one that earns
EARNEST n pl. -S a down payment
EARNINGS n/pl something earned
EARPHONE n pl. -S a listening device worn over the ear
EARPIECE n pl. -S an earphone
EARPLUG n pl. -S a plug for the ear
EARRING n pl. -S an ornament for the earlobe
EARSHOT n pl. -S the range within which sound can be heard
EARSTONE n pl. -S an otolith
EARTH v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with earth (soil)
EARTHEN adj made of earth
EARTHIER comparative of earthy
EARTHIEST superlative of earthy
EARTHILY adv in an earthy manner
EARTHLY adj -LIER, -LIEST worldly
EARTHMAN n pl. -MEN a person from the planet earth
EARTHNUT n pl. -S a European herb
EARTHPEA n pl. -S a twining plant
EARTHSET n pl. -S the setting of the earth as seen from the moon
EARTHY adj EARTHIER, EARTHIEST composed of, resembling, or suggestive of earth
EARWAX n pl. -ES cerumen
EARWIG v -WIGGED, -WIGGING, -WIGS to insinuate against in secret
EARWORM n pl. -S a bollworm
EASE v EASED, EASING, EASES to give rest or relief to
EASEFUL adj restful
EASEL n pl. -S a three-legged frame
EASEMENT n pl. -S relief
EASIER comparative of easy
EASIES pl. of easy
EASIEST superlative of easy
EASILY adv without difficulty
EASINESS n pl. -ES the state of being easy
EASING present participle of ease
EAST n pl. -S a cardinal point of the compass
EASTER n pl. -S a wind or storm from the east
EASTERLY n pl. -LIES a wind from the east
EASTERN adj being to, toward, or in the east
EASTING n pl. -S a movement toward the east
EASTWARD n pl. -S a direction toward the east
EASY adj EASIER, EASIEST not difficult
EASY n pl. EASIES a communications code word for the letter E
EAT v ATE or ET, EATEN, EATING, EATS to consume food
EATABLE n pl. -S an edible
EATER n pl. -S one that eats
EATERY n pl. -ERIES a lunchroom
EATH adj easy
EATING n pl. -S the act of consuming food
EAU n pl. EAUX water
EAVE n pl. -S the lower projecting edge of a roof EAVED adj
EBB v -ED, -ING, -S to recede
EBBET n pl. -S a common green newt
EBON n pl. -S ebony
EBONIES pl. of ebony
EBONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to ebonize
EBONITE n pl. -S a hard rubber
EBONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to stain black in imitation of ebony
EBONY n pl. -NIES a hard, heavy wood
ECARTE n pl. -S a card game
ECAUDATE adj having no tail
ECBOLIC n pl. -S a type of drug
ECCLESIA n pl. -SIAE an assembly in ancient Greece
ECCRINE adj producing secretions externally
ECDYSIS n pl. -DYSES the shedding of an outer layer of skin ECDYSIAL adj
ECDYSON n pl. -S ecdysone
ECDYSONE n pl. -S an insect hormone
ECESIS n pl. -SISES the establishment of a plant or animal in a new environment
ECHARD n pl. -S the water in the soil not available to plants
ECHE v ECHED, ECHING, ECHES to increase
ECHELLE n pl. -S a device for spreading light into its component colors
ECHELON v -ED, -ING, -S to group in a particular formation
ECHIDNA n pl. -NAS or -NAE a spiny anteater
ECHINATE adj spiny
ECHING present participle of eche
ECHINOID n pl. -S a spiny marine animal
ECHINUS n pl. -NI echinoid
ECHO n pl. ECHOES or ECHOS a repetition of sound by reflection of sound waves
ECHO v -ED, -ING, -ES to produce an echo
ECHOER n pl. -S one that echoes
ECHOEY adj full of echoes
ECHOGRAM n pl. -S a record produced by a device that uses ultrasonic waves
ECHOIC adj resembling an echo
ECHOISM n pl. -S the formation of words in imitation of sounds
ECHOLESS adj producing no echo
ECLAIR n pl. -S a type of pastry
ECLAT n pl. -S brilliance
ECLECTIC n pl. -S one who draws his beliefs from various sources
ECLIPSE v ECLIPSED, ECLIPSING, ECLIPSES to obscure
ECLIPSIS n pl. ECLIPSES or ECLIPSISES an ellipsis
ECLIPTIC n pl. -S an astronomical plane
ECLOGITE n pl. -S a type of rock
ECLOGUE n pl. -S a pastoral poem
ECLOSION n pl. -S the emergence of an insect larva from an egg
ECOCIDE n pl. -S the destruction of the natural environment ECOCIDAL adj
ECOFREAK n pl. -S a zealous environmentalist
ECOLOGY n pl. -GIES an environmental science ECOLOGIC adj
ECONOBOX n pl. -ES a small economical car
ECONOMIC adj pertaining to financial matters
ECONOMY n pl. -MIES thrift
ECOTONE n pl. -S a type of ecological zone ECOTONAL adj
ECOTYPE n pl. -S a subspecies adapted to specific environmental conditions ECOTYPIC adj
ECRASEUR n pl. -S a surgical instrument
ECRU n pl. -S a yellowish brown color
ECSTASY n pl. -SIES a state of exaltation
ECSTATIC n pl. -S one that is subject to ecstasies
ECTASIS n pl. -TASES the lengthening of a usually short syllable ECTATIC adj
ECTHYMA n pl. -MATA a virus disease
ECTODERM n pl. -S the outermost germ layer of an embryo
ECTOMERE n pl. -S a cell that develops into ectoderm
ECTOPIA n pl. -S congenital displacement of parts or organs ECTOPIC adj
ECTOSARC n pl. -S the outermost layer of protoplasm of certain protozoans
ECTOZOAN n pl. -S ectozoon
ECTOZOON n pl. -ZOA a parasite on the body of an animal
ECTYPE n pl. -S a copy ECTYPAL adj
ECU n pl. -S an old French coin
ECUMENIC adj universal
ECZEMA n pl. -S a skin disease
ED n pl. ED education
EDACIOUS adj voracious
EDACITY n pl. -TIES gluttony
EDAPHIC adj pertaining to the soil
EDDO n pl. -DOES a tropical plant
EDDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to move against the main current
EDEMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA an excessive accumulation of serous fluid
EDENIC adj pertaining to a paradise
EDENTATE n pl. -S a toothless mammal
EDGE v EDGED, EDGING, EDGES to provide with an edge (a bounding or dividing line)
EDGELESS adj lacking an edge
EDGER n pl. -S a tool used to trim a lawn's edge
EDGEWAYS adv edgewise
EDGEWISE adv sideways
EDGIER comparative of edgy
EDGIEST superlative of edgy
EDGILY adv in an edgy manner
EDGINESS n pl. -ES the state of being edgy
EDGING n pl. -S something that forms or serves as an edge
EDGY adj EDGIER, EDGIEST tense, nervous, or irritable
EDH n pl. -S an Old English letter
EDIBLE n pl. -S something fit to be eaten
EDICT n pl. -S an authoritative order having the force of law EDICTAL adj
EDIFICE n pl. -S a building
EDIFIER n pl. -S one that edifies
EDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to enlighten
EDILE n pl. -S aedile
EDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to correct and prepare for publication EDITABLE adj
EDITION n pl. -S a particular series of printed material
EDITOR n pl. -S one that edits
EDITRESS n pl. -ES a female editor
EDUCABLE n pl. -S a mildly retarded person
EDUCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to teach
EDUCATOR n pl. -S one that educates
EDUCE v EDUCED, EDUCING, EDUCES to draw forth or bring out EDUCIBLE adj
EDUCT n pl. -S something educed
EDUCTION n pl. -S the act of educing EDUCTIVE adj
EDUCTOR n pl. -S one that educes
EEL n pl. -S a snakelike fish
EELGRASS n pl. -ES an aquatic plant
EELIER comparative of eely
EELIEST superlative of eely
EELLIKE adj resembling an eel
EELPOUT n pl. -S a marine fish
EELWORM n pl. -S a small roundworm
EELY adj EELIER, EELIEST resembling an eel
EERIE adj -RIER, -RIEST weird EERILY adv
EERINESS n pl. -ES the state of being eerie
EERY adj -RIER, -RIEST eerie
EF n pl. -S the letter F
EFF n pl. -S ef
EFFABLE adj capable of being uttered or expressed
EFFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to rub or wipe out
EFFACER n pl. -S one that effaces
EFFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring about
EFFECTER n pl. -S effector
EFFECTOR n pl. -S a bodily organ that responds to a nerve impulse
EFFENDI n pl. -S a Turkish title of respect
EFFERENT n pl. -S an organ or part conveying nervous impulses to an effector
EFFETE adj exhausted of vigor or energy EFFETELY adv
EFFICACY n pl. -CIES effectiveness
EFFIGIAL adj resembling an effigy
EFFIGY n pl. -GIES a likeness or representation
EFFLUENT n pl. -S an outflow
EFFLUVIA n/pl byproducts in the form of waste
EFFLUX n pl. -ES an outflow
EFFORT n pl. -S a deliberate exertion
EFFULGE v -FULGED, -FULGING, -FULGES to shine forth
EFFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to pour forth
EFFUSION n pl. -S an outpouring of emotion
EFFUSIVE adj pouring forth
EFT n pl. -S a newt
EFTSOON adv soon afterward
EFTSOONS adv eftsoon
EGAD interj -- used as a mild oath
EGADS interj egad
EGAL adj equal
EGALITE n pl. -S equality
EGER n pl. -S eagre
EGEST v -ED, -ING, -S to discharge from the body
EGESTA n/pl egested matter
EGESTION n pl. -S the act of egesting EGESTIVE adj
EGG v -ED, -ING, -S to incite or urge
EGGAR n pl. -S egger
EGGCUP n pl. -S a cup from which an egg is eaten
EGGER n pl. -S a kind of moth
EGGHEAD n pl. -S an intellectual
EGGLESS adj lacking eggs
EGGNOG n pl. -S a beverage
EGGPLANT n pl. -S a perennial herb yielding edible fruit
EGGSHELL n pl. -S the hard exterior of a bird's egg
EGGY adj containing eggs
EGIS n pl. EGISES aegis
EGLATERE n pl. -S a wild rose
EGLOMISE adj made of glass with a painted picture on the back
EGO n pl. EGOS the conscious self
EGOISM n pl. -S extreme devotion to self-interest
EGOIST n pl. -S one who practices egoism EGOISTIC adj
EGOLESS adj not characterized by egoism
EGOMANIA n pl. -S extreme egotism
EGOTISM n pl. -S self-conceit
EGOTIST n pl. -S a conceited person
EGRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to go out
EGRET n pl. -S a wading bird
EGYPTIAN n pl. -S a typeface with squared serifs
EH interj -- used to express doubt or surprise
EIDE pl. of eidos
EIDER n pl. -S a large sea duck
EIDETIC adj pertaining to vivid recall
EIDOLIC adj pertaining to an eidolon
EIDOLON n pl. -LONS or -LA a phantom
EIDOS n pl. EIDE an essence
EIGHT n pl. -S a number
EIGHTEEN n pl. -S a number
EIGHTH n pl. -S one of eight equal parts
EIGHTHLY adv in the eighth place
EIGHTVO n pl. -VOS octavo
EIGHTY n pl. EIGHTIES a number
EIKON n pl. -S or -ES icon
EINKORN n pl. -S a variety of wheat
EINSTEIN n pl. -S a very intelligent person
EIRENIC adj irenic
EISWEIN n pl. -S a sweet German wine
EITHER adj being one or the other
EJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to throw out forcibly
EJECTA n/pl ejected material
EJECTION n pl. -S the act of ejecting
EJECTIVE n pl. -S a sound produced with air compressed above the closed glottis
EJECTOR n pl. -S one that ejects
EKE v EKED, EKING, EKES to supplement with great effort
EKISTICS n/pl a science dealing with human habitats EKISTIC adj
EKPWELE n pl. -S a former monetary unit of Equatorial Guinea
EKTEXINE n pl. -S an outer layer of the exine
EKUELE n pl. EKUELE ekpwele
EL n pl. -S an elevated railroad or train
ELAIN n pl. -S olein
ELAN n pl. -S enthusiasm
ELAND n pl. -S a large antelope
ELAPHINE adj pertaining to a genus of deer
ELAPID n pl. -S a venomous snake
ELAPINE adj pertaining to a family of snakes
ELAPSE v ELAPSED, ELAPSING, ELAPSES to pass away
ELASTASE n pl. -S an enzyme
ELASTIC n pl. -S a stretchable material
ELASTIN n pl. -S a bodily protein
ELATE v ELATED, ELATING, ELATES to raise the spirits of ELATEDLY adv
ELATER n pl. -S a click beetle
ELATERID n pl. -S an elater
ELATERIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
ELATING present participle of elate
ELATION n pl. -S a feeling of great joy
ELATIVE n pl. -S an adjectival form in some languages
ELBOW v -ED, -ING, -S to jostle
ELD n pl. -S old age
ELDER n pl. -S an older person
ELDERLY n pl. -LIES a rather old person
ELDEST adj oldest
ELDRESS n pl. -ES a female elder (a church officer)
ELDRICH adj eldritch
ELDRITCH adj weird
ELECT v -ED, -ING, -S to select by vote for an office
ELECTEE n pl. -S a person who has been elected
ELECTION n pl. -S the act of electing
ELECTIVE n pl. -S an optional course of study
ELECTOR n pl. -S one that elects
ELECTRET n pl. -S a type of nonconductor
ELECTRIC n pl. -S something run by electricity
ELECTRO v -ED, -ING, -S to make a metallic copy of a page of type for printing
ELECTRON n pl. -S an elementary particle
ELECTRUM n pl. -S an alloy of gold and silver
ELEGANCE n pl. -S tasteful opulence
ELEGANCY n pl. -CIES elegance
ELEGANT adj tastefully opulent
ELEGIAC n pl. -S a type of verse
ELEGIES pl. of elegy
ELEGISE v -GISED, -GISING, -GISES to elegize
ELEGIST n pl. -S one that writes elegies
ELEGIT n pl. -S a type of judicial writ
ELEGIZE v -GIZED, -GIZING, -GIZES to write an elegy
ELEGY n pl. -GIES a mournful poem for one who is dead
ELEMENT n pl. -S a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means
ELEMI n pl. -S a fragrant resin
ELENCHUS n pl. -CHI a logical refutation ELENCHIC, ELENCTIC adj
ELEPHANT n pl. -S a large mammal
ELEVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to raise
ELEVATED n pl. -S a railway that operates on a raised structure
ELEVATOR n pl. -S one that elevates
ELEVEN n pl. -S a number
ELEVENTH n pl. -S one of eleven equal parts
ELEVON n pl. -S a type of airplane control surface
ELF n pl. ELVES a small, often mischievous fairy ELFLIKE adj
ELFIN n pl. -S an elf
ELFISH adj resembling an elf ELFISHLY adv
ELFLOCK n pl. -S a lock of tangled hair
ELHI adj pertaining to school grades 1 through 12
ELICIT v -ED, -ING, -S to educe
ELICITOR n pl. -S one that elicits
ELIDE v ELIDED, ELIDING, ELIDES to omit ELIDIBLE adj
ELIGIBLE n pl. -S one that is qualified to be chosen
ELIGIBLY adv in a qualified manner
ELINT n pl. -S the gathering of intelligence by electronic devices
ELISION n pl. -S the act of eliding
ELITE n pl. -S a socially superior group
ELITISM n pl. -S belief in rule by an elite
ELITIST n pl. -S an adherent of elitism
ELIXIR n pl. -S a medicinal beverage
ELK n pl. -S a large deer
ELKHOUND n pl. -S a hunting dog
ELL n pl. -S the letter L
ELLIPSE n pl. -S a type of plane curve
ELLIPSIS n pl. -LIPSES an omission of a word or words in a sentence
ELLIPTIC adj having the shape of an ellipse
ELM n pl. -S a deciduous tree
ELMY adj -MIER, -MIEST abounding in elms
ELODEA n pl. -S an aquatic herb
ELOIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to remove to a distant place
ELOIGNER n pl. -S one that eloigns
ELOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to eloign
ELOINER n pl. -S one that eloins
ELONGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to lengthen
ELOPE v ELOPED, ELOPING, ELOPES to run off secretly to be married
ELOPER n pl. -S one that elopes
ELOQUENT adj fluent and convincing in speech
ELSE adv in a different place, time, or way
ELUANT n pl. -S a solvent
ELUATE n pl. -S the material obtained by eluting
ELUDE v ELUDED, ELUDING, ELUDES to evade
ELUDER n pl. -S one that eludes
ELUENT n pl. -S eluant
ELUSION n pl. -S the act of eluding
ELUSIVE adj tending to elude
ELUSORY adj elusive
ELUTE v ELUTED, ELUTING, ELUTES to remove by means of a solvent
ELUTION n pl. -S the act of eluting
ELUVIA a pl. of eluvium
ELUVIAL adj pertaining to an eluvium
ELUVIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to undergo a transfer of materials in the soil
ELUVIUM n pl. -VIA or -VIUMS a soil deposit
ELVER n pl. -S a young eel
ELVES pl. of elf
ELVISH adj elfish ELVISHLY adv
ELYSIAN adj delightful
ELYTRON n pl. -TRA a hardened forewing of certain insects ELYTROID, ELYTROUS adj
ELYTRUM n pl. -TRA elytron
EM n pl. -S the letter M
EMACIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to make thin
EMANATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to send forth
EMANATOR n pl. -S one that emanates
EMBALM v -ED, -ING, -S to treat so as to protect from decay
EMBALMER n pl. -S one that embalms
EMBANK v -ED, -ING, -S to confine or protect with a raised structure
EMBAR v -BARRED, -BARRING, -BARS to imprison
EMBARGO v -ED, -ING, -ES to restrain trade by a governmental order
EMBARK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a start
EMBARRED past tense of embar
EMBARRING present participle of embar
EMBASSY n pl. -SIES the headquarters of an ambassador
EMBATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to prepare for battle
EMBAY v -ED, -ING, -S to enclose in a bay
EMBED v -BEDDED, -BEDDING, -BEDS to fix firmly into a surrounding mass
EMBER n pl. -S a glowing fragment from a fire
EMBEZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
EMBITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to make bitter
EMBLAZE v -BLAZED, -BLAZING, -BLAZES to set on fire
EMBLAZER n pl. -S one that emblazes
EMBLAZON v -ED, -ING, -S to decorate with brilliant colors
EMBLEM v -ED, -ING, -S to represent with an emblem (a graphical symbol)
EMBODIER n pl. -S one that embodies
EMBODY v -BODIED, -BODYING, -BODIES to provide with a body
EMBOLDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to instill with courage
EMBOLI pl. of embolus
EMBOLIES pl. of emboly
EMBOLISM n pl. -S the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus EMBOLIC adj
EMBOLUS n pl. -LI an abnormal particle circulating in the blood
EMBOLY n pl. -LIES a phase of embryonic growth
EMBORDER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a border
EMBOSK v -ED, -ING, -S to conceal with foliage
EMBOSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to embrace
EMBOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to decorate with raised designs
EMBOSSER n pl. -S one that embosses
EMBOW v -ED, -ING, -S to arch
EMBOWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to disbowel
EMBOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to surround with foliage
EMBRACE v -BRACED, -BRACING, -BRACES to hug
EMBRACER n pl. -S one that embraces
EMBROIL v -ED, -ING, -S to involve in conflict
EMBROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to make brown
EMBRUE v -BRUED, -BRUING, -BRUES to imbrue
EMBRUTE v -BRUTED, -BRUTING, -BRUTES to imbrute
EMBRYO n pl. -BRYOS an organism in its early stages of development
EMBRYOID n pl. -S a mass of tissue that resembles an embryo
EMBRYON n pl. -S an embryo
EMCEE v -CEED, -CEEING, -CEES to serve as master of ceremonies
EME n pl. -S an uncle
EMEER n pl. -S emir
EMEERATE n pl. -S emirate
EMEND v -ED, -ING, -S to correct
EMENDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to emend
EMENDER n pl. -S one that emends
EMERALD n pl. -S a green gem
EMERGE v EMERGED, EMERGING, EMERGES to come out into view
EMERGENT n pl. -S a type of aquatic plant
EMERIES pl. of emery
EMERITA n pl. -TAE a retired woman who retains an honorary title
EMERITUS n pl. -TI a retired person who retains an honorary title
EMEROD n pl. -S a tumor
EMEROID n pl. -S emerod
EMERSED adj standing out of water
EMERSION n pl. -S the act of emerging
EMERY n pl. -ERIES a granular corundum
EMESIS n pl. EMESES the act of vomiting
EMETIC n pl. -S a substance which induces vomiting
EMETIN n pl. -S emetine
EMETINE n pl. -S an alkaloid
EMEU n pl. -S emu
EMEUTE n pl. -S a riot
EMF n pl. -S a difference in electric potential
EMIC adj relating to a type of linguistic analysis
EMIGRANT n pl. -S one that emigrates
EMIGRATE v -GRATED, -GRATING, -GRATES to leave one country or region to settle in another
EMIGRE n pl. -S an emigrant
EMINENCE n pl. -S high station or rank
EMINENCY n pl. -CIES eminence
EMINENT adj of high station or rank
EMIR n pl. -S an Arab chieftain or prince
EMIRATE n pl. -S the rank of an emir
EMISSARY n pl. -SARIES a person sent on a mission
EMISSION n pl. -S the act of emitting EMISSIVE adj
EMIT v EMITTED, EMITTING, EMITS to send forth
EMITTER n pl. -S one that emits
EMMER n pl. -S a type of wheat
EMMET n pl. -S an ant
EMODIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
EMOTE v EMOTED, EMOTING, EMOTES to express emotion in an exaggerated manner
EMOTER n pl. -S one that emotes
EMOTION n pl. -S an affective state of consciousness
EMOTIVE adj pertaining to emotion
EMPALE v -PALED, -PALING, -PALES to impale
EMPALER n pl. -S one that empales
EMPANADA n pl. -S a pastry turnover
EMPANEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to impanel
EMPATHY n pl. -THIES imaginative identification with another's thoughts and feelings EMPATHIC adj
EMPEROR n pl. -S the ruler of an empire
EMPERY n pl. -PERIES absolute dominion
EMPHASIS n pl. -PHASES special significance imparted to something
EMPHATIC adj strongly expressive
EMPIRE n pl. -S a major political unit
EMPIRIC n pl. -S one who relies on practical experience
EMPLACE v -PLACED, -PLACING, -PLACES to position
EMPLANE v -PLANED, -PLANING, -PLANES to enplane
EMPLOY v -ED, -ING, -S to hire
EMPLOYE n pl. -S employee
EMPLOYEE n pl. -S a person who is employed
EMPLOYER n pl. -S one that employs
EMPOISON v -ED, -ING, -S to embitter
EMPORIUM n pl. -RIUMS or -RIA a trading or market center
EMPOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to give legal power to
EMPRESS n pl. -ES a female ruler of an empire
EMPRISE n pl. -S an adventurous undertaking
EMPRIZE n pl. -S emprise
EMPTIED past tense of empty
EMPTIER n pl. -S one that empties
EMPTIES present 3d person sing. of empty
EMPTIEST superlative of empty
EMPTILY adv in an empty manner
EMPTINGS n/pl emptins
EMPTINS n/pl a liquid leavening
EMPTY adj -TIER, -TIEST containing nothing
EMPTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to remove the contents of
EMPURPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to tinge with purple
EMPYEMA n pl. -EMATA or -EMAS a collection of pus in a body cavity EMPYEMIC adj
EMPYREAL adj pertaining to the sky
EMPYREAN n pl. -S the highest heaven
EMU n pl. -S a large, flightless bird
EMULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to try to equal or surpass
EMULATOR n pl. -S one that emulates
EMULOUS adj eager to equal or surpass another
EMULSIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make into an emulsion
EMULSION n pl. -S a type of liquid mixture EMULSIVE adj
EMULSOID n pl. -S a liquid dispersed in another liquid
EMYD n pl. -S a freshwater tortoise
EMYDE n pl. -S emyd
EN n pl. -S the letter N
ENABLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to make possible
ENABLER n pl. -S one that enables
ENACT v -ED, -ING, -S to make into a law
ENACTIVE adj having the power to enact
ENACTOR n pl. -S one that enacts
ENACTORY adj pertaining to the enactment of law
ENAMEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to cover with a hard, glossy surface
ENAMELER n pl. -S one that enamels
ENAMINE n pl. -S a type of amine
ENAMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to inspire with love
ENAMOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to enamor
ENATE n pl. -S a relative on the mother's side ENATIC adj
ENATION n pl. -S an outgrowth from the surface of an organ
ENCAENIA n/pl annual university ceremonies
ENCAGE v -CAGED, -CAGING, -CAGES to confine in a cage
ENCAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to set up a camp
ENCASE v -CASED, -CASING, -CASES to enclose in a case
ENCASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cash
ENCEINTE n pl. -S an encircling fortification
ENCHAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to bind with chains
ENCHANT v -ED, -ING, -S to delight
ENCHASE v -CHASED, -CHASING, -CHASES to place in an ornamental setting
ENCHASER n pl. -S one that enchases
ENCHORIC adj belonging to a particular country
ENCINA n pl. -S an evergreen oak ENCINAL adj
ENCIPHER v -ED, -ING, -S to write in characters of hidden meaning
ENCIRCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to form a circle around
ENCLASP v -ED, -ING, -S to embrace
ENCLAVE n pl. -S a territorial unit enclosed within foreign territory
ENCLITIC n pl. -S a word pronounced as part of the preceding word
ENCLOSE v -CLOSED, -CLOSING, -CLOSES to close in on all sides
ENCLOSER n pl. -S one that encloses
ENCODE v -CODED, -CODING, -CODES to put into code
ENCODER n pl. -S one that encodes
ENCOMIUM n pl. -MIUMS or -MIA a eulogy
ENCORE v -CORED, -CORING, -CORES to call for the reappearance of a performer
ENCROACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to advance beyond the proper limits
ENCRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a crust
ENCRYPT v -ED, -ING, -S to encipher
ENCUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to hinder in action or movement
ENCYCLIC n pl. -S a letter addressed by the pope to the bishops of the world
ENCYST v -ED, -ING, -S to enclose in a cyst
END v -ED, -ING, -S to terminate
ENDAMAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to damage
ENDAMEBA n pl. -BAS or -BAE a parasitic ameba
ENDANGER v -ED, -ING, -S to imperil
ENDARCH adj formed from the center outward
ENDARCHY n pl. -CHIES the condition of being endarch
ENDBRAIN n pl. -S a part of the brain
ENDEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to make dear or beloved
ENDEAVOR v -ED, -ING, -S to make an effort
ENDEMIAL adj peculiar to a country or people
ENDEMIC n pl. -S an endemial disease
ENDEMISM n pl. -S the state of being endemial
ENDER n pl. -S one that ends something
ENDERMIC adj acting by absorption through the skin
ENDEXINE n pl. -S an inner layer of the exine
ENDGAME n pl. -S the last stage of a chess game
ENDING n pl. -S a termination
ENDITE v -DITED, -DITING, -DITES to indite
ENDIVE n pl. -S an herb cultivated as a salad plant
ENDLEAF n pl. -LEAVES an endpaper
ENDLESS adj enduring forever
ENDLONG adv lengthwise
ENDMOST adj farthest
ENDNOTE n pl. -S a note placed at the end of the text
ENDOCARP n pl. -S the inner layer of a pericarp
ENDOCAST n pl. -S a cast of the cranial cavity
ENDODERM n pl. -S the innermost germ layer of an embryo
ENDOGAMY n pl. -MIES marriage within a particular group
ENDOGEN n pl. -S a type of plant
ENDOGENY n pl. -NIES growth from within
ENDOPOD n pl. -S a branch of a crustacean limb
ENDORSE v -DORSED, -DORSING, -DORSES to sign the back of a negotiable document
ENDORSEE n pl. -S one to whom a document is transferred by endorsement
ENDORSER n pl. -S one that endorses
ENDORSING present participle of endorse
ENDORSOR n pl. -S endorser
ENDOSARC n pl. -S a portion of a cell
ENDOSMOS n pl. -ES a form of osmosis
ENDOSOME n pl. -S a cellular particle
ENDOSTEA n/pl bone membranes
ENDOW v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with something
ENDOWER n pl. -S one that endows
ENDOZOIC adj involving passage through an animal
ENDPAPER n pl. -S a sheet of paper used in bookbinding
ENDPLATE n pl. -S a type of nerve terminal
ENDPOINT n pl. -S either of two points that mark the end of a line segment
ENDRIN n pl. -S an insecticide
ENDUE v -DUED, -DUING, -DUES to provide with some quality or gift
ENDURE v -DURED, -DURING, -DURES to last
ENDURO n pl. -DUROS a long race
ENDWAYS adv endwise
ENDWISE adv lengthwise
ENEMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a liquid injected into the rectum
ENEMY n pl. -MIES one that is antagonistic toward another
ENERGID n pl. -S a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts
ENERGIES pl. of energy
ENERGISE v -GISED, -GISING, -GISES to energize
ENERGIZE v -GIZED, -GIZING, -GIZES to give energy to
ENERGY n -GIES the capacity for vigorous activity
ENERVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to deprive of strength or vitality
ENFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to write on the front of
ENFEEBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to make feeble
ENFEOFF v -ED, -ING, -S to invest with a feudal estate
ENFETTER v -ED, -ING, -S to enchain
ENFEVER v -ED, -ING, -S to fever
ENFILADE v -LADED, -LADING, -LADES to direct heavy gunfire along the length of
ENFLAME v -FLAMED, -FLAMING, -FLAMES to inflame
ENFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to envelop
ENFOLDER n pl. -S one that enfolds
ENFORCE v -FORCED, -FORCING, -FORCES to compel obedience to
ENFORCER n pl. -S one that enforces
ENFRAME v -FRAMED, -FRAMING, -FRAMES to frame
ENG n pl. -S a phonetic symbol
ENGAGE v -GAGED, -GAGING, -GAGES to employ
ENGAGER n pl. -S one that engages
ENGENDER v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into existence
ENGILD v -ED, -ING, -S to brighten
ENGINE v -GINED, -GINING, -GINES to equip with machinery
ENGINEER v -ED, -ING, -S to carry through or manage by contrivance
ENGINERY n pl. -RIES machinery
ENGINING present participle of engine
ENGINOUS adj ingenious
ENGIRD v -GIRT or -GIRDED, -GIRDING, -GIRDS to gird
ENGIRDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to engird
ENGLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cause a billiard ball to spin around its vertical axis
ENGLUT v -GLUTTED, -GLUTTING, -GLUTS to gulp down
ENGORGE v -GORGED, -GORGING, -GORGES to fill with blood
ENGRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to graft for propagation
ENGRAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to ornament the edge of with curved indentations
ENGRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to ingrain
ENGRAM n pl. -S the durable mark caused by a stimulus upon protoplasm
ENGRAMME n pl. -S engram
ENGRAVE v -GRAVED, -GRAVING, -GRAVES to form by incision
ENGRAVER n pl. -S one that engraves
ENGROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to occupy completely
ENGULF v -ED, -ING, -S to surround completely
ENHALO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to surround with a halo
ENHANCE v -HANCED, -HANCING, -HANCES to raise to a higher degree
ENHANCER n pl. -S one that enhances
ENIGMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA something that is hard to understand or explain
ENISLE v -ISLED, -ISLING, -ISLES to isolate
ENJAMBED adj marked by the continuation of a sentence from one line of a poem to the next
ENJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to command
ENJOINER n pl. -S one that enjoins
ENJOY v -ED, -ING, -S to receive pleasure from
ENJOYER n pl. -S one that enjoys
ENKINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to set on fire
ENLACE v -LACED, -LACING, -LACES to bind with laces
ENLARGE v -LARGED, -LARGING, -LARGES to make or become larger
ENLARGER n pl. -S a device used to enlarge photographs
ENLIST v -ED, -ING, -S to engage for military service
ENLISTEE n pl. -S one that is enlisted
ENLISTER n pl. -S one that enlists
ENLIVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make lively
ENMESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to ensnare or entangle in a net
ENMITY n pl. -TIES hostility
ENNEAD n pl. -S a group of nine ENNEADIC adj
ENNEAGON n pl. -S a nonagon
ENNOBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to make noble
ENNOBLER n pl. -S one that ennobles
ENNUI n pl. -S a feeling of weariness and discontent
ENNUYE adj oppressed with ennui
ENNUYEE adj ennuye
ENOKI n pl. -S a small white edible mushroom
ENOL n pl. -S a chemical compound ENOLIC adj
ENOLASE n pl. -S an enzyme
ENOLOGY n pl. -GIES oenology
ENORM adj enormous
ENORMITY n pl. -TIES a grave offense against decency
ENORMOUS adj huge
ENOSIS n pl. -SISES union
ENOUGH n pl. -S a sufficient supply
ENOUNCE v ENOUNCED, ENOUNCING, ENOUNCES to announce
ENOW n pl. -S enough
ENPLANE v -PLANED, -PLANING, -PLANES to board an airplane
ENQUIRE v -QUIRED, -QUIRING, -QUIRES to inquire
ENQUIRY n pl. -RIES inquiry
ENRAGE v -RAGED, -RAGING, -RAGES to make very angry
ENRAPT adj rapt
ENRAVISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to delight greatly
ENRICH v -ED, -ING, -ES to add desirable elements to
ENRICHER n pl. -S one that enriches
ENROBE v -ROBED, -ROBING, -ROBES to dress
ENROBER n pl. -S one that enrobes
ENROL v -ROLLED, -ROLLING, -ROLS to enroll
ENROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to enter the name of in a register, record, or roll
ENROLLEE n pl. -S one that is enrolled
ENROLLER n pl. -S one that enrolls
ENROLLING present participle of enrol
ENROOT v -ED, -ING, -S to implant
ENS n pl. ENTIA an entity
ENSAMPLE n pl. -S an example
ENSCONCE v -SCONCED, -SCONCING, -SCONCES to settle securely or comfortably
ENSCROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to write on a scroll
ENSEMBLE n pl. -S a group of complementary parts
ENSERF v -ED, -ING, -S to make a serf of
ENSHEATH v -ED, -ING, -S to enclose in a sheath
ENSHRINE v -SHRINED, -SHRINING, -SHRINES to place in a shrine
ENSHROUD v -ED, -ING, -S to conceal
ENSIFORM adj sword-shaped
ENSIGN n pl. -S a navy officer
ENSIGNCY n pl. -CIES the rank of an ensign
ENSILAGE v -LAGED, -LAGING, -LAGES to ensile
ENSILE v -SILED, -SILING, -SILES to store in a silo
ENSKY v -SKIED or -SKYED, -SKYING, -SKIES to raise to the skies
ENSLAVE v -SLAVED, -SLAVING, -SLAVES to make a slave of
ENSLAVER n pl. -S one that enslaves
ENSNARE v -SNARED, -SNARING, -SNARES to trap
ENSNARER n pl. -S one that ensnares
ENSNARL v -ED, -ING, -S to tangle
ENSORCEL v -ED, -ING, -S to bewitch
ENSOUL v -ED, -ING, -S to endow with a soul
ENSPHERE v -SPHERED, -SPHERING, -SPHERES to enclose in a sphere
ENSUE v -SUED, -SUING, -SUES to occur afterward or as a result
ENSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to make certain
ENSURER n pl. -S one that ensures
ENSWATHE v -SWATHED, -SWATHING, -SWATHES to swathe
ENTAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to restrict the inheritance of to a specified line of heirs
ENTAILER n pl. -S one that entails
ENTAMEBA n pl. -BAE or -BAS endameba
ENTANGLE v -TANGLED, -TANGLING, -TANGLES to tangle
ENTASIA n pl. -S spasmodic contraction of a muscle
ENTASIS n pl. -TASES a slight convexity in a column ENTASTIC adj
ENTELLUS n pl. -ES a hanuman
ENTENTE n pl. -S an agreement between nations
ENTER v -ED, -ING, -S to come or go into
ENTERA a pl. of enteron
ENTERAL adj enteric
ENTERER n pl. -S one that enters
ENTERIC adj pertaining to the enteron
ENTERON n pl. -TERONS or -TERA the alimentary canal
ENTHALPY n pl. -PIES a thermodynamic measure of heat
ENTHETIC adj introduced from outside
ENTHRAL v -THRALLED, -THRALLING, -THRALS to enthrall
ENTHRALL v -ED, -ING, -S to charm
ENTHRONE v -THRONED, -THRONING, -THRONES to place on a throne
ENTHUSE v -THUSED, -THUSING, -THUSES to show enthusiasm
ENTIA pl. of ens
ENTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to allure
ENTICER n pl. -S one that entices
ENTIRE n pl. -S the whole of something
ENTIRELY adv completely
ENTIRETY n pl. -TIES completeness
ENTITLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to give a title to
ENTITY n pl. -TIES something that has a real existence
ENTODERM n pl. -S endoderm
ENTOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to entrap
ENTOMB v -ED, -ING, -S to place in a tomb
ENTOPIC adj situated in the normal place
ENTOZOA a pl. of entozoan and pl. of entozoon
ENTOZOAL adj entozoic
ENTOZOAN n pl. -ZOANS or -ZOA an entozoic parasite
ENTOZOIC adj living within an animal
ENTOZOON n pl. -ZOA entozoan
ENTRAILS n/pl the internal organs
ENTRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to board a train
ENTRANCE v -TRANCED, -TRANCING, -TRANCES to fill with delight or wonder
ENTRANT n pl. -S one that enters
ENTRAP v -TRAPPED, -TRAPPING, -TRAPS to trap
ENTREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to ask for earnestly
ENTREATY n pl. -TREATIES an earnest request
ENTREE n pl. -S the principal dish of a meal
ENTRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to establish firmly
ENTREPOT n pl. -S a warehouse
ENTRESOL n pl. -S a mezzanine
ENTRIES pl. of entry
ENTROPY n pl. -PIES a thermodynamic measure of disorder ENTROPIC adj
ENTRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to give over for safekeeping
ENTRY n pl. -TRIES a place of entrance
ENTRYWAY n pl. -WAYS a passage serving as an entrance
ENTWINE v -TWINED, -TWINING, -TWINES to twine around
ENTWIST v -ED, -ING, -S to twist together
ENURE v -URED, -URING, -URES to inure
ENURESIS n pl. -SISES involuntary urination
ENURETIC n pl. -S one who is affected with enuresis
ENVELOP v -ED, -ING, -S to cover completely
ENVELOPE n pl. -S a paper container
ENVENOM v -ED, -ING, -S to put venom into
ENVIABLE adj desirable ENVIABLY adv
ENVIED past tense of envy
ENVIER n pl. -S one that envies
ENVIES present 3d person sing. of envy
ENVIOUS adj resentful and desirous of another's possessions or qualities
ENVIRON v -ED, -ING, -S to encircle
ENVISAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to form a mental image of
ENVISION v -ED, -ING, -S to envisage
ENVOI n pl. -S the closing of a poem or prose work
ENVOY n pl. -VOYS a representative
ENVY v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES to be envious of
ENWHEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to encircle
ENWIND v -WOUND, -WINDING, -WINDS to wind around
ENWOMB v -ED, -ING, -S to enclose as if in a womb
ENWRAP v -WRAPPED, -WRAPPING, -WRAPS to envelop
ENZOOTIC n pl. -S a type of animal disease
ENZYM n pl. -S enzyme
ENZYME n pl. -S a complex protein ENZYMIC adj
EOBIONT n pl. -S a type of basic organism
EOHIPPUS n pl. -ES an extinct horse
EOLIAN adj pertaining to the wind
EOLIPILE n pl. -S a type of engine
EOLITH n pl. -S a prehistoric stone tool EOLITHIC adj
EOLOPILE n pl. -S eolipile
EON n pl. -S an indefinitely long period of time
EONIAN adj everlasting
EONISM n pl. -S adoption of the dress and mannerisms of the opposite sex
EOSIN n pl. -S a red dye EOSINIC adj
EOSINE n pl. -S eosin
EPACT n pl. -S the difference between the lengths of the solar and lunar years
EPARCH n pl. -S the head of an eparchy
EPARCHY n pl. -CHIES a district of modern Greece
EPAULET n pl. -S a shoulder ornament
EPAZOTE n pl. -S an herb of the goosefoot family
EPEE n pl. -S a type of sword
EPEEIST n pl. -S one who fences with an epee
EPEIRIC adj pertaining to vertical movement of the earth's crust
EPENDYMA n pl. -S a membrane lining certain body cavities
EPERGNE n pl. -S an ornamental dish
EPHA n pl. -S ephah
EPHAH n pl. -S a Hebrew unit of dry measure
EPHEBE n pl. -S ephebus EPHEBIC adj
EPHEBOS n pl. -BOI ephebus
EPHEBUS n pl. -BI a young man of ancient Greece
EPHEDRA n pl. -S a desert shrub
EPHEDRIN n pl. -S an alkaloid used to treat allergies
EPHEMERA n pl. -ERAS or -ERAE something of very short life or duration
EPHOD n pl. -S an ancient Hebrew vestment
EPHOR n pl. -ORS or -ORI a magistrate of ancient Greece EPHORAL adj
EPHORATE n pl. -S the office of ephor
EPIBLAST n pl. -S the ectoderm
EPIBOLY n pl. -LIES the growth of one part around another EPIBOLIC adj
EPIC n pl. -S a long narrative poem EPICAL adj EPICALLY adv
EPICALYX n pl. -LYXES or -LYCES a set of bracts close to and resembling a calyx
EPICARP n pl. -S the outer layer of a pericarp
EPICEDIA n/pl funeral songs
EPICENE n pl. -S one having both male and female characteristics
EPICLIKE adj resembling an epic
EPICOTYL n pl. -S a part of a plant embryo
EPICURE n pl. -S a gourmet
EPICYCLE n pl. -S a circle that rolls on the circumference of another circle
EPIDEMIC n pl. -S a rapid spread of a disease
EPIDERM n pl. -S the outer layer of skin
EPIDOTE n pl. -S a mineral EPIDOTIC adj
EPIDURAL adj situated on the membrane that encloses the brain
EPIFAUNA n pl. -FAUNAE or -FAUNAS fauna living on a hard sea floor
EPIFOCAL adj pertaining to the point of origin of an earthquake
EPIGEAL adj epigeous
EPIGEAN adj epigeous
EPIGEIC adj epigeous
EPIGENE adj occurring near the surface of the earth
EPIGENIC adj pertaining to change in the mineral character of a rock
EPIGEOUS adj growing on or close to the ground
EPIGON n pl. -S epigone
EPIGONE n pl. -S an inferior imitator EPIGONIC adj
EPIGONUS n pl. -NI epigone
EPIGRAM n pl. -S a brief, witty remark
EPIGRAPH n pl. -S an engraved inscription
EPIGYNY n pl. -NIES the state of having floral organs near the top of the ovary
EPILEPSY n pl. -SIES a disorder of the nervous system
EPILOG n pl. -S a concluding section
EPILOGUE v -LOGUED, -LOGUING, -LOGUES to provide with a concluding section
EPIMER n pl. -S a type of sugar compound EPIMERIC adj
EPIMERE n pl. -S a part of an embryo
EPIMYSIA n/pl muscle sheaths
EPINAOS n pl. -NAOI a rear vestibule
EPINASTY n pl. -TIES a downward bending of plant parts
EPIPHANY n pl. -NIES an appearance of a deity
EPIPHYTE n pl. -S a plant growing upon another plant
EPISCIA n pl. -S a tropical herb
EPISCOPE n pl. -S a type of projector
EPISODE n pl. -S an incident in the course of a continuous experience EPISODIC adj
EPISOME n pl. -S a genetic determinant EPISOMAL adj
EPISTASY n pl. -SIES a suppression of genetic effect
EPISTLE n pl. -S a long or formal letter
EPISTLER n pl. -S one that writes epistles
EPISTOME n pl. -S a structure covering the mouth of various invertebrates
EPISTYLE n pl. -S a part of a classical building
EPITAPH n pl. -S an inscription on a tomb
EPITASIS n pl. -ASES the main part of a classical drama
EPITAXY n pl. -TAXIES a type of crystalline growth EPITAXIC adj
EPITHET n pl. -S a term used to characterize a person or thing
EPITOME n pl. -S a typical or ideal example EPITOMIC adj
EPITOPE n pl. -S a region on the surface of an antigen
EPIZOA pl. of epizoon
EPIZOIC adj living on the body of an animal
EPIZOISM n pl. -S the state of being epizoic
EPIZOITE n pl. -S an epizoic organism
EPIZOON n pl. -ZOA an epizoic parasite
EPIZOOTY n pl. -TIES a type of animal disease
EPOCH n pl. -S a particular period of time EPOCHAL adj
EPODE n pl. -S a type of poem
EPONYM n pl. -S the person for whom something is named EPONYMIC adj
EPONYMY n pl. -MIES the derivation of an eponymic name
EPOPEE n pl. -S an epic poem
EPOPOEIA n pl. -S epopee
EPOS n pl. -ES an epic poem
EPOXIDE n pl. -S an epoxy compound
EPOXY v EPOXIED EPOXYED, EPOXYING, EPOXIES to glue with epoxy (a type of resin)
EPSILON n pl. -S a Greek letter
EQUABLE adj not changing or varying greatly EQUABLY adv
EQUAL adj having the same capability, quantity, or effect as another
EQUAL v EQUALED, EQUALING, EQUALS or EQUALLED, EQUALLING, EQUALS to be equal to
EQUALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to equalize
EQUALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being equal
EQUALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make equal
EQUALLED a past tense of equal
EQUALLING a past participle of equal
EQUALLY adv in an equal manner
EQUATE v EQUATED, EQUATING, EQUATES to make equal
EQUATION n pl. -S the act of equating
EQUATOR n pl. -S a great circle of spherical celestial bodies
EQUERRY n pl. -RIES an officer in charge of the care of horses
EQUID n pl. -S an animal of the horse family
EQUINE n pl. -S a horse
EQUINELY adv in a horselike manner
EQUINITY n pl. -TIES the state of being like a horse
EQUINOX n pl. -ES a point on the celestial sphere
EQUIP v EQUIPPED, EQUIPPING, EQUIPS to provide with whatever is needed
EQUIPAGE n pl. -S a carriage
EQUIPPER n pl. -S one that equips
EQUIPPING present participle of equip
EQUISETA n/pl rushlike plants
EQUITANT adj overlapping
EQUITES n/pl a privileged military class of ancient Rome
EQUITY n pl. -TIES fairness or impartiality
EQUIVOKE n pl. -S a play on words
ER interj -- used to express hesitation
ERA n pl. -S an epoch
ERADIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to radiate
ERASE v ERASED, ERASING, ERASES to rub or scrape out ERASABLE adj
ERASER n pl. -S one that erases
ERASION n pl. -S an erasure
ERASURE n pl. -S the act of erasing
ERBIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
ERE prep previous to; before
ERECT v -ED, -ING, -S to build
ERECTER n pl. -S erector
ERECTILE adj capable of being raised upright
ERECTION n pl. -S the act of erecting
ERECTIVE adj tending to erect
ERECTLY adv in an upright manner
ERECTOR n pl. -S one that erects
ERELONG adv soon
EREMITE n pl. -S a hermit EREMITIC adj
EREMURUS n pl. -URI a perennial herb
ERENOW adv before this time
EREPSIN n pl. -S a mixture of enzymes in the small intestine
ERETHISM n pl. -S abnormal irritability ERETHIC adj
EREWHILE adv some time ago
ERG n pl. -S a unit of work or energy
ERGASTIC adj constituting the nonliving by-products of protoplasmic activity
ERGATE n pl. -S a worker ant
ERGATIVE adj pertaining to a type of language
ERGO conj therefore
ERGODIC adj pertaining to the probability that any state will recur
ERGOT n pl. -S a fungus ERGOTIC adj
ERGOTISM n pl. -S poisoning produced by eating ergot-infected grain
ERICA n pl. -S a shrub of the heath family
ERICOID adj resembling heath
ERIGERON n pl. -S an herb
ERINGO n pl. -GOES or -GOS eryngo
ERISTIC n pl. -S an expert in debate
ERLKING n pl. -S an evil spirit of Germanic folklore
ERMINE n pl. -S the fur of certain weasels ERMINED adj
ERN n pl. -S erne
ERNE n pl. -S a sea eagle
ERODE v ERODED, ERODING, ERODES to wear away by constant friction
ERODENT adj erosive
ERODIBLE adj erosible
ERODING present participle of erode
EROGENIC adj arousing sexual desire
EROS n pl. -ES sexual desire
EROSE adj uneven EROSELY adv
EROSIBLE adj capable of being eroded
EROSION n pl. -S the act of eroding
EROSIVE adj causing erosion
EROTIC n pl. -S an amatory poem EROTICAL adj
EROTICA n/pl literature or art dealing with sexual love
EROTISM n pl. -S sexual excitement
EROTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to give a sexual meaning to
ERR v -ED, -ING, -S to make a mistake
ERRANCY n pl. -CIES an instance of erring
ERRAND n pl. -S a short trip made for a particular purpose
ERRANT n pl. -S a wanderer
ERRANTLY adv in a wandering manner
ERRANTRY n pl. -RIES the state of wandering
ERRATA n pl. -S a list of printing errors
ERRATIC n pl. -S an eccentric person
ERRATUM n pl. -TA a printing error
ERRHINE n pl. -S a substance that promotes nasal discharge
ERRINGLY adv in a mistaken manner
ERROR n pl. -S a mistake
ERS n pl. -ES ervil
ERSATZ n pl. -ES a substitute
ERST adv formerly
ERUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to belch
ERUCTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to eruct
ERUDITE adj scholarly
ERUGO n pl. -GOS aerugo
ERUMPENT adj bursting forth
ERUPT v -ED, -ING, -S to burst forth
ERUPTION n pl. -S the act of erupting
ERUPTIVE n pl. -S a type of rock
ERVIL n pl. -S a European vetch
ERYNGO n pl. -GOES or -GOS a medicinal herb
ERYTHEMA n pl. -S a redness of the skin
ERYTHRON n pl. -S a bodily organ consisting of the red blood cells
ES n pl. ESES ess
ESCALADE v -LADED, -LADING, -LADES to enter by means of ladders
ESCALATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to increase
ESCALLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to scallop
ESCALOP v -ED, -ING, -S to escallop
ESCAPADE n pl. -S a reckless adventure
ESCAPE v -CAPED, -CAPING, -CAPES to get away
ESCAPEE n pl. -S one that has escaped
ESCAPER n pl. -S one that escapes
ESCAPING present participle of escape
ESCAPISM n pl. -S the avoidance of reality by diversion of the mind
ESCAPIST n pl. -S one given to escapism
ESCAR n pl. -S esker
ESCARGOT n pl. -S an edible snail
ESCAROLE n pl. -S a variety of endive
ESCARP v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to slope steeply
ESCHALOT n pl. -S a shallot
ESCHAR n pl. -S a hard, dry scab
ESCHEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to confiscate
ESCHEW v -ED, -ING, -S to avoid
ESCHEWAL n pl. -S the act of eschewing
ESCOLAR n pl. -S a food fish
ESCORT v -ED, -ING, -S to accompany
ESCOT v -ED, -ING, -S to provide support for
ESCROW v -ED, -ING, -S to place in the custody of a third party
ESCUAGE n pl. -S scutage
ESCUDO n pl. -DOS a monetary unit of Portugal
ESCULENT n pl. -S something that is edible
ESERINE n pl. -S a toxic alkaloid
ESKAR n pl. -S esker
ESKER n pl. -S a narrow ridge of gravel and sand
ESOPHAGI n/pl tubes connecting the mouth to the stomach
ESOTERIC adj designed for a select few
ESPALIER v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a trellis
ESPANOL n pl. -ES a native of Spain
ESPARTO n pl. -TOS a perennial grass
ESPECIAL adj special
ESPIAL n pl. -S the act of espying
ESPIED past tense of espy
ESPIEGLE adj playful
ESPIES present 3d person sing. of espy
ESPOUSAL n pl. -S a marriage ceremony
ESPOUSE v -POUSED, -POUSING, -POUSES to marry
ESPOUSER n pl. -S one that espouses
ESPRESSO n pl. -SOS a strong coffee
ESPRIT n pl. -S spirit
ESPY v -PIED, -PYING, -PIES to catch sight of
ESQUIRE v -QUIRED, -QUIRING, -QUIRES to escort
ESS n pl. -ES the letter S
ESSAY v -ED, -ING, -S to try
ESSAYER n pl. -S one that essays
ESSAYIST n pl. -S a writer of essays (prose compositions)
ESSENCE n pl. -S a fundamental nature or quality
ESSOIN n pl. -S an excuse
ESSONITE n pl. -S a variety of garnet
ESTANCIA n pl. -S a cattle ranch
ESTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to provide with landed property
ESTEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to have a high opinion of
ESTER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ESTERASE n pl. -S a type of enzyme
ESTERIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into an ester
ESTHESIA n pl. -S the ability to receive sensation
ESTHESIS n pl. -THESISES or -THESES esthesia
ESTHETE n pl. -S an esthetic person
ESTHETIC adj keenly appreciative of the beautiful
ESTIMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to make an approximate judgment of
ESTIVAL adj pertaining to summer
ESTIVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to spend the summer
ESTOP v -TOPPED, -TOPPING, -TOPS to impede by estoppel
ESTOPPEL n pl. -S a legal restraint preventing a person from contradicting his own previous statement
ESTOVERS n/pl necessities allowed by law
ESTRAGON n pl. -S tarragon
ESTRAL adj estrous
ESTRANGE v -TRANGED, -TRANGING, -TRANGES to alienate
ESTRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to stray
ESTREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to copy from court records for use in prosecution
ESTRIN n pl. -S estrone
ESTRIOL n pl. -S an estrogen
ESTROGEN n pl. -S a female sex hormone promoting or producing estrus
ESTRONE n pl. -S an estrogen
ESTROUS adj pertaining to estrus
ESTRUAL adj estrous
ESTRUM n pl. -S estrus
ESTRUS n pl. -ES the period of heat in female mammals
ESTUARY n pl. -ARIES an inlet of the sea at a river's lower end
ESURIENT adj greedy
ET a past tense of eat
ETA n pl. -S a Greek letter
ETAGERE n pl. -S an ornamental stand
ETALON n pl. -S an optical instrument
ETAMIN n pl. -S etamine
ETAMINE n pl. -S a loosely woven fabric
ETAPE n pl. -S a warehouse
ETATISM n pl. -S state socialism ETATIST adj
ETCETERA n pl. -S a number of additional items
ETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to engrave with acid
ETCHANT n pl. -S a substance used in etching
ETCHER n pl. -S one that etches
ETCHING n pl. -S an etched design
ETERNAL n pl. -S something lasting forever
ETERNE adj everlasting
ETERNISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to eternize
ETERNITY n pl. -TIES infinite time
ETERNIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to make everlasting
ETESIAN n pl. -S an annually recurring wind
ETH n pl. -S edh
ETHANE n pl. -S a gaseous hydrocarbon
ETHANOL n pl. -S an alcohol
ETHENE n pl. -S ethylene
ETHEPHON n pl. -S a synthetic plant growth regulator
ETHER n pl. -S a volatile liquid used as an anesthetic ETHERIC adj
ETHEREAL adj airy
ETHERIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into ether
ETHERISH adj resembling ether
ETHERIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to treat with ether
ETHIC n pl. -S a body of moral principles
ETHICAL n pl. -S a drug sold by prescription only
ETHICIAN n pl. -S an ethicist
ETHICIST n pl. -S a specialist in ethics
ETHICIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to make ethical
ETHINYL n pl. -S ethynyl
ETHION n pl. -S a pesticide
ETHMOID n pl. -S a bone of the nasal cavity
ETHNARCH n pl. -S the ruler of a people or province
ETHNIC n pl. -S a member of a particular ethnos ETHNICAL adj
ETHNOS n pl. -ES a group of people who share a common and distinctive culture
ETHOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of animal behavior
ETHOS n pl. -ES the fundamental character of a culture
ETHOXY n pl. -OXIES ethoxyl
ETHOXYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
ETHYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
ETHYLATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to introduce the ethyl group into
ETHYLENE n pl. -S a flammable gas
ETHYLIC adj pertaining to ethyl
ETHYNE n pl. -S a flammable gas
ETHYNYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
ETIC adj relating to a type of linguistic analysis
ETIOLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to whiten
ETIOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of the causes of diseases
ETNA n pl. -S a container for heating liquids
ETOILE n pl. -S a star
ETOUFFEE n pl. -S a Cajun stew
ETUDE n pl. -S a piece of music for the practice of a point of technique
ETUI n pl. -S a case for holding small articles
ETWEE n pl. -S etui
ETYMON n pl. -MA or -MONS the earliest known form of a word
EUCAINE n pl. -S an anesthetic
EUCALYPT n pl. -S an evergreen tree
EUCHARIS n pl. -RISES a flowering plant
EUCHRE v -CHRED, -CHRING, -CHRES to prevent from winning three tricks in euchre (a card game)
EUCLASE n pl. -S a mineral
EUCRITE n pl. -S a type of meteorite EUCRITIC adj
EUDAEMON n pl. -S eudemon
EUDEMON n pl. -S a good spirit
EUGENIA n pl. -S a tropical evergreen tree
EUGENICS n/pl the science of hereditary improvement EUGENIC adj
EUGENIST n pl. -S a student of eugenics
EUGENOL n pl. -S an aromatic liquid
EUGLENA n pl. -S a freshwater protozoan
EULACHAN n pl. -S eulachon
EULACHON n pl. -S a marine food fish
EULOGIA n pl. -GIAE holy bread
EULOGIA n pl. -S a blessing
EULOGIES pl. of eulogy
EULOGISE v -GISED, -GISING, -GISES to eulogize
EULOGIST n pl. -S one that eulogizes
EULOGIUM n pl. -GIA or -GIUMS a eulogy
EULOGIZE v -GIZED, -GIZING, -GIZES to praise highly
EULOGY n pl. -GIES a formal expression of high praise
EUNUCH n pl. -S a castrated man
EUONYMUS n pl. -ES any of a genus of shrubs or small trees
EUPATRID n pl. -RIDS or -RIDAE an aristocrat of ancient Athens
EUPEPSIA n pl. -S good digestion EUPEPTIC adj
EUPEPSY n pl. -SIES eupepsia
EUPHENIC adj dealing with biological improvement
EUPHONY n pl. -NIES pleasant sound EUPHONIC adj
EUPHORIA n pl. -S a feeling of well-being EUPHORIC adj
EUPHOTIC adj pertaining to the upper layer of a body of water
EUPHRASY n pl. -SIES an annual herb
EUPHROE n pl. -S a device used to adjust a shipboard awning
EUPHUISM n pl. -S an artificially elegant style of speech or writing
EUPHUIST n pl. -S one given to euphuism
EUPLOID n pl. -S a cell having three or more identical genomes
EUPLOIDY n pl. -DIES the state of being a euploid
EUPNEA n pl. -S normal breathing EUPNEIC adj
EUPNOEA n pl. -S eupnea EUPNOEIC adj
EUREKA interj -- used to express triumph upon discovering something
EURIPUS n pl. -PI a swift sea channel
EURO n pl. EUROS a large kangaroo
EUROKY n pl. -KIES the ability of an organism to live under variable conditions EUROKOUS adj
EUROPIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
EURYBATH n pl. -S an organism that can live in a wide range of water depths
EURYOKY n pl. -KIES euroky
EURYTHMY n pl. -MIES harmony of movement or structure
EUSTACY n pl. -CIES a worldwide change in sea level EUSTATIC adj
EUSTELE n pl. -S a plant part
EUTAXY n pl. -TAXIES good order
EUTECTIC n pl. -S an alloy that has the lowest possible melting point
EUTROPHY n pl. -PHIES healthful nutrition
EUXENITE n pl. -S a mineral
EVACUANT n pl. -S a cathartic medicine
EVACUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to remove from a dangerous area
EVACUEE n pl. -S one that is evacuated
EVADE v EVADED, EVADING, EVADES to escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit EVADABLE, EVADIBLE adj
EVADER n pl. -S one that evades
EVALUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to determine the value of
EVANESCE v -NESCED, -NESCING, -NESCES to fade away
EVANGEL n pl. -S a preacher of the gospel
EVANISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to vanish
EVASION n pl. -S the act of evading
EVASIVE adj tending to evade
EVE n pl. -S evening
EVECTION n pl. -S irregularity in the moon's motion
EVEN adj EVENER, EVENEST flat and smooth
EVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make even
EVENER n pl. -S one that evens
EVENFALL n pl. -S twilight
EVENING n pl. -S the latter part of the day and early part of the night
EVENLY adv in an even manner
EVENNESS n pl. -ES the state of being even
EVENSONG n pl. -S an evening prayer service
EVENT n pl. -S something that occurs
EVENTFUL adj momentous
EVENTIDE n pl. -S evening
EVENTUAL adj occurring at a later time
EVER adv at all times
EVERMORE adv forever
EVERSION n pl -S the act of everting
EVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn outward or inside out
EVERTOR n pl. -S a muscle that turns a part outward
EVERY adj each without exception
EVERYDAY adj ordinary
EVERYMAN n pl. -MEN the typical or ordinary man
EVERYONE pron every person
EVERYWAY adv in every way
EVICT v -ED, -ING, -S to expel by legal process
EVICTEE n pl. -S one that is evicted
EVICTION n pl. -S the act of evicting
EVICTOR n pl. -S one that evicts
EVIDENCE v -DENCED, -DENCING, -DENCES to indicate clearly
EVIDENT adj clear to the vision or understanding
EVIL adj EVILER, EVILEST or EVILLER, EVILLEST morally bad
EVIL n pl. -S something that is evil
EVILDOER n pl. -S one that does evil
EVILLER a comparative of evil
EVILLEST a superlative of evil
EVILLY adv in an evil manner
EVILNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being evil
EVINCE v EVINCED, EVINCING, EVINCES to show clearly EVINCIVE adj
EVITE v EVITED, EVITING, EVITES to avoid EVITABLE adj
EVOCABLE adj capable of being evoked
EVOCATOR n pl. -S one that evokes
EVOKE v EVOKED, EVOKING, EVOKES to call forth
EVOKER n pl. -S an evocator
EVOLUTE n pl. -S a type of geometric curve
EVOLVE v EVOLVED, EVOLVING, EVOLVES to develop
EVOLVER n pl. -S one that evolves
EVONYMUS n pl. -ES euonymus
EVULSION n pl. -S the act of pulling out
EVZONE n pl. -S a Greek soldier
EWE n pl. -S a female sheep
EWER n pl. -S a large pitcher
EX n pl. -ES the letter X
EXACT adj -ACTER, -ACTEST precise
EXACT v -ED, -ING, -S to force the payment or yielding of
EXACTA n pl. -S a type of horse racing bet
EXACTER n pl. -S one that exacts
EXACTION n pl. -S the act of exacting
EXACTLY adv in an exact manner
EXACTOR n pl. -S exacter
EXALT v -ED, -ING, -S to raise
EXALTER n pl. -S one that exalts
EXAM n pl. -S an examination
EXAMEN n pl. -S a critical study
EXAMINE v -INED, -INING, -INES to inspect
EXAMINEE n pl. -S one that is taking an examination
EXAMINER n pl. -S one that examines
EXAMINING present participle of examine
EXAMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to show by representation
EXANTHEM n pl. -S a skin eruption
EXARCH n pl. -S the ruler of a province in the Byzantine Empire EXARCHAL adj
EXARCHY n pl. -CHIES the domain of an exarch
EXCAVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to dig out
EXCEED v -ED, -ING, -S to go beyond
EXCEEDER n pl. -S one that exceeds
EXCEL v -CELLED, -CELLING, -CELS to surpass others
EXCEPT v -ED, -ING, -S to leave out
EXCERPT v -ED, -ING, -S to pick out a passage from for quoting
EXCESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to eliminate the position of
EXCHANGE v -CHANGED, -CHANGING, -CHANGES to give and receive reciprocally
EXCIDE v -CIDED, -CIDING, -CIDES to excise
EXCIMER n pl. -S a dimer that exists in an excited state
EXCIPLE n pl. -S a rim around the hymenium of various lichens
EXCISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to remove by cutting out
EXCISION n pl. -S the act of excising
EXCITANT n pl. -S a stimulant
EXCITE v -CITED, -CITING, -CITES to arouse the emotions of
EXCITER n pl. -S one that excites
EXCITON n pl. -S a phenomenon occurring in an excited crystal
EXCITOR n pl. -S exciter
EXCLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to cry out suddenly
EXCLAVE n pl. -S a portion of a country which is isolated in foreign territory
EXCLUDE v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES to shut out
EXCLUDER n pl. -S one that excludes
EXCRETA n/pl excreted matter EXCRETAL adj
EXCRETE v -CRETED, -CRETING, -CRETES to separate and eliminate from an organic body
EXCRETER n pl. -S one that excretes
EXCURSUS n pl. -ES a long appended exposition of a topic
EXCUSE v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES to apologize for
EXCUSER n pl. -S one that excuses
EXEC n pl. -S an executive officer
EXECRATE v -CRATED, -CRATING, -CRATES to curse
EXECUTE v -CUTED, -CUTING, -CUTES to carry out
EXECUTER n pl. -S executor
EXECUTOR n pl. -S one that executes
EXEDRA n pl. -DRAE a curved outdoor bench
EXEGESIS n pl. -GESES critical explanation or analysis EXEGETIC adj
EXEGETE n pl. -S one skilled in exegesis
EXEMPLAR n pl. -S one that is worthy of being copied
EXEMPLUM n pl. -PLA an example
EXEMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to free from an obligation required of others
EXEQUY n pl. -QUIES a funeral procession EXEQUIAL adj
EXERCISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to make use of
EXERGUE n pl. -S a space on a coin EXERGUAL adj
EXERT v -ED, -ING, -S to put into action
EXERTION n pl. -S the act of exerting
EXERTIVE adj tending to exert
EXEUNT v they leave the stage =m used as a stage direction
EXHALANT n pl. -S something that exhales
EXHALE v -HALED, -HALING, -HALES to expel air or vapor
EXHALENT n pl. -S exhalant
EXHAUST v -ED, -ING, -S to use up
EXHIBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to present for public viewing
EXHORT v -ED, -ING, -S to advise urgently
EXHORTER n pl. -S one that exhorts
EXHUME v -HUMED, -HUMING, -HUMES to dig out of the earth
EXHUMER n pl. -S one that exhumes
EXIGENCE n pl. -S exigency
EXIGENCY n pl. -CIES urgency
EXIGENT adj urgent
EXIGIBLE adj liable to be demanded
EXIGUITY n pl. -ITIES the state of being exiguous
EXIGUOUS adj meager
EXILE v -ILED, -ILING, -ILES to banish from one's own country
EXILIAN adj exilic
EXILIC adj pertaining to exile (banishment from one's own country)
EXILING present participle of exile
EXIMIOUS adj excellent
EXINE n pl. -S the outer layer of certain spores
EXIST v -ED, -ING, -S to be
EXISTENT n pl. -S something that exists
EXIT v -ED, -ING, -S to go out
EXITLESS adj lacking a way out
EXOCARP n pl. -S the epicarp
EXOCRINE n pl. -S an external secretion
EXODERM n pl. -S the ectoderm
EXODOS n pl. -DOI a concluding dramatic scene
EXODUS n pl. -ES a movement away
EXOERGIC adj releasing energy
EXOGAMY n pl. -MIES marriage outside of a particular group EXOGAMIC adj
EXOGEN n pl. -S a type of plant
EXON n pl. -S a sequence in the genetic code EXONIC adj
EXONUMIA n/pl numismatic items other than coins or paper money
EXORABLE adj persuadable
EXORCISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to free of an evil spirit
EXORCISM n pl. -S the act of exorcising
EXORCIST n pl. -S one who practices exorcism
EXORCIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to exorcise
EXORDIUM n pl. -DIUMS or -DIA a beginning EXORDIAL adj
EXOSMOSE n pl. -S a form of osmosis EXOSMIC adj
EXOSPORE n pl. -S the outer coat of a spore
EXOTERIC adj suitable for the public
EXOTIC n pl. -S something from another part of the world
EXOTICA n/pl things excitingly different or unusual
EXOTISM n pl. -S an exotic
EXOTOXIN n pl. -S an excreted toxin EXOTOXIC adj
EXPAND v -ED, -ING, -S to increase in size or volume
EXPANDER n pl. -S one that expands
EXPANDOR n pl. -S a type of transducer
EXPANSE n pl. -S a wide, continuous area
EXPAT n pl. -S an expatriate person
EXPECT v -ED, -ING, -S to anticipate
EXPEDITE v -DITED, -DITING, -DITES to speed up the progress of
EXPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to force out
EXPELLEE n pl. -S a deportee
EXPELLER n pl. -S one that expels
EXPELLING present participle of expel
EXPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to use up
EXPENDER n pl. -S one that expends
EXPENSE v -PENSED, -PENSING, -PENSES to charge with costs
EXPERT v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as an authority
EXPERTLY adv skillfully
EXPIABLE adj capable of being expiated
EXPIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to atone for
EXPIATOR n pl. -S one that expiates
EXPIRE v -PIRED, -PIRING, -PIRES to come to an end
EXPIRER n pl. -S one that expires
EXPIRY n pl. -RIES a termination
EXPLAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to make plain or understandable
EXPLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from the natural site of growth and place in a medium
EXPLICIT n pl. -S a statement formerly used at the close of a book
EXPLODE v -PLODED, -PLODING, -PLODES to blow up
EXPLODER n pl. -S one that explodes
EXPLOIT v -ED, -ING, -S to take advantage of
EXPLORE v -PLORED, -PLORING, -PLORES to travel through for the purpose of discovery
EXPLORER n pl. -S one that explores
EXPO n pl. -POS a public exhibition
EXPONENT n pl. -S one who expounds
EXPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to send to other countries for commercial purposes
EXPORTER n pl. -S one that exports
EXPOSAL n pl. -S an exposure
EXPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to lay open to view
EXPOSER n pl. -S one that exposes
EXPOSIT v -ED, -ING, -S to expound
EXPOSURE n pl. -S the act of exposing
EXPOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to explain in detail
EXPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to set forth in words
EXPRESSO n pl. -SOS espresso
EXPULSE v -PULSED, -PULSING, -PULSES to expel
EXPUNGE v -PUNGED, -PUNGING, -PUNGES to delete
EXPUNGER n pl. -S one that expunges
EXSCIND v -ED, -ING, -S to cut out
EXSECANT n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
EXSECT v -ED, -ING, -S to cut out
EXSERT v -ED, -ING, -S to thrust out
EXTANT adj still in existence
EXTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to stretch out to full length
EXTENDER n pl. -S a substance added to another substance
EXTENSOR n pl. -S a muscle that extends a limb
EXTENT n pl. -S the range over which something extends
EXTERIOR n pl. -S a part or surface that is outside
EXTERN n pl. -S a nonresident of an institution
EXTERNAL n pl. -S an exterior
EXTERNE n pl. -S extern
EXTINCT v -ED, -ING, -S to extinguish
EXTOL v -TOLLED, -TOLLING, -TOLS to praise highly
EXTOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to extol
EXTOLLER n pl. -S one that extols
EXTOLLING present participle of extol
EXTORT v -ED, -ING, -S to obtain from a person by violence or intimidation
EXTORTER n pl. -S one that extorts
EXTRA n pl. -S something additional
EXTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to pull or draw out
EXTRADOS n pl. -ES the outer curve of an arch
EXTREMA pl. of extremum
EXTREME adj -TREMER, -TREMEST existing in a very high degree
EXTREME n pl. -S the highest degree
EXTREMUM n pl. -MA a maximum or a minimum of a mathematical function
EXTRORSE adj facing outward
EXTRUDE v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES to force, thrust, or push out
EXTRUDER n pl. -S one that extrudes
EXTUBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to remove a tube from
EXUDATE n pl. -S an exuded substance
EXUDE v -UDED, -UDING, -UDES to ooze forth
EXULT v -ED, -ING, -S to rejoice greatly
EXULTANT adj exulting
EXURB n pl. -S a residential area lying beyond the suburbs of a city EXURBAN adj
EXURBIA n pl. -S an exurb
EXUVIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to molt
EXUVIUM n pl. -VIAE or -VIA the molted covering of an animal EXUVIAL adj
EYAS n pl. -ES a young hawk
EYE n pl. EYES, EYEN or EYNE the organ of sight
EYE v EYED, EYING or EYEING, EYES to watch closely EYEABLE adj
EYEBALL v -ED, -ING, -S to eye
EYEBAR n pl. -S a metal bar with a loop at one or both ends
EYEBEAM n pl. -S a glance
EYEBOLT n pl. -S a type of bolt or screw
EYEBROW n pl. -S the ridge over the eye
EYECUP n pl. -S a cup used for applying lotions to the eyes
EYED past tense of eye
EYEDNESS n pl. -ES preference for the use of one eye over the other
EYEDROPS n/pl a medicated solution for the eyes applied in drops
EYEFUL n pl. -S a complete view
EYEGLASS n pl. -ES a lens used to aid vision
EYEHOLE n pl. -S a small opening
EYEHOOK n pl. -S a type of hook
EYELASH n pl. -ES a hair growing on the edge of an eyelid
EYELESS adj lacking eyes
EYELET v -LETTED, -LETTING, -LETS to make a small hole in
EYELID n pl. -S the lid of skin that can be closed over an eyeball
EYELIKE adj resembling an eye
EYELINER n pl. -S makeup for the eyes
EYEN a pl. of eye
EYEPIECE n pl. -S the lens or lens group nearest the eye in an optical instrument
EYEPOINT n pl. -S the point at which an eye is placed in using an optical instrument
EYER n pl. -S one that eyes
EYESHADE n pl. -S a visor for shading the eyes
EYESHOT n pl. -S the range of vision
EYESIGHT n pl. -S the ability to see
EYESOME adj pleasant to look at
EYESORE n pl. -S something offensive to the sight
EYESPOT n pl. -S a simple visual organ of lower animals
EYESTALK n pl. -S a stalklike structure with an eye at its tip
EYESTONE n pl. -S a disk used to remove foreign matter from the eye
EYETOOTH n pl. -TEETH a cuspid
EYEWASH n pl. -ES an eye lotion
EYEWATER n pl. -S an eyewash
EYEWEAR n pl. EYEWEAR devices worn on or over the eyes
EYEWINK n pl. -S a wink of the eye
EYING a present participle of eye
EYNE a pl. of eye
EYRA n pl. -S a wild cat of tropical America
EYRE n pl. -S a journey
EYRIE n pl. -S aerie
EYRIR n pl. AURAR a monetary unit of Iceland
EYRY n pl. -RIES aerie
FA n pl. -S the fourth tone of the diatonic musical scale
FABLE v -BLED -BLING, -BLES to compose or tell fictitious tales
FABLER n pl. -S one that fables
FABLIAU n pl. -AUX a short metrical tale popular in medieval France
FABLING present participle of fable
FABRIC n pl. -S a woven, felted, or knitted material
FABULAR adj legendary
FABULIST n pl. -S a liar
FABULOUS adj almost unbelievable
FACADE n pl. -S the front of a building
FACE v FACED FACING, FACES to oppose or meet defiantly FACEABLE adj
FACEDOWN adv with the front part down
FACELESS adj lacking personal distinction or identity
FACER n pl. -S one that faces
FACET v -ETED -ETING, -ETS or -ETTED, -ETTING, -ETS to cut small plane surfaces on
FACETE adj witty FACETELY adv
FACETIAE n/pl witty sayings or writings
FACETTED a past tense of facet
FACETTING a present participle of facet
FACEUP adv with the front part up
FACIA n pl. -S fascia
FACIAL n pl. -S a treatment for the face
FACIALLY adv with respect to the face
FACIEND n pl. -S a number to be multiplied by another
FACIES n pl. FACIES general appearance
FACILE adj easily achieved or performed FACILELY adv
FACILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being facile
FACING n pl. -S a lining at the edge of a garment
FACT n pl. -S something known with certainty FACTFUL adj
FACTION n pl. -S a clique within a larger group
FACTIOUS adj promoting dissension
FACTOID n pl. -S a brief news item
FACTOR v -ED -ING, -S to express as a product of two or more quantities
FACTORY n pl. -RIES a building or group of buildings in which goods are manufactured
FACTOTUM n pl. -S a person employed to do many kinds of work
FACTUAL adj pertaining to facts
FACTURE n pl. -S the act of making something
FACULA n pl. -LAE an unusually bright spot on the sun's surface FACULAR adj
FACULTY n pl. -TIES an inherent power or ability
FAD n pl. -S a practice or interest that enjoys brief popularity
FADABLE adj capable of fading
FADDIER comparative of faddy
FADDIEST superlative of faddy
FADDISH adj inclined to take up fads
FADDISM n pl. -S inclination to take up fads
FADDIST n pl. -S a faddish person
FADDY adj -DIER, -DIEST faddish
FADE v FADED FADING, FADES to lose color or brightness FADEDLY adv
FADEAWAY n pl. -AWAYS a type of pitch in baseball
FADELESS adj not fading
FADER n pl. -S one that fades
FADGE v FADGED FADGING, FADGES to succeed
FADING n pl. -S an Irish dance
FADO n pl. -DOS a Portuguese folk song
FAECES n/pl feces FAECAL adj
FAENA n pl. -S a series of passes made by a matador in a bullfight
FAERIE n pl. -S a fairy
FAERY n pl. -ERIES faerie
FAG v FAGGED FAGGING, FAGS to make weary by hard work
FAGGOT v -ED -ING, -S to fagot
FAGIN n pl. -S a person who instructs others in crime
FAGOT v -ED -ING, -S to bind together into a bundle
FAGOTER n pl. -S one that fagots
FAGOTING n pl. -S a type of embroidery
FAHLBAND n pl. -S a band or stratum of rock impregnated with metallic sulfides
FAIENCE n pl. -S a variety of glazed pottery
FAIL v -ED -ING, -S to be unsuccessful in an attempt
FAILING n pl. -S a minor fault or weakness
FAILLE n pl. -S a woven fabric
FAILURE n pl. -S the act of failing
FAIN adj FAINER, FAINEST glad
FAINEANT n pl. -S a lazy person
FAINT adj FAINTER, FAINTEST lacking strength or vigor
FAINT v -ED -ING, -S to lose consciousness
FAINTER n pl. -S one that faints
FAINTISH adj somewhat faint
FAINTLY adv in a faint manner
FAIR adj FAIRER, FAIREST free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice
FAIR v -ED -ING, -S to make smooth
FAIRIES pl. of fairy
FAIRING n pl. -S a structure on an aircraft serving to reduce drag
FAIRISH adj moderately good
FAIRLEAD n pl. -S a device used to hold a ship's rigging in place
FAIRLY adv in a fair manner
FAIRNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being fair
FAIRWAY n pl. -WAYS the mowed part of a golf course between tee and green
FAIRY n pl. FAIRIES an imaginary supernatural being
FAIRYISM n pl. -S the quality of being like a fairy
FAITH v -ED -ING, -S to believe or trust
FAITHFUL n pl. -S a loyal follower or member
FAITOUR n pl. -S an impostor
FAJITA n pl. -S marinated and grilled beef, chicken, or shrimp served with a flour tortilla
FAKE v FAKED FAKING, FAKES to contrive and present as genuine
FAKEER n pl. -S fakir
FAKER n pl. -S one that fakes
FAKERY n pl. -ERIES the practice of faking
FAKEY adj not genuine; phony
FAKING present participle of fake
FAKIR n pl. -S a Hindu ascetic
FALAFEL n pl. FALAFEL ground spiced vegetables formed into patties
FALBALA n pl. -S a trimming for a woman's garment
FALCATE adj curved and tapering to a point
FALCATED adj falcate
FALCES pl. of falx
FALCHION n pl. -S a broad-bladed sword
FALCON n pl. -S a bird of prey
FALCONER n pl. -S one that hunts with hawks
FALCONET n pl. -S a small falcon
FALCONRY n pl. -RIES the sport of hunting with falcons
FALDERAL n pl. -S nonsense
FALDEROL n pl. -S falderal
FALL v FELL, FALLEN, FALLING, FALLS to descend under the force of gravity
FALLACY n pl. -CIES a false idea
FALLAL n pl. -S a showy article of dress
FALLAWAY n pl. -AWAYS a shot in basketball
FALLBACK n pl. -S an act of retreating
FALLEN past participle of fall
FALLER n pl. -S one that falls
FALLFISH n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
FALLIBLE adj capable of erring FALLIBLY adv
FALLOFF n pl. -S a decline in quantity or quality
FALLOUT n pl. -S radioactive debris resulting from a nuclear explosion
FALLOW v -ED -ING, -S to plow and leave unseeded
FALSE adj FALSER, FALSEST contrary to truth or fact FALSELY adv
FALSETTO n pl. -TOS an artificially high voice
FALSIE n pl. -S a pad worn within a brassiere
FALSIFY v -FIED -FYING, -FIES to represent falsely
FALSITY n pl. -TIES something false
FALTBOAT n pl. -S a collapsible boat resembling a kayak
FALTER v -ED -ING, -S to hesitate
FALTERER n pl. -S one that falters
FALX n pl. FALCES a sickle-shaped structure
FAME v FAMED FAMING, FAMES to make famous
FAMELESS adj not famous
FAMILIAL adj pertaining to a family
FAMILIAR n pl. -S a close friend or associate
FAMILISM n pl. -S a social structure in which the family takes precedence over the individual
FAMILY n pl. -LIES a group of persons related by blood or marriage
FAMINE n pl. -S a widespread scarcity of food
FAMING present participle of fame
FAMISH v -ED -ING, -ES to suffer extreme hunger
FAMOUS adj well-known FAMOUSLY adv
FAMULUS n pl. -LI a servant or attendant
FAN v FANNED FANNING, FANS to cool or refresh with a fan (a device for putting air into motion)
FANATIC n pl. -S a zealot
FANCIED past tense of fancy
FANCIER n pl. -S one that has a special liking for something
FANCIES present 3d person sing. of fancy
FANCIFUL adj unrealistic
FANCIFY v -FIED -FYING, -FIES to make fancy
FANCY adj -CIER, -CIEST ornamental FANCILY adv
FANCY v -CIED -CYING, -CIES to take a liking to
FANDANGO n pl. -GOS a lively Spanish dance
FANDOM n pl. -S an aggregate of enthusiastic devotees
FANE n pl. -S a temple
FANEGA n pl. -S a Spanish unit of dry measure
FANEGADA n pl. -S a Spanish unit of area
FANFARE n pl. -S a short, lively musical flourish
FANFARON n pl. -S a braggart
FANFOLD v -ED -ING, -S to fold paper like a fan
FANG n pl. -S a long, pointed tooth FANGED, FANGLESS, FANGLIKE adj
FANGA n pl. -S fanega
FANION n pl. -S a small flag
FANJET n pl. -S a type of jet engine
FANLIGHT n pl. -S a type of window
FANLIKE adj resembling a fan
FANNED past tense of fan
FANNER n pl. -S one that fans
FANNING present participle of fan
FANNY n pl. -NIES the buttocks
FANO n pl. FANOS a fanon
FANON n pl. -S a cape worn by the pope
FANTAIL n pl. -S a fan-shaped tail or end
FANTASIA n pl. -S a free-form musical composition
FANTASIE n pl. -S a fantasia
FANTASIED past tense of fantasy
FANTASIES present 3d person sing. of fantasy
FANTASM n pl. -S phantasm
FANTAST n pl. -S an impractical person
FANTASY v -SIED -SYING, -SIES to imagine
FANTOD n pl. -S an emotional outburst
FANTOM n pl. -S phantom
FANUM n pl. -S fanon
FANWISE adj spread out like an open fan
FANWORT n pl. -S an aquatic plant
FANZINE n pl. -S a magazine written by and for enthusiastic devotees
FAQIR n pl. -S fakir
FAQUIR n pl. -S fakir
FAR adv FARTHER, FARTHEST or FURTHER, FURTHEST at or to a great distance
FARAD n pl. -S a unit of electrical capacitance
FARADAIC adj faradic
FARADAY n pl. -DAYS a unit of electricity
FARADIC adj pertaining to a type of electric current
FARADISE v -DISED -DISING, -DISES to faradize
FARADISM n pl. -S the use of faradic current for therapeutic purposes
FARADIZE v -DIZED -DIZING, -DIZES to treat by faradism
FARAWAY adj distant
FARCE v FARCED FARCING, FARCES to fill out with witty material
FARCER n pl. -S farceur
FARCEUR n pl. -S a joker
FARCI adj stuffed with finely chopped meat
FARCICAL adj absurd
FARCIE adj farci
FARCING present participle of farce
FARCY n pl. -CIES a disease of horses
FARD v -ED -ING, -S to apply cosmetics to
FARDEL n pl. -S a bundle
FARE v FARED FARING, FARES to get along
FARER n pl. -S a traveler
FAREWELL v -ED -ING, -S to say goodby
FARFAL n pl. -S farfel
FARFEL n pl. -S noodles in the form of small pellets or granules
FARINA n pl. -S a fine meal made from cereal grain
FARING present participle of fare
FARINHA n pl. -S a meal made from the root of the cassava
FARINOSE adj resembling farina
FARL n pl. -S a thin oatmeal cake
FARLE n pl. -S farl
FARM v -ED -ING, -S to manage and cultivate as a farm (a tract of land devoted to agriculture) FARMABLE adj
FARMER n pl. -S one that farms
FARMHAND n pl. -S a farm laborer
FARMING n pl. -S the business of operating a farm
FARMLAND n pl. -S cultivated land
FARMWIFE n pl. -WIVES a farmer's wife
FARMWORK n pl. -S labor done on a farm
FARMYARD n pl. -S an area surrounded by farm buildings
FARNESOL n pl. -S an alcohol used in perfumes
FARNESS n pl. -ES the state of being far off or apart
FARO n pl. FAROS a card game
FAROUCHE adj sullenly shy
FARRAGO n pl. -GOES a confused mixture
FARRIER n pl. -S one that shoes horses
FARRIERY n pl. -ERIES the trade of a farrier
FARROW v -ED -ING, -S to give birth to a litter of pigs
FARSIDE n pl. -S the farther side
FARTHER a comparative of far
FARTHEST a superlative of far
FARTHING n pl. -S a former British coin
FASCES n pl. FASCES an ancient Roman symbol of power
FASCIA n pl. -CIAE or -CIAS a broad and distinct band of color FASCIAL, FASCIATE adj
FASCICLE n pl. -S a small bundle
FASCINE n pl. -S a bundle of sticks used in building fortifications
FASCISM n pl. -S an oppressive political system
FASCIST n pl. -S an advocate of fascism
FASH v -ED -ING, -ES to annoy
FASHION v -ED -ING, -S to give a particular shape or form to
FASHIOUS adj annoying
FAST adj FASTER, FASTEST moving or able to move quickly
FAST v -ED -ING, -S to abstain from eating
FASTBACK n pl. -S a type of automobile roof
FASTBALL n pl. -S a type of pitch in baseball
FASTEN v -ED -ING, -S to secure
FASTENER n pl. -S one that fastens
FASTING n pl. -S abstention from eating
FASTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being fast
FASTUOUS adj arrogant
FAT adj FATTER, FATTEST having an abundance of flesh
FAT v FATTED FATTING, FATS to make fat
FATAL adj causing or capable of causing death
FATALISM n pl. -S the doctrine that all events are predetermined
FATALIST n pl. -S a believer in fatalism
FATALITY n pl. -TIES a death resulting from an unexpected occurrence
FATALLY adv in a fatal manner
FATBACK n pl. -S a marine fish
FATBIRD n pl. -S a wading bird
FATE v FATED FATING, FATES to destine
FATEFUL adj decisively important
FATHEAD n pl. -S a dolt
FATHER v -ED -ING, -S to cause to exist
FATHERLY adj paternal
FATHOM v -ED -ING, -S to understand
FATIDIC adj pertaining to prophecy
FATIGUE v -TIGUED -TIGUING, -TIGUES to weary
FATING present participle of fate
FATLESS adj having no fat
FATLIKE adj resembling fat
FATLING n pl. -S a young animal fattened for slaughter
FATLY adv in the manner of one that is fat
FATNESS n pl. -ES the state of being fat
FATSTOCK n pl. -S livestock that is fat and ready for market
FATTED past tense of fat
FATTEN v -ED -ING, -S to make fat
FATTENER n pl. -S one that fattens
FATTER comparative of fat
FATTEST superlative of fat
FATTIER comparative of fatty
FATTIES pl. of fatty
FATTIEST superlative of fatty
FATTILY adv in a fatty manner
FATTING present participle of fat
FATTISH adj somewhat fat
FATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST greasy; oily
FATTY n pl. -TIES one that is fat
FATUITY n pl. -ITIES something foolish or stupid
FATUOUS adj smugly stupid
FATWA n pl. -S an Islamic legal decree
FATWOOD n pl. -S wood used for kindling
FAUBOURG n pl. -S a suburb
FAUCAL n pl. -S a sound produced in the fauces
FAUCES n/pl the passage from the mouth to the pharynx
FAUCET n pl. -S a device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe
FAUCIAL adj pertaining to the fauces
FAUGH interj -- used to express disgust
FAULD n pl. -S a piece of armor below the breastplate
FAULT v -ED -ING, -S to criticize
FAULTY adj FAULTIER, FAULTIEST imperfect FAULTILY adv
FAUN n pl. -S a woodland deity of Roman mythology FAUNLIKE adj
FAUNA n pl. -NAS or -NAE the animal life of a particular region FAUNAL adj FAUNALLY adv
FAUTEUIL n pl. -S an armchair
FAUVE n pl. -S a fauvist
FAUVISM n pl. -S a movement in painting
FAUVIST n pl. -S an advocate of fauvism
FAUX adj not genuine; fake
FAVA n pl. -S the edible seed of a climbing vine
FAVE n pl. -S a favorite
FAVELA n pl. -S a slum area
FAVELLA n pl. -S favela
FAVISM n pl. -S an acute anemia
FAVONIAN adj pertaining to the west wind
FAVOR v -ED -ING, -S to regard with approval
FAVORER n pl. -S one that favors
FAVORITE n pl. -S a person or thing preferred above all others
FAVOUR v -ED -ING, -S to favor
FAVOURER n pl. -S favorer
FAVUS n pl. -ES a skin disease
FAWN v -ED -ING, -S to seek notice or favor by servile demeanor
FAWNER n pl. -S one that fawns
FAWNLIKE adj resembling a young deer
FAWNY adj FAWNIER, FAWNIEST of a yellowish-brown color
FAX v -ED -ING, -ES to transmit and reproduce by electronic means
FAY v -ED -ING, -S to join closely
FAYALITE n pl. -S a mineral
FAZE v FAZED FAZING, FAZES to disturb the composure of
FAZENDA n pl. -S a Brazilian plantation
FEAL adj loyal
FEALTY n pl. -TIES loyalty
FEAR v -ED -ING, -S to be afraid of
FEARER n pl. -S one that fears
FEARFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST afraid
FEARLESS adj unafraid
FEARSOME adj frightening
FEASANCE n pl. -S the performance of a condition, obligation, or duty
FEASE v FEASED FEASING, FEASES to faze
FEASIBLE adj capable of being done FEASIBLY adv
FEAST v -ED -ING, -S to eat sumptuously
FEASTER n pl. -S one that feasts
FEASTFUL adj festive
FEAT adj FEATER, FEATEST skillful
FEAT n pl. -S a notable act or achievement
FEATHER v -ED -ING, -S to cover with feathers (horny structures that form the principal covering of birds)
FEATHERY adj -ERIER, -ERIEST resembling feathers
FEATLY adj -LIER, -LIEST graceful
FEATURE v -TURED -TURING, -TURES to give special prominence to
FEAZE v FEAZED FEAZING, FEAZES to faze
FEBRIFIC adj feverish
FEBRILE adj feverish
FECAL adj pertaining to feces
FECES n/pl bodily waste discharged through the anus
FECIAL n pl. -S fetial
FECK n pl. -S value
FECKLESS adj worthless
FECKLY adv almost
FECULA n pl. -LAE fecal matter
FECULENT adj foul with impurities
FECUND adj fruitful
FED n pl. -S a federal agent
FEDAYEE n pl. -YEEN an Arab commando
FEDERACY n pl. -CIES an alliance
FEDERAL n pl. -S a supporter of a type of central government
FEDERATE v -ATED -ATING, -ATES to unite in an alliance
FEDORA n pl. -S a type of hat
FEE v FEED FEEING, FEES to pay a fee (a fixed charge) to
FEEBLE adj -BLER, -BLEST weak FEEBLY adv
FEEBLISH adj somewhat feeble
FEED v FED FEEDING, FEEDS to give food to FEEDABLE adj
FEEDBACK n pl. -S the return of a portion of the output to the input
FEEDBAG n pl. -S a bag for feeding horses
FEEDBOX n pl. -ES a box for animal feed
FEEDER n pl. -S one that feeds
FEEDHOLE n pl. -S one of a series of holes in paper tape
FEEDLOT n pl. -S a plot of land on which livestock is fattened
FEEL v FELT FEELING, FEELS to perceive through the sense of touch
FEELER n pl. -S a tactile organ
FEELESS adj requiring no fee
FEELING n pl. -S the function or power of perceiving by touch
FEET pl. of foot FEETLESS adj
FEEZE v FEEZED FEEZING, FEEZES to faze
FEH n pl. -S peh
FEIGN v -ED -ING, -S to pretend
FEIGNER n pl. -S one that feigns
FEIJOA n pl. -S a green edible fruit
FEINT v -ED -ING, -S to make a deceptive movement
FEIRIE adj nimble
FEIST n pl. -S a small dog of mixed breed
FEISTY adj FEISTIER, FEISTIEST full of nervous energy
FELAFEL n pl. FELAFEL falafel
FELDSHER n pl. -S a medical worker in Russia
FELDSPAR n pl. -S a mineral
FELICITY n pl. -TIES happiness
FELID n pl. -S a feline
FELINE n pl. -S an animal of the cat family
FELINELY adv in a catlike manner
FELINITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being catlike
FELL adj FELLER, FELLEST cruel
FELL v -ED -ING, -S to cause to fall
FELLA n pl. -S a man or boy
FELLABLE adj capable of being felled
FELLAH n pl. -LAHS, -LAHIN, or -LAHEEN a peasant or laborer in Arab countries
FELLATE v -LATED -LATING, -LATES to perform fellatio
FELLATIO n pl. -TIOS oral stimulation of the penis
FELLATOR n pl. -S one that fellates
FELLER n pl. -S one that fells
FELLIES pl. of felly
FELLNESS n pl. -ES extreme cruelty
FELLOE n pl. -S the rim of a wheel
FELLOW v -ED -ING, -S to produce an equal to
FELLOWLY adj friendly
FELLY n pl. -LIES a felloe
FELON n pl. -S a person who has committed a felony
FELONRY n pl. -RIES the whole class of felons
FELONY n pl. -NIES a grave crime
FELSITE n pl. -S an igneous rock FELSITIC adj
FELSPAR n pl. -S feldspar
FELSTONE n pl. -S felsite
FELT v -ED -ING, -S to mat together
FELTING n pl. -S felted material
FELTLIKE adj like a cloth made from wool
FELUCCA n pl. -S a swift sailing vessel
FELWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
FEM n pl. -S a passive homosexual
FEMALE n pl. -S an individual that bears young or produces ova
FEME n pl. -S a wife
FEMINACY n pl. -CIES the state of being a female
FEMINIE n/pl women collectively
FEMININE n pl. -S a word or form having feminine gender
FEMINISE v -NISED -NISING, -NISES to feminize
FEMINISM n pl. -S a doctrine advocating rights for women equal to those of men
FEMINIST n pl. -S a supporter of feminism
FEMINITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being womanly
FEMINIZE v -NIZED -NIZING, -NIZES to make womanly
FEMME n pl. -S a woman
FEMORAL adj pertaining to the femur
FEMUR n pl. -MURS or -MORA a bone of the leg
FEN n pl. -S a marsh
FENAGLE v -GLED -GLING, -GLES to finagle
FENCE v FENCED FENCING, FENCES to practice the art of fencing
FENCER n pl. -S one that fences
FENCEROW n pl. -S the land occupied by a fence
FENCIBLE n pl. -S a soldier enlisted for home service only
FENCING n pl. -S the art of using a sword in attack and defense
FEND v -ED -ING, -S to ward off
FENDER n pl. -S a metal guard over the wheel of a motor vehicle FENDERED adj
FENESTRA n pl. -TRAE a small anatomical opening
FENLAND n pl. -S marshy ground
FENNEC n pl. -S an African fox
FENNEL n pl. -S a perennial herb
FENNY adj marshy
FENTHION n pl. -S an insecticide
FENURON n pl. -S an herbicide
FEOD n pl. -S a fief
FEODARY n pl. -RIES a vassal
FEOFF v -ED -ING, -S to grant a fief to
FEOFFEE n pl. -S one to whom a fief is granted
FEOFFER n pl. -S one that grants a fief to another
FEOFFOR n pl. -S feoffer
FER prep for
FERACITY n pl. -TIES the state of being fruitful
FERAL adj wild
FERBAM n pl. -S a fungicide
FERE n pl. -S a companion
FERETORY n pl. -RIES a receptacle in which sacred relics are kept
FERIA n pl. -RIAS or -RIAE a weekday of a church calendar on which no feast is celebrated FERIAL adj
FERINE adj feral
FERITY n pl. -TIES wildness
FERLIE n pl. -S a strange sight
FERLY n pl. -LIES ferlie
FERMATA n pl. -TAS or -TE the sustaining of a musical note, chord, or rest beyond its written time value
FERMENT v -ED -ING, -S to undergo a type of chemical reaction
FERMI n pl. -S a unit of length
FERMION n pl. -S a type of atomic particle
FERMIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
FERN n pl. -S a flowerless vascular plant FERNLESS, FERNLIKE adj
FERNERY n pl. -ERIES a place in which ferns are grown
FERNY adj FERNIER, FERNIEST abounding in ferns
FEROCITY n pl. -TIES fierceness
FERRATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
FERREL v -RELED -RELING, -RELS or -RELLED, -RELLING, -RELS ferrule
FERREOUS adj containing iron
FERRET v -ED -ING, -S to search out by careful investigation
FERRETER n pl. -S one that ferrets
FERRETY adj suggestive of a ferret (a polecat)
FERRIAGE n pl. -S transportation by ferry
FERRIC adj pertaining to iron
FERRIED past tense of ferry
FERRIES present 3d person sing. of ferry
FERRITE n pl. -S a magnetic substance FERRITIC adj
FERRITIN n pl. -S a protein that contains iron
FERROUS adj pertaining to iron
FERRULE v -RULED -RULING, -RULES to furnish with a metal ring or cap to prevent splitting
FERRUM n pl. -S iron
FERRY v -RIED -RYING, -RIES to transport by ferry (a type of boat)
FERRYMAN n pl. -MEN one who operates a ferry
FERTILE adj capable of reproducing
FERULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a flat piece of wood
FERULE v -ULED -ULING, -ULES to ferrule
FERVENCY n pl. -CIES fervor
FERVENT adj marked by fervor
FERVID adj fervent FERVIDLY adv
FERVOR n pl. -S great warmth or intensity
FERVOUR n pl. -S fervor
FESCUE n pl. -S a perennial grass
FESS v -ED -ING, -ES to confess
FESSE n pl. -S a horizontal band across the middle of a heraldic shield
FESSWISE adv horizontally
FESTAL adj festive FESTALLY adv
FESTER v -ED -ING, -S to generate pus
FESTIVAL n pl. -S a day or time of celebration
FESTIVE adj of or befitting a festival
FESTOON v -ED -ING, -S to hang decorative chains or strips on
FET v FETTED FETTING, FETS to fetch
FETA n pl. -S a Greek cheese
FETAL adj pertaining to a fetus
FETATION n pl. -S the development of a fetus
FETCH v -ED -ING, -ES to go after and bring back
FETCHER n pl. -S one that fetches
FETE v FETED FETING, FETES to honor with a celebration
FETERITA n pl. -S a cereal grass
FETIAL n pl. -S a priest of ancient Rome
FETIALIS n pl. -LES fetial
FETICH n pl. -ES fetish
FETICIDE n pl. -S the killing of a fetus
FETID adj having an offensive odor FETIDLY adv
FETING present participle of fete
FETISH n pl. -ES an object believed to have magical power
FETLOCK n pl. -S a joint of a horse's leg
FETOLOGY n pl. -GIES the branch of medicine dealing with the fetus
FETOR n pl. -S an offensive odor
FETTED past tense of fet
FETTER v -ED -ING, -S to shackle
FETTERER n pl. -S one that fetters
FETTING present participle of fet
FETTLE v -TLED -TLING, -TLES to cover the hearth of with fettling
FETTLING n pl. -S loose material thrown on the hearth of a furnace to protect it
FETUS n pl. -ES the unborn organism carried within the womb in the later stages of its development
FEU v -ED -ING, -S to grant land to under Scottish feudal law
FEUAR n pl. -S one granted land under Scottish feudal law
FEUD v -ED -ING, -S to engage in a feud (a bitter, continuous hostility)
FEUDAL adj pertaining to a political and economic system of medieval Europe FEUDALLY adv
FEUDARY n pl. -RIES a vassal
FEUDIST n pl. -S one that feuds
FEVER v -ED -ING, -S to affect with fever (abnormal elevation of the body temperature)
FEVERFEW n pl. -S a perennial herb
FEVERISH adj having a fever
FEVEROUS adj feverish
FEW adj FEWER, FEWEST amounting to or consisting of a small number
FEWNESS n pl. -ES the state of being few
FEWTRILS n/pl things of little value
FEY adj FEYER, FEYEST crazy FEYLY adv
FEYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being fey
FEZ n pl. FEZZES or FEZES a brimless cap worn by men in the Near East FEZZED adj
FIACRE n pl. -S a small carriage
FIANCE n pl. -S a man engaged to be married
FIANCEE n pl. -S a woman engaged to be married
FIAR n pl. -S the holder of a type of absolute ownership of land under Scottish law
FIASCO n pl. -COES or -CHI a wine bottle
FIASCO n pl. -COES or -COS a complete failure
FIAT n pl. -S an authoritative order
FIB v FIBBED FIBBING, FIBS to tell a trivial lie
FIBBER n pl. -S one that fibs
FIBER n pl. -S a thread or threadlike object or structure FIBERED adj
FIBERIZE v -IZED -IZING, -IZES to break into fibers
FIBRANNE n pl. -S a fabric made of spun-rayon yarn
FIBRE n pl. -S fiber
FIBRIL n pl. -S a small fiber
FIBRILLA n pl. -LAE a fibril
FIBRIN n pl. -S an insoluble protein
FIBROID n pl. -S a fibroma
FIBROIN n pl. -S an insoluble protein
FIBROMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a benign tumor composed of fibrous tissue
FIBROSIS n pl. -BROSES the development of excess fibrous tissue in a bodily organ FIBROTIC adj
FIBROUS adj containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers
FIBULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a bone of the leg FIBULAR adj
FICE n pl. -S a feist
FICHE n pl. -S a sheet of microfilm
FICHU n pl. -S a woman's scarf
FICIN n pl. -S an enzyme
FICKLE adj -LER, -LEST not constant or loyal FICKLY adv
FICO n pl. -COES something of little worth
FICTILE adj moldable
FICTION n pl. -S a literary work whose content is produced by the imagination
FICTIVE adj imaginary
FICUS n pl. -ES a tropical tree
FID n pl. -S a square bar used as a support for a topmast
FIDDLE v -DLED -DLING, -DLES to play a violin
FIDDLER n pl. -S one that fiddles
FIDDLY adj intricately difficult to handle
FIDEISM n pl. -S reliance on faith rather than reason
FIDEIST n pl. -S a believer in fideism
FIDELITY n pl. -TIES loyalty
FIDGE v FIDGED FIDGING, FIDGES to fidget
FIDGET v -ED -ING, -S to move nervously or restlessly
FIDGETER n pl. -S one that fidgets
FIDGETY adj nervously restless
FIDGING present participle of fidge
FIDO n pl. -DOS a defective coin
FIDUCIAL adj based on faith or trust
FIE interj -- used to express disapproval
FIEF n pl. -S a feudal estate
FIEFDOM n pl. -S a fief
FIELD v -ED -ING, -S to play as a fielder
FIELDER n pl. -S one that catches or picks up a ball in play
FIEND n pl. -S a demon
FIENDISH adj extremely wicked or cruel
FIERCE adj FIERCER, FIERCEST violently hostile or aggressive FIERCELY adv
FIERY adj -ERIER, -ERIEST intensely hot FIERILY adv
FIESTA n pl. -S a festival
FIFE v FIFED FIFING, FIFES to play a fife (a high-pitched flute)
FIFER n pl. -S one that plays a fife
FIFTEEN n pl. -S a number
FIFTH n pl. -S one of five equal parts
FIFTHLY adv in the fifth place
FIFTIETH n pl. -S one of fifty equal parts
FIFTY n pl. -TIES a number
FIFTYISH adj being about fifty years old
FIG v FIGGED FIGGING, FIGS to adorn
FIGEATER n pl. -S a large beetle
FIGHT v FOUGHT FIGHTING, FIGHTS to attempt to defeat an adversary
FIGHTER n pl. -S one that fights
FIGHTING n pl. -S the act of one that fights
FIGMENT n pl. -S a product of mental invention
FIGULINE n pl. -S a piece of pottery
FIGURAL adj consisting of human or animal form
FIGURANT n pl. -S a ballet dancer who dances only in groups
FIGURATE adj having a definite shape
FIGURE v -URED -URING, -URES to compute
FIGURER n pl. -S one that figures
FIGURINE n pl. -S a small statue
FIGURING present participle of figure
FIGWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
FIL n pl. -S a coin of Iraq and Jordan
FILA pl. of filum
FILAGREE v -GREED -GREEING, -GREES to filigree
FILAMENT n pl. -S a very thin thread or threadlike structure
FILAR adj pertaining to a thread
FILAREE n pl. -S a European weed
FILARIA n pl. -IAE a parasitic worm FILARIAL, FILARIAN adj
FILARIID n pl. -S filaria
FILATURE n pl. -S the reeling of silk from cocoons
FILBERT n pl. -S the edible nut of a European shrub
FILCH v -ED -ING, -ES to steal
FILCHER n pl. -S one that filches
FILE v FILED FILING, FILES to arrange in order for future reference FILEABLE adj
FILEFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
FILEMOT adj of a brownish yellow color
FILER n pl. -S one that files
FILET v -ED -ING, -S to fillet
FILIAL adj pertaining to a son or daughter FILIALLY adv
FILIATE v -ATED -ATING, -ATES to bring into close association
FILIBEG n pl. -S a pleated skirt worn by Scottish Highlanders
FILICIDE n pl. -S the killing of one's child
FILIFORM adj shaped like a filament
FILIGREE v -GREED -GREEING, -GREES to adorn with intricate ornamental work
FILING n pl. -S a particle removed by a file
FILISTER n pl. -S a groove on a window frame
FILL v -ED -ING, -S to put as much as can be held into
FILLE n pl. -S a girl
FILLER n pl. -S one that fills
FILLET v -ED -ING, -S to cut boneless slices from
FILLIES pl. of filly
FILLING n pl. -S that which is used to fill something
FILLIP v -ED -ING, -S to strike sharply
FILLO n pl. -LOS phyllo
FILLY n pl. -LIES a young female horse
FILM v -ED -ING, -S to make a motion picture FILMABLE adj
FILMCARD n pl. -S a fiche
FILMDOM n pl. -S the motion-picture industry
FILMER n pl. -S one that films
FILMGOER n pl. -S one that goes to see motion pictures
FILMIC adj pertaining to motion pictures
FILMIER comparative of filmy
FILMIEST superlative of filmy
FILMILY adv in a filmy manner
FILMLAND n pl. -S filmdom
FILMSET v -SET -SETTING, -SETS to photoset
FILMY adj FILMIER, FILMIEST resembling or covered with film; hazy
FILO n pl. FILOS phyllo
FILOSE adj resembling a thread
FILTER v -ED -ING, -S to pass through a filter (a device for removing suspended matter)
FILTERER n pl. -S one that filters
FILTH n pl. -S foul or dirty matter
FILTHY adj FILTHIER, FILTHIEST offensively dirty FILTHILY adv
FILTRATE v -TRATED -TRATING, -TRATES to filter
FILUM n pl. -LA a threadlike anatomical structure
FIMBLE n pl. -S the male hemp plant
FIMBRIA n pl. -BRIAE a fringe or fringe-like structure FIMBRIAL adj
FIN v FINNED FINNING, FINS to equip with fins (external paddle-like structures)
FINABLE adj subject to the payment of a fine
FINAGLE v -GLED -GLING, -GLES to obtain by trickery
FINAGLER n pl. -S one that finagles
FINAL n pl. -S the last examination of an academic course
FINALE n pl. -S a close or termination of something
FINALIS n pl. -LES a type of tone in medieval music
FINALISM n pl. -S the doctrine that all events are determined by ultimate purposes
FINALIST n pl. -S a contestant who reaches the last part of a competition
FINALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being conclusive
FINALIZE v -IZED -IZING, -IZES to put into finished form
FINALLY adv at the end
FINANCE v -NANCED -NANCING, -NANCES to supply the money for
FINBACK n pl. -S the rorqual
FINCH n pl. -ES a small bird
FIND v FOUND FINDING, FINDS to come upon after a search FINDABLE adj
FINDER n pl. -S one that finds
FINDING n pl. -S something that is found
FINE adj FINER, FINEST of excellent quality
FINE v FINED FINING, FINES to subject to a fine (a monetary penalty)
FINEABLE adj finable
FINELY adv in a fine manner
FINENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being fine
FINER comparative of fine
FINERY n pl. -ERIES elaborate adornment
FINESPUN adj developed with extreme care
FINESSE v FINESSED FINESSING, FINESSES to bring about by adroit maneuvering
FINEST superlative of fine
FINFISH n pl. -ES a true fish
FINFOOT n pl. -S an aquatic bird
FINGER v -ED -ING, -S to touch with the fingers (the terminating members of the hand)
FINGERER n pl. -S one that fingers
FINIAL n pl. -S a crowning ornament FINIALED adj
FINICAL adj finicky
FINICKIN adj finicky
FINICKY adj -ICKIER, -ICKIEST difficult to please
FINIKIN adj finicky
FINIKING adj finicky
FINING n pl. -S the clarifying of wines
FINIS n pl. -NISES the end
FINISH v -ED -ING, -ES to bring to an end
FINISHER n pl. -S one that finishes
FINITE n pl. -S something that is finite (having definite limits)
FINITELY adv to a finite extent
FINITUDE n pl. -S the state of being finite
FINK v -ED -ING, -S to inform to the police
FINLESS adj having no fins
FINLIKE adj resembling a fin
FINMARK n pl. -S a monetary unit of Finland
FINNED past tense of fin
FINNICKY adj -NICKIER, -NICKIEST finicky
FINNIER comparative of finny
FINNIEST superlative of finny
FINNING present participle of fin
FINNMARK n pl. -S finmark
FINNY adj -NIER, -NIEST having or characterized by fins
FINO n pl. -NOS a very dry sherry
FINOCHIO n pl. -CHIOS a perennial herb
FIORD n pl. -S fjord
FIPPLE n pl. -S a plug of wood at the mouth of certain wind instruments
FIQUE n pl. -S a tropical plant
FIR n pl. -S an evergreen tree
FIRE v FIRED FIRING, FIRES to project by discharging from a gun FIREABLE adj
FIREARM n pl. -S a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder
FIREBACK n pl. -S a cast-iron plate along the back of a fireplace
FIREBALL n pl. -S a luminous meteor
FIREBASE n pl. -S a military base from which fire is directed against the enemy
FIREBIRD n pl. -S a brightly colored bird
FIREBOAT n pl. -S a boat equipped with fire-fighting apparatus
FIREBOMB v -ED -ING, -S to attack with incendiary bombs
FIREBOX n pl. -ES a chamber in which fuel is burned
FIREBRAT n pl. -S a small, wingless insect
FIREBUG n pl. -S an arsonist
FIRECLAY n pl. -CLAYS a heat-resistant clay
FIRED past tense of fire
FIREDAMP n pl. -S a combustible gas
FIREDOG n pl. -S an andiron
FIREFANG v -ED -ING, -S to decompose by oxidation
FIREFLY n pl. -FLIES a luminous insect
FIREHALL n pl. -S a fire station
FIRELESS adj having no fire
FIRELIT adj lighted by firelight
FIRELOCK n pl. -S a type of gun
FIREMAN n pl. -MEN a man employed to extinguish fires
FIREPAN n pl. -S an open pan for holding live coals
FIREPINK n pl. -S a flowering plant
FIREPLUG n pl. -S a hydrant
FIREPOT n pl. -S a clay pot filled with burning items
FIRER n pl. -S one that fires
FIREROOM n pl. -S a room containing a ship's boilers
FIRESIDE n pl. -S the area immediately surrounding a fireplace
FIRETRAP n pl. -S a building that is likely to catch on fire
FIREWEED n pl. -S a perennial herb
FIREWOOD n pl. -S wood used as fuel
FIREWORK n pl. -S a device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise
FIREWORM n pl. -S a glowworm
FIRING n pl. -S the process of maturing ceramic products by heat
FIRKIN n pl. -S a British unit of capacity
FIRM adj FIRMER, FIRMEST unyielding to pressure
FIRM v -ED -ING, -S to make firm
FIRMAN n pl. -S an edict issued by a Middle Eastern sovereign
FIRMER n pl. -S a woodworking tool
FIRMLY adv in a firm manner
FIRMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being firm
FIRMWARE n pl. -S computer programs permanently stored on a microchip
FIRN n pl. -S neve
FIRRY adj abounding in firs
FIRST n pl. -S something that precedes all others
FIRSTLY adv before all others
FIRTH n pl. -S an inlet of the sea
FISC n pl. -S a state or royal treasury
FISCAL n pl. -S a public prosecutor
FISCALLY adv with regard to financial matters
FISH v -ED -ING, -ES to catch or try to catch fish (cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates)
FISHABLE adj suitable for fishing
FISHBOLT n pl. -S a type of bolt
FISHBONE n pl. -S a bone of a fish
FISHBOWL n pl. -S a bowl in which live fish are kept
FISHER n pl. -S one that fishes
FISHERY n pl. -ERIES a place for catching fish
FISHEYE n pl. -S a suspicious stare
FISHGIG n pl. -S a pronged implement for spearing fish
FISHHOOK n pl. -S a barbed hook for catching fish
FISHIER comparative of fishy
FISHIEST superlative of fishy
FISHILY adv in a fishy manner
FISHING n pl. -S the occupation or pastime of catching fish
FISHLESS adj having no fish
FISHLIKE adj resembling a fish
FISHLINE n pl. -S a line used in fishing
FISHMEAL n pl. -S ground dried fish
FISHNET n pl. -S a net for catching fish
FISHPOLE n pl. -S a fishing rod
FISHPOND n pl. -S a pond abounding in edible fish
FISHTAIL v -ED -ING, -S to have the rear end of a moving vehicle slide from side to side
FISHWAY n pl. -WAYS a device for enabling fish to pass around a dam
FISHWIFE n pl. -WIVES a woman who sells fish
FISHWORM n pl. -S a worm used as bait
FISHY adj FISHIER, FISHIEST of or resembling fish
FISSATE adj deeply split
FISSILE adj capable of being split
FISSION v -ED -ING, -S to split into parts
FISSIPED n pl. -S a mammal that has separated toes
FISSURE v -SURED -SURING, -SURES to split
FIST v -ED -ING, -S to strike with the fist (the hand closed tightly)
FISTFUL n pl. -S a handful
FISTIC adj pertaining to pugilism
FISTNOTE n pl. -S a part of a text to which attention is drawn by an index mark
FISTULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a duct formed by the imperfect closing of a wound FISTULAR adj
FIT adj FITTER, FITTEST healthy
FIT v FITTED FITTING, FITS to bring to a required form and size
FITCH n pl. -ES a polecat
FITCHEE adj fitchy
FITCHET n pl. -S a fitch
FITCHEW n pl. -S a fitch
FITCHY adj having the arms ending in a point -- used of a heraldic cross
FITFUL adj recurring irregularly FITFULLY adv
FITLY adv in a fit manner
FITMENT n pl. -S equipment
FITNESS n pl. -ES the state of being fit
FITTABLE adj capable of being fitted
FITTED past tense of fit
FITTER n pl. -S one that fits
FITTEST superlative of fit
FITTING n pl. -S a small often standardized accessory part
FIVE n pl. -S a number
FIVEFOLD adj five times as great
FIVEPINS n/pl a bowling game
FIVER n pl. -S a five-dollar bill
FIX v FIXED or FIXT, FIXING, FIXES to repair FIXABLE adj
FIXATE v -ATED -ATING, -ATES to make stable or stationary
FIXATIF n pl. -S fixative
FIXATION n pl. -S the act of fixating
FIXATIVE n pl. -S a substance for preserving paintings or drawings
FIXEDLY adv firmly
FIXER n pl. -S one that fixes
FIXINGS n/pl accompaniments to the main dish of a meal
FIXIT adj involved with fixing things
FIXITY n pl. -TIES stability
FIXT a past tense of fix
FIXTURE n pl. -S a permanent part or appendage of a house
FIXURE n pl. -S firmness
FIZ n pl. FIZZES a hissing or sputtering sound
FIZGIG n pl. -S fishgig
FIZZ v -ED -ING, -ES to make a hissing or sputtering sound
FIZZER n pl. -S one that fizzes
FIZZES pl. of fiz
FIZZLE v -ZLED -ZLING, -ZLES to fizz
FIZZY adj FIZZIER, FIZZIEST fizzing
FJELD n pl. -S a high, barren plateau
FJORD n pl. -S a narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs
FLAB n pl. -S flabby body tissue
FLABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST flaccid FLABBILY adv
FLABELLA n/pl fan-shaped anatomical structures
FLACCID adj lacking firmness
FLACK v -ED -ING, -S to work as a press agent
FLACKERY n pl. -ERIES publicity
FLACON n pl. -S a small stoppered bottle
FLAG v FLAGGED FLAGGING, FLAGS to mark with a flag (a piece of cloth used as a symbol)
FLAGELLA n/pl long, slender plant shoots
FLAGGER n pl. -S one that flags
FLAGGING n pl. -S a type of pavement
FLAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST drooping
FLAGLESS adj having no flag
FLAGMAN n pl. -MEN one who carries a flag
FLAGON n pl. -S a large bulging bottle
FLAGPOLE n pl. -S a pole on which a flag is displayed
FLAGRANT adj extremely or deliberately conspicuous
FLAGSHIP n pl. -S a ship bearing the flag of a fleet
FLAIL v -ED -ING, -S to swing freely
FLAIR n pl. -S a natural aptitude
FLAK n pl. FLAK antiaircraft fire
FLAKE v FLAKED FLAKING, FLAKES to peel off in flakes (flat, thin pieces)
FLAKER n pl. -S one that flakes
FLAKEY adj FLAKIER, FLAKIEST flaky
FLAKEY n pl. -S
FLAKY adj FLAKIER, FLAKIEST resembling flakes FLAKILY adv
FLAM v FLAMMED FLAMMING, FLAMS to deceive
FLAMBE v -BEED -BEING, -BES to douse with a liqueur and ignite
FLAMBEAU n pl. -BEAUX or -BEAUS a flaming torch
FLAMBEE adj flaming
FLAME v FLAMED FLAMING, FLAMES to burn brightly
FLAMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINES a priest of ancient Rome
FLAMENCO n pl. -COS a strongly rhythmic style of dancing
FLAMEOUT n pl. -S a failure of a jet engine in flight
FLAMER n pl. -S one that flames
FLAMIER comparative of flamy
FLAMIEST superlative of flamy
FLAMINES a pl. of flamen
FLAMING present participle of flame
FLAMINGO n pl. -GOS or -GOES a wading bird
FLAMMED past tense of flam
FLAMMING present participle of flam
FLAMY adj FLAMIER, FLAMIEST flaming
FLAN n pl. -S or -ES a type of custard
FLANCARD n pl. -S a piece of armor for the side of a horse
FLANERIE n pl. -S idleness
FLANEUR n pl. -S an idler
FLANGE v FLANGED FLANGING, FLANGES to provide with a protecting rim
FLANGER n pl. -S one that flanges
FLANK v -ED -ING, -S to be located at the side of
FLANKEN n/pl beef cut from the sides that is boiled with vegetables
FLANKER n pl. -S one that flanks
FLANNEL v -NELED -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to cover with flannel (a soft fabric)
FLAP v FLAPPED FLAPPING, FLAPS to wave up and down
FLAPJACK n pl. -S a pancake
FLAPLESS adj having no flap (a flat appendage)
FLAPPED past tense of flap
FLAPPER n pl. -S one that flaps
FLAPPING present participle of flap
FLAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST flapping
FLARE v FLARED FLARING, FLARES to burn with a bright, wavering light
FLASH v -ED -ING, -ES to send forth a sudden burst of light
FLASHER n pl. -S one that flashes
FLASHGUN n pl. -S a photographic apparatus
FLASHING n pl. -S sheet metal used in waterproofing a roof
FLASHY adj FLASHIER, FLASHIEST gaudy FLASHILY adv
FLASK n pl. -S a narrow-necked container
FLASKET n pl. -S a small flask
FLAT adj FLATTER, FLATTEST having a smooth or even surface
FLAT v FLATTED FLATTING, FLATS to flatten
FLATBED n pl. -S a type of truck or trailer
FLATBOAT n pl. -S a flat-bottomed boat
FLATCAP n pl. -S a type of hat
FLATCAR n pl. -S a railroad car without sides or roof
FLATFISH n pl. -ES any of an order of marine fishes
FLATFOOT n pl. -FEET a foot condition
FLATFOOT v -ED -ING, -S to walk with a dragging gait
FLATHEAD n pl. -S a marine food fish
FLATIRON n pl. -S a device for pressing clothes
FLATLAND n pl. -S land lacking significant variation in elevation
FLATLET n pl. -S a type of apartment
FLATLING adv with a flat side or edge
FLATLONG adv flatling
FLATLY adv in a flat manner
FLATMATE n pl. -S one with whom an apartment is shared
FLATNESS n pl. -ES the state of being flat
FLATTED past tense of flat
FLATTEN v -ED -ING, -S to make or become flat
FLATTER v -ED -ING, -S to praise excessively
FLATTERY n pl. -TERIES the act of flattering
FLATTEST superlative of flat
FLATTING present participle of flat
FLATTISH adj somewhat flat
FLATTOP n pl. -S an aircraft carrier
FLATUS n pl. -ES intestinal gas
FLATWARE n pl. -S tableware that is fairly flat
FLATWASH n pl. -ES flatwork
FLATWAYS adv flatwise
FLATWISE adv with the flat side in a particular position
FLATWORK n pl. -S laundry that can be ironed mechanically
FLATWORM n pl. -S a flat-bodied worm
FLAUNT v -ED -ING, -S to exhibit in a gaudy manner
FLAUNTER n pl. -S one that flaunts
FLAUNTY adj FLAUNTIER, FLAUNTIEST gaudy
FLAUTIST n pl. -S flutist
FLAVANOL n pl. -S flavonol
FLAVIN n pl. -S a yellow pigment
FLAVINE n pl. -S flavin
FLAVONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
FLAVONOL n pl. -S a derivative of flavone
FLAVOR v -ED -ING, -S to give flavor (distinctive taste) to
FLAVORER n pl. -S one that flavors
FLAVORY adj full of flavor
FLAVOUR v -ED -ING, -S to flavor
FLAVOURY adj flavory
FLAW v -ED -ING, -S to produce a flaw (an imperfection) in
FLAWLESS adj having no flaw
FLAWY adj FLAWIER, FLAWIEST full of flaws
FLAX n pl. -ES an annual herb
FLAXEN adj of a pale yellow color
FLAXSEED n pl. -S the seed of flax
FLAXY adj FLAXIER, FLAXIEST flaxen
FLAY v -ED -ING, -S to strip off the skin of
FLAYER n pl. -S one that flays
FLEA n pl. -S a parasitic insect
FLEABAG n pl. -S an inferior hotel
FLEABANE n pl. -S a flowering plant
FLEABITE n pl. -S the bite of a flea
FLEAM n pl. -S a surgical instrument
FLEAPIT n pl. -S a run-down movie theater
FLEAWORT n pl. -S a European herb
FLECHE n pl. -S a steeple
FLECK v -ED -ING, -S to mark with flecks (tiny streaks or spots)
FLECKY adj flecked
FLECTION n pl. -S the act of bending
FLED past tense of flee
FLEDGE v FLEDGED FLEDGING, FLEDGES to furnish with feathers
FLEDGY adj FLEDGIER, FLEDGIEST covered with feathers
FLEE v FLED FLEEING, FLEES to run away
FLEECE v FLEECED FLEECING, FLEECES to remove the coat of wool from
FLEECER n pl. -S one that fleeces
FLEECH v -ED -ING, -ES to coax
FLEECING present participle of fleece
FLEECY adj FLEECIER, FLEECIEST woolly FLEECILY adv
FLEER v -ED -ING, -S to deride
FLEET adj FLEETER, FLEETEST swift FLEETLY adv
FLEET v -ED -ING, -S to move swiftly
FLEISHIG adj made of meat or meat products
FLEMISH v -ED -ING, -ES to coil rope in a certain manner
FLENCH v -ED -ING, -ES to flense
FLENSE v FLENSED FLENSING, FLENSES to strip the blubber or skin from
FLENSER n pl. -S one that flenses
FLESH v -ED -ING, -ES to plunge into the flesh (soft body tissue)
FLESHER n pl. -S one that removes flesh from animal hides
FLESHIER comparative of fleshy
FLESHIEST superlative of fleshy
FLESHING n pl. -S the distribution of the lean and fat on an animal
FLESHLY adj -LIER, -LIEST pertaining to the body
FLESHPOT n pl. -S a pot for cooking meat
FLESHY adj FLESHIER, FLESHIEST having much flesh
FLETCH v -ED -ING, -ES to fledge
FLETCHER n pl. -S one that makes arrows
FLEURY adj having the arms terminating in three leaves -- used of a heraldic cross
FLEW n pl. -S a fishing net
FLEX v -ED -ING, -ES to bend
FLEXAGON n pl. -S a folded paper construction
FLEXIBLE adj capable of being bent FLEXIBLY adv
FLEXILE adj flexible
FLEXION n pl. -S flection
FLEXOR n pl. -S a muscle that serves to bend a bodily part
FLEXTIME n pl. -S a system that allows flexible working hours
FLEXUOSE adj flexuous
FLEXUOUS adj winding
FLEXURE n pl. -S the act of bending FLEXURAL adj
FLEY v -ED -ING, -S to frighten
FLIC n pl. -S a Parisian policeman
FLICHTER v -ED -ING, -S to flicker
FLICK v -ED -ING, -S to strike with a quick, light blow
FLICKER v -ED -ING, -S to move waveringly
FLICKERY adj flickering
FLIED a past tense of fly
FLIER n pl. -S one that flies
FLIES present 3d person sing. of fly
FLIEST superlative of fly
FLIGHT v -ED -ING, -S to fly in a flock
FLIGHTY adj FLIGHTIER, FLIGHTIEST fickle
FLIMFLAM v -FLAMMED -FLAMMING, -FLAMS to swindle
FLIMSY adj -SIER, -SIEST lacking solidity or strength FLIMSILY adv
FLIMSY n pl. -SIES a thin paper
FLINCH v -ED -ING, -ES to shrink back involuntarily
FLINCHER n pl. -S one that flinches
FLINDER n pl. -S a small fragment
FLING v FLUNG FLINGING, FLINGS to throw with force
FLINGER n pl. -S one that flings
FLINKITE n pl. -S a mineral
FLINT v -ED -ING, -S to provide with flint (a spark-producing rock)
FLINTY adj FLINTIER, FLINTIEST resembling flint FLINTILY adv
FLIP adj FLIPPER, FLIPPEST flippant
FLIP v FLIPPED FLIPPING, FLIPS to throw with a brisk motion
FLIPPANT adj impudent
FLIPPED past tense of flip
FLIPPER n pl. -S a broad, flat limb adapted for swimming
FLIPPEST superlative of flip
FLIPPING present participle of flip
FLIPPY adj flaring at the bottom
FLIRT v -ED -ING, -S to behave amorously without serious intent
FLIRTER n pl. -S one that flirts
FLIRTY adj FLIRTIER, FLIRTIEST given to flirting
FLIT v FLITTED FLITTING, FLITS to move lightly and swiftly
FLITCH v -ED -ING, -ES to cut into strips
FLITE v FLITED FLITING, FLITES to quarrel
FLITTED past tense of flit
FLITTER v -ED -ING, -S to flutter
FLITTING present participle of flit
FLIVVER n pl. -S an old, battered car
FLOAT v -ED -ING, -S to rest or remain on the surface of a liquid
FLOATAGE n pl. -S flotage
FLOATEL n pl. -S a houseboat used as a hotel
FLOATER n pl. -S one that floats
FLOATY adj FLOATIER, FLOATIEST tending to float
FLOC v FLOCCED FLOCCING, FLOCS to aggregate into floccules
FLOCCI pl. of floccus
FLOCCOSE adj having woolly tufts
FLOCCULE n pl. -S a tuft-like mass
FLOCCULI n/pl small, loosely aggregated masses
FLOCCUS n pl. FLOCCI a floccule
FLOCK v -ED -ING, -S to gather or move in a crowd
FLOCKING n pl. -S a velvety design in short fibers on cloth or paper
FLOCKY adj FLOCKIER, FLOCKIEST woolly
FLOE n pl. -S a large mass of floating ice
FLOG v FLOGGED FLOGGING, FLOGS to beat with a whip or rod
FLOGGER n pl. -S one that flogs
FLOGGING n pl. -S a whipping
FLOKATI n pl. -S a Greek handwoven rug
FLONG n pl. -S a sheet of a certain type of paper
FLOOD v -ED -ING, -S to inundate
FLOODER n pl. -S one that floods
FLOODLIT adj illuminated by floodlights
FLOODWAY n pl. -WAYS an overflow channel
FLOOEY adj awry
FLOOIE adj flooey
FLOOR v -ED -ING, -S to provide with a floor (the level base of a room)
FLOORAGE n pl. -S floor space
FLOORER n pl. -S one that floors
FLOORING n pl. -S a floor
FLOOSIE n pl. -S floozy
FLOOSY n pl. -SIES floozy
FLOOZIE n pl. -S floozy
FLOOZY n pl. -ZIES a prostitute
FLOP v FLOPPED FLOPPING, FLOPS to fall heavily and noisily
FLOPOVER n pl. -S a defect in television reception
FLOPPER n pl. -S one that flops
FLOPPING present participle of flop
FLOPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST soft and flexible FLOPPILY adv
FLOPPY n pl. -PIES a type of computer disk
FLORA n pl. -RAS or -RAE the plant life of a particular region
FLORAL adj pertaining to flowers FLORALLY adv
FLORAL n pl. -S a design in which flowers predominate
FLORENCE n pl. -S florin
FLORET n pl. -S a small flower
FLORID adj ruddy FLORIDLY adv
FLORIGEN n pl. -S a plant hormone
FLORIN n pl. -S a former gold coin of Europe
FLORIST n pl. -S a grower or seller of flowers
FLORUIT n pl. -S a period of flourishing
FLOSS v -ED -ING, -ES to clean between the teeth with a strong thread
FLOSSIE n pl. -S a floozy
FLOSSY adj FLOSSIER, FLOSSIEST resembling floss (a soft, light fiber) FLOSSILY adv
FLOTA n pl. -S a fleet of Spanish ships
FLOTAGE n pl. -S the act of floating
FLOTILLA n pl. -S a fleet of ships
FLOTSAM n pl. -S floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
FLOUNCE v FLOUNCED FLOUNCING, FLOUNCES to move with exaggerated motions
FLOUNCY adj FLOUNCIER, FLOUNCIEST flouncing
FLOUNDER v -ED -ING, -S to struggle clumsily
FLOUR v -ED -ING, -S to cover with flour (a finely ground meal of grain)
FLOURISH v -ED -ING, -ES to thrive
FLOURY adj resembling flour
FLOUT v -ED -ING, -S to treat with contempt
FLOUTER n pl. -S one that flouts
FLOW v -ED -ING, -S to move steadily and smoothly along
FLOWAGE n pl. -S the act of flowing
FLOWER v -ED -ING, -S to put forth flowers (reproductive structures of seed-bearing plants)
FLOWERER n pl. -S a plant that flowers at a certain time
FLOWERET n pl. -S a floret
FLOWERY adj -ERIER, -ERIEST abounding in flowers
FLOWN a past participle of fly
FLU n pl. -S a virus disease
FLUB v FLUBBED FLUBBING, FLUBS to bungle
FLUBBER n pl. -S one that flubs
FLUBDUB n pl. -S pretentious nonsense
FLUE n pl. -S an enclosed passageway for directing a current FLUED adj
FLUENCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being fluent
FLUENT adj spoken or written with effortless ease FLUENTLY adv
FLUERICS n/pl fluidics FLUERIC adj
FLUFF v -ED -ING, -S to make fluffy
FLUFFY adj FLUFFIER, FLUFFIEST light and soft FLUFFILY adv
FLUID n pl. -S a substance that tends to flow FLUIDAL adj
FLUIDICS n/pl a branch of mechanical engineering FLUIDIC adj
FLUIDISE v -ISED -ISING, -ISES to fluidize
FLUIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being able to flow
FLUIDIZE v -IZED -IZING, -IZES to cause to flow like a fluid
FLUIDLY adv with fluidity
FLUIDRAM n pl. -S a unit of liquid capacity
FLUKE v FLUKED FLUKING, FLUKES to obtain by chance
FLUKEY adj FLUKIER, FLUKIEST fluky
FLUKY adj FLUKIER, FLUKIEST happening by or depending on chance
FLUME v FLUMED FLUMING, FLUMES to convey by means of an artificial water channel
FLUMMERY n pl. -MERIES a sweet dessert
FLUMMOX v -ED -ING, -ES to confuse
FLUMP v -ED -ING, -S to fall heavily
FLUNG past tense of fling
FLUNK v -ED -ING, -S to fail an examination or course
FLUNKER n pl. -S one that flunks
FLUNKEY n pl. -KEYS flunky
FLUNKY n pl. -KIES a servile follower
FLUOR n pl. -S fluorite FLUORIC adj
FLUORENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
FLUORID n pl. -S fluoride
FLUORIDE n pl. -S a compound of fluorine
FLUORIN n pl. -S fluorine
FLUORINE n pl. -S a gaseous element
FLUORITE n pl. -S a mineral
FLURRY v -RIED -RYING, -RIES to confuse
FLUSH adj FLUSHER, FLUSHEST ruddy
FLUSH v -ED -ING, -ES to blush
FLUSHER n pl. -S one that flushes
FLUSTER v -ED -ING, -S to put into a state of nervous confusion
FLUTE v FLUTED FLUTING, FLUTES to play on a flute (a woodwind instrument)
FLUTER n pl. -S a flutist
FLUTEY adj FLUTIER, FLUTIEST fluty
FLUTIER comparative of fluty
FLUTIEST superlative of fluty
FLUTING n pl. -S a series of parallel grooves
FLUTIST n pl. -S one who plays the flute
FLUTTER v -ED -ING, -S to wave rapidly and irregularly
FLUTTERY adj marked by fluttering
FLUTY adj FLUTIER, FLUTIEST resembling a flute in sound
FLUVIAL adj pertaining to a river
FLUX v -ED -ING, -ES to melt
FLUXGATE n pl. -S a device to measure a magnetic field
FLUXION n pl. -S the act of flowing
FLUYT n pl. -S a type of ship
FLY adj FLIER, FLIEST clever
FLY v FLEW, FLOWN, FLYING, FLIES to move through the air
FLY v FLIED FLYING, FLIES to hit a ball high into the air in baseball
FLYABLE adj suitable for flying
FLYAWAY n pl. -AWAYS one that is elusive
FLYBELT n pl. -S an area infested with tsetse flies
FLYBLOW v -BLEW, -BLOWN, -BLOWING, -BLOWS to taint
FLYBOAT n pl. -S a small, fast boat
FLYBOY n pl. -BOYS a pilot in an air force
FLYBY n pl. -BYS a flight of aircraft close to a specified place
FLYER n pl. -S flier
FLYING n pl. -S the operation of an aircraft
FLYLEAF n pl. -LEAVES a blank leaf at the beginning or end of a book
FLYLESS adj free of flies (winged insects)
FLYMAN n pl. -MEN a stage worker in a theater
FLYOFF n pl. -S a competitive testing of model aircraft
FLYOVER n pl. -S a flight of aircraft over a specific location
FLYPAPER n pl. -S paper designed to catch or kill flies
FLYPAST n pl. -S a flyby
FLYSCH n pl. -ES a sandstone deposit
FLYSPECK v -ED -ING, -S to mark with minute spots
FLYTE v FLYTED FLYTING, FLYTES to flite
FLYTIER n pl. -S a maker of fishing flies
FLYTING n pl. -S a dispute in verse form
FLYTRAP n pl. -S a trap for catching flies
FLYWAY n pl. -WAYS an established air route of migratory birds
FLYWHEEL n pl. -S a heavy disk used in machinery
FOAL v -ED -ING, -S to give birth to a horse
FOAM v -ED -ING, -S to form foam (a light, bubbly, gas and liquid mass) FOAMABLE adj
FOAMER n pl. -S one that foams
FOAMIER comparative of foamy
FOAMIEST superlative of foamy
FOAMILY adv in a foamy manner
FOAMLESS adj being without foam
FOAMLIKE adj resembling foam
FOAMY adj FOAMIER, FOAMIEST covered with foam
FOB v FOBBED FOBBING, FOBS to deceive
FOCACCIA n pl. -S bread seasoned with herbs and olive oil
FOCAL adj pertaining to a focus
FOCALISE v -ISED -ISING, -ISES to focalize
FOCALIZE v -IZED -IZING, -IZES to focus
FOCALLY adv with regard to focus
FOCUS n pl. -CUSES or -CI a point at which rays converge or from which they diverge
FOCUS v -CUSED -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES to bring to a focus
FOCUSER n pl. -S one that focuses
FODDER v -ED -ING, -S to feed with coarse food
FODGEL adj plump
FOE n pl. -S an enemy
FOEHN n pl. -S a warm, dry wind
FOEMAN n pl. -MEN an enemy in war
FOETAL adj fetal
FOETID adj fetid
FOETOR n pl. -S fetor
FOETUS n pl. -ES fetus
FOG v FOGGED, FOGGING, FOGS to cover with fog (condensed water vapor near the earth's surface)
FOGBOUND adj surrounded by fog
FOGBOW n pl. -S a nebulous arc of light sometimes seen in a fog
FOGDOG n pl. -S a fogbow
FOGEY n pl. -GEYS fogy
FOGFRUIT n pl. -S a flowering plant
FOGGAGE n pl. -S a second growth of grass
FOGGED past tense of fog
FOGGER n pl. -S one that fogs
FOGGING present participle of fog
FOGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST filled with fog FOGGILY adv
FOGHORN n pl. -S a horn sounded in a fog to give warning
FOGIE n pl. -S fogy
FOGLESS adj having no fog
FOGY n pl. -GIES an old-fashioned person FOGYISH adj
FOGYISM n pl. -S old-fashioned behavior
FOH interj faugh
FOHN n pl. -S foehn
FOIBLE n pl. -S a minor weakness
FOIL v -ED -ING, -S to prevent the success of FOILABLE adj
FOILSMAN n pl. -MEN a fencer
FOIN v -ED -ING, -S to thrust with a pointed weapon
FOISON n pl. -S strength
FOIST v -ED -ING, -S to force upon slyly
FOLACIN n pl. -S a B vitamin
FOLATE n pl. -S folacin
FOLD v -ED -ING, -S to lay one part over another part of FOLDABLE adj
FOLDAWAY adj designed to fold out of the way
FOLDBOAT n pl. -S a faltboat
FOLDER n pl. -S one that folds
FOLDEROL n pl. -S falderal
FOLDOUT n pl. -S a gatefold
FOLIA a pl. of folium
FOLIAGE n pl. -S the growth of leaves of a plant FOLIAGED adj
FOLIAR adj pertaining to a leaf
FOLIATE v -ATED -ATING, -ATES to hammer into thin plates
FOLIO v -ED -ING, -S to number the pages of
FOLIOSE adj having leaves
FOLIOUS adj foliose
FOLIUM n pl. -LIA or -LIUMS a thin layer
FOLK n pl. -S a people or tribe
FOLKIE n pl. -S a performer of folk music
FOLKISH adj characteristic of the common people
FOLKLIFE n pl. -LIVES the traditions, skills, and products of a people
FOLKLIKE adj folkish
FOLKLORE n pl. -S the lore of a people
FOLKMOOT n pl. -S a general assembly of the people in early England
FOLKMOT n pl. -S folkmoot
FOLKMOTE n pl. -S folkmoot
FOLKSY adj FOLKSIER, FOLKSIEST friendly FOLKSILY adv
FOLKTALE n pl. -S a tale forming part of the oral tradition of a people
FOLKWAY n pl. -WAYS a traditional custom of a people
FOLKY n pl. FOLKIES folkie
FOLLES pl. of follis
FOLLICLE n pl. -S a small bodily cavity
FOLLIES pl. of folly
FOLLIS n pl. -LES a coin of ancient Rome
FOLLOW v -ED -ING, -S to come or go after
FOLLOWER n pl. -S one that follows
FOLLY n pl. -LIES a foolish idea or action
FOMENT v -ED -ING, -S to promote the development of
FOMENTER n pl. -S one that foments
FOMITE n pl. -S an inanimate object that serves to transmit infectious organisms
FON n pl. -S foehn
FOND adj FONDER, FONDEST having an affection
FOND v -ED -ING, -S to display affection
FONDANT n pl. -S a soft, creamy candy
FONDLE v -DLED -DLING, -DLES to caress
FONDLER n pl. -S one that fondles
FONDLING n pl. -S one that is fondled
FONDLY adv in a fond manner
FONDNESS n pl. -ES affection
FONDU n pl. -S fondue
FONDUE n pl. -S a dish of melted cheese
FONT n pl. -S a receptacle for the water used in baptism FONTAL adj
FONTANEL n pl. -S a space in the fetal and infantile skull
FONTINA n pl. -S an Italian cheese
FOOD n pl. -S a substance taken into the body to maintain life and growth FOODLESS adj
FOODIE n pl. -S an enthusiast of foods and their preparation
FOODWAYS n/pl the eating habits of a people
FOOFARAW n pl. -S excessive ornamentation
FOOL v -ED -ING, -S to deceive
FOOLERY n pl. -ERIES foolish behavior or speech
FOOLFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
FOOLISH adj -ISHER, -ISHEST lacking good sense or judgment
FOOLSCAP n pl. -S a paper size
FOOT n pl. FEET the terminal part of the leg on which the body stands and moves
FOOT v -ED -ING, -S to walk
FOOTAGE n pl. -S a length or quantity expressed in feet
FOOTBALL n pl. -S a type of ball
FOOTBATH n pl. -S a bath for the feet
FOOTBOY n pl. -BOYS a serving boy
FOOTER n pl. -S one that walks
FOOTFALL n pl. -S the sound of a footstep
FOOTGEAR n pl. -S footwear
FOOTHILL n pl. -S a low hill at the foot of higher hills
FOOTHOLD n pl. -S a secure support for the feet
FOOTIE n pl. -S footsie
FOOTIER comparative of footy
FOOTIEST superlative of footy
FOOTING n pl. -S a foothold
FOOTLE v -TLED -TLING, -TLES to waste time
FOOTLER n pl. -S one that footles
FOOTLESS adj having no feet
FOOTLIKE adj resembling a foot
FOOTLING present participle of footle
FOOTMAN n pl. -MEN a male servant
FOOTMARK n pl. -S a mark left by the foot on a surface
FOOTNOTE v -NOTED -NOTING, -NOTES to furnish with explanatory notes
FOOTPACE n pl. -S a walking pace
FOOTPAD n pl. -S one who robs a pedestrian
FOOTPATH n pl. -S a path for pedestrians
FOOTRACE n pl. -S a race run on foot
FOOTREST n pl. -S a support for the feet
FOOTROPE n pl. -S a rope used in sailing
FOOTSIE n pl. -S a flirting game played with the feet
FOOTSLOG v -SLOGGED -SLOGGING, -SLOGS to march through mud
FOOTSORE adj having sore or tired feet
FOOTSTEP n pl. -S a step with the foot
FOOTSY n pl. -SIES footsie
FOOTWALL n pl. -S the layer of rock beneath a vein of ore
FOOTWAY n pl. -WAYS a footpath
FOOTWEAR n pl. -S wearing apparel for the feet
FOOTWORK n pl. -S the use of the feet
FOOTWORN adj footsore
FOOTY adj -TIER, -TIEST paltry
FOOZLE v -ZLED -ZLING, -ZLES to bungle
FOOZLER n pl. -S one that foozles
FOP v FOPPED FOPPING, FOPS to deceive
FOPPERY n pl. -PERIES foppish behavior
FOPPISH adj characteristic of a dandy
FOR prep directed or sent to
FORA a pl. of forum
FORAGE v -AGED -AGING, -AGES to search about
FORAGER n pl. -S one that forages
FORAM n pl. -S a marine rhizopod
FORAMEN n pl. -MINA or -MENS a small anatomical opening
FORAY v -ED -ING, -S to raid
FORAYER n pl. -S one that forays
FORB n pl. -S an herb other than grass
FORBAD a past tense of forbid
FORBADE a past tense of forbid
FORBEAR v -BORE, -BORNE, -BEARING, -BEARS to refrain from
FORBID v -BADE or -BAD, -BIDDEN, -BIDDING, -BIDS to command not to do something
FORBIDAL n pl. -S the act of forbidding
FORBODE v -BODED -BODING, -BODES to forebode
FORBORE past tense of forbear
FORBORNE past participle of forbear
FORBY prep close by
FORBYE prep forby
FORCE v FORCED FORCING, FORCES to overcome resistance by the exertion of strength FORCEDLY adv
FORCEFUL adj strong
FORCEPS n pl. -CIPES an instrument for seizing and holding objects
FORCER n pl. -S one that forces
FORCIBLE adj effected by force FORCIBLY
FORCING present participle of force
FORCIPES pl. of forceps
FORD v -ED -ING, -S to cross by wading FORDABLE adj
FORDLESS adj unable to be forded
FORDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES to destroy
FORE n pl. -S the front part of something
FOREARM v -ED -ING, -S to arm in advance
FOREBAY n pl. -BAYS a reservoir from which water is taken to run equipment
FOREBEAR n pl. -S an ancestor
FOREBODE v -BODED -BODING, -BODES to indicate in advance
FOREBODY n pl. -BODIES the forward part of a ship
FOREBOOM n pl. -S the boom of a ship's foremast
FOREBY prep forby
FOREBYE prep forby
FORECAST v -ED -ING, -S to estimate or calculate in advance
FOREDATE v -DATED -DATING, -DATES to antedate
FOREDECK n pl. -S the forward part of a ship's deck
FOREDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES to fordo
FOREDOOM v -ED -ING, -S to doom in advance
FOREFACE n pl. -S the front part of the head of a quadruped
FOREFEEL v -FELT -FEELING, -FEELS to have a premonition of
FOREFEND v -ED -ING, -S to forfend
FOREFOOT n pl. -FEET one of the front feet of an animal
FOREGO v -WENT, -GONE, -GOING, -GOES to go before
FOREGOER n pl. -S one that foregoes
FOREGUT n pl. -S the front part of the embryonic alimentary canal
FOREHAND n pl. -S a type of tennis stroke
FOREHEAD n pl. -S the part of the face above the eyes
FOREHOOF n pl. -HOOFS or -HOOVES the hoof of a forefoot
FOREIGN adj situated outside a place or country
FOREKNOW v -KNEW, -KNOWN, -KNOWING, -KNOWS to know in advance
FORELADY n pl. -DIES a woman who supervises workers
FORELAND n pl. -S a projecting mass of land
FORELEG n pl. -S one of the front legs of an animal
FORELIMB n pl. -S a foreleg
FORELOCK v -ED -ING, -S to fasten with a linchpin
FOREMAN n pl. -MEN a man who supervises workers
FOREMAST n pl. -S the forward mast of a ship
FOREMILK n pl. -S the milk secreted immediately after childbirth
FOREMOST adj first in position
FORENAME n pl. -S a first name
FORENOON n pl. -S the period of daylight before noon
FORENSIC n pl -S an argumentative exercise
FOREPART n pl. -S the front part
FOREPAST adj already in the past
FOREPAW n pl. -S the paw of a foreleg
FOREPEAK n pl. -S the forward part of a ship's hold
FOREPLAY n pl. -PLAYS erotic stimulation preceding sexual intercourse
FORERANK n pl. -S the first rank
FORERUN v -RAN -RUNNING, -RUNS to run in advance of
FORESAID adj previously said
FORESAIL n pl. -S the lowest sail on a foremast
FORESEE v -SAW, -SEEN, -SEEING, -SEES to see in advance
FORESEER n pl. -S one that foresees
FORESHOW v -SHOWED, -SHOWN, -SHOWING, -SHOWS to show in advance
FORESIDE n pl. -S the front side
FORESKIN n pl. -S the prepuce
FOREST v -ED -ING, -S to convert into a forest (a densely wooded area)
FORESTAL adj of or pertaining to a forest
FORESTAY n pl. -STAYS a wire or rope used to support a foremast
FORESTER n pl. -S one skilled in forestry
FORESTRY n pl. -RIES the science of planting and managing forests
FORETELL v -TOLD -TELLING, -TELLS to tell of or about in advance
FORETIME n pl. -S the past
FORETOP n pl. -S a forelock
FOREVER n pl. -S an indefinite length of time
FOREWARN v -ED -ING, -S to warn in advance
FOREWENT past tense of forego
FOREWING n pl. -S an anterior wing of an insect
FOREWORD n pl. -S an introductory statement
FOREWORN adj forworn
FOREYARD n pl. -S the lowest yard on a foremast
FORFEIT v -ED -ING, -S to lose as a penalty
FORFEND v -ED -ING, -S to protect
FORGAT a past tense of forget
FORGAVE past tense of forgive
FORGE v FORGED FORGING, FORGES to fashion or reproduce for fraudulent purposes
FORGER n pl. -S one that forges
FORGERY n pl. -ERIES the act of forging
FORGET v -GOT or -GAT, -GOTTEN, -GETTING, -GETS to fail to remember
FORGING n pl. -S a forgery
FORGIVE v -GAVE, -GIVEN, -GIVING, -GIVES to pardon
FORGIVER n pl. -S one that forgives
FORGO v -WENT, -GONE, -GOING, -GOES to refrain from
FORGOER n pl. -S one that forgoes
FORGOT a past tense of forget
FORGOTTEN past participle of forget
FORINT n pl. -S a monetary unit of Hungary
FORJUDGE v -JUDGED -JUDGING, -JUDGES to deprive by judgment of a court
FORK v -ED -ING, -S to work with a fork (a pronged implement) FORKEDLY adv
FORKBALL n pl. -S a breaking pitch in baseball
FORKER n pl. -S one that forks
FORKFUL n pl. FORKFULS or FORKSFUL as much as a fork will hold
FORKIER comparative of forky
FORKIEST superlative of forky
FORKLESS adj having no fork
FORKLIFT v -ED -ING, -S to raise or transport by means of a forklift (a machine with projecting prongs)
FORKLIKE adj resembling a fork
FORKSFUL a pl. of forkful
FORKY adj FORKIER, FORKIEST resembling a fork
FORLORN adj -LORNER, -LORNEST dreary
FORM v -ED -ING, -S to produce FORMABLE adj
FORMAL n pl. -S a social event that requires evening dress
FORMALIN n pl. -S an aqueous solution of formaldehyde
FORMALLY adv in a prescribed or customary manner
FORMANT n pl. -S a characteristic component of the quality of a speech sound
FORMAT v -MATTED -MATTING, -MATS to produce in a specified style
FORMATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
FORME n pl. -S an assemblage of printing type secured in a metal frame
FORMEE adj having the arms narrow at the center and expanding toward the ends -- used of a heraldic cross
FORMER n pl. -S one that forms
FORMERLY adv previously
FORMFUL adj exhibiting good form
FORMIC adj pertaining to ants
FORMLESS adj lacking structure
FORMOL n pl. -S formalin
FORMULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE an exact method for doing something
FORMWORK n pl. -S a set of forms to hold concrete until it sets
FORMYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
FORNIX n pl. -NICES an arched anatomical structure FORNICAL adj
FORRADER adv further ahead
FORRIT adv toward the front
FORSAKE v -SOOK, -SAKEN, -SAKING, -SAKES to quit or leave entirely
FORSAKER n pl. -S one that forsakes
FORSOOTH adv in truth
FORSPENT adj worn out
FORSWEAR v -SWORE, -SWORN, -SWEARING, -SWEARS to deny under oath
FORT n pl. -S a fortified enclosure or structure
FORTE n pl. -S a strong point
FORTES pl. of fortis
FORTH adv onward in time, place, or order
FORTIES pl. of forty
FORTIETH n pl. -S one of forty equal parts
FORTIFY v -FIED -FYING, -FIES to strengthen against attack
FORTIS n pl. -TES a consonant pronounced with relatively strong release of breath
FORTRESS v -ED -ING, -ES to fortify
FORTUITY n pl. -ITIES an accidental occurrence
FORTUNE v -TUNED -TUNING, -TUNES to endow with wealth
FORTY n pl. -TIES a number
FORTYISH adj being about forty years old
FORUM n pl. -RUMS or -RA a public meeting place
FORWARD adj -WARDER, -WARDEST being at or near a point in advance
FORWARD v -ED -ING, -S to help onward
FORWENT past tense of forgo
FORWHY adv for what reason
FORWORN adj worn out
FORZANDO n pl. -DOS sforzato
FOSS n pl. -ES fosse
FOSSA n pl. -S a catlike mammal
FOSSA n pl. -SAE an anatomical depression FOSSATE adj
FOSSE n pl. -S a ditch
FOSSETTE n pl. -S a small fossa
FOSSICK v -ED -ING, -S to search for gold
FOSSIL n pl. -S the remains of an animal or plant preserved in the earth's crust
FOSTER v -ED -ING, -S to promote the growth of
FOSTERER n pl. -S one that fosters
FOU adj drunk
FOUETTE n pl. -S a movement in ballet
FOUGHT past tense of fight
FOUGHTEN adj exhausted especially from fighting
FOUL adj FOULER, FOULEST offensive to the senses
FOUL v -ED -ING, -S to make foul
FOULARD n pl. -S a soft fabric
FOULING n pl. -S a deposit or crust
FOULLY adv in a foul manner
FOULNESS n pl. -ES the state of being foul
FOUND v -ED -ING, -S to establish
FOUNDER v -ED -ING, -S to become disabled
FOUNDRY n pl. -RIES an establishment in which metal is cast
FOUNT n pl. -S a fountain
FOUNTAIN v -ED -ING, -S to flow like a fountain (a spring of water)
FOUR n pl. -S a number
FOURCHEE adj having the end of each arm forked -- used of a heraldic cross
FOURFOLD adj four times as great
FOURGON n pl. -S a wagon for carrying baggage
FOURPLEX n pl. -ES quadplex
FOURSOME n pl. -S a group of four
FOURTEEN n pl. -S a number
FOURTH n pl. -S one of four equal parts
FOURTHLY adv in the fourth place
FOVEA n pl. -VEAE or -VEAS a shallow anatomical depression FOVEAL, FOVEATE, FOVEATED adj
FOVEOLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a small fovea FOVEOLAR adj
FOVEOLE n pl. -S a foveola
FOVEOLET n pl. -S a foveola
FOWL v -ED -ING, -S to hunt birds
FOWLER n pl. -S one that fowls
FOWLING n pl. -S the hunting of birds
FOWLPOX n pl. -ES a virus disease of poultry
FOX v -ED -ING, -ES to outwit
FOXFIRE n pl. -S a glow produced by certain fungi on decaying wood
FOXFISH n pl. -ES a large shark
FOXGLOVE n pl. -S a flowering plant
FOXHOLE n pl. -S a small pit used for cover in a battle area
FOXHOUND n pl. -S a hunting dog
FOXHUNT v -ED -ING, -S to hunt with hounds for a fox
FOXIER comparative of foxy
FOXIEST superlative of foxy
FOXILY adv in a foxy manner
FOXINESS n pl. -ES the state of being foxy
FOXING n pl. -S a piece of material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe
FOXLIKE adj resembling a fox (a carnivorous mammal)
FOXSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a fox
FOXTAIL n pl. -S the tail of a fox
FOXTROT v -TROTTED -TROTTING, -TROTS to dance the fox trot (a dance for couples)
FOXY adj FOXIER, FOXIEST crafty
FOY n pl. FOYS a farewell feast or gift
FOYER n pl. -S an entrance room or hall
FOZINESS n pl. -ES the state of being fozy
FOZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST too ripe
FRABJOUS adj splendid
FRACAS n pl. -ES a brawl
FRACTAL n pl. -S a complex geometric curve
FRACTED adj broken
FRACTI pl. of fractus
FRACTION v -ED -ING, -S to divide into portions
FRACTUR n pl. -S fraktur
FRACTURE v -TURED -TURING, -TURES to break
FRACTUS n pl. -TI a ragged cloud
FRAE prep from
FRAENUM n pl. -NA or -NUMS frenum
FRAG v FRAGGED FRAGGING, FRAGS to injure with a type of grenade
FRAGGING n pl. -S the act of one that frags
FRAGILE adj easily broken or damaged
FRAGMENT v -ED -ING, -S to break into pieces
FRAGRANT adj having a pleasant odor
FRAIL adj FRAILER, FRAILEST fragile FRAILLY adv
FRAIL n pl. -S a basket for holding dried fruits
FRAILTY n pl. -TIES a weakness of character
FRAISE n pl. -S a barrier of pointed stakes
FRAKTUR n pl. -S a style of type
FRAME v FRAMED FRAMING, FRAMES to construct by putting together the various parts FRAMABLE adj
FRAMER n pl. -S one that frames
FRAMING n pl. -S framework
FRANC n pl. -S a monetary unit of France
FRANCIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
FRANK adj FRANKER, FRANKEST honest and unreserved in speech
FRANK v -ED -ING, -S to mark (a piece of mail) for free delivery
FRANKER n pl. -S one that franks
FRANKLIN n pl. -S a medieval English landowner
FRANKLY adv in a frank manner
FRANTIC adj wildly excited
FRAP v FRAPPED FRAPPING, FRAPS to bind firmly
FRAPPE n pl. -S a partly frozen drink
FRASS n pl. -ES debris made by insects
FRAT n pl. -S a college fraternity
FRATER n pl. -S a comrade
FRAUD n pl. -S trickery
FRAUGHT v -ED -ING, -S to load down
FRAULEIN n pl. -S a German governess
FRAY v -ED -ING, -S to wear off by rubbing
FRAYING n pl. -S something worn off by rubbing
FRAZIL n pl. -S tiny ice crystals formed in supercooled waters
FRAZZLE v -ZLED -ZLING, -ZLES to fray
FREAK v -ED -ING, -S to streak with color
FREAKIER comparative of freaky
FREAKIEST superlative of freaky
FREAKILY adv in a freaky manner
FREAKISH adj unusual
FREAKOUT n pl. -S an event marked by wild excitement
FREAKY adj FREAKIER, FREAKIEST freakish
FRECKLE v -LED -LING, -LES to mark with freckles (small, brownish spots)
FRECKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST marked with freckles
FREE adj FREER, FREEST not subject to restriction or control
FREE v FREED FREEING, FREES to make free
FREEBASE v -BASED -BASING, -BASES to use a form of cocaine that is inhaled
FREEBEE n pl. -S freebie
FREEBIE n pl. -S something given or received without charge
FREEBOOT v -ED -ING, -S to plunder
FREEBORN adj born free
FREED past tense of free
FREEDMAN n pl. -MEN a man who has been freed from slavery
FREEDOM n pl. -S the state of being free
FREEFORM adj having a free flowing design or shape
FREEHAND adj drawn by hand without mechanical aids
FREEHOLD n pl. -S a form of tenure of real property
FREELOAD v -ED -ING, -S to live at the expense of others
FREELY adv in a free manner
FREEMAN n pl. -MEN one who is free
FREENESS n pl. -ES freedom
FREER n pl. -S one that frees
FREESIA n pl. -S an African herb
FREEST superlative of free
FREEWAY n pl. -WAYS an express highway
FREEWILL adj voluntary
FREEZE v FROZE, FROZEN, FREEZING, FREEZES to become hardened into a solid body by loss of heat
FREEZER n pl. -S an apparatus for freezing food
FREIGHT v -ED -ING, -S to load with goods for transportation
FREMD adj strange
FREMITUS n pl. -ES a palpable vibration
FRENA a pl. of frenum
FRENCH v -ED -ING, -ES to cut into thin strips before cooking
FRENETIC n pl. -S a frantic person
FRENULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a frenum
FRENUM n pl. -NA or -NUMS a connecting fold of membrane
FRENZILY adv in a frantic manner
FRENZY v -ZIED -ZYING, -ZIES to make frantic
FREQUENT adj -QUENTER, -QUENTEST occurring again and again
FREQUENT v -ED -ING, -S to be in or at often
FRERE n pl. -S brother
FRESCO v -ED -ING, -ES or -S to paint on a surface of plaster
FRESCOER n pl. -S one that frescoes
FRESH adj FRESHER, FRESHEST new
FRESH v -ED -ING, -ES to freshen
FRESHEN v -ED -ING, -S to make or become fresh
FRESHET n pl. -S a sudden overflow of a stream
FRESHLY adv in a fresh manner
FRESHMAN n pl. -MEN a first-year student
FRESNEL n pl. -S a unit of frequency
FRET v FRETTED FRETTING, FRETS to worry
FRETFUL adj inclined to fret
FRETLESS adj having no fretwork
FRETSAW n pl. -S a narrow-bladed saw
FRETSOME adj fretful
FRETTED past tense of fret
FRETTER n pl. -S one that frets
FRETTING present participle of fret
FRETTY adj -TIER, -TIEST fretful
FRETWORK n pl. -S ornamental work consisting of interlacing parts
FRIABLE adj easily crumbled
FRIAR n pl. -S a member of a religious order FRIARLY adj
FRIARY n pl. -ARIES a monastery of friars
FRIBBLE v -BLED -BLING, -BLES to act foolishly
FRIBBLER n pl. -S one that fribbles
FRICANDO n pl. -DOES a roasted loin of veal
FRICTION n pl. -S the rubbing of one body against another
FRIDGE n pl. -S a refrigerator
FRIED past tense of fry
FRIEND v -ED -ING, -S to enter into a warm association with
FRIENDLY adj -LIER, -LIEST inclined to approve, help, or support
FRIENDLY n pl. -LIES one who is friendly
FRIER n pl. -S fryer
FRIES present 3d person sing. of fry
FRIEZE n pl. -S a coarse woolen fabric
FRIGATE n pl. -S a sailing vessel
FRIGHT v -ED -ING, -S to frighten
FRIGHTEN v -ED -ING, -S to make afraid
FRIGID adj very cold FRIGIDLY adv
FRIJOL n pl. -ES a bean used as food
FRIJOLE n pl. -S frijol
FRILL v -ED -ING, -S to provide with a frill (an ornamental ruffled edge)
FRILLER n pl. -S one that frills
FRILLING n pl. -S an arrangement of frills
FRILLY adj FRILLIER, FRILLIEST having frills
FRINGE v FRINGED FRINGING, FRINGES to provide with a fringe (an ornamental border)
FRINGY adj FRINGIER, FRINGIEST resembling a fringe
FRIPPERY n pl. -PERIES excessive ornamentation
FRISE n pl. -S frieze
FRISETTE n pl. -S frizette
FRISEUR n pl. -S a hairdresser
FRISK v -ED -ING, -S to move or leap about playfully
FRISKER n pl. -S one that frisks
FRISKET n pl. -S a frame used to protect paper in a printing press
FRISKY adj FRISKIER, FRISKIEST lively and playful FRISKILY adv
FRISSON n pl. -S a shudder
FRIT v FRITTED FRITTING, FRITS to fuse into a vitreous substance
FRITH n pl. -S firth
FRITT v -ED -ING, -S to frit
FRITTATA n pl. -S an unfolded omelet with chopped vegetables or meat
FRITTED past tense of frit
FRITTER v -ED -ING, -S to squander little by little
FRITTING present participle of frit
FRITZ n pl. -ES a nonfunctioning state
FRIVOL v -OLED -OLING, -OLS or -OLLED, -OLLING, -OLS to behave playfully
FRIVOLER n pl. -S one that frivols
FRIZ v -ED -ING, -ES to frizz
FRIZER n pl. -S frizzer
FRIZETTE n pl. -S a frizzed fringe of hair
FRIZZ v -ED -ING, -ES to form into small, tight curls
FRIZZER n pl. -S one that frizzes
FRIZZIER comparative of frizzy
FRIZZIEST superlative of frizzy
FRIZZILY adv in a frizzy manner
FRIZZLE v -ZLED -ZLING, -ZLES to frizz
FRIZZLER n pl. -S one that frizzles
FRIZZLY adj -ZLIER, -ZLIEST frizzy
FRIZZY adj FRIZZIER, FRIZZIEST tightly curled
FRO adv away
FROCK v -ED -ING, -S to clothe in a long, loose outer garment
FROE n pl. -S a cleaving tool
FROG v FROGGED FROGGING, FROGS to hunt frogs (web-footed, tailless amphibians)
FROGEYE n pl. -S a plant disease FROGEYED adj
FROGFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
FROGGED past tense of frog
FROGGING present participle of frog
FROGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST abounding in frogs
FROGLIKE adj resembling a frog
FROGMAN n pl. -MEN a person equipped for extended periods of underwater swimming
FROLIC v -ICKED -ICKING, -ICS to play and run about merrily FROLICKY adj
FROM prep starting at
FROMAGE n pl. -S cheese
FROMENTY n pl. -TIES frumenty
FROND n pl. -S a type of leaf FRONDED, FRONDOSE adj
FRONDEUR n pl. -S a rebel
FRONS n pl. FRONTES the upper anterior portion of an insect's head
FRONT adj FRONTER articulated at the front of the oral passage
FRONT v -ED -ING, -S to provide with a front (a forward part)
FRONTAGE n pl. -S the front of a building or lot
FRONTAL n pl. -S a bone of the skull
FRONTES pl. of frons
FRONTIER n pl. -S a border between two countries
FRONTLET n pl. -S a decorative band worn across the forehead
FRONTON n pl. -S a jai alai arena
FRORE adj frozen
FROSH n pl. FROSH a freshman
FROST v -ED -ING, -S to cover with frost (a deposit of minute ice crystals)
FROSTBIT adj injured by extreme cold
FROSTED n pl. -S a type of milk shake
FROSTING n pl. -S icing
FROSTY adj FROSTIER, FROSTIEST covered with frost FROSTILY adv
FROTH v -ED -ING, -S to foam
FROTHY adj FROTHIER, FROTHIEST foamy FROTHILY adv
FROTTAGE n pl. -S masturbation by rubbing against another person
FROTTEUR n pl. -S one who practices frottage
FROUFROU n pl. -S a rustling sound
FROUNCE v FROUNCED FROUNCING, FROUNCES to pleat
FROUZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST frowzy
FROW n pl. -S froe
FROWARD adj disobedient
FROWN v -ED -ING, -S to contract the brow in displeasure
FROWNER n pl. -S one that frowns
FROWST v -ED -ING, -S to lounge in a stuffy room
FROWSTY adj -TIER, -TIEST musty
FROWSY adj -SIER, -SIEST frowzy
FROWZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST unkempt FROWZILY adv
FROZE past tense of freeze
FROZEN adj very cold FROZENLY adv
FRUCTIFY v -FIED -FYING, -FIES to bear fruit
FRUCTOSE n pl. -S a sugar found in various fruits
FRUG v FRUGGED FRUGGING, FRUGS to perform a type of vigorous dance
FRUGAL adj thrifty FRUGALLY adv
FRUIT v -ED -ING, -S to bear fruit (usually edible reproductive bodies of a seed plant)
FRUITAGE n pl. -S the process of bearing fruit
FRUITER n pl. -S one that grows or sells fruit
FRUITFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST producing abundantly
FRUITIER comparative of fruity
FRUITIEST superlative of fruity
FRUITION n pl. -S the accomplishment of something desired
FRUITLET n pl. -S a small fruit
FRUITY adj FRUITIER, FRUITIEST suggestive of fruit FRUITILY adv
FRUMENTY n pl. -TIES a dish of wheat boiled in milk and sweetened with sugar
FRUMP n pl. -S a dowdy woman FRUMPISH adj
FRUMPY adj FRUMPIER, FRUMPIEST dowdy FRUMPILY adv
FRUSTULE n pl. -S the shell of a diatom
FRUSTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS a part of a conical solid
FRY v FRIED FRYING, FRIES to cook over direct heat in hot fat or oil
FRYER n pl. -S one that fries
FRYPAN n pl. -S a pan for frying food
FUB v FUBBED FUBBING, FUBS to fob
FUBSY adj FUBSIER, FUBSIEST chubby and somewhat squat
FUCHSIA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
FUCHSIN n pl. -S a red dye
FUCHSINE n pl. -S fuchsin
FUCI a pl. of fucus
FUCOID n pl. -S a brown seaweed FUCOIDAL adj
FUCOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
FUCOUS adj of or pertaining to fucoids
FUCUS n pl. -CI or -CUSES any of a genus of brown algae
FUD n pl. -S an old-fashioned person
FUDDLE v -DLED -DLING, -DLES to confuse
FUDGE v FUDGED FUDGING, FUDGES to falsify
FUEHRER n pl. -S fuhrer
FUEL v -ELED -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to provide with fuel (material used to produce energy)
FUELER n pl. -S one that fuels
FUELLER n pl. -S fueler
FUELLING a present participle of fuel
FUELWOOD n pl. -S firewood
FUG v FUGGED FUGGING, FUGS to make stuffy and odorous
FUGACITY n pl. -TIES lack of enduring qualities
FUGAL adj being in the style of a fugue FUGALLY adv
FUGATO n pl. -TOS a fugal composition
FUGGED past tense of fug
FUGGING present participle of fug
FUGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST stuffy and odorous FUGGILY adv
FUGIO n pl. -GIOS a former coin of the United States
FUGITIVE n pl. -S one who flees
FUGLE v -GLED -GLING, -GLES to lead
FUGLEMAN n pl. -MEN a leader
FUGU n pl. -S a toxin-containing fish
FUGUE v FUGUED FUGUING, FUGUES to compose a fugue (a type of musical composition)
FUGUIST n pl. -S one who composes fugues
FUHRER n pl. -S a leader
FUJI n pl. -S a silk fabric
FULCRUM n pl. -CRUMS or -CRA a support for a lever
FULFIL v -FILLED -FILLING, -FILS to fulfill
FULFILL v -ED -ING, -S to bring about the accomplishment of
FULGENT adj shining brightly
FULGID adj fulgent
FULHAM n pl. -S a loaded die
FULL adj FULLER, FULLEST filled completely
FULL v -ED -ING, -S to shrink and thicken, as cloth
FULLAM n pl. -S fulham
FULLBACK n pl. -S an offensive back in football
FULLER v -ED -ING, -S to groove with a type of hammer
FULLERY n pl. -ERIES a place for fulling cloth
FULLFACE n pl. -S a heavy-faced type
FULLNESS n pl. -ES the state of being full
FULLY adv in a full manner
FULMAR n pl. -S an arctic seabird
FULMINE v -MINED -MINING, -MINES to explode loudly
FULMINIC adj highly explosive
FULNESS n pl. -ES fullness
FULSOME adj repulsive
FULVOUS adj of a brownish yellow color
FUMARASE n pl. -S an enzyme
FUMARATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
FUMARIC adj pertaining to a certain acid
FUMAROLE n pl. -S a hole from which volcanic vapors issue
FUMATORY n pl. -RIES a fumigation chamber
FUMBLE v -BLED -BLING, -BLES to handle clumsily
FUMBLER n pl. -S one that fumbles
FUME v FUMED FUMING, FUMES to give off fumes (gaseous exhalations)
FUMELESS adj having no fumes
FUMELIKE adj resembling fumes
FUMER n pl. -S one that fumes
FUMET n pl. -S the odor of meat while cooking
FUMETTE n pl. -S fumet
FUMIER comparative of fumy
FUMIEST superlative of fumy
FUMIGANT n pl. -S a substance used in fumigating
FUMIGATE v -GATED -GATING, -GATES to subject to fumes in order to destroy pests
FUMING present participle of fume
FUMINGLY adv angrily
FUMITORY n pl. -RIES a climbing plant
FUMULUS n pl. -LI a thin cloud
FUMY adj FUMIER, FUMIEST producing or full of fumes
FUN adj FUNNER, FUNNEST providing enjoyment
FUN v FUNNED FUNNING, FUNS to act playfully
FUNCTION v -ED -ING, -S to be in action
FUNCTOR n pl. -S one that functions
FUND v -ED -ING, -S to provide money for
FUNDUS n pl. -DI the inner basal surface of a bodily organ FUNDIC adj
FUNERAL n pl. -S a ceremony held for a dead person
FUNERARY adj pertaining to a funeral
FUNEREAL adj funerary
FUNEST adj portending death or evil
FUNFAIR n pl. -S an amusement park
FUNGAL n pl. -S a fungus
FUNGI a pl. of fungus
FUNGIBLE n pl. -S something that may be exchanged for an equivalent unit of the same class
FUNGIC adj fungous
FUNGO n pl. -GOES a fly ball hit to a fielder for practice in baseball
FUNGOID n pl. -S a growth resembling a fungus
FUNGOUS adj pertaining to a fungus
FUNGUS n pl. -GI or -GUSES any of a major group of lower plants
FUNICLE n pl. -S a cordlike anatomical structure
FUNICULI n/pl funicles
FUNK v -ED -ING, -S to shrink back in fear
FUNKER n pl. -S one that funks
FUNKIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
FUNKY adj FUNKIER, FUNKIEST having an offensive odor
FUNNED past tense of fun
FUNNEL v -NELED -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to pass through a funnel (a cone-shaped utensil)
FUNNER comparative of fun
FUNNEST superlative of fun
FUNNING present participle of fun
FUNNY adj -NIER, -NIEST causing laughter or amusement FUNNILY adv
FUNNY n pl. -NIES a comic strip
FUNNYMAN n pl. -MEN a comedian
FUR v FURRED FURRING, FURS to cover with fur (a dressed animal pelt)
FURAN n pl. -S a flammable liquid
FURANE n pl. -S furan
FURANOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
FURBELOW v -ED -ING, -S to decorate with ruffles
FURBISH v -ED -ING, -ES to polish
FURCATE v -CATED -CATING, -CATES to divide into branches
FURCRAEA n pl. -S a tropical plant
FURCULA n pl. -LAE a forked bone FURCULAR adj
FURCULUM n pl. -LA a furcula
FURFUR n pl. -ES dandruff
FURFURAL n pl. -S a chemical compound
FURFURAN n pl. -S furan
FURIBUND adj furious
FURIES pl. of fury
FURIOSO adv with great force -- used as a musical direction
FURIOUS adj extremely angry
FURL v -ED -ING, -S to roll up FURLABLE adj
FURLER n pl. -S one that furls
FURLESS adj having no fur
FURLONG n pl. -S a unit of distance
FURLOUGH v -ED -ING, -S to grant a leave of absence to
FURMENTY n pl. -TIES frumenty
FURMETY n pl. -TIES frumenty
FURMITY n pl. -TIES frumenty
FURNACE v -NACED -NACING, -NACES to subject to heat
FURNISH v -ED -ING, -ES to equip
FUROR n pl. -S an uproar
FURORE n pl. -S furor
FURRED past tense of fur
FURRIER n pl. -S one that deals in furs
FURRIERY n pl. -ERIES the business of a furrier
FURRIEST superlative of furry
FURRILY adv in a furry manner
FURRINER n pl. -S a foreigner
FURRING n pl. -S a trimming or lining of fur
FURROW v -ED -ING, -S to make furrows (narrow depressions) in
FURROWER n pl. -S one that furrows
FURROWY adj marked by furrows
FURRY adj -RIER, -RIEST covered with fur
FURTHER v -ED -ING, -S to help forward
FURTHEST a superlative of far
FURTIVE adj stealthy
FURUNCLE n pl. -S a painful swelling of the skin
FURY n pl. -RIES violent anger
FURZE n pl. -S a spiny shrub
FURZY adj FURZIER, FURZIEST abounding in furze
FUSAIN n pl. -S a fine charcoal used in drawing
FUSCOUS adj of a dusky color
FUSE v FUSED FUSING, FUSES to equip with a fuse (a detonating device)
FUSEE n pl. -S a large-headed friction match
FUSEL n pl. -S an oily liquid
FUSELAGE n pl. -S the body of an airplane
FUSELESS adj lacking a fuse
FUSIBLE adj capable of being melted FUSIBLY adv
FUSIFORM adj tapering toward each end
FUSIL n pl. -S a type of musket
FUSILE adj formed by melting
FUSILEER n pl. -S fusilier
FUSILIER n pl. -S a soldier armed with a fusil
FUSILLI n pl. -S spiral-shaped pasta
FUSING present participle of fuse
FUSION n pl. -S the act of melting together
FUSS v -ED -ING, -ES to be overly concerned with small details
FUSSER n pl. -S one that fusses
FUSSPOT n pl. -S a fusser
FUSSY adj FUSSIER, FUSSIEST overly concerned with small details FUSSILY adv
FUSTIAN n pl. -S a cotton fabric
FUSTIC n pl. -S a tropical tree
FUSTY adj -TIER, -TIEST musty FUSTILY adv
FUTHARC n pl. -S futhark
FUTHARK n pl. -S an ancient alphabet
FUTHORC n pl. -S futhark
FUTHORK n pl. -S futhark
FUTILE adj having no useful result FUTILELY adv
FUTILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being futile
FUTON n pl. -S a cotton filled mattress for use as a bed
FUTTOCK n pl. -S a curved timber in the frame of a wooden ship
FUTURE n pl. -S the time yet to come FUTURAL adj
FUTURISM n pl. -S an artistic and literary movement
FUTURIST n pl. -S an advocate of futurism
FUTURITY n pl. -TIES the future
FUTZ v -ED -ING, -ES to spend time aimlessly
FUZE v FUZED FUZING, FUZES to fuse
FUZEE n pl. -S fusee
FUZIL n pl. -S fusil
FUZING present participle of fuze
FUZZ v -ED -ING, -ES to become fuzzy
FUZZY adj FUZZIER, FUZZIEST blurry FUZZILY adv
FYCE n pl. -S feist
FYKE n pl. -S a bag-shaped fishnet
FYLFOT n pl. -S a swastika
FYTTE n pl. -S a division of a poem or song
GAB v GABBED, GABBING, GABS to chatter
GABBARD n pl. -S a barge
GABBART n pl. -S gabbard
GABBED past tense of gab
GABBER n pl. -S one that gabs
GABBIER comparative of gabby
GABBIEST superlative of gabby
GABBING present participle of gab
GABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to jabber
GABBLER n pl. -S one that gabbles
GABBRO n pl. -BROS a type of rock GABBROIC, GABBROID adj
GABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST talkative
GABELLE n pl. -S a tax on salt GABELLED adj
GABFEST n pl. -S an informal gathering for general talk
GABIES pl. of gaby
GABION n pl. -S a type of basket
GABLE v GABLED, GABLING, GABLES to form a triangular section of a wall
GABOON n pl. -S a spittoon
GABY n pl. -BIES a dolt
GAD v GADDED, GADDING, GADS to roam about restlessly
GADABOUT n pl. -S one that gads about
GADARENE adj headlong
GADDED past tense of gad
GADDER n pl. -S one that gads about
GADDI n pl. -S a hassock
GADDING present participle of gad
GADFLY n pl. -FLIES a biting fly
GADGET n pl. -S a mechanical device GADGETY adj
GADGETRY n pl. -RIES the devising or constructing of gadgets
GADI n pl. -S gaddi
GADID n pl. -S gadoid
GADOID n pl. -S a type of fish
GADROON v -ED, -ING, -S to decorate with bands of fluted or reeded molding
GADWALL n pl. -S a wild duck
GADZOOKS interj -- used as a mild oath
GAE v GAED, GANE or GAEN, GAEING or GAUN, GAES to go
GAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to catch a fish with a sharp hook
GAFFE n pl. -S a social blunder
GAFFER n pl. -S an old man
GAG v GAGGED, GAGGING, GAGS to stop up the mouth
GAGA adj crazy
GAGAKU n pl. -S ancient court music of Japan
GAGE v GAGED, GAGING, GAGES to pledge as security
GAGER n pl. -S gauger
GAGGED past tense of gag
GAGGER n pl. -S one that gags
GAGGING present participle of gag
GAGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to cackle
GAGING present participle of gage
GAGMAN n pl. -MEN one who writes jokes
GAGSTER n pl. -S a gagman
GAHNITE n pl. -S a mineral
GAIETY n pl. -ETIES festive activity
GAIJIN n pl. GAIJIN a foreigner in Japan
GAILY adv in a gay manner
GAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to acquire GAINABLE adj
GAINER n pl. -S one that gains
GAINFUL adj profitable
GAINLESS adj profitless
GAINLY adj -LIER, -LIEST graceful
GAINSAY v -SAID, -SAYING, -SAYS to deny
GAINST prep against
GAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to train a horse to move in a particular way
GAITER n pl. -S a covering for the lower leg
GAL n pl. -S a girl
GALA n pl. -S a celebration
GALABIA n pl. -S djellaba
GALABIEH n pl. -S djellaba
GALABIYA n pl. -S djellaba
GALACTIC adj pertaining to a galaxy
GALAGO n pl. -GOS a small primate
GALAH n pl. -S a cockatoo
GALANGAL n pl. -S a medicinal plant
GALATEA n pl. -S a strong cotton fabric
GALAVANT v -ED, -ING, -S to gad about
GALAX n pl. -ES an evergreen herb
GALAXY n pl. -AXIES a large system of celestial bodies
GALBANUM n pl. -S a gum resin
GALE n pl. -S a strong wind
GALEA n pl. -LEAE or -LEAS a helmet-shaped anatomical part GALEATE, GALEATED adj
GALENA n pl. -S the principal ore of lead GALENIC adj
GALENITE n pl. -S galena
GALERE n pl. -S a group of people having a common quality
GALILEE n pl. -S a type of porch
GALIOT n pl. -S galliot
GALIPOT n pl. -S a type of turpentine
GALIVANT v -ED, -ING, -S to gad about
GALL v -ED, -ING, -S to vex or irritate
GALLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to court a woman
GALLATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
GALLEASS n pl. -ES a large war galley
GALLEIN n pl. -S a green dye
GALLEON n pl. -S a large sailing vessel
GALLERIA n pl. -S a roofed promenade or court
GALLERY v -LERIED, -LERYING, -LERIES to provide with a long covered area
GALLET v -ED, -ING, -S to fill in mortar joints with stone chips
GALLETA n pl. -S a perennial grass
GALLEY n pl. -LEYS a long, low medieval ship
GALLFLY n pl. -FLIES a small insect
GALLIARD n pl. -S a lively dance
GALLIASS n pl. -ES galleass
GALLIC adj containing gallium
GALLICAN adj pertaining to a French religious movement
GALLIED past tense of gally
GALLIES present 3d person sing. of gally
GALLIOT n pl. -S a small galley
GALLIPOT n pl. -S a small earthen jar
GALLIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
GALLNUT n pl. -S an abnormal swelling of plant tissue
GALLON n pl. -S a unit of liquid measure
GALLOON n pl. -S an ornamental braid
GALLOOT n pl. -S galoot
GALLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to ride a horse at full speed
GALLOPER n pl. -S one that gallops
GALLOUS adj containing gallium
GALLOWS n pl. -ES a structure used for hanging a condemned person
GALLUS n pl. -ES a suspender for trousers GALLUSED adj
GALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to frighten
GALOOT n pl. -S an awkward or uncouth person
GALOP v -ED, -ING, -S to dance a galop (a lively round dance)
GALOPADE n pl. -S a lively round dance
GALORE n pl. -S abundance
GALOSH n pl. -ES an overshoe GALOSHED adj
GALOSHE n pl. -S galosh
GALUMPH v -ED, -ING, -S to move clumsily
GALVANIC adj pertaining to a direct electric current
GALYAC n pl. -S galyak
GALYAK n pl. -S a fur made from lambskin
GAM v GAMMED, GAMMING, GAMS to visit socially
GAMA n pl. -S a pasture grass
GAMASHES n/pl boots worn by horseback riders
GAMAY n pl. -MAYS a red grape
GAMB n pl. -S a leg
GAMBA n pl. -S a bass viol
GAMBADE n pl. -S a gambado
GAMBADO n pl. -DOES or -DOS a leap made by a horse
GAMBE n pl. -S gamb
GAMBESON n pl. -S a medieval coat
GAMBIA n pl. -S gambier
GAMBIER n pl. -S an extract obtained from an Asian vine
GAMBIR n pl. -S gambier
GAMBIT n pl. -S a type of chess opening
GAMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to play a game of chance for money or valuables
GAMBLER n pl. -S one that gambles
GAMBOGE n pl. -S a gum resin
GAMBOL v -BOLED, -BOLING, -BOLS or -BOLLED, -BOLLING, -BOLS to leap about playfully
GAMBREL n pl. -S a part of a horse's leg
GAMBUSIA n pl. -S a small fish
GAME adj GAMER, GAMEST plucky
GAME v GAMED, GAMING, GAMES to gamble
GAMECOCK n pl. -S a rooster trained for fighting
GAMELAN n pl. -S a type of orchestra
GAMELIKE adj similar to a game (a contest governed by a set of rules)
GAMELY adv in a game manner
GAMENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being game
GAMER comparative of game
GAMER n pl. -S a player who relishes competition
GAMESMAN n pl. -MEN one who plays games
GAMESOME adj playful
GAMEST superlative of game
GAMESTER n pl. -S a gambler
GAMETE n pl. -S a mature reproductive cell GAMETIC adj
GAMEY adj GAMIER, GAMIEST gamy
GAMIC adj requiring fertilization
GAMIER comparative of gamy
GAMIEST superlative of gamy
GAMILY adv in a game manner
GAMIN n pl. -S an urchin
GAMINE n pl. -S a tomboy
GAMINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being gamy
GAMING n pl. -S the practice of gambling
GAMMA n pl. -S a Greek letter
GAMMADIA n/pl Greek ornamental designs
GAMMED past tense of gam
GAMMER n pl. -S an old woman
GAMMIER comparative of gammy
GAMMIEST superlative of gammy
GAMMING present participle of gam
GAMMON v -ED, -ING, -S to mislead by deceptive talk
GAMMONER n pl. -S one that gammons
GAMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST lame
GAMODEME n pl. -S a somewhat isolated breeding community of organisms
GAMP n pl. -S a large umbrella
GAMUT n pl. -S an entire range
GAMY adj GAMIER, GAMIEST plucky
GAN past tense of gin
GANACHE n pl. -S creamy chocolate mixture
GANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to wander
GANE a past participle of gae
GANEF n pl. -S a thief
GANEV n pl. -S ganef
GANG v -ED, -ING, -S to form into a gang (a group)
GANGER n pl. -S a foreman of a gang of laborers
GANGLAND n pl. -S the criminal underworld
GANGLIA a pl. of ganglion
GANGLIAL adj gangliar
GANGLIAR adj pertaining to a ganglion
GANGLIER comparative of gangly
GANGLIEST superlative of gangly
GANGLING adj awkwardly tall and lanky
GANGLION n pl. -GLIA or -GLIONS a group of nerve cells
GANGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST gangling
GANGPLOW n pl. -S an agricultural implement
GANGREL n pl. -S a vagabond
GANGRENE v -GRENED, -GRENING, -GRENES to suffer the loss of tissue in part of the body
GANGSTER n pl. -S a member of a criminal gang
GANGUE n pl. -S the worthless rock in which valuable minerals are found
GANGWAY n pl. -WAYS a passageway
GANISTER n pl. -S a type of rock
GANJA n pl. -S cannabis used for smoking
GANJAH n pl. -S ganja
GANNET n pl. -S a large seabird
GANOF n pl. -S ganef
GANOID n pl. -S a type of fish
GANTLET v -ED, -ING, -S to overlap railroad tracks
GANTLINE n pl. -S a rope on a ship
GANTLOPE n pl. -S a former military punishment
GANTRY n pl. -TRIES a structure for supporting railroad signals
GANYMEDE n pl. -S a youth who serves liquors
GAOL v -ED, -ING, -S to jail
GAOLER n pl. -S jailer
GAP v GAPPED, GAPPING, GAPS to make an opening in
GAPE v GAPED, GAPING, GAPES to stare with open mouth
GAPER n pl. -S one that gapes
GAPESEED n pl. -S something that causes wonder
GAPEWORM n pl. -S a worm that causes a disease of young birds
GAPING present participle of gape
GAPINGLY adv in a gaping manner
GAPOSIS n pl. -SISES a gap in a row of buttons or snaps
GAPPED past tense of gap
GAPPING present participle of gap
GAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST having openings
GAPY adj infested with gapeworms
GAR v GARRED, GARRING, GARS to cause or compel
GARAGE v -RAGED, -RAGING, -RAGES to put in a garage (a car shelter)
GARB v -ED, -ING, -S to clothe
GARBAGE n pl. -S food waste
GARBANZO n pl. -ZOS a chickpea
GARBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to distort the meaning of
GARBLER n pl. -S one that garbles
GARBLESS adj being without clothing
GARBOARD n pl. -S a plank on a ship's bottom
GARBOIL n pl. -S turmoil
GARCON n pl. -S a waiter
GARDANT adj turned directly toward the observer -- used of a heraldic animal
GARDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to cultivate a plot of ground
GARDENER n pl. -S one that gardens
GARDENIA n pl. -S a tropical shrub or tree
GARDYLOO interj -- used as a warning cry
GARFISH n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
GARGANEY n pl. -NEYS a small duck
GARGET n pl. -S mastitis of domestic animals GARGETY adj
GARGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to rinse the mouth or throat
GARGLER n pl. -S one that gargles
GARGOYLE n pl. -S an ornamental figure
GARIGUE n pl. -S a low scrubland
GARISH adj gaudy GARISHLY adv
GARLAND v -ED, -ING, -S to deck with wreaths of flowers
GARLIC n pl. -S an herb used in cooking GARLICKY adj
GARMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to clothe
GARNER v -ED, -ING, -S to gather and store
GARNET n pl. -S a mineral
GARNI adj garnished
GARNISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to decorate
GAROTE v GAROTED, GAROTING, GAROTES to garrote
GAROTTE v GAROTTED, GAROTTING, GAROTTES to garrote
GAROTTER n pl. -S one that garottes
GARPIKE n pl. -S a garfish
GARRED past tense of gar
GARRET n pl. -S an attic
GARRING present participle of gar
GARRISON v -ED, -ING, -S to assign to a military post
GARRON n pl. -S a small, sturdy horse
GARROTE v -ROTED, -ROTING, -ROTES to execute by strangling
GARROTER n pl. -S one that garrotes
GARROTTE v -ROTTED, -ROTTING, -ROTTES to garrote
GARTER v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with an elastic band
GARTH n pl. -S a yard or garden
GARVEY n pl. -VEYS a small scow
GAS v GASSED, GASSING, GASES or GASSES to supply with gas (a substance capable of indefinite expansion)
GASALIER n pl. -S gaselier
GASBAG n pl. -S a bag for holding gas
GASCON n pl. -S a boaster
GASELIER n pl. -S a gaslight chandelier
GASEOUS adj pertaining to gas
GASH adj GASHER, GASHEST knowing
GASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a long deep cut in
GASHOUSE n pl. -S a gasworks
GASIFIED past tense of gasify
GASIFIER n pl. -S one that gasifies
GASIFORM adj having the form of gas
GASIFY v -IFIED, -IFYING, -IFIES to convert into gas
GASKET n pl. -S packing for making something fluid-tight
GASKIN n pl. -S a part of a horse's leg
GASKING n pl. -S a gasket
GASLESS adj having no gas
GASLIGHT n pl. -S light made by burning gas
GASLIT adj illuminated by gaslight
GASMAN n pl. -MEN an employee of a gas company
GASOGENE n pl. -S gazogene
GASOHOL n pl. -S a fuel mixture of gasoline and ethyl alcohol
GASOLENE n pl. -S gasoline
GASOLIER n pl. -S gaselier
GASOLINE n pl. -S a liquid fuel
GASP v -ED, -ING, -S to breathe convulsively
GASPER n pl. -S a cigarette
GASSED past tense of gas
GASSER n pl. -S one that gasses
GASSES a present 3d person sing. of gas
GASSING n pl. -S a poisoning by noxious gas
GASSY adj -SIER, -SIEST containing gas GASSILY adv
GAST v -ED, -ING, -S to scare
GASTER n pl. -S the enlarged part of the abdomen in some insects
GASTIGHT adj not allowing gas to escape or enter
GASTNESS n pl. -ES fright
GASTRAEA n pl. -S a type of metazoan
GASTRAL adj pertaining to the stomach
GASTREA n pl. -S gastraea
GASTRIC adj pertaining to the stomach
GASTRIN n pl. -S a hormone
GASTRULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE a metazoan embryo
GASWORKS n pl. GASWORKS a factory where gas is produced
GAT n pl. -S a pistol
GATE v GATED, GATING, GATES to supply with a gate (a movable barrier)
GATEAU n pl. -TEAUX a rich layer cake
GATEFOLD n pl. -S a folded insert in a book or magazine
GATELESS adj lacking a gate
GATELIKE adj resembling a gate
GATEMAN n pl. -MEN a person in charge of a gate
GATEPOST n pl. -S a post from which a gate is hung
GATEWAY n pl. -WAYS a passage that may be closed by a gate
GATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to bring together into one place or group
GATHERER n pl. -S one that gathers
GATING present participle of gate
GATOR n pl. -S an alligator
GAUCHE adj GAUCHER, GAUCHEST lacking social grace GAUCHELY adv
GAUCHO n pl. -CHOS a cowboy of the South American pampas
GAUD n pl. -S a showy ornament
GAUDERY n pl. -ERIES finery
GAUDY adj GAUDIER, GAUDIEST tastelessly showy GAUDILY adv
GAUDY n pl. -DIES a festival
GAUFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to goffer
GAUGE v GAUGED, GAUGING, GAUGES to measure precisely
GAUGER n pl. -S one that gauges
GAULT n pl. -S a heavy, thick clay soil
GAUM v -ED, -ING, -S to smear
GAUN present participle of gae
GAUNT adj GAUNTER, GAUNTEST emaciated GAUNTLY adv
GAUNTLET v -ED, -ING, -S to gantlet
GAUNTRY n pl. -TRIES gantry
GAUR n pl. -S a wild ox
GAUSS n pl. -ES a unit of magnetic induction
GAUZE n pl. -S a transparent fabric
GAUZY adj GAUZIER, GAUZIEST resembling gauze GAUZILY adv
GAVAGE n pl. -S introduction of material into the stomach by a tube
GAVE past tense of give
GAVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to signal for attention or order by use of a gavel (a small mallet)
GAVELOCK n pl. -S a crowbar
GAVIAL n pl. -S a large reptile
GAVOT n pl. -S a French dance
GAVOTTE v -VOTTED, -VOTTING, -VOTTES to dance a gavot
GAWK v -ED, -ING, -S to stare stupidly
GAWKER n pl. -S one that gawks
GAWKIER comparative of gawky
GAWKIES pl. of gawky
GAWKISH adj gawky
GAWKY adj GAWKIER, GAWKIEST awkward GAWKILY adv
GAWKY n pl. GAWKIES an awkward person
GAWP v -ED, -ING, -S to stare stupidly
GAWPER n pl. -S one that gawps
GAWSIE adj well-fed and healthy looking
GAWSY adj gawsie
GAY adj GAYER, GAYEST merry
GAY n pl. GAYS a homosexual
GAYAL n pl. -S a domesticated ox
GAYETY n pl. -ETIES gaiety
GAYLY adv in a gay manner
GAYNESS n pl. -ES gaiety
GAYWINGS n pl. GAYWINGS a perennial herb
GAZABO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a fellow
GAZANIA n pl. -S a South African herb
GAZAR n pl. -S silky sheer fabric
GAZE v GAZED, GAZING, GAZES to look intently
GAZEBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a roofed structure open on the sides
GAZELLE n pl. -S a small antelope
GAZER n pl. -S one that gazes
GAZETTE v -ZETTED, -ZETTING, -ZETTES to announce in an official journal
GAZING present participle of gaze
GAZOGENE n pl. -S an apparatus for carbonating liquids
GAZPACHO n pl. -CHOS a cold, spicy soup
GAZUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to cheat by raising the price originally agreed upon
GAZUMPER n pl. -S one that gazumps
GEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with gears (toothed machine parts)
GEARBOX n pl. -ES an automotive transmission
GEARCASE n pl. -S a casing for gears
GEARING n pl. -S a system of gears
GEARLESS adj being without gears
GECK v -ED, -ING, -S to mock
GECKO n pl. GECKOS or GECKOES a small lizard
GED n pl. -S a food fish
GEE v GEED, GEEING, GEES to turn to the right
GEEGAW n pl. -S gewgaw
GEEK n pl. -S a carnival performer
GEEKY adj GEEKIER, GEEKIEST socially awkward or unappealing
GEEPOUND n pl. -S a unit of mass
GEESE pl. of goose
GEEST n pl. -S old alluvial matter
GEEZ interj jeez
GEEZER n pl. -S an eccentric man
GEISHA n pl. -S a Japanese girl trained to entertain
GEL v GELLED, GELLING, GELS to become like jelly GELABLE adj
GELADA n pl. -S a baboon
GELANT n pl. -S gellant
GELATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to gel
GELATI a pl. of gelato
GELATIN n pl. -S a glutinous substance
GELATINE n pl. -S gelatin
GELATING present participle of gelate
GELATION n pl. -S the process of gelling
GELATO n pl. -TI or -TOS Italian ice cream
GELD v -ED, -ING, -S to castrate
GELDER n pl. -S one that gelds
GELDING n pl. -S a castrated animal
GELEE n pl. -S a cosmetic gel
GELID adj icy GELIDLY adv
GELIDITY n pl. -TIES iciness
GELLANT n pl. -S a substance used to produce gelling
GELLED past tense of gel
GELLING present participle of gel
GELSEMIA n/pl medicinal plant roots
GELT n pl. -S money
GEM v GEMMED, GEMMING, GEMS to adorn with gems (precious stones)
GEMINAL adj of or pertaining to two substituents on the same atom
GEMINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to arrange in pairs
GEMLIKE adj resembling a gem
GEMMA n pl. -MAE an asexual reproductive structure
GEMMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to produce gemmae
GEMMED past tense of gem
GEMMIER comparative of gemmy
GEMMIEST superlative of gemmy
GEMMILY adv in a manner suggesting a gem
GEMMING present participle of gem
GEMMULE n pl. -S a small gemma
GEMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST resembling a gem
GEMOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of gems
GEMOT n pl. -S a public meeting in Anglo-Saxon England
GEMOTE n pl. -S gemot
GEMSBOK n pl. -S a large antelope
GEMSBUCK n pl. -S gemsbok
GEMSTONE n pl. -S a precious stone
GEN n pl. -S information obtained from study
GENDARME n pl. -S a policeman
GENDER v -ED, -ING, -S to engender
GENE n pl. -S a hereditary unit
GENERA a pl. of genus
GENERAL n pl. -S a military officer
GENERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to bring into existence
GENERIC n pl. -S a type of drug
GENEROUS adj willing to give
GENESIS n pl. GENESES an origin
GENET n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
GENETIC adj pertaining to genetics
GENETICS n/pl the science of heredity
GENETTE n pl. -S genet
GENEVA n pl. -S a liquor
GENIAL adj having a pleasant or friendly manner GENIALLY adv
GENIC adj pertaining to genes
GENIE n pl. -S jinni
GENII a pl. of genius
GENIP n pl. -S a tropical tree
GENIPAP n pl. -S a tropical tree
GENITAL adj pertaining to reproduction
GENITALS n/pl the sexual organs
GENITIVE n pl. -S a grammatical case
GENITOR n pl. -S a male parent
GENITURE n pl. -S birth
GENIUS n pl. GENIUSES or GENII an exceptional natural aptitude
GENOA n pl. -S a triangular sail
GENOCIDE n pl. -S the deliberate extermination of a national or racial group
GENOISE n pl. -S a rich spongecake
GENOM n pl. -S genome
GENOME n pl. -S a haploid set of chromosomes GENOMIC adj
GENOTYPE n pl. -S the genetic constitution of an organism
GENRE n pl. -S a type or kind
GENRO n pl. -ROS a group of elder statesmen in Japan
GENS n pl. GENTES a type of clan
GENSENG n pl. -S ginseng
GENT n pl. -S a gentleman
GENTEEL adj -TEELER, -TEELEST well-bred or refined
GENTES pl. of gens
GENTIAN n pl. -S a flowering plant
GENTIL adj kind
GENTILE n pl. -S a non-Jewish person
GENTLE adj -TLER, -TLEST mild GENTLY adv
GENTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to tame
GENTOO n pl. -S a type of penguin
GENTRICE n pl. -S good breeding
GENTRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to renew a decayed urban area so as to attract middle-class residents
GENTRY n pl. -TRIES people of high social class
GENU n pl. GENUA the knee
GENUINE adj authentic
GENUS n pl. GENERA or GENUSES a kind, sort, or class
GEODE n pl. -S a type of rock
GEODESIC n pl. -S a geometric line
GEODESY n pl. -SIES geographical surveying
GEODETIC adj pertaining to geodesy
GEODIC adj of or pertaining to a geode
GEODUCK n pl. -S a large, edible clam
GEOGNOSY n pl. -SIES a branch of geology
GEOID n pl. -S a hypothetical surface of the earth GEOIDAL adj
GEOLOGER n pl. -S a specialist in geology
GEOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science that deals with the origin and structure of the earth GEOLOGIC adj
GEOMANCY n pl. -CIES a method of foretelling the future by geographical features
GEOMETER n pl. -S a specialist in geometry
GEOMETRY n pl. -TRIES a branch of mathematics
GEOPHAGY n pl. -GIES the practice of eating earthy substances
GEOPHONE n pl. -S a device that detects vibrations in the earth
GEOPHYTE n pl. -S a plant having underground buds
GEOPONIC adj pertaining to farming
GEOPROBE n pl. -S a spacecraft for exploring space near the earth
GEORGIC n pl. -S a poem about farming
GEOTAXIS n pl. -TAXES the movement of an organism in response to gravity
GERAH n pl. -S a Hebrew unit of weight
GERANIAL n pl. -S citral
GERANIOL n pl. -S an alcohol used in perfumes
GERANIUM n pl. -S a flowering plant
GERARDIA n pl. -S an herb
GERBERA n pl. -S an herb
GERBIL n pl. -S a burrowing rodent
GERBILLE n pl. -S gerbil
GERENT n pl. -S a ruler or manager
GERENUK n pl. -S a long-necked antelope
GERM n pl. -S a microorganism that causes disease
GERMAN n pl. -S an elaborate dance
GERMANE adj relevant
GERMANIC adj containing germanium (a metallic element)
GERMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA something that serves as an origin
GERMFREE adj free from germs
GERMIER comparative of germy
GERMIEST superlative of germy
GERMINA a pl. of germen
GERMINAL adj being in the earliest stage of development
GERMY adj GERMIER, GERMIEST full of germs
GERONTIC adj pertaining to old age
GERUND n pl. -S a verbal noun
GESNERIA adj designating a type of flowering plant
GESSO n pl. -SOES a plaster mixture
GESSOED adj having gesso as a coating or constituent part
GEST n pl. -S a feat
GESTALT n pl. -STALTS or -STALTEN a unified whole
GESTAPO n pl. -POS a secret-police organization
GESTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to carry in the uterus during pregnancy
GESTE n pl. -S gest
GESTIC adj pertaining to bodily motion
GESTICAL adj gestic
GESTURAL adj pertaining to or consisting of gestures (expressive bodily motions)
GESTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to express by bodily motion
GESTURER n pl. -S one that gestures
GET n pl. GITTIN a divorce under Jewish law
GET v GOT, GOTTEN, GETTING, GETS to obtain or acquire GETABLE, GETTABLE adj
GETA n pl. -S a Japanese wooden clog
GETAWAY n pl. -AWAYS an escape
GETTER v -ED, -ING, -S to purify with a chemically active substance
GETTING present participle of get
GETUP n pl. -S a costume
GEUM n pl. -S a perennial herb
GEWGAW n pl. -S a showy trinket
GEY adv very
GEYSER n pl. -S a spring that ejects jets of hot water and steam
GHARIAL n pl. -S a large reptile
GHARRI n pl. -S gharry
GHARRY n pl. -RIES a carriage used in India
GHAST adj ghastly
GHASTFUL adj frightful
GHASTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST terrifying
GHAT n pl. -S a passage leading down to a river
GHAUT n pl. -S ghat
GHAZI n pl. -S or -ES a Muslim war hero
GHEE n pl. -S a kind of liquid butter made in India
GHERAO v -ED, -ING, -ES to coerce by physical means
GHERKIN n pl. -S a small cucumber
GHETTO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to isolate in a slum
GHI n pl. -S ghee
GHIBLI n pl. -S a hot desert wind
GHILLIE n pl. -S a type of shoe
GHOST v -ED, -ING, -S to haunt
GHOSTING n pl. -S a false image on a television screen
GHOSTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST spectral
GHOSTY adj GHOSTIER, GHOSTIEST ghostly
GHOUL n pl. -S a demon GHOULISH adj
GHOULIE n pl. -S a ghoul
GHYLL n pl. -S a ravine
GIANT n pl. -S a person or thing of great size
GIANTESS n pl. -ES a female giant
GIANTISM n pl. -S the condition of being a giant
GIAOUR n pl. -S a non-Muslim
GIB v GIBBED, GIBBING, GIBS to fasten with a wedge of wood or metal
GIBBER v -ED, -ING, -S to jabber
GIBBET v -BETED, -BETING, -BETS or -BETTED, -BETTING, -BETS to execute by hanging
GIBBING present participle of gib
GIBBON n pl. -S an arboreal ape
GIBBOSE adj gibbous
GIBBOUS adj irregularly rounded
GIBBSITE n pl. -S a mineral
GIBE v GIBED, GIBING, GIBES to jeer GIBINGLY adv
GIBER n pl. -S one that gibes
GIBLET n pl. -S an edible part of a fowl
GIBSON n pl. -S a martini served with a tiny onion
GID n pl. -S a disease of sheep
GIDDAP interj -- used as a command to a horse to go faster
GIDDY adj -DIER, -DIEST dizzy GIDDILY adv
GIDDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to make giddy
GIDDYAP interj giddap
GIDDYUP interj giddap
GIE v GIED, GIEN, GIEING, GIES to give
GIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to present with a gift (something given without charge)
GIFTEDLY adv in a talented manner
GIFTLESS adj being without a gift
GIFTWARE n pl. -S wares suitable for gifts
GIG v GIGGED, GIGGING, GIGS to catch fish with a pronged spear
GIGA n pl. GIGHE a gigue
GIGABIT n pl. -S a unit of information
GIGABYTE n pl. -S 1,073,741,824 bytes
GIGANTIC adj huge
GIGAS adj pertaining to variations in plant development
GIGATON n pl. -S a unit of weight
GIGAWATT n pl. -S a unit of power
GIGGED past tense of gig
GIGGING present participle of gig
GIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to laugh in a silly manner
GIGGLER n pl. -S one that giggles
GIGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST tending to giggle
GIGHE pl. of giga
GIGLET n pl. -S a playful girl
GIGLOT n pl. -S giglet
GIGOLO n pl. -LOS a man supported financially by a woman
GIGOT n pl. -S a leg of lamb
GIGUE n pl. -S a lively dance
GILBERT n pl. -S a unit of magnetomotive force
GILD v GILDED or GILT, GILDING, GILDS to cover with a thin layer of gold
GILDER n pl. -S one that gilds
GILDHALL n pl. -S a town hall
GILDING n pl. -S the application of gilt
GILL v -ED, -ING, -S to catch fish with a type of net
GILLER n pl. -S one that gills
GILLIE n pl. -S ghillie
GILLNET v -NETTED, -NETTING, -NETS to gill
GILLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to transport on a type of wagon
GILT n pl. -S the gold with which something is gilded
GILTHEAD n pl. -S a marine fish
GIMBAL v -BALED, -BALING, -BALS or -BALLED, -BALLING, -BALS to support on a set of rings
GIMCRACK n pl. -S a gewgaw
GIMEL n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
GIMLET n -ED, -ING, -S to pierce with a boring tool
GIMMAL n pl. -S a pair of interlocked rings
GIMME n pl. -S something easily won
GIMMICK v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a gimmick (a novel or tricky feature)
GIMMICKY adj having or being like a gimmick
GIMMIE n pl. -MIES an easy golf putt conceded to an opponent
GIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to limp
GIMPIER comparative of gimpy
GIMPIEST superlative of gimpy
GIMPY adj GIMPIER, GIMPIEST limping
GIN v GAN, GUNNEN, GINNING, GINS to begin
GIN v GINNED, GINNING, GINS to remove seeds from cotton
GINGAL n pl. -S jingal
GINGALL n pl. -S jingal
GINGELEY n pl. -LEYS gingelly
GINGELI n pl. -S gingelly
GINGELIES pl. of gingely
GINGELLI n pl. -S gingelly
GINGELLY n pl. -LIES the sesame seed or its oil
GINGELY n pl. -LIES gingelly
GINGER v -ED, -ING, -S to flavor with ginger (a pungent spice)
GINGERLY adv in a careful manner
GINGERY adj having the characteristics of ginger
GINGHAM n pl. -S a cotton fabric
GINGILI n pl. GINGILIS gingelly
GINGILLI n pl. -S gingelly
GINGIVA n pl. -VAE the fleshy tissue that surrounds the teeth GINGIVAL adj
GINGKO n pl. -KOES ginkgo
GINK n pl. -S a fellow
GINKGO n pl. -GOES or -GOS an ornamental tree
GINNED past tense of gin
GINNER n pl. -S one that gins cotton
GINNING n pl. -S cotton as it comes from a gin
GINNY adj GINNIER, GINNIEST affected with gin (a strong liquor)
GINSENG n pl. -S a perennial herb
GIP v GIPPED, GIPPING, GIPS to gyp
GIPON n pl. -S jupon
GIPPER n pl. -S one that gips
GIPPING present participle of gip
GIPSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to gypsy
GIRAFFE n pl. -S a long-necked mammal
GIRASOL n pl. -S a variety of opal
GIRASOLE n pl. -S girasol
GIRD v GIRDED or GIRT, GIRDING, GIRDS to surround
GIRDER n pl. -S a horizontal support
GIRDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to encircle with a belt
GIRDLER n pl. -S one that girdles
GIRL n pl. -S a female child
GIRLHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a girl
GIRLIE pl. -S a publication featuring scantily clothed women
GIRLISH adj of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a girl
GIRLY pl. -S girlie
GIRN v -ED, -ING, -S to snarl
GIRO n pl. -ROS an autogiro
GIRON n pl. -S gyron
GIROSOL n pl. -S girasol
GIRSH n pl. -ES qursh
GIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to gird
GIRTH v -ED, -ING, -S to encircle
GISARME n pl. -S a medieval weapon
GISMO n pl. -MOS a gadget
GIST n pl. -S the main point of a matter
GIT n pl. -S a foolish person
GITANO n pl. -NOS a Spanish gypsy
GITTERN n pl. -S a medieval guitar
GIVE v GAVE, GIVEN, GIVING, GIVES to transfer freely to another's possession GIVEABLE adj
GIVEAWAY n pl. -AWAYS something given away free of charge
GIVEBACK n pl. -S a worker's benefit given back to management
GIVEN n pl. -S something assigned as a basis for a calculation
GIVER n pl. -S one that gives
GIVING present participle of give
GIZMO n pl. -MOS gismo
GIZZARD n pl. -S a digestive organ
GJETOST n pl. -S a hard brown cheese
GLABELLA n pl. -BELLAE the smooth area between the eyebrows
GLABRATE adj glabrous
GLABROUS adj smooth
GLACE v -CEED, -CEING, -CES to cover with icing
GLACIAL adj of or pertaining to glaciers
GLACIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to cover with glaciers
GLACIER n pl. -S a huge mass of ice
GLACIS n pl. -CISES a slope
GLAD adj GLADDER, GLADDEST feeling pleasure
GLAD v GLADDED, GLADDING, GLADS to gladden
GLADDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make glad
GLADDER comparative of glad
GLADDEST superlative of glad
GLADDING present participle of glad
GLADE n pl. -S an open space in a forest
GLADIATE adj shaped like a sword
GLADIER comparative of glady
GLADIEST superlative of glady
GLADIOLA n pl. -S a flowering plant
GLADIOLI n/pl segments of the sternum
GLADLY adv -LIER, -LIEST in a glad manner
GLADNESS n pl. -ES the state of being glad
GLADSOME adj -SOMER, -SOMEST glad
GLADY adj GLADIER, GLADIEST having glades
GLAIKET adj glaikit
GLAIKIT adj foolish
GLAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to coat with egg white
GLAIRE v GLAIRED, GLAIRING, GLAIRES to glair
GLAIRY adj GLAIRIER, GLAIRIEST resembling egg white
GLAIVE n pl. -S a sword GLAIVED adj
GLAMOR n pl. -S alluring attractiveness
GLAMOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to bewitch
GLANCE v GLANCED, GLANCING, GLANCES to look quickly
GLANCER n pl. -S one that glances
GLAND n pl. -S a secreting organ
GLANDERS n/pl a disease of horses
GLANDULE n pl. -S a small gland
GLANS n pl. GLANDES the tip of the penis or clitoris
GLARE v GLARED, GLARING, GLARES to shine with a harshly brilliant light
GLARY adj GLARIER, GLARIEST glaring
GLASNOST n pl. -S a Soviet policy of open political discussion
GLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to encase in glass (a transparent substance)
GLASSFUL n pl. -FULS as much as a drinking glass will hold
GLASSIE n pl. -S a type of playing marble
GLASSIER comparative of glassy
GLASSIEST superlative of glassy
GLASSILY adv in a glassy manner
GLASSINE n pl. -S a type of paper
GLASSMAN n pl. -MEN a glazier
GLASSY adj GLASSIER, GLASSIEST resembling glass
GLAUCOMA n pl. -S a disease of the eye
GLAUCOUS adj bluish green
GLAZE v GLAZED, GLAZING, GLAZES to fit windows with glass panes
GLAZER n pl. -S a glazier
GLAZIER n pl. -S one that glazes
GLAZIERY n pl. -ZIERIES the work of a glazier
GLAZING n pl. -S glaziery
GLAZY adj GLAZIER, GLAZIEST covered with a smooth, glossy coating
GLEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to shine with a soft radiance
GLEAMER n pl. -S one that gleams
GLEAMY adj GLEAMIER, GLEAMIEST gleaming
GLEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to gather little by little
GLEANER n pl. -S one that gleans
GLEANING n pl. -S something that is gleaned
GLEBA n pl. -BAE a spore-bearing mass of some fungi
GLEBE n pl. -S the soil or earth
GLED n pl. -S glede
GLEDE n pl. -S a bird of prey
GLEE n pl. -S an unaccompanied song
GLEED n pl. -S a glowing coal
GLEEFUL adj merry
GLEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to gibe
GLEEMAN n pl. -MEN a minstrel
GLEESOME adj gleeful
GLEET v -ED, -ING, -S to discharge mucus from the urethra
GLEETY adj GLEETIER, GLEETIEST resembling mucus
GLEG adj alert GLEGLY adv
GLEGNESS n pl. -ES alertness
GLEN n pl. -S a small valley GLENLIKE adj
GLENOID adj having the shallow or slightly cupped form of a bone socket
GLEY n pl. GLEYS a clay soil layer GLEYED adj
GLEYING n pl. -S development of gley
GLIA n pl. -S supporting tissue that binds nerve tissue
GLIADIN n pl. -S a simple protein
GLIADINE n pl. -S gliadin
GLIAL adj pertaining to the supporting tissue of the central nervous system
GLIB adj GLIBBER, GLIBBEST fluent GLIBLY adv
GLIBNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being glib
GLIDE v GLIDED, GLIDING, GLIDES to move effortlessly
GLIDER n pl. -S a type of aircraft
GLIFF n pl. -S a brief moment
GLIM n pl. -S a light or lamp
GLIME v GLIMED, GLIMING, GLIMES to glance slyly
GLIMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to shine faintly or unsteadily
GLIMPSE v GLIMPSED, GLIMPSING, GLIMPSES to see for an instant
GLIMPSER n pl. -S one that glimpses
GLINT v -ED, -ING, -S to glitter
GLIOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of tumor
GLISSADE v -SADED, -SADING, -SADES to perform a gliding dance step
GLISTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to shine by reflection
GLISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to glisten
GLITCH n pl. -ES a malfunction
GLITCHY adj characterized by glitches
GLITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to sparkle
GLITTERY adj glittering
GLITZ n pl. -ES gaudy showiness
GLITZY adj GLITZIER, GLITZIEST showy
GLOAM n pl. -S twilight
GLOAMING n pl. -S twilight
GLOAT v -ED, -ING, -S to regard with great or excessive satisfaction
GLOATER n pl. -S one that gloats
GLOB n pl. -S a rounded mass
GLOBAL adj spherical GLOBALLY adv
GLOBATE adj spherical
GLOBATED adj spherical
GLOBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST full of globs
GLOBE v GLOBED, GLOBING, GLOBES to form into a perfectly round body
GLOBIN n pl. -S a simple protein
GLOBOID n pl. -S a spheroid
GLOBOSE adj spherical
GLOBOUS adj spherical
GLOBULAR adj spherical
GLOBULE n pl. -S a small spherical mass
GLOBULIN n pl. -S a simple protein
GLOCHID n pl. -S a barbed hair on some plants
GLOGG n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
GLOM v GLOMMED, GLOMMING, GLOMS to steal
GLOMUS n pl. -MERA a type of vascular tuft
GLONOIN n pl. -S nitroglycerin
GLOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to become dark
GLOOMFUL adj gloomy
GLOOMING n pl. -S gloaming
GLOOMY adj GLOOMIER, GLOOMIEST dismally dark GLOOMILY adv
GLOP v GLOPPED, GLOPPING, GLOPS to cover with glop (a messy mass or mixture)
GLOPPY adj being or resembling glop
GLORIA n pl. -S a halo
GLORIED past tense of glory
GLORIES present 3d person sing. of glory
GLORIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to bestow honor or praise on
GLORIOLE n pl. -S a halo
GLORIOUS adj magnificent
GLORY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to rejoice proudly
GLOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make lustrous
GLOSSA n pl. -SAE or -SAS the tongue GLOSSAL adj
GLOSSARY n pl. -RIES a list of terms and their definitions
GLOSSEME n pl. -S the smallest linguistic unit that signals a meaning
GLOSSER n pl. -S one that glosses
GLOSSIER comparative of glossy
GLOSSIES pl. of glossy
GLOSSINA n pl. -S a tsetse fly
GLOSSY adj GLOSSIER, GLOSSIEST lustrous GLOSSILY adv
GLOSSY n pl. GLOSSIES a type of photograph
GLOST n pl. -S pottery that has been coated with a glassy surface
GLOTTIS n pl. -TISES or -TIDES the opening between the vocal cords GLOTTAL, GLOTTIC adj
GLOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to scowl
GLOVE v GLOVED, GLOVING, GLOVES to furnish with gloves (hand coverings)
GLOVER n pl. -S a maker or seller of gloves
GLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to emit light and heat
GLOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to scowl
GLOWFLY n pl. -FLIES a firefly
GLOWWORM n pl. -S a luminous insect
GLOXINIA n pl. -S a tropical plant
GLOZE v GLOZED, GLOZING, GLOZES to explain away
GLUCAGON n pl. -S a hormone
GLUCAN n pl. -S a polymer of glucose
GLUCINUM n pl. -S a metallic element GLUCINIC adj
GLUCOSE n pl. -S a sugar GLUCOSIC adj
GLUE v GLUED, GLUING or GLUEING, GLUES to fasten with glue (an adhesive substance)
GLUELIKE adj resembling glue
GLUEPOT n pl. -S a pot for melting glue
GLUER n pl. -S one that glues
GLUEY adj GLUIER, GLUIEST resembling glue GLUILY adv
GLUG v GLUGGED, GLUGGING, GLUGS to make a gurgling sound
GLUING present participle of glue
GLUM adj GLUMMER, GLUMMEST being in low spirits GLUMLY adv
GLUME n pl. -S a bract on grassy plants
GLUMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being glum
GLUMPY adj GLUMPIER, GLUMPIEST glum GLUMPILY adv
GLUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to frown
GLUON n pl. -S a hypothetical massless particle binding quarks together
GLUT v GLUTTED, GLUTTING, GLUTS to feed or fill to excess
GLUTEAL adj of or pertaining to the buttock muscles
GLUTEI pl. of gluteus
GLUTELIN n pl. -S a plant protein
GLUTEN n pl. -S a tough elastic plant protein substance
GLUTEUS n pl. -TEI a buttock muscle
GLUTTED past tense of glut
GLUTTING present participle of glut
GLUTTON n pl. -S a person who eats to excess
GLUTTONY n pl. -TONIES excessive eating
GLYCAN n pl. -S a carbohydrate
GLYCERIN n pl. -S a glycerol GLYCERIC adj
GLYCEROL n pl. -S a syrupy alcohol
GLYCERYL n pl. -S a radical derived from glycerol
GLYCIN n pl. -S a compound used in photography
GLYCINE n pl. -S an amino acid
GLYCOGEN n pl. -S a carbohydrate
GLYCOL n pl. -S an alcohol GLYCOLIC adj
GLYCONIC n pl. -S a type of verse line
GLYCOSYL n pl. -S a radical derived from glucose
GLYCYL n pl. -S a radical derived from glycine
GLYPH n pl. -S an ornamental groove GLYPHIC adj
GLYPTIC n pl. -S the art or process of engraving on gems
GNAR v GNARRED, GNARRING, GNARS to snarl
GNARL v -ED, -ING, -S to twist into a state of deformity
GNARLY adj GNARLIER, GNARLIEST gnarled
GNARR v -ED, -ING, -S to gnar
GNARRED past tense of gnar
GNARRING present participle of gnar
GNASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to grind the teeth together
GNAT n pl. -S a small winged insect
GNATHAL adj gnathic
GNATHIC adj of or pertaining to the jaw
GNATHION n pl. -S the tip of the chin
GNATHITE n pl. -S a jawlike appendage of an insect
GNATLIKE adj resembling a gnat
GNATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST infested with gnats
GNAW v GNAWED, GNAWN, GNAWING, GNAWS to wear away by persistent biting GNAWABLE adj
GNAWER n pl. -S one that gnaws
GNAWING n pl. -S a persistent dull pain
GNAWN a past participle of gnaw
GNEISS n pl. -ES a type of rock GNEISSIC adj
GNOCCHI n/pl dumplings made of pasta
GNOME n pl. -S a dwarf
GNOMIC adj resembling or containing aphorisms
GNOMICAL adj gnomic
GNOMISH adj resembling a gnome
GNOMIST n pl. -S a writer of aphorisms
GNOMON n pl. -S a part of a sundial GNOMONIC adj
GNOSIS n pl. GNOSES mystical knowledge
GNOSTIC adj possessing knowledge
GNU n pl. -S a large antelope
GO v WENT, GONE, GOING, GOES to move along
GOA n pl. -S an Asian gazelle
GOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to drive animals with a goad (a pointed stick)
GOADLIKE adj resembling a goad
GOAL v -ED, -ING, -S to score a goal (a point-scoring play in some games)
GOALIE n pl. -S a player who defends against goals
GOALLESS adj having no goal
GOALPOST n pl. -S a post that marks a boundary of the scoring area in some games
GOALWARD adv toward a goal (a point-scoring area)
GOANNA n pl. -S a large monitor lizard
GOAT n pl. -S a horned mammal
GOATEE n pl. -S a small pointed beard GOATEED adj
GOATFISH n pl. -ES a tropical fish
GOATHERD n pl. -S one who tends goats
GOATISH adj resembling a goat
GOATLIKE adj goatish
GOATSKIN n pl. -S the hide of a goat
GOB v GOBBED, GOBBING, GOBS to fill a mine pit with waste material
GOBAN n pl. -S gobang
GOBANG n pl. -S a Japanese game
GOBBED past tense of gob
GOBBET n pl. -S a piece of raw meat
GOBBING present participle of gob
GOBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to eat hastily
GOBBLER n pl. -S a male turkey
GOBIES pl. of goby
GOBIOID n pl. -S a fish of the goby family
GOBLET n pl. -S a drinking vessel
GOBLIN n pl. -S an evil or mischievous creature
GOBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a device used to shield a microphone from extraneous sounds
GOBONEE adj gobony
GOBONY adj compony
GOBY n pl. GOBIES a small fish
GOD v GODDED, GODDING, GODS to treat as a god (a supernatural being)
GODCHILD n pl. -CHILDREN one whom a person sponsors at baptism
GODDAM v -DAMMED, -DAMMING, -DAMS goddamn
GODDAMN v -ED, -ING, -S to damn
GODDED past tense of god
GODDESS n pl. -ES a female god
GODDING present participle of god
GODET n pl. -S insert of cloth in a seam
GODHEAD n pl. -S godhood
GODHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a god
GODLESS adj worshiping no god
GODLIER comparative of godly
GODLIEST superlative of godly
GODLIKE adj divine
GODLING n pl. -S a lesser god
GODLY adj -LIER, -LIEST pious GODLILY adv
GODOWN n pl. -S an oriental warehouse
GODROON n pl. -S gadroon
GODSEND n pl. -S an unexpected boon
GODSHIP n pl. -S the rank of a god
GODSON n pl. -S a male godchild
GODWIT n pl. -S a wading bird
GOER n pl. -S one that goes
GOETHITE n pl. -S an ore of iron
GOFER n pl. -S an employee who runs errands
GOFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to press ridges or pleats into
GOGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to stare with wide eyes
GOGGLER n pl. -S one that goggles
GOGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST wide-eyed
GOGLET n pl. -S a long-necked jar
GOGO n pl. -GOS a discotheque
GOING n pl. -S an advance toward an objective
GOITER n pl. -S an enlargement of the thyroid gland GOITROUS adj
GOITRE n pl. -S goiter
GOLCONDA n pl. -S a source of great wealth
GOLD adj GOLDER, GOLDEST golden
GOLD n pl. -S a precious metallic element
GOLDARN n pl. -S an expression of anger
GOLDBUG n pl. -S a gold beetle
GOLDEN adj -ENER, -ENEST of the color of gold GOLDENLY adv
GOLDEYE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
GOLDFISH n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
GOLDURN n pl. -S goldarn
GOLEM n pl. -S a legendary creature
GOLF v -ED, -ING, -S to play golf (a type of ball game)
GOLFER n pl. -S one that golfs
GOLFING n pl. -S the game of golf
GOLGOTHA n pl. -S a place of burial
GOLIARD n pl. -S a wandering student
GOLLIWOG n pl. -S a grotesque doll
GOLLY interj -- used as a mild oath
GOLLYWOG n pl. -S golliwog
GOLOSH n pl. -ES galosh
GOLOSHE n pl. -S galosh
GOMBO n pl. -BOS gumbo
GOMBROON n pl. -S a kind of Persian pottery
GOMERAL n pl. -S a fool
GOMEREL n pl. -S gomeral
GOMERIL n pl. -S gomeral
GOMUTI n pl. -S a palm tree
GONAD n pl. -S a sex gland GONADAL, GONADIAL, GONADIC adj
GONDOLA n pl. -S a long, narrow boat
GONE adj departed
GONEF n pl. -S ganef
GONENESS n pl. -ES a state of exhaustion
GONER n pl. -S one who is in a hopeless situation
GONFALON n pl. -S a banner
GONFANON n pl. -S gonfalon
GONG v -ED, -ING, -S to make the sound of a gong (a disk-shaped percussion instrument)
GONGLIKE adj resembling a gong
GONIA pl. of gonion and of gonium
GONIDIUM n pl. -IA an asexual reproductive cell GONIDIAL, GONIDIC adj
GONIF n pl. -S ganef
GONIFF n pl. -S ganef
GONION n pl. -NIA a part of the lower jaw
GONIUM n pl. -NIA an immature reproductive cell
GONOCYTE n pl. -S a cell that produces gametes
GONOF n pl. -S ganef
GONOPH n pl. -S ganef
GONOPORE n pl. -S a genital pore
GONZO adj bizarre
GOO n pl. GOOS a sticky or viscid substance
GOOBER n pl. -S a peanut
GOOD adj BETTER, BEST having positive or desirable qualities
GOOD n pl. -S something that is good
GOODBY n pl. -BYS goodbye
GOODBYE n pl. -S a concluding remark or gesture at parting
GOODIE n pl. -S goody
GOODIES pl. of goody
GOODISH adj somewhat good
GOODLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of pleasing appearance
GOODMAN n pl. -MEN the master of a household
GOODNESS n pl. -ES the state of being good
GOODWIFE n pl. -WIVES the mistress of a household
GOODWILL n pl. -S an attitude of friendliness
GOODY n pl. GOODIES a desirable food
GOOEY adj GOOIER, GOOIEST sticky or viscid
GOOF v -ED, -ING, -S to blunder
GOOFBALL n pl. -S a sleeping pill
GOOFY adj GOOFIER, GOOFIEST silly GOOFILY adv
GOOGLY n pl. -GLIES a type of bowled ball in cricket
GOOGOL n pl. -S an enormous number
GOOIER comparative of gooey
GOOIEST superlative of gooey
GOOK n pl. -S goo GOOKY adj
GOOMBAH n pl. -S an older man who is a friend
GOOMBAY n pl. -BAYS calypso music of the Bahamas
GOON n pl. -S a hired thug
GOONEY n pl. -NEYS an albatross
GOONIE n pl. -S gooney
GOONY n pl. -NIES gooney
GOOP n pl. -S goo, gunk
GOOPY adj GOOPIER, GOOPIEST sticky, gooey
GOORAL n pl. -S goral
GOOSE n pl. GEESE a swimming bird
GOOSE v GOOSED, GOOSING, GOOSES to poke between the buttocks
GOOSEY adj GOOSIER, GOOSIEST goosy
GOOSY adj GOOSIER, GOOSIEST resembling a goose
GOPHER n pl. -S a burrowing rodent
GOR interj -- used as a mild oath
GORAL n pl. -S a goat antelope
GORBELLY n pl. -LIES a potbelly
GORBLIMY interj blimey
GORCOCK n pl. -S the male red grouse
GORE v GORED, GORING, GORES to pierce with a horn or tusk
GORGE v GORGED, GORGING, GORGES to stuff with food GORGEDLY adv
GORGEOUS adj beautiful
GORGER n pl. -S one that gorges
GORGERIN n pl. -S a part of a column
GORGET n pl. -S a piece of armor for the throat GORGETED adj
GORGING present participle of gorge
GORGON n pl. -S an ugly woman
GORHEN n pl. -S the female red grouse
GORIER comparative of gory
GORIEST superlative of gory
GORILLA n pl. -S a large ape
GORILY adv in a gory manner
GORINESS n pl. -ES the state of being gory
GORING present participle of gore
GORMAND n pl. -S gourmand
GORMLESS adj stupid
GORP n pl. -S a snack for quick energy
GORSE n pl. -S furze
GORSY adj GORSIER, GORSIEST abounding in gorse
GORY adj GORIER, GORIEST bloody
GOSH interj -- used as an exclamation of surprise
GOSHAWK n pl. -S a large hawk
GOSLING n pl. -S a young goose
GOSPEL n pl. -S the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation
GOSPELER n pl. -S one that teaches the gospel
GOSPORT n pl. -S a communication device in an airplane
GOSSAMER n pl. -S a fine film of cobwebs
GOSSAN n pl. -S a type of decomposed rock
GOSSIP v -SIPED, -SIPING, -SIPS or -SIPPED, -SIPPING, -SIPS to talk idly about the affairs of others
GOSSIPER n pl. -S one that gossips
GOSSIPRY n pl. -RIES the practice of gossiping
GOSSIPY adj inclined to gossip
GOSSOON n pl. -S a boy
GOSSYPOL n pl. -S a toxic pigment
GOT past tense of get
GOTHIC n pl. -S a style of printing
GOTHITE n pl. -S goethite
GOTTEN past participle of get
GOUACHE n pl. -S a method of painting
GOUGE v GOUGED, GOUGING, GOUGES to cut or scoop out
GOUGER n pl. -S one that gouges
GOULASH n pl. -ES a beef stew
GOURAMI n pl. -S or -ES a food fish
GOURD n pl. -S a hard-shelled fruit
GOURDE n pl. -S a monetary unit of Haiti
GOURMAND n pl. -S one who loves to eat
GOURMET n pl. -S a connoisseur of fine food and drink
GOUT n pl. -S a metabolic disease
GOUTY adj GOUTIER, GOUTIEST affected with gout GOUTILY adv
GOVERN v -ED, -ING, -S to rule or direct
GOVERNOR n pl. -S one that governs
GOWAN n pl. -S a daisy GOWANED, GOWANY adj
GOWD n pl. -S gold
GOWK n pl. -S a fool
GOWN v -ED, -ING, -S to dress in a gown (a long, loose outer garment)
GOWNSMAN n pl. -MEN a professional or academic person
GOX n pl. -ES gaseous oxygen
GRAAL n pl. -S grail
GRAB v GRABBED, GRABBING, GRABS to grasp suddenly
GRABBER n pl. -S one that grabs
GRABBIER comparative of grabby
GRABBIEST superlative of grabby
GRABBING present participle of grab
GRABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to grope
GRABBLER n pl. -S one that grabbles
GRABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST tending to grab
GRABEN n pl. -S a depression of the earth's crust
GRACE v GRACED, GRACING, GRACES to give beauty to
GRACEFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST having beauty of form or movement
GRACILE adj gracefully slender
GRACILIS n pl. -LES a thigh muscle
GRACING present participle of grace
GRACIOSO n pl. -SOS a clown in Spanish comedy
GRACIOUS adj marked by kindness and courtesy
GRACKLE n pl. -S a blackbird
GRAD n pl. -S a graduate
GRADATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to change by degrees
GRADE v GRADED, GRADING, GRADES to arrange in steps or degrees GRADABLE adj
GRADER n pl. -S one that grades
GRADIENT n pl. -S a rate of inclination
GRADIN n pl. -S gradine
GRADINE n pl. -S one of a series of steps
GRADING present participle of grade
GRADUAL n pl. -S a hymn sung in alternate parts
GRADUAND n pl. -S one who is about to graduate
GRADUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to receive an academic degree or diploma
GRADUS n pl. -ES a dictionary of prosody
GRAECIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to grecize
GRAFFITO n pl. -TI an inscription or drawing made on a rock or wall
GRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to unite with a growing plant by insertion
GRAFTAGE n pl. -S the process of grafting
GRAFTER n pl. -S one that grafts
GRAHAM n pl. -S whole-wheat flour
GRAIL n pl. -S the object of a long quest
GRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to form into small particles
GRAINER n pl. -S one that grains
GRAINY adj GRAINIER, GRAINIEST granular
GRAM pl. -S a unit of mass and weight
GRAMA n pl. -S a pasture grass
GRAMARY n pl. -RIES gramarye
GRAMARYE n pl. -S occult learning; magic
GRAMERCY n pl. -CIES an expression of gratitude
GRAMMAR n pl. -S the study of the formal features of a language
GRAMME n pl. -S gram
GRAMP n pl. -S grandfather
GRAMPUS n pl. -ES a marine mammal
GRAN n pl. -S a grandmother
GRANA pl. of granum
GRANARY n pl. -RIES a storehouse for grain
GRAND adj GRANDER, GRANDEST large and impressive
GRAND n pl. -S a type of piano
GRANDAD n pl. -S granddad
GRANDAM n pl. -S a grandmother
GRANDAME n pl. -S grandam
GRANDDAD n pl. -S a grandfather
GRANDDAM n pl. -S the female parent of an animal with offspring
GRANDEE n pl. -S man of high social position
GRANDEUR n pl. -S the state of being grand
GRANDKID n pl. -S the child of one's son or daughter
GRANDLY adv in a grand manner
GRANDMA n pl. -S a grandmother
GRANDPA n pl. -S a grandfather
GRANDSIR n pl. -S a grandfather
GRANDSON n pl. -S a son of one's son or daughter
GRANGE n pl. -S a farm
GRANGER n pl. -S a farmer
GRANITA n pl. -S an iced dessert
GRANITE n pl. -S a type of rock GRANITIC adj
GRANNIE n pl. -S granny
GRANNY n pl. -NIES a grandmother
GRANOLA n pl. -S a breakfast cereal
GRANT v -ED, -ING, -S to bestow upon
GRANTEE n pl. -S one to whom something is granted
GRANTER n pl. -S one that grants
GRANTOR n pl. -S granter
GRANULAR adj composed of granules
GRANULE n pl. -S a small particle
GRANUM n pl. GRANA a part of a plant chloroplast
GRAPE n pl. -S an edible berry
GRAPERY n pl. -ERIES a vinery
GRAPEY adj GRAPIER, GRAPIEST grapy
GRAPH v -ED, -ING, -S to represent by means of a diagram
GRAPHEME n pl. -S a unit of a writing system
GRAPHIC n pl. -S a product of the art of representation
GRAPHITE n pl. -S a variety of carbon
GRAPIER comparative of grapy
GRAPIEST superlative of grapy
GRAPLIN n pl. -S a grapnel
GRAPLINE n pl. -S graplin
GRAPNEL n pl. -S a type of anchor
GRAPPA n pl. -S an Italian brandy
GRAPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to struggle or contend
GRAPPLER n pl. -S one that grapples
GRAPY adj GRAPIER, GRAPIEST resembling grapes
GRASP v -ED, -ING, -S to seize firmly with the hand
GRASPER n pl. -S one that grasps
GRASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to cover with grass (herbaceous plants)
GRASSY adj GRASSIER, GRASSIEST of, resembling, or pertaining to grass GRASSILY adv
GRAT past tense of greet (to weep)
GRATE v GRATED, GRATING, GRATES to reduce to shreds by rubbing
GRATEFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST deeply thankful
GRATER n pl. -S one that grates
GRATIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to satisfy
GRATIN n pl. -S a type of food crust
GRATINE adj covered with a crust
GRATINEE adj gratine
GRATING n pl. -S a network of bars covering an opening
GRATIS adj free of charge
GRATUITY n pl. -ITIES a gift of money
GRAUPEL n pl. -S precipitation consisting of granular snow pellets
GRAVAMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA the most serious part of an accusation
GRAVE adj GRAVER, GRAVEST extremely serious
GRAVE v GRAVED, GRAVEN, GRAVING, GRAVES to engrave
GRAVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to pave with gravel (a mixture of rock fragments)
GRAVELLY adj containing gravel
GRAVELY adv in a grave manner
GRAVEN past participle of grave
GRAVER n pl. -S an engraver
GRAVEST superlative of grave
GRAVID adj pregnant GRAVIDLY adv
GRAVIDA n pl. -DAS or -DAE a pregnant woman
GRAVIES pl. of gravy
GRAVING present participle of grave
GRAVITAS n pl. -ES reserved, dignified behavior
GRAVITON n pl. -S a hypothetical particle
GRAVITY n pl. -TIES the force of attraction toward the earth's center
GRAVLAKS n pl. GRAVLAKS gravlax
GRAVLAX n pl. GRAVLAX cured salmon
GRAVURE n pl. -S a printing process
GRAVY n pl. -VIES a sauce of the fat and juices from cooked meat
GRAY adj GRAYER, GRAYEST of a color between white and black
GRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to make gray
GRAYBACK n pl. -S a gray bird
GRAYFISH n pl. -ES a dogfish
GRAYISH adj somewhat gray
GRAYLAG n pl. -S a wild goose
GRAYLING n pl. -S a food fish
GRAYLY adv in a gray manner
GRAYMAIL n pl. -S pressure on an official to reveal sensitive information
GRAYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being gray
GRAYOUT n pl. -S a temporary blurring of vision
GRAZE v GRAZED, GRAZING, GRAZES to feed on growing grass GRAZABLE adj
GRAZER n pl. -S one that grazes
GRAZIER n pl. -S one that grazes cattle
GRAZING n pl. -S land used for the feeding of animals
GRAZIOSO adj graceful in style
GREASE v GREASED, GREASING, GREASES to smear with grease (a lubricating substance)
GREASER n pl. -S one that greases
GREASY adj GREASIER, GREASIEST containing or resembling grease GREASILY adv
GREAT adj GREATER, GREATEST large
GREAT n pl. -S a distinguished or outstanding person
GREATEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make greater
GREATLY adv in a great manner
GREAVE n pl. -S a piece of armor for the leg GREAVED adj
GREBE n pl. -S a diving bird
GRECIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to provide with a Greek style
GREE v GREED, GREEING, GREES to agree
GREED n pl. -S excessive desire for gain or wealth
GREEDY adj GREEDIER, GREEDIEST marked by greed GREEDILY adv
GREEGREE n pl. -S grigri
GREEK n pl. GREEK something unintelligible
GREEN adj GREENER, GREENEST of the color of growing foliage
GREEN v -ED, -ING, -S to become green
GREENBUG n pl. -S a green aphid
GREENERY n pl. -ERIES green vegetation
GREENFLY n pl. -FLIES a green aphid
GREENIE n pl. -S an amphetamine pill
GREENIER comparative of greeny
GREENIEST superlative of greeny
GREENING n pl. -S a variety of apple
GREENISH adj somewhat green
GREENLET n pl. -S a vireo
GREENLY adv in a green manner
GREENTH n pl. -S verdure
GREENWAY n pl. -WAYS piece of undeveloped land in a city
GREENY adj GREENIER, GREENIEST somewhat green
GREET v -ED, -ING, -S to address in a friendly and courteous way
GREET v GRAT, GRUTTEN, GREETING, GREETS to weep
GREETER n pl. -S one that greets
GREETING n pl. -S a salutation
GREGO n pl. -GOS a hooded coat
GREIGE n pl. -S fabric in an unfinished state
GREISEN n pl. -S a type of rock
GREMIAL n pl. -S a lap cloth used by a bishop during a service
GREMLIN n pl. -S a mischievous creature
GREMMIE n pl. -S an inexperienced surfer
GREMMY n pl. -MIES gremmie
GRENADE n pl. -S an explosive device
GREW past tense of grow
GREWSOME adj -SOMER, -SOMEST gruesome
GREY adj GREYER, GREYEST gray
GREY v -ED, -ING, -S to gray
GREYHEN n pl. -S the female black grouse
GREYISH adj grayish
GREYLAG n pl. -S graylag
GREYLY adv grayly
GREYNESS n pl. -ES grayness
GRIBBLE n pl. -S a marine isopod
GRID n pl. -S a grating
GRIDDER n pl. -S a football player
GRIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to cook on a flat pan
GRIDE v GRIDED, GRIDING, GRIDES to scrape harshly
GRIDIRON n pl. -S a grate for broiling food
GRIDLOCK n pl. -S a traffic jam
GRIEF n pl. -S intense mental distress
GRIEVANT n pl. -S one that submits a complaint for arbitration
GRIEVE v GRIEVED, GRIEVING, GRIEVES to feel grief
GRIEVER n pl. -S one that grieves
GRIEVOUS adj causing grief
GRIFF n pl. -S griffe
GRIFFE n pl. -S the offspring of a black person and a mulatto
GRIFFIN n pl. -S a mythological creature
GRIFFON n pl. -S griffin
GRIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to swindle
GRIFTER n pl. -S a swindler
GRIG n pl. -S a lively person
GRIGRI n pl. -S a fetish or amulet
GRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to broil on a gridiron
GRILLADE n pl. -S a dish of grilled meat
GRILLAGE n pl. -S a framework of timber
GRILLE n pl. -S a grating
GRILLER n pl. -S one that grills
GRILSE n pl. -S a young salmon
GRIM adj GRIMMER, GRIMMEST stern and unrelenting
GRIMACE v -MACED, -MACING, -MACES to contort the facial features
GRIMACER n pl. -S one that grimaces
GRIME v GRIMED, GRIMING, GRIMES to make dirty
GRIMIER comparative of grimy
GRIMIEST superlative of grimy
GRIMILY adv in a grimy manner
GRIMING present participle of grime
GRIMLY adv in a grim manner
GRIMMER comparative of grim
GRIMMEST superlative of grim
GRIMNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being grim
GRIMY adj GRIMIER, GRIMIEST dirty
GRIN v GRINNED, GRINNING, GRINS to smile broadly
GRINCH n pl. -ES one who spoils the fun of others
GRIND v GROUND or GRINDED, GRINDING, GRINDS to wear, smooth, or sharpen by friction
GRINDER n pl. -S one that grinds
GRINDERY n pl. -ERIES a place where tools are ground
GRINNED past tense of grin
GRINNER n pl. -S one that grins
GRINNING present participle of grin
GRIOT n pl. -S a tribal entertainer in West Africa
GRIP v GRIPPED or GRIPT, GRIPPING, GRIPS to grasp
GRIPE v GRIPED, GRIPING, GRIPES to grasp
GRIPER n pl. -S one that gripes
GRIPEY adj GRIPIER, GRIPIEST gripy
GRIPIER comparative of gripy
GRIPIEST superlative of gripy
GRIPING present participle of gripe
GRIPMAN n pl. -MEN a cable car operator
GRIPPE n pl. -S a virus disease
GRIPPED a past tense of grip
GRIPPER n pl. -S one that grips
GRIPPIER comparative of grippy
GRIPPIEST superlative of grippy
GRIPPING present participle of grip
GRIPPLE adj greedy
GRIPPY adj GRIPPIER, GRIPPIEST affected with the grippe
GRIPSACK n pl. -S a valise
GRIPT a past tense of grip
GRIPY adj GRIPIER, GRIPIEST causing sharp pains in the bowels
GRISEOUS adj grayish
GRISETTE n pl. -S a young French working-class girl
GRISKIN n pl. -S the lean part of a loin of pork
GRISLY adj -LIER, -LIEST horrifying
GRISON n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
GRIST n pl. -S grain for grinding
GRISTLE n pl. -S the tough part of meat
GRISTLY adj -TLIER, -TLIEST containing gristle
GRIT v GRITTED, GRITTING, GRITS to press the teeth together
GRITH n pl. -S sanctuary for a limited period of time
GRITTY adj -TIER, -TIEST plucky GRITTILY adv
GRIVET n pl. -S a small monkey
GRIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to complain
GRIZZLER n pl. -S one that grizzles
GRIZZLY adj -ZLIER, -ZLIEST grayish
GRIZZLY n pl. -ZLIES a large bear
GROAN v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a low, mournful sound
GROANER n pl. -S one that groans
GROAT n pl. -S an old English coin
GROCER n pl. -S a dealer in foodstuffs and household supplies
GROCERY n pl. -CERIES a grocer's store
GROG n pl. -S a mixture of liquor and water
GROGGERY n pl. -GERIES a barroom
GROGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST dazed GROGGILY adv
GROGRAM n pl. -S a coarse silk fabric
GROGSHOP n pl. -S a groggery
GROIN v -ED, -ING, -S to build with intersecting arches
GROMMET n pl. -S a reinforcing ring of metal
GROMWELL n pl. -S an herb
GROOM v -ED, -ING, -S to clean and care for
GROOMER n pl. -S one that grooms
GROOVE v GROOVED, GROOVING, GROOVES to form a groove (a long, narrow depression)
GROOVER n pl. -S one that grooves
GROOVY adj GROOVIER, GROOVIEST marvelous
GROPE v GROPED, GROPING, GROPES to feel about with the hands
GROPER n pl. -S one that gropes
GROSBEAK n pl. -S a finch
GROSCHEN n pl. GROSCHEN an Austrian coin
GROSS adj GROSSER, GROSSEST flagrant
GROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to earn exclusive of deductions
GROSSER n pl. -S a product yielding a large volume of business
GROSSLY adv in a gross manner
GROSZ n pl. GROSZY a Polish coin
GROSZE n pl. GROSZY grosz
GROT n pl. -S a grotto
GROTTO n pl. -TOES or -TOS a cave
GROTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST wretched
GROUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to complain
GROUCHY adj GROUCHIER, GROUCHIEST ill-tempered
GROUND v -ED, -ING, -S to place on a foundation
GROUNDER n pl. -S a type of batted baseball
GROUP v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in a group (an assemblage of persons or things)
GROUPER n pl. -S a food fish
GROUPIE n pl. -S a female follower of rock groups
GROUPING n pl. -S a set of objects
GROUPOID n pl. -S a type of mathematical set
GROUSE v GROUSED, GROUSING, GROUSES to complain
GROUSER n pl. -S one that grouses
GROUT v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with a thin mortar
GROUTER n pl. -S one that grouts
GROUTY adj GROUTIER, GROUTIEST surly
GROVE n pl. -S a small forested area GROVED adj
GROVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to crawl in an abject manner
GROVELER n pl. -S one that grovels
GROW v GREW, GROWN, GROWING, GROWS to cultivate GROWABLE adj
GROWER n pl. -S one that grows
GROWL v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a deep, harsh sound
GROWLER n pl. -S one that growls
GROWLY adj GROWLIER, GROWLIEST deep and harsh in speech
GROWN adj mature
GROWNUP n pl. -S a mature person
GROWTH n pl. -S development
GROWTHY adj GROWTHIER, GROWTHIEST fast-growing
GROYNE n pl. -S a structure built to protect a shore from erosion
GRUB v GRUBBED, GRUBBING, GRUBS to dig
GRUBBER n pl. -S one that grubs
GRUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST dirty GRUBBILY adv
GRUBWORM n pl. -S the larva of some insects
GRUDGE v GRUDGED, GRUDGING, GRUDGES to be unwilling to give or admit
GRUDGER n pl. -S one that grudges
GRUE n pl. -S a shudder of fear
GRUEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to disable by hard work
GRUELER n pl. -S one that gruels
GRUELING n pl. -S an exhausting experience
GRUELLED a past tense of gruel
GRUELLER n pl. -S grueler
GRUELLING present participle of gruel
GRUESOME adj -SOMER, -SOMEST repugnant
GRUFF adj GRUFFER, GRUFFEST low and harsh in speech
GRUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to utter in a gruff voice
GRUFFIER comparative of gruffy
GRUFFIEST superlative of gruffy
GRUFFILY adv in a gruffy manner
GRUFFISH adj somewhat gruff
GRUFFLY adv in a gruff manner
GRUFFY adj GRUFFIER, GRUFFIEST gruff
GRUGRU n pl. -S a palm tree
GRUIFORM adj designating an order of birds
GRUM adj GRUMMER, GRUMMEST morose
GRUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to mutter in discontent GRUMBLY adj
GRUMBLER n pl. -S one that grumbles
GRUME n pl. -S a thick, viscid substance
GRUMMER comparative of grum
GRUMMEST superlative of grum
GRUMMET n pl. -S grommet
GRUMOSE adj grumous
GRUMOUS adj consisting of clustered grains
GRUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to complain
GRUMPHIE n pl. -S a pig
GRUMPHY n pl. GRUMPHIES grumphie
GRUMPISH adj grumpy
GRUMPY adj GRUMPIER, GRUMPIEST ill-tempered GRUMPILY adv
GRUNGE n pl. -S dirt
GRUNGY adj -GIER, -GIEST dirty
GRUNION n pl. -S a small food fish
GRUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a deep, guttural sound
GRUNTER n pl. -S one that grunts
GRUNTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to put in a good humor
GRUSHIE adj thriving
GRUTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to grudge
GRUTTEN past participle of greet (to weep)
GRUYERE n pl. -S a Swiss cheese
GRYPHON n pl. -S griffin
GUACHARO n pl. -ROS or -ROES a tropical bird
GUACO n pl. -COS a tropical plant
GUAIAC n pl. -S guaiacum
GUAIACOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
GUAIACUM n pl. -S a medicinal resin
GUAIOCUM n pl. -S guaiacum
GUAN n pl. -S a large bird
GUANACO n pl. -COS a South American mammal
GUANASE n pl. -S an enzyme
GUANAY n pl. -NAYS a Peruvian cormorant
GUANIDIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
GUANIN n pl. -S guanine
GUANINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
GUANO n pl. -NOS the accumulated excrement of sea birds
GUAR n pl. -S a drought-tolerant legume
GUARANI n pl. -NIS or -NIES a monetary unit of Paraguay
GUARANTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to assume responsibility for the quality of
GUARD v -ED, -ING, -S to protect
GUARDANT n pl. -S a guardian
GUARDER n pl. -S one that guards
GUARDIAN n pl. -S one that guards
GUAVA n pl. -S a tropical shrub
GUAYULE n pl. -S a shrub that is a source of rubber
GUCK n pl. -S a messy substance
GUDE n pl. -S good
GUDGEON v -ED, -ING, -S to dupe
GUENON n pl. -S a long-tailed monkey
GUERDON v -ED, -ING, -S to reward
GUERIDON n pl. -S a small stand or table
GUERILLA n pl. -S a member of a small independent band of soldiers
GUERNSEY n pl. -SEYS a woolen shirt
GUESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to form an opinion from little or no evidence
GUESSER n pl. -S one that guesses
GUEST v -ED, -ING, -S to appear as a visitor
GUFF n pl. -S foolish talk
GUFFAW v -ED, -ING, -S to laugh loudly
GUGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to gurgle
GUGLET n pl. -S goglet
GUID n pl. -S good
GUIDANCE n pl. -S advice
GUIDE v GUIDED, GUIDING, GUIDES to show the way to GUIDABLE adj
GUIDER n pl. -S one that guides
GUIDEWAY n pl. -WAYS a track for controlling the line of motion of something
GUIDON n pl. -S a small flag
GUILD n pl. -S an association of people of the same trade
GUILDER n pl. -S a monetary unit of the Netherlands
GUILE v GUILED, GUILING, GUILES to beguile
GUILEFUL adj cunning
GUILT n pl. -S the fact of having committed an offense
GUILTY adj GUILTIER, GUILTIEST worthy of blame for an offense GUILTILY adv
GUIMPE n pl. -S a short blouse
GUINEA n pl. -S a former British coin
GUIPURE n pl. -S a type of lace
GUIRO n pl. -ROS a percussion instrument
GUISARD n pl. -S a masker
GUISE v GUISED, GUISING, GUISES to disguise
GUITAR n pl. -S a stringed musical instrument
GUITGUIT n pl. -S a tropical American bird
GUL n pl. -S a design in oriental carpets
GULAG n pl. -S a forced-labor camp
GULAR adj of or pertaining to the throat
GULCH n pl. -ES a deep, narrow ravine
GULDEN n pl. -S a guilder
GULES n pl. GULES the color red
GULF v -ED, -ING, -S to swallow up
GULFIER comparative of gulfy
GULFIEST superlative of gulfy
GULFLIKE adj resembling a deep chasm
GULFWEED n pl. -S a brownish seaweed
GULFY adj GULFIER, GULFIEST full of whirlpools
GULL v -ED, -ING, -S to deceive
GULLABLE adj gullible GULLABLY adv
GULLET n pl. -S the throat
GULLEY n pl. -LEYS a ravine
GULLIBLE adj easily deceived GULLIBLY adv
GULLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to form ravines by the action of water
GULOSITY n pl. -TIES gluttony
GULP v -ED, -ING, -S to swallow rapidly
GULPER n pl. -S one that gulps
GULPY adj GULPIER, GULPIEST marked by gulping
GUM v GUMMED, GUMMING, GUMS to smear, seal, or clog with gum (a sticky, viscid substance)
GUMBO n pl. -BOS the okra plant
GUMBOIL n pl. -S an abscess in the gum
GUMBOOT n pl. -S a rubber boot
GUMBOTIL n pl. -S a sticky clay
GUMDROP n pl. -S a chewy candy
GUMLESS adj having no gum
GUMLIKE adj resembling gum
GUMMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a soft tumor
GUMMED past tense of gum
GUMMER n pl. -S one that gums
GUMMIER comparative of gummy
GUMMIEST superlative of gummy
GUMMING present participle of gum
GUMMITE n pl. -S a mixture of various minerals
GUMMOSE adj gummy
GUMMOSIS n pl. -MOSES a disease of plants
GUMMOUS adj gummy
GUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST resembling gum
GUMPTION n pl. -S shrewdness
GUMSHOE v -SHOED, -SHOEING, -SHOES to investigate stealthily
GUMTREE n pl. -S a tree that yields gum
GUMWEED n pl. -S a plant covered with a gummy substance
GUMWOOD n pl. -S the wood of a gumtree
GUN v GUNNED, GUNNING, GUNS to shoot with a gun (a portable firearm)
GUNBOAT n pl. -S an armed vessel
GUNDOG n pl. -S a hunting dog
GUNFIGHT v -FOUGHT, -FIGHTING, -FIGHTS to fight with guns
GUNFIRE n pl. -S the firing of guns
GUNFLINT n pl. -S the flint in a flintlock
GUNFOUGHT past tense of gunfight
GUNITE n pl. -S a mixture of cement, sand, and water
GUNK n pl. -S filthy, sticky, or greasy matter GUNKY adj
GUNKHOLE v -HOLED, -HOLING, -HOLES to make a series of short boat trips
GUNLESS adj having no gun
GUNLOCK n pl. -S the mechanism which ignites the charge of a gun
GUNMAN n pl. -MEN one who is armed with a gun
GUNMETAL n pl. -S a dark gray color
GUNNED past tense of gun
GUNNEL n pl. -S a marine fish
GUNNEN past participle of gin
GUNNER n pl. -S one that operates a gun
GUNNERY n pl. -NERIES the use of guns
GUNNING n pl. -S the sport of hunting with a gun
GUNNY n pl. -NIES a coarse fabric
GUNNYBAG n pl. -S a bag made of gunny
GUNPAPER n pl. -S a type of explosive paper
GUNPLAY n pl. -PLAYS the shooting of guns
GUNPOINT n pl. -S the point or aim of a gun
GUNROOM n pl. -S a room on a British warship
GUNSEL n pl. -S a gunman
GUNSHIP n pl. -S an armed helicopter
GUNSHOT n pl. -S a projectile fired from a gun
GUNSMITH n pl. -S one who makes or repairs firearms
GUNSTOCK n pl. -S the rear wooden part of a rifle
GUNWALE n pl. -S the upper edge of a ship's side
GUPPY n pl. -PIES a small, tropical fish
GURGE v GURGED, GURGING, GURGES to swirl
GURGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to flow unevenly
GURGLET n pl. -S goglet
GURNARD n pl. -S a marine fish
GURNET n pl. -S a gurnard
GURNEY n pl. -NEYS a wheeled cot
GURRY n pl. -RIES fish offal
GURSH n pl. -ES qursh
GURU n pl. -S a Hindu spiritual teacher
GURUSHIP n pl. -S the office of a guru
GUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to flow forth forcefully
GUSHER n pl. -S a gushing oil well
GUSHY adj GUSHIER, GUSHIEST overly sentimental GUSHILY adv
GUSSET v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a reinforcing piece of material
GUSSIE v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES gussy
GUSSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to dress up in fine or showy clothes
GUST v -ED, -ING, -S to blow in gusts (sudden blasts of wind)
GUSTABLE n pl. -S a savory food
GUSTIER comparative of gusty
GUSTIEST superlative of gusty
GUSTILY adv in a gusty manner
GUSTLESS adj having no gusts
GUSTO n pl. -TOES vigorous enjoyment
GUSTY adj GUSTIER, GUSTIEST blowing in gusts
GUT v GUTTED, GUTTING, GUTS to remove the guts (intestines) of
GUTLESS adj lacking courage
GUTLIKE adj resembling guts
GUTSILY adv in a gutsy manner
GUTSY adj GUTSIER, GUTSIEST brave
GUTTA n pl. -TAE a drop of liquid
GUTTATE adj resembling a drop
GUTTATED adj guttate
GUTTED past tense of gut
GUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to form channels for draining off water
GUTTERY adj marked by extreme vulgarity or indecency
GUTTIER comparative of gutty
GUTTIEST superlative of gutty
GUTTING present participle of gut
GUTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to eat rapidly
GUTTLER n pl. -S one that guttles
GUTTURAL n pl. -S a throaty sound
GUTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST marked by courage
GUV n pl. -S a governor
GUY v -ED, -ING, -S to ridicule
GUYLINE n pl. -S a rope, chain or wire used as a brace
GUYOT n pl. -S a flat-topped seamount
GUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to drink rapidly
GUZZLER n pl. -S one that guzzles
GWEDUC n pl. -S geoduck
GWEDUCK n pl. -S geoduck
GYBE v GYBED, GYBING, GYBES to shift from side to side while sailing
GYM n pl. -S a room for athletic activities
GYMKHANA n pl. -S an athletic meet
GYMNASIA n/pl gyms
GYMNAST n pl. -S one who is skilled in physical exercises
GYNAECEA n/pl gynecia
GYNAECIA n/pl gynecia
GYNANDRY n pl. -DRIES the condition of having both male and female sexual organs
GYNARCHY n pl. -CHIES government by women
GYNECIC adj pertaining to women
GYNECIUM n pl. -CIA the pistil of a flower
GYNECOID adj resembling a woman
GYNIATRY n pl. -TRIES the treatment of women's diseases
GYNOECIA n/pl gynecia
GYP v GYPPED, GYPPING, GYPS to swindle
GYPLURE n pl. -S a synthetic attractant to trap gypsy moths
GYPPER n pl. -S one that gyps
GYPSEIAN adj of or pertaining to gypsies
GYPSEOUS adj containing gypsum
GYPSTER n pl. -S one that gyps
GYPSUM n pl. -S a mineral
GYPSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to live like a gypsy (a wanderer)
GYPSYDOM n pl. -S the realm of gypsies
GYPSYISH adj resembling a gypsy
GYPSYISM n pl. -S the mode of life of gypsies
GYRAL adj gyratory GYRALLY adv
GYRASE n pl. -S an enzyme
GYRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to revolve or rotate
GYRATION n pl. -S the act of gyrating
GYRATOR n pl. -S one that gyrates
GYRATORY adj moving in a circle or spiral
GYRE v GYRED, GYRING, GYRES to move in a circle or spiral
GYRENE n pl. -S a marine
GYRI pl. of gyrus
GYRING present participle of gyre
GYRO n pl. -ROS a gyroscope
GYROIDAL adj spiral in arrangement
GYRON n pl. -S a heraldic design
GYROSE adj marked with wavy lines
GYROSTAT n pl. -S a type of stabilizing device
GYRUS n pl. -RI a ridge in the brain
GYVE v GYVED, GYVING, GYVES to shackle
HA n pl. -S a sound of surprise
HAAF n pl. -S a deep-sea fishing ground
HAAR n pl. -S a fog
HABANERA n pl. -S a Cuban dance
HABDALAH n pl. -S a Jewish ceremony
HABILE adj skillful
HABIT v -ED, -ING, -S to clothe or dress
HABITAN n pl. -S a French settler
HABITANT n pl. -S an inhabitant
HABITAT n pl. -S the natural environment of an organism
HABITUAL adj occurring frequently or constantly
HABITUDE n pl. -S a usual course of action
HABITUE n pl. -S a frequent customer
HABITUS n pl. HABITUS bodily build and constitution
HABOOB n pl. -S a violent sandstorm
HABU n pl. -S a poisonous snake
HACEK n pl. -S a mark placed over a letter to modify it
HACHURE v -CHURED, -CHURING, -CHURES to make a hatching on a map
HACIENDA n pl. -S an estate
HACK v -ED, -ING, -S to cut or chop roughly
HACKBUT n pl. -S a type of gun
HACKEE n pl. -S a chipmunk
HACKER n pl. -S one that hacks
HACKIE n pl. -S a taxicab driver
HACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to hack
HACKLER n pl. -S one that hackles
HACKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST jagged
HACKMAN n pl. -MEN a hackie
HACKNEY v -NEYED, -NEYING, -NEYS to make common
HACKSAW n pl. -S a type of saw
HACKWORK n pl. -S artistic work done according to formula
HAD a past tense of have
HADAL adj pertaining to deep parts of the ocean
HADARIM a pl. of heder
HADDEST a past 2d person sing. of have
HADDOCK n pl. -S a food fish
HADE v HADED, HADING, HADES to incline
HADITH n pl. HADITH or HADITHS a record of the sayings of Muhammed
HADJ n pl. -ES a pilgrimage to Mecca
HADJEE n pl. -S hadji
HADJI n pl. -S one who has made a hadj
HADRON n pl. -S an elementary particle HADRONIC adj
HADST a past 2d person sing. of have
HAE v HAED, HAEN, HAEING, HAES to have
HAEM n pl. -S heme
HAEMAL adj hemal
HAEMATAL adj hemal
HAEMATIC n pl. -S hematic
HAEMATIN n pl. -S hematin
HAEMIC adj hemic
HAEMIN n pl. -S hemin
HAEMOID adj hemoid
HAEN past participle of hae
HAERES n pl. -REDES heres
HAET n pl. -S a small amount
HAFFET n pl. -S the cheekbone and temple
HAFFIT n pl. -S haffet
HAFIZ n pl. HAFIS a Muslim who knows the Koran by heart
HAFNIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
HAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with a handle
HAFTARA n pl. -RAS, -ROT or -ROTH haphtara
HAFTARAH n pl. -RAHS, -ROT or -ROTH haphtara
HAFTER n pl. -S one that hafts
HAFTORAH n pl. -RAHS, -ROT or -ROTH haphtara
HAG v HAGGED, HAGGING, HAGS to hack
HAGADIC adj haggadic
HAGADIST n pl. -S a haggadic scholar
HAGBERRY n pl. -RIES a small cherry
HAGBORN adj born of a witch
HAGBUSH n pl. -ES a large tree
HAGBUT n pl. -S hackbut
HAGDON n pl. -S a seabird
HAGFISH n pl. -ES an eellike fish
HAGGADA n pl. -DAS, -DOT or -DOTH haggadah
HAGGADAH n pl. -DAHS, -DOT or -DOTH a biblical narrative HAGGADIC adj
HAGGARD n pl. -S an adult hawk
HAGGED past tense of hag
HAGGING present participle of hag
HAGGIS n pl. -GISES a Scottish dish
HAGGISH adj resembling a hag
HAGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to bargain
HAGGLER n pl. -S one that haggles
HAGRIDE v -RODE, -RIDDEN, -RIDING, -RIDES to harass
HAH n pl. -S ha
HAHA n pl. -S a fence set in a ditch
HAHNIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
HAIK n pl. HAIKS or HAIKA an outer garment worn by Arabs
HAIKU n pl. HAIKU a Japanese poem
HAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to welcome
HAILER n pl. -S one that hails
HAIR n pl. -S a threadlike growth
HAIRBALL n pl. -S a ball of hair
HAIRBAND n pl. -S a headband
HAIRCAP n pl. -S a hat
HAIRCUT n pl. -S a cutting of the hair
HAIRDO n pl. -DOS a style of wearing the hair
HAIRED adj having hair
HAIRIER comparative of hairy
HAIRIEST superlative of hairy
HAIRLESS adj having no hair
HAIRLIKE adj resembling a hair
HAIRLINE n pl. -S a very thin line
HAIRLOCK n pl. -S a lock of hair
HAIRNET n pl. -S a net worn to keep the hair in place
HAIRPIN n pl. -S a hair fastener
HAIRWORK n pl. -S the making of articles from hair
HAIRWORM n pl. -S a parasitic worm
HAIRY adj HAIRIER, HAIRIEST covered with hair
HAJ n pl. -ES hadj
HAJI n pl. -S hadji
HAJJ n pl. -ES hadj
HAJJI n pl. -S hadji
HAKE n pl. -S a marine fish
HAKEEM n pl. -S hakim
HAKIM n pl. -S a Muslim physician
HALACHA n pl. -CHAS or -CHOT halakah
HALAKAH n pl. -KAHS or -KOTH the legal part of the Talmud
HALAKHA n pl. -KHAS or -KHOT halakah
HALAKIC adj pertaining to the halakah
HALAKIST n pl. -S a halakic writer
HALAKOTH a pl. of halakah
HALALA n pl. -S a Saudi Arabian coin
HALALAH n pl. -S halala
HALATION n pl. -S a blurring of light in photographs
HALAVAH n pl. -S halvah
HALAZONE n pl. -S a disinfectant for drinking water
HALBERD n pl. -S an axlike weapon of the 15th and 16th centuries
HALBERT n pl. -S halberd
HALCYON n pl. -S a mythical bird
HALE adj HALER, HALEST healthy
HALE v HALED, HALING, HALES to compel to go
HALENESS n pl. -ES the state of being hale
HALER n pl. -LERS or -LERU a coin of the Czech Republic
HALEST superlative of hale
HALF n pl. HALVES one of two equal parts
HALFBACK n pl. -S a football player
HALFBEAK n pl. -S a marine fish
HALFLIFE n pl. -LIVES a measure of radioactive decay
HALFNESS n pl. -ES the state of being half
HALFTIME n pl. -S an intermission in a football game
HALFTONE n pl. -S a shade between light and dark
HALFWAY adj being in the middle
HALIBUT n pl. -S a flatfish
HALID n pl. -S halide
HALIDE n pl. -S a chemical compound
HALIDOM n pl. -S something holy
HALIDOME n pl. -S halidom
HALING present participle of hale
HALITE n pl. -S a mineral
HALITUS n pl. -ES an exhalation
HALL n pl. -S a large room for assembly
HALLAH n pl. -LAHS, -LOTH or -LOT challah
HALLEL n pl. -S a chant of praise
HALLIARD n pl. -S halyard
HALLMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with an official stamp
HALLO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to shout
HALLOA v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HALLOO v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HALLOT a pl. of hallah
HALLOTH a pl. of hallah
HALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make holy
HALLOWER n pl. -S one that hallows
HALLUX n pl. -LUCES the big toe
HALLWAY n pl. -WAYS a hall
HALM n pl. -S haulm
HALMA n pl. -S a board game
HALO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to form a halo (a ring of light)
HALOGEN n pl. -S a nonmetallic element
HALOID n pl. -S a chemical salt
HALOLIKE adj resembling a halo
HALT v -ED, -ING, -S to stop
HALTER v -ED, -ING, -S to put restraint upon
HALTERE n pl. -S a pair of wings of an insect
HALTLESS adj not hesitant
HALUTZ n pl. -LUTZIM an Israeli farmer
HALVA n pl. -S halvah
HALVAH n pl. -S a Turkish confection
HALVE v HALVED, HALVING, HALVES to divide into two equal parts
HALVERS n pl. HALVERS half shares
HALVES pl. of half
HALVING present participle of halve
HALYARD n pl. -S a line used to hoist a sail
HAM v HAMMED, HAMMING, HAMS to overact
HAMADA n pl. -S hammada
HAMAL n pl. -S a porter in eastern countries
HAMARTIA n pl. -S a defect of character
HAMATE n pl. -S a wrist bone
HAMAUL n pl. -S hamal
HAMBONE v -BONED, -BONING, -BONES to overact
HAMBURG n pl. -S a patty of ground beef
HAME n pl. -S a part of a horse collar
HAMLET n pl. -S a small town
HAMMADA n pl. -S a desert plateau of bedrock
HAMMAL n pl. -S hamal
HAMMED past tense of ham
HAMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to strike repeatedly
HAMMERER n pl. -S one that hammers
HAMMIER comparative of hammy
HAMMIEST superlative of hammy
HAMMILY adv in a hammy manner
HAMMING present participle of ham
HAMMOCK n pl. -S a hanging cot
HAMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST overly theatrical
HAMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to hinder
HAMPERER n pl. -S one that hampers
HAMSTER n pl. -S a burrowing rodent
HAMULUS n pl. -LI a small hook HAMULAR, HAMULATE, HAMULOSE, HAMULOUS adj
HAMZA n pl. -S an Arabic diacritical mark
HAMZAH n pl. -S hamza
HANAPER n pl. -S a wicker receptacle
HANCE n pl. -S a side of an arch
HAND v -ED, -ING, -S to present with the hand (the end of the forearm)
HANDBAG n pl. -S a small carrying bag
HANDBALL n pl. -S a small rubber ball
HANDBELL n pl. -S a small bell with a handle
HANDBILL n pl. -S a circular
HANDBOOK n pl. -S a manual
HANDCAR n pl. -S a hand-operated railroad car
HANDCART n pl. -S a cart pushed by hand
HANDCUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to fetter with restraining cuffs
HANDFAST v -ED, -ING, -S to grip securely
HANDFUL n pl. HANDFULS or HANDSFUL as much as the hand can hold
HANDGRIP n pl. -S a grip by the hand or hands
HANDGUN n pl. -S a small firearm
HANDHELD n pl. -S something held in the hand
HANDHOLD n pl. -S a handgrip
HANDICAP v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS to hinder
HANDIER comparative of handy
HANDIEST superlative of handy
HANDILY adv in a handy manner
HANDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to touch with the hands
HANDLER n pl. -S one that handles
HANDLESS adj having no hands
HANDLIKE adj resembling a hand
HANDLING n pl. -S the manner in which something is handled
HANDLIST n pl. -S a reference list
HANDLOOM n pl. -S a manually operated loom
HANDMADE adj made by hand
HANDMAID n pl. -S a female servant
HANDOFF n pl. -S a play in football
HANDOUT n pl. -S something given out free
HANDOVER n pl. -S an instance of giving up control
HANDPICK v -ED, -ING, -S to choose carefully
HANDRAIL n pl. -S a railing used for support
HANDSAW n pl. -S a saw used manually
HANDSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to give a gift to
HANDSET n pl. -S a type of telephone
HANDSEWN adj sewn by hand
HANDSFUL a pl. of handful
HANDSOME adj -SOMER, -SOMEST attractive
HANDWORK n pl. -S manual labor
HANDWRIT adj written by hand
HANDY adj HANDIER, HANDIEST convenient for handling
HANDYMAN n pl. -MEN a man who does odd jobs
HANG v HUNG or HANGED, HANGING, HANGS to attach from above only HANGABLE adj
HANGAR v -ED, -ING, -S to place in an aircraft shelter
HANGBIRD n pl. -S a type of bird
HANGDOG n pl. -S a sneaky person
HANGER n pl. -S one that hangs
HANGFIRE n pl. -S a delay in detonation
HANGING n pl. -S an execution by strangling with a suspended noose
HANGMAN n pl. -MEN an executioner
HANGNAIL n pl. -S an agnail
HANGNEST n pl. -S a hangbird
HANGOUT n pl. -S a place often visited
HANGOVER n pl. -S the physical effects following a drinking binge
HANGTAG n pl. -S a type of tag used commercially
HANGUL pl. -S the Korean alphabetic script
HANGUP n pl. -S an inhibition or obsession
HANIWA n/pl Japanese clay sculptures
HANK v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten a sail
HANKER v -ED, -ING, -S to long for
HANKERER n pl. -S one that hankers
HANKIE n pl. -S hanky
HANKY n pl. -KIES a handkerchief
HANSA n pl. -S hanse
HANSE n pl. -S a guild of merchants
HANSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to handsel
HANSOM n pl. -S a light carriage
HANT v -ED, -ING, -S to haunt
HANTLE n pl. -S a large amount
HANUMAN n pl. -S an East Indian monkey
HAO n pl. HAO a monetary unit of Vietnam
HAP v HAPPED, HAPPING, HAPS to happen
HAPAX n pl. -ES a word that occurs only once
HAPHTARA n pl. -RAS, -ROT or -ROTH a biblical selection
HAPLESS adj luckless
HAPLITE n pl. -S aplite
HAPLOID n pl. -S a cell having only one set of chromosomes
HAPLOIDY n pl. -DIES the state of being a haploid
HAPLONT n pl. -S an organism having a particular chromosomal structure
HAPLOPIA n pl. -S normal vision
HAPLOSIS n pl. -LOSES the halving of the chromosome number
HAPLY adv by chance
HAPPED past tense of hap
HAPPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to occur
HAPPING present participle of hap
HAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST marked by joy HAPPILY adv
HAPTEN n pl. -S a substance similar to an antigen HAPTENIC adj
HAPTENE n pl. -S hapten
HAPTIC adj pertaining to the sense of touch
HAPTICAL adj haptic
HARANGUE v -RANGUED, -RANGUING, -RANGUES to deliver a tirade to
HARASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to bother persistently
HARASSER n pl. -S one that harasses
HARBOR v -ED, -ING, -S to shelter
HARBORER n pl. -S one that harbors
HARBOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to harbor
HARD adj HARDER, HARDEST firm and unyielding
HARDBACK n pl. -S a hardcover book
HARDBALL n pl. -S baseball
HARDBOOT n pl. -S a horseman
HARDCASE adj tough
HARDCORE adj unyielding
HARDEDGE n pl. -S a geometric painting
HARDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make hard
HARDENER n pl. -S one that hardens
HARDHACK n pl. -S a woody plant
HARDHAT n pl. -S a conservative
HARDHEAD n pl. -S a practical person
HARDIER comparative of hardy
HARDIES pl. of hardy
HARDIEST superlative of hardy
HARDILY adv in a hardy manner
HARDLINE adj unyielding
HARDLY adv scarcely
HARDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being hard
HARDNOSE n pl. -S a stubborn person
HARDPAN n pl. -S a layer of hard subsoil
HARDS n/pl the coarse refuse of flax
HARDSET adj rigid
HARDSHIP n pl. -S a difficult, painful condition
HARDTACK n pl. -S a hard biscuit
HARDTOP n pl. -S a type of car
HARDWARE n pl. -S metal goods
HARDWIRE v -WIRED, -WIRING, -WIRES to permanently connect electronic components
HARDWOOD n pl. -S the hard, compact wood of various trees
HARDY adj -DIER, -DIEST very sturdy
HARDY n pl. -DIES a blacksmith's chisel
HARE v HARED, HARING, HARES to run
HAREBELL n pl. -S a perennial herb
HAREEM n pl. -S harem
HARELIKE adj resembling a hare (a long-eared mammal)
HARELIP n pl. -S a deformity of the upper lip
HAREM n pl. -S the section of a Muslim household reserved for women
HARIANA n pl. -S a breed of cattle
HARICOT n pl. -S the seed of various string beans
HARIJAN n pl. -S an outcaste in India
HARING present participle of hare
HARK v -ED, -ING, -S to listen to
HARKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to hearken
HARKENER n pl. -S one that harkens
HARL n pl. -S a herl
HARLOT n pl. -S a prostitute
HARLOTRY n pl. -RIES prostitution
HARM v -ED, -ING, -S to injure
HARMER n pl. -S one that harms
HARMFUL adj capable of harming
HARMIN n pl. -S harmine
HARMINE n pl. -S an alkaloid used as a stimulant
HARMLESS adj not harmful
HARMONIC n pl. -S an overtone
HARMONY n pl. -NIES agreement
HARNESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to put tackle on a draft animal
HARP v -ED, -ING, -S to play on a harp (a type of stringed musical instrument)
HARPER n pl. -S a harpist
HARPIES pl. of harpy
HARPIN n pl. -S harping
HARPING n pl. -S a wooden plank used in shipbuilding
HARPIST n pl. -S one that plays the harp
HARPOON v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with a harpoon
HARPY n pl. -PIES a shrewish person
HARRIDAN n pl. -S a haggard woman
HARRIED past tense of harry
HARRIER n pl. -S a hunting dog
HARRIES present 3d person sing. of harry
HARROW v -ED, -ING, -S to break up and level soil
HARROWER n pl. -S one that harrows
HARRUMPH v -ED, -ING, -S to make a guttural sound
HARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to pillage
HARSH adj HARSHER, HARSHEST severe HARSHLY adv
HARSHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make harsh
HARSLET n pl. -S haslet
HART n pl. -S a male deer
HARTAL n pl. -S a stoppage of work
HARUMPH v -ED, -ING, -S harrumph
HARUSPEX n pl. -PICES a soothsayer of ancient Rome
HARVEST v -ED, -ING, -S to gather a crop
HAS a present 3d person sing. of have
HASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to mince
HASHEESH n pl. -ES hashish
HASHHEAD n pl. -S a hashish addict
HASHISH n pl. -ES a mild narcotic
HASLET n pl. -S the edible viscera of an animal
HASP v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a clasp
HASSEL n pl. -S an argument
HASSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to argue
HASSOCK n pl. -S a footstool
HAST a present 2d person sing. of have
HASTATE adj triangular
HASTE v HASTED, HASTING, HASTES to hasten
HASTEFUL adj hasty
HASTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to hurry
HASTENER n pl. -S one that hastens
HASTING present participle of haste
HASTY adj HASTIER, HASTIEST speedy HASTILY adv
HAT v HATTED, HATTING, HATS to provide with a hat (a covering for the head)
HATABLE adj hateable
HATBAND n pl. -S a band worn on a hat
HATBOX n pl. -ES a box for a hat
HATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bring forth young from an egg
HATCHECK adj pertaining to the checking of hats
HATCHEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to separate flax fibers with a comb
HATCHER n pl. -S one that hatches
HATCHERY n pl. -ERIES a place for hatching eggs
HATCHET n pl. -S a small ax
HATCHING n pl. -S a series of lines used to show shading
HATCHWAY n pl. -WAYS an opening in the deck of a ship
HATE v HATED, HATING, HATES to despise
HATEABLE adj meriting hatred
HATEFUL adj detestable
HATER n pl. -S one that hates
HATFUL n pl. HATSFUL or HATFULS as much as a hat can hold
HATH a present 3d person sing. of have
HATING present participle of hate
HATLESS adj lacking a hat
HATLIKE adj resembling a hat
HATMAKER n pl. -S one that makes hats
HATPIN n pl. -S a pin for securing a hat
HATRACK n pl. -S a rack for hats
HATRED n pl. -S intense dislike or aversion
HATSFUL a pl. of hatful
HATTED past tense of hat
HATTER n pl. -S a hatmaker
HATTERIA n pl. -S a reptile
HATTING present participle of hat
HAUBERK n pl. -S a coat of armor
HAUGH n pl. -S a low-lying meadow
HAUGHTY adj -TIER, -TIEST arrogant
HAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to pull with force
HAULAGE n pl. -S the act of hauling
HAULER n pl. -S one that hauls
HAULIER n pl. -S hauler
HAULM n pl. -S a plant stem
HAULMY adj HAULMIER, HAULMIEST having haulms
HAULYARD n pl. -S halyard
HAUNCH n pl. -ES the hindquarter HAUNCHED adj
HAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to visit frequently
HAUNTER n pl. -S one that haunts
HAUSEN n pl. -S a Russian sturgeon
HAUSFRAU n pl. -FRAUS or -FRAUEN a housewife
HAUT adj haute
HAUTBOIS n pl. HAUTBOIS hautboy
HAUTBOY n pl. -BOYS an oboe
HAUTE adj high-class
HAUTEUR n pl. -S haughty manner or spirit
HAVARTI n pl. -S a Danish cheese
HAVDALAH n pl. -S habdalah
HAVE n pl. -S a wealthy person
HAVE v past 2d person sing. HAD, HADDEST or HADST, present participle HAVING, present 2d person sing. HAVE or HAST, 3d person sing. HAS or HATH to be in possession of
HAVELOCK n pl. -S a covering for a cap
HAVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to shelter
HAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to hem and haw
HAVEREL n pl. -S a fool
HAVING present participle of have
HAVIOR n pl. -S behavior
HAVIOUR n pl. -S havior
HAVOC v -OCKED, -OCKING, -OCS to destroy
HAVOCKER n pl. -S one that havocs
HAW v -ED, -ING, -S to turn left
HAWFINCH n pl. -ES a Eurasian finch
HAWK v -ED, -ING, -S to peddle
HAWKBILL n pl. -S a sea turtle
HAWKER n pl. -S one that hawks
HAWKEY n pl. -EYS a hawkie
HAWKEYED adj having keen sight
HAWKIE n pl. -S a white-faced cow
HAWKING n pl. -S falconry
HAWKISH adj warlike
HAWKLIKE adj resembling a hawk (a bird of prey)
HAWKMOTH n pl. -S a large moth
HAWKNOSE n pl. -S a large, curved nose
HAWKSHAW n pl. -S a detective
HAWKWEED n pl. -S a weedlike herb
HAWSE n pl. -S a part of a ship's bow
HAWSER n pl. -S a mooring rope
HAWTHORN n pl. -S a thorny shrub
HAY v -ED, -ING, -S to convert into hay (grass, cut and dried for fodder)
HAYCOCK n pl. -S a pile of hay
HAYER n pl. -S one that hays
HAYFIELD n pl. -S a field where grasses for hay are grown
HAYFORK n pl. -S a tool for pitching hay
HAYING n pl. -S the season for harvesting hay
HAYLAGE n pl. -S a type of hay
HAYLOFT n pl. -S a loft for hay storage
HAYMAKER n pl. -S one that makes hay
HAYMOW n pl. -S a hayloft
HAYRACK n pl. -S a frame used in hauling hay
HAYRICK n pl. -S a haystack
HAYRIDE n pl. -S a wagon ride
HAYSEED n pl. -S a bumpkin
HAYSTACK n pl. -S a pile of hay
HAYWARD n pl. -S an officer who tends cattle
HAYWIRE n pl. -S wire used in baling hay
HAZAN n pl. HAZANIM or HAZANS a cantor
HAZARD v -ED, -ING, -S to venture
HAZE v HAZED, HAZING, HAZES to subject to a humiliating initiation
HAZEL n pl. -S a shrub
HAZELHEN n pl. -S a European grouse
HAZELLY adj yellowish brown
HAZELNUT n pl. -S an edible nut
HAZER n pl. -S one that hazes
HAZIER comparative of hazy
HAZIEST superlative of hazy
HAZILY adv in a hazy manner
HAZINESS n pl. -ES the state of being hazy
HAZING n pl. -S an attempt to embarrass or ridicule
HAZY adj HAZIER, HAZIEST unclear
HAZZAN n pl. HAZZANIM or HAZZANS hazan
HE n pl. -S a male person
HEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to be chief of
HEADACHE n pl. -S a pain inside the head
HEADACHY adj -ACHIER, -ACHIEST having a headache
HEADBAND n pl. -S a band worn on the head
HEADER n pl. -S a grain harvester
HEADFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
HEADGATE n pl. -S a gate to control the flow of water
HEADGEAR n pl. -S a covering for the head
HEADHUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to seek out, decapitate, and preserve the heads of enemies
HEADIER comparative of heady
HEADIEST superlative of heady
HEADILY adv in a heady manner
HEADING n pl. -S a title
HEADLAMP n pl. -S a light on the front of a car
HEADLAND n pl. -S a cliff
HEADLESS adj lacking a head
HEADLINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to provide with a title
HEADLOCK n pl. -S a wrestling hold
HEADLONG adj rash; impetuous
HEADMAN n pl. -MEN a foreman
HEADMOST adj foremost
HEADNOTE n pl. -S a prefixed note
HEADPIN n pl. -S a bowling pin
HEADRACE n pl. -S a water channel
HEADREST n pl. -S a support for the head
HEADROOM n pl. -S clear vertical space
HEADSAIL n pl. -S a type fo sail
HEADSET n pl. -S a pair of earphones
HEADSHIP n pl. -S the position of a leader
HEADSMAN n pl. -MEN an executioner
HEADSTAY n pl. -STAYS a support for a ship's foremast
HEADWAY n pl. -WAYS forward movement
HEADWIND n pl. -S an oncoming wind
HEADWORD n pl. -S a word put at the beginning
HEADWORK n pl. -S mental work
HEADY adj HEADIER, HEADIEST intoxicating
HEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to make sound or whole HEALABLE adj
HEALER n pl. -S one that heals
HEALTH n pl. -S the physical condition of an organism
HEALTHY adj HEALTHIER, HEALTHIEST having good health
HEAP v -ED, -ING, -S to pile up
HEAR v HEARD, HEARING, HEARS to perceive by the ear HEARABLE adj
HEARER n pl. -S one that hears
HEARING n pl. -S a preliminary examination
HEARKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to listen to
HEARSAY n pl. -SAYS secondhand information
HEARSE v HEARSED, HEARSING, HEARSES to transport in a hearse (a vehicle for conveying corpses)
HEART v -ED, -ING, -S to hearten
HEARTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to give courage to
HEARTH n pl. -S the floor of a fireplace
HEARTY adj HEARTIER, HEARTIEST very friendly HEARTILY adv
HEARTY n pl. HEARTIES a comrade
HEAT v HEATED or HET, HEATING, HEATS to make hot HEATABLE adj
HEATEDLY adv in an inflamed or excited manner
HEATER n pl. -S an apparatus for heating
HEATH n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
HEATHEN n pl. -S an uncivilized person
HEATHER n pl. -S an evergreen shrub HEATHERY adj
HEATHY adj HEATHIER, HEATHIEST abounding in heath
HEATLESS adj having no warmth
HEAUME n pl. -S a medieval helmet
HEAVE v HEAVED HOVE, HEAVING, HEAVES to lift forcefully
HEAVEN n pl. -S the sky
HEAVENLY adj -LIER, -LIEST full of beauty and peace
HEAVER n pl. -S one that heaves
HEAVIER comparative of heavy
HEAVIES pl. of heavy
HEAVING present participle of heave
HEAVY adj HEAVIER, HEAVIEST having much weight HEAVILY adv
HEAVY n pl. HEAVIES a villain
HEAVYSET adj solidly built; stocky
HEBDOMAD n pl. -S the number seven
HEBETATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to make dull
HEBETIC adj pertaining to puberty
HEBETUDE n pl. -S mental dullness
HEBRAIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make Hebrew
HECATOMB n pl. -S a great sacrifice or slaughter
HECK n pl. -S hell
HECKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to harass a speaker
HECKLER n pl. -S one that heckles
HECTARE n pl. -S a unit of area
HECTIC adj filled with turmoil HECTICLY adv
HECTICAL adj hectic
HECTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to bully
HEDDLE n pl. -S a part of a loom
HEDER n pl. HEDERS or HADARIM a Jewish school
HEDGE v HEDGED, HEDGING, HEDGES to surround with a hedge (a dense row of shrubs)
HEDGEHOG n pl. -S a small mammal
HEDGEHOP v -HOPPED, -HOPPING, -HOPS to fly near the ground
HEDGEPIG n pl. -S a hedgehog
HEDGER n pl. -S one that hedges
HEDGEROW n pl. -S a row of bushes
HEDGING present participle of hedge
HEDGY adj HEDGIER, HEDGIEST abounding in hedges
HEDONIC adj pertaining to pleasure
HEDONICS n/pl a branch of psychology
HEDONISM n pl. -S the pursuit of pleasure
HEDONIST n pl. -S a follower of hedonism
HEED v -ED, -ING, -S to pay attention to
HEEDER n pl. -S one that heeds
HEEDFUL adj paying close attention
HEEDLESS adj paying little or no attention
HEEHAW v -ED, -ING, -S to guffaw
HEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with a heel (the raised part of a shoe)
HEELBALL n pl. -S a composition used for polishing
HEELER n pl. -S one that puts heels on shoes
HEELING n pl. -S the act of inclining laterally
HEELLESS adj lacking heels
HEELPOST n pl. -S a post fitted to the end of something
HEELTAP n pl. -S material put on the heel of a shoe
HEEZE v HEEZED, HEEZING, HEEZES to hoist
HEFT v -ED, -ING, -S to lift up
HEFTER n pl. -S one that hefts
HEFTY adj HEFTIER, HEFTIEST heavy HEFTILY adv
HEGARI n pl. -S a grain
HEGEMONY n pl. -NIES great authority
HEGIRA n pl. -S an exodus
HEGUMEN n pl. -S the head of a monastery
HEGUMENE n pl. -S the head of a nunnery
HEGUMENY n pl. -NIES the office of a hegumen
HEH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
HEIFER n pl. -S a young cow
HEIGH interj -- used to attract attention
HEIGHT n pl. -S the highest point
HEIGHTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to raise
HEIGHTH n pl. -S height
HEIL v -ED, -ING, -S to salute
HEIMISH adj homelike
HEINIE n pl. -S the buttocks
HEINOUS adj very wicked
HEIR v -ED, -ING, -S to inherit
HEIRDOM n pl. -S heirship
HEIRESS n pl. -ES a female inheritor
HEIRLESS adj having no inheritors
HEIRLOOM n pl. -S an inherited possession
HEIRSHIP n pl. -S the right to inheritance
HEISHI n/pl tiny beads made from shells
HEIST v -ED, -ING, -S to steal
HEISTER n pl. -S one that heists
HEJIRA n pl. -S hegira
HEKTARE n pl. -S hectare
HELD past tense of hold
HELIAC adj heliacal
HELIACAL adj pertaining to the sun
HELIAST n pl. -S an Athenian judge
HELICAL adj shaped like a helix
HELICES a pl. of helix
HELICITY n pl. -TIES a component of a particle's spin
HELICOID n pl. -S a type of geometrical surface
HELICON n pl. -S a large bass tuba
HELICOPT v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by helicopter
HELILIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by helicopter
HELIO n pl. -LIOS a signaling mirror
HELIPAD n pl. -S a heliport
HELIPORT n pl. -S an airport for helicopters
HELISTOP n pl. -S a heliport
HELIUM n pl. -S a gaseous element
HELIX n pl. -LIXES or -LICES something spiral in form
HELL v -ED, -ING, -S to behave raucously
HELLBENT adj stubbornly determined
HELLBOX n pl. -ES a printer's receptacle
HELLCAT n pl. -S a shrewish person
HELLER n pl. -S a hellion
HELLERI n pl. -ES a tropical fish
HELLERY n pl. -LERIES rough play
HELLFIRE n pl. -S the torment of hell
HELLHOLE n pl. -S a horrible place
HELLION n pl. -S a troublesome person
HELLISH adj horrible
HELLKITE n pl. -S a cruel person
HELLO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to greet
HELLUVA adj disagreeable
HELM v -ED, -ING, -S to steer a ship
HELMET v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with a helmet (a protective covering for the head)
HELMINTH n pl. -S a worm
HELMLESS adj lacking a helm (a steering system)
HELMSMAN n pl. -MEN one that steers a ship
HELO n pl. HELOS a helicopter
HELOT n pl. -S a slave or serf
HELOTAGE n pl. -S helotism
HELOTISM n pl. -S slavery or or serfdom
HELOTRY n pl. -RIES helotism
HELP v HELPED or HOLP, HELPED or HOLPEN, HELPING, HELPS to give assistance to HELPABLE adj
HELPER n pl. -S one that helps
HELPFUL adj being of service or assistance
HELPING n pl. -S a portion of food
HELPLESS adj defenseless
HELPMATE n pl. -S a helpful companion
HELPMEET n pl. -S a helpmate
HELVE v HELVED, HELVING, HELVES to provide with a handle
HEM v HEMMED, HEMMING, HEMS to provide with an edge
HEMAGOG n pl. -S an agent that promotes blood flow
HEMAL adj pertaining to the blood
HEMATAL adj hemal
HEMATEIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
HEMATIC n pl. -S a medicine for a blood disease
HEMATIN n pl. -S heme
HEMATINE n pl. -S hematin
HEMATITE n pl. -S an ore of iron
HEMATOID adj resembling blood
HEMATOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a swelling filled with blood
HEME n pl. -S a component of hemoglobin
HEMIC adj hemal
HEMIN n pl. -S a chloride of heme
HEMIOLA n pl. -S a rhythmic alteration in music
HEMIOLIA n pl. -S hemiola
HEMIPTER n pl. -S an insect
HEMLINE n pl. -S the bottom edge of a garment
HEMLOCK n pl. -S a poisonous herb
HEMMED past tense of hem
HEMMER n pl. -S one that hems
HEMMING present participle of hem
HEMOCOEL n pl. -S a body cavity
HEMOCYTE n pl. -S a blood cell
HEMOID adj hemal
HEMOLYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to break down red blood cells
HEMOSTAT n pl. -S an instrument for reducing bleeding
HEMP n pl. -S a tall herb
HEMPEN adj made of hemp
HEMPIE adj HEMPIER, HEMPIEST hempy
HEMPIER comparative of hempy
HEMPIEST superlative of hempy
HEMPLIKE adj resembling hemp
HEMPSEED n pl. -S the seed of hemp
HEMPWEED n pl. -S a climbing plant
HEMPY adj HEMPIER, HEMPIEST mischievous
HEN n pl. -S a female chicken
HENBANE n pl. -S a poisonous herb
HENBIT n pl. -S a perennial herb
HENCE adv consequently
HENCHMAN n pl. -MEN an unscrupulous supporter
HENCOOP n pl. -S a cage for hens
HENEQUEN n pl. -S a fiber used to make ropes
HENEQUIN n pl. -S henequen
HENHOUSE n pl. -S a shelter for poultry
HENIQUEN n pl. -S henequen
HENLIKE adj resembling a hen
HENNA v -ED, -ING, -S to dye with a reddish coloring
HENNERY n pl. -NERIES a poultry farm
HENPECK v -ED, -ING, -S to dominate by nagging
HENRY n pl. -RIES or -RYS a unit of inductance
HENT v -ED, -ING, -S to grasp
HEP adj hip
HEPARIN n pl. -S a biochemical
HEPATIC n pl. -S a drug acting on the liver
HEPATICA n pl. -CAS or -CAE a perennial herb
HEPATIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to convert tissue into a firm mass
HEPATOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor of the liver
HEPCAT n pl. -S a jazz enthusiast
HEPTAD n pl. -S a group of seven
HEPTAGON n pl. -S a seven-sided polygon
HEPTANE n pl. -S a hydrocarbon used as a solvent
HEPTARCH n pl. -S one of a group of seven rulers
HEPTOSE n pl. -S a chemical compound
HER pron the objective or possessive case of the pronoun she
HERALD v -ED, -ING, -S to proclaim
HERALDIC adj pertaining to heraldry
HERALDRY n pl. -RIES the art or science of armorial bearings
HERB n pl. -S a flowering plant with a nonwoody stem
HERBAGE n pl. -S nonwoody plant life
HERBAL n pl. -S a book about herbs and plants
HERBARIA n/pl collections of dried plants
HERBED adj flavored with herbs
HERBIER comparative of herby
HERBIEST superlative of herby
HERBLESS adj lacking herbs
HERBLIKE adj resembling an herb
HERBY adj HERBIER, HERBIEST abounding in herbs
HERCULES n pl. -LESES any man of great size and strength
HERD v -ED, -ING, -S to bring together in a herd (a group of animals)
HERDER n pl. -S one who tends a herd
HERDIC n pl. -S a type of carriage
HERDLIKE adj resembling a herd
HERDMAN n pl. -MEN herdsman
HERDSMAN n pl. -MEN a herder
HERE n pl. -S this place
HEREAT adj at this time
HEREAWAY adv in this vicinity
HEREBY adv by this means
HEREDES pl. of heres
HEREDITY n pl. -TIES the genetic transmission of chracteristics
HEREIN adv in this
HEREINTO adv into this place
HEREOF adv of this
HEREON adv on this
HERES n pl. HEREDES an heir
HERESY n pl. -SIES a belief contrary to a church doctrine
HERETIC n pl. -S one that upholds heresy
HERETO adv to this matter
HERETRIX n pl. -TRIXES or -TRICES heritrix
HEREUNTO adv hereto
HEREUPON adv immediately following this
HEREWITH adv along with this
HERIOT n pl. -S a feudal tribute or payment
HERITAGE n pl. -S something that is inherited
HERITOR n pl. -S one that inherits
HERITRIX n pl. -TRIXES or -TRICES a female heritor
HERL n pl. -S a feathered fishing lure
HERM n pl. -S a type of statue
HERMA n pl. -MAE or -MAI a herm HERMAEAN adj
HERMETIC adj airtight
HERMIT n pl. -S a recluse HERMITIC adj
HERMITRY n pl. -RIES the state of being a hermit
HERN n pl. -S a heron
HERNIA n pl. -NIAS or -NIAE the protrusion of an organ through its surrounding wall HERNIAL adj
HERNIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to protrude through an abnormal bodily opening
HERO n pl. -ROES or -ROS a hoagie
HEROIC n pl. -S an epic verse
HEROICAL adj courageous; noble
HEROIN n pl. -S an addictive narcotic
HEROINE n pl. -S a brave woman
HEROISM n pl. -S heroic behavior
HEROIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make heroic
HERON n pl. -S a wading bird
HERONRY n pl. -RIES a place where herons breed
HERPES n pl. HERPES a skin infection HERPETIC adj
HERRING n pl. -S a food fish
HERRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to harry
HERS pron the possessive case of the pronoun she
HERSELF pron a form of the 3d person sing. feminine pronoun
HERSTORY n pl. -RIES history with a feminist viewpoint
HERTZ n pl. -ES a unit of frequency
HESITANT adj tending to hesitate
HESITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to hold back in uncertainty
HESSIAN n pl. -S a coarse cloth
HESSITE n pl. -S a mineral
HEST n pl. -S a command
HET n pl. -S heth
HETAERA n pl. -RAE or -RAS a concubine HETAERIC adj
HETAIRA n pl. -RAI or -RAS hetaera
HETERO n pl. -EROS a heterosexual
HETH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
HETMAN n pl. -S a cossack leader
HEUCH n pl. -S heugh
HEUGH n pl. -S a steep cliff
HEW v HEWED, HEWN, HEWING, HEWS to cut with an ax HEWABLE adj
HEWER n pl. -S one that hews
HEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to cast an evil spell upon
HEXAD n pl. -S a group of six HEXADIC adj
HEXADE n pl. -S hexad
HEXAGON n pl. -S a polygon having six sides
HEXAGRAM n pl. -S a six-pointed star
HEXAMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
HEXANE n pl. -S a volatile liquid
HEXAPLA n pl. -S an edition in which six texts are set in parallel columns HEXAPLAR adj
HEXAPOD n pl. -S a six-legged insect
HEXAPODY n pl. -DIES a line of verse with six feet
HEXARCHY n pl. -CHIES a group of six separate states
HEXER n pl. -S one that hexes
HEXEREI n pl. -S witchcraft
HEXONE n pl. -S a hydrocarbon solvent
HEXOSAN n pl. -S a carbohydrate
HEXOSE n pl. -S a simple sugar
HEXYL n pl. -S a hydrocarbon radical
HEY interj -- used to attract attention
HEYDAY n pl. -DAYS the period of one's greatest success
HEYDEY n pl. -DEYS heyday
HI interj -- used as a greeting
HIATUS n pl. -ES a gap or missing section HIATAL adj
HIBACHI n pl. -S a cooking device
HIBERNAL adj pertaining to winter
HIBISCUS n pl. -ES a tropical plant
HIC interj -- used to represent a hiccup
HICCOUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to hiccup
HICCUP v -CUPED, -CUPING, -CUPS or -CUPPED, -CUPPING, -CUPS to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation
HICK n pl. -S a rural person HICKISH adj
HICKEY n pl. HICKEYS or HICKIES a gadget
HICKORY n pl. -RIES a hardwood tree
HID a past tense of hide
HIDABLE adj able to be hidden
HIDALGO n pl. -GOS a minor Spanish nobleman
HIDDEN adj concealed; obscure HIDDENLY adv
HIDE v HID, HIDDEN, HIDING, HIDES to conceal
HIDE v HIDED, HIDING, HIDES to flog
HIDEAWAY n pl. -AWAYS a hideout
HIDELESS adj lacking a skin
HIDEOUS adj very ugly
HIDEOUT n pl. -S a place of refuge
HIDER n pl. -S one that hides
HIDING n pl. -S a beating
HIDROSIS n pl. -DROSES abnormal perspiration
HIDROTIC n pl. -S a drug that induces perspiration
HIE v HIED, HIEING or HYING, HIES to hurry
HIEMAL adj pertaining to winter
HIERARCH n pl. -S a religious leader
HIERATIC adj pertaining to priests
HIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to haggle
HIGGLER n pl. -S one that higgles
HIGH adj HIGHER, HIGHEST reaching far upward
HIGH n pl. -S a high level
HIGHBALL v -ED, -ING, -S to go at full speed
HIGHBORN adj of noble birth
HIGHBOY n pl. -BOYS a tall chest of drawers
HIGHBRED adj highborn
HIGHBROW n pl. -S a person who has superior tastes
HIGHBUSH adj forming a tall bush
HIGHJACK v -ED, -ING, -S to hijack
HIGHLAND n pl. -S an elevated region
HIGHLIFE n pl. -S the lifestyle of fashionable society
HIGHLY adv to a high degree
HIGHNESS n pl. -ES the state of being high
HIGHROAD n pl. -S a highway
HIGHSPOT n pl. -S an event of major importance
HIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to command
HIGHTAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to retreat rapidly
HIGHTH n pl. -S height
HIGHWAY n pl. -WAYS a main road
HIJACK v -ED, -ING, -S to seize a vehicle while in transit
HIJACKER n pl. -S one that hijacks
HIJINKS n/pl mischievous fun
HIKE v HIKED, HIKING, HIKES to walk a long distance
HIKER n pl. -S one that hikes
HILA pl. of hilum
HILAR adj pertaining to a hilum
HILARITY n pl. -TIES noisy merriment
HILDING n pl. -S a vile person
HILI pl. of hilus
HILL v -ED, -ING, -S to form into a hill (a rounded elevation)
HILLER n pl. -S one that hills
HILLIER comparative of hilly
HILLIEST superlative of hilly
HILLO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to hallo
HILLOA v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HILLOCK n pl. -S a small hill HILLOCKY adj
HILLSIDE n pl. -S the side of a hill
HILLTOP n pl. -S the top of a hill
HILLY adj HILLIER, HILLIEST abounding in hills
HILT v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a hilt (a handle for a weapon)
HILTLESS adj having no hilt
HILUM n pl. HILA a small opening in a bodily organ
HILUS n pl. HILI hilum
HIM pron the objective case of the pronoun he
HIMATION n pl. -MATIA or -MATIONS a loose outer garment
HIMSELF pron a form of the 3d person sing. masculine pronoun
HIN n pl. -S a Hebrew unit of liquid measure
HIND n pl. -S a female red deer
HINDER v -ED, -ING, -S to impede
HINDERER n pl. -S one that hinders
HINDGUT n pl. -S the rear part of the alimentary canal
HINDMOST adj farthest to the rear
HINGE v HINGED, HINGING, HINGES to attach a jointed device
HINGER n pl. -S one that hinges
HINNY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to whinny
HINT v -ED, -ING, -S to suggest indirectly
HINTER n pl. -S one that hints
HIP adj HIPPER, HIPPEST aware of the most current styles and trends
HIP v HIPPED, HIPPING, HIPS to build a type of roof
HIPBONE n pl. -S a pelvic bone
HIPLESS adj lacking a hip (the pelvic joint)
HIPLIKE adj suggestive of a hip
HIPLINE n pl. -S the distance around the hips
HIPNESS n pl. -ES the state of being hip
HIPPARCH n pl. -S a cavalry commander in ancient Greece
HIPPED past tense of hip
HIPPER comparative of hip
HIPPEST superlative of hip
HIPPIE n pl. -S a nonconformist
HIPPIER comparative of hippy
HIPPIEST superlative of hippy
HIPPING present participle of hip
HIPPISH adj depressed; sad
HIPPO n pl. -POS a hippopotamus
HIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST having big hips
HIPSHOT adj lame; awkward
HIPSTER n pl. -S one that is hip
HIRABLE adj available for hire
HIRAGANA n pl. -S a Japanese cursive script
HIRCINE adj pertaining to a goat
HIRE v HIRED, HIRING, HIRES to engage the services of for payment HIREABLE adj
HIRELING n pl. -S one that works for money only
HIRER n pl. -S one that hires
HIRING present participle of hire
HIRPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to limp
HIRSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to herd sheep
HIRSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to slide along
HIRSUTE adj hairy
HIRUDIN n pl. -S an anticoagulant
HIS pron the possessive form of the pronoun he
HISN pron his
HISPID adj covered with stiff hairs
HISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a sibilant sound
HISSELF pron himself
HISSER n pl. -S one that hisses
HISSING n pl. -S an object of scorn
HISSY n pl. HISSIES a tantrum
HIST v -ED, -ING, -S to hoist
HISTAMIN n pl. -S an amine released in allergic reactions
HISTIDIN n pl. -S an amino acid
HISTOGEN n pl. -S interior plant tissue
HISTOID adj pertaining to connective tissue
HISTONE n pl. -S a simple protein
HISTORIC adj important in history
HISTORY n pl. -RIES a chronological record of past events
HIT v HIT, HITTING, HITS to strike forcibly
HITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to fasten with a knot or hook
HITCHER n pl. -S one that hitches
HITHER adv toward this place
HITHERTO adv up to now
HITLESS adj being without a hit
HITTER n pl. -S one that hits
HITTING present participle of hit
HIVE v HIVED, HIVING, HIVES to cause to enter a hive (a bee's nest)
HIVELESS adj lacking a hive
HIZZONER n pl. -S -- used as a title for a mayor
HM interj hmm
HMM interj -- used to express thoughtful consideration
HO interj -- used to express surprise
HOACTZIN n pl. -S or -ES hoatzin
HOAGIE n pl. -S a long sandwich
HOAGY n pl. -GIES hoagie
HOAR n pl. -S a white coating
HOARD v -ED, -ING, -S to gather and store away
HOARDER n pl. -S one that hoards
HOARDING n pl. -S something hoarded
HOARIER comparative of hoary
HOARIEST superlative of hoary
HOARILY adv in a hoary manner
HOARSE adj HOARSER, HOARSEST low and rough in sound HOARSELY adv
HOARSEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make hoarse
HOARY adj HOARIER, HOARIEST white with age
HOATZIN n pl. -S or -ES a tropical bird
HOAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to deceive
HOAXER n pl. -S one that hoaxes
HOB v HOBBED, HOBBING, HOBS to furnish with hobnails
HOBBIES pl. of hobby
HOBBIT n pl. -S a fictitious creature that lives underground
HOBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to limp
HOBBLER n pl. -S one that hobbles
HOBBY n pl. -BIES a recreational pastime
HOBBYIST n pl. -S one that pursues a hobby
HOBLIKE adj suggestive of an elf
HOBNAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to put hobnails (short nails with a broad head) on a shoe sole
HOBNOB v -NOBBED, -NOBBING, -NOBS to associate in a friendly way
HOBO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to live like a hobo (a vagrant or tramp)
HOBOISM n pl. -S the state of being a hobo
HOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to pawn
HOCKER n pl. -S one that hocks
HOCKEY n pl. -EYS a game played on ice
HOCKSHOP n pl. -S a pawnshop
HOCUS v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES to deceive or cheat
HOD n pl. -S a portable trough
HODAD n pl. -S a nonsurfer
HODADDY n pl. -DIES hodad
HODDEN n pl. -S a coarse cloth
HODDIN n pl. -S hodden
HOE v HOED, HOEING, HOES to use a hoe (a gardening tool)
HOECAKE n pl. -S a cornmeal cake
HOEDOWN n pl. -S a square dance
HOELIKE adj resembling a hoe
HOER n pl. -S one that hoes
HOG v HOGGED, HOGGING, HOGS to take more than one's share
HOGAN n pl. -S a Navaho Indian dwelling
HOGBACK n pl. -S a sharp ridge
HOGFISH n pl. -ES a tropical fish
HOGG n pl. -S a young sheep
HOGGED past tense of hog
HOGGER n pl. -S one that hogs
HOGGET n pl. -S a young unshorn sheep
HOGGING present participle of hog
HOGGISH adj coarsely selfish
HOGLIKE adj hoggish
HOGMANAY n pl. -NAYS a Scottish celebration
HOGMANE n pl. -S hogmanay
HOGMENAY n pl. -NAYS hogmanay
HOGNOSE n pl. -S a nonvenomous snake
HOGNUT n pl. -S a hickory nut
HOGSHEAD n pl. -S a large cask
HOGTIE v -TIED, -TIEING or -TYING, -TIES to tie together the legs of
HOGWASH n pl. -ES meaningless talk
HOGWEED n pl. -S a coarse plant
HOICK v -ED, -ING, -S to change directions abruptly
HOIDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to hoyden
HOISE v HOISED, HOISING, HOISES to hoist
HOIST v -ED, -ING, -S to haul up by some mechanical means
HOISTER n pl. -S one that hoists
HOKE v HOKED, HOKING, HOKES to give false value to
HOKEY adj HOKIER, HOKIEST false; contrived HOKILY adv
HOKINESS n pl. -ES the state of being hokey
HOKKU n pl. HOKKU haiku
HOKUM n pl. -S nonsense
HOKYPOKY n pl. -KIES trickery
HOLARD n pl. -S the total quantity of water in the soil
HOLD v HELD, HOLDEN, HOLDING, HOLDS to maintain possession of HOLDABLE adj
HOLDALL n pl. -S a carrying case
HOLDBACK n pl. -S a restraining device
HOLDEN a past participle of hold
HOLDER n pl. -S one that holds
HOLDFAST n pl. -S a fastening device
HOLDING n pl. -S something held
HOLDOUT n pl. -S one who delays signing a contract
HOLDOVER n pl. -S something left over
HOLDUP n pl. -S a delay
HOLE v HOLED, HOLING, HOLES to make a hole (a cavity in a solid)
HOLELESS adj lacking a hole
HOLEY adj full of holes
HOLIBUT n pl. -S halibut
HOLIDAY v -ED, -ING, -S to take a vacation
HOLIER comparative of holy
HOLIES pl. of holy
HOLIEST superlative of holy
HOLILY adv in a holy manner
HOLINESS n pl. -ES the state of being holy
HOLING present participle of hole
HOLISM n pl. -S a philosophical theory
HOLIST n pl. -S one who adheres to the theory of holism HOLISTIC adj
HOLK v -ED, -ING, -S to howk
HOLLA v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HOLLAND n pl. -S a cotton fabric
HOLLER v -ED, -ING, -S to yell
HOLLIES pl. of holly
HOLLO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to hallo
HOLLOA v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HOLLOO v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HOLLOW adj -LOWER, -LOWEST not solid HOLLOWLY adv
HOLLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make hollow
HOLLY n pl. -LIES a tree
HOLM n pl. -S an island in a river
HOLMIUM n pl. -S a metallic element HOLMIC adj
HOLOGAMY n pl. -MIES the state of having gametes of the same size and form as other cells
HOLOGRAM n pl. -S a three-dimensional photograph
HOLOGYNY n pl. -NIES a trait transmitted solely in the female line
HOLOTYPE n pl. -S an animal or plant specimen
HOLOZOIC adj eating solid foods
HOLP a past tense of help
HOLPEN a past participle of help
HOLS n/pl a vacation
HOLSTEIN n pl. -S a breed of cattle
HOLSTER n pl. -S a case for a pistol
HOLT n pl. -S a grove
HOLY adj -LIER, -LIEST having a divine nature or origin
HOLY n pl. -LIES a holy place
HOLYDAY n pl. -DAYS a religious holiday
HOLYTIDE n pl. -S a time of religious observance
HOMAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to pay tribute to
HOMAGER n pl. -S a feudal vassal
HOMBRE n pl. -S a fellow
HOMBURG n pl. -S a felt hat
HOME v HOMED, HOMING, HOMES to return to one's home (place of residence)
HOMEBODY n pl. -BODIES one who likes to stay at home
HOMEBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy or man from one's neighborhood
HOMEBRED n pl. -S a native athlete
HOMED past tense of home
HOMELAND n pl. -S one's native land
HOMELESS adj lacking a home
HOMELIKE adj suggestive of a home
HOMELY adj -LIER, -LIEST unattractive
HOMEMADE adj made at home
HOMEOBOX n pl. -ES a short DNA sequence
HOMEOTIC adj being a gene producing a shift in development
HOMEPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to assign a ship to a port
HOMER v -ED, -ING, -S to hit a home run
HOMEROOM n pl. -S the classroom where pupils report before classes begin
HOMESICK adj longing for home
HOMESITE n pl. -S a location for a house
HOMESPUN n pl. -S a loosely woven fabric
HOMESTAY n pl. -STAYS a period during which a visitor in a foreign country lives with a local family
HOMETOWN n pl. -S the town of one's birth or residence
HOMEWARD adv toward home
HOMEWORK n pl. -S work done at home
HOMEY adj HOMIER, HOMIEST homelike
HOMICIDE n pl. -S the killing of one person by another
HOMIER comparative of homy
HOMIEST superlative of homy
HOMILIST n pl. -S one that delivers a homily
HOMILY n pl. -LIES a sermon
HOMINES a pl. of homo
HOMINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being homey
HOMING present participle of home
HOMINIAN n pl. -S a hominid
HOMINID n pl. -S a manlike creature
HOMINIES pl. of hominy
HOMININE adj characteristic of man
HOMINIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to alter the environment to conform with evolving man
HOMINOID n pl. -S a manlike animal
HOMINY n pl. -NIES hulled, dried corn
HOMMOCK n pl. -S a ridge in an ice field
HOMMOS n pl. -ES hummus
HOMO n pl. HOMINES or HOMOS a member of the genus that includes modern man
HOMOGAMY n pl. -MIES the bearing of sexually similar flowers
HOMOGENY n pl. -NIES correspondence in form or structure
HOMOGONY n pl. -NIES the condition of having flowers with uniform stamens and pistils
HOMOLOG n pl. -S something that exhibits homology
HOMOLOGY n pl. -GIES similarity in structure
HOMONYM n pl. -S a namesake
HOMONYMY n pl. -MIES the condition of having the same name
HOMOSEX n pl. -ES homosexuality
HOMY adj HOMIER, HOMIEST homey
HON n pl. -S a honeybun
HONAN n pl. -S a fine silk
HONCHO v -ED, -ING, -S to take charge of
HONDA n pl. -S a part of a lariat
HONDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to haggle
HONE v HONED, HONING, HONES to sharpen
HONER n pl. -S one that hones
HONEST adj -ESTER, -ESTEST truthful HONESTLY adv
HONESTY n pl. -TIES the quality of being honest
HONEWORT n pl. -S a perennial herb
HONEY v -EYED or -IED, -EYING, -EYS to sweeten with honey (a sweet, viscid fluid)
HONEYBEE n pl. -S a type of bee
HONEYBUN n pl. -S a sweetheart
HONEYDEW n pl. -S a sweet fluid
HONEYFUL adj containing much honey
HONG n pl. -S a Chinese factory
HONIED a past tense of honey
HONING present participle of hone
HONK v -ED, -ING, -S to emit a cry like that of a goose
HONKER n pl. -S one that honks
HONOR v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with respect
HONORAND n pl. -S an honoree
HONORARY n pl. -ARIES an honor society
HONOREE n pl. -S one that receives an honor
HONORER n pl. -S one that honors
HONOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to honor
HONOURER n pl. -S honorer
HOOCH n pl. -ES cheap whiskey
HOOD v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a hood (a covering for the head)
HOODIE n pl. -S a gray crow of Europe
HOODLESS adj lacking a hood
HOODLIKE adj resembling a hood
HOODLUM n pl. -S a thug
HOODOO v -ED, -ING, -S to bring bad luck to
HOODWINK v -ED, -ING, -S to trick
HOODY adj -IER, -IEST resembling a hoodlum
HOOEY n pl. -EYS something false or nonsensical
HOOF n pl. HOOVES or HOOFS the hard covering on the feet of certain animals
HOOF v -ED, -ING, -S to dance
HOOFBEAT n pl. -S the sound of hooves striking the ground
HOOFER n pl. -S a professional dancer
HOOFLESS adj lacking hooves
HOOFLIKE adj resembling a hoof
HOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to catch with a hook (a bent piece of metal)
HOOKA n pl. -S hookah
HOOKAH n pl. -S a water pipe
HOOKER n pl. -S a prostitute
HOOKEY n pl. -EYS hooky
HOOKIER comparative of hooky
HOOKIES pl. of hooky
HOOKIEST superlative of hooky
HOOKLESS adj lacking a hook
HOOKLET n pl. -S a small hook
HOOKLIKE adj resembling a hook
HOOKNOSE n pl. -S an aquiline nose
HOOKUP n pl. -S an electrical assemblage
HOOKWORM n pl. -S a parasitic worm
HOOKY adj HOOKIER, HOOKIEST full of hooks
HOOKY n pl. HOOKIES truancy
HOOLIE adj easy; slow
HOOLIGAN n pl. -S a hoodlum
HOOLY adj hoolie
HOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a hoop (a circular band of metal)
HOOPER n pl. -S one that hoops
HOOPLA n pl. -S commotion
HOOPLESS adj lacking a hoop
HOOPLIKE adj suggestive of a hoop
HOOPOE n pl. -S a European bird
HOOPOO n pl. -POOS hoopoe
HOOPSTER n pl. -S a basketball player
HOORAH v -ED, -ING, -S to hurrah
HOORAY v -ED, -ING, -S to hurrah
HOOSEGOW n pl. -S a jail
HOOSGOW n pl. -S hoosegow
HOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to cry like an owl
HOOTCH n pl. -ES hooch
HOOTER n pl. -S one that hoots
HOOTY adj HOOTIER, HOOTIEST sounding like the cry of an owl
HOOVED adj having hooves
HOOVES a pl. of hoof
HOP v HOPPED, HOPPING, HOPS to move by jumping on one foot
HOPE v HOPED, HOPING, HOPES to have a desire or expectation
HOPEFUL n pl. -S one that seems promising
HOPELESS adj despairing
HOPER n pl. -S one that hopes
HOPHEAD n pl. -S a drug addict
HOPING present participle of hope
HOPLITE n pl. -S a foot soldier of ancient Greece HOPLITIC adj
HOPPED past tense of hop
HOPPER n pl. -S one that hops
HOPPING n pl. -S a going from one place to another of the same kind
HOPPING present participle of hop
HOPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to hobble
HOPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST having the taste of hops (catkins of a particular vine)
HOPSACK n pl. -S a coarse fabric
HOPTOAD n pl. -S a toad
HORA n pl. -S an Israeli dance
HORAH n pl. -S hora
HORAL adj hourly
HORARY adj hourly
HORDE v HORDED, HORDING, HORDES to gather in a large group
HORDEIN n pl. -S a simple protein
HORIZON n pl. -S the line where the sky seems to meet the earth
HORMONE n pl. -S a secretion of the endocrine organs HORMONAL, HORMONIC adj
HORN v -ED, -ING, -S to form a horn (a hard, bonelike projection of the head)
HORNBEAM n pl. -S a small tree
HORNBILL n pl. -S a large-billed bird
HORNBOOK n pl. -S a primer
HORNET n pl. -S a stinging insect
HORNFELS n pl. HORNFELS a silicate rock
HORNIER comparative of horny
HORNIEST superlative of horny
HORNILY adv in a horny manner
HORNIST n pl. -S a French horn player
HORNITO n pl. -TOS a mound of volcanic matter
HORNLESS adj lacking a horn
HORNLIKE adj resembling a horn
HORNPIPE n pl. -S a musical instrument
HORNPOUT n pl. -S a catfish
HORNTAIL n pl. -S a wasplike insect
HORNWORM n pl. -S the larva of a hawkmoth
HORNWORT n pl. -S an aquatic herb
HORNY adj HORNIER, HORNIEST hornlike in hardness
HOROLOGE n pl. -S a timepiece
HOROLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of measuring time
HORRENT adj bristling; standing erect
HORRIBLE n pl. -S something that causes horror
HORRIBLY adv dreadfully
HORRID adj repulsive HORRIDLY adv
HORRIFIC adj causing horror
HORRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to cause to feel horror
HORROR n pl. -S a feeling of intense fear or repugnance
HORSE v HORSED, HORSING, HORSES to provide with a horse (a large, hoofed mammal)
HORSECAR n pl. -S a streetcar drawn by a horse
HORSEFLY n pl. -FLIES a large fly
HORSEMAN n pl. -MEN one who rides a horse
HORSEPOX n pl. -ES a skin disease of horses
HORSEY adj HORSIER, HORSIEST horsy
HORSIER comparative of horsy
HORSIEST superlative of horsy
HORSILY adv in a horsy manner
HORSING present participle of horse
HORST n pl. -S a portion of the earth's crust
HORSTE n pl. -S horst
HORSY adj HORSIER, HORSIEST resembling a horse
HOSANNA v -ED, -ING, -S to praise
HOSANNAH interj -- used to express praise to God
HOSE n pl. HOSEN stockings or socks
HOSE v HOSED, HOSING, HOSES to spray with water
HOSEL n pl. -S a part of a golf club
HOSEPIPE n pl. -S a flexible tube for conveying fluids
HOSIER n pl. -S one that makes hose
HOSIERY n pl. -SIERIES hose
HOSING present participle of hose
HOSPICE n pl. -S a shelter
HOSPITAL n pl. -S a medical institution
HOSPITIA n/pl places of shelter
HOSPODAR n pl. -S a governor of a region under Turkish rule
HOST v -ED, -ING, -S to entertain socially
HOSTA n pl. -S a plantain lily
HOSTAGE n pl. -S a person held as security
HOSTEL v -ED, -ING, -S to stay at inns overnight while traveling
HOSTELER n pl. -S an innkeeper
HOSTELRY n pl. -RIES an inn
HOSTESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to act as a hostess (a woman who entertains socially)
HOSTILE n pl. -S an unfriendly person
HOSTLER n pl. -S a person who tends horses or mules
HOSTLY adj pertaining to one who hosts
HOT adj HOTTER, HOTTEST having a high temperature
HOT v HOTTED, HOTTING, HOTS to heat
HOTBED n pl. -S a bed of rich soil
HOTBLOOD n pl. -S a thoroughbred horse
HOTBOX n pl. -ES an overheated bearing of a railroad car
HOTCAKE n pl. -S a pancake
HOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to wiggle
HOTCHPOT n pl. -S the combining of properties in order to divide them equally among heirs
HOTDOG v -DOGGED, -DOGGING, -DOGS to perform in a showy manner
HOTEL n pl. -S a public lodging
HOTELDOM n pl. -S hotels and hotel workers
HOTELIER n pl. -S a hotel manager
HOTELMAN n pl. -MEN a hotelier
HOTFOOT v -FOOTED, -FOOTING, -FOOTS to hurry
HOTHEAD n pl. -S a quick-tempered person
HOTHOUSE n pl. -S a heated greenhouse
HOTLINE n pl. -S a direct communications system for immediate contact
HOTLY adv in a hot manner
HOTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being hot
HOTPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to subject to heat and pressure
HOTROD n pl. -S a car modified for high speeds
HOTSHOT n pl. -S a showily skillful person
HOTSPUR n pl. -S a hothead
HOTTED past tense of hot
HOTTER comparative of hot
HOTTEST superlative of hot
HOTTING present participle of hot
HOTTISH adj somewhat hot
HOUDAH n pl. -S howdah
HOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to pursue relentlessly
HOUNDER n pl. -S one that hounds
HOUR n pl. -S a period of sixty minutes
HOURI n pl. -S a beautiful maiden in Muslim belief
HOURLY adj occurring every hour
HOUSE v HOUSED, HOUSING, HOUSES to lodge in a house (a building in which people live)
HOUSEBOY n pl. -BOYS a male servant
HOUSEFLY n pl. -FLIES a common fly
HOUSEFUL n pl. -S as much as a house will hold
HOUSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to administer the Eucharist to
HOUSEMAN n pl. -MEN a male servant
HOUSER n pl. -S one who organizes housing projects
HOUSESIT v -SAT, -SITTING, -SITS to occupy a dwelling while the tenants are away
HOUSETOP n pl. -S the roof of a house
HOUSING n pl. -S any dwelling place
HOVE a past tense of heave
HOVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to live in a small, miserable dwelling
HOVER v -ED, -ING, -S to hang suspended in the air
HOVERER n pl. -S something that hovers
HOW n pl. -S a method of doing something
HOWBEIT adv nevertheless
HOWDAH n pl. -S a seat on an elephant or camel for riders
HOWDIE n pl. -S a midwife
HOWDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to greet with the words ``how do you do''
HOWE n pl. -S a valley
HOWEVER adv nevertheless
HOWF n pl. -S a place frequently visited
HOWFF n pl. -S howf
HOWITZER n pl. -S a short cannon
HOWK v -ED, -ING, -S to dig
HOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to cry like a dog
HOWLER n pl. -S one that howls
HOWLET n pl. -S an owl
HOY n pl. HOYS a heavy barge or scow
HOYA n pl. -S a flowering plant
HOYDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to act like a tomboy
HOYLE n pl. -S a rule book
HUARACHE n pl. -S a flat-heeled sandal
HUARACHO n pl. -CHOS huarache
HUB n pl. -S the center of a wheel
HUBBLY adj having an uneven surface
HUBBUB n pl. -S an uproar
HUBBY n pl. -BIES a husband
HUBCAP n pl. -S a covering for the hub of a wheel
HUBRIS n pl. -BRISES arrogance
HUCK n pl. -S a durable fabric
HUCKLE n pl. -S the hip
HUCKSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to peddle
HUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to crowd together
HUDDLER n pl. -S one that huddles
HUE n pl. -S color HUED, HUELESS adj
HUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to breathe heavily
HUFFISH adj sulky
HUFFY adj HUFFIER, HUFFIEST easily offended HUFFILY adv
HUG v HUGGED, HUGGING, HUGS to clasp tightly in the arms
HUGE adj HUGER, HUGEST very large HUGELY adj
HUGENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being huge
HUGEOUS adj huge
HUGER comparative of huge
HUGEST superlative of huge
HUGGABLE adj cuddlesome
HUGGED past tense of hug
HUGGER n pl. -S one that hugs
HUGGING present participle of hug
HUH interj -- used to express surprise
HUIC interj -- used to encourage hunting hounds
HUIPIL n pl. -S or -ES an embroidered blouse or dress of Mexico
HUISACHE n pl. -S a flowering plant
HULA n pl. -S a Hawaiian dance
HULK v -ED, -ING, -S to appear impressively large
HULKY adj HULKIER, HULKIEST massive
HULL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the shell from a seed
HULLER n pl. -S one that hulls
HULLO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to hallo
HULLOA v -ED, -ING, -S to hallo
HUM v HUMMED, HUMMING, HUMS to sing without opening the lips or saying words
HUMAN n pl. -S a person
HUMANE adj -MANER, -MANEST compassionate HUMANELY adv
HUMANISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to humanize
HUMANISM n pl. -S the quality of being human
HUMANIST n pl. -S one who studies human nature
HUMANITY n pl. -TIES the human race
HUMANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make human
HUMANLY adv in a human manner
HUMANOID n pl. -S something having human form
HUMATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
HUMBLE adj -BLER, -BLEST modest
HUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to reduce the pride of
HUMBLER n pl. -S one that humbles
HUMBLEST superlative of humble
HUMBLING present participle of humble
HUMBLY adv in a humble manner
HUMBUG v -BUGGED, -BUGGING, -BUGS to deceive
HUMDRUM n pl. -S a dull, boring person
HUMERAL n pl. -S a bone of the shoulder
HUMERUS n pl. -MERI the large bone of the upper arm
HUMIC adj derived from humus
HUMID adj having much humidity
HUMIDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make humid
HUMIDITY n pl. -TIES moisture of the air
HUMIDLY adv in a humid manner
HUMIDOR n pl. -S a cigar case
HUMIFIED adj converted into humus
HUMILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being humble
HUMMABLE adj capable of being hummed
HUMMED past tense of hum
HUMMER n pl. -S one that hums
HUMMING present participle of hum
HUMMOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to form into hummocks (small rounded hills)
HUMMOCKY adj abounding in hummocks
HUMMUS n pl. -ES a paste of pureed chickpeas and tahini
HUMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to indulge
HUMORAL adj pertaining to bodily fluids
HUMORFUL adj humorous
HUMORIST n pl. -S a humorous writer or entertainer
HUMOROUS adj funny; witty
HUMOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to humor
HUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to arch into a hump (a rounded protuberance)
HUMPBACK n pl. -S a humped back
HUMPH v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a grunt
HUMPLESS adj lacking a hump
HUMPY adj HUMPIER, HUMPIEST full of humps
HUMUS n pl. -ES decomposed organic matter
HUMVEE n pl. -S a type of motor vehicle
HUN n pl. -S a barbarous, destructive person
HUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to arch forward
HUNDRED n pl. -S a number
HUNG a past tense of hang
HUNGER v -ED, -ING, -S to crave
HUNGOVER adj suffering from a hangover
HUNGRY adj -GRIER, -GRIEST wanting food HUNGRILY adv
HUNH interj -- used to ask for a repetition of an utterance
HUNK n pl. -S a large piece
HUNKER v -ED, -ING, -S to squat
HUNKY adj HUNKIER, HUNKIEST muscular and attractive
HUNNISH adj resembling a hun
HUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to pursue for food or sport HUNTABLE adj HUNTEDLY adv
HUNTER n pl. -S one that hunts
HUNTING n pl. -S an instance of searching
HUNTRESS n pl. -ES a female hunter
HUNTSMAN n pl. -MEN a hunter
HUP interj -- used to mark a marching cadence
HURDIES n/pl the buttocks
HURDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to jump over
HURDLER n pl. -S one that hurdles
HURDS n/pl hards
HURL v -ED, -ING, -S to throw with great force
HURLER n pl. -S one that hurls
HURLEY n pl. -LEYS hurling
HURLING n pl. -S an Irish game
HURLY n pl. -LIES commotion
HURRAH v -ED, -ING, -S to cheer
HURRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to hurrah
HURRIER n pl. -S one that hurries
HURRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to move swiftly
HURST n pl. -S a small hill
HURT v HURT, HURTING, HURTS to injure
HURTER n pl. -S one that hurts
HURTFUL adj causing injury
HURTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to rush violently
HURTLESS adj harmless
HUSBAND v -ED, -ING, -S to spend wisely
HUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to quiet HUSHEDLY adv
HUSHABY v go to sleep -- used imperatively to soothe a child
HUSHFUL adj quiet
HUSK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the husk (the outer covering) from
HUSKER n pl. -S one that husks
HUSKIER comparative of husky
HUSKIES pl. of husky
HUSKIEST superlative of husky
HUSKILY adv in a husky manner
HUSKING n pl. -S a gathering of families to husk corn
HUSKLIKE adj resembling a husk
HUSKY adj -KIER, -KIEST hoarse
HUSKY n pl. -KIES an Eskimo dog
HUSSAR n pl. -S a cavalry soldier
HUSSY n pl. -SIES a lewd woman
HUSTINGS n pl. HUSTINGS a British court
HUSTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to hurry
HUSTLER n pl. -S one that hustles
HUSWIFE n pl. -WIFES or -WIVES a sewing kit
HUT v HUTTED, HUTTING, HUTS to live in a hut (a simple shelter)
HUTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to store away
HUTLIKE adj resembling a hut
HUTMENT n pl. -S a group of huts
HUTTED past tense of hut
HUTTING present participle of hut
HUTZPA n pl. -S chutzpah
HUTZPAH n pl. -S chutzpah
HUZZA v -ED, -ING, -S to cheer
HUZZAH v -ED, -ING, -S to huzza
HWAN n pl. HWAN a monetary unit of South Korea
HYACINTH n pl. -S a flowering plant
HYAENA n pl. -S hyena HYAENIC adj
HYALIN n pl. -S hyaline
HYALINE n pl. -S a transparent substance
HYALITE n pl. -S a colorless opal
HYALOGEN n pl. -S a substance found in animal cells
HYALOID n pl. -S a membrane of the eye
HYBRID n pl. -S the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents
HYBRIS n pl. -BRISES hubris
HYDATID n pl. -S a cyst caused by a tapeworm
HYDRA n pl. -DRAS or -DRAE a freshwater polyp
HYDRACID n pl. -S an acid
HYDRAGOG n pl. -S a purgative causing watery discharges
HYDRANT n pl. -S an outlet from a water main
HYDRANTH n pl. -S the oral opening of a hydra
HYDRASE n pl. -S an enzyme
HYDRATE v -DRATED, -DRATING, -DRATES to combine with water
HYDRATOR n pl. -S one that hydrates
HYDRIA n pl. -DRIAE a water jar
HYDRIC adj pertaining to moisture
HYDRID n pl. -S hydride
HYDRIDE n pl. -S a chemical compound
HYDRO n pl. -DROS electricity produced by waterpower
HYDROGEL n pl. -S a colloid
HYDROGEN n pl. -S a gaseous element
HYDROID n pl. -S a polyp
HYDROMEL n pl. -S a mixture of honey and water
HYDRONIC adj pertaining to heating and cooling by water
HYDROPIC adj affected with hydropsy
HYDROPS n pl. -ES hydropsy
HYDROPSY n pl. -SIES dropsy
HYDROSKI n pl. -S a plate attached to a seaplane to facilitate takeoffs and landings
HYDROSOL n pl. -S an aqueous solution of a colloid
HYDROUS adj containing water
HYDROXY adj containing hydroxyl
HYDROXYL n pl. -S the radical or group containing oxygen and hydrogen
HYENA n pl. -S a wolflike mammal HYENIC, HYENINE, HYENOID adj
HYETAL adj pertaining to rain
HYGEIST n pl. -S an expert in hygiene
HYGIEIST n pl. -S hygeist
HYGIENE n pl. -S the science of health HYGIENIC adj
HYING present participle of hie
HYLA n pl. -S a tree frog
HYLOZOIC adj pertaining to the doctrine that life and matter are inseparable
HYMEN n pl. -S a vaginal membrane HYMENAL adj
HYMENEAL n pl. -S a wedding song or poem
HYMENIUM n pl. -NIA or -NIUMS a layer in certain fungi HYMENIAL adj
HYMN v -ED, -ING, -S to sing a hymn (a song of praise to God)
HYMNAL n pl. -S a book of hymns
HYMNARY n pl. -RIES a hymnal
HYMNBOOK n pl. -S a hymnal
HYMNIST n pl. -S one who composes hymns
HYMNLESS adj lacking a hymn
HYMNLIKE adj resembling a hymn
HYMNODY n pl. -DIES the singing of hymns
HYOID n pl. -S a bone of the tongue HYOIDAL, HYOIDEAN adj
HYOSCINE n pl. -S a sedative
HYP n pl. -S hypochondria
HYPE v HYPED, HYPING, HYPES to promote extravagantly
HYPER adj very excitable
HYPERGOL n pl. -S a rocket fuel
HYPERON n pl. -S an atomic particle
HYPEROPE n pl. -S a farsighted person
HYPHA n pl. -PHAE a threadlike element of a fungus HYPHAL adj
HYPHEMIA n pl. -S deficiency of blood
HYPHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to connect words or syllables with a hyphen (a mark of punctuation)
HYPING present participle of hype
HYPNIC adj pertaining to sleep
HYPNOID adj pertaining to hypnosis or sleep
HYPNOSIS n pl. -NOSES an artificially induced state resembling sleep
HYPNOTIC n pl. -S a sleep-inducing drug
HYPO v -ED, -ING, -S to inject with a hypodermic needle
HYPOACID adj having a lower than normal degree of acidity
HYPODERM n pl. -S a skin layer
HYPOGEA pl. of hypogeum
HYPOGEAL adj underground
HYPOGEAN adj hypogeal
HYPOGENE adj formed underground
HYPOGEUM n pl. -GEA an underground chamber
HYPOGYNY n pl. -NIES the condition of having flowers with organs situated below the ovary
HYPONEA n pl. -S hyponoia
HYPONOIA n pl. -S dulled mental activity
HYPOPNEA n pl. -S abnormally shallow breathing
HYPOPYON n pl. -S an accumulation of pus in the eye
HYPOTHEC n pl. -S a type of mortgage
HYPOXIA n pl. -S a deficiency of oxygen in body tissue HYPOXIC adj
HYRACOID n pl. -S a hyrax
HYRAX n pl. -RAXES or -RACES a small, harelike mammal
HYSON n pl. -S a Chinese tea
HYSSOP n pl. -S a medicinal herb
HYSTERIA n pl. -S uncontrollable excitement or fear
HYSTERIC n pl. -S one who is subject to fits of hysteria
HYTE adj insane
IAMB n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
IAMBIC n pl. -S an iamb
IAMBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BI an iamb
IATRIC adj pertaining to medicine
IATRICAL adj iatric
IBEX n pl. IBEXES or IBICES a wild goat
IBIDEM adv in the same place
IBIS n pl. IBISES a wading bird
IBOGAINE n pl. -S an alkaloid used as an antidepressant
ICE v ICED, ICING, ICES to cover with ice (frozen water)
ICEBERG n pl. -S a large floating body of ice
ICEBLINK n pl. -S a glare over an ice field
ICEBOAT n pl. -S a vehicle that sails on ice
ICEBOUND adj surrounded by ice
ICEBOX n pl. -ES a cabinet for cooling food
ICECAP n pl. -S a covering of ice and snow
ICED past tense of ice
ICEFALL n pl. -S a kind of frozen waterfall
ICEHOUSE n pl. -S a building for storing ice
ICEKHANA n pl. -S an automotive event held on a frozen lake
ICELESS adj having no ice
ICELIKE adj resembling ice
ICEMAN n pl. -MEN a man who supplies ice
ICH n pl. ICHS a disease of certain fishes
ICHNITE n pl. -S a fossil footprint
ICHOR n pl. -S a watery discharge from a wound ICHOROUS adj
ICHTHYIC adj pertaining to fishes
ICICLE n pl. -S a hanging spike of ice ICICLED adj
ICIER comparative of icy
ICIEST superlative of icy
ICILY adv in an icy manner
ICINESS n pl. -ES the state of being icy
ICING n pl. -S a sweet mixture for covering cakes
ICK interj -- used to express disgust
ICKER n pl. -S a head of grain
ICKINESS n pl. -ES the state of being icky
ICKY adj ICKIER, ICKIEST repulsive ICKILY adv
ICON n pl. -S or -ES a representation ICONIC, ICONICAL adj
ICTERIC n pl. -S a remedy for icterus
ICTERUS n pl. -ES a diseased condition of the liver
ICTUS n pl. -ES a recurring stress or beat in a poetical form ICTIC adj
ICY adj ICIER, ICIEST covered with ice
ID n pl. -S a part of the psyche
IDEA n pl. -S a conception existing in the mind IDEALESS adj
IDEAL n pl. -S a standard of perfection
IDEALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to idealize
IDEALISM n pl. -S the pursuit of noble goals
IDEALIST n pl. -S an adherent of idealism
IDEALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being perfect; something idealized
IDEALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to regard as perfect
IDEALLY adv perfectly
IDEALOGY n pl. -GIES ideology
IDEATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to form an idea
IDEATION n pl. -S the act of ideating
IDEATIVE adj pertaining to ideation
IDEM adj the same
IDENTIC adj identical
IDENTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to establish the identity of
IDENTITY n pl. -TIES the essential character of a person or thing
IDEOGRAM n pl. -S a type of written symbol
IDEOLOGY n pl. -GIES a systematic body of ideas
IDES n pl. IDES a certain day in the ancient Roman calendar
IDIOCY n pl. -CIES the condition of being an idiot
IDIOLECT n pl. -S one's speech pattern
IDIOM n pl. -S an expression peculiar to a language
IDIOT n pl. -S a mentally deficient person IDIOTIC adj
IDIOTISM n pl. -S idiocy
IDLE adj IDLER, IDLEST inactive
IDLE v IDLED, IDLING, IDLES to pass time idly
IDLENESS n pl. -ES the state of being idle
IDLER n pl. -S one that idles
IDLESSE n pl. -S idleness
IDLEST superlative of idle
IDLING present participle of idle
IDLY adv in an idle manner
IDOCRASE n pl. -S a mineral
IDOL n pl. -S an object of worship
IDOLATER n pl. -S one that worships idols
IDOLATOR n pl. -S idolater
IDOLATRY n pl. -TRIES the worship of idols
IDOLISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to idolize
IDOLISER n pl. -S one that idolises
IDOLISM n pl. -S idolatry
IDOLIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to worship
IDOLIZER n pl. -S one that idolizes
IDONEITY n pl. -TIES the state of being idoneous
IDONEOUS adj suitable
IDYL n pl. -S a poem or prose work depicting scenes of rural simplicity
IDYLIST n pl. -S a writer of idyls
IDYLL n pl. -S idyl IDYLLIC adj
IDYLLIST n pl. -S idylist
IF n pl. -S a possibility
IFF conj if and only if
IFFINESS n pl. -ES the state of being iffy
IFFY adj IFFIER, IFFIEST full of uncertainty
IGLOO n pl. -LOOS an Eskimo dwelling
IGLU n pl. -S igloo
IGNATIA n pl. -S a medicinal seed
IGNEOUS adj pertaining to fire
IGNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to burn
IGNITE v -NITED, -NITING, -NITES to set on fire
IGNITER n pl. -S one that ignites
IGNITION n pl. -S the act of igniting
IGNITOR n pl. -S igniter
IGNITRON n pl. -S a type of rectifier tube
IGNOBLE adj of low character IGNOBLY adv
IGNOMINY n pl. -NIES disgrace or dishonor
IGNORANT adj having no knowledge
IGNORE v -NORED, -NORING, -NORES to refuse to notice
IGNORER n pl. -S one that ignores
IGUANA n pl. -S a tropical lizard
IGUANIAN n pl. -S a lizard related to the iguana
IHRAM n pl. -S the garb worn by Muslim pilgrims
IKAT n pl. -S a fabric of tie-dyed yarns
IKEBANA n pl. -S the Japanese art of flower arranging
IKON n pl. -S icon
ILEA pl. of ileum
ILEAC adj pertaining to the ileum
ILEAL adj ileac
ILEITIS n pl. ILEITIDES inflammation of the ileum
ILEUM n pl. ILEA a part of the small intestine
ILEUS n pl. -ES intestinal obstruction
ILEX n pl. -ES a holly
ILIA pl. of ilium
ILIAC adj pertaining to the ilium
ILIAD n pl. -S a long poem
ILIAL adj iliac
ILIUM n pl. ILIA a bone of the pelvis
ILK n pl. -S a class or kind
ILKA adj each
ILL n pl. -S an evil
ILLATION n pl. -S the act of inferring
ILLATIVE n pl. -S a word or phrase introducing an inference
ILLEGAL n pl. -S a person who enters a country without authorization
ILLICIT adj not permitted
ILLINIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
ILLIQUID adj not readily convertible into cash
ILLITE n pl. -S a group of minerals ILLITIC adj
ILLNESS n pl. -ES sickness
ILLOGIC n pl. -S absence of logic
ILLUME v -LUMED, -LUMING, -LUMES to illuminate
ILLUMINE v -MINED, -MINING, -MINES to illuminate
ILLUSION n pl. -S a false perception
ILLUSIVE adj illusory
ILLUSORY adj based on illusion
ILLUVIUM n pl. -VIA or -VIUMS a type of material accumulated in soil ILLUVIAL adj
ILLY adv badly
ILMENITE n pl. -S a mineral
IMAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to imagine
IMAGER n pl. -S one that images
IMAGERY n pl. -ERIES mental pictures
IMAGINAL adj pertaining to an imago
IMAGINE v -INED, -INING, -INES to form a mental picture of
IMAGINER n pl. -S one that imagines
IMAGING n pl. -S the process of producing an image
IMAGING present participle of image
IMAGINING present participle of imagine
IMAGISM n pl. -S a movement in poetry
IMAGIST n pl. -S an adherent of imagism
IMAGO n pl. -GOES or -GOS an adult insect
IMAM n pl. -S a Muslim priest
IMAMATE n pl. -S the office of an imam
IMARET n pl. -S a Turkish inn
IMAUM n pl. -S imam
IMBALM v -ED, -ING, -S to embalm
IMBALMER n pl. -S embalmer
IMBARK v -ED, -ING, -S to embark
IMBECILE n pl. -S a mentally deficient person
IMBED v -BEDDED, -BEDDING, -BEDS to embed
IMBIBE v -BIBED, -BIBING, -BIBES to drink
IMBIBER n pl. -S one that imbibes
IMBITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to embitter
IMBLAZE v -BLAZED, -BLAZING, -BLAZES to emblaze
IMBODY v -BODIED, -BODYING, -BODIES to embody
IMBOLDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to embolden
IMBOSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to embosom
IMBOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to embower
IMBROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to embrown
IMBRUE v -BRUED, -BRUING, -BRUES to stain
IMBRUTE v -BRUTED, -BRUTING, -BRUTES to make brutal
IMBUE v -BUED, -BUING, -BUES to make thoroughly wet
IMID n pl. -S imide
IMIDE n pl. -S a chemical compound IMIDIC adj
IMIDO adj containing an imide
IMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
IMINO adj containing an imine
IMITABLE adj capable of being imitated
IMITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to behave in the same way as
IMITATOR n pl. -S one that imitates
IMMANE adj great in size
IMMANENT adj existing within
IMMATURE n pl. -S an individual that is not fully grown or developed
IMMENSE adj -MENSER, -MENSEST great in size
IMMERGE v -MERGED, -MERGING, -MERGES to immerse
IMMERSE v -MERSED, -MERSING, -MERSES to plunge into a liquid
IMMESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to enmesh
IMMIES pl. of immy
IMMINENT adj ready to take place
IMMINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to blend
IMMIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to mix in
IMMOBILE adj incapable of being moved
IMMODEST adj not modest
IMMOLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to kill as a sacrifice
IMMORAL adj contrary to established morality
IMMORTAL n pl. -S one who is not subject to death
IMMOTILE adj lacking mobility
IMMUNE n pl. -S one who is protected from a disease
IMMUNISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to immunize
IMMUNITY n pl. -TIES the state of being protected from a disease
IMMUNIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to protect from a disease
IMMURE v -MURED, -MURING, -MURES to imprison
IMMY n pl. -MIES a type of playing marble
IMP v -ED, -ING, -S to graft feathers onto a bird's wing
IMPACT v -ED, -ING, -S to pack firmly together
IMPACTER n pl. -S one that impacts
IMPACTOR n pl. -S impacter
IMPAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to paint or depict
IMPAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to make worse
IMPAIRER n pl. -S one that impairs
IMPALA n pl. -S an African antelope
IMPALE v -PALED, -PALING, -PALES to pierce with a pointed object
IMPALER n pl. -S one that impales
IMPANEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to enter on a list for jury duty
IMPARITY n pl. -TIES lack of equality
IMPARK v -ED, -ING, -S to confine in a park
IMPART v -ED, -ING, -S to make known
IMPARTER n pl. -S one that imparts
IMPASSE n pl. -S a road or passage having no exit
IMPASTE v -PASTED, -PASTING, -PASTES to make into a paste
IMPASTO n pl. -TOS a painting technique
IMPAVID adj brave
IMPAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to pawn
IMPEACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to charge with misconduct in office
IMPEARL v -ED, -ING, -S to make pearly
IMPEDE v -PEDED, -PEDING, -PEDES to obstruct the progress of
IMPEDER n pl. -S one that impedes
IMPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to force into action
IMPELLER n pl. -S one that impels
IMPELLOR n pl. -S impeller
IMPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to be imminent
IMPERIA a pl. of imperium
IMPERIAL n pl. -S an emperor or empress
IMPERIL v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS to place in jeopardy
IMPERIUM n pl. -RIUMS or -RIA absolute power
IMPETIGO n pl. -GOS a skin disease
IMPETUS n pl. -ES an impelling force
IMPHEE n pl. -S an African grass
IMPI n pl. -S a body of warriors
IMPIETY n pl. -TIES lack of piety
IMPING n pl. -S the process of grafting
IMPINGE v -PINGED, -PINGING, -PINGES to collide
IMPINGER n pl. -S one that impinges
IMPIOUS adj not pious
IMPISH adj mischievous IMPISHLY adv
IMPLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to set securely
IMPLEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to sue in a court of law
IMPLEDGE v -PLEDGED, -PLEDGING, -PLEDGES to pawn
IMPLICIT adj implied
IMPLIED past tense of imply
IMPLIES present 3d person sing. of imply
IMPLODE v -PLODED, -PLODING, -PLODES to collapse inward
IMPLORE v -PLORED, -PLORING, -PLORES to beg for urgently
IMPLORER n pl. -S one that implores
IMPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to indicate or suggest indirectly
IMPOLICY n pl. -CIES an unwise course of action
IMPOLITE adj not polite
IMPONE v -PONED, -PONING, -PONES to wager
IMPOROUS adj extremely dense
IMPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into a country from abroad
IMPORTER n pl. -S one that imports
IMPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to establish as compulsory
IMPOSER n pl. -S one that imposes
IMPOST v -ED, -ING, -S to determine customs duties
IMPOSTER n pl. -S impostor
IMPOSTOR n pl. -S one that poses as another for deceptive purposes
IMPOTENT n pl. -S one that is powerless
IMPOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to seize and retain in legal custody
IMPOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to empower
IMPREGN v -ED, -ING, -S to make pregnant
IMPRESA n pl. -S a type of emblem
IMPRESE n pl. -S impresa
IMPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to affect strongly
IMPREST n pl. -S a loan or advance of money
IMPRIMIS adv in the first place
IMPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to produce a mark by pressure
IMPRISON v -ED, -ING, -S to confine
IMPROPER adj not proper
IMPROV n pl. -S improvisation
IMPROVE v -PROVED, -PROVING, -PROVES to make better
IMPROVER n pl. -S one that improves
IMPUDENT adj offensively bold or disrespectful
IMPUGN v -ED, -ING, -S to make insinuations against
IMPUGNER n pl. -S one that impugns
IMPULSE v -PULSED, -PULSING, -PULSES to give impetus to
IMPUNITY n pl. -TIES exemption from penalty
IMPURE adj not pure IMPURELY adv
IMPURITY n pl. -TIES something that is impure
IMPUTE v -PUTED, -PUTING, -PUTES to credit to a person or a cause
IMPUTER n pl. -S one that imputes
IN v INNED, INNING, INS to harvest
INACTION n pl. -S lack of action
INACTIVE adj not active
INANE adj INANER, INANEST nonsensical INANELY adv
INANE n pl. -S empty space
INANITY n pl. -TIES something that is inane
INAPT adj not apt INAPTLY adv
INARABLE adj not arable
INARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to graft with in a certain way
INARM v -ED, -ING, -S to encircle with the arms
INBEING n pl. -S the state of being inherent
INBOARD n pl. -S a type of boat motor
INBORN adj existing in one from birth
INBOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to put a basketball in play from out of bounds
INBOUNDS adj being within certain boundaries
INBRED n pl. -S a product of inbreeding
INBREED v -BRED, -BREEDING, -BREEDS to breed closely related stock
INBUILT adj forming an integral part of a structure
INBURST n pl. -S the act of bursting inward
INBY adv inward
INBYE adv inby
INCAGE v -CAGED, -CAGING, -CAGES to encage
INCANT v -ED, -ING, -S to utter ritually
INCASE v -CASED, -CASING, -CASES to encase
INCENSE v -CENSED, -CENSING, -CENSES to make angry
INCENTER n pl. -S the point where the three lines bisecting the angles of a triangle meet
INCEPT v -ED, -ING, -S to take in
INCEPTOR n pl. -S one that incepts
INCEST n pl. -S sexual intercourse between closely related persons
INCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move very slowly
INCHMEAL adv little by little
INCHOATE adj being in an early stage
INCHWORM n pl. -S a type of worm
INCIDENT n pl. -S an event
INCIPIT n pl. -S the opening words of a text
INCISAL adj being the cutting edge of a tooth
INCISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to cut into
INCISION n pl. -S the act of incising
INCISIVE adj penetrating
INCISOR n pl. -S a cutting tooth
INCISORY adj adapted for cutting
INCISURE n pl. -S a notch or cleft of a body part
INCITANT n pl. -S something that incites
INCITE v -CITED, -CITING, -CITES to arouse to action
INCITER n pl. -S one that incites
INCIVIL adj discourteous
INCLASP v -ED, -ING, -S to enclasp
INCLINE v -CLINED, -CLINING, -CLINES to slant
INCLINER n pl. -S one that inclines
INCLIP v -CLIPPED, -CLIPPING, -CLIPS to clasp
INCLOSE v -CLOSED, -CLOSING, -CLOSES to enclose
INCLOSER n pl. -S one that incloses
INCLUDE v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES to have as a part
INCOG n pl. -S a disguised person
INCOME n pl. -S a sum of money earned regularly
INCOMER n pl. -S one that comes in
INCOMING n pl. -S an arrival
INCONNU n pl. -S a large food fish
INCONY adj pretty
INCORPSE v -CORPSED, -CORPSING, -CORPSES to become combined with
INCREASE v -CREASED, -CREASING, -CREASES to make or become greater
INCREATE adj not created
INCROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to inbreed
INCRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to encrust
INCUBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to warm eggs for hatching
INCUBUS n pl. -BI or -BUSES a demon
INCUDAL adj pertaining to the incus
INCUDATE adj incudal
INCUDES pl. of incus
INCULT adj uncultivated
INCUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to encumber
INCUR v -CURRED, -CURRING, -CURS to bring upon oneself
INCURVE v -CURVED, -CURVING, -CURVES to curve inward
INCUS n pl. INCUDES a bone in the middle ear
INCUSE v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES to mark by stamping
INDABA n pl. -S a meeting of South African tribes
INDAGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to investigate
INDAMIN n pl. -S indamine
INDAMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
INDEBTED adj beholden
INDECENT adj -CENTER, -CENTEST not decent
INDEED adv in truth
INDENE n pl. -S a hydrocarbon
INDENT v -ED, -ING, -S to cut or tear irregularly
INDENTER n pl. -S one that indents
INDENTOR n pl. -S indenter
INDEVOUT adj not devout
INDEX n pl. INDEXES or INDICES a type of reference guide at the end of a book
INDEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to provide with an index
INDEXER n pl. -S one that indexes
INDEXING n pl. -S the linking of wages and prices to cost-of-living levels
INDICAN n pl. -S a chemical compound
INDICANT n pl. -S something that indicates
INDICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to point out
INDICES a pl. of index
INDICIA n pl. -S a distinctive mark
INDICIUM n pl. -S an indicia
INDICT v -ED, -ING, -S to charge with a crime
INDICTEE n pl. -S one that is indicted
INDICTER n pl. -S one that indicts
INDICTOR n pl. -S indicter
INDIE n pl. -S a person who is independent
INDIGEN n pl. -S indigene
INDIGENE n pl. -S a native
INDIGENT n pl. -S a needy person
INDIGN adj disgraceful INDIGNLY adv
INDIGO n pl. -GOS or -GOES a blue dye
INDIGOID n pl. -S a blue dye
INDIRECT adj not direct
INDITE v -DITED, -DITING, -DITES to write or compose
INDITER n pl. -S one that indites
INDIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
INDOCILE adj not docile
INDOL n pl. -S indole
INDOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
INDOLENT adj lazy
INDOOR adj pertaining to the interior of a building
INDOORS adv in or into a house
INDORSE v -DORSED, -DORSING, -DORSES to endorse
INDORSEE n pl. -S endorsee
INDORSER n pl. -S endorser
INDORSING present participle of indorse
INDORSOR n pl. -S endorsor
INDOW v -ED, -ING, -S to endow
INDOXYL n pl. -S a chemical compound
INDRAFT n pl. -S an inward flow or current
INDRAWN adj drawn in
INDRI n pl. -S a short-tailed lemur
INDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to influence into doing something
INDUCER n pl. -S one that induces
INDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into military service
INDUCTEE n pl. -S one that is inducted
INDUCTOR n pl. -S one that inducts
INDUE v -DUED, -DUING, -DUES to endue
INDULGE v -DULGED, -DULGING, -DULGES to yield to the desire of
INDULGER n pl. -S one that indulges
INDULIN n pl. -S induline
INDULINE n pl. -S a blue dye
INDULT n pl. -S a privilege granted by the pope
INDURATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to make hard
INDUSIUM n pl. -SIA an enclosing membrane INDUSIAL adj
INDUSTRY n pl. -TRIES a group of productive enterprises
INDWELL v -DWELT, -DWELLING, -DWELLS to live within
INEARTH v -ED, -ING, -S to bury
INEDIBLE adj not fit to be eaten
INEDITA n/pl unpublished literary works
INEDITED adj not published
INEPT adj not suitable INEPTLY adv
INEQUITY n pl. -TIES unfairness
INERRANT adj free from error
INERT n pl. -S something that lacks active properties
INERTIA n pl. -TIAS or -TIAE the tendency of a body to resist acceleration INERTIAL adj
INERTLY adv inactively
INEXACT adj not exact
INEXPERT n pl. -S a novice
INFALL n pl. -S movement under the influence of gravity toward a celestial object
INFAMOUS adj having a vile reputation
INFAMY n pl. -MIES the state of being infamous
INFANCY n pl. -CIES the state of being an infant
INFANT n pl. -S a child in the earliest stages of life
INFANTA n pl. -S a daughter of a Spanish or Portuguese monarch
INFANTE n pl. -S a younger son of a Spanish or Portuguese monarch
INFANTRY n pl. -TRIES a branch of the army composed of foot soldiers
INFARCT n pl. -S an area of dead or dying tissue
INFARE n pl. -S a reception for newlyweds
INFAUNA n pl. -NAS or -NAE fauna living on a soft sea floor INFAUNAL adj
INFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to contaminate with disease-producing germs
INFECTER n pl. -S one that infects
INFECTOR n pl. -S infecter
INFECUND adj barren
INFEOFF v -ED, -ING, -S to enfeoff
INFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to reach or derive by reasoning
INFERIOR n pl. -S one of lesser rank
INFERNAL adj pertaining to hell
INFERNO n pl. -NOS a place that resembles or suggests hell
INFERRED past tense of infer
INFERRER n pl. -S one that infers
INFERRING present participle of infer
INFEST v -ED, -ING, -S to overrun in large numbers
INFESTER n pl. -S one that infests
INFIDEL n pl. -S one who has no religious faith
INFIELD n pl. -S a part of a baseball field
INFIGHT v -FOUGHT, -FIGHTING, -FIGHTS to contend with others within the same group
INFINITE n pl. -S something that has no limits
INFINITY n pl. -TIES the state of having no limits
INFIRM v -ED, -ING, -S to weaken or destroy the validity of
INFIRMLY adv in a feeble manner
INFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to implant
INFIXION n pl. -S the act of infixing
INFLAME v -FLAMED, -FLAMING, -FLAMES to set on fire
INFLAMER n pl. -S one that inflames
INFLATE v -FLATED, -FLATING, -FLATES to cause to expand by filling with gas or air
INFLATER n pl. -S one that inflates
INFLATOR n pl. -S inflater
INFLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to bend
INFLEXED adj bent inward
INFLICT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to be endured; impose
INFLIGHT adj done during an air voyage
INFLOW n pl. -S the act of flowing in
INFLUENT n pl. -S a tributary
INFLUX n pl. -ES a flowing in
INFO n pl. -FOS information
INFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to fold inward
INFOLDER n pl. -S one that infolds
INFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with information
INFORMAL adj marked by the absence of formality or ceremony
INFORMER n pl. -S one that informs
INFOUGHT past tense of infight
INFRA adv below
INFRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to break a legal rule
INFRARED n pl. -S a part of the invisible spectrum
INFRINGE v -FRINGED, -FRINGING, -FRINGES to violate an oath or a law
INFRUGAL adj not frugal
INFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to permeate with something
INFUSER n pl. -S one that infuses
INFUSION n pl. -S the act of infusing
INFUSIVE adj capable of infusing
INGATE n pl. -S a channel by which molten metal enters a mold
INGATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to gather in
INGENUE n pl. -S a naive young woman
INGEST v -ED, -ING, -S to take into the body
INGESTA n/pl ingested material
INGLE n pl. -S a fire
INGOING adj entering
INGOT v -ED, -ING, -S to shape into a convenient form for storage
INGRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to engraft
INGRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to impress firmly on the mind
INGRATE n pl. -S an ungrateful person
INGRESS n pl. -ES the act of entering
INGROUP n pl. -S a group united by common interests
INGROWN adj grown into the flesh
INGROWTH n pl. -S growth inward
INGUINAL adj pertaining to the groin
INGULF v -ED, -ING, -S to engulf
INHABIT v -ED, -ING, -S to live in
INHALANT n pl. -S something that is inhaled
INHALE v -HALED, -HALING, -HALES to take into the lungs
INHALER n pl. -S one that inhales
INHAUL n pl. -S a line for bringing in a sail
INHAULER n pl. -S an inhaul
INHERE v -HERED, -HERING, -HERES to be inherent
INHERENT adj existing in something as an essential characteristic
INHERIT v -ED, -ING, -S to receive by legal succession
INHESION n pl. -S the state of inhering
INHIBIN n pl. -S a human hormone
INHIBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to restrain or hold back
INHUMAN adj lacking desirable human qualities
INHUMANE adj not humane
INHUME v -HUMED, -HUMING, -HUMES to bury
INHUMER n pl. -S one that inhumes
INIMICAL adj unfriendly
INION n pl. INIA a part of the skull
INIQUITY n pl. -TIES a gross injustice
INITIAL v -TIALED, -TIALING, -TIALS or -TIALLED, -TIALLING, -TIALS to mark with the first letters of one's name
INITIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to originate
INJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to force a fluid into
INJECTOR n pl. -S one that injects
INJURE v -JURED, -JURING, -JURES to do or cause injury to
INJURER n pl. -S one that injures
INJURY n pl. -RIES harm inflicted or suffered
INK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with ink (a colored fluid used for writing)
INKBERRY n pl. -RIES a small shrub
INKBLOT n pl. -S a blotted pattern of spilled ink
INKER n pl. -S one that inks
INKHORN n pl. -S a small container for ink
INKIER comparative of inky
INKIEST superlative of inky
INKINESS n pl. -ES the state of being inky
INKJET adj being a high-speed printing process using jets of ink
INKLE n pl. -S a tape used for trimming
INKLESS adj being without ink
INKLIKE adj resembling ink
INKLING n pl. -S a slight suggestion
INKPOT n pl. -S an inkwell
INKSTAND n pl. -S an inkwell
INKSTONE n pl. -S a stone on which dry ink and water are mixed
INKWELL n pl. -S a small container for ink
INKWOOD n pl. -S an evergreen tree
INKY adj INKIER, INKIEST resembling ink
INLACE v -LACED, -LACING, -LACES to enlace
INLAID past tense of inlay
INLAND n pl. -S the interior of a region
INLANDER n pl. -S one living in the interior of a region
INLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to set into a surface
INLAYER n pl. -S one that inlays
INLET v -LET, -LETTING, -LETS to insert
INLIER n pl. -S a type of rock formation
INLY adv inwardly
INMATE n pl. -S one who is confined to an institution
INMESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to enmesh
INMOST adj farthest within
INN v -ED, -ING, -S to put up at an inn (a public lodging house)
INNARDS n/pl the internal organs
INNATE adj inborn INNATELY adv
INNED past tense of in
INNER n pl. -S something that is within
INNERLY adv inwardly
INNERVE v -NERVED, -NERVING, -NERVES to stimulate
INNING n pl. -S a division of a baseball game
INNLESS adj having no inns
INNOCENT adj -CENTER, -CENTEST free from guilt or sin
INNOCENT n pl. -S an innocent person
INNOVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to introduce something new
INNUENDO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to make a derogatory implication
INOCULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS the material used in an inoculation
INOSITE n pl. -S inositol
INOSITOL n pl. -S an alcohol found in plant and animal tissue
INPHASE adj having matching electrical phases
INPOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to pour in
INPUT v -PUTTED, -PUTTING, -PUTS to enter data into a computer
INQUEST n pl. -S a legal inquiry
INQUIET v -ED, -ING, -S to disturb
INQUIRE v -QUIRED, -QUIRING, -QUIRES to ask about
INQUIRER n pl. -S one that inquires
INQUIRY n pl. -RIES a question
INRO n pl. INRO a Japanese ornamental container
INROAD n pl. -S a hostile invasion
INRUSH n pl. -ES a rushing in
INSANE adj -SANER, -SANEST mentally unsound INSANELY adv
INSANITY n pl. -TIES the state of being insane; something utterly foolish
INSCAPE n pl. -S the inner essential quality of something
INSCRIBE v -SCRIBED, -SCRIBING, -SCRIBES to write or engrave as a lasting record
INSCROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to enscroll
INSCULP v -ED, -ING, -S to engrave
INSEAM n pl. -S an inner seam
INSECT n pl. -S any of a class of small invertebrate animals
INSECTAN adj pertaining to insects
INSECURE adj unsafe
INSERT v -ED, -ING, -S to put in
INSERTER n pl. -S one that inserts
INSET v -SETTED, -SETTING, -SETS to insert
INSETTER n pl. -S one that inserts
INSHEATH v -ED, -ING, -S to ensheath
INSHORE adj near the shore
INSHRINE v -SHRINED, -SHRINING, -SHRINES to enshrine
INSIDE n pl. -S something that lies within
INSIDER n pl. -S an accepted member of a clique
INSIGHT n pl. -S a perception of the inner nature of things
INSIGNE n pl. INSIGNIA an insignia
INSIGNIA n pl. -S an emblem of authority or honor
INSIPID adj dull and uninteresting
INSIST v -ED, -ING, -S to be resolute on some matter
INSISTER n pl. -S one that insists
INSNARE v -SNARED, -SNARING, -SNARES to ensnare
INSNARER n pl. -S ensnarer
INSOFAR adv to such an extent
INSOLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to expose to sunlight
INSOLE n pl. -S the inner sole of a boot or shoe
INSOLENT n pl. -S an extremely rude person
INSOMNIA n pl. -S chronic inability to sleep
INSOMUCH adv to such a degree
INSOUL v -ED, -ING, -S to ensoul
INSPAN v -SPANNED, -SPANNING, -SPANS to harness or yoke to a vehicle
INSPECT v -ED, -ING, -S to look carefully at or over
INSPHERE v -SPHERED, -SPHERING, -SPHERES to ensphere
INSPIRE v -SPIRED, -SPIRING, -SPIRES to animate the mind or emotions of
INSPIRER n pl. -S one that inspires
INSPIRIT v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with spirit or life
INSTABLE adj unstable
INSTAL v -STALLED, -STALLING, -STALS to install
INSTALL v -ED, -ING, -S to place in position for use
INSTANCE v -STANCED, -STANCING, -STANCES to cite as an example
INSTANCY n pl. -CIES urgency
INSTANT n pl. -S a very short time
INSTAR v -STARRED, -STARRING, -STARS to adorn with stars
INSTATE v -STATED, -STATING, -STATES to place in office
INSTEAD adv as a substitute or equivalent
INSTEP n pl. -S a part of the foot
INSTIL v -STILLED, -STILLING, -STILS to instill
INSTILL v -ED, -ING, -S to infuse slowly
INSTINCT n pl. -S an inborn behavioral pattern
INSTROKE n pl. -S an inward stroke
INSTRUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with knowledge
INSULANT n pl. -S an insulating material
INSULAR n pl. -S an islander
INSULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to separate with nonconducting material
INSULIN n pl. -S a hormone
INSULT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat offensively
INSULTER n pl. -S one that insults
INSURANT n pl. -S one who is insured
INSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to guarantee against loss
INSURED n pl. -S one who is insured
INSURER n pl. -S one that insures
INSURING present participle of insure
INSWATHE v -SWATHED, -SWATHING, -SWATHES to enswathe
INSWEPT adj narrowed in front
INTACT adj not damaged in any way
INTAGLIO n pl. -GLIOS or -GLI an incised or sunken design
INTAGLIO v -ED, -ING, -S to engrave in intaglio
INTAKE n pl. -S the act of taking in
INTARSIA n pl. -S a decorative technique
INTEGER n pl. -S a whole number
INTEGRAL n pl. -S a total unit
INTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to have as a specific aim or purpose
INTENDED n pl. -S one's spouse to-be
INTENDER n pl. -S one that intends
INTENSE adj -TENSER, -TENSEST existing in an extreme degree
INTENT n pl. -S a purpose
INTENTLY adv in an unwavering manner
INTER v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS to bury
INTERACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act on each other
INTERAGE adj including persons of various ages
INTERBED v -BEDDED, -BEDDING, -BEDS to insert between other layers
INTERCOM n pl. -S a type of communication system
INTERCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to alternate camera shots
INTEREST v -ED, -ING, -S to engage the attention of
INTERIM n pl. -S an interval
INTERIOR n pl. -S the inside
INTERLAP v -LAPPED, -LAPPING, -LAPS to lap one over another
INTERLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to place between
INTERMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to stop temporarily
INTERMIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to mix together
INTERN v -ED, -ING, -S to confine during a war
INTERNAL n pl. -S an inner attribute
INTERNE n pl. -S a recent medical school graduate on a hospital staff
INTERNEE n pl. -S one who has been interned
INTERRED past tense of inter
INTERREX n pl. -REGES a type of sovereign
INTERRING present participle of inter
INTERROW adj existing between rows
INTERSEX n pl. -ES a person having characteristics of both sexes
INTERTIE n pl. -S a type of electrical connection
INTERVAL n pl. -S a space of time between periods or events
INTERWAR adj happening between wars
INTHRAL v -THRALLED, -THRALLING, -THRALS to enthrall
INTHRALL v -ED, -ING, -S to enthrall
INTHRONE v -THRONED, -THRONING, -THRONES to enthrone
INTI n pl. -S a monetary unit of Peru
INTIMA n pl. -MAE or -MAS the innermost layer of an organ INTIMAL adj
INTIMACY n pl. -CIES the state of being closely associated
INTIMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to make known indirectly
INTIME adj cozy
INTIMIST n pl. -S a writer or artist who deals with deep personal experiences
INTINE n pl. -S the inner wall of a spore
INTITLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to entitle
INTITULE v -ULED, -ULING, -ULES to entitle
INTO prep to the inside of
INTOMB v -ED, -ING, -S to entomb
INTONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to intone
INTONE v -TONED, -TONING, -TONES to speak in a singing voice
INTONER n pl. -S one that intones
INTORT v -ED, -ING, -S to twist inward
INTOWN adj located in the center of a city
INTRADAY adj occurring within a single day
INTRADOS n pl. -ES the inner curve of an arch
INTRANT n pl. -S an entrant
INTREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to entreat
INTRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to entrench
INTREPID adj fearless
INTRIGUE v -TRIGUED, -TRIGUING, -TRIGUES to arouse the curiosity of
INTRO n pl. -TROS an introduction
INTROFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to increase the wetting properties of
INTROIT n pl. -S music sung at the beginning of a worship service
INTROMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to put in
INTRON n pl. -S an intervening sequence in the genetic code
INTRORSE adj facing inward
INTRUDE v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES to thrust or force oneself in
INTRUDER n pl. -S one that intrudes
INTRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to entrust
INTUBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to insert a tube into
INTUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to know without conscious reasoning
INTURN n pl. -S a turning inward INTURNED adj
INTWINE v -TWINED, -TWINING, -TWINES to entwine
INTWIST v -ED, -ING, -S to entwist
INULASE n pl. -S an enzyme
INULIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
INUNDANT adj inundating
INUNDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to overwhelm with water
INURBANE adj not urbane
INURE v -URED, -URING, -URES to accustom to accept something undesirable
INURN v -ED, -ING, -S to put in an urn
INUTILE adj useless
INVADE v -VADED, -VADING, -VADES to enter for conquest or plunder
INVADER n pl. -S one that invades
INVALID v -ED, -ING, -S to disable physically
INVAR n pl. -S an iron-nickel alloy
INVASION n pl. -S the act of invading INVASIVE adj
INVECTED adj edged by convex curves
INVEIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to protest angrily
INVEIGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to induce by guile or flattery
INVENT v -ED, -ING, -S to devise originally
INVENTER n pl. -S inventor
INVENTOR n pl. -S one that invents
INVERITY n pl. -TIES lack of truth
INVERSE n pl. -S something that is opposite
INVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn upside down
INVERTER n pl. -S one that inverts
INVERTOR n pl. -S a type of electrical device
INVEST v -ED, -ING, -S to commit something of value for future profit
INVESTOR n pl. -S one that invests
INVIABLE adj not viable INVIABLY adv
INVIRILE adj not virile
INVISCID adj not viscid
INVITAL adj not vital
INVITE v -VITED, -VITING, -VITES to request the presence of
INVITEE n pl. -S one that is invited
INVITER n pl. -S one that invites
INVITING present participle of invite
INVOCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to invoke
INVOICE v -VOICED, -VOICING, -VOICES to bill
INVOKE v -VOKED, -VOKING, -VOKES to appeal to for aid
INVOKER n pl. -S one that invokes
INVOLUTE v -LUTED, -LUTING, -LUTES to roll or curl up
INVOLVE v -VOLVED, -VOLVING, -VOLVES to contain or include as a part
INVOLVER n pl. -S one that involves
INWALL v -ED, -ING, -S to surround with a wall
INWARD adv toward the inside
INWARDLY adv on the inside
INWARDS adv inward
INWEAVE v -WOVE or -WEAVED, -WOVEN, -WEAVING, -WEAVES to weave together
INWIND v -WOUND, -WINDING, -WINDS to enwind
INWRAP v -WRAPPED, -WRAPPING, -WRAPS to enwrap
IODATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to iodize
IODATION n pl. -S the act of iodating
IODIC adj pertaining to iodine
IODID n pl. -S iodide
IODIDE n pl. -S a compound of iodine
IODIN n pl. -S iodine
IODINATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to iodize
IODINE n pl. -S a nonmetallic element
IODISE v -DISED, -DISING, -DISES iodize
IODISM n pl. -S iodine poisoning
IODIZE v -DIZED, -DIZING, -DIZES to treat with iodine
IODIZER n pl. -S one that iodizes
IODOFORM n pl. -S an iodine compound
IODOPHOR n pl. -S an iodine compound
IODOPSIN n pl. -S a pigment in the retina
IODOUS adj pertaining to iodine
IOLITE n pl. -S a mineral
ION n pl. -S an electrically charged atom
IONIC n pl. -S a style of type
IONICITY n pl. -TIES the state of existing as or like an ion
IONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to ionize
IONIUM n pl. -S an isotope of thorium
IONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to convert into ions
IONIZER n pl. -S one that ionizes
IONOGEN n pl. -S a compound capable of forming ions
IONOMER n pl. -S a type of plastic
IONONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
IOTA n pl. -S a Greek letter
IOTACISM n pl. -S excessive use of the letter iota
IPECAC n pl. -S a medicinal plant
IPOMOEA n pl. -S a flowering plant
IRACUND adj easily angered
IRADE n pl. -S a decree of a Muslim ruler
IRATE adj IRATER, IRATEST angry IRATELY adv
IRE v IRED, IRING, IRES to anger
IREFUL adj angry IREFULLY adv
IRELESS adj not angry
IRENIC adj peaceful in purpose
IRENICAL adj irenic
IRENICS n/pl a branch of theology
IRID n pl. -S a plant of the iris family
IRIDES a pl. of iris
IRIDIC adj pertaining to iridium
IRIDIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
IRING present participle of ire
IRIS n pl. IRISES or IRIDES a part of the eye
IRIS v -ED, -ING, -ES to give the form of a rainbow to
IRITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the iris IRITIC adj
IRK v -ED, -ING, -S to annoy or weary
IRKSOME adj tending to irk
IROKO n pl. -KOS a large African tree
IRON v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with iron (a metallic element)
IRONBARK n pl. -S a timber tree
IRONCLAD n pl. -S an armored warship
IRONE n pl. -S an aromatic oil
IRONER n pl. -S a machine for pressing clothes
IRONIC adj pertaining to irony
IRONICAL adj ironic
IRONIES pl. of irony
IRONING n pl. -S clothes pressed or to be pressed
IRONIST n pl. -S one who uses irony
IRONIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to mix with nutritional iron
IRONLIKE adj resembling iron
IRONNESS n pl. -ES the state of being iron
IRONSIDE n pl. -S a man of great strength
IRONWARE n pl. -S articles made of iron
IRONWEED n pl. -S a shrub
IRONWOOD n pl. -S a hardwood tree
IRONWORK n pl. -S objects made of iron
IRONY n pl. -NIES the use of words to express the opposite of what is literally said
IRREAL adj not real
IRRIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to supply with water by artificial means
IRRITANT n pl. -S something that irritates
IRRITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to excite to impatience or anger
IRRUPT v -ED, -ING, -S to rush in forcibly
IS present 3d person sing. of be
ISAGOGE n pl. -S a type of introduction to a branch of study
ISAGOGIC n pl. -S a branch of theology
ISARITHM n pl. -S an isopleth
ISATIN n pl. -S a chemical compound ISATINIC adj
ISATINE n pl. -S isatin
ISBA n pl. -S a Russian log hut
ISCHEMIA n pl. -S a type of anemia ISCHEMIC adj
ISCHIUM n pl. -CHIA a pelvic bone ISCHIAL adj
ISLAND v -ED, -ING, -S to make into an island (a land area entirely surrounded by water)
ISLANDER n pl. -S one that lives on an island
ISLE v ISLED, ISLING, ISLES to place on an isle (a small island)
ISLELESS adj lacking an isle
ISLET n pl. -S a small island
ISLING present participle of isle
ISM n pl. -S a distinctive theory or doctrine
ISOBAR n pl. -S a type of atom ISOBARIC adj
ISOBARE n pl. -S isobar
ISOBATH n pl. -S a line on a map connecting points of equal water depth
ISOCHEIM n pl. -S a type of isotherm
ISOCHIME n pl. -S isocheim
ISOCHOR n pl. -S isochore
ISOCHORE n pl. -S a curve used to show a relationship between pressure and temperature
ISOCHRON n pl. -S a line on a chart connecting points representing the same time
ISOCLINE n pl. -S a type of rock formation
ISOCRACY n pl. -CIES a form of government
ISODOSE adj pertaining to zones that receive equal doses of radiation
ISOGAMY n pl. -MIES the fusion of two similar gametes
ISOGENIC adj genetically similar
ISOGENY n pl. -NIES the state of being of similar origin
ISOGLOSS n pl. -ES a line on a map between linguistically varied areas
ISOGON n pl. -S a polygon having equal angles
ISOGONAL n pl. -S isogone
ISOGONE n pl. -S a line on a map used to show characteristics of the earth's magnetic field
ISOGONIC n pl. -S isogone
ISOGONY n pl. -NIES an equivalent relative growth of parts
ISOGRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to transplant from one individual to another of the same species
ISOGRAM n pl. -S a line on a map connecting points of equal value
ISOGRAPH n pl. -S a line on a map indicating areas that are linguistically similar
ISOGRIV n pl. -S a line drawn on a map such that all points have equal grid variation
ISOHEL n pl. -S a line on a map connecting points receiving equal sunshine
ISOHYET n pl. -S a line on a map connecting points having equal rainfall
ISOLABLE adj capable of being isolated
ISOLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to set apart from others
ISOLATOR n pl. -S one that isolates
ISOLEAD n pl. -S a line on a ballistic graph
ISOLINE n pl. -S an isogram
ISOLOG n pl. -S isologue
ISOLOGUE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
ISOMER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound ISOMERIC adj
ISOMETRY n pl. -TRIES equality of measure
ISOMORPH n pl. -S something similar to something else in form
ISONOMY n pl. -MIES equality of civil rights ISONOMIC adj
ISOPACH n pl. -S an isogram connecting points of equal thickness
ISOPHOTE n pl. -S a curve on a chart joining points of equal light intensity
ISOPLETH n pl. -S a type of isogram
ISOPOD n pl. -S a kind of crustacean
ISOPODAN n pl. -S an isopod
ISOPRENE n pl. -S a volatile liquid
ISOSPIN n pl. -S a type of quantum number
ISOSPORY n pl. -RIES the condition of producing sexual or asexual spores of but one kind
ISOSTASY n pl. -SIES the state of balance in the earth's crust
ISOTACH n pl. -S a line on a map connecting points of equal wind velocity
ISOTHERE n pl. -S a type of isotherm
ISOTHERM n pl. -S a line on a map connecting points of equal mean temperature
ISOTONE n pl. -S a type of atom
ISOTONIC adj of equal tension
ISOTOPE n pl. -S a form of an element ISOTOPIC adj
ISOTOPY n pl. -PIES the state of being an isotope
ISOTROPY n pl. -PIES the state of being identical in all directions
ISOTYPE n pl. -S a type of diagram ISOTYPIC adj
ISOZYME n pl. -S a type of enzyme ISOZYMIC adj
ISSEI n pl. -S a Japanese immigrant to the United States
ISSUABLE adj authorized for issuing ISSUABLY adv
ISSUANCE n pl. -S the act of issuing
ISSUANT adj coming forth
ISSUE v -SUED, -SUING, -SUES to come forth
ISSUER n pl. -S one that issues
ISTHMI a pl. of isthmus
ISTHMIAN n pl. -S a native of an isthmus
ISTHMIC adj pertaining to an isthmus
ISTHMOID adj isthmic
ISTHMUS n pl. -MUSES or -MI a strip of land connecting two larger land masses
ISTLE n pl. -S a strong fiber
IT pron the 3d person sing. neuter pronoun
ITALIC n pl. -S a style of print
ITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to have an uneasy or tingling skin sensation
ITCHING n pl. -S an uneasy or tingling skin sensation
ITCHY adj ITCHIER, ITCHIEST causing an itching sensation ITCHILY adv
ITEM v -ED, -ING, -S to itemize
ITEMISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES itemize
ITEMIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to set down the particulars of
ITEMIZER n pl. -S one that itemizes
ITERANCE n pl. -S repetition
ITERANT adj repeating
ITERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to repeat
ITERUM adv again; once more
ITHER adj other
ITS pron the possessive form of the pronoun it
ITSELF pron a reflexive form of the pronoun it
IVIED adj covered with ivy
IVORY n pl. -RIES a hard white substance found in elephant tusks
IVY n pl. IVIES a climbing vine IVYLIKE adj
IWIS adv certainly
IXIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
IXODID n pl. -S a bloodsucking insect
IXORA n pl. -S a flowering plant
IXTLE n pl. -S istle
IZAR n pl. -S an outer garment worn by Muslim women
IZZARD n pl. -S the letter Z
JAB v JABBED, JABBING, JABS to poke sharply
JABBER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk rapidly
JABBERER n pl. -S one that jabbers
JABBING present participle of jab
JABIRU n pl. -S a wading bird
JABOT n pl. -S a decoration on a shirt
JACAL n pl. -ES or -S a hut
JACAMAR n pl. -S a tropical bird
JACANA n pl. -S a wading bird
JACINTH n pl. -S a variety of zircon
JACINTHE n pl. -S an orange color
JACK v -ED, -ING, -S to raise with a type of lever
JACKAL n pl. -S a doglike mammal
JACKAROO n pl. -ROOS jackeroo
JACKASS n pl. -ES a male donkey
JACKBOOT n pl. -S a heavy boot
JACKDAW n pl. -S a crowlike bird
JACKER n pl. -S one that jacks
JACKEROO n pl. -ROOS an inexperienced ranch hand
JACKET v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a jacket (a short coat)
JACKFISH n pl. -ES a food fish
JACKIES pl. of jacky
JACKLEG n pl. -S an unskilled worker
JACKPOT n pl. -S a top prize or reward
JACKROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to rob a drunken or sleeping person
JACKSTAY n pl. -STAYS a rope on a ship
JACKY n pl. JACKIES a sailor
JACOBIN n pl. -S a pigeon
JACOBUS n pl. -ES an old English coin
JACONET n pl. -S a cotton cloth
JACQUARD n pl. -S a fabric of intricate weave
JACULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to throw
JADE v JADED, JADING, JADES to weary JADEDLY adv
JADEITE n pl. -S a mineral JADITIC adj
JADISH adj worn-out JADISHLY adv
JAEGER n pl. -S a hunter
JAG v JAGGED, JAGGING, JAGS to cut unevenly
JAGER n pl. -S jaeger
JAGG v -ED, -ING, -S to jag
JAGGARY n pl. -RIES jaggery
JAGGED adj -GEDER, -GEDEST having a sharply uneven edge or surface JAGGEDLY adv
JAGGER n pl. -S one that jags
JAGGERY n pl. -GERIES a coarse, dark sugar
JAGGHERY n pl. -GHERIES jaggery
JAGGING present participle of jag
JAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST jagged
JAGLESS adj smooth and even
JAGRA n pl. -S jaggery
JAGUAR n pl. -S a large feline animal
JAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to put in jail (a place of confinement)
JAILBAIT n pl. JAILBAIT a girl under the age of consent with whom sexual intercourse constitutes statutory rape
JAILBIRD n pl. -S a prisoner
JAILER n pl. -S a keeper of a jail
JAILOR n pl. -S jailer
JAKE adj all right; fine
JAKES n/pl an outhouse
JALAP n pl. -S a Mexican plant JALAPIC adj
JALAPENO n pl. -NOS a hot pepper
JALAPIN n pl. -S a medicinal substance contained in jalap
JALOP n pl. -S jalap
JALOPPY n pl. -PIES jalopy
JALOPY n pl. -LOPIES a decrepit car
JALOUSIE n pl. -S a type of window
JAM v JAMMED, JAMMING, JAMS to force together tightly
JAMB v -ED, -ING, -S to jam
JAMBE n pl. -S a jambeau
JAMBEAU n pl. -BEAUX a piece of armor for the leg
JAMBOREE n pl. -S a noisy celebration
JAMMED past tense of jam
JAMMER n pl. -S one that jams
JAMMIES n/pl pajamas
JAMMING present participle of jam
JAMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST sticky with jam (boiled fruit and sugar)
JANE n pl. -S a girl or woman
JANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to make a harsh, metallic sound
JANGLER n pl. -S one that jangles
JANGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST jangling
JANIFORM adj hypocritical
JANISARY n pl. -SARIES janizary
JANITOR n pl. -S a maintenance man
JANIZARY n pl. -ZARIES a Turkish soldier
JANTY adj jaunty
JAPAN v -PANNED, -PANNING, -PANS to coat with a glossy, black lacquer
JAPANIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to make Japanese
JAPANNER n pl. -S one that japans
JAPANNING present participle of japan
JAPE v JAPED, JAPING, JAPES to mock
JAPER n pl. -S one that japes
JAPERY n pl. -ERIES mockery
JAPING present participle of jape
JAPINGLY adv in a japing manner
JAPONICA n pl. -S an Asian shrub
JAR v JARRED, JARRING, JARS to cause to shake
JARFUL n pl. JARFULS or JARSFUL the quantity held by a jar (a cylindrical container)
JARGON v -ED, -ING, -S to speak or write an obscure and often pretentious kind of language
JARGONEL n pl. -S a variety of pear
JARGOON n pl. -S a variety of zircon
JARHEAD n pl. -S a marine soldier
JARINA n pl. -S the hard seed of a palm tree
JARL n pl. -S a Scandinavian nobleman
JARLDOM n pl. -S the domain of a jarl
JAROSITE n pl. -S a mineral
JAROVIZE v -VIZED, -VIZING, -VIZES to hasten the flowering of a plant
JARRAH n pl. -S an evergreen tree
JARRED past tense of jar
JARRING present participle of jar
JARSFUL a pl. of jarful
JARVEY n pl. -VEYS the driver of a carriage for hire
JASMIN n pl. -S jasmine
JASMINE n pl. -S a climbing shrub
JASPER n pl. -S a variety of quartz JASPERY adj
JASSID n pl. -S any of a family of plant pests
JATO n pl. -TOS a takeoff aided by jet propulsion
JAUK v -ED, -ING, -S to dawdle
JAUNCE v JAUNCED, JAUNCING, JAUNCES to prance
JAUNDICE v -DICED, -DICING, -DICES to prejudice unfavorably
JAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to make a pleasure trip
JAUNTY adj -TIER, -TIEST having a lively and self-confident manner JAUNTILY adv
JAUP v -ED, -ING, -S to splash
JAVA n pl. -S coffee
JAVELIN v -ED, -ING, -S to pierce with a javelin (a light spear)
JAVELINA n pl. -S a peccary
JAW v -ED, -ING, -S to jabber
JAWAN n pl. -S a soldier of India
JAWBONE v -BONED, -BONING, -BONES to attempt to convince
JAWBONER n pl. -S one that jawbones
JAWLIKE adj resembling the jaw (the framework of the mouth)
JAWLINE n pl. -S the outline of the lower jaw
JAY n pl. JAYS a corvine bird
JAYBIRD n pl. -S a jay
JAYGEE n pl. -S a military officer
JAYVEE n pl. -S a junior varsity player
JAYWALK v -ED, -ING, -S to cross a street recklessly
JAZZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to enliven
JAZZER n pl. -S one that jazzes
JAZZLIKE adj resembling a type of music
JAZZMAN n pl. -MEN a type of musician
JAZZY adj JAZZIER, JAZZIEST lively JAZZILY adv
JEALOUS adj resentful of another's advantages
JEALOUSY n pl. -SIES a jealous feeling
JEAN n pl. -S a durable cotton fabric
JEBEL n pl. -S a mountain
JEE v JEED, JEEING, JEES to gee
JEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by a small type of motor vehicle
JEEPERS interj -- used as a mild oath
JEEPNEY n pl. -NEYS a Philippine jitney
JEER v -ED, -ING, -S to mock
JEERER n pl. -S one that jeers
JEEZ interj -- used as a mild oath
JEFE n pl. -S a chief
JEHAD n pl. -S jihad
JEHU n pl. -S a fast driver
JEJUNA pl. of jejunum
JEJUNAL adj pertaining to the jejunum
JEJUNE adj uninteresting; childish JEJUNELY adv
JEJUNITY n pl. -TIES something that is jejune
JEJUNUM n pl. -NA a part of the small intestine
JELL v -ED, -ING, -S to congeal
JELLABA n pl. -S djellaba
JELLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to jelly
JELLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to make into a jelly (a soft, semisolid substance)
JELUTONG n pl. -S a tropical tree
JEMADAR n pl. -S an officer in the army of India
JEMIDAR n pl. -S jemadar
JEMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to jimmy
JENNET n pl. -S a small horse
JENNY n pl. -NIES a female donkey
JEON n pl. JEON a monetary unit of South Korea
JEOPARD v -ED, -ING, -S to imperil
JEOPARDY n pl. -DIES risk of loss or injury
JERBOA n pl. -S a small rodent
JEREED n pl. -S a wooden javelin
JEREMIAD n pl. -S a tale of woe
JERID n pl. -S jereed
JERK v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a sharp, sudden motion
JERKER n pl. -S one that jerks
JERKIES pl. of jerky
JERKIN n pl. -S a sleeveless jacket
JERKY adj JERKIER, JERKIEST characterized by jerking movements JERKILY adv
JERKY n pl. -KIES dried meat
JEROBOAM n pl. -S a wine bottle
JERREED n pl. -S jereed
JERRICAN n pl. -S jerrycan
JERRID n pl. -S jereed
JERRY n pl. -RIES a German soldier
JERRYCAN n pl. -S a fuel container
JERSEY n pl. -SEYS a close-fitting knitted shirt JERSEYED adj
JESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to fasten straps around the legs of a hawk
JESSANT adj shooting forth
JESSE v JESSED, JESSING, JESSES to jess
JEST v -ED, -ING, -S to joke
JESTER n pl. -S one that jests
JESTFUL adj tending to jest
JESTING n pl. -S the act of one who jests
JET v JETTED, JETTING, JETS to spurt forth in a stream
JETBEAD n pl. -S an ornamental shrub
JETE n pl. -S a ballet leap
JETLIKE adj resembling a jet airplane
JETLINER n pl. -S a type of aircraft
JETON n pl. -S jetton
JETPORT n pl. -S a type of airport
JETSAM n pl. -S goods cast overboard
JETSOM n pl. -S jetsam
JETTED past tense of jet
JETTIED past tense of jetty
JETTIER comparative of jetty
JETTIES present 3d person sing. of jetty
JETTIEST superlative of jetty
JETTING present participle of jet
JETTISON v -ED, -ING, -S to cast overboard
JETTON n pl. -S a piece used in counting
JETTY adj -TIER, -TIEST having the color jet black
JETTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to jut
JEU n pl. JEUX a game
JEWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to adorn or equip with jewels (precious stones)
JEWELER n pl. -S a dealer or maker of jewelry
JEWELLER n pl. -S jeweler
JEWELLING a present participle of jewel
JEWELRY n pl. -RIES an article or articles for personal adornment
JEWFISH n pl. -ES a large marine fish
JEZAIL n pl. -S a type of firearm
JEZEBEL n pl. -S a scheming, wicked woman
JIAO n pl. JIAO chiao
JIB v JIBBED, JIBBING, JIBS to refuse to proceed further
JIBB v -ED, -ING, -S to shift from side to side while sailing
JIBBER n pl. -S a horse that jibs
JIBBING present participle of jib
JIBBOOM n pl. -S a ship's spar
JIBE v JIBED, JIBING, JIBES to gibe JIBINGLY adv
JIBER n pl. -S one that jibes
JICAMA n pl. -S a tropical plant with edible roots
JIFF n pl. -S jiffy
JIFFY n pl. -FIES a short time
JIG v JIGGED, JIGGING, JIGS to bob
JIGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to jerk up and down
JIGGERED adj damned
JIGGING present participle of jig
JIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to shake lightly
JIGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST unsteady
JIGSAW v -SAWED, -SAWN, -SAWING, -SAWS to cut with a type of saw
JIHAD n pl. -S a Muslim holy war
JILL n pl. -S a unit of liquid measure
JILLION n pl. -S a very large number
JILT v -ED, -ING, -S to reject a lover
JILTER n pl. -S one that jilts
JIMINY interj -- used to express surprise
JIMJAMS n/pl violent delirium
JIMMINY interj jiminy
JIMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to pry open with a crowbar
JIMP adj JIMPER, JIMPEST natty JIMPLY adv
JIMPY adj jimp
JIN n pl. -S jinn
JINGAL n pl. -S a heavy musket
JINGALL n pl. -S jingal
JINGKO n pl. -KOES ginkgo
JINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to make a tinkling sound
JINGLER n pl. -S one that jingles
JINGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST jingling
JINGO n pl. -GOES a zealous patriot JINGOISH adj
JINGOISM n pl. -S the spirit or policy of jingoes
JINGOIST n pl. -S a jingo
JINK v -ED, -ING, -S to move quickly out of the way
JINKER n pl. -S one that jinks
JINN n pl. -S a supernatural being in Muslim mythology
JINNEE n pl. JINN jinn
JINNI n pl. JINN jinn
JINX v -ED, -ING, -ES to bring bad luck to
JIPIJAPA n pl. -S a tropical plant
JITNEY n pl. -NEYS a small bus
JITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to fidget
JITTERY adj -TERIER, -TERIEST extremely nervous
JIUJITSU n pl. -S jujitsu
JIUJUTSU n pl. -S jujitsu
JIVE v JIVED, JIVING, JIVES to play jazz or swing music
JIVEASS adj insincere, phony
JIVER n pl. -S one that jives
JIVEY adj JIVIER, JIVIEST jazzy, lively
JNANA n pl. -S knowledge acquired through meditation
JO n pl. JOES a sweetheart
JOANNES n pl. JOANNES johannes
JOB v JOBBED, JOBBING, JOBS to work by the piece
JOBBER n pl. -S a pieceworker
JOBBERY n pl. -BERIES corruption in public office
JOBBING present participle of job
JOBLESS adj having no job
JOBNAME n pl. -S a computer code for a job instruction
JOCK n pl. -S an athletic supporter
JOCKETTE n pl. -S a woman who rides horses in races
JOCKEY v -EYED, -EYING, -EYS to maneuver for an advantage
JOCKO n pl. JOCKOS a monkey
JOCOSE adj humorous JOCOSELY adv
JOCOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being jocose
JOCULAR adj given to joking
JOCUND adj cheerful JOCUNDLY adv
JODHPUR n pl. -S a type of boot
JOE n pl. -S a fellow
JOEY n pl. -EYS a young kangaroo
JOG v JOGGED, JOGGING, JOGS to run at a slow, steady pace
JOGGER n pl. -S one that jogs
JOGGING n pl. -S the practice of running at a slow, steady pace
JOGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to shake slightly
JOGGLER n pl. -S one that joggles
JOHANNES n pl. JOHANNES a Portuguese coin
JOHN n pl. -S a toilet
JOHNBOAT n pl. -S a narrow square-ended boat
JOHNNY n pl. -NIES a sleeveless hospital gown
JOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to unite JOINABLE adj
JOINDER n pl. -S a joining of parties in a lawsuit
JOINER n pl. -S a carpenter
JOINERY n pl. -ERIES the trade of a joiner
JOINING n pl. -S a juncture
JOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to fit together by means of a junction
JOINTER n pl. -S one that joints
JOINTLY adv together
JOINTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to set aside property as an inheritance
JOIST v -ED, -ING, -S to support with horizontal beams
JOJOBA n pl. -S a small tree
JOKE v JOKED, JOKING, JOKES to say something amusing
JOKER n pl. -S one that jokes
JOKESTER n pl. -S a practical joker
JOKEY adj JOKIER, JOKIEST amusing JOKILY adv
JOKIER comparative of jokey
JOKIEST superlative of jokey
JOKINESS n pl. -ES the state of being jokey
JOKING present participle of joke
JOKINGLY adv in a joking manner
JOKY adj JOKIER, JOKIEST jokey
JOLE n pl. -S jowl
JOLLIED past tense of jolly
JOLLIER comparative of jolly
JOLLIES present 3d person sing. of jolly
JOLLIEST superlative of jolly
JOLLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make jolly
JOLLITY n pl. -TIES mirth
JOLLY adj -LIER, -LIEST cheerful JOLLILY adv
JOLLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to put in a good humor for one's own purposes
JOLT v -ED, -ING, -S to jar or shake roughly
JOLTER n pl. -S one that jolts
JOLTY adj JOLTIER, JOLTIEST marked by a jolting motion JOLTILY adv
JONES n pl. JONESES a drug addiction
JONGLEUR n pl. -S a minstrel
JONQUIL n pl. -S a perennial herb
JORAM n pl. -S jorum
JORDAN n pl. -S a type of container
JORUM n pl. -S a large drinking bowl
JOSEPH n pl. -S a woman's long cloak
JOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to tease
JOSHER n pl. -S one that joshes
JOSS n pl. -ES a Chinese idol
JOSTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to bump or push roughly
JOSTLER n pl. -S one that jostles
JOT v JOTTED, JOTTING, JOTS to write down quickly
JOTA n pl. -S a Spanish dance
JOTTER n pl. -S one that jots
JOTTING n pl. -S a brief note
JOTTY adj written down quickly
JOUAL n pl. -S a dialect of Canadian French
JOUK v -ED, -ING, -S to dodge
JOULE n pl. -S a unit of energy
JOUNCE v JOUNCED, JOUNCING, JOUNCES to move roughly up and down
JOUNCY adj JOUNCIER, JOUNCIEST marked by a jouncing motion
JOURNAL n pl. -S a record of daily events
JOURNEY v -ED, -ING, -S to travel
JOUST v -ED, -ING, -S to engage in personal combat
JOUSTER n pl. -S one that jousts
JOVIAL adj good-humored JOVIALLY adv
JOVIALTY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being jovial
JOW v -ED, -ING, -S to toll
JOWAR n pl. -S a durra grown in India
JOWL n pl. -S the fleshy part under the lower jaw JOWLED adj
JOWLY adj JOWLIER, JOWLIEST having prominent jowls
JOY v -ED, -ING, -S to rejoice
JOYANCE n pl. -S gladness
JOYFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST happy JOYFULLY adv
JOYLESS adj being without gladness
JOYOUS adj joyful JOYOUSLY adv
JOYPOP v -POPPED, -POPPING, -POPS to use habit-forming drugs occasionally
JOYRIDE v -RODE, -RIDDEN, -RIDING, -RIDES to take an automobile ride for pleasure
JOYRIDER n pl. -S one that joyrides
JOYSTICK n pl. -S the control stick in an airplane
JUBA n pl. -S a lively dance
JUBBAH n pl. -S a loose outer garment
JUBE n pl. -S a platform in a church
JUBHAH n pl. -S jubbah
JUBILANT adj exultant
JUBILATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to exult
JUBILE n pl. -S jubilee
JUBILEE n pl. -S a celebration
JUDAS n pl. -ES a peephole
JUDDER v -ED, -ING, -S to vibrate
JUDGE v JUDGED, JUDGING, JUDGES to decide on critically
JUDGER n pl. -S one that judges
JUDGMENT n pl. -S an authoritative opinion
JUDICIAL adj pertaining to courts of law
JUDO n pl. -DOS a form of jujitsu
JUDOIST n pl. -S one skilled in judo
JUDOKA n pl. -S a judoist
JUG v JUGGED, JUGGING, JUGS to put into a jug (a large, deep container with a narrow mouth and a handle)
JUGA a pl. of jugum
JUGAL adj pertaining to the cheek or cheekbone
JUGATE adj occurring in pairs
JUGFUL n pl. JUGFULS or JUGSFUL as much as a jug will hold
JUGGED past tense of jug
JUGGING present participle of jug
JUGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to perform feats of manual dexterity
JUGGLER n pl. -S one that juggles
JUGGLERY n pl. -GLERIES the art of a juggler
JUGGLING n pl. -S jugglery
JUGHEAD n pl. -S a dolt
JUGSFUL a pl. of jugful
JUGULA pl. of jugulum
JUGULAR n pl. -S a vein of the neck
JUGULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to suppress a disease by extreme measures
JUGULUM n pl. -LA a part of a bird's neck
JUGUM n pl. -GA or -GUMS a pair of the opposite leaflets of a pinnate leaf
JUICE v JUICED, JUICING, JUICES to extract the juice (the liquid part of a fruit or vegetable) from
JUICER n pl. -S a juice extractor
JUICY adj JUICIER, JUICIEST full of juice JUICILY adv
JUJITSU n pl. -S a Japanese art of self-defense
JUJU n pl. -S an object regarded as having magical power
JUJUBE n pl. -S a fruit-flavored candy
JUJUISM n pl. -S the system of beliefs connected with jujus
JUJUIST n pl. -S a follower of jujuism
JUJUTSU n pl. -S jujitsu
JUKE v JUKED, JUKING, JUKES to fake out of position
JUKEBOX n pl. -ES a coin-operated phonograph
JULEP n pl. -S a sweet drink
JULIENNE v -ENNED, -ENNING, -ENNES to cut food into long thin strips
JUMBAL n pl. -S a ring-shaped cookie
JUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to mix in a disordered manner
JUMBLER n pl. -S one that jumbles
JUMBO n pl. -BOS a very large specimen of its kind
JUMBUCK n pl. -S a sheep
JUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to spring off the ground
JUMPER n pl. -S one that jumps
JUMPOFF n pl. -S a starting point
JUMPSUIT n pl. -S a one-piece garment
JUMPY adj JUMPIER, JUMPIEST nervous JUMPILY adv
JUN n pl. JUN a coin of North Korea
JUNCO n pl. -COS or -COES a small finch
JUNCTION n pl. -S a place where things join
JUNCTURE n pl. -S the act of joining
JUNGLE n pl. -S land covered with dense tropical vegetation JUNGLED adj
JUNGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST resembling a jungle
JUNIOR n pl. -S a person who is younger than another
JUNIPER n pl. -S an evergreen tree
JUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to discard as trash
JUNKER n pl. -S something ready for junking
JUNKET v -ED, -ING, -S to banquet
JUNKETER n pl. -S one that junkets
JUNKIE n pl. -S a drug addict
JUNKMAN n pl. -MEN one who buys and sells junk
JUNKY adj JUNKIER, JUNKIEST worthless
JUNKYARD n pl. -S a place where junk is stored
JUNTA n pl. -S a political or governmental council
JUNTO n pl. -TOS a political faction
JUPE n pl. -S a woman's jacket
JUPON n pl. -S a tunic
JURA pl. of jus
JURAL adj pertaining to law JURALLY adv
JURANT n pl. -S one that takes an oath
JURAT n pl. -S a statement on an affidavit
JURATORY adj pertaining to an oath
JUREL n pl. -S a food fish
JURIDIC adj pertaining to the law
JURIST n pl. -S one versed in the law JURISTIC adj
JUROR n pl. -S a member of a jury
JURY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to select material for exhibition
JURYMAN n pl. -MEN a juror
JUS n pl. JURA a legal right
JUSSIVE n pl. -S a word used to express command
JUST adj JUSTER, JUSTEST acting in conformity with what is morally good
JUST v -ED, -ING, -S to joust
JUSTER n pl. -S jouster
JUSTICE n pl. -S a judge
JUSTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to show to be just, right, or valid
JUSTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to jostle
JUSTLY adv in a just manner
JUSTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being just
JUT v JUTTED, JUTTING, JUTS to protrude
JUTE n pl. -S a strong, coarse fiber
JUTTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to jut
JUVENAL n pl. -S a young bird's plumage
JUVENILE n pl. -S a young person
KA n pl. -S the spiritual self of a human being in Egyptian religion
KAAS n pl. KAAS kas
KAB n pl. -S an ancient Hebrew unit of measure
KABAB n pl. -S kabob
KABAKA n pl. -S a Ugandan emperor
KABALA n pl. -S cabala
KABAR n pl. -S caber
KABAYA n pl. -S a cotton jacket
KABBALA n pl. -S cabala
KABBALAH n pl. -S cabala
KABELJOU n pl. -S a large food fish
KABIKI n pl. -S a tropical tree
KABOB n pl. -S cubes of meat cooked on a skewer
KABUKI n pl. -S a form of Japanese theater
KACHINA n pl. -S an ancestral spirit
KADDISH n pl. -DISHIM a Jewish prayer
KADI n pl. -S cadi
KAE n pl. -S a bird resembling a crow
KAF n pl. -S kaph
KAFFIR n pl. -S kafir
KAFFIYEH n pl. -S a large, square kerchief
KAFIR n pl. -S a cereal grass
KAFTAN n pl. -S caftan
KAGU n pl. -S a flightless bird
KAHUNA n pl. -S a medicine man
KAIAK n pl. -S kayak
KAIF n pl. -S kef
KAIL n pl. -S kale
KAILYARD n pl. -S kaleyard
KAIN n pl. -S a tax paid in produce or livestock
KAINIT n pl. -S kainite
KAINITE n pl. -S a mineral salt
KAISER n pl. -S an emperor
KAISERIN n pl. -S a kaiser's wife
KAJEPUT n pl. -S cajuput
KAKA n pl. -S a parrot
KAKAPO n pl. -POS a flightless parrot
KAKEMONO n pl. -NOS a Japanese scroll
KAKI n pl. -S a Japanese tree
KAKIEMON n pl. -S a Japanese porcelain
KALAM n pl. -S a type of Muslim theology
KALE n pl. -S a variety of cabbage
KALENDS n pl. KALENDS calends
KALEWIFE n pl. -WIVES a female vegetable vendor
KALEYARD n pl. -S a kitchen garden
KALIAN n pl. -S a hookah
KALIF n pl. -S caliph
KALIFATE n pl. -S califate
KALIMBA n pl. -S an African musical instrument
KALIPH n pl. -S caliph
KALIUM n pl. -S potassium
KALLIDIN n pl. -S a hormone
KALMIA n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
KALONG n pl. -S a fruit-eating bat
KALPA n pl. -S a period of time in Hindu religion
KALPAK n pl. -S calpac
KALYPTRA n pl. -S a thin veil
KAMAAINA n pl. -S a longtime resident of Hawaii
KAMACITE n pl. -S an alloy of nickel and iron
KAMALA n pl. -S an Asian tree
KAME n pl. -S a mound of detrital material
KAMI n pl. KAMI a sacred power or force
KAMIK n pl. -S a type of boot
KAMIKAZE n pl. -S a plane to be flown in a suicide crash on a target
KAMPONG n pl. -S a small village
KAMSEEN n pl. -S khamsin
KAMSIN n pl. -S khamsin
KANA n pl. -S the Japanese syllabic script
KANBAN n pl. -S a manufacturing strategy wherein parts are delivered only as needed
KANE n pl. -S kain
KANGAROO n pl. -ROOS an Australian mammal
KANJI n pl. -S a system of Japanese writing
KANTAR n pl. -S a unit of weight
KANTELE n pl. -S a type of harp
KAOLIANG n pl. -S an Asian sorghum
KAOLIN n pl. -S a fine white clay KAOLINIC adj
KAOLINE n pl. -S kaolin
KAON n pl. -S a type of meson
KAPA n pl. -S a coarse cloth
KAPH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
KAPOK n pl. -S a mass of silky fibers
KAPPA n pl. -S a Greek letter
KAPUT adj ruined
KAPUTT adj kaput
KARAKUL n pl. -S an Asian sheep
KARAOKE n pl. -S a musical device to which a user sings along
KARAT n pl. -S a unit of quality for gold
KARATE n pl. -S a Japanese art of self-defense
KARMA n pl. -S the force generated by a person's actions KARMIC adj
KARN n pl. -S cairn
KAROO n pl. KAROOS karroo
KAROSS n pl. -ES an African garment
KARROO n pl. -ROOS a dry plateau
KARST n pl. -S a limestone region KARSTIC adj
KART n pl. -S a small motor vehicle
KARTING n pl. -S the sport of racing karts
KARYOTIN n pl. -S the nuclear material of a cell
KAS n pl. KAS a large cupboard
KASBAH n pl. -S casbah
KASHA n pl. -S a cooked cereal
KASHER v -ED, -ING, -S to kosher
KASHMIR n pl. -S cashmere
KASHRUT n pl. -S kashruth
KASHRUTH n pl. -S the Jewish dietary laws
KAT n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
KATA n pl. -S an exercise of set movements
KATAKANA n pl. -S a Japanese syllabic symbol
KATCHINA n pl. -S kachina
KATCINA n pl. -S kachina
KATHODE n pl. -S cathode KATHODAL, KATHODIC adj
KATION n pl. -S cation
KATYDID n pl. -S a grasshopper
KAURI n pl. -S a timber tree
KAURY n pl. -RIES kauri
KAVA n pl. -S a tropical shrub
KAVAKAVA n pl. -S kava
KAVASS n pl. -ES a Turkish policeman
KAY n pl. KAYS the letter K
KAYAK v -ED, -ING, -S to travel in a kayak (an Eskimo canoe)
KAYAKER n pl. -S one that rides in a kayak
KAYAKING n pl. -S the act or skill of managing a kayak
KAYLES n/pl a British game
KAYO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to knock out
KAZACHOK n pl. -ZACHKI a Russian folk dance
KAZATSKI n pl. -ES kazachok
KAZATSKY n pl. -SKIES kazachok
KAZOO n pl. -ZOOS a toy musical instrument
KBAR n pl. -S a kilobar
KEA n pl. -S a parrot
KEBAB n pl. -S kabob
KEBAR n pl. -S caber
KEBBIE n pl. -S a rough walking stick
KEBBOCK n pl. -S kebbuck
KEBBUCK n pl. -S a whole cheese
KEBLAH n pl. -S kiblah
KEBOB n pl. -S kabob
KECK v -ED, -ING, -S to retch
KECKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to wind with rope to prevent chafing
KEDDAH n pl. -S an enclosure for elephants
KEDGE v KEDGED, KEDGING, KEDGES to move a vessel with the use of an anchor
KEDGEREE n pl. -S a food in India
KEEF n pl. -S kef
KEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to peep
KEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to capsize
KEELAGE n pl. -S the amount paid to keep a boat in a harbor
KEELBOAT n pl. -S a freight boat
KEELHALE v -HALED, -HALING, -HALES to keelhaul
KEELHAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to rebuke severely
KEELLESS adj having no keel (the main structural part of a ship)
KEELSON n pl. -S a beam in a ship
KEEN adj KEENER, KEENEST enthusiastic
KEEN v -ED, -ING, -S to wail loudly over the dead
KEENER n pl. -S one that keens
KEENLY adv in a keen manner
KEENNESS n pl. -ES sharpness
KEEP v KEPT, KEEPING, KEEPS to continue to possess KEEPABLE adj
KEEPER n pl. -S one that keeps
KEEPING n pl. -S custody
KEEPSAKE n pl. -S a memento
KEESHOND n pl. -HONDS or -HONDEN a small, heavy-coated dog
KEESTER n pl. -S keister
KEET n pl. -S a young guinea fowl
KEEVE n pl. -S a tub or vat
KEF n pl. -S hemp smoked to produce euphoria
KEFFIYEH n pl. -S kaffiyeh
KEFIR n pl. -S a fermented beverage made from cow's milk
KEG n pl. -S a small barrel
KEGELER n pl. -S kegler
KEGLER n pl. -S a bowler
KEGLING n pl. -S bowling
KEIR n pl. -S kier
KEISTER n pl. -S the buttocks
KEITLOA n pl. -S a rhinoceros
KELEP n pl. -S a stinging ant
KELIM n pl. -S kilim
KELLY n pl. -LIES a bright green color
KELOID n pl. -S a scar caused by excessive growth of fibrous tissue KELOIDAL adj
KELP v -ED, -ING, -S to burn a type of seaweed
KELPIE n pl. -S a water sprite
KELPY n pl. -PIES kelpie
KELSON n pl. -S keelson
KELTER n pl. -S kilter
KELVIN n pl. -S a unit of temperature
KEMP n pl. -S a champion
KEMPT adj neatly kept
KEN v KENNED KENT, KENNING, KENS to know
KENAF n pl. -S an East Indian plant
KENCH n pl. -ES a bin for salting fish
KENDO n pl. -DOS a Japanese sport
KENNED a past tense of ken
KENNEL v -NELED, -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to keep in a shelter for dogs
KENNING n pl. -S a metaphorical compound word or phrase
KENO n pl. -NOS a game of chance
KENOSIS n pl. -SISES the incarnation of Christ KENOTIC adj
KENOTRON n pl. -S a type of diode
KENT a past tense of ken
KEP v KEPPED, KEPPEN or KIPPEN, KEPPING, KEPS to catch
KEPHALIN n pl. -S cephalin
KEPI n pl. -S a type of cap
KEPPED past tense of kep
KEPPEN a past participle of kep
KEPPING present participle of kep
KEPT past tense of keep
KERAMIC n pl. -S ceramic
KERATIN n pl. -S a fibrous protein
KERATOID adj horny
KERATOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a skin disease
KERATOSE adj of or resembling horny tissue
KERB v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with curbing
KERCHIEF n pl. -CHIEFS or -CHIEVES a cloth worn as a head covering
KERCHOO interj ahchoo
KERF v -ED, -ING, -S to make an incision with a cutting tool
KERMES n pl. KERMES a red dye
KERMESS n pl. -ES kermis
KERMESSE n pl. -S kermis
KERMIS n pl. -MISES a festival
KERN v -ED, -ING, -S to be formed with a projecting typeface
KERNE n pl. -S a medieval foot soldier
KERNEL v -NELED, -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to envelop as a kernel (the inner part of a nut)
KERNITE n pl. -S a mineral
KEROGEN n pl. -S a substance found in shale
KEROSENE n pl. -S a fuel oil
KEROSINE n pl. -S kerosene
KERPLUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to fall or drop with a heavy sound
KERRIA n pl. -S a Chinese shrub
KERRY n pl. -RIES one of an Irish breed of cattle
KERSEY n pl. -SEYS a woolen cloth
KERYGMA n pl. -MATA the preaching of the gospel
KESTREL n pl. -S a small falcon
KETCH n pl. -ES a sailing vessel
KETCHUP n pl. -S a spicy tomato sauce
KETENE n pl. -S a toxic gas
KETO adj of or pertaining to ketone
KETOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
KETONE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound KETONIC adj
KETOSE n pl. -S a simple sugar
KETOSIS n pl. -TOSES a buildup of ketones in the body KETOTIC adj
KETTLE n pl. -S a vessel for boiling liquids
KEV n pl. KEV a unit of energy
KEVEL n pl. -S a belaying cleat or peg
KEVIL n pl. -S kevel
KEX n pl. -ES a dry, hollow stalk
KEY v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a key (a device used to turn the bolt in a lock)
KEYBOARD v -ED, -ING, -S to operate a machine by means of a keyset
KEYCARD n pl. -S a coded card for operating a device
KEYHOLE n pl. -S a hole for a key
KEYLESS adj being without a key
KEYNOTE v -NOTED, -NOTING, -NOTES to deliver the main speech at a function
KEYNOTER n pl. -S one that keynotes
KEYPAD n pl. -S a small keyboard
KEYPUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to perforate with a machine
KEYSET n pl. -S a system of finger levers
KEYSTER n pl. -S keister
KEYSTONE n pl. -S the central stone of an arch
KEYWAY n pl. -WAYS a slot for a key
KEYWORD n pl. -S a significant word
KHADDAR n pl. -S a cotton cloth
KHADI n pl. -S khaddar
KHAF n pl. -S kaph
KHAKI n pl. -S a durable cloth
KHALIF n pl. -S caliph
KHALIFA n pl. -S caliph
KHAMSEEN n pl. -S khamsin
KHAMSIN n pl. -S a hot, dry wind
KHAN n pl. -S an Asian ruler
KHANATE n pl. -S the domain of a khan
KHAPH n pl. -S kaph
KHAT n pl. -S kat
KHAZEN n pl. -ZENS or -ZENIM hazzan
KHEDA n pl. -S keddah
KHEDAH n pl. -S keddah
KHEDIVE n pl. -S a Turkish viceroy KHEDIVAL adj
KHET n pl. -S heth
KHETH n pl. -S heth
KHI n pl. -S chi
KHIRKAH n pl. -S a patchwork garment
KHOUM n pl. -S a monetary unit of Mauritania
KIANG n pl. -S a wild ass
KIAUGH n pl. -S trouble; worry
KIBBE n pl. -S a Near Eastern dish of ground lamb and bulgur
KIBBEH n pl. -S kibbe
KIBBI n pl. -S kibbe
KIBBITZ v -ED, -ING, -ES kibitz
KIBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to grind coarsely
KIBBUTZ n pl. -BUTZIM a collective farm in Israel
KIBE n pl. -S a sore caused by exposure to cold
KIBEI n pl. -S one born in America of immigrant Japanese parents and educated in Japan
KIBITZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to meddle
KIBITZER n pl. -S one that kibitzes
KIBLA n pl. -S kiblah
KIBLAH n pl. -S the direction toward which Muslims face while praying
KIBOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to stop
KICK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike out with the foot or feet KICKABLE adj
KICKBACK n pl. -S a strong reaction
KICKBALL n pl. -S baseball using an inflated ball that is kicked
KICKER n pl. -S one that kicks
KICKIER comparative of kicky
KICKIEST superlative of kicky
KICKOFF n pl. -S the kick that begins play in football
KICKSHAW n pl. -S a trifle or trinket
KICKUP n pl. -S a noisy argument
KICKY adj KICKIER, KICKIEST exciting
KID v KIDDED, KIDDING, KIDS to tease
KIDDER n pl. -S one that kids
KIDDIE n pl. -S a small child
KIDDIES pl. of kiddy
KIDDING present participle of kid
KIDDISH adj childish
KIDDO n pl. -DOS or -DOES -- used as a form of familiar address
KIDDUSH n pl. -ES a Jewish prayer
KIDDY n pl. -DIES kiddie
KIDLIKE adj resembling a child
KIDNAP v -NAPED, -NAPING, -NAPS or -NAPPED, -NAPPING, -NAPS to take a person by force and often for ransom
KIDNAPEE n pl. -S one that is kidnaped
KIDNAPER n pl. -S one that kidnaps
KIDNAPPER n pl. -S kidnaper
KIDNAPPING present participle of kidnap
KIDNEY n pl. -NEYS a bodily organ
KIDSKIN n pl. -S a type of leather
KIDVID n pl. -S television programs for children
KIEF n pl. -S kef
KIELBASA n pl. -BASAS, -BASI, or -BASY a smoked sausage
KIER n pl. -S a vat for boiling and dyeing fabrics
KIESTER n pl. -S keister
KIF n pl. -S kef
KILIM n pl. -S an oriental tapestry
KILL v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to die
KILLDEE n pl. -S killdeer
KILLDEER n pl. -S a wading bird
KILLER n pl. -S one that kills
KILLICK n pl. -S a small anchor
KILLIE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
KILLING n pl. -S a sudden notable success
KILLJOY n pl. -JOYS one who spoils the fun of others
KILLOCK n pl. -S killick
KILN v -ED, -ING, -S to bake in a type of oven
KILO n pl. KILOS a kilogram or kilometer
KILOBAR n pl. -S a unit of atmospheric pressure
KILOBASE n pl. -S unit of measure of a nucleic-acid chain
KILOBAUD n pl. -S a unit of data transmission speed
KILOBIT n pl. -S a unit of computer information
KILOBYTE n pl. -S 1,024 bytes
KILOGRAM n pl. -S a unit of mass and weight
KILOMOLE n pl. -S one thousand moles
KILORAD n pl. -S a unit of nuclear radiation
KILOTON n pl. -S a unit of weight
KILOVOLT n pl. -S a unit of electromotive force
KILOWATT n pl. -S a unit of power
KILT v -ED, -ING, -S to make creases or pleats in
KILTER n pl. -S good condition
KILTIE n pl. -S one who wears a kilt (a type of skirt)
KILTING n pl. -S an arrangement of kilt pleats
KILTY n pl. KILTIES kiltie
KIMCHEE n pl. -S kimchi
KIMCHI n pl. -S a spicy Korean dish of pickled cabbage
KIMONO n pl. -NOS a loose robe KIMONOED adj
KIN n pl. -S a group of persons of common ancestry
KINA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Papua New Guinea
KINASE n pl. -S an enzyme
KIND adj KINDER, KINDEST having a gentle, giving nature
KIND n pl. -S a class of similar or related objects or individuals
KINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to cause to burn
KINDLER n pl. -S one that kindles
KINDLESS adj lacking kindness
KINDLING n pl. -S material that is easily ignited
KINDLY adj -LIER, -LIEST kind
KINDNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being kind
KINDRED n pl. -S a natural grouping
KINE n pl. -S a type of television tube
KINEMA n pl. -S cinema
KINESIC adj pertaining to kinesics
KINESICS n/pl the study of body motion in relation to communication
KINESIS n pl. -NESES a type of movement
KINETIC adj pertaining to motion
KINETICS n/pl a branch of science dealing with motion
KINETIN n pl. -S a substance that increases plant growth
KINFOLK n/pl relatives
KINFOLKS n/pl kinfolk
KING v -ED, -ING, -S to reign as king (a male monarch)
KINGBIRD n pl. -S an American bird
KINGBOLT n pl. -S a kingpin
KINGCUP n pl. -S a marsh plant
KINGDOM n pl. -S the area ruled by a king
KINGFISH n pl. -ES a marine food fish
KINGHOOD n pl. -S the office of a king
KINGLESS adj having no king
KINGLET n pl. -S a king who rules over a small area
KINGLIKE adj resembling a king
KINGLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or befitting a king
KINGPIN n pl. -S a central bolt connecting an axle to a vehicle
KINGPOST n pl. -S a supporting structure of a roof
KINGSHIP n pl. -S the power or position of a king
KINGSIDE n pl. -S a part of a chessboard
KINGWOOD n pl. -S a hardwood tree
KININ n pl. -S a hormone
KINK v -ED, -ING, -S to form a tight curl or bend in
KINKAJOU n pl. -S an arboreal mammal
KINKY adj KINKIER, KINKIEST tightly curled KINKILY adv
KINO n pl. -NOS a gum resin
KINSFOLK n/pl kinfolk
KINSHIP n pl. -S relationship
KINSMAN n pl. -MEN a male relative
KIOSK n pl. -S an open booth
KIP v KIPPED, KIPPING, KIPS to sleep
KIPPEN a past participle of kep
KIPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to cure fish by salting and smoking
KIPPERER n pl. -S one that kippers
KIPPING present participle of kip
KIPSKIN n pl. -S an animal hide that has not been tanned
KIR n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
KIRIGAMI n pl. -S the Japanese art of folding paper
KIRK n pl. -S a church
KIRKMAN n pl. -MEN a member of a church
KIRMESS n pl. -ES kermis
KIRN v -ED, -ING, -S to churn
KIRSCH n pl. -ES a kind of brandy
KIRTLE n pl. -S a man's tunic or coat KIRTLED adj
KISHKA n pl. -S kishke
KISHKE n pl. -S a sausage
KISMAT n pl. -S kismet
KISMET n pl. -S destiny KISMETIC adj
KISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to touch with the lips as a sign of affection KISSABLE adj KISSABLY adv
KISSER n pl. -S one that kisses
KISSY adj inclined to kiss
KIST n pl. -S a chest, box, or coffin
KISTFUL n pl. -S as much as a kist can hold
KIT v KITTED, KITTING, KITS to equip
KITCHEN n pl. -S a room where food is cooked
KITE v KITED, KITING, KITES to obtain money or credit fraudulently
KITELIKE adj resembling a kite (a light, covered frame flown in the wind)
KITER n pl. -S one that kites
KITH n pl. -S one's friends and neighbors
KITHARA n pl. -S cithara
KITHE v KITHED, KITHING, KITHES to make known
KITING present participle of kite
KITLING n pl. -S a young animal
KITSCH n pl. -ES faddish art or literature KITSCHY adj
KITTED past tense of kit
KITTEL n pl. KITTEL a Jewish ceremonial robe
KITTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to bear kittens (young cats)
KITTIES pl. of kitty
KITTING present participle of kit
KITTLE adj -TLER, -TLEST ticklish
KITTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to tickle
KITTY n pl. -TIES a kitten or cat
KIVA n pl. -S an underground ceremonial chamber
KIWI n pl. -S a flightless bird
KLATCH n pl. -ES a social gathering
KLATSCH n pl. -ES klatch
KLAVERN n pl. -S a local branch of the Ku Klux Klan
KLAXON n pl. -S a low-pitched horn
KLEAGLE n pl. -S an official in the Ku Klux Klan
KLEPHT n pl. -S a Greek guerrilla KLEPHTIC adj
KLEZMER n pl. -MORIM a Jewish folk musician
KLISTER n pl. -S a wax for skis
KLONG n pl. -S a canal
KLOOF n pl. -S a ravine
KLUDGE n pl. -S a system composed of ill-fitting components
KLUGE n pl. -S kludge
KLUTZ n pl. -ES a clumsy person
KLUTZY adj KLUTZIER, KLUTZIEST clumsy
KLYSTRON n pl. -S a type of electron tube
KNACK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike sharply
KNACKER n pl. -S one that buys old livestock
KNACKERY n pl. -ERIES the place of business of a knacker
KNAP v KNAPPED, KNAPPING, KNAPS to strike sharply
KNAPPER n pl. -S one that knaps
KNAPSACK n pl. -S a bag carried on the back
KNAPWEED n pl. -S a meadow plant
KNAR n pl. -S a bump on a tree KNARRED, KNARRY adj
KNAUR n pl. -S knar
KNAVE n pl. -S a dishonest person KNAVISH adj
KNAVERY n pl. -ERIES trickery
KNAWEL n pl. -S a Eurasian plant
KNEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to work into a uniform mixture with the hands
KNEADER n pl. -S one that kneads
KNEE v KNEED, KNEEING, KNEES to strike with the knee (a joint of the leg)
KNEECAP v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS to maim by shooting in the kneecap (a bone at the front of the knee)
KNEEHOLE n pl. -S a space for the knees
KNEEL v KNELT KNEELED, KNEELING, KNEELS to rest on the knees
KNEELER n pl. -S one that kneels
KNEEPAD n pl. -S a covering for a knee
KNEEPAN n pl. -S the kneecap
KNEESOCK n pl. -S a sock reaching up to the knee
KNELL v -ED, -ING, -S to sound a bell
KNELT a past tense of kneel
KNESSET n pl. -S the Israeli parliament
KNEW past tense of know
KNICKERS n/pl loose-fitting pants gathered at the knee
KNIFE n pl. KNIVES a sharp-edged instrument used for cutting
KNIFE v KNIFED, KNIFING, KNIFES to cut with a knife
KNIFER n pl. -S one that knifes
KNIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to make a knight (a medieval gentleman-soldier) of
KNIGHTLY adj of or befitting a knight
KNISH n pl. -ES dough stuffed with filling and fried
KNIT v KNITTED, KNITTING, KNITS to make a fabric or garment by joining loops of yarn
KNITTER n pl. -S one that knits
KNITTING n pl. -S work done by a knitter
KNITWEAR n pl. -S knitted clothing
KNIVES pl. of knife
KNOB n pl. -S a rounded protuberance KNOBBED, KNOBLIKE adj
KNOBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST having very small knobs
KNOBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST full of knobs
KNOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike sharply
KNOCKER n pl. -S one that knocks
KNOCKOFF n pl. -S a copy that sells for less than the original
KNOCKOUT n pl. -S a blow that induces unconsciousness
KNOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to knell
KNOLLER n pl. -S one that knolls
KNOLLY adj hilly
KNOP n pl. -S a knob KNOPPED adj
KNOSP n pl. -S a knob
KNOT v KNOTTED, KNOTTING, KNOTS to tie in a knot (a closed loop)
KNOTHOLE n pl. -S a hole in a plank
KNOTLESS adj having no knots
KNOTLIKE adj resembling a knot
KNOTTED past tense of knot
KNOTTER n pl. -S one that knots
KNOTTING n pl. -S a fringe made of knotted threads
KNOTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST full of knots KNOTTILY adv
KNOTWEED n pl. -S a common weed
KNOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to flog with a leather whip
KNOW v KNEW, KNOWN, KNOWING, KNOWS to have a true understanding of KNOWABLE adj
KNOWER n pl. -S one that knows
KNOWING adj -INGER, -INGEST astute
KNOWING n pl. -S knowledge
KNOWN n pl. -S a mathematical quantity whose value is given
KNUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST nubby
KNUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to hit with the knuckles (the joints of the fingers)
KNUCKLER n pl. -S a type of baseball pitch
KNUCKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST having prominent knuckles
KNUR n pl. -S a bump on a tree
KNURL v -ED, -ING, -S to make grooves or ridges in
KNURLY adj KNURLIER, KNURLIEST gnarly
KOA n pl. -S a timber tree
KOALA n pl. -S an Australian mammal
KOAN n pl. -S a paradox meditated on by Buddhist monks
KOB n pl. -S a reddish brown antelope
KOBO n pl. KOBO a monetary unit of Nigeria
KOBOLD n pl. -S an elf
KOEL n pl. -S an Australian bird
KOHL n pl. -S a type of eye makeup
KOHLRABI n pl. -ES a variety of cabbage
KOI n pl. KOI a large and colorful fish
KOINE n pl. -S a type of dialect
KOKANEE n pl. -S a food fish
KOLA n pl. -S cola
KOLACKY n pl. KOLACKY a kind of pastry
KOLBASI n pl. -S kielbasa
KOLBASSI n pl. -S kielbasa
KOLHOZ n pl. -HOZY or -HOZES kolkhoz
KOLINSKI n pl. -ES kolinsky
KOLINSKY n pl. -SKIES an Asian mink
KOLKHOS n pl. -KHOSY or -KHOSES kolkhoz
KOLKHOZ n pl. -KHOZY or -KHOZES a collective farm in Russia
KOLKOZ n pl. -KOZY or -KOZES kolkhoz
KOLO n pl. -LOS a European folk dance
KOMATIK n pl. -S an Eskimo sledge
KOMONDOR n pl. -DORS, -DOROK, or -DOROCK a large, shaggy-coated dog
KONK v -ED, -ING, -S conk
KOODOO n pl. -DOOS kudu
KOOK n pl. -S an eccentric person
KOOKIE adj KOOKIER, KOOKIEST kooky
KOOKY adj KOOKIER, KOOKIEST eccentric
KOP n pl. -S a hill
KOPECK n pl. -S a Russian coin
KOPEK n pl. -S kopeck
KOPH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
KOPJE n pl. -S a small hill
KOPPA n pl. -S a Greek letter
KOPPIE n pl. -S kopje
KOR n pl. -S a Hebrew unit of measure
KORAT n pl. -S a cat having a silver-blue coat
KORE n pl. -RAI an ancient Greek statue of a young woman
KORUNA n pl. KORUNAS, KORUNY, or KORUN a monetary unit of the Czech Republic
KOS n pl. KOS a land measure in India
KOSHER v -ED, -ING, -S to make fit to be eaten according to Jewish dietary laws
KOSS n pl. KOSS kos
KOTO n pl. -TOS a musical instrument
KOTOW v -ED, -ING, -S to kowtow
KOTOWER n pl. -S one that kotows
KOUMIS n pl. -MISES koumiss
KOUMISS n pl. -ES a beverage made from camel's milk
KOUMYS n pl. -ES koumiss
KOUMYSS n pl. -ES koumiss
KOUPREY n pl. -PREYS a short-haired ox
KOUROS n pl. -ROI an ancient Greek statue of a young man
KOUSSO n pl. -SOS cusso
KOWTOW v -ED, -ING, -S to behave in a servile manner
KOWTOWER n pl. -S one that kowtows
KRAAL v -ED, -ING, -S to pen in a type of enclosure
KRAFT n pl. -S a strong paper
KRAIT n pl. -S a venomous snake
KRAKEN n pl. -S a legendary sea monster
KRATER n pl. -S a type of vase
KRAUT n pl. -S sauerkraut
KREEP n pl. -S a basaltic lunar rock
KREMLIN n pl. -S a Russian citadel
KREPLACH n pl. KREPLACH dumplings filled with ground meat or cheese
KREUTZER n pl. -S a former monetary unit of Austria
KREUZER n pl. -S kreutzer
KRILL n pl. -S an aggregate of small marine crustaceans
KRIMMER n pl. -S a kind of fur
KRIS n pl. -ES a short sword
KRONA n pl. KRONOR a monetary unit of Sweden
KRONA n pl. KRONUR a monetary unit of Iceland
KRONE n pl. KRONEN a former monetary unit of Austria
KRONE n pl. KRONER a monetary unit of Denmark
KRONOR pl. of krona
KRONUR pl. of krona
KROON n pl. KROONS or KROONI a former monetary unit of Estonia
KRUBI n pl. -S a tropical plant
KRUBUT n pl. -S krubi
KRULLER n pl. -S cruller
KRUMHORN n pl. -S crumhorn
KRYOLITE n pl. -S cryolite
KRYOLITH n pl. -S cryolite
KRYPTON n pl. -S a gaseous element
KUCHEN n pl. KUCHEN a coffee cake
KUDO n pl. -DOS award; honor
KUDU n pl. -S a large antelope
KUDZU n pl. -S an Asian vine
KUE n pl. -S the letter Q
KUGEL n pl. -S a baked pudding of potatoes or noodles
KUKRI n pl. -S a long, curved knife of Nepal
KULAK n pl. -LAKS or -LAKI a rich Russian peasant
KULTUR n pl. -S culture; civilization
KUMISS n pl. -ES koumiss
KUMMEL n pl. -S a type of liqueur
KUMQUAT n pl. -S a citrus fruit
KUMYS n pl. -ES koumiss
KUNZITE n pl. -S a mineral
KURBASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to flog with a leather whip
KURGAN n pl. -S a mound of earth over a grave
KURTA n pl. -S a shirt worn in India
KURTOSIS n pl. -SISES the relative degree of curvature in a statistical curve
KURU n pl. -S a disease of the nervous system
KUSSO n pl. -SOS cusso
KUVASZ n pl. -VASZOK a large dog having a white coat
KVAS n pl. -ES kvass
KVASS n pl. -ES a Russian beer
KVETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to complain
KVETCHY adj KVETCHIER, KVETCHIEST habitually complaining
KWACHA n pl. KWACHA a monetary unit of Zambia
KWANZA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Angola
KYACK n pl. -S a packsack
KYAK n pl. -S a kayak (an Eskimo canoe)
KYANISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to kyanize
KYANITE n pl. -S cyanite
KYANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to treat wood with a type of preservative
KYAR n pl. -S coir
KYAT n pl. -S a monetary unit of Myanmar
KYBOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to kibosh
KYLIX n pl. -LIKES a drinking vessel
KYMOGRAM n pl. -S a record of fluid pressure
KYPHOSIS n pl. -PHOSES abnormal curvature of the spine KYPHOTIC adj
KYRIE n pl. -S a religious petition for mercy
KYTE n pl. -S the stomach
KYTHE v KYTHED, KYTHING, KYTHES to kithe
LA n pl. -S the sixth tone of the diatonic musical scale
LAAGER v -ED, -ING, -S to form a defensive encampment
LAARI n pl. LAARI a monetary unit of the Maldives
LAB n pl. -S a laboratory
LABARUM n pl. -RA or -RUMS an ecclesiastical banner
LABDANUM n pl. -S a fragrant resin
LABEL v -BELED, -BELING, -BELS or -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS to describe or designate
LABELER n pl. -S one that labels
LABELLA pl. of labellum
LABELLED a past tense of label
LABELLER n pl. -S labeler
LABELLING a present participle of label
LABELLUM n pl. -LA the lower petal of an orchid
LABIA pl. of labium
LABIAL n pl. -S a labially produced sound
LABIALLY adv by means of the lips
LABIATE n pl. -S a labiated plant
LABIATED adj having corollas that are divided into two liplike parts
LABILE adj likely to change
LABILITY n pl. -TIES the state of being labile
LABIUM n pl. -BIA a fold of the vulva
LABOR v -ED, -ING, -S to work
LABORER n pl. -S one that labors
LABORITE n pl. -S a supporter of labor interests
LABOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to labor
LABOURER n pl. -S laborer
LABRA a pl. of labrum
LABRADOR n pl. -S a hunting dog
LABRET n pl. -S an ornament worn in a perforation of the lip
LABROID n pl. -S a marine fish
LABRUM n pl. -BRA or -BRUMS a lip or liplike structure
LABRUSCA adj designating a fox grape
LABURNUM n pl. -S an ornamental tree
LAC n pl. -S a resinous substance secreted by certain insects
LACE v LACED, LACING, LACES to fasten by means of a lace (a cord for drawing together two edges)
LACELESS adj lacking lace
LACELIKE adj resembling lace
LACER n pl. -S one that laces
LACERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to tear roughly
LACERTID n pl. -S a type of lizard
LACEWING n pl. -S a winged insect
LACEWOOD n pl. -S an Australian tree
LACEWORK n pl. -S a delicate openwork fabric
LACEY adj LACIER, LACIEST lacy
LACHES n pl. LACHES undue delay in asserting a legal right
LACIER comparative of lacy
LACIEST superlative of lacy
LACILY adv in a lacy manner
LACINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being lacy
LACING n pl. -S a contrasting marginal band of color
LACK v -ED, -ING, -S to be without
LACKADAY interj -- used to express regret
LACKER v -ED, -ING, -S to lacquer
LACKEY v -ED, -ING, -S to act in a servile manner
LACONIC adj using a minimum of words
LACONISM n pl. -S brevity of expression
LACQUER v -ED, -ING, -S to coat with a glossy substance
LACQUEY v -ED, -ING, -S to lackey
LACRIMAL n pl. -S a type of vase
LACROSSE n pl. -S a type of ball game
LACTAM n pl. -S a chemical compound
LACTARY adj pertaining to milk
LACTASE n pl. -S an enzyme
LACTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to secrete milk
LACTEAL n pl. -S a lymphatic vessel
LACTEAN adj lacteous
LACTEOUS adj resembling milk
LACTIC adj derived from milk
LACTONE n pl. -S any of a group of esters LACTONIC adj
LACTOSE n pl. -S a lactic sugar
LACUNA n pl. -NAE or -NAS an empty space or missing part LACUNAL, LACUNARY, LACUNATE adj
LACUNAR n pl. -NARS or -NARIA a ceiling with recessed panels
LACUNE n pl. -S lacuna
LACUNOSE adj marked by shallow depressions
LACY adj LACIER, LACIEST resembling lacework
LAD n pl. -S a boy or youth
LADANUM n pl. -S labdanum
LADDER v -ED, -ING, -S to cause a run in a stocking
LADDIE n pl. -S a lad
LADE v LADED, LADEN, LADING, LADES to load with a cargo
LADEN v -ED, -ING, -S to lade
LADER n pl. -S one that lades
LADIES pl. of lady
LADING n pl. -S cargo; freight
LADINO n pl. -NOS a fast-growing clover
LADLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to lift out with a ladle (a type of spoon)
LADLEFUL n pl. -S as much as a ladle will hold
LADLER n pl. -S one that ladles
LADLING present participle of ladle
LADRON n pl. -S ladrone
LADRONE n pl. -S a thief
LADY n pl. -DIES a woman of refinement and gentle manners
LADYBIRD n pl. -S a ladybug
LADYBUG n pl. -S a small beetle
LADYFISH n pl. -ES a bonefish
LADYHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a lady
LADYISH adj somewhat ladylike
LADYKIN n pl. -S a small lady
LADYLIKE adj resembling or suitable to a lady
LADYLOVE n pl. -S a sweetheart
LADYPALM n pl. -S a palm tree
LADYSHIP n pl. -S the condition of being a lady
LAETRILE n pl. -S a drug derived from apricot pits
LAEVO adj levo
LAG v LAGGED, LAGGING, LAGS to stay or fall behind
LAGAN n pl. -S goods thrown into the sea with a buoy attached to enable recovery
LAGEND n pl. -S lagan
LAGER v -ED, -ING, -S to laager
LAGGARD n pl. -S one that lags
LAGGED past tense of lag
LAGGER n pl. -S a laggard
LAGGING n pl. -S an insulating material
LAGNAPPE n pl. -S a small gift given to a customer with his purchase
LAGOON n pl. -S a shallow body of water LAGOONAL adj
LAGUNA n pl. -S lagoon
LAGUNE n pl. -S lagoon
LAHAR n pl. -S a flowing mass of volcanic debris
LAIC n pl. -S a layman LAICAL adj LAICALLY adv
LAICH n pl. -S laigh
LAICISE v -ICISED, -ICISING, -ICISES to laicize
LAICISM n pl. -S a political system free from clerical control
LAICIZE v -ICIZED, -ICIZING, -ICIZES to free from clerical control
LAID a past tense of lay
LAIGH n pl. -S a lowland
LAIN past participle of lie
LAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to live in a lair (a wild animal's resting or dwelling place)
LAIRD n pl. -S the owner of a landed estate LAIRDLY adj
LAITANCE n pl. -S a milky deposit on the surface of fresh concrete
LAITH adj loath LAITHLY adv
LAITY n pl. -ITIES the nonclerical membership of a religious faith
LAKE n pl. -S a sizable inland body of water LAKELIKE adj
LAKED adj subjected to the process of laking
LAKEPORT n pl. -S a city located on the shore of a lake
LAKER n pl. -S a lake fish
LAKESIDE n pl. -S the land along the edge of a lake
LAKH n pl. -S the sum of one hundred thousand
LAKING n pl. -S the reddening of blood plasma by the release of hemoglobin from the red corpuscles
LAKY adj LAKIER, LAKIEST of the color of blood
LALL v -ED, -ING, -S to articulate the letter r as l
LALLAN n pl. -S a lowland
LALLAND n pl. -S a lowland
LALLYGAG v -GAGGED, -GAGGING, -GAGS to dawdle
LAM v LAMMED, LAMMING, LAMS to flee hastily
LAMA n pl. -S a Buddhist monk
LAMASERY n pl. -SERIES a monastery of lamas
LAMB v -ED, -ING, -S to give birth to a lamb (a young sheep)
LAMBAST v -ED, -ING, -S to lambaste
LAMBASTE v -BASTED, -BASTING, -BASTES to beat severely
LAMBDA n pl. -S a Greek letter LAMBDOID adj
LAMBENCY n pl. -CIES the quality or an instance of being lambent
LAMBENT adj flickering lightly and gently over a surface
LAMBER n pl. -S a ewe that is lambing
LAMBERT n pl. -S a unit of brightness
LAMBIE n pl. -S a lambkin
LAMBIER comparative of lamby
LAMBIEST superlative of lamby
LAMBKILL n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
LAMBKIN n pl. -S a small lamb
LAMBLIKE adj resembling a lamb
LAMBSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a lamb
LAMBY adj LAMBIER, LAMBIEST resembling a lamb
LAME adj LAMER, LAMEST physically disabled
LAME v LAMED, LAMING, LAMES to make lame
LAMED n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
LAMEDH n pl. -S lamed
LAMELLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a thin plate, scale, or membrane LAMELLAR adj
LAMELY adv in a lame manner
LAMENESS n pl. -ES the state of being lame
LAMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to express sorrow or regret for
LAMENTER n pl. -S one that laments
LAMER comparative of lame
LAMEST superlative of lame
LAMIA n pl. -MIAS or -MIAE a female demon
LAMINA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a thin plate, scale, or layer LAMINAL, LAMINAR, LAMINARY adj
LAMINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to compress into a thin plate
LAMING present participle of lame
LAMINOSE adj composed of laminae
LAMINOUS adj laminose
LAMISTER n pl. -S lamster
LAMMED past tense of lam
LAMMING present participle of lam
LAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to look at
LAMPAD n pl. -S a candlestick
LAMPAS n pl. -ES inflammation of the roof of a horse's mouth
LAMPERS n pl. -ES lampas
LAMPION n pl. -S a type of light-generating device
LAMPOON v -ED, -ING, -S to ridicule in a satirical composition
LAMPPOST n pl. -S a post supporting a streetlight
LAMPREY n pl. -PREYS an eellike fish
LAMPYRID n pl. -S any of a family of beetles
LAMSTER n pl. -S a fugitive
LANAI n pl. -S a veranda
LANATE adj covered with wool
LANATED adj lanate
LANCE v LANCED, LANCING, LANCES to pierce with a lance (a spearlike weapon)
LANCELET n pl. -S a small marine organism
LANCER n pl. -S a cavalryman armed with a lance
LANCET n pl. -S a narrow, pointed arch LANCETED adj
LANCIERS n pl. LANCIERS a French dance
LANCING present participle of lance
LAND v -ED, -ING, -S to set down upon land (solid ground)
LANDAU n pl. -S a type of carriage
LANDER n pl. -S one that lands
LANDFALL n pl. -S a sighting or approach to land
LANDFILL n pl. -S a system of waste disposal
LANDFORM n pl. -S a natural feature of the earth's surface
LANDGRAB n pl. -S a swift and often fraudulent seizure of land
LANDING n pl. -S a place for discharging or taking on passengers or cargo
LANDLADY n pl. -DIES a female landlord
LANDLER n pl. -S a slow Austrian dance
LANDLESS adj owning no land
LANDLINE n pl. -S a line of communication on land
LANDLORD n pl. -S one who owns and rents out real estate
LANDMAN n pl. -MEN one who lives and works on land
LANDMARK n pl. -S an object that marks a boundary line
LANDMASS n pl. -ES a large area of land
LANDMEN pl. of landman
LANDSIDE n pl. -S a part of a plow
LANDSKIP n pl. -S landscape
LANDSLEIT pl. of landsman
LANDSLID past tense of landslide (to win an election by an overwhelming majority)
LANDSLIP n pl. -S the fall of a mass of earth
LANDSMAN n pl. -MEN landman
LANDSMAN n pl. LANDSLEIT a fellow Jew coming from one's own section of Eastern Europe
LANDWARD adv toward the land
LANE n pl. -S a narrow passageway
LANELY adj lonely
LANEWAY n pl. -WAYS a lane
LANG adj long
LANGLAUF n pl. -S a cross-country ski run
LANGLEY n pl. -LEYS a unit of illumination
LANGRAGE n pl. -S a shot formerly used in naval warfare
LANGREL n pl. -S langrage
LANGSHAN n pl. -S any of a breed of large domestic fowl
LANGSYNE n pl. -S time long past
LANGUAGE n pl. -S a body of words and systems serving as a means of communication
LANGUE n pl. -S a type of language
LANGUET n pl. -S a tonguelike part
LANGUID adj lacking in vigor or vitality
LANGUISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to lose vigor or vitality
LANGUOR n pl. -S the state of being languid
LANGUR n pl. -S an Asian monkey
LANIARD n pl. -S lanyard
LANIARY n pl. -ARIES a cuspid
LANITAL n pl. -S a woollike fiber
LANK adj LANKER, LANKEST long and slender LANKLY adv
LANKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being lank
LANKY adj LANKIER, LANKIEST ungracefully tall and thin LANKILY adv
LANNER n pl. -S a falcon of Europe and Asia
LANNERET n pl. -S a male lanner
LANOLIN n pl. -S a fatty substance obtained from wool
LANOLINE n pl. -S lanolin
LANOSE adj lanate
LANOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being lanose
LANTANA n pl. -S a tropical shrub
LANTERN n pl. -S a protective case for a light
LANTHORN n pl. -S a lantern
LANUGO n pl. -GOS fine, soft hair
LANYARD n pl. -S a fastening rope on a ship
LAP v LAPPED, LAPPING, LAPS to fold over or around something
LAPBOARD n pl. -S a flat board used as a table or desk
LAPDOG n pl. -S a small dog
LAPEL n pl. -S an extension of the collar of a garment LAPELED, LAPELLED adj
LAPFUL n pl. -S as much as the lap can hold
LAPIDARY n pl. -DARIES one who works with precious stones
LAPIDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to hurl stones at
LAPIDES pl. of lapis
LAPIDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to turn to stone
LAPIDIST n pl. -S a lapidary
LAPILLUS n pl. -LI a small fragment of lava
LAPIN n pl. -S a rabbit
LAPIS n pl. -PISES a mineral
LAPIS n pl. LAPIDES a stone
LAPPED past tense of lap
LAPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to lopper
LAPPET n pl. -S a decorative flap on a garment LAPPETED adj
LAPPING present participle of lap
LAPSE v LAPSED, LAPSING, LAPSES to fall from a previous standard LAPSABLE, LAPSIBLE adj
LAPSER n pl. -S one that lapses
LAPSUS n pl. LAPSUS a mistake
LAPTOP n pl. -S a small computer for use on one's lap
LAPWING n pl. -S a shore bird
LAR n pl. -ES or -S a tutelary god or spirit of an ancient Roman household
LARBOARD n pl. -S the left-hand side of a ship
LARCENER n pl. -S one that commits larceny
LARCENY n pl. -NIES the felonious taking and removal of another's personal goods
LARCH n pl. -ES a coniferous tree
LARD v -ED, -ING, -S to coat with lard (the melted fat of hogs)
LARDER n pl. -S a place where food is stored
LARDIER comparative of lardy
LARDIEST superlative of lardy
LARDLIKE adj resembling lard
LARDON n pl. -S a thin slice of bacon or pork
LARDOON n pl. -S lardon
LARDY adj LARDIER, LARDIEST resembling lard
LAREE n pl. -S lari
LARES a pl. of lar
LARGANDO adj becoming gradually slower -- used as a musical direction
LARGE adj LARGER, LARGEST of considerable size or quantity LARGELY adv
LARGE n pl. -S generosity
LARGESS n pl. -ES generosity
LARGESSE n pl. -S largess
LARGEST superlative of large
LARGISH adj somewhat large
LARGO n pl. -GOS a slow musical movement
LARI n pl. -S a monetary unit of Maldives
LARIAT v -ED, -ING, -S to lasso
LARINE adj resembling a gull
LARK v -ED, -ING, -S to behave playfully
LARKER n pl. -S one that larks
LARKIER comparative of larky
LARKIEST superlative of larky
LARKISH adj playful
LARKSOME adj playful
LARKSPUR n pl. -S a flowering plant
LARKY adj LARKIER, LARKIEST playful
LARRIGAN n pl. -S a type of moccasin
LARRIKIN n pl. -S a rowdy
LARRUP v -ED, -ING, -S to beat or thrash
LARRUPER n pl. -S one that larrups
LARUM n pl. -S an alarm
LARVA n pl. -VAE or -VAS the immature form of various insects and animals when newly hatched LARVAL adj
LARYNX n pl. LARYNGES or LARYNXES an organ of the respiratory tract LARYNGAL adj
LASAGNA n pl. -S an Italian baked dish
LASAGNE n pl. -S lasagna
LASCAR n pl. -S an East Indian sailor
LASE v LASED, LASING, LASES to function as a laser
LASER n pl. -S a device that amplifies light waves
LASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to strike with a whip
LASHER n pl. -S one that lashes
LASHING n pl. -S a flogging
LASHINS n/pl an abundance
LASHKAR n pl. -S lascar
LASING present participle of lase
LASS n pl. -ES a young woman
LASSIE n pl. -S a lass
LASSO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to catch with a lasso (a long rope with a running noose)
LASSOER n pl. -S one that lassos
LAST v -ED, -ING, -S to continue in existence
LASTER n pl. -S one that lasts
LASTING n pl. -S a durable fabric
LASTLY adv in conclusion
LAT n pl. LATS or LATI a former monetary unit of Latvia
LATAKIA n pl. -S a variety of Turkish tobacco
LATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to close with a type of fastening device
LATCHET n pl. -S a thong used to fasten a shoe
LATCHKEY n pl. -KEYS a key for opening a latched door
LATE adj LATER, LATEST coming or occurring after the expected time
LATED adj belated
LATEEN n pl. -S a sailing vessel
LATEENER n pl. -S a lateen
LATELY adv not long ago
LATEN v -ED, -ING, -S to become late
LATENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being present but not manifest
LATENESS n pl. -ES the state of being late
LATENT n pl. -S a barely visible fingerprint that can be developed for study
LATENTLY adv dormantly
LATER comparative of late
LATERAD adv toward the side
LATERAL v -ED, -ING, -S to throw a sideward pass in football
LATERITE n pl. -S a type of soil
LATERIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to convert to laterite
LATEST n pl. -S the most recent development
LATEWOOD n pl. -S a part of an annual ring of wood
LATEX n pl. LATICES or LATEXES a milky liquid of certain plants
LATH v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with laths (thin strips of wood)
LATHE v LATHED, LATHING, LATHES to cut or shape on a type of machine
LATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with lather (a light foam)
LATHERER n pl. -S one that lathers
LATHERY adj covered with lather
LATHI n pl. -S a heavy stick of bamboo and iron in India
LATHIER comparative of lathy
LATHIEST superlative of lathy
LATHING n pl. -S work made of or using laths
LATHWORK n pl. -S lathing
LATHY adj LATHIER, LATHIEST long and slender
LATI a pl. of lat
LATICES a pl. of latex
LATIGO n pl. -GOS or -GOES a strap used to fasten a saddle
LATINITY n pl. -TIES a manner of writing or speaking Latin
LATINIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to translate into Latin
LATINO n pl. -NOS a Latin American
LATISH adj somewhat late
LATITUDE n pl. -S freedom from narrow restrictions
LATKE n pl. -S a potato pancake
LATOSOL n pl. -S a tropical soil
LATRIA n pl. -S the supreme worship given to God only, in Roman Catholicism
LATRINE n pl. -S a type of toilet
LATTEN n pl. -S a brass-like alloy
LATTER adj being the second mentioned of two
LATTERLY adv lately
LATTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to form a structure consisting of interlaced strips of material
LATTIN n pl. -S latten
LAUAN n pl. -S a Philippine timber
LAUD v -ED, -ING, -S to praise
LAUDABLE adj worthy of praise LAUDABLY adv
LAUDANUM n pl. -S a type of opium preparation
LAUDATOR n pl. -S a lauder
LAUDER n pl. -S one that lauds
LAUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to express emotion, typically mirth, by a series of inarticulate sounds
LAUGHER n pl. -S one that laughs
LAUGHING n pl. -S laughter
LAUGHTER n pl. -S the act or sound of one that laughs
LAUNCE n pl. -S a marine fish
LAUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to set in motion
LAUNCHER n pl. -S a launching device
LAUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to wash clothes
LAUNDRY n pl. -DRIES a collection of clothes to be washed
LAURA n pl. -RAS or -RAE a type of monastery
LAUREATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to laurel
LAUREL v -RELED, -RELING, -RELS or -RELLED, -RELLING, -RELS to crown with a wreath of evergreen leaves
LAUWINE n pl. -S an avalanche
LAV n pl. -S a lavatory
LAVA n pl. -S molten rock that issues from a volcano
LAVABO n pl. -BOES or -BOS a ceremonial washing in certain Christian churches
LAVAGE n pl. -S a washing
LAVALAVA n pl. -S a Polynesian garment
LAVALIER n pl. -S a pendant worn on a chain around the neck
LAVALIKE adj resembling lava
LAVATION n pl. -S the acting of washing
LAVATORY n pl. -RIES a room equipped with washing and toilet facilities
LAVE v LAVED, LAVING, LAVES to wash
LAVEER v -ED, -ING, -S to sail against the wind
LAVENDER v -ED, -ING, -S to sprinkle with a type of perfume
LAVER n pl. -S a vessel used for ancient Hebrew ceremonial washings
LAVEROCK n pl. -S a songbird
LAVING present participle of lave
LAVISH adj -ISHER, -ISHEST expending or giving in great amounts LAVISHLY adv
LAVISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to expend or give in great amounts
LAVISHER n pl. -S one that lavishes
LAVROCK n pl. -S laverock
LAW v -ED, -ING, -S to take a complaint to court for settlement
LAWBOOK n pl. -S a book containing or dealing with laws
LAWFUL adj allowed by law (the body of rules governing the affairs of a community) LAWFULLY adv
LAWGIVER n pl. -S one who institutes a legal system
LAWINE n pl. -S lauwine
LAWING n pl. -S a bill for food or drink in a tavern
LAWLESS adj having no system of laws
LAWLIKE adj being like the law
LAWMAKER n pl. -S a legislator
LAWMAN n pl. -MEN a law-enforcement officer
LAWN n pl. -S an area of grass-covered land LAWNY adj
LAWSUIT n pl. -S a legal action
LAWYER v -ED, -ING, -S to work as a member of the legal profession
LAWYERLY adj befitting a member of the legal profession
LAX adj LAXER, LAXEST not strict or stringent
LAXATION n pl. -S the act of relaxing
LAXATIVE n pl. -S a drug that stimulates evacuation of the bowels
LAXITY n pl. -ITIES the state of being lax
LAXLY adv in a lax manner
LAXNESS n pl. -ES laxity
LAY v LAID or LAYED, LAYING, LAYS to deposit as a wager
LAYABOUT n pl. -S a lazy person
LAYAWAY n pl. -AWAYS an item that has been reserved with a down payment
LAYER v -ED, -ING, -S to form a layer (a single thickness, coating, or covering)
LAYERAGE n pl. -S a method of plant propagation
LAYERING n pl. -S layerage
LAYETTE n pl. -S an outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn child
LAYMAN n pl. -MEN a member of the laity
LAYOFF n pl. -S the suspension or dismissal of employees
LAYOUT n pl. -S an arrangement or plan
LAYOVER n pl. -S a stopover
LAYUP n pl. -S a shot in basketball
LAYWOMAN n pl. -WOMEN a female member of the laity
LAZAR n pl. -S a beggar afflicted with a loathsome disease
LAZARET n pl. -S a hospital treating contagious diseases
LAZE v LAZED, LAZING, LAZES to pass time lazily
LAZIED past tense of lazy
LAZIER comparative of lazy
LAZIES present 3d person sing. of lazy
LAZIEST superlative of lazy
LAZILY adv in a lazy manner
LAZINESS n pl. -ES the state of being lazy
LAZING present participle of laze
LAZULI n pl. -S a mineral
LAZULITE n pl. -S a mineral
LAZURITE n pl. -S a mineral
LAZY adj LAZIER, LAZIEST disinclined toward work or exertion
LAZY v LAZIED, LAZYING, LAZIES to move or lie lazily
LAZYISH adj somewhat lazy
LEA n pl. -S a meadow
LEACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to subject to the filtering action of a liquid
LEACHATE n pl. -S a solution obtained by leaching
LEACHER n pl. -S one that leaches
LEACHY adj LEACHIER, LEACHIEST porous
LEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with lead (a heavy metallic element)
LEAD v LED, LEADING, LEADS to show the way to by going in advance
LEADEN adj oppressively heavy LEADENLY adv
LEADER n pl. -S one that leads or guides
LEADIER comparative of leady
LEADIEST superlative of leady
LEADING n pl. -S a covering or border of lead
LEADLESS adj having no lead
LEADMAN n pl. -MEN a worker in charge of other workers
LEADOFF n pl. -S an opening play or move
LEADSMAN n pl. -MEN a seaman who measures the depth of water
LEADWORK n pl. -S something made of lead
LEADWORT n pl. -S a tropical plant
LEADY adj LEADIER, LEADIEST resembling lead
LEAF n pl. LEAVES a usually green, flattened organ of vascular plants
LEAF v -ED, -ING, -S to turn pages rapidly
LEAFAGE n pl. -S foliage
LEAFIER comparative of leafy
LEAFIEST superlative of leafy
LEAFLESS adj having no leaves
LEAFLET v -LETED, -LETING, -LETS or -LETTED, -LETTING, -LETS to distribute printed sheets of paper
LEAFLIKE adj resembling a leaf
LEAFWORM n pl. -S a moth larva that feeds on leaves
LEAFY adj LEAFIER, LEAFIEST covered with leaves
LEAGUE v LEAGUED, LEAGUING, LEAGUES to come together for a common purpose
LEAGUER v -ED, -ING, -S to besiege
LEAK v -ED, -ING, -S to permit the escape of something through a breach or flaw
LEAKAGE n pl. -S the act or an instance of leaking
LEAKER n pl. -S one that leaks
LEAKLESS adj designed not to leak
LEAKY adj LEAKIER, LEAKIEST tending to leak LEAKILY adv
LEAL adj loyal LEALLY adv
LEALTY n pl. -TIES loyalty
LEAN adj LEANER, LEANEST having little fat LEANLY adv
LEAN v LEANED or LEANT, LEANING, LEANS to deviate from a vertical position
LEANER n pl. -S one that leans
LEANING n pl. -S a tendency
LEANNESS n pl. -ES the state of being lean
LEANT a past tense of lean
LEAP v LEAPED or LEAPT or LEPT, LEAPING, LEAPS to spring off the ground
LEAPER n pl. -S one that leaps
LEAPFROG v -FROGGED, -FROGGING, -FROGS to jump over with the legs wide apart
LEAPT a past tense of leap
LEAR n pl. -S learning
LEARIER comparative of leary
LEARIEST superlative of leary
LEARN v LEARNED or LEARNT, LEARNING, LEARNS to gain knowledge by experience, instruction, or study
LEARNER n pl. -S one that learns
LEARNING n pl. -S acquired knowledge
LEARNT a past tense of learn
LEARY adj LEARIER, LEARIEST leery
LEASE v LEASED, LEASING, LEASES to grant temporary use of in exchange for rent LEASABLE adj
LEASER n pl. -S one that leases
LEASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to restrain an animal with a line or thong
LEASING n pl. -S a falsehood
LEAST n pl. -S something that is smallest in size or degree
LEATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with leather (the dressed or tanned hide of an animal)
LEATHERN adj made of leather
LEATHERY adj resembling leather
LEAVE v LEFT, LEAVING, LEAVES to go away from
LEAVED adj having a leaf or leaves
LEAVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to produce fermentation in
LEAVER n pl. -S one that leaves
LEAVES pl. of leaf
LEAVING n pl. -S a leftover
LEAVY adj LEAVIER, LEAVIEST leafy
LEBEN n pl. -S a type of liquid food
LECH v -ED, -ING, -ES to engage in lechery
LECHAYIM n pl. -S lehayim
LECHER v -ED, -ING, -S to engage in lechery
LECHERY n pl. -ERIES excessive sexual indulgence
LECHWE n pl. -S an African antelope
LECITHIN n pl. -S any of a group of fatty substances found in plant and animal tissues
LECTERN n pl. -S a reading desk
LECTIN n pl. -S a protein that binds to a sugar molecule
LECTION n pl. -S a portion of sacred writing read in a church service
LECTOR n pl. -S a reader of the lessons in a church service
LECTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to expound on a specific subject
LECTURER n pl. -S one that lectures
LECYTHIS adj designating a family of tropical shrubs
LECYTHUS n pl. -THI lekythos
LED past tense of lead
LEDGE n pl. -S a narrow, shelflike projection
LEDGER n pl. -S an account book of final entry
LEDGY adj LEDGIER, LEDGIEST abounding in ledges
LEE n pl. -S shelter from the wind
LEEBOARD n pl. -S a board attached to a sailing vessel to prevent leeway
LEECH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cling to and feed upon or drain
LEEK n pl. -S an herb used in cookery
LEER v -ED, -ING, -S to look with a sideways glance
LEERY adj LEERIER, LEERIEST suspicious LEERILY adv
LEET n pl. -S a former English court for petty offenses
LEEWARD n pl. -S the direction toward which the wind is blowing
LEEWAY n pl. -WAYS the lateral drift of a ship
LEFT adj LEFTER, LEFTEST pertaining to the side of the body to the north when one faces east
LEFT n pl. -S the left side or hand
LEFTIES pl. of lefty
LEFTISH adj inclined to be a leftist
LEFTISM n pl. -S a liberal political philosophy
LEFTIST n pl. -S an advocate of leftism
LEFTOVER n pl. -S an unused or unconsumed portion
LEFTWARD adv toward the left
LEFTWING adj favoring leftism
LEFTY n pl. LEFTIES a left-handed person
LEG v LEGGED, LEGGING, LEGS to move with the legs (appendages that serve as a means of support and locomotion)
LEGACY n pl. -CIES something bequeathed
LEGAL n pl. -S an authorized investment that may be made by investors such as savings banks
LEGALESE n pl. -S the specialized language of lawyers
LEGALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to legalize
LEGALISM n pl. -S strict conformity to the law
LEGALIST n pl. -S an adherent of legalism
LEGALITY n pl. -TIES the condition of being lawful
LEGALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make lawful
LEGALLY adv in a lawful manner
LEGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to bequeath
LEGATEE n pl. -S the inheritor of a legacy
LEGATINE adj pertaining to an official envoy
LEGATING present participle of legate
LEGATION n pl. -S the sending of an official envoy
LEGATO n pl. -TOS a smooth and flowing musical style
LEGATOR n pl. -S one that legates
LEGEND n pl. -S an unverified story from earlier times
LEGENDRY n pl. -RIES a collection of legends
LEGER n pl. -S fishing bait made to lie on the bottom
LEGERITY n pl. -TIES quickness of the mind or body
LEGES pl. of lex
LEGGED past tense of leg
LEGGIER comparative of leggy
LEGGIERO adv in a light or graceful manner -- used as a musical direction
LEGGIEST superlative of leggy
LEGGIN n pl. -S legging
LEGGING n pl. -S a covering for the leg
LEGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST having long legs
LEGHORN n pl. -S a smooth, plaited straw
LEGIBLE adj capable of being read LEGIBLY adv
LEGION n pl. -S a large military force
LEGIST n pl. -S one learned or skilled in the law
LEGIT n pl. -S legitimate drama
LEGLESS adj having no legs
LEGLIKE adj resembling a leg
LEGMAN n pl. -MEN a newspaperman assigned to gather information
LEGONG n pl. -S a Balinese dance
LEGROOM n pl. -S space in which to extend the legs
LEGUME n pl. -S a type of plant
LEGUMIN n pl. -S a plant protein
LEGWORK n pl. -S work that involves extensive walking
LEHAYIM n pl. -S a traditional Jewish toast
LEHR n pl. -S a type of oven
LEHUA n pl. -S a tropical tree
LEI n pl. -S a wreath of flowers
LEISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to spear with a three-pronged fishing implement
LEISURE n pl. -S freedom from the demands of work or duty LEISURED adj
LEK n pl. LEKS or LEKE or LEKU a monetary unit of Albania
LEKVAR n pl. -S a prune butter
LEKYTHOS n pl. -THOI an oil jar used in ancient Greece
LEKYTHUS n pl. -THI lekythos
LEMAN n pl. -S a lover
LEMMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of proposition in logic
LEMMING n pl. -S a mouselike rodent
LEMNISCI n/pl bands of nerve fibers
LEMON n pl. -S a citrus fruit LEMONISH, LEMONY adj
LEMONADE n pl. -S a beverage
LEMPIRA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Honduras
LEMUR n pl. -S an arboreal mammal related to the monkeys
LEMURES n/pl the ghosts of the dead in ancient Roman religion
LEMURINE adj pertaining to a lemur
LEMUROID n pl. -S a lemur
LEND v LENT, LENDING, LENDS to give the temporary use of LENDABLE adj
LENDER n pl. -S one that lends
LENES pl. of lenis
LENGTH n pl. -S the longer or longest dimension of an object
LENGTHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become longer
LENGTHY adj LENGTHIER, LENGTHIEST very long
LENIENCE n pl. -S leniency
LENIENCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being lenient
LENIENT adj gently tolerant
LENIS n pl. LENES a speech sound pronounced with little or no aspiration
LENITION n pl. -S a change in articulation
LENITIVE n pl. -S a soothing medicine
LENITY n pl. -TIES leniency
LENO n pl. -NOS a style of weaving
LENS n pl. -ES a piece of transparent material used in changing the convergence of light rays LENSLESS adj
LENS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a film of
LENSE n pl. -S lens
LENSMAN n pl. -MEN a photographer
LENT past tense of lend
LENTANDO adv becoming slower -- used as a musical direction
LENTEN adj meager
LENTIC adj pertaining to still water
LENTICEL n pl. -S a mass of cells on a plant stem
LENTIGO n pl. -TIGINES a freckle
LENTIL n pl. -S a Eurasian annual plant
LENTISK n pl. -S an evergreen tree
LENTO n pl. -TOS a slow musical movement
LENTOID adj lens-shaped
LEONE n pl. -S a monetary unit of Sierra Leone
LEONINE adj pertaining to a lion
LEOPARD n pl. -S a large, carnivorous feline mammal
LEOTARD n pl. -S a close-fitting garment
LEPER n pl. -S one affected with leprosy
LEPIDOTE adj covered with small scales
LEPORID n pl. -RIDS or -RIDAE a gnawing mammal
LEPORINE adj resembling a rabbit or hare
LEPROSE adj leprous
LEPROSY n pl. -SIES a chronic disease characterized by skin lesions and deformities
LEPROTIC adj leprous
LEPROUS adj affected with leprosy
LEPT a past tense of leap
LEPTON n pl. -S an subatomic particle LEPTONIC adj
LEPTON n pl. -TA a monetary unit of Greece
LESBIAN n pl. -S a female homosexual
LESION n pl. -S an abnormal change in the structure of an organ or tissue LESIONED adj
LESS adj LESSER, LEAST not as great in quantity or degree
LESSEE n pl. -S one to whom a lease is granted
LESSEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become less
LESSER adj not as large or important
LESSON v -ED, -ING, -S to instruct
LESSOR n pl. -S one that grants a lease
LEST conj for fear that
LET v LETTED, LETTING, LETS to hinder
LETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES lech
LETDOWN n pl. -S a decrease
LETHAL n pl. -S a death-causing genetic defect
LETHALLY adv in a deadly manner
LETHARGY n pl. -GIES drowsiness; sluggishness
LETHE n pl. -S forgetfulness LETHEAN adj
LETTED past tense of let
LETTER v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with letters (written symbols representing speech sounds)
LETTERER n pl. -S one that letters
LETTING present participle of let
LETTUCE n pl. -S an herb cultivated as a salad plant
LETUP n pl. -S a lessening or relaxation
LEU n pl. LEI a monetary unit of Romania
LEUCEMIA n pl. -S leukemia LEUCEMIC adj
LEUCIN n pl. -S leucine
LEUCINE n pl. -S an amino acid
LEUCITE n pl. -S a mineral LEUCITIC adj
LEUCOMA n pl. -S leukoma
LEUD n pl. -S or -ES a feudal vassal
LEUKEMIA n pl. -S a disease of the blood-forming organs
LEUKEMIC n pl. -S one affected with leukemia
LEUKOMA n pl. -S an opacity of the cornea
LEUKON n pl. -S a bodily organ consisting of the white blood cells
LEUKOSIS n pl. -KOSES leukemia LEUKOTIC adj
LEV n pl. LEVA a monetary unit of Bulgaria
LEVANT v -ED, -ING, -S to avoid a debt
LEVANTER n pl. -S an easterly Mediterranean wind
LEVATOR n pl. -ES or -S a muscle that raises an organ or part
LEVEE v LEVEED, LEVEEING, LEVEES to provide with an embankment
LEVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to make even
LEVELER n pl. -S one that levels
LEVELLER n pl. -S leveler
LEVELLING a present participle of level
LEVELLY adv in an even manner
LEVER v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a lever (a rigid body used to lift weight)
LEVERAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to provide with a type of economic advantage
LEVERET n pl. -S a young hare
LEVIABLE adj liable to be levied
LEVIED past tense of levy
LEVIER n pl. -S one that levies
LEVIES present 3d person sing. of levy
LEVIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to reduce to a fine powder
LEVIN n pl. -S lightning
LEVIRATE n pl. -S the custom of marrying the widow of one's brother
LEVITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to rise and float in the air
LEVITY n pl. -TIES conduct characterized by a lack of seriousness
LEVO adj turning toward the left
LEVODOPA n pl. -S a form of dopa
LEVOGYRE adj turning toward the left
LEVULIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
LEVULOSE n pl. -S a very sweet sugar
LEVY v LEVIED, LEVYING, LEVIES to impose or collect by legal authority
LEWD adj LEWDER, LEWDEST obscene LEWDLY adv
LEWDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being lewd
LEWIS n pl. -ISES a hoisting device
LEWISITE n pl. -S a vesicant liquid
LEWISSON n pl. -S lewis
LEX n pl. LEGES law
LEXEME n pl. -S a linguistic unit LEXEMIC adj
LEXICAL adj pertaining to the words of a language
LEXICON n pl. -CA or -CONS a dictionary
LEXIS n pl. LEXES the vocabulary of a language, a group, or a subject field
LEY n pl. LEYS lea
LI n pl. -S a Chinese unit of distance
LIABLE adj subject or susceptible to something possible or likely
LIAISE v LIAISED, LIAISING, LIAISES to establish liaison
LIAISON n pl. -S a means for maintaining communication
LIANA n pl. -S a tropical vine
LIANE n pl. -S liana
LIANG n pl. -S a Chinese unit of weight
LIANOID adj pertaining to a liana
LIAR n pl. -S one that speaks falsely
LIARD n pl. -S a former silver coin of France
LIB n pl. -S liberation
LIBATION n pl. -S a ceremonial pouring of a liquid
LIBECCIO n pl. -CIOS a southwest wind
LIBEL v -BELED, -BELING, -BELS or -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS to make or publish a defamatory statement about
LIBELANT n pl. -S a plaintiff in a type of lawsuit
LIBELEE n pl. -S a defendant in a type of lawsuit
LIBELER n pl. -S one that libels
LIBELIST n pl. -S a libeler
LIBELLED a past tense of libel
LIBELLEE n pl. -S libelee
LIBELLER n pl. -S libeler
LIBELLING a present participle of libel
LIBELOUS adj defamatory
LIBER n pl. LIBRI or LIBERS a book of public records
LIBERAL n pl. -S a person favorable to progress or reform
LIBERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to set free
LIBERTY n pl. -TIES the state of being free
LIBIDO n pl. -DOS the energy derived from instinctual biological drives
LIBLAB n pl. -S a person supporting a coalition of liberal and labor groups
LIBRA n pl. -BRAE an ancient Roman unit of weight
LIBRA n pl. -S a former gold coin of Peru
LIBRARY n pl. -BRARIES a place where literary materials are kept for reading and reference
LIBRATE v -BRATED, -BRATING, -BRATES to move from side to side
LIBRETTO n pl. -TOS or -TI the text of an opera
LIBRI a pl. of liber
LICE pl. of louse
LICENCE v -CENCED, -CENCING, -CENCES to license
LICENCEE n pl. -S licensee
LICENCER n pl. -S licenser
LICENSE v -CENSED, -CENSING, -CENSES to issue or grant authoritative permission to
LICENSEE n pl. -S one that is licensed
LICENSER n pl. -S one that licenses
LICENSOR n pl. -S licenser
LICENTE n pl. LICENTI lisente
LICH n pl. -ES a corpse
LICHEE n pl. -S litchi
LICHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with lichens (flowerless plants)
LICHENIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
LICHI n pl. -S litchi
LICHT v -ED, -ING, -S to light
LICHTLY adv lightly
LICIT adj lawful LICITLY adv
LICK v -ED, -ING, -S to pass the tongue over the surface of
LICKER n pl. -S one that licks
LICKING n pl. -S a thrashing or beating
LICKSPIT n pl. -S a fawning person
LICORICE n pl. -S a perennial herb
LICTOR n pl. -S a magistrate's attendant in ancient Rome
LID v LIDDED, LIDDING, LIDS to provide with a lid (a movable cover)
LIDAR n pl. -S an electronic locating device
LIDLESS adj having no lid
LIDO n pl. -DOS a fashionable beach resort
LIE v LAY, LAIN, LYING, LIES to be in or get into a horizontal position
LIE v LIED, LYING, LIES to speak falsely
LIED n pl. LIEDER a German song
LIEF adj LIEFER, LIEFEST willing LIEFLY adv
LIEGE n pl. -S a feudal lord
LIEGEMAN n pl. -MEN a feudal vassal
LIEN n pl. -S a legal right to hold or sell a debtor's property
LIENABLE adj capable of being subjected to a lien
LIENAL adj pertaining to the spleen
LIENTERY n pl. -TERIES a form of diarrhea
LIER n pl. -S one that lies or reclines
LIERNE n pl. -S a connecting part in Gothic vaulting
LIEU n pl. -S place; stead
LIEVE adv LIEVER, LIEVEST gladly
LIFE n pl. LIVES the quality that distinguishes animals and plants from inanimate matter
LIFEBOAT n pl. -S a small rescue boat
LIFEFUL adj full of life
LIFELESS adj having no life
LIFELIKE adj resembling a living thing
LIFELINE n pl. -S a rope used to aid a person in distress
LIFELONG adj lasting for a lifetime
LIFER n pl. -S a prisoner serving a life sentence
LIFETIME n pl. -S the period of living existence
LIFEWAY n pl. -WAYS a way of living
LIFEWORK n pl. -S the major work of one's lifetime
LIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to move to a higher position LIFTABLE adj
LIFTER n pl. -S one that lifts
LIFTGATE n pl. -S a rear panel on a station wagon that opens upward
LIFTMAN n pl. -MEN an elevator operator
LIFTOFF n pl. -S the vertical takeoff of a rocket
LIGAMENT n pl. -S a band of firm, fibrous tissue
LIGAN n pl. -S lagan
LIGAND n pl. -S a type of ion or molecule
LIGASE n pl. -S an enzyme
LIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to bind
LIGATION n pl. -S the act of ligating LIGATIVE adj
LIGATURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to ligate
LIGER n pl. -S the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger
LIGHT adj LIGHTER, LIGHTEST having little weight
LIGHT v LIGHTED or LIT, LIGHTING, LIGHTS to illuminate
LIGHTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce the weight of
LIGHTER v -ED, -ING, -S to convey in a type of barge
LIGHTFUL adj brightly illuminated
LIGHTING n pl. -S illumination
LIGHTISH adj somewhat light
LIGHTLY adv to a moderate degree
LIGNEOUS adj of or resembling wood
LIGNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into wood
LIGNIN n pl. -S an essential part of woody tissue
LIGNITE n pl. -S a type of coal LIGNITIC adj
LIGROIN n pl. -S a flammable liquid
LIGROINE n pl. -S ligroin
LIGULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a strap-shaped organ or part LIGULAR, LIGULATE, LIGULOID adj
LIGULE n pl. -S a strap-shaped plant part
LIGURE n pl. -S a precious stone
LIKABLE adj pleasant
LIKE adj LIKER, LIKEST possessing the same or almost the same characteristics
LIKE v LIKED, LIKING, LIKES to find pleasant
LIKEABLE adj likable
LIKED past tense of like
LIKELY adj -LIER, -LIEST probable
LIKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to represent as similar
LIKENESS n pl. -ES a pictorial representation
LIKER n pl. -S one that likes
LIKEST superlative of like
LIKEWISE adv in a similar manner
LIKING n pl. -S a feeling of attraction or affection
LIKUTA n pl. MAKUTA a monetary unit of Zaire
LILAC n pl. -S a flowering shrub
LILIED adj covered with lilies
LILIES pl. of lily
LILLIPUT n pl. -S a very small person
LILT v -ED, -ING, -S to sing or speak rhythmically
LILY n pl. LILIES a flowering plant LILYLIKE adj
LIMA n pl. -S the edible seed of a tropical American plant
LIMACINE adj resembling a type of mollusk
LIMACON n pl. -S a type of geometric curve
LIMAN n pl. -S a lagoon
LIMB v -ED, -ING, -S to cut off the arms or legs of
LIMBA n pl. -S an African tree
LIMBATE adj having an edge of a different color
LIMBECK n pl. -S alembic
LIMBER adj -BERER, -BEREST flexible LIMBERLY adv
LIMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to make flexible
LIMBI a pl. of limbus
LIMBIC adj pertaining to a system of the brain
LIMBIER comparative of limby
LIMBIEST superlative of limby
LIMBLESS adj having no arms or legs
LIMBO n pl. -BOS a condition of oblivion or neglect
LIMBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BI a distinctive border
LIMBY adj LIMBIER, LIMBIEST having many large branches
LIME v LIMED, LIMING, LIMES to treat with lime (a calcium compound)
LIMEADE n pl. -S a beverage
LIMEKILN n pl. -S a furnace in which shells are burned to produce lime
LIMELESS adj having no lime
LIMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA a sensory threshold
LIMERICK n pl. -S a humorous verse
LIMES n pl. LIMITES a fortified boundary
LIMEY n pl. -EYS a British sailor
LIMIER comparative of limy
LIMIEST superlative of limy
LIMINA a pl. of limen
LIMINAL adj pertaining to the limen
LIMINESS n pl. -ES the state of being limy
LIMING present participle of lime
LIMIT v -ED, -ING, -S to restrict
LIMITARY adj limiting
LIMITED n pl. -S a train or bus making few stops
LIMITER n pl. -S one that limits
LIMITES pl. of limes
LIMMER n pl. -S a scoundrel
LIMN v -ED, -ING, -S to depict by painting or drawing
LIMNER n pl. -S one that limns
LIMNETIC adj pertaining to the open water of a lake or pond
LIMNIC adj limnetic
LIMO n pl. LIMOS a limousine
LIMONENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
LIMONITE n pl. -S a major ore of iron
LIMP adj LIMPER, LIMPEST lacking rigidity
LIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to walk lamely
LIMPA n pl. -S rye bread made with molasses
LIMPER n pl. -S one that limps
LIMPET n pl. -S a type of mollusk
LIMPID adj transparent LIMPIDLY adv
LIMPKIN n pl. -S a wading bird
LIMPLY adv in a limp manner
LIMPNESS n pl. -ES the state of being limp
LIMPSEY adj -SIER, -SIEST limpsy
LIMPSY adj -SIER, -SIEST lacking strength or vigor
LIMULOID n pl. -S a horseshoe crab
LIMULUS n pl. -LI a horseshoe crab
LIMY adj LIMIER, LIMIEST resembling or containing lime
LIN n pl. -S linn
LINABLE adj lineable
LINAC n pl. -S a device for imparting high velocities to charged particles
LINAGE n pl. -S the number of lines of printed material
LINALOL n pl. -S linalool
LINALOOL n pl. -S a fragrant alcohol
LINCHPIN n pl. -S a locking pin inserted in the end of a shaft
LINDANE n pl. -S an insecticide
LINDEN n pl. -S a tall forest tree
LINDY n pl. -DIES a lively dance
LINE v LINED, LINING, LINES to mark with lines (slender, continuous marks)
LINEABLE adj lying in a straight line
LINEAGE n pl. -S direct descent from an ancestor
LINEAL adj being directly descended from an ancestor LINEALLY adv
LINEAR adj of or resembling a straight line LINEARLY adv
LINEATE adj marked with lines
LINEATED adj lineate
LINEBRED adj produced by interbreeding within a particular line of descent
LINECUT n pl. -S a type of printing plate
LINED past tense of line
LINELESS adj having no lines
LINELIKE adj resembling a line
LINEMAN n pl. -MEN one who installs or repairs telephone wires
LINEN n pl. -S a fabric woven from the fibers of flax LINENY adj
LINER n pl. -S a commercial ship or airplane
LINESMAN n pl. -MEN a football official
LINEUP n pl. -S a row of persons
LINEY adj LINIER, LINIEST liny
LING n pl. -S a heath plant
LINGA n pl. -S lingam
LINGAM n pl. -S a Hindu phallic symbol
LINGCOD n pl. -S a marine food fish
LINGER v -ED, -ING, -S to delay leaving
LINGERER n pl. -S one that lingers
LINGERIE n pl. -S women's underwear
LINGIER comparative of lingy
LINGIEST superlative of lingy
LINGO n pl. -GOES strange or incomprehensible language
LINGUA n pl. -GUAE the tongue or a tonguelike part
LINGUAL n pl. -S a sound articulated with the tongue
LINGUINE n pl. -S linguini
LINGUINI n pl. -S a type of pasta
LINGUIST n pl. -S a person skilled in several languages
LINGY adj LINGIER, LINGIEST covered with heaths
LINIER comparative of liney and liny
LINIEST superlative of liney and liny
LINIMENT n pl. -S a medicinal liquid
LININ n pl. -S a substance in the nucleus of a cell
LINING n pl. -S an inner layer
LINK v -ED, -ING, -S to connect LINKABLE adj
LINKAGE n pl. -S the act of linking
LINKBOY n pl. -BOYS a man or boy hired to carry a torch to light the way along dark streets
LINKER n pl. -S one that links
LINKMAN n pl. -MEN a linkboy
LINKSMAN n pl. -MEN a golfer
LINKUP n pl. -S something that serves as a linking device
LINKWORK n pl. -S something composed of interlocking rings
LINKY adj full of interlocking rings
LINN n pl. -S a waterfall
LINNET n pl. -S a European songbird
LINO n pl. -NOS linoleum
LINOCUT n pl. -S a print made from a design cut into linoleum
LINOLEUM n pl. -S a durable material used as a floor covering
LINSANG n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
LINSEED n pl. -S flaxseed
LINSEY n pl. -SEYS a coarse fabric
LINSTOCK n pl. -S a stick having one end divided to hold a match
LINT n pl. -S an accumulation of bits of fiber
LINTEL n pl. -S a horizontal supporting beam
LINTER n pl. -S a machine for removing fibers from cotton seeds
LINTIER comparative of linty
LINTIEST superlative of linty
LINTLESS adj free from lint
LINTOL n pl. -S lintel
LINTY adj LINTIER, LINTIEST covered with lint
LINUM n pl. -S a plant of the flax family
LINURON n pl. -S a herbicide
LINY adj LINIER, LINIEST resembling a line
LION n pl. -S a large, carnivorous feline mammal
LIONESS n pl. -ES a female lion
LIONFISH n pl. -ES a tropical fish
LIONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to lionize
LIONISER n pl. -S one that lionises
LIONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to treat or regard as a celebrity
LIONIZER n pl. -S one that lionizes
LIONLIKE adj resembling a lion
LIP v LIPPED, LIPPING, LIPS to touch with the lips (the folds of flesh around the mouth)
LIPASE n pl. -S an enzyme
LIPID n pl. -S any of a class of fatty substances LIPIDIC adj
LIPIDE n pl. -S lipid
LIPIN n pl. -S a lipid
LIPLESS adj having no lips
LIPLIKE adj resembling a lip
LIPOCYTE n pl. -S a fat-producing cell
LIPOID n pl. -S a lipid LIPOIDAL adj
LIPOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor of fatty tissue
LIPOSOME n pl. -S a microscopic globule composed of lipids
LIPPED past tense of lip
LIPPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to trust
LIPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to ripple
LIPPING n pl. -S a liplike outgrowth of bone
LIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST impudent
LIPSTICK n pl. -S a cosmetic used to color the lips
LIQUATE v -QUATED, -QUATING, -QUATES to purify metal by heating
LIQUEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make or become liquid
LIQUEUR n pl. -S a sweetened alcoholic beverage
LIQUID n pl. -S a substance that flows freely
LIQUIDLY adv in a free-flowing manner
LIQUIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to liquefy
LIQUOR v -ED, -ING, -S to intoxicate with liquor (an alcoholic beverage)
LIRA n pl. LIRE or LIRAS a monetary unit of Italy
LIRA n pl. LIRI a monetary unit of Malta
LIRA n pl. LIROTH or LIROT a former monetary unit of Israel
LIRIPIPE n pl. -S a long scarf
LISENTE pl. of sente
LISLE n pl. -S a fine, tightly twisted cotton thread
LISP v -ED, -ING, -S to pronounce the letters s and z imperfectly
LISPER n pl. -S one that lisps
LISSOM adj lissome LISSOMLY adv
LISSOME adj lithe
LIST v -ED, -ING, -S to write down in a particular order LISTABLE adj
LISTEE n pl. -S one that is on a list
LISTEL n pl. -S a narrow molding
LISTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make conscious use of the sense of hearing
LISTENER n pl. -S one that listens
LISTER n pl. -S a type of plow
LISTING n pl. -S something that is listed
LISTLESS adj languid
LIT n pl. -S the litas
LITANY n pl. -NIES a ceremonial form of prayer
LITAS n pl. LITAI or LITU a former monetary unit of Lithuania
LITCHI n pl. -S the edible fruit of a Chinese tree
LITE adj lower in calories or having less of some ingredient
LITER n pl. -S a unit of capacity
LITERACY n pl. -CIES the ability to read and write
LITERAL n pl. -S a small error in printing or writing
LITERARY adj of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of books and writings
LITERATE n pl. -S one who can read and write
LITERATI n/pl scholars collectively
LITHARGE n pl. -S a monoxide of lead
LITHE adj LITHER, LITHEST bending easily LITHELY adv
LITHEMIA n pl. -S an excess of uric acid in the blood LITHEMIC adj
LITHIA n pl. -S an oxide of lithium
LITHIC adj pertaining to lithium
LITHIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to petrify
LITHIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
LITHO v -ED, -ING, -S to make prints by lithography
LITHOID adj resembling stone
LITHOSOL n pl. -S a type of soil
LITIGANT n pl. -S one who is engaged in a lawsuit
LITIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to subject to legal proceedings
LITMUS n pl. -ES a blue coloring matter
LITORAL adj pertaining to a coastal region
LITOTES n pl. LITOTES a figure of speech in which an assertion is made by the negation of its opposite LITOTIC adj
LITRE n pl. -S liter
LITTEN adj lighted
LITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to scatter rubbish about
LITTERER n pl. -S one that litters
LITTERY adj covered with rubbish
LITTLE adj -TLER, -TLEST small
LITTLE n pl. -S a small amount
LITTLISH adj somewhat little
LITTORAL n pl. -S a coastal region
LITU a pl. of litas
LITURGY n pl. -GIES a prescribed system of public worship LITURGIC adj
LIVABLE adj suitable for living in
LIVE adj LIVER, LIVEST having life
LIVE v LIVED, LIVING, LIVES to function as an animal or plant
LIVEABLE adj livable
LIVELONG adj long in passing
LIVELY adj -LIER, -LIEST full of energy LIVELILY adv
LIVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make lively
LIVENER n pl. -S one that livens
LIVENESS n pl. -ES the state of being live
LIVER n pl. -S a secreting organ
LIVERIED adj wearing a livery
LIVERISH adj having a liver disorder
LIVERY n pl. -ERIES a uniform worn by servants
LIVES pl. of life
LIVEST superlative of live
LIVETRAP v -TRAPPED, -TRAPPING, -TRAPS to capture in a type of animal trap
LIVID adj having the skin abnormally discolored LIVIDLY adv
LIVIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being livid
LIVIER n pl. -S livyer
LIVING n pl. -S a means of subsistence
LIVINGLY adv realistically
LIVRE n pl. -S a former monetary unit of France
LIVYER n pl. -S a permanent resident of Newfoundland
LIXIVIUM n pl. -IA or -IUMS a solution obtained by leaching LIXIVIAL adj
LIZARD n pl. -S any of a suborder of reptiles
LLAMA n pl. -S a ruminant mammal
LLANO n pl. -NOS an open, grassy plain
LO interj -- used to attract attention or to express surprise
LOACH n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
LOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to place in or on a means of conveyance
LOADER n pl. -S one that loads
LOADING n pl. -S a burden
LOADSTAR n pl. -S lodestar
LOAF n pl. LOAVES a shaped mass of bread
LOAF v -ED, -ING, -S to pass time idly
LOAFER n pl. -S one that loafs
LOAM v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with loam (a type of soil)
LOAMLESS adj having no loam
LOAMY adj LOAMIER, LOAMIEST resembling loam
LOAN v -ED, -ING, -S to lend LOANABLE adj
LOANER n pl. -S one that loans
LOANING n pl. -S a lane
LOANWORD n pl. -S a word taken from another language
LOATH adj unwilling
LOATHE v LOATHED, LOATHING, LOATHES to detest greatly
LOATHER n pl. -S one that loathes
LOATHFUL adj repulsive
LOATHING n pl. -S extreme dislike
LOATHLY adj repulsive
LOAVES pl. of loaf
LOB v LOBBED, LOBBING, LOBS to throw or hit in a high arc
LOBAR adj pertaining to a lobe
LOBATE adj having lobes LOBATELY adv
LOBATED adj lobate
LOBATION n pl. -S the formation of lobes
LOBBED past tense of lob
LOBBER n pl. -S one that lobs
LOBBING present participle of lob
LOBBY v -BIED, -BYING, -BIES to attempt to influence legislators
LOBBYER n pl. -S a lobbyist
LOBBYGOW n pl. -S an errand boy
LOBBYISM n pl. -S the practice of lobbying
LOBBYIST n pl. -S one who lobbies
LOBE n pl. -S a rounded, projecting anatomical part LOBED adj
LOBEFIN n pl. -S a bony fish
LOBELIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
LOBELINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
LOBLOLLY n pl. -LIES a pine tree
LOBO n pl. -BOS the timber wolf
LOBOTOMY n pl. -MIES a type of surgical operation
LOBSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to fish for lobsters (marine crustaceans)
LOBSTICK n pl. -S a tree with its lower branches trimmed
LOBULE n pl. -S a small lobe LOBULAR, LOBULATE, LOBULOSE adj
LOBWORM n pl. -S a lugworm
LOCA a pl. of locus
LOCAL n pl. -S a train or bus making all stops
LOCALE n pl. -S a locality
LOCALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to localize
LOCALISM n pl. -S a custom or mannerism peculiar to a locality
LOCALIST n pl. -S one who is strongly concerned with the matters of a locality
LOCALITE n pl. -S a resident of a locality
LOCALITY n pl. -TIES an area or neighborhood
LOCALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to confine to a particular area
LOCALLY adv in a particular area
LOCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to determine the position of
LOCATER n pl. -S one that locates
LOCATION n pl. -S the place where something is at a given moment
LOCATIVE n pl. -S a type of grammatical case
LOCATOR n pl. -S locater
LOCH n pl. -S a lake
LOCHAN n pl. -S a small lake
LOCHIA n pl. LOCHIA a vaginal discharge following childbirth LOCHIAL adj
LOCI a pl. of locus
LOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to secure by means of a mechanical fastening device LOCKABLE adj
LOCKAGE n pl. -S a toll on a ship passing through a canal
LOCKBOX n pl. -ES a box that locks
LOCKDOWN n pl. -S the confinement of prisoners to their cells
LOCKER n pl. -S an enclosure that may be locked
LOCKET n pl. -S a small ornamental case
LOCKJAW n pl. -S a form of tetanus
LOCKNUT n pl. -S a nut which keeps another from loosening
LOCKOUT n pl. -S a closing of a business to coerce employees to agree to terms
LOCKRAM n pl. -S a coarse, linen fabric
LOCKSTEP n pl. -S a mode of marching in close file
LOCKUP n pl. -S a jail
LOCO n pl. -COS or -COES locoweed
LOCO v -ED, -ING, -S to poison with locoweed
LOCOFOCO n pl. -COS a type of friction match
LOCOISM n pl. -S a disease of livestock
LOCOMOTE v -MOTED, -MOTING, -MOTES to move about
LOCOWEED n pl. -S a plant that causes poisoning when eaten by livestock
LOCULAR adj having or divided into loculi
LOCULATE adj locular
LOCULE n pl. -S loculus LOCULED adj
LOCULUS n pl. -LI a small, cell-like chamber
LOCUM n pl. -S a temporary substitute
LOCUS n pl. LOCI or LOCA a place
LOCUST n pl. -S a migratory grasshopper
LOCUSTA n pl. -TAE a spikelet LOCUSTAL adj
LOCUTION n pl. -S a particular form of expression
LOCUTORY n pl. -RIES a room in a monastery
LODE n pl. -S a deposit of ore
LODEN n pl. -S a thick, woolen fabric
LODESTAR n pl. -S a star used as a point of reference
LODGE v LODGED, LODGING, LODGES to furnish with temporary quarters
LODGER n pl. -S one that resides in rented quarters
LODGING n pl. -S a temporary place to live
LODGMENT n pl. -S a lodging
LODICULE n pl. -S a scale at the base of the ovary of a grass
LOESS n pl. -ES a soil deposit LOESSAL, LOESSIAL adj
LOFT v -ED, -ING, -S to store in a loft (an upper room)
LOFTER n pl. -S a type of golf club
LOFTIER comparative of lofty
LOFTIEST superlative of lofty
LOFTILY adv in a lofty manner
LOFTLESS adj having no loft
LOFTLIKE adj resembling a loft
LOFTY adj LOFTIER, LOFTIEST extending high in the air
LOG v LOGGED, LOGGING, LOGS to cut down trees for timber
LOGAN n pl. -S a stone balanced to permit easy movement
LOGANIA adj designating a family of flowering plants
LOGBOOK n pl. -S a record book of a ship or aircraft
LOGE n pl. -S a small compartment
LOGGATS n/pl loggets
LOGGED past tense of log
LOGGER n pl. -S one that logs
LOGGETS n/pl an old English throwing game
LOGGIA n pl. -GIAS or -GIE an open gallery
LOGGING n pl. -S the business of cutting down trees for timber
LOGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST logy
LOGIA a pl. of logion
LOGIC n pl. -S the science of reasoning
LOGICAL adj pertaining to logic
LOGICIAN n pl. -S one who is skilled in logic
LOGICISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to logicize
LOGICIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to reason
LOGIER comparative of logy
LOGIEST superlative of logy
LOGILY adv in a logy manner
LOGINESS n pl. -ES the state of being logy
LOGION n pl. -GIA or -GIONS a saying attributed to Jesus
LOGISTIC n pl. -S symbolic logic
LOGJAM n pl. -S a tangled mass of logs
LOGO n pl. LOGOS an identifying symbol
LOGOGRAM n pl. -S a symbol used to represent an entire word
LOGOMACH n pl. -S one given to arguing about words
LOGOS n pl. LOGOI the rational principle that governs the universe in ancient Greek philosophy
LOGOTYPE n pl. -S a piece of type bearing a syllable, word, or words
LOGOTYPY n pl. -TYPIES the use of logotypes
LOGROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to obtain passage of by exchanging political favors
LOGWAY n pl. -WAYS a ramp used in logging
LOGWOOD n pl. -S a tropical tree
LOGY adj -GIER, -GIEST sluggish
LOIN n pl. -S a part of the side and back between the ribs and the hipbone
LOITER v -ED, -ING, -S to stand idly about
LOITERER n pl. -S one that loiters
LOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to lounge
LOLLER n pl. -S one that lolls
LOLLIES pl. of lolly
LOLLIPOP n pl. -S a piece of candy on the end of a stick
LOLLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to loll
LOLLY n pl. -LIES a lollipop
LOLLYGAG v -GAGGED, -GAGGING, -GAGS to lallygag
LOLLYPOP n pl. -S lollipop
LOMEIN n pl. -S a Chinese dish of noodles, meat, and vegetables
LOMENT n pl. -S a type of plant pod
LOMENTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS loment
LONE adj having no companions
LONELY adj -LIER, -LIEST sad from lack of companionship LONELILY adv
LONENESS n pl. -ES the state of being lone
LONER n pl. -S one that avoids others
LONESOME n pl. -S self
LONG adj LONGER, LONGEST extending for a considerable distance
LONG v -ED, -ING, -S to desire strongly
LONGAN n pl. -S the edible fruit of a Chinese tree
LONGBOAT n pl. -S the largest boat carried by a sailing vessel
LONGBOW n pl. -S a type of archery bow
LONGE v LONGED, LONGEING, LONGES to guide a horse by means of a long rope
LONGER n pl. -S one that longs
LONGERON n pl. -S a longitudinal support of an airplane
LONGHAIR n pl. -S an intellectual
LONGHAND n pl. -S ordinary handwriting
LONGHEAD n pl. -S a person having a long skull
LONGHORN n pl. -S one of a breed of long-horned cattle
LONGIES n/pl long underwear
LONGING n pl. -S a strong desire
LONGISH adj somewhat long
LONGLEAF n pl. -LEAVES an evergreen tree
LONGLINE n pl. -S a type of fishing line
LONGLY adv for a considerable distance
LONGNESS n pl. -ES the state of being long
LONGSHIP n pl. -S a medieval ship
LONGSOME adj tediously long
LONGSPUR n pl. -S a long-clawed finch
LONGTIME adj of long duration
LONGUEUR n pl. -S a dull and tedious section
LONGWAYS adv longwise
LONGWISE adv lengthwise
LOO v -ED, -ING, -S to subject to a forfeit at loo (a card game)
LOOBY n pl. -BIES a large, awkward person
LOOEY n pl. -EYS looie
LOOF n pl. -S the palm of the hand
LOOFA n pl. -S loofah
LOOFAH n pl. -S a tropical vine
LOOIE n pl. -S a lieutenant of the armed forces
LOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to use one's eyes in seeing
LOOKDOWN n pl. -S a marine fish
LOOKER n pl. -S one that looks
LOOKOUT n pl. -S one engaged in keeping watch
LOOKUP n pl. -S the process of looking something up
LOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to appear in an enlarged and indistinct form
LOON n pl. -S a diving waterfowl
LOONEY adj -NIER, -NIEST loony
LOONEY n pl. -EYS loony
LOONY adj -NIER, -NIEST crazy
LOONY n pl. -NIES a loony person
LOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to form loops (circular or oval openings)
LOOPER n pl. -S one that loops
LOOPHOLE v -HOLED, -HOLING, -HOLES to make small openings in
LOOPY adj LOOPIER, LOOPIEST full of loops
LOOSE adj LOOSER, LOOSEST not firm, taut, or rigid LOOSELY adv
LOOSE v LOOSED, LOOSING, LOOSES to set free
LOOSEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make looser
LOOSENER n pl. -S one that loosens
LOOSER comparative of loose
LOOSEST superlative of loose
LOOSING present participle of loose
LOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to plunder
LOOTER n pl. -S one that loots
LOP v LOPPED, LOPPING, LOPS to cut off branches or twigs from
LOPE v LOPED, LOPING, LOPES to run with a steady, easy gait
LOPER n pl. -S one that lopes
LOPPED past tense of lop
LOPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to curdle
LOPPING present participle of lop
LOPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST hanging limply
LOPSIDED adj leaning to one side
LOPSTICK n pl. -S lobstick
LOQUAT n pl. -S a small evergreen tree
LORAL adj pertaining to the space between the eye and bill of a bird
LORAN n pl. -S a type of navigational system
LORD v -ED, -ING, -S to invest with the power of a lord (a person having dominion over others)
LORDING n pl. -S a lordling
LORDLESS adj having no lord
LORDLIER comparative of lordly
LORDLIEST superlative of lordly
LORDLIKE adj lordly
LORDLING n pl. -S a young or unimportant lord
LORDLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or befitting a lord
LORDOMA n pl. -S lordosis
LORDOSIS n pl. -DOSES a curvature of the spinal column LORDOTIC adj
LORDSHIP n pl. -S the power of a lord
LORE n pl. -S traditional knowledge or belief
LOREAL adj loral
LORGNON n pl. -S a pair of eyeglasses with a handle
LORICA n pl. -CAE a protective covering or shell
LORICATE n pl. -S an animal having a lorica
LORIES pl. of lory
LORIKEET n pl. -S a small parrot
LORIMER n pl. -S a maker of implements for harnesses and saddles
LORINER n pl. -S lorimer
LORIS n pl. -RISES an Asian lemur
LORN adj abandoned
LORNNESS n pl. -ES the state of being lorn
LORRY n pl. -RIES a type of wagon or truck
LORY n pl. -RIES a small parrot
LOSE v LOST, LOSING, LOSES to come to be without and be unable to find LOSABLE adj
LOSEL n pl. -S a worthless person
LOSER n pl. -S one that loses
LOSING n pl. -S a loss
LOSINGLY adv in a manner characterized by defeat
LOSS n pl. -ES the act of one that loses
LOSSY adj causing dissipation of electrical energy
LOST adj not to be found or recovered
LOSTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being lost
LOT v LOTTED, LOTTING, LOTS to distribute proportionately
LOTA n pl. -S lotah
LOTAH n pl. -S a small water vessel used in India
LOTH adj loath
LOTHARIO n pl. -IOS a seducer of women
LOTHSOME adj repulsive
LOTI n pl. MALOTI a monetary unit of Lesotho
LOTIC adj pertaining to moving water
LOTION n pl. -S a liquid preparation for external application
LOTOS n pl. -ES lotus
LOTTE n pl. -S a monkfish
LOTTED past tense of lot
LOTTERY n pl. -TERIES a type of gambling game
LOTTING present participle of lot
LOTTO n pl. -TOS a game of chance
LOTUS n pl. -ES an aquatic plant
LOUCHE adj not reputable
LOUD adj LOUDER, LOUDEST strongly audible
LOUDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become louder
LOUDISH adj somewhat loud
LOUDLY adv -LIER, -LIEST in a loud manner
LOUDNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being loud
LOUGH n pl. -S a lake
LOUIE n pl. -S looie
LOUIS n pl. LOUIS a former gold coin of France
LOUNGE v LOUNGED, LOUNGING, LOUNGES to recline or lean in a relaxed, lazy manner
LOUNGER n pl. -S one that lounges
LOUNGY adj suitable for lounging
LOUP v LOUPED, LOUPEN, LOUPING, LOUPS to leap
LOUPE n pl. -S a small magnifying glass
LOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to lower
LOURY adj lowery
LOUSE n pl. LICE a parasitic insect
LOUSE v LOUSED, LOUSING, LOUSES to spoil or bungle
LOUSY adj LOUSIER, LOUSIEST mean or contemptible LOUSILY adv
LOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to bow in respect
LOUTISH adj clumsy
LOUVER n pl. -S a type of window LOUVERED adj
LOUVRE n pl. -S louver
LOVABLE adj having qualities that attract love LOVABLY adv
LOVAGE n pl. -S a perennial herb
LOVAT n pl. -S a chiefly green color mixture in fabrics
LOVE v LOVED, LOVING, LOVES to feel great affection for
LOVEABLE adj lovable LOVEABLY adv
LOVEBIRD n pl. -S a small parrot
LOVEBUG n pl. -S a small black fly that swarms along highways
LOVED past tense of love
LOVELESS adj feeling no love
LOVELIER comparative of lovely
LOVELIES pl. of lovely
LOVELIEST superlative of lovely
LOVELILY adv in a lovely manner
LOVELOCK n pl. -S a lock of hair hanging separately
LOVELORN adj not loved
LOVELY adj -LIER, -LIEST beautiful
LOVELY n pl. -LIES a beautiful woman
LOVER n pl. -S one that loves another LOVERLY adj
LOVESICK adj languishing with love
LOVESOME adj lovely
LOVEVINE n pl. -S a twining herb
LOVING adj affectionate
LOVINGLY adv in a loving manner
LOW adj LOWER, LOWEST having relatively little upward extension
LOW v -ED, -ING, -S to utter the sound characteristic of cattle
LOWBALL v -ED, -ING, -S to give a customer a deceptively low price
LOWBORN adj of humble birth
LOWBOY n pl. -BOYS a low chest of drawers
LOWBRED adj lowborn
LOWBROW n pl. -S an uncultivated person
LOWDOWN n pl. -S the whole truth
LOWE v LOWED, LOWING, LOWES to blaze
LOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to appear dark and threatening
LOWERY adj dark and threatening
LOWING n pl. -S the sound characteristic of cattle
LOWISH adj somewhat low
LOWLAND n pl. -S an area of land lying lower than the adjacent country
LOWLIFE n pl. -LIFES or -LIVES a despicable person
LOWLIFER n pl. -S a lowlife
LOWLIGHT n pl. -S an unpleasant event, detail, or part
LOWLY adj -LIER, -LIEST low in position or rank
LOWN adj peaceful
LOWNESS n pl. -ES the state of being low
LOWRIDER n pl. -S a car having a lowered suspension
LOWSE adj loose
LOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to supply with lox (liquid oxygen)
LOYAL adj -ALER, -ALEST faithful to one's allegiance
LOYALISM n pl. -S loyalty
LOYALIST n pl. -S one who is loyal
LOYALLY adv in a loyal manner
LOYALTY n pl. -TIES the state of being loyal
LOZENGE n pl. -S a small, often medicated candy
LUAU n pl. -S a Hawaiian feast
LUBBER n pl. -S a clumsy person LUBBERLY adj
LUBE n pl. -S a lubricant
LUBRIC adj slippery
LUBRICAL adj lubric
LUCARNE n pl. -S a type of window
LUCE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
LUCENCE n pl. -S lucency
LUCENCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being lucent
LUCENT adj giving off light LUCENTLY adv
LUCERN n pl. -S lucerne
LUCERNE n pl. -S alfalfa
LUCES a pl. of lux
LUCID adj easily understood LUCIDLY adv
LUCIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being lucid
LUCIFER n pl. -S a friction match
LUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to succeed by chance or good fortune
LUCKIE n pl. -S an old woman
LUCKLESS adj unlucky
LUCKY adj LUCKIER, LUCKIEST having good fortune LUCKILY adv
LUCRE n pl. -S monetary gain
LUCULENT adj lucid
LUDE n pl. -S a methaqualone pill
LUDIC adj aimlessly playful
LUES n pl. LUES syphilis
LUETIC n pl. -S one infected with syphilis
LUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to steer a sailing vessel nearer into the wind
LUFFA n pl. -S loofah
LUG v LUGGED, LUGGING, LUGS to carry or pull with effort
LUGE v LUGED, LUGEING, LUGES to race on a luge (a small sled)
LUGER n pl -S one that luges
LUGGAGE n pl. -S articles containing a traveler's belongings
LUGGED past tense of lug
LUGGER n pl. -S a small sailing vessel
LUGGIE n pl. -S a small wooden dish or pail
LUGGING present participle of lug
LUGSAIL n pl. -S a type of sail
LUGWORM n pl. -S a burrowing marine worm
LUKEWARM adj moderately warm
LULL v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to sleep or rest
LULLABY v -BIED, -BYING, -BIES to lull with a soothing song
LULU n pl. -S something remarkable
LUM n pl. -S a chimney
LUMBAGO n pl. -GOS pain in the lower back
LUMBAR n pl. -S an anatomical part situated near the loins
LUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to cut down and prepare timber for market
LUMBERER n pl. -S one that lumbers
LUMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA the inner passage of a tubular organ LUMENAL, LUMINAL adj
LUMINARY n pl. -NARIES a body that gives light
LUMINISM n pl. -S a style of painting
LUMINIST n pl. -S a painter who uses the effects of light
LUMINOUS adj giving off light
LUMMOX n pl. -ES a clumsy person
LUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to make into lumps (shapeless masses)
LUMPEN n pl. -S an uprooted individual
LUMPER n pl. -S a laborer employed to load and unload ships
LUMPFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
LUMPISH adj stupid
LUMPY adj LUMPIER, LUMPIEST full of lumps LUMPILY adv
LUNA n pl. -S an alchemical designation for silver
LUNACY n pl. -CIES insanity
LUNAR n pl. -S an observation of the moon taken for navigational purposes
LUNARIAN n pl. -S a supposed inhabitant of the moon
LUNATE adj crescent-shaped LUNATELY adv
LUNATED adj lunate
LUNATIC n pl. -S an insane person
LUNATION n pl. -S the interval between two successive new moons
LUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to eat a noonday meal
LUNCHEON n pl. -S a noonday meal
LUNCHER n pl. -S one that lunches
LUNE n pl. -S a crescent-shaped figure
LUNET n pl. -S lunette
LUNETTE n pl. -S a crescent-shaped object
LUNG n pl. -S a respiratory organ
LUNGAN n pl. -S longan
LUNGE v LUNGED, LUNGING, LUNGES to make a forceful forward movement
LUNGEE n pl. -S lungi
LUNGER n pl. -S one that lunges
LUNGFISH n pl. -ES a type of fish
LUNGFUL n pl. -S as much as the lungs can hold
LUNGI n pl. -S a loincloth worn by men in India
LUNGING present participle of lunge
LUNGWORM n pl. -S a parasitic worm
LUNGWORT n pl. -S a European herb
LUNGYI n pl. -S lungi
LUNIER comparative of luny
LUNIES pl. of luny
LUNIEST superlative of luny
LUNK n pl. -S a lunkhead
LUNKER n pl. -S a large game fish
LUNKHEAD n pl. -S a stupid person
LUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to emit smoke
LUNULA n pl. -LAE a small crescent-shaped structure LUNULAR, LUNULATE adj
LUNULE n pl. -S lunula
LUNY adj -NIER, -NIEST loony
LUNY n pl. -NIES a loony
LUPANAR n pl. -S a brothel
LUPIN n pl. -S lupine
LUPINE n pl. -S a flowering plant
LUPOUS adj pertaining to lupus
LUPULIN n pl. -S a medicinal powder obtained from the hop plant
LUPUS n pl. -ES a skin disease
LURCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to sway abruptly
LURCHER n pl. -S one that lurks or prowls
LURDAN n pl. -S a lazy or stupid person
LURDANE n pl. -S lurdan
LURE v LURED, LURING, LURES to attract with something desirable
LURER n pl. -S one that lures
LURID adj causing shock or horror LURIDLY adv
LURING present participle of lure
LURK v -ED, -ING, -S to wait in concealment
LURKER n pl. -S one that lurks
LUSCIOUS adj having a very pleasing taste or smell
LUSH adj LUSHER, LUSHEST abounding in vegetation LUSHLY adv
LUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to drink to excess
LUSHNESS n pl. -ES the state of being lush
LUST v -ED, -ING, -S to have an intense desire
LUSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become lustrous
LUSTFUL adj marked by excessive sexual desire
LUSTIER comparative of lusty
LUSTIEST superlative of lusty
LUSTILY adv in a lusty manner
LUSTRA a pl. of lustrum
LUSTRAL adj pertaining to a lustrum
LUSTRATE v -TRATED, -TRATING, -TRATES to purify ceremonially
LUSTRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to luster
LUSTRING n pl. -S a glossy silk fabric
LUSTROUS adj reflecting light evenly and efficiently
LUSTRUM n pl. -TRUMS or -TRA a ceremonial purification of the population in ancient Rome
LUSTY adj LUSTIER, LUSTIEST full of vigor
LUSUS n pl. -ES an abnormality
LUTANIST n pl. -S one who plays the lute
LUTE v LUTED, LUTING, LUTES to play a lute (a stringed musical instrument)
LUTEA pl. of luteum
LUTEAL adj pertaining to the luteum
LUTECIUM n pl. -S lutetium
LUTED past tense of lute
LUTEFISK n pl. -S dried codfish
LUTEIN n pl. -S a yellow pigment
LUTENIST n pl. -S lutanist
LUTEOLIN n pl. -S a yellow pigment
LUTEOUS adj light to moderate greenish yellow in color
LUTETIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
LUTEUM n pl. -TEA a hormone-secreting body
LUTHERN n pl. -S a type of window
LUTHIER n pl. -S one who makes stringed instruments
LUTING n pl. -S a substance used as a sealant
LUTIST n pl. -S a lutanist
LUTZ n pl. -ES a jump in figure skating
LUV n pl. -S a sweetheart
LUX n pl. LUXES or LUCES a unit of illumination
LUXATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to put out of joint
LUXATION n pl. -S the act of luxating
LUXE n pl. -S luxury
LUXURY n pl. -RIES free indulgence in that which affords pleasure or comfort
LWEI n pl. -S a monetary unit of Angola
LYARD adj streaked with gray
LYART adj lyard
LYASE n pl. -S an enzyme
LYCEE n pl. -S a French secondary school
LYCEUM n pl. -CEUMS or -CEA a hall for public lectures or discussions
LYCHEE n pl. -S litchi
LYCHNIS n pl. -NISES a flowering plant
LYCOPENE n pl. -S a red pigment
LYCOPOD n pl. -S an evergreen plant
LYDDITE n pl. -S an explosive
LYE n pl. -S a solution used in making soap
LYING n pl. -S the act of telling lies
LYINGLY adv falsely
LYMPH n pl. -S a body fluid containing white blood cells LYMPHOID adj
LYMPHOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of tumor
LYNCEAN adj of or resembling a lynx
LYNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put to death without legal sanction
LYNCHER n pl. -S one that lynches
LYNCHING n pl. -S the act of one who lynches
LYNCHPIN n pl. -S linchpin
LYNX n pl. -ES a short-tailed wildcat
LYOPHILE adj pertaining to a type of colloid
LYRATE adj having the shape of a lyre LYRATELY adv
LYRATED adj lyrate
LYRE n pl. -S an ancient harp-like instrument
LYREBIRD n pl. -S an Australian bird
LYRIC n pl. -S a lyrical poem
LYRICAL adj having the form of a song
LYRICISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to lyricize
LYRICISM n pl. -S the quality of being lyrics
LYRICIST n pl. -S one who writes the words for songs
LYRICIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to write lyrics
LYRIFORM adj lyrate
LYRISM n pl. -S lyricism
LYRIST n pl. -S one who plays the lyre
LYSATE n pl. -S a product of lysis
LYSE v LYSED, LYSING, LYSES to cause to undergo lysis
LYSIN n pl. -S a substance capable of disintegrating blood cells or bacteria
LYSINE n pl. -S an amino acid
LYSING present participle of lyse
LYSIS n pl. LYSES the disintegration of cells by lysins
LYSOGEN n pl. -S a type of antigen
LYSOGENY n pl. -NIES the state of being like a lysogen
LYSOSOME n pl. -S a saclike part of a cell
LYSOZYME n pl. -S an enzyme
LYSSA n pl. -S rabies
LYTIC adj pertaining to lysis
LYTTA n pl. -TAE or -TAS a fibrous band in the tongue of certain carnivorous mammals
MA n pl. -S mother
MAAR n pl. -S a volcanic crater
MABE n pl. -S a cultured pearl
MAC n pl. -S a raincoat
MACABER adj macabre
MACABRE adj gruesome
MACACO n pl. -COS a lemur
MACADAM n pl. -S a type of pavement
MACAQUE n pl. -S a short-tailed monkey
MACARONI n pl. -NIS or -NIES a tubular pasta
MACAROON n pl. -S a type of cookie
MACAW n pl. -S a large parrot
MACCABAW n pl. -S maccaboy
MACCABOY n pl. -BOYS a type of snuff
MACCHIA n pl. -CHIE a dense growth of small trees and shrubs
MACCOBOY n pl. -BOYS maccaboy
MACE v MACED, MACING, MACES to attack with a clublike weapon
MACER n pl. -S an official who carries a ceremonial staff
MACERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to soften by soaking in liquid
MACH n pl. -S a number indicating the ratio of the speed of a body to the speed of sound
MACHE n pl. -S a European herb
MACHETE n pl. -S a large, heavy knife
MACHINE v -CHINED, -CHINING, -CHINES to process by machine (a mechanical device)
MACHISMO n pl. -MOS strong masculinity
MACHO n pl. -CHOS a person who exhibits machismo
MACHREE n pl. -S dear
MACHZOR n pl. -ZORIM or -ZORS mahzor
MACING present participle of mace
MACK n pl. -S mac
MACKEREL n pl. -S a marine food fish
MACKINAW n pl. -S a woolen fabric
MACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to blur in printing
MACLE n pl. -S a spot or discoloration in a mineral MACLED adj
MACON n pl. -S a red or white French wine
MACRAME n pl. -S a trimming of knotted thread or cord
MACRO n pl. -ROS a type of computer instruction
MACRON n pl. -S a symbol placed over a vowel to show that it has a long sound
MACRURAL adj pertaining to macruran
MACRURAN n pl. -S any of a suborder of crustaceans
MACULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a spot MACULAR adj
MACULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to mark with spots
MACULE v -ULED, -ULING, -ULES to mackle
MACUMBA n pl. -S a religion practiced in Brazil
MAD adj MADDER, MADDEST insane
MAD v MADDED, MADDING, MADS to madden
MADAM n pl. -S a woman who manages a brothel
MADAME n pl. -S madam
MADAME n pl. MESDAMES the French title of respect for a married woman
MADCAP n pl. -S an impulsive person
MADDED past tense of mad
MADDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become mad
MADDER n pl. -S a perennial herb
MADDEST superlative of mad
MADDING present participle of mad
MADDISH adj somewhat mad
MADE past tense of make
MADEIRA n pl. -S a white wine
MADHOUSE n pl. -S an insane asylum
MADLY adv in a mad manner
MADMAN n pl. -MEN a man who is insane
MADNESS n pl. -ES the state of being mad
MADONNA n pl. -S a former Italian title of respect for a woman
MADRAS n pl. -ES a cotton fabric
MADRE n pl. -S mother
MADRIGAL n pl. -S a short lyric poem
MADRONA n pl. -S an evergreen tree
MADRONE n pl. -S madrona
MADRONO n pl. -NOS madrona
MADURO n pl. -ROS a dark-colored, relatively strong cigar
MADWOMAN n pl. -WOMEN a woman who is insane
MADWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
MADZOON n pl. -S matzoon
MAE n pl. -S more
MAENAD n pl. -S or -ES a female participant in ancient Greek orgies MAENADIC adj
MAESTOSO n pl. -SOS a stately musical passage
MAESTRO n pl. -STROS or -STRI a master of an art
MAFFIA n pl. -S mafia
MAFFICK v -ED, -ING, -S to celebrate boisterously
MAFIA n pl. -S a secret criminal organization
MAFIC adj pertaining to minerals rich in magnesium and iron
MAFIOSO n pl. -SI a member of the mafia
MAFTIR n pl. -S the concluding section of a parashah
MAG n pl. -S a magazine
MAGAZINE n pl. -S a type of periodical publication
MAGDALEN n pl. -S a reformed prostitute
MAGE n pl. -S a magician
MAGENTA n pl. -S a purplish red dye
MAGGOT n pl. -S the legless larva of certain insects MAGGOTY adj
MAGI pl. of magus
MAGIAN n pl. -S a magus
MAGIC v -ICKED, -ICKING, -ICS to affect by magic (sorcery)
MAGICAL adj resembling magic
MAGICIAN n pl. -S one skilled in magic
MAGICKED past tense of magic
MAGICKING present participle of magic
MAGILP n pl. -S megilp
MAGISTER n pl. -S a master or teacher
MAGLEV adj pertaining to a railroad system using magnets to move a train above the tracks
MAGMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA the molten matter from which igneous rock is formed MAGMATIC adj
MAGNATE n pl. -S a powerful or influential person
MAGNESIA n pl. -S a medicinal compound MAGNESIC adj
MAGNET n pl. -S a body that possesses the property of attracting iron
MAGNETIC n pl. -S a magnet
MAGNETO n pl. -TOS a type of electric generator
MAGNETON n pl. -S a unit of magnetic moment
MAGNIFIC adj magnificent
MAGNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to increase the perceived size of
MAGNOLIA n pl. -S a flowering shrub or tree
MAGNUM n pl. -S a large wine bottle
MAGOT n pl. -S a tailless ape
MAGPIE n pl. -S a corvine bird
MAGUEY n pl. -GUEYS a tropical plant
MAGUS n pl. -GI a magician
MAHARAJA n pl. -S a king or prince in India
MAHARANI n pl. -S the wife of a maharaja
MAHATMA n pl. -S a Hindu sage
MAHIMAHI n pl. MAHIMAHI a food fish in Hawaii
MAHJONG n pl. -S a game of Chinese origin
MAHJONGG n pl. -S mahjong
MAHOE n pl. -S a tropical tree
MAHOGANY n pl. -NIES a tropical tree
MAHONIA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
MAHOUT n pl. -S the keeper and driver of an elephant
MAHUANG n pl. -S an Asian plant
MAHZOR n pl. -ZORIM or -ZORS a Jewish prayer book
MAID n pl. -S a maiden MAIDISH adj
MAIDEN n pl. -S a young unmarried woman MAIDENLY adj
MAIDHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a maiden
MAIEUTIC adj pertaining to a method of eliciting knowledge
MAIGRE adj containing neither flesh nor its juices
MAIHEM n pl. -S mayhem
MAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to send by a governmental postal system. MAILABLE adj
MAILBAG n pl. -S a bag for carrying mail (postal material)
MAILBOX n pl. -ES a box for depositing mail
MAILE n pl. -S a Pacific island vine
MAILER n pl. -S one that mails
MAILING n pl. -S a rented farm
MAILL n pl. -S a payment
MAILLESS adj having no armor
MAILLOT n pl. -S a woman's one-piece bathing suit
MAILMAN n pl. -MEN a man who carries and delivers mail
MAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to injure so as to cause lasting damage
MAIMER n pl. -S one that maims
MAIN n pl. -S the principal part
MAINLAND n pl. -S a principal land mass
MAINLINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to inject a narcotic into a major vein
MAINLY adv for the most part
MAINMAST n pl. -S the principal mast of a vessel
MAINSAIL n pl. -S the principal sail of a vessel
MAINSTAY n pl. -STAYS a principal support
MAINTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to keep in proper condition
MAINTOP n pl. -S a platform at the head of a mainmast
MAIOLICA n pl. -S majolica
MAIR n pl. -S more
MAIST n pl. -S most
MAIZE n pl. -S an American cereal grass
MAJAGUA n pl. -S a tropical tree
MAJESTIC adj having majesty
MAJESTY n pl. -TIES regal dignity
MAJOLICA n pl. -S a type of pottery
MAJOR v -ED, -ING, -S to pursue a specific principal course of study
MAJORITY n pl. -TIES the greater number or part
MAJORLY adv mainly
MAKAR n pl. -S a poet
MAKE v MADE, MAKING, MAKES to cause to exist MAKABLE, MAKEABLE adj
MAKEBATE n pl. -S one that encourages quarrels
MAKEFAST n pl. -S an object to which a boat is tied
MAKEOVER n pl. -S a changing of appearance
MAKER n pl. -S one that makes
MAKEUP n pl. -S the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together
MAKIMONO n pl. -NOS a Japanese ornamental scroll
MAKING n pl. -S material from which something can be developed
MAKO n pl. -KOS a large shark
MAKUTA pl. of likuta
MALACCA n pl. -S the cane of an Asian rattan palm
MALADY n pl. -DIES an illness
MALAISE n pl. -S a feeling of vague discomfort
MALAMUTE n pl. -S an Alaskan sled dog
MALANGA n pl. -S a yautia
MALAPERT n pl. -S an impudent person
MALAPROP n pl. -S a humorous misuse of a word
MALAR n pl. -S the cheekbone
MALARIA n pl. -S an infectious disease MALARIAL, MALARIAN adj
MALARKEY n pl. -KEYS nonsense
MALARKY n pl. -KIES malarkey
MALAROMA n pl. -S a malodor
MALATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
MALE n pl. -S an individual that begets young by fertilizing the female
MALEATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
MALEDICT v -ED, -ING, -S to curse
MALEFIC adj producing or causing evil
MALEMIUT n pl. -S malamute
MALEMUTE n pl. -S malamute
MALENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being a male
MALFED adj badly fed
MALGRE prep in spite of
MALIC adj pertaining to apples
MALICE n pl. -S a desire to injure another
MALIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to speak evil of
MALIGNER n pl. -S one that maligns
MALIGNLY adv in an evil manner
MALIHINI n pl. -S a newcomer to Hawaii
MALINE n pl. -S a delicate net used for veils
MALINGER v -ED, -ING, -S to feign illness in order to avoid duty or work
MALISON n pl. -S a curse
MALKIN n pl. -S an untidy woman
MALL v -ED, -ING, -S to maul
MALLARD n pl. -S a wild duck
MALLEE n pl. -S an evergreen tree
MALLEI pl. of malleus
MALLEOLI n/pl bony protuberances of the ankle
MALLET n pl. -S a type of hammer
MALLEUS n pl. -LEI a bone of the middle ear
MALLOW n pl. -S a flowering plant
MALM n pl. -S a soft, friable limestone
MALMSEY n pl. -SEYS a white wine
MALMY adj MALMIER, MALMIEST resembling malm
MALODOR n pl. -S an offensive odor
MALOTI pl. of loti
MALPOSED adj being in the wrong position
MALT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat or combine with malt (germinated grain)
MALTASE n pl. -S an enzyme
MALTED n pl. -S a sweet beverage
MALTHA n pl. -S a natural tar
MALTIER comparative of malty
MALTIEST superlative of malty
MALTOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
MALTOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
MALTREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat badly
MALTSTER n pl. -S one that makes malt
MALTY adj MALTIER, MALTIEST resembling malt
MALVASIA n pl. -S malmsey
MAMA n pl. -S mother
MAMALIGA n pl. -S a cornmeal porridge
MAMBA n pl. -S a venomous snake
MAMBO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to perform a ballroom dance
MAMELUKE n pl. -S a slave in Muslim countries
MAMEY n pl. MAMEYS or MAMEYES a tropical tree
MAMIE n pl. -S mamey
MAMLUK n pl. -S mameluke
MAMMA n pl. -MAE a milk-secreting organ
MAMMA n pl. -S mama
MAMMAL n pl. -S any of a class of warm-blooded vertebrates
MAMMARY adj pertaining to the mammae
MAMMATE adj having mammae
MAMMATUS n pl. -TI a type of cloud
MAMMEE n pl. -S mamey
MAMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to hesitate
MAMMET n pl. -S maumet
MAMMEY n pl. -MEYS mamey
MAMMIE n pl. -S mammy
MAMMIES pl. of mammy
MAMMILLA n pl. -LAE a nipple
MAMMITIS n pl. -MITIDES mastitis
MAMMOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to shred
MAMMON n pl. -S material wealth
MAMMOTH n pl. -S an extinct elephant
MAMMY n pl. -MIES mother
MAN n pl. MEN an adult human male
MAN v MANNED, MANNING, MANS to supply with men
MANA n pl. -S a supernatural force in certain Pacific island religions
MANACLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to handcuff
MANAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to control or direct
MANAGER n pl. -S one that manages
MANAKIN n pl. -S a tropical bird
MANANA n pl. -S tomorrow
MANATEE n pl. -S an aquatic mammal MANATOID adj
MANCHE n pl. -S a heraldic design
MANCHET n pl. -S a small loaf of fine white bread
MANCIPLE n pl. -S an officer authorized to purchase provisions
MANDALA n pl. -S a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe MANDALIC adj
MANDAMUS v -ED, -ING, -ES to command by means of writ issued by a superior court
MANDARIN n pl. -S a citrus fruit
MANDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to authorize or decree
MANDATOR n pl. -S one that mandates
MANDIBLE n pl. -S the bone of the lower jaw
MANDIOCA n pl. -S manioc
MANDOLA n pl. -S an ancient lute
MANDOLIN n pl. -S a stringed musical instrument
MANDRAKE n pl. -S a European herb
MANDREL n pl. -S a shaft on which a tool is mounted
MANDRIL n pl. -S mandrel
MANDRILL n pl. -S a large baboon
MANE n pl. -S the long hair growing on and about the neck of some animals MANED, MANELESS adj
MANEGE n pl. -S the art of training and riding horses
MANEUVER v -ED, -ING, -S to change the position of for a specific purpose
MANFUL adj courageous MANFULLY adv
MANGABEY n pl. -BEYS a long-tailed monkey
MANGABY n pl. -BIES mangabey
MANGANIC adj containing manganese (a metallic element)
MANGE n pl. -S a skin disease of domestic animals
MANGEL n pl. -S a variety of beet
MANGER n pl. -S a trough or box from which horses or cattle eat
MANGEY adj MANGIER, MANGIEST mangy
MANGIER comparative of mangy
MANGIEST superlative of mangy
MANGILY adv in a mangy manner
MANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to cut, slash, or crush so as to disfigure
MANGLER n pl. -S one that mangles
MANGO n pl. -GOES or -GOS an edible tropical fruit
MANGOLD n pl. -S mangel
MANGONEL n pl. -S a medieval military device for hurling stones
MANGROVE n pl. -S a tropical tree or shrub
MANGY adj MANGIER, MANGIEST affected with mange
MANHOLE n pl. -S a hole providing entrance to an underground or enclosed structure
MANHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a man
MANHUNT n pl. -S an intensive search for a person
MANIA n pl. -S an excessive interest or enthusiasm
MANIAC n pl. -S an insane person MANIACAL adj
MANIC n pl. -S one that is affected with mania
MANICURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES to trim and polish the fingernails of
MANIFEST v -ED, -ING, -S to show clearly
MANIFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to make several copies of
MANIHOT n pl. -S a tropical plant
MANIKIN n pl. -S an anatomical model of the human body
MANILA n pl. -S a strong paper
MANILLA n pl. -S manila
MANILLE n pl. -S the second highest trump in certain card games
MANIOC n pl. -S a tropical plant
MANIOCA n pl. -S manioc
MANIPLE n pl. -S a silk band worn on the left arm as a vestment
MANITO n pl. -TOS manitou
MANITOU n pl. -S an Algonquian Indian deity
MANITU n pl. -S manitou
MANKIND n pl. MANKIND the human race
MANLESS adj destitute of men
MANLIKE adj resembling a man
MANLY adj -LIER, -LIEST having the qualities of a man MANLILY adv
MANMADE adj made by man
MANNA n pl. -S divinely supplied food
MANNAN n pl. -S a type of sugar
MANNED past tense of man
MANNER n pl. -S a way of acting MANNERED adj
MANNERLY adj polite
MANNIKIN n pl. -S manikin
MANNING present participle of man
MANNISH adj resembling or characteristic of a man
MANNITE n pl. -S mannitol MANNITIC adj
MANNITOL n pl. -S an alcohol
MANNOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
MANO n pl. -NOS a stone used for grinding foods
MANOR n pl. -S a landed estate or territorial unit MANORIAL adj
MANPACK adj designed to be carried by one person
MANPOWER n pl. -S the number of men available for service
MANQUE adj frustrated in the fulfillment of one's aspirations
MANROPE n pl. -S a rope used as a handrail
MANSARD n pl. -S a type of roof
MANSE n pl. -S a clergyman's house
MANSION n pl. -S a large, impressive house
MANTA n pl. -S a cotton fabric
MANTEAU n pl. -TEAUS or -TEAUX a loose cloak
MANTEL n pl. -S a shelf above a fireplace
MANTELET n pl. -S a mobile screen used to protect soldiers
MANTES a pl. of mantis
MANTIC adj having powers of prophecy
MANTID n pl. -S mantis
MANTILLA n pl. -S a woman's scarf
MANTIS n pl. -TISES or -TES a predatory insect
MANTISSA n pl. -S the decimal part of a logarithm
MANTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to cloak
MANTLET n pl. -S mantelet
MANTLING n pl. -S an ornamental cloth
MANTRA n pl. -S a mystical formula of prayer or incantation in Hinduism MANTRIC adj
MANTRAP n pl. -S a trap for catching men
MANTUA n pl. -S a woman's gown
MANUAL n pl. -S a small reference book
MANUALLY adv by means of the hands
MANUARY adj involving the hands
MANUBRIA n/pl handle-shaped anatomical parts
MANUMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to free from slavery
MANURE v -NURED, -NURING, -NURES to fertilize with manure (animal excrement)
MANURER n pl. -S one that manures
MANURIAL adj of or pertaining to manure
MANURING present participle of manure
MANUS n pl. MANUS the end of the forelimb in vertebrates
MANWARD adv toward man
MANWARDS adv manward
MANWISE adv in a manner characteristic of man
MANY adj MORE, MOST consisting of or amounting to a large number
MANYFOLD adv by many times
MAP v MAPPED, MAPPING, MAPS to delineate on a map (a representation of a region)
MAPLE n pl. -S a hardwood tree
MAPLIKE adj resembling a map
MAPMAKER n pl. -S one that makes maps
MAPPABLE adj capable of being mapped
MAPPED past tense of map
MAPPER n pl. -S one that maps
MAPPING n pl. -S a mathematical correspondence
MAQUETTE n pl. -S a small preliminary model
MAQUI n pl. -S maquis
MAQUIS n pl. MAQUIS a thick underbrush
MAR v MARRED, MARRING, MARS to detract from the perfection or wholeness of
MARABOU n pl. -S an African stork
MARABOUT n pl. -S a marabou
MARACA n pl. -S a percussion instrument
MARANTA n pl. -S a tropical plant
MARASCA n pl. -S a wild cherry
MARASMUS n pl. -ES a wasting away of the body MARASMIC adj
MARATHON n pl. -S a long-distance race
MARAUD v -ED, -ING, -S to rove in search of booty
MARAUDER n pl. -S one that marauds
MARAVEDI n pl. -S a former coin of Spain
MARBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to give a mottled appearance to
MARBLER n pl. -S one that marbles
MARBLING n pl. -S an intermixture of fat and lean in meat
MARBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST mottled
MARC n pl. -S the residue remaining after a fruit has been pressed
MARCATO adv with strong accentuation -- used as a musical direction
MARCEL v -CELLED, -CELLING, -CELS to make a deep, soft wave in the hair
MARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to walk in a formal military manner
MARCHEN n pl. MARCHEN a folktale
MARCHER n pl. -S one that marches
MARCHESA n pl. -CHESE the wife or widow of a marchese
MARCHESE n pl. -CHESI an Italian nobleman
MARE n pl. -RIA a dark area on the surface of the moon or Mars
MARE n pl. -S a mature female horse
MAREMMA n pl. -REMME a marshy coastal region
MARENGO adj served with a sauce of mushrooms, tomatoes, oil, and wine
MARGARIC adj pearly
MARGARIN n pl. -S a butter substitute
MARGAY n pl. -GAYS a small American wildcat
MARGE n pl. -S a margin
MARGENT v -ED, -ING, -S to margin
MARGIN v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a margin (a border)
MARGINAL adj of or pertaining to a margin
MARGRAVE n pl. -S the military governor of a medieval German border province
MARIA pl. of mare
MARIACHI n pl. -S a Mexican musical band
MARIGOLD n pl. -S a flowering plant
MARIMBA n pl. -S a percussion instrument
MARINA n pl. -S a docking area for small boats
MARINADE v -NADED, -NADING, -NADES to marinate
MARINARA n pl. -S a seasoned tomato sauce
MARINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to soak in a seasoned liquid before cooking
MARINE n pl. -S a soldier trained for service at sea and on land
MARINER n pl. -S a sailor
MARIPOSA n pl. -S a flowering plant
MARISH n pl. -ES a marsh
MARITAL adj pertaining to marriage
MARITIME adj pertaining to navigation or commerce on the sea
MARJORAM n pl. -S fragrant herb
MARK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a visible impression on
MARKDOWN n pl. -S a reduction in price
MARKEDLY adv in an evident manner
MARKER n pl. -S one that marks
MARKET v -ED, -ING, -S to offer for sale
MARKETER n pl. -S one that markets
MARKHOOR n pl. -S markhor
MARKHOR n pl. -S a wild goat
MARKING n pl. -S a pattern of marks
MARKKA n pl. -KAA or -KAS a monetary unit of Finland
MARKSMAN n pl. -MEN a person skillful at hitting a target
MARKUP n pl. -S an increase in price
MARL v -ED, -ING, -S to fertilize with marl (an earthy deposit containing lime, clay, and sand)
MARLIER comparative of marly
MARLIEST superlative of marly
MARLIN n pl. -S a marine game fish
MARLINE n pl. -S a rope used on a ship
MARLING n pl. -S marline
MARLITE n pl. -S a type of marl MARLITIC adj
MARLY adj MARLIER, MARLIEST abounding with marl
MARMITE n pl. -S a large soup kettle
MARMOSET n pl. -S a small monkey
MARMOT n pl. -S a burrowing rodent
MAROCAIN n pl. -S a light crinkled fabric
MAROON v -ED, -ING, -S to abandon in an isolated place
MARPLOT n pl. -S one that ruins a plan by meddling
MARQUE n pl. -S reprisal
MARQUEE n pl. -S a rooflike structure projecting over an entrance
MARQUESS n pl. -ES marquis
MARQUIS n pl. -ES a European nobleman
MARQUISE n pl. -S the wife or widow of a marquis
MARRAM n pl. -S a beach grass
MARRANO n pl. -NOS a Jew in Spain who professed Christianity to avoid persecution
MARRED past tense of mar
MARRER n pl. -S one that mars
MARRIAGE n pl. -S the legal union of a man and woman
MARRIED n pl. -S one who has entered into marriage
MARRIER n pl. -S one that marries
MARRIES present 3d person sing. of marry
MARRING present participle of mar
MARRON n pl. -S a variety of chestnut
MARROW v -ED, -ING, -S to marry
MARROWY adj pithy
MARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to enter into marriage
MARSALA n pl. -S a Sicilian wine
MARSE n pl. -S master
MARSH n pl. -ES a tract of low, wet land
MARSHAL v -ED, -ING, -S to put in proper order
MARSHALL v -ED, -ING, -S to marshal
MARSHY adj MARSHIER, MARSHIEST resembling a marsh
MARSUPIA n/pl abdominal pouches of certain mammals
MART v -ED, -ING, -S to market
MARTAGON n pl. -S a flowering plant
MARTELLO n pl. -LOS a circular fort
MARTEN n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
MARTIAL adj pertaining to war
MARTIAN n pl. -S a supposed inhabitant of the planet Mars
MARTIN n pl. -S a small bird
MARTINET n pl. -S one who demands rigid adherence to rules
MARTINI n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
MARTLET n pl. -S a martin
MARTYR v -ED, -ING, -S to put to death for adhering to a belief
MARTYRLY adj resembling a martyr
MARTYRY n pl. -TYRIES a shrine erected in honor of a martyred person
MARVEL v -VELED, -VELING, -VELS or -VELLED, -VELLING, -VELS to be filled with wonder or astonishment
MARVY adj marvelous
MARYJANE n pl. -S marijuana
MARZIPAN n pl. -S an almond candy
MASCARA v -ED, -ING, -S to color the eyelashes or eyebrows with a cosmetic
MASCON n pl. -S a concentration of dense mass beneath the moon's surface
MASCOT n pl. -S a person, animal, or object believed to bring good luck
MASER n pl. -S a device for amplifying electrical impulses
MASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to reduce to a pulpy mass
MASHER n pl. -S one that mashes
MASHIE n pl. -S a golf club
MASHY n pl. MASHIES mashie
MASJID n pl. -S a mosque
MASK v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a mask (a covering used to disguise the face) MASKABLE adj
MASKEG n pl. -S muskeg
MASKER n pl. -S one that wears a mask
MASKING n pl. -S a piece of scenery used to conceal parts of a stage from the audience
MASKLIKE adj suggestive of a mask
MASON v -ED, -ING, -S to build with stone or brick
MASONIC adj pertaining to masonry
MASONRY n pl. -RIES a structure built of stone or brick
MASQUE n pl. -S a dramatic entertainment formerly popular in England
MASQUER n pl. -S masker
MASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to assemble in a mass (a body of coherent matter)
MASSA n pl. -S master
MASSACRE v -CRED, -CRING, -CRES to kill indiscriminately
MASSAGE v -SAGED, -SAGING, -SAGES to manipulate parts of the body for remedial or hygienic purposes
MASSAGER n pl. -S one that massages
MASSCULT n pl. -S culture as popularized by the mass media
MASSE n pl. -S a type of shot in billiards
MASSEDLY adv in a massed manner
MASSETER n pl. -S a muscle that raises the lower jaw
MASSEUR n pl. -S a man who massages
MASSEUSE n pl. -S a woman who massages
MASSICOT n pl. -S a yellow pigment
MASSIER comparative of massy
MASSIEST superlative of massy
MASSIF n pl. -S a principal mountain mass
MASSIVE adj of considerable size
MASSLESS adj having no mass
MASSY adj MASSIER, MASSIEST massive
MAST v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a mast (a long pole on a ship that supports the sails and rigging)
MASTABA n pl. -S an ancient Egyptian tomb
MASTABAH n pl. -S mastaba
MASTER v -ED, -ING, -S to become skilled in
MASTERLY adj very skillful
MASTERY n pl. -TERIES superior knowledge or skill
MASTHEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to raise to the top of a mast
MASTIC n pl. -S an aromatic resin
MASTICHE n pl. -S mastic
MASTIFF n pl. -S a large, short-haired dog
MASTITIS n pl. -TITIDES inflammation of the breast MASTITIC adj
MASTIX n pl. -ES mastic
MASTLESS adj having no mast
MASTLIKE adj resembling a mast
MASTODON n pl. -S an extinct elephant-like mammal
MASTOID n pl. -S the rear portion of the temporal bone
MASURIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
MAT v MATTED, MATTING, MATS to pack down so as to form a dense mass
MATADOR n pl. -S the bullfighter who kills the bull in a bullfight
MATAMBALA a pl. of tambala
MATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to set in competition or opposition
MATCHBOX n pl. -ES a small box
MATCHER n pl. -S one that matches
MATCHUP n pl. -S a setting of two players against each other
MATE v MATED, MATING, MATES to join as mates (partners in a union)
MATELESS adj having no mate
MATELOT n pl. -S sailor
MATELOTE n pl. -S a fish stew
MATER n pl. MATERS or MATRES mother
MATERIAL n pl. -S the substance of which anything is or may be composed
MATERIEL n pl. -S the aggregate of equipment and supplies used by an organization
MATERNAL adj pertaining to a mother
MATESHIP n pl. -S the state of being a mate
MATEY n pl. -EYS a friend
MATH n pl. -S mathematics
MATILDA n pl. -S a hobo's bundle
MATIN n pl. -S a morning song, as of birds
MATINAL adj pertaining to the morning
MATINEE n pl. -S a daytime performance
MATINESS n pl. -ES friendliness
MATING n pl. -S the period during which a seasonal-breeding animal can mate
MATLESS adj having no mats (small floor coverings)
MATRASS n pl. -ES a long-necked glass vessel
MATRES a pl. of mater
MATRIX n pl. -TRICES or -TRIXES something within which something else originates or develops
MATRON n pl. -S a married woman of established social position MATRONAL, MATRONLY adj
MATSAH n pl. -S matzo
MATT v -ED, -ING, -S to matte
MATTE v MATTED, MATTING, MATTES to produce a dull finish on
MATTED past tense of mat, matt, and matte
MATTEDLY adv in a tangled manner
MATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to be of importance
MATTERY adj producing pus
MATTIN n pl. -S matin
MATTING n pl. -S a woven fabric used as a floor covering
MATTOCK n pl. -S a digging tool
MATTOID n pl. -S a mentally unbalanced person
MATTRASS n pl. -ES matrass
MATTRESS n pl. -ES a large pad filled with resilient material used on or as a bed
MATURATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to mature
MATURE adj -TURER, -TUREST fully developed MATURELY adv
MATURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to make or become mature
MATURITY n pl. -TIES the state of being mature
MATZA n pl. -S matzo
MATZAH n pl. -S matzo
MATZO n pl. -ZOS, -ZOT, or -ZOTH an unleavened bread
MATZOH n pl. -S matzo
MATZOON n pl. -S a food made from milk
MATZOT a pl. of matzo
MATZOTH a pl. of matzo
MAUD n pl. -S a Scottish gray and black plaid
MAUDLIN adj excessively emotional
MAUGER prep maugre
MAUGRE prep in spite of
MAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to injure by beating
MAULER n pl. -S one that mauls
MAUMET n pl. -S an idol
MAUMETRY n pl. -RIES idolatry
MAUN v must -- MAUN is the only form of this verb; it cannot be conjugated
MAUND n pl. -S an Asian unit of weight
MAUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk incoherently
MAUNDY n pl. -DIES the religious ceremony of washing the feet of the poor
MAUSOLEA n/pl large, stately tombs
MAUT n pl. -S malt
MAUVE n pl. -S a purple color
MAVEN n pl. -S 1. mavin 2. this game's artificial intelligence, by Brian Sheppard
MAVERICK n pl. -S an unbranded range animal
MAVIE n pl. -S mavis
MAVIN n pl. -S an expert
MAVIS n pl. -VISES a songbird
MAW v MAWED, MAWN, MAWING, MAWS to mow
MAWKISH adj offensively sentimental
MAX n pl. -ES maximum
MAXI n pl. -S a long skirt or coat
MAXICOAT n pl. -S a long coat
MAXILLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS the upper jaw or jawbone
MAXIM n pl. -S a brief statement of a general truth or principle
MAXIMA a pl. of maximum
MAXIMAL n pl. -S an element of a mathematical set that is followed by no other
MAXIMIN n pl. -S the maximum of a set of minima
MAXIMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to maximize
MAXIMITE n pl. -S a powerful explosive
MAXIMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to make as great as possible
MAXIMUM n pl. -MUMS or -MA the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree
MAXIXE n pl. -S a Brazilian dance
MAXWELL n pl. -S a unit of magnetic flux
MAY v -ED, -ING, -S to gather flowers in the spring
MAY v present 2d person sing. MAY, MAYEST, or MAYST, past tense MIGHT -- used as an auxiliary to express permission
MAYA n pl. -S the power to produce illusions, in Hindu philosophy MAYAN adj
MAYAPPLE n pl. -S a perennial herb
MAYBE n pl. -S an uncertainty
MAYBUSH n pl. -ES a flowering shrub
MAYDAY n pl. -DAYS a radio distress call
MAYEST a present 2d person sing. of may
MAYFLY n pl. -FLIES a winged insect
MAYHAP adv maybe
MAYHEM n pl. -S the offense of willfully maiming a person
MAYING n pl. -S the gathering of spring flowers
MAYO n pl. -YOS mayonnaise
MAYOR n pl. -S the chief executive official of a city or borough MAYORAL adj
MAYORESS n pl. -ES a female mayor
MAYPOLE n pl. -S a decorated pole used in a spring celebration
MAYPOP n pl. -S a flowering vine
MAYST a present 2d person sing. of may
MAYVIN n pl. -S mavin
MAYWEED n pl. -S a malodorous weed
MAZAEDIA n/pl spore-producing organs of certain lichens
MAZARD n pl. -S the head or face
MAZE v MAZED, MAZING, MAZES to bewilder MAZEDLY adv
MAZELIKE adj mazy
MAZER n pl. -S a large drinking bowl
MAZIER comparative of mazy
MAZIEST superlative of mazy
MAZILY adv in a mazy manner
MAZINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being mazy
MAZING present participle of maze
MAZOURKA n pl. -S mazurka
MAZUMA n pl. -S money
MAZURKA n pl. -S a Polish dance
MAZY adj MAZIER, MAZIEST full of confusing turns and passages
MAZZARD n pl. -S a wild cherry
MBIRA n pl. -S an African musical instrument
ME pron the objective case of the pronoun I
MEAD n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
MEADOW n pl. -S a tract of grassland MEADOWY adj
MEAGER adj deficient in quantity or quality MEAGERLY adv
MEAGRE adj meager MEAGRELY adv
MEAL n pl. -S the food served and eaten in one sitting
MEALIE n pl. -S an ear of corn
MEALIER comparative of mealy
MEALIEST superlative of mealy
MEALLESS adj lacking a meal
MEALTIME n pl. -S the usual time for a meal
MEALWORM n pl. -S the destructive larva of certain beetles
MEALY adj MEALIER, MEALIEST soft, dry, and friable
MEALYBUG n pl. -S a destructive insect
MEAN adj MEANER, MEANEST inferior in grade, quality, or character
MEAN v MEANT, MEANING, MEANS to intend
MEANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to wander
MEANER n pl. -S one that means
MEANIE n pl. -S a nasty person
MEANIES pl. of meany
MEANING n pl. -S something that one intends to convey by language
MEANLY adv in a mean manner
MEANNESS n pl. -ES the state of being mean
MEANT past tense of mean
MEANTIME n pl. -S the intervening time
MEANY n pl. MEANIES meanie
MEASLE n pl. -S a tapeworm larva MEASLED adj
MEASLY adj -SLIER, -SLIEST meager
MEASURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of
MEASURER n pl. -S one that measures
MEAT n pl. -S animal flesh used as food MEATED adj
MEATAL adj pertaining to a meatus
MEATBALL n pl. -S a small ball of chopped meat
MEATHEAD n pl. -S a dolt
MEATIER comparative of meaty
MEATIEST superlative of meaty
MEATILY adv in a meaty manner
MEATLESS adj having no meat
MEATLOAF n pl. -LOAVES a baked loaf of ground meat
MEATMAN n pl. -MEN a vendor of meat
MEATUS n pl. -ES a natural body passage
MEATY adj MEATIER, MEATIEST full of meat
MECCA n pl. -S a place visited by many people
MECHANIC n pl. -S a person who works with machines
MECONIUM n pl. -S the first fecal excretion of a newborn child
MED adj medical
MEDAKA n pl. -S a Japanese fish
MEDAL v -ALED, -ALING, -ALS or -ALLED, -ALLING, -ALS to honor with a medal (a commemorative piece of metal)
MEDALIST n pl. -S a person to whom a medal has been awarded
MEDALLIC adj of or pertaining to a medal
MEDALLING a present participle of medal
MEDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
MEDDLER n pl. -S one that meddles
MEDEVAC v -VACKED, -VACKING, -VACS to evacuate the wounded from a battlefield by helicopter
MEDFLY n pl. -FLIES a Mediterranean fruit fly
MEDIA n pl. -DIAE the middle layer of a blood or lymph vessel
MEDIA n pl. -S a channel of communication
MEDIACY n pl. -CIES the act of mediating
MEDIAD adv toward the middle of a body or part
MEDIAL n pl. -S a sound, syllable, or letter in the middle of a word
MEDIALLY adv in a central manner
MEDIAN n pl. -S a central part
MEDIANLY adv medially
MEDIANT n pl. -S a type of musical tone
MEDIATE pl. of media
MEDIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to act between disputing parties in order to bring about a settlement
MEDIATOR n pl. -S one that mediates
MEDIC n pl. -S one engaged in medical work
MEDICAID n pl. -S a type of governmental health program
MEDICAL n pl. -S a physical examination
MEDICARE n pl. -S a type of governmental health program
MEDICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to treat with medicine
MEDICINE v -CINED, -CINING, -CINES to administer medicine (a substance used in the treatment of disease) to
MEDICK n pl. -S a flowering plant
MEDICO n pl. -COS a doctor or medical student
MEDIEVAL n pl. -S a person belonging to the Middle Ages
MEDII pl. of medius
MEDINA n pl. -S the native quarter of a North African city
MEDIOCRE adj neither good nor bad
MEDITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to ponder
MEDIUM n pl. -DIA or -DIUMS a surrounding environment in which something functions and thrives
MEDIUS n pl. -DII the middle finger
MEDLAR n pl. -S a Eurasian tree
MEDLEY n pl. -LEYS a mixture
MEDULLA n pl. -LAS or -LAE the central tissue in the stems of certain plants MEDULLAR adj
MEDUSA n pl. -SAE or -SAS a jellyfish MEDUSAL adj
MEDUSAN n pl. -S medusa
MEDUSOID n pl. -S medusa
MEED n pl. -S a deserved reward
MEEK adj MEEKER, MEEKEST lacking in spirit and courage MEEKLY adv
MEEKNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being meek
MEERKAT n pl. -S an African mongoose
MEET v MET, MEETING, MEETS to come into the company or presence of
MEETER n pl. -S one that meets
MEETING n pl. -S an assembly for a common purpose
MEETLY adv suitably
MEETNESS n pl. -ES suitability
MEGABAR n pl. -S a unit of pressure
MEGABIT n pl. -S a unit of computer information
MEGABUCK n pl. -S one million dollars
MEGABYTE n pl. -S 1,048,576 bytes
MEGACITY n pl. -CITIES a very large city
MEGADEAL n pl. -S a business deal involving a lot of money
MEGADOSE n pl. -S an abnormally large dose
MEGADYNE n pl. -S a unit of force
MEGAHIT n pl. -S something extremely successful
MEGALITH n pl. -S a huge stone used in prehistoric monuments
MEGALOPS n pl. -LOPSES a larval stage of most crabs
MEGAPOD n pl. -S megapode
MEGAPODE n pl. -S a large-footed bird
MEGASS n pl. -ES a bagasse
MEGASSE n pl. -S megass
MEGASTAR n pl. -S an extremely successful performer
MEGATON n pl. -S a unit of explosive force
MEGAVOLT n pl. -S a unit of electromotive force
MEGAWATT n pl. -S a unit of power
MEGILLAH n pl. -S a long, involved story
MEGILP n pl. -S a substance with which pigments are mixed in painting
MEGILPH n pl. -S megilp
MEGOHM n pl. -S a unit of electrical resistance
MEGRIM n pl. -S a migraine
MEIKLE adj large
MEINIE n pl. -S meiny
MEINY n pl. -NIES a retinue
MEIOSIS n pl. -OSES a type of cell division MEIOTIC adj
MEL n pl. -S honey
MELAMED n pl. -LAMDIM a teacher in a Jewish school
MELAMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
MELANGE n pl. -S a mixture
MELANIAN adj pertaining to dark pigmentation
MELANIC n pl. -S one who is affected with melanism
MELANIN n pl. -S a dark pigment
MELANISM n pl. -S abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin
MELANIST n pl. -S a melanic
MELANITE n pl. -S a black variety of garnet
MELANIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to make dark
MELANOID n pl. -S a dark pigment
MELANOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a darkly pigmented tumor
MELANOUS adj having dark skin and hair
MELD v -ED, -ING, -S to blend
MELDER n pl. -S the amount of grain ground at one time
MELEE n pl. -S a confused struggle
MELIC adj pertaining to song
MELILITE n pl. -S a mineral group
MELILOT n pl. -S a flowering plant
MELINITE n pl. -S a powerful explosive
MELISMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA melodic embellishment
MELL v -ED, -ING, -S to mix
MELLIFIC adj producing honey
MELLOW adj -LOWER, -LOWEST soft and full-flavored from ripeness MELLOWLY adv
MELLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become mellow
MELODEON n pl. -S a musical instrument
MELODIA n pl. -S a type of organ stop
MELODIC adj pertaining to melody
MELODICA n pl. -S a harmonica with a small keyboard at one end
MELODIES pl. of melody
MELODISE v -DISED, -DISING, -DISES to melodize
MELODIST n pl. -S a composer of melodies
MELODIZE v -DIZED, -DIZING, -DIZES to compose a melody
MELODY n pl. -DIES an agreeable succession of musical sounds
MELOID n pl. -S a type of beetle
MELON n pl. -S any of various gourds
MELT v -ED, -ING, -S to change from a solid to a liquid state by heat MELTABLE adj
MELTAGE n pl. -S the process of melting
MELTDOWN n pl. -S the melting of the core of a nuclear reactor
MELTER n pl. -S one that melts
MELTON n pl. -S a heavy woolen fabric
MEM n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
MEMBER n pl. -S a distinct part of a whole MEMBERED adj
MEMBRANE n pl. -S a thin, pliable layer of tissue
MEMENTO n pl. -TOS or -TOES something that serves as a reminder of the past
MEMO n pl. MEMOS a note designating something to be remembered
MEMOIR n pl. -S a biography
MEMORIAL n pl. -S something that serves as a remembrance of a person or event
MEMORISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES memorize
MEMORIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to commit to memory
MEMORY n pl. -RIES the mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experience
MEMSAHIB n pl. -S a European woman living in colonial India
MEN pl. of man
MENACE v -ACED, -ACING, -ACES to theaten
MENACER n pl. -S one that menaces
MENAD n pl. -S maenad
MENAGE n pl. -S a household
MENARCHE n pl. -S the first occurrence of menstruation
MENAZON n pl. -S an insecticide
MEND v -ED, -ING, -S to repair MENDABLE adj
MENDER n pl. -S one that mends
MENDIGO n pl. -GOS a freshwater fish
MENDING n pl. -S an accumulation of articles to be mended
MENFOLK n/pl the men of a family or community
MENFOLKS n/pl menfolk
MENHADEN n pl. -S a marine fish
MENHIR n pl. -S a prehistoric monument
MENIAL n pl. -S a domestic servant
MENIALLY adv in a servile manner
MENINX n pl. -NINGES any of the membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord
MENISCUS n pl. -CI or -CUSES a crescent-shaped body MENISCAL adj
MENO adv less -- used as a musical direction
MENOLOGY n pl. -GIES an ecclesiastical calendar
MENORAH n pl. -S a candleholder used in Jewish worship
MENSA n pl. -SAS or -SAE the grinding surface of a tooth
MENSAL adj pertaining to or used at the table
MENSCH n pl. MENSCHES or MENSCHEN an admirable person
MENSE v MENSED, MENSING, MENSES to do honor to
MENSEFUL adj proper
MENSTRUA n/pl solvents
MENSURAL adj pertaining to measure
MENSWEAR n pl. -S clothing for men
MENTA pl. of mentum
MENTAL adj pertaining to the mind MENTALLY adv
MENTHENE n pl. -S a liquid hydrocarbon
MENTHOL n pl. -S an alcohol
MENTION v -ED, -ING, -S to refer to in a casual manner
MENTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as a friend and teacher to
MENTUM n pl. -TA the chin
MENU n pl. -S a list of the dishes available in a restaurant
MEOU v -ED, -ING, -S meow
MEOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make the crying sound of a cat
MEPHITIS n pl. -TISES an offensive odor MEPHITIC adj
MERCAPTO adj containing a particular chemical group
MERCER n pl. -S a dealer in textiles
MERCERY n pl. -CERIES a mercer's shop
MERCHANT v -ED, -ING, -S to buy and sell goods for profit
MERCIES pl. of mercy
MERCIFUL adj full of mercy
MERCURY n pl. -RIES a metallic element MERCURIC adj
MERCY n pl. -CIES compassion shown to an offender or enemy
MERE adj MERER, MEREST being nothing more than MERELY adv
MERE n pl. -S a pond or lake
MERENGUE n pl. -S a ballroom dance
MERGE v MERGED, MERGING, MERGES to combine
MERGENCE n pl. -S the act of merging
MERGER n pl. -S the union of two or more businesses into a single enterprise
MERGING present participle of merge
MERIDIAN n pl. -S a circle around the earth passing through both poles
MERINGUE n pl. -S a topping for pastries
MERINO n pl. -NOS a fine wool
MERISIS n pl. MERISES growth
MERISTEM n pl. -S formative plant tissue
MERISTIC adj made up of segments
MERIT v -ED, -ING, -S to earn
MERK n pl. -S a former coin of Scotland
MERL n pl. -S merle
MERLE n pl. -S a blackbird
MERLIN n pl. -S a European falcon
MERLON n pl. -S the solid part of an indented parapet
MERLOT n pl. -S a dry red wine
MERMAID n pl. -S a legendary marine creature
MERMAN n pl. -MEN a legendary marine creature
MEROPIA n pl. -S partial blindness MEROPIC adj
MERRY adj -RIER, -RIEST cheerful MERRILY adv
MESA n pl. -S a land formation having a flat top and steep sides
MESALLY adv medially
MESARCH adj originating in a mesic habitat
MESCAL n pl. -S a cactus
MESDAMES pl. of madame
MESEEMS v MESEEMED, MESEEMETH, MESEEMS past tense MESEEMED present 3d person sing. MESEEMETH it seems to me -- MESEEMS is an impersonal verb and is used only in the 3d person sing.
MESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to entangle
MESHIER comparative of meshy
MESHIEST superlative of meshy
MESHUGA adj crazy
MESHUGAH adj meshuga
MESHUGGA adj meshuga
MESHUGGE adj meshuga
MESHWORK n pl. -S a network
MESHY adj MESHIER, MESHIEST netty
MESIAL adj situated in the middle MESIALLY adv
MESIAN adj mesial
MESIC adj characterized by a medium supply of moisture
MESMERIC adj pertaining to hypnotism
MESNALTY n pl. -TIES a type of feudal estate
MESNE n pl. -S a feudal lord holding land from a superior
MESOCARP n pl. -S the middle layer of a pericarp
MESODERM n pl. -S the middle germ layer of an embryo
MESOGLEA n pl. -S a gelatinous material in sponges
MESOMERE n pl. -S an embryonic segment
MESON n pl. -S a subatomic particle MESONIC adj
MESOPHYL n pl. -S the soft tissue of a leaf
MESOSOME n pl. -S a specialized cellular part
MESOTRON n pl. -S a meson
MESQUIT n pl. -S mesquite
MESQUITE n pl. -S a spiny tree or shrub
MESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make dirty or untidy
MESSAGE v -SAGED, -SAGING, -SAGES to send as a message (an oral, written, or signaled communication)
MESSAN n pl. -S a lapdog
MESSIAH n pl. -S an expected liberator
MESSIER comparative of messy
MESSIEST superlative of messy
MESSIEURS pl. of monsieur
MESSILY adv in a messy manner
MESSMAN n pl. -MEN a serviceman who works in a dining facility
MESSMATE n pl. -S a person with whom one eats regularly
MESSUAGE n pl. -S a dwelling house with its adjacent buildings and land
MESSY adj MESSIER, MESSIEST dirty or untidy
MESTEE n pl. -S mustee
MESTESO n pl. -SOS or -SOES mestizo
MESTINO n pl. -NOS or -NOES mestizo
MESTIZA n pl. -S a female mestizo
MESTIZO n pl. -ZOS or -ZOES a person of mixed ancestry
MET past tense of meet
META adj pertaining to positions in a benzene ring separated by one carbon atom
METAGE n pl. -S an official measurement of weight or contents
METAL v -ALED, -ALING, -ALS or -ALLED, -ALLING, -ALS to cover with metal (any of various ductile, fusible, and lustrous substances)
METALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to metalize
METALIST n pl. -S one who works with metals
METALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to treat with metal
METALLED a past tense of metal
METALLIC n pl. -S a fabric or yarn made of or coated with metal
METALLING a present participle of metal
METAMER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
METAMERE n pl. -S a somite
METAPHOR n pl. -S a type of figure of speech
METATE n pl. -S a stone used for grinding grains
METAZOAN n pl. -S any of a major division of multicellular animals METAZOAL, METAZOIC adj
METAZOON n pl. -ZOA a metazoan
METE v METED, METING, METES to distribute by measure
METEOR n pl. -S a small celestial body that enters the earth's atmosphere METEORIC adj
METEPA n pl. -S a chemical compound
METER v -ED, -ING, -S to measure by mechanical means
METERAGE n pl. -S the process of metering
METH n pl. -S a stimulant drug
METHADON n pl. -S a narcotic drug
METHANE n pl. -S a flammable gas
METHANOL n pl. -S a toxic alcohol
METHINKS v past tense METHOUGHT it seems to me -- METHINKS is an impersonal verb and is used only in the 3d person sing.
METHOD n pl. -S a means of procedure
METHODIC adj systematic
METHOUGHT past tense of methinks
METHOXY adj containing a certain chemical group
METHOXYL adj methoxy
METHYL n pl. -S a univalent radical METHYLIC adj
METHYLAL n pl. -S a flammable liquid
METICAL n pl. -CAIS or -CALS a monetary unit of Mozambique
METIER n pl. -S a vocation
METING present participle of mete
METIS n pl. METIS a person of mixed ancestry
METISSE n pl. -S a female metis
METONYM n pl. -S a word used in metonymy
METONYMY n pl. -MIES a type of figure of speech
METOPE n pl. -PES or -PAE a space between two triglyphs
METOPIC adj pertaining to the forehead
METOPON n pl. -S a narcotic drug
METRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to meter
METRIC n pl. -S a standard of measurement
METRICAL adj pertaining to or composed in a system of arranged and measured rhythm
METRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to compose in metrical form
METRING present participle of metre
METRIST n pl. -S one who metrifies
METRITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the uterus
METRO n pl. -ROS a subway
METTLE n pl. -S quality of character METTLED adj
METUMP n pl. -S a tumpline
MEUNIERE adj cooked in browned butter
MEW v -ED, -ING, -S to confine
MEWL v -ED, -ING, -S to whimper
MEWLER n pl. -S one that mewls
MEZCAL n pl. -S mescal
MEZE n pl. -S a Greek or Middle Eastern appetizer
MEZEREON n pl. -S a flowering shrub
MEZEREUM n pl. -S mezereon
MEZQUIT n pl. -S mesquite
MEZQUITE n pl. -S mesquite
MEZUZA n pl. -S mezuzah
MEZUZAH n pl. -ZAHS, -ZOT, or -ZOTH a Judaic scroll
MEZZO n pl. -ZOS a female voice of a full, deep quality
MHO n pl. MHOS a unit of electrical conductance
MI n pl. -S the third tone of the diatonic musical scale
MIAOU v -ED, -ING, -S to meow
MIAOW v -ED, -ING, -S to meow
MIASM n pl. -S miasma
MIASMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a noxious vapor MIASMAL, MIASMIC adj
MIAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to meow
MIB n pl. -S a type of playing marble
MICA n pl. -S a mineral
MICAWBER n pl. -S a person who remains hopeful despite adversity
MICE pl. of mouse
MICELL n pl. -S micelle
MICELLA n pl. -LAE micelle
MICELLE n pl. -S a coherent strand or structure in a fiber MICELLAR adj
MICHE v MICHED, MICHING, MICHES to skulk
MICKEY n pl. -EYS a drugged drink
MICKLE adj -LER, -LEST large
MICKLE n pl. -S a large amount
MICRA a pl. of micron
MICRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make small
MICRO adj very small
MICRO n pl. -S microcomputer
MICROBAR n pl. -S a unit of atmospheric pressure
MICROBE n pl. -S a minute life form MICROBIC adj
MICROBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BUSSES a small bus
MICRODOT n pl. -S a copy of printed matter reduced to the size of a dot
MICROHM n pl. -S a unit of electrical resistance
MICROLUX n pl. -LUXES or -LUCES a unit of illumination
MICROMHO n pl. -S a unit of electrical conductance
MICRON n pl. -CRONS or -CRA a unit of length
MICRURGY n pl. -GIES the use of minute tools under high magnification
MID n pl. -S the middle
MIDAIR n pl. -S a region in the middle of the air
MIDBRAIN n pl. -S the middle region of the brain
MIDCULT n pl. -S middle-class culture
MIDDAY n pl. -DAYS the middle of the day
MIDDEN n pl. -S a dunghill
MIDDIES pl. of middy
MIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to place in the middle (the area or point equidistant from extremes or limits)
MIDDLER n pl. -S a student in an intermediate grade
MIDDLING n pl. -S a cut of pork
MIDDY n pl. -DIES a loosely fitting blouse
MIDFIELD n pl. -S the middle portion of a playing field
MIDGE n pl. -S a small winged insect
MIDGET n pl. -S a very small person
MIDGUT n pl. -S the middle part of the embryonic digestive tract
MIDI n pl. -S a skirt or coat that extends to the middle of the calf
MIDIRON n pl. -S a golf club
MIDLAND n pl. -S the middle part of a country
MIDLEG n pl. -S the middle of the leg
MIDLIFE n pl. -LIVES middle age
MIDLINE n pl. -S a median line
MIDMONTH n pl. -S the middle of the month
MIDMOST n pl. -S a part exactly in the middle
MIDNIGHT n pl. -S the middle of the night
MIDNOON n pl. -S midday
MIDPOINT n pl. -S a point at the middle
MIDRANGE n pl. -S the middle of a range
MIDRASH n pl. -RASHIM or -RASHOTH an early Jewish interpretation of a biblical text
MIDRIB n pl. -S the central vein of a leaf
MIDRIFF n pl. -S the middle part of the body
MIDSHIP adj pertaining to the middle of a ship
MIDSHIPS adv toward the middle of a ship
MIDSIZE adj of intermediate size
MIDSIZED adj midsize
MIDSOLE n pl. -S a middle layer of the sole of a shoe
MIDSPACE n pl. -S the middle of a space
MIDST n pl. -S the middle
MIDSTORY n pl. -RIES the middle of a story
MIDTERM n pl. -S an examination given in the middle of an academic semester
MIDTOWN n pl. -S the central part of a city
MIDWATCH n pl. -ES a watch on a ship between midnight and 4 A.M.
MIDWAY n pl. -WAYS an avenue at a fair or carnival for concessions and amusements
MIDWEEK n pl. -S the middle of the week
MIDWIFE v -WIFED, -WIFING, -WIFES or -WIVED, -WIVING, -WIVES to assist a woman in childbirth
MIDYEAR n pl. -S the middle of the year
MIEN n pl. -S demeanor
MIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to annoy
MIFFY adj MIFFIER, MIFFIEST easily annoyed
MIG n pl. -S a type of playing marble
MIGG n pl. -S mig
MIGGLE n pl. -S a mig
MIGHT n pl. -S strength
MIGHTY adj MIGHTIER, MIGHTIEST strong MIGHTILY adv
MIGNON n pl. -S a cut of beef
MIGNONNE adj daintily small
MIGRAINE n pl. -S a severe headache
MIGRANT n pl. -S one that migrates
MIGRATE v -GRATED, -GRATING, -GRATES to move from one region to another
MIGRATOR n pl. -S a migrant
MIHRAB n pl. -S a niche in a mosque
MIJNHEER n pl. -S mynheer
MIKADO n pl. -DOS an emperor of Japan
MIKE v MIKED, MIKING, MIKES to amplify or record by use of a microphone
MIKRON n pl. -KRONS or -KRA micron
MIKVAH n pl. -VAHS or -VOTH a place for ritual bathing by Orthodox Jews
MIKVEH n pl. -S mikvah
MIL n pl. -S a unit of length
MILADI n pl. -S milady
MILADY n pl. -DIES an English gentlewoman
MILAGE n pl. -S mileage
MILCH adj giving milk
MILCHIG adj made of or derived from milk
MILD adj MILDER, MILDEST not harsh or rough
MILDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become mild
MILDEW v -ED, -ING, -S to affect with mildew (a whitish growth produced by fungi)
MILDEWY adj affected with or resembling mildew
MILDLY adj in a mild manner
MILDNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being mild
MILE n pl. -S a unit of distance
MILEAGE n pl. -S total distance expressed in miles
MILEPOST n pl. -S a post indicating distance in miles
MILER n pl. -S one that runs a mile race
MILESIMO n pl. -MOS a former monetary unit of Chile
MILFOIL n pl. -S a perennial herb
MILIA pl. of milium
MILIARIA n pl. -S a skin disease
MILIARY adj made up of many small projections
MILIEU n pl. -LIEUS or -LIEUX environment
MILITANT n pl. -S a person who is aggressively engaged in a cause
MILITARY n pl. -TARIES armed forces
MILITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to have influence or effect
MILITIA n pl. -S a citizen army
MILIUM n pl. -IA a small, whitish lump in the skin
MILK v -ED, -ING, -S to draw milk (a whitish, nutritious liquid) from the udder of
MILKER n pl. -S one that milks
MILKFISH n pl. -ES a marine food fish
MILKIER comparative of milky
MILKIEST superlative of milky
MILKILY adv in a milky manner
MILKMAID n pl. -S a woman who milks cows
MILKMAN n pl. -MEN a man who sells or delivers milk
MILKSHED n pl. -S a region supplying milk to a particular community
MILKSOP n pl. -S an effeminate man
MILKWEED n pl. -S a plant that secretes a milky juice
MILKWOOD n pl. -S a tropical tree
MILKWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
MILKY adj MILKIER, MILKIEST resembling or suggestive of milk
MILL v -ED, -ING, -S to grind by mechanical means MILLABLE adj
MILLAGE n pl. -S a type of monetary rate
MILLCAKE n pl. -S a residue from pressed linseed
MILLDAM n pl. -S a dam built to form a millpond
MILLE n pl. -S a thousand
MILLEPED n pl. -S milliped
MILLER n pl. -S one that mills
MILLET n pl. -S a cereal grass
MILLIARD n pl. -S a billion
MILLIARE n pl. -S a unit of area
MILLIARY n pl. -ARIES an ancient Roman milestone
MILLIBAR n pl. -S a unit of atmospheric pressure
MILLIEME n pl. -S unit of value of Egypt and Sudan
MILLIER n pl. -S a unit of weight
MILLIGAL n pl. -S a unit of acceleration
MILLILUX n pl. -LUXES or -LUCES a unit of illumination
MILLIME n pl. -S a coin of Tunisia
MILLIMHO n pl. -MHOS a unit of electrical conductance
MILLINE n pl. -S a unit of advertising space
MILLINER n pl. -S one who makes or sells women's hats
MILLING n pl. -S a corrugated edge on a coin
MILLIOHM n pl. -S a unit of electrical resistance
MILLION n pl. -S a number
MILLIPED n pl. -S a multi-legged arthropod
MILLIREM n pl. -S a quantity of ionizing radiation
MILLPOND n pl. -S a pond for supplying water to run a mill wheel (a type of waterwheel)
MILLRACE n pl. -S the current of water that drives a mill wheel
MILLRUN n pl. -S a millrace
MILLWORK n pl. -S woodwork produced by milling
MILNEB n pl. -S a fungicide
MILO n pl. -LOS a cereal grass
MILORD n pl. -S an English gentleman
MILPA n pl. -S a field that is cleared from a jungle for farming purposes
MILREIS n pl. MILREIS a former monetary unit of Portugal
MILT v -ED, -ING, -S to impregnate with milt (fish sperm)
MILTER n pl. -S a male fish at breeding time
MILTY adj MILTIER, MILTIEST full of milt
MIM adj primly demure
MIMBAR n pl. -S a pulpit in a mosque
MIME v MIMED, MIMING, MIMES to mimic
MIMEO v -ED, -ING, -S to make copies of by use of a mimeograph
MIMER n pl. -S one that mimes
MIMESIS n pl. -SISES mimicry MIMETIC adj
MIMETITE n pl. -S an ore of lead
MIMIC v -ICKED, -ICKING, -ICS to imitate closely
MIMICAL adj of the nature of mimicry
MIMICKER n pl. -S one that mimics
MIMICKING present participle of mimic
MIMICRY n pl. -RIES an instance of mimicking
MIMING present participle of mime
MIMOSA n pl. -S a tropical plant
MINA n pl. -NAS or -NAE an ancient unit of weight and value
MINABLE adj capable of being mined
MINACITY n pl. -TIES the state of being threatening
MINAE a pl. of mina
MINARET n pl. -S a slender tower attached to a mosque
MINATORY adj threatening
MINCE v MINCED, MINCING, MINCES to cut into very small pieces
MINCER n pl. -S one that minces
MINCY adj MINCIER, MINCIEST affectedly dainty
MIND v -ED, -ING, -S to heed
MINDER n pl. -S one that minds
MINDFUL adj heedful
MINDLESS adj lacking intelligence
MINDSET n pl. -S a fixed mental attitude
MINE v MINED, MINING, MINES to dig into for valuable materials
MINEABLE adj minable
MINER n pl. -S one that mines
MINERAL n pl. -S a naturally occurring inorganic substance having a characteristic set of physical properties
MINGIER comparative of mingy
MINGIEST superlative of mingy
MINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to mix together
MINGLER n pl. -S one that mingles
MINGY adj -GIER, -GIEST mean and stingy
MINI n pl. -S something distinctively smaller than others of its kind
MINIBIKE n pl. -S a small motorcycle
MINIBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BUSSES a small bus
MINICAB n pl. -S a small taxicab
MINICAMP n pl. -S a short training camp for football players
MINICAR n pl. -S a small automobile
MINIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make small or smaller
MINIKIN n pl. -S a small or dainty creature
MINILAB n pl. -S a retail outlet offering rapid on-site film development
MINIM n pl. -S a unit of liquid measure
MINIMA a pl. of minimum
MINIMAL n pl. -S an element of a mathematical set that precedes all others
MINIMAX n pl. -ES the minimum of a set of maxima
MINIMILL n pl. -S a small-scale steel mill
MINIMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to minimize
MINIMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to make as small as possible
MINIMUM n pl. -MUMS or -MA the least possible amount, quantity, or degree
MINING n pl. -S the process or business of working mines (excavations in the earth)
MINION n pl. -S a servile follower
MINIPARK n pl. -S a small city park
MINISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to diminish
MINISKI n pl. -S a short ski
MINISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to give aid or service
MINISTRY n pl. -TRIES the act of ministering
MINIUM n pl. -S a red pigment
MINIVAN n pl. -S a small van
MINIVER n pl. -S a white fur
MINK n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
MINKE n pl. -S a small whale
MINNOW n pl. -S a small fish
MINNY n pl. -NIES minnow
MINOR v -ED, -ING, -S to pursue a specific subordinate course of study
MINORCA n pl. -S any of a breed of large domestic fowls
MINORITY n pl. -TIES the smaller number or part
MINSTER n pl. -S a large or important church
MINSTREL n pl. -S a medieval musician
MINT v -ED, -ING, -S to produce by stamping metal, as coins
MINTAGE n pl. -S the act of minting
MINTER n pl. -S one that mints
MINTY adj MINTIER, MINTIEST having the flavor mint (an aromatic herb)
MINUEND n pl. -S a number from which another is to be subtracted
MINUET n pl. -S a slow, stately dance
MINUS n pl. -ES a negative quantity
MINUTE adj -NUTER, -NUTEST very small MINUTELY adv
MINUTE v -UTED, -UTING, -UTES to make a brief note of
MINUTIA n pl. -TIAE a small detail MINUTIAL adj
MINUTING present participle of minute
MINX n pl. -ES a pert girl MINXISH adj
MINYAN n pl. -YANS or -YANIM the minimum number required to be present for the conduct of a Jewish service
MIOSIS n pl. -OSES excessive contraction of the pupil of the eye
MIOTIC n pl. -S an agent that causes miosis
MIQUELET n pl. -S a former Spanish or French soldier
MIR n pl. MIRS or MIRI a Russian peasant commune
MIRACLE n pl. -S an event ascribed to supernatural or divine origin
MIRADOR n pl. -S an architectural feature designed to afford an extensive view
MIRAGE n pl. -S a type of optical illusion
MIRE v MIRED, MIRING, MIRES to cause to stick in swampy ground
MIREX n pl. -ES an insecticide
MIRI a pl. of mir
MIRIER comparative of miry
MIRIEST superlative of miry
MIRINESS n pl. -ES the state of being miry
MIRING present participle of mire
MIRK adj MIRKER, MIRKEST murk
MIRK n pl. -S murk
MIRKY adj MIRKIER, MIRKIEST murky MIRKILY adv
MIRLITON n pl. -S a chayote
MIRROR v -ED, -ING, -S to reflect an image of
MIRTH n pl. -S spirited gaiety MIRTHFUL adj
MIRY adj MIRIER, MIRIEST swampy
MIRZA n pl. -S a Persian title of honor
MISACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act badly
MISADAPT v -ED, -ING, -S to adapt wrongly
MISADD v -ED, -ING, -S to add incorrectly
MISAGENT n pl. -S a bad agent
MISAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to aim badly
MISALIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to align improperly
MISALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to ally badly
MISALTER v -ED, -ING, -S to alter wrongly
MISANDRY n pl. -DRIES hatred of men
MISAPPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to apply wrongly
MISASSAY v -ED, -ING, -S to attempt unsuccessfully
MISATE past tense of miseat
MISATONE v -ATONED, -ATONING, -ATONES to atone wrongly
MISAVER v -AVERRED, -AVERRING, -AVERS to speak erroneously
MISAWARD v -ED, -ING, -S to award wrongly
MISBEGIN v -GAN, -GUN, -GINNING, -GINS to begin wrongly
MISBEGOT adj born out of wedlock
MISBIAS v -ASED, -ASING, -ASES or -ASSED, -ASSING, -ASSES to bias wrongly
MISBILL v -ED, -ING, -S to bill wrongly
MISBIND v -BOUND, -BINDING, -BINDS to bind imperfectly
MISBRAND v -ED, -ING, -S to brand incorrectly
MISBUILD v -BUILT, -BUILDING, -BUILDS to build imperfectly
MISCALL v -ED, -ING, -S to call by a wrong name
MISCARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to be unsuccessful
MISCAST v -CAST, -CASTING, -CASTS to cast in an unsuitable role
MISCHIEF n pl. -S action that causes irritation, harm, or trouble
MISCIBLE adj capable of being mixed
MISCITE v -CITED, -CITING, -CITES to misquote
MISCLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to claim wrongfully
MISCLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to put in the wrong class
MISCODE v -CODED, -CODING, -CODES to code wrongly
MISCOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to coin improperly
MISCOLOR v -ED, -ING, -S to color incorrectly
MISCOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to cook badly
MISCOPY v -COPIED, -COPYING, -COPIES to copy incorrectly
MISCOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to count incorrectly
MISCUE v -CUED, -CUING, -CUES to make a faulty stroke in billiards
MISCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to cut incorrectly
MISDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to date incorrectly
MISDEAL v -DEALT, -DEALING, -DEALS to deal cards incorrectly
MISDEED n pl. -S an evil act
MISDEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to judge unfavorably
MISDIAL v -DIALED, -DIALING, -DIALS or -DIALLED, -DIALLING, -DIALS to dial wrongly
MISDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES to do wrongly
MISDOER n pl. -S one that misdoes
MISDOING n pl. -S an instance of doing wrong
MISDONE past participle of misdo
MISDOUBT v -ED, -ING, -S to doubt
MISDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS to draw incorrectly
MISDRIVE v -DROVE, -DRIVEN, -DRIVING, -DRIVES to drive wrongly or improperly
MISE n pl. -S an agreement or settlement
MISEASE n pl. -S discomfort
MISEAT v -ATE, -EATEN, -EATING, -EATS to eat improperly
MISEDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to edit incorrectly
MISENROL v -ROLLED, -ROLLING, -ROLS to misenroll
MISENROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to enroll improperly
MISENTER v -ED, -ING, -S to enter erroneously
MISENTRY n pl. -TRIES an erroneous entry
MISER n pl. -S one who hoards money greedily
MISERERE n pl. -S a part of a church seat
MISERLY adj characteristic of a miser
MISERY n pl. -ERIES a state of great suffering
MISEVENT n pl. -S a mishap
MISFAITH n pl. -S lack of faith; disbelief
MISFIELD v -ED, -ING, -S to field badly
MISFILE v -FILED, -FILING, -FILES to file in the wrong place
MISFIRE v -FIRED, -FIRING, -FIRES to fail to fire
MISFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to fit badly
MISFOCUS v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES to focus badly
MISFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to misshape
MISFRAME v -FRAMED, -FRAMING, -FRAMES to frame badly
MISGAUGE v -GAUGED, -GAUGING, -GAUGES to gauge wrongly or inaccurately
MISGIVE v -GAVE, -GIVEN, -GIVING, -GIVES to make doubtful or fearful
MISGRADE v -GRADED, -GRADING, -GRADES to grade incorrectly
MISGRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to graft wrongly
MISGROW v -GREW, -GROWN, -GROWING, -GROWS to grow abnormally
MISGUESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to guess wrongly
MISGUIDE v -GUIDED, -GUIDING, -GUIDES to guide wrongly
MISHAP n pl. -S an unfortunate accident
MISHEAR v -HEARD, -HEARING, -HEARS to hear incorrectly
MISHIT v -HIT, -HITTING, -HITS to hit poorly
MISHMASH n pl. -ES a confused mixture
MISHMOSH n pl. -ES mishmash
MISINFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to infer wrongly
MISINTER v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS to inter improperly
MISJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to join improperly
MISJUDGE v -JUDGED, -JUDGING, -JUDGES to judge wrongly
MISKAL n pl. -S an Oriental unit of weight
MISKEEP v -KEPT, -KEEPING, -KEEPS to keep wrongly
MISKICK v -ED, -ING, -S to kick badly
MISKNOW v -KNEW, -KNOWN, -KNOWING, -KNOWS to fail to understand or recognize
MISLABEL v -BELED, -BELING, -BELS or -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS to label incorrectly or falsely
MISLABOR v -ED, -ING, -S to labor badly
MISLAIN past participle of mislie
MISLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to put in a forgotten place
MISLAYER n pl. -S one that mislays
MISLEAD v -LED, -LEADING, -LEADS to lead astray
MISLEARN v -LEARNED or -LEARNT, -LEARNING, -LEARNS to learn wrongly
MISLIE v -LAY, -LAIN, -LYING, -LIES to lie in a wrong position
MISLIGHT v -LIGHTED or -LIT, -LIGHTING, -LIGHTS to lead astray by its light
MISLIKE v -LIKED, -LIKING, -LIKES to dislike
MISLIKER n pl. -S one that mislikes
MISLIT a past tense of mislight
MISLIVE v -LIVED, -LIVING, -LIVES to live a bad life
MISLODGE v -LODGED, -LODGING, -LODGES to lodge in a wrong place
MISLYING present participle of mislie
MISMAKE v -MADE, -MAKING, -MAKES to make incorrectly
MISMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark wrongly
MISMATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to match badly
MISMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to mate unsuitably
MISMEET v -MET, -MEETING, -MEETS to meet under unfortunate circumstances
MISMOVE v -MOVED, -MOVING, -MOVES to move wrongly
MISNAME v -NAMED, -NAMING, -NAMES to call by a wrong name
MISNOMER n pl. -S a name wrongly used
MISO n pl. -SOS a type of food paste
MISOGAMY n pl. -MIES a hatred of marriage
MISOGYNY n pl. -NIES a hatred of women
MISOLOGY n pl. -GIES a hatred of debate or reasoning
MISORDER v -ED, -ING, -S to order incorrectly
MISPAGE v -PAGED, -PAGING, -PAGES to page incorrectly
MISPAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to paint wrongly
MISPARSE v -PARSED, -PARSING, -PARSES to parse incorrectly
MISPART v -ED, -ING, -S to part badly
MISPATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to patch badly
MISPEN v -PENNED, -PENNING, -PENS to write incorrectly
MISPLACE v -PLACED, -PLACING, -PLACES to put in a wrong place
MISPLAN v -PLANNED, -PLANNING, -PLANS to plan badly
MISPLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to plant wrongly
MISPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to make a bad play in a game
MISPLEAD v -PLEADED or -PLED, -PLEADING, -PLEADS to plead wrongly or falsely
MISPOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to point improperly
MISPOISE v -POISED, -POISING, -POISES to poise incorrectly
MISPRICE v PRICED, -PRICING, PRICES to price incorrectly
MISPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to print incorrectly
MISPRIZE v -PRIZED, -PRIZING, -PRIZES to despise
MISQUOTE v -QUOTED, -QUOTING, -QUOTES to quote incorrectly
MISRAISE v -RAISED, -RAISING, -RAISES to raise wrongly
MISRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to rate incorrectly
MISREAD v -READ, -READING, -READS to read incorrectly
MISREFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to refer incorrectly
MISRELY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to rely wrongly
MISROUTE v -ROUTED, -ROUTING, -ROUTES to route incorrectly
MISRULE v -RULED, -RULING, -RULES to rule unwisely or unjustly
MISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to fail to make contact with
MISSABLE adj able to be missed
MISSAL n pl. -S a prayer book
MISSAY v -SAID, -SAYING, -SAYS to say incorrectly
MISSEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to seat wrongly
MISSEL n pl. -S a European thrush
MISSEND v -SENT, -SENDING, -SENDS to send incorrectly
MISSENSE n pl. -S a form of genetic mutation
MISSET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to set incorrectly
MISSHAPE v -SHAPED, -SHAPEN, -SHAPING, -SHAPES to shape badly
MISSHOD adj improperly shod
MISSIES pl. of missy
MISSILE n pl. -S an object or weapon that is thrown or projected
MISSILRY n pl. -RIES the science of designing and operating guided missiles
MISSION v -ED, -ING, -S to send to perform a specific task
MISSIS n pl. -SISES a wife
MISSIVE n pl. -S a written communication
MISSORT v -ED, -ING, -S to sort badly or improperly
MISSOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to sound wrongly
MISSOUT n pl. -S a losing throw of dice
MISSPACE v -SPACED, -SPACING, -SPACES to space incorrectly
MISSPEAK v -SPOKE, -SPOKEN, -SPEAKING, -SPEAKS to speak incorrectly
MISSPELL v -SPELLED or -SPELT, -SPELLING, -SPELLS to spell incorrectly
MISSPEND v -SPENT, -SPENDING, -SPENDS to spend wrongly
MISSPOKE past tense of misspeak
MISSPOKEN past participle of misspeak
MISSTART v -ED, -ING, -S to start off badly
MISSTATE v -STATED, -STATING, -STATES to state wrongly
MISSTEER v -ED, -ING, -S to steer wrongly
MISSTEP n pl. -S a false step
MISSTOP v -STOPPED, -STOPPING, -STOPS to stop wrongly
MISSTYLE v -STYLED, -STYLING, -STYLES to style or call wrongly
MISSUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to suit badly
MISSUS n pl. -ES missis
MISSY n pl. MISSIES a young girl
MIST v -ED, -ING, -S to become blurry
MISTAKE v -TOOK or -TEUK, -TAKEN, -TAKING, -TAKES to interpret wrongly
MISTAKER n pl. -S one that mistakes
MISTBOW n pl. -S a fogbow
MISTEACH v -TAUGHT, -TEACHING, -TEACHES to teach wrongly or badly
MISTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to tend to improperly
MISTER n pl. -S sir
MISTERM v -ED, -ING, -S to call by a wrong name
MISTEUK a past tense of mistake
MISTHINK v -THOUGHT, -THINKING, -THINKS to think wrongly
MISTHROW v -THREW, -THROWN, -THROWING, -THROWS to throw errantly
MISTIER comparative of misty
MISTIEST superlative of misty
MISTILY adv in a misty manner
MISTIME v -TIMED, -TIMING, -TIMES to time wrongly
MISTITLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to call by a wrong title
MISTOOK a past tense of mistake
MISTOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to touch improperly
MISTRACE v -TRACED, -TRACING, -TRACES to trace wrongly
MISTRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to train improperly
MISTRAL n pl. -S a cold, dry wind
MISTREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat badly
MISTRESS n pl. -ES a woman in a position of authority
MISTRIAL n pl. -S a trial made invalid because of some error in procedure
MISTRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to distrust
MISTRUTH n pl. -S a lie
MISTRYST v -ED, -ING, -S to fail to keep an appointment with
MISTUNE v -TUNED, -TUNING, -TUNES to tune incorrectly
MISTUTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to instruct or bring up badly
MISTY adj MISTIER, MISTIEST blurry
MISTYPE v -TYPED, -TYPING, -TYPES to type incorrectly
MISUNION n pl. -S a bad union
MISUSAGE n pl. -S incorrect use
MISUSE v -USED, -USING, -USES to use incorrectly
MISUSER n pl. -S one that misuses
MISVALUE v -UED, -UING, -UES to value incorrectly
MISWORD v -ED, -ING, -S to word wrongly
MISWRITE v -WROTE or -WRIT, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES to write incorrectly
MISYOKE v -YOKED, -YOKING, -YOKES to yoke improperly
MITE n pl. -S a small arachnid
MITER v -ED, -ING, -S to raise to the rank of a bishop
MITERER n pl. -S one that miters
MITHER n pl. -S mother
MITICIDE n pl. -S a substance used to kill mites
MITIER comparative of mity
MITIEST superlative of mity
MITIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to make less severe
MITIS n pl. -TISES a type of wrought iron
MITOGEN n pl. -S a substance that induces mitosis
MITOSIS n pl. -TOSES a type of cell division MITOTIC adj
MITRAL adj pertaining to a valve of the heart
MITRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to miter
MITSVAH n pl. -VAHS or -VOTH mitzvah
MITT n pl. -S a type of baseball glove
MITTEN n pl. -S a type of covering for the hand
MITTIMUS n pl. -ES a warrant committing a person to prison
MITY adj MITIER, MITIEST infested with mites
MITZVAH n pl. -VAHS or -VOTH a commandment of Jewish law
MIX v MIXED or MIXT, MIXING, MIXES to put together into one mass MIXABLE, MIXIBLE adj
MIXER n pl. -S one that mixes
MIXOLOGY n pl. -GIES the art of making mixed drinks
MIXT a past tense of mix
MIXTURE n pl. -S something produced by mixing
MIXUP n pl. -S a state of confusion
MIZEN n pl. -S mizzen
MIZZEN n pl. -S a type of sail
MIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to rain in fine droplets
MIZZLY adj characterized by a fine rain
MM interj -- used to express assent or satisfaction
MNEMONIC n pl. -S a device to assist the memory
MO n pl. MOS a moment
MOA n pl. -S an extinct flightless bird
MOAN v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a low, mournful sound
MOANER n pl. -S one that moans
MOANFUL adj moaning
MOAT v -ED, -ING, -S to surround with a moat (a water-filled trench)
MOATLIKE adj suggestive of a moat
MOB v MOBBED, MOBBING, MOBS to crowd about
MOBBER n pl. -S one that mobs
MOBBISH adj characteristic of a mob (a disorderly crowd of people)
MOBCAP n pl. -S a woman's cap
MOBILE n pl. -S a form of sculpture
MOBILISE v -LISED, -LISING, -LISES to mobilize
MOBILITY n pl. -TIES the ability to move
MOBILIZE v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES to put into movement
MOBLED adj wrapped in or as if in a hood
MOBOCRAT n pl. -S a supporter of mob rule
MOBSTER n pl. -S a gangster
MOC n pl. -S a moccasin
MOCCASIN n pl. -S a type of shoe
MOCHA n pl. -S a choice, pungent coffee
MOCHILA n pl. -S a leather covering for a saddle
MOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to ridicule MOCKABLE adj
MOCKER n pl. -S one that mocks
MOCKERY n pl. -ERIES the act of mocking
MOCKUP n pl. -S a full-sized model
MOD n pl. -S one who wears boldly stylish clothes
MODAL adj pertaining to a mode MODALLY adv
MODALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being modal
MODE n pl. -S a method of doing or acting
MODEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to plan or form after a pattern
MODELER n pl. -S one that models
MODELING n pl. -S the treatment of volume in sculpture
MODELIST n pl. -S one who makes models
MODELLED a past tense of model
MODELLER n pl. -S modeler
MODELLING a present participle of model
MODEM n pl. -S a device for converting signals from one form to another
MODERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to make less extreme
MODERATO n pl. -TOS a musical passage played at a medium tempo
MODERN adj -ERNER, -ERNEST pertaining to present or recent time MODERNLY adv
MODERN n pl. -S a person of modern times or views
MODERNE adj pretentiously modern
MODEST adj -ESTER, -ESTEST having a moderate regard for oneself MODESTLY adv
MODESTY n pl. -TIES the quality of being modest
MODI pl. of modus
MODICUM n pl. -CA or -CUMS a small amount
MODIFIER n pl. -S one that modifies
MODIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to change in form or character
MODIOLUS n pl. -LI a bony shaft of the inner ear
MODISH adj stylish MODISHLY adv
MODISTE n pl. -S a dealer in stylish women's clothing
MODULAR adj pertaining to a module
MODULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to adjust to a certain proportion
MODULE n pl. -S a standard of measurement
MODULO adv with respect to a modulus
MODULUS n pl. -LI a number that produces the same remainder when divided into each of two numbers
MODUS n pl. -DI a mode
MOFETTE n pl. -S a noxious emanation from a fissure in the earth
MOFFETTE n pl. -S mofette
MOG v MOGGED, MOGGING, MOGS to move away
MOGGIE n pl. -S moggy
MOGGY n pl. -GIES a cat
MOGUL n pl. -S an important person
MOHAIR n pl. -S the long, silky hair of the Angora goat
MOHEL n pl. -HALIM, -HELIM, -HELM or -HELS a person who performs Jewish ritual circumcisions
MOHUR n pl. -S a former gold coin of India
MOIDORE n pl. -S a former gold coin of Portugal
MOIETY n pl. -ETIES a half
MOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to work hard
MOILER n pl. -S one that moils
MOIRA n pl. -RAI fate or destiny, in ancient Greek religion
MOIRE n pl. -S a fabric having a wavy pattern
MOIST adj MOISTER, MOISTEST slightly wet
MOISTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become moist
MOISTFUL adj moist
MOISTLY adv in a moist manner
MOISTURE n pl. -S condensed or diffused liquid
MOJARRA n pl. -S a marine fish
MOJO n pl. -JOS or -JOES a magic charm
MOKE n pl. -S a donkey
MOL n pl. -S mole
MOLA n pl. -S a marine fish
MOLAL adj pertaining to a mole
MOLALITY n pl. -TIES the number of moles of solute per liter of solvent
MOLAR n pl. -S a grinding tooth
MOLARITY n pl. -TIES the number of moles of solute per liter of solution
MOLASSES n pl. -LASSESES a thick syrup
MOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to work into a particular shape MOLDABLE adj
MOLDER v -ED, -ING, -S to turn to dust by natural decay
MOLDIER comparative of moldy
MOLDIEST superlative of moldy
MOLDING n pl. -S a long, narrow strip used to decorate a surface
MOLDWARP n pl. -S a burrowing mammal
MOLDY adj MOLDIER, MOLDIEST musty
MOLE n pl. -S the quantity of a compound that has a weight equal to the compound's molecular weight
MOLECULE n pl. -S the smallest physical unit of an element
MOLEHILL n pl. -S a small mound of earth
MOLESKIN n pl. -S a cotton fabric
MOLEST v -ED, -ING, -S to disturb or annoy
MOLESTER n pl. -S one that molests
MOLIES pl. of moly
MOLINE adj having arms forked and curved at the ends -- used of a heraldic cross
MOLL n pl. -S a gangster's girlfriend
MOLLAH n pl. -S mullah
MOLLIE n pl. -S a tropical fish
MOLLIES pl. of molly
MOLLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to soothe
MOLLUSC n pl. -S mollusk
MOLLUSK n pl. -S any of a phylum of soft-bodied invertebrates
MOLLY n pl. -LIES mollie
MOLOCH n pl. -S a spiny lizard
MOLT v -ED, -ING, -S to cast off an outer covering
MOLTEN adj made liquid by heat MOLTENLY adv
MOLTER n pl. -S one that molts
MOLTO adv very -- used in musical directions
MOLY n pl. -LIES a wild garlic
MOLYBDIC adj pertaining to a certain metallic element
MOM n pl. -S mother
MOME n pl. -S a fool
MOMENT n pl. -S a brief period of time
MOMENTA a pl. of momentum
MOMENTLY adv from moment to moment
MOMENTO n pl. -TOS or -TOES memento
MOMENTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS force of movement
MOMI a pl. of momus
MOMISM n pl. -S an excessive dependence on mothers
MOMMA n pl. -S mother
MOMMY n pl. -MIES mother
MOMSER n pl. -S a bastard
MOMUS n pl. -MUSES or -MI a carping person
MOMZER n pl. -S momser
MON n pl. MEN man
MONACHAL adj pertaining to monks
MONACID n pl. -S monoacid
MONAD n pl. -S a single-celled organism MONADAL, MONADIC adj
MONADES pl. of monas
MONADISM n pl. -S a philosophical doctrine
MONANDRY n pl. -DRIES the condition of having one husband at a time
MONARCH n pl. -S an absolute ruler
MONARCHY n pl. -CHIES rule by a monarch
MONARDA n pl. -S an aromatic herb
MONAS n pl. MONADES a monad
MONASTIC n pl. -S a monk
MONAURAL adj pertaining to sound transmission, recording, or reproduction involving a single transmission path
MONAXIAL adj having one axis
MONAXON n pl. -S a straight spicule in sponges
MONAZITE n pl. -S a mineral
MONDE n pl. -S the world
MONDO n pl. -DOS a rapid question and answer technique employed in Zen Buddhism
MONECIAN adj having both male and female sex organs in the same individual
MONELLIN n pl. -S a protein extracted from a West African red berry
MONERAN n pl. -S a cellular organism that does not have a distinct nucleus
MONETARY adj pertaining to money
MONETISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to monetize
MONETIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to coin into money
MONEY n pl. MONEYS or MONIES an official medium of exchange and measure of value
MONEYBAG n pl. -S a bag for holding money
MONEYED adj having much money
MONEYER n pl. -S one that coins money
MONEYMAN n pl. -MEN a person who invests large sums of money
MONGEESE a pl. of mongoose
MONGER v -ED, -ING, -S to peddle
MONGO n pl. -GOS mungo
MONGOE n pl. -S mungo
MONGOL n pl. -S a person affected with a form of mental deficiency
MONGOOSE n pl. -GOOSES or -GEESE a carnivorous mammal
MONGREL n pl. -S an animal or plant of mixed breed
MONGST prep amongst
MONICKER n pl. -S moniker
MONIE adj many
MONIED adj moneyed
MONIES a pl. of money
MONIKER n pl. -S a name
MONISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to warn
MONISM n pl. -S a philosophical theory
MONIST n pl. -S an adherent of monism MONISTIC adj
MONITION n pl. -S a warning
MONITIVE adj giving warning
MONITOR v -ED, -ING, -S to keep track of
MONITORY n pl. -RIES a letter of warning
MONK n pl. -S a man who is a member of a secluded religious order
MONKERY n pl. -ERIES the mode of life of monks
MONKEY v -ED, -ING, -S to mimic
MONKFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
MONKHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a monk
MONKISH adj pertaining to monks
MONO n pl. MONOS an infectious disease
MONOACID n pl. -S a type of acid
MONOCARP n pl. -S a plant that yields fruit only once before dying
MONOCLE n pl. -S an eyeglass for one eye MONOCLED adj
MONOCOT n pl. -S a type of seed plant
MONOCRAT n pl. -S an autocrat
MONOCYTE n pl. -S a type of white blood cell
MONODIST n pl. -S one who writes monodies
MONODY n pl. -DIES an elegy performed by one person MONODIC adj
MONOECY n pl. -CIES the condition of being monecian
MONOFIL n pl. -S a single filament of synthetic fiber
MONOFUEL n pl. -S a type of rocket propellant
MONOGAMY n pl. -MIES marriage with one person at a time
MONOGENY n pl. -NIES asexual reproduction
MONOGERM adj being a fruit that produces a single plant
MONOGLOT n pl. -S a person speaking or writing only one language
MONOGRAM v -GRAMED, -GRAMING, -GRAMS or -GRAMMED, -GRAMMING, -GRAMS to mark with a design of one's initials
MONOGYNY n pl. -NIES the condition of having one wife at a time
MONOHULL n pl. -S a vessel with a single hull
MONOLITH n pl. -S a large block of stone
MONOLOG n pl. -S a lengthy speech by one person
MONOLOGY n pl. -GIES the act of uttering a monolog
MONOMER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
MONOMIAL n pl. -S an algebraic expression consisting of a single term
MONOPODE n pl. -S a creature having one foot
MONOPODY n pl. -DIES a measure consisting of a single metrical foot
MONOPOLE n pl. -S a type of radio antenna
MONOPOLY n pl. -LIES exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market
MONORAIL n pl. -S a single rail serving as a track for a wheeled vehicle
MONOSOME n pl. -S an unpaired chromosome
MONOSOMY n pl. -MIES a condition of having one unpaired chromosome
MONOTINT n pl. -S a painting done in different shades of one color
MONOTONE n pl. -S a vocal utterance in one unvaried tone
MONOTONY n pl. -NIES tedious sameness
MONOTYPE n pl. -S the only representative of its group
MONOXIDE n pl. -S a type of oxide
MONS n pl. MONTES a protuberance of the body
MONSIEUR n pl. MESSIEURS a French title of courtesy for a man
MONSOON n pl. -S a seasonal wind
MONSTER n pl. -S a strange or terrifying creature
MONSTERA n pl. -S a tropical American plant
MONTAGE v -TAGED, -TAGING, -TAGES to combine into a composite picture
MONTANE n pl. -S the lower vegetation belt of a mountain
MONTE n pl. -S a card game
MONTEITH n pl. -S a large punch bowl
MONTERO n pl. -ROS a type of cap
MONTES pl. of mons
MONTH n pl. -S a period of approximately 30 days
MONTHLY n pl. -LIES a publication issued once a month
MONUMENT n pl. -S a structure built as a memorial
MONURON n pl. -S an herbicide
MONY adj many
MOO v -ED, -ING, -S to make the deep, moaning sound of a cow
MOOCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to obtain without paying
MOOCHER n pl. -S one that mooches
MOOD n pl. -S a person's emotional state at a particular moment
MOODY adj MOODIER, MOODIEST given to changing moods MOODILY adv
MOOL n pl. -S soft soil
MOOLA n pl. -S moolah
MOOLAH n pl. -S money
MOOLEY n pl. -EYS muley
MOON v -ED, -ING, -S to spend time idly
MOONBEAM n pl. -S a ray of light from the moon (the earth's natural satellite)
MOONBOW n pl. -S a rainbow formed by light from the moon
MOONCALF n pl. -CALVES a foolish person
MOONDUST n pl. -S dust on the moon
MOONEYE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
MOONFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
MOONIER comparative of moony
MOONIEST superlative of moony
MOONILY adv in a moony manner
MOONISH adj fickle
MOONLESS adj lacking the light of the moon
MOONLET n pl. -S a small satellite
MOONLIKE adj resembling the moon
MOONLIT adj lighted by the moon
MOONPORT n pl. -S a facility for launching spacecraft to the moon
MOONRISE n pl. -S the rising of the moon above the horizon
MOONSAIL n pl. -S a light, square sail
MOONSEED n pl. -S a climbing plant
MOONSET n pl. -S the setting of the moon below the horizon
MOONSHOT n pl. -S the launching of a spacecraft to the moon
MOONWALK n pl. -S an instance of walking on the moon
MOONWARD adv toward the moon
MOONWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
MOONY adj MOONIER, MOONIEST resembling the moon
MOOR v -ED, -ING, -S to secure a vessel by means of cables
MOORAGE n pl. -S the act of mooring
MOORCOCK n pl. -S the male moorfowl
MOORFOWL n pl. -S a game bird
MOORHEN n pl. -S the female moorfowl
MOORIER comparative of moory
MOORIEST superlative of moory
MOORING n pl. -S a place where a vessel may be moored
MOORISH adj marshy
MOORLAND n pl. -S a tract of marshy land
MOORWORT n pl. -S a marsh plant
MOORY adj MOORIER, MOORIEST marshy
MOOSE n pl. MOOSE a ruminant mammal
MOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring up for discussion
MOOTER n pl. -S one that moots
MOP v MOPPED, MOPPING, MOPS to wipe with a mop (an implement for cleaning floors)
MOPBOARD n pl. -S a board at the base of a wall
MOPE v MOPED, MOPING, MOPES to act in a dejected or gloomy manner
MOPED n pl. -S a type of motorbike
MOPER n pl. -S one that mopes
MOPERY n pl. -PERIES an act of dawdling
MOPEY adj MOPIER, MOPIEST dejected
MOPIER comparative of mopy
MOPIEST superlative of mopy
MOPING present participle of mope
MOPINGLY adv in a moping manner
MOPISH adj given to moping MOPISHLY adv
MOPOKE n pl. -S an Australian bird
MOPPED past tense of mop
MOPPER n pl. -S one that mops
MOPPET n pl. -S a child
MOPPING present participle of mop
MOPY adj MOPIER, MOPIEST mopey
MOQUETTE n pl. -S a woolen fabric
MOR n pl. -S a forest humus
MORA n pl. -RAE or -RAS a unit of metrical time in prosody
MORAINE n pl. -S an accumulation of debris deposited by a glacier MORAINAL, MORAINIC adj
MORAL adj pertaining to principles of right and wrong MORALLY adv
MORALE n pl. -S the state of the spirits of an individual or group
MORALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to moralize
MORALISM n pl. -S the practice of moralizing
MORALIST n pl. -S a teacher of morality
MORALITY n pl. -TIES conformity to the rules of right conduct
MORALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to explain in a moral sense
MORALS n/pl rules of conduct with respect to right and wrong
MORASS n pl. -ES a marsh MORASSY adj
MORATORY adj authorizing delay of payment
MORAY n pl. -RAYS a tropical eel
MORBID adj gruesome MORBIDLY adv
MORBIFIC adj causing disease
MORBILLI n/pl a virus disease
MORCEAU n pl. -CEAUX a short literary or musical composition
MORDANCY n pl. -CIES a sarcastic quality
MORDANT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with a caustic substance
MORDENT n pl. -S a melodic embellishment
MORE n pl. -S a greater amount
MOREEN n pl. -S a heavy fabric
MOREL n pl. -S an edible mushroom
MORELLE n pl. -S a flowering plant
MORELLO n pl. -LOS a variety of sour cherry
MOREOVER adv in addition
MORESQUE n pl. -S an ancient decorative style
MORGAN n pl. -S a unit of distance between genes
MORGEN n pl. -S a Dutch unit of land area
MORGUE n pl. -S a place where dead bodies are kept for identification
MORIBUND adj being about to die
MORION n pl. -S a type of helmet
MORN n pl. -S morning
MORNING n pl. -S the early part of the day
MOROCCO n pl. -COS a soft leather
MORON n pl. -S a mentally deficient person MORONIC adj
MORONISM n pl. -S the condition of being a moron
MORONITY n pl. -TIES moronism
MOROSE adj sullen MOROSELY adv
MOROSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being morose
MORPH n pl. -S a type of phoneme
MORPHEME n pl. -S a linguistic unit
MORPHIA n pl. -S morphine
MORPHIC adj pertaining to form
MORPHIN n pl. -S morphine
MORPHINE n pl. -S a narcotic alkaloid
MORPHO n pl. -PHOS a tropical butterfly
MORRION n pl. -S morion
MORRIS n pl. -RISES an English folk dance
MORRO n pl. -ROS a rounded elevation
MORROW n pl. -S the next day
MORSE adj designating a code used in telegraphy
MORSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to divide into small pieces
MORT n pl. -S a note sounded on a hunting horn to announce the killing of an animal
MORTAL n pl. -S a human being
MORTALLY adv fatally
MORTAR v -ED, -ING, -S to secure with mortar (a type of cement)
MORTARY adj containing or resembling mortar
MORTGAGE v -GAGED, -GAGING, -GAGES to pledge to a creditor as security
MORTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to mortise
MORTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to humiliate
MORTISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to join or fasten securely
MORTISER n pl. -S one that mortises
MORTMAIN n pl. -S perpetual ownership of land
MORTUARY n pl. -ARIES a place where dead bodies are kept until burial
MORULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS an embryonic mass of cells MORULAR adj
MOSAIC v -ICKED, -ICKING, -ICS to form into a mosaic (a type of inlaid surface decoration)
MOSASAUR n pl. -S an extinct lizard
MOSCHATE adj musky
MOSEY v -ED, -ING, -S to saunter
MOSHAV n pl. -SHAVIM a cooperative settlement of small farms in Israel
MOSK n pl. -S mosque
MOSQUE n pl. -S a Muslim house of worship
MOSQUITO n pl. -TOES or -TOS a winged insect
MOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to cover with moss (a growth of small, leafy-stemmed plants)
MOSSBACK n pl. -S a large, old fish
MOSSER n pl. -S one that gathers or works with moss
MOSSIER comparative of mossy
MOSSIEST superlative of mossy
MOSSLIKE adj resembling moss
MOSSO adv rapidly -- used as a musical direction
MOSSY adj MOSSIER, MOSSIEST covered with moss
MOST n pl. -S the greatest amount
MOSTE past tense of mote
MOSTEST n pl. -S most
MOSTLY adv mainly
MOT n pl. -S a witty saying
MOTE n pl. -S a small particle
MOTE v past tense MOSTE may
MOTEL n pl. -S a roadside hotel
MOTET n pl. -S a type of choral composition
MOTEY adj full of motes
MOTH n pl. -S a winged insect
MOTHBALL v -ED, -ING, -S to put into storage
MOTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to give birth to
MOTHERLY adj maternal
MOTHERY adj slimy
MOTHLIKE adj resembling a moth
MOTHY adj MOTHIER, MOTHIEST full of moths
MOTIF n pl. -S a recurring thematic element in an artistic work MOTIFIC adj
MOTILE n pl. -S one whose mental imagery consists chiefly of inner feelings of action
MOTILITY n pl. -TIES the ability to move
MOTION v -ED, -ING, -S to signal by a bodily movement
MOTIONAL adj pertaining to movement
MOTIONER n pl. -S one that motions
MOTIVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to provide with an incentive
MOTIVE v -TIVED, -TIVING, -TIVES to motivate
MOTIVIC adj pertaining to a musical motif
MOTIVITY n pl. -TIES the ability to move
MOTLEY adj -LEYER, -LEYEST or -LIER, -LIEST composed of diverse elements
MOTLEY n pl. -LEYS a garment of various colors
MOTMOT n pl. -S a tropical bird
MOTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by automobile
MOTORBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BUSSES a bus
MOTORCAR n pl. -S an automobile
MOTORDOM n pl. -S the motor vehicle industry
MOTORIC adj pertaining to muscular movement
MOTORING n pl. -S the recreation of traveling by automobile
MOTORISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to motorize
MOTORIST n pl. -S one who travels by automobile
MOTORIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to equip with motor vehicles
MOTORMAN n pl. -MEN one who operates an electric streetcar or subway train
MOTORWAY n pl. -WAYS a type of highway
MOTT n pl. -S motte
MOTTE n pl. -S a small growth of trees on a prairie
MOTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to mark with spots or streaks of different colors
MOTTLER n pl. -S one that mottles
MOTTO n pl. -TOES or -TOS a short expression of a guiding principle
MOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to mooch
MOUCHOIR n pl. -S a small handkerchief
MOUE n pl. -S a pouting grimace
MOUFFLON n pl. -S mouflon
MOUFLON n pl. -S a wild sheep
MOUILLE adj pronounced with the front of the tongue against the palate
MOUJIK n pl. -S muzhik
MOULAGE n pl. -S the making of a cast or mold of a mark for use in a criminal investigation
MOULD v -ED, -ING, -S to mold
MOULDER v -ED, -ING, -S to molder
MOULDING n pl. -S molding
MOULDY adj MOULDIER, MOULDIEST moldy
MOULIN n pl. -S a vertical cavity in a glacier
MOULT v -ED, -ING, -S to molt
MOULTER n pl. -S molter
MOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to pile
MOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to get up on
MOUNTAIN n pl. -S a large, natural elevation of the earth's surface
MOUNTER n pl. -S one that mounts
MOUNTING n pl. -S something that provides a backing or appropriate setting for something else
MOURN v -ED, -ING, -S to feel or express grief or sorrow
MOURNER n pl. -S one that mourns
MOURNFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST expressing grief or sorrow
MOURNING n pl. -S an outward sign of grief
MOUSE n pl. MICE a small rodent
MOUSE v MOUSED, MOUSING, MOUSES to catch mice
MOUSER n pl. -S an animal that catches mice
MOUSEY adj MOUSIER, MOUSIEST mousy
MOUSIER comparative of mousy
MOUSIEST superlative of mousy
MOUSILY adv in a mousy manner
MOUSING n pl. -S a wrapping around the shank end of a hook
MOUSSAKA n pl. -S a Middle Eastern dish of meat and eggplant
MOUSSE v MOUSSED, MOUSSING, MOUSSES to style with mousse (foamy preparation used in styling hair)
MOUSY adj MOUSIER, MOUSIEST resembling a mouse
MOUTH v -ED, -ING, -S to put into the mouth
MOUTHER n pl. -S a speaker
MOUTHFUL n pl. -S as much as the mouth can hold
MOUTHY adj MOUTHIER, MOUTHIEST very talkative MOUTHILY adv
MOUTON n pl. -S sheepskin processed to resemble seal or beaver
MOVABLE n pl. -S something that can be moved
MOVABLY adv so as to be capable of being moved
MOVE v MOVED, MOVING, MOVES to change from one position to another
MOVEABLE n pl. -S movable
MOVEABLY adv movably
MOVED past tense of move
MOVELESS adj incapable of movement
MOVEMENT n pl. -S the act of moving
MOVER n pl. -S one that moves
MOVIE n pl. -S a motion picture
MOVIEDOM n pl. -S filmdom
MOVIEOLA n pl. -S a device for viewing and editing film
MOVING present participle of move
MOVINGLY adv so as to affect the emotions
MOVIOLA n pl. -S movieola
MOW v MOWED, MOWN, MOWING, MOWS to cut down standing herbage
MOWER n pl. -S one that mows
MOWING n pl. -S the act of cutting down standing herbage
MOXA n pl. -S a Chinese plant
MOXIE n pl. -S spirit or courage
MOZETTA n pl. -TAS or -TE mozzetta
MOZO n pl. -ZOS a manual laborer
MOZZETTA n pl. -TAS or -TE a hooded cape worn by bishops
MRIDANGA n pl. -S a drum of India
MU n pl. -S a Greek letter
MUCH n pl. -ES a great amount
MUCHACHO n pl. -CHOS a young man
MUCHLY adv very much
MUCHNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being great
MUCID adj musty
MUCIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being mucid
MUCILAGE n pl. -S an adhesive substance
MUCIN n pl. -S a protein secreted by the mucous membranes MUCINOID, MUCINOUS adj
MUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to fertilize with manure
MUCKER n pl. -S a vulgar person
MUCKIER comparative of mucky
MUCKIEST superlative of mucky
MUCKILY adv in a mucky manner
MUCKLE n pl. -S a large amount
MUCKLUCK n pl. -S mukluk
MUCKRAKE v -RAKED, -RAKING, -RAKES to search for and expose corruption
MUCKWORM n pl. -S a worm found in manure
MUCKY adj MUCKIER, MUCKIEST filthy
MUCLUC n pl. -S mukluk
MUCOID n pl. -S a complex protein MUCOIDAL adj
MUCOR n pl. -S a type of fungus
MUCOSA n pl. -SAE or -SAS a mucous membrane MUCOSAL adj
MUCOSE adj mucous
MUCOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being mucous
MUCOUS adj secreting or containing mucus
MUCRO n pl. -CRONES a sharp point at the end of certain plant and animal organs
MUCUS n pl. -ES a viscid bodily fluid
MUD v MUDDED, MUDDING, MUDS to cover with mud (soft, wet earth)
MUDCAP v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS to cover an explosive with mud before detonating
MUDCAT n pl. -S a type of catfish
MUDDER n pl. -S a racehorse that runs well on a muddy track
MUDDIED past tense of muddy
MUDDIER comparative of muddy
MUDDIES present 3d person sing. of muddy
MUDDIEST superlative of muddy
MUDDILY adv in a muddy manner
MUDDING present participle of mud
MUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to mix in a disordered manner
MUDDLER n pl. -S one that muddles
MUDDLY adj disordered
MUDDY adj -DIER, -DIEST covered or filled with mud
MUDDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to make or become muddy
MUDFISH n pl. -ES a fish found in mud or muddy water
MUDFLAT n pl. -S a level tract alternately covered and left bare by the tide
MUDFLOW n pl. -S a moving mass of mud
MUDGUARD n pl. -S a fender
MUDHOLE n pl. -S a hole or hollow place full of mud
MUDLARK n pl. -S a street urchin
MUDPACK n pl. -S cosmetic paste for the face
MUDPUPPY n pl. -PIES a large salamander
MUDRA n pl. -S a hand gesture in East Indian classical dancing
MUDROCK n pl. -S pelite
MUDROOM n pl. -S a room for shedding muddy clothing or footwear
MUDSILL n pl. -S the lowest supporting timber of a structure
MUDSLIDE n pl. -S a mudflow down a slope
MUDSTONE n pl. -S a type of rock
MUEDDIN n pl. -S muezzin
MUENSTER n pl. -S a mild cheese
MUESLI n pl. -S a breakfast cereal
MUEZZIN n pl. -S a Muslim crier who calls the faithful to prayer
MUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to bungle
MUFFIN n pl. -S a small, round bread
MUFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to wrap with something to deaden sound
MUFFLER n pl. -S a device for deadening sound
MUFTI n pl. -S a judge who interprets Muslim religious law
MUG v MUGGED, MUGGING, MUGS to assault with intent to rob
MUGFUL n pl. -S as much as a mug can hold
MUGG v -ED, -ING, -S to make funny faces
MUGGAR n pl. -S mugger
MUGGED past tense of mug
MUGGEE n pl. -S one who is mugged
MUGGER n pl. -S a large Asian crocodile
MUGGIER comparative of muggy
MUGGIEST superlative of muggy
MUGGILY adv in a muggy manner
MUGGING n pl. -S a street assault or beating
MUGGINS n pl. MUGGINS a card game
MUGGUR n pl. -S mugger
MUGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST warm and humid
MUGWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
MUGWUMP n pl. -S a political independent
MUHLY n pl. MUHLIES a perennial grass
MUJIK n pl. -S muzhik
MUKLUK n pl. -S a soft boot worn by Eskimos
MUKTUK n pl. -S whale skin used for food
MULATTO n pl. -TOES or -TOS the offspring of one white and one black parent
MULBERRY n pl. -RIES a tree bearing an edible, berrylike fruit
MULCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to provide with a protective covering for the soil
MULCT v -ED, -ING, -S to defraud
MULE v MULED, MULING, MULES to strike from dies belonging to two different issues, as a coin
MULETA n pl. -S a red cloth used by a matador
MULETEER n pl. -S one who drives mules (hoofed work animals)
MULEY n pl. MULEYS a hornless cow
MULING present participle of mule
MULISH adj stubborn MULISHLY adv
MULL v -ED, -ING, -S to ponder
MULLA n pl. -S mullah
MULLAH n pl. -S a Muslim religious leader or teacher
MULLEIN n pl. -S a Eurasian herb
MULLEN n pl. -S mullein
MULLER n pl. -S a grinding implement
MULLET n pl. -S an edible fish
MULLEY n pl. -LEYS muley
MULLIGAN n pl. -S a stew of various meats and vegetables
MULLION v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with vertical dividing strips
MULLITE n pl. -S a mineral
MULLOCK n pl. -S waste earth or rock from a mine MULLOCKY adj
MULTIAGE adj including people of various ages
MULTICAR adj owning or involving several cars
MULTIFID adj divided into many parts
MULTIJET adj having more than two jets
MULTIPED n pl. -S an animal having many feet
MULTIPLE n pl. -S the product of a quantity by an integer
MULTIPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to increase in number
MULTITON adj weighing many tons
MULTIUSE adj having many uses
MULTURE n pl. -S a fee paid to a miller for grinding grain
MUM v MUMMED, MUMMING, MUMS to act in a disguise
MUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to speak unclearly
MUMBLER n pl. -S one that mumbles
MUMBLY adj given to mumbling
MUMM v -ED, -ING, -S to mum
MUMMED past tense of mum and mumm
MUMMER n pl. -S one that mums
MUMMERY n pl. -MERIES a performance by mummers
MUMMIED past tense of mummy
MUMMIES present 3d person sing. of mummy
MUMMIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to preserve by embalming
MUMMING present participle of mum
MUMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to mummify
MUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to beg
MUMPER n pl. -S one that mumps
MUMU n pl. -S muumuu
MUN n pl. -S man; fellow
MUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to chew with a crackling sound
MUNCHER n pl. -S one that munches
MUNCHIES n/pl hunger pangs
MUNCHKIN n pl. -S a small friendly person
MUNDANE adj ordinary
MUNDUNGO n pl. -GOS a foul-smelling tobacco
MUNGO n pl. -GOS a low-quality wool
MUNGOOSE n pl. -S mongoose
MUNI n pl. -S a security issued by a state or local government
MUNIMENT n pl. -S a means of defense
MUNITION v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with war materiel
MUNNION n pl. -S a muntin
MUNSTER n pl. -S muenster
MUNTIN n pl. -S a dividing strip for window panes
MUNTING n pl. -S muntin
MUNTJAC n pl. -S a small Asian deer
MUNTJAK n pl. -S muntjac
MUON n pl. -S a subatomic particle MUONIC adj
MUONIUM n pl. -S an electron and a positive muon bound together
MURA n pl. -S a Japanese village
MURAENID n pl. -S a moray
MURAL n pl. -S a painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling
MURALIST n pl. -S a painter of murals
MURDER v -ED, -ING, -S to kill unlawfully with premediated malice
MURDEREE n pl. -S one that is murdered
MURDERER n pl. -S one that murders
MURE v MURED, MURING, MURES to immure
MUREIN n pl. -S a type of polymer
MUREX n pl. -RICES or -REXES a marine mollusk
MURIATE n pl. -S chloride
MURIATED adj pickled
MURICATE adj covered with short, sharp points
MURICES a pl. of murex
MURID n pl. -S a murine
MURINE n pl. -S any of a family of small rodents
MURING present participle of mure
MURK adj MURKER, MURKEST dark MURKLY adv
MURK n pl. -S darkness
MURKY adj MURKIER, MURKIEST dark MURKILY adv
MURMUR v -ED, -ING, -S to speak unclearly
MURMURER n pl. -S one that murmurs
MURPHY n pl. -PHIES a potato
MURR n pl. -S murre
MURRA n pl. -S a substance used to make fine vases and cups in ancient Rome
MURRAIN n pl. -S a disease of cattle
MURRE n pl. -S a diving bird
MURRELET n pl. -S a small diving bird
MURREY n pl. -REYS a dark purple color
MURRHA n pl. -S murra MURRHINE adj
MURRINE adj pertaining to murra
MURRY n pl. -RIES a moray
MURTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to murder
MUSCA n pl. -CAE any of a genus of flies
MUSCADEL n pl. -S muscatel
MUSCADET n pl. -S a dry white French wine
MUSCAT n pl. -S a sweet, white grape
MUSCATEL n pl. -S a wine made from muscat grapes
MUSCID n pl. -S musca
MUSCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to proceed by force
MUSCLY adj composed of muscle (tissue that produces bodily movement)
MUSCULAR adj pertaining to muscle
MUSE v MUSED, MUSING, MUSES to ponder
MUSEFUL adj pensive
MUSER n pl. -S one that muses
MUSETTE n pl. -S a small bagpipe
MUSEUM n pl. -S a place where objects of lasting interest or value are cared for and exhibited
MUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to travel over snow with a dog sled
MUSHER n pl. -S one that mushes
MUSHROOM v -ED, -ING, -S to grow or spread rapidly
MUSHY adj MUSHIER, MUSHIEST pulpy MUSHILY adv
MUSIC n pl. -S vocal or instrumental sounds organized to produce a unified composition
MUSICAL n pl. -S a play in which dialogue is interspersed with songs and dances
MUSICALE n pl. -S a program of music performed at a social gathering
MUSICIAN n pl. -S one who performs or composes music
MUSING n pl. -S contemplation
MUSINGLY adv in a pensive manner
MUSJID n pl. -S a mosque
MUSK n pl. -S a strongly odorous substance secreted by certain animals
MUSKEG n pl. -S a marsh
MUSKET n pl. -S a type of firearm
MUSKETRY n pl. -RIES the technique of firing small arms
MUSKIE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
MUSKIER comparative of musky
MUSKIEST superlative of musky
MUSKILY adv in a musky manner
MUSKIT n pl. -S mesquite
MUSKRAT n pl. -S an aquatic rodent
MUSKY adj MUSKIER, MUSKIEST resembling musk
MUSLIN n pl. -S a cotton fabric
MUSPIKE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
MUSQUASH n pl. -ES the muskrat
MUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to mess
MUSSEL n pl. -S a bivalve mollusk
MUSSY adj MUSSIER, MUSSIEST messy MUSSILY adv
MUST v -ED, -ING, -S to become musty
MUSTACHE n pl. -S a growth of hair on the upper lip
MUSTANG n pl. -S a wild horse
MUSTARD n pl. -S a pungent seasoning
MUSTARDY adj resembling mustard
MUSTEE n pl. -S an octoroon
MUSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to summon or assemble
MUSTH n pl. -S a state of frenzy occurring in male elephants
MUSTY adj MUSTIER, MUSTIEST having a stale odor MUSTILY adv
MUT n pl. -S mutt
MUTABLE adj capable of change MUTABLY adv
MUTAGEN n pl. -S a substance that causes biological mutation
MUTANT n pl. -S something that undergoes mutation
MUTASE n pl. -S an enzyme
MUTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to undergo mutation
MUTATION n pl. -S the act of changing MUTATIVE adj
MUTCH n pl. -ES a close-fitting cap
MUTCHKIN n pl. -S a Scottish unit of liquid measure
MUTE adj MUTER, MUTEST characterized by an absence of speech MUTELY adv
MUTE v MUTED, MUTING, MUTES to deaden the sound of MUTEDLY adv
MUTENESS n pl. -ES the state of being mute
MUTER comparative of mute
MUTEST superlative of mute
MUTICOUS adj lacking a point
MUTILATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to deprive of a limb or other essential part
MUTINE v -TINED, -TINING, -TINES to mutiny
MUTINEER v -ED, -ING, -S to mutiny
MUTING present participle of mute
MUTINIED past tense of mutiny
MUTINIES present 3d person sing. of mutiny
MUTINING present participle of mutine
MUTINOUS adj disposed to mutiny
MUTINY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to revolt against constituted authority
MUTISM n pl. -S muteness
MUTON n pl. -S a unit of nucleic acid
MUTT n pl. -S a mongrel dog
MUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to speak unclearly
MUTTERER n pl. -S one that mutters
MUTTON n pl. -S the flesh of sheep used as food MUTTONY adj
MUTUAL adj shared in common MUTUALLY adv
MUTUEL n pl. -S a system of betting on races
MUTULE n pl. -S an ornamental block used in classical Greek architecture MUTULAR adj
MUUMUU n pl. -S a long, loose dress
MUZHIK n pl. -S a Russian peasant
MUZJIK n pl. -S muzhik
MUZZIER comparative of muzzy
MUZZIEST superlative of muzzy
MUZZILY adv in a muzzy manner
MUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to put a covering over the mouth of to prevent biting or eating
MUZZLER n pl. -S one that muzzles
MUZZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST confused
MY pron the possessive form of the pronoun I
MYALGIA n pl. -S muscular pain MYALGIC adj
MYASIS n pl. MYASES myiasis
MYCELE n pl. -S mycelium
MYCELIUM n pl. -LIA the vegetative portion of a fungus MYCELIAL, MYCELIAN, MYCELOID adj
MYCETOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a fungous infection
MYCOLOGY n pl. -GIES the branch of botany dealing with fungi
MYCOSIS n pl. -COSES a disease caused by a fungus MYCOTIC adj
MYELIN n pl. -S a fatty substance that encases certain nerve fibers MYELINIC adj
MYELINE n pl. -S myelin
MYELITIS n pl. -LITIDES inflammation of the bone marrow
MYELOID adj pertaining to bone marrow
MYELOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor of the bone marrow
MYIASIS n pl. MYIASES infestation of human tissue by fly maggots
MYLONITE n pl. -S a type of rock
MYNA n pl. -S an Asian bird
MYNAH n pl. -S myna
MYNHEER n pl. -S a Dutch title of courtesy for a man
MYOBLAST n pl. -S a cell capable of giving rise to muscle cells
MYOGENIC adj originating in muscle tissue
MYOGRAPH n pl. -S an instrument for recording muscular contractions
MYOID adj resembling muscle
MYOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of muscles MYOLOGIC adj
MYOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor composed of muscle tissue
MYOPATHY n pl. -THIES a disorder of muscle tissue
MYOPE n pl. -S one who is affected with myopia
MYOPIA n pl. -S a visual defect MYOPIC adj
MYOPY n pl. -PIES myopia
MYOSCOPE n pl. -S an instrument for observing muscular contractions
MYOSIN n pl. -S a protein found in muscle tissue
MYOSIS n pl. MYOSES miosis
MYOSITIS n pl. -TISES muscular pain from infection
MYOSOTE n pl. -S myosotis
MYOSOTIS n pl. -TISES a flowering plant
MYOTIC n pl. -S miotic
MYOTOME n pl. -S a portion of an embryonic somite
MYOTONIA n pl. -S temporary muscular rigidity MYOTONIC adj
MYRIAD n pl. -S a very large number
MYRIAPOD n pl. -S a multi-legged arthropod
MYRICA n pl. -S a medicinal tree bark
MYRIOPOD n pl. -S myriapod
MYRMIDON n pl. -S a loyal follower
MYRRH n pl. -S an aromatic gum resin MYRRHIC adj
MYRTLE n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
MYSELF pron a form of the 1st person sing. pronoun
MYSID n pl. -S a small crustacean
MYSOST n pl. -S a mild cheese
MYSTAGOG n pl. -S a teacher of religious mysteries
MYSTERY n pl. -TERIES something that is not or cannot be known, understood, or explained
MYSTIC n pl. -S one who professes to have had mystical experiences
MYSTICAL adj spiritually significant or symbolic
MYSTICLY adv in a mystical manner
MYSTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to perplex
MYSTIQUE n pl. -S an aura of mystery or mystical power surrounding a particular person or thing
MYTH n pl. -S a type of traditional story
MYTHIC adj mythical
MYTHICAL adj based on or described in a myth
MYTHOS n pl. -THOI a myth
MYTHY adj MYTHIER, MYTHIEST resembling myth
MYXEDEMA n pl. -S a disease caused by decreased activity of the thyroid gland
MYXOCYTE n pl. -S a large cell found in mucous tissue
MYXOID adj containing mucus
MYXOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor composed of mucous tissue
NA adv no; not
NAAN n pl. -S nan
NAB v NABBED, NABBING, NABS to capture or arrest
NABBER n pl. -S one that nabs
NABE n pl. -S a neighborhood movie theater
NABIS n pl. NABIS a group of French artists
NABOB n pl. -S one who becomes rich and prominent NABOBISH adj
NABOBERY n pl. -ERIES the state of being a nabob
NABOBESS n pl. -ES a female nabob
NABOBISM n pl. -S great wealth and luxury
NACELLE n pl. -S a shelter on an aircraft
NACHAS n pl. NACHAS pride in another's accomplishments
NACHES n pl. NACHES nachas
NACHO n pl. -CHOS a tortilla chip topped with cheese and a savory mixture and broiled
NACRE n pl. -S the pearly internal layer of certain shells NACRED, NACREOUS adj
NADA n pl. -S nothing
NADIR n pl. -S a point on the celestial sphere NADIRAL adj
NAE adv no; not
NAETHING n pl. -S nothing
NAEVUS n pl. -VI nevus NAEVOID adj
NAG v NAGGED, NAGGING, NAGS to find fault incessantly
NAGANA n pl. -S a disease of horses in Africa
NAGGER n pl. -S one that nags
NAGGING present participle of nag
NAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST given to nagging
NAH adv no
NAIAD n pl. -S or -ES a water nymph
NAIF n pl. -S a naive person
NAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a nail (a slender piece of metal)
NAILER n pl. -S one that nails
NAILFOLD n pl. -S a fold of skin around the fingernail
NAILHEAD n pl. -S the top of a nail
NAILSET n pl. -S a steel rod for driving a nail into something
NAINSOOK n pl. -S a cotton fabric
NAIRA n pl. NAIRA a monetary unit of Nigeria
NAIVE adj NAIVER, NAIVEST lacking sophistication NAIVELY adv
NAIVE n pl. -S a naive person
NAIVETE n pl. -S the quality of being naive
NAIVETY n pl. -TIES naivete
NAKED adj -KEDER, -KEDEST being without clothing or covering NAKEDLY adv
NALED n pl. -S an insecticide
NALOXONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
NAM a past tense of nim
NAME v NAMED, NAMING, NAMES to give a title to NAMABLE, NAMEABLE adj
NAMELESS adj lacking distinction or fame
NAMELY adv that is to say
NAMER n pl. -S one that names
NAMESAKE n pl. -S one who is named after another
NAMETAG n pl. -S a tag bearing one's name worn for identification
NAMING present participle of name
NAN n pl. -S a round flat bread
NANA n pl. -S a grandmother
NANDIN n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
NANDINA n pl. -S an Asian shrub
NANISM n pl. -S abnormal smallness
NANKEEN n pl. -S a cotton fabric
NANKIN n pl. -S nankeen
NANNIE n pl. -S nanny
NANNY n pl. -NIES a children's nurse
NANOGRAM n pl. -S a unit of mass and weight
NANOWATT n pl. -S a unit of power
NAOS n pl. NAOI an ancient temple
NAP v NAPPED, NAPPING, NAPS to sleep briefly
NAPALM v -ED, -ING, -S to assault with a type of incendiary bomb
NAPE n pl. -S the back of the neck
NAPERY n pl. -PERIES table linen
NAPHTHA n pl. -S a volatile liquid
NAPHTHOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
NAPHTHYL n pl. -S a radical derived from naphthalene
NAPHTOL n pl. -S naphthol
NAPIFORM adj shaped like a turnip
NAPKIN n pl. -S a piece of material used to wipe the hands and mouth
NAPLESS adj threadbare
NAPOLEON n pl. -S a type of pastry
NAPPE n pl. -S a type of rock formation
NAPPED past tense of nap
NAPPER n pl. -S one that naps
NAPPIE n pl. -S a diaper
NAPPING present participle of nap
NAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST kinky
NARC n pl. -S an undercover drug agent
NARCEIN n pl. -S narceine
NARCEINE n pl. -S an opium derivative
NARCISM n pl. -S excessive love of oneself
NARCISSI n/pl bulbous flowering plants
NARCIST n pl. -S one given to narcism
NARCO n pl. -COS narc
NARCOSE adj characterized by stupor
NARCOSIS n pl. -COSES a drug-induced stupor
NARCOTIC n pl. -S a drug that dulls the senses
NARD n pl. -S a fragrant ointment NARDINE adj
NARES pl. of naris
NARGHILE n pl. -S a hookah
NARGILE n pl. -S narghile
NARGILEH n pl. -S narghile
NARIS n pl. NARES a nostril NARIAL, NARIC, NARINE adj
NARK v -ED, -ING, -S to spy or inform
NARKY adj irritable
NARRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to tell a story
NARRATER n pl. -S narrator
NARRATOR n pl. -S one that narrates
NARROW adj -ROWER, -ROWEST of little width NARROWLY adv
NARROW v -ED, -ING, -S to make narrow
NARTHEX n pl. -ES a vestibule in a church
NARWAL n pl. -S narwhal
NARWHAL n pl. -S an arctic aquatic mammal
NARWHALE n pl. -S narwhal
NARY adj not one
NASAL n pl. -S a sound uttered through the nose
NASALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to nasalize
NASALITY n pl. -TIES the quality or an instance of being produced nasally
NASALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to produce sounds nasally
NASALLY adv through the nose
NASCENCE n pl. -S nascency
NASCENCY n pl. -CIES birth; origin
NASCENT adj coming into existence
NASION n pl. -S a point in the skull NASIAL adj
NASTIC adj pertaining to an automatic response of plants
NASTY adj -TIER, -TIEST offensive to the senses NASTILY adv
NASTY n pl. -TIES something that is nasty
NATAL adj pertaining to one's birth
NATALITY n pl. -TIES birth rate
NATANT adj floating or swimming NATANTLY adv
NATATION n pl. -S the act of swimming
NATATORY adj pertaining to swimming
NATCH adv naturally
NATES n/pl the buttocks
NATHLESS adv nevertheless
NATION n pl. -S a politically organized people who share a territory, customs, and history
NATIONAL n pl. -S a citizen of a nation
NATIVE n pl. -S an original inhabitant of an area
NATIVELY adv in an inborn manner
NATIVISM n pl. -S a policy of favoring the interests of native inhabitants
NATIVIST n pl. -S an advocate of nativism
NATIVITY n pl. -TIES the process of being born
NATRIUM n pl. -S sodium
NATRON n pl. -S a chemical compound
NATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to chatter
NATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST neatly dressed NATTILY adv
NATURAL n pl. -S a type of musical note
NATURE n pl. -S the essential qualities of a person or thing NATURED adj
NATURISM n pl. -S nudism
NATURIST n pl. -S a nudist
NAUGHT n pl. -S a zero
NAUGHTY adj -TIER, -TIEST disobedient
NAUMACHY n pl. -CHIES a mock sea battle
NAUPLIUS n pl. -PLII a form of certain crustaceans NAUPLIAL adj
NAUSEA n pl. -S a stomach disturbance
NAUSEANT n pl. -S an agent that induces nausea
NAUSEATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to affect with nausea
NAUSEOUS adj affected with nausea
NAUTCH n pl. -ES a dancing exhibition in India
NAUTICAL adj pertaining to ships
NAUTILUS n pl. -LUSES or -LI a spiral-shelled mollusk
NAVAID n pl. -S a navigational device
NAVAL adj pertaining to ships NAVALLY adv
NAVAR n pl. -S a system of air navigation
NAVE n pl. -S the main part of a church
NAVEL n pl. -S a depression in the abdomen
NAVETTE n pl. -S a gem cut in a pointed oval form
NAVICERT n pl. -S a document permitting a vessel passage through a naval blockade
NAVIES pl. of navy
NAVIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to plan and control the course of
NAVVY n pl. -VIES a manual laborer
NAVY n pl. -VIES a nation's warships
NAW adv no
NAWAB n pl. -S a nabob
NAY n pl. NAYS a negative vote
NAYSAYER n pl. -S one that denies or opposes something
NAZI n pl. -S a type of fascist
NAZIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to cause to be like a nazi
NE adj born with the name of
NEAP n pl. -S a tide of lowest range
NEAR adj NEARER, NEAREST situated within a short distance
NEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to approach
NEARBY adj near
NEARLY adv -LIER, -LIEST with close approximation
NEARNESS n pl. -ES the state of being near
NEARSIDE n pl. -S the left side
NEAT adj NEATER, NEATEST being in a state of cleaniness and order
NEAT n pl. -S a bovine
NEATEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make neat
NEATH prep beneath
NEATHERD n pl. -S a cowherd
NEATLY adv in a neat manner
NEATNESS n pl. -ES the state of being neat
NEB n pl. -S the beak of a bird
NEBBISH n pl. -ES a meek person NEBBISHY adj
NEBULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE a cloud-like interstellar mass NEBULAR adj
NEBULE adj composed of successive short curves
NEBULISE v -LISED, -LISING, -LISES to nebulize
NEBULIZE v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES to reduce to a fine spray
NEBULOSE adj nebulous
NEBULOUS adj unclear
NEBULY adj nebule
NECK v -ED, -ING, -S to kiss and caress in lovemaking
NECKBAND n pl. -S a band worn around the neck (the part of the body joining the head to the trunk)
NECKER n pl. -S one that necks
NECKING n pl. -S a small molding near the top of a column
NECKLACE n pl. -S an ornament worn around the neck
NECKLESS adj having no neck
NECKLIKE adj resembling the neck
NECKLINE n pl. -S the line formed by the neck opening of a garment
NECKTIE n pl. -S a strip of fabric worn around the neck
NECKWEAR n pl. -S something that is worn around the neck
NECROPSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to perform an autopsy on
NECROSE v -CROSED, -CROSING, -CROSES to affect with necrosis
NECROSIS n pl. -CROSES the death of living tissue NECROTIC adj
NECTAR n pl. -S a delicious drink
NECTARY n pl. -TARIES a plant gland
NEE adj born with the name of
NEED v -ED, -ING, -S to have an urgent or essential use for
NEEDER n pl. -S one that needs
NEEDFUL n pl. -S something that is needed
NEEDIER comparative of needy
NEEDIEST superlative of needy
NEEDILY adv in a needy manner
NEEDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to sew with a slender, pointed instrument
NEEDLER n pl. -S one that needles
NEEDLESS adj not necessary
NEEDLING n pl. -S the act of one who needles
NEEDY adj NEEDIER, NEEDIEST in a state of poverty
NEEM n pl. -S an East Indian tree
NEEP n pl. -S a turnip
NEGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to nullify
NEGATER n pl. -S one that negates
NEGATION n pl. -S the act of negating
NEGATIVE v -TIVED, -TIVING, -TIVES to veto
NEGATON n pl. -S negatron
NEGATOR n pl. -S negater
NEGATRON n pl. -S an electron
NEGLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to fail to pay attention to
NEGLIGE n pl. -S negligee
NEGLIGEE n pl. -S a woman's dressing gown
NEGROID n pl. -S member of the black race
NEGRONI n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
NEGUS n pl. -ES an alcoholic beverage
NEIF n pl. -S nieve
NEIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to utter the cry of a horse
NEIGHBOR v -ED, -ING, -S to live close to
NEIST adj next
NEITHER adj not one or the other
NEKTON n pl. -S free-swimming marine animals NEKTONIC adj
NELLIE n pl. -S an effeminate male
NELLY n pl. -LIES nellie
NELSON n pl. -S a wrestling hold
NELUMBO n pl. -BOS an aquatic herb
NEMA n pl. -S a nematode
NEMATIC adj pertaining to a phase of a liquid crystal
NEMATODE n pl. -S a kind of worm
NEMESIS n pl. NEMESES an unbeatable opponent
NENE n pl. NENE a Hawaiian goose
NEOLITH n pl. -S an ancient stone implement
NEOLOGY n pl. -GIES a new word or phrase NEOLOGIC adj
NEOMORPH n pl. -S a type of biological structure
NEOMYCIN n pl. -S an antibiotic drug
NEON n pl. -S a gaseous element NEONED adj
NEONATE n pl. -S a newborn child NEONATAL adj
NEOPHYTE n pl. -S a novice
NEOPLASM n pl. -S a tumor
NEOPRENE n pl. -S a synthetic rubber
NEOTENY n pl. -NIES attainment of sexual maturity in the larval stage NEOTENIC adj
NEOTERIC n pl. -S a modern author
NEOTYPE n pl. -S a specimen of a species
NEPENTHE n pl. -S a drug that induces forgetfulness
NEPHEW n pl. -S a son of one's brother or sister
NEPHRIC adj renal
NEPHRISM n pl. -S ill health caused by a kidney disease
NEPHRITE n pl. -S a mineral
NEPHRON n pl. -S an excretory unit of a kidney
NEPOTISM n pl. -S favoritism shown to a relative NEPOTIC adj
NEPOTIST n pl. -S one who practices nepotism
NERD n pl. -S a socially inept person NERDISH adj
NERDY adj NERDIER, NERDIEST socially inept
NEREID n pl. -S a sea nymph
NEREIS n pl. -REIDES a marine worm
NERITIC adj pertaining to shallow water
NEROL n pl. -S a fragrant alcohol
NEROLI n pl. -S a fragrant oil
NERTS interj -- used to express defiance or disgust
NERTZ interj nerts
NERVATE adj having veins
NERVE v NERVED, NERVING, NERVES to give courage to
NERVIER comparative of nervy
NERVIEST superlative of nervy
NERVILY adv in a nervy manner
NERVINE n pl. -S a soothing medicine
NERVING n pl. -S a type of veterinary operation
NERVOUS adj easily excited
NERVULE n pl. -S nervure
NERVURE n pl. -S a vascular ridge on a leaf
NERVY adj NERVIER, NERVIEST impudent
NESCIENT n pl. -S one who is ignorant
NESS n pl. -ES a headland
NEST v -ED, -ING, -S to build a nest (a structure for holding bird eggs)
NESTABLE adj capable of being fitted closely within another container
NESTER n pl. -S one that nests
NESTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to lie snugly
NESTLER n pl. -S one that nestles
NESTLIKE adj resembling a nest
NESTLING n pl. -S a young bird
NESTOR n pl. -S a wise old man
NET v NETTED, NETTING, NETS to catch in a net (a type of openwork fabric)
NETHER adj situated below
NETLESS adj having no net
NETLIKE adj resembling a net
NETOP n pl. -S friend; companion
NETSUKE n pl. -S a button-like fixture on Japanese clothing
NETT v -ED, -ING, -S to net
NETTABLE adj capable of being netted
NETTED past tense of net, nett
NETTER n pl. -S one that nets
NETTIER comparative of netty
NETTIEST superlative of netty
NETTING n pl. -S a net
NETTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make angry
NETTLER n pl. -S one that nettles
NETTLY adj -TLIER, -TLIEST prickly
NETTY adj -TIER, -TIEST resembling a net
NETWORK v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with or as if with crossing lines
NEUK n pl. -S nook
NEUM n pl. -S neume
NEUME n pl. -S a sign used in musical notation NEUMATIC, NEUMIC adj
NEURAL adj pertaining to the nervous system NEURALLY adv
NEURAXON n pl. -S a part of a neuron
NEURINE n pl. -S a ptomaine poison
NEURITIC n pl. -S one affected with neuritis
NEURITIS n pl. -RITIDES or -RITISES inflammation of a nerve
NEUROID adj resembling a nerve
NEUROMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of tumor
NEURON n pl. -S the basic cellular unit of the nervous system NEURONAL, NEURONIC adj
NEURONE n pl. -S neuron
NEUROSIS n pl. -ROSES a type of emotional disturbance NEUROSAL adj
NEUROTIC n pl. -S one affected with a neurosis
NEURULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a vertebrate embryo
NEUSTON n pl. -S an aggregate of small aquatic organisms
NEUTER v -ED, -ING, -S to castrate
NEUTRAL n pl. -S one that is impartial
NEUTRINO n pl. -NOS a subatomic particle
NEUTRON n pl. -S a subatomic particle
NEVE n pl. -S a granular snow
NEVER adv at no time
NEVUS n pl. -VI a birthmark NEVOID adj
NEW adj NEWER, NEWEST existing only a short time
NEW n pl. -S something that is new
NEWBORN n pl. -S a recently born infant
NEWCOMER n pl. -S one that has recently arrived
NEWEL n pl. -S a staircase support
NEWFOUND adj newly found
NEWIE n pl. -S something new
NEWISH adj somewhat new
NEWLY adv recently
NEWLYWED n pl. -S a person recently married
NEWMOWN adj recently mown
NEWNESS n pl. -ES the state of being new
NEWS n/pl a report of recent events
NEWSBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy who delivers or sells newspapers
NEWSCAST n pl. -S a news broadcast
NEWSHAWK n pl. -S a newspaper reporter
NEWSIE n pl. -S newsy
NEWSIER comparative of newsy
NEWSIES pl. of newsy
NEWSIEST superlative of newsy
NEWSLESS adj having no news
NEWSMAN n pl. -MEN a news reporter
NEWSPEAK n pl. -S a deliberately ambiguous language
NEWSREEL n pl. -S a short movie presenting current events
NEWSROOM n pl. -S a room where the news is gathered
NEWSY adj NEWSIER, NEWSIEST full of news
NEWSY n pl. NEWSIES a newsboy
NEWT n pl. -S a small salamander
NEWTON n pl. -S a unit of force
NEXT adj coming immediately after; adjoining
NEXTDOOR adj located in the next building or room
NEXUS n pl. -ES a connection or link
NGULTRUM n pl. -S a monetary unit of Bhutan
NGWEE n pl. NGWEE a monetary unit of Zambia
NIACIN n pl. -S a B vitamin
NIB v NIBBED, NIBBING, NIBS to provide with a penpoint
NIBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to eat with small bites
NIBBLER n pl. -S one that nibbles
NIBLICK n pl. -S a golf club
NIBLIKE adj resembling a penpoint
NICAD n pl. -S nickel cadmium
NICE adj NICER, NICEST pleasing to the senses NICELY adv
NICENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being nice
NICETY n pl. -TIES a fine point or distinction
NICHE v NICHED, NICHING, NICHES to place in a receding space or hollow
NICK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a shallow cut in
NICKEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to plate with nickel (a metallic element)
NICKELIC adj pertaining to or containing nickel
NICKER v -ED, -ING, -S to neigh
NICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES nickel
NICKNACK n pl. -S a trinket
NICKNAME v -NAMED, -NAMING, -NAMES to give an alternate name to
NICOL n pl. -S a type of prism
NICOTIN n pl. -S nicotine
NICOTINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid in tobacco
NICTATE n -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to wink
NIDAL adj pertaining to a nidus
NIDE n NIDED, NIDING, NIDES to nest
NIDERING n pl. -S a coward
NIDGET n pl. -S an idiot
NIDI a pl. of nidus
NIDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to nest
NIDING present participle of nide
NIDUS n pl. NIDI or NIDUSES a nest or breeding place
NIECE n pl. -S a daughter of one's brother or sister
NIELLIST n pl. -S one that niellos
NIELLO n pl. -LI or -LOS a black metallic substance
NIELLO v -ED, -ING, -S to decorate with niello
NIEVE n pl. -S the fist or hand
NIFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to barter
NIFTY adj -TIER, -TIEST stylish; pleasing NIFTILY adv
NIFTY n pl. -TIES something that is nifty
NIGGARD v -ED, -ING, -S to act stingily
NIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to worry over petty details
NIGGLER n pl. -S one that niggles
NIGGLING n pl. -S petty or meticulous work
NIGH adj NIGHER, NIGHEST near
NIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to approach
NIGHNESS n pl. -ES the state of being nigh
NIGHT n pl. -S the period from sunset to sunrise
NIGHTCAP n pl. -S a cap worn to bed
NIGHTIE n pl. -S a nightgown
NIGHTIES pl. of nighty
NIGHTJAR n pl. -S a nocturnal bird
NIGHTLY adv every night; at night
NIGHTY n pl. NIGHTIES nightie
NIGRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make black
NIGROSIN n pl. -S a type of dye
NIHIL n pl. -S nothing
NIHILISM n pl. -S a doctrine that denies traditional values
NIHILIST n pl. -S an adherent of nihilism
NIHILITY n pl. -TIES the state of being nothing
NIL n pl. -S nothing
NILGAI n pl. -S a large antelope
NILGAU n pl. -S nilgai
NILGHAI n pl. -S nilgai
NILGHAU n pl. -S nilgai
NILL v -ED, -ING, -S to be unwilling
NIM v NAM or NIMMED, NIMMING, NIMS to steal
NIMBLE adj -BLER, -BLEST agile NIMBLY adv
NIMBUS n pl. -BI or -BUSES a luminous cloud NIMBUSED adj
NIMIETY n pl. -ETIES excess NIMIOUS adj
NIMMED past tense of nim
NIMMING present participle of nim
NIMROD n pl. -S a hunter
NINE n pl. -S a number
NINEBARK n pl. -S a flowering shrub
NINEFOLD adj nine times as great
NINEPIN n pl. -S a wooden pin used in a bowling game
NINETEEN n pl. -S a number
NINETY n pl. -TIES a number
NINJA n pl. -S a feudal Japanese warrior
NINNY n pl. -NIES a fool NINNYISH adj
NINON n pl. -S a sheer fabric
NINTH n pl. -S one of nine equal parts
NINTHLY adv in the ninth place
NIOBATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
NIOBIUM n pl. -S a metallic element NIOBIC, NIOBOUS adj
NIP v NIPPED, NIPPING, NIPS to pinch
NIPA n pl. -S a palm tree
NIPPER n pl. -S one that nips
NIPPIER comparative of nippy
NIPPIEST superlative of nippy
NIPPILY adv in a nippy manner
NIPPING present participle of nip
NIPPLE n pl. -S a protuberance on the breast NIPPLED adj
NIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST sharp or biting
NIRVANA n pl. -S a blessed state in Buddhism NIRVANIC adj
NISEI n pl. -S one born in America of immigrant Japanese parents
NISI adj not yet final
NISUS n pl. NISUS an effort
NIT n pl. -S the egg of a parasitic insect
NITE n pl. -S night
NITER n pl. -S a chemical salt
NITERIE n pl. -S nitery
NITERY n pl. -ERIES a nightclub
NITID adj bright
NITINOL n pl. -S an alloy of nickel and titanium
NITON n pl. -S radon
NITPICK v -ED, -ING, -S to fuss over petty details
NITPICKY adj -PICKIER, -PICKIEST tending to nitpick
NITRATE v -TRATED, -TRATING, -TRATES to treat with nitric acid
NITRATOR n pl. -S one that nitrates
NITRE n pl. -S niter
NITRIC adj containing nitrogen
NITRID n pl. -S nitride
NITRIDE v -TRIDED, -TRIDING, -TRIDES to convert into a nitride (a compound of nitrogen)
NITRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to combine with nitrogen
NITRIL n pl. -S nitrile
NITRILE n pl. -S a chemical compound
NITRITE n pl. -S a salt of nitrous acid
NITRO n pl. -TROS a nitrated product
NITROGEN n pl. -S a gaseous element
NITROLIC adj pertaining to a class of acids
NITROSO adj containing nitrosyl
NITROSYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
NITROUS adj containing nitrogen
NITTY adj -TIER, -TIEST full of nits
NITWIT n pl. -S a stupid person
NIVAL adj pertaining to snow
NIVEOUS adj resembling snow
NIX n pl. NIXES or NIXE a water sprite
NIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to veto
NIXIE n pl. -S a female water sprite
NIXY n pl. NIXIES an undeliverable piece of mail
NIZAM n pl. -S a former sovereign of India
NIZAMATE n pl. -S the territory of a nizam
NO n pl. NOS or NOES a negative reply
NOB n pl. -S a wealthy person
NOBBIER comparative of nobby
NOBBIEST superlative of nobby
NOBBILY adv in a nobby manner
NOBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to disable a racehorse
NOBBLER n pl. -S one that nobbles
NOBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST elegant
NOBELIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
NOBILITY n pl. -TIES the social class composed of nobles
NOBLE adj -BLER, -BLEST possessing qualities of excellence
NOBLE n pl. -S a person of high birth, rank, or title
NOBLEMAN n pl. -MEN a noble
NOBLER comparative of noble
NOBLESSE n pl. -S the nobility
NOBLEST superlative of noble
NOBLY adv in a noble manner
NOBODY n pl. -BODIES an unimportant person
NOCENT adj harmful
NOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to notch a bow or arrow
NOCTUID n pl. -S a night-flying moth NOCTUOID adj
NOCTULE n pl. -S a large bat
NOCTURN n pl. -S a religious service
NOCTURNE n pl. -S a musical composition
NOCUOUS adj harmful
NOD v NODDED, NODDING, NODS to briefly lower the head forward
NODAL adj of the nature of a node NODALLY adv
NODALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being nodal
NODDED past tense of nod
NODDER n pl. -S one that nods
NODDIES pl. of noddy
NODDING present participle of nod
NODDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to nod frequently
NODDY n pl. -DIES a fool
NODE n pl. -S a swollen enlargement
NODI pl. of nodus
NODICAL adj pertaining to an astronomical point
NODOSE adj having nodes
NODOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being nodose
NODOUS adj nodose
NODULE n pl. -S a small node NODULAR, NODULOSE, NODULOUS adj
NODUS n pl. -DI a difficulty
NOEL n pl. -S a Christmas carol
NOES a pl. of no
NOESIS n pl. -SISES the process of reason
NOETIC adj pertaining to reason
NOG v NOGGED, NOGGING, NOGS to fill in a space in a wall with bricks
NOGG n pl. -S a strong ale
NOGGIN n pl. -S a small cup
NOGGING n pl. -S a type of masonry
NOH n pl. NOH the classical drama of Japan
NOHOW adv in no manner
NOIL n pl. -S a kind of short fiber NOILY adj
NOIR n pl. -S a bleak type of crime fiction NOIRISH adj
NOISE v NOISED, NOISING, NOISES to spread as a rumor or report
NOISETTE n pl. -S a small round piece of meat
NOISOME adj disgusting; harmful
NOISY adj NOISIER, NOISIEST making loud sounds NOISILY adv
NOLO n pl. -LOS a type of legal plea
NOM n pl. -S a name
NOMA n pl. -S a severe inflammation of the mouth
NOMAD n pl. -S a wanderer NOMADIC adj
NOMADISM n pl. -S the mode of life of a nomad
NOMARCH n pl. -S the head of a nome
NOMARCHY n pl. -ARCHIES a nome
NOMBLES n/pl numbles
NOMBRIL n pl. -S a point on a heraldic shield
NOME n pl. -S a province of modern Greece
NOMEN n pl. -MINA the second name of an ancient Roman
NOMINAL n pl. -S a word functioning as a noun
NOMINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to name as a candidate
NOMINEE n pl. -S one that is nominated
NOMISM n pl. -S strict adherence to moral law NOMISTIC adj
NOMOGRAM n pl. -S a type of graph
NOMOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of law
NOMOS n pl. NOMOI law
NONA n pl. -S a virus disease
NONACID n pl. -S a substance that is not an acid
NONACTOR n pl. -S a person who is not an actor
NONADULT n pl. -S a person who is not an adult
NONAGE n pl. -S a period of immaturity
NONAGON n pl. -S a nine-sided polygon
NONART n pl. -S something that is not art
NONBANK n pl. -S a business that is not a bank, but offers similar services
NONBASIC adj not basic
NONBEING n pl. -S lack of being
NONBLACK n pl. -S one that is not black
NONBODY n pl. -BODIES a person's nonphysical nature
NONBOOK n pl. -S a book of little literary merit
NONBRAND adj lacking a brand name
NONCASH adj other than cash
NONCE n pl. -S the present occasion
NONCLASS n pl. -ES a lack of class
NONCLING adj not clinging
NONCOLA adj being a drink that is not a cola
NONCOLOR n pl. -S a lack of color
NONCOM n pl. -S a noncommissioned officer
NONCRIME n pl. -S something that is not a crime
NONDAIRY adj having no milk products
NONDANCE n pl. -S an unrhythmic dance
NONDRUG adj not involving drugs
NONE n pl. -S one of seven canonical daily periods for prayer and devotion
NONEGO n pl. -GOS all that is not part of the ego
NONELECT adj not chosen
NONELITE adj not belonging to an elite group
NONEMPTY adj not empty
NONENTRY n pl. -TRIES the fact of not entering
NONEQUAL n pl. -S one that is not equal
NONESUCH n pl. -ES a person or thing without an equal
NONET n pl. -S a composition for nine instruments or voices
NONEVENT n pl. -S an expected event that does not occur
NONFACT n pl. -S a statement not based on fact
NONFAN n pl. -S a person who is not a fan (an enthusiast)
NONFARM adj not pertaining to the farm
NONFAT adj having no fat solids
NONFATAL adj not fatal
NONFATTY adj not fatty
NONFINAL adj not being the last
NONFLUID n pl. -S a substance that is not a fluid
NONFOCAL adj not focal
NONFOOD adj pertaining to something other than food
NONFUEL adj not used as a fuel
NONGAME adj not hunted for food, sport, or fur
NONGAY n pl. -S a person who is not a homosexual
NONGLARE adj that does not glare
NONGREEN adj not green
NONGUEST n pl. -S one who is not a guest
NONGUILT n pl. -S the absence of guilt
NONHARDY adj not hardy
NONHEME adj not containing iron that is bound like that of heme
NONHERO n pl. -ROES an antihero
NONHOME adj not taking place in the home
NONHUMAN adj not human
NONIDEAL adj not ideal
NONIMAGE adj not having an image
NONIONIC adj not ionic
NONIRON adj not needing to be ironed
NONISSUE n pl. -S a topic that is not controversial
NONJUROR n pl. -S one who refuses to take a required oath
NONJURY adj not involving a jury
NONLABOR adj not pertaining to labor
NONLEAFY adj not having leaves
NONLEGAL adj not legal
NONLIFE n pl. -LIVES the absence of life
NONLOCAL n pl. -S one that is not local
NONMAJOR n pl. -S a student who is not majoring in a specified subject
NONMAN n pl. -MEN a being that is not a man
NONMEAT adj not containing meat
NONMETAL n pl. -S an element that lacks metallic properties
NONMETRO adj not metropolitan
NONMODAL adj not modal
NONMONEY adj not involving money
NONMORAL adj not pertaining to morals
NONMUSIC n pl. -S inferior music
NONNAVAL adj not naval
NONNEWS adj not being news
NONNOVEL n pl. -S a literary work that is not a novel
NONOBESE adj not obese
NONOHMIC adj not measured in ohms
NONOILY adj not oily
NONOWNER n pl. -S one who is not the owner
NONPAGAN n pl. -S one who is not a pagan
NONPAID adj not paid
NONPAPAL adj not papal
NONPAR adj being a stock that has no face value
NONPARTY adj not affiliated with any political party
NONPAST n pl. -S a verb form that lacks an inflection for a past tense
NONPEAK adj being a time when something is not at its highest level
NONPLAY n pl. -PLAYS a theatrical work that is not a play
NONPLUS v -PLUSED, -PLUSING, -PLUSES or -PLUSSED, -PLUSSING, -PLUSSES to baffle
NONPOINT adj not occurring at a definite single site
NONPOLAR adj not polar
NONPOOR adj not being poor
NONPRINT adj not involving printed material
NONPROS v -PROSSED, -PROSSING, -PROSSES to enter a judgment against a plaintiff who fails to prosecute
NONQUOTA adj not included in or subject to a quota
NONRATED adj not rated
NONRIGID adj not rigid
NONRIVAL n pl. -S an unimportant rival
NONROYAL adj not royal
NONRURAL adj not rural
NONSELF n pl. -SELVES foreign material in a body
NONSENSE n pl. -S behavior or language that is meaningless or absurd
NONSKED n pl. -S an airline without scheduled flying times
NONSKID adj designed to inhibit skidding
NONSKIER n pl. -S one that does not ski
NONSLIP adj designed to prevent slipping
NONSOLAR adj not solar
NONSOLID n pl. -S a substance that is not a solid
NONSTICK adj allowing of easy removal of cooked food particles
NONSTOP adj making no stops
NONSTORY n pl. -RIES an insignificant news story
NONSTYLE n pl. -S a style that is not identifiable
NONSUCH n pl. -ES nonesuch
NONSUGAR n pl. -S a substance that is not a sugar
NONSUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to dismiss the lawsuit of
NONTAX n pl. -ES a tax of little consequence
NONTIDAL adj not tidal
NONTITLE adj pertaining to an athletic contest in which a title is not at stake
NONTONAL adj lacking tonality
NONTOXIC adj not toxic
NONTRUMP adj not having a trump
NONTRUTH n pl. -S something that is not true
NONUNION n pl. -S failure of a broken bone to heal
NONUPLE n pl. -S a number nine times as great as another
NONURBAN adj not urban
NONUSE n pl. -S failure to use
NONUSER n pl. -S one that is not a user
NONUSING adj not using
NONVALID adj not valid
NONVIRAL adj not viral
NONVOCAL adj not vocal
NONVOTER n pl. -S one that does not vote
NONWAR n pl. -S a war that is not officially declared
NONWHITE n pl. -S a person who is not of the white race
NONWOODY adj not woody
NONWORD n pl. -S a word that has no meaning
NONWORK adj not involving work
NONWOVEN n pl. -S a fabric not made by weaving
NONYL n pl. -S an alkyl radical
NONZERO adj having a value other than zero
NOO adv now
NOODGE v NOODGED, NOODGING, NOODGES to nag
NOODLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to play idly on a musical instrument
NOOK n pl. -S a corner, as in a room NOOKLIKE adj
NOON n pl. -S midday
NOONDAY n pl. -DAYS noon
NOONING n pl. -S a meal eaten at noon
NOONTIDE n pl. -S noon
NOONTIME n pl. -S noon
NOOSE v NOOSED, NOOSING, NOOSES to secure with a type of loop
NOOSER n pl. -S one that nooses
NOPAL n pl. -S a cactus
NOPE adv no
NOR conj and not
NORDIC adj pertaining to cross-country ski racing and ski jumping
NORI n pl. -S dried seaweed pressed into sheets
NORIA n pl. -S a type of waterwheel
NORITE n pl. -S a granular rock NORITIC adj
NORLAND n pl. -S a region in the north
NORM n pl. -S a standard regarded as typical for a specific group
NORMAL n pl. -S the usual or expected state or form
NORMALCY n pl. -CIES conformity with the norm
NORMALLY adv as a rule; usually
NORMANDE adj prepared with foods associated with Normandy
NORMED adj having a norm
NORMLESS adj having no norm
NORTH n pl. -S a point of the compass
NORTHER n pl. -S a wind or storm from the north
NORTHERN n pl. -S a person living in the north
NORTHING n pl. -S movement toward the north
NOSE v NOSED, NOSING, NOSES to sniff with the nose (the organ of smell)
NOSEBAG n pl. -S a feedbag
NOSEBAND n pl. -S a part of a horse's bridle
NOSED past tense of nose
NOSEDIVE n pl. -S a steep downward plunge
NOSEGAY n pl. -GAYS a bouquet
NOSELESS adj having no nose
NOSELIKE adj resembling a nose
NOSEY adj NOSIER, NOSIEST nosy
NOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to eat snacks between meals
NOSHER n pl. -S one that noshes
NOSIER comparative of nosy, nosey
NOSIEST superlative of nosy, nosey
NOSILY adv in a nosy manner
NOSINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being nosy
NOSING n pl. -S a projecting edge
NOSOLOGY n pl. -GIES a classification of diseases
NOSTOC n pl. -S a freshwater alga
NOSTRIL n pl. -S an external opening of the nose
NOSTRUM n pl. -S a medicine of one's own invention
NOSY adj NOSIER, NOSIEST unduly curious
NOT adv in no way
NOTA pl. of notum
NOTABLE n pl. -S a person of distinction
NOTABLY adv in a distinguished manner
NOTAL adj pertaining to a notum
NOTARIAL adj pertaining to a notary
NOTARIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to certify through a notary
NOTARY n pl. -RIES a public officer who certifies documents
NOTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to put into notation
NOTATION n pl. -S a system of symbols
NOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make an angular cut in
NOTCHER n pl. -S one that notches
NOTE v NOTED, NOTING, NOTES to write down
NOTEBOOK n pl. -S a book in which to write
NOTECASE n pl. -S a billfold
NOTED past tense of note
NOTEDLY adv in a famous manner
NOTELESS adj undistinguished
NOTEPAD n pl. -S a number of sheets of paper glued together at one end
NOTER n pl. -S one that notes
NOTHER adj different
NOTHING n pl. -S the absence of all quantity or magnitude
NOTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to become aware of
NOTICER n pl. -S one that notices
NOTIFIER n pl. -S one that notifies
NOTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to inform
NOTING present participle of note
NOTION n pl. -S a general idea NOTIONAL adj
NOTORNIS n pl. NOTORNIS a flightless bird
NOTTURNO n pl. -NI a nocturne
NOTUM n pl. -TA a part of the thorax of an insect
NOUGAT n pl. -S a chewy candy
NOUGHT n pl. -S naught
NOUMENON n pl. -MENA an object of intellectual intuition NOUMENAL adj
NOUN n pl. -S a word used to denote the name of something NOUNAL, NOUNLESS adj NOUNALLY adv
NOURISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to sustain with food
NOUS n pl. -ES mind, reason, or intellect
NOUVEAU adj newly arrived or developed
NOUVELLE adj pertaining to a form of French cooking
NOVA n pl. -VAS or -VAE a type of star NOVALIKE adj
NOVATION n pl. -S the substitution of a new legal obligation for an old one
NOVEL n pl. -S a fictional prose narrative
NOVELISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to novelize
NOVELIST n pl. -S a writer of novels
NOVELIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to put into the form of a novel
NOVELLA n pl. -LAS or -LE a short novel
NOVELLY adv in a new or unusual manner
NOVELTY n pl. -TIES something new or unusual
NOVENA n pl. -NAS or -NAE a religious devotion lasting nine days
NOVERCAL adj pertaining to a stepmother
NOVICE n pl. -S a person new to any field or activity
NOW n pl. -S the present time
NOWADAYS adv in these times
NOWAY adv in no way
NOWAYS adv noway
NOWHERE n pl. -S a nonexistent place
NOWISE adv not at all
NOWNESS n pl. -ES the state of existing at the present time
NOWT n pl. -S naught
NOXIOUS adj harmful to health
NOYADE n pl. -S an execution by drowning
NOZZLE n pl. -S a projecting spout
NTH adj pertaining to an indefinitely large ordinal number
NU n pl. -S a Greek letter
NUANCE n pl. -S a slight variation NUANCED adj
NUB n pl. -S a protuberance or knob
NUBBIER comparative of nubby
NUBBIEST superlative of nubby
NUBBIN n pl. -S an undeveloped fruit
NUBBLE n pl. -S a small nub
NUBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST having nubbles
NUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST having nubs
NUBIA n pl. -S a woman's scarf
NUBILE adj suitable for marriage
NUBILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being nubile
NUBILOSE adj nubilous
NUBILOUS adj cloudy
NUCELLUS n pl. -LI the essential part of a plant ovule NUCELLAR adj
NUCHA n pl. -CHAE the nape of the neck
NUCHAL n pl. -S an anatomical part lying in the region of the nape
NUCLEAL adj nuclear
NUCLEAR adj pertaining to a nucleus
NUCLEASE n pl. -S an enzyme
NUCLEATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to form into a nucleus
NUCLEI a pl. of nucleus
NUCLEIN n pl. -S a protein found in nuclei
NUCLEOID n pl. -S the DNA-containing area of certain cells
NUCLEOLE n pl. -S a part of a nucleus
NUCLEOLI n/pl nucleoles
NUCLEON n pl. -S a subatomic particle
NUCLEUS n pl. -CLEI or -CLEUSES an essential part of a cell
NUCLIDE n pl. -S a species of atom NUCLIDIC adj
NUDE adj NUDER, NUDEST being without clothing or covering NUDELY adv
NUDE n pl. -S a nude figure
NUDENESS n pl. -ES nudity
NUDER comparative of nude
NUDEST superlative of nude
NUDGE v NUDGED, NUDGING, NUDGES to push gently
NUDGER n pl. -S one that nudges
NUDICAUL adj having leafless stems
NUDIE n pl. -S a movie featuring nude performers
NUDISM n pl. -S the practice of going nude
NUDIST n pl. -S an advocate of nudism
NUDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being nude
NUDNICK n pl. -S nudnik
NUDNIK n pl. -S an annoying person
NUDZH v -ED, -ING, -ES to noodge
NUGATORY adj having no power
NUGGET n pl. -S a mass of solid matter NUGGETY adj
NUISANCE n pl. -S a source of annoyance
NUKE v NUKED, NUKING, NUKES to attack with nuclear weapons
NULL v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce to nothing
NULLAH n pl. -S a ravine
NULLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make useless or ineffective
NULLITY n pl. -TIES something of no legal force
NUMB adj NUMBER, NUMBEST lacking sensation
NUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to make numb
NUMBAT n pl. -S a small Australian mammal
NUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to count
NUMBERER n pl. -S one that numbers
NUMBFISH n pl. -ES a fish capable of emitting electric shocks
NUMBLES n/pl animal entrails
NUMBLY adv in a numb manner
NUMBNESS n pl. -ES the state of being numb
NUMEN n pl. -MINA a deity
NUMERACY n pl. -CIES the ability to understand basic mathematics
NUMERAL n pl. -S a symbol that expresses a number
NUMERARY adj pertaining to numbers
NUMERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to count
NUMERIC n pl. -S a numeral
NUMEROUS adj many
NUMINA pl. of numen
NUMINOUS n pl. -ES the presence or revelation of the numen
NUMMARY adj pertaining to coins
NUMMULAR adj shaped like a coin
NUMSKULL n pl. -S a dunce
NUN n pl. -S a woman belonging to a religious order
NUNATAK n pl. -S a mountain peak completely surrounded by glacial ice
NUNCHAKU n pl. -S a Japanese weapon
NUNCIO n pl. -CIOS an ambassador from the pope
NUNCLE n pl. -S an uncle
NUNLIKE adj resembling a nun
NUNNERY n pl. -NERIES a religious house for nuns
NUNNISH adj of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a nun
NUPTIAL n pl. -S a wedding
NURD n pl. -S nerd
NURL n -ED, -ING, -S to knurl
NURSE v NURSED, NURSING, NURSES to care for the sick or infirm
NURSER n pl. -S a baby's bottle
NURSERY n pl. -ERIES a room for young children
NURSING n pl. -S the profession of one who nurses
NURSLING n pl. -S an infant
NURTURAL adj pertaining to the process of nurturing
NURTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to nourish
NURTURER n pl. -S one that nurtures
NUT v NUTTED, NUTTING, NUTS to gather nuts (hard-shelled dry fruits)
NUTANT adj drooping
NUTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to exhibit nutation
NUTATION n pl. -S an oscillatory movement of the axis of a rotating body
NUTBROWN adj of a dark brown
NUTCASE n pl. -S a crazy person
NUTGALL n pl. -S a gallnut
NUTGRASS n pl. -ES a perennial herb
NUTHATCH n pl. -ES a small bird
NUTHOUSE n pl. -S an insane asylum
NUTLET n pl. -S a small nut
NUTLIKE adj resembling a nut
NUTMEAT n pl. -S the edible kernel of a nut
NUTMEG n pl. -S an aromatic seed used as a spice
NUTPICK n pl. -S a device for extracting the kernels from nuts
NUTRIA n pl. -S the coypu
NUTRIENT n pl. -S a nourishing substance
NUTSEDGE n pl. -S nutgrass
NUTSHELL n pl. -S the shell of a nut
NUTSY adj NUTSIER, NUTSIEST crazy
NUTTED past tense of nut
NUTTER n pl. -S one that gathers nuts
NUTTING n pl. -S the act of gathering nuts
NUTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST silly; crazy NUTTILY adv
NUTWOOD n pl. -S a nut-bearing tree
NUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to push with the nose
NUZZLER n pl. -S one that nuzzles
NYALA n pl. -S an antelope
NYLGHAI n pl. -S nilgai
NYLGHAU n pl. -S nilgai
NYLON n pl. -S a synthetic material
NYMPH n pl. -S a female spirit NYMPHAL, NYMPHEAN adj
NYMPHA n pl. -PHAE a fold of the vulva
NYMPHET n pl. -S a young nymph
NYMPHO n pl. -PHOS a woman obsessed by sexual desire
NYSTATIN n pl. -S an antibiotic
OAF n pl. OAFS or OAVES a clumsy, stupid person OAFISH adj OAFISHLY adv
OAK n pl. -S a hardwood tree or shrub OAKEN, OAKLIKE adj
OAKMOSS n pl. -ES a lichen that grows on oak trees
OAKUM n pl. -S loosely twisted hemp fiber
OAR v -ED, -ING, -S to propel with oars (long, broad-bladed poles)
OARFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
OARLESS adj having no oars
OARLIKE adj resembling an oar
OARLOCK n pl. -S a device for holding an oar in place
OARSMAN n pl. -MEN a person who rows a boat
OASIS n pl. OASES a green area in a desert region
OAST n pl. -S a type of kiln
OAT n pl. -S a cereal grass
OATCAKE n pl. -S a cake made of oatmeal
OATEN adj pertaining to oats
OATER n pl. -S a cowboy movie
OATH n pl. -S a formal declaration or promise to fulfill a pledge
OATLIKE adj resembling oats
OATMEAL n pl. -S meal made from oats
OAVES a pl. of oaf
OBCONIC adj conical with the apex below
OBDURACY n pl. -CIES the quality or an instance of being obdurate
OBDURATE adj stubborn
OBE n pl. -S obeah
OBEAH n pl. -S a form of sorcery of African origin
OBEAHISM n pl. -S the use of obeah
OBEDIENT adj obeying or willing to obey
OBEISANT adj showing reverence or respect
OBELI pl. of obelus
OBELIA n pl. -S a marine hydroid
OBELISE v -LISED, -LISING, -LISES to obelize
OBELISK n pl. -S a four-sided shaft of stone with a pyramidal top
OBELISM n pl. -S the act of obelizing
OBELIZE v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES to mark with an obelus
OBELUS n pl. -LI a symbol used in ancient manuscripts to indicate a doubtful passage
OBESE adj very fat OBESELY adv
OBESITY n pl. -TIES the state or condition of being obese
OBEY v -ED, -ING, -S to follow the commands or guidance of OBEYABLE adj
OBEYER n pl. -S one that obeys
OBI n pl. -S obeah
OBIA n pl. -S obeah
OBIISM n pl. -S obeahism
OBIT n pl. -S an obituary
OBITUARY n pl. -ARIES a published notice of a death
OBJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to argue in opposition
OBJECTOR n pl. -S one that objects
OBJET n pl. -S curio
OBLAST n pl. -LASTS or -LASTI an administrative division of Russia
OBLATE n pl. -S a layman residing in a monastery
OBLATELY adv elliptically
OBLATION n pl. -S the act of making a religious offering OBLATORY adj
OBLIGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to oblige
OBLIGATO n pl. -TI or -TOS an important musical part
OBLIGE v OBLIGED, OBLIGING, OBLIGES to put in one's debt by a favor or service
OBLIGEE n pl. -S one that is obliged
OBLIGER n pl. -S one that obliges
OBLIGING present participle of oblige
OBLIGOR n pl. -S one who places himself under a legal obligation
OBLIQUE v OBLIQUED, OBLIQUING, OBLIQUES to slant
OBLIVION n pl. -S the state of being forgotten; the act of forgetting
OBLONG n pl. -S something that is oblong (elongated)
OBLONGLY adv in an oblong manner
OBLOQUY n pl. -QUIES abusive language
OBOE n pl. -S a woodwind instrument
OBOIST n pl. -S one who plays the oboe
OBOL n pl. -S a coin of ancient Greece
OBOLE n pl. -S a coin of medieval France
OBOLUS n pl. -LI an obol
OBOVATE adj ovate with the narrow end at the base
OBOVOID adj ovoid with the narrow end at the base
OBSCENE adj -SCENER, -SCENEST indecent
OBSCURE adj -SCURER, -SCUREST dark or indistinct
OBSCURE v -SCURED, -SCURING, -SCURES to make obscure
OBSEQUY n pl. -QUIES a funeral rite
OBSERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to look attentively
OBSERVER n pl. -S one that observes
OBSESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to dominate the thoughts of
OBSESSOR n pl. -S something that obsesses
OBSIDIAN n pl. -S a volcanic glass
OBSOLETE v -LETED, -LETING, -LETES to make out-of-date
OBSTACLE n pl. -S something that obstructs
OBSTRUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to get in the way of
OBTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to gain possession of
OBTAINER n pl. -S one that obtains
OBTECT adj covered by a hardened secretion
OBTECTED adj obtect
OBTEST v -ED, -ING, -S to beseech
OBTRUDE v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES to thrust forward
OBTRUDER n pl. -S one that obtrudes
OBTUND v -ED, -ING, -S to deaden
OBTURATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to close or stop up
OBTUSE adj -TUSER, -TUSEST dull OBTUSELY adv
OBTUSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being obtuse
OBVERSE n pl. -S the side of a coin bearing the main design
OBVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn so as to show a different surface
OBVIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to prevent or eliminate by effective measures OBVIABLE adj
OBVIATOR n pl. -S one that obviates
OBVIOUS adj easily perceived or understood
OBVOLUTE adj rolled or tuned in
OCA n pl. -S a South American herb
OCARINA n pl. -S a wind instrument
OCCASION v -ED, -ING, -S to cause
OCCIDENT n pl. -S the west
OCCIPUT n pl. -PITA or -PUTS the back part of the skull
OCCLUDE v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES to close or stop up
OCCLUSAL adj pertaining to the biting surface of a tooth
OCCULT v -ED, -ING, -S to conceal
OCCULTER n pl. -S one that occults
OCCULTLY adv secretly
OCCUPANT n pl. -S a resident
OCCUPIER n pl. -S one that occupies
OCCUPY v -PIED, -PYING, -PIES to engage the attention or energies of
OCCUR v -CURRED, -CURRING, -CURS to take place
OCEAN n pl. -S the vast body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface OCEANIC adj
OCEANAUT n pl. -S an aquanaut
OCELLAR adj pertaining to an ocellus
OCELLATE adj having ocelli
OCELLUS n pl. -LI a minute simple eye
OCELOT n pl. -S an American wildcat OCELOID adj
OCHER v -ED, -ING, -S to color with ocher (a red or yellow iron ore used as a pigment)
OCHEROUS adj containing or resembling ocher
OCHERY adj ocherous
OCHONE interj -- used to express grief
OCHRE v OCHRED, OCHRING, OCHRES to ocher
OCHREA n pl. -REAE ocrea
OCHREOUS adj ocherous
OCHRING present participle of ochre
OCHROID adj ocherous
OCHROUS adj ocherous
OCHRY adj ochery
OCKER n pl. -S a boorish person
OCOTILLO n pl. -LOS a Mexican shrub
OCREA n pl. -REAE a sheathing plant part
OCREATE adj having ocreae
OCTAD n pl. -S a group of eight OCTADIC adj
OCTAGON n pl. -S an eight-sided polygon
OCTAL adj pertaining to a number system with a base of eight
OCTAN n pl. -S a fever recurring every eighth day
OCTANE n pl. -S a liquid hydrocarbon
OCTANGLE n pl. -S an octagon
OCTANOL n pl. -S an alcohol
OCTANT n pl. -S an eighth of a circle OCTANTAL adj
OCTARCHY n pl. -TARCHIES a government by eight persons
OCTAVE n pl. -S a type of musical interval OCTAVAL adj
OCTAVO n pl. -VOS a page size
OCTET n pl. -S a group of eight
OCTETTE n pl. -S octet
OCTONARY n pl. -NARIES a stanza of eight lines
OCTOPOD n pl. -S any of an order of eight-armed mollusks
OCTOPUS n pl. -PUSES, -PI, or -PODES a nocturnal octopod
OCTOROON n pl. -S a person of one-eighth black ancestry
OCTROI n pl. -S a tax on certain articles brought into a city
OCTUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to multiply by eight
OCTUPLET n pl. -S a group of eight related items
OCTUPLEX adj being eight times as great
OCTUPLING present participle of octuple
OCTUPLY adv to eight times the degree
OCTYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
OCULAR n pl. -S an eyepiece
OCULARLY adv by means of the eyes or sight
OCULIST n pl. -S a physician who treats diseases of the eye
OCULUS n pl. -LI a circular window
OD n pl. -S a hypothetical force of natural power
ODALISK n pl. -S a female slave in a harem
ODD adj ODDER, ODDEST unusual
ODD n pl. -S one that is odd
ODDBALL n pl. -S an eccentric person
ODDISH adj somewhat odd
ODDITY n pl. -TIES one that is odd
ODDLY adv in an odd manner
ODDMENT n pl. -S a remnant
ODDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being odd
ODE n pl. -S a lyric poem
ODEON n pl. -S odeum
ODEUM n pl. ODEA or ODEUMS a theater or concert hall
ODIC adj pertaining to an ode
ODIOUS adj deserving or causing hatred ODIOUSLY adv
ODIST n pl. -S one who writes odes
ODIUM n pl. -S hatred
ODOGRAPH n pl. -S an odometer
ODOMETER n pl. -S a device for measuring distance traveled
ODOMETRY n pl. -TRIES the process of using an odometer
ODONATE n pl. -S any of an order of predacious insects
ODONTOID n pl. -S a toothlike vertebral projection
ODOR n pl. -S the property of a substance that affects the sense of smell ODORED, ODORFUL adj
ODORANT n pl. -S an odorous substance
ODORIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make odorous
ODORLESS adj having no odor
ODOROUS adj having an odor
ODOUR n pl. -S odor ODOURFUL adj
ODYL n pl. -S an od
ODYLE n pl. -S odyl
ODYSSEY n pl. -SEYS a long, wandering journey
OE n pl. -S a whirlwind off the Faeroe islands
OECOLOGY n pl. -GIES ecology
OEDEMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA edema
OEDIPAL adj pertaining to the libidinal feelings in a child toward the parent of the opposite sex
OEDIPEAN adj oedipal
OEILLADE n pl. -S an amorous look
OENOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of wines
OENOMEL n pl. -S an ancient Greek beverage of wine and honey
OERSTED n pl. -S a unit of magnetic intensity
OESTRIN n pl. -S estrin
OESTRIOL n pl. -S estriol
OESTRONE n pl. -S estrone
OESTROUS adj estrous
OESTRUM n pl. -S estrum
OESTRUS n pl. -ES estrus
OEUVRE n pl. -S a work of art
OF prep coming from
OFF v -ED, -ING, -S to go away
OFFAL n pl. -S waste material
OFFBEAT n pl. -S an unaccented beat in a musical measure
OFFCAST n pl. -S a castoff
OFFCUT n pl. -S something that is cut off
OFFENCE n pl. -S offense
OFFEND v -ED, -ING, -S to commit an offense
OFFENDER n pl. -S one that offends
OFFENSE n pl. -S a violation of a moral or social code
OFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to present for acceptance or rejection
OFFERER n pl. -S one that offers
OFFERING n pl. -S a contribution
OFFEROR n pl. -S offerer
OFFHAND adv without preparation
OFFICE n pl. -S a position of authority
OFFICER v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with officers (persons holding positions of authority)
OFFICIAL n pl. -S one that holds a position of authority
OFFING n pl. -S the near future
OFFISH adj aloof OFFISHLY adv
OFFKEY adj pitched higher or lower than the correct musical tone
OFFLOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to unload
OFFPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to reprint an excerpt
OFFRAMP n pl. -S a road leading off an expressway
OFFSET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to compensate for
OFFSHOOT n pl. -S a lateral shoot from a main stem
OFFSHORE adv away from the shore
OFFSIDE n pl. -S an improper football play
OFFSTAGE n pl. -S a part of a stage not visible to the audience
OFFTRACK adj away from a racetrack
OFT adv OFTER, OFTEST often
OFTEN adv -ENER, -ENEST frequently
OFTTIMES adv often
OGAM n pl. -S ogham
OGDOAD n pl. -S a group of eight
OGEE n pl. -S an S-shaped molding
OGHAM n pl. -S an Old Irish alphabet OGHAMIC adj
OGHAMIST n pl. -S one who writes in ogham
OGIVE n pl. -S a pointed arch OGIVAL adj
OGLE v OGLED, OGLING, OGLES to stare at
OGLER n pl. -S one that ogles
OGRE n pl. -S a monster
OGREISH adj resembling an ogre
OGREISM n pl. -S the state of being ogreish
OGRESS n pl. -ES a female ogre
OGRISH adj ogreish OGRISHLY adv
OGRISM n pl. -S ogreism
OH v -ED, -ING, -S to exclaim in surprise, pain, or desire
OHIA n pl. -S lehua
OHM n pl. -S a unit of electrical resistance OHMIC adj
OHMAGE n pl. -S electrical resistance expressed in ohms
OHMMETER n pl. -S an instrument for measuring ohmage
OHO interj -- used to express surprise or exultation
OIDIUM n pl. OIDIA a type of fungus
OIL v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with oil (a greasy liquid used for lubrication, fuel, or illumination)
OILBIRD n pl. -S a tropical bird
OILCAMP n pl. -S a living area for workers at an oil well
OILCAN n pl. -S a can for applying lubricating oil
OILCLOTH n pl. -S a waterproof fabric
OILCUP n pl. -S a closed cup for supplying lubricant
OILER n pl. -S one that oils
OILHOLE n pl. -S a hole through which lubricating oil is injected
OILIER comparative of oily
OILIEST superlative of oily
OILILY adv in an oily manner
OILINESS n pl. -ES the state of being oily
OILMAN n pl. -MEN one who owns or operates oil wells
OILPAPER n pl. -S a water-resistant paper
OILPROOF adj impervious to oil
OILSEED n pl. -S a seed from which oil is pressed out
OILSKIN n pl. -S a waterproof fabric
OILSTONE n pl. -S a stone for sharpening tools
OILTIGHT adj being so tight as to prevent the passage of oil
OILWAY n pl. -WAYS a channel for the passage of oil
OILY adj OILIER, OILIEST covered or soaked with oil
OINK v -ED, -ING, -S to utter the natural grunt of a hog
OINOLOGY n pl. -GIES oenology
OINOMEL n pl. -S oenomel
OINTMENT n pl. -S a viscous preparation applied to the skin as a medicine or cosmetic
OITICICA n pl. -S a South American tree
OKA n pl. -S a Turkish unit of weight
OKAPI n pl. -S an African ruminant mammal
OKAY v -ED, -ING, -S to approve
OKE n pl. -S oka
OKEH n pl. -S approval
OKEYDOKE adj perfectly all right
OKRA n pl. -S a tall annual herb
OLD adj OLDER, OLDEST or ELDER, ELDEST living or existing for a relatively long time
OLD n pl. -S an individual of a specified age
OLDEN adj pertaining to a bygone era
OLDIE n pl. -S a popular song of an earlier day
OLDISH adj somewhat old
OLDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being old
OLDSQUAW n pl. -S a sea duck
OLDSTER n pl. -S an old person
OLDSTYLE n pl. -S a style of printing type
OLDWIFE n pl. -WIVES a marine fish
OLDY n pl. OLDIES oldie
OLE n pl. -S a shout of approval
OLEA pl. of oleum
OLEANDER n pl. -S a flowering shrub
OLEASTER n pl. -S a flowering shrub
OLEATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
OLEFIN n pl. -S an alkene OLEFINIC adj
OLEFINE n pl. -S olefin
OLEIC adj pertaining to oil
OLEIN n pl. -S the liquid portion of a fat
OLEINE n pl. -S olein
OLEO n pl. OLEOS margarine
OLEUM n pl. -S a corrosive liquid
OLEUM n pl. OLEA oil
OLIBANUM n pl. -S a fragrant resin
OLIGARCH n pl. -S a ruler in a government by the few
OLIGOMER n pl. -S a type of polymer
OLIGURIA n pl. -S reduced excretion of urine
OLIO n pl. OLIOS a miscellaneous collection
OLIVARY adj shaped like an olive
OLIVE n pl. -S the small oval fruit of a Mediterranean tree
OLIVINE n pl. -S a mineral OLIVINIC adj
OLLA n pl. -S a wide-mouthed pot or jar
OLOGIST n pl. -S an expert in a particular ology
OLOGY n pl. -GIES a branch of knowledge
OLOROSO n pl. -SOS a dark sherry
OLYMPIAD n pl. -S a celebration of the Olympic Games
OM n pl. -S a mantra used in contemplation of ultimate reality
OMASUM n pl. -SA the third stomach of a ruminant
OMBER n pl. -S ombre
OMBRE n pl. -S a card game
OMEGA n pl. -S a Greek letter
OMELET n pl. -S a dish of beaten eggs cooked and folded around a filling
OMELETTE n pl. -S omelet
OMEN v -ED, -ING, -S to be an omen (a prophetic sign) of
OMENTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS a fold in an abdominal membrane OMENTAL adj
OMER n pl. -S a Hebrew unit of dry measure
OMICRON n pl. -S a Greek letter
OMIKRON n pl. -S omicron
OMINOUS adj portending evil
OMISSION n pl. -S something left undone
OMISSIVE adj marked by omission
OMIT v OMITTED, OMITTING, OMITS to leave out
OMITTER n pl. -S one that omits
OMNIARCH n pl. -S an almighty ruler
OMNIBUS n pl. -ES a bus
OMNIFIC adj unlimited in creative power
OMNIFORM adj of all forms
OMNIMODE adj of all modes
OMNIVORA n/pl omnivores
OMNIVORE n pl. -S an animal that eats all kinds of food
OMOPHAGY n pl. -GIES the eating of raw flesh
OMPHALOS n pl. -LI a central point
ON n pl. -S the side of the wicket where a batsman stands in cricket
ONAGER n pl. -GERS or -GRI a wild ass of central Asia
ONANISM n pl. -S coitus deliberately interrupted to prevent insemination
ONANIST n pl. -S one who practices onanism
ONBOARD adj carried aboard a vehicle
ONCE n one single time
ONCIDIUM n pl. -S a tropical orchid
ONCOGENE n pl. -S a gene that causes a cell to become cancerous
ONCOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of tumors
ONCOMING n pl. -S an approach
ONDOGRAM n pl. -S a graph of electric wave forms
ONE n pl. -S a number
ONEFOLD adj constituting a single, undivided whole
ONEIRIC adj pertaining to dreams
ONENESS n pl. -ES unity
ONEROUS adj burdensome or oppressive
ONERY adj -ERIER, -ERIEST ornery
ONESELF pron a person's self
ONETIME adj former
ONGOING adj continuing without interruption
ONION n pl. -S the edible bulb of a cultivated herb ONIONY adj
ONIUM adj characterized by a complex cation
ONLOOKER n pl. -S a spectator
ONLY adv with nothing or no one else
ONRUSH n pl. -ES a forward rush or flow
ONSET n pl. -S a beginning
ONSHORE adv toward the shore
ONSIDE adj not offside
ONSTAGE adj being on a part of the stage visible to the audience
ONSTREAM adv in or into production
ONTIC adj having real being or existence
ONTO prep to a position upon
ONTOGENY n pl. -NIES the development of an individual organism
ONTOLOGY n pl. -GIES the branch of philosophy that deals with being
ONUS n pl. -ES a burden or responsibility
ONWARD adv toward a point ahead or in front
ONWARDS adv onward
ONYX n pl. -ES a variety of quartz
OOCYST n pl. -S a zygote
OOCYTE n pl. -S an egg before maturation
OODLES n pl. OODLES a large amount
OODLINS n pl. OODLINS oodles
OOGAMETE n pl. -S a female gamete of certain protozoa
OOGAMOUS adj having structurally dissimilar gametes
OOGAMY n pl. -MIES the state of being oogamous
OOGENY n pl. -NIES the development of ova
OOGONIUM n pl. -NIA or -NIUMS a female sexual organ in certain algae and fungi OOGONIAL adj
OOH v -ED, -ING, -S to exclaim in amazement, joy, or surprise
OOLACHAN n pl. -S eulachon
OOLITE n pl. -S a variety of limestone OOLITIC adj
OOLITH n pl. -S oolite
OOLOGIST n pl. -S an expert in oology
OOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of birds' eggs OOLOGIC adj
OOLONG n pl. -S a dark Chinese tea
OOMIAC n pl. -S umiak
OOMIACK n pl. -S umiak
OOMIAK n pl. -S umiak
OOMPAH v -ED, -ING, -S to play a repeated rhythmic bass accompaniment
OOMPH n pl. -S spirited vigor
OOPHYTE n pl. -S a stage of development in certain plants OOPHYTIC adj
OOPS interj -- used to express mild apology, surprise, or dismay
OORALI n pl. -S curare
OORIE adj ourie
OOSPERM n pl. -S a fertilized egg
OOSPHERE n pl. -S an unfertilized egg within an oogonium
OOSPORE n pl. -S a fertilized egg within an oogonium OOSPORIC adj
OOT n pl. -S out
OOTHECA n pl. -CAE an egg case of certain insects OOTHECAL adj
OOTID n pl. -S one of the four sections into which a mature ovum divides
OOZE v OOZED, OOZING, OOZES to flow or leak out slowly
OOZINESS n pl. -ES the state of being oozy
OOZY adj OOZIER, OOZIEST containing or resembling soft mud or slime OOZILY adv
OP n pl. -S a style of abstract art
OPACIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make opaque
OPACITY n pl. -TIES something that is opaque
OPAH n pl. -S a marine fish
OPAL n pl. -S a mineral
OPALESCE v -ESCED, -ESCING, -ESCES to emit an iridescent shimmer of colors
OPALINE n pl. -S an opaque white glass
OPAQUE adj OPAQUER, OPAQUEST impervious to light OPAQUELY adv
OPAQUE v OPAQUED, OPAQUING, OPAQUES to make opaque
OPE v OPED, OPING, OPES to open
OPEN adj OPENER, OPENEST affording unobstructed access, passage, or view
OPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to become open OPENABLE adj
OPENCAST adj worked from a surface open to the air
OPENER n pl. -S one that opens
OPENING n pl. -S a vacant or unobstructed space
OPENLY adv in an open manner
OPENNESS n pl. -ES the state of being open
OPENWORK n pl. -S ornamental or structural work containing numerous openings
OPERA n pl. -S a form of musical drama
OPERABLE adj usable OPERABLY adv
OPERAND n pl. -S a quantity on which a mathematical operation is performed
OPERANT n pl. -S one that operates
OPERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to perform a function
OPERATIC n pl. -S the technique of staging operas
OPERATOR n pl. -S a symbol that represents a mathematical function
OPERCELE n pl. -S opercule
OPERCULA n/pl opercules
OPERCULE n pl. -S an anatomical part that serves as a lid or cover
OPERETTA n pl. -S a light musical drama with spoken dialogue
OPERON n pl. -S a type of gene cluster
OPEROSE adj involving great labor
OPHIDIAN n pl. -S a snake
OPHITE n pl. -S an igneous rock OPHITIC adj
OPIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to treat with opium
OPINE v OPINED, OPINING, OPINES to hold or state as an opinion
OPING present participle of ope
OPINION n pl. -S a conclusion or judgment one holds to be true
OPIOID n pl. -S a peptide that acts like opium
OPIUM n pl. -S an addictive narcotic
OPIUMISM n pl. -S opium addiction
OPOSSUM n pl. -S an arboreal mammal
OPPIDAN n pl. -S a townsman
OPPILATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to obstruct OPPILANT adj
OPPONENT n pl. -S one that opposes another
OPPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to be in contention or conflict with
OPPOSER n pl. -S one that opposes
OPPOSITE n pl. -S one that is radically different from another in some related way
OPPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to burden by abuse of power or authority
OPPUGN v -ED, -ING, -S to assail with argument
OPPUGNER n pl. -S one that oppugns
OPSIN n pl. -S a type of protein
OPSONIC adj pertaining to opsonin
OPSONIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to opsonize
OPSONIN n pl. -S an antibody of blood serum
OPSONIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to form opsonins in
OPT v -ED, -ING, -S to choose
OPTATIVE n pl. -S a mood of verbs that expresses a wish or desire
OPTIC n pl. -S an eye
OPTICAL adj pertaining to sight
OPTICIAN n pl. -S one who makes or deals in optical goods
OPTICIST n pl. -S one engaged in the study of light and vision
OPTIMA a pl. of optimum
OPTIMAL adj most desirable
OPTIME n pl. -S an honor student in mathematics at Cambridge University
OPTIMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to optimize
OPTIMISM n pl. -S a disposition to look or the favorable side of things
OPTIMIST n pl. -S one who exhibits optimism
OPTIMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to make as perfect, useful, or effective as possible
OPTIMUM n pl. -MA or -MUMS the most favorable condition for obtaining a given result
OPTION v -ED, -ING, -S to grant an option (a right to buy or sell something at a specified price within a specified time) on
OPTIONAL n pl. -S an elective course of study
OPTIONEE n pl. -S one who holds a legal option
OPULENCE n pl. -S wealth
OPULENCY n pl. -CIES opulence
OPULENT adj wealthy
OPUNTIA n pl. -S an American cactus
OPUS n pl. OPERA or OPUSES a literary of musical work
OPUSCULA n/pl opuscules
OPUSCULE n pl. -S a minor work
OQUASSA n pl. -S a small lake trout
OR n pl. -S the heraldic color gold
ORA pl. of os
ORACH n pl. -ES a cultivated plant
ORACHE n pl. -S orach
ORACLE n pl. -S a person through whom a deity is believed to speak ORACULAR adj
ORAD adv toward the mouth
ORAL n pl. -S an examination requiring spoken answers
ORALISM n pl. -S the use of oral methods of teaching the deaf
ORALIST n pl. -S an advocate of oralism
ORALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being produced orally
ORALLY adv through the mouth
ORANG n pl. -S a large ape
ORANGE n pl. -S a citrus fruit
ORANGERY n pl. -RIES a place where orange trees are cultivated
ORANGEY adj -ANGIER, -ANGIEST orangy
ORANGISH adj of a somewhat orange color
ORANGY adj -ANGIER, -ANGIEST resembling or suggestive of an orange
ORATE v ORATED, ORATING, ORATES to speak formally
ORATION n pl. -S a formal speech
ORATOR n pl. -S one that orates
ORATORIO n pl. -RIOS a type of musical composition
ORATORY n pl. -RIES the art of public speaking
ORATRESS n pl. -ES oratrix
ORATRIX n pl. -TRICES a female orator
ORB v -ED, -ING, -S to form into a circle or sphere
ORBIER comparative of orby
ORBIEST superlative of orby
ORBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to move or revolve around
ORBITAL n pl. -S a subdivision of a nuclear shell
ORBITER n pl. -S one that orbits
ORBY adj ORBIER, ORBIEST resembling a circle or sphere
ORC n pl. -S a marine mammal
ORCA n pl. -S orc
ORCEIN n pl. -S a reddish brown dye
ORCHARD n pl. -S an area for the cultivation of fruit trees
ORCHID n pl. -S a flowering plant
ORCHIL n pl. -S a purple dye
ORCHIS n pl. -CHISES an orchid
ORCHITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the testicle ORCHITIC adj
ORCIN n pl. -S orcinol
ORCINOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
ORDAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to invest with holy authority
ORDAINER n pl. -S one that ordains
ORDEAL n pl. -S a severely difficult or painful experience
ORDER v -ED, -ING, -S to give a command or instruction to
ORDERER n pl. -S one that orders
ORDERLY n pl. -LIES a male attendant
ORDINAL n pl. -S a number designating position in a series
ORDINAND n pl. -S a person about to be ordained
ORDINARY adj -NARIER, -NARIEST of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events
ORDINARY n pl. -NARIES something that is ordinary
ORDINATE n pl. -S a particular geometric coordinate
ORDINES a pl. of ordo
ORDNANCE n pl. -S artillery; a cannon
ORDO n pl. -DINES or -DOS a calendar of religious directions
ORDURE n pl. -S manure
ORE n pl. -S a mineral or rock containing a valuable metal
OREAD n pl. -S a mountain nymph in Greek mythology
ORECTIC adj pertaining to appetites or desires
ORECTIVE adj orectic
OREGANO n pl. -NOS an aromatic herb used as a seasoning
OREIDE n pl. -S oroide
ORFRAY n pl. -FRAYS orphrey
ORGAN n pl. -S a differentiated part of an organism performing a specific function
ORGANA a pl. of organon and organum
ORGANDIE n pl. -S organdy
ORGANDY n pl. -DIES a cotton fabric
ORGANIC n pl. -S a substance of animal or vegetable origin
ORGANISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to organize
ORGANISM n pl. -S any form of animal or plant life
ORGANIST n pl. -S one who plays the organ (a keyboard musical instrument)
ORGANIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to form into an orderly whole
ORGANON n pl. -GANA or -GANONS a system of rules for scientific investigation
ORGANUM n pl. -GANA or -GANUMS organon
ORGANZA n pl. -S a sheer fabric
ORGASM n pl. -S the climax of sexual excitement ORGASMIC, ORGASTIC adj
ORGEAT n pl. -S an almond-flavored syrup
ORGIAC adj of the nature of an orgy
ORGIC adj orgiac
ORGONE n pl. -S a postulated energy pervading the universe
ORGULOUS adj proud
ORGY n pl. -GIES a party marked by unrestrained sexual indulgence
ORIBATID n pl. -S any of a family of eyeless mites
ORIBI n pl. -S an African antelope
ORIEL n pl. -S a type of projecting window
ORIENT v -ED, -ING, -S to adjust in relation to something else
ORIENTAL n pl. -S an inhabitant of an eastern country
ORIFICE n pl. -S a mouth or mouthlike opening
ORIGAMI n pl. -S the Japanese art of paper folding
ORIGAN n pl. -S marjoram
ORIGANUM n pl. -S an aromatic herb
ORIGIN n pl. -S a coming into being
ORIGINAL n pl. -S the first form of something
ORINASAL n pl. -S a sound pronounced through both the mouth and nose
ORIOLE n pl. -S an American songbird
ORISON n pl. -S a prayer
ORLE n pl. -S a heraldic border
ORLOP n pl. -S the lowest deck of a ship
ORMER n pl. -S an abalone
ORMOLU n pl. -S an alloy used to imitate gold
ORNAMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to decorate
ORNATE adj elaborately or excessively ornamented ORNATELY adv
ORNERY adj -NERIER, -NERIEST stubborn and mean-spirited
ORNIS n pl. ORNITHES avifauna
ORNITHIC adj pertaining to birds
OROGENY n pl. -NIES the process of mountain formation OROGENIC adj
OROIDE n pl. -S an alloy used to imitate gold
OROLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of mountains
OROMETER n pl. -S a type of barometer
OROTUND adj full and clear in sound
ORPHAN v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of both parents
ORPHIC adj mystical
ORPHICAL adj orphic
ORPHREY n pl. -PHREYS an ornamental band or border
ORPIMENT n pl. -S a yellow dye
ORPIN n pl. -S orpine
ORPINE n pl. -S a perennial herb
ORRA adj occasional
ORRERY n pl. -RERIES a mechanical model of the solar system
ORRICE n pl. -S orris
ORRIS n pl. -RISES a flowering plant
ORT n pl. -S a scrap of food
ORTHICON n pl. -S a type of television camera tube
ORTHO adj pertaining to reproduction in a photograph of the full range of colors in nature
ORTHODOX n pl. -ES one holding traditional beliefs
ORTHOEPY n pl. -EPIES the study of correct pronunciation
ORTHOSIS n pl. -THOSES an orthotic
ORTHOTIC n pl. -S a brace for weak joints or muscles
ORTOLAN n pl. -S a European bird
ORYX n pl. -ES an African antelope
ORZO n pl. -ZOS rice-shaped pasta
OS n pl. ORA an orifice
OS n pl. OSAR an esker
OS n pl. OSSA a bone
OSCINE n pl. -S any of a family of songbirds OSCININE adj
OSCITANT adj yawning
OSCULA pl. of osculum
OSCULANT adj adhering closely
OSCULAR adj pertaining to the mouth
OSCULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to kiss
OSCULE n pl. -S osculum
OSCULUM n pl. -LA an opening in a sponge
OSE n pl. -S an esker
OSIER n pl. -S a European tree
OSMATIC adj depending mainly on the sense of smell
OSMICS n/pl the study of the sense of smell
OSMIUM n pl. -S a metallic element OSMIC, OSMIOUS adj
OSMOL n pl. -S a unit of osmotic pressure OSMOLAL adj
OSMOLAR adj osmotic
OSMOLE n pl. -S osmol
OSMOSE v -MOSED, -MOSING, -MOSES to undergo osmosis
OSMOSIS n pl. -MOSES a form of diffusion of a fluid through a membrane
OSMOTIC adj pertaining to osmosis
OSMOUS adj containing osmium
OSMUND n pl. -S any of a genus of large ferns
OSMUNDA n pl. -S osmund
OSNABURG n pl. -S a cotton fabric
OSPREY n pl. -PREYS an American hawk
OSSA pl. of os
OSSEIN n pl. -S a protein substance in bone
OSSEOUS adj resembling bone
OSSIA conj or else -- used as a musical direction
OSSICLE n pl. -S a small bone
OSSIFIC adj pertaining to the formation of bone
OSSIFIER n pl. -S one that ossifies
OSSIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into bone
OSSUARY n pl. -ARIES a receptacle for the bones of the dead
OSTEAL adj osseous
OSTEITIS n pl. -ITIDES inflammation of bone OSTEITIC adj
OSTEOID n pl. -S uncalcified bone matrix
OSTEOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a tumor of bone tissue
OSTEOSIS n pl. -OSES or -OSISES the formation of bone
OSTIA pl. of ostium
OSTIARY n pl. -ARIES a doorkeeper at a church
OSTINATO n pl. -TOS a constantly recurring musical phrase
OSTIOLE n pl. -S a small bodily opening OSTIOLAR adj
OSTIUM n pl. OSTIA an opening in a bodily organ
OSTLER n pl. -S hostler
OSTMARK n pl. -S a former East German monetary unit
OSTOMY n pl. -MIES a type of surgical operation
OSTOSIS n pl. -TOSES or -TOSISES the formation of bone
OSTRACOD n pl. -S a minute freshwater crustacean
OSTRACON n pl. -CA a fragment containing an inscription
OSTRICH n pl. -ES a large, flightless bird
OTALGIA n pl. -S pain in the ear OTALGIC adj
OTALGY n pl. -GIES otalgia
OTHER n pl. -S one that remains of two or more
OTIC adj pertaining to the ear
OTIOSE adj lazy OTIOSELY adv
OTIOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being otiose
OTITIS n pl. OTITIDES inflammation of the ear OTITIC adj
OTOCYST n pl. -S an organ of balance in many invertebrates
OTOLITH n pl. -S a hard mass that forms in the inner ear
OTOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of the ear
OTOSCOPE n pl. -S an instrument for examining the ear
OTOSCOPY n pl. -PIES the use of an otoscope
OTOTOXIC adj adversely affecting hearing or balance
OTTAR n pl. -S attar
OTTAVA n pl. -S an octave
OTTER n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
OTTO n pl. -TOS attar
OTTOMAN n pl. -S a type of sofa
OUABAIN n pl. -S a cardiac stimulant
OUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to ornament with ouches (settings for precious stones)
OUD n pl. -S a stringed instrument of northern Africa
OUGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to owe
OUGUIYA n pl. OUGUIYA a monetary unit of Mauritania
OUISTITI n pl. -S a South American monkey
OUNCE n pl. -S a unit of weight
OUPH n pl. -S ouphe
OUPHE n pl. -S an elf
OUR pron a possessive form of the pronoun we
OURANG n pl. -S orang
OURARI n pl. -S curare
OUREBI n pl. -S oribi
OURIE adj shivering with cold
OURS pron a possessive form of the pronoun we
OURSELF pron myself -- used in formal or regal contexts
OUSEL n pl. -S ouzel
OUST v -ED, -ING, -S to expel or remove from a position or place
OUSTER n pl. -S the act of ousting
OUT v -ED, -ING, -S to be revealed
OUTACT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in acting
OUTADD v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in adding
OUTAGE n pl. -S a failure or interruption in use or functioning
OUTARGUE v -GUED, -GUING, -GUES to get the better of by arguing
OUTASK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in asking
OUTATE past tense of outeat
OUTBACK n pl. -S isolated rural country
OUTBAKE v -BAKED, -BAKING, -BAKES to surpass in baking
OUTBARK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in barking
OUTBAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in bawling
OUTBEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in beaming
OUTBEG v -BEGGED, -BEGGING, -BEGS to surpass in begging
OUTBID v -BID, -BIDDEN, -BIDDING, -BIDS to bid higher than
OUTBITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in bitching
OUTBLAZE v -BLAZED, -BLAZING, -BLAZES to surpass in brilliance of light
OUTBLEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in bleating
OUTBLESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in blessing
OUTBLOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in blooming
OUTBLUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in bluffing
OUTBLUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in blushing
OUTBOARD n pl. -S a type of motor
OUTBOAST v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in boasting
OUTBOUGHT past tense of outbuy
OUTBOUND adj outward bound
OUTBOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in boxing
OUTBRAG v -BRAGGED, -BRAGGING, -BRAGS to surpass in bragging
OUTBRAVE v -BRAVED, -BRAVING, -BRAVES to surpass in courage
OUTBRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in brawling
OUTBREAK n pl. -S a sudden eruption
OUTBREED v -BRED, -BREEDING, -BREEDS to interbreed relatively unrelated stocks
OUTBRIBE v -BRIBED, -BRIBING, -BRIBES to surpass in bribing
OUTBUILD v -BUILT, -BUILDING, -BUILDS to surpass in building
OUTBULK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in bulking
OUTBULLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to surpass in bullying
OUTBURN v -BURNED or -BURNT, -BURNING, -BURNS to burn longer than
OUTBURST n pl. -S a sudden and violent outpouring
OUTBUY v -BOUGHT, -BUYING, -BUYS to surpass in buying
OUTBY adv outdoors
OUTBYE adv outby
OUTCAPER v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in capering
OUTCAST n pl. -S one that is cast out
OUTCASTE n pl. -S a Hindu who has been expelled from his caste
OUTCATCH v -CAUGHT, -CATCHING, -CATCHES to surpass in catching
OUTCAVIL v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS to surpass in caviling
OUTCHARM v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in charming
OUTCHEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in cheating
OUTCHIDE v -CHIDED or -CHID, -CHIDDEN, -CHIDING, -CHIDES to surpass in chiding
OUTCLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass so decisively as to appear of a higher class
OUTCLIMB v -CLIMBED or -CLOMB, -CLIMBING, -CLIMBS to surpass in climbing
OUTCOACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in coaching
OUTCOME n pl. -S a result
OUTCOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in cooking
OUTCOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in counting
OUTCRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in crawling
OUTCRIED past tense of outcry
OUTCRIES present 3d person sing. of outcry
OUTCROP v -CROPPED, -CROPPING, -CROPS to protrude above the soil
OUTCROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to cross with a relatively unrelated individual
OUTCROW v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in crowing
OUTCRY v -CRIED, -CRYING, -CRIES to cry louder than
OUTCURSE v -CURSED, -CURSING, -CURSES to surpass in cursing
OUTCURVE n pl. -S a type of pitch in baseball
OUTDANCE v -DANCED, -DANCING, -DANCES to surpass in dancing
OUTDARE v -DARED, -DARING, -DARES to surpass in daring
OUTDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to make out-of-date
OUTDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES o exceed in performance
OUTDODGE v -DODGED, -DODGING, -DODGES to surpass in dodging
OUTDOER n pl. -S one that outdoes
OUTDONE past participle of outdo
OUTDOOR adj pertaining to the open air
OUTDOORS adv in the open air
OUTDRAG v -DRAGGED, DRAGGING, -DRAGS to surpass in drag racing
OUTDRANK past tense of outdrink
OUTDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS o attract a larger audience than
OUTDREAM v -DREAMED or -DREAMT, -DREAMING, -DREAMS to surpass in dreaming
OUTDRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in dressing
OUTDREW past tense of outdraw
OUTDRINK v -DRANK, -DRUNK, -DRINKING, -DRINKS o surpass in drinking
OUTDRIVE v -DROVE, -DRIVEN, -DRIVING, -DRIVES o drive a golf ball farther than
OUTDROP v -DROPPED, -DROPPING, -DROPS to surpass in dropping
OUTDRUNK past participle of outdrink
OUTDUEL v -DUELED, -DUELING, -DUELS or -DUELLED, -DUELLING, -DUELS to surpass in dueling
OUTEARN v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in earning
OUTEAT v -ATE, -EATEN, -EATING, -EATS o surpass in eating
OUTECHO v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in echoing
OUTER n pl. -S a part of a target
OUTFABLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to surpass in fabling
OUTFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to confront unflinchingly
OUTFALL n pl. -S the outlet of a body of water
OUTFAST v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in fasting
OUTFAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in fawning
OUTFEAST v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in feasting
OUTFEEL v -FELT, -FEELING, -FEELS to surpass in feeling
OUTFIELD n pl. -S a part of a baseball field
OUTFIGHT v -FOUGHT, -FIGHTING, -FIGHTS to defeat
OUTFIND v -FOUND, -FINDING, -FINDS to surpass in finding
OUTFIRE v -FIRED, -FIRING, -FIRES to surpass in firing
OUTFISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in fishing
OUTFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to equip
OUTFLANK v -ED, -ING, -S to gain a tactical advantage over
OUTFLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to flow out
OUTFLY v -FLEW, -FLOWN, -FLYING, -FLIES o surpass in speed of flight
OUTFOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in fooling
OUTFOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in speed
OUTFOUGHT past tense of outfight
OUTFOUND past tense of outfind
OUTFOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to outwit
OUTFROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to frown more than
OUTGAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to gain more than
OUTGAS v -GASSED, -GASSING, -GASSES to remove gas from
OUTGIVE v -GAVE, -GIVEN, -GIVING, -GIVES o give more than
OUTGLARE v -GLARED, -GLARING, -GLARES to surpass in glaring
OUTGLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in glowing
OUTGNAW v -GNAWED, -GNAWN, -GNAWING, -GNAWS o surpass in gnawing
OUTGO v -WENT, -GONE, -GOING, -GOES o go beyond
OUTGOING n pl. -S a departure
OUTGREW past tense of outgrow
OUTGRIN v -GRINNED, -GRINNING, -GRINS to surpass in grinning
OUTGROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in gross earnings
OUTGROUP n pl. -S a group of people outside one's own group
OUTGROW v -GREW, -GROWN, -GROWING, -GROWS o grow too large for
OUTGUESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to anticipate the actions of
OUTGUIDE v -GUIDED, -GUIDING, -GUIDES to surpass in guiding
OUTGUN v -GUNNED, -GUNNING, -GUNS to surpass in firepower
OUTGUSH n pl. -ES a gushing out
OUTHAUL n pl. -S a rope for extending a sail along a spar
OUTHEAR v -HEARD, -HEARING, -HEARS to surpass in hearing
OUTHIT v -HIT, -HITTING, -HITS to get more hits than
OUTHOMER v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in hitting home runs
OUTHOUSE n pl. -S a toilet housed in a small structure
OUTHOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in howling
OUTHUMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in humoring
OUTHUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in hunting
OUTING n pl. -S a short pleasure trip
OUTJINX v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in jinxing
OUTJUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in jumping
OUTJUT v -JUTTED, -JUTTING, -JUTS to stick out
OUTKEEP v -KEPT, -KEEPING, -KEEPS to surpass in keeping
OUTKICK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in kicking
OUTKILL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in killing
OUTKISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in kissing
OUTLAID past tense of outlay
OUTLAIN past participle of outlie
OUTLAND n pl. -S a foreign land
OUTLAST v -ED, -ING, -S to last longer than
OUTLAUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in laughing
OUTLAW v -ED, -ING, -S to prohibit
OUTLAWRY n pl. -RIES habitual defiance of the law
OUTLAY n -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to pay out
OUTLEAP v -LEAPED or -LEAPT, -LEAPING, -LEAPS to surpass in leaping
OUTLEARN v -LEARNED or -LEARNT, -LEARNING, -LEARNS to surpass in learning
OUTLET n pl. -S a passage for escape or discharge
OUTLIE v -LAY, -LAIN, -LYING, -LIES o lie beyond
OUTLIER n pl. -S an outlying area or portion
OUTLINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to indicate the main features or different parts of
OUTLINER n pl. -S one that outlines
OUTLIVE v -LIVED, -LIVING, -LIVES to live longer than
OUTLIVER n pl. -S one that outlives
OUTLOOK n pl. -S a point of view
OUTLOVE v -LOVED, -LOVING, -LOVES to surpass in loving
OUTLYING present participle of outlie
OUTMAN v -MANNED, -MANNING, -MANS to surpass in manpower
OUTMARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in marching
OUTMATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to outdo
OUTMODE v -MODED, -MODING, -MODES to outdate
OUTMOST adj farthest out
OUTMOVE v -MOVED, -MOVING, -MOVES to move faster or farther than
OUTPACE v -PACED, -PACING, -PACES to surpass in speed
OUTPAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in painting
OUTPASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to excel in passing a football
OUTPITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in pitching
OUTPITY v -PITIED, -PITYING, -PITIES to surpass in pitying
OUTPLAN v -PLANNED, -PLANNING, -PLANS to surpass in planning
OUTPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to excel or defeat in a game
OUTPLOD v -PLODDED, -PLODDING, -PLODS to surpass in plodding
OUTPLOT v -PLOTTED, -PLOTTING, -PLOTS to surpass in plotting
OUTPOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to score more points than
OUTPOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to get more votes than
OUTPORT n pl. -S a port of export or departure
OUTPOST n pl. -S a body of troops stationed at a distance from the main body
OUTPOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to pour out
OUTPOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in power
OUTPRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in praying
OUTPREEN v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in preening
OUTPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in pressing
OUTPRICE v -PRICED, -PRICING, -PRICES to surpass in pricing
OUTPULL v -ED, -ING, -S to attract a larger audience or following than
OUTPUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in punching
OUTPUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in pushing
OUTPUT v -PUTTED, -PUTTING, -PUTS to produce
OUTQUOTE v -QUOTED, -QUOTING, -QUOTES to surpass in quoting
OUTRACE v -RACED, -RACING, -RACES to run faster or farther than
OUTRAGE v -RAGED, -RAGING, -RAGES to arouse anger or resentment in
OUTRAISE v -RAISED, -RAISING, -RAISES to surpass in raising
OUTRAN past tense of outrun
OUTRANCE n pl. -S the last extremity
OUTRANG past tense of outring
OUTRANGE v -RANGED, -RANGING, -RANGES to surpass in range
OUTRANK v -ED, -ING, -S to rank higher than
OUTRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to surpass in a rating
OUTRAVE v -RAVED, -RAVING, -RAVES to surpass in raving
OUTRE adj deviating from what is usual or proper
OUTREACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to reach beyond
OUTREAD v -READ, -READING, -READS to surpass in reading
OUTRIDE v -RODE, -RIDDEN, -RIDING, -RIDES o ride faster or better than
OUTRIDER n pl. -S a mounted attendant who rides before or beside a carriage
OUTRIGHT adj being without limit or reservation
OUTRING v -RANG, -RUNG, -RINGING, -RINGS o ring louder than
OUTRIVAL v -VALED, -VALING, -VALS or -VALLED, -VALLING, -VALS to outdo in a competition or rivalry
OUTROAR v -ED, -ING, -S to roar louder than
OUTROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in rocking
OUTRODE past tense of outride
OUTROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to roll out
OUTROOT v -ED, -ING, -S to pull up by the roots
OUTROW v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in rowing
OUTRUN v -RAN, -RUNNING, -RUNS to run faster than
OUTRUNG past participle of outring
OUTRUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in rushing
OUTSAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to sail faster than
OUTSANG past tense of outsing
OUTSAT past tense of outsit
OUTSAVOR v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in a distinctive taste or smell
OUTSAW past tense of outsee
OUTSCOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in scolding
OUTSCOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in scooping
OUTSCORE v -SCORED, -SCORING, -SCORES to score more points than
OUTSCORN v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in scorning
OUTSEE v -SAW, -SEEN, -SEEING, -SEES o see beyond
OUTSELL v -SOLD, -SELLING, -SELLS to sell more than
OUTSERT n pl. -S a folded sheet placed around a folded section of printed matter
OUTSERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to surpass in serving
OUTSET n pl. -S a beginning
OUTSHAME v -SHAMED, -SHAMING, -SHAMES to surpass in shaming
OUTSHINE v -SHONE or -SHINED, -SHINING, -SHINES to shine brighter than
OUTSHOOT v -SHOT, -SHOOTING, -SHOOTS to shoot better than
OUTSHOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to shout louder than
OUTSIDE n pl. -S the outer side, surface, or part
OUTSIDER n pl. -S one that does not belong to a particular group
OUTSIGHT n pl. -S the power of perceiving external things
OUTSIN v -SINNED, -SINNING, -SINS to surpass in sinning
OUTSING v -SANG, -SUNG, -SINGING, -SINGS o surpass in singing
OUTSIT v -SAT, -SITTING, -SITS to remain sitting or in session longer than
OUTSIZE n pl. -S an unusual size OUTSIZED adj
OUTSKATE v -SKATED, -SKATING, -SKATES to surpass in skating
OUTSKIRT n pl. -S an outlying area
OUTSLEEP v -SLEPT, -SLEEPING, -SLEEPS to sleep later than
OUTSLICK v -ED, -ING, -S to get the better of by trickery or cunning
OUTSMART v -ED, -ING, -S to outwit
OUTSMILE v -SMILED, -SMILING, -SMILES to surpass in smiling
OUTSMOKE v -SMOKED, -SMOKING, -SMOKES to surpass in smoking
OUTSNORE v -SNORED, -SNORING, -SNORES to surpass in snoring
OUTSOAR v -ED, -ING, -S to soar beyond
OUTSOLD past tense of outsell
OUTSOLE n pl. -S the outer sole of a boot or shoe
OUTSPAN v -SPANNED, -SPANNING, -SPANS to unharness a draft animal
OUTSPEAK v -SPOKE, -SPOKEN, -SPEAKING, -SPEAKS o outdo in speaking
OUTSPEED v -SPED or -SPEEDED, -SPEEDING, -SPEEDS to go faster than
OUTSPELL v -SPELLED or -SPELT, -SPELLING, -SPELLS to surpass in spelling
OUTSPEND v -SPENT, -SPENDING, -SPENDS to exceed the limits of in spending
OUTSPOKE past tense of outspeak
OUTSPOKEN past participle of outspeak
OUTSTAND v -STOOD, -STANDING, -STANDS to endure beyond
OUTSTARE v -STARED, -STARING, -STARES to outface
OUTSTART v -ED, -ING, -S to get ahead of at the start
OUTSTATE v -STATED, -STATING, -STATES to surpass in stating
OUTSTAY v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in staying power
OUTSTEER v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in steering
OUTSTOOD past tense of outstand
OUTSTRIP v -STRIPPED, -STRIPPING, -STRIPS to go faster or farther than
OUTSTUDY v -STUDIED, -STUDYING, -STUDIES to surpass in studying
OUTSTUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in stunting
OUTSULK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in sulking
OUTSUNG past participle of outsing
OUTSWEAR v -SWORE or -SWARE, -SWORN, -SWEARING, -SWEARS to surpass in swearing
OUTSWIM v -SWAM, -SWUM, -SWIMMING, -SWIMS o swim faster or farther than
OUTTAKE n pl. -S a passage outwards
OUTTALK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in talking
OUTTASK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in tasking
OUTTELL v -TOLD, -TELLING, -TELLS to say openly
OUTTHANK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in thanking
OUTTHINK v -THOUGHT, -THINKING, -THINKS to get the better of by thinking
OUTTHROB v -THROBBED, -THROBBING, -THROBS to surpass in throbbing
OUTTHROW v -THREW, -THROWN, -THROWING, -THROWS o throw farther or more accurately than
OUTTOLD past tense of outtell
OUTTOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to tower above
OUTTRADE v -TRADED, -TRADING, -TRADES to get the better of in a trade
OUTTRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to get the better of by trickery
OUTTROT v -TROTTED, -TROTTING, -TROTS to surpass in trotting
OUTTRUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to outplay
OUTTURN n pl. -S a quantity produced
OUTVALUE v -UED, -UING, -UES to be worth more than
OUTVAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in vaunting
OUTVIE v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES to surpass in a competition
OUTVOICE v -VOICED, -VOICING, -VOICES to surpass in loudness of voice
OUTVOTE v -VOTED, -VOTING, -VOTES to defeat by a majority of votes
OUTVYING present participle of outvie
OUTWAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to exceed in patience
OUTWALK v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in walking
OUTWAR v -WARRED, -WARRING, -WARS to surpass in warring
OUTWARD adv toward the outside
OUTWARDS adv outward
OUTWARRED past tense of outwar
OUTWARRING present participle of outwar
OUTWASH n pl. -ES detritus washed from a glacier
OUTWASTE v -WASTED, -WASTING, -WASTES to surpass in wasting
OUTWATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to watch longer than
OUTWEAR v -WORE, -WORN, -WEARING, -WEARS o last longer than
OUTWEARY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to surpass in wearying
OUTWEEP v -WEPT, -WEEPING, -WEEPS to weep more than
OUTWEIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to weigh more than
OUTWENT past tense of outgo
OUTWEPT past tense of outweep
OUTWHIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in whirling
OUTWILE v -WILED, -WILING, -WILES to surpass in wiling
OUTWILL v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in willpower
OUTWIND v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to be out of breath
OUTWISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to surpass in wishing
OUTWIT v -WITTED, -WITTING, -WITS to get the better of by superior cleverness
OUTWORE past tense of outwear
OUTWORK v -WORKED or -WROUGHT, -WORKING, -WORKS to work faster or better than
OUTWORN past participle of outwear
OUTWRITE v -WROTE or -WRIT, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES to write better than
OUTWROUGHT a past tense of outwork
OUTYELL v -ED, -ING, -S to yell louder than
OUTYELP v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in yelping
OUTYIELD v -ED, -ING, -S to surpass in yield
OUZEL n pl. -S a European bird
OUZO n pl. -ZOS a Greek liqueur
OVA pl. of ovum
OVAL n pl. -S an oval (egg-shaped) figure or object
OVALITY n pl. -TIES ovalness
OVALLY adv in the shape of an oval
OVALNESS n pl. -ES the state of being oval
OVARIAL adj ovarian
OVARIAN adj pertaining to an ovary
OVARIES pl. of ovary
OVARIOLE n pl. -S one of the tubes of which the ovaries of most insects are composed
OVARITIS n pl. -RITIDES inflammation of an ovary
OVARY n pl. -RIES a female reproductive gland
OVATE adj egg-shaped OVATELY adv
OVATION n pl. -S an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim
OVEN n pl. -S an enclosed compartment in which substances are heated OVENLIKE adj
OVENBIRD n pl. -S an American songbird
OVENWARE n pl. -S heat-resistant dishes for baking and serving food
OVER v -ED, -ING, -S to leap above and to the other side of
OVERABLE adj excessively able
OVERACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act with exaggeration
OVERAGE n pl. -S an amount in excess
OVERAGED adj too old to be useful
OVERALL n pl. -S a loose outer garment
OVERAPT adj excessively apt
OVERARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to form an arch over
OVERARM adj done with the arm above the shoulder
OVERATE past tense of overeat
OVERAWE v -AWED, -AWING, -AWES to subdue by inspiring awe
OVERBAKE v -BAKED, -BAKING, -BAKES to bake too long
OVERBEAR v -BORE, -BORNE or -BORN, -BEARING, -BEARS to bring down by superior weight or force
OVERBEAT v -BEAT, -BEATEN, -BEATING, -BEATS o beat too much
OVERBED adj spanning a bed
OVERBET v -BET or -BETTED, -BETTING, -BETS to bet too much
OVERBID v -BID, -BID or -BIDDEN, -BIDDING, -BIDS to bid higher than
OVERBIG adj too big
OVERBILL v -ED, -ING, -S to bill too much
OVERBITE n pl. -S a faulty closure of the teeth
OVERBLOW v -BLEW, -BLOWN, -BLOWING, -BLOWS o give excessive importance to
OVERBOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to boil too long
OVERBOLD adj excessively bold or forward
OVERBOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to issue reservations in excess of the space available
OVERBORE past tense of overbear
OVERBORN a past participle of overbear
OVERBORNE a past participle of overbear
OVERBOUGHT past tense of overbuy
OVERBRED adj bred too finely or to excess
OVERBURN v -BURNED or -BURNT, -BURNING, -BURNS to burn too long
OVERBUSY adj too busy
OVERBUY v -BOUGHT, -BUYING, -BUYS to buy in quantities exceeding need or demand
OVERCALL v -ED, -ING, -S to overbid
OVERCAME past tense of overcome
OVERCAST v -CAST or -CASTED, -CASTING, -CASTS to become cloudy or dark
OVERCOAT n pl. -S a warm coat worn over indoor clothing
OVERCOLD adj too cold
OVERCOME v -CAME, -COMING, -COMES to get the better of
OVERCOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to cook too long
OVERCOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to make too cool
OVERCOY adj too coy
OVERCRAM v -CRAMMED, -CRAMMING, -CRAMS to stuff or cram to excess
OVERCROP v -CROPPED, -CROPPING, -CROPS to exhaust the fertility of by cultivating to excess
OVERCURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES to cure too long
OVERCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to cut too much
OVERDARE v -DARED, -DARING, -DARES to become too daring
OVERDEAR adj too dear; too costly
OVERDECK v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn extravagantly
OVERDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES o do to excess
OVERDOER n pl. -S one that overdoes
OVERDOG n pl. -S one that is dominant or victorious
OVERDOSE v -DOSED, -DOSING, -DOSES to give an excessive dose to
OVERDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS o draw checks on in excess of the balance
OVERDRY v -DRIED, -DRYING, -DRIES to dry too much
OVERDUB v -DUBBED, -DUBBING, -DUBS to add sound to an existing recording
OVERDUE adj not paid when due
OVERDYE v -DYED, -DYEING, -DYES to dye with too much color
OVEREASY adj too easy
OVEREAT v -ATE, -EATEN, -EATING, -EATS o eat to excess
OVEREDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to edit more than necessary
OVERFAR adj too great in distance, extent, or degree
OVERFAST adj too fast
OVERFAT adj too fat
OVERFEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to fear too much
OVERFEED v -FED, -FEEDING, -FEEDS to feed too much
OVERFILL v -ED, -ING, -S to fill to overflowing
OVERFISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to deplete the supply of fish in an area by fishing to excess
OVERFLOW v -FLOWED, -FLOWN, -FLOWING, -FLOWS o flow over the top of
OVERFLY v -FLEW, -FLOWN, -FLYING, -FLIES o fly over
OVERFOND adj too fond or affectionate
OVERFOUL adj too foul
OVERFREE adj too free
OVERFULL adj too full
OVERFUND v -ED, -ING, -S to fund more than required
OVERGILD v -GILDED or -GILT, -GILDING, -GILDS to gild over
OVERGIRD v -GIRDED or -GIRT, -GIRDING, -GIRDS to gird to excess
OVERGLAD adj too glad
OVERGOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to goad too much
OVERGROW v -GREW, -GROWN, -GROWING, -GROWS o grow over
OVERHAND v -ED, -ING, -S to sew with short, vertical stitches
OVERHANG v -HUNG, -HANGING, -HANGS to hang or project over
OVERHARD adj too hard
OVERHATE v -HATED, -HATING, -HATES to hate to excess
OVERHAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to examine carefully for needed repairs
OVERHEAD n pl. -S the general cost of running a business
OVERHEAP v -ED, -ING, -S to heap up or accumulate to excess
OVERHEAR v -HEARD, -HEARING, -HEARS to hear without the speaker's knowledge or intention
OVERHEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to heat to excess
OVERHIGH adj too high
OVERHOLD v -HELD, -HOLDING, -HOLDS to rate too highly
OVERHOLY adj too holy
OVERHOPE v -HOPED, -HOPING, -HOPES to hope exceedingly
OVERHOT adj too hot
OVERHUNG past tense of overhang
OVERHUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to deplete the supply of game in an area by hunting to excess
OVERHYPE v -HYPED, -HYPING, -HYPES to hype to excess
OVERIDLE adj too idle
OVERJOY v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with great joy
OVERJUST adj too just
OVERKEEN adj too keen
OVERKILL v -ED, -ING, -S to destroy with more nuclear force than required
OVERKIND adj too kind
OVERLADE v -LADED, -LADEN, -LADING, -LADES o load with too great a burden
OVERLAID past tense of overlay
OVERLAIN past participle of overlie
OVERLAND n pl. -S a train or stagecoach that travels over land
OVERLAP v -LAPPED, -LAPPING, -LAPS to extend over and cover a part of
OVERLATE adj too late
OVERLAX adj too lax
OVERLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to lay over
OVERLEAF adv on the other side of the page
OVERLEAP v -LEAPED or -LEAPT, -LEAPING, -LEAPS to leap over
OVERLEND v -LENT, -LENDING, -LENDS to lend too much
OVERLET v -LET, -LETTING, -LETS to let to excess
OVERLEWD adj too lewd
OVERLIE v -LAY, -LAIN, -LYING, -LIES o lie over
OVERLIT a past tense of overlight
OVERLIVE v -LIVED, -LIVING, -LIVES to outlive
OVERLOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to load to excess
OVERLONG adj too long
OVERLOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to fail to notice
OVERLORD v -ED, -ING, -S to rule tyrannically
OVERLOUD adj too loud
OVERLOVE v -LOVED, -LOVING, -LOVES to love to excess
OVERLUSH adj excessively lush
OVERLY adv to an excessive degree
OVERLYING present participle of overlie
OVERMAN n pl. -MEN a foreman
OVERMAN v -MANNED, -MANNING, -MANS to provide with more men than are needed
OVERMANY adj too many
OVERMEEK adj excessively meek
OVERMELT v -ED, -ING, -S to melt too much
OVERMEN pl. of overman
OVERMILD adj too mild
OVERMILK v -ED, -ING, -S to milk to excess
OVERMINE v -MINED, -MINING, -MINES to mine to excess
OVERMIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to mix too much
OVERMUCH n pl. -ES an excess
OVERNEAR adj too near
OVERNEAT adj too neat
OVERNEW adj too new
OVERNICE adj excessively nice
OVERPASS v -PASSED or -PAST, -PASSING, -PASSES to pass over
OVERPAY v -PAID, -PAYING, -PAYS to pay too much
OVERPERT adj too pert
OVERPLAN v -PLANNED, -PLANNING, -PLANS to plan to excess
OVERPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to exaggerate
OVERPLOT v -PLOTTED, -PLOTTING, -PLOTS to devise an overly complex plot for
OVERPLUS n pl. -ES a surplus
OVERPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to ply to excess; overwork
OVERPUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to pump to excess
OVERRAN past tense of overrun
OVERRANK adj too luxuriant in growth
OVERRASH adj too rash
OVERRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to rate too highly
OVERRICH adj too rich
OVERRIDE v -RODE, -RIDDEN, -RIDING, -RIDES o ride over
OVERRIFE adj too rife
OVERRIPE adj too ripe
OVERRODE past tense of override
OVERRUDE adj excessively rude
OVERRUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to trump with a higher trump card than has already been played
OVERRULE v -RULED, -RULING, -RULES to disallow the arguments of
OVERRUN v -RAN, -RUNNING, -RUNS to spread or swarm over
OVERSAD adj excessively sad
OVERSALE n pl. -S the act of overselling
OVERSALT v -ED, -ING, -S to salt to excess
OVERSAVE v -SAVED, -SAVING, -SAVES to save too much
OVERSAW past tense of oversee
OVERSEA adv overseas
OVERSEAS adv beyond or across the sea
OVERSEE v -SAW, -SEEN, -SEEING, -SEES o watch over and direct
OVERSEED v -ED, -ING, -S to seed to excess
OVERSEER n pl. -S one that oversees
OVERSELL v -SOLD, -SELLING, -SELLS to sell more of than can be delivered
OVERSET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to turn or tip over
OVERSEW v -SEWED, -SEWN, -SEWING, -SEWS o overhand
OVERSHOE n pl. -S a protective outer shoe
OVERSHOT n pl. -S a type of fabric weave
OVERSICK adj too sick
OVERSIDE n pl. -S the other side of a phonograph record
OVERSIZE n pl. -S an unusually large size
OVERSLIP v -SLIPPED or -SLIPT, -SLIPPING, -SLIPS to leave out
OVERSLOW adj too slow
OVERSOAK v -ED, -ING, -S to soak too much
OVERSOFT adj too soft
OVERSOLD past tense of oversell
OVERSOON adv too soon
OVERSOUL n pl. -S a supreme reality or mind in transcendentalism
OVERSPIN n pl. -S a forward spin imparted to a ball
OVERSTAY v -ED, -ING, -S to stay beyond the limits or duration of
OVERSTEP v -STEPPED, -STEPPING, -STEPS to go beyond
OVERSTIR v -STIRRED, -STIRRING, -STIRS to stir too much
OVERSUDS v -ED, -ING, -ES to form an excessive amount of suds
OVERSUP v -SUPPED, -SUPPING, -SUPS to sup to excess
OVERSURE adj too sure
OVERT adj open to view
OVERTAKE v -TOOK, -TAKEN, -TAKING, -TAKES o catch up with
OVERTALK v -ED, -ING, -S to talk to excess
OVERTAME adj too tame
OVERTART adj too tart
OVERTASK v -ED, -ING, -S to task too severely
OVERTAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to tax too heavily
OVERTHIN adj too thin
OVERTIME v -TIMED, -TIMING, -TIMES to exceed the desired timing for
OVERTIP v -TIPPED, -TIPPING, -TIPS to tip more than what is customary
OVERTIRE v -TIRED, -TIRING, -TIRES to tire excessively
OVERTLY adj in an overt manner
OVERTOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to wear out or exhaust by excessive toil
OVERTONE n pl. -S a higher partial tone
OVERTOOK past tense of overtake
OVERTOP v -TOPPED, -TOPPING, -TOPS to rise above the top of
OVERTRIM v -TRIMMED, -TRIMMING, -TRIMS to trim too much
OVERTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to propose
OVERTURN v -ED, -ING, -S to turn over
OVERURGE v -URGED, -URGING, -URGES to urge too much
OVERUSE v -USED, -USING, -USES to use too much
OVERVIEW n pl. -S a summary
OVERVOTE v -VOTED, -VOTING, -VOTES to defeat by a majority of votes
OVERWARM v -ED, -ING, -S to warm too much
OVERWARY adj too wary
OVERWEAK adj too weak
OVERWEAR v -WORE, -WORN, -WEARING, -WEARS o wear out
OVERWEEN v -ED, -ING, -S to be arrogant
OVERWET v -WETTED, -WETTING, -WETS to wet too much
OVERWIDE adj too wide
OVERWILY adj too wily
OVERWIND v -WOUND, -WINDING, -WINDS to wind too much, as a watch
OVERWISE adj too wise
OVERWORD n pl. -S a word or phrase repeated at intervals in a song
OVERWORE past tense of overwear
OVERWORK v -WORKED or -WROUGHT, -WORKING, -WORKS to cause to work too hard
OVERWORN past participle of overwear
OVERWOUND past tense of overwind
OVERWROUGHT a past tense of overwork
OVERZEAL n pl. -S excess of zeal
OVIBOS n pl. OVIBOS a wild ox
OVICIDE n pl. -S an agent that kills eggs OVICIDAL adj
OVIDUCT n pl. -S a tube through which ova travel from an ovary OVIDUCAL adj
OVIFORM adj shaped like an egg
OVINE n pl. -S a sheep or a closely related animal
OVIPARA n/pl egg-laying animals
OVIPOSIT v -ED, -ING, -S to lay eggs
OVISAC n pl. -S a sac containing an ovum or ova
OVOID n pl. -S an egg-shaped body OVOIDAL adj
OVOLO n pl. -LI or -LOS a convex molding
OVONIC n pl. -S an electronic device
OVULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to produce ova
OVULE n pl. -S a rudimentary seed OVULAR, OVULARY adj
OVUM n pl. OVA the female reproductive cell of animals
OW interj -- used to express sudden pain
OWE v OWED, OWING, OWES to be under obligation to pay or repay
OWL n pl. -S a nocturnal bird
OWLET n pl. -S a young owl
OWLISH adj resembling an owl OWLISHLY adv
OWLLIKE adj owlish
OWN v -ED, -ING, -S to have as a belonging OWNABLE adj
OWNER n pl. -S one that owns
OWSE n pl. OWSEN ox
OX n pl. -ES a clumsy person
OX n pl. OXEN a hoofed mammal
OXALATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to treat with an oxalate (a chemical salt)
OXALIS n pl. -ALISES a flowering plant OXALIC adj
OXAZEPAM n pl. -S a tranquilizing drug
OXAZINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
OXBLOOD n pl. -S a deep red color
OXBOW n pl. -S a U-shaped piece of wood in an ox yoke
OXCART n pl. -S an ox-drawn cart
OXEN pl. of ox
OXEYE n pl. -S a flowering plant
OXFORD n pl. -S a type of shoe
OXHEART n pl. -S a variety of sweet cherry
OXID n pl. -S oxide
OXIDABLE adj capable of being oxidized
OXIDANT n pl. -S an oxidizing agent
OXIDASE n pl. -S an oxidizing enzyme OXIDASIC adj
OXIDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to oxidize
OXIDE n pl. -S a binary compound of oxygen with another element or radical OXIDIC adj
OXIDISE v -DISED, -DISING, -DISES to oxidize
OXIDISER n pl. -S oxidizer
OXIDIZE v -DIZED, -DIZING, -DIZES to combine with oxygen
OXIDIZER n pl. -S an oxidant
OXIM n pl. -S oxime
OXIME n pl. -S a chemical compound
OXLIP n pl. -S a flowering plant
OXO adj containing oxygen
OXPECKER n pl. -S an African bird
OXTAIL n pl. -S the tail of an ox
OXTER n pl. -S the armpit
OXTONGUE n pl. -S a European herb
OXY adj containing oxygen
OXYACID n pl. -S an acid that contains oxygen
OXYGEN n pl. -S a gaseous element OXYGENIC adj
OXYMORON n pl. -MORA a combination of contradictory or incongruous words
OXYPHIL n pl. -S oxyphile
OXYPHILE n pl. -S an organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment
OXYSALT n pl. -S a salt of an oxyacid
OXYSOME n pl. -S a structural unit of cellular cristae
OXYTOCIC n pl. -S a drug that hastens the process of childbirth
OXYTOCIN n pl. -S a pituitary hormone
OXYTONE n pl. -S a word having heavy stress on the last syllable
OY interj -- used to express dismay or pain
OYER n pl. -S a type of legal writ
OYES n pl. OYESSES oyez
OYEZ n pl. OYESSES a cry used to introduce the opening of a court of law
OYSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to gather oysters (edible mollusks)
OYSTERER n pl. -S one that gathers or sells oysters
OZONATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to treat or combine with ozone
OZONE n pl. -S a form of oxygen OZONIC adj
OZONIDE n pl. -S a compound of ozone
OZONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to ozonize
OZONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to convert into ozone
OZONIZER n pl. -S a device for converting oxygen into ozone
OZONOUS adj pertaining to ozone
PA n pl. -S a father
PABLUM n pl. -S something insipid, simplistic or bland
PABULUM n pl. -S food PABULAR adj
PAC n pl. -S a shoe patterned after a moccasin
PACA n pl. -S a large rodent
PACE v PACED, PACING, PACES to walk with a regular step
PACER n pl. -S a horse whose gait is a pace
PACHA n pl. -S pasha
PACHADOM n pl. -S pashadom
PACHALIC n pl. -S pashalik
PACHINKO n pl. -KOS a Japanese pinball game
PACHISI n pl. -S a board game of India
PACHOULI n pl. -S an East Indian herb
PACHUCO n pl. -COS a flashy Mexican-American youth
PACIFIC adj peaceful
PACIFIED past tense of pacify
PACIFIER n pl. -S one that pacifies
PACIFIES present 3d person sing. of pacify
PACIFISM n pl. -S opposition to war or violence
PACIFIST n pl. -S an advocate of pacifism
PACIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make peaceful
PACING present participle of pace
PACK v -ED, -ING, -S to put into a receptacle for transportation or storage PACKABLE adj
PACKAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to make into a package (a wrapped or boxed object)
PACKAGER n pl. -S one that packages
PACKER n pl. -S one that packs
PACKET v -ED, -ING, -S to make into a small package
PACKING n pl. -S material used to pack
PACKLY adv intimately
PACKMAN n pl. -MEN a peddler
PACKNESS n pl. -ES intimacy
PACKSACK n pl. -S a carrying bag to be worn on the back
PACKWAX n pl. -ES paxwax
PACT n pl. -S an agreement
PACTION n pl. -S a pact
PAD v PADDED, PADDING, PADS to line or stuff with soft material
PADAUK n pl. -S a tropical tree
PADDER n pl. -S one that pads
PADDIES pl. of paddy
PADDING n pl. -S material with which to pad
PADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to propel with a broad-bladed implement
PADDLER n pl. -S one that paddles
PADDLING n pl. -S the act of one who paddles
PADDOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to confine in an enclosure for horses
PADDY n pl. -DIES a rice field
PADI n pl. -S paddy
PADISHAH n pl. -S a sovereign
PADLE n pl. -S a hoe
PADLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to secure with a type of lock
PADNAG n pl. -S a horse that moves along at an easy pace
PADOUK n pl. -S padauk
PADRE n pl. PADRES or PADRI a Christian clergyman
PADRONE n pl. -NES or -NI a master
PADSHAH n pl. -S padishah
PADUASOY n pl. -SOYS a strong silk fabric
PAEAN n pl. -S a song of joy
PAEANISM n pl. -S the chanting of a paean
PAELLA n pl. -S a saffron-flavored stew
PAEON n pl. -S a metrical foot of four syllables
PAESAN n pl. -S paesano
PAESANO n pl. -NI or -NOS a fellow countryman
PAGAN n pl. -S an irreligious person
PAGANDOM n pl. -S the realm of pagans
PAGANISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to paganize
PAGANISH adj resembling a pagan
PAGANISM n pl. -S an irreligious attitude
PAGANIST n pl. -S a pagan
PAGANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make irreligious
PAGE v PAGED, PAGING, PAGES to summon by calling out the name of
PAGEANT n pl. -S an elaborate public spectacle
PAGEBOY n pl. -BOYS a woman's hairstyle
PAGED past tense of page
PAGER n pl. -S a beeper
PAGINAL adj pertaining to the pages of a book
PAGINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to number the pages of
PAGING n pl. -S a transfer of computer pages
PAGOD n pl. -S pagoda
PAGODA n pl. -S a Far Eastern temple
PAGURIAN n pl. -S a hermit crab
PAGURID n pl. -S pagurian
PAH interj -- used as an exclamation of disgust
PAHLAVI n pl. -S a former coin of Iran
PAHOEHOE n pl. -S smooth solidified lava
PAID a past tense of pay
PAIK v -ED, -ING, -S to beat or strike
PAIL n pl. -S a watertight cylindrical container
PAILFUL n pl. PAILFULS or PAILSFUL as much as a pail can hold
PAILLARD n pl. -S a slice of meat pounded thin and grilled
PAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to cause pain (suffering or distress)
PAINCH n pl. -ES paunch
PAINFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST causing pain
PAINLESS adj not causing pain
PAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to make a representation of with paints (coloring substances)
PAINTER n pl. -S one that paints
PAINTING n pl. -S a picture made with paints
PAINTY adj PAINTIER, PAINTIEST covered with paint
PAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in sets of two
PAIRING n pl. -S a matching of two opponents in a tournament
PAISA n pl. PAISE or PAISAS a coin of Pakistan
PAISAN n pl. -S paisano
PAISANA n pl. -S a female compatriot
PAISANO n pl. -NOS a fellow countryman
PAISE a pl. of paisa
PAISLEY n pl. -LEYS a patterned wool fabric
PAJAMA n pl. -S a garment for sleeping or lounging
PAJAMAED adj wearing pajamas
PAKEHA n pl. -S a person who is not of Maori descent
PAL v PALLED, PALLING, PALS to associate as friends
PALABRA n pl. -S a word
PALACE n pl. -S a royal residence PALACED adj
PALADIN n pl. -S a knightly champion
PALAIS n pl. PALAIS a palace
PALATAL n pl. -S a bone of the palate
PALATE n pl. -S the roof of the mouth
PALATIAL adj resembling a palace
PALATINE n pl. -S a high officer of an empire
PALAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to chatter
PALAZZO n pl. -ZI an impressive building
PALAZZOS n/pl wide-legged pants for women
PALE adj PALER, PALEST lacking intensity of color
PALE v PALED, PALING, PALES to make or become pale
PALEA n pl. -LEAE a small bract PALEAL adj
PALEFACE n pl. -S a white person
PALELY adv in a pale manner
PALENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being pale
PALEOSOL n pl. -S a layer of ancient soil
PALER comparative of pale
PALEST superlative of pale
PALESTRA n pl. -TRAS or -TRAE a school for athletics in ancient Greece
PALET n pl. -S a palea
PALETOT n pl. -S a loose overcoat
PALETTE n pl. -S a board on which an artist mixes colors
PALEWAYS adv palewise
PALEWISE adv vertically
PALFREY n pl. -FREYS a riding horse
PALIER comparative of paly
PALIEST superlative of paly
PALIKAR n pl. -S a Greek soldier
PALIMONY n pl. -NIES an allowance paid to one member of an unmarried couple who have separated
PALING n pl. -S a picket fence
PALINODE n pl. -S a formal retraction
PALISADE v -SADED, -SADING, -SADES to fortify with a heavy fence
PALISH adj somewhat pale
PALL v -ED, -ING, -S to become insipid
PALLADIA n/pl safeguards
PALLADIC adj pertaining to the metallic element palladium
PALLED past tense of pal
PALLET n pl. -S a bed or mattress of straw
PALLETTE n pl. -S a piece of armor protecting the armpit
PALLIA a pl. of pallium
PALLIAL adj pertaining to a part of the brain
PALLIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to conceal the seriousness of
PALLID adj pale PALLIDLY adv
PALLIER comparative of pally
PALLIEST superlative of pally
PALLING present participle of pal
PALLIUM n pl. -LIA or -LIUMS a cloak worn in ancient Rome
PALLOR n pl. -S paleness
PALLY adj -LIER, -LIEST marked by close friendship
PALM v -ED, -ING, -S to touch with the palm (inner surface) of the hand
PALMAR adj pertaining to the palm
PALMARY adj worthy of praise
PALMATE adj resembling an open hand
PALMATED adj palmate
PALMER n pl. -S a religious pilgrim
PALMETTE n pl. -S a type of ornament
PALMETTO n pl. -TOS or -TOES a tropical tree
PALMIER comparative of palmy
PALMIEST superlative of palmy
PALMIST n pl. -S a fortune-teller
PALMITIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
PALMLIKE adj resembling a palm tree
PALMY adj PALMIER, PALMIEST marked by prosperity
PALMYRA n pl. -S a tropical tree
PALOMINO n pl. -NOS a slender-legged horse
PALOOKA n pl. -S an inferior boxer
PALP n pl. -S a palpus
PALPABLE adj capable of being felt PALPABLY adv
PALPAL adj pertaining to a palpus
PALPATE v -PATED, -PATING, -PATES to examine by touch
PALPATOR n pl. -S one that palpates
PALPEBRA n pl. -BRAE an eyelid
PALPUS n pl. -PI a sensory organ of an arthropod
PALSHIP n pl. -S the relation existing between close friends
PALSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to paralyze
PALTER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk or act insincerely
PALTERER n pl. -S one that palters
PALTRY adj -TRIER, -TRIEST petty PALTRILY adv
PALUDAL adj pertaining to a marsh
PALUDISM n pl. -S malaria
PALY adj PALIER, PALIEST somewhat pale
PAM n pl. -S the jack of clubs in certain card games
PAMPA n pl. -S a grassland of South America
PAMPEAN n pl. -S a native of the pampas
PAMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with extreme or excessive indulgence
PAMPERER n pl. -S one that pampers
PAMPERO n pl. -ROS a cold, dry wind
PAMPHLET n pl. -S a printed work with a paper cover
PAN v PANNED, PANNING, PANS to criticize harshly
PANACEA n pl. -S a remedy for all diseases or ills PANACEAN adj
PANACHE n pl. -S an ornamental tuft of feathers
PANADA n pl. -S a thick sauce
PANAMA n pl. -S a lightweight hat
PANATELA n pl. -S a long, slender cigar
PANBROIL v -ED, -ING, -S to fry in a pan with little or no fat
PANCAKE v -CAKED, -CAKING, -CAKES to land an airplane in a certain manner
PANCETTA n pl. -S unsmoked Italian bacon
PANCHAX n pl. -ES a tropical fish
PANCREAS n pl. -ES a large gland
PANDA n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
PANDANUS n pl. -NI or -NUSES a tropical plant
PANDECT n pl. -S a complete body of laws
PANDEMIC n pl. -S a widespread disease
PANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide gratification for others' desires
PANDERER n pl. -S one that panders
PANDIED past tense of pandy
PANDIES present 3d person sing. of pandy
PANDIT n pl. -S a wise or learned man in India
PANDOOR n pl. -S pandour
PANDORA n pl. -S bandore
PANDORE n pl. -S bandore
PANDOUR n pl. -S a marauding soldier
PANDOWDY n pl. -DIES an apple dessert
PANDURA n pl. -S bandore
PANDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to punish by striking the hand
PANE n pl. -S a sheet of glass for a window PANED adj
PANEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to decorate with thin sheets of material
PANELING n pl. -S material with which to panel
PANELIST n pl. -S a member of a discussion or advisory group
PANELLED a past tense of panel
PANELLING a present participle of panel
PANETELA n pl. -S panatela
PANFISH n pl. -ES any small fish that can be fried whole
PANFRY v -FRIED, -FRYING, -FRIES to fry in a frying pan
PANFUL n pl. -S as much as a pan will hold
PANG v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to have spasms of pain
PANGA n pl. -S a large knife
PANGEN n pl. -S a hypothetical heredity-controlling particle of protoplasm
PANGENE n pl. -S pangen
PANGOLIN n pl. -S a toothless mammal
PANHUMAN adj pertaining to all humanity
PANIC v -ICKED, -ICKING, -ICS to be overwhelmed by fear
PANICKY adj -ICKIER, -ICKIEST tending to panic
PANICLE n pl. -S a loosely branched flower cluster PANICLED adj
PANICUM n pl. -S a grass
PANIER n pl. -S pannier
PANMIXIA n pl. -S random mating within a breeding population
PANMIXIS n pl. -MIXES panmixia
PANNE n pl. -S a lustrous velvet
PANNED past tense of pan
PANNIER n pl. -S a large basket
PANNIKIN n pl. -S a small saucepan
PANNING present participle of pan
PANOCHA n pl. -S a coarse Mexican sugar
PANOCHE n pl. -S panocha
PANOPLY n pl. -PLIES a suit of armor
PANOPTIC adj including everything visible in one view
PANORAMA n pl. -S a complete view
PANPIPE n pl. -S a musical instrument
PANSOPHY n pl. -PHIES universal knowledge
PANSY n pl. -SIES a flowering plant
PANT v -ED, -ING, -S to breathe quickly and with difficulty
PANTHEON n pl. -S a temple dedicated to all the gods
PANTHER n pl. -S a leopard
PANTIE n pl. -S a woman's or child's undergarment
PANTIES pl. of panty
PANTILE n pl. -S a roofing tile PANTILED adj
PANTO n pl. -TOS a pantomime
PANTOFLE n pl. -S a slipper
PANTOUM n pl. -S a verse form
PANTRY n pl. -TRIES a closet or room for storing kitchen utensils
PANTSUIT n pl. -S a type of woman's suit
PANTY n pl. PANTIES pantie
PANZER n pl. -S an armored combat vehicle
PAP n pl. -S a soft food for infants
PAPA n pl. -S a father
PAPACY n pl. -CIES the office of the pope
PAPAIN n pl. -S an enzyme
PAPAL adj pertaining to the pope PAPALLY adv
PAPAW n pl. -S a fleshy fruit
PAPAYA n pl. -S a melon-like fruit PAPAYAN adj
PAPER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover or wrap with paper (a thin sheet material made of cellulose pulp)
PAPERBOY n pl. -BOYS a newsboy
PAPERER n pl. -S one that papers
PAPERY adj resembling paper
PAPHIAN n pl. -S a prostitute
PAPILLA n pl. -LAE a nipple-like projection PAPILLAR adj
PAPILLON n pl. -S a small dog having large ears
PAPOOSE n pl. -S an American Indian baby
PAPPI a pl. of pappus
PAPPIER comparative of pappy
PAPPIES pl. of pappy
PAPPIEST superlative of pappy
PAPPOOSE n pl. -S papoose
PAPPUS n pl. -PI a tuft of bristles on the achene of certain plants PAPPOSE, PAPPOUS adj
PAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST resembling pap
PAPPY n pl. -PIES a father
PAPRICA n pl. -S paprika
PAPRIKA n pl. -S a seasoning made from red peppers
PAPULA n pl. -LAE papule
PAPULE n pl. -S a pimple PAPULAR, PAPULOSE adj
PAPYRUS n pl. -RUSES or -RI a tall aquatic plant PAPYRAL, PAPYRIAN, PAPYRINE adj
PAR v PARRED, PARRING, PARS to shoot in a standard number of strokes in golf
PARA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Yugoslavia
PARABLE n pl. -S a simple story conveying a moral or religious lesson
PARABOLA n pl. -S a conic section
PARACHOR n pl. -S a mathematical constant that relates molecular volume to surface tension
PARADE v -RADED, -RADING, -RADES to march in a public procession
PARADER n pl. -S one that parades
PARADIGM n pl. -S a pattern or example
PARADING present participle of parade
PARADISE n pl. -S a place of extreme beauty or delight
PARADOR n pl. -S a government-owned hotel in Spain
PARADOS n pl. -ES a protective embankment
PARADOX n pl. -ES a statement seemingly contradictory or absurd yet perhaps true
PARADROP v -DROPPED, -DROPPING, -DROPS to deliver by parachute
PARAFFIN v -ED, -ING, -S to coat with a waxy substance
PARAFORM n pl. -S a substance used as an antiseptic
PARAGOGE n pl. -S the addition of a sound or sounds at the end of a word
PARAGON v -ED, -ING, -S to compare with
PARAKEET n pl. -S a small parrot
PARAKITE n pl. -S a parachute kite for towing a person through the air by a motorboat
PARALLAX n pl. -ES an apparent optical displacement of an object
PARALLEL v -LELED, -LELING, -LELS or -LELLED, -LELLING, -LELS to be similar or analogous to
PARALYSE v -LYSED, -LYSING, -LYSES to paralyze
PARALYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to render incapable of movement
PARAMENT n pl. -MENTS or -MENTA an ornamental vestment
PARAMO n pl. -MOS a plateau region of South America
PARAMOUR n pl. -S an illicit lover
PARANG n pl. -S a heavy knife
PARANOEA n pl. -S paranoia
PARANOIA n pl. -S a mental disorder
PARANOIC n pl. -S a paranoid
PARANOID n pl. -S one affected with paranoia
PARAPET n pl. -S a protective wall
PARAPH n pl. -S a flourish at the end of a signature
PARAQUAT n pl. -S a weed killer
PARAQUET n pl. -S parakeet
PARASANG n pl. -S a Persian unit of distance
PARASHAH n pl. -SHOTH or -SHIOTH a passage in Jewish scripture
PARASITE n pl. -S an organism that lives and feeds on or in another organism
PARASOL n pl. -S a small, light umbrella
PARAVANE n pl. -S an underwater device used to cut cables
PARAWING n pl. -S a winglike parachute
PARAZOAN n pl. -S any of a major division of multicellular animals
PARBOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to cook partially by boiling for a short time
PARCEL v -CELED, -CELING, -CELS or -CELLED, -CELLING, -CELS to divide into parts or shares
PARCENER n pl. -S a joint heir
PARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make very dry
PARCHESI n pl. -S pachisi
PARCHISI n pl. -S pachisi
PARD n pl. -S a leopard
PARDAH n pl. -S purdah
PARDEE interj pardi
PARDI interj -- used as a mild oath
PARDIE interj pardi
PARDINE adj pertaining to a leopard
PARDNER n pl. -S chum; friend
PARDON v -ED, -ING, -S to release from liability for an offense
PARDONER n pl. -S one that pardons
PARDY interj pardi
PARE v PARED, PARING, PARES to cut off the outer covering of
PARECISM n pl. -S the state of having the male and female sexual organs beside or near each other
PAREIRA n pl. -S a medicinal plant root
PARENT v -ED, -ING, -S to exercise the functions of a parent (a father or mother)
PARENTAL adj pertaining to a parent
PAREO n pl. -REOS pareu
PARER n pl. -S one that pares
PARERGON n pl. -GA a composition derived from a larger work
PARESIS n pl. -RESES partial loss of the ability to move
PARETIC n pl. -S one affected with paresis
PAREU n pl. -S a Polynesian garment
PAREVE adj parve
PARFAIT n pl. -S a frozen dessert
PARFLESH n pl. -ES a rawhide soaked in lye to remove the hair and dried
PARFOCAL adj having lenses with the corresponding focal points in the same plane
PARGE v PARGED, PARGING, PARGES to parget
PARGET v -GETED, -GETING, -GETS or -GETTED, -GETTING, -GETS to cover with plaster
PARGING n pl. -S a thin coat of mortar or plaster for sealing masonry
PARGO n pl. -GOS a food fish
PARHELIA n/pl bright circular spots appearing on a solar halo
PARHELIC adj pertaining to parhelia
PARIAH n pl. -S a social outcast
PARIAN n pl. -S a hard, white porcelain
PARIES n pl. PARIETES the wall of an organ
PARIETAL n pl. -S a bone of the skull
PARING n pl. -S something pared off
PARIS n pl. -ISES a European herb
PARISH n pl. -ES an ecclesiastical district
PARITY n pl. -TIES equality
PARK v -ED, -ING, -S to leave a vehicle in a location for a time
PARKA n pl. -S a hooded garment
PARKER n pl. -S one that parks
PARKING n pl. -S an area in which vehicles may be left
PARKLAND n pl. -S a grassland region with isolated or grouped trees
PARKLIKE adj resembling an outdoor recreational area
PARKWAY n pl. -WAYS a wide highway
PARLANCE n pl. -S a manner of speaking
PARLANDO adj sung in a manner suggestive of speech
PARLANTE adj parlando
PARLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to bet an original wager and its winnings on a subsequent event
PARLE v PARLED, PARLING, PARLES to parley
PARLEY v -LEYED, -LEYING, -LEYS to discuss terms with an enemy
PARLEYER n pl. -S one that parleys
PARLING present participle of parle
PARLOR n pl. -S a room for the entertainment of visitors
PARLOUR n pl. -S parlor
PARLOUS adj dangerous
PARODIC adj comically imitative
PARODIED past tense of parody
PARODIES present 3d person sing. of parody
PARODIST n pl. -S one who parodies
PARODOS n pl. -DOI an ode sung in ancient Greek drama
PARODY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to imitate a serious literary work for comic effect
PAROL n pl. -S an utterance
PAROLE v -ROLED, -ROLING, -ROLES to release from prison before completion of the imposed sentence
PAROLEE n pl. -S one who is paroled
PARONYM n pl. -S a word having the same root as another
PAROQUET n pl. -S parakeet
PAROTIC adj situated near the ear
PAROTID n pl. -S a salivary gland
PAROTOID n pl. -S a gland of certain toads and frogs
PAROUS adj having produced offspring
PAROXYSM n pl. -S a sudden fit or attack
PARQUET v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a floor of inlaid design
PARR n pl. -S a young salmon
PARRAL n pl. -S parrel
PARRED past tense of par
PARREL n pl. -S a sliding loop of rope or chain used on a ship
PARRIDGE n pl. -S porridge
PARRIED past tense of parry
PARRIES present 3d person sing. of parry
PARRING present participle of par
PARRITCH n pl. -ES porridge
PARROKET n pl. -S parakeet
PARROT v -ED, -ING, -S to repeat or imitate without thought or understanding
PARROTER n pl. -S one that parrots
PARROTY adj resembling a parrot (a hook-billed tropical bird)
PARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to ward off a blow
PARSE v PARSED, PARSING, PARSES to describe and analyze grammatically PARSABLE adj
PARSEC n pl. -S a unit of astronomical distance
PARSER n pl. -S one that parses
PARSING present participle of parse
PARSLEY n pl. -LEYS a cultivated herb PARSLEYED, PARSLIED adj
PARSNIP n pl. -S a European herb
PARSON n pl. -S a clergyman PARSONIC adj
PART v -ED, -ING, -S to divide or break into separate pieces
PARTAKE v -TOOK, -TAKEN, -TAKING, -TAKES to participate
PARTAKER n pl. -S one that partakes
PARTAN n pl. -S an edible crab
PARTERRE n pl. -S a section of a theater
PARTIAL n pl. -S a simple component of a complex tone
PARTIBLE adj divisible
PARTICLE n pl. -S a very small piece or part
PARTIED past tense of party
PARTIER n pl. -S partyer
PARTIES present 3d person sing. of party
PARTING n pl. -S a division or separation
PARTISAN n pl. -S a firm supporter of a person, party, or cause
PARTITA n pl. -S a set of related instrumental pieces
PARTITE adj divided into parts
PARTIZAN n pl. -S partisan
PARTLET n pl. -S a woman's garment
PARTLY adv in some measure or degree
PARTNER v -ED, -ING, -S to associate with in some activity of common interest
PARTON n pl. -S a hypothetical atomic particle
PARTOOK past tense of partake
PARTWAY adv to some extent
PARTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to attend a social gathering
PARTYER n pl. -S one that parties
PARURA n pl. -S parure
PARURE n pl. -S a set of matched jewelry
PARVE adj made without milk or meat
PARVENU n pl. -S one who has suddenly risen above his class
PARVENUE adj characteristic of a parvenu
PARVIS n pl. -VISES an enclosed area in front of a church
PARVISE n pl. -S parvis
PARVO n pl. -VOS a contagious disease of dogs
PARVOLIN n pl. -S an oily liquid obtained from fish
PAS n pl. PAS a dance step
PASCAL n pl. -S a unit of pressure
PASCHAL n pl. -S a candle used in certain religious ceremonies
PASE n pl. -S a movement of a matador's cape
PASEO n pl. -SEOS a leisurely stroll
PASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to strike violently
PASHA n pl. -S a former Turkish high official
PASHADOM n pl. -S the rank of a pasha
PASHALIC n pl. -S pashalik
PASHALIK n pl. -S the territory of a pasha
PASQUIL n pl. -S a satire or lampoon
PASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to go by
PASSABLE adj fairly good or acceptable PASSABLY adv
PASSADE n pl. -S a turn of a horse backward or forward on the same ground
PASSADO n pl. -DOS or -DOES a forward thrust in fencing
PASSAGE v -SAGED, -SAGING, -SAGES to make a voyage
PASSANT adj walking with the farther forepaw raised -- used of a heraldic animal
PASSBAND n pl. -S a frequency band that permits transmission with maximum efficiency
PASSBOOK n pl. -S a bankbook
PASSE adj outmoded
PASSEE adj passe
PASSEL n pl. -S a large quantity or number
PASSER n pl. -S one that passes
PASSERBY n pl. PASSERSBY one who passes by
PASSIBLE adj capable of feeling or suffering
PASSIM adv here and there
PASSING n pl. -S a death
PASSION n pl. -S an intense emotion
PASSIVE n pl. -S a verb form
PASSKEY n pl. -KEYS a key that opens several different locks
PASSLESS adj incapable of being traveled over or through
PASSOVER n pl. -S the lamb eaten at the feast of a Jewish holiday
PASSPORT n pl. -S a document allowing travel from one country to another
PASSUS n pl. -ES a section of a story or poem
PASSWORD n pl. -S a secret word that must be spoken to gain admission
PAST n pl. -S time gone by
PASTA n pl. -S a food made of dough
PASTE v PASTED, PASTING, PASTES to fasten with a sticky mixture
PASTEL n pl. -S a soft, delicate hue
PASTER n pl. -S one that pastes
PASTERN n pl. -S a part of a horse's foot
PASTEUP n pl. -S a finished copy to be photographed for making a printing plate
PASTICCI n/pl pastiches
PASTICHE n pl. -S an artistic work made of fragments from various sources
PASTIE n pl. -S pasty
PASTIER comparative of pasty
PASTIES pl. of pasty
PASTIEST superlative of pasty
PASTIL n pl. -S pastille
PASTILLE n pl. -S a lozenge
PASTIME n pl. -S a recreational activity
PASTINA n pl. -S a type of macaroni
PASTING present participle of paste
PASTIS n pl. -TISES a French liqueur
PASTLESS adj having no past
PASTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being past or gone by
PASTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as the spiritual overseer of
PASTORAL n pl. -S a literary or artistic work that depicts country life
PASTRAMI n pl. -S a highly seasoned smoked beef
PASTROMI n pl. -S pastrami
PASTRY n pl. -TRIES a sweet baked food
PASTURAL adj pertaining to a pasture
PASTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to put in a pasture (a grazing area)
PASTURER n pl. -S one that pastures livestock
PASTY adj PASTIER, PASTIEST pale and unhealthy in appearance
PASTY n pl. PASTIES a meat pie
PAT v PATTED, PATTING, PATS to touch lightly
PATACA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Macao
PATAGIAL adj pertaining to a patagium
PATAGIUM n pl. -GIA a wing membrane of a bat
PATAMAR n pl. -S a sailing vessel
PATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to mend or cover a hole or weak spot in
PATCHER n pl. -S one that patches
PATCHY adj PATCHIER, PATCHIEST uneven in quality PATCHILY adv
PATE n pl. -S the top of the head PATED adj
PATELLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS the flat movable bone at the front of the knee PATELLAR adj
PATEN n pl. -S a plate
PATENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being obvious
PATENT v -ED, -ING, -S to obtain a patent (a government grant protecting the rights of an inventor) on
PATENTEE n pl. -S one that holds a patent
PATENTLY adv obviously
PATENTOR n pl. -S one that grants a patent
PATER n pl. -S a father
PATERNAL adj pertaining to a father
PATH n pl. -S a trodden way or track
PATHETIC adj arousing pity
PATHLESS adj having no path
PATHOGEN n pl. -S any disease-producing organism
PATHOS n pl. -ES a quality that arouses feelings of pity or compassion
PATHWAY n pl. -WAYS a path
PATIENCE n pl. -S the quality of being patient
PATIENT adj -TIENTER, -TIENTEST able to endure disagreeable circumstances without complaint
PATIENT n pl. -S one who is under medical treatment
PATIN n pl. -S paten
PATINA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a green film that forms on bronze
PATINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to give a patina to
PATINE v -TINED, -TINING, -TINES to cover with a patina
PATINIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to patinate
PATIO n pl. -TIOS an outdoor paved area adjoining a house
PATLY adv suitably
PATNESS n pl. -ES suitability
PATOIS n pl. PATOIS a dialect
PATRIOT n pl. -S one who loves his country
PATROL v -TROLLED, -TROLLING, -TROLS to pass through an area for the purposes of observation or security
PATRON n pl. -S a regular customer PATRONAL, PATRONLY adj
PATROON n pl. -S a landowner granted manorial rights under old Dutch law
PATSY n pl. -SIES a person who is easily fooled
PATTAMAR n pl. -S patamar
PATTED past tense of pat
PATTEE adj paty
PATTEN n pl. -S a shoe having a thick wooden sole
PATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk glibly or rapidly
PATTERER n pl. -S one that patters
PATTERN v -ED, -ING, -S to make according to a prescribed design
PATTIE n pl. -S patty
PATTING present participle of pat
PATTY n pl. -TIES a small, flat cake of chopped food
PATTYPAN n pl. -S a pan in which patties are baked
PATULENT adj patulous
PATULOUS adj spreading; open
PATY adj formee
PATZER n pl. -S an inept chess player
PAUCITY n pl. -TIES smallness of number or quantity
PAUGHTY adj arrogant
PAULDRON n pl. -S a piece of armor for the shoulder
PAULIN n pl. -S a sheet of waterproof material
PAUNCH n pl. -ES the belly or abdomen PAUNCHED adj
PAUNCHY adj PAUNCHIER, PAUNCHIEST having a protruding belly
PAUPER v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce to poverty
PAUSAL adj pertaining to a break or rest in speaking or writing
PAUSE v PAUSED, PAUSING, PAUSES to stop temporarily
PAUSER n pl. -S one that pauses
PAVAN n pl. -S a slow, stately dance
PAVANE n pl. -S pavan
PAVE v PAVED, PAVING, PAVES to cover with material that forms a firm, level surface
PAVEED adj set close together to conceal a metal base
PAVEMENT n pl. -S a paved surface
PAVER n pl. -S one that paves
PAVID adj timid
PAVILION v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a large tent
PAVILLON n pl. -S the bell of a wind instrument
PAVIN n pl. -S pavan
PAVING n pl. -S pavement
PAVIOR n pl. -S a paver
PAVIOUR n pl. -S a paver
PAVIS n pl. -ISES a large medieval shield
PAVISE n pl. -S pavis
PAVISER n pl. -S a soldier carrying a pavis
PAVLOVA n pl. -S a meringue dessert
PAVONINE adj resembling a peacock
PAW v -ED, -ING, -S to strike or scrape with a beating motion
PAWER n pl. -S one that paws
PAWKY adj PAWKIER, PAWKIEST sly PAWKILY adv
PAWL n pl. -S a hinged mechanical part
PAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to give as security for something borrowed PAWNABLE adj
PAWNAGE n pl. -S an act of pawning
PAWNEE n pl. -S one to whom something is pawned
PAWNER n pl. -S one that pawns something
PAWNOR n pl. -S pawner
PAWNSHOP n pl. -S a place where things are pawned
PAWPAW n pl. -S papaw
PAX n pl. -ES a ceremonial embrace given to signify Christian love and unity
PAXWAX n pl. -ES the nuchal ligament of a quadruped
PAY v PAID or PAYED, PAYING, PAYS to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or services
PAYABLE adj profitable PAYABLY adv
PAYABLES n/pl accounts payable
PAYBACK n pl. -S a return on an investment equal to the original capital outlay
PAYCHECK n pl. -S a check in payment of wages or salary
PAYDAY n pl. -DAYS the day on which wages are paid
PAYEE n pl. -S one to whom money is paid
PAYER n pl. -S one that pays
PAYGRADE n pl. -S the grade of military personnel according to a base pay scale
PAYLOAD n pl. -S the part of a cargo producing income
PAYMENT n pl. -S something that is paid
PAYNIM n pl. -S a pagan
PAYOFF n pl. -S the act of distributing gains
PAYOLA n pl. -S a secret payment for favors
PAYOR n pl. -S payer
PAYOUT n pl. -S money that is paid out
PAYROLL n pl. -S a list of employees entitled to payment
PAZAZZ n pl. -ES pizazz
PE n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
PEA n pl. -S the edible seed of an annual herb
PEACE v PEACED, PEACING, PEACES to be or become silent
PEACEFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST undisturbed; calm
PEACENIK n pl. -S one who demonstrates against a war
PEACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to inform against someone
PEACHER n pl. -S one that peaches
PEACHY adj PEACHIER, PEACHIEST dandy
PEACING present participle of peace
PEACOAT n pl. -S a heavy woolen jacket
PEACOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to strut vainly
PEACOCKY adj -COCKIER, -COCKIEST vain
PEAFOWL n pl. -S a large pheasant
PEAG n pl. -S wampum
PEAGE n pl. -S peag
PEAHEN n pl. -S a female peafowl
PEAK v -ED, -ING, -S to reach a maximum
PEAKIER comparative of peaky
PEAKIEST superlative of peaky
PEAKISH adj somewhat sickly
PEAKLESS adj having no peak (a pointed top)
PEAKLIKE adj resembling a peak
PEAKY adj PEAKIER, PEAKIEST sickly
PEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to ring out
PEALIKE adj resembling a pea
PEAN n pl. -S paean
PEANUT n pl. -S the nutlike seed or pod of an annual vine
PEAR n pl. -S a fleshy fruit
PEARL v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn with pearls (smooth, rounded masses formed in certain mollusks)
PEARLASH n pl. -ES an alkaline compound
PEARLER n pl. -S one that dives for pearls
PEARLITE n pl. -S a cast-iron alloy
PEARLY adj PEARLIER, PEARLIEST resembling a pearl
PEARMAIN n pl. -S a variety of apple
PEART adj PEARTER, PEARTEST lively PEARTLY adv
PEASANT n pl. -S a person of inferior social rank
PEASCOD n pl. -S peasecod
PEASE n pl. PEASEN or PEASES a pea
PEASECOD n pl. -S a pea pod
PEAT n pl. -S a substance composed of partially decayed vegetable matter
PEATY adj PEATIER, PEATIEST resembling or containing peat
PEAVEY n pl. -VEYS a lever used to move logs
PEAVY n pl. -VIES peavey
PEBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to cover with pebbles (small, rounded stones)
PEBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST resembling pebbles
PEC n pl. -S a chest muscle
PECAN n pl. -S a nut-bearing tree
PECCABLE adj liable to sin
PECCANCY n pl. -CIES the state of being peccant
PECCANT adj sinful
PECCARY n pl. -RIES a hoofed mammal
PECCAVI n pl. -S a confession of sin
PECH v -ED, -ING, -S to pant
PECHAN n pl. -S the stomach
PECK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with the beak or something pointed
PECKER n pl. -S one that pecks
PECKISH adj irritable
PECKY adj PECKIER, PECKIEST marked by decay caused by fungi
PECORINI n pl. -S
PECORINO n pl. -NOS -NI a hard cheese made from sheep's milk
PECS n/pl pectoral muscles
PECTASE n pl. -S an enzyme
PECTATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
PECTEN n pl. -TENS or -TINES a comblike anatomical part
PECTIN n pl. -S a carbohydrate derivative PECTIC adj
PECTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to change into a jelly
PECTORAL n pl. -S something worn on the breast
PECULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to embezzle
PECULIAR n pl. -S something belonging exclusively to a person
PECULIUM n pl. -LIA private property
PED n pl. -S a natural soil aggregate
PEDAGOG n pl. -S a teacher
PEDAGOGY n pl. -GIES the work of a teacher
PEDAL v -ALED, -ALING, -ALS or -ALLED, -ALLING, -ALS to operate by means of foot levers
PEDALFER n pl. -S a type of soil
PEDALIER n pl. -S the pedal keyboard of an organ
PEDALLED a past tense of pedal
PEDALLING a present participle of pedal
PEDALO n pl. -LOS a paddleboat powered by pedals
PEDANT n pl. -S one who flaunts his knowledge PEDANTIC adj
PEDANTRY n pl. -RIES ostentatious display of knowledge
PEDATE adj resembling a foot PEDATELY adv
PEDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to travel about selling wares
PEDDLER n pl. -S one that peddles
PEDDLERY n pl. -RIES the trade of a peddler
PEDDLING present tense of peddle
PEDERAST n pl. -S a man who engages in sexual activities with boys
PEDES pl. of pes
PEDESTAL v -TALED, -TALING, -TALS or -TALLED, -TALLING, -TALS to provide with an architectural support or base
PEDICAB n pl. -S a passenger vehicle that is pedaled
PEDICEL n pl. -S a slender basal part of an organism
PEDICLE n pl. -S pedicel PEDICLED adj
PEDICURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES to administer a cosmetic treatment to the feet and toenails
PEDIFORM adj shaped like a foot
PEDIGREE n pl. -S a line of ancestors
PEDIMENT n pl. -S a triangular architectural part
PEDIPALP n pl. -S an appendage of an arachnid
PEDLAR n pl. -S peddler
PEDLARY n pl. -LARIES peddlery
PEDLER n pl. -S peddler
PEDLERY n pl. -LERIES peddlery
PEDOCAL n pl. -S a type of soil
PEDOLOGY n pl. -GIES the scientific study of the behavior and development of children
PEDRO n pl. -DROS a card game
PEDUNCLE n pl. -S a flower stalk
PEE n pl. -S the letter P
PEEBEEN n pl. -S a large hardwood evergreen tree
PEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to look furtively or quickly
PEEKABOO n pl. -BOOS a children's game
PEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to strip off an outer covering of PEELABLE adj
PEELER n pl. -S one that peels
PEELING n pl. -S a piece or strip that has been peeled off
PEEN v -ED, -ING, -S to beat with the non-flat end of a hammerhead
PEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a short, shrill cry
PEEPER n pl. -S one that peeps
PEEPHOLE n pl. -S a small opening through which one may look
PEEPSHOW n pl. -S an exhibition viewed through a small opening
PEEPUL n pl. -S pipal
PEER v -ED, -ING, -S to look narrowly or searchingly
PEERAGE n pl. -S the rank of a nobleman
PEERESS n pl. -ES a noblewoman
PEERIE n pl. -S peery
PEERLESS adj having no equal
PEERY n pl. PEERIES a child's toy
PEESWEEP n pl. -S a lapwing
PEETWEET n pl. -S a wading bird
PEEVE v PEEVED, PEEVING, PEEVES to annoy
PEEVISH adj irritable
PEEWEE n pl. -S an unusually small person or thing
PEEWIT n pl. -S pewit
PEG v PEGGED, PEGGING, PEGS to fasten with a peg (a wooden pin)
PEGBOARD n pl. -S a board with holes for pegs
PEGBOX n pl. -ES a part of a stringed instrument
PEGGED past tense of peg
PEGGING present participle of peg
PEGLESS adj lacking a peg
PEGLIKE adj resembling a peg
PEH n pl. -S pe
PEIGNOIR n pl. -S a woman's gown
PEIN v -ED, -ING, -S to peen
PEISE v PEISED, PEISING, PEISES to weigh
PEKAN n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
PEKE n pl. -S a small, long-haired dog
PEKIN n pl. -S a silk fabric
PEKOE n pl. -S a black tea
PELAGE n pl. -S the coat or covering of a mammal PELAGIAL adj
PELAGIC adj oceanic
PELE n pl. -S a medieval fortified tower
PELERINE n pl. -S a woman's cape
PELF n pl. -S money or wealth
PELICAN n pl. -S a large, web-footed bird
PELISSE n pl. -S a long outer garment
PELITE n pl. -S a rock composed of fine fragments PELITIC adj
PELLAGRA n pl. -S a niacin-deficiency disease
PELLET v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with pellets (small rounded masses)
PELLETAL adj resembling a pellet
PELLICLE n pl. -S a thin skin or film
PELLMELL n pl. -S a jumbled mass
PELLUCID adj transparent
PELMET n pl. -S a decorative cornice
PELON adj hairless
PELORIA n pl. -S abnormal regularity of a flower form PELORIAN, PELORIC adj
PELORUS n pl. -ES a navigational instrument
PELOTA n pl. -S a court game of Spanish origin
PELT v -ED, -ING, -S to strike repeatedly with blows or missiles
PELTAST n pl. -S a soldier of ancient Greece
PELTATE adj shaped like a shield
PELTER v -ED, -ING, -S to pelt
PELTRY n pl. -RIES an animal skin
PELVIC n pl. -S a bone of the pelvis
PELVIS n pl. -VES or -VISES a part of the skeleton
PEMBINA n pl. -S a variety of cranberry
PEMICAN n pl. -S pemmican
PEMMICAN n pl. -S a food prepared by North American Indians
PEMOLINE n pl. -S a drug used as a stimulant
PEMPHIX n pl. -ES a skin disease
PEN v PENNED, PENNING, PENS to write with a pen (an instrument for writing with fluid ink)
PENAL adj pertaining to punishment
PENALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to penalize
PENALITY n pl. -TIES liability to punishment
PENALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to subject to a penalty
PENALLY adv in a penal manner
PENALTY n pl. -TIES a punishment imposed for violation of a law, rule, or agreement
PENANCE v -ANCED, -ANCING, -ANCES to impose a type of punishment upon
PENANG n pl. -S a cotton fabric
PENATES n/pl the Roman gods of the household
PENCE a pl. of penny
PENCEL n pl. -S a small flag
PENCHANT n pl. -S a strong liking for something
PENCIL v -CILED, -CILING, -CILS or -CILLED, -CILLING, -CILS to produce by using a pencil (a writing and drawing implement)
PENCILER n pl. -S one that pencils
PEND v -ED, -ING, -S to remain undecided or unsettled
PENDANT n pl. -S a hanging ornament
PENDENCY n pl. -CIES a pending state
PENDENT n pl. -S pendant
PENDULUM n pl. -S a type of free swinging body PENDULAR adj
PENES a pl. of penis
PENGO n pl. -GOS a former monetary unit of Hungary
PENGUIN n pl. -S a flightless, aquatic bird
PENICIL n pl. -S a small tuft of hairs
PENIS n pl. -NES or -NISES the male organ of copulation PENIAL, PENILE adj
PENITENT n pl. -S a person who repents his sins
PENKNIFE n pl. -KNIVES a small pocketknife
PENLIGHT n pl. -S a small flashlight
PENLITE n pl. -S penlight
PENMAN n pl. -MEN an author
PENNA n pl. -NAE any of the feathers that determine a bird's shape
PENNAME n pl. -S a name used by an author instead of his real name
PENNANT n pl. -S a long, narrow flag
PENNATE adj having wings or feathers
PENNATED adj pennate
PENNE n pl. PENNE short tubular pasta
PENNED past tense of pen
PENNER n pl. -S one that pens
PENNI n pl. -NIA or -NIS a Finnish coin
PENNIES a pl. of penny
PENNINE n pl. -S a mineral
PENNING present participle of pen
PENNON n pl. -S a pennant PENNONED adj
PENNY n pl. PENNIES or PENCE a coin of the United Kingdom
PENOCHE n pl. -S penuche
PENOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of the punishment of crime
PENONCEL n pl. -S a small pennon
PENPOINT n pl. -S the point of a pen
PENSEE n pl. -S a thought
PENSIL n pl. -S pencel
PENSILE adj hanging loosely
PENSION v -ED, -ING, -S to grant a retirement allowance to
PENSIONE n pl. -S a boarding house
PENSIVE adj engaged in deep thought
PENSTER n pl. -S a writer
PENSTOCK n pl. -S a conduit for conveying water to a waterwheel
PENT adj confined
PENTACLE n pl. -S a five-pointed star
PENTAD n pl. -S a group of five
PENTAGON n pl. -S a five-sided polygon
PENTANE n pl. -S a volatile liquid
PENTANOL n pl. -S an alcohol
PENTARCH n pl. -S one of five joint rulers
PENTENE n pl. -S a liquid hydrocarbon
PENTODE n pl. -S a type of electron tube
PENTOMIC adj made up of five battle groups
PENTOSAN n pl. -S a complex carbohydrate
PENTOSE n pl. -S a sugar having five carbon atoms per molecule
PENTYL n pl. -S amyl
PENUCHE n pl. -S a fudge-like candy
PENUCHI n pl. -S penuche
PENUCHLE n pl. -S pinochle
PENUCKLE n pl. -S pinochle
PENULT n pl. -S the next to last syllable in a word
PENUMBRA n pl. -BRAE or -BRAS a partial shadow
PENURY n pl. -RIES extreme poverty
PEON n pl. -S or -ES an unskilled laborer
PEONAGE n pl. -S the condition of being a peon
PEONISM n pl. -S peonage
PEONY n pl. -NIES a flowering plant
PEOPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to furnish with inhabitants
PEOPLER n pl. -S one that peoples
PEP v PEPPED, PEPPING, PEPS to fill with energy
PEPERONI n pl. -S a highly seasoned sausage
PEPLOS n pl. -ES a garment worn by women in ancient Greece
PEPLUM n pl. -LUMS or -LA a short section attached to the waistline of a garment PEPLUMED adj
PEPLUS n pl. -ES peplos
PEPO n pl. -POS a fruit having a fleshy interior and a hard rind
PEPONIDA n pl. -S pepo
PEPONIUM n pl. -S pepo
PEPPED past tense of pep
PEPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to season with pepper (a pungent condiment)
PEPPERER n pl. -S one that peppers
PEPPERY adj resembling pepper
PEPPING present participle of pep
PEPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST full of energy PEPPILY adv
PEPSIN n pl. -S a digestive enzyme of the stomach
PEPSINE n pl. -S pepsin
PEPTIC n pl. -S a substance that promotes digestion
PEPTID n pl. -S peptide
PEPTIDE n pl. -S a combination of amino acids PEPTIDIC adj
PEPTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to increase the colloidal dispersion of
PEPTIZER n pl. -S one that peptizes
PEPTONE n pl. -S a protein compound PEPTONIC adj
PER prep for each
PERACID n pl. -S a type of acid
PERCALE n pl. -S a cotton fabric
PERCEIVE v -CEIVED, -CEIVING, -CEIVES to become aware of through the senses
PERCENT n pl. -S one part in a hundred
PERCEPT n pl. -S something that is perceived
PERCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to sit or rest on an elevated place
PERCHER n pl. -S one that perches
PERCOID n pl. -S a spiny-finned fish
PERCUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to strike with force
PERDIE interj pardi
PERDU n pl. -S a soldier sent on a dangerous mission
PERDUE n pl. -S perdu
PERDURE v -DURED, -DURING, -DURES to continue to exist
PERDY interj pardi
PEREGRIN n pl. -S a swift falcon much used in falconry
PEREION n pl. -REIA the thorax of some crustaceans
PEREON n pl. -REA pereion
PEREOPOD n pl. -S an appendage of the pereion
PERFECT adj -FECTER, -FECTEST lacking fault or defect; of an extreme kind
PERFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to make perfect
PERFECTA n pl. -S a system of betting
PERFECTO n pl. -TOS a medium-sized cigar
PERFIDY n pl. -DIES deliberate breach of faith or trust
PERFORCE adv of necessity
PERFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to begin and carry through to completion
PERFUME v -FUMED, -FUMING, -FUMES to fill with a fragrant odor
PERFUMER n pl. -S one that perfumes
PERFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to spread over or through something
PERGOLA n pl. -S a shaded shelter or passageway
PERHAPS n pl. -ES something open to doubt or conjecture
PERI n pl. -S a supernatural being of Persian mythology
PERIANTH n pl. -S an outer covering of a flower
PERIAPT n pl. -S an amulet
PERIBLEM n pl. -S a region of plant tissue
PERICARP n pl. -S the wall of a ripened plant ovary or fruit
PERICOPE n pl. -PES or -PAE a selection from a book
PERIDERM n pl. -S an outer layer of plant tissue
PERIDIUM n pl. -IA the covering of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi PERIDIAL adj
PERIDOT n pl. -S a mineral
PERIGEE n pl. -S the point in the orbit of a celestial body which is nearest to the earth PERIGEAL, PERIGEAN adj
PERIGON n pl. -S an angle equal to 360 degrees
PERIGYNY n pl. -NIES the state of being situated on a cuplike organ surrounding the pistil
PERIL v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS to imperil
PERILLA n pl. -S an Asian herb
PERILOUS adj dangerous
PERILUNE n pl. -S the point in the orbit of a celestial body which is nearest to the moon
PERINEUM n pl. -NEA a region of the body at the lower end of the trunk PERINEAL adj
PERIOD n pl. -S a portion of time
PERIODIC adj recurring at regular intervals
PERIODID n pl. -S an iodide
PERIOTIC adj surrounding the ear
PERIPETY n pl. -TIES a sudden change in a course of events
PERIPTER n pl. -S a structure with a row of columns around all sides
PERIQUE n pl. -S a dark tobacco
PERISARC n pl. -S a protective covering of certain hydrozoans
PERISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to die
PERIWIG n pl. -S a wig
PERJURE v -JURED, -JURING, -JURES to make a perjurer of
PERJURER n pl. -S one guilty of perjury
PERJURY n pl. -RIES the willful giving of false testimony under oath in a judicial proceeding
PERK v -ED, -ING, -S to carry oneself jauntily
PERKISH adj somewhat perky
PERKY adj PERKIER, PERKIEST jaunty PERKILY adv
PERLITE n pl. -S a volcanic glass PERLITIC adj
PERM v -ED, -ING, -S to give hair a permanent wave
PERMEANT adj that permeates
PERMEASE n pl. -S a catalyzing agent
PERMEATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to spread through
PERMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to allow
PERMUTE v -MUTED, -MUTING, -MUTES to change the order of
PERONEAL adj pertaining to the fibula
PERORAL adj occurring through the mouth
PERORATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to make a lengthy speech
PEROXID n pl. -S peroxide
PEROXIDE v -IDED, -IDING, -IDES to treat with peroxide (a bleaching agent)
PEROXY adj containing the bivalent group O;i2
PERPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to ponder
PERPENT n pl. -S a large building stone
PERPLEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to make mentally uncertain
PERRON n pl. -S an outdoor stairway
PERRY n pl. -RIES a beverage of pear juice often fermented
PERSALT n pl. -S a chemical salt
PERSE n pl. -S a blue color
PERSIST v -ED, -ING, -S to continue resolutely in some activity
PERSON n pl. -S a human being
PERSONA n pl. -NAE a character in a literary work
PERSONA n pl. -S the public role that a person assumes
PERSONAL n pl. -S a brief, private notice in a newspaper
PERSPIRE v -SPIRED, -SPIRING, -SPIRES to give off moisture through the pores of the skin PERSPIRY adj
PERSUADE v -SUADED, -SUADING, -SUADES to cause to do something by means of argument, reasoning, or entreaty
PERT adj PERTER, PERTEST impudent PERTLY adv
PERTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to have reference or relation
PERTNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being pert
PERTURB v -ED, -ING, -S to disturb greatly
PERUKE n pl. -S a wig PERUKED adj
PERUSAL n pl. -S the act of perusing
PERUSE v -RUSED, -RUSING, -RUSES to read
PERUSER n pl. -S one that peruses
PERVADE v -VADED, -VADING, -VADES to spread through every part of
PERVADER n pl. -S one that pervades
PERVERSE adj willfully deviating from desired or expected conduct
PERVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn away from the right course of action
PERVIOUS adj capable of being penetrated
PES n pl. PEDES a foot or footlike part
PESADE n pl. -S the position of a horse when rearing
PESETA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Spain
PESEWA n pl. -S a monetary unit of Ghana
PESKY adj -KIER, -KIEST annoying PESKILY adv
PESO n pl. -SOS a monetary unit of various Spanish-speaking countries
PESSARY n pl. -RIES a contraceptive device worn in the vagina
PEST n pl. -S an annoying person or thing
PESTER v -ED, -ING, -S to bother
PESTERER n pl. -S one that pesters
PESTHOLE n pl. -S a place liable to epidemic disease
PESTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to crush with a club-shaped hand tool
PESTO n pl. -TOS a sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil
PESTY n -IER, -IEST irritating
PET v PETTED, PETTING, PETS to caress with the hand
PETAL n pl. -S a leaflike part of a corolla PETALED, PETALLED adj
PETALINE adj resembling a petal
PETALODY n pl. -DIES the metamorphosis of various floral organs into petals
PETALOID adj resembling a petal
PETALOUS adj having petals
PETARD n pl. -S an explosive device
PETASOS n pl. -ES petasus
PETASUS n pl. -ES a broad-brimmed hat worn in ancient Greece
PETCOCK n pl. -S a small valve or faucet
PETECHIA n pl. -CHIAE a small hemorrhagic spot on a body surface
PETER v -ED, -ING, -S to diminish gradually
PETIOLAR adj pertaining to a petiole
PETIOLE n pl. -S the stalk of a leaf PETIOLED adj
PETIT adj small; minor
PETITE n pl. -S a clothing size for short women
PETITION v -ED, -ING, -S to make a formal request
PETNAP v -NAPPED, -NAPPING, -NAPS to steal a pet for profit
PETREL n pl. -S a small seabird
PETRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into stone or a stony substance
PETROL n pl. -S gasoline
PETROLIC adj derived from petroleum
PETRONEL n pl. -S a portable firearm
PETROSAL adj petrous
PETROUS adj resembling stone in hardness
PETSAI n pl. -S Chinese cabbage
PETTED past tense of pet
PETTEDLY adv peevishly
PETTER n pl. -S one that pets
PETTI pl. of petto
PETTIER comparative of petty
PETTIEST superlative of petty
PETTIFOG v -FOGGED, -FOGGING, -FOGS to quibble
PETTILY adv in a petty manner
PETTING n pl. -S amorous caressing and kissing
PETTISH adj peevish
PETTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to caress
PETTO n pl. -TI the breast
PETTY adj -TIER, -TIEST insignificant
PETULANT adj peevish
PETUNIA n pl. -S a tropical herb
PETUNTSE n pl. -S a mineral
PETUNTZE n pl. -S petuntse
PEW n pl. -S a bench for seating people in church
PEWEE n pl. -S a small bird
PEWIT n pl. -S the lapwing
PEWTER n pl. -S a tin alloy
PEWTERER n pl. -S one that makes articles of pewter
PEYOTE n pl. -S a cactus
PEYOTL n pl. -S peyote
PEYTRAL n pl. -S a piece of armor for the breast of a horse
PEYTREL n pl. -S peytral
PFENNIG n pl. -NIGS or -NIGE a bronze coin of Germany
PFFT interj -- used to express a sudden ending
PFUI interj phooey
PHAETON n pl. -S a light carriage
PHAGE n pl. -S an organism that destroys bacteria
PHALANGE n pl. -S any bone of a finger or toe
PHALANX n pl. -ES a formation of infantry in ancient Greece
PHALLI a pl. of phallus
PHALLIC adj pertaining to a phallus
PHALLISM n pl. -S worship of the phallus as symbolic of nature's creative power
PHALLIST n pl. -S one who practices phallism
PHALLUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES the penis
PHANTASIED past tense of phantasy
PHANTASIES present 3d person sing. of phantasy
PHANTASM n pl. -S a creation of the imagination
PHANTAST n pl. -S fantast
PHANTASY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to fantasy
PHANTOM n pl. -S something existing in appearance only
PHARAOH n pl. -S a ruler of ancient Egypt
PHARISEE n pl. -S a hypocritically self-righteous person
PHARMACY n pl. -CIES a drugstore
PHAROS n pl. -ES a lighthouse or beacon to guide seamen
PHARYNX n pl. -YNGES or -YNXES a section of the digestive tract
PHASE v PHASED, PHASING, PHASES to plan or carry out by phases (distinct stages of development) PHASEAL, PHASIC adj
PHASEOUT n pl. -S a gradual stopping of operations
PHASIS n pl. PHASES a phase
PHASMID n pl. -S a tropical insect
PHAT adj susceptible of easy and rapid typesetting
PHATIC adj sharing feelings rather than ideas
PHEASANT n pl. -S a large, long-tailed bird
PHELLEM n pl. -S a layer of plant cells
PHELONIA n/pl liturgical vestments
PHENATE n pl. -S a salt of carbolic acid
PHENAZIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
PHENETIC adj pertaining to a type of classificatory system
PHENETOL n pl. -S a volatile liquid
PHENIX n pl. -ES phoenix
PHENOL n pl. -S a caustic compound
PHENOLIC n pl. -S a synthetic resin
PHENOM n pl. -S a person of extraordinary ability or promise
PHENOXY adj containing a radical derived from phenol
PHENYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical PHENYLIC adj
PHEW interj -- used to express relief, fatigue, or disgust
PHI n pl. -S a Greek letter
PHIAL n pl. -S a vial
PHILABEG n pl. -S filibeg
PHILIBEG n pl. -S filibeg
PHILOMEL n pl. -S a songbird
PHILTER v -ED, -ING, -S to put under the spell of a love potion
PHILTRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to philter
PHILTRUM n pl. -TRA the indentation between the upper lip and the nose
PHIMOSIS n pl. -MOSES the abnormal constriction of the opening of the prepuce PHIMOTIC adj
PHIZ n pl. -ES a face or facial expression
PHLEGM n pl. -S a thick mucus secreted in the air passages
PHLEGMY adj PHLEGMIER, PHLEGMIEST resembling phlegm
PHLOEM n pl. -S a complex plant tissue
PHLOX n pl. -ES a flowering plant
PHOBIA n pl. -S an obsessive or irrational fear
PHOBIC n pl. -S one affected with a phobia
PHOCINE adj pertaining to seals
PHOEBE n pl. -S a small bird
PHOEBUS n pl. -ES the sun
PHOENIX n pl. -ES a mythical bird
PHON n pl. -S a unit of loudness
PHONAL adj pertaining to speech sounds
PHONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to produce speech sounds
PHONE v PHONED, PHONING, PHONES to telephone
PHONEME n pl. -S a unit of speech PHONEMIC adj
PHONETIC adj pertaining to speech sounds
PHONEY adj -NIER, -NIEST phony
PHONEY v -ED, -ING, -S to phony
PHONIC adj pertaining to the nature of sound
PHONICS n/pl the science of sound
PHONIED past tense of phony
PHONIER comparative of phoney and phony
PHONIES present 3d person sing. of phony
PHONIEST superlative of phoney and phony
PHONILY adv in a phony manner
PHONING present participle of phone
PHONO n pl. -NOS a record player
PHONON n pl. -S a quantum of vibrational energy
PHONY adj -NIER, -NIEST not genuine or real
PHONY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to alter so as to make appear genuine
PHOOEY interj -- used as an exclamation of disgust or contempt
PHORATE n pl. -S an insecticide
PHORONID n pl. -S a wormlike marine animal
PHOSGENE n pl. -S a poisonous gas
PHOSPHID n pl. -S a chemical compound
PHOSPHIN n pl. -S a poisonous gas
PHOSPHOR n pl. -S a substance that will emit light when exposed to radiation
PHOT n pl. -S a unit of illumination
PHOTIC adj pertaining to light
PHOTICS n/pl the science of light
PHOTO v -ED, -ING, -S to photograph
PHOTOG n pl. -S one who takes photographs
PHOTOMAP v -MAPPED, -MAPPING, -MAPS to map by means of aerial photography
PHOTON n pl. -S an elementary particle PHOTONIC adj
PHOTOPIA n pl. -S vision in bright light PHOTOPIC adj
PHOTOSET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to prepare for printing by photographic means
PHPHT interj pht
PHRASAL adj pertaining to a group of two or more associated words
PHRASE v PHRASED, PHRASING, PHRASES to express in words
PHRASING n pl. -S manner or style of verbal expression
PHRATRY n pl. -TRIES a tribal unit among primitive peoples PHRATRAL, PHRATRIC adj
PHREATIC adj pertaining to underground waters
PHRENIC adj pertaining to the mind
PHRENSY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to frenzy
PHT interj -- used as an expression of mild anger or annoyance
PHTHALIC adj pertaining to a certain acid
PHTHALIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
PHTHISIC n pl. -S phthisis
PHTHISIS n pl. PHTHISES a disease of the lungs
PHUT n pl. -S a dull, abrupt sound
PHYLA pl. of phylon and phylum
PHYLAE pl. of phyle
PHYLAR adj pertaining to a phylum
PHYLAXIS n pl. -AXISES an inhibiting of infection by the body
PHYLE n pl. -LAE a political subdivision in ancient Greece PHYLIC adj
PHYLESIS n pl. -LESES or -LESISES the course of evolutionary development PHYLETIC adj
PHYLLARY n pl. -RIES a bract of certain plants
PHYLLITE n pl. -S a foliated rock
PHYLLO n pl. -LOS very thin pastry dough
PHYLLODE n pl. -S a flattened petiole that serves as a leaf
PHYLLOID n pl. -S a leaflike plant part
PHYLLOME n pl. -S a leaf of a plant
PHYLON n pl. -LA a genetically related group
PHYLUM n pl. -LA a taxonomic division
PHYSED n pl. -S physical education
PHYSES pl. of physis
PHYSIC v -ICKED, -ICKING, -ICS to treat with medicine
PHYSICAL n pl. -S a medical examination of the body
PHYSIQUE n pl. -S the form or structure of the body
PHYSIS n pl. PHYSES the principle of growth or change in nature
PHYTANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
PHYTOID adj resembling a plant
PHYTOL n pl. -S an alcohol
PHYTON n pl. -S a structural unit of a plant PHYTONIC adj
PI n pl. -S a Greek letter
PI v PIED, PIEING or PIING, PIES to jumble or disorder
PIA n pl. -S a membrane of the brain
PIACULAR adj atoning
PIAFFE v PIAFFED, PIAFFING, PIAFFES to perform a piaffer
PIAFFER n pl. -S a movement in horsemanship
PIAL adj pertaining to a pia
PIAN n pl. -S a tropical disease PIANIC adj
PIANISM n pl. -S performance on the piano
PIANIST n pl. -S one who plays the piano
PIANO n pl. -NOS a musical instrument
PIASABA n pl. -S piassava
PIASAVA n pl. -S piassava
PIASSABA n pl. -S piassava
PIASSAVA n pl. -S a coarse, stiff fiber
PIASTER n pl. -S a monetary unit of several Arab countries
PIASTRE n pl. -S piaster
PIAZZA n pl. -ZAS or -ZE a public square in an Italian town
PIBAL n pl. -S a small balloon for determining the direction and speed of the wind
PIBROCH n pl. -S a musical piece played on the bagpipe
PIC n pl. -S a photograph
PICA n pl. -S a craving for unnatural food
PICACHO n pl. -CHOS an isolated peak of a hill
PICADOR n pl. -ES or -S a horseman in a bullfight
PICAL adj resembling a pica
PICARA n pl. -S a female picaro
PICARO n pl. -ROS a vagabond
PICAROON v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a pirate
PICAYUNE n pl. -S a former Spanish-American coin
PICCOLO n pl. -LOS a small flute
PICE n pl. PICE a former coin of India and Pakistan
PICEOUS adj glossy-black in color
PICIFORM adj pertaining to an order of birds
PICK v -ED, -ING, -S to select
PICKADIL n pl. -S a type of collar
PICKAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to use a pickax (a tool for breaking hard surfaces)
PICKAXE v -AXED, -AXING, -AXES to pickax
PICKEER v -ED, -ING, -S to skirmish in advance of an army
PICKER n pl. -S one that picks
PICKEREL n pl. -S a freshwater fish
PICKET v -ED, -ING, -S to stand outside of some location, as a business, to publicize one's grievances against it
PICKETER n pl. -S one who pickets
PICKIER comparative of picky
PICKIEST superlative of picky
PICKING n pl. -S the act of one that picks
PICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to preserve or flavor in a solution of brine or vinegar
PICKLOCK n pl. -S a tool for opening locks
PICKOFF n pl. -S a play in baseball
PICKUP n pl. -S a small truck
PICKWICK n pl. -S a device for raising wicks in oil lamps
PICKY adj PICKIER, PICKIEST fussy
PICLORAM n pl. -S an herbicide
PICNIC v -NICKED, -NICKING, -NICS to go on a picnic (an outdoor excursion with food)
PICNICKY adj pertaining to a picnic
PICOGRAM n pl. -S one trillionth of a gram
PICOLIN n pl. -S picoline
PICOLINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
PICOMOLE n pl. -S one trillionth of a mole
PICOT v -ED, -ING, -S to edge with ornamental loops
PICOTEE n pl. -S a variety of carnation
PICQUET n pl. -S piquet
PICRATE n pl. -S a chemical salt PICRATED adj
PICRIC adj having a very bitter taste
PICRITE n pl. -S an igneous rock PICRITIC adj
PICTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to make a visual representation of
PICUL n pl. -S an Asian unit of weight
PIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to waste time
PIDDLER n pl. -S one that piddles
PIDDLY adj insignificant
PIDDOCK n pl. -S a bivalve mollusk
PIDGIN n pl. -S a mixed language
PIE v PIED, PIEING, PIES to pi
PIEBALD n pl. -S a spotted animal
PIECE v PIECED, PIECING, PIECES to join into a whole
PIECER n pl. -S one that pieces
PIECING n pl. -S material to be sewn together
PIECRUST n pl. -S the crust of a pie
PIED past tense of pie
PIEDFORT n pl. -S piefort
PIEDMONT n pl. -S an area lying at the foot of a mountain
PIEFORT n pl. -S an unusually thick coin
PIEING a present participle of pi
PIEPLANT n pl. -S a rhubarb
PIER n pl. -S a structure extending from land out over water
PIERCE v PIERCED, PIERCING, PIERCES to cut or pass into or through
PIERCER n pl. -S one that pierces
PIEROGI n pl. -ES a small dumpling with a filling
PIERROT n pl. -S a clown
PIETA n pl. -S a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the body of Christ
PIETIES pl. of piety
PIETISM n pl. -S piety
PIETIST n pl. -S a pious person
PIETY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being pious
PIFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to babble
PIG v PIGGED, PIGGING, PIGS to bear pigs (cloven-hoofed mammals)
PIGBOAT n pl. -S a submarine
PIGEON n pl. -S a short-legged bird
PIGFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
PIGGED past tense of pig
PIGGERY n pl. -GERIES a pigpen
PIGGIE n pl. -S piggy
PIGGIER comparative of piggy
PIGGIES pl. of piggy
PIGGIEST superlative of piggy
PIGGIN n pl. -S a small wooden pail
PIGGING present participle of pig
PIGGISH adj greedy or dirty
PIGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST piggish
PIGGY n pl. -GIES a small pig
PIGLET n pl. -S a small pig
PIGLIKE adj resembling a pig
PIGMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to add a coloring matter to
PIGMY n pl. -MIES pygmy
PIGNOLI n pl. -S pignolia
PIGNOLIA n pl. -S the edible seed of nut pines
PIGNUS n pl. -NORA property held as security for a debt
PIGNUT n pl. -S a hickory nut
PIGOUT n pl. -S an instance of eating to excess
PIGPEN n pl. -S a place where pigs are kept
PIGSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a pig
PIGSNEY n pl. -NEYS a darling
PIGSTICK v -ED, -ING, -S to hunt for wild boar
PIGSTY n pl. -STIES a pigpen
PIGTAIL n pl. -S a tight braid of hair
PIGWEED n pl. -S a weedy plant
PIING a present participle of pi
PIKA n pl. -S a small mammal
PIKAKE n pl. -S an East Indian vine
PIKE v PIKED, PIKING, PIKES to pierce with a pike (a long spear)
PIKEMAN n pl. -MEN a soldier armed with a pike
PIKER n pl. -S a stingy person
PIKI n pl. -S thin blue cornmeal bread
PIKING present participle of pike
PILAF n pl. -S a dish made of seasoned rice and often meat
PILAFF n pl. -S pilaf
PILAR adj pertaining to hair
PILASTER n pl. -S a rectangular column
PILAU n pl. -S pilaf
PILAW n pl. -S pilaf
PILCHARD n pl. -S a small marine fish
PILE v PILED, PILING, PILES to lay one upon the other
PILEA pl. of pileum
PILEATE adj having a pileus
PILEATED adj pileate
PILED past tense of pile
PILEI pl. of pileus
PILELESS adj not having a raised surface of yarn
PILEOUS adj pilose
PILEUM n pl. -LEA the top of a bird's head
PILEUP n pl. -S a collision involving several motor vehicles
PILEUS n pl. -LEI the umbrella-shaped portion of a mushroom
PILEWORT n pl. -S a medicinal plant
PILFER v -ED, -ING, -S to steal
PILFERER n pl. -S one that pilfers
PILGRIM n pl. -S a traveler or wanderer
PILI n pl. -S a Philippine tree
PILIFORM adj resembling a hair
PILING n pl. -S a structure of building supports
PILL v -ED, -ING, -S to dose with pills (small, rounded masses of medicine)
PILLAGE v -LAGED, -LAGING, -LAGES to plunder
PILLAGER n pl. -S one that pillages
PILLAR v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with vertical building supports
PILLBOX n pl. -ES a small box for pills
PILLION n pl. -S a pad or cushion for an extra rider on a horse or motorcycle
PILLORY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to expose to public ridicule or abuse
PILLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to rest on a pillow (a cushion for the head)
PILLOWY adj resembling a pillow
PILOSE adj covered with hair
PILOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being pilose
PILOT v -ED, -ING, -S to control the course of
PILOTAGE n pl. -S the act of piloting
PILOTING n pl. -S a branch of navigation
PILOUS adj pilose
PILSENER n pl. -S pilsner
PILSNER n pl. -S a light beer
PILULE n pl. -S a small pill PILULAR adj
PILUS n pl. -LI a hair or hairlike structure
PILY adj divided into a number of wedge-shaped heraldic designs
PIMA n pl. -S a strong, high-grade cotton
PIMENTO n pl. -TOS pimiento
PIMIENTO n pl. -TOS a sweet pepper
PIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to solicit clients for a prostitute
PIMPLE n pl. -S an inflamed swelling of the skin PIMPLED adj
PIMPLY adj -PLIER, -PLIEST covered with pimples
PIN v PINNED, PINNING, PINS to fasten with a pin (a slender, pointed piece of metal)
PINA n pl. -S a pineapple
PINAFORE n pl. -S a child's apron
PINANG n pl. -S a palm tree
PINASTER n pl. -S a pine tree
PINATA n pl. -S a pottery jar used in a Mexican game
PINBALL n pl. -S an electric game
PINBONE n pl. -S the hipbone
PINCER n pl. -S one of the two pivoted parts of a grasping tool
PINCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to squeeze between two edges or surfaces
PINCHBUG n pl. -S a large beetle
PINCHECK n pl. -S a fabric design
PINCHER n pl. -S one that pinches
PINDER n pl. -S an official who formerly impounded stray animals
PINDLING adj puny or sickly
PINE v PINED, PINING, PINES to yearn intensely
PINEAL adj shaped like a pinecone
PINECONE n pl. -S a cone-shaped fruit of a pine tree
PINED past tense of pine
PINELAND n pl. -S land forested with pine
PINELIKE adj resembling a pine (an evergreen tree)
PINENE n pl. -S the main constituent of turpentine
PINERY n pl. -ERIES an area where pineapples are grown
PINESAP n pl. -S a fragrant herb
PINETUM n pl. -TA a plantation of pine trees
PINEWOOD n pl. -S the wood of a pine tree
PINEY adj PINIER, PINIEST piny
PINFISH n pl. -ES a small marine fish
PINFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to confine in an enclosure for stray animals
PING v -ED, -ING, -S to produce a brief, high-pitched sound
PINGER n pl. -S a device for producing pulses of sound
PINGO n pl. -GOS a hill forced up by the effects of frost
PINGRASS n pl. -ES a European weed
PINGUID adj greasy
PINHEAD n pl. -S the head of a pin
PINHOLE n pl. -S a small hole made by a pin
PINIER comparative of piney and piny
PINIEST superlative of piney and piny
PINING present participle of pine
PINION v -ED, -ING, -S to remove or bind the wing feathers of to prevent flight
PINITE n pl. -S a mineral
PINITOL n pl. -S an alcohol
PINK adj PINKER, PINKEST of a pale reddish hue
PINK v -ED, -ING, -S to cut a saw-toothed edge on cloth
PINKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to become pink
PINKER n pl. -S one that pinks
PINKEY n pl. -EYS a ship with a narrow overhanging stern
PINKEYE n pl. -S an inflammation of the eye
PINKIE n pl. -S the little finger
PINKIES pl. of pinky
PINKING n pl. -S a method of cutting or decorating
PINKISH adj somewhat pink
PINKLY adv with a pink hue
PINKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being pink
PINKO n pl. PINKOS or PINKOES a person who holds somewhat radical political views
PINKROOT n pl. -S a medicinal plant root
PINKY n pl. PINKIES pinkie
PINNA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a feather, wing, or winglike part
PINNACE n pl. -S a small sailing ship
PINNACLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to place on a summit
PINNAE a pl. of pinna
PINNAL adj pertaining to a pinna
PINNATE adj resembling a feather
PINNATED adj pinnate
PINNED past tense of pin
PINNER n pl. -S one that pins
PINNIES pl. of pinny
PINNING present participle of pin
PINNIPED n pl. -S a mammal with limbs modified into flippers
PINNULA n pl. -LAE pinnule PINNULAR adj
PINNULE n pl. -S a pinnate part or organ
PINNY n pl. -NIES a pinafore
PINOCHLE n pl. -S a card game
PINOCLE n pl. -S pinochle
PINOLE n pl. -S a finely ground flour
PINON n pl. -S or -ES a pine tree
PINOT n pl. -S a red or white grape
PINPOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to locate precisely
PINPRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to puncture with a pin
PINSCHER n pl. -S a large, short-haired dog
PINT n pl. -S a liquid and dry measure of capacity
PINTA n pl. -S a skin disease
PINTADA n pl. -S pintado
PINTADO n pl. -DOS or -DOES a large food fish
PINTAIL n pl. -S a river duck
PINTANO n pl. -NOS a tropical fish
PINTLE n pl. -S a pin on which something turns
PINTO n pl. -TOS or -TOES a spotted horse
PINTSIZE adj small
PINUP n pl. -S a picture that may be pinned up on a wall
PINWALE n pl. -S a type of fabric
PINWEED n pl. -S a perennial herb
PINWHEEL n pl. -S a child's toy resembling a windmill
PINWORK n pl. -S a type of embroidery
PINWORM n pl. -S a parasitic worm
PINY adj PINIER, PINIEST suggestive of or covered with pine trees
PINYIN n a system for transliterating Chinese ideograms into the Latin alphabet
PINYON n pl. -S pinon
PIOLET n pl. -S an ice ax
PION n pl. -S a subatomic particle PIONIC adj
PIONEER v -ED, -ING, -S to take part in the beginnings of
PIOSITY n pl. -TIES an excessive show of piety
PIOUS adj marked by religious reverence PIOUSLY adv
PIP v PIPPED, PIPPING, PIPS to break through the shell of an egg
PIPAGE n pl. -S a system of pipes
PIPAL n pl. -S a fig tree of India
PIPE v PIPED, PIPING, PIPES to convey by means of a pipe (a hollow cylinder)
PIPEAGE n pl. -S pipage
PIPEFISH n pl. -ES a slender fish
PIPEFUL n pl. -S a quantity sufficient to fill a tobacco pipe
PIPELESS adj having no pipe
PIPELIKE adj resembling a pipe
PIPELINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to convey by a line of pipe
PIPER n pl. -S one that plays on a tubular musical instrument
PIPERINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
PIPESTEM n pl. -S the stem of a tobacco pipe
PIPET v -PETTED, -PETTING, -PETS to pipette
PIPETTE v -PETTED, -PETTING, -PETTES to measure liquid with a calibrated tube
PIPIER comparative of pipy
PIPIEST superlative of pipy
PIPINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being pipy
PIPING n pl. -S a system of pipes
PIPINGLY adv shrilly
PIPIT n pl. -S a songbird
PIPKIN n pl. -S a small pot
PIPPED past tense of pip
PIPPIN n pl. -S any of several varieties of apple
PIPPING present participle of pip
PIPY adj PIPIER, PIPIEST shrill
PIQUANCE n pl. -S piquancy
PIQUANCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being piquant
PIQUANT adj having an agreeably sharp taste
PIQUE v PIQUED, PIQUING, PIQUES to arouse anger or resentment in
PIQUET n pl. -S a card game
PIRACY n pl. -CIES robbery on the high seas
PIRAGUA n pl. -S a dugout canoe
PIRANA n pl. -S piranha
PIRANHA n pl. -S a voracious fish
PIRARUCU n pl. -S a large food fish
PIRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to commit piracy
PIRATIC adj pertaining to piracy
PIRAYA n pl. -S piranha
PIRIFORM adj pyriform
PIRN n pl. -S a spinning-wheel bobbin
PIROG n pl. -ROGEN, -ROGHI or -ROGI a large Russian pastry
PIROGI n pl. -ES pierogi
PIROGUE n pl. -S piragua
PIROQUE n pl. -S piragua
PIROZHOK n pl. -ROZHKI, -ROSHKI or -ROJKI a small Russian pastry
PISCARY n pl. -RIES a place for fishing
PISCATOR n pl. -S a fisherman
PISCINA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a basin used in certain church ceremonies PISCINAL adj
PISCINE adj pertaining to fish
PISCO n pl. -COS a Peruvian brandy
PISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to express contempt
PISHOGE n pl. -S pishogue
PISHOGUE n pl. -S an evil spell
PISIFORM n pl. -S a small bone of the wrist
PISMIRE n pl. -S an ant
PISO n pl. -SOS the Philippine peso
PISOLITE n pl. -S a limestone
PISSANT n pl. -S a type of ant
PISSOIR n pl. -S a public urinal
PISTACHE n pl. -S a shade of green
PISTE n pl. -S a downhill ski trail
PISTIL n pl. -S the seed-bearing organ of flowering plants
PISTOL v -TOLED, -TOLING, -TOLS or -TOLLED, -TOLLING, -TOLS to shoot with a small firearm
PISTOLE n pl. -S a former European gold coin
PISTON n pl. -S a part of an engine
PIT v PITTED, PITTING, PITS to mark with cavities or depressions
PITA n pl. -S a strong fiber
PITAPAT v -PATTED, -PATTING, -PATS to make a repeated tapping sound
PITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to throw
PITCHER n pl. -S a container for holding and pouring liquids
PITCHIER comparative of pitchy
PITCHIEST superlative of pitchy
PITCHILY adv in a very dark manner
PITCHMAN n pl. -MEN a salesman of small wares
PITCHOUT n pl. -S a type of pitch in baseball
PITCHY adj PITCHIER, PITCHIEST tarry
PITEOUS adj pitiful
PITFALL n pl. -S a hidden danger or difficulty
PITH v -ED, -ING, -S to sever the spinal cord of
PITHEAD n pl. -S a mine entrance
PITHLESS adj lacking force
PITHY adj PITHIER, PITHIEST concise PITHILY adv
PITIABLE adj pitiful PITIABLY adv
PITIED past tense of pity
PITIER n pl. -S one that pities
PITIES present 3d person sing. of pity
PITIFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST arousing pity
PITILESS adj having no pity
PITMAN n pl. -MEN a mine worker
PITMAN n pl. -S a connecting rod
PITON n pl. -S a metal spike used in mountain climbing
PITSAW n pl. -S a large saw for cutting logs
PITTANCE n pl. -S a small allowance of money
PITTED past tense of pit
PITTING n pl. -S an arrangement of cavities or depressions
PITY v PITIED, PITYING, PITIES to feel pity (sorrow aroused by another's misfortune)
PIU adv more -- used as a musical direction
PIVOT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn on a shaft or rod
PIVOTAL adj critically important
PIVOTMAN n pl. -MEN a center on a basketball team
PIX n pl. -ES pyx
PIXEL n pl. -S a basic unit of a video image
PIXIE n pl. -S pixy PIXIEISH adj
PIXINESS n pl. -ES the state of being playfully mischievous
PIXY n pl. PIXIES a playfully mischievous fairy or elf PIXYISH adj
PIZAZZ n pl. -ES the quality of being exciting or attractive
PIZAZZY adj having pizazz
PIZZA n pl. -S an Italian open pie
PIZZERIA n pl. -S a place where pizzas are made and sold
PIZZLE n pl. -S the penis of an animal
PLACABLE adj capable of being placated PLACABLY adv
PLACARD v -ED, -ING, -S to publicize by means of posters
PLACATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to soothe or mollify
PLACATER n pl. -S one that placates
PLACE v PLACED, PLACING, PLACES to set in a particular position
PLACEBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a substance containing no medication that is given for its psychological effect
PLACEMAN n pl. -MEN a political appointee to a public office
PLACENTA n pl. -TAS or -TAE a vascular organ in most mammals
PLACER n pl. -S one that places
PLACET n pl. -S a vote of assent
PLACID adj calm or peaceful PLACIDLY adv
PLACING present participle of place
PLACK n pl. -S a former coin of Scotland
PLACKET n pl. -S a slit in a garment
PLACOID n pl. -S a fish having platelike scales
PLAFOND n pl. -S an elaborately decorated ceiling
PLAGAL adj designating a medieval musical mode
PLAGE n pl. -S a bright region on the sun
PLAGIARY n pl. -RIES the act of passing off another's work as one's own
PLAGUE v PLAGUED, PLAGUING, PLAGUES to harass or torment
PLAGUER n pl. -S one that plagues
PLAGUEY adj plaguy
PLAGUING present participle of plague
PLAGUY adj troublesome PLAGUILY adv
PLAICE n pl. -S a European flatfish
PLAID n pl. -S a woolen scarf of a checkered pattern PLAIDED adj
PLAIN adj PLAINER, PLAINEST evident PLAINLY adv
PLAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to complain
PLAINT n pl. -S a complaint
PLAISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to plaster
PLAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to braid
PLAITER n pl. -S one that plaits
PLAITING n pl. -S something that is plaited
PLAN v PLANNED, PLANNING, PLANS to formulate a plan (a method for achieving an end)
PLANAR adj flat
PLANARIA n pl. -S an aquatic flatworm
PLANATE adj having a flat surface
PLANCH n pl. -ES a plank
PLANCHE n pl. -S planch
PLANCHET n pl. -S a flat piece of metal for stamping into a coin
PLANE v PLANED, PLANING, PLANES to make smooth or even
PLANER n pl. -S one that planes
PLANET n pl. -S a celestial body
PLANFORM n pl. -S the contour of an object as viewed from above
PLANGENT adj resounding loudly
PLANING present participle of plane
PLANISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to toughen and smooth by hammering lightly
PLANK v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with planks (long, flat pieces of lumber)
PLANKING n pl. -S covering made of planks
PLANKTER n pl. -S any organism that is an element of plankton
PLANKTON n pl. -S the minute animal and plant life of a body of water
PLANLESS adj having no plan
PLANNED past tense of plan
PLANNER n pl. -S one that plans
PLANNING n pl. -S the establishment of goals or policies
PLANOSOL n pl. -S a type of soil
PLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to place in the ground for growing
PLANTAIN n pl. -S a short-stemmed herb
PLANTAR adj pertaining to the sole of the foot
PLANTER n pl. -S one that plants
PLANTING n pl. -S an area where plants are grown
PLANTLET n pl. -S a small plant
PLANULA n pl. -LAE the free-swimming larva of certain organisms PLANULAR adj
PLAQUE n pl. -S an ornamental plate or disk
PLASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to weave together
PLASHER n pl. -S one that plashes
PLASHY adj PLASHIER, PLASHIEST marshy
PLASM n pl. -S plasma
PLASMA n pl. -S the liquid part of blood PLASMIC adj
PLASMID n pl. -S a hereditary structure of a cell
PLASMIN n pl. -S an enzyme
PLASMOID n pl. -S a type of high energy particle
PLASMON n pl. -S a determinant of inheritance believed to exist in cells
PLASTER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with plaster (a mixture of lime, sand, and water)
PLASTERY adj resembling plaster
PLASTIC n pl. -S any of a group of synthetic or natural moldable materials
PLASTID n pl. -S a structure in plant cells
PLASTRON n pl. -S a part of the shell of a turtle PLASTRAL adj
PLASTRUM n pl. -S plastron
PLAT v PLATTED, PLATTING, PLATS to plait
PLATAN n pl. -S a large tree
PLATANE n pl. -S platan
PLATE v PLATED, PLATING, PLATES to coat with a thin layer of metal
PLATEAU n pl. -TEAUS or -TEAUX a level stretch of elevated land
PLATEAU v -ED, -ING, -S to reach a period or condition of stability
PLATED past tense of plate
PLATEFUL n pl. PLATEFULS or PLATESFUL the quantity that fills a plate (a shallow dish)
PLATELET n pl. -S a small, flattened body
PLATEN n pl. -S the roller of a typewriter
PLATER n pl. -S one that plates
PLATESFUL a pl. of plateful
PLATFORM n pl. -S a raised floor or flat surface
PLATIER comparative of platy
PLATIES a pl. of platy
PLATIEST superlative of platy
PLATINA n pl. -S platinum
PLATING n pl. -S a thin layer of metal
PLATINIC adj pertaining to platinum
PLATINUM n pl. -S a metallic element
PLATONIC adj purely spiritual and free from sensual desire
PLATOON v -ED, -ING, -S to alternate with another player at the same position
PLATTED past tense of plat
PLATTER n pl. -S a large, shallow dish
PLATTING present participle of plat
PLATY adj PLATIER, PLATIEST split into thin, flat pieces
PLATY n pl. PLATYS or PLATIES a small tropical fish
PLATYPUS n pl. -PUSES or -PI an aquatic mammal
PLAUDIT n pl. -S an expression of praise
PLAUSIVE adj expressing praise
PLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to engage in amusement or sport PLAYABLE adj
PLAYA n pl. -S the bottom of a desert basin
PLAYACT v -ED, -ING, -S to take part in a theatrical performance
PLAYBACK n pl. -S the act of replaying a newly made recording
PLAYBILL n pl. -S a program for a theatrical performance
PLAYBOOK n pl. -S a book containing one or more literary works for the stage
PLAYBOY n pl. -BOYS a man devoted to pleasurable activities
PLAYDATE n pl. -S the scheduled date for showing a theatrical production
PLAYDAY n pl. -DAYS a holiday
PLAYDOWN n pl. -S a playoff
PLAYER n pl. -S one that plays
PLAYFUL adj frolicsome
PLAYGIRL n pl. -S a women devoted to pleasurable activities
PLAYGOER n pl. -S one who attends the theater
PLAYLAND n pl. -S a recreational area
PLAYLESS adj lacking playfulness
PLAYLET n pl. -S a short theatrical performance
PLAYLIKE adj resembling a theatrical performance
PLAYLIST n pl. -S a list of recordings to be played on the air
PLAYMATE n pl. -S a companion in play
PLAYOFF n pl. -S a series of games played to determine a championship
PLAYPEN n pl. -S an enclosure in which a young child may play
PLAYROOM n pl. -S a recreation room
PLAYSUIT n pl. -S a sports outfit for women and children
PLAYTIME n pl. -S a time for play or amusement
PLAYWEAR n pl. -S clothing worn for leisure activities
PLAZA n pl. -S a public square
PLEA n pl. -S an entreaty
PLEACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to weave together
PLEAD v PLEADED or PLED, PLEADING, PLEADS to ask for earnestly
PLEADER n pl. -S one that pleads
PLEADING n pl. -S an allegation in a legal action
PLEASANT adj -ANTER, -ANTEST pleasing
PLEASE v PLEASED, PLEASING, PLEASES to give enjoyment or satisfaction to
PLEASER n pl. -S one that pleases
PLEASURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to please
PLEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to fold in an even manner
PLEATER n pl. -S one that pleats
PLEB n pl. -S a commoner
PLEBE n pl. -S a freshman at a military or naval academy
PLEBEIAN n pl. -S a commoner
PLECTRON n pl. -TRONS or -TRA plectrum
PLECTRUM n pl. -TRUMS or -TRA an implement used to pluck the strings of a stringed instrument
PLED a past tense of plead
PLEDGE v PLEDGED, PLEDGING, PLEDGES to give as security for something borrowed
PLEDGEE n pl. -S one to whom something is pledged
PLEDGEOR n pl. -S pledger
PLEDGER n pl. -S one that pledges something
PLEDGET n pl. -S a pad of absorbent cotton
PLEDGING present participle of pledge
PLEDGOR n pl. -S pledger
PLEIAD n pl. -S or -ES a group of seven illustrious persons
PLENA a pl. of plenum
PLENARY adj complete in every respect
PLENCH n pl. -ES a tool serving as pliers and a wrench
PLENISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to fill up
PLENISM n pl. -S the doctrine that space is fully occupied by matter
PLENIST n pl. -S an advocate of plenism
PLENTY n pl. -TIES a sufficient or abundant amount
PLENUM n pl. -NUMS or -NA space considered as fully occupied by matter
PLEONASM n pl. -S the use of needless words
PLEOPOD n pl. -S an appendage of crustaceans
PLESSOR n pl. -S plexor
PLETHORA n pl. -S an excess
PLEURA n pl. -RAE or -RAS a membrane that envelops the lungs PLEURAL adj
PLEURISY n pl. -SIES inflammation of the pleura
PLEURON n pl. -RA a part of a thoracic segment of an insect
PLEUSTON n pl. -S aquatic vegetation
PLEW n pl. -S a beaver skin
PLEXAL adj pertaining to a plexus
PLEXOR n pl. -S a small, hammer-like medical instrument
PLEXUS n pl. -ES an interlacing of parts
PLIABLE adj easily bent PLIABLY adv
PLIANCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being pliant
PLIANT adj easily bent PLIANTLY adv
PLICA n pl. -CAE a fold of skin PLICAL adj
PLICATE adj pleated
PLICATED adj plicate
PLIE n pl. -S a movement in ballet
PLIED past tense of ply
PLIER n pl. -S one that plies
PLIES present 3d person sing. of ply
PLIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to promise or bind by a solemn pledge
PLIGHTER n pl. -S one that plights
PLIMSOL n pl. -S plimsoll
PLIMSOLE n pl. -S plimsoll
PLIMSOLL n pl. -S a rubber-soled cloth shoe
PLINK v -ED, -ING, -S to shoot at random targets
PLINKER n pl. -S one that plinks
PLINTH n pl. -S a stone or slab upon which a column or pedestal rests
PLIOTRON n pl. -S a type of vacuum tube
PLISKIE n pl. -S a practical joke
PLISKY n pl. -KIES pliskie
PLISSE n pl. -S a puckered texture of cloth
PLOD v PLODDED, PLODDING, PLODS to walk heavily
PLODDER n pl. -S one that plods
PLOIDY n pl. -DIES the extent of repetition of the basic number of chromosomes
PLONK v -ED, -ING, -S to plunk
PLOP v PLOPPED, PLOPPING, PLOPS to drop or fall heavily
PLOSION n pl. -S a release of breath after the articulation of certain consonants
PLOSIVE n pl. -S a sound produced by plosion
PLOT v PLOTTED, PLOTTING, PLOTS to plan secretly
PLOTLESS adj planless
PLOTLINE n pl. -S the main story of a book
PLOTTAGE n pl. -S an area of land
PLOTTED past tense of plot
PLOTTER n pl. -S one that plots
PLOTTIER comparative of plotty
PLOTTIES pl. of plotty
PLOTTING present participle of plot
PLOTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST full of intrigue, as a novel
PLOTTY n pl. -TIES a hot, spiced beverage
PLOTZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to be overwhelmed by an emotion
PLOUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to plow
PLOUGHER n pl. -S one that ploughs
PLOVER n pl. -S a shore bird
PLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to turn up land with a plow (a farm implement) PLOWABLE adj
PLOWBACK n pl. -S a reinvestment of profits in a business
PLOWBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy who leads a plow team
PLOWER n pl. -S one that plows
PLOWHEAD n pl. -S the clevis of a plow
PLOWLAND n pl. -S land suitable for cultivation
PLOWMAN n pl. -MEN a man who plows
PLOY v -ED, -ING, -S to move from a line into column
PLUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to pull out or off
PLUCKER n pl. -S one that plucks
PLUCKY adj PLUCKIER, PLUCKIEST brave and spirited PLUCKILY adv
PLUG v PLUGGED, PLUGGING, PLUGS to seal or close with a plug (a piece of material used to fill a hole)
PLUGGER n pl. -S one that plugs
PLUGLESS adj having no plug
PLUGOLA n pl. -S free incidental advertising on radio or television
PLUGUGLY n pl. -LIES a hoodlum
PLUM n pl. -S a fleshy fruit
PLUMAGE n pl. -S the feathers of a bird PLUMAGED adj
PLUMATE adj resembling a feather
PLUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to determine the depth of
PLUMBAGO n pl. -GOS graphite
PLUMBER n pl. -S one who installs and repairs plumbing
PLUMBERY n pl. -ERIES the work of a plumber
PLUMBIC adj containing lead
PLUMBING n pl. -S the pipe system of a building
PLUMBISM n pl. -S lead poisoning
PLUMBOUS adj containing lead
PLUMBUM n pl. -S lead
PLUME v PLUMED, PLUMING, PLUMES to cover with feathers
PLUMELET n pl. -S a small feather
PLUMERIA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
PLUMIER comparative of plumy
PLUMIEST superlative of plumy
PLUMING present participle of plume
PLUMIPED n pl. -S a bird having feathered feet
PLUMLIKE adj resembling a plum
PLUMMET v -ED, -ING, -S to drop straight down
PLUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST full of plums
PLUMOSE adj having feathers
PLUMP adj PLUMPER, PLUMPEST well-rounded and full in form
PLUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to make plump
PLUMPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to plump
PLUMPER n pl. -S a heavy fall
PLUMPISH adj somewhat plump
PLUMPLY adv in a plump way
PLUMULE n pl. -S the primary bud of a plant embryo PLUMULAR adj
PLUMY adj PLUMIER, PLUMIEST covered with feathers
PLUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to rob of goods by force
PLUNGE v PLUNGED, PLUNGING, PLUNGES to throw or thrust suddenly or forcibly into something
PLUNGER n pl. -S one that plunges
PLUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to fall or drop heavily
PLUNKER n pl. -S one that plunks
PLURAL n pl. -S a word that expresses more than one
PLURALLY adv in a manner or form that expresses more than one
PLUS n pl. PLUSES or PLUSSES an additional quantity
PLUSH adj PLUSHER, PLUSHEST luxurious PLUSHLY adv
PLUSH n pl. -ES a fabric with a long pile
PLUSHY adj PLUSHIER, PLUSHIEST luxurious PLUSHILY adv
PLUSSAGE n pl. -S an amount over and above another
PLUSSES a pl. of plus
PLUTEUS n pl. -TEI the larva of a sea urchin
PLUTON n pl. -S a formation of igneous rock PLUTONIC adj
PLUVIAL n pl. -S a prolonged period of wet climate
PLUVIAN adj characterized by much rain
PLUVIOSE adj pluvious
PLUVIOUS adj pertaining to rain
PLY v PLIED, PLYING, PLIES to supply with or offer repeatedly PLYINGLY adv
PLYER n pl. -S plier
PLYWOOD n pl. -S a building material
PNEUMA n pl. -S the soul or spirit
POACEOUS adj pertaining to plants of the grass family
POACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to trespass for the purpose of taking game or fish
POACHER n pl. -S one that poaches
POACHY adj POACHIER, POACHIEST swampy
POCHARD n pl. -S a sea duck
POCK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with pocks (pustules caused by an eruptive disease)
POCKET v -ED, -ING, -S to place in a pouch sewed into a garment
POCKETER n pl. -S one that pockets
POCKMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with scars caused by an eruptive disease
POCKY adj POCKIER, POCKIEST covered with pocks POCKILY adv
POCO adv a little -- used as a musical direction
POCOSIN n pl. -S an upland swamp
POD v PODDED, PODDING, PODS to produce seed vessels
PODAGRA n pl. -S gout in the foot PODAGRAL, PODAGRIC adj
PODESTA n pl. -S an Italian magistrate
PODGY adj PODGIER, PODGIEST pudgy PODGILY adv
PODIA a pl. of podium
PODIATRY n pl. -TRIES the study and treatment of the human foot
PODITE n pl. -S a limb segment of an arthropod PODITIC adj
PODIUM n pl. -DIUMS or -DIA a small platform
PODLIKE adj resembling a pod (a seed vessel)
PODOCARP adj designating a family of evergreen trees
PODOMERE n pl. -S a podite
PODSOL n pl. -S podzol PODSOLIC adj
PODZOL n pl. -S an infertile soil PODZOLIC adj
POECHORE n pl. -S a semiarid region
POEM n pl. -S a composition in verse
POESY n pl. -ESIES poetry
POET n pl. -S one who writes poems
POETESS n pl. -ES a female poet
POETIC adj pertaining to poetry
POETICAL adj poetic
POETICS n/pl poetic theory or practice
POETISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to poetize
POETISER n pl. -S poetizer
POETIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to write poetry
POETIZER n pl. -S one that poetizes
POETLESS adj lacking a poet
POETLIKE adj resembling a poet
POETRY n pl. -RIES literary work in metrical form
POGEY n pl. -GEYS any form of government relief
POGIES pl. of pogy
POGONIA n pl. -S a small orchid
POGONIP n pl. -S a dense fog of suspended ice particles
POGROM v -ED, -ING, -S to massacre systematically
POGY n pl. -GIES a marine fish
POH interj -- used to express disgust
POI n pl. -S a Hawaiian food
POIGNANT adj emotionally distressing
POILU n pl. -S a French soldier
POIND v -ED, -ING, -S to seize and sell the property of to satisfy a debt
POINT v -ED, -ING, -S to indicate direction with the finger
POINTE n pl. -S a ballet position
POINTER n pl. -S one that points
POINTMAN n pl. -MEN a certain player in hockey
POINTY adj POINTIER, POINTIEST coming to a sharp, tapering end
POISE v POISED, POISING, POISES to hold in a state of equilibrium
POISER n pl. -S one that poises
POISHA n pl. POISHA the paisa of Bangladesh
POISON v -ED, -ING, -S to administer a harmful substance to
POISONER n pl. -S one that poisons
POITREL n pl. -S peytral
POKE v POKED, POKING, POKES to push or prod
POKER n pl. -S one that pokes
POKEROOT n pl. -S pokeweed
POKEWEED n pl. -S a perennial herb
POKEY n pl. -KEYS poky
POKIER comparative of poky
POKIES pl. of poky
POKIEST superlative of poky
POKILY adv in a poky manner
POKINESS n pl. -ES the state of being poky
POKING present participle of poke
POKY adj POKIER, POKIEST slow
POKY n pl. POKIES a jail
POL n pl. -S a politician
POLAR n pl. -S a straight line related to a point
POLARISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to polarize
POLARITY n pl. -TIES the possession of two opposite qualities
POLARIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to give polarity to
POLARON n pl. -S a type of electron
POLDER n pl. -S a tract of low land reclaimed from a body of water
POLE v POLED, POLING, POLES to propel with a pole (a long, thin piece of wood or metal)
POLEAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to strike with an axlike weapon
POLEAXE v -AXED, -AXING, -AXES to poleax
POLECAT n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
POLED past tense of pole
POLEIS pl. of polis
POLELESS adj having no pole
POLEMIC n pl. -S a controversial argument
POLEMIST n pl. -S one who engages in polemics
POLEMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to engage in polemics
POLENTA n pl. -S a thick mush of cornmeal
POLER n pl. -S one that poles
POLESTAR n pl. -S a guiding principle
POLEWARD adv in the direction of either extremity of the earth's axis
POLEYN n pl. -S a protective piece of leather for the knee
POLICE v POLICED, POLICING, POLICES to make clean or orderly
POLICY n pl. -CIES an action or a procedure considered with reference to prudence or expediency
POLING present participle of pole
POLIO n pl. -LIOS an infectious virus disease
POLIS n pl. -LEIS an ancient Greek city-state
POLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make smooth and lustrous by rubbing
POLISHER n pl. -S one that polishes
POLITE adj -LITER, -LITEST showing consideration for others POLITELY adv
POLITIC adj shrewd
POLITICK v -ED, -ING, -S to engage in politics
POLITICO n pl. -COS or -COES one who politicks
POLITICS n/pl the art or science of government
POLITY n pl. -TIES a form or system of government
POLKA v -ED, -ING, -S to perform a lively dance
POLL v -ED, -ING, -S to question for the purpose of surveying public opinion
POLLACK n pl. -S a marine food fish
POLLARD v -ED, -ING, -S to cut the top branches of a tree back to the trunk
POLLEE n pl. -S one who is polled
POLLEN v -ED, -ING, -S to convey pollen (the fertilizing element in a seed plant) to
POLLER n pl. -S one that polls
POLLEX n pl. -LICES the innermost digit of the forelimb POLLICAL adj
POLLINIA n/pl masses of pollen grains
POLLINIC adj pertaining to pollen
POLLIST n pl. -S a poller
POLLIWOG n pl. -S a tadpole
POLLOCK n pl. -S pollack
POLLSTER n pl. -S a poller
POLLUTE v -LUTED, -LUTING, -LUTES to make unclean or impure
POLLUTER n pl. -S one that pollutes
POLLYWOG n pl. -S polliwog
POLO n pl. -LOS a game played on horseback
POLOIST n pl. -S a polo player
POLONIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
POLTROON n pl. -S a base coward
POLY n pl. POLYS a type of white blood cell
POLYBRID n pl. -S a type of hybrid plant
POLYCOT n pl. -S a type of plant
POLYENE n pl. -S a chemical compound POLYENIC adj
POLYGALA n pl. -S a flowering plant
POLYGAMY n pl. -MIES the condition of having more than one spouse at the same time
POLYGENE n pl. -S a type of gene
POLYGLOT n pl. -S one that speaks or writes several languages
POLYGON n pl. -S a closed plane figure bounded by straight lines
POLYGONY n pl. -NIES an herb
POLYGYNY n pl. -NIES the condition of having more than one wife at the same time
POLYMATH n pl. -S a person of great and varied learning
POLYMER n pl. -S a complex chemical compound
POLYNYA n pl. -YAS or -YI an area of open water surrounded by sea ice
POLYOMA n pl. -S a type of virus
POLYP n pl. -S an invertebrate
POLYPARY n pl. -ARIES the common supporting structure of a polyp colony
POLYPI a pl. of polypus
POLYPIDE n pl. -S a polyp
POLYPNEA n pl. -S rapid breathing
POLYPOD n pl. -S a many-footed organism
POLYPODY n pl. -DIES a fern
POLYPOID adj resembling a polyp
POLYPORE n pl. -S a type of fungus
POLYPOUS adj pertaining to a polyp
POLYPUS n pl. -PI or -PUSES a growth protruding from the mucous lining of an organ
POLYSEMY n pl. -MIES diversity of meanings
POLYSOME n pl. -S a cluster of protein particles
POLYTENE adj having chromosomes of a certain type
POLYTENY n pl. -NIES the state of being polytene
POLYTYPE n pl. -S a crystal structure
POLYURIA n pl. -S excessive urination POLYURIC adj
POLYZOAN n pl. -S a bryozoan
POLYZOIC adj composed of many zooids
POMACE n pl. -S the pulpy residue of crushed fruits
POMADE v -MADED, -MADING, -MADES to apply a perfumed hair dressing to
POMANDER n pl. -S a mixture of aromatic substances
POMATUM n pl. -S a perfumed hair dressing
POME n pl. -S a fleshy fruit with a core
POMELO n pl. -LOS a grapefruit
POMFRET n pl. -S a marine fish
POMMEE adj having arms with knoblike ends -- used of a heraldic cross
POMMEL v -MELED, -MELING, -MELS or -MELLED, -MELLING, -MELS to strike with the fists
POMOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of fruits
POMP n pl. -S stately or splendid display
POMPANO n pl. -NOS a marine food fish
POMPOM n pl. -S an antiaircraft cannon
POMPON n pl. -S an ornamental tuft or ball
POMPOUS adj marked by exaggerated self-importance
PONCE v PONCED, PONCING, PONCES to pimp
PONCHO n pl. -CHOS a type of cloak
POND v -ED, -ING, -S to collect into a pond (a small body of water)
PONDER v -ED, -ING, -S to consider something deeply and thoroughly
PONDERER n pl. -S one that ponders
PONDWEED n pl. -S an aquatic plant
PONE n pl. -S a corn bread
PONENT adj affirmative
PONG v -ED, -ING, -S to stink
PONGEE n pl. -S a type of silk
PONGID n pl. -S an anthropoid ape
PONIARD v -ED, -ING, -S to stab with a dagger
PONIED past tense of pony
PONIES present 3d person sing. of pony
PONS n pl. PONTES a band of nerve fibers in the brain
PONTIFEX n pl. -FICES an ancient Roman priest
PONTIFF n pl. -S a pope or bishop
PONTIFIC adj pertaining to a pope or bishop
PONTIFICES pl. of pontifex
PONTIL n pl. -S a punty
PONTINE adj pertaining to bridges
PONTON n pl. -S pontoon
PONTOON n pl. -S a flat-bottomed boat
PONY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to prepare lessons with the aid of a literal translation
PONYTAIL n pl. -S a hairstyle
POOCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bulge
POOD n pl. -S a Russian unit of weight
POODLE n pl. -S a heavy-coated dog
POOF interj -- used to indicate an instantaneous occurrence
POOH v -ED, -ING, -S to express contempt for
POOL v -ED, -ING, -S to combine in a common fund
POOLHALL n pl. -S a poolroom
POOLROOM n pl. -S an establishment for the playing of billiards
POOLSIDE n pl. -S the area surrounding a swimming pool
POON n pl. -S an East Indian tree
POOP v -ED, -ING, -S to tire out
POOR adj POORER, POOREST lacking the means of support
POORI n pl. -S a light, flat wheat cake
POORISH adj somewhat poor
POORLY adv in a poor manner
POORNESS n pl. -ES the state of being poor
POORTITH n pl. -S poverty
POP v POPPED, POPPING, POPS to make a sharp, explosive sound
POPCORN n pl. -S a variety of corn
POPE n pl. -S the head of the Roman Catholic Church POPELESS, POPELIKE adj
POPEDOM n pl. -S the office of a pope
POPEYED adj having bulging eyes
POPGUN n pl. -S a toy gun
POPINJAY n pl. -JAYS a vain person
POPLAR n pl. -S a fast-growing tree
POPLIN n pl. -S a durable fabric
POPLITIC adj pertaining to the part of the leg behind the knee
POPOVER n pl. -S a very light egg muffin
POPPA n pl. -S papa
POPPED past tense of pop
POPPER n pl. -S one that pops
POPPET n pl. -S a mechanical valve
POPPIED adj covered with poppies
POPPIES pl. of poppy
POPPING present participle of pop
POPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to move in a bubbling or rippling manner
POPPY n pl. -PIES a flowering plant
POPSIE n pl. -S popsy
POPSY n pl. -SIES a girlfriend
POPULACE n pl. -S the common people
POPULAR adj liked by many people
POPULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to inhabit
POPULISM n pl. -S populists' doctrines
POPULIST n pl. -S a member of a party which represents the common people
POPULOUS adj containing many inhabitants
PORCH n pl. -ES a covered structure at the entrance to a building
PORCINE adj pertaining to swine
PORCINO n pl. -NI an edible mushroom
PORE v PORED, PORING, PORES to gaze intently
PORGY n pl. -GIES a marine food fish
PORISM n pl. -S a type of mathematical proposition
PORK n pl. -S the flesh of swine used as food
PORKER n pl. -S a pig
PORKIER comparative of porky
PORKIES pl. of porky
PORKIEST superlative of porky
PORKPIE n pl. -S a man's hat
PORKWOOD n pl. -S a tropical tree
PORKY adj PORKIER, PORKIEST resembling pork
PORKY n pl. -KIES a porcupine
PORN n pl. -S pornography
PORNO n pl. -NOS pornography
PORNY adj PORNIER, PORNIEST pornographic
POROSE adj porous
POROSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being porous
POROUS adj having minute openings POROUSLY adv
PORPHYRY n pl. -RIES an igneous rock
PORPOISE n pl. -S an aquatic mammal
PORRECT adj extended forward
PORRIDGE n pl. -S a soft food PORRIDGY adj
PORT v -ED, -ING, -S to shift to the left side
PORTABLE n pl. -S something that can be carried
PORTABLY adv so as to be capable of being carried
PORTAGE v -TAGED, -TAGING, -TAGES to transport from one navigable waterway to another
PORTAL n pl. -S a door, gate, or entrance PORTALED adj
PORTANCE n pl. -S demeanor
PORTAPAK n pl. -S a portable combined video recorder and camera
PORTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as an omen of
PORTENT n pl. -S an omen
PORTER v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a porter (one who carries luggage)
PORTHOLE n pl. -S a small window in a ship's side
PORTICO n pl. -COS or -COES a type of porch
PORTIERE n pl. -S a curtain for a doorway
PORTION v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into shares for distribution
PORTLESS adj having no place for ships to load or unload
PORTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST rather heavy or fat
PORTRAIT n pl. -S a likeness of a person
PORTRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to represent pictorially
PORTRESS n pl. -ES a female doorkeeper
POSADA n pl. -S an inn
POSE v POSED, POSING, POSES to assume a fixed position
POSER n pl. -S one that poses
POSEUR n pl. -S an affected or insincere person
POSH adj POSHER, POSHEST stylish or elegant POSHLY adv
POSHNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being posh
POSIES pl. of posy
POSING present participle of pose
POSINGLY adv in a posing manner
POSIT v -ED, -ING, -S to place
POSITION v -ED, -ING, -S to put in a particular location
POSITIVE adj -TIVER, -TIVEST certain
POSITIVE n pl. -S a quantity greater than zero
POSITRON n pl. -S a subatomic particle
POSOLOGY n pl. -GIES a branch of medicine that deals with drug dosages
POSSE n pl. -S a body of men summoned to aid a peace officer
POSSESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to have as property
POSSET n pl. -S a hot, spiced drink
POSSIBLE adj -BLER, -BLEST capable of happening or proving true POSSIBLY adv
POSSUM n pl. -S opossum
POST v -ED, -ING, -S to affix in a public place
POSTAGE n pl. -S the charge for mailing an item
POSTAL n pl. -S a postcard
POSTALLY adv in a manner pertaining to the mails
POSTANAL adj situated behind the anus
POSTBAG n pl. -S a mailbag
POSTBASE adj following a base word
POSTBOX n pl. -ES a mailbox
POSTBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy who carries mail
POSTBURN adj following a burn
POSTCARD n pl. -S a card for use in the mail
POSTCAVA n pl. -VAE a vein in higher vertebrates
POSTCODE n pl. -S a code of numbers and letters used in a mailing address
POSTCOUP adj following a coup
POSTDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to give a date later than the actual date to
POSTDIVE adj following a dive
POSTDOC n pl. -S one engaged in postdoctoral study
POSTDRUG adj following the taking of a drug
POSTEEN n pl. -S an Afghan outer garment
POSTER n pl. -S a printed or written notice for posting
POSTERN n pl. -S a rear door or gate
POSTFACE n pl. -S a brief note placed at the end of a publication
POSTFIRE adj after a fire
POSTFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to affix at the end of something
POSTFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to shape subsequently
POSTGAME adj following a game
POSTHEAT n pl. -S heat applied to a metal after welding
POSTHOLE n pl. -S a hole dug to secure a fence post
POSTICHE n pl. -S an imitation
POSTIN n pl. -S posteen
POSTING n pl. -S the act of transferring to a ledger
POSTIQUE n pl. -S postiche
POSTLUDE n pl. -S a closing musical piece
POSTMAN n pl. -MEN a mailman
POSTMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to stamp mail with an official mark
POSTORAL adj situated behind the mouth
POSTPAID adv with the postage prepaid
POSTPONE v -PONED, -PONING, -PONES to put off to a future time
POSTRACE adj following a race
POSTRIOT adj following a riot
POSTSHOW adj after a show
POSTSYNC v -ED, -ING, -S to add sound to a film after a scene has been photographed
POSTTAX adj after taxes have been taken out
POSTTEEN adj occurring after one's teenage years
POSTTEST n pl. -S a test given after the completion of an instructional program
POSTURAL adj pertaining to the position of the body
POSTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to assume a particular position
POSTURER n pl. -S one that postures
POSTWAR adj occurring or existing after a war
POSY n pl. -SIES a flower or bouquet
POT v POTTED, POTTING, POTS to put in a pot (a round, fairly deep container)
POTABLE n pl. -S a liquid suitable for drinking
POTAGE n pl. -S a thick soup
POTAMIC adj pertaining to rivers
POTASH n pl. -ES an alkaline compound
POTASSIC adj pertaining to potassium (a metallic element)
POTATION n pl. -S the act of drinking
POTATO n pl. -TOES the edible tuber of a cultivated plant
POTATORY adj pertaining to drinking
POTBELLY n pl. -LIES a protruding abdominal region
POTBOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to produce a literary or artistic work of poor quality
POTBOY n pl. -BOYS a boy who serves customers in a tavern
POTEEN n pl. -S Irish whiskey that is distilled unlawfully
POTENCE n pl. -S potency
POTENCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being potent
POTENT adj powerful POTENTLY adv
POTFUL n pl. -S as much as a pot can hold
POTHEAD n pl. -S one who smokes marijuana
POTHEEN n pl. -S poteen
POTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to trouble
POTHERB n pl. -S any herb used as a food or seasoning
POTHOLE n pl. -S a deep hole in a road POTHOLED adj
POTHOOK n pl. -S a hook for lifting or hanging pots
POTHOUSE n pl. -S a tavern
POTICHE n pl. -S a type of vase
POTION n pl. -S a magical or medicinal drink
POTLACH n pl. -ES a ceremonial feast
POTLACHE n pl. -S potlach
POTLATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to hold a ceremonial feast for
POTLIKE adj resembling a pot
POTLINE n pl. -S a row of electrolytic cells
POTLUCK n pl. -S food which is incidentally available
POTMAN n pl. -MEN a man who serves customers in a tavern
POTPIE n pl. -S a deep-dish pie containing meat and vegetables
POTSHARD n pl. -S potsherd
POTSHERD n pl. -S a fragment of broken pottery
POTSHOT v -SHOT, -SHOTTING, -SHOTS to shoot randomly at
POTSIE n pl. -S potsy
POTSTONE n pl. -S a variety of steatite
POTSY n pl. -SIES a children's game
POTTAGE n pl. -S a thick soup
POTTED past tense of pot
POTTEEN n pl. -S poteen
POTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to putter
POTTERER n pl. -S one that potters
POTTERY n pl. -TERIES ware molded from clay and hardened by heat
POTTIER comparative of potty
POTTIES pl. of potty
POTTIEST superlative of potty
POTTING present participle of pot
POTTLE n pl. -S a drinking vessel
POTTO n pl. -TOS a lemur of tropical Africa
POTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST of little importance
POTTY n pl. -TIES a small toilet seat
POTZER n pl. -S patzer
POUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put in a pouch (a small, flexible receptacle)
POUCHY adj POUCHIER, POUCHIEST resembling a pouch
POUF n pl. -S a loose roll of hair POUFED adj
POUFF n pl. -S pouf POUFFED adj
POUFFE n pl. -S pouf
POULARD n pl. -S a spayed hen
POULARDE n pl. -S poulard
POULT n pl. -S a young domestic fowl
POULTER n pl. -S one that deals in poultry
POULTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to apply a healing substance to
POULTRY n pl. -TRIES domestic fowls kept for eggs or meat
POUNCE v POUNCED, POUNCING, POUNCES to make a sudden assault or approach
POUNCER n pl. -S one that pounces
POUND v -ED, -ING, -S to strike heavily and repeatedly
POUNDAGE n pl. -S the act of impounding
POUNDAL n pl. -S a unit of force
POUNDER n pl. -S one that pounds
POUR v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to flow POURABLE adj
POURER n pl. -S one that pours
POUSSIE n pl. -S pussy
POUT v -ED, -ING, -S to protrude the lips in ill humor
POUTER n pl. -S one that pouts
POUTFUL adj pouty
POUTY adj POUTIER, POUTIEST tending to pout
POVERTY n pl. -TIES the state of being poor
POW n pl. -S an explosive sound
POWDER v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce to powder (matter in a finely divided state)
POWDERER n pl. -S one that powders
POWDERY adj resembling powder
POWER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with means of propulsion
POWERFUL adj possessing great force
POWTER n pl. -S a domestic pigeon
POWWOW v -ED, -ING, -S to hold a conference
POX v -ED, -ING, -ES to infect with syphilis
POXVIRUS n pl. -ES a type of virus
POYOU n pl. -S an armadillo of Argentina
POZZOLAN n pl. -S a finely divided material used to make cement
PRAAM n pl. -S pram
PRACTIC adj practical
PRACTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to perform often so as to acquire skill
PRACTISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to practice
PRAECIPE n pl. -S a legal writ
PRAEDIAL adj pertaining to land
PRAEFECT n pl. -S prefect
PRAELECT v -ED, -ING, -S to prelect
PRAETOR n pl. -S an ancient Roman magistrate
PRAHU n pl. -S prau
PRAIRIE n pl. -S a tract of grassland
PRAISE v PRAISED, PRAISING, PRAISES to express approval or admiration of
PRAISER n pl. -S one that praises
PRALINE n pl. -S a confection made of nuts cooked in sugar
PRAM n pl. -S a flat-bottomed boat
PRANCE v PRANCED, PRANCING, PRANCES to spring forward on the hind legs
PRANCER n pl. -S one that prances
PRANDIAL adj pertaining to a meal
PRANG v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to crash
PRANK v -ED, -ING, -S to adorn gaudily
PRANKISH adj mischievous
PRAO n pl. PRAOS prau
PRASE n pl. -S a mineral
PRAT n pl. -S the buttocks
PRATE v PRATED, PRATING, PRATES to chatter
PRATER n pl. -S one that prates
PRATFALL n pl. -S a fall on the buttocks
PRATING present participle of prate
PRATIQUE n pl. -S clearance given a ship by the health authority of a port
PRATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to babble
PRATTLER n pl. -S one that prattles
PRAU n pl. -S a swift Malaysian sailing vessel
PRAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to fish for prawns (edible shellfish)
PRAWNER n pl. -S one that prawns
PRAXIS n pl. PRAXISES or PRAXES practical use of a branch of learning
PRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to address prayers to
PRAYER n pl. -S a devout petition to a deity
PREACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to advocate or recommend urgently
PREACHER n pl. -S one that preaches
PREACHY adj PREACHIER, PREACHIEST tending to preach
PREACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act beforehand
PREADAPT v -ED, -ING, -S to adapt beforehand
PREADMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to admit beforehand
PREADOPT v -ED, -ING, -S to adopt beforehand
PREADULT adj preceding adulthood
PREAGED adj previously aged
PREALLOT v -LOTTED, -LOTTING, -LOTS to allot beforehand
PREAMBLE n pl. -S an introductory statement
PREAMP n pl. -S an amplifier
PREANAL adj situated in front of the anus
PREARM v -ED, -ING, -S to arm beforehand
PREAUDIT n pl. -S an audit made prior to a final settlement of a transaction
PREAVER v -VERRED, -VERRING, -VERS to aver or assert beforehand
PREAXIAL adj situated in front of an axis
PREBAKE v -BAKED, -BAKING, -BAKES to bake in advance
PREBASAL adj situated in front of a base
PREBEND n pl. -S a clergyman's stipend
PREBILL v -ED, -ING, -S to bill beforehand
PREBIND v -BOUND, -BINDING, -BINDS to bind in durable materials for library use
PREBLESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to bless beforehand
PREBOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to boil beforehand
PREBOOK n -ED, -ING, -S to book in advance
PREBOOM adj preceding a sudden expansion of business
PREBOUND past tense of prebind
PRECAST v -CAST, -CASTING, -CASTS to cast and finish before placing into position
PRECAVA n pl. -VAE a vein in higher vertebrates PRECAVAL adj
PRECEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES to go before
PRECENT v -ED, -ING, -S to lead a church choir in singing
PRECEPT n pl. -S a rule of conduct
PRECESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to rotate with a complex motion
PRECHECK v -ED, -ING, -S to check beforehand
PRECHILL v -ED, -ING, -S to chill beforehand
PRECIEUX adj excessively refined
PRECINCT n pl. -S a subdivision of a city or town
PRECIOUS n pl. -ES a darling
PRECIPE n pl. -S praecipe
PRECIS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a concise summary of
PRECISE adj -CISER, -CISEST sharply and clearly defined or stated
PRECITED adj previously cited
PRECLEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to clean beforehand
PRECLEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to clear beforehand
PRECLUDE v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES to make impossible by previous action
PRECODE v -CODED, -CODING, -CODES to code beforehand
PRECOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to cook beforehand
PRECOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to cool beforehand
PRECOUP adj preceding a coup
PRECRASH adj preceding a crash
PRECURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES to cure beforehand
PRECUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to cut beforehand
PREDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to date before the actual or a specified time
PREDATOR n pl. -S one that plunders
PREDAWN n pl. -S the time just before dawn
PREDIAL adj praedial
PREDICT v -ED, -ING, -S to tell of or about in advance
PREDIVE adj preceding a dive
PREDRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to drill beforehand
PREDUSK n pl. -S the time just before dusk
PREE v PREED, PREEING, PREES to test by tasting
PREEDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to edit beforehand
PREELECT v -ED, -ING, -S to elect or choose beforehand
PREEMIE n pl. -S an infant born prematurely
PREEMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to acquire by prior right
PREEN v -ED, -ING, -S to smooth or clean with the beak or tongue
PREENACT v -ED, -ING, -S to enact beforehand
PREENER n pl. -S one that preens
PREERECT v -ED, -ING, -S to erect beforehand
PREEXIST v -ED, -ING, -S to exist before
PREFAB v -FABBED, -FABBING, -FABS to construct beforehand
PREFACE v -ACED, -ACING, -ACES to provide with an introductory statement
PREFACER n pl. -S one that prefaces
PREFADE v -FADED, -FADING, -FADES to fade beforehand
PREFECT n pl. -S an ancient Roman official
PREFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to hold in higher regard or esteem
PREFIGHT adj preceding a fight
PREFILE v -FILED, -FILING, -FILES to file beforehand
PREFIRE v -FIRED, -FIRING, -FIRES to fire beforehand
PREFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to add as a prefix (a form affixed to the beginning of a root word)
PREFIXAL adj pertaining to or being a prefix
PREFLAME adj preceding a flame
PREFOCUS v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES to focus beforehand
PREFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to form beforehand
PREFRANK v -ED, -ING, -S to frank beforehand
PREFREEZE v -FROZE, -FROZEN, -FREEZING, -FREEZES to freeze beforehand
PREGAME adj preceding a game
PREGGERS adj pregnant
PREGNANT adj carrying a developing fetus in the uterus
PREHEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to heat beforehand
PREHUMAN n pl. -S a prototype of man
PREJUDGE v -JUDGED, -JUDGING, -JUDGES to judge beforehand
PRELACY n pl. -CIES the office of a prelate
PRELATE n pl. -S a high-ranking clergyman PRELATIC adj
PRELECT v -ED, -ING, -S to lecture
PRELEGAL adj occurring before the commencement of studies in law
PRELIFE n pl. -LIVES a life conceived as lived before one's earthly life
PRELIM n pl. -S a minor match preceding the main event
PRELIMIT v -ED, -ING, -S to limit beforehand
PRELUDE v -LUDED, -LUDING, -LUDES to play a musical introduction
PRELUDER n pl. -S one that preludes
PRELUNCH adj preceding lunch
PREMADE adj made in advance
PREMAN n pl. -MEN a hypothetical ancestor of man
PREMEAL adj preceding a meal
PREMED n pl. -S a student preparing for the study of medicine
PREMEDIC n pl. -S a premed
PREMEET adj preceding a meet
PREMEN pl. of preman
PREMIE n pl. -S preemie
PREMIER n pl. -S a prime minister
PREMIERE v -MIERED, -MIERING, -MIERES to present publicly for the first time
PREMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to state in advance
PREMISS n pl. -ES a proposition in logic
PREMIUM n pl. -S an additional payment
PREMIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to mix before use
PREMOLAR n pl. -S a tooth
PREMOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to mold beforehand
PREMOLT adj preceding a molt
PREMORAL adj preceding the development of a moral code
PREMORSE adj ending abruptly, as if bitten off
PREMUNE adj resistant to a disease
PRENAME n pl. -S a forename
PRENATAL adj prior to birth
PRENOMEN n pl. -MENS or -MINA the first name of an ancient Roman
PRENOON adj preceding noon
PRENTICE v -TICED, -TICING, -TICES to place with an employer for instruction in a trade
PREORDER v -ED, -ING, -S to order beforehand
PREP v PREPPED, PREPPING, PREPS to attend a preparatory school
PREPACK v -ED, -ING, -S to package before retail distribution
PREPAID past tense of prepay
PREPARE v -PARED, -PARING, -PARES to put in proper condition or readiness
PREPARER n pl. -S one that prepares
PREPASTE v -PASTED, -PASTING, -PASTES to paste beforehand
PREPAY v -PAID, -PAYING, -PAYS to pay in advance
PREPENSE adj planned in advance
PREPILL adj preceding the development of a contraceptive pill
PREPLACE v -PLACED, -PLACING, -PLACES to place beforehand
PREPLAN v -PLANNED, -PLANNING, -PLANS to plan in advance
PREPLANT adj occurring before planting
PREPPED past tense of prep
PREPPIE n pl. -S one who preps
PREPPING present participle of prep
PREPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST associated with the style and behavior of preparatory school students PREPPILY adv
PREPREG n pl. -S reinforcing material already impregnated with a synthetic resin
PREPRICE v -PRICED, -PRICING, -PRICES to price beforehand
PREPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to print in advance
PREPUCE n pl. -S a fold of skin covering the penis
PREPUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to punch in advance
PREPUPAL adj preceding the pupal stage
PREQUEL n pl. -S a book whose story precedes that of an earlier work
PRERACE adj preceding a race
PRERENAL adj situated in front of the kidney
PRERINSE n pl. -S a rinsing beforehand
PRERIOT adj preceding a riot
PREROCK adj preceding the development of rock music
PRESA n pl. -SE a musical symbol
PRESAGE v -SAGED, -SAGING, -SAGES to foretell
PRESAGER n pl. -S one that presages
PRESALE adj preceding a sale
PRESCIND v -ED, -ING, -S to consider separately
PRESCORE v -SCORED, -SCORING, -SCORES to record the sound of before filming
PRESE pl. of presa
PRESELL v -SOLD, -SELLING, -SELLS to promote a product not yet being sold to the public
PRESENCE n pl. -S close proximity
PRESENT v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into the presence of someone
PRESERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to keep free from harm or danger
PRESET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to set beforehand
PRESHAPE v -SHAPED, -SHAPING, -SHAPES to shape beforehand
PRESHOW v -SHOWED, -SHOWN, -SHOWING, -SHOWS to show beforehand
PRESIDE v -SIDED, -SIDING, -SIDES to occupy the position of authority
PRESIDER n pl. -S one that presides
PRESIDIA n/pl Soviet executive committees
PRESIDIO n pl. -DIOS a Spanish fort
PRESIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to sift beforehand
PRESLEEP adj preceding sleep
PRESLICE v -SLICED, -SLICING, -SLICES to slice beforehand
PRESOAK v -ED, -ING, -S to soak beforehand
PRESOLD past tense of presell
PRESONG adj preceding a song
PRESORT v -ED, -ING, -S to sort beforehand
PRESPLIT adj preceding a split
PRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to act upon with steady force
PRESSER n pl. -S one that presses
PRESSING n pl. -S an instance of stamping with a press
PRESSMAN n pl. -MEN a printing press operator
PRESSOR n pl. -S a substance that raises blood pressure
PRESSRUN n pl. -S a continuous operation of a printing press
PRESSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to apply force to
PREST n pl. -S a loan
PRESTAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to stamp beforehand
PRESTER n pl. -S a priest
PRESTIGE n pl. -S distinction or reputation in the eyes of people
PRESTO n pl. -TOS a musical passage played in rapid tempo
PRESUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES to take for granted
PRESUMER n pl. -S one that presumes
PRETAPE v -TAPED, -TAPING, -TAPES to tape beforehand
PRETASTE v -TASTED, -TASTING, -TASTES to taste beforehand
PRETAX adj existing before provision for taxes
PRETEEN n pl. -S a child under the age of thirteen
PRETENCE n pl. -S pretense
PRETEND v -ED, -ING, -S to assume or display a false appearance of
PRETENSE n pl. -S the act of pretending
PRETERIT n pl. -S a past tense in grammar
PRETERM adj pertaining to premature birth
PRETEST v -ED, -ING, -S to give a preliminary test to
PRETEXT v -ED, -ING, -S to allege as an excuse
PRETOR n pl. -S praetor
PRETRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to train beforehand
PRETREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat beforehand
PRETRIAL n pl. -S a proceeding that precedes a trial
PRETRIM v -TRIMMED, -TRIMMING, -TRIMS to trim beforehand
PRETTIED past tense of pretty
PRETTIER comparative of pretty
PRETTIES present 3d person sing. of pretty
PRETTIEST superlative of pretty
PRETTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make pretty
PRETTY adj -TIER, -TIEST pleasing to the eye PRETTILY adv
PRETTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to make pretty
PRETYPE v -TYPED, -TYPING, -TYPES to type beforehand
PRETZEL n pl. -S a glazed, salted cracker
PREUNION n pl. -S a union beforehand
PREUNITE v -UNITED, -UNITING, -UNITES to unite beforehand
PREVAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to triumph
PREVENT v -ED, -ING, -S to keep from happening
PREVIEW v -ED, -ING, -S to view or exhibit in advance
PREVIOUS adj coming or occurring before in time or order
PREVISE v -VISED, -VISING, -VISES to foresee
PREVISOR n pl. -S one that previses
PREVUE v -VUED, -VUING, -VUES to preview
PREWAR adj occurring or existing before a war
PREWARM v -ED, -ING, -S to warm beforehand
PREWARN v -ED, -ING, -S to warn in advance
PREWASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to wash beforehand
PREWORK adj preceding work
PREWRAP v -WRAPPED, -WRAPPING, -WRAPS to wrap beforehand
PREX n pl. -ES prexy
PREXY n pl. PREXIES a president
PREY v -ED, -ING, -S to seize and devour animals for food
PREYER n pl. -S one that preys
PREZ n pl. -ES a president
PRIAPEAN adj priapic
PRIAPI a pl. of priapus
PRIAPIC adj phallic
PRIAPISM n pl. -S a persistent erection of the penis
PRIAPUS n pl. -PUSES or -PI a representation of the phallus
PRICE v PRICED, PRICING, PRICES to set a value on
PRICER n pl. -S one that prices
PRICEY adj PRICIER, PRICIEST expensive
PRICIER comparative of pricey and pricy
PRICIEST superlative of pricey and pricy
PRICING present participle of price
PRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to puncture slightly
PRICKER n pl. -S one that pricks
PRICKET n pl. -S a spike for holding a candle upright
PRICKIER comparative of pricky
PRICKIEST superlative of pricky
PRICKING n pl. -S a prickly feeling
PRICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to prick
PRICKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST having many sharp points
PRICKY adj PRICKIER, PRICKIEST prickly
PRICY adj PRICIER, PRICIEST pricey
PRIDE v PRIDED, PRIDING, PRIDES to feel pride (a feeling of self-esteem)
PRIDEFUL adj full of pride
PRIED past tense of pry
PRIEDIEU n pl. -DIEUS or -DIEUX a piece of furniture for kneeling on during prayer
PRIER n pl. -S one that pries
PRIES present 3d person sing. of pry
PRIEST v -ED, -ING, -S to ordain as a priest (one authorized to perform religious rites)
PRIESTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST characteristic of or befitting a priest
PRIG v PRIGGED, PRIGGING, PRIGS to steal
PRIGGERY n pl. -GERIES priggism
PRIGGISH adj marked by priggism
PRIGGISM n pl. -S prim adherence to convention
PRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to convert into pellets
PRIM adj PRIMMER, PRIMMEST formally precise or proper
PRIM v PRIMMED, PRIMMING, PRIMS to give a prim expression to
PRIMA n pl. -S primo
PRIMACY n pl. -CIES the state of being first
PRIMAGE n pl. -S an amount paid as an addition to freight charges
PRIMAL adj being at the beginning or foundation
PRIMARY n pl. -RIES a preliminary election
PRIMATAL n pl. -S a primate
PRIMATE n pl. -S any of an advanced order of mammals
PRIME v PRIMED, PRIMING, PRIMES to make ready
PRIMELY adv excellently
PRIMER n pl. -S a book that covers the basics of a subject
PRIMERO n pl. -ROS a card game
PRIMEVAL adj pertaining to the earliest ages
PRIMI a pl. of primo
PRIMINE n pl. -S the outer covering of an ovule
PRIMING n pl. -S the act of one that primes
PRIMLY adv in a prim manner
PRIMMED past tense of prim
PRIMMER comparative of prim
PRIMMEST superlative of prim
PRIMMING present participle of prim
PRIMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being prim
PRIMO n pl. -MOS or -MI the main part in a musical piece
PRIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to dress or adorn carefully
PRIMROSE n pl. -S a perennial herb
PRIMSIE adj prim
PRIMULA n pl. -S primrose
PRIMUS n pl. -ES the head bishop of Scotland
PRINCE n pl. -S a non-reigning male member of a royal family
PRINCELY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or befitting a prince
PRINCESS n pl. -ES a non-reigning female member of a royal family
PRINCIPE n pl. -PI a prince
PRINCOCK n pl. -S a coxcomb
PRINCOX n pl. -ES princock
PRINK v -ED, -ING, -S to dress or adorn in a showy manner
PRINKER n pl. -S one that prinks
PRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to produce by pressed type on a surface
PRINTER n pl. -S one that prints
PRINTERY n pl. -ERIES a place where printing is done
PRINTING n pl. -S a reproduction from a printing surface
PRINTOUT n pl. -S the printed output of a computer
PRION n pl. -S a protein particle
PRIOR n pl. -S an officer in a monastery
PRIORATE n pl. -S the office of a prior
PRIORESS n pl. -ES a nun corresponding in rank to a prior
PRIORIES pl. of priory
PRIORITY n pl. -TIES precedence established by importance
PRIORLY adv previously
PRIORY n pl. -RIES a religious house
PRISE v PRISED, PRISING, PRISES to raise or force with a lever
PRISERE n pl. -S a succession of vegetational stages
PRISM n pl. -S a solid which disperses light into a spectrum
PRISMOID n pl. -S a geometric solid
PRISON v -ED, -ING, -S to imprison
PRISONER n pl. -S one that is imprisoned
PRISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to act in a prissy manner
PRISSY adj -SIER, -SIEST excessively or affectedly proper PRISSILY adv
PRISSY n pl. -SIES one who is prissy
PRISTANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
PRISTINE adj pertaining to the earliest time or state
PRITHEE interj -- used to express a wish or request
PRIVACY n pl. -CIES the state of being private
PRIVATE adj -VATER, -VATEST secluded from the sight, presence, or intrusion of others
PRIVATE n pl. -S a soldier of lower rank
PRIVET n pl. -S an ornamental shrub
PRIVIER comparative of privy
PRIVIES pl. of privy
PRIVITY n pl. -TIES private knowledge
PRIVY adj PRIVIER, PRIVIEST private PRIVILY adv
PRIVY n pl. PRIVIES an outhouse
PRIZE v PRIZED, PRIZING, PRIZES to value highly
PRIZER n pl. -S one who vies for a reward
PRO n pl. PROS an argument or vote in favor of something
PROA n pl. -S prau
PROBABLE adj likely to occur or prove true PROBABLY adv
PROBAND n pl. -S one whose reactions or responses are studied
PROBANG n pl. -S a surgical rod
PROBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to establish the validity of
PROBE v PROBED, PROBING, PROBES to investigate or examine thoroughly
PROBER n pl. -S one that probes
PROBIT n pl. -S a unit of statistical probability
PROBITY n pl. -TIES complete and confirmed integrity
PROBLEM n pl. -S a perplexing question or situation
PROCAINE n pl. -S a compound used as a local anesthetic
PROCARP n pl. -S a female sexual organ in certain algae
PROCEED v -ED, -ING, -S to go forward or onward
PROCESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to treat or prepare by a special method
PROCHAIN adj prochein
PROCHEIN adj nearest in time, relation, or degree
PROCLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to make known publicly or officially
PROCTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to supervise
PROCURAL n pl. -S the act of procuring
PROCURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES to obtain by effort
PROCURER n pl. -S one that procures
PROD v PRODDED, PRODDING, PRODS to jab with something pointed
PRODDER n pl. -S one that prods
PRODIGAL n pl. -S one who spends lavishly and foolishly
PRODIGY n pl. -GIES a child having exceptional talent or ability
PRODROME n pl. -DROMES or -DROMATA a sign of impending disease
PRODUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to bring into existence
PRODUCER n pl. -S one that produces
PRODUCT n pl. -S something produced by labor or effort
PROEM n pl. -S an introductory statement PROEMIAL adj
PROETTE n pl. -S a female professional athlete
PROF n pl. -S a professor
PROFANE v -FANED, -FANING, -FANES to treat with irreverence or abuse
PROFANER n pl. -S one that profanes
PROFESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to affirm openly
PROFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to present for acceptance
PROFILE v -FILED, -FILING, -FILES to draw an outline of
PROFILER n pl. -S one that profiles
PROFIT v -ED, -ING, -S to gain an advantage or benefit
PROFITER n pl. -S one that profits
PROFOUND adj -FOUNDER, -FOUNDEST intellectually deep and penetrating
PROFOUND n pl. -S something that is very deep
PROFUSE adj pouring forth generously
PROG v PROGGED, PROGGING, PROGS to prowl about for food or plunder
PROGENY n pl. -NIES a descendant or offspring
PROGERIA n pl. -S premature aging
PROGGER n pl. -S one that progs
PROGGING present participle of prog
PROGNOSE v -NOSED, -NOSING, -NOSES to forecast the probable course of a disease
PROGRADE adj pertaining to the orbital motion of a body
PROGRAM v -GRAMED, -GRAMING, -GRAMS or -GRAMMED, -GRAMMING, -GRAMS to arrange in a plan of proceedings
PROGRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to move forward or onward
PROHIBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to forbid by authority
PROJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to extend outward
PROJET n pl. -S a plan or outline
PROLABOR adj favoring organized labor
PROLAMIN n pl. -S a simple protein
PROLAN n pl. -S a sex hormone
PROLAPSE v -LAPSED, -LAPSING, -LAPSES to fall or slip out of place
PROLATE adj extended lengthwise
PROLE n pl. -S a member of the working class
PROLEG n pl. -S an abdominal leg of certain insect larvae
PROLIFIC adj producing abundantly
PROLINE n pl. -S an amino acid
PROLIX adj tediously long and wordy PROLIXLY adv
PROLOG v -ED, -ING, -S to prologue
PROLOGUE v -LOGUED, -LOGUING, -LOGUES to preface
PROLONG v -ED, -ING, -S to lengthen in duration
PROLONGE n pl. -S a rope used for pulling a gun carriage
PROM n pl. -S a formal dance
PROMINE n pl. -S a substance that promotes growth
PROMISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to make a declaration of assurance
PROMISEE n pl. -S one who is promised something
PROMISER n pl. -S promisor
PROMISING present participle of promise
PROMISOR n pl. -S one that promises
PROMO n pl. -MOS a promotional presentation
PROMOTE v -MOTED, -MOTING, -MOTES to contribute to the progress of
PROMOTER n pl. -S one that promotes
PROMPT adj PROMPTER, PROMPTEST quick to act or respond
PROMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to induce to action
PROMPTER n pl. -S one that prompts
PROMPTLY adv in a prompt manner
PROMULGE v -MULGED, -MULGING, -MULGES to proclaim
PRONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to turn the palm downward or backward
PRONATOR n pl. -S or -ES a forearm or forelimb muscle
PRONE adj lying with the front or face downward PRONELY adv
PRONG v -ED, -ING, -S to pierce with a pointed projection
PRONOTUM n pl. -NOTA a hard outer plate of an insect
PRONOUN n pl. -S a word that may be used in place of a noun
PRONTO adv quickly
PROOF v -ED, -ING, -S to examine for errors
PROOFER n pl. -S one that proofs
PROP v PROPPED, PROPPING, PROPS to keep from falling
PROPANE n pl. -S a flammable gas
PROPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to cause to move forward or onward
PROPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to have a tendency toward
PROPENE n pl. -S a flammable gas
PROPENOL n pl. -S a flammable liquid
PROPENSE adj tending toward
PROPENYL adj pertaining to a certain chemical group
PROPER adj -ERER, -EREST suitable PROPERLY adv
PROPER n pl. -S a portion of the Mass
PROPERTY n pl. -TIES something owned
PROPHAGE n pl. -S a form of virus
PROPHASE n pl. -S the first stage in mitosis
PROPHECY n pl. -CIES a prediction
PROPHESY v -SIED, -SYING, -SIES to predict
PROPHET n pl. -S one who predicts
PROPINE v -PINED, -PINING, -PINES to offer as a gift
PROPJET n pl. -S a type of airplane
PROPMAN n pl. -MEN a man in charge of stage properties
PROPOLIS n pl. -LISES a resinous substance used as a cement by bees
PROPONE v -PONED, -PONING, -PONES to propose
PROPOSAL n pl. -S something that is proposed
PROPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to put forward for consideration or acceptance
PROPOSER n pl. -S one that proposes
PROPOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to propose
PROPPED past tense of prop
PROPPING present participle of prop
PROPYL n pl. -S a univalent radical PROPYLIC adj
PROPYLON n pl. -LA an entrance to a temple
PRORATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to divide proportionately
PROROGUE v -ROGUED, -ROGUING, -ROGUES to discontinue a session of
PROSAIC adj pertaining to prose
PROSAISM n pl. -S a prosaic style
PROSAIST n pl. -S a writer of prose
PROSE v PROSED, PROSING, PROSES to write prose (writing without metrical structure)
PROSECT v -ED, -ING, -S to dissect
PROSER n pl. -S a prosaist
PROSIER comparative of prosy
PROSIEST superlative of prosy
PROSILY adv in a prosy manner
PROSING present participle of prose
PROSIT interj -- used as a drinking toast
PROSO n pl. -SOS millet
PROSODY n pl. -DIES the study of poetical forms PROSODIC adj
PROSOMA n pl. -S the front region of the body of an invertebrate PROSOMAL adj
PROSPECT v -ED, -ING, -S to explore for mineral deposits
PROSPER v -ED, -ING, -S to be successful or fortunate
PROSS n pl. -ES a prostitute
PROSSIE n pl. -S a prostitute
PROST interj prosit
PROSTATE n pl. -S a gland in male mammals
PROSTIE n pl. -S a prostitute
PROSTYLE n pl. -S a building having a row of columns across the front only
PROSY adj PROSIER, PROSIEST prosaic
PROTAMIN n pl. -S a simple protein
PROTASIS n pl. -ASES the introductory part of a classical drama PROTATIC adj
PROTEA n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
PROTEAN n pl. -S a type of protein
PROTEASE n pl. -S an enzyme
PROTECT v -ED, -ING, -S to keep from harm, attack, or injury
PROTEGE n pl. -S one whose career is promoted by an influential person
PROTEGEE n pl. -S a female protege
PROTEI pl. of proteus
PROTEID n pl. -S protein
PROTEIDE n pl. -S proteid
PROTEIN n pl. -S a nitrogenous organic compound
PROTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to extend
PROTEOSE n pl. -S a water-soluble protein
PROTEST v -ED, -ING, -S to express strong objection
PROTEUS n pl. -ES one that readily changes his appearance or principles
PROTEUS n pl. -TEI any of a genus of aerobic bacteria
PROTIST n pl. -S any of a group of unicellular organisms
PROTIUM n pl. -S an isotope of hydrogen
PROTOCOL v -COLED, -COLING, -COLS or -COLLED, -COLLING, -COLS to form a preliminary draft of an official document
PROTON n pl. -S a subatomic particle PROTONIC adj
PROTOPOD n pl. -S a part of a crustacean appendage
PROTOXID n pl. -S an oxide
PROTOZOA n/pl unicellular microscopic organisms
PROTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to prolong
PROTRUDE v -TRUDED, -TRUDING, -TRUDES to extend beyond the main portion
PROTYL n pl. -S protyle
PROTYLE n pl. -S a hypothetical substance from which all the elements are supposedly derived
PROUD adj PROUDER, PROUDEST having or displaying pride PROUDLY adv
PROUDFUL adj prideful
PROUNION adj favoring labor unions
PROVE v PROVED, PROVEN, PROVING, PROVES to establish the truth or validity of PROVABLE adj PROVABLY adv
PROVENLY adv without doubt
PROVER n pl. -S one that proves
PROVERB v -ED, -ING, -S to make a byword of
PROVIDE v -VIDED, -VIDING, -VIDES to supply
PROVIDER n pl. -S one that provides
PROVINCE n pl. -S an administrative division of a country
PROVING present participle of prove
PROVIRUS n pl. -ES a form of virus PROVIRAL adj
PROVISO n pl. -SOS or -SOES a clause in a document introducing a condition or restriction
PROVOKE v -VOKED, -VOKING, -VOKES to incite to anger or resentment
PROVOKER n pl. -S one that provokes
PROVOST n pl. -S a high-ranking university official
PROW adj PROWER, PROWEST brave
PROW n pl. -S the forward part of a ship
PROWAR adj favoring war
PROWESS n pl. -ES exceptional ability
PROWL v -ED, -ING, -S to move about stealthily
PROWLER n pl. -S one that prowls
PROXEMIC adj pertaining to a branch of environmental study
PROXIES pl. of proxy
PROXIMAL adj located near the point of origin
PROXIMO adj of or occurring in the following month
PROXY n pl. PROXIES a person authorized to act for another
PRUDE n pl. -S a prudish person
PRUDENCE n pl. -S the quality of being prudent
PRUDENT adj having, showing, or exercising good judgment
PRUDERY n pl. -ERIES excessive regard for propriety, modesty, or morality
PRUDISH adj marked by prudery
PRUINOSE adj having a powdery covering
PRUNE v PRUNED, PRUNING, PRUNES to cut off branches or parts from PRUNABLE adj
PRUNELLA n pl. -S a strong woolen fabric
PRUNELLE n pl. -S a plum-flavored liqueur
PRUNELLO n pl. -LOS prunella
PRUNER n pl. -S one that prunes
PRUNING present participle of prune
PRUNUS n pl. -ES a flowering tree
PRURIENT adj having lustful thoughts or desires
PRURIGO n pl. -GOS a skin disease
PRURITUS n pl. -ES intense itching PRURITIC adj
PRUSSIC adj pertaining to a type of acid
PRUTA n pl. PRUTOT prutah
PRUTAH n pl. PRUTOTH a monetary unit of Israel
PRY v PRIED, PRYING, PRIES to inquire impertinently into private matters PRYINGLY adv
PRYER n pl. -S prier
PRYTHEE interj prithee
PSALM v -ED, -ING, -S to praise in psalms (sacred songs)
PSALMIC adj of or pertaining to a psalm
PSALMIST n pl. -S a writer of psalms
PSALMODY n pl. -DIES the use of psalms in worship
PSALTER n pl. -S a book of psalms
PSALTERY n pl. -TERIES an ancient stringed musical instrument
PSALTRY n pl. -TRIES psaltery
PSAMMITE n pl. -S a fine-grained rock
PSAMMON n pl. -S a group of microorganisms living in waterlogged sands
PSCHENT n pl. -S a crown worn by ancient Egyptian kings
PSEPHITE n pl. -S a rock composed of small pebbles
PSEUD n pl. -S a person pretending to be an intellectual
PSEUDO n pl. PSEUDOS a pseud
PSHAW v -ED, -ING, -S to utter an expression of disapproval
PSI n pl. -S a Greek letter
PSILOCIN n pl. -S a hallucinogenic drug
PSILOSIS n pl. -LOSES a tropical disease PSILOTIC adj
PSOAS n pl. PSOAI or PSOAE a muscle of the loin PSOATIC adj
PSOCID n pl. -S a minute winged insect
PSORALEA n pl. -S a plant of the bean family
PSORALEN n pl. -S a drug used to treat psoriasis
PSST interj -- used to attract someone's attention
PSYCH v -ED, -ING, -S to put into the proper frame of mind
PSYCHE n pl. -S the mental structure of a person
PSYCHIC n pl. -S one sensitive to extrasensory phenomena
PSYCHO n pl. -CHOS a mentally unstable person
PSYLLA n pl. -S any of various plant lice
PSYLLID n pl. -S psylla
PSYLLIUM n pl. -S the seed of a fleawort
PSYWAR n pl. -S psychological warfare
PTERIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
PTEROPOD n pl. -S a type of mollusk
PTERYGIA n/pl fleshy growths over the cornea
PTERYLA n pl. -LAE a feathered area on the skin of a bird
PTISAN n pl. -S a tea of herbs or barley
PTOMAIN n pl. -S ptomaine
PTOMAINE n pl. -S a compound produced by the decomposition of protein
PTOSIS n pl. PTOSES a drooping of the upper eyelid PTOTIC adj
PTYALIN n pl. -S a salivary enzyme
PTYALISM n pl. -S an excessive flow of saliva
PUB n pl. -S a tavern
PUBERTY n pl. -TIES a period of sexual maturation PUBERAL, PUBERTAL adj
PUBES n pl. PUBES the lower part of the abdomen
PUBIC adj pertaining to the pubes or pubis
PUBIS n pl. PUBES the forward portion of either of the hipbones
PUBLIC n pl. -S the community or the people as a whole
PUBLICAN n pl. -S one who owns or manages a pub
PUBLICLY adv by the public
PUBLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to print and issue to the public
PUCCOON n pl. -S an herb that yields a red dye
PUCE n pl. -S a dark red color
PUCK n pl. -S a rubber disk used in ice hockey
PUCKA adj pukka
PUCKER v -ED, -ING, -S to gather into small wrinkles or folds
PUCKERER n pl. -S one that puckers
PUCKERY adj -ERIER, -ERIEST having a tendency to pucker
PUCKISH adj impish
PUD n pl. -S pudding
PUDDING n pl. -S a thick, soft dessert
PUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to strew with puddles (small pools of water)
PUDDLER n pl. -S one who subjects iron to puddling
PUDDLING n pl. -S the process of converting pig iron to wrought iron
PUDDLY adj -DLIER, -DLIEST full of puddles
PUDENCY n pl. -CIES modesty
PUDENDUM n pl. -DA the external genital organs of a woman PUDENDAL adj
PUDGY adj PUDGIER, PUDGIEST short and fat PUDGILY adv
PUDIBUND adj prudish
PUDIC adj to the pudendum
PUEBLO n pl. -LOS a communal dwelling of certain Indian tribes
PUERILE adj childish
PUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to blow in short gusts
PUFFBALL n pl. -S any of various globular fungi
PUFFER n pl. -S one that puffs
PUFFERY n pl. -ERIES excessive public praise
PUFFIN n pl. -S a sea bird
PUFFY adj -FIER, -FIEST swollen PUFFILY adv
PUG v PUGGED, PUGGING, PUGS to fill in with clay or mortar
PUGAREE n pl. -S pugree
PUGGAREE n pl. -S pugree
PUGGED past tense of pug
PUGGIER comparative of puggy
PUGGIEST superlative of puggy
PUGGING present participle of pug
PUGGISH adj somewhat stubby
PUGGREE n pl. -S pugree
PUGGRY n pl. -GRIES pugree
PUGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST puggish
PUGH interj -- used to express disgust
PUGILISM n pl. -S the art or practice of fighting with the fists
PUGILIST n pl. -S one who fights with his fists
PUGMARK n pl. -S a footprint
PUGREE n pl. -S a cloth band wrapped around a hat
PUISNE n pl. -S one of lesser rank
PUISSANT adj powerful
PUJA n pl. -S a Hindu prayer ritual
PUJAH n pl. -S puja
PUKE v PUKED, PUKING, PUKES to vomit
PUKKA adj genuine
PUL n pl. PULS or PULI a coin of Afghanistan
PULA n pl. PULA a monetary unit of Botswana
PULE v PULED, PULING, PULES to whine
PULER n pl. -S one that pules
PULI n pl. -LIK or -LIS a long-haired sheepdog
PULICENE adj pertaining to fleas
PULICIDE n pl. -S an agent used for destroying fleas
PULIK a pl. of puli
PULING n pl. -S a plaintive cry
PULINGLY adv in a whining manner
PULL v -ED, -ING, -S to exert force in order to cause motion toward the force
PULLBACK n pl. -S a restraint or drawback
PULLER n pl. -S one that pulls
PULLET n pl. -S a young hen
PULLEY n pl. -LEYS a device used for lifting weight
PULLMAN n pl. -S a railroad sleeping car
PULLOUT n pl. -S a withdrawal
PULLOVER n pl. -S a garment that is put on by being drawn over the head
PULLUP n pl. -S the act of raising oneself while hanging by the hands
PULMONIC adj pertaining to the lungs
PULMOTOR n pl. -S a respiratory device
PULP v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce to pulp (a soft, moist mass of matter)
PULPAL adj pertaining to pulp PULPALLY adv
PULPER n pl. -S one that pulps
PULPIER comparative of pulpy
PULPIEST superlative of pulpy
PULPILY adv in a pulpy manner
PULPIT n pl. -S a platform in a church PULPITAL adj
PULPLESS adj having no pulp
PULPOUS adj pulpy
PULPWOOD n pl. -S soft wood used in making paper
PULPY adj PULPIER, PULPIEST resembling pulp
PULQUE n pl. -S a fermented Mexican beverage
PULSANT adj pulsating
PULSAR n pl. -S a celestial source of radio waves
PULSATE v -SATED, -SATING, -SATES to expand and contract rhythmically
PULSATOR n pl. -S something that pulsates
PULSE v PULSED, PULSING, PULSES to pulsate
PULSEJET n pl. -S a type of engine
PULSER n pl. -S a device that causes pulsations
PULSING present participle of pulse
PULSION n pl. -S propulsion
PULSOJET n pl. -S pulsejet
PULVILLI n/pl pads between the claws of an insect's foot
PULVINUS n pl. -NI a swelling at the base of a leaf PULVINAR adj
PUMA n pl. -S a cougar
PUMELO n pl. -LOS pomelo
PUMICE v -ICED, -ICING, -ICES to polish with a porous volcanic rock
PUMICER n pl. -S one that pumices
PUMICITE n pl. -S a porous volcanic rock
PUMMEL v -MELED, -MELING, -MELS or -MELLED, -MELLING, -MELS to pommel
PUMMELO n pl. -LOS a shaddock
PUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to flow by means of a pump (a device for moving fluids)
PUMPER n pl. -S one that pumps
PUMPKIN n pl. -S a large, edible fruit
PUMPLESS adj lacking a pump
PUMPLIKE adj resembling a pump
PUN v PUNNED, PUNNING, PUNS to make a pun (a play on words)
PUNA n pl. -S a cold, arid plateau
PUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to perforate with a type of tool
PUNCHEON n pl. -S a vertical supporting timber
PUNCHER n pl. -S one that punches
PUNCHY adj PUNCHIER, PUNCHIEST dazed PUNCHILY adv
PUNCTATE adj covered with dots
PUNCTUAL adj being on time
PUNCTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to pierce with a pointed object
PUNDIT n pl. -S a Hindu scholar PUNDITIC adj
PUNDITRY n pl. -RIES the learning of pundits
PUNG n pl. -S a box-shaped sleigh
PUNGENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being pungent
PUNGENT adj sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell
PUNGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to contribute
PUNIER comparative of puny
PUNIEST superlative of puny
PUNILY adv in a puny manner
PUNINESS n pl. -ES the state of being puny
PUNISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to impose a penalty on in requital for wrongdoing
PUNISHER n pl. -S one that punishes
PUNITION n pl. -S the act of punishing; punishment
PUNITIVE adj inflicting punishment
PUNITORY adj punitive
PUNK adj PUNKER, PUNKEST of inferior quality
PUNK n pl. -S dry, decayed wood used as tinder
PUNKA n pl. -S a ceiling fan used in India
PUNKAH n pl. -S punka
PUNKER n pl. -S a punk rock musician
PUNKEY n pl. -KEYS punkie
PUNKIE n pl. -S a biting gnat
PUNKIN n pl. -S pumpkin
PUNKISH adj pertaining to a style inspired by punk rock
PUNKY adj PUNKIER, PUNKIEST resembling punk
PUNNED past tense of pun
PUNNER n pl. -S a punster
PUNNET n pl. -S a small basket
PUNNING present participle of pun
PUNNY adj -NIER, -NIEST being or involving a pun
PUNSTER n pl. -S one who is given to punning
PUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to propel through water with a pole
PUNTER n pl. -S one that punts
PUNTO n pl. -TOS a hit or thrust in fencing
PUNTY n pl. -TIES an iron rod used in glassmaking
PUNY adj PUNIER, PUNIEST of inferior size, strength, or significance
PUP v PUPPED, PUPPING, PUPS to give birth to puppies
PUPA n pl. -PAS or -PAE an intermediate stage of a metamorphic insect PUPAL adj
PUPARIUM n pl. -IA a pupal shell PUPARIAL adj
PUPATE v -PATED, -PATING, -PATES to pass through the pupal stage
PUPATION n pl. -S the act of pupating
PUPFISH n pl. -ES a small, freshwater fish
PUPIL n pl. -S a student under the close supervision of a teacher
PUPILAGE n pl. -S the state of being a pupil
PUPILAR adj pertaining to a part of the eye
PUPILARY adj pupilar
PUPPED past tense of pup
PUPPET n pl. -S a small figure, as of a person or animal, manipulated by the hand
PUPPETRY n pl. -RIES the art of making or manipulating puppets
PUPPING present participle of pup
PUPPY n pl. -PIES a young dog PUPPYISH adj
PUPPYDOM n pl. -S the world of puppies
PUR v PURRED, PURRING, PURS to purr
PURANA n pl. -S a Hindu scripture PURANIC adj
PURBLIND adj partially blind
PURCHASE v -CHASED, -CHASING, -CHASES to acquire by the payment of money
PURDA n pl. -S purdah
PURDAH n pl. -S a curtain used in India to seclude women
PURE adj PURER, PUREST free from anything different, inferior, or contaminating
PUREBRED n pl. -S an animal of unmixed stock
PUREE v -REED, -REEING, -REES to reduce to a thick pulp by cooking and sieving
PURELY adv in a pure manner
PURENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being pure
PURER comparative of pure
PUREST superlative of pure
PURFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to decorate the border of
PURFLING n pl. -S an ornamental border
PURGE v PURGED, PURGING, PURGES to purify
PURGER n pl. -S one that purges
PURGING n pl. -S the act of purifying
PURI n pl. -S poori
PURIFIER n pl. -S one that purifies
PURIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to free from impurities
PURIN n pl. -S purine
PURINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
PURISM n pl. -S strict adherence to traditional correctness
PURIST n pl. -S one who practices purism PURISTIC adj
PURITAN n pl. -S a rigorously moral or religious person
PURITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being pure
PURL v -ED, -ING, -S to knit with a particular stitch
PURLIEU n pl. -S an outlying or neighboring area
PURLIN n pl. -S a horizontal supporting timber
PURLINE n pl. -S purlin
PURLOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to steal
PURPLE adj -PLER, -PLEST of a color intermediate between red and blue
PURPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to make purple
PURPLISH adj somewhat purple
PURPLY adj purplish
PURPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to profess or claim
PURPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to resolve to perform or accomplish
PURPURA n pl. -S a disease characterized by purple spots on the skin
PURPURE n pl. -S the heraldic color purple
PURPURIC adj pertaining to purpura
PURPURIN n pl. -S a reddish dye
PURR v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a low, vibrant sound
PURRED past tense of pur and purr
PURRING present participle of pur and purr
PURSE v PURSED, PURSING, PURSES to pucker
PURSER n pl. -S an officer in charge of a ship's accounts
PURSIER comparative of pursy
PURSIEST superlative of pursy
PURSILY adv in a pursy manner
PURSING present participle of purse
PURSLANE n pl. -S a common garden herb
PURSUANT adv in accordance
PURSUE v -SUED, -SUING, -SUES to follow in order to overtake or capture
PURSUER n pl. -S one that pursues
PURSUIT n pl. -S the act of pursuing
PURSY adj PURSIER, PURSIEST short of breath
PURULENT adj secreting pus
PURVEY v -ED, -ING, -S to supply
PURVEYOR n pl. -S one that purveys
PURVIEW n pl. -S the extent of operation, authority, or concern
PUS n pl. -ES a viscous fluid formed in infected tissue
PUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to exert force in order to cause motion away from the force
PUSHBALL n pl. -S a type of ball game
PUSHCART n pl. -S a light cart pushed by hand
PUSHDOWN n pl. -S a store of computer data
PUSHER n pl. -S one that pushes
PUSHFUL adj pushy
PUSHIER comparative of pushy
PUSHIEST superlative of pushy
PUSHILY adv in a pushy manner
PUSHOVER n pl. -S an easily defeated person or team
PUSHPIN n pl. -S a large-headed pin
PUSHROD n pl. -S a rod for operating the valves in an engine
PUSHUP n pl. -S a type of exercise
PUSHY adj PUSHIER, PUSHIEST offensively aggressive
PUSLEY n pl. -LEYS pussley
PUSLIKE adj resembling pus
PUSS n pl. -ES a cat
PUSSIER comparative of pussy
PUSSIES pl. of pussy
PUSSIEST superlative of pussy
PUSSLEY n pl. -LEYS purslane
PUSSLIKE adj catlike
PUSSLY n pl. -LIES pussley
PUSSY adj -SIER, -SIEST full of pus
PUSSY n pl. PUSSIES a cat
PUSSYCAT n pl. -S a cat
PUSTULE n pl. -S a small elevation of the skin containing pus PUSTULAR, PUSTULED adj
PUT v PUT, PUTTING, PUTS to place in a particular position
PUTAMEN n pl. -MINA the hard covering of the kernel of certain fruits
PUTATIVE adj generally regarded as such
PUTLOG n pl. -S a horizontal supporting timber
PUTOFF n pl. -S an excuse
PUTON n pl. -S a hoax or deception
PUTOUT n pl. -S an act of causing an out in baseball
PUTREFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make or become putrid
PUTRID adj being in a decomposed, foul-smelling state PUTRIDLY adv
PUTSCH n pl. -ES a suddenly executed attempt to overthrow a government
PUTT v -ED, -ING, -S to hit with a light stroke in golf
PUTTEE n pl. -S a strip of cloth wound around the leg
PUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to occupy oneself in a leisurely or ineffective manner
PUTTERER n pl. -S one that putters
PUTTI pl. of putto
PUTTIED past tense of putty
PUTTIER n pl. -S one that putties
PUTTING present participle of put
PUTTO n pl. -TI an infant boy in art
PUTTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to fill with a type of cement
PUTZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to waste time
PUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to cause uncertainty and indecision in
PUZZLER n pl. -S something that puzzles
PYA n pl. -S a copper coin of Burma
PYAEMIA n pl. -S pyemia PYAEMIC adj
PYCNIDIA n/pl spore-bearing organs of certain fungi
PYCNOSIS n pl. -NOSES pyknosis
PYCNOTIC adj pyknotic
PYE n pl. -S a book of ecclesiastical rules in the pre-Reformation English church
PYELITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the pelvis or the kidney PYELITIC adj
PYEMIA n pl. -S the presence of pus in the blood PYEMIC adj
PYGIDIUM n pl. -IA the posterior region of certain invertebrates PYGIDIAL adj
PYGMY n pl. -MIES a small person PYGMAEAN, PYGMEAN, PYGMOID, PYGMYISH adj
PYGMYISM n pl. -S a stunted or dwarfish condition
PYIC adj pertaining to pus
PYIN n pl. -S a protein compound contained in pus
PYJAMAS n pl. PYJAMAS pajamas
PYKNIC n pl. -S a person having a broad, stocky build
PYKNOSIS n pl. -NOSES a shrinking and thickening of a cell nucleus
PYKNOTIC adj exhibiting pyknosis
PYLON n pl. -S a tall structure marking an entrance or approach
PYLORUS n pl. -RI or -RUSES the opening between the stomach and the duodenum PYLORIC adj
PYODERMA n pl. -S a pus-causing skin disease
PYOGENIC adj producing pus
PYOID adj puslike
PYORRHEA n pl. -S a discharge of pus
PYOSIS n pl. -OSES the formation of pus
PYRALID n pl. -S a long-legged moth
PYRAMID v -ED, -ING, -S to raise or increase by adding amounts gradually
PYRAN n pl. -S a chemical compound PYRANOID adj
PYRANOSE n pl. -S a simple sugar
PYRE n pl. -S a pile of combustible material
PYRENE n pl. -S a putamen
PYRENOID n pl. -S a protein body of certain lower organisms
PYRETIC adj pertaining to fever
PYREXIA n pl. -S fever PYREXIAL, PYREXIC adj
PYRIC adj pertaining to burning
PYRIDINE n pl. -S a flammable liquid PYRIDIC adj
PYRIFORM adj pear-shaped
PYRITE n pl. -S a metallic sulfide PYRITIC, PYRITOUS adj
PYROGEN n pl. -S a substance that produces fever
PYROLA n pl. -S a perennial herb
PYROLOGY n pl. -GIES the scientific examination of materials by heat
PYROLYZE v -LYZED, -LYZING, -LYZES to affect compounds by the application of heat
PYRONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
PYRONINE n pl. -S a dye
PYROPE n pl. -S a variety of garnet
PYROSIS n pl. -SISES heartburn
PYROSTAT n pl. -S a thermostat
PYROXENE n pl. -S any of a group of minerals common in igneous rocks
PYRRHIC n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
PYRROL n pl. -S pyrrole
PYRROLE n pl. -S a chemical compound PYRROLIC adj
PYRUVATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
PYTHON n pl. -S a large snake PYTHONIC adj
PYURIA n pl. -S the presence of pus in the urine
PYX n pl. -ES a container in which the eucharistic bread is kept
PYXIDES pl. of pyxis
PYXIDIUM n pl. -IA a type of seed vessel
PYXIE n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
PYXIS n pl. PYXIDES a pyxidium
QAID n pl. -S caid
QANAT n pl. -S a system of underground tunnels and wells in the Middle East
QAT n pl. -S kat
QINDAR n pl. -DARS or -DARKA qintar
QINTAR n pl. -S a monetary unit of Albania
QIVIUT n pl. -S the wool of a musk-ox
QOPH n pl. -S koph
QUA adv in the capacity of
QUAALUDE n pl. -S a sedative drug
QUACK v -ED, -ING, -S to utter the characteristic cry of a duck
QUACKERY n pl. -ERIES fraudulent practice
QUACKISH adj fraudulent
QUACKISM n pl. -S quackery
QUAD v QUADDED, QUADDING, QUADS to space out by means of quadrats
QUADPLEX n pl. -ES a building having four units
QUADRANS n pl. -RANTES an ancient Roman coin
QUADRANT n pl. -S a quarter section of a circle
QUADRAT n pl. -S a piece of type metal used for filling spaces
QUADRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to correspond or agree
QUADRIC n pl. -S a type of geometric surface
QUADRIGA n pl. -GAE a chariot drawn by four horses
QUADROON n pl. -S a person of one-quarter black ancestry
QUAERE n pl. -S a question
QUAESTOR n pl. -S an ancient Roman magistrate
QUAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to drink deeply
QUAFFER n pl. -S one that quaffs
QUAG n pl. -S a quagmire
QUAGGA n pl. -S an extinct zebralike mammal
QUAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST marshy
QUAGMIRE n pl. -S an area of marshy ground
QUAGMIRY adj -MIRIER, -MIRIEST marshy
QUAHAUG n pl. -S quahog
QUAHOG n pl. -S an edible clam
QUAI n pl. -S quay
QUAICH n pl. -ES or -S a small drinking vessel
QUAIGH n pl. -S quaich
QUAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to cower
QUAINT adj QUAINTER, QUAINTEST pleasingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar QUAINTLY adv
QUAKE v QUAKED, QUAKING, QUAKES to shake or vibrate
QUAKER n pl. -S one that quakes
QUAKY adj QUAKIER, QUAKIEST tending to quake QUAKILY adv
QUALE n pl. -LIA a property considered apart from things having the property
QUALIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make suitable or capable
QUALITY n pl. -TIES a characteristic or attribute
QUALM n pl. -S a feeling of doubt or misgiving
QUALMISH adj having qualms
QUALMY adj QUALMIER, QUALMIEST qualmish
QUAMASH n pl. -ES camass
QUANDANG n pl. -S quandong
QUANDARY n pl. -RIES a dilemma
QUANDONG n pl. -S an Australian tree
QUANGO n pl. -GOS a public administrative board
QUANT v -ED, -ING, -S to propel through water with a pole
QUANTA pl. of quantum
QUANTAL adj pertaining to a quantum
QUANTIC n pl. -S a type of mathematical function
QUANTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to determine the quantity of
QUANTILE n pl. -S any of the values of a random variable that divides a frequency distribution
QUANTITY n pl. -TIES a specified or indefinite amount or number
QUANTIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to limit the possible values of to a discrete set
QUANTONG n pl. -S quandong
QUANTUM n pl. -TA a fundamental unit of energy
QUARE adj queer
QUARK n pl. -S a hypothetical atomic particle
QUARREL v -RELED, -RELING, -RELS or -RELLED, -RELLING, -RELS to engage in an angry dispute
QUARRIER n pl. -S one that quarries
QUARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to dig stone from an excavation
QUART n pl. -S a liquid measure of capacity
QUARTAN n pl. -S a recurrent malarial fever
QUARTE n pl. -S a fencing thrust
QUARTER v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into four equal parts
QUARTERN n pl. -S one-fourth of something
QUARTET n pl. -S a group of four
QUARTIC n pl. -S a type of mathematical function
QUARTILE n pl. -S a portion of a frequency distribution
QUARTO n pl. -TOS the size of a piece of paper cut four from a sheet
QUARTZ n pl. -ES a mineral
QUASAR n pl. -S a distant celestial object emitting strong radio waves
QUASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to suppress completely
QUASHER n pl. -S one that quashes
QUASI adj similar but not exactly the same
QUASS n pl. -ES kvass
QUASSIA n pl. -S a tropical tree
QUASSIN n pl. -S a medicinal compound obtained from the wood of a quassia
QUATE adj quiet
QUATORZE n pl. -S a set of four cards of the same denomination scoring fourteen points
QUATRAIN n pl. -S a stanza of four lines
QUATRE n pl. -S the four at cards or dice
QUAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to quiver
QUAVERER n pl. -S one that quavers
QUAVERY adj quivery
QUAY n pl. QUAYS a wharf QUAYLIKE adj
QUAYAGE n pl. -S a charge for the use of a quay
QUAYSIDE n pl. -S the area adjacent to a quay
QUEAN n pl. -S a harlot
QUEASY adj -SIER, -SIEST easily nauseated QUEASILY adv
QUEAZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST queasy
QUEEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make a queen (a female monarch) of
QUEENDOM n pl. -S the area ruled by a queen
QUEENLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or befitting a queen
QUEER adj QUEERER, QUEEREST deviating from the expected or normal
QUEER v -ED, -ING, -S to spoil the effect or success of
QUEERISH adj somewhat queer
QUEERLY adv in a queer manner
QUELL v -ED, -ING, -S to suppress
QUELLER n pl. -S one that quells
QUENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put out or extinguish
QUENCHER n pl. -S one that quenches
QUENELLE n pl. -S a type of dumpling
QUERCINE adj pertaining to oaks
QUERIDA n pl. -S a female sweetheart
QUERIED past tense of query
QUERIER n pl. -S a querist
QUERIES present 3d person sing. of query
QUERIST n pl. -S one who queries
QUERN n pl. -S a hand-turned grain mill
QUERY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to question
QUEST v -ED, -ING, -S to make a search
QUESTER n pl. -S one that quests
QUESTION v -ED, -ING, -S to put a question (an inquiry) to
QUESTOR n pl. -S quaestor
QUETZAL n pl. -S or -ES a tropical bird
QUEUE v QUEUED, QUEUING QUEUEING, QUEUES to line up
QUEUER n pl. -S one that queues
QUEY n pl. QUEYS a young cow
QUEZAL n pl. -S or -ES quetzal
QUIBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to argue over trivialities
QUIBBLER n pl. -S one that quibbles
QUICHE n pl. -S a custard-filled pastry
QUICK adj QUICKER, QUICKEST acting or capable of acting with speed
QUICK n pl. -S a sensitive area of flesh
QUICKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to speed up
QUICKIE n pl. -S something done quickly
QUICKLY adv in a quick manner
QUICKSET n pl. -S a plant suitable for hedges
QUID n pl. -S a portion of something to be chewed
QUIDDITY n pl. -TIES the true nature of a thing
QUIDNUNC n pl. -S a nosy person
QUIET adj -ETER, -ETEST making little or no noise
QUIET v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to be quiet
QUIETEN v -ED, -ING, -S to quiet
QUIETER n pl. -S one that quiets
QUIETISM n pl. -S a form of religious mysticism
QUIETIST n pl. -S an advocate of quietism
QUIETLY adv in a quiet manner
QUIETUDE n pl. -S a state of tranquillity
QUIETUS n pl. -ES a final settlement
QUIFF n pl. -S a forelock
QUILL v -ED, -ING, -S to press small ridges in
QUILLAI n pl. -S an evergreen tree
QUILLAIA n pl. -S a quillai
QUILLAJA n pl. -S a quillai
QUILLET n pl. -S a trivial distinction
QUILLING n pl. -S material that is quilled
QUILT v -ED, -ING, -S to stitch together with padding in between
QUILTER n pl. -S one that quilts
QUILTING n pl. -S material that is used for making quilts
QUIN n pl. -S a quintuplet
QUINARY n pl. -RIES a group of five
QUINATE adj arranged in groups of five
QUINCE n pl. -S an apple-like fruit
QUINCUNX n pl. -ES an arrangement of five objects
QUINELA n pl. -S quinella
QUINELLA n pl. -S a type of bet in horse racing
QUINIC adj pertaining to quinine
QUINIELA n pl. -S quinella
QUININ n pl. -S quinine
QUININA n pl. -S quinine
QUININE n pl. -S a medicinal alkaloid
QUINNAT n pl. -S a food fish
QUINOA n pl. -S a weedy plant
QUINOID n pl. -S a chemical compound
QUINOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
QUINOLIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
QUINONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
QUINSY n pl. -SIES an inflammation of the tonsils
QUINT n pl. -S a group of five
QUINTA n pl. -S a country estate in Portugal or Latin America
QUINTAIN n pl. -S an object used as a target in a medieval sport
QUINTAL n pl. -S a unit of weight
QUINTAN n pl. -S a recurrent fever
QUINTAR n pl. -S qintar
QUINTE n pl. -S a position in fencing
QUINTET n pl. -S a group of five
QUINTIC n pl. -S a type of mathematical function
QUINTILE n pl. -S a portion of a frequency distribution
QUINTIN n pl. -S a fine linen
QUIP v QUIPPED, QUIPPING, QUIPS to make witty remarks
QUIPPER n pl. -S one that quips
QUIPPISH adj witty
QUIPPU n pl. -S quipu
QUIPSTER n pl. -S one that quips
QUIPU n pl. -S an ancient calculating device
QUIRE v QUIRED, QUIRING, QUIRES to arrange sheets of paper in sets of twenty-four
QUIRK v -ED, -ING, -S to twist
QUIRKISH adj quirky
QUIRKY adj QUIRKIER, QUIRKIEST peculiar QUIRKILY adv
QUIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with a riding whip
QUISLING n pl. -S a traitor who aids the invaders of his country
QUIT v QUITTED, QUITTING, QUITS to end one's engagement in or occupation with
QUITCH n pl. -ES a perennial grass
QUITE adv to the fullest extent
QUITRENT n pl. -S a fixed rent due from a socage tenant
QUITTED past tense of quit
QUITTER n pl. -S one that quits
QUITTING present participle of quit
QUITTOR n pl. -S an inflammation of an animal's hoof
QUIVER v -ED, -ING, -S to shake with a slight but rapid motion
QUIVERER n pl. -S one that quivers
QUIVERY adj marked by quivering
QUIXOTE n pl. -S a quixotic person
QUIXOTIC adj extremely idealistic
QUIXOTRY n pl. -TRIES quixotic action or thought
QUIZ v QUIZZED, QUIZZING, QUIZZES to test the knowledge of by asking questions
QUIZZER n pl. -S one that quizzes
QUOD n pl. -S a prison
QUOHOG n pl. -S quahog
QUOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to secure with a type of wedge
QUOIT v -ED, -ING, -S to play a throwing game similar to ringtoss
QUOKKA n pl. -S a short-tailed wallaby
QUOMODO n pl. -DOS a means or manner
QUONDAM adj that once was
QUORUM n pl. -S a particularly chosen group
QUOTA n pl. -S a proportional part or share
QUOTE v QUOTED, QUOTING, QUOTES to repeat the words of QUOTABLE adj QUOTABLY adv
QUOTER n pl. -S one that quotes
QUOTH v said -- QUOTH is the only accepted form of this verb; it cannot be conjugated
QUOTHA interj -- used to express surprise or sarcasm
QUOTIENT n pl. -S the number resulting from the division of one number by another
QUOTING present participle of quote
QURSH n pl. -ES a monetary unit of Saudi Arabia
QURUSH n pl. -ES qursh
QWERTY n pl. -S a standard typewriter keyboard
RABAT n pl. -S a dickey attached to a clerical collar
RABATO n pl. -TOS a wide, lace-edged collar
RABBET v -ED, -ING, -S to cut a groove in
RABBI n pl. -S or -ES a Jewish spiritual leader
RABBIN n pl. -S rabbi
RABBINIC adj pertaining to rabbis
RABBIT v -ED, -ING, -S to hunt rabbits (rodent-like mammals)
RABBITER n pl. -S one that rabbits
RABBITRY n pl. -RIES a place where rabbits are kept
RABBITY adj resembling a rabbit
RABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to mob
RABBLER n pl. -S an iron bar used in puddling
RABBONI n pl. -S master; teacher -- used as a Jewish title of respect
RABIC adj pertaining to rabies
RABID adj affected with rabies RABIDLY adv
RABIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being rabid
RABIES n pl. RABIES an infectious virus disease RABIETIC adj
RACCOON n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
RACE v RACED, RACING, RACES to compete in a contest of speed
RACEMATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
RACEME n pl. -S a mode of arrangement of flowers along an axis RACEMED adj
RACEMIC adj pertaining to a racemate
RACEMISM n pl. -S the state of being racemic
RACEMIZE v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES to convert into a racemic compound
RACEMOID adj pertaining to a raceme
RACEMOSE adj having the form of a raceme
RACEMOUS adj racemose
RACER n pl. -S one that races
RACEWAY n pl. -WAYS a channel for conducting water
RACHET n pl. -S ratchet
RACHILLA n pl. -LAE the central stalk of a grass spikelet
RACHIS n pl. -CHISES or -CHIDES the spinal column RACHIAL adj
RACHITIS n pl. -TIDES rickets RACHITIC adj
RACIAL adj pertaining to an ethnic group RACIALLY adv
RACIER comparative of racy
RACIEST superlative of racy
RACILY adv in a racy manner
RACINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being racy
RACING n pl. -S the sport of engaging in contests of speed
RACISM n pl. -S a doctrine of racial superiority
RACIST n pl. -S an advocate of racism
RACK v -ED, -ING, -S to place in a type of framework
RACKER n pl. -S one that racks
RACKET v -ED, -ING, -S to make a loud noise
RACKETY adj -ETIER, -ETIEST noisy
RACKFUL n pl. -S as much as a rack can hold
RACKLE adj impetuous; rash
RACKWORK n pl. -S a type of mechanism
RACLETTE n pl. -S a cheese dish
RACON n pl. -S a type of radar transmitter
RACOON n pl. -S raccoon
RACQUET n pl. -S a lightweight implement used in various ball games
RACY adj RACIER, RACIEST bordering on impropriety or indecency
RAD v RADDED, RADDING, RADS to fear
RADAR n pl. -S an electronic locating device
RADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to weave together
RADIABLE adj capable of radiating
RADIAL n pl. -S a part diverging from a center
RADIALE n pl. -LIA a bone of the carpus
RADIALLY adv in a diverging manner
RADIAN n pl. -S a unit of angular measure
RADIANCE n pl. -S brightness
RADIANCY n pl. -CIES radiance
RADIANT n pl. -S a point from which rays are emitted
RADIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to emit rays
RADIATOR n pl. -S a heating device
RADICAL n pl. -S a group of atoms that acts as a unit in chemical compounds
RADICAND n pl. -S a quantity in mathematics
RADICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to cause to take root
RADICEL n pl. -S a rootlet
RADICES a pl. of radix
RADICLE n pl. -S a part of a plant embryo
RADII a pl. of radius
RADIO v -ED, -ING, -S to transmit by radio (an apparatus for wireless communication)
RADIOMAN n pl. -MEN a radio operator or technician
RADISH n pl. -ES a pungent, edible root
RADIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
RADIUS n pl. -DII or -DIUSES a straight line from the center of a circle to the circumference
RADIX n pl. -DICES or -DIXES the root of a plant
RADOME n pl. -S a domelike device used to shelter a radar antenna
RADON n pl. -S a radioactive element
RADULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a tonguelike organ of mollusks RADULAR adj
RADWASTE n pl. -S radioactive waste
RAFF n pl. -S riffraff
RAFFIA n pl. -S a palm tree
RAFFISH adj tawdry
RAFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to dispose of by a form of lottery
RAFFLER n pl. -S one that raffles
RAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to transport on a raft (a type of buoyant structure)
RAFTER n pl. -S a supporting beam
RAFTERED adj furnished with rafters
RAFTSMAN n pl. -MEN one who manages a raft
RAG v RAGGED, RAGGING, RAGS to scold
RAGA n pl. -S a Hindu musical form
RAGBAG n pl. -S a bag for storing scraps of cloth
RAGE v RAGED, RAGING, RAGES to act or speak with violent anger
RAGEE n pl. -S ragi
RAGGED adj -GEDER, -GEDEST tattered RAGGEDLY adv
RAGGEDY adj somewhat ragged
RAGGEE n pl. -S ragi
RAGGIES pl. of raggy
RAGGING present participle of rag
RAGGLE n pl. -S a groove cut in masonry
RAGGY n pl. -GIES ragi
RAGI n pl. -S an East Indian cereal grass
RAGING present participle of rage
RAGINGLY adv in a furious manner
RAGLAN n pl. -S a type of overcoat
RAGMAN n pl. -MEN one who gathers and sells scraps of cloth
RAGOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to make into a highly seasoned stew
RAGTAG n pl. -S riffraff
RAGTIME n pl. -S a style of American dance music
RAGTOP n pl. -S a convertible automobile
RAGWEED n pl. -S a weedy herb
RAGWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
RAH interj -- used to cheer on a team or player
RAIA n pl. -S rayah
RAID v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sudden assault on
RAIDER n pl. -S one that raids
RAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to scold in abusive or insolent language
RAILBIRD n pl. -S a racing enthusiast
RAILBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BUSSES a passenger car equipped for operation on rails
RAILCAR n pl. -S a railroad car
RAILER n pl. -S one that rails
RAILHEAD n pl. -S the end of a railroad line
RAILING n pl. -S a fence-like barrier
RAILLERY n pl. -LERIES good-natured teasing
RAILROAD v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by railroad (a type of road on which locomotives are run)
RAILWAY n pl. -WAYS a railroad
RAIMENT n pl. -S clothing
RAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to fall like rain (drops of water condensed from atmospheric vapor)
RAINBAND n pl. -S a dark band in the solar spectrum
RAINBIRD n pl. -S a type of bird
RAINBOW n pl. -S an arc of spectral colors formed in the sky
RAINCOAT n pl. -S a waterproof coat
RAINDROP n pl. -S a drop of rain
RAINFALL n pl. -S a fall of rain
RAINIER comparative of rainy
RAINIEST superlative of rainy
RAINILY adv in a rainy manner
RAINLESS adj having no rain
RAINOUT n pl. -S atomic fallout occurring in precipitation
RAINWASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to wash material downhill by rain
RAINWEAR n pl. -S waterproof clothing
RAINY adj RAINIER, RAINIEST marked by rain
RAISE v RAISED, RAISING, RAISES to move to a higher position RAISABLE adj
RAISER n pl. -S one that raises
RAISIN n pl. -S a dried grape RAISINY adj
RAISING n pl. -S an elevation
RAISONNE adj arranged systematically
RAJ n pl. -ES dominion; sovereignty
RAJA n pl. -S rajah
RAJAH n pl. -S a king or prince in India
RAKE v RAKED, RAKING, RAKES to gather with a toothed implement
RAKEE n pl. -S raki
RAKEHELL n pl. -S a man lacking in moral restraint
RAKEOFF n pl. -S a share of profits
RAKER n pl. -S one that rakes
RAKI n pl. -S a Turkish liqueur
RAKING present participle of rake
RAKISH adj dapper RAKISHLY adv
RALE n pl. -S an abnormal respiratory sound
RALLIED past tense of rally
RALLIER n pl. -S one that rallies
RALLINE adj pertaining to a family of marsh birds
RALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to call together for a common purpose
RALLYE n pl. -S a type of automobile race
RALLYING n pl. -S the sport of driving in rallyes
RALLYIST n pl. -S a participant in a rallye
RALPH v -ED, -ING, -S to vomit
RAM v RAMMED, RAMMING, RAMS to strike with great force
RAMATE adj having branches
RAMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to wander
RAMBLER n pl. -S one that rambles
RAMBUTAN n pl. -S the edible fruit of a Malayan tree
RAMEE n pl. -S ramie
RAMEKIN n pl. -S a cheese dish
RAMENTUM n pl. -TA a scale formed on the surface of leaves
RAMEQUIN n pl. -S ramekin
RAMET n pl. -S an independent member of a clone
RAMI pl. of ramus
RAMIE n pl. -S an Asian shrub
RAMIFORM adj shaped like a branch
RAMIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to divide into branches
RAMILIE n pl. -S ramillie
RAMILLIE n pl. -S a type of wig
RAMJET n pl. -S a type of engine
RAMMED past tense of ram
RAMMER n pl. -S one that rams
RAMMIER comparative of rammy
RAMMIEST superlative of rammy
RAMMING present participle of ram
RAMMISH adj resembling a ram (a male sheep)
RAMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST rammish
RAMOSE adj having many branches RAMOSELY adv
RAMOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being ramose
RAMOUS adj ramose
RAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to rise or stand on the hind legs
RAMPAGE v -PAGED, -PAGING, -PAGES to move about wildly or violently
RAMPAGER n pl. -S one that rampages
RAMPANCY n pl. -CIES the state of being rampant
RAMPANT adj unrestrained
RAMPART v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a fortifying embankment
RAMPIKE n pl. -S a standing dead tree
RAMPION n pl. -S a European plant
RAMPOLE n pl. -S rampike
RAMROD v -RODDED, -RODDING, -RODS to supervise
RAMSHORN n pl. -S a snail used as an aquarium scavenger
RAMSON n pl. -S a broad-leaved garlic
RAMTIL n pl. -S a tropical plant
RAMULOSE adj having many small branches
RAMULOUS adj ramulose
RAMUS n pl. -MI a branch-like part of a structure
RAN past tense of run and rin
RANCE n pl. -S a variety of marble
RANCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to work on a ranch (an establishment for raising livestock)
RANCHER n pl. -S one that owns or works on a ranch
RANCHERO n pl. -ROS a rancher
RANCHMAN n pl. -MEN a rancher
RANCHO n pl. -CHOS a ranch
RANCID adj having an unpleasant odor or taste RANCIDLY adv
RANCOR n pl. -S bitter and vindictive enmity RANCORED adj
RANCOUR n pl. -S rancor
RAND n pl. -S a strip of leather at the heel of a shoe
RANDAN n pl. -S a boat rowed by three persons
RANDIER comparative of randy
RANDIES pl. of randy
RANDIEST superlative of randy
RANDOM n pl. -S a haphazard course
RANDOMLY adv in a haphazard manner
RANDY adj -DIER, -DIEST lustful
RANDY n pl. RANDIES a rude person
RANEE n pl. -S rani
RANG past tense of ring
RANGE v RANGED, RANGING, RANGES to place in a particular order
RANGER n pl. -S an officer supervising the care of a forest
RANGY adj RANGIER, RANGIEST tall and slender
RANI n pl. -S the wife of a rajah
RANID n pl. -S any of a large family of frogs
RANK adj RANKER, RANKEST strong and disagreeable in odor or taste
RANK v -ED, -ING, -S to determine the relative position of
RANKER n pl. -S an enlisted soldier
RANKING n pl. -S a listing of ranked individuals
RANKISH adj somewhat rank
RANKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to cause irritation or resentment in
RANKLY adv in a rank manner
RANKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being rank
RANPIKE n pl. -S rampike
RANSACK v -ED, -ING, -S to search thoroughly
RANSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to obtain the release of by paying a demanded price
RANSOMER n pl. -S one that ransoms
RANT v -ED, -ING, -S to speak in a loud or vehement manner
RANTER n pl. -S one that rants
RANULA n pl. -S a cyst formed under the tongue
RAP v RAPPED, RAPPING, RAPS to strike sharply
RAPACITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being ravenous
RAPE v RAPED, RAPING, RAPES to force to submit to sexual intercourse
RAPER n pl. -S a rapist
RAPESEED n pl. -S the seed of a European herb
RAPHE n pl. RAPHAE or RAPHES a seamlike ridge between two halves of an organ or part
RAPHIA n pl. -S raffia
RAPHIDE n pl. -S a needle-shaped crystal occurring in plant cells
RAPHIS n pl. -PHIDES raphide
RAPID adj -IDER, -IDEST moving or acting with great speed RAPIDLY adv
RAPID n pl. -S a fast-moving part of a river
RAPIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being rapid
RAPIER n pl. -S a long, slender sword RAPIERED adj
RAPINE n pl. -S the taking of property by force
RAPING present participle of rape
RAPINI n pl. -S broccoli rabe (a vegetable related to the turnip)
RAPIST n pl. -S one who rapes
RAPPAREE n pl. -S a plunderer
RAPPED past tense of rap
RAPPEE n pl. -S a strong snuff
RAPPEL v RAPPELLED RAPPELED, RAPPELLING RAPPELING, RAPPELS to descend from a steep height by means of a rope
RAPPEN n pl. RAPPEN a monetary unit of Switzerland
RAPPER n pl. -S one that raps
RAPPING present participle of rap
RAPPINI n/pl immature turnip plants
RAPPORT n pl. -S a harmonious relationship
RAPT adj deeply engrossed RAPTLY adv
RAPTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being rapt
RAPTOR n pl. -S a bird of prey
RAPTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to fill with great joy
RARE adj RARER, RAREST occurring infrequently
RARE v RARED, RARING, RARES to be enthusiastic
RAREBIT n pl. -S a cheese dish
RAREFIER n pl. -S one that rarefies
RAREFY v -EFIED, -EFYING, -EFIES to make less dense
RARELY adv not often
RARENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being rare
RARER comparative of rare
RARERIPE n pl. -S a fruit that ripens early
RAREST superlative of rare
RARIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to rarefy
RARING adj full of enthusiasm
RARITY n pl. -TIES rareness
RAS n pl. -ES an Ethiopian prince
RASBORA n pl. -S a tropical fish
RASCAL n pl. -S an unscrupulous or dishonest person
RASCALLY adj characteristic of a rascal
RASE v RASED, RASING, RASES to raze
RASER n pl. -S one that rases
RASH adj RASHER, RASHEST acting without due caution or forethought
RASH n pl. -ES a skin eruption RASHLIKE adj
RASHER n pl. -S a thin slice of meat
RASHLY adv in a rash manner
RASHNESS n pl. -ES the state of being rash
RASING present participle of rase
RASORIAL adj habitually scratching the ground for food
RASP v -ED, -ING, -S to rub with something rough
RASPER n pl. -S one that rasps
RASPISH adj irritable
RASPY adj RASPIER, RASPIEST rough
RASSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to wrestle
RASTER n pl. -S the area reproducing images on the picture tube of a television set
RASURE n pl. -S erasure
RAT v RATTED, RATTING, RATS to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents)
RATABLE adj capable of being rated RATABLY adv
RATAFEE n pl. -S ratafia
RATAFIA n pl. -S an almond-flavored liqueur
RATAL n pl. -S an amount on which rates are assessed
RATAN n pl. -S rattan
RATANY n pl. -NIES rhatany
RATAPLAN v -PLANNED, -PLANNING, -PLANS to make a rapidly repeating sound
RATATAT n pl. -S a quick, sharp rapping sound
RATBAG n pl. -S an eccentric or disagreeable person
RATCH n pl. -ES a ratchet
RATCHET n pl. -S a mechanism which allows motion in one direction only
RATE v RATED, RATING, RATES to estimate the value of
RATEABLE adj ratable RATEABLY adv
RATEL n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
RATER n pl. -S one that rates
RATFINK n pl. -S a contemptible person
RATFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
RATH adj rathe
RATHE adj appearing or ripening early
RATHER adv preferably
RATHOLE n pl. -S a hole made by a rat
RATICIDE n pl. -S a substance for killing rats
RATIFIER n pl. -S one that ratifies
RATIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to approve and sanction formally
RATINE n pl. -S a heavy fabric
RATING n pl. -S relative estimate or evaluation
RATIO n pl. -TIOS a proportional relationship
RATION v -ED, -ING, -S to distribute in fixed portions
RATIONAL n pl. -S a number that can be expressed as a quotient of integers
RATITE n pl. -S a flightless bird
RATLIKE adj resembling a rat
RATLIN n pl. -S ratline
RATLINE n pl. -S one of the ropes forming the steps of a rope ladder on a ship
RATO n pl. -TOS a rocket-assisted airplane takeoff
RATOON v -ED, -ING, -S to sprout from a root planted the previous year
RATOONER n pl. -S a plant that ratoons
RATSBANE n pl. -S rat poison
RATTAIL n pl. -S a marine fish
RATTAN n pl. -S a palm tree
RATTED past tense of rat
RATTEEN n pl. -S a coarse woolen fabric
RATTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to harass
RATTENER n pl. -S one that rattens
RATTER n pl. -S an animal used for catching rats
RATTIER comparative of ratty
RATTIEST superlative of ratty
RATTING present participle of rat
RATTISH adj ratlike
RATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make a quick succession of short, sharp sounds
RATTLER n pl. -S one that rattles
RATTLING n pl. -S ratline
RATTLY adj tending to rattle
RATTON n pl. -S a rat
RATTOON v -ED, -ING, -S to ratoon
RATTRAP n pl. -S a trap for catching rats
RATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST infested with rats
RAUCITY n pl. -TIES the state of being raucous
RAUCOUS adj loud and unruly
RAUNCH n pl. -ES vulgarity
RAUNCHY adj -CHIER, -CHIEST slovenly
RAVAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to destroy
RAVAGER n pl. -S one that ravages
RAVE v RAVED, RAVING, RAVES to speak irrationally or incoherently
RAVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to separate the threads of
RAVELER n pl. -S one that ravels
RAVELIN n pl. -S a type of fortification
RAVELING n pl. -S a loose thread
RAVELLED a past tense of ravel
RAVELLER n pl. -S raveler
RAVELLING n pl. -S raveling
RAVELLY adj tangled
RAVEN v -ED, -ING, -S to eat in a ravenous manner
RAVENER n pl. -S one that ravens
RAVENING n pl. -S rapacity
RAVENOUS adj extremely hungry
RAVER n pl. -S one that raves
RAVIGOTE n pl. -S a spiced vinegar sauce
RAVIN v -ED, -ING, -S to raven
RAVINE n pl. -S a narrow, steep-sided valley
RAVING n pl. -S irrational, incoherent speech
RAVINGLY adv in a delirious manner
RAVIOLI n pl. -S an Italian pasta dish
RAVISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to seize and carry off by force
RAVISHER n pl. -S one that ravishes
RAW adj RAWER, RAWEST uncooked
RAW n pl. -S a sore or irritated spot
RAWBONED adj having little flesh
RAWHIDE v -HIDED, -HIDING, -HIDES to beat with a type of whip
RAWIN n pl. -S a wind measurement made by tracking a balloon with radar
RAWISH adj somewhat raw
RAWLY adv in a raw manner
RAWNESS n pl. -ES the state of being raw
RAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to stretch out
RAY v -ED, -ING, -S to emit rays (narrow beams of light)
RAYA n pl. -S rayah
RAYAH n pl. -S a non-Muslim inhabitant of Turkey
RAYGRASS n pl. -ES ryegrass
RAYLESS adj having no rays
RAYLIKE adj resembling a narrow beam of light
RAYON n pl. -S a synthetic fiber
RAZE v RAZED, RAZING, RAZES to tear down or demolish
RAZEE v -ZEED, -ZEEING, -ZEES to make lower by removing the upper deck, as a ship
RAZER n pl. -S one that razes
RAZING present participle of raze
RAZOR v -ED, -ING, -S to shave or cut with a sharp-edged instrument
RAZZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to deride
RE n pl. -S the second tone of the diatonic musical scale
REABSORB v -ED, -ING, -S
REACCEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES
REACCENT v -ED, -ING, -S
REACCEPT v -ED, -ING, -S
REACCUSE v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES
REACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to stretch out or put forth
REACHER n pl. -S one that reaches
REACT v -ED, -ING, -S to respond to a stimulus
REACTANT n pl. -S one that reacts
REACTION n pl. -S the act of reacting
REACTIVE adj tending to react
REACTOR n pl. -S one that reacts
READ v READ, READING, READS to look at so as to take in the meaning of, as something written or printed READABLE adj READABLY adv
READAPT v -ED, -ING, -S
READD v -ED, -ING, -S
READDICT v -ED, -ING, -S
READER n pl. -S one that reads
READERLY adj typical of a reader
READIED past tense of ready
READIER comparative of ready
READIES present 3d person sing. of ready
READIEST superlative of ready
READILY adv in a ready manner
READING n pl. -S material that is read
READJUST v -ED, -ING, -S
READMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS
READOPT v -ED, -ING, -S
READORN v -ED, -ING, -S
READOUT n pl. -S a presentation of computer data
READY adj READIER, READIEST prepared
READY v READIED, READYING, READIES to make ready
REAFFIRM v -ED, -ING, -S
REAFFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES
REAGENT n pl. -S a substance used in a chemical reaction to ascertain the nature or composition of another
REAGIN n pl. -S a type of antibody REAGINIC adj
REAL adj REALER, REALEST having actual existence
REAL n pl. -S or -ES a former monetary unit of Spain
REAL n pl. REIS a former monetary unit of Portugal and Brazil
REALGAR n pl. -S a mineral
REALIA n/pl objects used by a teacher to illustrate everyday living
REALIGN v -ED, -ING, -S
REALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to realize
REALISER n pl. -S one that realises
REALISM n pl. -S concern with fact or reality
REALIST n pl. -S one who is concerned with fact or reality
REALITY n pl. -TIES something that is real
REALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to understand completely
REALIZER n pl. -S one that realizes
REALLOT v -LOTTED, -LOTTING, -LOTS
REALLY adv actually
REALM n pl. -S a kingdom
REALNESS n pl. -ES the state of being real
REALTER v -ED, -ING, -S
REALTY n pl. -TIES property in buildings and land
REAM v -ED, -ING, -S to enlarge with a reamer
REAMER n pl. -S a tool used to enlarge holes
REANNEX v -ED, -ING, -ES
REANOINT v -ED, -ING, -S
REAP v -ED, -ING, -S to cut for harvest REAPABLE adj
REAPER n pl. -S one that reaps
REAPHOOK n pl. -S an implement used in reaping
REAPPEAR v -ED, -ING, -S
REAPPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES
REAR v -ED, -ING, -S to lift upright
REARER n pl. -S one that rears
REARGUE v -GUED, -GUING, -GUES
REARM v -ED, -ING, -S
REARMICE n/pl reremice
REARMOST adj coming or situated last
REAROUSE v -AROUSED, -AROUSING, -AROUSES
REARREST v -ED, -ING, -S
REARWARD n pl. -S the rearmost division of an army
REASCEND v -ED, -ING, -S
REASCENT n pl. -S a new or second ascent
REASON v -ED, -ING, -S to derive inferences or conclusions from known or presumed facts
REASONER n pl. -S one that reasons
REASSAIL v -ED, -ING, -S
REASSERT v -ED, -ING, -S
REASSESS v -ED, -ING, -ES
REASSIGN v -ED, -ING, -S
REASSORT v -ED, -ING, -S
REASSUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES
REASSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES
REATA n pl. -S riata
REATTACH v -ED, -ING, -ES
REATTACK v -ED, -ING, -S
REATTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S
REAVAIL v -ED, -ING, -S
REAVE v REAVED or REFT, REAVING, REAVES to plunder
REAVER n pl. -S one that reaves
REAVOW v -ED, -ING, -S
REAWAKE v -AWAKED or -AWOKE, -AWOKEN, -AWAKING, -AWAKES
REAWAKEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REB n pl. -S a Confederate soldier
REBAIT v -ED, -ING, -S
REBAR n pl. -S a steel rod for use in reinforced concrete
REBATE v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES to deduct or return from a payment or bill
REBATER n pl. -S one that rebates
REBATO n pl. -TOS rabato
REBBE n pl. -S a rabbi
REBEC n pl. -S an ancient stringed instrument
REBECK n pl. -S rebec
REBEGIN v -GAN, -GUN, -GINNING, -GINS
REBEL v -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS to oppose the established government of one's land
REBELDOM n pl. -S an area controlled by rebels
REBID v -BID, -BIDDEN, -BIDDING, -BIDS
REBILL v -ED, -ING, -S
REBIND v -BOUND, -BINDING, -BINDS
REBIRTH n pl. -S a new or second birth
REBLEND v -ED, -ING, -S
REBLOOM v -ED, -ING, -S
REBOANT adj resounding loudly
REBOARD v -ED, -ING, -S
REBODY v -BODIED, -BODYING, -BODIES
REBOIL v -ED, -ING, -S
REBOOK v -ED, -ING, -S
REBOOT v -ED, -ING, -S
REBOP n pl. -S a type of music
REBORE v -BORED, -BORING, -BORES
REBORN adj born again
REBOTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES
REBOUGHT past tense of rebuy
REBOUND past tense of rebind
REBOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to spring back
REBOZO n pl. -ZOS a long scarf
REBRANCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to form secondary branches
REBREED v -BRED, -BREEDING, -BREEDS
REBUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to reject or refuse curtly
REBUILD v -BUILT or -BUILDED, -BUILDING, -BUILDS
REBUKE v -BUKED, -BUKING, -BUKES to criticize sharply
REBUKER n pl. -S one that rebukes
REBURIAL n pl. -S a second burial
REBURY v -BURIED, -BURYING, -BURIES
REBUS n pl. -ES a type of puzzle
REBUT v -BUTTED, -BUTTING, -BUTS to refute
REBUTTAL n pl. -S argument or proof that rebuts
REBUTTER n pl. -S one that rebuts
REBUTTING present participle of rebut
REBUTTON v -ED, -ING, -S
REBUY v -BOUGHT, -BUYING, -BUYS
REC n pl. -S recreation
RECALL v -ED, -ING, -S to call back
RECALLER n pl. -S one that recalls
RECAMIER n pl. -S a backless couch
RECANE v -CANED, -CANING, -CANES
RECANT v -ED, -ING, -S to make a formal retraction or disavowal of
RECANTER n pl. -S one that recants
RECAP v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS to review by a brief summary
RECARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES
RECAST v -CAST, -CASTING, -CASTS
RECCE n pl. -S a recon
RECEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES to move back or away
RECEIPT v -ED, -ING, -S to mark as having been paid
RECEIVE v -CEIVED, -CEIVING, -CEIVES to come into possession of
RECEIVER n pl. -S one that receives
RECENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being recent
RECENT adj -CENTER, -CENTEST of or pertaining to a time not long past RECENTLY adv
RECEPT n pl. -S a type of mental image
RECEPTOR n pl. -S a nerve ending specialized to receive stimuli
RECESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to place in a receding space or hollow
RECHANGE v -CHANGED, -CHANGING, -CHANGES
RECHARGE v -CHARGED, -CHARGING, -CHARGES
RECHART v -ED, -ING, -S
RECHEAT n pl. -S a hunting call
RECHECK v -ED, -ING, -S
RECHEW v -ED, -ING, -S
RECHOOSE v -CHOSE, -CHOSEN, -CHOOSING, -CHOOSES
RECIPE n pl. -S a set of instructions for making something
RECIRCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES
RECISION n pl. -S a cancellation
RECITAL n pl. -S a detailed account
RECITE v -CITED, -CITING, -CITES to declaim or say from memory
RECITER n pl. -S one that recites
RECK v -ED, -ING, -S to be concerned about
RECKLESS adj foolishly heedless of danger
RECKON v -ED, -ING, -S to count or compute
RECKONER n pl. -S one that reckons
RECLAD a past tense of reclothe
RECLAIM v -ED, -ING, -S to make suitable for cultivation or habitation
RECLAME n pl. -S publicity
RECLASP v -ED, -ING, -S
RECLEAN v -ED, -ING, -S
RECLINE v -CLINED, -CLINING, -CLINES to lean or lie back
RECLINER n pl. -S one that reclines
RECLOTHE v -CLOTHED or -CLAD, -CLOTHING, -CLOTHES
RECLUSE n pl. -S one who lives in solitude and seclusion
RECOAL v -ED, -ING, -S
RECOCK v -ED, -ING, -S
RECODE v -CODED, -CODING, -CODES
RECODIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
RECOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to draw back in fear or disgust
RECOILER n pl. -S one that recoils
RECOIN v -ED, -ING, -S
RECOLOR v -ED, -ING, -S
RECOMB v -ED, -ING, -S
RECOMMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS
RECON n pl. -S a preliminary survey
RECONVEY v -ED, -ING, -S to convey back to a previous position
RECOOK v -ED, -ING, -S
RECOPY v -COPIED, -COPYING, -COPIES
RECORD v -ED, -ING, -S to set down for preservation
RECORDER n pl. -S one that records
RECORK v -ED, -ING, -S
RECOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to relate in detail
RECOUP v -ED, -ING, -S to get back the equivalent of
RECOUPE adj divided twice
RECOUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES
RECOURSE n pl. -S a turning or applying to someone or something for aid
RECOVER v -ED, -ING, -S to obtain again after losing
RECOVERY n pl. -ERIES an economic upturn
RECRATE v -CRATED, -CRATING, -CRATES
RECREANT n pl. -S a coward
RECREATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to refresh mentally or physically
RECROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES
RECROWN v -ED, -ING, -S
RECRUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to engage for military service
RECTA a pl. of rectum
RECTAL adj pertaining to the rectum RECTALLY adv
RECTI pl. of rectus
RECTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to correct
RECTO n pl. -TOS a right-hand page of a book
RECTOR n pl. -S a clergyman in charge of a parish
RECTORY n pl. -RIES a rector's dwelling
RECTRIX n pl. -TRICES a feather of a bird's tail
RECTUM n pl. -TUMS or -TA the terminal portion of the large intestine
RECTUS n pl. -TI a straight muscle
RECUR v -CURRED, -CURRING, -CURS to happen again
RECURVE v -CURVED, -CURVING, -CURVES to curve backward or downward
RECUSAL n pl. -S the act of recusing
RECUSANT n pl. -S one who refuses to accept established authority
RECUSE v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES to disqualify or challenge as judge in a particular case
RECUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS
RECYCLE v -CLED, -CLING, -CLES to process in order to extract useful materials
RECYCLER n pl. -S one that recycles
RED adj REDDER, REDDEST of the color of blood
RED v REDDED, REDDING, REDS to redd
REDACT v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare for publication
REDACTOR n pl. -S one that redacts
REDAMAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES
REDAN n pl. -S a type of fortification
REDARGUE v -GUED, -GUING, -GUES to disprove
REDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES
REDBAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to denounce as Communist
REDBAY n pl. -BAYS a small tree
REDBIRD n pl. -S a bird with red plummage
REDBONE n pl. -S a hunting dog
REDBRICK n pl. -S a modern British university
REDBUD n pl. -S a small tree
REDBUG n pl. -S a chigger
REDCAP n pl. -S a porter
REDCOAT n pl. -S a British soldier during the American Revolution
REDD v -ED, -ING, -S to put in order
REDDED past tense of red and redd
REDDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become red
REDDER n pl. -S one that redds
REDDEST superlative of red
REDDING present participle of red and redd
REDDISH adj somewhat red
REDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to ruddle
REDE v REDED, REDING, REDES to advise
REDEAR n pl. -S a common sunfish
REDECIDE v -CIDED, -CIDING, -CIDES
REDEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to buy back
REDEEMER n pl. -S one that redeems
REDEFEAT v -ED, -ING, -S
REDEFECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REDEFINE v -FINED, -FINING, -FINES
REDEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
REDEMAND v -ED, -ING, -S
REDENY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES
REDEPLOY v -ED, -ING, -S
REDESIGN v -ED, -ING, -S
REDEYE n pl. -S a railroad danger signal
REDFIN n pl. -S a freshwater fish
REDFISH n pl. -ES an edible rockfish
REDHEAD n pl. -S a person with red hair
REDHORSE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
REDIA n pl. -DIAE or -DIAS the larva of certain flatworms REDIAL adj
REDIAL v -DIALED, -DIALING, -DIALS or -DIALLED, -DIALLING, -DIALS
REDID past tense of redo
REDIGEST v -ED, -ING, -S
REDING present participle of rede
REDIP v -DIPPED or -DIPT, -DIPPING, -DIPS
REDIRECT v -ED, -ING, -S to change the course or direction of
REDIVIDE v -VIDED, -VIDING, -VIDES
REDLEG n pl. -S a bird with red legs
REDLINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to withhold loans or insurance from certain neighborhoods
REDLY adv with red color
REDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being red
REDO n pl. -DOS something that is done again
REDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES
REDOCK v -ED, -ING, -S
REDOLENT adj fragrant
REDON v -DONNED, -DONNING, -DONS
REDONE past participle of redo
REDOUBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to double
REDOUBT n pl. -S an enclosed fortification
REDOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to have an effect or consequence
REDOUT n pl. -S a condition in which blood is driven to the head
REDOWA n pl. -S a lively dance
REDOX n pl. -ES a type of chemical reaction
REDPOLL n pl. -S a small finch
REDRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to make a revised copy of
REDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS
REDRAWER n pl. -S one that redraws
REDREAM v -DREAMED or -DREAMT, -DREAMING, -DREAMS
REDRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to set right
REDRIED past tense of redry
REDRIES present 3d person sing. of redry
REDRILL v -ED, -ING, -S
REDRIVE v -DROVE, -DRIVEN, -DRIVING, -DRIVES
REDROOT n pl. -S a perennial herb
REDRY v -DRIED, -DRYING, -DRIES
REDSHANK n pl. -S a shore bird
REDSHIFT n pl. -S a displacement of the spectrum of a celestial body toward the longer wavelengths
REDSHIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to keep a college athlete out of varsity play in order to extend his eligibility
REDSTART n pl. -S a small songbird
REDTOP n pl. -S a type of grass
REDUB v -DUBBED, -DUBBING, -DUBS
REDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to diminish
REDUCER n pl. -S one that reduces
REDUCTOR n pl. -S an apparatus for the reduction of metallic ions in solution
REDUVIID n pl. -S a bloodsucking insect
REDUX adj brought back
REDWARE n pl. -S an edible seaweed
REDWING n pl. -S a European thrush
REDWOOD n pl. -S a very tall evergreen tree
REDYE v -DYED, -DYEING, -DYES
REE n pl. -S the female Eurasian sandpiper
REEARN v -ED, -ING, -S
REECHO v -ED, -ING, -ES
REECHY adj REECHIER, REECHIEST foul, rancid
REED v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with reeds (the stalks of tall grasses)
REEDBIRD n pl. -S the bobolink
REEDBUCK n pl. -S an African antelope
REEDIER comparative of reedy
REEDIEST superlative of reedy
REEDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to rebuild
REEDILY adv with a thin, piping sound
REEDING n pl. -S a convex molding
REEDIT v -ED, -ING, -S
REEDLIKE adj resembling a reed
REEDLING n pl. -S a marsh bird
REEDMAN n pl. -MEN one who plays a reed instrument
REEDY adj REEDIER, REEDIEST abounding in reeds
REEF v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce the area of a sail REEFABLE adj
REEFER n pl. -S one that reefs
REEFY adj REEFIER, REEFIEST abounding in ridges of rock
REEJECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REEK v -ED, -ING, -S to give off a strong, unpleasant odor
REEKER n pl. -S one that reeks
REEKY adj REEKIER, REEKIEST reeking
REEL v -ED, -ING, -S to wind on a type of rotary device REELABLE adj
REELECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REELER n pl. -S one that reels
REEMBARK v -ED, -ING, -S
REEMBODY v -BODIED, -BODYING, -BODIES
REEMERGE v -EMERGED, -EMERGING, -EMERGES
REEMIT v -EMITTED, -EMITTING, -EMITS
REEMPLOY v -ED, -ING, -S
REENACT v -ED, -ING, -S
REENDOW v -ED, -ING, -S
REENGAGE v -GAGED, -GAGING, -GAGES
REENJOY v -ED, -ING, -S
REENLIST v -ED, -ING, -S
REENROLL v -ED, -ING, -S
REENTER v -ED, -ING, -S
REENTRY n pl. -TRIES a new or second entry
REEQUIP v -EQUIPPED, -EQUIPPING, -EQUIPS
REERECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REEST v -ED, -ING, -S to balk
REEVE v REEVED or ROVE, ROVEN, REEVING, REEVES to fasten by passing through or around something
REEVOKE v -EVOKED, -EVOKING, -EVOKES
REEXPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS
REEXPORT v -ED, -ING, -S
REEXPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES
REF v REFFED, REFFING, REFS to referee
REFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to repair the outer surface of
REFALL v -FELL, -FALLEN, -FALLING, -FALLS
REFASTEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REFECT v -ED, -ING, -S to refresh with food and drink
REFEED v REFED, -FEEDING, -FEEDS
REFEEL v -FELT, -FEELING, -FEELS
REFEL v -FELLED, -FELLING, -FELS to reject
REFELL past tense of refall
REFENCE v -FENCED, -FENCING, -FENCES
REFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to direct to a source for help or information
REFEREE v -EED, -EEING, -EES to supervise the play in certain sports
REFERENT n pl. -S something referred to
REFERRAL n pl. -S one that is referred
REFERRED past tense of refer
REFERRER n pl. -S one that refers
REFERRING present participle of refer
REFFED past tense of ref
REFFING present participle of ref
REFIGHT v -FOUGHT, -FIGHTING, -FIGHTS
REFIGURE v -URED, -URING, -URES
REFILE v -FILED, -FILING, -FILES
REFILL v -ED, -ING, -S
REFILM v -ED, -ING, -S
REFILTER v -ED, -ING, -S
REFIND v -FOUND, -FINDING, -FINDS
REFINE v -FINED, -FINING, -FINES to free from impurities
REFINER n pl. -S one that refines
REFINERY n pl. -ERIES a place where crude material is refined
REFINING present participle of refine
REFINISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to give a new surface to
REFIRE v -FIRED, -FIRING, -FIRES
REFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to prepare and equip for additional use
REFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES
REFLATE v -FLATED, -FLATING, -FLATES to inflate again
REFLECT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn or throw back from a surface
REFLET n pl. -S special brilliance of surface
REFLEW past tense of refly
REFLEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to bend back
REFLEXLY adv in a reflexed manner
REFLIES present 3d person sing. of refly
REFLOAT v -ED, -ING, -S
REFLOOD v -ED, -ING, -S
REFLOW v -ED, -ING, -S
REFLOWER v -ED, -ING, -S
REFLUENT adj flowing back
REFLUX v -ED, -ING, -ES to cause to flow back
REFLY v -FLEW, -FLOWN, -FLYING, -FLIES
REFOCUS v -CUSED, -CUSING, -CUSES or -CUSSED, -CUSSING, -CUSSES
REFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S
REFOREST v -ED, -ING, -S to replant with trees
REFORGE v -FORGED, -FORGING, -FORGES
REFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to change to a better state
REFORMAT v -MATTED, -MATTING, -MATS
REFORMER n pl. -S one that reforms
REFOUGHT past tense of refight
REFOUND v -ED, -ING, -S
REFRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to deflect in a particular manner, as a ray of light
REFRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to keep oneself back
REFRAME v -FRAMED, -FRAMING, -FRAMES
REFREEZE v -FROZE, -FROZEN, -FREEZING, -FREEZES
REFRESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to restore the well-being and vigor of
REFRONT v -ED, -ING, -S
REFRY v -FRIED, -FRYING, -FRIES
REFT a past tense of reave
REFUEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS
REFUGE v -UGED, -UGING, -UGES to give or take shelter
REFUGEE n pl. -S one who flees for safety
REFUGIUM n pl. -GIA a stable area during a period of continental climactic change
REFUND v -ED, -ING, -S to give back
REFUNDER n pl. -S one that refunds
REFUSAL n pl. -S the act of refusing
REFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to express oneself as unwilling to accept, do, or comply with
REFUSER n pl. -S one that refuses
REFUSNIK n pl. -S a Soviet citizen who is refused permission to emigrate
REFUTAL n pl. -S the act of refuting
REFUTE v -FUTED, -FUTING, -FUTES to prove to be false or erroneous
REFUTER n pl. -S one that refutes
REG n pl. -S a regulation
REGAIN v -ED, -ING, -S
REGAINER n pl. -S one that regains
REGAL adj of or befitting a king
REGALE v -GALED, -GALING, -GALES to delight
REGALER n pl. -S one that regales
REGALIA n/pl the rights and privileges of a king
REGALITY n pl. -TIES regal authority
REGALLY adv in a regal manner
REGARD v -ED, -ING, -S to look upon with a particular feeling
REGATHER v -ED, -ING, -S
REGATTA n pl. -S a boat race
REGAUGE v -GAUGED, -GAUGING, -GAUGES
REGAVE past tense of regive
REGEAR v -ED, -ING, -S
REGELATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to refreeze ice by reducing the pressure
REGENCY n pl. -CIES the office of a regent
REGENT n pl. -S one who rules in the place of a sovereign REGENTAL adj
REGES pl. of rex
REGGAE n pl. -S a form of popular Jamaican music
REGICIDE n pl. -S the killing of a king
REGILD v -GILDED or -GILT, -GILDING, -GILDS
REGIME n pl. -S a system of government
REGIMEN n pl. -S a systematic plan
REGIMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to form into military units
REGINA n pl. -NAE or -NAS queen REGINAL adj
REGION n pl. -S an administrative area or division
REGIONAL n pl. -S something that serves as a region
REGISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to record officially
REGISTRY n pl. -TRIES the act of registering
REGIUS adj holding a professorship founded by the sovereign
REGIVE v -GAVE, -GIVEN, -GIVING, -GIVES
REGLAZE v -GLAZED, -GLAZING, -GLAZES
REGLET n pl. -S a flat, narrow molding
REGLOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES
REGLOW v -ED, -ING, -S
REGLUE v -GLUED, -GLUING, -GLUES
REGMA n pl. -MATA a type of fruit
REGNA pl. of regnum
REGNAL adj pertaining to a king or his reign
REGNANCY n pl. -CIES the state of being regnant
REGNANT adj reigning
REGNUM n pl. -NA dominion
REGOLITH n pl. -S a layer of loose rock
REGORGE v -GORGED, -GORGING, -GORGES to vomit
REGOSOL n pl. -S a type of soil
REGRADE v -GRADED, -GRADING, -GRADES
REGRAFT v -ED, -ING, -S
REGRANT v -ED, -ING, -S
REGRATE v -GRATED, -GRATING, -GRATES to buy up in order to sell for a higher price in the same area
REGREEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REGREET v -ED, -ING, -S to greet in return
REGRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to go back
REGRET v -GRETTED, -GRETTING, -GRETS to look back upon with sorrow or remorse
REGREW past tense of regrow
REGRIND v -GROUND, -GRINDING, -GRINDS
REGROOM v -ED, -ING, -S
REGROOVE v -GROOVED, -GROOVING, -GROOVES
REGROUND past tense of regrind
REGROUP v -ED, -ING, -S
REGROW v -GREW, -GROWN, -GROWING, -GROWS
REGROWTH n pl. -S a new or second growth
REGULAR n pl. -S an habitual customer
REGULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to control according to rule
REGULUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a mass that forms beneath the slag in a furnace REGULINE adj
REHAB v -HABBED, -HABBING, -HABS to restore to a good condition
REHABBER n pl. -S one that rehabs
REHAMMER v -ED, -ING, -S
REHANDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES
REHANG v -HUNG or -HANGED, -HANGING, -HANGS
REHARDEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REHASH v -ED, -ING, -ES
REHEAR v -HEARD, -HEARING, -HEARS
REHEARSE v -HEARSED, -HEARSING, -HEARSES to practice in preparation for a public appearance
REHEAT v -ED, -ING, -S
REHEATER n pl. -S one that reheats
REHEEL v -ED, -ING, -S
REHEM v -HEMMED, -HEMMING, -HEMS
REHINGE v -HINGED, -HINGING, -HINGES
REHIRE v -HIRED, -HIRING, -HIRES
REHOBOAM n pl. -S a wine bottle
REHOUSE v -HOUSED, -HOUSING, -HOUSES to establish in a new housing unit
REHUNG a past tense of rehang
REI n pl. -S an erroneous English form for a former Portuguese coin
REIF n pl. -S robbery
REIFIER n pl. -S one that reifies
REIFY v -IFIED, -IFYING, -IFIES to regard as real or concrete
REIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to exercise sovereign power
REIGNITE v -NITED, -NITING, -NITES
REIMAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES
REIMPORT v -ED, -ING, -S
REIMPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES
REIN v -ED, -ING, -S to restrain
REINCITE v -CITED, -CITING, -CITES
REINCUR v -CURRED, -CURRING, -CURS
REINDEER n pl. -S a large deer
REINDEX v -ED, -ING, -ES
REINDICT v -ED, -ING, -S
REINDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES
REINDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S
REINFECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REINFORM v -ED, -ING, -S
REINFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES
REINJECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REINJURE v -JURED, -JURING, -JURES
REINJURY n pl. -RIES a second injury
REINK v -ED, -ING, -S
REINLESS adj unrestrained
REINSERT v -ED, -ING, -S
REINSMAN n pl. -MEN a skilled rider of horses
REINSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES
REINTER v -TERRED, -TERRING, -TERS
REINVADE v -VADED, -VADING, -VADES
REINVENT v -ED, -ING, -S
REINVEST v -ED, -ING, -S
REINVITE v -VITED, -VITING, -VITES
REINVOKE v -VOKED, -VOKING, -VOKES
REIS pl. of real
REISSUE v -SUED, -SUING, -SUES
REISSUER n pl. -S one that reissues
REITBOK n pl. -S the reedbuck
REIVE v REIVED, REIVING, REIVES to plunder
REIVER n pl. -S one that reives
REJACKET v -ED, -ING, -S
REJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to refuse to accept, consider, or make use of
REJECTEE n pl. -S one that is rejected
REJECTER n pl. -S one that rejects
REJECTOR n pl. -S rejecter
REJIGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to alter
REJOICE v -JOICED, -JOICING, -JOICES to feel joyful
REJOICER n pl. -S one that rejoices
REJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S
REJUDGE v -JUDGED, -JUDGING, -JUDGES
REJUGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES
REKEY v -ED, -ING, -S
REKINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES
REKNIT v -KNITTED, -KNITTING, -KNITS
RELABEL v -BELED, -BELING, -BELS or -BELLED, -BELLING, -BELS
RELACE v -LACED, -LACING, -LACES
RELAPSE v -LAPSED, -LAPSING, -LAPSES to fall or slip back into a former state
RELAPSER n pl. -S one that relapses
RELATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to give an account of
RELATER n pl. -S one that relates
RELATION n pl. -S a significant association between two or more things
RELATIVE n pl. -S one who is connected with another by blood or marriage
RELATOR n pl. -S relater
RELAUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES
RELAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to make less tense or rigid
RELAXANT n pl. -S a drug that relieves muscular tension
RELAXER n pl. -S one that relaxes
RELAXIN n pl. -S a female hormone
RELAY v -ED, -ING, -S to send along by using fresh sets to replace tired ones
RELAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS
RELEARN v -LEARNED or -LEARNT, -LEARNING, -LEARNS
RELEASE v -LEASED, -LEASING, -LEASES to set free
RELEASER n pl. -S one that releases
RELEGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to assign
RELEND v -LENT, -LENDING, -LENDS
RELENT v -ED, -ING, -S to become less severe
RELET v -LET, -LETTING, -LETS
RELETTER v -ED, -ING, -S
RELEVANT adj pertaining to the matter at hand
RELEVE n pl. -S a raising onto the toe in ballet
RELIABLE n pl. -S one that can be relied on
RELIABLY adv in a manner that can be relied on
RELIANCE n pl. -S confident or trustful dependence
RELIANT adj showing reliance
RELIC n pl. -S a surviving memorial of something past
RELICT n pl. -S an organism surviving in a changed environment
RELIED past tense of rely
RELIEF n pl. -S aid in the form of money or necessities
RELIER n pl. -S one that relies
RELIES present 3d person sing. of rely
RELIEVE v -LIEVED, -LIEVING, -LIEVES to lessen or free from pain or discomfort
RELIEVER n pl. -S one that relieves
RELIEVO n pl. -VOS the projection of figures or forms from a flat background
RELIGHT v -LIGHTED or -LIT, -LIGHTING, -LIGHTS
RELIGION n pl. -S the worship of a god or the supernatural
RELINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES
RELINK v -ED, -ING, -S
RELIQUE n pl. -S relic
RELISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to enjoy
RELIST v -ED, -ING, -S
RELIT a past tense of relight
RELIVE v -LIVED, -LIVING, -LIVES to experience again
RELOAD v -ED, -ING, -S
RELOADER n pl. -S one that reloads
RELOAN v -ED, -ING, -S
RELOCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to establish in a new place
RELOCK v -ED, -ING, -S
RELOOK v -ED, -ING, -S
RELUCENT adj reflecting light
RELUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to show opposition
RELUME v -LUMED, -LUMING, -LUMES to light again
RELUMINE v -MINED, -MINING, -MINES to relume
RELY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to place trust or confidence
REM n pl. -S a quantity of ionizing radiation
REMAIL v -ED, -ING, -S
REMAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to continue in the same state
REMAKE v -MADE, -MAKING, -MAKES
REMAKER n pl. -S one that remakes
REMAN v -MANNED, -MANNING, -MANS to furnish with a fresh supply of men
REMAND v -ED, -ING, -S to send back
REMANENT adj remaining
REMANNED past tense of reman
REMANNING present participle of reman
REMAP v -MAPPED, -MAPPING, -MAPS
REMARK v -ED, -ING, -S to say or write briefly or casually
REMARKER n pl. -S one that remarks
REMARKET v -ED, -ING, -S
REMARQUE n pl. -S a mark made in the margin of an engraved plate
REMARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES
REMASTER v -ED, -ING, -S
REMATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES
REMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES
REMEDIAL adj intended to correct something
REMEDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to relieve or cure
REMEET v -MET, -MEETING, -MEETS
REMELT v -ED, -ING, -S
REMEMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to bring to mind again
REMEND v -ED, -ING, -S
REMERGE v -MERGED, -MERGING, -MERGES
REMET past tense of remeet
REMET past tense of remeet
REMEX n pl. REMIGES a flight feather of a bird's wing REMIGIAL adj
REMIND v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to remember
REMINDER n pl. -S one that reminds
REMINT v -ED, -ING, -S to melt down and make into new coin
REMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to give up a claim to
REMISS adj careless REMISSLY adv
REMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to send money in payment
REMITTAL n pl. -S the act of remitting
REMITTER n pl. -S one that remits
REMITTING present participle of remit
REMITTOR n pl. -S remitter
REMIX v -MIXED or -MIXT, -MIXING, -MIXES
REMNANT n pl. -S something remaining
REMODEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to make over
REMODIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
REMOLADE n pl. -S a piquant sauce
REMOLD v -ED, -ING, -S
REMORA n pl. -S a type of marine fish REMORID adj
REMORSE n pl. -S deep anguish caused by a sense of guilt
REMOTE adj -MOTER, -MOTEST situated far away REMOTELY adv
REMOTE n pl. -S a broadcast originating outside a studio
REMOTION n pl. -S the act of removing
REMOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S
REMOVAL n pl. -S the act of removing
REMOVE v -MOVED, -MOVING, -MOVES to take or move away
REMOVER n pl. -S one that removes
REMUDA n pl. -S a herd of horses
RENAIL v -ED, -ING, -S
RENAL adj pertaining to the kidneys
RENAME v -NAMED, -NAMING, -NAMES
RENATURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to restore natural qualities
REND v RENT or RENDED, RENDING, RENDS to tear apart forcibly
RENDER v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to be or become
RENDERER n pl. -S one that renders
RENDIBLE adj capable of being rent
RENDZINA n pl. -S a type of soil
RENEGADE v -GADED, -GADING, -GADES to become a traitor
RENEGADO n pl. -DOS or -DOES a traitor
RENEGE v -NEGED, -NEGING, -NEGES to fail to carry out a promise or commitment
RENEGER n pl. -S one that reneges
RENEST v -ED, -ING, -S
RENEW v -ED, -ING, -S to make new or as if new again
RENEWAL n pl. -S the act of renewing
RENEWER n pl. -S one that renews
RENIFORM adj kidney-shaped
RENIG v -NIGGED, -NIGGING, -NIGS to renege
RENIN n pl. -S an enzyme
RENITENT adj resisting physical pressure
RENMINBI n pl. RENMINBI currency in the People's Republic of China
RENNASE n pl. -S rennin
RENNET n pl. -S a lining membrane in the stomach of certain young animals
RENNIN n pl. -S an enzyme
RENOGRAM n pl. -S a photographic depiction of the course of renal excretion
RENOTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
RENOUNCE v -NOUNCED, -NOUNCING, -NOUNCES to disown
RENOVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to make like new
RENOWN v -ED, -ING, -S to make famous
RENT v -ED, -ING, -S to obtain temporary use of in return for compensation RENTABLE adj
RENTAL n pl. -S an amount paid or collected as rent
RENTE n pl. -S annual income under French law
RENTER n pl. -S one that rents
RENTIER n pl. -S one that receives a fixed income
RENUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S
RENVOI n pl. -S the expulsion by a government of an alien
REOBJECT v -ED, -ING, -S
REOBTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S
REOCCUPY v -PIED, -PYING, -PIES
REOCCUR v -CURRED, -CURRING, -CURS
REOFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to offer for public sale
REOIL v -ED, -ING, -S
REOPEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REOPPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES
REORDAIN v -ED, -ING, -S
REORDER v -ED, -ING, -S
REORIENT v -ED, -ING, -S
REOUTFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS
REOVIRUS n pl. -ES a type of virus
REP n pl. -S a cross-ribbed fabric
REPACIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
REPACK v -ED, -ING, -S
REPAID past tense of repay
REPAINT v -ED, -ING, -S
REPAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to restore to good condition
REPAIRER n pl. -S one that repairs
REPAND adj having a wavy margin REPANDLY adv
REPANEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS
REPAPER v -ED, -ING, -S
REPARK v -ED, -ING, -S
REPARTEE n pl. -S a quick, witty reply
REPASS v -ED, -ING, -ES
REPAST v -ED, -ING, -S to eat or feast
REPATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES
REPAVE v -PAVED, -PAVING, -PAVES
REPAY v -PAID, -PAYING, -PAYS to pay back
REPEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to revoke
REPEALER n pl. -S one that repeals
REPEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to say or do again
REPEATER n pl. -S one that repeats
REPEG v -PEGGED, -PEGGING, -PEGS
REPEL v -PELLED, -PELLING, -PELS to drive back
REPELLER n pl. -S one that repels
REPENT v -ED, -ING, -S to feel remorse or self-reproach for a past action
REPENTER n pl. -S one that repents
REPEOPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES
REPERK v -ED, -ING, -S
REPETEND n pl. -S a phrase or sound that is repeated
REPHRASE v -PHRASED, -PHRASING, PHRASES
REPIN v -PINNED, -PINNING, -PINS
REPINE v -PINED, -PINING, -PINES to express discontent
REPINER n pl. -S one that repines
REPLACE v -PLACED, -PLACING, -PLACES to take the place of
REPLACER n pl. -S one that replaces
REPLAN v -PLANNED, -PLANNING, -PLANS
REPLANT v -ED, -ING, -S
REPLATE v -PLATED, -PLATING, -PLATES
REPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S
REPLEAD v -PLEADED or -PLED, -PLEADING, -PLEADS
REPLEDGE v -PLEDGED, -PLEDGING, -PLEDGES
REPLETE adj abundantly supplied
REPLEVIN v -ED, -ING, -S to replevy
REPLEVY v -PLEVIED, -PLEVYING, -PLEVIES to regain possession of by legal action
REPLICA n pl. -S a close copy or reproduction
REPLICON n pl. -S a section of nucleic acid that replicates as a unit
REPLIER n pl. -S one that replies
REPLOT v -PLOTTED, -PLOTTING, -PLOTS
REPLUMB v -ED, -ING, -S
REPLUNGE v -PLUNGED, -PLUNGING, -PLUNGES
REPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to answer
REPO n pl. -POS something repossessed
REPOLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES
REPOLL v -ED, -ING, -S
REPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to give an account of
REPORTER n pl. -S one that reports
REPOSAL n pl. -S the act of reposing
REPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to lie at rest
REPOSER n pl. -S one that reposes
REPOSIT v -ED, -ING, -S to put away
REPOT v -POTTED, -POTTING, -POTS
REPOUR v -ED, -ING, -S
REPOUSSE n pl. -S a raised design hammered in metal
REPOWER v -ED, -ING, -S
REPP n pl. -S rep
REPPED adj resembling rep
REPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to keep under control
REPRICE v -PRICED, -PRICING, -PRICES
REPRIEVE v -PRIEVED, -PRIEVING, -PRIEVES to postpone the punishment of
REPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S
REPRISAL n pl. -S an act of retaliation
REPRISE v -PRISED, -PRISING, -PRISES to take back by force
REPRO n pl. -PROS a trial sheet of printed material suitable for photographic reproduction
REPROACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to find fault with
REPROBE v -PROBED, -PROBING, -PROBES
REPROOF n pl. -S criticism for a fault
REPROVAL n pl. -S reproof
REPROVE v -PROVED, -PROVING, -PROVES to rebuke
REPROVER n pl. -S one that reproves
REPTANT adj creeping or crawling
REPTILE n pl. -S any of a class of cold-blooded, air-breathing vertebrates
REPUBLIC n pl. -S a constitutional form of government
REPUGN v -ED, -ING, -S to oppose
REPULSE v -PULSED, -PULSING, -PULSES to drive back
REPULSER n pl. -S one that repulses
REPUMP v -ED, -ING, -S
REPURIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
REPURSUE v -SUED, -SUING, -SUES
REPUTE v -PUTED, -PUTING, -PUTES to consider to be as specified
REQUEST v -ED, -ING, -S to express a desire for
REQUIEM n pl. -S a musical composition for the dead
REQUIN n pl. -S a voracious shark
REQUIRE v -QUIRED, -QUIRING, -QUIRES to have need of
REQUIRER n pl. -S one that requires
REQUITAL n pl. -S something given in return, compensation, or retaliation
REQUITE v -QUITED, -QUITING, -QUITES to make equivalent return for
REQUITER n pl. -S one that requites
RERACK v -ED, -ING, -S
RERAISE v -RAISED, -RAISING, -RAISES
RERAN past tense of rerun
REREAD v -READ, -READING, -READS
RERECORD v -ED, -ING, -S
REREDOS n pl. -ES an ornamental screen behind an altar
REREMICE n/pl bats (flying mammals)
REREMIND v -ED, -ING, -S
REREPEAT v -ED, -ING, -S
REREVIEW v -ED, -ING, -S
REREWARD n pl. -S rearward
RERIG v -RIGGED, -RIGGING, -RIGS
RERISE v -ROSE, -RISEN, -RISING, -RISES
REROLL v -ED, -ING, -S
REROLLER n pl. -S one that rerolls
REROOF v -ED, -ING, -S
REROSE past tense of rerise
REROUTE v -ROUTED, -ROUTING, -ROUTES
RERUN v -RAN, -RUNNING, -RUNS to present a repetition of a recorded performance
RES n pl. RES a particular thing or matter
RESADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES
RESAID past tense of resay
RESAIL v -ED, -ING, -S
RESALE n pl. -S the act of selling again
RESALUTE v -LUTED, -LUTING, -LUTES
RESAMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES
RESAW v -SAWED, -SAWN, -SAWING, -SAWS
RESAY v -SAID, -SAYING, -SAYS
RESCALE v -SCALED, -SCALING, -SCALES to plan on a new scale
RESCHOOL v -ED, -ING, -S
RESCIND v -ED, -ING, -S to annul
RESCORE v -SCORED, -SCORING, -SCORES
RESCREEN v -ED, -ING, -S
RESCRIPT n pl. -S something rewritten
RESCUE v -CUED, -CUING, -CUES to free from danger
RESCUER n pl. -S one that rescues
RESCULPT v -ED, -ING, -S
RESEAL v -ED, -ING, -S
RESEARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to investigate thoroughly
RESEASON v -ED, -ING, -S
RESEAT v -ED, -ING, -S
RESEAU n pl. -SEAUS or -SEAUX a filter screen for making color films
RESECT v -ED, -ING, -S to excise part of an organ or structure surgically
RESECURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES
RESEDA n pl. -S a flowering plant
RESEE v -SAW, -SEEN, -SEEING, -SEES
RESEED v -ED, -ING, -S
RESEEK v -SOUGHT, -SEEKING, -SEEKS
RESEEN past participle of resee
RESEIZE v -SEIZED, -SEIZING, -SEIZES
RESELL v -SOLD, -SELLING, -SELLS
RESELLER n pl. -S one that resells
RESEMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to be similar to
RESEND v -SENT, -SENDING, -SENDS
RESENT v -ED, -ING, -S to feel or express annoyance or ill will at
RESERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to keep back for future use
RESERVER n pl. -S one that reserves
RESET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS
RESETTER n pl. -S one that resets
RESETTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES
RESEW v -SEWED, -SEWN, -SEWING, -SEWS
RESH n pl. -ES a Hebrew letter
RESHAPE v -SHAPED, -SHAPING, -SHAPES
RESHAPER n pl. -S one that reshapes something
RESHAVE v -SHAVED, -SHAVEN, -SHAVING, -SHAVES
RESHINE v -SHONE or -SHINED, -SHINING, -SHINES
RESHIP v -SHIPPED, -SHIPPING, -SHIPS
RESHOE v -SHOD, -SHOEING, -SHOES
RESHONE a past tense of reshine
RESHOOT v -SHOT, -SHOOTING, -SHOOTS
RESHOW v -SHOWED, -SHOWN, -SHOWING, -SHOWS
RESID n pl. -S a type of fuel oil
RESIDE v -SIDED, -SIDING, -SIDES to dwell permanently or continuously
RESIDENT n pl. -S one who resides
RESIDER n pl. -S a resident
RESIDUA a pl. of residuum
RESIDUAL n pl. -S something left over
RESIDUE n pl. -S something remaining after the removal of a part
RESIDUUM n pl. -SIDUA or -SIDUUMS residue
RESIFT v -ED, -ING, -S
RESIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S
RESIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to give up one's office or position
RESIGNER n pl. -S one that resigns
RESILE v -SILED, -SILING, -SILES to spring back
RESILVER v -ED, -ING, -S
RESIN v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with resin (a viscous substance obtained from certain plants)
RESINATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to resin
RESINIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into resin
RESINOID n pl. -S a resinous substance
RESINOUS adj resembling resin
RESINY adj resinous
RESIST v -ED, -ING, -S to strive against
RESISTER n pl. -S one that resists
RESISTOR n pl. -S a device in an electric circuit
RESITE v -SITED, -SITING, -SITES
RESIZE v -SIZED, -SIZING, -SIZES
RESKETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES
RESLATE v -SLATED, -SLATING, -SLATES
RESMELT v -ED, -ING, -S
RESMOOTH v -ED, -ING, -S
RESOAK v -ED, -ING, -S
RESOD v -SODDED, -SODDING, -SODS
RESOJET n pl. -S a pulsejet
RESOLD past tense of resell
RESOLDER v -ED, -ING, -S
RESOLE v -SOLED, -SOLING, -SOLES
RESOLUTE adj -LUTER, -LUTEST characterized by firmness or determination
RESOLUTE n pl. -S one who is resolute
RESOLVE v -SOLVED, -SOLVING, -SOLVES to make a firm decision about
RESOLVER n pl. -S one that resolves
RESONANT n pl. -S a resounding sound
RESONATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to resound
RESORB v -ED, -ING, -S to absorb again
RESORCIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
RESORT v -ED, -ING, -S to go frequently or habitually
RESORTER n pl. -S one that resorts
RESOUGHT past tense of reseek
RESOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to make a loud, long, or echoing sound
RESOURCE n pl. -S an available supply
RESOW v -SOWED, -SOWN, -SOWING, -SOWS
RESPACE v -SPACED, -SPACING, -SPACES
RESPADE v -SPADED, -SPADING, -SPADES
RESPEAK v -SPOKE, -SPOKEN, -SPEAKING, -SPEAKS
RESPECT v -ED, -ING, -S to have a high regard for
RESPELL v -SPELLED or -SPELT, -SPELLING, -SPELLS
RESPIRE v -SPIRED, -SPIRING, -SPIRES to breathe
RESPITE v -SPITED, -SPITING, -SPITES to relieve temporarily
RESPLICE v -SPLICED, -SPLICING, -SPLICES
RESPLIT v -SPLIT, -SPLITTING, -SPLITS
RESPOKE past tense of respeak
RESPOKEN past participle of respeak
RESPOND v -ED, -ING, -S to say or act in return
RESPONSA n/pl written rabbinic decisions
RESPONSE n pl. -S a reply or reaction
RESPOT v -SPOTTED, -SPOTTING, -SPOTS
RESPRANG a past tense of respring
RESPRAY v -ED, -ING, -S
RESPREAD v -SPREAD, -SPREADING, -SPREADS
RESPRING v -SPRANG or -SPRUNG, -SPRINGING, -SPRINGS
RESPROUT v -ED, -ING, -S
REST v -ED, -ING, -S to refresh oneself by ceasing work or activity
RESTACK v -ED, -ING, -S
RESTAFF v -ED, -ING, -S
RESTAGE v -STAGED, -STAGING, -STAGES
RESTAMP v -ED, -ING, -S
RESTART v -ED, -ING, -S
RESTATE v -STATED, -STATING, -STATES
RESTER n pl. -S one that rests
RESTFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST tranquil
RESTITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES
RESTIVE adj difficult to control
RESTLESS adj unable or disinclined to remain at rest
RESTOCK v -ED, -ING, -S
RESTOKE v -STOKED, -STOKING, -STOKES
RESTORAL n pl. -S the act of restoring
RESTORE v -STORED, -STORING, -STORES to bring back to a former or original condition
RESTORER n pl. -S one that restores
RESTRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to hold back from action
RESTRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES
RESTRICT v -ED, -ING, -S to keep within certain boundaries
RESTRIKE v -STRUCK, -STRICKEN, -STRIKING, -STRIKES
RESTRING v -STRUNG, -STRINGING, -STRINGS
RESTRIVE v -STROVE, -STRIVEN, -STRIVING, -STRIVES
RESTROOM n pl. -S a room furnished with toilets and sinks
RESTRUCK past tense of restrike
RESTRUNG past tense of restring
RESTUDY v -STUDIED, -STUDYING, -STUDIES
RESTUFF v -ED, -ING, -S
RESTYLE v -STYLED, -STYLING, -STYLES
RESUBMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS
RESULT v -ED, -ING, -S to occur as a consequence
RESUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES to take up again after interruption
RESUMER n pl. -S one that resumes
RESUMMON v -ED, -ING, -S
RESUPINE adj lying on the back
RESUPPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES
RESURGE v -SURGED, -SURGING, -SURGES to rise again
RESURVEY v -ED, -ING, -S
RET v RETTED, RETTING, RETS to soak in order to loosen the fiber from the woody tissue
RETABLE n pl. -S a raised shelf above an altar
RETACK v -ED, -ING, -S
RETACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES
RETAG v -TAGGED, -TAGGING, -TAGS
RETAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to sell in small quantities
RETAILER n pl. -S one that retails
RETAILOR v -ED, -ING, -S
RETAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to keep possession of
RETAINER n pl. -S one that retains
RETAKE v -TOOK, -TAKEN, -TAKING, -TAKES to take back
RETAKER n pl. -S one that retakes
RETAPE v -TAPED, -TAPING, -TAPES
RETARD v -ED, -ING, -S to slow the progress of
RETARDER n pl. -S one that retards
RETARGET v -ED, -ING, -S
RETASTE v -TASTED, -TASTING, -TASTES
RETAX v -ED, -ING, -ES
RETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make an effort to vomit
RETE n pl. -TIA an anatomical mesh or network
RETEACH v -TAUGHT, -TEACHING, -TEACHES
RETEAM v -ED, -ING, -S
RETEAR v -TORE, -TORN, -TEARING, -TEARS
RETELL v -TOLD, -TELLING, -TELLS
RETEM n pl. -S a desert shrub
RETEMPER v -ED, -ING, -S
RETENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
RETEST v -ED, -ING, -S
RETHINK v -THOUGHT, -THINKING, -THINKS
RETHREAD v -ED, -ING, -S
RETIA pl. of rete
RETIAL adj pertaining to a rete
RETIARII n/pl ancient Roman gladiators
RETIARY adj resembling a net
RETICENT adj tending to be silent
RETICLE n pl. -S a network of lines in the eyepiece of an optical instrument
RETICULA n/pl netlike structures
RETICULE n pl. -S a woman's handbag
RETIE v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES
RETIFORM adj arranged like a net
RETILE v -TILED, -TILING, -TILES
RETIME v -TIMED, -TIMING, -TIMES
RETINA n pl. -NAS or -NAE a membrane of the eye
RETINAL n pl. -S retinene
RETINE n pl. -S a substance in cells that retards growth and cell division
RETINENE n pl. -S a pigment in the retina
RETINITE n pl. -S a fossil resin
RETINOID n pl. -S a compound analogous to vitamin A
RETINOL n pl. -S a liquid hydrocarbon
RETINT v -ED, -ING, -S
RETINUE n pl. -S a group of attendants RETINUED adj
RETINULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a neural receptor of an arthropod's eye
RETIRANT n pl. -S a retiree
RETIRE v -TIRED, -TIRING, -TIRES to go away or withdraw
RETIREE n pl. -S one who has retired from his vocation
RETIRER n pl. -S one that retires
RETIRING adj shy
RETITLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES
RETOLD past tense of retell
RETOOK past tense of retake
RETOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to reequip with tools
RETORE past tense of retear
RETORN past participle of retear
RETORT v -ED, -ING, -S to answer back sharply
RETORTER n pl. -S one that retorts
RETOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to add new details or touches to
RETRACE v -TRACED, -TRACING, -TRACES to go back over
RETRACK v -ED, -ING, -S
RETRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to take back
RETRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S
RETRAL adj situated toward the back RETRALLY adv
RETREAD v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a new tread
RETREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to go back or backward
RETRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to curtail
RETRIAL n pl. -S a second trial
RETRIEVE v -TRIEVED, -TRIEVING, -TRIEVES to get back
RETRIM v -TRIMMED, -TRIMMING, -TRIMS
RETRO n pl. -ROS a rocket on a spacecraft that produces thrust in a direction opposite to the line of flight
RETROACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act in return
RETROFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to furnish with new parts not originally available
RETRORSE adj bent backward
RETRY v -TRIED, -TRYING, -TRIES
RETSINA n pl. -S a resin-flavored Greek wine
RETTED past tense of ret
RETTING present participle of ret
RETUNE v -TUNED, -TUNING, -TUNES
RETURN v -ED, -ING, -S to come or go back
RETURNEE n pl. -S one that has returned
RETURNER n pl. -S one that returns
RETUSE adj having a rounded apex with a shallow notch -- used of leaves
RETWIST v -ED, -ING, -S
RETYING present participle of retie
RETYPE v -TYPED, -TYPING, -TYPES
REUNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
REUNION n pl. -S a reuniting of persons after separation
REUNITE v -UNITED, -UNITING, -UNITES
REUNITER n pl. -S one that reunites
REUSABLE adj capable of being used again
REUSE v -USED, -USING, -USES
REUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S
REV v REVVED, REVVING, REVS to increase the speed of
REVALUE v -UED, -UING, -UES
REVAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to make over
REVAMPER n pl. -S one that revamps
REVANCHE n pl. -S a political policy designed to regain lost territory
REVEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to make known
REVEALER n pl. -S one that reveals
REVEHENT adj carrying back
REVEILLE n pl. -S a morning bugle call
REVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to engage in revelry
REVELER n pl. -S one that revels
REVELLER n pl. -S reveler
REVELLING present participle of revel
REVELRY n pl. -RIES noisy merrymaking
REVENANT n pl. -S one that returns
REVENGE v -VENGED, -VENGING, -VENGES to inflict injury in return for
REVENGER n pl. -S one that revenges
REVENUE n pl. -S the income of a government REVENUAL, REVENUED adj
REVENUER n pl. -S a revenue officer
REVERB v -ED, -ING, -S to continue in a series of echoes
REVERE v -VERED, -VERING, -VERES to regard with great respect
REVEREND n pl. -S a clergyman
REVERENT adj deeply respectful
REVERER n pl. -S one that reveres
REVERIE n pl. -S a daydream
REVERIES pl. of revery
REVERIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES
REVERING present participle of revere
REVERS n pl. REVERS a part of a garment turned back to show the inside
REVERSAL n pl. -S the act of reversing
REVERSE v -VERSED, -VERSING, -VERSES to turn or move in the opposite direction
REVERSER n pl. -S one that reverses
REVERSO n pl. -VERSOS verso
REVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to return to a former state
REVERTER n pl. -S one that reverts
REVERY n pl. -ERIES reverie
REVEST v -ED, -ING, -S
REVET v -VETTED, -VETTING, -VETS to face with masonry
REVIEW v -ED, -ING, -S
REVIEWAL n pl. -S the act of reviewing
REVIEWER n pl. -S one that reviews
REVILE v -VILED, -VILING, -VILES to denounce with abusive language
REVILER n pl. -S one that reviles
REVISAL n pl. -S a revision
REVISE v -VISED, -VISING, -VISES to make a new or improved version of
REVISER n pl. -S one that revises
REVISION n pl. -S a revised version
REVISIT v -ED, -ING, -S
REVISOR n pl. -S reviser
REVISORY adj pertaining to revision
REVIVAL n pl. -S renewed attention to or interest in something
REVIVE v -VIVED, -VIVING, -VIVES to bring back to life or consciousness
REVIVER n pl. -S one that revives
REVIVIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to give new life to
REVIVING present participle of revive
REVOICE v -VOICED, -VOICING, -VOICES
REVOKE v -VOKED, -VOKING, -VOKES to annul by taking back
REVOKER n pl. -S one that revokes
REVOLT v -ED, -ING, -S to rise up against authority
REVOLTER n pl. -S one that revolts
REVOLUTE adj rolled backward or downward
REVOLVE v -VOLVED, -VOLVING, -VOLVES to turn about an axis
REVOLVER n pl. -S a type of handgun
REVOTE v -VOTED, -VOTING, -VOTES
REVUE n pl. -S a type of musical show
REVUIST n pl. -S a writer of revues
REVULSED adj affected with revulsion
REVVED past tense of rev
REVVING present participle of rev
REWAKE v -WAKED or -WOKE, -WOKEN, -WAKING, -WAKES
REWAKEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REWAN a past tense of rewin
REWARD v -ED, -ING, -S to give recompense to for worthy behavior
REWARDER n pl. -S one that rewards
REWARM v -ED, -ING, -S
REWASH v -ED, -ING, -ES
REWAX v -ED, -ING, -ES
REWEAVE v -WOVE or -WEAVED, -WOVEN, -WEAVING, -WEAVES
REWED v -WEDDED, -WEDDING, -WEDS
REWEIGH v -ED, -ING, -S
REWELD v -ED, -ING, -S
REWET v -WETTED, -WETTING, -WETS
REWIDEN v -ED, -ING, -S
REWIN v -WON or -WAN, -WINNING, -WINS
REWIND v -WOUND or -WINDED, -WINDING, -WINDS
REWINDER n pl. -S one that rewinds
REWIRE v -WIRED, -WIRING, -WIRES
REWOKE a past tense of rewake
REWOKEN past participle of rewake
REWON a past tense of rewin
REWORD v -ED, -ING, -S to state again in other words
REWORK v -WORKED or -WROUGHT, -WORKING, -WORKS
REWOUND a past tense of rewind
REWOVE a past tense of reweave
REWOVEN past participle of reweave
REWRAP v -WRAPPED or -WRAPT, -WRAPPING, -WRAPS
REWRITE v -WROTE, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES
REWRITER n pl. -S one that rewrites
REWROUGHT a past tense of rework
REX n pl. -ES an animal with a single wavy layer of hair
REX n pl. REGES king
REYNARD n pl. -S a fox
REZONE v -ZONED, -ZONING, -ZONES
RHABDOM n pl. -S a rodlike structure in the retinula
RHABDOME n pl. -S rhabdom
RHACHIS n pl. -CHISES or -CHIDES rachis
RHAMNOSE n pl. -S a sugar found in plants
RHAMNUS n pl. -ES a thorny tree or shrub
RHAPHE n pl. -PHAE or -PHES raphe
RHAPSODE n pl. -S a reciter of epic poetry in ancient Greece
RHAPSODY n pl. -DIES an exalted expression of feeling
RHATANY n pl. -NIES a South American shrub
RHEA n pl. -S a flightless bird
RHEBOK n pl. -S a large antelope
RHEMATIC adj pertaining to a verb
RHENIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
RHEOBASE n pl. -S the smallest amount of electricity required to stimulate a nerve
RHEOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of matter in the fluid state
RHEOPHIL adj living in flowing water
RHEOSTAT n pl. -S a resistor used to control electric current
RHESUS n pl. -ES an Asian monkey
RHETOR n pl. -S a teacher of rhetoric
RHETORIC n pl. -S the study of effective speech and writing
RHEUM n pl. -S a watery discharge from the eyes or nose RHEUMIC adj
RHEUMY adj RHEUMIER, RHEUMIEST marked by rheum
RHINAL adj pertaining to the nose
RHINITIS n pl. RHINITIDES inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose
RHINO n pl. -NOS a rhinoceros
RHIZOBIA n/pl rod-shaped bacteria
RHIZOID n pl. -S a rootlike structure
RHIZOMA n pl. -MATA rhizome
RHIZOME n pl. -S a rootlike, underground stem RHIZOMIC adj
RHIZOPOD n pl. -S any of a class of protozoans
RHIZOPUS n pl. -PI or -PUSES any of a genus of mold fungi
RHO n pl. RHOS a Greek letter
RHODAMIN n pl. -S a red dye
RHODIUM n pl. -S a metallic element RHODIC adj
RHODORA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
RHOMB n pl. -S a rhombus
RHOMBI a pl. of rhombus
RHOMBIC adj having the shape of a rhombus
RHOMBOID n pl. -S a type of geometric figure
RHOMBUS n pl. -BUSES or -BI a type of geometric figure
RHONCHUS n pl. -CHI a rattling respiratory sound RHONCHAL adj
RHUBARB n pl. -S a perennial herb
RHUMB n pl. -S a point of the mariner's compass
RHUMBA v -ED, -ING, -S to rumba
RHUS n pl. -ES any of a genus of shrubs and trees
RHYME v RHYMED, RHYMING, RHYMES to compose verse with corresponding terminal sounds
RHYMER n pl. -S one that rhymes
RHYOLITE n pl. -S a volcanic rock
RHYTA pl. of rhyton
RHYTHM n pl. -S movement or procedure with uniform recurrence of strong and weak elements
RHYTHMIC n pl. -S the science of rhythm
RHYTON n pl. -TA an ancient Greek drinking horn
RIA n pl. -S a long, narrow inlet
RIAL n pl. -S a monetary unit of Iran
RIALTO n pl. -TOS a marketplace
RIANT adj cheerful RIANTLY adv
RIATA n pl. -S a lasso
RIB v RIBBED, RIBBING, RIBS to poke fun at
RIBALD n pl. -S one who uses crude language
RIBALDLY adv crudely
RIBALDRY n pl. -RIES crude language
RIBAND n pl. -S a ribbon
RIBBAND n pl. -S a long, narrow strip used in shipbuilding
RIBBED past tense of rib
RIBBER n pl. -S one that ribs
RIBBIER comparative of ribby
RIBBIEST superlative of ribby
RIBBING n pl. -S the act of one that ribs
RIBBON v -ED, -ING, -S to decorate with ribbons (narrow strips of fine fabric)
RIBBONY adj resembling ribbon
RIBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST marked by prominent ribs (curved bony rods in the body)
RIBES n pl. RIBES a flowering shrub
RIBGRASS n pl. -ES a weedy plant
RIBIER n pl. -S a large, black grape
RIBLESS adj having no ribs
RIBLET n pl. -S the rib end in a breast of lamb or veal
RIBLIKE adj resembling a rib
RIBOSE n pl. -S a pentose sugar
RIBOSOME n pl. -S a particle composed of protein and ribonucleic acid
RIBWORT n pl. -S ribgrass
RICE v RICED, RICING, RICES to press through a ricer
RICEBIRD n pl. -S the bobolink
RICER n pl. -S a kitchen utensil consisting of a container perforated with small holes
RICERCAR n pl. -S an instrumental composition
RICH adj RICHER, RICHEST having wealth
RICHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make rich
RICHES n/pl wealth
RICHLY adv in a rich manner
RICHNESS n pl. -ES the state of being rich
RICHWEED n pl. -S a flowering plant
RICIN n pl. -S a poisonous protein
RICING present participle of rice
RICINUS n pl. -ES a large-leaved plant
RICK v -ED, -ING, -S to pile hay in stacks
RICKETS n/pl a disease resulting from vitamin D deficiency
RICKETY adj -ETIER, -ETIEST likely to fall or collapse
RICKEY n pl. -EYS an alcoholic beverage containing lime juice, sugar, and soda water
RICKRACK n pl. -S a flat braid used as a trimming
RICKSHA n pl. -S rickshaw
RICKSHAW n pl. -S a small, two-wheeled passenger vehicle
RICOCHET v -CHETED, -CHETING, -CHETS or -CHETTED, -CHETTING, -CHETS to rebound from a surface
RICOTTA n pl. -S an Italian cheese
RICRAC n pl. -S rickrack
RICTUS n pl. -ES the expanse of the open mouth RICTAL adj
RID v RID or RIDDED, RIDDING, RIDS to free from something objectionable
RIDABLE adj capable of being ridden
RIDDANCE n pl. -S deliverance
RIDDED a past tense of rid
RIDDEN past participle of ride
RIDDER n pl. -S one that rids
RIDDING present participle of rid
RIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to pierce with many holes
RIDDLER n pl. -S one that riddles
RIDE v RODE, RIDDEN, RIDING, RIDES to sit on, control, and be conveyed by an animal or machine
RIDEABLE adj ridable
RIDENT adj laughing
RIDER n pl. -S one that rides
RIDGE v RIDGED, RIDGING, RIDGES to form into ridges (long, narrow elevations)
RIDGEL n pl. -S a ridgling
RIDGIER comparative of ridgy
RIDGIEST superlative of ridgy
RIDGIL n pl. -S a ridgling
RIDGING present participle of ridge
RIDGLING n pl. -S a male animal with undescended testicles
RIDGY adj RIDGIER, RIDGIEST having ridges
RIDICULE v -CULED, -CULING, -CULES to make fun of
RIDING n pl. -S the act of one that rides
RIDLEY n pl. -LEYS a sea turtle
RIDOTTO n pl. -TOS a public musical entertainment in 18th century England
RIEL n pl. -S a monetary unit of Cambodia
RIESLING n pl. -S a white Rhine wine
RIEVER n pl. -S reaver
RIF v RIFFED, RIFFING, RIFS to dismiss from employment
RIFAMPIN n pl. -S an antibiotic
RIFE adj RIFER, RIFEST abundant RIFELY adv
RIFENESS n pl. -ES the state of being rife
RIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to riffle
RIFFED past tense of rif
RIFFING present participle of rif
RIFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to flip through hastily
RIFFLER n pl. -S a filing and scraping tool
RIFFRAFF n pl. -S the disreputable element of society
RIFLE v RIFLED, RIFLING, RIFLES to search through and rob
RIFLEMAN n pl. -MEN a soldier armed with a rifle (a type of firearm)
RIFLER n pl. -S one that rifles
RIFLERY n pl. -RIES the practice of shooting at targets with a rifle
RIFLING n pl. -S the system of grooves in a gun barrel
RIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to form rifts (clefts)
RIFTLESS adj having no rift
RIG v RIGGED, RIGGING, RIGS to put in proper condition for use
RIGADOON n pl. -S a lively dance
RIGATONI n pl. -S a tubular pasta
RIGAUDON n pl. -S rigadoon
RIGGED past tense of rig
RIGGER n pl. -S one that rigs
RIGGING n pl. -S the system of lines, chains, and tackle used aboard a ship
RIGHT adj RIGHTER, RIGHTEST being in accordance with what is good, proper, or just
RIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to put in proper order or condition
RIGHTER n pl. -S one that rights
RIGHTFUL adj just or proper
RIGHTIES pl. of righty
RIGHTISM n pl. -S a conservative political philosophy
RIGHTIST n pl. -S an advocate of rightism
RIGHTLY adv in a right manner
RIGHTO interj -- used to express cheerful consent
RIGHTY n pl. RIGHTIES a right-handed person
RIGID adj not flexible
RIGIDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make rigid
RIGIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being rigid
RIGIDLY adv in a rigid manner
RIGOR n pl. -S strictness or severity
RIGORISM n pl. -S strictness or severity in conduct or attitude
RIGORIST n pl. -S one that professes rigorism
RIGOROUS adj characterized by rigor
RIGOUR n pl. -S rigor
RIKISHA n pl. -S rickshaw
RIKSHAW n pl. -S rickshaw
RILE v RILED, RILING, RILES to anger
RILEY adj angry
RILIEVO n pl. -VI relievo
RILING present participle of rile
RILL v -ED, -ING, -S to flow like a rill (a small brook)
RILLE n pl. -S a valley on the moon's surface
RILLET n pl. -S a small rill
RIM v RIMMED, RIMMING, RIMS to provide with a rim (an outer edge)
RIME v RIMED, RIMING, RIMES to rhyme
RIMER n pl. -S one that rimes
RIMESTER n pl. -S a rimer
RIMFIRE n pl. -S a cartridge having the primer set in the rim of the shell
RIMIER comparative of rimy
RIMIEST superlative of rimy
RIMINESS n pl. -ES the condition of being rimy
RIMING present participle of rime
RIMLAND n pl. -S an outlying area
RIMLESS adj having no rim
RIMMED past tense of rim
RIMMER n pl. -S a reamer
RIMMING present participle of rim
RIMOSE adj marked by cracks RIMOSELY adv
RIMOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being rimose
RIMOUS adj rimose
RIMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to wrinkle
RIMROCK n pl. -S a type of rock formation
RIMY adj RIMIER, RIMIEST frosty
RIN v RAN, RINNING, RINS to run or melt
RIND n pl. -S a thick and firm outer covering RINDED adj
RING v -ED, -ING, -S to form a ring (a circular band) around
RING v RANG, RUNG, RINGING, RINGS to give forth a clear, resonant sound
RINGBARK v -ED, -ING, -S to make an encircling cut through the bark of
RINGBOLT n pl. -S a type of eyebolt
RINGBONE n pl. -S a bony growth on a horse's foot
RINGDOVE n pl. -S a European pigeon
RINGENT adj having open liplike parts
RINGER n pl. -S one that rings
RINGGIT n pl. -S a monetary unit of Malaysia
RINGHALS n pl. -ES a venomous snake
RINGLET n pl. -S a small ring
RINGLIKE adj resembling a ring
RINGNECK n pl. -S a bird having a ring of color around the neck
RINGSIDE n pl. -S the area just outside a boxing or wrestling ring (a square enclosure)
RINGTAIL n pl. -S an animal having a tail with ringlike markings
RINGTAW n pl. -S a game of marbles
RINGTOSS n pl. -ES a game in which the object is to toss a ring onto an upright stick
RINGWORM n pl. -S a skin disease
RINK n pl. -S a surface of ice for skating
RINNING present participle of rin
RINSE v RINSED, RINSING, RINSES to cleanse with clear water RINSABLE, RINSIBLE adj
RINSER n pl. -S one that rinses
RINSING n pl. -S the act of one that rinses
RIOJA n pl. -S a dry red Spanish wine
RIOT v -ED, -ING, -S to take part in a violent public disturbance
RIOTER n pl. -S one that riots
RIOTOUS adj characterized by rioting
RIP v RIPPED, RIPPING, RIPS to tear or cut apart roughly
RIPARIAN adj pertaining to the bank of a river
RIPCORD n pl. -S a cord pulled to release a parachute
RIPE adj RIPER, RIPEST fully developed RIPELY adv
RIPE v RIPED, RIPING, RIPES to cleanse
RIPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to become ripe
RIPENER n pl. -S one that ripens
RIPENESS n pl. -ES the state of being ripe
RIPER comparative of ripe
RIPEST superlative of ripe
RIPIENO n pl. -NI or -NOS tutti
RIPING present participle of ripe
RIPOFF n pl. -S an instance of stealing
RIPOST v -ED, -ING, -S to riposte
RIPOSTE v -POSTED, -POSTING, -POSTES to make a return thrust in fencing
RIPPABLE adj capable of being ripped
RIPPED past tense of rip
RIPPER n pl. -S one that rips
RIPPING adj excellent
RIPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to form ripples (small waves)
RIPPLER n pl. -S a toothed tool for cleaning flax fiber
RIPPLET n pl. -S a small ripple
RIPPLING present participle of ripple
RIPPLY adj -PLIER, -PLIEST marked by ripples
RIPRAP v -RAPPED, -RAPPING, -RAPS to strengthen with a foundation of broken stones
RIPSAW n pl. -S a type of saw
RIPSTOP n pl. -S a fabric woven so that small tears do not spread
RIPTIDE n pl. -S a tide that opposes other tides
RISE v ROSE, RISEN, RISING, RISES to move upward
RISER n pl. -S one that rises
RISHI n pl. -S a Hindu sage
RISIBLE adj inclined to laugh RISIBLY adv
RISIBLES n/pl a sense of the ridiculous
RISING n pl. -S the act of one that rises
RISK v -ED, -ING, -S to expose to a risk (a chance of injury or loss)
RISKER n pl. -S one that risks
RISKLESS adj free of risk
RISKY adj RISKIER, RISKIEST dangerous RISKILY adv
RISOTTO n pl. -TOS a rice dish
RISQUE adj bordering on impropriety or indecency
RISSOLE n pl. -S a small roll filled with meat or fish
RISUS n pl. -ES a grin or laugh
RITARD n pl. -S a musical passage with a gradual slackening in tempo
RITE n pl. -S a ceremonial act or procedure
RITTER n pl. -S a knight
RITUAL n pl. -S a system of rites
RITUALLY adv ceremonially
RITZ n pl. -ES pretentious display
RITZY adj RITZIER, RITZIEST elegant RITZILY adv
RIVAGE n pl. -S a coast, shore, or bank
RIVAL v -VALED, -VALING, -VALS or -VALLED, -VALLING, -VALS to strive to equal or surpass
RIVALRY n pl. -RIES competition
RIVE v RIVED, RIVEN, RIVING, RIVES to tear apart
RIVER n pl. -S a large, natural stream of water
RIVERBED n pl. -S the area covered or once covered by a river
RIVERINE adj pertaining to a river
RIVET v -ETED, -ETING, -ETS or -ETTED, -ETTING, -ETS to fasten with a type of metal bolt
RIVETER n pl. -S one that rivets
RIVIERA n pl. -S a coastal resort area
RIVIERE n pl. -S a necklace of precious stones
RIVING present participle of rive
RIVULET n pl. -S a small stream
RIVULOSE adj having narrow, winding lines
RIYAL n pl. -S a monetary unit of Saudi Arabia
ROACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cause to arch
ROAD n pl. -S an open way for public passage
ROADBED n pl. -S the foundation for a railroad track
ROADEO n pl. -EOS a competition for truck drivers
ROADIE n pl. -S a person who works for traveling entertainers
ROADKILL n pl. -S an animal that has been killed on a road
ROADLESS adj having no roads
ROADSHOW n pl. -S a theatrical show on tour
ROADSIDE n pl. -S the area along the side of a road
ROADSTER n pl. -S a light, open automobile
ROADWAY n pl. -WAYS a road
ROADWORK n pl. -S outdoor running as a form of physical conditioning
ROAM v -ED, -ING, -S to move about without purpose or plan
ROAMER n pl. -S one that roams
ROAN n pl. -S an animal having a coat sprinkled with white or gray
ROAR v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a loud, deep sound
ROARER n pl. -S one that roars
ROARING n pl. -S a loud, deep sound
ROAST v -ED, -ING, -S to cook with dry heat
ROASTER n pl. -S one that roasts
ROB v ROBBED, ROBBING, ROBS to take property from illegally
ROBALO n pl. -LOS a marine food fish
ROBAND n pl. -S a piece of yarn used to fasten a sail
ROBBED past tense of rob
ROBBER n pl. -S one that robs
ROBBERY n pl. -BERIES the act of one who robs
ROBBIN n pl. -S a roband
ROBBING present participle of rob
ROBE v ROBED, ROBING, ROBES to cover with a robe (a long, loose outer garment)
ROBIN n pl. -S a songbird
ROBLE n pl. -S an oak tree
ROBORANT n pl. -S an invigorating drug
ROBOT n pl. -S a humanlike machine that performs various functions ROBOTIC adj
ROBOTICS n/pl a field of interest concerned with robots
ROBOTISM n pl. -S the state of being a robot
ROBOTIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make automatic
ROBOTRY n pl. -RIES the science of robots
ROBUST adj -BUSTER, -BUSTEST strong and healthy ROBUSTLY adv
ROBUSTA n pl. -S a coffee grown in Africa
ROC n pl. -S a legendary bird of prey
ROCAILLE n pl. -S rococo
ROCHET n pl. -S a linen vestment
ROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to move back and forth
ROCKABY n pl. -BIES a song used to lull a child to sleep
ROCKABYE n pl. -S rockaby
ROCKAWAY n pl. -WAYS a light carriage
ROCKER n pl. -S a rocking chair
ROCKERY n pl. -ERIES a rock garden
ROCKET v -ED, -ING, -S to convey by means of a rocket (a device propelled by the reaction of escaping gases)
ROCKETER n pl. -S one that designs or launches rockets
ROCKETRY n pl. -RIES the science of rockets
ROCKFALL n pl. -S a mass of fallen rocks
ROCKFISH n pl. -ES a fish living around rocks
ROCKIER comparative of rocky
ROCKIEST superlative of rocky
ROCKLESS adj having no rocks
ROCKLIKE adj resembling a rock (a large mass of stone)
ROCKLING n pl. -S a marine fish
ROCKOON n pl. -S a small rocket
ROCKROSE n pl. -S a flowering plant
ROCKWEED n pl. -S a brown seaweed
ROCKWORK n pl. -S a natural mass of rocks
ROCKY adj ROCKIER, ROCKIEST unsteady
ROCOCO n pl. -COS a style of architecture and decoration
ROD v RODDED, RODDING, RODS to provide with a rod (a straight, slender piece of wood, metal, or other material)
RODE past tense of ride
RODENT n pl. -S a gnawing mammal
RODEO v RODEOED, RODEOING, RODEOS to participate in a rodeo (an exhibition of cowboy skills)
RODLESS adj having no rod
RODLIKE adj resembling a rod
RODMAN n pl. -MEN a surveyor's assistant
RODSMAN n pl. -MEN rodman
ROE n pl. -S the mass of eggs within a female fish
ROEBUCK n pl. -S the male of a small Eurasian deer
ROENTGEN n pl. -S a unit of radiation dosage
ROGATION n pl. -S the proposal of a law in ancient Rome
ROGATORY adj requesting information
ROGER n pl. -S the pirate flag bearing the skull and crossbones
ROGUE v ROGUED, ROGUEING or ROGUING, ROGUES to defraud
ROGUERY n pl. -ERIES roguish conduct
ROGUISH adj dishonest
ROIL v -ED, -ING, -S to make muddy
ROILY adj ROILIER, ROILIEST muddy
ROISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to revel
ROLAMITE n pl. -S a nearly frictionless mechanical device
ROLE n pl. -S a part played by an actor
ROLF v -ED, -ING, -S to practice a system of muscle massage
ROLFER n pl. -S one who rolfs
ROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to move along by repeatedly turning over
ROLLAWAY adj mounted on rollers for easy movement
ROLLBACK n pl. -S a return to a lower level of prices or wages
ROLLER n pl. -S a cylindrical device that rolls or rotates
ROLLICK v -ED, -ING, -S to frolic
ROLLICKY adj given to rollicking
ROLLING n pl. -S the act of one that rolls
ROLLMOP n pl. -S a fillet of herring
ROLLOUT n pl. -S a type of play in football
ROLLOVER n pl. -S a motor vehicle accident in which the vehicle overturns
ROLLTOP adj having a flexible, sliding cover
ROLLWAY n pl. -WAYS an incline for rolling logs
ROM n pl. -S a Gypsy man or boy
ROMAINE n pl. -S a variety of lettuce
ROMAN n pl. -S a metrical narrative of medieval France
ROMANCE v -MANCED, -MANCING, -MANCES to woo
ROMANCER n pl. -S one that romances
ROMANISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to romanize
ROMANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to write in the Roman alphabet
ROMANO n pl. -NOS an Italian cheese
ROMANTIC n pl. -S a fanciful person
ROMAUNT n pl. -S a long, medieval narrative
ROMEO n pl. -MEOS a male lover
ROMP v -ED, -ING, -S to play boisterously
ROMPER n pl. -S one that romps
ROMPISH adj inclined to romp
RONDEAU n pl. -DEAUX a short poem of fixed form
RONDEL n pl. -S a rondeau of 14 lines
RONDELET n pl. -S a rondeau of 5 or 7 lines
RONDELLE n pl. -S rondel
RONDO n pl. -DOS a type of musical composition
RONDURE n pl. -S a circle or sphere
RONION n pl. -S a mangy animal or person
RONNEL n pl. -S an insecticide
RONTGEN n pl. -S roentgen
RONYON n pl. -S ronion
ROOD n pl. -S a crucifix
ROOF v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a roof (the external upper covering of a building)
ROOFER n pl. -S one that builds or repairs roofs
ROOFING n pl. -S material for a roof
ROOFLESS adj having no roof
ROOFLIKE adj resembling a roof
ROOFLINE n pl. -S the profile of a roof
ROOFTOP n pl. -S a roof
ROOFTREE n pl. -S a horizontal timber in a roof
ROOK v -ED, -ING, -S to swindle
ROOKERY n pl. -ERIES a colony of rooks (European crows)
ROOKIE n pl. -S a novice
ROOKY adj ROOKIER, ROOKIEST abounding in rooks
ROOM v -ED, -ING, -S to occupy a room (a walled space within a building)
ROOMER n pl. -S a lodger
ROOMETTE n pl. -S a small room
ROOMFUL n pl. -S as much as a room can hold
ROOMIE n pl. -S a roommate
ROOMMATE n pl. -S one with whom a room is shared
ROOMY adj ROOMIER, ROOMIEST spacious ROOMILY adv
ROORBACH n pl. -S roorback
ROORBACK n pl. -S a false story used for political advantage
ROOSE v ROOSED, ROOSING, ROOSES to praise
ROOSER n pl. -S one that rooses
ROOST v -ED, -ING, -S to settle down for rest or sleep
ROOSTER n pl. -S a male chicken
ROOT v -ED, -ING, -S to put forth a root (an underground portion of a plant)
ROOTAGE n pl. -S a system of roots
ROOTER n pl. -S one that gives encouragement or support
ROOTHOLD n pl. -S the embedding of a plant to soil through the growing of roots
ROOTIER comparative of rooty
ROOTIEST superlative of rooty
ROOTLESS adj having no roots
ROOTLET n pl. -S a small root
ROOTLIKE adj resembling a root
ROOTY adj ROOTIER, ROOTIEST full of roots
ROPE v ROPED, ROPING, ROPES to bind with a rope (a thick line of twisted fibers) ROPABLE adj
ROPELIKE adj resembling a rope
ROPER n pl. -S one that ropes
ROPERY n pl. -ERIES a place where ropes are made
ROPEWALK n pl. -S a long path where ropes are made
ROPEWAY n pl. -WAYS an aerial cable used to transport freight
ROPEY adj ROPIER, ROPIEST ropy
ROPIER comparative of ropy
ROPIEST superlative of ropy
ROPILY adv in a ropy manner
ROPINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being ropy
ROPING present participle of rope
ROPY adj ROPIER, ROPIEST resembling a rope or ropes
ROQUE n pl. -S a form of croquet
ROQUET v -ED, -ING, -S to cause one's own ball to hit another in croquet
RORQUAL n pl. -S a large whale
ROSARIAN n pl. -S a cultivator of roses
ROSARIUM n pl. -IA or -IUMS a rose garden
ROSARY n pl. -RIES a series of prayers in the Roman Catholic Church
ROSCOE n pl. -S a pistol
ROSE v ROSED, ROSING, ROSES to make the color of a rose (a reddish flower)
ROSEATE adj rose-colored
ROSEBAY n pl. -BAYS an evergreen shrub
ROSEBUD n pl. -S the bud of a rose
ROSEBUSH n pl. -ES a shrub that bears roses
ROSED past tense of rose
ROSEFISH n pl. -ES a marine food fish
ROSELIKE adj resembling a rose
ROSELLE n pl. -S a tropical plant
ROSEMARY n pl. -MARIES an evergreen shrub
ROSEOLA n pl. -S a rose-colored skin rash ROSEOLAR adj
ROSEROOT n pl. -S a perennial herb
ROSERY n pl. -ERIES a place where roses are grown
ROSESLUG n pl. -S a larval sawfly that eats rose leaves
ROSET n pl. -S resin
ROSETTE n pl. -S an ornament resembling a rose
ROSEWOOD n pl. -S a tropical tree
ROSIER comparative of rosy
ROSIEST superlative of rosy
ROSILY adv in a rosy manner
ROSIN v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with rosin (a brittle resin)
ROSINESS n pl. -ES the state of being rosy
ROSING present participle of rose
ROSINOL n pl. -S rosin oil
ROSINOUS adj resembling rosin
ROSINY adj rosinous
ROSOLIO n pl. -LIOS a liqueur made from raisins and brandy
ROSTELLA n/pl small, beaklike structures
ROSTER n pl. -S a list of names
ROSTRA a pl. of rostrum
ROSTRAL adj pertaining to a rostrum
ROSTRATE adj having a rostrum
ROSTRUM n pl. -TRA or -TRUMS a beaklike process or part
ROSULATE adj arranged in the form of a rosette
ROSY adj ROSIER, ROSIEST rose-colored
ROT v ROTTED, ROTTING, ROTS to decompose
ROTA n pl. -S a roster
ROTARY n pl. -RIES a rotating part or device
ROTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to turn about an axis
ROTATION n pl. -S the act or an instance of rotating ROTATIVE adj
ROTATOR n pl. -ES a muscle serving to rotate a part of the body
ROTATOR n pl. -S one that rotates
ROTATORY adj pertaining to rotation
ROTCH n pl. -ES rotche
ROTCHE n pl. -S a seabird
ROTE n pl. -S mechanical routine
ROTENONE n pl. -S an insecticide
ROTGUT n pl. -S inferior liquor
ROTI n pl. -S an unleavened bread
ROTIFER n pl. -S a microscopic aquatic organism
ROTIFORM adj shaped like a wheel
ROTL n pl. ROTLS or ARTAL a unit of weight in Muslim countries
ROTO n pl. -TOS a type of printing process
ROTOR n pl. -S a rotating part of a machine
ROTOTILL v -ED, -ING, -S to till soil with a type of farming implement
ROTTE n pl. -S a medieval stringed instrument
ROTTED past tense of rot
ROTTEN adj -TENER, -TENEST being in a state of decay ROTTENLY adv
ROTTER n pl. -S a scoundrel
ROTTING present participle of rot
ROTUND adj marked by roundness ROTUNDLY adv
ROTUNDA n pl. -S a round building
ROTURIER n pl. -S a commoner
ROUBLE n pl. -S ruble
ROUCHE n pl. -S ruche
ROUE n pl. -S a lecherous man
ROUEN n pl. -S any of a breed of domestic ducks
ROUGE v ROUGED, ROUGING, ROUGES to color with a red cosmetic
ROUGH adj ROUGHER, ROUGHEST having an uneven surface
ROUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to make rough
ROUGHAGE n pl. -S coarse, bulky food
ROUGHDRY v -DRIED, -DRYING, -DRIES to dry without ironing, as washed clothes
ROUGHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make rough
ROUGHER n pl. -S one that roughs
ROUGHHEW v -HEWED, -HEWN, -HEWING, -HEWS to shape roughly
ROUGHISH adj somewhat rough
ROUGHLEG n pl. -S a large hawk
ROUGHLY adv in a rough manner
ROUGING present participle of rouge
ROUILLE n pl. -S a peppery garlic sauce
ROULADE n pl. -S a musical embellishment
ROULEAU n pl. -LEAUX or -LEAUS a roll of coins wrapped in paper
ROULETTE v -LETTED, -LETTING, -LETTES to make tiny slits in
ROUND adj ROUNDER, ROUNDEST shaped like a sphere
ROUND v -ED, -ING, -S to make round
ROUNDEL n pl. -S a round figure or object
ROUNDER n pl. -S a tool for rounding
ROUNDISH adj somewhat round
ROUNDLET n pl. -S a small circle
ROUNDLY adv in a round manner
ROUNDUP n pl. -S the driving together of cattle scattered over a range
ROUP v -ED, -ING, -S to auction
ROUPET adj roupy
ROUPY adj ROUPIER, ROUPIEST hoarse ROUPILY adv
ROUSE v ROUSED, ROUSING, ROUSES to bring out of a state of sleep or inactivity
ROUSER n pl. -S one that rouses
ROUSSEAU n pl. -S fried pemmican
ROUST v -ED, -ING, -S to arouse and drive out
ROUSTER n pl. -S a wharf laborer and deckhand
ROUT v -ED, -ING, -S to defeat overwhelmingly
ROUTE v ROUTED, ROUTING, ROUTES to send on a particular course
ROUTEMAN n pl. -MEN one who conducts business on a customary course
ROUTER n pl. -S a scooping tool
ROUTEWAY n pl. -WAYS an established course of travel
ROUTH n pl. -S an abundance
ROUTINE n pl. -S a regular course of procedure
ROUTING present participle of route
ROUX n pl. ROUX a mixture of butter and flour
ROVE v ROVED, ROVING, ROVES to roam
ROVEN a past participle of reeve
ROVER n pl. -S one that roves
ROVING n pl. -S a roll of textile fibers
ROVINGLY adv in a roving manner
ROW v -ED, -ING, -S to propel by means of oars ROWABLE adj
ROWAN n pl. -S a Eurasian tree
ROWBOAT n pl. -S a small boat designed to be rowed
ROWDY adj -DIER, -DIEST disorderly in behavior ROWDILY adv
ROWDY n pl. -DIES a rowdy person
ROWDYISH adj tending to be rowdy
ROWDYISM n pl. -S disorderly behavior
ROWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to prick with a spiked wheel in order to urge forward
ROWEN n pl. -S a second growth of grass
ROWER n pl. -S one that rows
ROWING n pl. -S the sport of racing in light, long, and narrow rowboats
ROWLOCK n pl. -S an oarlock
ROWTH n pl. -S routh
ROYAL n pl. -S a size of printing paper
ROYALISM n pl. -S support of a monarch or monarchy
ROYALIST n pl. -S a supporter of a monarch or monarchy
ROYALLY adv in a kingly manner
ROYALTY n pl. -TIES the status or power of a monarch
ROYSTER v -ED, -ING, -S to roister
ROZZER n pl. -S a policeman
RUANA n pl. -S a woolen poncho
RUB v RUBBED, RUBBING, RUBS to move along the surface of a body with pressure
RUBABOO n pl. -BOOS a type of soup
RUBACE n pl. -S rubasse
RUBAIYAT n pl. RUBAIYAT four-lined stanzas in Persian poetry
RUBASSE n pl. -S a variety of quartz
RUBATO n pl. -TOS a fluctuation of speed within a musical phrase
RUBBABOO n pl. -BOOS rubaboo
RUBBED past tense of rub
RUBBER v -ED, -ING, -S to stretch one's neck in looking at something
RUBBERY adj resembling rubber (an elastic substance)
RUBBING n pl. -S an image produced by rubbing
RUBBISH n pl. -ES worthless, unwanted matter RUBBISHY adj
RUBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to reduce to rubble (broken pieces)
RUBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST abounding in rubble
RUBDOWN n pl. -S a brisk rubbing of the body
RUBE n pl. -S a rustic
RUBELLA n pl. -S a virus disease
RUBEOLA n pl. -S a virus disease RUBEOLAR adj
RUBICUND adj ruddy
RUBIDIUM n pl. -S a metallic element RUBIDIC adj
RUBIED past tense of ruby
RUBIER comparative of ruby
RUBIES present 3d person sing. of ruby
RUBIEST superlative of ruby
RUBIGO n pl. -GOS red iron oxide
RUBIOUS adj ruby-colored
RUBLE n pl. -S a monetary unit of the Soviet Union
RUBOFF n pl. -S a deep impression made by close contact
RUBOUT n pl. -S an instance of obliterating something
RUBRIC n pl. -S a part of a manuscript or book that appears in red RUBRICAL adj
RUBUS n pl. RUBUS a plant of the rose family
RUBY adj -BIER, -BIEST of a deep-red color
RUBY v -BIED, -BYING, -BIES to tint with the color of a ruby (a deep-red precious stone)
RUBYLIKE adj resembling a ruby
RUCHE n pl. -S a pleated strip of fine fabric
RUCHED adj trimmed with a ruche
RUCHING n pl. -S a ruche
RUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to wrinkle or crease
RUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to ruck
RUCKSACK n pl. -S a knapsack
RUCKUS n pl. -ES a noisy disturbance
RUCTION n pl. -S a ruckus
RUCTIOUS adj quarrelsome
RUDD n pl. -S a freshwater fish
RUDDER n pl. -S a vertical blade used to direct the course of a vessel
RUDDIER comparative of ruddy
RUDDIEST superlative of ruddy
RUDDILY adv in a ruddy manner
RUDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to color with a red dye
RUDDOCK n pl. -S a European bird
RUDDY adj -DIER, -DIEST having a healthy, reddish color
RUDE adj RUDER, RUDEST discourteous or impolite RUDELY adv
RUDENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being rude
RUDERAL n pl. -S a plant growing in poor land
RUDESBY n pl. -BIES a rude person
RUDEST superlative of rude
RUDIMENT n pl. -S a basic principle or element
RUE v RUED, RUING, RUES to feel sorrow or remorse for
RUEFUL adj feeling sorrow or remorse RUEFULLY adv
RUER n pl. -S one that rues
RUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to trump
RUFFE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
RUFFIAN n pl. -S a tough, lawless person
RUFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to destroy the smoothness of
RUFFLER n pl. -S one that ruffles
RUFFLIER comparative of ruffly
RUFFLIEST superlative of ruffly
RUFFLIKE adj resembling a ruff (a pleated collar)
RUFFLING present participle of ruffle
RUFFLY adj -FLIER, -FLIEST not smooth
RUFIYAA n pl. RUFIYAA a monetary unit of the Maldives
RUFOUS adj reddish
RUG v RUGGED, RUGGING, RUGS to tear roughly
RUGA n pl. -GAE an anatomical fold or wrinkle RUGAL, RUGATE adj
RUGBY n pl. -BIES a form of football
RUGGED adj -GEDER, -GEDEST having an uneven surface RUGGEDLY adv
RUGGER n pl. -S rugby
RUGGING present participle of rug
RUGLIKE adj resembling a rug (a thick fabric used as a floor covering)
RUGOLA n pl. -S a pungent salad herb
RUGOSA n pl. -S a variety of garden rose
RUGOSE adj full of wrinkles RUGOSELY adv
RUGOSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being rugose
RUGOUS adj rugose
RUGULOSE adj having small wrinkles
RUIN v -ED, -ING, -S to destroy RUINABLE adj
RUINATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to ruin
RUINER n pl. -S one that ruins
RUING present participle of rue
RUINOUS adj destructive
RULE v RULED, RULING, RULES to exercise control over RULABLE adj
RULELESS adj not restrained or regulated by law
RULER n pl. -S one that rules
RULING n pl. -S an authoritative decision
RULY adj RULIER, RULIEST orderly
RUM adj RUMMER, RUMMEST odd
RUM n pl. -S an alcoholic liquor
RUMAKI n pl. -S chicken liver wrapped together with water chestnuts in a bacon slice
RUMBA v -ED, -ING, -S to perform a ballroom dance
RUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to make a deep, thunderous sound
RUMBLER n pl. -S one that rumbles
RUMBLING n pl. -S a deep, thunderous sound
RUMBLY adj tending to rumble
RUMEN n pl. -MINA or -MENS a part of the stomach of a ruminant RUMINAL adj
RUMINANT n pl. -S a hoofed, even-toed mammal
RUMINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to chew again
RUMMAGE v -MAGED, -MAGING, -MAGES to search thoroughly through
RUMMAGER n pl. -S one that rummages
RUMMER n pl. -S a large drinking glass
RUMMEST superlative of rum
RUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST odd
RUMMY n pl. -MIES a card game
RUMOR v -ED, -ING, -S to spread by hearsay
RUMOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to rumor
RUMP n pl. -S the lower and back part of the trunk RUMPLESS adj
RUMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to wrinkle
RUMPLY adj -PLIER, -PLIEST rumpled
RUMPUS n pl. -ES a noisy disturbance
RUN v RAN, RUNNING, RUNS to move by rapid steps
RUNABOUT n pl. -S a small, open auto
RUNAGATE n pl. -S a deserter
RUNAWAY n pl. -AWAYS one that runs away
RUNBACK n pl. -S a type of run in football
RUNDLE n pl. -S a rung
RUNDLET n pl. -S a small barrel
RUNDOWN n pl. -S a summary
RUNE n pl. -S a letter of an ancient alphabet RUNELIKE adj
RUNG n pl. -S a crosspiece forming a step of a ladder RUNGLESS adj
RUNIC adj pertaining to a rune
RUNKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to wrinkle
RUNLESS adj scoring no runs in baseball
RUNLET n pl. -S a small stream
RUNNEL n pl. -S a small stream
RUNNER n pl. -S one that runs
RUNNING n pl. -S a race
RUNNY adj -NIER, -NIEST tending to drip
RUNOFF n pl. -S rainfall that is not absorbed by the soil
RUNOUT n pl. -S the end of a film strip
RUNOVER n pl. -S matter for publication that exceeds the allotted space
RUNROUND n pl. -S evasive action
RUNT n pl. -S a small person or animal RUNTISH adj
RUNTY adj RUNTIER, RUNTIEST small
RUNWAY n pl. -WAYS a landing and takeoff strip for aircraft
RUPEE n pl. -S a monetary unit of India
RUPIAH n pl. -S a monetary unit of Indonesia
RUPTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to burst
RURAL adj pertaining to the country
RURALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to ruralize
RURALISM n pl. -S the state of being rural
RURALIST n pl. -S one who lives in the country
RURALITE n pl. -S a ruralist
RURALITY n pl. -TIES the state of being rural
RURALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make rural
RURALLY adv in a rural manner
RURBAN adj partially rural and urban
RUSE n pl. -S a deception
RUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move swiftly
RUSHEE n pl. -S a college student seeking admission to a fraternity or sorority
RUSHER n pl. -S one that rushes
RUSHIER comparative of rushy
RUSHIEST superlative of rushy
RUSHING n pl. -S yardage gained in football by running plays
RUSHLIKE adj resembling a rush (a grasslike marsh plant)
RUSHY adj RUSHIER, RUSHIEST abounding in rushes
RUSINE adj pertaining to a genus of deer
RUSK n pl. -S a sweetened biscuit
RUSSET n pl. -S a reddish or yellowish brown color RUSSETY adj
RUSSIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make Russian
RUST v -ED, -ING, -S to form rust (a reddish coating that forms on iron) RUSTABLE adj
RUSTIC n pl. -S one who lives in the country
RUSTICAL n pl. -S a rustic
RUSTICLY adv in a rural manner
RUSTIER comparative of rusty
RUSTIEST superlative of rusty
RUSTILY adv in a rusty manner
RUSTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make a succession of slight, soft sounds
RUSTLER n pl. -S one that rustles
RUSTLESS adj free from rust
RUSTLING present participle of rustle
RUSTY adj RUSTIER, RUSTIEST covered with rust
RUT v RUTTED, RUTTING, RUTS to make ruts (grooves) in
RUTABAGA n pl. -S a plant having a thick, edible root
RUTH n pl. -S compassion
RUTHENIC adj pertaining to a rare, metallic element
RUTHFUL adj full of compassion
RUTHLESS adj having no compassion
RUTILANT adj having a reddish glow
RUTILE n pl. -S a mineral
RUTIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
RUTTED past tense of rut
RUTTIER comparative of rutty
RUTTIEST superlative of rutty
RUTTILY adv in a rutty manner
RUTTING present participle of rut
RUTTISH adj lustful
RUTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST marked by ruts
RYA n pl. -S a Scandinavian handwoven rug
RYE n pl. -S a cereal grass
RYEGRASS n pl. -ES a European grass
RYKE v RYKED, RYKING, RYKES to reach
RYND n pl. -S an iron support
RYOKAN n pl. -S a Japanese inn
RYOT n pl. -S a tenant farmer in India
SAB v SABBED, SABBING, SABS to sob
SABATON n pl. -S a piece of armor for the foot
SABAYON n pl. -S a sauce of whipped egg yolks, sugar, and wine
SABBAT n pl. -S an assembly of demons and witches
SABBATH n pl. -S sabbat
SABBATIC adj bringing a period of rest
SABBED past tense of sab
SABBING present participle of sab
SABE v SABED, SABEING, SABES to savvy
SABER v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with a saber (a type of sword)
SABIN n pl. -S a unit of sound absorption
SABINE n pl. -S savin
SABIR n pl. -S a French-based pidgin language
SABLE n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
SABOT n pl. -S a wooden shoe
SABOTAGE v -TAGED, -TAGING, -TAGES to destroy maliciously
SABOTEUR n pl. -S one who sabotages
SABRA n pl. -S a native Israeli
SABRE v -BRED, -BRING, -BRES to saber
SABULOSE adj sabulous
SABULOUS adj sandy
SAC n pl. -S a pouchlike structure in an animal or plant
SACATON n pl. -S a perennial grass
SACBUT n pl. -S sackbut
SACCADE n pl. -S a rapid, jerky movement of the eye SACCADIC adj
SACCATE adj having a sac
SACCULAR adj resembling a sac
SACCULE n pl. -S a small sac
SACCULUS n pl. -LI saccule
SACHEM n pl. -S a North American Indian chief SACHEMIC adj
SACHET n pl. -S a small bag containing perfumed powder SACHETED adj
SACK v -ED, -ING, -S to put into a sack (a large bag)
SACKBUT n pl. -S a medieval trombone
SACKER n pl. -S one that sacks
SACKFUL n pl. SACKFULS or SACKSFUL as much as a sack can hold
SACKING n pl. -S material for making sacks
SACKLIKE adj resembling a sack
SACKSFUL a pl. of sackful
SACLIKE adj resembling a sac
SACQUE n pl. -S a loose-fitting dress
SACRA pl. of sacrum
SACRAL n pl. -S a vertebra or nerve situated near the sacrum
SACRARIA n/pl ancient Roman shrines
SACRED adj dedicated to or set apart for the worship of a deity SACREDLY adv
SACRING n pl. -S the consecration of bread and wine of the Eucharist
SACRIST n pl. -S a person in charge of a sacristy
SACRISTY n pl. -TIES a room in which sacred vessels and vestments are kept
SACRUM n pl. -CRA or -CRUMS a bone of the pelvis
SAD adj SADDER, SADDEST unhappy
SADDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make sad
SADDHU n pl. -S sadhu
SADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to put a saddle (a leather seat for a rider) on
SADDLER n pl. -S one that makes, repairs, or sells saddles
SADDLERY n pl. -DLERIES the shop of a saddler
SADDLING present participle of saddle
SADE n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
SADHE n pl. -S sade
SADHU n pl. -S a Hindu holy man
SADI n pl. -S sade
SADIRON n pl. -S a heavy flatiron
SADISM n pl. -S a tendency to take delight in inflicting pain
SADIST n pl. -S one marked by sadism SADISTIC adj
SADLY adv in a sad manner
SADNESS n pl. -ES the state of being sad
SAE adv so
SAFARI v -ED, -ING, -S to go on a hunting expedition
SAFE adj SAFER, SAFEST free from danger SAFELY adv
SAFE n pl. -S a metal receptacle for storing valuables
SAFENESS n pl. -ES the quality of being safe
SAFER comparative of safe
SAFEST superlative of safe
SAFETY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to protect against failure, breakage, or accident
SAFFRON n pl. -S a flowering plant
SAFRANIN n pl. -S a red dye
SAFROL n pl. -S safrole
SAFROLE n pl. -S a poisonous liquid
SAG v SAGGED, SAGGING, SAGS to bend or sink downward from weight or pressure
SAGA n pl. -S a medieval Scandinavian narrative
SAGACITY n pl. -TIES wisdom
SAGAMAN n pl. -MEN a writer of sagas
SAGAMORE n pl. -S an Algonquian Indian chief
SAGANASH n pl. -ES a white man -- an Algonquian Indian term
SAGBUT n pl. -S sackbut
SAGE adj SAGER, SAGEST wise SAGELY adv
SAGE n pl. -S an aromatic herb used as seasoning
SAGENESS n pl. -ES wisdom
SAGER comparative of sage
SAGEST superlative of sage
SAGGAR v -ED, -ING, -S to bake in a saggar (a protective clay casing)
SAGGARD n pl. -S a saggar
SAGGED past tense of sag
SAGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to saggar
SAGGING present participle of sag
SAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST characterized by sagging
SAGIER comparative of sagy
SAGIEST superlative of sagy
SAGITTAL adj resembling an arrow or arrowhead
SAGO n pl. -GOS a tropical tree
SAGUARO n pl. -ROS a tall cactus
SAGUM n pl. -GA a cloak worn by ancient Roman soldiers
SAGY adj SAGIER, SAGIEST flavored with sage
SAHIB n pl. -S sir; master -- used as a term of respect in colonial India
SAHIWAL n pl. -S any of a breed of humped dairy cattle
SAHUARO n pl. -ROS saguaro
SAICE n pl. -S syce
SAID n pl. -S sayyid
SAIGA n pl. -S a small antelope
SAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to move across the surface of water by the action of wind SAILABLE adj
SAILBOAT n pl. -S a boat that sails
SAILER n pl. -S a vessel that sails
SAILFISH n pl. -ES a large marine fish
SAILING n pl. -S the act of one that sails
SAILOR n pl. -S a member of a ship's crew SAILORLY adj
SAIMIN n pl. -S a Hawaiian noodle soup
SAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to make the sign of the cross on
SAINFOIN n pl. -S a perennial herb
SAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to declare to be a saint (a person of exceptional holiness)
SAINTDOM n pl. -S the condition of being a saint
SAINTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or befitting a saint
SAITH a present 3d person sing. of say
SAITHE n pl. SAITHE a marine food fish
SAIYID n pl. -S sayyid
SAJOU n pl. -S a capuchin
SAKE n pl. -S benefit, interest, or advantage
SAKER n pl. -S a Eurasian falcon
SAKI n pl. -S a Japanese liquor
SAL n pl. -S salt
SALAAM v -ED, -ING, -S to greet with a low bow
SALABLE adj capable of being or fit to be sold SALABLY adv
SALACITY n pl. -TIES lewdness
SALAD n pl. -S a dish of green, raw vegetables
SALADANG n pl. -S a wild ox
SALAL n pl. -S a small shrub
SALAMI n pl. -S a seasoned sausage
SALARIAT n pl. -S the class of salaried persons
SALARY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to pay a periodic, fixed compensation to
SALCHOW n pl. -S a figure-skating jump
SALE n pl. -S the act or an instance of selling
SALEABLE adj salable SALEABLY adv
SALEP n pl. -S a starchy meal ground from the roots of certain orchids
SALEROOM n pl. -S a room in which goods are displayed for sale
SALESMAN n pl. -MEN a man who sells merchandise
SALIC adj pertaining to a group of igneous rocks
SALICIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
SALICINE n pl. -S salicin
SALIENCE n pl. -S a projecting feature or detail
SALIENCY n pl. -CIES salience
SALIENT n pl. -S the part of a fortification projecting closest to the enemy
SALIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to combine with a salt
SALINA n pl. -S a pond, marsh, or lake containing salt water
SALINE n pl. -S a salt solution
SALINITY n pl. -TIES a concentration of salt
SALINIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to treat with salt
SALIVA n pl. -S a fluid secreted by the glands of the mouth SALIVARY adj
SALIVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to secrete saliva
SALL v shall -- SALL is the only form of this verb; it cannot be conjugated
SALLET n pl. -S a light medieval helmet
SALLIED past tense of sally
SALLIER n pl. -S one that sallies
SALLIES present 3d person sing. of sally
SALLOW adj -LOWER, -LOWEST of a sickly yellowish color SALLOWLY adv
SALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make sallow
SALLOWY adj abounding in willow trees
SALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to rush out suddenly
SALMI n pl. -S a dish of roasted game birds
SALMON n pl. -S a food fish
SALMONID n pl. -S a fish of the salmon family
SALOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
SALON n pl. -S a large room in which guests are received
SALOON n pl. -S a tavern
SALOOP n pl. -S a hot drink made from an infusion of aromatic herbs
SALP n pl. -S salpa
SALPA n pl. -PAE or -PAS a free-swimming tunicate
SALPIAN n pl. -S salpa
SALPID n pl. -S salpa
SALPINX n pl. -PINGES an anatomical tube
SALSA n pl. -S a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
SALSIFY n pl. -FIES a European herb
SALSILLA n pl. -S a tropical plant
SALT adj SALTER, SALTEST salty
SALT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with salt (a crystalline compound used as a seasoning and preservative)
SALTANT adj jumping or dancing
SALTBOX n pl. -ES a type of house
SALTBUSH n pl. -ES a salt-tolerant plant
SALTER n pl. -S one that salts
SALTERN n pl. -S a place where salt is produced
SALTIE n pl. -S a deep-sea vessel sailing the Great Lakes
SALTIER n pl. -S saltire
SALTIEST superlative of salty
SALTILY adv in a salty manner
SALTINE n pl. -S a salted cracker
SALTING n pl. -S land regularly flooded by tides
SALTIRE n pl. -S a heraldic design
SALTISH adj somewhat salty
SALTLESS adj having no salt
SALTLIKE adj resembling salt
SALTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being salty
SALTPAN n pl. -S a large pan for making salt by evaporation
SALTWORK n pl. -S a saltern
SALTWORT n pl. -S a seaside herb
SALTY adj SALTIER, SALTIEST tasting of or containing salt
SALUKI n pl. -S a tall, slender dog
SALUTARY adj producing a beneficial effect
SALUTE v -LUTED, -LUTING, -LUTES to greet with a sign of welcome or respect
SALUTER n pl. -S one that salutes
SALVABLE adj capable of being saved SALVABLY adv
SALVAGE v -VAGED, -VAGING, -VAGES to save from loss or destruction
SALVAGEE n pl. -S one in whose favor salvage has been effected
SALVAGER n pl. -S one that salvages
SALVAGING present participle of salvage
SALVE v SALVED, SALVING, SALVES to soothe
SALVER n pl. -S a tray or serving platter
SALVIA n pl. -S a flowering plant
SALVIFIC adj having the power to save
SALVING present participle of salve
SALVO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to discharge firearms simultaneously
SALVOR n pl. -S a salvager
SAMARA n pl. -S a dry, one-seeded fruit
SAMARIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
SAMBA v -ED, -ING, -S to perform a Brazilian dance
SAMBAR n pl. -S a large Asian deer
SAMBHAR n pl. -S sambar
SAMBHUR n pl. -S sambar
SAMBO n pl. -BOS a Latin American of mixed black and Indian ancestry
SAMBUCA n pl. -S an ancient stringed instrument
SAMBUKE n pl. -S sambuca
SAMBUR n pl. -S sambar
SAME adj resembling in every relevant respect
SAMECH n pl. -S samek
SAMEK n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
SAMEKH n pl. -S samek
SAMENESS n pl. -ES lack of change or variety
SAMIEL n pl. -S the simoom
SAMISEN n pl. -S a Japanese stringed instrument
SAMITE n pl. -S a silk fabric
SAMIZDAT n pl. -S a system in the Soviet Union for printing and distributing unauthorized literature
SAMLET n pl. -S a young salmon
SAMOSA n pl. -S a filled pastry turnover
SAMOVAR n pl. -S a metal urn for heating water
SAMP n pl. -S coarsely ground corn
SAMPAN n pl. -S a flat-bottomed Chinese skiff
SAMPHIRE n pl. -S a European herb
SAMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to test a representative portion of a whole
SAMPLER n pl. -S one that samples
SAMPLING n pl. -S a small part selected for analysis
SAMSARA n pl. -S the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Buddhism
SAMSHU n pl. -S a Chinese liquor
SAMURAI n pl. -S a Japanese warrior
SANATIVE adj having the power to cure or heal
SANCTA a pl. of sanctum
SANCTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make holy
SANCTION v -ED, -ING, -S to authorize
SANCTITY n pl. -TIES holiness
SANCTUM n pl. -TUMS or -TA a sacred place
SAND v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with sand (a loose, granular rock material)
SANDAL v -DALED, -DALING, -DALS or -DALLED, -DALLING, -DALS to provide with sandals (light, open shoes)
SANDARAC n pl. -S an aromatic resin
SANDBAG v -BAGGED, -BAGGING, -BAGS to surround with bags of sand
SANDBANK n pl. -S a large mass of sand
SANDBAR n pl. -S a ridge of sand formed in a river or sea
SANDBOX n pl. -ES a box containing sand for children to play in
SANDBUR n pl. -S an annual herb
SANDBURR n pl. -S sandbur
SANDDAB n pl. -S a small flatfish
SANDER n pl. -S one that sands
SANDFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
SANDFLY n pl. -FLIES a biting fly
SANDHI n pl. -S a process of phonetic modification
SANDHOG n pl. -S a worker who digs or works in sand
SANDIER comparative of sandy
SANDIEST superlative of sandy
SANDLIKE adj resembling sand
SANDLING n pl. -S a marine fish
SANDLOT n pl. -S a vacant lot
SANDMAN n pl. -MEN a mythical person who makes children sleepy by sprinkling sand in their eyes
SANDPEEP n pl. -S a wading bird
SANDPILE n pl. -S a pile of sand
SANDPIT n pl. -S a pit dug in sandy soil
SANDSHOE n pl. -S a lightweight sneaker
SANDSOAP n pl. -S a type of soap
SANDSPUR n pl. -S a sandbur
SANDWICH v -ED, -ING, -ES to place between two layers or objects
SANDWORM n pl. -S a sand-dwelling worm
SANDWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
SANDY adj SANDIER, SANDIEST containing or covered with sand
SANE adj SANER, SANEST mentally sound SANELY adv
SANE v SANED, SANING, SANES to sain
SANENESS n pl. -ES sanity
SANER comparative of sane
SANEST superlative of sane
SANG past tense of sing
SANGA n pl. -S sangar
SANGAR n pl. -S a temporary fortification for two or three men
SANGAREE n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
SANGER n pl. -S sangar
SANGH n pl. -S an association promoting unity between the different groups in Hinduism
SANGRIA n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage
SANGUINE n pl. -S a red color
SANICLE n pl. -S a medicinal herb
SANIES n pl. SANIES a fluid discharged from wounds SANIOUS adj
SANING present participle of sane
SANITARY n pl. -TARIES a public urinal
SANITATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to sanitize
SANITIES pl. of sanity
SANITISE v -TISED, -TISING, -TISES to sanitize
SANITIZE v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES to guard against infection or disease by cleaning or sterilizing
SANITY n pl. -TIES the state of being sane
SANJAK n pl. -S an administrative district of Turkey
SANK past tense of sink
SANNOP n pl. -S sannup
SANNUP n pl. -S a married male American Indian
SANNYASI n pl. -S a Hindu monk
SANS prep without
SANSAR n pl. -S sarsar
SANSEI n pl. -S a grandchild of Japanese immigrants to the United States
SANSERIF n pl. -S a typeface without serifs
SANTALIC adj pertaining to sandalwood
SANTALOL n pl. -S sandalwood oil
SANTIMS n pl. -TIMI a former coin of Latvia
SANTIR n pl. -S a Persian dulcimer
SANTO n pl. -TOS a wooden image of a saint
SANTOL n pl. -S a tropical tree
SANTONIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
SANTOUR n pl. -S santir
SANTUR n pl. -S santir
SAP v SAPPED, SAPPING, SAPS to deplete or weaken gradually
SAPAJOU n pl. -S a capuchin
SAPHEAD n pl. -S a foolish, stupid, or gullible person
SAPHENA n pl. -NAE a vein of the leg
SAPID adj pleasant to the taste
SAPIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being sapid
SAPIENCE n pl. -S wisdom
SAPIENCY n pl. -CIES sapience
SAPIENS adj pertaining to recent man
SAPIENT adj wise
SAPLESS adj lacking vitality
SAPLING n pl. -S a young tree
SAPONIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into soap
SAPONIN n pl. -S a soapy substance obtained from plants
SAPONINE n pl. -S saponin
SAPONITE n pl. -S a mineral found in veins and cavities of rocks
SAPOR n pl. -S flavor SAPOROUS adj
SAPOTA n pl. -S an evergreen tree
SAPOTE n pl. -S a tropical American tree
SAPOUR n pl. -S sapor
SAPPED past tense of sap
SAPPER n pl. -S a military engineer
SAPPHIC n pl. -S a type of verse form
SAPPHIRE n pl. -S a blue gem
SAPPHISM n pl. -S lesbianism
SAPPHIST n pl. -S a lesbian
SAPPING present participle of sap
SAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST silly SAPPILY adv
SAPREMIA n pl. -S a form of blood poisoning SAPREMIC adj
SAPROBE n pl. -S an organism that derives its nourishment from decaying organic matter SAPROBIC adj
SAPROPEL n pl. -S mud consisting chiefly of decaying organic matter
SAPSAGO n pl. -GOS a hard green cheese
SAPWOOD n pl. -S the newly formed outer wood of a tree
SARABAND n pl. -S a stately Spanish dance
SARAN n pl. -S a thermoplastic resin
SARAPE n pl. -S serape
SARCASM n pl. -S a sharply mocking or contemptuous remark
SARCENET n pl. -S a silk fabric
SARCOID n pl. -S a disease of horses
SARCOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of tumor
SARCOUS adj composed of flesh or muscle
SARD n pl. -S a variety of quartz
SARDANA n pl. -S a Spanish folk dance
SARDAR n pl. -S sirdar
SARDINE n pl. -S a small food fish
SARDIUS n pl. -ES sard
SARDONIC adj mocking
SARDONYX n pl. -ES a variety of quartz
SAREE n pl. -S sari
SARGASSO n pl. -GASSOS a brownish seaweed
SARGE n pl. -S sergeant
SARI n pl. -S an outer garment worn by Hindu women
SARIN n pl. -S a toxic gas
SARK n pl. -S a shirt
SARKY adj SARKIER, SARKIEST sarcastic
SARMENT n pl. -S a type of plant stem
SARMENTA n/pl sarments
SAROD n pl. -S a lute of northern India
SARODE n pl. -S sarod
SARODIST n pl. -S one who plays the sarod
SARONG n pl. -S an outer garment worn in the Pacific islands
SAROS n pl. -ES the eclipse cycle of the sun and moon
SARSAR n pl. -S a cold, whistling wind
SARSEN n pl. -S a large sandstone block
SARSENET n pl. -S sarcenet
SARTOR n pl. -S a tailor
SARTORII n/pl flat, narrow thigh muscles
SASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to furnish with a frame in which glass is set
SASHAY v -ED, -ING, -S to flounce
SASHIMI n pl. -S a Japanese dish of sliced raw fish
SASIN n pl. -S an antelope of India
SASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to talk impudently to
SASSABY n pl. -BIES an African antelope
SASSIER comparative of sassy
SASSIES pl. of sassy
SASSIEST superlative of sassy
SASSILY adv in a sassy manner
SASSWOOD n pl. -S an African tree
SASSY adj SASSIER, SASSIEST impudent
SASSY n pl. -SIES sasswood
SASTRUGA n pl. -GI a ridge of snow formed by the wind in polar regions
SAT past tense of sit
SATANG n pl. -S a monetary unit of Thailand
SATANIC adj extremely evil
SATANISM n pl. -S worship of the powers of evil
SATANIST n pl. -S one who practices satanism
SATARA n pl. -S a woolen fabric
SATAY n pl. -TAYS marinated meat that is skewered and broiled and dipped in peanut sauce
SATCHEL n pl. -S a small carrying bag
SATE v SATED, SATING, SATES to satiate
SATEEN n pl. -S a cotton fabric
SATEM adj pertaining to a group of Indo-European languages
SATI n pl. -S suttee
SATIABLE adj capable of being satiated SATIABLY adv
SATIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to satisfy to or beyond capacity
SATIETY n pl. -ETIES the state of being satiated
SATIN n pl. -S a smooth fabric
SATINET n pl. -S a thin satin
SATING present participle of sate
SATINPOD n pl. -S a flowering plant
SATINY adj resembling satin
SATIRE n pl. -S the use of derisive wit to attack folly or wickedness SATIRIC adj
SATIRISE v -RISED, -RISING, -RISES to satirize
SATIRIST n pl. -S one who satirizes
SATIRIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to subject to satire
SATISFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to provide fully with what is desired, expected, or needed
SATORI n pl. -S the illumination of spirit sought by Zen Buddhists
SATRAP n pl. -S a governor of a province in ancient Persia
SATRAPY n pl. -PIES the territory of a satrap
SATSUMA n pl. -S a variety of orange
SATURANT n pl. -S a substance used to saturate
SATURATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to fill completely with something that permeates
SATYR n pl. -S a woodland deity of Greek mythology SATYRIC adj
SATYRID n pl. -S a brownish butterfly
SAU n pl. SAU xu
SAUCE v SAUCED, SAUCING, SAUCES to season with sauce (a flavorful liquid dressing)
SAUCEBOX n pl. -ES a saucy person
SAUCEPAN n pl. -S a cooking utensil
SAUCER n pl. -S a small, shallow dish
SAUCH n pl. -S saugh
SAUCING present participle of sauce
SAUCY adj SAUCIER, SAUCIEST impudent SAUCILY adv
SAUGER n pl. -S a freshwater fish
SAUGH n pl. -S a willow tree SAUGHY adj
SAUL n pl. -S soul
SAULT n pl. -S a waterfall
SAUNA n pl. -S a Finnish steam bath
SAUNTER v -ED, -ING, -S to walk in a leisurely manner
SAUREL n pl. -S a marine fish
SAURIAN n pl. -S any of a suborder of reptiles
SAUROPOD n pl. -S any of a suborder of large dinosaurs
SAURY n pl. -RIES a marine fish
SAUSAGE n pl. -S finely chopped and seasoned meat stuffed into a casing
SAUTE v -TEED or -TED, -TEING, -TES to fry in a small amount of fat
SAUTERNE n pl. -S a sweet white wine
SAUTOIR n pl. -S a saltire
SAUTOIRE n pl. -S sautoir
SAVABLE adj capable of being saved
SAVAGE adj -AGER, -AGEST fierce SAVAGELY adv
SAVAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to attack or treat brutally
SAVAGERY n pl. -RIES the quality of being savage
SAVAGEST superlative of savage
SAVAGING present participle of savage
SAVAGISM n pl. -S savagery
SAVANNA n pl. -S a flat, treeless grassland
SAVANNAH n pl. -S savanna
SAVANT n pl. -S a man of profound learning
SAVARIN n pl. -S a yeast cake baked in a ring mold
SAVATE n pl. -S a pugilistic sport
SAVE v SAVED, SAVING, SAVES to rescue from danger, injury, or loss SAVEABLE adj
SAVELOY n pl. -LOYS a highly seasoned sausage
SAVER n pl. -S one that saves
SAVIN n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
SAVINE n pl. -S savin
SAVING n pl. -S the act or an instance of saving
SAVINGLY adv in a thrifty manner
SAVIOR n pl. -S one that saves
SAVIOUR n pl. -S savior
SAVOR v -ED, -ING, -S to taste or smell with pleasure
SAVORER n pl. -S one that savors
SAVORIER comparative of savory
SAVORIES pl. of savory
SAVOROUS adj savory
SAVORY adj -VORIER, -VORIEST pleasant to the taste or smell SAVORILY adv
SAVORY n pl. -VORIES a savory dish served before or after a meal
SAVOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to savor
SAVOURER n pl. -S savorer
SAVOURY adj -VOURIER, -VOURIEST savory
SAVOURY n pl. -VOURIES a savory
SAVOY n pl. -VOYS a variety of cabbage
SAVVY adj -VIER, -VIEST shrewd
SAVVY v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES to understand
SAW v SAWED, SAWN, SAWING, SAWS to cut or divide with a saw (a type of cutting tool)
SAWBILL n pl. -S a tropical bird
SAWBONES n pl. -BONESES a surgeon
SAWBUCK n pl. -S a sawhorse
SAWDUST n pl. -S small particles of wood produced in sawing
SAWER n pl. -S one that saws
SAWFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
SAWFLY n pl. -FLIES a winged insect
SAWHORSE n pl. -S a rack used to support a piece of wood being sawed
SAWLIKE adj resembling a saw
SAWLOG n pl. -S a log large enough to saw into boards
SAWMILL n pl. -S a place where logs are sawed
SAWN a past participle of saw
SAWNEY n pl. -NEYS a foolish person
SAWTOOTH n pl. -TEETH a cutting edge on a saw
SAWYER n pl. -S one that saws wood for a living
SAX n pl. -ES a saxophone
SAXATILE adj living or growing among rocks
SAXHORN n pl. -S a brass wind instrument
SAXONY n pl. -NIES a woolen fabric
SAXTUBA n pl. -S a bass saxhorn
SAY v SAID, SAYING, present sing. 2d person SAY, SAYEST, or SAYST, 3d person SAYS or SAITH to utter SAYABLE adj
SAYER n pl. -S one that says
SAYID n pl. -S sayyid
SAYING n pl. -S a maxim
SAYONARA n pl. -S goodby
SAYST a present 2d person sing. of say
SAYYID n pl. -S lord; sir -- used as a title of respect for a Muslim dignitary
SCAB v SCABBED, SCABBING, SCABS to become covered with a scab (a crust that forms over a healing wound)
SCABBARD v -ED, -ING, -S to put into a sheath, as a sword
SCABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to shape roughly
SCABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST covered with scabs SCABBILY adv
SCABIES n pl. SCABIES a skin disease
SCABIOSA n pl. -S scabious
SCABIOUS n pl. -ES a flowering plant
SCABLAND n pl. -S rocky land with little soil cover
SCABLIKE adj resembling a scab
SCABROUS adj roughened with small projections
SCAD n pl. -S a marine fish
SCAFFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a scaffold (a temporary platform for workmen)
SCAG n pl. -S heroin
SCALABLE adj capable of being scaled SCALABLY adv
SCALADE n pl. -S an act of scaling the walls of a fortification
SCALADO n pl. -DOS scalade
SCALAGE n pl. -S a percentage deduction to compensate for shrinkage
SCALAR n pl. -S a mathematical quantity possessing only magnitude
SCALARE n pl. -S a tropical fish
SCALAWAG n pl. -S a rascal
SCALD v -ED, -ING, -S to burn with hot liquid or steam
SCALDIC adj skaldic
SCALE v SCALED, SCALING, SCALES to climb up or over
SCALENE adj designating a triangle having no two sides equal
SCALENUS n pl. -NI a muscle of the neck
SCALEPAN n pl. -S a pan on a weighing scale
SCALER n pl. -S one that scales
SCALEUP n pl. -S an increase based on a fixed ratio
SCALIER comparative of scaly
SCALIEST superlative of scaly
SCALING present participle of scale
SCALL n pl. -S a scaly eruption of the skin
SCALLION n pl. -S an onion-like plant
SCALLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to bake in a sauce topped with bread crumbs
SCALP v -ED, -ING, -S to remove an upper part from
SCALPEL n pl. -S a small surgical knife
SCALPER n pl. -S one that scalps
SCALY adj SCALIER, SCALIEST peeling off in flakes
SCAM v SCAMMED, SCAMMING, SCAMS to cheat or swindle
SCAMMONY n pl. -NIES a climbing plant
SCAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to perform in a hasty or careless manner
SCAMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to run playfully about
SCAMPI n pl. SCAMPI or SCAMPIES large shrimp used in Italian cooking
SCAMPISH adj rascally
SCAN v SCANNED, SCANNING, SCANS to examine closely
SCANDAL v -DALED, -DALING, -DALS or -DALLED, -DALLING, -DALS to defame
SCANDENT adj climbing, as a plant
SCANDIA n pl. -S an oxide of scandium
SCANDIUM n pl. -S a metallic element SCANDIC adj
SCANNED past tense of scan
SCANNER n pl. -S one that scans
SCANNING n pl. -S close examination
SCANSION n pl. -S the analysis of verse into metrical feet and rhythm patterns
SCANT adj SCANTER, SCANTEST meager
SCANT v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a meager portion
SCANTIER comparative of scanty
SCANTIES n/pl brief panties for women
SCANTLY adv in a scant manner
SCANTY adj SCANTIER, SCANTIEST meager SCANTILY adv
SCAPE v SCAPED, SCAPING, SCAPES to escape
SCAPHOID n pl. -S a bone of the wrist
SCAPOSE adj bearing a leafless stalk
SCAPULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a bone of the shoulder
SCAPULAR n pl. -S a sleeveless outer garment worn by monks
SCAR v SCARRED, SCARRING, SCARS to form a scar (a mark left by the healing of injured tissue)
SCARAB n pl. -S a large, black beetle
SCARCE adj SCARCER, SCARCEST infrequently seen or found
SCARCELY adv by a narrow margin
SCARCITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being scarce
SCARE v SCARED, SCARING, SCARES to frighten
SCARER n pl. -S one that scares
SCAREY adj SCARIER, SCARIEST scary
SCARF n pl. SCARFS or SCARVES a piece of cloth worn for warmth or protection
SCARF v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a scarf
SCARFPIN n pl. -S a tiepin
SCARIER comparative of scarey and scary
SCARIEST superlative of scarey and scary
SCARIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make superficial cuts in
SCARILY adv in a scary manner
SCARING present participle of scare
SCARIOSE adj scarious
SCARIOUS adj thin, dry, and membranous
SCARLESS adj having no scars
SCARLET n pl. -S a red color
SCARP v -ED, -ING, -S to cut or make into a steep slope
SCARPER v -ED, -ING, -S to flee
SCARPH v -ED, -ING, -S to unite by means of a type of joint
SCARRED past tense of scar
SCARRING present participle of scar
SCARRY adj -RIER, -RIEST marked with scars
SCART v -ED, -ING, -S to scratch
SCARVES a pl. of scarf
SCARY adj SCARIER, SCARIEST frightening
SCAT v SCATTED, SCATTING, SCATS to leave hastily
SCATBACK n pl. -S a type of player in football
SCATHE v SCATHED, SCATHING, SCATHES to criticize severely
SCATT n pl. -S a tax
SCATTED past tense of scat
SCATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to go or send in various directions
SCATTING present participle of scat
SCATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST crazy
SCAUP n pl. -S a sea duck
SCAUPER n pl. -S an engraving tool
SCAUR n pl. -S a protruding, isolated rock
SCAVENGE v -ENGED, -ENGING, -ENGES to search through rubbish for usable items
SCENA n pl. -S an elaborate composition for a single voice
SCENARIO n pl. -IOS a summary of the plot of a dramatic work
SCEND v -ED, -ING, -S to rise upward, as a ship on a wave
SCENE n pl. -S the place where some action or event occurs
SCENERY n pl. -ERIES a picturesque landscape or view
SCENIC adj pertaining to scenery
SCENICAL adj scenic
SCENT v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with an odor
SCEPTER v -ED, -ING, -S to invest with royal authority
SCEPTIC n pl. -S skeptic
SCEPTRAL adj pertaining to royal authority
SCEPTRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to scepter
SCHAPPE n pl. -S a silk fabric
SCHAV n pl. -S a chilled soup
SCHEDULE v -ULED, -ULING, -ULES to assign to a certain date or time
SCHEMA n pl. -MATA or -MAS a generalized diagram or plan
SCHEME v SCHEMED, SCHEMING, SCHEMES to plan or plot
SCHEMER n pl. -S one that schemes
SCHERZO n pl. -ZOS or -ZI a lively musical movement
SCHILLER n pl. -S a brownish luster occurring on certain minerals
SCHISM n pl. -S a division into opposing parties
SCHIST n pl. -S a rock that readily splits into parallel layers
SCHIZIER comparative of schizy
SCHIZIEST superlative of schizy
SCHIZO n pl. SCHIZOS a schizoid
SCHIZOID n pl. -S a person affected with a type of psychotic disorder
SCHIZONT n pl. -S an organism that reproduces by a form of asexual reproduction
SCHIZY adj SCHIZIER, SCHIZIEST affected with schizophrenia
SCHIZZY adj SCHIZZIER, SCHIZZIEST schizy
SCHLEP v SCHLEPPED, SCHLEPPING, SCHLEPS to lug or drag
SCHLEPP v -ED, -ING, -S to schlep
SCHLIERE n pl. -REN a small streak in an igneous rock
SCHLOCK n pl. -S inferior merchandise
SCHLOCKY adj of inferior quality
SCHLUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to go about lazily or sloppily dressed
SCHMALTZ n pl. -ES excessive sentimentality
SCHMALZ n pl. -ES schmaltz
SCHMALZY adj SCHMALZIER, SCHMALZIEST characterized by schmaltz
SCHMEAR n pl. -S an aggregate of related things
SCHMEER v -ED, -ING, -S to bribe
SCHMELZE n pl. -S a type of decorative glass
SCHMO n pl. SCHMOES or SCHMOS a stupid person
SCHMOE n pl. -S schmo
SCHMOOS v -ED, -ING, -ES to schmooze
SCHMOOSE v SCHMOOSED, SCHMOOSING, SCHMOOSES to schmooze
SCHMOOZE v SCHMOOZED, SCHMOOZING, SCHMOOZES to gossip
SCHMUCK n pl. -S a foolish or clumsy person
SCHNAPPS n pl. SCHNAPPS a strong liquor
SCHNAPS n pl. SCHNAPS schnapps
SCHNECKE n pl. -KEN a sweet roll
SCHNOOK n pl. -S an easily deceived person
SCHNOZ n pl. SCHNOZZES the nose
SCHNOZZ n pl. -ES schnoz
SCHOLAR n pl. -S a learned person
SCHOLIUM n pl. -LIA or -LIUMS an explanatory marginal note
SCHOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to educate in an institution of learning
SCHOONER n pl. -S a sailing vessel
SCHORL n pl. -S a mineral
SCHRIK n pl. -S sudden fright
SCHROD n pl. -S scrod
SCHTICK n pl. -S shtick
SCHTIK n pl. -S shtick
SCHUIT n pl. -S a Dutch sailing vessel
SCHUL n pl. SCHULN shul
SCHUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a fast, straight run in skiing
SCHUSSER n pl. -S one that schusses
SCHWA n pl. -S a type of vowel sound
SCIAENID n pl. -S a carnivorous fish
SCIATIC n pl. -S a nerve, vein, or artery situated near the hip
SCIATICA n pl. -S a painful disorder of the hip and adjoining areas
SCIENCE n pl. -S a department of systematized knowledge
SCILICET adv namely
SCILLA n pl. -S a flowering plant
SCIMETAR n pl. -S scimitar
SCIMITAR n pl. -S a curved Oriental sword
SCIMITER n pl. -S scimitar
SCINCOID n pl. -S one of a family of smooth, short-limbed lizards
SCIOLISM n pl. -S superficial knowledge
SCIOLIST n pl. -S one whose knowledge is superficial
SCION n pl. -S a child or descendant
SCIROCCO n pl. -COS sirocco
SCIRRHUS n pl. -RHI or -RHUSES a hard tumor
SCISSILE adj capable of being cut or split easily
SCISSION n pl. -S the act of cutting or splitting
SCISSOR v -ED, -ING, -S to cut with a two-bladed cutting implement
SCISSURE n pl. -S a lengthwise cut
SCIURID n pl. -S a sciurine
SCIURINE n pl. -S a rodent of the squirrel family
SCIUROID adj resembling a squirrel
SCLAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to strike the ground with the club before hitting the ball in golf
SCLAFFER n pl. -S one that sclaffs
SCLERA n pl. -RAS or -RAE the white, fibrous outer coat of the eyeball SCLERAL adj
SCLEREID n pl. -S a type of plant cell
SCLERITE n pl. -S one of the hard plates forming the outer covering of an arthropod
SCLEROID adj sclerous
SCLEROMA n pl. -MATA a hardened patch of cellular tissue
SCLEROSE v -ROSED, -ROSING, -ROSES to become hard, as tissue
SCLEROUS adj hardened
SCOFF v -ED, -ING, -S to express rude doubt or derision
SCOFFER n pl. -S one that scoffs
SCOFFLAW n pl. -S an habitual law violator
SCOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to rebuke harshly
SCOLDER n pl. -S one that scolds
SCOLDING n pl. -S a harsh reproof
SCOLEX n pl. -LECES or -LICES the knoblike head of a tapeworm
SCOLIOMA n pl. -S abnormal curvature of the spine
SCOLLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to scallop
SCONCE v SCONCED, SCONCING, SCONCES to fine
SCONE n pl. -S a flat, round cake
SCOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to take up with a scoop (a spoonlike utensil)
SCOOPER n pl. -S one that scoops
SCOOPFUL n pl. SCOOPFULS or SCOOPSFUL as much as a scoop will hold
SCOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to go quickly
SCOOTER n pl. -S a two-wheeled vehicle
SCOP n pl. -S an Old English poet
SCOPE v SCOPED, SCOPING, SCOPES to look at in order to evaluate
SCOPULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a dense tuft of hairs
SCORCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to burn slightly so as to alter the color or taste
SCORCHER n pl. -S one that scorches
SCORE v SCORED, SCORING, SCORES to make a point in a game or contest
SCOREPAD n pl. -S a pad on which scored points are recorded
SCORER n pl. -S one that scores
SCORIA n pl. -RIAE the refuse of a smelted metal or ore
SCORIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to reduce to scoria
SCORING present participle of score
SCORN v -ED, -ING, -S to treat or regard with contempt
SCORNER n pl. -S one that scorns
SCORNFUL adj feeling or expressing contempt
SCORPION n pl. -S a stinging arachnid
SCOT n pl. -S a tax
SCOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to put a definite end to
SCOTER n pl. -S a sea duck
SCOTIA n pl. -S a concave molding
SCOTOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a blind spot in the field of vision
SCOTOPIA n pl. -S vision in dim light SCOTOPIC adj
SCOTTIE n pl. -S a short-legged terrier
SCOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to cleanse or polish by hard rubbing
SCOURER n pl. -S one that scours
SCOURGE v SCOURGED, SCOURGING, SCOURGES to punish severely
SCOURGER n pl. -S one that scourges
SCOURING n pl. -S material removed by scouring
SCOUSE n pl. -S a type of meat stew
SCOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to observe for the purpose of obtaining information
SCOUTER n pl. -S one that scouts
SCOUTH n pl. -S plenty
SCOUTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to scorch
SCOUTING n pl. -S the act of one that scouts
SCOW v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by scow (a flat-bottomed boat)
SCOWDER v -ED, -ING, -S to scouther
SCOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to frown angrily
SCOWLER n pl. -S one that scowls
SCRABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to claw or grope about frantically
SCRABBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST raspy
SCRAG v SCRAGGED, SCRAGGING, SCRAGS to wring the neck of
SCRAGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST uneven
SCRAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST scrawny
SCRAICH v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a shrill cry
SCRAIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to scraich
SCRAM v SCRAMMED, SCRAMMING, SCRAMS to leave quickly
SCRAMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to move or climb hurriedly
SCRAMJET n pl. -S a type of aircraft engine
SCRANNEL n pl. -S a thin person
SCRAP v SCRAPPED, SCRAPPING, SCRAPS to discard
SCRAPE v SCRAPED, SCRAPING, SCRAPES to rub so as to remove an outer layer
SCRAPER n pl. -S one that scrapes
SCRAPIE n pl. -S a disease of sheep
SCRAPING n pl. -S something scraped off
SCRAPPED past tense of scrap
SCRAPPER n pl. -S a fighter
SCRAPPIER comparative of scrappy
SCRAPPIEST superlative of scrappy
SCRAPPING present participle of scrap
SCRAPPLE n pl. -S a seasoned mixture of ground meat and cornmeal
SCRAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST marked by fighting spirit
SCRATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a thin, shallow cut or mark on
SCRATCHY adj SCRATCHIER, SCRATCHIEST made by scratching
SCRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to write hastily or illegibly
SCRAWLER n pl. -S one that scrawls
SCRAWLY adj SCRAWLIER, SCRAWLIEST written hastily or illegibly
SCRAWNY adj -NIER, -NIEST extremely thin
SCREAK v -ED, -ING, -S to screech
SCREAKY adj screechy
SCREAM v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a prolonged, piercing cry
SCREAMER n pl. -S one that screams
SCREE n pl. -S a mass of rocks at the foot of a slope
SCREECH v -ED, -ING, -ES to utter a harsh, shrill cry
SCREECHY adj SCREECHIER, SCREECHIEST screaching
SCREED v -ED, -ING, -S to shred
SCREEN v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a screen (a device designed to divide, conceal, or protect)
SCREENER n pl. -S one that screens
SCREW v -ED, -ING, -S to attach with a screw (a type of metal fastener)
SCREWER n pl. -S one that screws
SCREWUP n pl. -S an instance of bungling
SCREWY adj SCREWIER, SCREWIEST crazy
SCRIBAL adj pertaining to a public clerk or secretary
SCRIBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to write hastily or carelessly
SCRIBE v SCRIBED, SCRIBING, SCRIBES to mark with a scriber
SCRIBER n pl. -S a pointed instrument used for marking off material to be cut
SCRIED past tense of scry
SCRIES present 3d person sing. of scry
SCRIEVE v SCRIEVED, SCRIEVING, SCRIEVES to move along swiftly and smoothly
SCRIM n pl. -S a cotton fabric
SCRIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to be very or overly thrifty
SCRIMPER n pl. -S one that scrimps
SCRIMPIT adj meager
SCRIMPY adj SCRIMPIER, SCRIMPIEST meager
SCRIP n pl. -S a small piece of paper
SCRIPT v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare a written text for, as a play or motion picture
SCRIPTER n pl. -S one that scripts
SCRIVE v SCRIVED, SCRIVING, SCRIVES to engrave
SCROD n pl. -S a young cod
SCROFULA n pl. -S a disease of the lymph glands
SCROGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST of stunted growth
SCROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to move text across a display screen
SCROOCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to crouch
SCROOGE n pl. -S a miserly person
SCROOP v -ED, -ING, -S to make a harsh, grating sound
SCROOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to scrooch
SCROTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS the pouch of skin that contains the testes SCROTAL adj
SCROUGE v SCROUGED, SCROUGING, SCROUGES to crowd
SCROUNGE v SCROUNGED, SCROUNGING, SCROUNGES to gather by foraging
SCROUNGY adj SCROUNGIER, SCROUNGIEST dirty
SCRUB v SCRUBBED, SCRUBBING, SCRUBS to rub hard in order to clean
SCRUBBER n pl. -S one that scrubs
SCRUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST inferior in size or quality
SCRUFF n pl. -S the back of the neck
SCRUFFY adj -FIER, -FIEST shabby
SCRUM v SCRUMMED, SCRUMMING, SCRUMS to engage in a scrummage (a formation around the ball in rugby)
SCRUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to crush
SCRUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to hesitate because of ethical considerations
SCRUTINY n pl. -NIES a close examination
SCRY v SCRIED, SCRYING, SCRIES to engage in crystal gazing
SCUBA n pl. -S an underwater breathing device
SCUD v SCUDDED, SCUDDING, SCUDS to run or move swiftly
SCUDO n pl. -DI a former Italian coin
SCUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to walk without lifting the feet
SCUFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to struggle in a rough, confused manner
SCUFFLER n pl. -S one that scuffles
SCULK v -ED, -ING, -S to skulk
SCULKER n pl. -S skulker
SCULL v -ED, -ING, -S to propel with a type of oar
SCULLER n pl. -S one that sculls
SCULLERY n pl. -LERIES a room in which kitchen utensils are cleaned and stored
SCULLION n pl. -S a kitchen servant who does menial work
SCULP v -ED, -ING, -S to sculpt
SCULPIN n pl. -S a freshwater fish
SCULPT v -ED, -ING, -S to form an image or representation of from solid material
SCULPTOR n pl. -S one that sculpts
SCUM v SCUMMED, SCUMMING, SCUMS to remove the scum (impure or extraneous matter) from
SCUMBAG n pl. -S a dirtbag
SCUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to soften the outlines or colors of by rubbing lightly
SCUMLIKE adj resembling scum
SCUMMED past tense of scum
SCUMMER n pl. -S one that scums
SCUMMING present participle of scum
SCUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST covered with scum
SCUNNER v -ED, -ING, -S to feel loathing or disgust
SCUP n pl. -S a marine food fish
SCUPPAUG n pl. -S scup
SCUPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to ambush
SCURF n pl. -S scaly or shredded dry skin
SCURFY adj SCURFIER, SCURFIEST covered with scurf
SCURRIED past tense of scurry
SCURRIES present 3d person sing. of scurry
SCURRIL adj scurrile
SCURRILE adj expressed in coarse and abusive language
SCURRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to move hurriedly
SCURVY adj -VIER, -VIEST base or contemptible SCURVILY adv
SCURVY n pl. -VIES a disease resulting from vitamin C deficiency
SCUT n pl. -S a short tail, as of a rabbit
SCUTA pl. of scutum
SCUTAGE n pl. -S a tax exacted by a feudal lord in lieu of military service
SCUTATE adj shaped like a shield
SCUTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to separate the woody fiber from by beating
SCUTCHER n pl. -S one that scutches
SCUTE n pl. -S a horny plate or scale
SCUTELLA n/pl small, scutate organs or parts
SCUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to scurry
SCUTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to scurry
SCUTUM n pl. -TA scute
SCUZZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST dirty or shabby
SCYPHATE adj shaped like a cup
SCYPHUS n pl. -PHI a Greek cup with two handles
SCYTHE v SCYTHED, SCYTHING, SCYTHES to cut with a scythe (a single-bladed cutting implement)
SEA n pl. -S the ocean
SEABAG n pl. -S a bag used by a sailor
SEABEACH n pl. -ES a beach lying along the sea
SEABED n pl. -S a seafloor
SEABIRD n pl. -S a bird frequenting the ocean or seacoast
SEABOARD n pl. -S the seacoast
SEABOOT n pl. -S a waterproof boot
SEABORNE adj carried on or over the sea
SEACOAST n pl. -S land bordering on the sea
SEACOCK n pl. -S a valve in a ship's hull
SEACRAFT n pl. -S skill in sea navigation
SEADOG n pl. -S a fogbow
SEADROME n pl. -S an airport in the sea
SEAFARER n pl. -S a sailor
SEAFLOOR n pl. -S the bottom of a sea
SEAFOOD n pl. -S edible fish or shellfish from the sea
SEAFOWL n pl. -S a seabird
SEAFRONT n pl. -S an area along the edge of the sea
SEAGIRT adj surrounded by the sea
SEAGOING adj designed for use on the sea
SEAGULL n pl. -S a gull frequenting the sea
SEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage SEALABLE adj
SEALANT n pl. -S a sealing agent
SEALER n pl. -S one that seals
SEALERY n pl. -ERIES the occupation of hunting seals
SEALLIKE adj resembling a seal (an aquatic mammal)
SEALSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a seal
SEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to join with a seam (a line formed by sewing two pieces of fabric together)
SEAMAN n pl. -MEN a sailor SEAMANLY adj
SEAMARK n pl. -S a landmark serving as a navigational guide to mariners
SEAMER n pl. -S one that seams
SEAMIER comparative of seamy
SEAMIEST superlative of seamy
SEAMLESS adj having no seam
SEAMLIKE adj resembling a seam
SEAMOUNT n pl. -S an undersea mountain
SEAMSTER n pl. -S a person whose occupation is sewing
SEAMY adj SEAMIER, SEAMIEST unpleasant
SEANCE n pl. -S a meeting of persons seeking spiritualistic messages
SEAPIECE n pl. -S a seascape
SEAPLANE n pl. -S an airplane designed to take off from or land on the water
SEAPORT n pl. -S a harbor or town accessible to seagoing ships
SEAQUAKE n pl. -S an undersea earthquake
SEAR adj SEARER, SEAREST sere
SEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to burn the surface of
SEARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to look through or over carefully in order to find something
SEARCHER n pl. -S one that searches
SEAROBIN n pl. -S a marine fish
SEASCAPE n pl. -S a picture of the sea
SEASCOUT n pl. -S a boy scout trained in water activities
SEASHELL n pl. -S the shell of a marine mollusk
SEASHORE n pl. -S land bordering on the sea
SEASICK adj affected with nausea caused by the motion of a vessel at sea
SEASIDE n pl. -S the seashore
SEASON v -ED, -ING, -S to heighten or improve the flavor of by adding savory ingredients
SEASONAL adj occurring at a certain time of the year
SEASONER n pl. -S one that seasons
SEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to place on a seat (something on which one sits)
SEATER n pl. -S one that seats
SEATING n pl. -S material for covering seats
SEATLESS adj having no seat
SEATMATE n pl. -S one with whom one shares a seat
SEATRAIN n pl. -S a ship equipped to carry railroad cars
SEATWORK n pl. -S work done at one's seat
SEAWALL n pl. -S a wall to protect a shoreline from erosion
SEAWAN n pl. -S wampum
SEAWANT n pl. -S seawan
SEAWARD n pl. -S the direction toward the open sea
SEAWARE n pl. -S seaweed used as fertilizer
SEAWATER n pl. -S water from the sea
SEAWAY n pl. -WAYS the headway made by a ship
SEAWEED n pl. -S a plant growing in the sea
SEBACIC adj derived from a certain acid
SEBASIC adj sebacic
SEBUM n pl. -S a fatty matter secreted by certain glands of the skin
SEC n pl. -S secant
SECALOSE n pl. -S a complex carbohydrate
SECANT n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
SECANTLY adv in an intersecting manner
SECATEUR n pl. -S a pruning tool
SECCO n pl. -COS the art of painting on dry plaster
SECEDE v -CEDED, -CEDING, -CEDES to withdraw formally from an alliance or association
SECEDER n pl. -S one that secedes
SECERN v -ED, -ING, -S to discern as separate
SECLUDE v -CLUDED, -CLUDING, -CLUDES to remove or set apart from others
SECOND v -ED, -ING, -S to give support or encouragement to
SECONDE n pl. -S a position in fencing
SECONDER n pl. -S one that seconds
SECONDLY adv in the next place after the first
SECONDO n pl. -DI the lower part in a piano duet
SECPAR n pl. -S a parsec
SECRECY n pl. -CIES the condition of being secret
SECRET adj -CRETER, -CRETEST kept from knowledge or view
SECRET n pl. -S something kept from the knowledge of others
SECRETE v -CRETED, -CRETING, -CRETES to generate and separate out from cells or bodily fluids
SECRETIN n pl. -S a hormone
SECRETLY adv in a secret manner
SECRETOR n pl. -S one that secretes
SECT n pl. -S a group of people united by common beliefs or interests
SECTARY n pl. -RIES a member of a sect
SECTILE adj capable of being cut smoothly
SECTION v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into sections (distinct parts)
SECTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into sectors (sections)
SECTORAL adj of or pertaining to a sector
SECULAR n pl. -S a layman
SECUND adj having the parts or organs arranged on one side only SECUNDLY adv
SECUNDUM adv according to
SECURE adj -CURER, -CUREST free from danger SECURELY adv
SECURE v -CURED, -CURING, -CURES to make firm or tight
SECURER n pl. -S one that secures
SECUREST superlative of secure
SECURING present participle of secure
SECURITY n pl. -TIES the state of being secure
SEDAN n pl. -S a type of automobile
SEDARIM a pl. of seder
SEDATE adj -DATER, -DATEST calm SEDATELY adv
SEDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to administer a sedative to
SEDATION n pl. -S the reduction of stress or excitement by the use of sedatives
SEDATIVE n pl. -S a drug that induces a calm state
SEDER n pl. -DARIM or -DERS a Jewish ceremonial dinner
SEDERUNT n pl. -S a prolonged sitting
SEDGE n pl. -S a marsh plant
SEDGY adj SEDGIER, SEDGIEST abounding in sedge
SEDILE n pl. -LIA one of the seats in a church for the use of the officiating clergy
SEDILIUM n pl. -LIA sedile
SEDIMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to settle to the bottom of a liquid
SEDITION n pl. -S incitement of rebellion against a government
SEDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to lead astray SEDUCIVE adj
SEDUCER n pl. -S one that seduces
SEDULITY n pl. -TIES the state of being sedulous
SEDULOUS adj diligent
SEDUM n pl. -S a flowering plant
SEE v SAW, SEEN, SEEING, SEES to perceive with the eyes SEEABLE adj
SEECATCH n pl. -CATCHIE an adult male fur seal
SEED v -ED, -ING, -S to plant seeds (propagative plant structures) in
SEEDBED n pl. -S land prepared for seeding
SEEDCAKE n pl. -S a sweet cake containing aromatic seeds
SEEDCASE n pl. -S a pericarp
SEEDER n pl. -S one that seeds
SEEDIER comparative of seedy
SEEDIEST superlative of seedy
SEEDILY adv in a seedy manner
SEEDLESS adj having no seeds
SEEDLIKE adj resembling a seed
SEEDLING n pl. -S a young plant
SEEDMAN n pl. -MEN seedsman
SEEDPOD n pl. -S a type of seed vessel
SEEDSMAN n pl. -MEN a dealer in seeds
SEEDTIME n pl. -S the season for sowing seeds
SEEDY adj SEEDIER, SEEDIEST containing seeds; inferior in condition or quality
SEEING n pl. -S the act of one that sees
SEEK v SOUGHT, SEEKING, SEEKS to go in search of
SEEKER n pl. -S one that seeks
SEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to stitch closed the eyes of, as a falcon during training
SEELY adj frail
SEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to give the impression of being
SEEMER n pl. -S one that seems
SEEMING n pl. -S outward appearance
SEEMLY adj -LIER, -LIEST of pleasing appearance
SEEN past participle of see
SEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to pass slowly through small openings
SEEPAGE n pl. -S the quantity of fluid that has seeped
SEEPY adj SEEPIER, SEEPIEST soaked or oozing with water
SEER n pl. -S a prophet
SEERESS n pl. -ES a female seer
SEESAW v -ED, -ING, -S to move up and down or back and forth
SEETHE v SEETHED, SEETHING, SEETHES to surge or foam as if boiling
SEG n pl. -S one who advocates racial segregation
SEGETAL adj growing in fields of grain
SEGGAR n pl. -S a saggar
SEGMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into sections
SEGNO n pl. -GNI or -GNOS a musical sign
SEGO n pl. -GOS a perennial herb
SEGUE v -GUED, -GUEING, -GUES to proceed without pause from one musical theme to another
SEI n pl. -S a rorqual
SEICENTO n pl. -TOS the seventeenth century
SEICHE n pl. -S an oscillation of the surface of a lake or landlocked sea
SEIDEL n pl. -S a large beer glass
SEIF n pl. -S a long, narrow sand dune
SEIGNEUR n pl. -S seignior
SEIGNIOR n pl. -S a feudal lord
SEIGNORY n pl. -GNORIES the power of a seignior
SEINE v SEINED, SEINING, SEINES to catch fish with a large, vertically hanging net
SEINER n pl. -S one that seines
SEISE v SEISED, SEISING, SEISES to seize SEISABLE adj
SEISER n pl. -S seizer
SEISIN n pl. -S seizin
SEISING n pl. -S seizing
SEISM n pl. -S an earthquake SEISMAL, SEISMIC adj
SEISMISM n pl. -S the natural activity involved in earthquakes
SEISOR n pl. -S seizor
SEISURE n pl. -S seizure
SEIZE v SEIZED, SEIZING, SEIZES to take hold of suddenly and forcibly SEIZABLE adj
SEIZER n pl. -S one that seizes
SEIZIN n pl. -S legal possession of land
SEIZING n pl. -S the act of one that seizes
SEIZOR n pl. -S one that takes seizin
SEIZURE n pl. -S the act of seizing
SEJANT adj represented in a sitting position -- used of a heraldic animal
SEJEANT adj sejant
SEL n pl. -S self
SELADANG n pl. -S saladang
SELAH n pl. -S a word of unknown meaning often marking the end of a verse in the Psalms
SELAMLIK n pl. -S the portion of a Turkish house reserved for men
SELCOUTH adj unusual
SELDOM adj infrequent SELDOMLY adv
SELECT v -ED, -ING, -S to choose
SELECTEE n pl. -S one that is selected
SELECTLY adv by selection
SELECTOR n pl. -S one that selects
SELENATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
SELENIC adj pertaining to selenium
SELENIDE n pl. -S a compound of selenium
SELENITE n pl. -S a variety of gypsum
SELENIUM n pl. -S a nonmetallic element SELENOUS adj
SELF n pl. SELVES the total, essential, or particular being of one person
SELF v -ED, -ING, -S to inbreed
SELFDOM n pl. -S selfhood
SELFHEAL n pl. -S a perennial herb
SELFHOOD n pl. -S the state of being an individual person
SELFISH adj concerned chiefly or only with oneself
SELFLESS adj unselfish
SELFNESS n pl. -ES selfhood
SELFSAME adj identical
SELFWARD adv toward oneself
SELL v SOLD, SELLING, SELLS to give up to another for money or other valuable consideration SELLABLE adj
SELLE n pl. -S a saddle
SELLER n pl. -S one that sells
SELLOUT n pl. -S a performance for which all seats have been sold
SELSYN n pl. -S a type of remote-control device
SELTZER n pl. -S carbonated mineral water
SELVA n pl. -S a tropical rain forest
SELVAGE n pl. -S the edge of a woven fabric finished to prevent raveling SELVAGED adj
SELVEDGE n pl. -S selvage
SELVES pl. of self
SEMANTIC adj pertaining to meaning
SEMATIC adj serving as a warning
SEME n pl. -S a type of ornamental pattern
SEMEME n pl. -S the meaning of a morpheme SEMEMIC adj
SEMEN n pl. -MINA or -MENS a fluid produced in the male reproductive organs
SEMESTER n pl. -S a period constituting half of an academic year
SEMI n pl. -S a freight trailer
SEMIARID adj characterized by light rainfall
SEMIBALD adj partly bald
SEMICOMA n pl. -S a coma from which a person can be aroused
SEMIDEAF adj partly deaf
SEMIDOME n pl. -S a half dome
SEMIDRY adj moderately dry
SEMIFIT adj conforming somewhat to the lines of the body
SEMIGALA adj somewhat gala
SEMIHARD adj moderately hard
SEMIHIGH adj moderately high
SEMIHOBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a person having some of the characteristics of a hobo
SEMILOG adj having one scale logarithmic and the other arithmetic
SEMIMAT adj having a slight luster
SEMIMATT adj semimat
SEMIMUTE adj having partially lost the faculty of speech
SEMINA a pl. of semen
SEMINAL adj pertaining to semen
SEMINAR n pl. -S an advanced study group at a college or university
SEMINARY n pl. -NARIES a school for the training of priests, ministers, or rabbis
SEMINUDE adj partly nude
SEMIOSIS n pl. -OSES a process in which something functions as a sign to an organism
SEMIOTIC n pl. -S a general theory of signs and symbolism
SEMIPRO n pl. -PROS one who is engaged in some field or sport for pay on a part-time basis
SEMIRAW adj somewhat raw
SEMIS n pl. -MISES a coin of ancient Rome
SEMISOFT adj moderately soft
SEMITIST n pl. -S one who favors Jewish interests
SEMITONE n pl. -S a type of musical tone
SEMIWILD adj somewhat wild
SEMOLINA n pl. -S a granular product of wheat used for pasta
SEMPLE adj of humble birth
SEMPLICE adj simple -- used as a musical direction
SEMPRE adv in the same manner throughout -- used as a musical direction
SEN n pl. SEN a monetary unit of Japan
SENARIUS n pl. -NARII a Greek or Latin verse consisting of six metrical feet
SENARY adj pertaining to the number six
SENATE n pl. -S an assembly having high deliberative and legislative functions
SENATOR n pl. -S a member of a senate
SEND v -ED, -ING, -S to scend
SEND v SENT, SENDING, SENDS to cause to go SENDABLE adj
SENDAL n pl. -S a silk fabric
SENDER n pl. -S one that sends
SENDOFF n pl. -S a farewell celebration
SENDUP n pl. -S a parody
SENE n pl. SENE a monetary unit of Western Samoa
SENECA n pl. -S senega
SENECIO n pl. -CIOS a flowering plant
SENEGA n pl. -S a medicinal plant root
SENGI n pl. SENGI a monetary unit of Zaire
SENHOR n pl. -S or -ES a Portuguese or Brazilian gentleman
SENHORA n pl. -S a married Portuguese or Brazilian woman
SENILE n pl. -S one who exhibits senility
SENILELY adv in a senile manner
SENILITY n pl. -TIES mental and physical infirmity due to old age
SENIOR n pl. -S a person who is older than another
SENITI n pl. SENITI a monetary unit of Tonga
SENNA n pl. -S a medicinal plant
SENNET n pl. -S a call sounded on a trumpet signaling the entrance or exit of actors
SENNIGHT n pl. -S a week
SENNIT n pl. -S braided straw used in making hats
SENOPIA n pl. -S an improvement of near vision
SENOR n pl. -S or -ES a Spanish gentleman
SENORA n pl. -S a married Spanish woman
SENORITA n pl. -S an unmarried Spanish girl or woman
SENRYU n pl. SENRYU a Japanese poem
SENSA pl. of sensum
SENSATE v -SATED, -SATING, -SATES to sense
SENSE v SENSED, SENSING, SENSES to perceive by the senses (any of certain agencies through which an individual receives impressions of the external world)
SENSEFUL adj sensible
SENSIBLE adj -BLER, -BLEST having or showing good judgment SENSIBLY adv
SENSIBLE n pl. -S something that can be sensed
SENSILLA n pl. -LAE a simple sense organ
SENSING present participle of sense
SENSOR n pl. -S a device that receives and responds to a stimulus
SENSORIA n/pl the parts of the brain concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli
SENSORY adj pertaining to the senses or sensation
SENSUAL adj pertaining to the physical senses
SENSUM n pl. -SA an object of perception or sensation
SENSUOUS adj pertaining to or derived from the senses
SENT past tense of send (to cause to go)
SENTE n pl. LICENTE or LISENTE a monetary unit of Lesotho
SENTENCE v -TENCED, -TENCING, -TENCES to declare judicially the extent of punishment to be imposed
SENTI n pl. SENTI a former monetary unit of Tanzania
SENTIENT n pl. -S a person or thing capable of sensation
SENTIMO n pl. -MOS a monetary unit of the Philippines
SENTINEL v -NELED, -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to stand guard
SENTRY n pl. -TRIES one who stands guard
SEPAL n pl. -S one of the individual leaves of a calyx SEPALED, SEPALINE, SEPALLED, SEPALOID, SEPALOUS adj
SEPARATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to set or keep apart
SEPIA n pl. -S a brown pigment SEPIC adj
SEPOY n pl. -POYS a native of India serving in the British army
SEPPUKU n pl. -S a Japanese form of suicide
SEPSIS n pl. SEPSES bacterial invasion of the body
SEPT n pl. -S a clan
SEPTA pl. of septum
SEPTAL adj pertaining to a septum
SEPTARIA n/pl limestone nodules
SEPTATE adj having a septum
SEPTET n pl. -S a group of seven
SEPTETTE n pl. -S septet
SEPTIC n pl. -S an agent producing sepsis SEPTICAL adj
SEPTIME n pl. -S a position in fencing
SEPTUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS a dividing membrane or partition
SEPTUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to make seven times as great
SEQUEL n pl. -S something that follows and serves as a continuation
SEQUELA n pl. -QUELAE an abnormal condition resulting from a preceding disease
SEQUENCE v -QUENCED, -QUENCING, -QUENCES to arrange in consecutive order
SEQUENCY n pl. -CIES the following of one thing after another
SEQUENT n pl. -S something that follows
SEQUIN n pl. -S a shiny ornamental disk SEQUINED adj
SEQUITUR n pl. -S the conclusion of an inference
SEQUOIA n pl. -S a large evergreen tree
SER n pl. -S a unit of weight of India
SERA a pl. of serum
SERAC n pl. -S a large mass of ice broken off of a glacier
SERAGLIO n pl. -GLIOS a harem
SERAI n pl. -S a Turkish palace
SERAIL n pl. -S a seraglio
SERAL adj pertaining to a series of ecological changes
SERAPE n pl. -S a colorful woolen shawl
SERAPH n pl. -APHS, -APHIM, or -APHIN a winged celestial being SERAPHIC adj
SERAPHIM n pl. -S seraph
SERDAB n pl. -S a chamber within an ancient Egyptian tomb
SERE adj SERER, SEREST withered; dry
SERE v SERED, SERING, SERES to sear
SEREIN n pl. -S a fine rain falling from an apparently clear sky
SERENADE v -NADED, -NADING, -NADES to perform an honorific evening song for
SERENATA n pl. -TAS or -TE a dramatic cantata
SERENE adj SERENER, SERENEST calm; tranquil SERENELY adv
SERENE n pl. -S a serene condition or expanse
SERENITY n pl. -TIES the state of being serene
SERER comparative of sere
SEREST superlative of sere
SERF n pl. -S a feudal slave
SERFAGE n pl. -S serfdom
SERFDOM n pl. -S the state of being a serf
SERFHOOD n pl. -S serfdom
SERFISH adj characteristic of a serf
SERFLIKE adj serfish
SERGE n pl. -S a twilled fabric
SERGEANT n pl. -S a noncommissioned military officer
SERGING n pl. -S a process of finishing the raw edges of a fabric
SERIAL n pl. -S a literary or dramatic work presented in successive installments
SERIALLY adv in the manner or form of a serial
SERIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to put into a series
SERIATIM adv serially
SERICIN n pl. -S a kind of protein
SERIEMA n pl. -S a Brazilian bird
SERIES n pl. SERIES an arrangement of one after another
SERIF n pl. -S a fine line used to finish off the main stroke of a letter SERIFED, SERIFFED adj
SERIN n pl. -S a European finch
SERINE n pl. -S an amino acid
SERING present participle of sere
SERINGA n pl. -S a Brazilian tree
SERIOUS adj thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner
SERJEANT n pl. -S sergeant
SERMON n pl. -S a religious discourse SERMONIC adj
SEROLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of serums
SEROSA n pl. -SAS or -SAE a thin membrane lining certain bodily cavities SEROSAL adj
SEROSITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being serous
SEROTINE n pl. -S a European bat
SEROTYPE n pl. -S a group of closely related organisms distinguished by a common set of antigens
SEROUS adj of or resembling serum
SEROW n pl. -S an Asian antelope
SERPENT n pl. -S a snake
SERPIGO n pl. -GOES or -GINES a spreading skin eruption
SERRANID n pl. -S a marine fish
SERRANO n pl. -NOS a small hot pepper
SERRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to furnish with toothlike projections
SERRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to crowd together
SERUM n pl. -RUMS or -RA the watery portion of whole blood SERUMAL adj
SERVABLE adj capable of serving or being served
SERVAL n pl. -S an African wildcat
SERVANT n pl. -S one that serves others
SERVE v SERVED, SERVING, SERVES to work for
SERVER n pl. -S one that serves another
SERVICE v -VICED, -VICING, -VICES to repair
SERVICER n pl. -S one that services
SERVILE adj slavishly submissive
SERVING n pl. -S a portion of food
SERVITOR n pl. -S a male servant
SERVO n pl. -VOS an automatic device used to control another mechanism
SESAME n pl. -S an East Indian plant
SESAMOID n pl. -S a nodular mass of bone or cartilage
SESSILE adj permanently attached
SESSION n pl. -S a meeting of a legislative or judicial body for the transaction of business
SESSPOOL n pl. -S cesspool
SESTERCE n pl. -S a coin of ancient Rome
SESTET n pl. -S a stanza of six lines
SESTINA n pl. -S a type of verse form
SESTINE n pl. -S sestina
SET v SET, SETTING, SETS to put in a particular position
SETA n pl. -TAE a coarse, stiff hair SETAL adj
SETBACK n pl. -S a defeat
SETENANT n pl. -S a postage stamp that differs in design from others in the same sheet
SETIFORM adj having the form of a seta
SETLINE n pl. -S a strong fishing line
SETOFF n pl. -S something that offsets something else
SETON n pl. -S a type of surgical thread
SETOSE adj covered with setae
SETOUS adj setose
SETOUT n pl. -S a display
SETSCREW n pl. -S a type of screw
SETT n pl. -S the burrow of a badger
SETTEE n pl. -S a long seat with a high back
SETTER n pl. -S one that sets
SETTING n pl. -S the scenery used in a dramatic production
SETTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to place in a desired state or order
SETTLER n pl. -S one that settles
SETTLING n pl. -S sediment
SETTLOR n pl. -S one that makes a legal settlement
SETULOSE adj covered with seta
SETULOUS adj setulose
SETUP n pl. -S the way something is arranged
SEVEN n pl. -S a number
SEVENTH n pl. -S one of seven equal parts
SEVENTY n pl. -TIES a number
SEVER v -ED, -ING, -S to divide or cut into parts
SEVERAL n pl. -S a few persons or things
SEVERE adj -VERER, -VEREST unsparing in the treatment of others SEVERELY adv
SEVERITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being severe
SEVICHE n pl. -S a dish of raw fish
SEW v SEWED, SEWN, SEWING, SEWS to mend or fasten with a needle and thread SEWABLE adj
SEWAGE n pl. -S the waste matter carried off by sewers
SEWAN n pl. -S seawan
SEWAR n pl. -S a medieval servant
SEWER v -ED, -ING, -S to clean or maintain sewers (underground conduits for waste)
SEWERAGE n pl. -S sewage
SEWING n pl. -S material that has been or is to be sewed
SEWN a past participle of sew
SEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to determine the sex (the property by which organisms are classified according to reproductive functions) of
SEXIER comparative of sexy
SEXIEST superlative of sexy
SEXILY adv in a sexy manner
SEXINESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being sexy
SEXISM n pl. -S prejudice or discrimination against women
SEXIST n pl. -S one that practices sexism
SEXLESS adj lacking sexual characteristics
SEXOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of human sexual behavior
SEXPOT n pl. -S a sexually attractive woman
SEXT n pl. -S one of seven canonical daily periods for prayer and devotion
SEXTAIN n pl. -S a stanza of six lines
SEXTAN n pl. -S a recurrent malarial fever
SEXTANT n pl. -S an instrument for measuring angular distances
SEXTARII n/pl ancient Roman units of liquid measure
SEXTET n pl. -S a group of six
SEXTETTE n pl. -S sextet
SEXTILE n pl. -S the position of two celestial bodies when they are sixty degrees apart
SEXTO n pl. -TOS sixmo
SEXTON n pl. -S a maintenance worker of a church
SEXTUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to make six times as great
SEXTUPLY adv to six times as much or as many
SEXUAL adj pertaining to sex SEXUALLY adv
SEXY adj SEXIER, SEXIEST arousing sexual desire
SFERICS n/pl an electronic detector of storms
SFORZATO n pl. -TOS the playing of a tone or chord with sudden force
SFUMATO n pl. -TOS a technique used in painting
SH interj -- used to urge silence
SHA interj -- used to urge silence
SHABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST ragged SHABBILY adv
SHACK n pl. -S a shanty
SHACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to confine with metal fastenings placed around the wrists or ankles
SHACKLER n pl. -S one that shackles
SHACKO n pl. -KOS or -KOES shako
SHAD n pl. -S a food fish
SHADBLOW n pl. -S a shadbush
SHADBUSH n pl. -ES a flowering tree or shrub
SHADCHAN n pl. -CHANIM or -CHANS a Jewish marriage broker
SHADDOCK n pl. -S a citrus fruit
SHADE v SHADED, SHADING, SHADES to screen from light or heat
SHADER n pl. -S one that shades
SHADFLY n pl. -FLIES a winged insect
SHADIER comparative of shady
SHADIEST superlative of shady
SHADILY adv in a shady manner
SHADING n pl. -S protection against light or heat
SHADOOF n pl. -S a device used in Egypt for raising water for irrigation
SHADOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make dark or gloomy
SHADOWER n pl. -S one that shadows
SHADOWY adj -OWIER, -OWIEST dark
SHADRACH n pl. -S a mass of unfused material in the hearth of a blast furnace
SHADUF n pl. -S shadoof
SHADY adj SHADIER, SHADIEST shaded
SHAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to push or propel with a pole
SHAFTING n pl. -S a system of rods for transmitting motion or power
SHAG v SHAGGED, SHAGGING, SHAGS to make shaggy
SHAGBARK n pl. -S a hardwood tree
SHAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST covered with long, coarse hair SHAGGILY adv
SHAGREEN n pl. -S the rough skin of certain sharks
SHAH n pl. -S an Iranian ruler
SHAHDOM n pl. -S the territory ruled by a shah
SHAIRD n pl. -S shard
SHAIRN n pl. -S sharn
SHAITAN n pl. -S an evil spirit
SHAKE v SHOOK, SHAKEN, SHAKING, SHAKES to move to and fro with short, rapid movements SHAKABLE adj
SHAKEOUT n pl. -S a minor economic recession
SHAKER n pl. -S one that shakes
SHAKEUP n pl. -S a total reorganization
SHAKIER comparative of shaky
SHAKIEST superlative of shaky
SHAKILY adv in a shaky manner
SHAKING present participle of shake
SHAKO n pl. -KOS or -KOES a type of military hat
SHAKY adj SHAKIER, SHAKIEST shaking
SHALE n pl. -S a fissile rock
SHALED adj having a shell or husk
SHALEY adj SHALIER, SHALIEST shaly
SHALIER comparative of shaly
SHALIEST superlative of shaly
SHALL v present sing. 2d person SHALL or SHALT, past sing. 2d person SHOULD, SHOULDST, or SHOULDEST -- used as an auxiliary to express futurity, inevitability, or command
SHALLOON n pl. -S a woolen fabric
SHALLOP n pl. -S a small, open boat
SHALLOT n pl. -S a plant resembling an onion
SHALLOW adj -LOWER, -LOWEST having little depth
SHALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make shallow
SHALOM n pl. -S a word used as a Jewish greeting or farewell
SHALT a present 2d person sing. of shall
SHALY adj SHALIER, SHALIEST resembling shale
SHAM v SHAMMED, SHAMMING, SHAMS to feign
SHAMABLE adj capable of being shamed
SHAMAN n pl. -S a medicine man among certain North American Indians SHAMANIC adj
SHAMAS n pl. -MOSIM shammes
SHAMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to walk awkwardly
SHAME v SHAMED, SHAMING, SHAMES to cause to feel a painful sense of guilt or degradation
SHAMEFUL adj disgraceful
SHAMES n pl. -MOSIM shammes
SHAMING present participle of shame
SHAMMAS n pl. -MASIM shammes
SHAMMASH n pl. -MASHIM shammes
SHAMMED past tense of sham
SHAMMER n pl. -S one that shams
SHAMMES n pl. -MOSIM a minor official of a synagogue
SHAMMIED past tense of shammy
SHAMMIES present 3d person sing. of shammy
SHAMMING present participle of sham
SHAMMOS n pl. -MOSIM shammes
SHAMMOSIM pl. of shammes
SHAMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to chamois
SHAMOIS n pl. SHAMOIS chamois
SHAMOS n pl. -MOSIM shammes
SHAMOSIM pl. of shames
SHAMOY v -ED, -ING, -S to chamois
SHAMPOO v -ED, -ING, -S to cleanse with a special preparation
SHAMROCK n pl. -S a three-leaved plant
SHAMUS n pl. -ES a private detective
SHANDY n pl. -DIES an alcoholic drink
SHANGHAI v -ED, -ING, -S to kidnap for service aboard a ship
SHANK v -ED, -ING, -S to hit sharply to the right, as a golf ball
SHANNY n pl. -NIES a marine fish
SHANTEY n pl. -TEYS chantey
SHANTI n pl. -S peace
SHANTIES pl. of shanty
SHANTIH n pl. -S shanti
SHANTUNG n pl. -S a silk fabric
SHANTY n pl. -TIES a small, crudely built dwelling
SHAPE v SHAPED, SHAPEN, SHAPING, SHAPES to give shape (outward form) to SHAPABLE adj
SHAPELY adj -LIER, -LIEST having a pleasing shape
SHAPER n pl. -S one that shapes
SHAPEUP n pl. -S a system of hiring a work crew
SHAPING present participle of shape
SHARD n pl. -S a fragment of broken pottery
SHARE v SHARED, SHARING, SHARES to have, get, or use in common with another or others SHARABLE adj
SHARER n pl. -S one that shares
SHARIF n pl. -S sherif
SHARING present participle of share
SHARK v -ED, -ING, -S to live by trickery
SHARKER n pl. -S one that sharks
SHARN n pl. -S cow dung SHARNY adj
SHARP adj SHARPER, SHARPEST suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing
SHARP v -ED, -ING, -S to raise in pitch, as a musical tone
SHARPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make sharp
SHARPER n pl. -S a swindler
SHARPIE n pl. -S a very alert person
SHARPLY adv in a sharp manner
SHARPY n pl. SHARPIES sharpie
SHASHLIK n pl. -S kabob
SHASLIK n pl. -S shashlik
SHATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to break into pieces
SHAUGH n pl. -S a thicket
SHAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to shoal
SHAVE v SHAVED, SHAVEN, SHAVING, SHAVES to sever the hair close to the roots SHAVABLE adj
SHAVER n pl. -S one that shaves
SHAVIE n pl. -S a trick or prank
SHAVING n pl. -S something shaved off
SHAW v SHAWED, SHAWN, SHAWING, SHAWS to show
SHAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to wrap in a shawl (a piece of cloth worn as a covering)
SHAWM n pl. -S an early woodwind instrument
SHAWN past participle of shaw
SHAY n pl. SHAYS a chaise
SHE n pl. -S a female person
SHEA n pl. -S an African tree
SHEAF v -ED, -ING, -S to sheave
SHEAL n pl. -S shealing
SHEALING n pl. -S a shepherd's hut
SHEAR v SHEARED or SHORE, SHORN, SHEARING, SHEARS to cut the hair or wool from
SHEARER n pl. -S one that shears
SHEARING n pl. -S an instance of cutting hair or wool
SHEATH v -ED, -ING, -S to sheathe
SHEATHE v SHEATHED, SHEATHING, SHEATHES to put into a protective case
SHEATHER n pl. -S one that sheathes
SHEAVE v SHEAVED, SHEAVING, SHEAVES to gather into a bundle
SHEBANG n pl. -S a situation, organization, or matter
SHEBEAN n pl. -S shebeen
SHEBEEN n pl. -S a place where liquor is sold illegally
SHED v SHEDDED, SHEDDING, SHEDS to house in a shed (a small, low structure)
SHEDABLE adj capable of being cast off
SHEDDER n pl. -S one that casts off something
SHEDDING present participle of shed
SHEDLIKE adj resembling a shed
SHEEN v -ED, -ING, -S to shine
SHEENFUL adj shining
SHEENY adj SHEENIER, SHEENIEST shining
SHEEP n pl. SHEEP a ruminant mammal
SHEEPCOT n pl. -S an enclosure for sheep
SHEEPDOG n pl. -S a dog trained to guard and herd sheep
SHEEPISH adj embarrassed
SHEEPMAN n pl. -MEN a person who raises sheep
SHEER adj SHEERER, SHEEREST of very thin texture SHEERLY adv
SHEER v -ED, -ING, -S to swerve
SHEET v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with a sheet (a thin, rectangular piece of material)
SHEETER n pl. -S one that sheets
SHEETFED adj pertaining to a type of printing press
SHEETING n pl. -S material in the form of sheets
SHEEVE n pl. -S a grooved pulley wheel
SHEIK n pl. -S an Arab chief
SHEIKDOM n pl. -S the area ruled by a sheik
SHEIKH n pl. -S sheik
SHEILA n pl. -S a young woman
SHEITAN n pl. -S shaitan
SHEKEL n pl. -S an ancient unit of weight and money
SHELDUCK n pl. -S a European duck
SHELF n pl. SHELVES a flat rigid structure used to support articles
SHELFFUL n pl. -S as much as a shelf can hold
SHELL v -ED, -ING, -S to divest of a shell (a hard outer covering)
SHELLAC v -LACKED, -LACKING, -LACS to cover with a thin varnish
SHELLACK v -ED, -ING, -S to shellac
SHELLER n pl. -S one that shells
SHELLY adj SHELLIER, SHELLIEST abounding in seashells
SHELTA n pl. -S an esoteric jargon of Gaelic
SHELTER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide cover or protection for
SHELTIE n pl. -S a small, shaggy pony
SHELTY n pl. -TIES sheltie
SHELVE v SHELVED, SHELVING, SHELVES to place on a shelf
SHELVER n pl. -S one that shelves
SHELVES pl. of shelf
SHELVING n pl. -S material for shelves
SHELVY adj SHELVIER, SHELVIEST inclining gradually
SHEND v SHENT, SHENDING, SHENDS to disgrace
SHEOL n pl. -S hell
SHEPHERD v -ED, -ING, -S to watch over carefully
SHEQEL n pl. SHEQALIM shekel
SHERBERT n pl. -S sherbet
SHERBET n pl. -S a frozen fruit-flavored mixture
SHERD n pl. -S shard
SHEREEF n pl. -S sherif
SHERIF n pl. -S an Arab ruler
SHERIFF n pl. -S a law-enforcement officer of a county
SHERLOCK n pl. -S a detective
SHEROOT n pl. -S cheroot
SHERPA n pl. -S a soft fabric for linings
SHERRIS n pl. -RISES sherry
SHERRY n pl. -RIES a type of wine
SHETLAND n pl. -S a wool yarn
SHEUCH n pl. -S sheugh
SHEUGH n pl. -S a ditch
SHEW v SHEWED, SHEWN, SHEWING, SHEWS to show
SHEWER n pl. -S one that shews
SHH interj sh
SHIATSU n pl. -S a massage using finger pressure
SHIATZU n pl. -S shiatsu
SHIBAH n pl. -S shiva
SHICKER n pl. -S a drunkard
SHIED past tense of shy
SHIEL n pl. -S shieling
SHIELD v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a protective cover or shelter
SHIELDER n pl. -S one that shields
SHIELING n pl. -S shealing
SHIER n pl. -S a horse having a tendency to shy
SHIES present 3d person sing. of shy
SHIEST a superlative of shy
SHIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to move from one position to another
SHIFTER n pl. -S one that shifts
SHIFTY adj SHIFTIER, SHIFTIEST tricky SHIFTILY adv
SHIGELLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS any of a genus of aerobic bacteria
SHIITAKE n pl. -S a dark Oriental mushroom
SHIKAR v -KARRED, -KARRING, -KARS to hunt
SHIKAREE n pl. -S a big game hunter
SHIKARI n pl. -S shikaree
SHIKARRED past tense of shikar
SHIKARRING present participle of shikar
SHIKKER n pl. -S shicker
SHILINGI n pl. SHILINGI a monetary unit of Tanzania
SHILL v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a decoy
SHILLALA n pl. -S a short, thick club
SHILLING n pl. -S a former monetary unit of Great Britain
SHILPIT adj sickly
SHILY adv in a shy manner
SHIM v SHIMMED, SHIMMING, SHIMS to fill out or level by inserting a thin wedge
SHIMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to glimmer
SHIMMERY adj shimmering
SHIMMING present participle of shim
SHIMMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to vibrate or wobble
SHIN v SHINNED, SHINNING, SHINS to climb by gripping and pulling alternately with the hands and legs
SHINBONE n pl. -S the tibia
SHINDIG n pl. -S an elaborate dance or party
SHINDY n pl. -DYS or -DIES a shindig
SHINE v SHONE or SHINED, SHINING, SHINES to emit light
SHINER n pl. -S one that shines
SHINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to cover with shingles (thin, oblong pieces of building material)
SHINGLER n pl. -S one that shingles
SHINGLY adj covered with small, loose stones
SHINIER comparative of shiny
SHINIEST superlative of shiny
SHINILY adv in a shiny manner
SHINING adj emitting or reflecting light
SHINLEAF n pl. -LEAFS or -LEAVES a perennial herb
SHINNED past of shin
SHINNERY n pl. -NERIES a dense growth of small trees
SHINNEY v -ED, -ING, -S to play a form of hockey
SHINNING present participle of shin
SHINNY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to shin
SHINY adj SHINIER, SHINIEST filled with light
SHIP v SHIPPED, SHIPPING, SHIPS to transport by ship (a vessel suitable for navigation in deep water)
SHIPLAP n pl. -S an overlapping joint used in carpentry
SHIPLOAD n pl. -S as much as a ship can carry
SHIPMAN n pl. -MEN a sailor
SHIPMATE n pl. -S a fellow sailor
SHIPMENT n pl. -S something that is shipped
SHIPPED past tense of ship
SHIPPEN n pl. -S a cowshed
SHIPPER n pl. -S one that ships
SHIPPING n pl. -S the business of one that ships
SHIPPON n pl. -S shippen
SHIPSIDE n pl. -S the area alongside a ship
SHIPWAY n pl. -WAYS a canal deep enough to serve ships
SHIPWORM n pl. -S a wormlike mollusk
SHIPYARD n pl. -S a place where ships are built or repaired
SHIRE n pl. -S a territorial division of Great Britain
SHIRK v -ED, -ING, -S to avoid work or duty
SHIRKER n pl. -S one that shirks
SHIRR v -ED, -ING, -S to draw into three or more parallel rows, as cloth
SHIRRING n pl. -S a shirred arrangement of cloth
SHIRT n pl. -S a garment for the upper part of the body
SHIRTING n pl. -S fabric used for making shirts
SHIRTY adj SHIRTIER, SHIRTIEST angry
SHIST n pl. -S schist
SHITAKE n pl. -S shiitake
SHITTAH n pl. -S a hardwood tree
SHITTIM n pl. -S the wood of the shittah
SHIV n pl. -S a knife
SHIVA n pl. -S a period of mourning
SHIVAH n pl. -S shiva
SHIVAREE v -REED, -REEING, -REES to chivaree
SHIVE n pl. -S a thin fragment
SHIVER v -ED, -ING, -S to tremble with fear or cold
SHIVERER n pl. -S one that shivers
SHIVERY adj shivering
SHLEMIEL n pl. -S an unlucky bungler
SHLEP v SHLEPPED, SHLEPPING, SHLEPS to schlep
SHLEPP v -ED, -ING, -S to schlep
SHLOCK n pl. -S schlock
SHLUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to schlump
SHLUMPY adj slovenly
SHMALTZ n pl. -ES schmaltz
SHMALTZY adj SHMALTZIER, SHMALTZIEST schmalzy
SHMEAR n pl. -S schmear
SHMO n pl. SHMOES schmo
SHMOOZE v SHMOOZED, SHMOOZING, SHMOOZES to schmooze
SHMUCK n pl. -S schmuck
SHNAPS n pl. SHNAPS schnapps
SHNOOK n pl. -S schnook
SHOAL adj SHOALER, SHOALEST shallow
SHOAL v -ED, -ING, -S to become shallow
SHOALY adj SHOALIER, SHOALIEST full of shallow areas
SHOAT n pl. -S a young hog
SHOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with great surprise, horror, or disgust
SHOCKER n pl. -S one that shocks
SHOD a past tense of shoe
SHODDEN a past participle of shoe
SHODDY adj -DIER, -DIEST of inferior quality SHODDILY adv
SHODDY n pl. -DIES a low-quality wool
SHOE n pl. SHOES or SHOON a covering for the foot
SHOE v SHOD or SHOED, SHODDEN, SHOEING, SHOES to provide with shoes
SHOEBILL n pl. -S a wading bird
SHOEHORN v -ED, -ING, -S to force into a small space
SHOELACE n pl. -S a lace for fastening a shoe
SHOELESS adj having no shoe
SHOEPAC n pl. -S a waterproof boot
SHOEPACK n pl. -S shoepac
SHOER n pl. -S one that shoes horses
SHOETREE n pl. -S a device shaped like a foot that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape
SHOFAR n pl. SHOFARS or SHOFROTH a ram's-horn trumpet blown in certain Jewish rituals
SHOG v SHOGGED, SHOGGING, SHOGS to move along
SHOGUN n pl. -S a former military leader of Japan SHOGUNAL adj
SHOJI n pl. -S a paper screen used as a partition or door in a Japanese house
SHOLOM n pl. -S shalom
SHONE a past tense of shine
SHOO v -ED, -ING, -S to drive away
SHOOFLY n pl. -FLIES a child's rocker
SHOOK n pl. -S a set of parts for assembling a barrel or packing
SHOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to shovel
SHOON a pl. of shoe
SHOOT v SHOT, SHOOTING, SHOOTS to hit, wound, or kill with a missile discharged from a weapon
SHOOTER n pl. -S one that shoots
SHOOTING n pl. -S the act of one that shoots
SHOOTOUT n pl. -S a battle fought with handguns or rifles
SHOP v SHOPPED, SHOPPING, SHOPS to examine goods with intent to buy
SHOPBOY n pl. -BOYS a salesclerk
SHOPGIRL n pl. -S a salesgirl
SHOPHAR n pl. -PHARS or -PHROTH shofar
SHOPLIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to steal goods from a store
SHOPMAN n pl. -MEN one who owns or operates a small store
SHOPPE n pl. -S a small store
SHOPPED past tense of shop
SHOPPER n pl. -S one that shops
SHOPPING n pl. -S the act of one that shops
SHOPTALK n pl. -S conversation concerning one's business or occupation
SHOPWORN adj worn out from being on display in a store
SHORAN n pl. -S a type of navigational system
SHORE v SHORED, SHORING, SHORES to prop with a supporting timber
SHORING n pl. -S a system of supporting timbers
SHORL n pl. -S schorl
SHORN a past participle of shear
SHORT adj SHORTER, SHORTEST having little length
SHORT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause a type of electrical malfunction in
SHORTAGE n pl. -S an insufficient supply or amount
SHORTCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to take a shorter or quicker way
SHORTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become shorter
SHORTIA n pl. -S a perennial herb
SHORTIE n pl. -S shorty
SHORTIES pl. of shorty
SHORTISH adj somewhat short
SHORTLY adv in a short time
SHORTY n pl. SHORTIES one that is short
SHOT v SHOTTED, SHOTTING, SHOTS to load with shot (small lead or steel pellets)
SHOTE n pl. -S shoat
SHOTGUN v -GUNNED, -GUNNING, -GUNS to shoot with a type of gun
SHOTT n pl. -S chott
SHOTTED past tense of shot
SHOTTEN adj having spawned -- used of a fish
SHOTTING present participle of shot
SHOULD past tense of shall
SHOULDER v -ED, -ING, -S to assume the burden or responsibility of
SHOULDEST a 2d person sing. past tense of shall
SHOULDST a 2d person sing. past tense of shall
SHOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to utter loudly
SHOUTER n pl. -S one that shouts
SHOVE v SHOVED, SHOVING, SHOVES to push roughly
SHOVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to take up with a shovel (a digging implement)
SHOVELER n pl. -S one that shovels
SHOVER n pl. -S one that shoves
SHOVING present participle of shove
SHOW v SHOWED, SHOWN, SHOWING, SHOWS to cause or permit to be seen SHOWABLE adj
SHOWBIZ n pl. -BIZZES show business
SHOWBOAT v -ED, -ING, -S to show off
SHOWCASE v -CASED, -CASING, -CASES to exhibit
SHOWDOWN n pl. -S an event that forces the conclusion of an issue
SHOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to bathe in a spray of water
SHOWERER n pl. -S one that showers
SHOWERY adj abounding with brief periods of rain
SHOWGIRL n pl. -S a chorus girl
SHOWIER comparative of showy
SHOWIEST superlative of showy
SHOWILY adv in a showy manner
SHOWING n pl. -S an exhibition or display
SHOWMAN n pl. -MEN a theatrical producer
SHOWN past participle of show
SHOWOFF n pl. -S one given to pretentious display
SHOWRING n pl. -S a ring where animals are displayed
SHOWROOM n pl. -S a room used for the display of merchandise
SHOWY adj SHOWIER, SHOWIEST making a great or brilliant display
SHOYU n pl. -S soy sauce
SHRANK past tense of shrink
SHRAPNEL n pl. SHRAPNEL fragments from an exploding bomb, mine, or shell
SHRED v SHREDDED, SHREDDING, SHREDS to tear into small strips
SHREDDER n pl. -S one that shreds
SHREW v -ED, -ING, -S to curse
SHREWD adj SHREWDER, SHREWDEST having keen insight SHREWDLY adv
SHREWDIE n pl. -S a shrewd person
SHREWISH adj ill-tempered
SHRI n pl. -S sri
SHRIEK v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a shrill cry
SHRIEKER n pl. -S one that shrieks
SHRIEKY adj SHRIEKIER, SHRIEKIEST shrill
SHRIEVAL adj pertaining to a sheriff
SHRIEVE v SHRIEVED, SHRIEVING, SHRIEVES to shrive
SHRIFT n pl. -S the act of shriving
SHRIKE n pl. -S a predatory bird
SHRILL adj SHRILLER, SHRILLEST having a high-pitched and piercing quality SHRILLY adv
SHRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a shrill sound
SHRIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to catch shrimps (small marine decapods)
SHRIMPER n pl. -S a shrimp fisher
SHRIMPY adj SHRIMPIER, SHRIMPIEST abounding in shrimp
SHRINE v SHRINED, SHRINING, SHRINES to place in a shrine (a receptacle for sacred relics)
SHRINK v SHRANK, SHRUNK or SHRUNKEN, SHRINKING, SHRINKS to contract or draw back
SHRINKER n pl. -S one that shrinks
SHRIVE v SHROVE or SHRIVED, SHRIVEN, SHRIVING, SHRIVES to hear the confession of and grant absolution to
SHRIVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to contract into wrinkles
SHRIVER n pl. -S one that shrives
SHRIVING present participle of shrive
SHROFF v -ED, -ING, -S to test the genuineness of, as a coin
SHROUD v -ED, -ING, -S to wrap in burial clothing
SHROVE a past tense of shrive
SHRUB n pl. -S a low, woody plant
SHRUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST covered with shrubs
SHRUG v SHRUGGED, SHRUGGING, SHRUGS to raise and contract the shoulders
SHRUNK a past tense of shrink
SHRUNKEN a past participle of shrink
SHTETEL n pl. SHTETLACH or SHTETELS a Jewish village
SHTETL n pl. SHTETLACH or SHTETLS shtetel
SHTICK n pl. -S an entertainment routine
SHTIK n pl. -S shtick
SHUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the husk or shell from
SHUCKER n pl. -S one that shucks
SHUCKING n pl. -S the act of one that shucks
SHUDDER v -ED, -ING, -S to tremble
SHUDDERY adj shuddering
SHUFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to walk without lifting the feet
SHUFFLER n pl. -S one that shuffles
SHUL n pl. SHULN or SHULS a synagogue
SHUN v SHUNNED, SHUNNING, SHUNS to avoid
SHUNNER n pl. -S one that shuns
SHUNPIKE v -PIKED, -PIKING, -PIKES to travel on side roads to avoid expressways
SHUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to turn aside
SHUNTER n pl. -S one that shunts
SHUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to silence
SHUT v SHUT, SHUTTING, SHUTS to close
SHUTDOWN n pl. -S a temporary closing of an industrial plant
SHUTE v SHUTED, SHUTING, SHUTES to chute
SHUTEYE n pl. -S sleep
SHUTOFF n pl. -S a device that shuts something off
SHUTOUT n pl. -S a game in which one team fails to score
SHUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with shutters (hinged window covers)
SHUTTING present participle of shut
SHUTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to move or travel back and forth
SHWANPAN n pl. -S swanpan
SHY adj SHIER, SHIEST or SHYER, SHYEST timid
SHY v SHIED, SHYING, SHIES to move suddenly back or aside, as in fear
SHYER n pl. -S shier
SHYLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to lend money at high interest rates
SHYLY adv in a shy manner
SHYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being shy
SHYSTER n pl. -S an unscrupulous lawyer or politician
SI n pl. -S ti
SIAL n pl. -S a type of rock formation SIALIC adj
SIALID n pl. -S an alderfly
SIALIDAN n pl. -S sialid
SIALOID adj resembling saliva
SIAMANG n pl. -S a large, black gibbon
SIAMESE n pl. -S a water pipe with a connection for two hoses
SIB n pl. -S a sibling
SIBB n pl. -S sib
SIBILANT n pl. -S a speech sound produced by the fricative passage of breath through a narrow orifice
SIBILATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to hiss
SIBLING n pl. -S one having the same parents as another
SIBYL n pl. -S a female prophet SIBYLIC, SIBYLLIC adj
SIC v SICCED, SICCING, SICS to urge to attack
SICCAN adj such
SICE n pl. -S syce
SICK adj SICKER, SICKEST affected with disease or ill health
SICK v -ED, -ING, -S to sic
SICKBAY n pl. -BAYS a ship's hospital
SICKBED n pl. -S a sick person's bed
SICKEE n pl. -S sickie
SICKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make sick
SICKENER n pl. -S one that sickens
SICKERLY adv securely
SICKIE n pl. -S an emotionally sick person
SICKISH adj somewhat sick
SICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to cut with an agricultural implement having a single blade
SICKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST appearing as if sick SICKLILY adv
SICKLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to make sickly
SICKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being sick
SICKO n pl. SICKOS sickie
SICKOUT n pl. -S an organized absence of workers claiming to be sick
SICKROOM n pl. -S a room occupied by a sick person
SIDDUR n pl. -DURIM or -DURS a Jewish prayer book
SIDE v SIDED, SIDING, SIDES to agree with or support
SIDEARM adj thrown with a sideways sweep of the arm
SIDEBAND n pl. -S a band of radio frequencies
SIDEBAR n pl. -S a short news story accompanying a major story
SIDECAR n pl. -S a passenger car attached to a motorcycle
SIDED past tense of side
SIDEHILL n pl. -S a hillside
SIDEKICK n pl. -S a close friend
SIDELINE v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES to put out of action
SIDELING adj sloping
SIDELONG adj directed to one side
SIDEMAN n pl. -MEN a member of a jazz band
SIDEREAL adj pertaining to the stars
SIDERITE n pl. -S a mineral
SIDESHOW n pl. -S a small show offered in addition to a main attraction
SIDESLIP v -SLIPPED, -SLIPPING, -SLIPS to slip to one side
SIDESPIN n pl. -S a type of spin imparted to a ball
SIDESTEP v -STEPPED, -STEPPING, -STEPS to step to one side
SIDEWALK n pl. -S a paved walk for pedestrians
SIDEWALL n pl. -S a side surface of a tire
SIDEWARD adv toward one side
SIDEWAY adv sideways
SIDEWAYS adv toward or from one side
SIDEWISE adv sideways
SIDING n pl. -S material used for surfacing a frame building
SIDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to move sideways
SIDLER n pl. -S one that sidles
SIEGE v SIEGED, SIEGING, SIEGES to attempt to capture or gain
SIEMENS n pl. SIEMENS a unit of electrical conductance
SIENITE n pl. -S syenite
SIENNA n pl. -S a brown pigment
SIEROZEM n pl. -S a type of soil
SIERRA n pl. -S a mountain range SIERRAN adj
SIESTA n pl. -S an afternoon nap or rest
SIEUR n pl. -S an old French title of respect for a man
SIEVE v SIEVED, SIEVING, SIEVES to pass through a sieve (a utensil for separating the coarse parts from the fine parts of loose matter)
SIFAKA n pl. -S a lemur of Madagascar
SIFFLEUR n pl. -S an animal that makes a whistling noise
SIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to sieve
SIFTER n pl. -S one that sifts
SIFTING n pl. -S the work of a sifter
SIGANID n pl. -S any of a family of fishes
SIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to let out a sigh (a deep, audible breath)
SIGHER n pl. -S one that sighs
SIGHLESS adj uttering no sigh
SIGHLIKE adj resembling a sigh
SIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to observe or notice
SIGHTER n pl. -S one that sights
SIGHTING n pl. -S an observation
SIGHTLY adj -LIER, -LIEST pleasing to look at
SIGHTSEE v -SAW, -SEEN, -SEEING, -SEES to visit and view places of interest
SIGIL n pl. -S an official seal
SIGLOS n pl. -LOI an ancient Persian coin
SIGMA n pl. -S a Greek letter SIGMATE adj
SIGMOID n pl. -S an S-shaped curve in a bodily part
SIGN v -ED, -ING, -S to write one's name on
SIGNAGE n pl. -S a system of signs in a community
SIGNAL v -NALED, -NALING, -NALS or -NALLED, -NALLING, -NALS to notify by a means of communication
SIGNALER n pl. -S one that signals
SIGNALLY adv notably
SIGNEE n pl. -S a signer of a document
SIGNER n pl. -S one that signs
SIGNET v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with an official seal
SIGNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make known
SIGNIOR n pl. -GNIORI or -GNIORS signor
SIGNIORY n pl. -GNIORIES signory
SIGNOR n pl. -GNORI or -GNORS an Italian title of courtesy for a man
SIGNORA n pl. -GNORE or -GNORAS an Italian title of courtesy for a married woman
SIGNORE n pl. -GNORI signor
SIGNORY n pl. -GNORIES seignory
SIGNPOST v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with signposts (posts bearing signs)
SIKE n pl. -S syke
SIKER adj secure
SILAGE n pl. -S fodder that has been preserved in a silo
SILANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
SILD n pl. -S a young herring
SILENCE v -LENCED, -LENCING, -LENCES to make silent
SILENCER n pl. -S one that silences
SILENI pl. of silenus
SILENT adj -LENTER, -LENTEST making no sound or noise SILENTLY adv
SILENTS n/pl silent movies
SILENUS n pl. -NI a woodland deity of Greek mythology
SILESIA n pl. -S a cotton fabric
SILEX n pl. -ES silica
SILICA n pl. -S a form of silicon
SILICATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
SILICIC adj pertaining to silicon
SILICIDE n pl. -S a silicon compound
SILICIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into silica
SILICIUM n pl. -S silicon
SILICLE n pl. -S a short, flat silique
SILICON n pl. -S a nonmetallic element
SILICONE n pl. -S a silicon compound
SILICULA n pl. -LAE a silicle
SILIQUA n pl. -QUAE silique
SILIQUE n pl. -LIQUES a type of seed vessel
SILK v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with silk (a soft, lustrous fabric)
SILKEN adj made of silk
SILKIER comparative of silky
SILKIEST superlative of silky
SILKILY adv in a silky manner
SILKLIKE adj resembling silk
SILKWEED n pl. -S milkweed
SILKWORM n pl. -S a caterpillar that spins a cocoon of silk fibers
SILKY adj SILKIER, SILKIEST resembling silk
SILL n pl. -S the horizontal piece that bears the upright portion of a frame
SILLABUB n pl. -S an alcoholic beverage or dessert
SILLER n pl. -S silver
SILLIBUB n pl. -S sillabub
SILLY adj -LIER, -LIEST showing a lack of good sense SILLILY adv
SILLY n pl. -LIES a silly person
SILO v -ED, -ING, -S to store in a silo (a tall, cylindrical structure)
SILOXANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
SILT v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with silt (a sedimentary material)
SILTY adj SILTIER, SILTIEST full of silt
SILURID n pl. -S any of a family of catfishes
SILUROID n pl. -S a silurid
SILVA n pl. -VAS or -VAE sylva
SILVAN n pl. -S sylvan
SILVER v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with silver (a metallic element)
SILVERER n pl. -S one that silvers
SILVERLY adv with a silvery appearance
SILVERN adj silvery
SILVERY adj resembling silver
SILVEX n pl. -ES an herbicide
SILVICAL adj pertaining to silvics
SILVICS n/pl the study of forest trees
SIM n pl. -S simulation
SIMA n pl. -S an igneous rock
SIMAR n pl. -S a woman's light jacket or robe
SIMARUBA n pl. -S a tropical tree
SIMAZINE n pl. -S an herbicide
SIMIAN n pl. -S an ape or monkey
SIMILAR adj being like but not completely identical to
SIMILE n pl. -S a figure of speech
SIMIOID adj simious
SIMIOUS adj pertaining to simians
SIMITAR n pl. -S scimitar
SIMLIN n pl. -S cymling
SIMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to cook below or just at the boiling point
SIMNEL n pl. -S a crisp bread
SIMOLEON n pl. -S a dollar
SIMONIAC n pl. -S one who practices simony
SIMONIES pl. of simony
SIMONIST n pl. -S a simoniac
SIMONIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to polish with wax
SIMONY n pl. -NIES the buying or selling of a church office
SIMOOM n pl. -S a hot, dry desert wind
SIMOON n pl. -S simoom
SIMP n pl. -S a foolish person
SIMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to smile in a silly manner
SIMPERER n pl. -S one that simpers
SIMPLE adj SIMPLER, SIMPLEST not complex or complicated
SIMPLE n pl. -S something that is simple
SIMPLEX n pl. -PLEXES, -PLICES, or -PLICIA a simple word
SIMPLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make simple
SIMPLISM n pl. -S the tendency to oversimplify an issue or problem
SIMPLIST n pl. -S a person given to simplism
SIMPLY adv in a simple manner
SIMULANT n pl. -S one that simulates
SIMULAR n pl. -S a simulant
SIMULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to take on the appearance of
SIN v SINNED, SINNING, SINS to commit a sin (an offense against religious or moral law)
SINAPISM n pl. -S a pasty mixture applied to an irritated part of the body
SINCE adv from then until now
SINCERE adj -CERER, -CEREST free from hypocrisy or falseness
SINCIPUT n pl. -CIPUTS or -CIPITA the forehead
SINE n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
SINECURE n pl. -S an office or position requiring little or no work
SINEW v -ED, -ING, -S to strengthen
SINEWY adj lean and muscular
SINFONIA n pl. -NIE a symphony
SINFUL adj marked by sin SINFULLY adv
SING v SANG, SUNG, SINGING, SINGS to utter with musical inflections of the voice SINGABLE adj
SINGE v SINGED, SINGEING, SINGES to burn slightly
SINGER n pl. -S one that sings
SINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to select from a group
SINGLET n pl. -S a man's undershirt or jersey
SINGLY adv without the company of others
SINGSONG n pl. -S monotonous cadence in speaking or reading
SINGULAR n pl. -S a word form that denotes one person or thing
SINH n pl. -S a hyperbolic function of an angle
SINICIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to modify by Chinese influence
SINISTER adj threatening or portending evil
SINK v SANK, SUNK or SUNKEN, SINKING, SINKS to move to a lower level SINKABLE adj
SINKAGE n pl. -S the act, process, or degree of sinking
SINKER n pl. -S one that sinks
SINKHOLE n pl. -S a natural depression in a land surface
SINLESS adj free from sin
SINNED past tense of sin
SINNER n pl. -S one that sins
SINNING present participle of sin
SINOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of the Chinese
SINOPIA n pl. -PIAS or -PIE a red pigment
SINSYNE adv since
SINTER v -ED, -ING, -S to make cohesive by the combined action of heat and pressure
SINUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to curve in and out
SINUOUS adj characterized by curves, bends, or turns
SINUS n pl. -ES a cranial cavity
SINUSOID n pl. -S a mathematical curve
SIP v SIPPED, SIPPING, SIPS to drink in small quantities
SIPE v SIPED, SIPING, SIPES to seep
SIPHON v -ED, -ING, -S to draw off through a siphon (a type of tube)
SIPHONAL adj of or pertaining to a siphon
SIPHONIC adj siphonal
SIPING present participle of sipe
SIPPED past tense of sip
SIPPER n pl. -S one that sips
SIPPET n pl. -S a small piece of bread soaked in gravy
SIPPING present participle of sip
SIR n pl. -S a respectful form of address used to a man
SIRDAR n pl. -S a person of rank in India
SIRE v SIRED, SIRING, SIRES to beget
SIREE n pl. -S sirree
SIREN n pl. -S a device that produces a penetrating warning sound
SIRENIAN n pl. -S any of an order of aquatic mammals
SIRING present participle of sire
SIRLOIN n pl. -S a cut of beef
SIROCCO n pl. -COS a hot, dry wind
SIRRA n pl. -S sirrah
SIRRAH n pl. -S a form of address used to inferiors
SIRREE n pl. -S sir
SIRUP n pl. -S syrup SIRUPY adj
SIRVENTE n pl. -S a satirical medieval song or poem
SIS n pl. SISES sister
SISAL n pl. -S a strong fiber used for rope
SISKIN n pl. -S a Eurasian finch
SISSY adj SISSIER, SISSIEST sissyish
SISSY n pl. -SIES an effeminate man or boy
SISSYISH adj resembling a sissy
SISTER v -ED, -ING, -S to treat like a sister (a female sibling)
SISTERLY adj of or resembling a sister
SISTROID adj included between the convex sides of two intersecting curves
SISTRUM n pl. -TRUMS or -TRA an ancient Egyptian percussion instrument
SIT v SAT, SAT or SITTEN, SITTING, SITS to rest on the buttocks
SITAR n pl. -S a lute of India
SITARIST n pl. -S one who plays the sitar
SITCOM n pl. -S a television comedy series with continuing characters
SITE v SITED, SITING, SITES to place in position for operation
SITH adv since
SITHENCE adv since
SITHENS adv since
SITING present participle of site
SITOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of nutrition and diet
SITTEN a past participle of sit
SITTER n pl. -S one that sits
SITTING n pl. -S a meeting or session
SITUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to place in a certain position
SITUP n pl. -S an exercise in which one moves from a lying to a sitting position
SITUS n pl. -TUSES a position or location
SITZMARK n pl. -S a mark left in the snow by a skier who has fallen backward
SIVER n pl. -S a sewer
SIX n pl. -ES a number
SIXFOLD adj being six times as great as
SIXMO n pl. -MOS a paper size
SIXPENCE n pl. -S a British coin worth six pennies
SIXPENNY adj worth sixpence
SIXTE n pl. -S a fencing parry
SIXTEEN n pl. -S a number
SIXTH n pl. -S one of six equal parts
SIXTHLY adv in the sixth place
SIXTIETH n pl. -S one of sixty equal parts
SIXTY n pl. -TIES a number
SIXTYISH adj being about sixty years old
SIZABLE adj of considerable size SIZABLY adv
SIZAR n pl. -S a British student who receives financial assistance from his college
SIZE v SIZED, SIZING, SIZES to arrange according to size (physical proportions)
SIZEABLE adj sizable SIZEABLY adv
SIZER n pl. -S sizar
SIZIER comparative of sizy
SIZIEST superlative of sizy
SIZINESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being sizy
SIZING n pl. -S a substance used as a glaze or filler for porous materials
SIZY adj SIZIER, SIZIEST viscid
SIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to burn or fry with a hissing sound
SIZZLER n pl. -S a very hot day
SJAMBOK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with a whip used in South Africa
SKA n pl. -S a popular music of Jamaica
SKAG n pl. -S heroin
SKALD n pl. -S an ancient Scandinavian poet SKALDIC adj
SKAT n pl. -S a card game
SKATE v SKATED, SKATING, SKATES to glide over ice or the ground on skates (shoes fitted with runners or wheels)
SKATER n pl. -S one that skates
SKATING n pl. -S the sport of gliding on skates
SKATOL n pl. -S skatole
SKATOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
SKEAN n pl. -S a type of dagger
SKEANE n pl. -S a length of yarn wound in a loose coil
SKEE v SKEED, SKEEING, SKEES to ski
SKEEN n pl. -S skean
SKEET n pl. -S the sport of shooting at clay pigeons hurled in the air by spring traps
SKEETER n pl. -S a skeet shooter
SKEG n pl. -S a timber that connects the keel and sternpost of a ship
SKEIGH adj proud
SKEIN v -ED, -ING, -S to wind into long, loose coils
SKELETON n pl. -S the supporting or protective framework of a human or animal body SKELETAL adj
SKELLUM n pl. -S a rascal
SKELM n pl. -S skellum
SKELP v SKELPED or SKELPIT, SKELPING, SKELPS to slap
SKELTER v -ED, -ING, -S to scurry
SKENE n pl. -S skean
SKEP n pl. -S a beehive
SKEPSIS n pl. -SISES the attitude or outlook of a skeptic
SKEPTIC n pl. -S a person who doubts generally accepted ideas
SKERRY n pl. -RIES a small, rocky island
SKETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to make a rough, hasty drawing of
SKETCHER n pl. -S one that sketches
SKETCHY adj SKETCHIER, SKETCHIEST lacking in completeness or clearness
SKEW v -ED, -ING, -S to turn aside
SKEWBACK n pl. -S a sloping surface against which the end of an arch rests
SKEWBALD n pl. -S a horse having patches of brown and white
SKEWER v -ED, -ING, -S to pierce with a long pin, as meat
SKEWNESS n pl. -ES lack of symmetry
SKI v -ED, -ING, -S to travel on skis (long, narrow strips of wood or metal)
SKIABLE adj capable of being skied over
SKIAGRAM n pl. -S a picture made up of shadows or outlines
SKIBOB n pl. -S a vehicle used for traveling over snow
SKID v SKIDDED, SKIDDING, SKIDS to slide sideways as a result of a loss of traction
SKIDDER n pl. -S one that skids
SKIDDOO v -ED, -ING, -S to go away
SKIDDY adj -DIER, -DIEST likely to cause skidding
SKIDOO v -ED, -ING, -S to skiddoo
SKIDWAY n pl. -WAYS a platform on which logs are piled for loading or sawing
SKIED past tense of ski and sky
SKIER n pl. -S one that skis
SKIES present 3d person sing. of sky
SKIEY adj skyey
SKIFF n pl. -S a small, open boat
SKIFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to play a particular style of music
SKIING n pl. -S the sport of traveling on skis
SKIJORER n pl. -S a skier who is drawn over snow by a horse or vehicle
SKILFUL adj skillful
SKILL n pl. -S the ability to do something well SKILLED adj
SKILLESS adj having no skill
SKILLET n pl. -S a frying pan
SKILLFUL adj having skill
SKILLING n pl. -S a former coin of Scandinavian countries
SKIM v SKIMMED, SKIMMING, SKIMS to remove floating matter from the surface of
SKIMMER n pl. -S one that skims
SKIMMING n pl. -S something that is skimmed from a liquid
SKIMP v -ED, -ING, -S to scrimp
SKIMPY adj SKIMPIER, SKIMPIEST scanty SKIMPILY adv
SKIN v SKINNED, SKINNING, SKINS to strip or deprive of skin (the membranous tissue covering the body of an animal)
SKINFUL n pl. -S as much as a skin container can hold
SKINHEAD n pl. -S one whose hair is cut very short
SKINK v -ED, -ING, -S to pour out or serve, as liquor
SKINKER n pl. -S one that skinks
SKINLESS adj having no skin
SKINLIKE adj resembling skin
SKINNED past tense of skin
SKINNER n pl. -S one that skins
SKINNING present participle of skin
SKINNY adj -NIER, -NIEST very thin
SKINT adj having no money
SKIORING n pl. -S a form of skiing
SKIP v SKIPPED, SKIPPING, SKIPS to move with light springing steps
SKIPJACK n pl. -S a marine fish
SKIPLANE n pl. -S an airplane designed to take off from or land on snow
SKIPPED past tense of skip
SKIPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to act as master or captain of
SKIPPET n pl. -S a small box for protecting an official seal
SKIPPING present participle of skip
SKIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to produce a shrill sound
SKIRMISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to engage in a minor battle
SKIRR v -ED, -ING, -S to move rapidly
SKIRRET n pl. -S an Asian herb
SKIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to go or pass around
SKIRTER n pl. -S one that skirts
SKIRTING n pl. -S a board at the base of a wall
SKIT n pl. -S a short dramatic scene
SKITE v SKITED, SKITING, SKITES to move away quickly
SKITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to move lightly or rapidly along a surface
SKITTERY adj -TERIER, -TERIEST skittish
SKITTISH adj easily frightened
SKITTLE n pl. -S a wooden pin used in a bowling game
SKIVE v SKIVED, SKIVING, SKIVES to pare
SKIVER n pl. -S one that skives
SKIVVY v -VIED, -VYING, -VIES to work as a female servant
SKIWEAR n pl. -S clothing suitable for wear while skiing
SKLENT v -ED, -ING, -S to slant
SKOAL v -ED, -ING, -S to drink to the health of
SKOOKUM adj excellent
SKOSH n pl. -ES a small amount
SKREEGH v -ED, -ING, -S to screech
SKREIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to screech
SKUA n pl. -S a predatory seabird
SKULK v -ED, -ING, -S to move about stealthily
SKULKER n pl. -S one that skulks
SKULL n pl. -S the framework of the head SKULLED adj
SKULLCAP n pl. -S a close-fitting cap
SKUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to defeat overwhelmingly
SKY v SKIED or SKYED, SKYING, SKIES to hit or throw toward the sky (the upper atmosphere)
SKYBORNE adj airborne
SKYBOX n pl. -ES an enclosure of seats situated high in a stadium
SKYCAP n pl. -S a porter at an airport
SKYDIVE v -DIVED or -DOVE, -DIVING, -DIVES to parachute from an airplane for sport
SKYDIVER n pl. -S one that skydives
SKYEY adj resembling the sky
SKYHOOK n pl. -S a hook conceived as being suspended from the sky
SKYJACK v -ED, -ING, -S to hijack an airplane
SKYLARK v -ED, -ING, -S to frolic
SKYLIGHT n pl. -S a window in a roof or ceiling
SKYLINE n pl. -S the horizon
SKYLIT adj having a skylight
SKYMAN n pl. -MEN an aviator
SKYPHOS n pl. -PHOI a drinking vessel used in ancient Greece
SKYSAIL n pl. -S a type of sail
SKYWALK n pl. -S an elevated walkway between two buildings
SKYWARD adv toward the sky
SKYWARDS adv skyward
SKYWAY n pl. -WAYS an elevated highway
SKYWRITE v -WROTE, -WRITTEN, -WRITING, -WRITES to write in the sky by releasing a visible vapor from an airplane
SLAB v SLABBED, SLABBING, SLABS to cover with slabs (broad, flat pieces of solid material)
SLABBER v -ED, -ING, -S to slobber
SLABBERY adj slobbery
SLABBING present participle of slab
SLABLIKE adj resembling a slab
SLACK adj SLACKER, SLACKEST not tight or taut
SLACK v -ED, -ING, -S to slacken
SLACKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make less tight or taut
SLACKER n pl. -S a shirker
SLACKLY adv in a slack manner
SLAG v SLAGGED, SLAGGING, SLAGS to convert into slag (the fused residue of a smelted ore)
SLAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST resembling slag
SLAIN past participle of slay
SLAINTE interj -- used to toast one's health
SLAKE v SLAKED, SLAKING, SLAKES to quench SLAKABLE adj
SLAKER n pl. -S one that slakes
SLALOM v -ED, -ING, -S to ski in a zigzag course
SLAM v SLAMMED, SLAMMING, SLAMS to shut forcibly and noisily
SLAMMER n pl. -S a jail
SLANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to defame
SLANG v -ED, -ING, -S to use slang (extremely informal or vulgar language)
SLANGY adj SLANGIER, SLANGIEST being or containing slang SLANGILY adv
SLANK a past tense of slink
SLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to deviate from the horizontal or vertical
SLANTY adj deviating from the horizontal or vertical
SLAP v SLAPPED, SLAPPING, SLAPS to strike with the open hand
SLAPDASH n pl. -ES careless work
SLAPJACK n pl. -S a pancake
SLAPPED past tense of slap
SLAPPER n pl. -S one that slaps
SLAPPING present participle of slap
SLASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cut with violent sweeping strokes
SLASHER n pl. -S one that slashes
SLASHING n pl. -S the act of one that slashes
SLAT v SLATTED, SLATTING, SLATS to provide with slats (narrow strips of wood or metal)
SLATCH n pl. -ES a calm between breaking waves
SLATE v SLATED, SLATING, SLATES to cover with slate (a roofing material)
SLATER n pl. -S one that slates
SLATEY adj SLATIER, SLATIEST slaty
SLATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to spread thickly
SLATIER comparative of slaty
SLATIEST superlative of slaty
SLATING n pl. -S the act of one that slates
SLATTED past tense of slat
SLATTERN n pl. -S a slovenly woman
SLATTING n pl. -S material for making slats
SLATY adj SLATIER, SLATIEST resembling slate
SLAVE v SLAVED, SLAVING, SLAVES to work like a slave (one who is owned by another)
SLAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to drool
SLAVERER n pl. -S one that slavers
SLAVERY n pl. -ERIES ownership of one person by another
SLAVEY n pl. -EYS a female servant
SLAVING present participle of slave
SLAVISH adj pertaining to or characteristic of a slave
SLAW n pl. -S coleslaw
SLAY v SLAYED, SLAIN, SLAYING, SLAYS to amuse overwhelmingly
SLAY v SLEW, SLAIN, SLAYING, SLAYS to kill violently
SLAYER n pl. -S one that slays
SLEAVE v SLEAVED, SLEAVING, SLEAVES to separate into filaments
SLEAZE n pl. -S a sleazy quality
SLEAZO adj sleazy
SLEAZY adj SLEAZIER, SLEAZIEST shoddy SLEAZILY adv
SLED v SLEDDED, SLEDDING, SLEDS to convey on a sled (a vehicle for carrying people or loads over snow or ice)
SLEDDER n pl. -S one that sleds
SLEDDING n pl. -S the act of one that sleds
SLEDGE v SLEDGED, SLEDGING, SLEDGES to convey on a type of sled
SLEEK adj SLEEKER, SLEEKEST smooth and glossy
SLEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to make sleek
SLEEKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to sleek
SLEEKIER comparative of sleeky
SLEEKIEST superlative of sleeky
SLEEKIT adj sleek
SLEEKLY adv in a sleek manner
SLEEKY adj SLEEKIER, SLEEKIEST sleek
SLEEP v SLEPT, SLEEPING, SLEEPS to be in a natural, periodic state of rest
SLEEPER n pl. -S one that sleeps
SLEEPING n pl. -S the act of one that sleeps
SLEEPY adj SLEEPIER, SLEEPIEST ready or inclined to sleep SLEEPILY adv
SLEET v -ED, -ING, -S to shower sleet (frozen rain)
SLEETY adj SLEETIER, SLEETIEST resembling sleet
SLEEVE v SLEEVED, SLEEVING, SLEEVES to furnish with a sleeve (the part of a garment covering the arm)
SLEIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to ride in a sled
SLEIGHER n pl. -S one that sleighs
SLEIGHT n pl. -S deftness
SLENDER adj -DERER, -DEREST thin
SLEPT past tense of sleep
SLEUTH v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a detective
SLEW v -ED, -ING, -S to slue
SLICE v SLICED, SLICING, SLICES to cut into thin, flat pieces
SLICER n pl. -S one that slices
SLICK adj SLICKER, SLICKEST smooth and slippery
SLICK v -ED, -ING, -S to make slick
SLICKER n pl. -S an oilskin raincoat
SLICKLY adv in a slick manner
SLIDE v SLID, SLIDDEN, SLIDING, SLIDES to move smoothly along a surface SLIDABLE adj
SLIDER n pl. -S one that slides
SLIDEWAY n pl. -WAYS a route along which something slides
SLIDING present participle of slide
SLIER a comparative of sly
SLIEST a superlative of sly
SLIGHT adj SLIGHTER, SLIGHTEST small in size or amount SLIGHTLY adv
SLIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with disregard
SLILY adv in a sly manner
SLIM adj SLIMMER, SLIMMEST slender
SLIM v SLIMMED, SLIMMING, SLIMS to make slim
SLIME v SLIMED, SLIMING, SLIMES to cover with slime (viscous mud)
SLIMIER comparative of slimy
SLIMIEST superlative of slimy
SLIMILY adv in a slimy manner
SLIMING present participle of slime
SLIMLY adv in a slim manner
SLIMMED past tense of slim
SLIMMER comparative of slim
SLIMMER n pl. -S one who slims
SLIMMEST superlative of slim
SLIMMING present participle of slim
SLIMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being slim
SLIMPSY adj -SIER, -SIEST slimsy
SLIMSY adj -SIER, -SIEST flimsy
SLIMY adj SLIMIER, SLIMIEST resembling slime
SLING v SLUNG, SLINGING, SLINGS to throw with a sudden motion
SLINGER n pl. -S one that slings
SLINK v SLUNK or SLANK or SLINKED, SLINKING, SLINKS to move stealthily
SLINKY adj SLINKIER, SLINKIEST stealthy SLINKILY adv
SLIP v SLIPPED or SLIPT, SLIPPING, SLIPS to slide suddenly and accidentally
SLIPCASE n pl. -S a protective box for a book
SLIPE v SLIPED, SLIPING, SLIPES to peel
SLIPFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to construct with the use of a mold in which concrete is placed to set
SLIPKNOT n pl. -S a type of knot
SLIPLESS adj free from errors
SLIPOUT n pl. -S an insert in a newspaper
SLIPOVER n pl. -S a pullover
SLIPPAGE n pl. -S a falling off from a standard or level
SLIPPED a past tense of slip
SLIPPER n pl. -S a light, low shoe
SLIPPERY adj -PERIER, -PERIEST causing or tending to cause slipping
SLIPPING present participle of slip
SLIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST slippery
SLIPSHOD adj carelessly done or made
SLIPSLOP n pl. -S watery food
SLIPSOLE n pl. -S a thin insole
SLIPT a past tense of slip
SLIPUP n pl. -S a mistake
SLIPWARE n pl. -S a type of pottery
SLIPWAY n pl. -WAYS an area sloping toward the water in a shipyard
SLIT v SLITTED, SLITTING, SLITS to make a slit (a long, narrow cut) in
SLITHER v -ED, -ING, -S to slide from side to side
SLITHERY adj slippery
SLITLESS adj having no slits
SLITTED past tense of slit
SLITTER n pl. -S one that slits
SLITTING present participle of slit
SLIVER v -ED, -ING, -S to cut into long, thin pieces
SLIVERER n pl. -S one that slivers
SLIVOVIC n pl. -ES a plum brandy
SLOB n pl. -S a slovenly or boorish person
SLOBBER v -ED, -ING, -S to drool
SLOBBERY adj slobbering
SLOBBISH adj resembling a slob
SLOBBY adj SLOBBIER, SLOBBIEST characteristic of a slob
SLOE n pl. -S a plumlike fruit
SLOG v SLOGGED, SLOGGING, SLOGS to plod
SLOGAN n pl. -S a motto adopted by a group
SLOGGER n pl. -S one that slogs
SLOGGING present participle of slog
SLOID n pl. -S sloyd
SLOJD n pl. -S sloyd
SLOOP n pl. -S a type of sailing vessel
SLOP v SLOPPED, SLOPPING, SLOPS to spill or splash
SLOPE v SLOPED, SLOPING, SLOPES to slant
SLOPER n pl. -S one that slopes
SLOPPED past tense of slop
SLOPPING present participle of slop
SLOPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST messy SLOPPILY adv
SLOPWORK n pl. -S the manufacture of cheap clothing
SLOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move with a splashing motion
SLOSHY adj SLOSHIER, SLOSHIEST slushy
SLOT v SLOTTED, SLOTTING, SLOTS to cut a long, narrow opening in
SLOTBACK n pl. -S a type of football player
SLOTH n pl. -S a slow-moving arboreal mammal
SLOTHFUL adj sluggish
SLOTTED past tense of slot
SLOTTING present participle of slot
SLOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to sit, stand, or move with a drooping posture
SLOUCHER n pl. -S one that slouches
SLOUCHY adj SLOUCHIER, SLOUCHIEST slouching
SLOUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to cast off
SLOUGHY adj SLOUGHIER, SLOUGHIEST miry
SLOVEN n pl. -S a slovenly person
SLOVENLY adj -LIER, -LIEST habitually untidy or unclean
SLOW adj SLOWER, SLOWEST moving with little speed
SLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to lessen the speed of
SLOWDOWN n pl. -S a lessening of pace
SLOWISH adj somewhat slow
SLOWLY adv in a slow manner
SLOWNESS n pl. -ES the state of being slow
SLOWPOKE n pl. -S a slow individual
SLOWWORM n pl. -S a European lizard having no legs
SLOYD n pl. -S a Swedish system of manual training
SLUB v SLUBBED, SLUBBING, SLUBS to draw out and twist slightly
SLUBBER v -ED, -ING, -S to stain or dirty
SLUBBING n pl. -S a slightly twisted roll of textile fibers
SLUDGE n pl. -S a muddy deposit
SLUDGY adj SLUDGIER, SLUDGIEST covered with sludge
SLUE v SLUED, SLUING, SLUES to cause to move sideways
SLUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to discard a card or cards
SLUG v SLUGGED, SLUGGING, SLUGS to strike heavily
SLUGABED n pl. -S one inclined to stay in bed out of laziness
SLUGFEST n pl. -S a vigorous fight
SLUGGARD n pl. -S an habitually lazy person
SLUGGED past tense of slug
SLUGGER n pl. -S one that slugs
SLUGGING present participle of slug
SLUGGISH adj displaying little movement or activity
SLUICE v SLUICED, SLUICING, SLUICES to wash with a sudden flow of water
SLUICY adj falling in streams
SLUING present participle of slue
SLUM v SLUMMED, SLUMMING, SLUMS to visit slums (squalid urban areas)
SLUMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to sleep
SLUMBERY adj sleepy
SLUMGUM n pl. -S the residue remaining after honey is extracted from a honeycomb
SLUMISM n pl. -S the prevalence of slums
SLUMLORD n pl. -S a landlord of slum property
SLUMMED past tense of slum
SLUMMER n pl. -S one that slums
SLUMMING present participle of slum
SLUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST resembling a slum
SLUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to fall or sink suddenly
SLUNG past tense of sling
SLUNK a past tense of slink
SLUR v SLURRED, SLURRING, SLURS to pass over lightly or carelessly
SLURB n pl. -S a poorly planned suburban area SLURBAN adj
SLURP v -ED, -ING, -S to eat or drink noisily
SLURRED past tense of slur
SLURRING present participle of slur
SLURRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to convert into a type of watery mixture
SLUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to splash with slush (partly melted snow)
SLUSHY adj SLUSHIER, SLUSHIEST resembling slush SLUSHILY adv
SLUT n pl. -S a slovenly woman SLUTTISH adj
SLUTTY adj SLUTTIER, SLUTTIEST characteristic of a slut
SLY adj SLIER, SLIEST or SLYER, SLYEST crafty SLYLY adv
SLYBOOTS n pl. SLYBOOTS a sly person
SLYNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being sly
SLYPE n pl. -S a narrow passage in an English cathedral
SMACK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike sharply
SMACKER n pl. -S one that smacks
SMALL adj SMALLER, SMALLEST of limited size or quantity
SMALL n pl. -S a small part
SMALLAGE n pl. -S a wild celery
SMALLISH adj somewhat small
SMALLPOX n pl. -ES a virus disease
SMALT n pl. -S a blue pigment
SMALTI a pl. of smalto
SMALTINE n pl. -S smaltite
SMALTITE n pl. -S a mineral
SMALTO n pl. -TOS or -TI colored glass used in mosaics
SMARAGD n pl. -S an emerald
SMARAGDE n pl. -S smaragd
SMARM n pl. -S trite sentimentality
SMARMY adj SMARMIER, SMARMIEST marked by excessive flattery SMARMILY adv
SMART adj SMARTER, SMARTEST characterized by mental acuity
SMART v -ED, -ING, -S to cause a sharp, stinging pain
SMARTASS n pl. -ES a smarty
SMARTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to improve in appearance
SMARTIE n pl. -S smarty
SMARTLY adv in a smart manner
SMARTY n pl. SMARTIES an obnoxiously conceited person
SMASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to shatter violently
SMASHER n pl. -S one that smashes
SMASHUP n pl. -S a collision of motor vehicles
SMATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to speak with little knowledge
SMAZE n pl. -S an atmospheric mixture of smoke and haze
SMEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to spread with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance
SMEARER n pl. -S one that smears
SMEARY adj SMEARIER, SMEARIEST smeared
SMECTIC adj pertaining to a phase of a liquid crystal
SMECTITE n pl. -S a clayey mineral
SMEDDUM n pl. -S ground malt powder
SMEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to smoke
SMEGMA n pl. -S sebum
SMELL v SMELLED or SMELT, SMELLING, SMELLS to perceive by means of the olfactory nerves
SMELLER n pl. -S one that smells
SMELLY adj SMELLIER, SMELLIEST having an unpleasant odor
SMELT v -ED, -ING, -S to melt or fuse, as ores
SMELTER n pl. -S one that smelts
SMELTERY n pl. -ERIES a place for smelting
SMERK v -ED, -ING, -S to smirk
SMEW n pl. -S a Eurasian duck
SMIDGE n pl. -S a smidgen
SMIDGEN n pl. -S a very small amount
SMIDGEON n pl. -S smidgen
SMIDGIN n pl. -S smidgen
SMILAX n pl. -ES a twining plant
SMILE v SMILED, SMILING, SMILES to upturn the corners of the mouth in pleasure
SMILER n pl. -S one that smiles
SMILEY adj exhibiting a smile (a facial expression)
SMIRCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to soil
SMIRK v -ED, -ING, -S to smile in an affected or smug manner
SMIRKER n pl. -S one that smirks
SMIRKY adj SMIRKIER, SMIRKIEST smirking
SMITE v SMOTE, SMIT or SMITTEN, SMITING, SMITES to strike heavily
SMITER n pl. -S one that smites
SMITH n pl. -S a worker in metals
SMITHERS n/pl small fragments
SMITHERY n pl. -ERIES the trade of a smith
SMITHY n pl. SMITHIES the workshop of a smith
SMITING present participle of smite
SMITTEN a past participle of smite
SMOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a smock (a loose outer garment)
SMOCKING n pl. -S a type of embroidery
SMOG n pl. -S an atmospheric mixture of smoke and fog SMOGLESS adj
SMOGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST filled with smog
SMOKE v SMOKED, SMOKING, SMOKES to emit smoke (the gaseous product of burning materials) SMOKABLE adj
SMOKEPOT n pl. -S a container for giving off smoke
SMOKER n pl. -S one that smokes
SMOKEY adj SMOKIER, SMOKIEST smoky
SMOKING present participle of smoke
SMOKY adj SMOKIER, SMOKIEST filled with smoke SMOKILY adv
SMOLDER v -ED, -ING, -S to burn with no flame
SMOLT n pl. -S a young salmon
SMOOCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to kiss
SMOOCHY adj smudgy
SMOOTH adj SMOOTHER, SMOOTHEST having a surface that is free from irregularities
SMOOTH v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to make smooth
SMOOTHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to smooth
SMOOTHER n pl. -S one that smooths
SMOOTHIE n pl. -S a person with polished manners
SMOOTHLY adv in a smooth manner
SMOOTHY n pl. SMOOTHIES smoothie
SMOTE past tense of smite
SMOTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to prevent from breathing
SMOTHERY adj tending to smother
SMOULDER v -ED, -ING, -S to smolder
SMUDGE v SMUDGED, SMUDGING, SMUDGES to smear or dirty
SMUDGY adj SMUDGIER, SMUDGIEST smudged SMUDGILY adv
SMUG adj SMUGGER, SMUGGEST highly self-satisfied
SMUGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to import or export illicitly
SMUGGLER n pl. -S one that smuggles
SMUGLY adv in a smug manner
SMUGNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being smug
SMUT v SMUTTED, SMUTTING, SMUTS to soil
SMUTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to smudge
SMUTCHY adj SMUTCHIER, SMUTCHIEST smudgy
SMUTTED past tense of smut
SMUTTING present participle of smut
SMUTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST obscene SMUTTILY adv
SNACK v -ED, -ING, -S to eat a light meal
SNAFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to obtain by devious means
SNAFU v -ED, -ING, -S to bring into a state of confusion
SNAG v SNAGGED, SNAGGING, SNAGS to catch on a snag (a jagged protuberance)
SNAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST full of snags
SNAGLIKE adj resembling a snag
SNAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to move slowly
SNAKE v SNAKED, SNAKING, SNAKES to move like a snake (a limbless reptile)
SNAKEBIT adj unlucky
SNAKEY adj SNAKIER, SNAKIEST snaky
SNAKY adj SNAKIER, SNAKIEST resembling a snake SNAKILY adv
SNAP v SNAPPED, SNAPPING, SNAPS to make a sharp cracking sound
SNAPBACK n pl. -S a sudden rebound or recovery
SNAPLESS adj lacking a snap (a type of fastening device)
SNAPPED past tense of snap
SNAPPER n pl. -S one that snaps
SNAPPIER comparative of snappy
SNAPPIEST superlative of snappy
SNAPPILY adv in a snappy manner
SNAPPING present participle of snap
SNAPPISH adj tending to speak in an impatient or irritable manner
SNAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST snappish
SNAPSHOT v -SHOTTED, -SHOTTING, -SHOTS to photograph informally and quickly
SNAPWEED n pl. -S a flowering plant
SNARE v SNARED, SNARING, SNARES to trap
SNARER n pl. -S one that snares
SNARK n pl. -S an imaginary animal
SNARKY adj SNARKIER, SNARKIEST snappish
SNARL v -ED, -ING, -S to growl viciously
SNARLER n pl. -S one that snarls
SNARLY adj SNARLIER, SNARLIEST tangled
SNASH n pl. -ES abusive language
SNATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to seize suddenly
SNATCHER n pl. -S one that snatches
SNATCHY adj SNATCHIER, SNATCHIEST occurring irregularly
SNATH n pl. -S the handle of a scythe
SNATHE n pl. -S snath
SNAW v -ED, -ING, -S to snow
SNAZZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST very stylish
SNEAK v SNEAKED or SNUCK, SNEAKING, SNEAKS to move stealthily
SNEAKER n pl. -S one that sneaks
SNEAKY adj SNEAKIER, SNEAKIEST deceitful SNEAKILY adv
SNEAP v -ED, -ING, -S to chide
SNECK n pl. -S a latch
SNED v SNEDDED, SNEDDING, SNEDS to prune
SNEER v -ED, -ING, -S to curl the lip in contempt
SNEERER n pl. -S one that sneers
SNEERFUL adj given to sneering
SNEESH n pl. -ES snuff
SNEEZE v SNEEZED, SNEEZING, SNEEZES to make a sudden, involuntary expiration of breath
SNEEZER n pl. -S one that sneezes
SNEEZY adj SNEEZIER, SNEEZIEST tending to sneeze
SNELL adj SNELLER, SNELLEST keen
SNELL v -ED, -ING, -S to attach a short line to a fishhook
SNIB v SNIBBED, SNIBBING, SNIBS to latch
SNICK v -ED, -ING, -S to nick
SNICKER v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a partly stifled laugh
SNICKERY adj tending to snicker
SNIDE adj SNIDER, SNIDEST maliciously derogatory SNIDELY adv
SNIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to inhale audibly through the nose
SNIFFER n pl. -S one that sniffs
SNIFFIER comparative of sniffy
SNIFFIEST superlative of sniffy
SNIFFILY adv in a sniffy manner
SNIFFISH adj haughty
SNIFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to sniff repeatedly
SNIFFLER n pl. -S one that sniffles
SNIFFY adj -FIER, -FIEST sniffish
SNIFTER n pl. -S a pear-shaped liquor glass
SNIGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to snicker
SNIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to fish for eels
SNIGGLER n pl. -S one that sniggles
SNIP v SNIPPED, SNIPPING, SNIPS to cut with a short, quick stroke
SNIPE v SNIPED, SNIPING, SNIPES to shoot at individuals from a concealed place
SNIPER n pl. -S one that snipes
SNIPPED past tense of snip
SNIPPER n pl. -S one that snips
SNIPPET n pl. -S a small piece snipped off
SNIPPETY adj -PETIER, -PETIEST snippy
SNIPPING present participle of snip
SNIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST snappish SNIPPILY adv
SNIT n pl. -S a state of agitation
SNITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to tattle
SNITCHER n pl. -S one that snitches
SNIVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to cry or whine with sniffling
SNIVELER n pl. -S one that snivels
SNOB n pl. -S one who tends to avoid or rebuff those regarded as inferior
SNOBBERY n pl. -BERIES snobbish behavior
SNOBBIER comparative of snobby
SNOBBIEST superlative of snobby
SNOBBILY adv in a snobby manner
SNOBBISH adj characteristic of a snob
SNOBBISM n pl. -S snobbery
SNOBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST snobbish
SNOG v SNOGGED, SNOGGING, SNOGS to kiss
SNOOD v -ED, -ING, -S to secure with a snood (a net or fabric cap for the hair)
SNOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to sniff
SNOOKER v -ED, -ING, -S to trick
SNOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to yield meekly
SNOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to pry about
SNOOPER n pl. -S one that snoops
SNOOPY adj SNOOPIER, SNOOPIEST given to snooping SNOOPILY adv
SNOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with disdain
SNOOTY adj SNOOTIER, SNOOTIEST snobbish SNOOTILY adv
SNOOZE v SNOOZED, SNOOZING, SNOOZES to sleep lightly
SNOOZER n pl. -S one that snoozes
SNOOZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to nuzzle
SNOOZY adj SNOOZIER, SNOOZIEST drowsy
SNORE v SNORED, SNORING, SNORES to breathe loudly while sleeping
SNORER n pl. -S one that snores
SNORKEL v -ED, -ING, -S to swim underwater with a type of breathing device
SNORT v -ED, -ING, -S to exhale noisily through the nostrils
SNORTER n pl. -S one that snorts
SNOT n pl. -S nasal mucus
SNOTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST arrogant SNOTTILY adv
SNOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a nozzle
SNOUTISH adj snouty
SNOUTY adj SNOUTIER, SNOUTIEST resembling a long, projecting nose
SNOW v -ED, -ING, -S to fall as snow (precipitation in the form of ice crystals)
SNOWBALL v -ED, -ING, -S to increase at a rapidly accelerating rate
SNOWBANK n pl. -S a mound of snow
SNOWBELL n pl. -S a flowering shrub
SNOWBELT n pl. -S a region that receives an appreciable amount of snow each year
SNOWBIRD n pl. -S a small bird
SNOWBUSH n pl. -ES a flowering shrub
SNOWCAP n pl. -S a covering of snow
SNOWDROP n pl. -S a European herb
SNOWFALL n pl. -S a fall of snow
SNOWIER comparative of snowy
SNOWIEST superlative of snowy
SNOWILY adv in a snowy manner
SNOWLAND n pl. -S an area marked by a great amount of snow
SNOWLESS adj having no snow
SNOWLIKE adj resembling snow
SNOWMAN n pl. -MEN a figure of a person that is made of snow
SNOWMELT n pl. -S water produced by the melting of snow
SNOWMOLD n pl. -S a fungus disease of grasses near the edge of melting snow
SNOWPACK n pl. -S an accumulation of packed snow
SNOWPLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to execute a type of skiing maneuver
SNOWSHED n pl. -S a structure built to provide protection against snow
SNOWSHOE v -SHOED, -SHOEING, -SHOES to walk on snowshoes (oval frames that allow a person to walk on deep snow)
SNOWSUIT n pl. -S a child's garment for winter wear
SNOWY adj SNOWIER, SNOWIEST abounding in snow
SNUB v SNUBBED, SNUBBING, SNUBS to treat with contempt or neglect
SNUBBER n pl. -S one that snubs
SNUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST blunt
SNUBNESS n pl. -ES bluntness
SNUCK a past tense of sneak
SNUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to use or inhale snuff (powdered tobacco)
SNUFFBOX n pl. -ES a box for holding snuff
SNUFFER n pl. -S one that snuffs
SNUFFIER comparative of snuffy
SNUFFIEST superlative of snuffy
SNUFFILY adv in a snuffy manner
SNUFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to sniffle
SNUFFLER n pl. -S one that snuffles
SNUFFLY adj -FLIER, -FLIEST tending to snuffle
SNUFFY adj SNUFFIER, SNUFFIEST dingy
SNUG adj SNUGGER, SNUGGEST warmly comfortable
SNUG v SNUGGED, SNUGGING, SNUGS to make snug
SNUGGERY n pl. -GERIES a snug place
SNUGGEST superlative of snug
SNUGGIES n/pl women's long underwear
SNUGGING present participle of snug
SNUGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to lie or press closely
SNUGLY adv in a snug manner
SNUGNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being snug
SNYE n pl. -S a side channel in a river or creek
SO n pl. SOS sol
SOAK v -ED, -ING, -S to saturate thoroughly in liquid
SOAKAGE n pl. -S the act of soaking
SOAKER n pl. -S one that soaks
SOAP v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with soap (a cleansing agent)
SOAPBARK n pl. -S a tropical tree
SOAPBOX n pl. -ES a box for soap
SOAPER n pl. -S a serial melodrama on radio or television
SOAPIER comparative of soapy
SOAPIEST superlative of soapy
SOAPILY adv in a soapy manner
SOAPLESS adj having no soap
SOAPLIKE adj resembling soap
SOAPSUDS n/pl suds (soapy water)
SOAPWORT n pl. -S a perennial herb
SOAPY adj SOAPIER, SOAPIEST containing or resembling soap
SOAR v -ED, -ING, -S to fly at a great height
SOARER n pl. -S one that soars
SOARING n pl. -S the sport of flying in a heavier-than-air craft without power
SOAVE n pl. -S an Italian wine
SOB v SOBBED, SOBBING, SOBS to cry with a convulsive catching of the breath
SOBBER n pl. -S one that sobs
SOBEIT conj provided that
SOBER adj SOBERER, SOBEREST having control of one's faculties
SOBER v -ED, -ING, -S to make sober
SOBERIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to sober
SOBERLY adv in a sober manner
SOBFUL adj given to sobbing
SOBRIETY n pl. -ETIES the quality or state of being sober
SOCAGE n pl. -S a form of feudal land tenure
SOCAGER n pl. -S a tenant by socage
SOCCAGE n pl. -S socage
SOCCER n pl. -S a type of ball game
SOCIABLE n pl. -S a social
SOCIABLY adv in a friendly manner
SOCIAL n pl. -S a friendly gathering
SOCIALLY adv with respect to society
SOCIETY n pl. -ETIES an organized group of persons SOCIETAL adj
SOCK n pl. SOCKS or SOX a knitted or woven covering for the foot
SOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike forcefully
SOCKET v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with a socket (an opening for receiving something)
SOCKEYE n pl. -S a food fish
SOCKLESS adj having no socks
SOCKMAN n pl. -MEN socman
SOCKO adj strikingly impressive
SOCLE n pl. -S a block used as a base for a column or pedestal
SOCMAN n pl. -MEN a socager
SOD v SODDED, SODDING, SODS to cover with sod (turf)
SODA n pl. -S a type of chemical compound SODALESS adj
SODALIST n pl. -S a member of a sodality
SODALITE n pl. -S a mineral
SODALITY n pl. -TIES a society
SODAMIDE n pl. -S a chemical compound
SODDED past tense of sod
SODDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make soggy
SODDENLY adv in a soggy manner
SODDING present participle of sod
SODDY n pl. -DIES a house built of sod
SODIUM n pl. -S a metallic element SODIC adj
SODOM n pl. -S a place notorious for vice and corruption
SODOMIST n pl. -S a sodomite
SODOMITE n pl. -S one who practices sodomy
SODOMIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to engage in sodomy with
SODOMY n pl. -OMIES unnatural copulation
SOEVER adv at all
SOFA n pl. -S a long, upholstered seat
SOFAR n pl. -S a system for locating underwater explosions
SOFFIT n pl. -S the underside of an architectural structure
SOFT adj SOFTER, SOFTEST yielding readily to pressure
SOFT n pl. -S a soft object or part
SOFTA n pl. -S a Muslim theological student
SOFTBACK n pl. -S a book bound in a flexible paper cover
SOFTBALL n pl. -S a type of ball
SOFTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make soft
SOFTENER n pl. -S one that softens
SOFTHEAD n pl. -S a foolish person
SOFTIE n pl. -S softy
SOFTIES pl. of softy
SOFTISH adj somewhat soft
SOFTLY adv in a soft manner
SOFTNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being soft
SOFTWARE n pl. -S written or printed data used in computer operations
SOFTWOOD n pl. -S the soft wood of various trees
SOFTY n pl. SOFTIES a sentimental person
SOGGED adj soggy
SOGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST heavy with moisture SOGGILY adv
SOIGNE adj carefully done
SOIGNEE adj soigne
SOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to make dirty
SOILAGE n pl. -S green crops for feeding animals
SOILLESS adj carried on without soil (finely divided rock mixed with organic matter)
SOILURE n pl. -S a stain or smudge
SOIREE n pl. -S an evening party
SOJA n pl. -S the soybean
SOJOURN v -ED, -ING, -S to stay temporarily
SOKE n pl. -S a feudal right to administer justice within a certain territory
SOKEMAN n pl. -MEN socman
SOKOL n pl. -S an international group promoting physical fitness
SOL n pl. -S the fifth tone of the diatonic musical scale
SOLA a pl. of solum
SOLACE v -LACED, -LACING, -LACES to console
SOLACER n pl. -S one that solaces
SOLAN n pl. -S a gannet
SOLAND n pl. -S solan
SOLANDER n pl. -S a protective box for library materials
SOLANIN n pl. -S solanine
SOLANINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
SOLANO n pl. -NOS a strong, hot wind
SOLANUM n pl. -S any of a genus of herbs and shrubs
SOLAR adj pertaining to the sun
SOLARIA a pl. of solarium
SOLARISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to solarize
SOLARISM n pl. -S an interpretation of folk tales as concepts of the nature of the sun
SOLARIUM n pl. -IA or -IUMS a room exposed to the sun
SOLARIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to expose to sunlight
SOLATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to change to a fluid colloidal system
SOLATION n pl. -S the act of solating
SOLATIUM n pl. -TIA a compensation given for damage to the feelings
SOLD past tense of sell
SOLDAN n pl. -S a Muslim ruler
SOLDER v -ED, -ING, -S to join closely together
SOLDERER n pl. -S one that solders
SOLDI pl. of soldo
SOLDIER v -ED, -ING, -S to perform military service
SOLDIERY n pl. -DIERIES the military profession
SOLDO n pl. -DI a former coin of Italy
SOLE v SOLED, SOLING, SOLES to furnish with a sole (the bottom surface of a shoe or boot)
SOLECISE v -CISED, -CISING, -CISES to solecize
SOLECISM n pl. -S an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
SOLECIST n pl. -S one who solecizes
SOLECIZE v -CIZED, -CIZING, -CIZES to use solecisms
SOLED past tense of sole
SOLEI pl. of soleus
SOLELESS adj having no sole
SOLELY adv singly
SOLEMN adj -EMNER, -EMNEST serious SOLEMNLY adv
SOLENESS n pl. -ES the state of being the only one
SOLENOID n pl. -S a type of electric coil
SOLERET n pl. -S solleret
SOLEUS n pl. -LEI a leg muscle
SOLFEGE n pl. -S a type of singing exercise
SOLFEGGI n/pl solfeges
SOLGEL adj involving some changes in the state of a colloidal system
SOLI a pl. of solo
SOLICIT v -ED, -ING, -S to ask for earnestly
SOLID adj -IDER, -IDEST having definite shape and volume
SOLID n pl. -S a solid substance
SOLIDAGO n pl. -GOS a flowering plant
SOLIDARY adj united
SOLIDI pl. of solidus
SOLIDIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make solid
SOLIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being solid
SOLIDLY adv in a solid manner
SOLIDUS n pl. -DI a coin of ancient Rome
SOLING present participle of sole
SOLION n pl. -S an electronic detecting and amplifying device
SOLIQUID n pl. -S a fluid colloidal system
SOLITARY n pl. -TARIES one who lives alone
SOLITON n pl. -S a solitary wave in physics
SOLITUDE n pl. -S the state of being alone
SOLLERET n pl. -S a sabaton
SOLO n pl. -LOS or -LI a musical composition for a single voice or instrument
SOLO v -ED, -ING, -S to perform alone
SOLOIST n pl. -S one that performs a solo
SOLON n pl. -S a wise lawgiver
SOLONETS n pl. -ES solonetz
SOLONETZ n pl. -ES a type of soil
SOLSTICE n pl. -S the time of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
SOLUBLE n pl. -S something that is soluble (capable of being dissolved)
SOLUBLY adv in a soluble manner
SOLUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a soil layer
SOLUS adj alone
SOLUTE n pl. -S a dissolved substance
SOLUTION n pl. -S a homogeneous liquid mixture
SOLVABLE adj capable of being solved
SOLVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to convert into a type of ion
SOLVE v SOLVED, SOLVING, SOLVES to find the answer or explanation for
SOLVENCY n pl. -CIES the ability to pay all debts
SOLVENT n pl. -S a substance capable of dissolving others
SOLVER n pl. -S one that solves
SOLVING present participle of solve
SOMA n pl. -MATA or -MAS the body of an organism SOMATIC adj
SOMBER adj gloomy SOMBERLY adv
SOMBRE adj somber SOMBRELY adv
SOMBRERO n pl. -ROS a broad-brimmed hat
SOMBROUS adj somber
SOME adj being an unspecified number or part
SOMEBODY n pl. -BODIES an important person
SOMEDAY adv at some future time
SOMEDEAL adv to some degree
SOMEHOW adv by some means
SOMEONE n pl. -S a somebody
SOMERSET v -SETED, -SETING, -SETS or -SETTED, -SETTING, -SETS to roll the body in a complete circle, head over heels
SOMETIME adv at some future time
SOMEWAY adv somehow
SOMEWAYS adv someway
SOMEWHAT n pl. -S an unspecified number or part
SOMEWHEN adv sometime
SOMEWISE adv somehow
SOMITE n pl. -S a longitudinal segment of the body of some animals SOMITAL, SOMITIC adj
SON n pl. -S a male child
SONANCE n pl. -S sound
SONANT n pl. -S a sound uttered with vibration of the vocal cords SONANTAL, SONANTIC adj
SONAR n pl. -S an underwater locating device
SONARMAN n pl. -MEN a person who operates sonar equipment
SONATA n pl. -S a type of musical composition
SONATINA n pl. -TINAS or -TINE a short sonata
SONDE n pl. -S a device for observing atmospheric phenomena
SONDER n pl. -S a class of small yachts
SONE n pl. -S a unit of loudness
SONG n pl. -S a musical composition written or adapted for singing
SONGBIRD n pl. -S a bird that utters a musical call
SONGBOOK n pl. -S a book of songs
SONGFEST n pl. -S an informal gathering for group singing
SONGFUL adj melodious
SONGLESS adj incapable of singing
SONGLIKE adj resembling a song
SONGSTER n pl. -S a singer
SONHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a son
SONIC adj pertaining to sound
SONICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to disrupt with sound waves
SONICS n/pl the science dealing with the practical applications of sound
SONLESS adj having no son
SONLIKE adj resembling a son
SONLY adj pertaining to a son
SONNET v -NETED, -NETING, -NETS or -NETTED, -NETTING, -NETS to compose a sonnet (a type of poem)
SONNY n pl. -NIES a small boy
SONOBUOY n pl. -BUOYS a buoy that detects and transmits underwater sounds
SONOGRAM n pl. -S an image produced by ultrasound
SONORANT n pl. -S a type of voiced sound
SONORITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being sonorous
SONOROUS adj characterized by a full and loud sound
SONOVOX n pl. -ES a sound effects device
SONSHIP n pl. -S the state of being a son
SONSIE adj -SIER, -SIEST sonsy
SONSY adj -SIER, -SIEST comely
SOOCHONG n pl. -S souchong
SOOEY interj -- used in calling pigs
SOOK n pl. -S souk
SOON adv SOONER, SOONEST in the near future
SOONER n pl. -S one who settles on government land before it is officially opened for settlement
SOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with soot (a black substance produced by combustion)
SOOTH adj SOOTHER, SOOTHEST true
SOOTH n pl. -S truth
SOOTHE v SOOTHED, SOOTHING, SOOTHES to restore to a quiet or normal state
SOOTHER n pl. -S one that soothes
SOOTHLY adv in truth
SOOTHSAY v -SAID, -SAYING, -SAYS to predict
SOOTY adj SOOTIER, SOOTIEST covered with soot SOOTILY adv
SOP v SOPPED, SOPPING, SOPS to dip or soak in a liquid
SOPH n pl. -S a sophomore
SOPHIES pl. of sophy
SOPHISM n pl. -S a plausible but fallacious argument
SOPHIST n pl. -S one that uses sophisms
SOPHY n pl. -PHIES a ruler of Persia
SOPITE v -PITED, -PITING, -PITES to put to sleep
SOPOR n pl. -S an abnormally deep sleep
SOPPED past tense of sop
SOPPING adj very wet
SOPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST very wet
SOPRANO n pl. -NOS or -NI the highest singing voice
SORA n pl. -S a marsh bird
SORB v -ED, -ING, -S to take up and hold by absorption or adsorption SORBABLE adj
SORBATE n pl. -S a sorbed substance
SORBENT n pl. -S a substance that sorbs
SORBET n pl. -S sherbet
SORBIC adj pertaining to a type of fruit
SORBITOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
SORBOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
SORCERER n pl. -S one who practices sorcery
SORCERY n pl. -CERIES alleged use of supernatural powers
SORD n pl. -S a flight of mallards
SORDID adj filthy SORDIDLY adv
SORDINE n pl. -S a device used to muffle the tone of a musical instrument
SORDINO n pl. -NI sordine
SORDOR n pl. -S a sordid state
SORE adj SORER, SOREST painfully sensitive to the touch
SORE n pl. -S a sore area on the body
SOREHEAD n pl. -S a person who is easily angered or offended
SOREL n pl. -S sorrel
SORELY adv in a sore manner
SORENESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being sore
SORER comparative of sore
SOREST superlative of sore
SORGHO n pl. -GHOS sorgo
SORGHUM n pl. -S a cereal grass
SORGO n pl. -GOS a variety of sorghum
SORI pl. of sorus
SORICINE adj belonging to the shrew family of mammals
SORING n pl. -S the practice of making a horse's front feet sore to force high stepping
SORITES n pl. SORITES a type of argument used in logic SORITIC adj
SORN v -ED, -ING, -S to force oneself on others for food and lodging
SORNER n pl. -S one that sorns
SOROCHE n pl. -S mountain sickness
SORORAL adj sisterly
SORORATE n pl. -S the marriage of a man usually with his deceased wife's sister
SORORITY n pl. -TIES a social club for women
SOROSIS n pl. -ROSES or -ROSISES a women's club or society
SORPTION n pl. -S the act or process of sorbing SORPTIVE adj
SORREL n pl. -S a reddish brown color
SORRIER comparative of sorry
SORRIEST superlative of sorry
SORRILY adv in a sorry manner
SORROW v -ED, -ING, -S to grieve
SORROWER n pl. -S one that sorrows
SORRY adj -RIER, -RIEST feeling grief or penitence
SORT v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange according to kind, class, or size SORTABLE adj SORTABLY adv
SORTER n pl. -S one that sorts
SORTIE v -TIED, -TIEING, -TIES to attack suddenly from a defensive position
SORUS n pl. -RI a cluster of plant reproductive bodies
SOT n pl. -S an habitual drunkard
SOTH n pl. -S sooth
SOTOL n pl. -S a flowering plant
SOTTED adj besotted
SOTTISH adj resembling a sot
SOU n pl. -S a former French coin
SOUARI n pl. -S a tropical tree
SOUBISE n pl. -S a sauce of onions and butter
SOUCAR n pl. -S a Hindu banker
SOUCHONG n pl. -S a Chinese tea
SOUDAN n pl. -S soldan
SOUFFLE n pl. -S a light, baked dish
SOUFFLED adj made puffy by beating and baking
SOUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to make a moaning or sighing sound
SOUGHT past tense of seek
SOUK n pl. -S a marketplace in northern Africa and the Middle East
SOUL n pl. -S the spiritual aspect of human beings SOULED, SOULLESS, SOULLIKE adj
SOULFUL adj full of emotion
SOUND adj SOUNDER, SOUNDEST being in good health or condition
SOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sound (something that stimulates the auditory receptors)
SOUNDBOX n pl. -ES a resonant cavity in a musical instrument
SOUNDER n pl. -S one that sounds
SOUNDING n pl. -S a sampling or test of opinions
SOUNDLY adv in a sound manner
SOUNDMAN n pl. -MEN a person who controls the quality of sound being recorded
SOUP v -ED, -ING, -S to increase the power or efficiency of
SOUPCON n pl. -S a minute amount
SOUPY adj SOUPIER, SOUPIEST foggy
SOUR adj SOURER, SOUREST sharp or biting to the taste
SOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become sour
SOURBALL n pl. -S a sour candy
SOURCE v -CED, -CING, -CES to originate
SOURDINE n pl. -S sordine
SOURISH adj somewhat sour
SOURLY adv in a sour manner
SOURNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being sour
SOURPUSS n pl. -ES a grouchy person
SOURSOP n pl. -S a tropical tree
SOURWOOD n pl. -S a flowering tree
SOUSE v SOUSED, SOUSING, SOUSES to immerse
SOUTACHE n pl. -S a flat, narrow braid
SOUTANE n pl. -S a cassock
SOUTER n pl. -S a shoemaker
SOUTH v -ED, -ING, -S to move toward the south (a cardinal point of the compass)
SOUTHER n pl. -S a wind or storm from the south
SOUTHERN n pl. -S a person living in the south
SOUTHING n pl. -S movement toward the south
SOUTHPAW n pl. -S a left-handed person
SOUTHRON n pl. -S a southern
SOUVENIR n pl. -S a memento
SOUVLAKI n pl. -S a Greek shish kebab
SOVIET n pl. -S a legislative body in a Communist country
SOVKHOZ n pl. -KHOZES or -KHOZY a state-owned farm in the Soviet Union
SOVRAN n pl. -S a monarch
SOVRANLY adv supremely
SOVRANTY n pl. -TIES a monarchy
SOW v SOWED, SOWN, SOWING, SOWS to scatter over land for growth, as seed SOWABLE adj
SOWANS n pl. SOWANS sowens
SOWAR n pl. -S a mounted native soldier in India
SOWBELLY n pl. -LIES pork cured in salt
SOWBREAD n pl. -S a flowering plant
SOWCAR n pl. -S soucar
SOWENS n pl. SOWENS porridge made from oat husks
SOWER n pl. -S one that sows
SOWN past participle of sow
SOX a pl. of sock
SOY n pl. SOYS the soybean
SOYA n pl. -S soy
SOYBEAN n pl. -S the seed of a cultivated Asian herb
SOYMILK n pl. -S a milk substitute made from soybeans
SOYUZ n pl. -ES a Soviet manned spacecraft
SOZIN n pl. -S a type of protein
SOZINE n pl. -S sozin
SOZZLED adj drunk
SPA n pl. -S a mineral spring
SPACE v SPACED, SPACING, SPACES to set some distance apart
SPACEMAN n pl. -MEN an astronaut
SPACER n pl. -S one that spaces
SPACEY adj SPACIER, SPACIEST weird in behavior
SPACIAL adj spatial
SPACING n pl. -S the distance between any two objects
SPACIOUS adj vast or ample in extent
SPACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to fill cracks or holes in a surface with paste
SPACY adj SPACIER, SPACIEST spacey
SPADE v SPADED, SPADING, SPADES to take up with a spade (a digging implement)
SPADEFUL n pl. -S as much as a spade can hold
SPADER n pl. -S one that spades
SPADICES pl. of spadix
SPADILLE n pl. -S the highest trump in certain card games
SPADING present participle of spade
SPADIX n pl. -DICES or -DIXES a flower cluster
SPADO n pl. -DONES a castrated man or animal
SPAE v SPAED, SPAEING, SPAES to foretell
SPAEING n pl. -S the act of foretelling
SPAETZLE n/pl tiny dumplings
SPAGYRIC n pl. -S a person skilled in alchemy
SPAHEE n pl. -S spahi
SPAHI n pl. -S a Turkish cavalryman
SPAIL n pl. -S spale
SPAIT n pl. -S spate
SPAKE a past tense of speak
SPALE n pl. -S a splinter or chip
SPALL v -ED, -ING, -S to break up into fragments
SPALLER n pl. -S one that spalls
SPALPEEN n pl. -S a rascal
SPAN v SPANNED, SPANNING, SPANS to extend over or across
SPANCEL v -CELED, -CELING, -CELS or -CELLED, -CELLING, -CELS to bind or fetter with a rope
SPANDEX n pl. -ES a synthetic elastic fiber
SPANDREL n pl. -S a space between two adjoining arches
SPANDRIL n pl. -S spandrel
SPANG adv directly
SPANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to adorn with spangles (bits of sparkling metal)
SPANGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST covered with spangles
SPANIEL n pl. -S a dog with silky hair
SPANK v -ED, -ING, -S to slap on the buttocks
SPANKER n pl. -S one that spanks
SPANKING n pl. -S the act of one that spanks
SPANLESS adj having no extent
SPANNED past tense of span
SPANNER n pl. -S one that spans
SPANNING present participle of span
SPANWORM n pl. -S an inchworm
SPAR v SPARRED, SPARRING, SPARS to provide with spars (stout poles used to support rigging)
SPARABLE n pl. -S a type of nail
SPARE adj SPARER, SPAREST meager SPARELY adv
SPARE v SPARED, SPARING, SPARES to refrain from punishing, harming, or destroying
SPARER n pl. -S one that spares
SPARERIB n pl. -S a cut of pork
SPAREST adj superlative of spare
SPARGE v SPARGED, SPARGING, SPARGES to sprinkle
SPARGER n pl. -S one that sparges
SPARID n pl. -S any of a family of marine fishes
SPARING present participle of spare
SPARK v -ED, -ING, -S to give off sparks (small fiery particles)
SPARKER n pl. -S something that sparks
SPARKIER comparative of sparky
SPARKIEST superlative of sparky
SPARKILY adv in a lively manner
SPARKISH adj jaunty
SPARKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to give off or reflect flashes of light
SPARKLER n pl. -S something that sparkles
SPARKLY adj -KLIER, -KLIEST tending to sparkle
SPARKY adj SPARKIER, SPARKIEST lively
SPARLIKE adj resembling a spar
SPARLING n pl. -S a young herring
SPAROID n pl. -S a sparid
SPARRED past tense of spar
SPARRIER comparative of sparry
SPARRIEST superlative of sparry
SPARRING present participle of spar
SPARROW n pl. -S a small bird
SPARRY adj -RIER, -RIEST resembling spar (a lustrous mineral)
SPARSE adj SPARSER, SPARSEST thinly distributed SPARSELY adv
SPARSITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being sparse
SPARTAN adj marked by avoidance of luxury and comfort
SPASM n pl. -S an abnormal, involuntary muscular contraction
SPASTIC n pl. -S one suffering from spastic paralysis (a paralysis with muscle spasms)
SPAT v SPATTED, SPATTING, SPATS to strike lightly
SPATE n pl. -S a freshet
SPATHE n pl. -S a leaflike organ of certain plants SPATHAL, SPATHED, SPATHOSE adj
SPATHIC adj sparry
SPATIAL adj of or pertaining to space
SPATTED past tense of spat
SPATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to scatter in drops
SPATTING present participle of spat
SPATULA n pl. -S a mixing implement SPATULAR adj
SPATZLE n/pl spaetzle
SPAVIE n pl. -S spavin SPAVIET adj
SPAVIN n pl. -S a disease of horses SPAVINED adj
SPAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to deposit eggs
SPAWNER n pl. -S one that spawns
SPAY v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the ovaries of
SPAZ n pl. -ZES a clumsy, foolish, or incompetent person
SPEAK v SPOKE or SPAKE, SPOKEN, SPEAKING, SPEAKS to utter words
SPEAKER n pl. -S one that speaks
SPEAKING n pl. -S a speech or discourse
SPEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to wean
SPEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to pierce with a spear (a long, pointed weapon)
SPEARER n pl. -S one that spears
SPEARGUN n pl. -S a gun that shoots a spear
SPEARMAN n pl. -MEN a person armed with a spear
SPEC v SPECCED, SPECCING, SPECS to write specifications for
SPECIAL adj -CIALER, -CIALEST of a distinct or particular kind or character
SPECIAL n pl. -S a special person or thing
SPECIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to undergo a type of evolutionary process
SPECIE n pl. -S coined money
SPECIFIC n pl. -S a remedy intended for a particular disease
SPECIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to state in detail
SPECIMEN n pl. -S a part or individual representative of a group or whole
SPECIOUS adj having a false look of truth or authenticity
SPECK v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with small spots
SPECKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to speck
SPECS n/pl eyeglasses
SPECTATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to attend and view
SPECTER n pl. -S a visible disembodied spirit
SPECTRA a pl. of spectrum
SPECTRAL adj resembling a specter
SPECTRE n pl. -S specter
SPECTRUM n pl. -TRA or -TRUMS an array of the components of a light wave
SPECULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a medical instrument SPECULAR adj
SPEECH n pl. -ES the faculty or act of speaking
SPEED v SPED or SPEEDED, SPEEDING, SPEEDS to move swiftly
SPEEDER n pl. -S one that speeds
SPEEDIER comparative of speedy
SPEEDIEST superlative of speedy
SPEEDILY adv in a speedy manner
SPEEDING n pl. -S the act of driving faster than the law allows
SPEEDO n pl. SPEEDOS a speedometer
SPEEDUP n pl. -S an acceleration of production without an increase in pay
SPEEDWAY n pl. -WAYS a road designed for rapid travel
SPEEDY adj SPEEDIER, SPEEDIEST swift
SPEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to climb
SPEER v -ED, -ING, -S to inquire
SPEERING n pl. -S inquiry
SPEIL v -ED, -ING, -S to speel
SPEIR v -ED, -ING, -S to speer
SPEISE n pl. -S speiss
SPEISS n pl. -ES a metallic mixture obtained in smelting certain ores
SPELAEAN adj spelean
SPELEAN adj living in caves
SPELL v SPELLED or SPELT, SPELLING, SPELLS to name or write the letters of in order
SPELLER n pl. -S one that spells words
SPELLING n pl. -S a sequence of letters composing a word
SPELT n pl. -S a variety of wheat
SPELTER n pl. -S zinc in the form of ingots
SPELTZ n pl. -ES spelt
SPELUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to explore caves
SPENCE n pl. -S a pantry
SPENCER n pl. -S a trysail
SPEND v SPENT, SPENDING, SPENDS to pay out
SPENDER n pl. -S one that spends
SPENSE n pl. -S spence
SPENT past tense of spend
SPERM n pl. -S a male gamete SPERMIC adj
SPERMARY n pl. -RIES an organ in which sperms are formed
SPERMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
SPERMOUS adj resembling or made up of sperms
SPEW v -ED, -ING, -S to vomit
SPEWER n pl. -S one that spews
SPHAGNUM n pl. -S a grayish moss
SPHENE n pl. -S a mineral
SPHENIC adj shaped like a wedge
SPHENOID n pl. -S a bone of the skull
SPHERAL adj of, pertaining to, or having the form of a sphere
SPHERE v SPHERED, SPHERING, SPHERES to form into a sphere (a type of geometric solid)
SPHERIC adj spheral
SPHERICS n/pl the geometry of figures on the surface of a sphere
SPHERIER comparative of sphery
SPHERIEST superlative of sphery
SPHERING present participle of sphere
SPHEROID n pl. -S a type of geometric solid
SPHERULE n pl. -S a small sphere
SPHERY adj SPHERIER, SPHERIEST resembling a sphere
SPHINGES a pl. of sphinx
SPHINGID n pl. -S the hawkmoth
SPHINX n pl. SPHINXES or SPHINGES a monster in Egyptian mythology
SPHYGMUS n pl. -ES the pulse SPHYGMIC adj
SPICA n pl. -CAE or -CAS an ear of grain SPICATE, SPICATED adj
SPICCATO n pl. -TOS a method of playing a stringed instrument
SPICE v SPICED, SPICING, SPICES to season with a spice (an aromatic vegetable substance)
SPICER n pl. -S one that spices
SPICERY n pl. -ERIES a spicy quality
SPICEY adj SPICIER, SPICIEST spicy
SPICIER comparative of spicy
SPICIEST superlative of spicy
SPICILY adv in a spicy manner
SPICING present participle of spice
SPICULA n pl. -LAE spicule SPICULAR adj
SPICULE n pl. -S a needlelike structure
SPICULUM n pl. -LA spicule
SPICY adj SPICIER, SPICIEST containing spices
SPIDER n pl. -S a type of arachnid
SPIDERY adj -DERIER, -DERIEST resembling a spider
SPIED past tense of spy
SPIEGEL n pl. -S a type of cast iron
SPIEL v -ED, -ING, -S to talk at length
SPIELER n pl. -S one that spiels
SPIER v -ED, -ING, -S to speer
SPIES present 3d person sing. of spy
SPIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to make spiffy
SPIFFING adj spiffy
SPIFFY adj -FIER, -FIEST stylish SPIFFILY adv
SPIGOT n pl. -S a faucet
SPIKE v SPIKED, SPIKING, SPIKES to fasten with a spike (a long, thick nail)
SPIKELET n pl. -S a type of flower cluster
SPIKER n pl. -S one that spikes
SPIKEY adj SPIKIER, SPIKIEST spiky
SPIKING present participle of spike
SPIKY adj SPIKIER, SPIKIEST resembling a spike SPIKILY adv
SPILE v SPILED, SPILING, SPILES to stop up with a wooden plug
SPILIKIN n pl. -S a strip of wood used in a game
SPILING n pl. -S a piling
SPILL v SPILLED or SPILT, SPILLING, SPILLS to cause to run out of a container
SPILLAGE n pl. -S something that is spilled
SPILLER n pl. -S one that spills
SPILLWAY n pl. -WAYS a channel for surplus water in a reservoir
SPILT a past tense of spill
SPILTH n pl. -S spillage
SPIN v SPUN, SPINNING, SPINS to draw out and twist into threads
SPINACH n pl. -ES a cultivated herb SPINACHY adj
SPINAGE n pl. -S spinach
SPINAL n pl. -S an injection of an anesthetic into the spinal cord
SPINALLY adv with respect to the spine
SPINATE adj bearing thorns
SPINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to impale on a slender rod
SPINDLER n pl. -S one that spindles
SPINDLY adj -DLIER, -DLIEST long and slender
SPINE n pl. -S the vertebral column SPINED adj
SPINEL n pl. -S a mineral
SPINELLE n pl. -S spinel
SPINET n pl. -S a small piano
SPINIER comparative of spiny
SPINIEST superlative of spiny
SPINIFEX n pl. -ES an Australian grass
SPINLESS adj having no rotation
SPINNER n pl. -S one that spins
SPINNERY n pl. -NERIES a spinning mill
SPINNEY n pl. -NEYS a thicket
SPINNING n pl. -S the act of one that spins
SPINNY n pl. -NIES spinney
SPINOFF n pl. -S a new application or incidental result
SPINOR n pl. -S a type of mathematical vector
SPINOSE adj spiny
SPINOUS adj spiny
SPINOUT n pl. -S a rotational skid by an automobile
SPINSTER n pl. -S an unmarried woman who is past the usual age for marrying
SPINTO n pl. -TOS a singing voice that is lyric and dramatic
SPINULA n pl. -LAE spinule
SPINULE n pl. -S a small thorn
SPINY adj SPINIER, SPINIEST bearing or covered with thorns
SPIRACLE n pl. -S an orifice through which breathing occurs
SPIRAEA n pl. -S spirea
SPIRAL v -RALED, -RALING, -RALS or -RALLED, -RALLING, -RALS to move like a spiral (a type of plane curve)
SPIRALLY adv in a spiral manner
SPIRANT n pl. -S a speech sound produced by the forcing of breath through a narrow passage
SPIRE v SPIRED, SPIRING, SPIRES to rise in a tapering manner
SPIREA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
SPIREM n pl. -S spireme
SPIREME n pl. -S a filament forming part of a cell nucleus during mitosis
SPIRIER comparative of spiry
SPIRIEST superlative of spiry
SPIRILLA n/pl spirally twisted, aerobic bacteria
SPIRING present participle of spire
SPIRIT v -ED, -ING, -S to carry off secretly
SPIROID adj resembling a spiral
SPIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to spurt
SPIRULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a spiral-shelled mollusk
SPIRY adj SPIRIER, SPIRIEST tall, slender, and tapering
SPIT v SPITTED, SPITTING, SPITS to impale on a spit (a pointed rod on which meat is turned)
SPITAL n pl. -S a hospital
SPITBALL n pl. -S a type of pitch in baseball
SPITE v SPITED, SPITING, SPITES to treat with malice
SPITEFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST malicious
SPITFIRE n pl. -S a quick-tempered person
SPITING present participle of spite
SPITTED past tense of spit
SPITTER n pl. -S a spitball
SPITTING present participle of spit
SPITTLE n pl. -S saliva
SPITTOON n pl. -S a receptacle for saliva
SPITZ n pl. -ES a dog having a heavy coat
SPIV n pl. -S a petty criminal
SPLAKE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
SPLASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to scatter a liquid about
SPLASHER n pl. -S one that splashes
SPLASHY adj SPLASHIER, SPLASHIEST showy
SPLAT v SPLATTED, SPLATTING, SPLATS to flatten on impact
SPLATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to spatter
SPLAY v -ED, -ING, -S to spread out
SPLEEN n pl. -S a ductless organ of the body
SPLEENY adj SPLEENIER, SPLEENIEST peevish
SPLENDID adj -DIDER, -DIDEST magnificent
SPLENDOR n pl. -S magnificence
SPLENIA pl. of splenium
SPLENIAL adj pertaining to the splenius
SPLENIC adj pertaining to the spleen
SPLENIUM n pl. -NIA a surgical bandage
SPLENIUS n pl. -NII a muscle of the neck
SPLENT n pl. -S a splint
SPLICE v SPLICED, SPLICING, SPLICES to join at the ends
SPLICER n pl. -S one that splices
SPLIFF n pl. -S a marijuana cigarette
SPLINE v SPLINED, SPLINING, SPLINES to provide with a spline (a key that connects two rotating mechanical parts)
SPLINT v -ED, -ING, -S to brace with a splint (a thin piece of wood)
SPLINTER v -ED, -ING, -S to split into sharp, slender pieces
SPLIT v SPLIT, SPLITTING, SPLITS to separate lengthwise
SPLITTER n pl. -S one that splits
SPLODGE v SPLODGED, SPLODGING, SPLODGES to splotch
SPLORE n pl. -S a carousal
SPLOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to splash
SPLOTCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to mark with large, irregular spots
SPLOTCHY adj SPLOTCHIER, SPLOTCHIEST splotched
SPLURGE v SPLURGED, SPLURGING, SPLURGES to spend money lavishly
SPLURGER n pl. -S one that splurges
SPLURGY adj SPLURGIER, SPLURGIEST tending to splurge
SPLUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to speak rapidly and confusedly
SPODE n pl. -S a fine china
SPOIL v SPOILED or SPOILT, SPOILING, SPOILS to impair the value or quality of
SPOILAGE n pl. -S something that is spoiled or wasted
SPOILER n pl. -S one that spoils
SPOILT a past tense of spoil
SPOKE v SPOKED, SPOKING, SPOKES to provide with spokes (rods that support the rim of a wheel)
SPOKEN past participle of speak
SPOLIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to plunder
SPONDAIC n pl. -S a spondee
SPONDEE n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
SPONGE v SPONGED, SPONGING, SPONGES to wipe with a sponge (a mass of absorbent material)
SPONGER n pl. -S one that sponges
SPONGIER comparative of spongy
SPONGIEST superlative of spongy
SPONGILY adv in a spongy manner
SPONGIN n pl. -S a fibrous material
SPONGING present participle of sponge
SPONGY adj SPONGIER, SPONGIEST resembling a sponge
SPONSAL adj pertaining to marriage
SPONSION n pl. -S the act of sponsoring
SPONSON n pl. -S a projection from the side of a ship
SPONSOR v -ED, -ING, -S to make oneself responsible for
SPONTOON n pl. -S a spear-like weapon
SPOOF v -ED, -ING, -S to ridicule in fun
SPOOFER n pl. -S one that spoofs
SPOOFERY n pl. -ERIES good-natured ridicule
SPOOFY adj humorously satiric
SPOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to scare
SPOOKERY n pl. -ERIES something spooky
SPOOKISH adj spooky
SPOOKY adj SPOOKIER, SPOOKIEST scary SPOOKILY adv
SPOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to wind on a small cylinder
SPOOLING n pl. -S the temporary storage of data for later output
SPOON v -ED, -ING, -S to take up with a spoon (a type of eating utensil)
SPOONEY adj SPOONIER, SPOONIEST spoony
SPOONEY n pl. -EYS a spoony
SPOONFUL n pl. SPOONFULS or SPOONSFUL as much as a spoon can hold
SPOONIER comparative of spooney
SPOONIES pl. of spoony
SPOONIEST superlative of spooney
SPOONSFUL a pl. of spoonful
SPOONY adj SPOONIER, SPOONIEST overly sentimental SPOONILY adv
SPOONY n pl. SPOONIES a spoony person
SPOOR v -ED, -ING, -S to track
SPORADIC adj occurring at irregular intervals
SPORAL adj of, pertaining to, or resembling a spore
SPORE v SPORED, SPORING, SPORES to produce spores (asexual, usually single-celled reproductive bodies)
SPOROID adj resembling a spore
SPOROZOA n/pl parasitic one-celled animals
SPORRAN n pl. -S a large purse worn by Scottish Highlanders
SPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to frolic
SPORTER n pl. -S one that sports
SPORTFUL adj sportive
SPORTIF adj sporty
SPORTIVE adj playful
SPORTY adj SPORTIER, SPORTIEST showy SPORTILY adv
SPORULE n pl. -S a small spore SPORULAR adj
SPOT v SPOTTED, SPOTTING, SPOTS to mark with spots (small, roundish discolorations)
SPOTLESS adj perfectly clean
SPOTLIT a past tense of spotlight
SPOTTER n pl. -S one that spots
SPOTTING present participle of spot
SPOTTY adj -TIER, -TIEST marked with spots SPOTTILY adv
SPOUSAL n pl. -S marriage
SPOUSE v SPOUSED, SPOUSING, SPOUSES to marry
SPOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to eject in a rapid stream
SPOUTER n pl. -S one that spouts
SPRADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to straddle
SPRAG n pl. -S a device used to prevent a vehicle from rolling backward
SPRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to weaken by a sudden and violent twisting or wrenching
SPRANG n pl. -S a weaving technique to form an openwork mesh
SPRAT n pl. -S a small herring
SPRATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to struggle
SPRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to stretch out ungracefully
SPRAWLER n pl. -S one that sprawls
SPRAWLY adj SPRAWLIER, SPRAWLIEST tending to sprawl
SPRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to disperse in fine particles
SPRAYER n pl. -S one that sprays
SPREAD v SPREAD, SPREADING, SPREADS to open or expand over a larger area
SPREADER n pl. -S one that spreads
SPREE n pl. -S an unrestrained indulgence in an activity
SPRENT adj sprinkled over
SPRIER a comparative of spry
SPRIEST a superlative of spry
SPRIG v SPRIGGED, SPRIGGING, SPRIGS to fasten with small, thin nails
SPRIGGER n pl. -S one that sprigs
SPRIGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST having small branches
SPRIGHT n pl. -S sprite
SPRING v SPRANG or SPRUNG, SPRINGING, SPRINGS to move upward suddenly and swiftly
SPRINGAL n pl. -S a young man
SPRINGE v SPRINGED, SPRINGEING, SPRINGES to catch with a type of snare
SPRINGER n pl. -S one that springs
SPRINGY adj SPRINGIER, SPRINGIEST resilient
SPRINKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to scatter drops or particles on
SPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to run at top speed
SPRINTER n pl. -S one that sprints
SPRIT n pl. -S a ship's spar
SPRITE n pl. -S an elf or fairy
SPRITZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to spray
SPRITZER n pl. -S a beverage of white wine and soda water
SPROCKET n pl. -S a toothlike projection that engages with the links of a chain
SPROUT v -ED, -ING, -S to begin to grow
SPRUCE adj SPRUCER, SPRUCEST neat and trim in appearance SPRUCELY adv
SPRUCE v SPRUCED, SPRUCING, SPRUCES to make spruce
SPRUCY adj SPRUCIER, SPRUCIEST spruce
SPRUE n pl. -S a tropical disease
SPRUG n pl. -S a sparrow
SPRUNG a past tense of spring
SPRY adj SPRYER, SPRYEST or SPRIER, SPRIEST nimble SPRYLY adv
SPRYNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being spry
SPUD v SPUDDED, SPUDDING, SPUDS to remove with a spade-like tool
SPUDDER n pl. -S a tool for removing bark from trees
SPUE v SPUED, SPUING, SPUES to spew
SPUME v SPUMED, SPUMING, SPUMES to foam
SPUMIER comparative of spumy
SPUMIEST superlative of spumy
SPUMING present participle of spume
SPUMONE n pl. -S an Italian ice cream
SPUMONI n pl. -S spumone
SPUMOUS adj spumy
SPUMY adj SPUMIER, SPUMIEST foamy
SPUN past tense of spin
SPUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to begin to burn
SPUNKIE n pl. -S a light caused by the combustion of marsh gas
SPUNKY adj SPUNKIER, SPUNKIEST plucky SPUNKILY adv
SPUR v SPURRED, SPURRING, SPURS to urge on with a spur (a horseman's goad)
SPURGALL v -ED, -ING, -S to injure with a spur
SPURGE n pl. -S a tropical plant
SPURIOUS adj not genuine
SPURN v -ED, -ING, -S to reject with contempt
SPURNER n pl. -S one that spurns
SPURRED past tense of spur
SPURRER n pl. -S one that spurs
SPURREY n pl. -REYS spurry
SPURRIER n pl. -S one that makes spurs
SPURRING present participle of spur
SPURRY n pl. -RIES a European weed
SPURT v -ED, -ING, -S to gush forth
SPURTLE n pl. -S a stick for stirring porridge
SPUTA pl. of sputum
SPUTNIK n pl. -S a Soviet artificial earth satellite
SPUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to eject particles in short bursts
SPUTUM n pl. -TA saliva
SPY v SPIED, SPYING, SPIES to watch secretly
SPYGLASS n pl. -ES a small telescope
SQUAB n pl. -S a young pigeon
SQUABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to quarrel
SQUABBY adj -BIER, -BIEST short and fat
SQUAD v SQUADDED, SQUADDING, SQUADS to form into squads (small organized groups)
SQUADRON v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in squadrons (units of military organization)
SQUALENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
SQUALID adj -IDER, -IDEST marked by filthiness caused by neglect or poverty
SQUALL v -ED, -ING, -S to cry or scream loudly
SQUALLER n pl. -S one that squalls
SQUALLY adj SQUALLIER, SQUALLIEST gusty
SQUALOR n pl. -S the quality or state of being squalid
SQUAMA n pl. -MAE a scale SQUAMATE, SQUAMOSE, SQUAMOUS adj
SQUANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to spend wastefully
SQUARE adj SQUARER, SQUAREST having four equal sides and four right angles; rigidly conventional
SQUARE v SQUARED, SQUARING, SQUARES to make square
SQUARELY adv in a direct manner
SQUARER n pl. -S one that squares
SQUAREST superlative of square
SQUARING present participle of square
SQUARISH adj somewhat square
SQUASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to press into a pulp or flat mass
SQUASHER n pl. -S one that squashes
SQUASHY adj SQUASHIER, SQUASHIEST soft and moist
SQUAT adj SQUATTER, SQUATTEST short and thick SQUATLY adv
SQUAT v SQUATTED, SQUATTING, SQUATS to sit on one's heels
SQUATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to move through water
SQUATTING present participle of squat
SQUATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST squat
SQUAW n pl. -S an American Indian woman
SQUAWK v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a loud, harsh cry
SQUAWKER n pl. -S one that squawks
SQUEAK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sharp, high-pitched sound
SQUEAKER n pl. -S one that squeaks
SQUEAKY adj SQUEAKIER, SQUEAKIEST tending to squeak
SQUEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a sharp, shrill cry
SQUEALER n pl. -S one that squeals
SQUEEGEE v -GEED, -GEEING, -GEES to wipe with a squeegee (an implement for removing water from a surface)
SQUEEZE v SQUEEZED, SQUEEZING, SQUEEZES to press hard upon
SQUEEZER n pl. -S one that squeezes
SQUEG v SQUEGGED, SQUEGGING, SQUEGS to oscillate in an irregular manner
SQUELCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to squash
SQUELCHY adj SQUELCHIER, SQUELCHIEST squashy
SQUIB v SQUIBBED, SQUIBBING, SQUIBS to lampoon
SQUID v SQUIDDED, SQUIDDING, SQUIDS to fish for squid (ten-armed marine mollusks)
SQUIFFED adj drunk
SQUIFFY adj -FIER, -FIEST squiffed
SQUIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to wriggle
SQUIGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST wriggly
SQUILGEE v -GEED, -GEEING, -GEES to squeegee
SQUILL n pl. -S a Eurasian herb
SQUILLA n pl. -LAS or -LAE a burrowing crustacean
SQUINCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to squint
SQUINNY adj -NIER, -NIEST squinty
SQUINNY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to squint
SQUINT adj SQUINTER, SQUINTEST cross-eyed
SQUINT v -ED, -ING, -S to look with the eyes partly closed
SQUINTER n pl. -S one that squints
SQUINTY adj SQUINTIER, SQUINTIEST marked by squinting
SQUIRE v SQUIRED, SQUIRING, SQUIRES to serve as a squire (an escort)
SQUIREEN n pl. -S an owner of a small estate
SQUIRISH adj of, resembling, or befitting a squire
SQUIRM v -ED, -ING, -S to wriggle
SQUIRMER n pl. -S one that squirms
SQUIRMY adj SQUIRMIER, SQUIRMIEST wriggly
SQUIRREL v -RELED, -RELING, -RELS or -RELLED, -RELLING, -RELS to store up for future use
SQUIRT v -ED, -ING, -S to eject in a thin, swift stream
SQUIRTER n pl. -S one that squirts
SQUISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to squash
SQUISHY adj SQUISHIER, SQUISHIEST squashy
SQUOOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to squash
SQUOOSHY adj SQUOOSHIER, SQUOOSHIEST squashy
SQUUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to squash
SRADDHA n pl. -S sradha
SRADHA n pl. -S a Hindu ceremonial offering
SRI n pl. -S mister; sir -- used as a Hindu title of respect
STAB v STABBED, STABBING, STABS to pierce with a pointed weapon
STABBER n pl. -S one that stabs
STABILE n pl. -S a stationary abstract sculpture
STABLE adj -BLER, -BLEST resistant to sudden change or position or condition
STABLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to put in a stable (a shelter for domestic animals)
STABLER n pl. -S one that keeps a stable
STABLEST superlative of stable
STABLING n pl. -S accommodation for animals in a stable
STABLISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to establish
STABLY adv in a stable manner
STACCATO n pl. -TOS or -TI a musical passage marked by the short, clear-cut playing of tones
STACK v -ED, -ING, -S to pile
STACKER n pl. -S one that stacks
STACKUP n pl. -S an arrangement of circling airplanes over an airport waiting to land
STACTE n pl. -S a spice used by the ancient Jews in making incense
STADDLE n pl. -S a platform on which hay is stacked
STADE n pl. -S an ancient Greek unit of length
STADIA n pl. -S a method of surveying distances
STADIUM n pl. -S a structure in which athletic events are held
STAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a staff (a body of assistants)
STAFFER n pl. -S a member of a staff
STAG v STAGGED, STAGGING, STAGS to attend a social function without a female companion
STAGE v STAGED, STAGING, STAGES to produce for public view
STAGEFUL n pl. -S as much or as many as a stage can hold
STAGER n pl. -S an experienced person
STAGEY adj STAGIER, STAGIEST stagy
STAGGARD n pl. -S a full-grown male red deer
STAGGART n pl. -S staggard
STAGGED past tense of stag
STAGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to walk or stand unsteadily
STAGGERY adj unsteady
STAGGIE n pl. -S a colt
STAGGING present participle of stag
STAGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST having the appearance of a mature male
STAGIER comparative of stagey and stagy
STAGIEST superlative of stagey and stagy
STAGILY adv in a stagy manner
STAGING n pl. -S a temporary platform
STAGNANT adj not moving or flowing
STAGNATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to become stagnant
STAGY adj STAGIER, STAGIEST having a theatrical quality
STAID adj STAIDER, STAIDEST sober and sedate STAIDLY adv
STAIG n pl. -S a colt
STAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to discolor or dirty
STAINER n pl. -S one that stains
STAIR n pl. -S a rest for the foot used in going from one level to another
STAIRWAY n pl. -WAYS a flight of stairs
STAITHE n pl. -S a wharf equipped for transferring coal from railroad cars into ships
STAKE v STAKED, STAKING, STAKES to fasten with a stake (a pointed piece of wood or metal)
STAKEOUT n pl. -S a surveillance of an area especially by the police
STALAG n pl. -S a German prisoner-of-war camp
STALE adj STALER, STALEST not fresh STALELY adv
STALE v STALED, STALING, STALES to become stale
STALK v -ED, -ING, -S to pursue stealthily
STALKER n pl. -S one that stalks
STALKY adj STALKIER, STALKIEST long and slender STALKILY adv
STALL v -ED, -ING, -S to stop the progress of
STALLION n pl. -S an uncastrated male horse
STALWART n pl. -S an unwavering partisan
STAMEN n pl. -S the pollen-bearing organ of flowering plants
STAMINA n pl. -S endurance STAMINAL adj
STAMMEL n pl. -S a red color
STAMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses
STAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to bring the foot down heavily
STAMPEDE v -PEDED, -PEDING, -PEDES to cause to run away in headlong panic
STAMPER n pl. -S one that stamps
STANCE n pl. -S a manner of standing
STANCH adj STANCHER, STANCHEST staunch
STANCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to stop the flow of blood from
STANCHER n pl. -S one that stanches
STANCHLY adv in a stanch manner
STAND v STOOD, STANDING, STANDS to assume or maintain an upright position
STANDARD n pl. -S an established measure of comparison
STANDBY n pl. -BYS one that can be relied on
STANDEE n pl. -S one who stands because of the lack of seats
STANDER n pl. -S one that stands
STANDING n pl. -S a position or condition in society
STANDISH n pl. -ES a receptacle for pens and ink
STANDOFF n pl. -S a tie or draw, as in a game
STANDOUT n pl. -S one that shows marked superiority
STANDPAT adj resisting or opposing change
STANDUP adj having an upright position
STANE v STANED, STANING, STANES to stone
STANG v -ED, -ING, -S to sting
STANHOPE n pl. -S a light, open carriage
STANINE n pl. -S one of the nine classes into which a set of scores are divided
STANING present participle of stane
STANK n pl. -S a pond
STANNARY n pl. -RIES a tin-mining region
STANNIC adj pertaining to tin
STANNITE n pl. -S an ore of tin
STANNOUS adj pertaining to tin
STANNUM n pl. -S tin
STANZA n pl. -S a division of a poem STANZAED, STANZAIC adj
STAPEDES pl. of stapes
STAPELIA n pl. -S an African plant
STAPES n pl. -PEDES a bone of the middle ear
STAPH n pl. -S any of various spherical bacteria
STAPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to fasten by means of a U-shaped metal loop
STAPLER n pl. -S a stapling device
STAR v STARRED, STARRING, STARS to shine as a star (a natural luminous body visible in the sky)
STARCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to treat with starch (a solid carbohydrate)
STARCHY adj STARCHIER, STARCHIEST containing starch
STARDOM n pl. -S the status of a preeminent performer
STARDUST n pl. -S a romantic quality
STARE v STARED, STARING, STARES to gaze fixedly
STARER n pl. -S one that stares
STARETS n pl. STARTSY a spiritual adviser in the Eastern Orthodox Church
STARFISH n pl. -ES a star-shaped marine animal
STARGAZE v -GAZED, -GAZING, -GAZES to gaze at the stars
STARING present participle of stare
STARK adj STARKER, STARKEST harsh in appearance STARKLY adv
STARKERS adj naked
STARLESS adj having no stars
STARLET n pl. -S a small star
STARLIKE adj resembling a star
STARLING n pl. -S a European bird
STARLIT adj lighted by the stars
STARNOSE n pl. -S a burrowing mammal
STARRED past tense of star
STARRING present participle of star
STARRY adj -RIER, -RIEST abounding with stars
STARSHIP n pl. -S a spaceship for interstellar travel
START v -ED, -ING, -S to set out
STARTER n pl. -S one that starts
STARTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to frighten or surprise suddenly
STARTLER n pl. -S one that startles
STARTSY pl. of starets
STARTUP n pl. -S the act of starting something
STARVE v STARVED, STARVING, STARVES to die from lack of food
STARVER n pl. -S one that starves
STARWORT n pl. -S a flowering plant
STASES pl. of stasis
STASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to store in a secret place
STASIMON n pl. -MA a choral ode in ancient Greek drama
STASIS n pl. STASES a stoppage of the normal flow of bodily fluids
STAT n pl. -S a statistic
STATABLE adj capable of being stated
STATAL adj pertaining to a national government
STATANT adj standing with all feet on the ground -- used of a heraldic animal
STATE v STATED, STATING, STATES to set forth in words
STATEDLY adv regularly
STATELY adj -LIER, -LIEST dignified
STATER n pl. -S one that states
STATIC n pl. -S random noise produced in a radio or television receiver STATICAL adj
STATICE n pl. -S a flowering plant
STATICKY adj marked by static
STATING present participle of state
STATION v -ED, -ING, -S to assign to a position
STATISM n pl. -S a theory of government
STATIST n pl. -S an adherent of statism
STATIVE n pl. -S a verb that expresses a condition
STATOR n pl. -S the part of a machine about which the rotor revolves
STATUARY n pl. -ARIES a group of statues
STATUE n pl. -S a three-dimensional work of art STATUED adj
STATURE n pl. -S the natural height of a human or animal body
STATUS n pl. -ES relative position
STATUSY adj conferring prestige
STATUTE n pl. -S a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
STAUMREL n pl. -S a dolt
STAUNCH adj STAUNCHER, STAUNCHEST firm and dependable
STAUNCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to stanch
STAVE v STAVED or STOVE, STAVING, STAVES to drive or thrust away
STAW a past tense of steal
STAY v STAYED or STAID, STAYING, STAYS to continue in a place or condition
STAYER n pl. -S one that stays
STAYSAIL n pl. -S a type of sail
STEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to be of advantage to
STEADIED past tense of steady
STEADIER n pl. -S one that steadies
STEADIES present 3d person sing. of steady
STEADING n pl. -S a small farm
STEADY adj STEADIER, STEADIEST firm in position STEADILY adv
STEADY v STEADIED, STEADYING, STEADIES to make steady
STEAK n pl. -S a slice of meat
STEAL v STOLE or STAW, STOLEN, STEALING, STEALS to take without right or permission
STEALAGE n pl. -S theft
STEALER n pl. -S one that steals
STEALING n pl. -S the act of one that steals
STEALTH n pl. -S stealthy procedure
STEALTHY adj STEALTHIER, STEALTHIEST intended to escape observation
STEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to expose to steam (water in the form of vapor)
STEAMER v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by steamship
STEAMY adj STEAMIER, STEAMIEST marked by steam STEAMILY adv
STEAPSIN n pl. -S an enzyme
STEARATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
STEARIN n pl. -S the solid portion of a fat STEARIC adj
STEARINE n pl. -S stearin
STEATITE n pl. -S a variety of talc
STEDFAST adj staunch
STEED n pl. -S a horse
STEEK v -ED, -ING, -S to shut
STEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with steel (a tough iron alloy)
STEELIE n pl. -S a steel playing marble
STEELY adj STEELIER, STEELIEST resembling steel
STEENBOK n pl. -S an African antelope
STEEP adj STEEPER, STEEPEST inclined sharply
STEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to soak in a liquid
STEEPEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make steep
STEEPER n pl. -S one that steeps
STEEPISH adj somewhat steep
STEEPLE n pl. -S a tapering structure on a church tower STEEPLED adj
STEEPLY adv in a steep manner
STEER v -ED, -ING, -S to direct the course of
STEERAGE n pl. -S the act of steering
STEERER n pl. -S one that steers
STEEVE v STEEVED, STEEVING, STEEVES to stow in the hold of a ship
STEEVING n pl. -S the angular elevation of a bowsprit from a ship's keel
STEGODON n pl. -S an extinct elephant-like mammal
STEIN n pl. -S a beer mug
STEINBOK n pl. -S steenbok
STELA n pl. -LAE or -LAI an inscribed slab used as a monument STELAR, STELENE adj
STELE n pl. -S the central portion of vascular tissue in a plant stem STELIC adj
STELLA n pl. -S a former coin of the United States
STELLAR adj pertaining to the stars
STELLATE adj shaped like a star
STELLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into a star
STEM v STEMMED, STEMMING, STEMS to remove stems (ascending axes of a plant) from
STEMLESS adj having no stem
STEMLIKE adj resembling a stem
STEMMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a scroll recording the genealogy of a family in ancient Rome
STEMMED past tense of stem
STEMMER n pl. -S one that removes stems
STEMMERY n pl. -MERIES a place where tobacco leaves are stripped
STEMMING present participle of stem
STEMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST abounding in stems
STEMSON n pl. -S a supporting timber of a ship
STEMWARE n pl. -S a type of glassware
STENCH n pl. -ES a foul odor
STENCHY adj STENCHIER, STENCHIEST having a stench
STENCIL v -CILED, -CILING, -CILS or -CILLED, -CILLING, -CILS to mark by means of a perforated sheet of material
STENGAH n pl. -S a mixed drink
STENO n pl. STENOS a stenographer
STENOKY n pl. -KIES the ability of an organism to live only under a narrow range of conditions
STENOSED adj affected with stenosis
STENOSIS n pl. -NOSES a narrowing of a bodily passage STENOTIC adj
STENTOR n pl. -S a person having a very loud voice
STEP v STEPPED, STEPPING, STEPS to move by lifting the foot and setting it down in another place
STEPDAME n pl. -S a stepmother
STEPLIKE adj resembling a stair
STEPPE n pl. -S a vast treeless plain
STEPPED past tense of step
STEPPER n pl. -S one that steps
STEPPING present participle of step
STEPSON n pl. -S a son of one's spouse by a former marriage
STEPWISE adj marked by a gradual progression
STERE n pl. -S a unit of volume
STEREO v -ED, -ING, -S to make a type of printing plate
STERIC adj pertaining to the spatial relationships of atoms in a molecule
STERICAL adj steric
STERIGMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a spore-bearing stalk of certain fungi
STERILE adj incapable of producing offspring
STERLET n pl. -S a small sturgeon
STERLING n pl. -S British money
STERN adj STERNER, STERNEST unyielding
STERN n pl. -S the rear part of a ship
STERNA a pl. of sternum
STERNAL adj pertaining to the sternum
STERNITE n pl. -S a somitic sclerite
STERNLY adv in a stern manner
STERNSON n pl. -S a reinforcing post of a ship
STERNUM n pl. -NA or -NUMS a long, flat supporting bone of most vertebrates
STERNWAY n pl. -WAYS the backward movement of a vessel
STEROID n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
STEROL n pl. -S a type of solid alcohol
STERTOR n pl. -S a deep snoring sound
STET v STETTED, STETTING, STETS to cancel a previously made printing correction
STEW v -ED, -ING, -S to cook by boiling slowly
STEWARD v -ED, -ING, -S to manage
STEWBUM n pl. -S a drunken bum
STEWPAN n pl. -S a pan used for stewing
STEY adj steep
STHENIA n pl. -S excessive energy STHENIC adj
STIBIAL adj pertaining to stibium
STIBINE n pl. -S a poisonous gas
STIBIUM n pl. -S antimony
STIBNITE n pl. -S an ore of antimony
STICH n pl. -S a line of poetry STICHIC adj
STICK v -ED, -ING, -S to support with slender pieces of wood
STICK v STUCK, STICKING, STICKS to pierce with a pointed object
STICKER n pl. -S an adhesive label
STICKFUL n pl. -S an amount of set type
STICKIER comparative of sticky
STICKIEST superlative of sticky
STICKILY adv in a sticky manner
STICKIT adj unsuccessful
STICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to argue stubbornly
STICKLER n pl. -S one that stickles
STICKMAN n pl. -MEN one who supervises the play at a dice table
STICKOUT n pl. -S one that is conspicuous
STICKPIN n pl. -S a decorative tiepin
STICKUM n pl. -S a substance that causes adhesion
STICKUP n pl. -S a robbery at gunpoint
STICKY adj STICKIER, STICKIEST tending to adhere
STICTION n pl. -S the force required to begin to move a body that is in contact with another body
STIED a past tense of sty
STIES present 3d person sing. of sty
STIFF adj STIFFER, STIFFEST difficult to bend or stretch
STIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to cheat someone by not paying
STIFFEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make stiff
STIFFISH adj somewhat stiff
STIFFLY adv in a stiff manner
STIFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to smother
STIFLER n pl. -S one that stifles
STIGMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a mark of disgrace STIGMAL adj
STILBENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
STILBITE n pl. -S a mineral
STILE n pl. -S a series of steps for passing over a fence or wall
STILETTO v -ED, -ING, -S or -ES to stab with a stiletto (a short dagger)
STILL adj STILLER, STILLEST free from sound or motion
STILL v -ED, -ING, -S to make still
STILLMAN n pl. -MEN one who operates a distillery
STILLY adj STILLIER, STILLIEST still
STILT v -ED, -ING, -S to raise on stilts (long, slender poles)
STIME n pl. -S a glimpse
STIMULUS n pl. -LI something that causes a response
STIMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to stymie
STING v STUNG, STINGING, STINGS to prick painfully
STINGER n pl. -S one that stings
STINGIER comparative of stingy
STINGIEST superlative of stingy
STINGILY adv in a stingy manner
STINGO n pl. -GOS a strong ale or beer
STINGRAY n pl. -RAYS a flat-bodied marine fish
STINGY adj -GIER, -GIEST unwilling to spend or give
STINK v STANK or STUNK, STINKING, STINKS to emit a foul odor
STINKARD n pl. -S a despicable person
STINKBUG n pl. -S an insect that emits a foul odor
STINKER n pl. -S one that stinks
STINKIER comparative of stinky
STINKIEST superlative of stinky
STINKO adj drunk
STINKPOT n pl. -S a jar containing foul-smelling combustibles formerly used in warfare
STINKY adj STINKIER, STINKIEST emitting a foul odor
STINT v -ED, -ING, -S to limit
STINTER n pl. -S one that stints
STIPE n pl. -S a slender supporting part of a plant STIPED adj
STIPEL n pl. -S a small stipule
STIPEND n pl. -S a fixed sum of money paid periodically
STIPES n pl. STIPITES a stipe
STIPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to draw, paint, or engrave by means of dots or short touches
STIPPLER n pl. -S one that stipples
STIPULE n pl. -S an appendage at the base of a leaf in certain plants STIPULAR, STIPULED adj
STIR v STIRRED, STIRRING, STIRS to pass an implement through in circular motions
STIRK n pl. -S a young cow
STIRP n pl. -S lineage
STIRPS n pl. STIRPES a family or branch of a family
STIRRED past tense of stir
STIRRER n pl. -S one that stirs
STIRRING present participle of stir
STIRRUP n pl. -S a support for the foot of a horseman
STITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to join by making in-and-out movements with a threaded needle
STITCHER n pl. -S one that stitches
STITHY v STITHIED, STITHYING, STITHIES to forge on an anvil
STIVER n pl. -S a former Dutch coin
STOA n pl. STOAE, STOAI, or STOAS an ancient Greek covered walkway
STOAT n pl. -S a weasel with a black-tipped tail
STOB v STOBBED, STOBBING, STOBS to stab
STOCCADO n pl. -DOS a thrust with a rapier
STOCCATA n pl. -S stoccado
STOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to keep for future sale or use
STOCKADE v -ADED, -ADING, -ADES to build a type of protective fence around
STOCKCAR n pl. -S a boxcar for carrying livestock
STOCKER n pl. -S a young animal suitable for being fattened for market
STOCKIER comparative of stocky
STOCKIEST superlative of stocky
STOCKILY adv in a stocky manner
STOCKING n pl. -S a knitted or woven covering for the foot and leg
STOCKISH adj stupid
STOCKIST n pl. -S one who stocks goods
STOCKMAN n pl. -MEN one who owns or raises livestock
STOCKPOT n pl. -S a pot in which broth is prepared
STOCKY adj STOCKIER, STOCKIEST having a short, thick body
STODGE v STODGED, STODGING, STODGES to stuff full with food
STODGY adj STODGIER, STODGIEST boring STODGILY adv
STOGEY n pl. -GEYS stogy
STOGIE n pl. -S stogy
STOGY n pl. -GIES a long, slender cigar
STOIC n pl. -S one who is indifferent to pleasure or pain STOICAL adj
STOICISM n pl. -S indifference to pleasure or pain
STOKE v STOKED, STOKING, STOKES to supply a furnace with fuel
STOKER n pl. -S one that stokes
STOKESIA n pl. -S a perennial herb
STOKING present participle of stoke
STOLE n pl. -S a long-wide scarf STOLED adj
STOLEN past participle of steal
STOLID adj -IDER, -IDEST showing little or no emotion STOLIDLY adv
STOLLEN n pl. -S a sweet bread
STOLON n pl. -S a type of plant stem STOLONIC adj
STOLPORT n pl. -S an airport for aircraft needing comparatively short runways
STOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a minute opening in the epidermis of a plant organ
STOMACH v -ED, -ING, -S to tolerate
STOMACHY adj paunchy
STOMAL adj stomatal
STOMATA a pl. of stoma
STOMATAL adj pertaining to a stoma
STOMATE n pl. -S a stoma
STOMATIC adj pertaining to the mouth
STOMODEA n/pl embryonic oral cavities
STOMP v -ED, -ING, -S to tread heavily
STOMPER n pl. -S one that stomps
STONE v STONED, STONING, STONES to pelt with stones (pieces of concreted earthy or mineral matter) STONABLE adj
STONEFLY n pl. -FLIES a winged insect
STONER n pl. -S one that stones
STONEY adj STONIER, STONIEST stony
STONIER comparative of stony
STONIEST superlative of stony
STONILY adv in a stony manner
STONING present participle of stone
STONISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to astonish
STONY adj STONIER, STONIEST abounding in stones
STOOD past tense of stand
STOOGE v STOOGED, STOOGING, STOOGES to act as a comedian's straight man
STOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to stack upright in a field for drying, as bundles of grain
STOOKER n pl. -S one that stooks
STOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to defecate
STOOLIE n pl. -S an informer
STOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to bend the body forward and down
STOOPER n pl. -S one that stoops
STOP v STOPPED or STOPT, STOPPING, STOPS to discontinue the progress or motion of
STOPBANK n pl. -S an embankment along a river
STOPCOCK n pl. -S a type of faucet
STOPE v STOPED, STOPING, STOPES to excavate in layers, as ore
STOPER n pl. -S one that stopes
STOPGAP n pl. -S a temporary substitute
STOPING present participle of stope
STOPOVER n pl. -S a brief stop in the course of a journey
STOPPAGE n pl. -S the act of stopping
STOPPED a past tense of stop
STOPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to plug
STOPPING present participle of stop
STOPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to stopper
STOPT a past tense of stop
STORABLE n pl. -S something that can be stored
STORAGE n pl. -S a place for storing
STORAX n pl. -ES a fragrant resin
STORE v STORED, STORING, STORES to put away for future use
STOREY n pl. -REYS a horizontal division of a building STOREYED adj
STORIED past tense of story
STORIES present 3d person sing. of story
STORING present participle of store
STORK n pl. -S a wading bird
STORM v -ED, -ING, -S to blow violently
STORMY adj STORMIER, STORMIEST storming STORMILY adv
STORY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to relate as a story (an account of an event or series of events)
STOSS adj facing the direction from which a glacier moves
STOTINKA n pl. -KI a monetary unit of Bulgaria
STOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to ache
STOUP n pl. -S a basin for holy water
STOUR n pl. -S dust
STOURE n pl. -S stour
STOURIE adj stoury
STOURY adj dusty
STOUT adj STOUTER, STOUTEST fat
STOUT n pl. -S a strong, dark ale
STOUTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make stout
STOUTISH adj somewhat stout
STOUTLY adv in a stout manner
STOVE n pl. -S a heating apparatus
STOVER n pl. -S coarse food for cattle
STOW v -ED, -ING, -S to pack STOWABLE adj
STOWAGE n pl. -S goods in storage
STOWAWAY n pl. -AWAYS one who hides aboard a conveyance to obtain free passage
STOWP n pl. -S stoup
STRADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to sit, stand, or walk with the legs wide apart
STRAFE v STRAFED, STRAFING, STRAFES to attack with machine-gun fire from an airplane
STRAFER n pl. -S one that strafes
STRAGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to stray
STRAGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST irregularly spread out
STRAIGHT adj STRAIGHTER, STRAIGHTEST extending uniformly in one direction without bends or irregularities
STRAIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to make straight
STRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to exert to the utmost
STRAINER n pl. -S a utensil used to separate liquids from solids
STRAIT adj STRAITER, STRAITEST narrow STRAITLY adv
STRAIT n pl. -S a narrow waterway connecting two larger bodies of water
STRAITEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make strait
STRAKE n pl. -S a line of planking extending along a ship's hull STRAKED adj
STRAMASH n pl. -ES an uproar
STRAMONY n pl. -NIES a poisonous weed
STRAND v -ED, -ING, -S to leave in an unfavorable situation
STRANDER n pl. -S a machine that twists fibers into rope
STRANG adj strong
STRANGE adj STRANGER, STRANGEST unusual or unfamiliar
STRANGER v -ED, -ING, -S to estrange
STRANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to choke to death
STRAP v STRAPPED, STRAPPING, STRAPS to fasten with a strap (a narrow strip of flexible material)
STRAPPER n pl. -S one that straps
STRASS n pl. -ES a brilliant glass used in making imitation gems
STRATA n pl. -S a stratum
STRATAL adj pertaining to a stratum
STRATEGY n pl. -GIES a plan for obtaining a specific goal
STRATH n pl. -S a wide river valley
STRATI pl. of stratus
STRATIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to form or arrange in layers
STRATOUS adj stratal
STRATUM n pl. -TA or -TUMS a layer of material
STRATUS n pl. -TI a type of cloud
STRAVAGE v -VAGED, -VAGING, -VAGES to stroll
STRAVAIG v -ED, -ING, -S to stravage
STRAW v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with straw (stalks of threshed grain)
STRAWHAT adj pertaining to a summer theater situated in a resort area
STRAWY adj STRAWIER, STRAWIEST resembling straw
STRAY v -ED, -ING, -S to wander from the proper area or course
STRAYER n pl. -S one that strays
STREAK v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with streaks (long, narrow marks)
STREAKER n pl. -S one that streaks
STREAKY adj STREAKIER, STREAKIEST covered with streaks
STREAM v -ED, -ING, -S to flow in a steady current
STREAMER n pl. -S a long, narrow flag
STREAMY adj STREAMIER, STREAMIEST streaming
STREEK v -ED, -ING, -S to stretch
STREEKER n pl. -S one that streeks
STREEL v -ED, -ING, -S to saunter
STREET n pl. -S a public thoroughfare
STRENGTH n pl. -S capacity for exertion or endurance
STREP n pl. -S any of various spherical or oval bacteria
STRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to place emphasis on
STRESSOR n pl. -S a type of stimulus
STRETCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to draw out or open to full length
STRETCHY adj STRETCHIER, STRETCHIEST having a tendency to stretch
STRETTA n pl. -TE or -TAS stretto
STRETTO n pl. -TI or -TOS a concluding musical passage played at a faster tempo
STREUSEL n pl. -S a topping for coffee cakes
STREW v STREWED, STREWN, STREWING, STREWS to scatter about
STREWER n pl. -S one that strews
STRIA n pl. STRIAE a thin groove, stripe, or streak
STRIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to mark with striae
STRICK n pl. -S a bunch of flax fibers
STRICKEN adj strongly affected or afflicted
STRICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to shape or smooth with a strickle (an instrument for leveling off grain)
STRICT adj STRICTER, STRICTEST kept within narrow and specific limits STRICTLY adv
STRIDE v STRODE or STRID, STRIDDEN, STRIDING, STRIDES to walk with long steps
STRIDENT adj shrill
STRIDER n pl. -S one that strides
STRIDING present participle of stride
STRIDOR n pl. -S a strident sound
STRIFE n pl. -S bitter conflict or dissension
STRIGIL n pl. -S a scraping instrument
STRIGOSE adj covered with short, stiff hairs
STRIKE v STRUCK or STROOK, STRICKEN or STRUCKEN, STRIKING, STRIKES to come or cause to come into contact with
STRIKER n pl. -S one that strikes
STRING v STRUNG or STRINGED, STRINGING, STRINGS to provide with strings (slender cords)
STRINGER n pl. -S one that strings
STRINGY adj STRINGIER, STRINGIEST resembling a string or strings
STRIP v STRIPPED or STRIPT, STRIPPING, STRIPS to remove the outer covering from
STRIPE v STRIPED, STRIPING, STRIPES to mark with stripes (long, distinct bands)
STRIPER n pl. -S a food and game fish
STRIPIER comparative of stripy
STRIPIEST superlative of stripy
STRIPING n pl. -S the stripes marked or painted on something
STRIPPED a past tense of strip
STRIPPER n pl. -S one that strips
STRIPPING present participle of strip
STRIPT a past tense of strip
STRIPY adj STRIPIER, STRIPIEST marked with stripes
STRIVE v STROVE or STRIVED, STRIVEN, STRIVING, STRIVES to exert much effort or energy
STRIVER n pl. -S one that strives
STROBE n pl. -S a device that produces brief, high-intensity flashes of light
STROBIC adj spinning
STROBIL n pl. -S strobile
STROBILA n pl. -LAE the entire body of a tapeworm
STROBILE n pl. -S the conical, multiple fruit of certain trees
STROBILI n/pl strobiles
STRODE a past tense of stride
STROKE v STROKED, STROKING, STROKES to rub gently
STROKER n pl. -S one that strokes
STROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to walk in a leisurely manner
STROLLER n pl. -S one that strolls
STROMA n pl. -MATA the substance that forms the framework of an organ or cell STROMAL adj
STRONG adj STRONGER, STRONGEST having great strength STRONGLY adv
STRONGYL n pl. -S a parasitic worm
STRONTIA n pl. -S a chemical compound STRONTIC adj
STROOK a past tense of strike
STROP v STROPPED, STROPPING, STROPS to sharpen on a strip of leather
STROPHE n pl. -S a part of an ancient Greek choral ode STROPHIC adj
STROPPER n pl. -S one that strops
STROPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST unruly
STROUD n pl. -S a coarse woolen blanket
STROVE a past tense of strive
STROW v STROWED, STROWN, STROWING, STROWS to strew
STROY v -ED, -ING, -S to destroy
STROYER n pl. -S one that stroys
STRUCK a past tense of strike
STRUCKEN a past participle of strike
STRUDEL n pl. -S a type of pastry
STRUGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to make strenuous efforts against opposition
STRUM v STRUMMED, STRUMMING, STRUMS to play a stringed instrument by running the fingers lightly across the strings
STRUMA n pl. -MAE or -MAS scrofula
STRUMMER n pl. -S one that strums
STRUMMING present participle of strum
STRUMOSE adj having a struma
STRUMOUS adj having or pertaining to a struma
STRUMPET n pl. -S a prostitute
STRUNG a past tense of string
STRUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to strut
STRUT v STRUTTED, STRUTTING, STRUTS to walk with a pompous air
STRUTTER n pl. -S one that struts
STUB v STUBBED, STUBBING, STUBS to strike accidentally against a projecting object
STUBBIER comparative of stubby
STUBBIEST superlative of stubby
STUBBILY adv in a stubby manner
STUBBING present participle of stub
STUBBLE n pl. -S a short, rough growth of beard STUBBLED adj
STUBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST covered with stubble
STUBBORN adj unyielding
STUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST short and thick
STUCCO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to coat with a type of plaster
STUCCOER n pl. -S one that stuccoes
STUCK past tense of stick
STUD v STUDDED, STUDDING, STUDS to set thickly with small projections
STUDBOOK n pl. -S a record of the pedigree of purebred animals
STUDDIE n pl. -S an anvil
STUDDING n pl. -S the framework of a wall
STUDENT n pl. -S a person formally engaged in learning
STUDFISH n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
STUDIED past tense of study
STUDIER n pl. -S one that studies
STUDIES present 3d person sing. of study
STUDIO n pl. -DIOS an artist's workroom
STUDIOUS adj given to study
STUDLY adj -LIER, -LIEST muscular and attractive
STUDWORK n pl. -S studding
STUDY v STUDIED, STUDYING, STUDIES to apply the mind to the acquisition of knowledge
STUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to fill or pack tightly
STUFFER n pl. -S one that stuffs
STUFFING n pl. -S material with which something is stuffed
STUFFY adj STUFFIER, STUFFIEST poorly ventilated STUFFILY adv
STUIVER n pl. -S stiver
STULL n pl. -S a supporting timber in a mine
STULTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to cause to appear absurd
STUM v STUMMED, STUMMING, STUMS to increase the fermentation of by adding grape juice
STUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to miss one's step in walking or running
STUMBLER n pl. -S one that stumbles
STUMMED past tense of stum
STUMMING present participle of stum
STUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to baffle
STUMPAGE n pl. -S uncut marketable timber
STUMPER n pl. -S a baffling question
STUMPY adj STUMPIER, STUMPIEST short and thick
STUN v STUNNED, STUNNING, STUNS to render senseless or incapable of action
STUNG past tense of sting
STUNK a past tense of stink
STUNNED past tense of stun
STUNNER n pl. -S one that stuns
STUNNING adj strikingly beautiful or attractive
STUNSAIL n pl. -S a type of sail
STUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to hinder the normal growth of
STUNTMAN n pl. -MEN a person who substitutes for an actor in scenes involving dangerous activities
STUPA n pl. -S a Buddhist shrine
STUPE n pl. -S a medicated cloth to be applied to a wound
STUPEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to dull the senses of
STUPID adj -PIDER, -PIDEST mentally slow STUPIDLY adv
STUPID n pl. -S a stupid person
STUPOR n pl. -S a state of reduced sensibility
STURDY adj -DIER, -DIEST strong and durable STURDILY adv
STURDY n pl. -DIES a disease of sheep STURDIED adj
STURGEON n pl. -S an edible fish
STURT n pl. -S contention
STUTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to speak with spasmodic repetition
STY v STIED or STYED, STYING, STIES to keep in a pigpen
STYE n pl. -S an inflamed swelling of the eyelid
STYGIAN adj gloomy
STYLAR adj pertaining to a stylus
STYLATE adj bearing a stylet
STYLE v STYLED, STYLING, STYLES to name
STYLER n pl. -S one that styles
STYLET n pl. -S a small, stiff organ or appendage of certain animals
STYLI a pl. of stylus
STYLING n pl. -S the way in which something is styled
STYLISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to stylize
STYLISER n pl. -S one that stylises
STYLISH adj fashionable
STYLISING present participle of stylise
STYLIST n pl. -S one who is a master of a literary or rhetorical style
STYLITE n pl. -S an early Christian ascetic STYLITIC adj
STYLIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make conventional
STYLIZER n pl. -S one that stylizes
STYLOID adj slender and pointed
STYLUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a pointed instrument for writing, marking, or engraving
STYMIE v -MIED, -MIEING, -MIES to thwart
STYMY v -MIED, -MYING, -MIES to stymie
STYPSIS n pl. -SISES the use of a styptic
STYPTIC n pl. -S a substance used to check bleeding
STYRAX n pl. -ES storax
STYRENE n pl. -S a liquid hydrocarbon
SUABLE adj capable of being sued SUABLY adv
SUASION n pl. -S persuasion SUASIVE, SUASORY adj
SUAVE adj SUAVER, SUAVEST smoothly affable and polite SUAVELY adv
SUAVITY n pl. -TIES the state of being suave
SUB v SUBBED, SUBBING, SUBS to act as a substitute
SUBA n pl. -S subah
SUBABBOT n pl. -S a subordinate abbot
SUBACID adj slightly sour
SUBACRID adj somewhat acrid
SUBACUTE adj somewhat acute
SUBADAR n pl. -S subahdar
SUBADULT n pl. -S an individual approaching adulthood
SUBAGENT n pl. -S a subordinate agent
SUBAH n pl. -S a province of India
SUBAHDAR n pl. -S a governor of a subah
SUBALAR adj somewhat alar
SUBAREA n pl. -S a subdivision of an area
SUBARID adj somewhat arid
SUBATOM n pl. -S a component of an atom
SUBAXIAL adj somewhat axial
SUBBASE n pl. -S the lowest part of a base
SUBBASIN n pl. -S a section of an area drained by a river
SUBBASS n pl. -ES a pedal stop producing the lowest tones of an organ
SUBBED past tense of sub
SUBBING n pl. -S a thin coating on the support of a photographic film
SUBBLOCK n pl. -S a subdivision of a block
SUBBREED n pl. -S a distinguishable strain within a breed
SUBCASTE n pl. -S a subdivision of a caste
SUBCAUSE n pl. -S a subordinate cause
SUBCELL n pl. -S a subdivision of a cell
SUBCHIEF n pl. -S a subordinate chief
SUBCLAN n pl. -S a subdivision of a clan
SUBCLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to place in a subdivision of a class
SUBCLERK n pl. -S a subordinate clerk
SUBCODE n pl. -S a subdivision of a code
SUBCOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to cool below the freezing point without solidification
SUBCULT n pl. -S a subdivision of a cult
SUBCUTIS n pl. -CUTES or -CUTISES the deeper part of the dermis
SUBDEAN n pl. -S a subordinate dean
SUBDEB n pl. -S a girl the year before she becomes a debutante
SUBDEPOT n pl. -S a military depot that operates under the jurisdiction of another depot
SUBDUAL n pl. -S the act of subduing
SUBDUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to take away
SUBDUCT v -ED, -ING, -S to subduce
SUBDUE v -DUED, -DUING, -DUES to bring under control
SUBDUER n pl. -S one that subdues
SUBDURAL adj situated under the dura mater
SUBECHO n pl. -ECHOES an inferior echo
SUBEDIT v -ED, -ING, -S to act as the assistant editor of
SUBENTRY n pl. -TRIES an entry made under a more general entry
SUBEPOCH n pl. -S a subdivision of an epoch
SUBER n pl. -S phellem
SUBERECT adj nearly erect
SUBERIC adj pertaining to cork
SUBERIN n pl. -S a substance found in cork cells
SUBERISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to suberize
SUBERIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to convert into cork tissue
SUBEROSE adj corky
SUBEROUS adj suberose
SUBFIELD n pl. -S a subset of a mathematical field that is itself a field
SUBFILE n pl. -S a subdivision of a file
SUBFIX n pl. -ES a distinguishing symbol or letter written below another character
SUBFLOOR n pl. -S a rough floor laid as a base for a finished floor
SUBFLUID adj somewhat fluid
SUBFRAME n pl. -S a frame for the attachment of a finish frame
SUBFUSC adj dark in color
SUBGENRE n pl. -S a subdivision of a genre
SUBGENUS n pl. -GENERA or -GENUSES a subdivision of a genus
SUBGOAL n pl. -S a subordinate goal
SUBGRADE n pl. -S a surface on which a pavement is placed
SUBGRAPH n pl. -S a graph contained within a larger graph
SUBGROUP n pl. -S a distinct group within a group
SUBGUM n pl. -S a Chinese dish of mixed vegetables
SUBHEAD n pl. -S the heading of a subdivision
SUBHUMAN n pl. -S one that is less than human
SUBHUMID adj somewhat humid
SUBIDEA n pl. -S an inferior idea
SUBINDEX n pl. -DEXES or -DICES a subfix
SUBITEM n pl. -S an item that forms a subdivision of a larger topic
SUBITO adv quickly -- used as a musical direction
SUBJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to experience
SUBJOIN v -ED, -ING, -S to add at the end
SUBLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to cancel
SUBLEASE v -LEASED, -LEASING, -LEASES to sublet
SUBLET v -LET, -LETTING, -LETS to rent leased property to another
SUBLEVEL n pl. -S a lower level
SUBLIME adj -LIMER, -LIMEST of elevated or noble quality
SUBLIME v -LIMED, -LIMING, -LIMES to make sublime
SUBLIMER n pl. -S one that sublimes
SUBLIMEST superlative of sublime
SUBLIMING present participle of sublime
SUBLINE n pl. -S an inbred line within a strain
SUBLOT n pl. -S a subdivision of a lot
SUBLUNAR adj pertaining to the earth
SUBMENU n pl. -S a secondary list of options for a computer
SUBMERGE v -MERGED, -MERGING, -MERGES to place below the surface of a liquid
SUBMERSE v -MERSED, -MERSING, -MERSES to submerge
SUBMISS adj inclined to submit
SUBMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to yield to the power of another
SUBNASAL adj situated under the nose
SUBNET n pl. -S a system of interconnections within a communications system
SUBNICHE n pl. -S a subdivision of a habitat
SUBNODAL adj situated under a node
SUBOPTIC adj situated under the eyes
SUBORAL adj situated under the mouth
SUBORDER n pl. -S a category of related families within an order
SUBORN v -ED, -ING, -S to induce to commit perjury
SUBORNER n pl. -S one that suborns
SUBOVAL adj nearly oval
SUBOVATE adj nearly ovate
SUBOXIDE n pl. -S an oxide containing relatively little oxygen
SUBPANEL n pl. -S a subdivision of a panel
SUBPAR adj below par
SUBPART n pl. -S a subdivision of a part
SUBPENA v -ED, -ING, -S to subpoena
SUBPHASE n pl. -S a subdivision of a phase
SUBPHYLA n/pl divisions within a phylum
SUBPLOT n pl. -S a secondary literary plot
SUBPOENA v -ED, -ING, -S to summon with a type of judicial writ
SUBPOLAR adj situated just outside the polar circles
SUBPUBIC adj situated under the pubis
SUBRACE n pl. -S a subdivision of a race
SUBRENT n pl. -S rent from a subtenant
SUBRING n pl. -S a subset of a mathematical ring that is itself a ring
SUBRULE n pl. -S a subordinate rule
SUBSALE n pl. -S a resale of purchased goods
SUBSCALE n pl. -S a subdivision of a scale
SUBSEA adj situated below the surface of the sea
SUBSECT n pl. -S a sect directly derived from another
SUBSENSE n pl. -S a subdivision of a sense
SUBSERE n pl. -S a type of ecological succession
SUBSERVE v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES to serve to promote
SUBSET n pl. -S a mathematical set contained within a larger set
SUBSHAFT n pl. -S a shaft that is beneath another shaft
SUBSHELL n pl. -S one of the orbitals making up an electron shell of an atom
SUBSHRUB n pl. -S a low shrub
SUBSIDE v -SIDED, -SIDING, -SIDES to sink to a lower or normal level
SUBSIDER n pl. -S one that subsides
SUBSIDY n pl. -DIES a grant or contribution of money
SUBSIST v -ED, -ING, -S to continue to exist
SUBSITE n pl. -S a subdivision of a site
SUBSKILL n pl. -S an subordinate skill
SUBSOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to plow so as to turn up the subsoil (the layer of earth beneath the surface soil)
SUBSOLAR adj situated directly beneath the sun
SUBSONIC adj moving at a speed less than that of sound
SUBSPACE n pl. -S a subset of a mathematical space
SUBSTAGE n pl. -S a part of a microscope for supporting accessories
SUBSTATE n pl. -S a subdivision of a state
SUBSUME v -SUMED, -SUMING, -SUMES to classify within a larger category
SUBTASK n pl. -S a subordinate task
SUBTAXON n pl. -TAXA or -TAXONS a subdivision of a taxon
SUBTEEN n pl. -S a person approaching the teenage years
SUBTEND v -ED, -ING, -S to extend under or opposite to
SUBTEST n pl. -S a subdivision of a test
SUBTEXT n pl. -S written or printed matter under a more general text
SUBTHEME n pl. -S a subordinate theme
SUBTILE adj -TILER, -TILEST subtle
SUBTILIN n pl. -S an antibiotic
SUBTILTY n pl. -TIES subtlety
SUBTITLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to give a secondary title to
SUBTLE adj -TLER, -TLEST so slight as to be difficult to detect SUBTLY adv
SUBTLETY n pl. -TIES the state of being subtle
SUBTONE n pl. -S a low or subdued tone
SUBTONIC n pl. -S a type of musical tone
SUBTOPIA n pl. -S the suburbs of a city
SUBTOPIC n pl. -S a secondary topic
SUBTOTAL v -TALED, -TALING, -TALS or -TALLED, -TALLING, -TALS to total a portion of
SUBTRACT v -ED, -ING, -S to take away
SUBTREND n pl. -S a subordinate trend
SUBTRIBE n pl. -S a subdivision of a tribe
SUBTUNIC n pl. -S a tunic worn under another tunic
SUBTYPE n pl. -S a type that is subordinate to or included in another type
SUBULATE adj slender and tapering to a point
SUBUNIT n pl. -S a unit that is a part of a larger unit
SUBURB n pl. -S a residential area adjacent to a city SUBURBED adj
SUBURBAN n pl. -S one who lives in a suburb
SUBURBIA n pl. -S the suburbs of a city
SUBVENE v -VENED, -VENING, -VENES to arrive or occur as a support or relief
SUBVERT v -ED, -ING, -S to destroy completely
SUBVICAR n pl. -S a subordinate vicar
SUBVIRAL adj pertaining to a part of a virus
SUBVOCAL adj mentally formulated as words
SUBWAY v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by an underground railroad
SUBWORLD n pl. -S a subdivision of a sphere of interest or activity
SUBZERO adj registering less than zero
SUBZONE n pl. -S a subdivision of a zone
SUCCAH n pl. -CAHS or -COTH sukkah
SUCCEED v -ED, -ING, -S to accomplish something desired or intended
SUCCESS n pl. -ES the attainment of something desired or intended
SUCCINCT adj -CINCTER, -CINCTEST clearly expressed in few words
SUCCINIC adj pertaining to amber
SUCCINYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
SUCCOR v -ED, -ING, -S to go to the aid of
SUCCORER n pl. -S one that succors
SUCCORY n pl. -RIES chicory
SUCCOTH a pl. of succah
SUCCOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to succor
SUCCUBA n pl. -BAE a succubus
SUCCUBUS n pl. -BI or -BUSES a female demon
SUCCUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to yield to superior force
SUCCUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to shake violently
SUCH adj of that kind
SUCHLIKE adj of a similar kind
SUCHNESS n pl. -ES essential or characteristic quality
SUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to draw in by establishing a partial vacuum
SUCKER v -ED, -ING, -S to strip of lower shoots or branches
SUCKFISH n pl. -ES a remora
SUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to give milk to from the breast
SUCKLER n pl. -S one that suckles
SUCKLESS adj having no juice
SUCKLING n pl. -S a young mammal that has not been weaned
SUCRASE n pl. -S an enzyme
SUCRE n pl. -S a monetary unit of Ecuador
SUCROSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
SUCTION n pl. -S the act of sucking
SUDARIUM n pl. -IA a cloth for wiping the face
SUDARY n pl. -RIES sudarium
SUDATION n pl. -S excessive sweating
SUDATORY n pl. -RIES a hot-air bath for inducing sweating
SUDD n pl. -S a floating mass of vegetation
SUDDEN adj happening quickly and without warning SUDDENLY adv
SUDDEN n pl. -S a sudden occurrence
SUDOR n pl. -S sweat SUDORAL adj
SUDS v -ED, -ING, -ES to wash in soapy water
SUDSER n pl. -S one that sudses
SUDSLESS adj having no suds
SUDSY adj SUDSIER, SUDSIEST foamy
SUE v SUED, SUING, SUES to institute legal proceedings against
SUEDE v SUEDED, SUEDING, SUEDES to finish leather with a soft, napped surface
SUER n pl. -S one that sues
SUET n pl. -S the hard, fatty tissue around the kidneys of cattle and sheep SUETY adj
SUFFARI n pl. -S a safari
SUFFER v -ED, -ING, -S to feel pain or distress
SUFFERER n pl. -S one that suffers
SUFFICE v -FICED, -FICING, -FICES to be adequate
SUFFICER n pl. -S one that suffices
SUFFIX v -ED, -ING, -ES to add as a suffix (a form affixed to the end of a root word)
SUFFIXAL adj pertaining to or being a suffix
SUFFLATE v -FLATED, -FLATING, -FLATES to inflate
SUFFRAGE n pl. -S the right to vote
SUFFUSE v -FUSED, -FUSING, -FUSES to spread through or over
SUGAR v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with sugar (a sweet carbohydrate)
SUGARY adj -ARIER, -ARIEST containing or resembling sugar
SUGGEST v -ED, -ING, -S to bring or put forward for consideration
SUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to sough
SUICIDAL adj self-destructive
SUICIDE v -CIDED, -CIDING, -CIDES to kill oneself intentionally
SUING present participle of sue
SUINT n pl. -S a natural grease found in the wool of sheep
SUIT v -ED, -ING, -S to be appropriate to
SUITABLE adj appropriate SUITABLY adv
SUITCASE n pl. -S a flat, rectangular piece of luggage
SUITE n pl. -S a series of things forming a unit
SUITER n pl. -S a suitcase holding a specified number of suits (sets of garments)
SUITING n pl. -S fabric for making suits
SUITLIKE adj resembling a suit (a set of garments)
SUITOR n pl. -S one that is courting a woman
SUKIYAKI n pl. -S a Japanese dish
SUKKAH n pl. -KAHS or -KOTH or -KOT a temporary shelter in which meals are eaten during a Jewish festival
SULCATE adj having long, narrow furrows
SULCATED adj sulcate
SULCUS n pl. -CI a narrow furrow SULCAL adj
SULDAN n pl. -S soldan
SULFA n pl. -S a bacteria-inhibiting drug
SULFATE v -FATED, -FATING, -FATES to treat with sulfuric acid
SULFID n pl. -S sulfide
SULFIDE n pl. -S a sulfur compound
SULFINYL n pl. -S a bivalent radical
SULFITE n pl. -S a chemical salt SULFITIC adj
SULFO adj sulfonic
SULFONE n pl. -S a sulfur compound
SULFONIC adj containing a certain univalent radical
SULFONYL n pl. -S a bivalent radical
SULFUR v -ED, -ING, -S to treat with sulfur (a nonmetallic element)
SULFURET v -RETED, -RETING, -RETS or -RETTED, -RETTING, -RETS to treat with sulfur
SULFURIC adj pertaining to sulfur
SULFURY adj resembling sulfur
SULFURYL n pl. -S sulfonyl
SULK v -ED, -ING, -S to be sulky
SULKER n pl. -S one that sulks
SULKY adj SULKIER, SULKIEST sullenly aloof or withdrawn SULKILY adv
SULKY n pl. SULKIES a light horse-drawn vehicle
SULLAGE n pl. -S sewage
SULLEN adj -LENER, -LENEST showing a brooding ill humor or resentment SULLENLY adv
SULLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to soil
SULPHA n pl. -S sulfa
SULPHATE v -PHATED, -PHATING, -PHATES to sulfate
SULPHID n pl. -S sulfide
SULPHIDE n pl. -S sulfide
SULPHITE n pl. -S sulfite
SULPHONE n pl. -S sulfone
SULPHUR v -ED, -ING, -S to sulfur
SULPHURY adj sulfury
SULTAN n pl. -S the ruler of a Muslim country SULTANIC adj
SULTANA n pl. -S a sultan's wife
SULTRY adj -TRIER, -TRIEST very hot and humid SULTRILY adv
SULU n pl. -S a Melanesian skirt
SUM v SUMMED, SUMMING, SUMS to add into one total
SUMAC n pl. -S a flowering tree or shrub
SUMACH n pl. -S sumac
SUMLESS adj too large for calculation
SUMMA n pl. -MAE or -MAS a comprehensive work covering a specific subject
SUMMABLE adj capable of being summed
SUMMAND n pl. -S an addend
SUMMARY n pl. -RIES a condensation of the substance of a larger work
SUMMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to sum
SUMMED past tense of sum
SUMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to pass the summer (the warmest season of the year)
SUMMERLY adj summery
SUMMERY adj -MERIER, -MERIEST characteristic of summer
SUMMING present participle of sum
SUMMIT n pl. -S the highest point SUMMITAL adj
SUMMIT v -ED, -ING, -S to participate in a high-level conference
SUMMITRY n pl. -RIES the use of conferences between chiefs of state for international negotiation
SUMMON v -ED, -ING, -S to order to appear
SUMMONER n pl. -S one that summons
SUMMONS v -ED, -ING, -ES to summon with a court order
SUMO n pl. -MOS a Japanese form of wrestling
SUMP n pl. -S a low area serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids
SUMPTER n pl. -S a pack animal
SUMPWEED n pl. -S a marsh plant
SUN v SUNNED, SUNNING, SUNS to expose to the sun (the star around which the earth revolves)
SUNBACK adj cut low to expose the back to sunlight
SUNBAKED adj baked by the sun
SUNBATH n pl. -S an exposure to sunlight
SUNBATHE v -BATHED, -BATHING, -BATHES to take a sunbath
SUNBEAM n pl. -S a beam of sunlight SUNBEAMY adj
SUNBELT n pl. -S the southern and southwestern states of the U.S.
SUNBIRD n pl. -S a tropical bird
SUNBLOCK n pl. -S a preparation to protect the skin from the sun's rays
SUNBOW n pl. -S an arc of spectral colors formed by the sun shining through a mist
SUNBURN v -BURNED or -BURNT, -BURNING, -BURNS to burn or discolor from exposure to the sun
SUNBURST n pl. -S a burst of sunlight
SUNCHOKE n pl. -S a type of sunflower
SUNDAE n pl. -S a dish of ice cream served with a topping
SUNDECK n pl. -S a deck that is exposed to the sun
SUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to break apart
SUNDERER n pl. -S one that sunders
SUNDEW n pl. -S a marsh plant
SUNDIAL n pl. -S a type of time-telling device
SUNDOG n pl. -S a small rainbow
SUNDOWN n pl. -S sunset
SUNDRESS n pl. -ES a dress with an abbreviated bodice
SUNDRIES n/pl miscellaneous items
SUNDROPS n pl. SUNDROPS a flowering plant
SUNDRY adj miscellaneous
SUNFAST adj resistant to fading by the sun
SUNFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
SUNG past participle of sing
SUNGLASS n pl. -ES a lens for concentrating the sun's rays in order to produce heat
SUNGLOW n pl. -S a glow in the sky caused by the sun
SUNK a past participle of sink
SUNKEN a past participle of sink
SUNKET n pl. -S a tidbit
SUNLAMP n pl. -S a lamp that radiates ultraviolet rays
SUNLAND n pl. -S an area marked by a great amount of sunshine
SUNLESS adj having no sunlight
SUNLIGHT n pl. -S the light of the sun
SUNLIKE adj resembling the sun
SUNLIT adj lighted by the sun
SUNN n pl. -S an East Indian shrub
SUNNA n pl. -S the body of traditional Muslim law
SUNNAH n pl. -S sunna
SUNNED past tense of sun
SUNNING present participle of sun
SUNNY adj -NIER, -NIEST filled with sunlight SUNNILY adv
SUNPORCH n pl. -ES a porch that admits much sunlight
SUNPROOF adj resistant to damage by sunlight
SUNRISE n pl. -S the ascent of the sun above the horizon in the morning
SUNROOF n pl. -S an automobile roof having an openable panel
SUNROOM n pl. -S a room built to admit a great amount of sunlight
SUNSCALD n pl. -S an injury of woody plants caused by the sun
SUNSET n pl. -S the descent of the sun below the horizon in the evening
SUNSHADE n pl. -S something used as a protection from the sun
SUNSHINE n pl. -S the light of the sun SUNSHINY adj
SUNSPOT n pl. -S a dark spot on the surface of the sun
SUNSTONE n pl. -S a variety of quartz
SUNSUIT n pl. -S an outfit worn for sunbathing
SUNTAN n pl. -S a brown color on the skin produced by exposure to the sun
SUNUP n pl. -S sunrise
SUNWARD adv toward the sun
SUNWARDS adv sunward
SUNWISE adv from left to right
SUP v SUPPED, SUPPING, SUPS to eat supper
SUPE n pl. -S an actor without a speaking part
SUPER v -ED, -ING, -S to reinforce with a thin cotton mesh, as a book
SUPERADD v -ED, -ING, -S to add further
SUPERB adj -PERBER, -PERBEST of excellent quality SUPERBLY adv
SUPERBAD adj exceedingly bad
SUPERCAR n pl. -S a superior car
SUPERCOP n pl. -S a superior police officer
SUPEREGO n pl. -EGOS a part of the psyche
SUPERFAN n pl. -S an exceedingly devoted enthusiast
SUPERFIX n pl. -ES a recurrent pattern of stress in speech
SUPERHIT n pl. -S something exceedingly successful
SUPERHOT adj pl. -S very hot
SUPERIOR n pl. -S one of higher rank, quality, or authority than another
SUPERJET n pl. -S a type of jet airplane
SUPERLIE v -LAY, -LAIN, -LYING, -LIES to lie above
SUPERMAN n pl. -MEN a hypothetical superior man
SUPERMOM n pl. -S a superior mom
SUPERNAL adj pertaining to the sky
SUPERPRO n pl. -PROS a superior professional
SUPERSEX n pl. -ES a type of sterile organism
SUPERSPY n pl. -SPIES a superior spy
SUPERTAX n pl. -ES an additional tax
SUPINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to turn so that the palm is facing upward
SUPINE n pl. -S a Latin verbal noun
SUPINELY adv in an inactive manner
SUPPED past tense of sup
SUPPER n pl. -S an evening meal
SUPPING present participle of sup
SUPPLANT v -ED, -ING, -S to take the place of
SUPPLE adj -PLER, -PLEST pliant SUPPLELY adv
SUPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to make supple
SUPPLIER n pl. -S one that supplies
SUPPLY v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES to furnish with what is needed
SUPPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to hold up or add strength to
SUPPOSAL n pl. -S something supposed
SUPPOSE v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES to assume to be true
SUPPOSER n pl. -S one that supposes
SUPPRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to put an end to forcibly
SUPRA adv above
SUPREME adj -PREMER, -PREMEST highest in power or authority
SUPREMO n pl. -MOS one who is highest in authority
SUQ n pl. -S souk
SURA n pl. -S a chapter of the Koran
SURAH n pl. -S a silk fabric
SURAL adj pertaining to the calf of the leg
SURBASE n pl. -S a molding or border above the base of a structure SURBASED adj
SURCEASE v -CEASED, -CEASING, -CEASES to cease
SURCOAT n pl. -S an outer coat or cloak
SURD n pl. -S a voiceless speech sound
SURE adj SURER, SUREST free from doubt
SUREFIRE adj sure to meet expectations
SURELY adv certainly
SURENESS n pl. -ES the state of being sure
SURER comparative of sure
SUREST superlative of sure
SURETY n pl. -TIES sureness
SURF v -ED, -ING, -S to ride breaking waves on a long, narrow board SURFABLE adj
SURFACE v -FACED, -FACING, -FACES to apply an outer layer to
SURFACER n pl. -S one that surfaces
SURFBIRD n pl. -S a shore bird
SURFBOAT n pl. -S a strong rowboat
SURFEIT v -ED, -ING, -S to supply to excess
SURFER n pl. -S one that surfs
SURFFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
SURFIER comparative of surfy
SURFIEST superlative of surfy
SURFING n pl. -S the act or sport of riding the surf (breaking waves)
SURFLIKE adj resembling breaking waves
SURFY adj SURFIER, SURFIEST abounding in breaking waves
SURGE v SURGED, SURGING, SURGES to move in a swelling manner
SURGEON n pl. -S one who practices surgery
SURGER n pl. -S one that surges
SURGERY n pl. -GERIES the treatment of medical problems by operation
SURGICAL adj pertaining to surgery
SURGING present participle of surge
SURGY adj surging
SURICATE n pl. -S a burrowing mammal
SURIMI n pl. SURIMI an inexpensive fish product
SURLY adj -LIER, -LIEST sullenly rude SURLILY adv
SURMISE v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES to infer with little evidence
SURMISER n pl. -S one that surmises
SURMOUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to get over or across
SURNAME v -NAMED, -NAMING, -NAMES to give a family name to
SURNAMER n pl. -S one that surnames
SURPASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to go beyond
SURPLICE n pl. -S a loose-fitting vestment
SURPLUS n pl. -ES an excess
SURPRINT v -ED, -ING, -S to print over something already printed
SURPRISE v -PRISED, -PRISING, -PRISES to come upon unexpectedly
SURPRIZE v -PRIZED, -PRIZING, -PRIZES to surprise
SURRA n pl. -S a disease of domestic animals
SURREAL adj having dreamlike qualities
SURREY n pl. -REYS a light carriage
SURROUND v -ED, -ING, -S to extend completely around
SURROYAL n pl. -S the topmost prong of a stag's antler
SURTAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to assess with an extra tax
SURTOUT n pl. -S a close-fitting overcoat
SURVEIL v -VEILLED, -VEILLING, -VEILS to watch closely
SURVEY v -ED, -ING, -S to determine the boundaries, area, or elevations of by measuring angles and distances
SURVEYOR n pl. -S one that surveys land
SURVIVAL n pl. -S a living or continuing longer than another person or thing
SURVIVE v -VIVED, -VIVING, -VIVES to remain in existence
SURVIVER n pl. -S survivor
SURVIVOR n pl. -S one that survives
SUSHI n pl. -S a dish of cold rice cakes topped with strips of raw fish
SUSLIK n pl. -S a Eurasian rodent
SUSPECT v -ED, -ING, -S to think guilty on slight evidence
SUSPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to stop for a period
SUSPENSE n pl. -S a state of mental uncertainty or excitement
SUSPIRE v -PIRED, -PIRING, -PIRES to sigh
SUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to figure out
SUSTAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to maintain by providing with food and drink
SUSURRUS n pl. -ES a soft rustling sound
SUTLER n pl. -S one that peddles goods to soldiers
SUTRA n pl. -S a Hindu aphorism
SUTTA n pl. -S sutra
SUTTEE n pl. -S a Hindu widow cremated on her husband's funeral pile to show her devotion to him
SUTURAL adj pertaining to the line of junction between two bones
SUTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to unite by sewing
SUZERAIN n pl. -S a feudal lord
SVARAJ n pl. -ES swaraj
SVEDBERG n pl. -S a unit of time
SVELTE adj SVELTER, SVELTEST gracefully slender SVELTELY adv
SWAB v SWABBED, SWABBING, SWABS to clean with a large mop
SWABBER n pl. -S one that swabs
SWABBIE n pl. -S a sailor
SWABBING present participle of swab
SWABBY n pl. -BIES swabbie
SWACKED adj drunk
SWADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to wrap in bandages
SWAG v SWAGGED, SWAGGING, SWAGS to sway
SWAGE v SWAGED, SWAGING, SWAGES to shape with a hammering tool
SWAGER n pl. -S one that swages
SWAGGED past tense of swag
SWAGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to walk with a pompous air
SWAGGIE n pl. -S a swagman
SWAGGING present participle of swag
SWAGING present participle of swage
SWAGMAN n pl. -MEN a hobo
SWAIL n pl. -S swale
SWAIN n pl. -S a country boy SWAINISH adj
SWALE n pl. -S a tract of low, marshy ground
SWALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to take through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach
SWAM past tense of swim
SWAMI n pl. -S a Hindu religious teacher
SWAMIES pl. of swamy
SWAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to inundate
SWAMPER n pl. -S one that lives in a swampy area
SWAMPISH adj swampy
SWAMPY adj SWAMPIER, SWAMPIEST marshy
SWAMY n pl. -MIES swami
SWAN v SWANNED, SWANNING, SWANS to swear
SWANG a past tense of swing
SWANHERD n pl. -S one who tends swans (large aquatic birds)
SWANK adj SWANKER, SWANKEST imposingly elegant
SWANK v -ED, -ING, -S to swagger
SWANKY adj SWANKIER, SWANKIEST swank SWANKILY adv
SWANLIKE adj resembling a swan
SWANNED past tense of swan
SWANNERY n pl. -NERIES a place where swans are raised
SWANNING present participle of swan
SWANPAN n pl. -S a Chinese abacus
SWANSKIN n pl. -S the skin of a swan
SWAP v SWAPPED, SWAPPING, SWAPS to trade
SWAPPER n pl. -S one that swaps
SWARAJ n pl. -ES self-government in British India
SWARD v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with turf
SWARE a past tense of swear
SWARF n pl. -S material removed by a cutting tool
SWARM v -ED, -ING, -S to move in a large group
SWARMER n pl. -S one that swarms
SWART adj swarthy
SWARTH n pl. -S turf
SWARTHY adj -THIER, -THIEST having a dark complexion
SWARTY adj swarthy
SWASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to swagger
SWASHER n pl. -S one that swashes
SWASTICA n pl. -S swastika
SWASTIKA n pl. -S a geometrical figure used as a symbol or ornament
SWAT v SWATTED, SWATTING, SWATS to hit sharply
SWATCH n pl. -ES a sample piece of cloth
SWATH n pl. -S a row of cut grass or grain
SWATHE v SWATHED, SWATHING, SWATHES to wrap in bandages
SWATHER n pl. -S one that swathes
SWATTED past tense of swat
SWATTER n pl. -S one that swats
SWATTING present participle of swat
SWAY v -ED, -ING, -S to move slowly back and forth SWAYABLE adj
SWAYBACK n pl. -S an abnormal sagging of the back
SWAYER n pl. -S one that sways
SWAYFUL adj capable of influencing
SWEAR v SWORE or SWARE, SWORN, SWEARING, SWEARS to utter a solemn oath
SWEARER n pl. -S one that swears
SWEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to perspire
SWEATBOX n pl. -ES a small enclosure in which one is made to sweat
SWEATER n pl. -S a knitted outer garment
SWEATY adj SWEATIER, SWEATIEST covered with perspiration SWEATILY adv
SWEDE n pl. -S a rutabaga
SWEENY n pl. -NIES atrophy of the shoulder muscles in horses
SWEEP v SWEPT, SWEEPING, SWEEPS to clear or clean with a brush or broom
SWEEPER n pl. -S one that sweeps
SWEEPING n pl. -S the act of one that sweeps
SWEEPY adj SWEEPIER, SWEEPIEST of wide range or scope
SWEER adj lazy
SWEET adj SWEETER, SWEETEST pleasing to the taste
SWEET n pl. -S something that is sweet
SWEETEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make sweet
SWEETIE n pl. -S darling
SWEETING n pl. -S a sweet apple
SWEETISH adj somewhat sweet
SWEETLY adv in a sweet manner
SWEETSOP n pl. -S a tropical tree
SWELL adj SWELLER, SWELLEST stylish
SWELL v SWELLED, SWOLLEN, SWELLING, SWELLS to increase in size or volume
SWELLING n pl. -S something that is swollen
SWELTER v -ED, -ING, -S to suffer from oppressive heat
SWELTRY adj -TRIER, -TRIEST oppressively hot
SWEPT past tense of sweep
SWERVE v SWERVED, SWERVING, SWERVES to turn aside suddenly from a straight course
SWERVER n pl. -S one that swerves
SWEVEN n pl. -S a dream or vision
SWIDDEN n pl. -S an agricultural plot produced by burning off the vegetative cover
SWIFT adj SWIFTER, SWIFTEST moving with a great rate of motion
SWIFT n pl. -S a fast-flying bird
SWIFTER n pl. -S a rope on a ship
SWIFTLET n pl. -S a cave-dwelling swift
SWIFTLY adv in a swift manner
SWIG v SWIGGED, SWIGGING, SWIGS to drink deeply or rapidly
SWIGGER n pl. -S one that swigs
SWILL v -ED, -ING, -S to swig
SWILLER n pl. -S one that swills
SWIM v SWAM, SWUM, SWIMMING, SWIMS to propel oneself in water by natural means
SWIMMER n pl. -S one that swims
SWIMMING n pl. -S the act of one that swims
SWIMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST dizzy SWIMMILY adv
SWIMSUIT n pl. -S a bathing suit
SWIMWEAR n pl. -S garments made for swimming
SWINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to take money or property from by fraudulent means
SWINDLER n pl. -S one that swindles
SWINE n pl. SWINE a domestic pig
SWINEPOX n pl. -ES a disease of swine
SWING v SWUNG or SWANG, SWINGING, SWINGS to move freely back and forth
SWINGBY n pl. -BYS a mission in which a spacecraft uses a planet's gravitational pull for making course changes
SWINGE v SWINGED, SWINGEING, SWINGES to flog
SWINGER n pl. -S one that swings
SWINGIER comparative of swingy
SWINGIEST superlative of swingy
SWINGING adj -INGEST lively and hip
SWINGING n pl. -S the practice of swapping sex partners
SWINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to scutch
SWINGMAN n pl. -MEN a basketball player who can play guard or forward
SWINGY adj SWINGIER, SWINGIEST marked by swinging
SWINISH adj resembling or befitting swine
SWINK v -ED, -ING, -S to toil
SWINNEY n pl. -NEYS sweeny
SWIPE v SWIPED, SWIPING, SWIPES to strike with a sweeping blow
SWIPLE n pl. -S a part of a threshing device
SWIPPLE n pl. -S swiple
SWIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a whirling motion
SWIRLY adj SWIRLIER, SWIRLIEST swirling
SWISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move with a prolonged hissing sound
SWISHER n pl. -S one that swishes
SWISHY adj SWISHIER, SWISHIEST swishing
SWISS n pl. -ES a cotton fabric
SWITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to beat with a flexible rod
SWITCHER n pl. -S one that switches
SWITH adv quickly
SWITHE adv swith
SWITHER v -ED, -ING, -S to doubt
SWITHLY adv swith
SWIVE v SWIVED, SWIVING, SWIVES to copulate with
SWIVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to turn on a pivoted support
SWIVET n pl. -S a state of nervous excitement
SWIVING present participle of swive
SWIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to drink excessively
SWIZZLER n pl. -S one that swizzles
SWOB v SWOBBED, SWOBBING, SWOBS to swab
SWOBBER n pl. -S swabber
SWOLLEN past participle of swell
SWOON v -ED, -ING, -S to faint
SWOONER n pl. -S one that swoons
SWOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sudden descent
SWOOPER n pl. -S one that swoops
SWOOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move with a rustling sound
SWOP v SWOPPED, SWOPPING, SWOPS to swap
SWORD n pl. -S a weapon having a long blade for cutting or thrusting
SWORDMAN n pl. -MEN one skilled in the use of a sword
SWORE a past tense of swear
SWORN past participle of swear
SWOT v SWOTTED, SWOTTING, SWOTS to swat
SWOTTER n pl. -S one that swots
SWOUN v -ED, -ING, -S to swoon
SWOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to swoon
SWUM past participle of swim
SWUNG a past tense of swing
SYBARITE n pl. -S a person devoted to pleasure and luxury
SYBO n pl. -BOES the cibol
SYCAMINE n pl. -S the mulberry tree
SYCAMORE n pl. -S a North American tree
SYCE n pl. -S a male servant in India
SYCEE n pl. -S fine uncoined silver formerly used in China as money
SYCOMORE n pl. -S sycamore
SYCONIUM n pl. -NIA a fleshy multiple fruit
SYCOSIS n pl. -COSES an inflammatory disease of the hair follicles
SYENITE n pl. -S an igneous rock SYENITIC adj
SYKE n pl. -S a small stream
SYLI n pl. -S a former monetary unit of Guinea
SYLLABI a pl. of syllabus
SYLLABIC n pl. -S a speech sound of high sonority
SYLLABLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to pronounce syllables (units of spoken language)
SYLLABUB n pl. -S sillabub
SYLLABUS n pl. -BI or -BUSES an outline of a course of study
SYLPH n pl. -S a slender, graceful girl or woman SYLPHIC, SYLPHISH, SYLPHY adj
SYLPHID n pl. -S a young sylph
SYLVA n pl. -VAS or -VAE the forest trees of an area
SYLVAN n pl. -S one that lives in a forest
SYLVATIC adj pertaining to a forest
SYLVIN n pl. -S sylvite
SYLVINE n pl. -S sylvite
SYLVITE n pl. -S an ore of potassium
SYMBION n pl. -S symbiont
SYMBIONT n pl. -S an organism living in close association with another
SYMBIOT n pl. -S symbiont
SYMBIOTE n pl. -S symbiont
SYMBOL v -BOLED, -BOLING, -BOLS or -BOLLED, -BOLLING, -BOLS to serve as a symbol (a representation) of
SYMBOLIC adj pertaining to a symbol
SYMMETRY n pl. -TRIES an exact correspondence between the opposite halves of a figure
SYMPATHY n pl. -THIES a feeling of compassion for another's suffering
SYMPATRY n pl. -RIES the state of occupying the same area without loss of identity from interbreeding
SYMPHONY n pl. -NIES an orchestral composition
SYMPODIA n/pl plant stems made up of a series of superposed branches
SYMPOSIA n/pl conferences for the purpose of discussion
SYMPTOM n pl. -S an indication of something
SYN adv syne
SYNAGOG n pl. -S a building for Jewish worship
SYNANON n pl. -S a method of group therapy for drug addicts
SYNAPSE v -APSED, -APSING, -APSES to come together in synapsis
SYNAPSID n pl. -S one of a group of extinct reptiles
SYNAPSIS n pl. -APSES the point at which a nervous impulse passes from one neuron to another SYNAPTIC adj
SYNC v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to operate in unison
SYNCARP n pl. -S a fleshy multiple fruit
SYNCARPY n pl. -PIES the state of being a syncarp
SYNCH v -ED, -ING, -S to sync
SYNCHRO n pl. -CHROS a selsyn
SYNCLINE n pl. -S a type of rock formation
SYNCOM n pl. -S a type of communications satellite
SYNCOPE n pl. -S the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle SYNCOPAL, SYNCOPIC adj
SYNCYTIA n/pl masses of protoplasm resulting from cell fusion
SYNDESIS n pl. -DESES or -DESISES synapsis
SYNDET n pl. -S a synthetic detergent
SYNDETIC adj serving to connect
SYNDIC n pl. -S a business agent SYNDICAL adj
SYNDROME n pl. -S a group of symptoms that characterize a particular disorder
SYNE adv since
SYNECTIC adj pertaining to a system of problem solving
SYNERGIA n pl. -S synergy
SYNERGID n pl. -S a cell found in the embryo sac of a seed plant
SYNERGY n pl. -GIES combined action SYNERGIC adj
SYNESIS n pl. -SISES a type of grammatical construction
SYNFUEL n pl. -S a fuel derived from fossil fuels
SYNGAMY n pl. -MIES the union of two gametes SYNGAMIC adj
SYNGAS n pl. -GASES or -GASSES a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen used in chemical synthesis
SYNOD n pl. -S a church council SYNODAL, SYNODIC adj
SYNONYM n pl. -S a word having the same meaning as another
SYNONYME n pl. -S synonym
SYNONYMY n pl. -MIES equivalence of meaning
SYNOPSIS n pl. -OPSES a summary SYNOPTIC adj
SYNOVIA n pl. -S a lubricating fluid secreted by certain membranes SYNOVIAL adj
SYNTAGMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a syntactic element
SYNTAX n pl. -ES the way in which words are put together to form phrases and sentences
SYNTH n pl. -S a synthesizer
SYNTONY n pl. -NIES the tuning of transmitters and receivers with each other SYNTONIC adj
SYNURA n pl. -RAE any of a genus of protozoa
SYPH n pl. -S syphilis
SYPHER v -ED, -ING, -S to overlap so as to make an even surface, as beveled plank edges
SYPHILIS n pl. -LISES a venereal disease
SYPHON v -ED, -ING, -S to siphon
SYREN n pl. -S siren
SYRINGA n pl. -S an ornamental shrub
SYRINGE v -RINGED, -RINGING, -RINGES to cleanse or treat with injected fluid
SYRINX n pl. -INGES or -INXES the vocal organ of a bird
SYRPHIAN n pl. -S syrphid
SYRPHID n pl. -S a winged insect
SYRUP n pl. -S a thick, sweet liquid SYRUPY adj
SYSOP n pl. -S the administrator of a computer bulletin board
SYSTEM n pl. -S a group of interacting elements forming a unified whole
SYSTEMIC n pl. -S a type of pesticide
SYSTOLE n pl. -S the normal rhythmic contraction of the heart SYSTOLIC adj
SYZYGY n pl. -GIES the configuration of the earth, moon, and sun lying in a straight line SYZYGAL, SYZYGIAL adj
TA n pl. -S an expression of gratitude
TAB v TABBED, TABBING, TABS to name or designate
TABANID n pl. -S a bloodsucking insect
TABARD n pl. -S a sleeveless outer garment TABARDED adj
TABARET n pl. -S a silk fabric
TABBED past tense of tab
TABBIED past tense of tabby
TABBIES present 3d person sing. of tabby
TABBING present participle of tab
TABBIS n pl. -BISES a silk fabric
TABBY v -BIED, -BYING, -BIES to give a wavy appearance to
TABER v -ED, -ING, -S to tabor
TABES n pl. TABES a syphilitic disease
TABETIC n pl. -S one affected with tabes
TABID adj affected with tabes
TABLA n pl. -S a small drum
TABLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to place on a table (a piece of furniture having a flat upper surface)
TABLEAU n pl. -LEAUX or -LEAUS a picture
TABLEFUL n pl. TABLEFULS or TABLESFUL as much as a table can hold
TABLET v -LETED, -LETING, -LETS or -LETTED, -LETTING, -LETS to inscribe on a small, flat surface
TABLETOP n pl. -S the top of a table
TABLING present participle of table
TABLOID n pl. -S a small newspaper
TABOO v -ED, -ING, -S to exclude from use, approach, or mention
TABOOLEY n pl. -LEYS tabouli
TABOR v -ED, -ING, -S to beat on a small drum
TABORER n pl. -S one that tabors
TABORET n pl. -S a small drum
TABORIN n pl. -S taborine
TABORINE n pl. -S a taboret
TABOULI n pl. -S a Lebanese salad containing bulgur wheat, tomatoes, parsley, onions, and mint
TABOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to tabor
TABOURER n pl. -S taborer
TABOURET n pl. -S taboret
TABU v -ED, -ING, -S to taboo
TABULAR adj of or pertaining to a list
TABULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to arrange in a list
TABULI n pl. -S tabouli
TABUN n pl. -S a chemical compound
TACE n pl. -S tasse
TACET interj be silent -- used as a musical direction
TACH n pl. -S a device for indicating speed of rotation
TACHE n pl. -S a clasp or buckle
TACHINID n pl. -S a grayish fly
TACHISM n pl. -S action painting
TACHISME n pl. -S tachism
TACHIST n pl. -S an action painter
TACHISTE n pl. -S tachist
TACHYON n pl. -S a theoretical subatomic particle
TACIT adj unspoken TACITLY adv
TACITURN adj habitually silent
TACK v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with tacks (short, sharp-pointed nails)
TACKER n pl. -S one that tacks
TACKET n pl. -S a hobnail
TACKEY adj TACKIER, TACKIEST tacky
TACKIER comparative of tacky
TACKIEST superlative of tacky
TACKIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make tacky
TACKILY adv in a tacky manner
TACKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to seize and throw to the ground
TACKLER n pl. -S one that tackles
TACKLESS adj having no tacks
TACKLING n pl. -S equipment
TACKY adj TACKIER, TACKIEST adhesive
TACNODE n pl. -S a point of contact between two curves
TACO n pl. -COS a tortilla folded around a filling
TACONITE n pl. -S a low-grade iron ore
TACT n pl. -S skill in dealing with delicate situations
TACTFUL adj having tact
TACTIC n pl. -S a maneuver for gaining an objective TACTICAL adj
TACTILE adj pertaining to the sense of touch
TACTION n pl. -S the act of touching
TACTLESS adj lacking tact
TACTUAL adj tactile
TAD n pl. -S a small boy
TADPOLE n pl. -S the aquatic larva of an amphibian
TAE prep to
TAEL n pl. -S a Chinese unit of weight
TAENIA n pl. -NIAE or -NIAS a headband worn in ancient Greece
TAFFAREL n pl. -S taffrail
TAFFEREL n pl. -S taffrail
TAFFETA n pl. -S a lustrous fabric
TAFFIA n pl. -S tafia
TAFFRAIL n pl. -S a rail around the stern of a ship
TAFFY n pl. -FIES a chewy candy
TAFIA n pl. -S an inferior rum
TAG v TAGGED, TAGGING, TAGS to provide with a tag (an identifying marker)
TAGALONG n pl. -S one that follows another
TAGBOARD n pl. -S a material for making shipping tags
TAGGED past tense of tag
TAGGER n pl. -S one that tags
TAGGING present participle of tag
TAGLIKE adj resembling a tag
TAGMEME n pl. -S the smallest unit of meaningful grammatical relation
TAGMEMIC adj pertaining to a grammar in which a tagmeme is the basic unit
TAGRAG n pl. -S riffraff
TAHINI n pl. -S a paste of sesame seeds
TAHR n pl. -S a goatlike mammal
TAHSIL n pl. -S a district in India
TAIGA n pl. -S a subarctic evergreen forest
TAIGLACH n pl. TAIGLACH teiglach
TAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a tail (a hindmost part)
TAILBACK n pl. -S a member of the backfield in some football formations
TAILBONE n pl. -S the coccyx
TAILCOAT n pl. -S a man's coat
TAILER n pl. -S one that secretly follows another
TAILFAN n pl. -S a fanlike swimming organ at the rear of some crustaceans
TAILGATE v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES to drive dangerously close behind another vehicle
TAILING n pl. -S the part of a projecting stone or brick that is inserted into a wall
TAILLAMP n pl. -S a light at the rear of a vehicle
TAILLE n pl. -S a former French tax
TAILLESS adj having no tail
TAILLEUR n pl. -S a woman's tailored suit
TAILLIKE adj resembling a tail
TAILOR v -ED, -ING, -S to fit with clothes
TAILPIPE n pl. -S an exhaust pipe
TAILRACE n pl. -S a part of a millrace
TAILSKID n pl. -S a support on which the tail of an airplane rests
TAILSPIN n pl. -S the spiral descent of a stalled airplane
TAILWIND n pl. -S a wind coming from behind a moving vehicle
TAIN n pl. -S a thin plate
TAINT v -ED, -ING, -S to touch or affect slightly with something bad
TAIPAN n pl. -S a venomous snake
TAJ n pl. -ES a tall, conical cap worn in Muslim countries
TAKA n pl. TAKA a monetary unit of Bangladesh
TAKAHE n pl. -S a flightless bird
TAKE v TOOK, TAKEN, TAKING, TAKES to get possession of TAKABLE, TAKEABLE adj
TAKEAWAY adj designating prepared food that is sold for consumption elsewhere
TAKEDOWN n pl. -S an article that can be taken apart easily
TAKEOFF n pl. -S the act of rising in flight
TAKEOUT n pl. -S the act of removing
TAKEOVER n pl. -S the act of assuming control
TAKER n pl. -S one that takes
TAKEUP n pl. -S the act of taking something up
TAKIN n pl. -S a goatlike mammal
TAKING n pl. -S a seizure
TAKINGLY adv in an attractive manner
TALA n pl. -S a traditional rhythmic pattern of music in India
TALAPOIN n pl. -S a small African monkey
TALAR n pl. -S a long cloak
TALARIA n/pl winged sandals worn by various figures of classical mythology
TALC v TALCKED, TALCKING, TALCS or TALCED, TALCING, TALCS to treat with talc (a soft mineral with a soapy texture) TALCKY, TALCOSE, TALCOUS adj
TALCUM n pl. -S a powder made from talc
TALE n pl. -S a story
TALENT n pl. -S a special natural ability TALENTED adj
TALER n pl. -S a former German coin
TALESMAN n pl. -MEN a person summoned to fill a vacancy on a jury
TALEYSIM a pl. of tallith
TALI pl. of talus
TALION n pl. -S a retaliation for a crime
TALIPED n pl. -S a person afflicted with clubfoot
TALIPES n pl. TALIPES clubfoot
TALIPOT n pl. -S a tall palm tree
TALISMAN n pl. -S an object believed to possess magical powers
TALK v -ED, -ING, -S to communicate by speaking
TALKABLE adj able to be talked about
TALKER n pl. -S one that talks
TALKIE n pl. -S a moving picture with synchronized sound
TALKING n pl. -S conversation
TALKY adj TALKIER, TALKIEST tending to talk a great deal
TALL adj TALLER, TALLEST having great height
TALLAGE v -LAGED, -LAGING, -LAGES to tax
TALLAISIM a pl. of tallith
TALLBOY n pl. -BOYS a highboy
TALLIED past tense of tally
TALLIER n pl. -S one that tallies
TALLIES present 3d person sing. of tally
TALLIS n pl. -LISIM tallith
TALLISH adj somewhat tall
TALLIT n pl. -LITIM tallith
TALLITH n pl. TALLITHES, TALLITHIM, TALLITOTH, TALEYSIM, or TALLAISIM a Jewish prayer shawl
TALLNESS n pl. -ES the state of being tall
TALLOL n pl. -S a resinous liquid
TALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to smear with tallow (a mixture of animal fats)
TALLOWY adj resembling tallow
TALLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to count
TALLYHO v -ED, -ING, -S to make an encouraging shout to hunting hounds
TALLYMAN n pl. -MEN a person who tallies
TALMUDIC adj pertaining to the body of Jewish civil and religious law
TALON n pl. -S a claw of a bird of prey TALONED adj
TALOOKA n pl. -S taluk
TALUK n pl. -S an estate in India
TALUKA n pl. -S taluk
TALUS n pl. -ES a slope formed by an accumulation of rock debris
TALUS n pl. -LI a bone of the foot
TAM n pl. -S a tight-fitting Scottish cap
TAMABLE adj capable of being tamed
TAMAL n pl. -S tamale
TAMALE n pl. -S a Mexican dish
TAMANDU n pl. -S tamandua
TAMANDUA n pl. -S an arboreal anteater
TAMARACK n pl. -S a timber tree
TAMARAO n pl. -RAOS tamarau
TAMARAU n pl. -S a small buffalo of the Philippines
TAMARI n pl. -S a Japanese soy sauce
TAMARIN n pl. -S a South American monkey
TAMARIND n pl. -S a tropical tree
TAMARISK n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
TAMASHA n pl. -S a public entertainment in India
TAMBAC n pl. -S tombac
TAMBAK n pl. -S tombac
TAMBALA n pl. -S or MATAMBALA a monetary unit of Malawi
TAMBOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to embroider on a round wooden frame
TAMBOURA n pl. -S tambura
TAMBUR n pl. -S tambura
TAMBURA n pl. -S a stringed instrument
TAME adj TAMER, TAMEST gentle or docile
TAME v TAMED, TAMING, TAMES to make tame
TAMEABLE adj tamable
TAMEIN n pl. -S a garment worn by Burmese women
TAMELESS adj not capable of being tamed
TAMELY adv in a tame manner
TAMENESS n pl. -ES the state of being tame
TAMER n pl. -S one that tames
TAMEST superlative of tame
TAMING present participle of tame
TAMIS n pl. -ISES a strainer made of cloth mesh
TAMMIE n pl. -S tammy
TAMMY n pl. -MIES a fabric of mixed fibers
TAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to pack down by tapping
TAMPALA n pl. -S an annual herb
TAMPAN n pl. -S a biting insect
TAMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to interfere in a harmful manner
TAMPERER n pl. -S one that tampers
TAMPION n pl. -S a plug for the muzzle of a cannon
TAMPON v -ED, -ING, -S to plug with a cotton pad
TAN adj TANNER, TANNEST brown from the sun's rays
TAN v TANNED, TANNING, TANS to convert hide into leather by soaking in chemicals
TANAGER n pl. -S a brightly colored bird
TANBARK n pl. -S a tree bark used as a source of tannin
TANDEM n pl. -S a bicycle built for two
TANDOOR n pl. -DOORI a clay oven
TANG v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a pungent flavor
TANGELO n pl. -LOS a citrus fruit
TANGENCE n pl. -S tangency
TANGENCY n pl. -CIES the state of being in immediate physical contact
TANGENT n pl. -S a straight line in contact with a curve at one point
TANGIBLE n pl. -S something palpable
TANGIBLY adv palpably
TANGIER comparative of tangy
TANGIEST superlative of tangy
TANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to bring together in intricate confusion
TANGLER n pl. -S one that tangles
TANGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST tangled
TANGO v -ED, -ING, -S to perform a Latin-American dance
TANGRAM n pl. -S a Chinese puzzle
TANGY adj TANGIER, TANGIEST pungent
TANIST n pl. -S the heir apparent to a Celtic chief
TANISTRY n pl. -RIES the system of electing a tanist
TANK v -ED, -ING, -S to store in a tank (a container usually for liquids)
TANKA n pl. -S a Japanese verse form
TANKAGE n pl. -S the capacity of a tank
TANKARD n pl. -S a tall drinking vessel
TANKER n pl. -S a ship designed to transport liquids
TANKFUL n pl. -S the amount a tank can hold
TANKLIKE adj resembling a tank
TANKSHIP n pl. -S a tanker
TANNABLE adj capable of being tanned
TANNAGE n pl. -S the process of tanning
TANNATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
TANNED past tense of tan
TANNER n pl. -S one that tans
TANNERY n pl. -NERIES a place where hides are tanned
TANNEST superlative of tan
TANNIC adj pertaining to tannin
TANNIN n pl. -S a chemical compound used in tanning
TANNING n pl. -S the process of converting hides into leather
TANNISH adj somewhat tan
TANREC n pl. -S tenrec
TANSY n pl. -SIES a perennial herb
TANTALUM n pl. -S a metallic element TANTALIC adj
TANTALUS n pl. -ES a case for wine bottles
TANTARA n pl. -S the sound of a trumpet or horn
TANTIVY n pl. -TIVIES a hunting cry
TANTO adv so much -- used as a musical direction
TANTRA n pl. -S one of a class of Hindu religious writings TANTRIC adj
TANTRUM n pl. -S a fit of rage
TANUKI n pl. -S the fur of a raccoon dog
TANYARD n pl. -S the section of a tannery containing the vats
TAO n pl. -S the path of virtuous conduct according to a Chinese philosophy
TAP v TAPPED, TAPPING, TAPS to strike gently
TAPA n pl. -S a cloth made from tree bark
TAPADERA n pl. -S a part of a saddle
TAPADERO n pl. -ROS tapadera
TAPALO n pl. -LOS a scarf worn in Latin-American countries
TAPE v TAPED, TAPING, TAPES to fasten with tape (a long, narrow strip or band)
TAPELESS adj being without tape
TAPELIKE adj resembling tape
TAPELINE n pl. -S a tape for measuring distances
TAPER v -ED, -ING, -S to become gradually narrower toward one end
TAPERER n pl. -S one that carries a candle in a religious procession
TAPESTRY v -TRIED, -TRYING, -TRIES to decorate with woven wall hangings
TAPETUM n pl. -TA a layer of cells in some plants TAPETAL adj
TAPEWORM n pl. -S a parasitic worm
TAPHOLE n pl. -S a hole in a blast furnace
TAPHOUSE n pl. -S a tavern
TAPING present participle of tape
TAPIOCA n pl. -S a starchy food
TAPIR n pl. -S a hoofed mammal
TAPIS n pl. -PISES material used for wall hangings and floor coverings
TAPPED past tense of tap
TAPPER n pl. -S one that taps
TAPPET n pl. -S a sliding rod that causes another part of a mechanism to move
TAPPING n pl. -S the process or means by which something is tapped
TAPROOM n pl. -S a barroom
TAPROOT n pl. -S the main root of a plant
TAPSTER n pl. -S one that dispenses liquor in a barroom
TAR v TARRED, TARRING, TARS to cover with tar (a black viscous liquid)
TARAMA n pl. -S a Greek paste of fish roe, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil
TARANTAS n pl. -ES a Russian carriage
TARBOOSH n pl. -ES a cap worn by Muslim men
TARBUSH n pl. -ES tarboosh
TARDIER comparative of tardy
TARDIES pl. of tardy
TARDO adj slow -- used as a musical direction
TARDY adj TARDIER, TARDIEST late TARDILY adv
TARDY n pl. -DIES an instance of being late
TARDYON n pl. -S a subatomic particle that travels slower than the speed of light
TARE v TARED, TARING, TARES to determine the weight of a container holding goods
TARGE n pl. -S a small, round shield
TARGET v -ED, -ING, -S to make a goal of
TARIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to tax imported or exported goods
TARING present participle of tare
TARLATAN n pl. -S a cotton fabric
TARLETAN n pl. -S tarlatan
TARMAC n pl. -S an asphalt road
TARN n pl. -S a small mountain lake
TARNAL adj damned TARNALLY adv
TARNISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to dull the luster of
TARO n pl. -ROS a tropical plant
TAROC n pl. -S tarok
TAROK n pl. -S a card game
TAROT n pl. -S any of a set of playing cards used for fortune-telling
TARP n pl. -S a protective canvas covering
TARPAN n pl. -S an Asian wild horse
TARPAPER n pl. -S a heavy paper coated with tar
TARPON n pl. -S a marine game fish
TARRAGON n pl. -S a perennial herb
TARRE v TARRED, TARRING, TARRES to urge to action
TARRED past tense of tar
TARRIED past tense of tarry
TARRIER n pl. -S one that tarries
TARRIES present 3d person sing. of tarry
TARRIEST superlative of tarry
TARRING present participle of tar and tarre
TARRY adj -RIER, -RIEST resembling tar
TARRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to delay or be slow in acting or doing
TARSAL n pl. -S a bone of the foot
TARSI pl. of tarsus
TARSIA n pl. -S intarsia
TARSIER n pl. -S a nocturnal primate
TARSUS n pl. TARSI a part of the foot
TART adj TARTER, TARTEST having a sharp, sour taste
TART v -ED, -ING, -S to dress up
TARTAN n pl. -S a patterned woolen fabric
TARTANA n pl. -S a Mediterranean sailing vessel
TARTAR n pl. -S a crust on the teeth TARTARIC adj
TARTISH adj somewhat tart
TARTLET n pl. -S a small pie
TARTLY adv in a tart manner
TARTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being tart
TARTRATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
TARTUFE n pl. -S tartuffe
TARTUFFE n pl. -S a hypocrite
TARTY adj resembling a prostitute
TARWEED n pl. -S a flowering plant
TARZAN n pl. -S a person of superior strength and agility
TASK v -ED, -ING, -S to assign a job to
TASKWORK n pl. -S hard work
TASS n pl. -ES a drinking cup
TASSE n pl. -S tasset
TASSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to adorn with dangling ornaments
TASSET n pl. -S a piece of plate armor for the upper thigh
TASSIE n pl. -S tass
TASTE v TASTED, TASTING, TASTES to perceive the flavor of by taking into the mouth TASTABLE adj
TASTEFUL adj tasty
TASTER n pl. -S one that tastes
TASTING present participle of taste
TASTY adj TASTIER, TASTIEST pleasant to the taste TASTILY adv
TAT v TATTED, TATTING, TATS to make tatting
TATAMI n pl. -S straw matting used as a floor covering
TATAR n pl. -S a ferocious person
TATE n pl. -S a tuft of hair
TATER n pl. -S a potato
TATOUAY n pl. -AYS a South American armadillo
TATTED past tense of tat
TATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to become torn and worn
TATTIE n pl. -S a potato
TATTIER comparative of tatty
TATTIEST superlative of tatty
TATTILY adv in a tatty manner
TATTING n pl. -S delicate handmade lace
TATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to reveal the activities of another
TATTLER n pl. -S one that tattles
TATTOO v -ED, -ING, -S to mark the skin with indelible pigments
TATTOOER n pl. -S one that tattoos
TATTY adj -TIER, -TIEST shabby
TAU n pl. -S a Greek letter
TAUGHT past tense of teach
TAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to challenge or reproach sarcastically
TAUNTER n pl. -S one that taunts
TAUPE n pl. -S a dark gray color
TAURINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
TAUT adj TAUTER, TAUTEST fully stretched, so as not to be slack
TAUT v -ED, -ING, -S to tangle
TAUTAUG n pl. -S tautog
TAUTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make taut
TAUTLY adv in a taut manner
TAUTNESS n pl. -ES the state of being taut
TAUTOG n pl. -S a marine fish
TAUTOMER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
TAUTONYM n pl. -S a type of taxonomic designation
TAV n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
TAVERN n pl. -S a place where liquor is sold to be drunk on the premises
TAVERNA n pl. -S a cafe in Greece
TAVERNER n pl. -S one that runs a tavern
TAW v -ED, -ING, -S to convert into white leather by the application of minerals
TAWDRY adj -DRIER, -DRIEST gaudy TAWDRILY adv
TAWDRY n pl. -DRIES gaudy finery
TAWER n pl. -S one that taws
TAWIE adj docile
TAWNEY n pl. -NEYS tawny
TAWNY adj -NIER, -NIEST light brown TAWNILY adv
TAWNY n pl. -NIES a light brown color
TAWPIE n pl. -S a foolish young person
TAWSE v TAWSED, TAWSING, TAWSES to flog
TAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to place a tax (a charge imposed by authority for public purposes) on
TAXA a pl. of taxon
TAXABLE adj subject to tax TAXABLY adv
TAXABLE n pl. -S a taxable item
TAXATION n pl. -S the process of taxing
TAXEME n pl. -S a minimum grammatical feature of selection TAXEMIC adj
TAXER n pl. -S one that taxes
TAXI v TAXIED, TAXIING or TAXYING, TAXIS or TAXIES to travel in a taxicab
TAXICAB n pl. -S an automobile for hire
TAXIMAN n pl. -MEN the operator of a taxicab
TAXINGLY adv in an onerous manner
TAXITE n pl. -S a volcanic rock TAXITIC adj
TAXIWAY n pl. -WAYS a paved strip at an airport
TAXLESS adj free from taxation
TAXMAN n pl. -MEN one who collects taxes
TAXON n pl. TAXA or TAXONS a unit of scientific classification
TAXONOMY n pl. -MIES the study of scientific classification
TAXPAID adj paid for by taxes
TAXPAYER n pl. -S one that pays taxes
TAXUS n pl. TAXUS an evergreen tree or shrub
TAXWISE adj pertaining to taxes
TAXYING a present participle of taxi
TAZZA n pl. -ZAS or -ZE an ornamental bowl
TEA n pl. -S a beverage made by infusing dried leaves in boiling water
TEABERRY n pl. -RIES a North American shrub
TEABOARD n pl. -S a tray for serving tea
TEABOWL n pl. -S a teacup having no handle
TEABOX n pl. -ES a box for tea leaves
TEACAKE n pl. -S a small cake served with tea
TEACART n pl. -S a wheeled table used in serving tea
TEACH v TAUGHT, TEACHING, TEACHES to impart knowledge or skill to
TEACHER n pl. -S one that teaches
TEACHING n pl. -S a doctrine
TEACUP n pl. -S a cup in which tea is served
TEAHOUSE n pl. -S a public establishment serving tea
TEAK n pl. -S an East Indian tree
TEAKWOOD n pl. -S the wood of the teak
TEAL n pl. -S a river duck
TEALIKE adj resembling tea
TEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to form a team (a group of persons associated in a joint action)
TEAMAKER n pl. -S one that makes tea
TEAMMATE n pl. -S a member of the same team
TEAMSTER n pl. -S a truck driver
TEAMWORK n pl. -S cooperative effort to achieve a common goal
TEAPOT n pl. -S a vessel used in making and serving tea
TEAPOY n pl. -POYS a small table used in serving tea
TEAR v -ED, -ING, -S to emit tears (drops of saline liquid secreted by a gland of the eye)
TEAR v TORE, TORN, TEARING, TEARS to pull apart or into pieces TEARABLE adj
TEARAWAY n pl. -AWAYS a rebellious person
TEARDOWN n pl. -S the process of disassembling
TEARDROP n pl. -S a tear
TEARER n pl. -S one that tears or rips
TEARFUL adj full of tears
TEARGAS v -GASSED, -GASSING, -GASES or -GASSES to subject to a gas that irritates the eyes
TEARIER comparative of teary
TEARIEST superlative of teary
TEARILY adv in a teary manner
TEARLESS adj being without tears
TEAROOM n pl. -S a restaurant serving tea
TEARY adj TEARIER, TEARIEST tearful
TEASE v TEASED, TEASING, TEASES to make fun of
TEASEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to raise a soft surface on fabric with a bristly flower head
TEASELER n pl. -S one that teasels
TEASER n pl. -S one that teases
TEASHOP n pl. -S a tearoom
TEASING present participle of tease
TEASPOON n pl. -S a small spoon
TEAT n pl. -S a mammary gland TEATED adj
TEATIME n pl. -S the customary time for tea
TEAWARE n pl. -S a tea service
TEAZEL v -ZELED, -ZELING, -ZELS or -ZELLED, -ZELLING, -ZELS to teasel
TEAZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to teasel
TECHED adj crazy
TECHIE n pl. -S a technician
TECHNIC n pl. -S technique
TECHY adj TECHIER, TECHIEST tetchy TECHILY adv
TECTA pl. of tectum
TECTAL adj pertaining to a tectum
TECTITE n pl. -S tektite
TECTONIC adj pertaining to construction
TECTRIX n pl. -TRICES a small feather of a bird's wing
TECTUM n pl. -TA a bodily structure resembling or serving as a roof
TED v TEDDED, TEDDING, TEDS to spread for drying
TEDDER n pl. -S one that teds
TEDDY n pl. -DIES a woman's undergarment
TEDIOUS adj causing weariness
TEDIUM n pl. -S the state of being tedious
TEE v TEED, TEEING, TEES to place a golf ball on a small peg
TEEL n pl. -S sesame
TEEM v -ED, -ING, -S to be full to overflowing
TEEMER n pl. -S one that teems
TEEN n pl. -S a teenager
TEENAGE adj pertaining to teenagers
TEENAGED adj teenage
TEENAGER n pl. -S a person between the ages of thirteen and nineteen
TEENER n pl. -S a teenager
TEENFUL adj filled with grief
TEENIER comparative of teeny
TEENIEST superlative of teeny
TEENSY adj -SIER, -SIEST tiny
TEENTSY adj -SIER, -SIEST tiny
TEENY adj -NIER, -NIEST tiny
TEENYBOP adj pertaining to a young teenager
TEEPEE n pl. -S tepee
TEETER v -ED, -ING, -S to move unsteadily
TEETH pl. of tooth
TEETHE v TEETHED, TEETHING, TEETHES to cut teeth
TEETHER n pl. -S an object for a baby to bite on during teething
TEETHING n pl. -S the first growth of teeth
TEETOTAL v -TALED, -TALING, -TALS or -TALLED, -TALLING, -TALS to abstain completely from alcoholic beverages
TEETOTUM n pl. -S a spinning toy
TEFF n pl. -S a cereal grass
TEFILLIN n/pl the phylacteries worn by Jews
TEG n pl. -S a yearling sheep
TEGMEN n pl. -MINA a covering
TEGMENTA n/pl anatomical coverings
TEGMINAL adj pertaining to a tegmen
TEGUA n pl. -S a type of moccasin
TEGULAR adj resembling a tile
TEGUMEN n pl. -MINA tegmen
TEGUMENT n pl. -S a covering
TEIGLACH n pl. TEIGLACH a confection consisting of balls of dough boiled in honey
TEIID n pl. -S a tropical American lizard
TEIND n pl. -S a tithe
TEKTITE n pl. -S a glassy body believed to be of meteoritic origin TEKTITIC adj
TEL n pl. -S an ancient mound in the Middle East
TELA n pl. -LAE an anatomical tissue
TELAMON n pl. -ES a male figure used as a supporting column
TELE n pl. -S a television set
TELECAST v -ED, -ING, -S to broadcast by television
TELEDU n pl. -S a carnivorous mammal
TELEFILM n pl. -S a motion picture made for television
TELEGA n pl. -S a Russian wagon
TELEGONY n pl. -NIES the supposed influence of a previous sire on the offspring of later matings of the mother with other males
TELEGRAM v -GRAMMED, -GRAMMING, -GRAMS to send a message by telegraph
TELEMAN n pl. -MEN a naval officer
TELEMARK n pl. -S a type of turn in skiing
TELEOST n pl. -S a bony fish
TELEPATH n pl. -S one who can communicate with another by some means other than the senses
TELEPLAY n pl. -PLAYS a play written for television
TELEPORT v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by a process that involves no physical means
TELERAN n pl. -S a system of air navigation
TELESIS n pl. TELESES planned progress
TELESTIC n pl. -S a type of acrostic
TELETEXT n pl. -S a communications system in which printed matter is telecast to subscribers
TELETHON n pl. -S a fund-raising television program
TELEVIEW v -ED, -ING, -S to observe by means of television
TELEVISE v -VISED, -VISING, -VISES to broadcast by television (an electronic system of transmitting images and sound)
TELEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to send a message by a type of telegraphic system
TELFER v -ED, -ING, -S to telpher
TELFORD n pl. -S a road made of stones
TELIA pl. of telium
TELIAL adj pertaining to a telium
TELIC adj directed toward a goal
TELIUM n pl. -LIA a sorus on the host plant of a rust fungus
TELL v TOLD, TELLING, TELLS to give a detailed account of TELLABLE adj
TELLER n pl. -S a bank employee who receives and pays out money
TELLIES pl. of telly
TELLTALE n pl. -S a tattler
TELLURIC adj pertaining to the earth
TELLY n pl. -LIES or -LYS a television set
TELOME n pl. -S a structural unit of a vascular plant TELOMIC adj
TELOMERE n pl. -S the natural end of a chromosome
TELOS n pl. TELOI an ultimate end
TELPHER v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by a system of aerial cable cars
TELSON n pl. -S the terminal segment of an arthropod TELSONIC adj
TEMBLOR n pl. -S or -ES an earthquake
TEMERITY n pl. -TIES foolish boldness
TEMP n pl. -S a temporary worker
TEMP v -ED, -ING, -S to work in a temporary position
TEMPEH n pl. -S an Asian food
TEMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to moderate by adding a counterbalancing agent
TEMPERA n pl. -S a technique of painting
TEMPERER n pl. -S one that tempers
TEMPEST v -ED, -ING, -S to agitate violently
TEMPI a pl. of tempo
TEMPLAR n pl. -S a lawyer or student of law in London
TEMPLATE n pl. -S a pattern used as a guide in making something
TEMPLE n pl. -S a house of worship TEMPLED adj
TEMPLET n pl. -S template
TEMPO n pl. -PI or -POS the rate of speed of a musical piece
TEMPORAL n pl. -S a bone of the skull
TEMPT v -ED, -ING, -S to entice to commit an unwise or immoral act
TEMPTER n pl. -S one that tempts
TEMPURA n pl. -S a Japanese dish
TEN n pl. -S a number
TENABLE adj capable of being held TENABLY adv
TENACE n pl. -S a combination of two high cards in some card games
TENACITY n pl. -TIES perseverance or persistence
TENACULA n/pl hooked surgical instruments
TENAIL n pl. -S tenaille
TENAILLE n pl. -S an outer defense
TENANCY n pl. -CIES the temporary occupancy of something that belongs to another
TENANT v -ED, -ING, -S to inhabit
TENANTRY n pl. -RIES tenancy
TENCH n pl. -ES a freshwater fish
TEND v -ED, -ING, -S to be disposed or inclined
TENDANCE n pl. -S watchful care
TENDENCE n pl. -S tendance
TENDENCY n pl. -CIES an inclination to act or think in a particular way
TENDER adj -DERER, -DEREST soft or delicate
TENDER v -ED, -ING, -S to present for acceptance
TENDERER n pl. -S one that tenders
TENDERLY adv in a tender manner
TENDON n pl. -S a band of tough, fibrous tissue
TENDRIL n pl. -S a leafless organ of climbing plants
TENEBRAE n/pl a religious service
TENEMENT n pl. -S an apartment house
TENESMUS n pl. -ES an urgent but ineffectual effort to defecate or urinate TENESMIC adj
TENET n pl. -S a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
TENFOLD n pl. -S an amount ten times as great as a given unit
TENIA n pl. -NIAE or -NIAS a tapeworm
TENIASIS n pl. -SISES infestation with tapeworms
TENNER n pl. -S a ten-dollar bill
TENNIES n/pl low-cut sneakers
TENNIS n pl. -NISES an outdoor ball game
TENNIST n pl. -S a tennis player
TENON v -ED, -ING, -S to unite by means of a tenon (a projection on the end of a piece of wood)
TENONER n pl. -S one that tenons
TENOR n pl. -S a high male singing voice
TENORIST n pl. -S one who sings tenor or plays a tenor instrument
TENORITE n pl. -S a mineral
TENOTOMY n pl. -MIES the surgical division of a tendon
TENOUR n pl. -S tenor
TENPENCE n pl. -S the sum of ten pennies
TENPENNY adj worth tenpence
TENPIN n pl. -S a bowling pin
TENREC n pl. -S a mammal that feeds on insects
TENSE adj TENSER, TENSEST taut TENSELY adv
TENSE v TENSED, TENSING, TENSES to make tense
TENSIBLE adj capable of being stretched TENSIBLY adv
TENSILE adj tensible
TENSING present participle of tense
TENSION v -ED, -ING, -S to make tense
TENSITY n pl. -TIES the state of being tense
TENSIVE adj causing tensity
TENSOR n pl. -S a muscle that stretches a body part
TENT v -ED, -ING, -S to live in a tent (a type of portable shelter)
TENTACLE n pl. -S an elongated, flexible appendage of some animals
TENTAGE n pl. -S a supply of tents
TENTER v -ED, -ING, -S to stretch on a type of frame
TENTH n pl. -S one of ten equal parts
TENTHLY adv in the tenth place
TENTIE adj TENTIER, TENTIEST tenty
TENTIER comparative of tenty
TENTIEST superlative of tenty
TENTLESS adj having no tent
TENTLIKE adj resembling a tent
TENTY adj TENTIER, TENTIEST watchful
TENUIS n pl. -UES a voiceless phonetic stop
TENUITY n pl. -ITIES lack of substance or strength
TENUOUS adj having little substance or strength
TENURE n pl. -S the holding of something TENURED, TENURIAL adj
TENUTO n pl. -TI or -TOS a musical note or chord held longer than its normal duration
TEOCALLI n pl. -S an Aztec temple
TEOPAN n pl. -S a teocalli
TEOSINTE n pl. -S an annual grass
TEPA n pl. -S a chemical compound
TEPAL n pl. -S a division of a perianth
TEPEE n pl. -S a conical tent of some North American Indians
TEPEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make tepid
TEPHRA n pl. -S solid material ejected from a volcano
TEPHRITE n pl. -S a volcanic rock
TEPID adj moderately warm TEPIDLY adv
TEPIDITY n pl. -TIES the state of being tepid
TEPOY n pl. -POYS teapoy
TEQUILA n pl. -S a Mexican liquor
TERAI n pl. -S a sun hat with a wide brim
TERAOHM n pl. -S one trillion ohms
TERAPH n pl. -APHIM an image of a Semitic household god
TERATISM n pl. -S a malformed fetus TERATOID adj
TERATOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a type of tumor
TERAWATT n pl. -S one trillion watts
TERBIA n pl. -S an oxide of terbium
TERBIUM n pl. -S a metallic element TERBIC adj
TERCE n pl. -S tierce
TERCEL n pl. -S a male falcon
TERCELET n pl. -S tercel
TERCET n pl. -S a group of three lines of verse
TEREBENE n pl. -S a mixture of terpenes
TEREBIC adj pertaining to an acid derived from oil of turpentine
TEREDO n pl. -DOS or -DINES a bivalve mollusk
TEREFAH adj tref
TERETE adj cylindrical and slightly tapering
TERGA pl. of tergum
TERGAL adj pertaining to a tergum
TERGITE n pl. -S a tergum
TERGUM n pl. -GA a back part of a segment of an arthropod
TERIYAKI n pl. -S a Japanese food
TERM v -ED, -ING, -S to give a name to
TERMER n pl. -S a prisoner serving a specified sentence
TERMINAL n pl. -S an end or extremity
TERMINUS n pl. -NI or -NUSES a terminal
TERMITE n pl. -S an insect resembling an ant TERMITIC adj
TERMLESS adj having no limits
TERMLY adv periodically
TERMOR n pl. -S one that holds land for a certain number of years
TERMTIME n pl. -S the time when a school or court is in session
TERN n pl. -S a seabird
TERNARY n pl. -RIES a group of three
TERNATE adj arranged in groups of three
TERNE n pl. -S an alloy of lead and tin
TERNION n pl. -S a group of three
TERPENE n pl. -S a chemical compound TERPENIC adj
TERPINOL n pl. -S a fragrant liquid
TERRA n pl. -RAE earth; land
TERRACE v -RACED, -RACING, -RACES to provide with a terrace (a raised embankment)
TERRAIN n pl. -S a tract of land
TERRANE n pl. -S a rock formation
TERRAPIN n pl. -S a North American tortoise
TERRARIA n/pl glass enclosures for plants or small animals
TERRAS n pl. -ES trass
TERRAZZO n pl. -ZOS a mosaic flooring
TERREEN n pl. -S terrine
TERRELLA n pl. -S a spherical magnet
TERRENE n pl. -S a land area
TERRET n pl. -S a metal ring on a harness
TERRIBLE adj very bad TERRIBLY adv
TERRIER n pl. -S a small, active dog
TERRIES pl. of terry
TERRIFIC adj very good; fine
TERRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to fill with terror
TERRINE n pl. -S an earthenware jar
TERRIT n pl. -S terret
TERROR n pl. -S intense fear
TERRY n pl. -RIES an absorbent fabric
TERSE adj TERSER, TERSEST succinct TERSELY adv
TERTIAL n pl. -S a flight feather of a bird's wing
TERTIAN n pl. -S a recurrent fever
TERTIARY n pl. -ARIES a tertial
TESLA n pl. -S a unit of magnetic induction
TESSERA n pl. -SERAE a small square used in mosaic work
TEST v -ED, -ING, -S to subject to an examination TESTABLE adj
TESTA n pl. -TAE the hard outer coating of a seed
TESTACY n pl. -CIES the state of being testate
TESTATE n pl. -S a testator
TESTATOR n pl. -S one that makes a will
TESTEE n pl. -S one that is tested
TESTER n pl. -S one that tests
TESTES pl. of testis
TESTICLE n pl. -S a testis
TESTIER comparative of testy
TESTIEST superlative of testy
TESTIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make a declaration of truth under oath
TESTILY adv in a testy manner
TESTIS n pl. TESTES a male reproductive gland
TESTON n pl. -S a former French coin
TESTOON n pl. -S teston
TESTUDO n pl. -DINES or -DOS a portable screen used as a shield by the ancient Romans
TESTY adj TESTIER, TESTIEST irritable
TET n pl. -S teth
TETANAL adj pertaining to tetanus
TETANIC n pl. -S a drug capable of causing convulsions
TETANIES pl. of tetany
TETANISE v -NISED, -NISING, -NISES to tetanize
TETANIZE v -NIZED, -NIZING, -NIZES to affect with convulsions
TETANUS n pl. -ES an infectious disease TETANOID adj
TETANY n pl. -NIES a condition marked by painful muscular spasms
TETCHED adj crazy
TETCHY adj TETCHIER, TETCHIEST irritable TETCHILY adv
TETH n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
TETHER v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten to a fixed object with a rope
TETOTUM n pl. -S teetotum
TETRA n pl. -S a tropical fish
TETRACID n pl. -S a type of acid
TETRAD n pl. -S a group of four TETRADIC adj
TETRAGON n pl. -S a four-sided polygon
TETRAMER n pl. -S a type of polymer
TETRAPOD n pl. -S a four-footed animal
TETRARCH n pl. -S one of four joint rulers
TETRODE n pl. -S a type of electron tube
TETROXID n pl. -S a type of oxide
TETRYL n pl. -S a chemical compound
TETTER n pl. -S a skin disease
TEUCH adj teugh
TEUGH adj tough TEUGHLY adv
TEW v -ED, -ING, -S to work hard
TEXAS n pl. -ES the uppermost structure on a steamboat
TEXT n pl. -S the main body of a written or printed work
TEXTBOOK n pl. -S a book used in the study of a subject
TEXTILE n pl. -S a woven fabric
TEXTLESS adj having no text
TEXTUAL adj pertaining to a text
TEXTUARY n pl. -ARIES a specialist in the study of the Scriptures
TEXTURAL adj pertaining to the surface characteristics of something
TEXTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to make by weaving
THACK v -ED, -ING, -S to thatch
THAE adj these; those
THAIRM n pl. -S tharm
THALAMUS n pl. -MI a part of the brain THALAMIC adj
THALER n pl. -S taler
THALLIUM n pl. -S a metallic element THALLIC, THALLOUS adj
THALLUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a plant body without true root, stem, or leaf THALLOID adj
THAN conj -- used to introduce the second element of a comparison
THANAGE n pl. -S the land held by a thane
THANATOS n pl. -ES an instinctual desire for death
THANE n pl. -S a man holding land by military service in Anglo-Saxon England
THANK v -ED, -ING, -S to express gratitude to
THANKER n pl. -S one that thanks
THANKFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST feeling gratitude
THARM n pl. -S the belly
THAT pron pl. THOSE the one indicated
THATAWAY adv in that direction
THATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cover with thatch (plant stalks or foliage)
THATCHER n pl. -S one that thatches
THATCHY adj THATCHIER, THATCHIEST resembling thatch
THAW v -ED, -ING, -S to melt
THAWER n pl. -S one that thaws
THAWLESS adj never thawing
THE definite article -- used to specify or make particular
THEARCHY n pl. -CHIES rule by a god
THEATER n pl. -S a building for dramatic presentations THEATRIC adj
THEATRE n pl. -S theater
THEBAINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
THEBE n pl. THEBE a monetary unit of Botswana
THECA n pl. -CAE a protective anatomical covering THECAL, THECATE adj
THEE pron the objective case of the pronoun thou
THEELIN n pl. -S estrone
THEELOL n pl. -S estriol
THEFT n pl. -S the act of stealing
THEGN n pl. -S thane THEGNLY adj
THEIN n pl. -S theine
THEINE n pl. -S caffeine
THEIR pron a possessive form of the pronoun they
THEIRS pron a possessive form of the pronoun they
THEISM n pl. -S belief in the existence of a god
THEIST n pl. -S one who belives in the existence of a god THEISTIC adj
THELITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the nipple
THEM pron the objective case of the pronoun they
THEMATIC n pl. -S a stamp collected according to its subject
THEME v THEMED, THEMING, THEMES to plan something according to a central subject
THEN n pl. -S that time
THENAGE n pl. -S thanage
THENAL adj pertaining to the palm of the hand
THENAR n pl. -S the palm of the hand
THENCE adv from that place
THEOCRAT n pl. -S a person who rules as a representative of a god
THEODICY n pl. -CIES a defense of God's goodness in respect to the existence of evil
THEOGONY n pl. -NIES an account of the origin of the gods
THEOLOG n pl. -S a student of theology
THEOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of religion
THEONOMY n pl. -MIES rule by a god
THEORBO n pl. -BOS a stringed musical instrument
THEOREM n pl. -S a proposition that is demonstrably true or is assumed to be so
THEORIES pl. of theory
THEORISE v -RISED, -RISING, -RISES to theorize
THEORIST n pl. -S one that theorizes
THEORIZE v -RIZED, -RIZING, -RIZES to form theories
THEORY n pl. -RIES a group of propositions used to explain a class of phenomena
THERAPY n pl. -PIES the treatment of illness or disability
THERE n pl. -S that place
THEREAT adv at that place or time
THEREBY adv by that means
THEREFOR adv for that
THEREIN adv in that place
THEREMIN n pl. -S a musical instrument
THEREOF adv of that
THEREON adv on that
THERETO adv to that
THERIAC n pl. -S molasses
THERIACA n pl. -S theriac
THERM n pl. -S a unit of quantity of heat
THERMAE n/pl hot springs
THERMAL n pl. -S a rising mass of warm air
THERME n pl. -S therm
THERMEL n pl. -S a device for temperature measurement
THERMIC adj pertaining to heat
THERMION n pl. -S an ion emitted by a heated body
THERMITE n pl. -S a metallic mixture that produces intense heat when ignited
THERMOS n pl. -ES a container used to keep liquids either hot or cold
THEROID adj resembling a beast
THEROPOD n pl. -S a carnivorous dinosaur
THESAURI n/pl dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms
THESE pl. of this
THESIS n pl. THESES a proposition put forward for discussion
THESPIAN n pl. -S an actor or actress
THETA n pl. -S a Greek letter
THETIC adj arbitrary
THETICAL adj thetic
THEURGY n pl. -GIES divine intervention in human affairs THEURGIC adj
THEW n pl. -S a well-developed muscle
THEWLESS adj weak
THEWY adj THEWIER, THEWIEST brawny
THEY pron the 3d person pl. pronoun in the nominative case
THIAMIN n pl. -S thiamine
THIAMINE n pl. -S a B vitamin
THIAZIDE n pl. -S a drug used to treat high blood pressure
THIAZIN n pl. -S thiazine
THIAZINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
THIAZOL n pl. -S thiazole
THIAZOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
THICK adj THICKER, THICKEST having relatively great extent from one surface to its opposite
THICK n pl. -S the thickest part
THICKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make thick
THICKET n pl. -S a dense growth of shrubs or small trees THICKETY adj
THICKISH adj somewhat thick
THICKLY adv in a thick manner
THICKSET n pl. -S a thicket
THIEF n pl. THIEVES one that steals
THIEVE v THIEVED, THIEVING, THIEVES to steal
THIEVERY n pl. -ERIES the act or practice of stealing
THIEVES pl. of thief
THIEVING present participle of thieve
THIEVISH adj given to stealing
THIGH n pl. -S a part of the leg THIGHED adj
THILL n pl. -S a shaft of a vehicle
THIMBLE n pl. -S a cap used to protect the fingertip during sewing
THIN adj THINNER, THINNEST having relatively little density or thickness
THIN v THINNED, THINNING, THINS to make thin
THINCLAD n pl. -S a runner on a track team
THINDOWN n pl. -S a lessening in the number of atomic particles and cosmic rays passing through the earth's atmosphere
THINE pron a possessive form of the pronoun thou
THING n pl. -S an inanimate object
THINK v THOUGHT, THINKING, THINKS to formulate in the mind
THINKER n pl. -S one that thinks
THINKING n pl. -S an opinion or judgment
THINLY adv in a thin manner
THINNED past tense of thin
THINNER n pl. -S one that thins
THINNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being thin
THINNEST superlative of thin
THINNING present participle of thin
THINNISH adj somewhat thin
THIO adj containing sulfur
THIOL n pl. -S a sulfur compound THIOLIC adj
THIONATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
THIONIC adj pertaining to sulfur
THIONIN n pl. -S a violet dye
THIONINE n pl. -S thionin
THIONYL n pl. -S sulfinyl
THIOPHEN n pl. -S a chemical compound
THIOTEPA n pl. -S a chemical compound
THIOUREA n pl. -S a chemical compound
THIR pron these
THIRAM n pl. -S a chemical compound
THIRD n pl. -S one of three equal parts
THIRDLY adv in the third place
THIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to thrill
THIRLAGE n pl. -S an obligation requiring feudal tenants to grind grain at a certain mill
THIRST v -ED, -ING, -S to feel a desire or need to drink
THIRSTER n pl. -S one that thirsts
THIRSTY adj THIRSTIER, THIRSTIEST feeling a desire or need to drink
THIRTEEN n pl. -S a number
THIRTY n pl. -TIES a number
THIS pron pl. THESE the person or thing just mentioned
THISTLE n pl. -S a prickly plant
THISTLY adj -TLIER, -TLIEST prickly
THITHER adv in that direction
THO conj though
THOLE v THOLED, THOLING, THOLES to endure
THOLEPIN n pl. -S a pin that serves as an oarlock
THOLOS n pl. -LOI a circular, underground tomb
THONG n pl. -S a narrow strip of leather used for binding THONGED adj
THORAX n pl. -RACES or -RAXES the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen THORACAL, THORACIC adj
THORIA n pl. -S an oxide of thorium
THORIC adj pertaining to thorium
THORITE n pl. -S a thorium ore
THORIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
THORN v -ED, -ING, -S to prick with a thorn (a sharp, rigid projection on a plant)
THORNY adj THORNIER, THORNIEST full of thorns THORNILY adv
THORO adj thorough
THORON n pl. -S a radioactive isotope of radon
THOROUGH adj THOROUGHER, THOROUGHEST complete in all respects
THORP n pl. -S a small village
THORPE n pl. -S thorp
THOSE pl. of that
THOU v -ED, -ING, -S to address as ``thou'' (the 2d person sing. pronoun in the nominative case)
THOUGH conj despite the fact that
THOUGHT n pl. -S a product of thinking
THOUSAND n pl. -S a number
THOWLESS adj listless
THRALDOM n pl. -S servitude
THRALL v -ED, -ING, -S to enslave
THRASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to beat
THRASHER n pl. -S one that thrashes
THRAVE n pl. -S a unit of measure for grain
THRAW v -ED, -ING, -S to twist
THRAWART adj stubborn
THRAWN adj twisted THRAWNLY adv
THREAD v -ED, -ING, -S to pass a thread (a very slender cord) through
THREADER n pl. -S one that threads
THREADY adj THREADIER, THREADIEST resembling a thread
THREAP v -ED, -ING, -S to dispute
THREAPER n pl. -S one that threaps
THREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to threaten
THREATEN v -ED, -ING, -S to be a source of danger to
THREE n pl. -S a number
THREEP v -ED, -ING, -S to threap
THRENODE n pl. -S a threnody
THRENODY n pl. -DIES a song of lamentation
THRESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to separate the grain or seeds from a plant mechanically
THRESHER n pl. -S one that threshes
THREW past tense of throw
THRICE adv three times
THRIFT n pl. -S care and wisdom in the management of one's resources
THRIFTY adj THRIFTIER, THRIFTIEST displaying thrift
THRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to excite greatly
THRILLER n pl. -S one that thrills
THRIP n pl. -S a British coin
THRIVE v THROVE or THRIVED, THRIVEN, THRIVING, THRIVES to grow vigorously
THRIVER n pl. -S one that thrives
THRO prep through
THROAT v -ED, -ING, -S to utter in a hoarse voice
THROATY adj THROATIER, THROATIEST hoarse
THROB v THROBBED, THROBBING, THROBS to pulsate
THROBBER n pl. -S one that throbs
THROE n pl. -S a violent spasm of pain
THROMBIN n pl. -S an enzyme
THROMBUS n pl. -BI a clot occluding a blood vessel
THRONE v THRONED, THRONING, THRONES to place on a throne (a royal chair)
THRONG v -ED, -ING, -S to crowd into
THROSTLE n pl. -S a songbird
THROTTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to strangle
THROUGH prep by way of
THROVE a past tense of thrive
THROW v THREW, THROWN, THROWING, THROWS to propel through the air with a movement of the arm
THROWER n pl. -S one that throws
THRU prep through
THRUM v THRUMMED, THRUMMING, THRUMS to play a stringed instrument idly or monotonously
THRUMMER n pl. -S one that thrums
THRUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST shaggy
THRUPUT n pl. -S the amount of raw material processed within a given time
THRUSH n pl. -ES a songbird
THRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to push forcibly
THRUSTER n pl. -S one that thrusts
THRUSTOR n pl. -S thruster
THRUWAY n pl. -WAYS an express highway
THUD v THUDDED, THUDDING, THUDS to make a dull, heavy sound
THUG n pl. -S a brutal ruffian or assassin
THUGGEE n pl. -S thuggery in India
THUGGERY n pl. -GERIES thuggish behavior
THUGGISH adj characteristic of a thug
THUJA n pl. -S an evergreen tree or shrub
THULIA n pl. -S an oxide of thulium
THULIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
THUMB v -ED, -ING, -S to leaf through with the thumb (the short, thick digit of the human hand)
THUMBKIN n pl. -S a screw that is turned by the thumb and fingers
THUMBNUT n pl. -S a nut that is turned by the thumb and fingers
THUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to strike so as to make a dull, heavy sound
THUMPER n pl. -S one that thumps
THUNDER v -ED, -ING, -S to produce a loud, resounding sound
THUNDERY adj accompanied with thunder
THUNK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sudden, muffled sound
THURIBLE n pl. -S a censer
THURIFER n pl. -S one who carries a thurible in a religious ceremony
THURL n pl. -S the hip joint in cattle
THUS adv in this manner
THUSLY adv thus
THUYA n pl. -S thuja
THWACK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with something flat
THWACKER n pl. -S one that thwacks
THWART v -ED, -ING, -S to prevent the accomplishment of
THWARTER n pl. -S one that thwarts
THWARTLY adv athwart
THY pron a possessive form of the pronoun thou
THYME n pl. -S an aromatic herb
THYMEY adj THYMIER, THYMIEST thymy
THYMI a pl. of thymus
THYMIC adj pertaining to thyme
THYMIER comparative of thymey and thymy
THYMIEST superlative of thymey and thymy
THYMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
THYMOL n pl. -S a chemical compound
THYMOSIN n pl. -S a hormone secreted by the thymus
THYMUS n pl. -MI or -MUSES a glandular structure in the body
THYMY adj THYMIER, THYMIEST abounding in thyme
THYREOID adj pertaining to the thyroid
THYROID n pl. -S an endocrine gland
THYROXIN n pl. -S an amino acid
THYRSE n pl. -S thyrsus
THYRSUS n pl. -SI a type of flower cluster THYRSOID adj
THYSELF pron yourself
TI n pl. -S the seventh tone of the diatonic musical scale
TIARA n pl. -S a jeweled headpiece worn by women TIARAED adj
TIBIA n pl. -IAE or -IAS a bone of the leg TIBIAL adj
TIC n pl. -S an involuntary muscular contraction
TICAL n pl. -S a former Thai unit of weight
TICK v -ED, -ING, -S to make a recurrent clicking sound
TICKER n pl. -S one that ticks
TICKET v -ED, -ING, -S to attach a tag to
TICKING n pl. -S a strong cotton fabric
TICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to touch lightly so as to produce a tingling sensation
TICKLER n pl. -S one that tickles
TICKLISH adj sensitive to tickling
TICKSEED n pl. -S a flowering plant
TICKTACK v -ED, -ING, -S to ticktock
TICKTOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to make the ticking sound of a clock
TICTAC v -TACKED, -TACKING, -TACS to ticktack
TICTOC v -TOCKED, -TOCKING, -TOCS to ticktock
TIDAL adj pertaining to the tides TIDALLY adv
TIDBIT n pl. -S a choice bit of food
TIDDLER n pl. -S a small fish
TIDDLY adj slightly drunk
TIDE v TIDED, TIDING, TIDES to flow like the tide (the rise and fall of the ocean's waters)
TIDELAND n pl. -S land alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
TIDELESS adj lacking a tide
TIDELIKE adj resembling a tide
TIDEMARK n pl. -S a mark showing the highest or lowest point of a tide
TIDERIP n pl. -S a riptide
TIDEWAY n pl. -WAYS a tidal channel
TIDIED past tense of tidy
TIDIER n pl. -S one that tidies
TIDIES present 3d person sing. of tidy
TIDIEST superlative of tidy
TIDILY adv in a tidy manner
TIDINESS n pl. -ES the state of being tidy
TIDING n pl. -S a piece of news
TIDY adj -DIER, -DIEST neat and orderly
TIDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to make tidy
TIDYTIPS n pl. TIDYTIPS an annual herb
TIE v TIED, TYING or TIEING, TIES to fasten with a cord or rope
TIEBACK n pl. -S a loop for holding a curtain back to one side
TIECLASP n pl. -S a clasp for securing a necktie
TIED past tense of tie
TIELESS adj having no necktie
TIEPIN n pl. -S a pin for securing a necktie
TIER v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in tiers (rows placed one above another)
TIERCE n pl. -S one of seven canonical daily periods for prayer and devotion
TIERCED adj divided into three equal parts
TIERCEL n pl. -S tercel
TIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to have a petty quarrel
TIFFANY n pl. -NIES a thin, mesh fabric
TIFFIN v -ED, -ING, -S to lunch
TIGER n pl. -S a large feline mammal
TIGEREYE n pl. -S a gemstone
TIGERISH adj resembling a tiger
TIGHT adj TIGHTER, TIGHTEST firmly or closely fixed in place TIGHTLY adv
TIGHTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make tight
TIGHTS n/pl a close-fitting garment
TIGHTWAD n pl. -S a miser
TIGLON n pl. -S the offspring of a male tiger and a female lion
TIGON n pl. -S tiglon
TIGRESS n pl. -ES a female tiger
TIGRISH adj tigerish
TIKE n pl. -S tyke
TIKI n pl. -S a wood or stone image of a Polynesian god
TIL n pl. -S the sesame plant
TILAK n pl. -S a mark worn on the forehead by Hindus
TILAPIA n pl. -S an African fish
TILBURY n pl. -BURIES a carriage having two wheels
TILDE n pl. -S a mark placed over a letter to indicate its sound
TILE v TILED, TILING, TILES to cover with tiles (thin slabs of baked clay)
TILEFISH n pl. -ES a marine food fish
TILELIKE adj resembling a tile
TILER n pl. -S one that tiles
TILING n pl. -S a surface of tiles
TILL v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare land for crops by plowing TILLABLE adj
TILLAGE n pl. -S cultivated land
TILLER v -ED, -ING, -S to put forth stems from a root
TILLITE n pl. -S rock made up of consolidated clay, sand, gravel, and boulders
TILT v -ED, -ING, -S to cause to slant TILTABLE adj
TILTER n pl. -S one that tilts
TILTH n pl. -S tillage
TILTYARD n pl. -S an area for jousting contests
TIMARAU n pl. -S tamarau
TIMBAL n pl. -S a large drum
TIMBALE n pl. -S a pastry shell shaped like a drum
TIMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with timber (wood used as a building material)
TIMBRE n pl. -S the quality given to a sound by its overtones TIMBRAL adj
TIMBREL n pl. -S a percussion instrument
TIME v TIMED, TIMING, TIMES to determine the speed or duration of
TIMECARD n pl. -S a card for recording an employee's times of arrival and departure
TIMELESS adj having no beginning or end
TIMELINE n pl. -S a schedule of events
TIMELY adj -LIER, -LIEST occurring at the right moment
TIMEOUS adj timely
TIMEOUT n pl. -S a brief suspension of activity
TIMER n pl. -S one that times
TIMEWORK n pl. -S work paid for by the hour or by the day
TIMEWORN adj showing the effects of long use or wear
TIMID adj -IDER, -IDEST lacking courage or self-confidence TIMIDLY adv
TIMIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being timid
TIMING n pl. -S the selection of the proper moment for doing something
TIMOLOL n pl. -S a drug used to treat glaucoma
TIMOROUS adj fearful
TIMOTHY n pl. -THIES a European grass
TIMPANO n pl. -NI a kettledrum
TIMPANUM n pl. -NA or -NUMS tympanum
TIN v TINNED, TINNING, TINS to coat with tin (a metallic element)
TINAMOU n pl. -S a South American game bird
TINCAL n pl. -S crude borax
TINCT v -ED, -ING, -S to tinge
TINCTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to tinge
TINDER n pl. -S readily combustible material TINDERY adj
TINE v TINED, TINING, TINES to lose
TINEA n pl. -S a fungous skin disease TINEAL adj
TINEID n pl. -S one of a family of moths
TINFOIL n pl. -S a thin metal sheeting
TINFUL n pl. -S as much as a tin container can hold
TING v -ED, -ING, -S to emit a high-pitched metallic sound
TINGE v TINGED, TINGEING or TINGING, TINGES to apply a trace of color to
TINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to cause a prickly, stinging sensation
TINGLER n pl. -S one that tingles
TINGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST tingling
TINHORN n pl. -S a showily pretentious person
TINIER comparative of tiny
TINIEST superlative of tiny
TINILY adv in a tiny manner
TININESS n pl. -ES the quality of being tiny
TINING present participle of tine
TINKER v -ED, -ING, -S to repair in an unskilled or experimental manner
TINKERER n pl. -S one that tinkers
TINKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to make slight, sharp, metallic sounds
TINKLER n pl. -S one that tinkles
TINKLING n pl. -S the sound made by something that tinkles
TINKLY adj -KLIER, -KLIEST producing a tinkling sound
TINLIKE adj resembling tin
TINMAN n pl. -MEN a tinsmith
TINNED past tense of tin
TINNER n pl. -S a tin miner
TINNIER comparative of tinny
TINNIEST superlative of tinny
TINNILY adv in a tinny manner
TINNING present participle of tin
TINNITUS n pl. -ES a ringing sound in the ears
TINNY adj -NIER, -NIEST of or resembling tin
TINPLATE n pl. -S thin sheet iron coated with tin
TINSEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to give a showy or gaudy appearance to
TINSELLY adj cheaply gaudy
TINSMITH n pl. -S one who works with tin
TINSTONE n pl. -S a tin ore
TINT v -ED, -ING, -S to color slightly or delicately
TINTER n pl. -S one that tints
TINTING n pl. -S the process of one that tints
TINTLESS adj lacking color
TINTYPE n pl. -S a kind of photograph
TINWARE n pl. -S articles made of tinplate
TINWORK n pl. -S something made of tin
TINY adj TINIER, TINIEST very small
TIP v TIPPED, TIPPING, TIPS to tilt
TIPCART n pl. -S a type of cart
TIPCAT n pl. -S a game resembling baseball
TIPI n pl. -S tepee
TIPLESS adj having no point or extremity
TIPOFF n pl. -S a hint or warning
TIPPABLE adj capable of being tipped
TIPPED past tense of tip
TIPPER n pl. -S one that tips
TIPPET n pl. -S a covering for the shoulders
TIPPIER comparative of tippy
TIPPIEST superlative of tippy
TIPPING present participle of tip
TIPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to drink alcoholic beverages
TIPPLER n pl. -S one that tipples
TIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST unsteady
TIPPYTOE v -TOED, -TOEING, -TOES to tiptoe
TIPSIER comparative of tipsy
TIPSIEST superlative of tipsy
TIPSILY adv in a tipsy manner
TIPSTAFF n pl. -STAFFS or -STAVES an attendant in a court of law
TIPSTER n pl. -S one that sells information to gamblers
TIPSTOCK n pl. -S a part of a gun
TIPSY adj -SIER, -SIEST slightly drunk
TIPTOE v -TOED, -TOEING, -TOES to walk on the tips of one's toes
TIPTOP n pl. -S the highest point
TIRADE n pl. -S a long, vehement speech
TIRAMISU n pl. -S a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, chocolate, and espresso
TIRE v TIRED, TIRING, TIRES to grow tired
TIRED adj TIREDER, TIREDEST sapped of strength TIREDLY adv
TIRELESS adj seemingly incapable of tiring
TIRESOME adj tedious
TIRING present participle of tire
TIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to make a vibrating sound
TIRO n pl. -ROS tyro
TIRRIVEE n pl. -S a tantrum
TISANE n pl. -S a ptisan
TISSUAL adj pertaining to tissue
TISSUE v -SUED, -SUING, -SUES to weave into tissue (a fine sheer fabric)
TISSUEY adj resembling tissue
TISSULAR adj affecting an organism's tissue (structural material)
TIT n pl. -S a small bird
TITAN n pl. -S a person of great size
TITANATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
TITANESS n pl. -ES a female titan
TITANIA n pl. -S a mineral
TITANIC adj of great size
TITANISM n pl. -S revolt against social conventions
TITANITE n pl. -S a mineral
TITANIUM n pl. -S a metallic element
TITANOUS adj pertaining to titanium
TITBIT n pl. -S tidbit
TITER n pl. -S the strength of a chemical solution
TITFER n pl. -S a hat
TITHABLE adj subject to the payment of tithes
TITHE v TITHED, TITHING, TITHES to pay a tithe (a small tax)
TITHER n pl. -S one that tithes
TITHING n pl. -S the act of levying tithes
TITHONIA n pl. -S a tall herb
TITI n pl. -S an evergreen shrub or tree
TITIAN n pl. -S a reddish brown color
TITIVATE v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES to dress smartly
TITLARK n pl. -S a songbird
TITLE v TITLED, TITLING, TITLES to furnish with a title (a distinctive appellation)
TITLIST n pl. -S a sports champion
TITMAN n pl. -MEN the smallest of a litter of pigs
TITMOUSE n pl. -MICE a small bird
TITRABLE adj capable of being titrated
TITRANT n pl. -S the reagent used in titration
TITRATE v -TRATED, -TRATING, -TRATES to determine the strength of a solution by adding a reagent until a desired reaction occurs
TITRATOR n pl. -S one that titrates
TITRE n pl. -S titer
TITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a restrained, nervous laugh
TITTERER n pl. -S one that titters
TITTIE n pl. -S a sister
TITTIES pl. of titty
TITTLE n pl. -S a very small mark in writing or printing
TITTUP v -TUPED, -TUPING, -TUPS or -TUPPED, -TUPPING, -TUPS to move in a lively manner
TITTUPPY adj shaky; unsteady
TITTY n pl. -TIES a teat
TITULAR n pl. -S one who holds a title
TITULARY n pl. -LARIES a titular
TIVY adv with great speed
TIZZY n pl. -ZIES a state of nervous confusion
TMESIS n pl. TMESES the separation of the parts of a compound word by an intervening word or words
TO prep in the direction of
TOAD n pl. -S a tailless, jumping amphibian
TOADFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
TOADFLAX n pl. -ES a perennial herb
TOADIED past tense of toady
TOADIES present 3d person sing. of toady
TOADISH adj resembling a toad
TOADLESS adj having no toads
TOADLIKE adj resembling a toad
TOADY v TOADIED, TOADYING, TOADIES to engage in servile flattering
TOADYISH adj characteristic of one that toadies
TOADYISM n pl. -S toadyish behavior
TOAST v -ED, -ING, -S to brown by exposure to heat
TOASTER n pl. -S a device for toasting
TOASTY adj TOASTIER, TOASTIEST comfortably warm
TOBACCO n pl. -COS or -COES an annual herb cultivated for its leaves
TOBOGGAN v -ED, -ING, -S to ride on a long, narrow sled
TOBY n pl. -BIES a type of drinking mug
TOCCATA n pl. -TAS or -TE a musical composition usually for an organ
TOCHER v -ED, -ING, -S to give a dowry to
TOCOLOGY n pl. -GIES the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth
TOCSIN n pl. -S an alarm sounded on a bell
TOD n pl. -S a British unit of weight
TODAY n pl. -DAYS the present day
TODDIES pl. of toddy
TODDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to walk unsteadily
TODDLER n pl. -S one that toddles
TODDY n pl. -DIES an alcoholic beverage
TODY n pl. TODIES a West Indian bird
TOE v TOED, TOEING, TOES to touch with the toe (one of the terminal members of the foot)
TOEA n pl. TOEA a monetary unit of Papua New Guinea
TOECAP n pl. -S a covering for the tip of a shoe or boot
TOEHOLD n pl. -S a space that supports the toes in climbing
TOELESS adj having no toes
TOELIKE adj resembling a toe
TOENAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with obliquely driven nails
TOEPIECE n pl. -S a piece of a shoe designed to cover the toes
TOEPLATE n pl. -S a metal tab attached to the tip of a shoe
TOESHOE n pl. -S a dance slipper without a heel
TOFF n pl. -S a dandy
TOFFEE n pl. -S a chewy candy
TOFFY n pl. -FIES toffee
TOFT n pl. -S a hillock
TOFU n pl. -S a soft Oriental cheese made from soybean milk
TOG v TOGGED, TOGGING, TOGS to clothe
TOGA n pl. -GAS or -GAE an outer garment worn in ancient Rome TOGAED adj
TOGATE adj pertaining to ancient Rome
TOGATED adj wearing a toga
TOGETHER adv into a union or relationship
TOGGED past tense of tog
TOGGERY n pl. -GERIES clothing
TOGGING present participle of tog
TOGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to fasten with a type of pin or short rod
TOGGLER n pl. -S one that toggles
TOGUE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
TOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to work strenuously
TOILE n pl. -S a sheer linen fabric
TOILER n pl. -S one that toils
TOILET v -ED, -ING, -S to dress and groom oneself
TOILETRY n pl. -TRIES an article used in dressing and grooming oneself
TOILETTE n pl. -S the act of dressing and grooming oneself
TOILFUL adj toilsome
TOILSOME adj demanding much exertion
TOILWORN adj worn by toil
TOIT v -ED, -ING, -S to saunter
TOKAMAK n pl. -S a doughnut-shaped nuclear reactor
TOKAY n pl. -KAYS a Malaysian gecko
TOKE v TOKED, TOKING, TOKES to take a puff on a marijuana cigarette
TOKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to serve as a sign of
TOKENISM n pl. -S the policy of making only a superficial effort
TOKER n pl. -S one that tokes
TOKING present participle of toke
TOKOLOGY n pl. -GIES tocology
TOKOMAK n pl. -S tokamak
TOKONOMA n pl. -S a small alcove in a Japanese house
TOLA n pl. -S a unit of weight used in India
TOLAN n pl. -S a chemical compound
TOLANE n pl. -S tolan
TOLBOOTH n pl. -S a prison
TOLD past tense of tell
TOLE v TOLED, TOLING, TOLES to allure
TOLEDO n pl. -DOS a finely tempered sword
TOLERANT adj inclined to tolerate
TOLERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to allow without active opposition
TOLIDIN n pl. -S tolidine
TOLIDINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
TOLING present participle of tole
TOLL v -ED, -ING, -S to collect or impose a toll (a fixed charge for a service or privilege)
TOLLAGE n pl. -S a toll
TOLLBAR n pl. -S a tollgate
TOLLER n pl. -S a collector of tolls
TOLLGATE n pl. -S a gate where a toll is collected
TOLLMAN n pl. -MEN a toller
TOLLWAY n pl. -WAYS a road on which tolls are collected
TOLU n pl. -S a fragrant resin
TOLUATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
TOLUENE n pl. -S a flammable liquid
TOLUIC adj pertaining to any of four isomeric acids derived from toluene
TOLUID n pl. -S toluide
TOLUIDE n pl. -S an amide
TOLUIDIN n pl. -S an amine
TOLUOL n pl. -S toluene
TOLUOLE n pl. -S toluol
TOLUYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
TOLYL n pl. -S a univalent chemical radical
TOM n pl. -S the male of various animals
TOMAHAWK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike with a light ax
TOMALLEY n pl. -LEYS the liver of a lobster
TOMAN n pl. -S a coin of Iran
TOMATO n pl. -TOES the fleshy, edible fruit of a perennial plant TOMATOEY adj
TOMB v -ED, -ING, -S to place in a tomb (a burial vault or chamber)
TOMBAC n pl. -S an alloy of copper and zinc
TOMBACK n pl. -S tombac
TOMBAK n pl. -S tombac
TOMBAL adj pertaining to a tomb
TOMBLESS adj having no tomb
TOMBLIKE adj resembling a tomb
TOMBOLA n pl. -S a gambling game
TOMBOLO n pl. -LOS a sandbar connecting an island to the mainland
TOMBOY n pl. -BOYS a girl who prefers boyish activities
TOMCAT v -CATTED, -CATTING, -CATS to engage in sexually promiscuous behavior -- used of a male
TOMCOD n pl. -S a marine fish
TOME n pl. -S a large book
TOMENTUM n pl. -TA a network of small blood vessels
TOMFOOL n pl. -S a foolish person
TOMMY n pl. -MIES a loaf of bread
TOMMYROT n pl. -S nonsense
TOMOGRAM n pl. -S a photograph made with X rays
TOMORROW n pl. -S the day following today
TOMPION n pl. -S tampion
TOMTIT n pl. -S a small bird
TON n pl. -S a unit of weight
TONAL adj pertaining to tone TONALLY adv
TONALITY n pl. -TIES a system of tones
TONDO n pl. -DI or -DOS a circular painting
TONE v TONED, TONING, TONES to give a particular tone (a sound of definite pitch and vibration) to
TONEARM n pl. -S the pivoted part of a record player that holds the needle
TONELESS adj lacking in tone
TONEME n pl. -S a tonal unit of speech TONEMIC adj
TONER n pl. -S one that tones
TONETICS n/pl the phonetic study of tone in language TONETIC adj
TONETTE n pl. -S a simple flute
TONEY adj TONIER, TONIEST tony
TONG v -ED, -ING, -S to lift with a type of grasping device
TONGA n pl. -S a light cart used in India
TONGER n pl. -S one that tongs
TONGMAN n pl. -MEN a member of a Chinese secret society
TONGUE v TONGUED, TONGUING, TONGUES to touch with the tongue (an organ of the mouth)
TONGUING n pl. -S the use of the tongue in articulating notes on a wind instrument
TONIC n pl. -S something that invigorates or refreshes
TONICITY n pl. -TIES normal, healthy bodily condition
TONIER comparative of tony
TONIEST superlative of tony
TONIGHT n pl. -S the present night
TONING present participle of tone
TONISH adj stylish TONISHLY adv
TONLET n pl. -S a skirt of plate armor
TONNAGE n pl. -S total weight in tons
TONNE n pl. -S a unit of weight
TONNEAU n pl. -NEAUS or -NEAUX the rear seating compartment of an automobile
TONNER n pl. -S an object having a specified tonnage
TONNISH adj tonish
TONSIL n pl. -S a lymphoid organ TONSILAR adj
TONSURE v -SURED, -SURING, -SURES to shave the head of
TONTINE n pl. -S a form of collective life insurance
TONUS n pl. -ES a normal state of tension in muscle tissue
TONY adj TONIER, TONIEST stylish
TOO adv in addition
TOOK past tense of take
TOOL v -ED, -ING, -S to form or finish with a tool (an implement used in manual work)
TOOLBOX n pl. -ES a box for tools
TOOLER n pl. -S one that tools
TOOLHEAD n pl. -S a part of a machine
TOOLING n pl. -S ornamentation done with tools
TOOLLESS adj having no tools
TOOLROOM n pl. -S a room where tools are stored
TOOLSHED n pl. -S a building where tools are stored
TOOM adj empty
TOON n pl. -S an East Indian tree
TOOT v -ED, -ING, -S to sound a horn or whistle in short blasts
TOOTER n pl. -S one that toots
TOOTH n pl. TEETH one of the hard structures attached in a row to each jaw
TOOTH v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with toothlike projections
TOOTHY adj TOOTHIER, TOOTHIEST having or showing prominent teeth TOOTHILY adv
TOOTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to toot softly or repeatedly
TOOTLER n pl. -S one that tootles
TOOTS n pl. -ES a woman or girl -- usually used as a form of address
TOOTSIE n pl. -S tootsy
TOOTSY n pl. -SIES a foot
TOP v TOPPED, TOPPING, TOPS to cut off the top (the highest part, point, or surface) of
TOPAZ n pl. -ES a mineral TOPAZINE adj
TOPCOAT n pl. -S a lightweight overcoat
TOPCROSS n pl. -ES a cross between a purebred male and inferior female stock
TOPE v TOPED, TOPING, TOPES to drink liquor to excess
TOPEE n pl. -S topi
TOPER n pl. -S one that topes
TOPFUL adj topfull
TOPFULL adj full to the top
TOPH n pl. -S tufa
TOPHE n pl. -S tufa
TOPHUS n pl. -PHI a deposit of urates in the tissue around a joint
TOPI n pl. -S a sun helmet
TOPIARY n pl. -ARIES the art of trimming shrubs into shapes
TOPIC n pl. -S a subject of discourse TOPICAL adj
TOPING present participle of tope
TOPKICK n pl. -S a first sergeant
TOPKNOT n pl. -S an ornament for the hair
TOPLESS adj having no top
TOPLINE n pl. -S the outline of the top of an animal's body
TOPLOFTY adj -LOFTIER, -LOFTIEST haughty
TOPMAST n pl. -S a mast of a ship
TOPMOST adj highest
TOPNOTCH adj excellent
TOPOI pl. of topos
TOPOLOGY n pl. -GIES a branch of mathematics
TOPONYM n pl. -S the name of a place
TOPONYMY n pl. -MIES the study of toponyms
TOPOS n pl. -POI a stock rhetorical theme
TOPOTYPE n pl. -S a specimen selected from a locality typical of a species
TOPPED past tense of top
TOPPER n pl. -S one that tops
TOPPING n pl. -S something that forms a top
TOPPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to fall forward
TOPSAIL n pl. -S a sail of a ship
TOPSIDE n pl. -S the upper portion of a ship
TOPSIDER n pl. -S one who is at the highest level of authority
TOPSOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the surface layer of soil from
TOPSPIN n pl. -S a forward spin imparted to a ball
TOPSTONE n pl. -S the stone at the top of a structure
TOPWORK v -ED, -ING, -S to graft scions of another variety of plant on the main branches of
TOQUE n pl. -S a close-fitting woman's hat
TOQUET n pl. -S toque
TOR n pl. -S a high, craggy hill
TORA n pl. -S torah
TORAH n pl. -RAHS, -ROTH, or -ROTH the body of Jewish law
TORC n pl. -S a metal collar or necklace
TORCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to set on fire
TORCHERE n pl. -S a type of electric lamp
TORCHIER n pl. -S torchere
TORCHON n pl. -S a coarse lace
TORCHY adj TORCHIER, TORCHIEST characteristic of a torch song
TORE n pl. -S a torus
TOREADOR n pl. -S a bullfighter
TORERO n pl. -ROS a bullfighter
TOREUTIC adj pertaining to a type of metalwork
TORI pl. of torus
TORIC adj pertaining to a torus
TORIES pl. of tory
TORII n pl. TORII the gateway of a Japanese temple
TORMENT v -ED, -ING, -S to inflict with great bodily or mental suffering
TORN past participle of tear
TORNADO n pl. -DOES or -DOS a violent windstorm TORNADIC adj
TORNILLO n pl. -LOS a flowering shrub
TORO n pl. -ROS a bull
TOROID n pl. -S a type of geometric surface TOROIDAL adj
TOROSE adj cylindrical and swollen at intervals
TOROSITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being torose
TOROT a pl. of torah
TOROTH a pl. of torah
TOROUS adj torose
TORPEDO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to damage or sink with an underwater missile
TORPID n pl. -S a racing boat
TORPIDLY adv in a sluggish manner
TORPOR n pl. -S mental or physical inactivity
TORQUATE adj having a torques
TORQUE v TORQUED, TORQUING, TORQUES to cause to twist
TORQUER n pl. -S one that torques
TORQUES n pl. -QUESES a band of feathers, hair, or coloration around the neck
TORQUING present participle of torque
TORR n pl. TORR a unit of pressure
TORREFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to subject to intense heat
TORRENT n pl. -S a rapid stream of water
TORRID adj -RIDER, -RIDEST extremely hot TORRIDLY adv
TORRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to torrefy
TORSADE n pl. -S a twisted cord
TORSE n pl. -S a wreath of twisted silks
TORSI a pl. of torso
TORSION n pl. -S the act of twisting
TORSK n pl. -S a marine food fish
TORSO n pl. -SI or -SOS the trunk of the human body
TORT n pl. -S a civil wrong
TORTE n pl. TORTEN or TORTES a rich cake
TORTILE adj twisted; coiled
TORTILLA n pl. -S a round, flat cake of unleavened cornmeal
TORTIOUS adj of the nature of a tort
TORTOISE n pl. -S any of an order of reptiles having the body enclosed in a bony shell
TORTONI n pl. -S a type of ice cream
TORTRIX n pl. -ES a small moth
TORTUOUS adj marked by repeated turns or bends
TORTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to subject to severe physical pain
TORTURER n pl. -S one that tortures
TORULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS a type of fungus
TORUS n pl. -RI a large convex molding
TORY n pl. -RIES a political conservative
TOSH n pl. -ES nonsense
TOSS v TOSSED or TOST, TOSSING, TOSSES to throw lightly
TOSSER n pl. -S one that tosses
TOSSPOT n pl. -S a drunkard
TOSSUP n pl. -S an even choice or chance
TOST a past tense of toss
TOSTADA n pl. -S a tortilla fried in deep fat
TOSTADO n pl. -DOS tostada
TOT v TOTTED, TOTTING, TOTS to total
TOTABLE adj capable of being toted
TOTAL v -TALED, -TALING, -TALS or -TALLED, -TALLING, -TALS to ascertain the entire amount of
TOTALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to totalize
TOTALISM n pl. -S centralized control by an autocratic authority
TOTALIST n pl. -S one who tends to regard things as a unified whole
TOTALITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being complete
TOTALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make complete
TOTALLED a past tense of total
TOTALLING a present participle of total
TOTALLY adv completely
TOTE v TOTED, TOTING, TOTES to carry by hand
TOTEM n pl. -S a natural object serving as the emblem of a family or clan TOTEMIC adj
TOTEMISM n pl. -S a system of tribal division according to totems
TOTEMIST n pl. -S a specialist in totemism
TOTEMITE n pl. -S a totemist
TOTER n pl. -S one that totes
TOTHER pron the other
TOTING present participle of tote
TOTTED past tense of tot
TOTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to walk unsteadily
TOTTERER n pl. -S one that totters
TOTTERY adj shaky
TOTTING present participle of tot
TOUCAN n pl. -S a tropical bird
TOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to be in or come into contact with
TOUCHE interj -- used to acknowledge a hit in fencing
TOUCHER n pl. -S one that touches
TOUCHUP n pl. -S an act of finishing by adding minor improvements
TOUCHY adj TOUCHIER, TOUCHIEST overly sensitive TOUCHILY adv
TOUGH adj TOUGHER, TOUGHEST strong and resilient
TOUGH v -ED, -ING, -S to endure hardship
TOUGHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make tough
TOUGHIE n pl. -S a tough
TOUGHIES pl. of toughy
TOUGHISH adj somewhat tough
TOUGHLY adv in a tough manner
TOUGHY n pl. TOUGHIES toughie
TOUPEE n pl. -S a wig worn to cover a bald spot
TOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to travel from place to place
TOURACO n pl. -COS an African bird
TOURER n pl. -S a large, open automobile
TOURING n pl. -S cross-country skiing for pleasure
TOURISM n pl. -S the practice of touring for pleasure
TOURIST n pl. -S one who tours for pleasure TOURISTY adj
TOURNEY v -ED, -ING, -S to compete in a tournament
TOUSE v TOUSED, TOUSING, TOUSES to tousle
TOUSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to dishevel
TOUT v -ED, -ING, -S to solicit brazenly
TOUTER n pl. -S one that touts
TOUZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to tousle
TOVARICH n pl. -ES comrade
TOVARISH n pl. -ES tovarich
TOW v -ED, -ING, -S to pull by means of a rope or chain
TOWAGE n pl. -S the price paid for towing
TOWARD prep in the direction of
TOWARDLY adj favorable
TOWARDS prep toward
TOWAWAY n pl. -AWAYS the act of towing away a vehicle
TOWBOAT n pl. -S a tugboat
TOWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to wipe with a towel (an absorbent cloth)
TOWELING n pl. -S material used for towels
TOWER v -ED, -ING, -S to rise to a great height
TOWERY adj -ERIER, -ERIEST very tall
TOWHEAD n pl. -S a head of light blond hair
TOWHEE n pl. -S a common finch
TOWIE n pl. -S a form of contract bridge for three players
TOWLINE n pl. -S a line used in towing
TOWMOND n pl. -S a year
TOWMONT n pl. -S towmond
TOWN n pl. -S a center of population smaller than a city
TOWNEE n pl. -S a townsman
TOWNFOLK n/pl the inhabitants of a town
TOWNHOME n pl. -S one of a series of contiguous houses of two or three stories
TOWNIE n pl. -S a nonstudent who lives in a college town
TOWNIES pl. of towny
TOWNISH adj characteristic of a town
TOWNLESS adj having no towns
TOWNLET n pl. -S a small town
TOWNSHIP n pl. -S an administrative division of a county
TOWNSMAN n pl. -MEN a resident of a town
TOWNWEAR n pl. -S apparel that is suitable for wear in the city
TOWNY n pl. TOWNIES townie
TOWPATH n pl. -S a path along a river that is used by animals towing boats
TOWROPE n pl. -S a rope used in towing
TOWY adj resembling coarse hemp or flax fiber
TOXAEMIA n pl. -S toxemia TOXAEMIC adj
TOXEMIA n pl. -S the condition of having toxins in the blood TOXEMIC adj
TOXIC n pl. -S toxin TOXICAL adj
TOXICANT n pl. -S a poisonous substance
TOXICITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being poisonous
TOXIN n pl. -S a poisonous substance
TOXINE n pl. -S toxin
TOXOID n pl. -S a type of toxin
TOY v -ED, -ING, -S to amuse oneself as if with a toy (a child's plaything)
TOYER n pl. -S one that toys
TOYISH adj frivolous
TOYLESS adj having no toy
TOYLIKE adj resembling a toy
TOYO n pl. -YOS a smooth straw used in making hats
TOYON n pl. -S an ornamental evergreen shrub
TOYSHOP n pl. -S a shop where toys are sold
TRABEATE adj constructed with horizontal beams
TRACE v TRACED, TRACING, TRACES to follow the course of
TRACER n pl. -S one that traces
TRACERY n pl. -ERIES ornamental work of interlaced lines
TRACHEA n pl. -CHEAE or -CHEAS the passage for conveying air to the lungs TRACHEAL adj
TRACHEID n pl. -S a long, tubular plant cell
TRACHLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to draggle
TRACHOMA n pl. -S a disease of the eye
TRACHYTE n pl. -S a light-colored igneous rock
TRACING n pl. -S something that is traced
TRACK v -ED, -ING, -S to follow the marks left by an animal, a person, or a vehicle
TRACKAGE n pl. -S the track system of a railroad
TRACKER n pl. -S one that tracks
TRACKING n pl. -S the placement of students within a curriculum
TRACKMAN n pl. -MEN a railroad worker
TRACKWAY n pl. -WAYS a trodden path
TRACT n pl. -S an expanse of land
TRACTATE n pl. -S a treatise
TRACTILE adj capable of being drawn out in length
TRACTION n pl. -S the act of pulling or drawing over a surface TRACTIVE adj
TRACTOR n pl. -S a motor vehicle used in farming
TRAD adj traditional
TRADE v TRADED, TRADING, TRADES to give in exchange for another commodity TRADABLE adj
TRADEOFF n pl. -S a giving up of one thing in return for another
TRADER n pl. -S one that trades
TRADITOR n pl. -ES a traitor among the early Christians
TRADUCE v -DUCED, -DUCING, -DUCES to defame
TRADUCER n pl. -S one that traduces
TRAFFIC v -FICKED, -FICKING, -FICS to engage in buying and selling
TRAGEDY n pl. -DIES a disastrous event
TRAGI pl. of tragus
TRAGIC n pl. -S the element of a drama that produces tragedy
TRAGICAL adj of the nature of a tragedy
TRAGOPAN n pl. -S an Asian pheasant
TRAGUS n pl. -GI a part of the external opening of the ear
TRAIK v -ED, -ING, -S to trudge
TRAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to drag along a surface
TRAILER v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by means of a trailer (a vehicle drawn by another)
TRAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to instruct systematically
TRAINEE n pl. -S a person receiving training
TRAINER n pl. -S one that trains
TRAINFUL n pl. -S as much as a railroad train can hold
TRAINING n pl. -S systematic instruction
TRAINMAN n pl. -MEN a railroad employee
TRAINWAY n pl. -WAYS a railway
TRAIPSE v TRAIPSED, TRAIPSING, TRAIPSES to walk about in an idle or aimless manner
TRAIT n pl. -S a distinguishing characteristic
TRAITOR n pl. -S one who betrays another
TRAJECT v -ED, -ING, -S to transmit
TRAM v TRAMMED, TRAMMING, TRAMS to convey in a tramcar
TRAMCAR n pl. -S a streetcar
TRAMEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to trammel
TRAMELL v -ED, -ING, -S to trammel
TRAMLESS adj having no tramcar
TRAMLINE n pl. -S a streetcar line
TRAMMED past tense of tram
TRAMMEL v -MELED, -MELING, -MELS or -MELLED, -MELLING, -MELS to hinder
TRAMMING present participle of tram
TRAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to walk with a firm, heavy step
TRAMPER n pl. -S one that tramps
TRAMPISH adj resembling a vagabond
TRAMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to tread on heavily
TRAMPLER n pl. -S one that tramples
TRAMROAD n pl. -S a railway in a mine
TRAMWAY n pl. -WAYS a tramline
TRANCE v TRANCED, TRANCING, TRANCES to put into a trance (a semiconscious state)
TRANCHE n pl. -S a portion
TRANGAM n pl. -S a gewgaw
TRANK n pl. -S a drug that tranquilizes
TRANQ n pl. -S trank
TRANQUIL adj -QUILER, -QUILEST or -QUILLER, -QUILLEST free from disturbance
TRANS adj characterized by the arrangement of different atoms on opposite sides of the molecule
TRANSACT v -ED, -ING, -S to carry out
TRANSECT v -ED, -ING, -S to cut across
TRANSEPT n pl. -S a major transverse part of the body of a church
TRANSFER v -FERRED, -FERRING, -FERS to convey from one source to another
TRANSFIX v -FIXED or -FIXT, -FIXING, -FIXES to impale
TRANSHIP v -SHIPPED, -SHIPPING, -SHIPS to transfer from one conveyance to another
TRANSIT v -ED, -ING, -S to pass across or through
TRANSMIT v -MITTED, -MITTING, -MITS to send from one place or person to another
TRANSOM n pl. -S a small window above a door or another window
TRANSUDE v -SUDED, -SUDING, -SUDES to pass through a membrane
TRAP v TRAPPED or TRAPT, TRAPPING, TRAPS to catch in a trap (a device for capturing and holding animals)
TRAPAN v -PANNED, -PANNING, -PANS to trepan
TRAPBALL n pl. -S a type of ball game
TRAPDOOR n pl. -S a lifting or sliding door covering an opening
TRAPES v -ED, -ING, -ES to traipse
TRAPEZE n pl. -S a gymnastic apparatus
TRAPEZIA n/pl four-sided polygons having no parallel sides
TRAPLIKE adj resembling a trap
TRAPLINE n pl. -S a series of traps
TRAPNEST v -ED, -ING, -S to determine the productivity of hens with a type of nest
TRAPPEAN adj pertaining to traprock
TRAPPED a past tense of trap
TRAPPER n pl. -S one that traps
TRAPPING n pl. -S a covering for a horse
TRAPPOSE adj trappean
TRAPPOUS adj trappean
TRAPROCK n pl. -S an igneous rock
TRAPT a past tense of trap
TRAPUNTO n pl. -TOS a decorative quilted design
TRASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to free from trash (worthless or waste matter)
TRASHMAN n pl. -MEN a person who removes trash
TRASHY adj TRASHIER, TRASHIEST resembling trash TRASHILY adv
TRASS n pl. -ES a volcanic rock
TRAUCHLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to trachle
TRAUMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a severe emotional shock
TRAVAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to toil
TRAVE n pl. -S a frame for confining a horse
TRAVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to go from one place to another
TRAVELER n pl. -S one that travels
TRAVELOG n pl. -S a lecture or film on traveling
TRAVERSE v -VERSED, -VERSING, -VERSES to pass across or through
TRAVESTY v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to parody
TRAVOIS n pl. -ES a type of sled
TRAVOISE n pl. -S travois
TRAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to fish by dragging a net along the sea bottom
TRAWLER n pl. -S a boat used for trawling
TRAWLEY n pl. -LEYS a small truck or car for conveying material
TRAWLNET n pl. -S the large net used in trawling
TRAY n pl. TRAYS a flat, shallow receptacle
TRAYFUL n pl. -S as much as a tray will hold
TREACLE n pl. -S molasses TREACLY adj
TREAD v TROD, TRODE, or TREADED, TRODDEN, TREADING, TREADS to walk on, over, or along
TREADER n pl. -S one that treads
TREADLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to work a foot lever
TREADLER n pl. -S one that treadles
TREASON n pl. -S violation of allegiance toward one's country
TREASURE v -URED, -URING, -URES to value highly
TREASURY n pl. -URIES a place where funds are received, kept, and disbursed
TREAT v -ED, -ING, -S to behave in a particular way toward
TREATER n pl. -S one that treats
TREATISE n pl. -S a formal and systematic written account of a subject
TREATY n pl. -TIES a formal agreement between two or more nations
TREBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to triple
TREBLY adv triply
TRECENTO n pl. -TOS the fourteenth century
TREDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to treadle
TREE v TREED, TREEING, TREES to drive up a tree (a tall, woody plant)
TREELAWN n pl. -S the strip of lawn between the street and the sidewalk
TREELESS adj having no tree
TREELIKE adj resembling a tree
TREEN n pl. -S an article made from wood
TREENAIL n pl. -S a wooden peg used for fastening timbers
TREETOP n pl. -S the top of a tree
TREF adj unfit for use according to Jewish law
TREFAH adj tref
TREFOIL n pl. -S a plant having ternate leaves
TREHALA n pl. -S a sweet, edible substance forming the pupal case of certain weevils
TREK v TREKKED, TREKKING, TREKS to make a slow or arduous journey
TREKKER n pl. -S one that treks
TRELLIS v -ED, -ING, -ES to provide with a trellis (a frame used as a support for climbing plants)
TREMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to shake involuntarily
TREMBLER n pl. -S one that trembles
TREMBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST marked by trembling
TREMOLO n pl. -LOS a vibrating musical effect
TREMOR n pl. -S a shaking movement
TRENAIL n pl. -S treenail
TRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to dig a long, narrow excavation in the ground
TRENCHER n pl. -S a wooden platter for serving food
TREND v -ED, -ING, -S to take a particular course
TRENDY adj TRENDIER, TRENDIEST very fashionable TRENDILY adv
TRENDY n pl. TRENDIES a trendy person
TREPAN v -PANNED, -PANNING, -PANS to trephine
TREPANG n pl. -S a marine animal
TREPHINE v -PHINED, -PHINING, -PHINES to operate on with a surgical saw
TREPID adj timorous
TRESPASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to enter upon the land of another unlawfully
TRESS n pl. -ES a long lock of hair TRESSED adj
TRESSEL n pl. -S trestle
TRESSIER comparative of tressy
TRESSIEST superlative of tressy
TRESSOUR n pl. -S tressure
TRESSURE n pl. -S a type of heraldic design
TRESSY adj TRESSIER, TRESSIEST abounding in tresses
TRESTLE n pl. -S a framework for supporting a bridge
TRET n pl. -S an allowance formerly paid to purchasers for waste incurred in transit
TREVET n pl. -S trivet
TREWS n/pl close-fitting tartan trousers
TREY n pl. TREYS a three in cards, dice, or dominoes
TRIABLE adj subject to judicial examination
TRIAC n pl. -S an electronic device used to control power
TRIACID n pl. -S a type of acid
TRIAD n pl. -S a group of three
TRIADIC n pl. -S a member of a triad
TRIADISM n pl. -S the quality or state of being a triad
TRIAGE v -GED, -GING, -GES to allocate treatment to patients
TRIAL n pl. -S a judicial examination
TRIANGLE n pl. -S a polygon having three sides
TRIARCHY n pl. -CHIES government by three persons
TRIAXIAL adj having three axes
TRIAZIN n pl. -S triazine
TRIAZINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
TRIAZOLE n pl. -S a chemical compound
TRIBADE n pl. -S a lesbian TRIBADIC adj
TRIBAL adj pertaining to a tribe TRIBALLY adv
TRIBASIC adj having three replaceable hydrogen atoms
TRIBE n pl. -S a group of people sharing a common ancestry, language, and culture
TRIBRACH n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
TRIBUNAL n pl. -S a court of justice
TRIBUNE n pl. -S a defender of the rights of the people
TRIBUTE n pl. -S something given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration
TRICE v TRICED, TRICING, TRICES to haul up with a rope
TRICEPS n pl. -ES an arm muscle
TRICHINA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a parasitic worm
TRICHITE n pl. -S a minute mineral body found in volcanic rocks
TRICHOID adj hairlike
TRICHOME n pl. -S a hairlike outgrowth
TRICING present participle of trice
TRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to deceive
TRICKER n pl. -S one that tricks
TRICKERY n pl. -ERIES deception
TRICKIE adj TRICKIER, TRICKIEST tricky
TRICKIER comparative of tricky
TRICKIEST superlative of tricky
TRICKILY adv in a tricky manner
TRICKISH adj tricky
TRICKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to flow or fall in drops
TRICKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST marked by trickling
TRICKSY adj -SIER, -SIEST mischievous
TRICKY adj TRICKIER, TRICKIEST characterized by deception
TRICLAD n pl. -S an aquatic flatworm
TRICOLOR n pl. -S a flag having three colors
TRICORN n pl. -S a hat with the brim turned up on three sides
TRICORNE n pl. -S tricorn
TRICOT n pl. -S a knitted fabric
TRICTRAC n pl. -S a form of backgammon
TRICYCLE n pl. -S a vehicle having three wheels
TRIDENT n pl. -S a spear having three prongs
TRIDUUM n pl. -S a period of three days of prayer
TRIED past tense of try
TRIENE n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
TRIENNIA n/pl periods of three years
TRIENS n pl. -ENTES a coin of ancient Rome
TRIER n pl. -S one that tries
TRIES present 3d person sing. of try
TRIETHYL adj containing three ethyl groups
TRIFECTA n pl. -S a system of betting
TRIFID adj divided into three parts
TRIFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to waste time
TRIFLER n pl. -S one that trifles
TRIFLING n pl. -S a waste of time
TRIFOCAL n pl. -S a type of lens
TRIFOLD adj having three parts
TRIFORIA n/pl galleries in a church
TRIFORM adj having three forms
TRIG adj TRIGGER, TRIGGEST neat
TRIG v TRIGGED, TRIGGING, TRIGS to make trig
TRIGGER v -ED, -ING, -S to actuate
TRIGGEST superlative of trig
TRIGGING present participle of trig
TRIGLY adv in a trig manner
TRIGLYPH n pl. -S an architectural ornament
TRIGNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being trig
TRIGO n pl. -GOS wheat
TRIGON n pl. -S an ancient stringed instrument
TRIGONAL adj shaped like a triangle
TRIGRAM n pl. -S a cluster of three successive letters
TRIGRAPH n pl. -S a group of three letters representing one sound
TRIHEDRA n/pl figures having three plane surfaces meeting at a point
TRIJET n pl. -S an airplane powered by three jet engines
TRIKE n pl. -S a tricycle
TRILBY n pl. -BIES a soft felt hat
TRILL v -ED, -ING, -S to sing or play with a vibrating effect
TRILLER n pl. -S one that trills
TRILLION n pl. -S a number
TRILLIUM n pl. -S a flowering plant
TRILOBAL adj trilobed
TRILOBED adj having three lobes
TRILOGY n pl. -GIES a group of three related literary works
TRIM adj TRIMMER, TRIMMEST neat and orderly
TRIM v TRIMMED, TRIMMING, TRIMS to make trim by cutting
TRIMARAN n pl. -S a sailing vessel
TRIMER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound TRIMERIC adj
TRIMETER n pl. -S a verse of three metrical feet
TRIMLY adv in a trim manner
TRIMMED past tense of trim
TRIMMER n pl. -S one that trims
TRIMMEST superlative of trim
TRIMMING n pl. -S something added as a decoration
TRIMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being trim
TRIMORPH n pl. -S a substance existing in three forms
TRIMOTOR n pl. -S an airplane powered by three engines
TRINAL adj having three parts
TRINARY adj consisting of three parts
TRINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to trundle
TRINE v TRINED, TRINING, TRINES to place in a particular astrological position
TRINITY n pl. -TIES a group of three
TRINKET v -ED, -ING, -S to deal secretly
TRINKUMS n/pl small ornaments
TRINODAL adj having three nodes
TRIO n pl. TRIOS a group of three
TRIODE n pl. -S a type of electron tube
TRIOL n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
TRIOLET n pl. -S a short poem of fixed form
TRIOSE n pl. -S a simple sugar
TRIOXID n pl. -S trioxide
TRIOXIDE n pl. -S a type of oxide
TRIP v TRIPPED, TRIPPING, TRIPS to stumble
TRIPACK n pl. -S a type of film pack
TRIPART adj divided into three parts
TRIPE n pl. -S a part of the stomach of a ruminant that is used as food
TRIPEDAL adj having three feet
TRIPHASE adj having three phases
TRIPLANE n pl. -S a type of airplane
TRIPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to make three times as great
TRIPLET n pl. -S a group of three of one kind
TRIPLEX n pl. -ES an apartment having three floors
TRIPLING present participle of triple
TRIPLITE n pl. -S a mineral
TRIPLOID n pl. -S a cell having a chromosome number that is three times the basic number
TRIPLY adv in a triple degree, manner, or number
TRIPOD n pl. -S a stand having three legs TRIPODAL, TRIPODIC adj
TRIPODY n pl. -DIES a verse of three metrical feet
TRIPOLI n pl. -S a soft, friable rock
TRIPOS n pl. -ES a tripod
TRIPPED past tense of trip
TRIPPER n pl. -S one that trips
TRIPPET n pl. -S a part of a mechanism designed to strike another part
TRIPPING n pl. -S the act of one that trips
TRIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST suggesting a trip on psychedelic drugs
TRIPTANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
TRIPTYCA n pl. -S a triptych
TRIPTYCH n pl. -S an ancient writing tablet
TRIPWIRE n pl. -S a low-placed hidden wire that sets off an alarm or a trap
TRIREME n pl. -S an ancient Greek or Roman warship
TRISCELE n pl. -S triskele
TRISECT v -ED, -ING, -S to divide into three equal parts
TRISEME n pl. -S a type of metrical foot TRISEMIC adj
TRISHAW n pl. -S a pedicab
TRISKELE n pl. -S a figure consisting of three branches radiating from a center
TRISMUS n pl. -ES lockjaw TRISMIC adj
TRISOME n pl. -S an organism having one chromosome in addition to the usual diploid number
TRISOMIC n pl. -S a trisome
TRISOMY n pl. -MIES the condition of being a trisome
TRISTATE adj pertaining to an area made up of three adjoining states
TRISTE adj sad
TRISTEZA n pl. -S a disease of citrus trees
TRISTFUL adj sad
TRISTICH n pl. -S a stanza of three lines
TRITE adj TRITER, TRITEST used so often as to be made commonplace TRITELY adv
TRITHING n pl. -S an administrative division in England
TRITICUM n pl. -S a cereal grass
TRITIUM n pl. -S an isotope of hydrogen
TRITOMA n pl. -S an African herb
TRITON n pl. -S a marine mollusk
TRITONE n pl. -S a musical interval of three whole tones
TRIUMPH v -ED, -ING, -S to be victorious
TRIUMVIR n pl. -VIRS or -VIRI one of a ruling body of three in ancient Rome.
TRIUNE n pl. -S a trinity
TRIUNITY n pl. -TIES a trinity
TRIVALVE n pl. -S a type of shell
TRIVET n pl. -S a small stand having three legs
TRIVIA n/pl insignificant matters
TRIVIAL adj insignificant
TRIVIUM n pl. -IA a group of studies in medieval schools
TROAK v -ED, -ING, -S to troke
TROCAR n pl. -S a surgical instrument
TROCHAIC n pl. -S a trochee
TROCHAL adj shaped like a wheel
TROCHAR n pl. -S trocar
TROCHE n pl. -S a medicated lozenge
TROCHEE n pl. -S a type of metrical foot
TROCHIL n pl. -S an African bird
TROCHILI n/pl trochils
TROCHLEA n pl. -LEAE or -LEAS an anatomical structure resembling a pulley
TROCHOID n pl. -S a type of geometric curve
TROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to troke
TROD a past tense of tread
TRODDEN past participle of tread
TRODE a past tense of tread
TROFFER n pl. -S a fixture for fluorescent lighting
TROGON n pl. -S a tropical bird
TROIKA n pl. -S a Russian carriage
TROILISM n pl. -S sexual relations involving three persons
TROILITE n pl. -S a mineral
TROILUS n pl. -ES a large butterfly
TROIS n pl. TROIS the number three
TROKE v TROKED, TROKING, TROKES to exchange
TROLAND n pl. -S a unit of measurement of retinal response to light
TROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to fish with a slowly trailing line
TROLLER n pl. -S one that trolls
TROLLEY v -ED, -ING, -S to convey by streetcar
TROLLIED past tense of trolly
TROLLIES present 3d person sing. of trolly
TROLLING n pl. -S the act of one that trolls
TROLLOP n pl. -S a prostitute TROLLOPY adj
TROLLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to trolley
TROMBONE n pl. -S a brass wind instrument
TROMMEL n pl. -S a screen used for sifting rock, ore, or coal
TROMP v -ED, -ING, -S to tramp
TROMPE n pl. -S a device used for supplying air to a furnace
TRONA n pl. -S a mineral
TRONE n pl. -S a weighing device
TROOP v -ED, -ING, -S to move or gather in crowds
TROOPER n pl. -S a cavalryman
TROOPIAL n pl. -S troupial
TROOZ n/pl trews
TROP adv too much
TROPE n pl. -S the figurative use of a word
TROPHIC adj pertaining to nutrition
TROPHY v -PHIED, -PHYING, -PHIES to honor with a trophy (a symbol of victory)
TROPIC n pl. -S either of two circles of the celestial sphere on each side of the equator TROPICAL adj
TROPIN n pl. -S tropine
TROPINE n pl. -S a poisonous alkaloid
TROPISM n pl. -S the involuntary response of an organism to an external stimulus
TROPONIN n pl. -S a protein of muscle
TROT v TROTTED, TROTTING, TROTS to go at a gait between a walk and a run
TROTH v -ED, -ING, -S to betroth
TROTLINE n pl. -S a strong fishing line
TROTTED past tense of trot
TROTTER n pl. -S a horse that trots
TROTTING present participle of trot
TROTYL n pl. -S an explosive
TROUBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to distress
TROUBLER n pl. -S one that troubles
TROUGH n pl. -S a long, narrow receptacle
TROUNCE v TROUNCED, TROUNCING, TROUNCES to beat severely
TROUNCER n pl. -S one that trounces
TROUPE v TROUPED, TROUPING, TROUPES to tour with a theatrical company
TROUPER n pl. -S a member of a theatrical company
TROUPIAL n pl. -S a tropical bird
TROUPING present participle of troupe
TROUSER adj pertaining to trousers
TROUSERS n/pl a garment for the lower part of the body
TROUT n pl. -S a freshwater fish
TROUTY adj TROUTIER, TROUTIEST abounding in trout
TROUVERE n pl. -S a medieval poet
TROUVEUR n pl. -S trouvere
TROVE n pl. -S a valuable discovery
TROVER n pl. -S a type of legal action
TROW v -ED, -ING, -S to suppose
TROWEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to smooth with a trowel (a hand tool having a flat blade)
TROWELER n pl. -S one that trowels
TROWSERS n/pl trousers
TROWTH n pl. -S truth
TROY n pl. TROYS a system of weights
TRUANCY n pl. -CIES an act of truanting
TRUANT v -ED, -ING, -S to stay out of school without permission
TRUANTRY n pl. -RIES truancy
TRUCE v TRUCED, TRUCING, TRUCES to suspend hostilities by mutual agreement
TRUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to transport by truck (an automotive vehicle designed to carry loads)
TRUCKAGE n pl. -S transportation of goods by trucks
TRUCKER n pl. -S a truck driver
TRUCKFUL n pl. -S as much as a truck can hold
TRUCKING n pl. -S truckage
TRUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to yield weakly
TRUCKLER n pl. -S one that truckles
TRUCKMAN n pl. -MEN a trucker
TRUDGE v TRUDGED, TRUDGING, TRUDGES to walk tiredly
TRUDGEN n pl. -S a swimming stroke
TRUDGEON n pl. -S trudgen
TRUDGER n pl. -S one that trudges
TRUDGING present participle of trudge
TRUE adj TRUER, TRUEST consistent with fact or reality
TRUE v TRUED, TRUING or TRUEING, TRUES to bring to conformity with a standard or requirement
TRUEBLUE n pl. -S a person of unwavering loyalty
TRUEBORN adj genuinely such by birth
TRUEBRED adj designating an animal of unmixed stock
TRUED past tense of true
TRUELOVE n pl. -S a sweetheart
TRUENESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being true
TRUER comparative of true
TRUEST superlative of true
TRUFFE n pl. -S truffle
TRUFFLE n pl. -S an edible fungus TRUFFLED adj
TRUG n pl. -S a gardener's basket
TRUING a present participle of true
TRUISM n pl. -S an obvious truth TRUISTIC adj
TRULL n pl. -S a prostitute
TRULY adv in conformity with fact or reality
TRUMEAU n pl. -MEAUX a column supporting part of a doorway
TRUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to outdo
TRUMPERY n pl. -ERIES worthless finery
TRUMPET v -ED, -ING, -S to sound on a trumpet (a brass wind instrument)
TRUNCATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to shorten by cutting off a part
TRUNDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to propel by causing to rotate
TRUNDLER n pl. -S one that trundles
TRUNK n pl. -S the main stem of a tree TRUNKED adj
TRUNKFUL n pl. -S as much as a trunk (a storage box) can hold
TRUNNEL n pl. -S treenail
TRUNNION n pl. -S a pin or pivot on which something can be rotated
TRUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to secure tightly
TRUSSER n pl. -S one that trusses
TRUSSING n pl. -S the framework of a structure
TRUST v -ED, -ING, -S to place confidence in
TRUSTEE v -TEED, -TEEING, -TEES to commit to the care of an administrator
TRUSTER n pl. -S one that trusts
TRUSTFUL adj inclined to trust
TRUSTOR n pl. -S one that trustees his property
TRUSTY adj TRUSTIER, TRUSTIEST worthy of trust TRUSTILY adv
TRUSTY n pl. TRUSTIES one worthy of trust
TRUTH n pl. -S conformity to fact or reality
TRUTHFUL adj telling the truth
TRY v TRIED, TRYING, TRIES to attempt
TRYINGLY adv in a distressing manner
TRYMA n pl. -MATA a type of nut
TRYOUT n pl. -S a test of ability
TRYPSIN n pl. -S an enzyme TRYPTIC adj
TRYSAIL n pl. -S a type of sail
TRYST v -ED, -ING, -S to agree to meet
TRYSTE n pl. -S a market
TRYSTER n pl. -S one that trysts
TRYWORKS n/pl a type of furnace
TSADE n pl. -S sade
TSADI n pl. -S sade
TSAR n pl. -S czar
TSARDOM n pl. -S czardom
TSAREVNA n pl. -S czarevna
TSARINA n pl. -S czarina
TSARISM n pl. -S czarism
TSARIST n pl. -S czarist
TSARITZA n pl. -S czaritza
TSETSE n pl. -S an African fly
TSIMMES n pl. TSIMMES tzimmes
TSK v -ED, -ING, -S to utter an exclamation of annoyance
TSKTSK v -ED, -ING, -S to tsk
TSOORIS n pl. TSOORIS tsuris
TSORES n pl. TSORES tsuris
TSORIS n pl. TSORIS tsuris
TSORRISS n pl. TSORRISS tsuris
TSUBA n pl. TSUBA a part of a Japanese sword
TSUNAMI n pl. -S a very large ocean wave TSUNAMIC adj
TSURIS n pl. TSURIS a series of misfortunes
TUATARA n pl. -S a large reptile
TUATERA n pl. -S tuatara
TUB v TUBBED, TUBBING, TUBS to wash in a tub (a round, open vessel)
TUBA n pl. -BAS or -BAE a brass wind instrument
TUBAIST n pl. -S a tuba player
TUBAL adj pertaining to a tube
TUBATE adj tubular
TUBBABLE adj suitable for washing in a tub
TUBBED past tense of tub
TUBBER n pl. -S one that tubs
TUBBING present participle of tub
TUBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST short and fat
TUBE v TUBED, TUBING, TUBES to provide with a tube (a long, hollow cylinder)
TUBELESS adj having no tube
TUBELIKE adj resembling a tube
TUBENOSE n pl. -S a bird having tubular nostrils
TUBER n pl. -S a thick underground stem
TUBERCLE n pl. -S a small, rounded swelling
TUBEROID adj pertaining to a tuber
TUBEROSE n pl. -S a Mexican herb
TUBEROUS adj pertaining to a tuber
TUBEWORK n pl. -S tubing
TUBFUL n pl. -S as much as a tub will hold
TUBIFEX n pl. -ES an aquatic worm
TUBIFORM adj tubular
TUBING n pl. -S material in the form of a tube
TUBIST n pl. -S a tubaist
TUBLIKE adj resembling a tub
TUBULAR adj shaped like a tube
TUBULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to form into a tube
TUBULE n pl. -S a small tube
TUBULIN n pl. -S a protein that polymerizes to form tiny tubules
TUBULOSE adj tubular
TUBULOUS adj tubular
TUBULURE n pl. -S a short tubular opening
TUCHUN n pl. -S a Chinese military governor
TUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to fold under
TUCKAHOE n pl. -S the edible root of certain arums
TUCKER v -ED, -ING, -S to weary
TUCKET n pl. -S a trumpet fanfare
TUCKSHOP n pl. -S a confectioner's shop
TUFA n pl. -S a porous limestone
TUFF n pl. -S a volcanic rock
TUFFET n pl. -S a clump of grass
TUFOLI n pl. TUFOLI a large macaroni shell
TUFT v -ED, -ING, -S to form into tufts (clusters of flexible outgrowths attached at the base)
TUFTER n pl. -S one that tufts
TUFTY adj TUFTIER, TUFTIEST abounding in tufts TUFTILY adv
TUG v TUGGED, TUGGING, TUGS to pull with force
TUGBOAT n pl. -S a boat built for towing
TUGGER n pl. -S one that tugs
TUGGING present participle of tug
TUGHRIK n pl. -S tugrik
TUGLESS adj being without a rope or chain with which to pull
TUGRIK n pl. -S a monetary unit of Mongolia
TUI n pl. -S a bird of New Zealand
TUILLE n pl. -S a tasset
TUITION n pl. -S a fee for instruction
TULADI n pl. -S a freshwater fish
TULE n pl. -S a tall marsh plant
TULIP n pl. -S a flowering plant
TULLE n pl. -S a silk material
TULLIBEE n pl. -S a freshwater fish
TUMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to fall or roll end over end
TUMBLER n pl. -S one that tumbles
TUMBLING n pl. -S the sport of gymnastics
TUMBREL n pl. -S a type of cart
TUMBRIL n pl. -S tumbrel
TUMEFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to swell
TUMID adj swollen TUMIDLY adv
TUMIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being tumid
TUMMLER n pl. -S an entertainer who encourages audience participation
TUMMY n pl. -MIES the stomach
TUMOR n pl. -S an abnormal swelling TUMORAL, TUMOROUS adj
TUMOUR n pl. -S tumor
TUMP n pl. -S tumpline
TUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to tip over, especially accidentally
TUMPLINE n pl. -S a strap for supporting a load on the back
TUMULAR adj having the form of a mound
TUMULI a pl. of tumulus
TUMULOSE adj full of mounds
TUMULOUS adj tumulose
TUMULT n pl. -S a great din and commotion
TUMULUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a mound over a grave
TUN v TUNNED, TUNNING, TUNS to store in a large cask
TUNA n pl. -S a marine food fish
TUNABLE adj capable of being tuned TUNABLY adv
TUNDISH n pl. -ES a receptacle for molten metal
TUNDRA n pl. -S a level, treeless expanse of arctic land
TUNE v TUNED, TUNING, TUNES to put into the proper pitch
TUNEABLE adj tunable TUNEABLY adv
TUNEFUL adj melodious
TUNELESS adj not tuneful
TUNER n pl. -S one that tunes
TUNEUP n pl. -S an adjustment to insure efficient operation
TUNG n pl. -S a Chinese tree
TUNGSTEN n pl. -S a metallic element TUNGSTIC adj
TUNIC n pl. -S a loose-fitting garment
TUNICA n pl. -CAE an enveloping membrane or layer of body tissue
TUNICATE n pl. -S a small marine animal
TUNICLE n pl. -S a type of vestment
TUNING present participle of tune
TUNNAGE n pl. -S tonnage
TUNNED past tense of tun
TUNNEL v -NELED, -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to dig a tunnel (an underground passageway)
TUNNELER n pl. -S one that tunnels
TUNNING present participle of tun
TUNNY n pl. -NIES a tuna
TUP v TUPPED, TUPPING, TUPS to copulate with a ewe
TUPELO n pl. -LOS a softwood tree
TUPIK n pl. -S an Eskimo tent
TUPPED past tense of tup
TUPPENCE n pl. -S twopence
TUPPENNY adj twopenny
TUPPING present participle of tup
TUQUE n pl. -S a knitted woolen cap
TURACO n pl. -COS touraco
TURACOU n pl. -S touraco
TURBAN n pl. -S a head covering worn by Muslims TURBANED adj
TURBARY n pl. -RIES a place where peat can be dug
TURBETH n pl. -S turpeth
TURBID adj thick or opaque with roiled sediment TURBIDLY adv
TURBINAL n pl. -S a bone of the nasal passage
TURBINE n pl. -S a type of engine
TURBIT n pl. -S a domestic pigeon
TURBITH n pl. -S turpeth
TURBO n pl. -BOS a turbine
TURBOCAR n pl. -S an auto powered by a gas turbine
TURBOFAN n pl. -S a type of jet engine
TURBOJET n pl. -S a type of jet engine
TURBOT n pl. -S a European flatfish
TURDINE adj belonging to a large family of singing birds
TUREEN n pl. -S a large, deep bowl
TURF n pl. TURFS or TURVES a surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and its roots
TURF v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with turf
TURFIER comparative of turfy
TURFIEST superlative of turfy
TURFLESS adj having no turf
TURFLIKE adj resembling turf
TURFMAN n pl. -MEN a person who is devoted to horse racing
TURFSKI n pl. -S a type of ski
TURFY adj TURFIER, TURFIEST covered with turf
TURGENCY n pl. -CIES turgor
TURGENT adj turgid
TURGID adj swollen TURGIDLY adv
TURGITE n pl. -S an iron ore
TURGOR n pl. -S the quality or state of being turgid
TURISTA n pl. -S intestinal sickness affecting a tourist in a foreign country
TURK n pl. -S a usually young dynamic person, eager for change
TURKEY n pl. -KEYS a large American bird
TURKOIS n pl. -ES turquois
TURMERIC n pl. -S an East Indian herb
TURMOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to throw into an uproar
TURN v -ED, -ING, -S to move around a central point TURNABLE adj
TURNCOAT n pl. -S a traitor
TURNDOWN n pl. -S a rejection
TURNER n pl. -S one that turns
TURNERY n pl. -ERIES the process of shaping articles on a lathe
TURNHALL n pl. -S a building where gymnasts practice
TURNING n pl. -S a rotation about an axis
TURNIP n pl. -S an edible plant root
TURNKEY n pl. -KEYS a person who has charge of a prison's keys
TURNOFF n pl. -S a road that branches off from a larger one
TURNOUT n pl. -S an assemblage of people
TURNOVER n pl. -S an upset or overthrow
TURNPIKE n pl. -S a highway on which tolls are collected
TURNSOLE n pl. -S a plant that turns with the sun
TURNSPIT n pl. -S one that turns a roasting spit
TURNUP n pl. -S a part of a garment that is turned up
TURPETH n pl. -S a medicinal plant root
TURPS n pl. TURPS turpentine
TURQUOIS n pl. -ES a greenish blue gem
TURRET n pl. -S a small tower TURRETED adj
TURRICAL adj resembling a turret
TURTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to catch turtles (tortoises)
TURTLER n pl. -S one that turtles
TURTLING n pl. -S the act of one that turtles
TURVES a pl. of turf
TUSCHE n pl. -S a liquid used in lithography
TUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to tusk
TUSHIE n pl. -S the buttocks
TUSHY n pl. TUSHIES tushie
TUSK v -ED, -ING, -S to gore with a tusk (a long, pointed tooth extending outside of the mouth)
TUSKER n pl. -S an animal with tusks
TUSKLESS adj having no tusk
TUSKLIKE adj resembling a tusk
TUSSAH n pl. -S an Asian silkworm
TUSSAL adj pertaining to a cough
TUSSAR n pl. -S tussah
TUSSEH n pl. -S tussah
TUSSER n pl. -S tussah
TUSSIS n pl. -SISES a cough TUSSIVE adj
TUSSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to struggle
TUSSOCK n pl. -S a clump of grass TUSSOCKY adj
TUSSOR n pl. -S tussah
TUSSORE n pl. -S tussah
TUSSUCK n pl. -S tussock
TUSSUR n pl. -S tussah
TUT v TUTTED, TUTTING, TUTS to utter an exclamation of impatience
TUTEE n pl. -S one who is being tutored
TUTELAGE n pl. -S the act of tutoring
TUTELAR n pl. -S a tutelary
TUTELARY n pl. -LARIES one who has the power to protect
TUTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to instruct privately
TUTORAGE n pl. -S tutelage
TUTORESS n pl. -ES a female who tutors
TUTORIAL n pl. -S a session of tutoring
TUTOYER v -TOYERED or -TOYED, -TOYERING, -TOYERS to address familiarly
TUTTED past tense of tut
TUTTI n pl. -S a musical passage performed by all the performers
TUTTING present participle of tut
TUTTY n pl. -TIES an impure zinc oxide
TUTU n pl. -S a short ballet skirt
TUX n pl. -ES a tuxedo
TUXEDO n pl. -DOES or -DOS a man's semiformal dinner coat TUXEDOED adj
TUYER n pl. -S tuyere
TUYERE n pl. -S a pipe through which air is forced into a blast furnace
TWA n pl. -S two
TWADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to talk foolishly
TWADDLER n pl. -S one that twaddles
TWAE n pl. -S two
TWAIN n pl. -S a set of two
TWANG v -ED, -ING, -S to make a sharp, vibrating sound
TWANGER n pl. -S one that twangs
TWANGIER comparative of twangy
TWANGIEST superlative of twangy
TWANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to twang
TWANGLER n pl. -S one that twangles
TWANGY adj TWANGIER, TWANGIEST twanging
TWANKY n pl. -KIES a variety of green tea
TWASOME n pl. -S twosome
TWATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to twaddle
TWEAK v -ED, -ING, -S to pinch and twist sharply
TWEAKY adj TWEAKIER, TWEAKIEST twitchy
TWEE adj affectedly cute or dainty
TWEED n pl. -S a coarse woolen fabric
TWEEDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to perform casually on a musical instrument
TWEEDY adj TWEEDIER, TWEEDIEST resembling tweed
TWEEN prep between
TWEENY n pl. TWEENIES a housemaid
TWEET v -ED, -ING, -S to chirp
TWEETER n pl. -S a loudspeaker designed to reproduce high-pitched sounds
TWEEZE v TWEEZED, TWEEZING, TWEEZES to pluck with a tweezer
TWEEZER n pl. -S a pincerlike tool
TWELFTH n pl. -S the number twelve in a series
TWELVE n pl. -S a number
TWELVEMO n pl. -MOS a page size
TWENTY n pl. -TIES a number
TWERP n pl. -S a small, impudent person
TWIBIL n pl. -S a battle-ax with two cutting edges
TWIBILL n pl. -S twibil
TWICE adv two times
TWIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to play idly with something
TWIDDLER n pl. -S one that twiddles
TWIDDLY adj -DLIER, -DLIEST having many turns
TWIER n pl. -S tuyere
TWIG v TWIGGED, TWIGGING, TWIGS to observe
TWIGGEN adj made of twigs (small branches)
TWIGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST twiglike
TWIGLESS adj having no twigs
TWIGLIKE adj resembling a twig
TWILIGHT n pl. -S the early evening light
TWILIT adj lighted by twilight
TWILL v -ED, -ING, -S to weave so as to produce a diagonal pattern
TWILLING n pl. -S a twilled fabric
TWIN v TWINNED, TWINNING, TWINS to bring together in close association
TWINBORN adj born at the same birth
TWINE v TWINED, TWINING, TWINES to twist together
TWINER n pl. -S one that twines
TWINGE v TWINGED, TWINGING or TWINGEING, TWINGES to affect with a sharp pain
TWINIER comparative of twiny
TWINIEST superlative of twiny
TWINIGHT adj pertaining to a baseball doubleheader that begins in the late afternoon
TWINING present participle of twine
TWINJET n pl. -S an aircraft with two jet engines
TWINKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to shine with a flickering or sparkling light
TWINKLER n pl. -S one that twinkles
TWINKLY adj twinkling
TWINNED past tense of twin
TWINNING n pl. -S the bearing of two children at the same birth
TWINSET n pl. -S a matching pair of sweaters to be worn together
TWINSHIP n pl. -S close similarity or association
TWINY adj TWINIER, TWINIEST resembling twine (a strong string)
TWIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to rotate rapidly
TWIRLER n pl. -S one that twirls
TWIRLY adj TWIRLIER, TWIRLIEST curved
TWIRP n pl. -S twerp
TWIST v -ED, -ING, -S to combine by winding together
TWISTER n pl. -S one that twists
TWISTING n pl. -S a form of trickery used in selling life insurance
TWISTY adj TWISTIER, TWISTIEST full of curves
TWIT v TWITTED, TWITTING, TWITS to ridicule
TWITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move or pull with a sudden motion
TWITCHER n pl. -S one that twitches
TWITCHY adj TWITCHIER, TWITCHIEST fidgety
TWITTED past tense of twit
TWITTER v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a succession of chirping sounds
TWITTERY adj nervously agitated
TWITTING present participle of twit
TWIXT prep between
TWO n pl. TWOS a number
TWOFER n pl. -S something sold at the rate of two for the price of one
TWOFOLD n pl. -S an amount twice as great as a given unit
TWOPENCE n pl. -S a British coin worth two pennies
TWOPENNY adj worth twopence
TWOSOME n pl. -S a group of two
TWYER n pl. -S tuyere
TYCOON n pl. -S a wealthy and powerful business person
TYE n pl. -S a chain on a ship
TYEE n pl. -S a food fish
TYER n pl. -S one that ties
TYING a present participle of tie
TYKE n pl. -S a small child
TYLOSIN n pl. -S an antibiotic
TYMBAL n pl. -S timbal
TYMPAN n pl. -S a drum
TYMPANA a pl. of tympanum
TYMPANAL adj tympanic
TYMPANIC adj pertaining to the tympanum
TYMPANO n pl. -NI timpano
TYMPANUM n pl. -NA or -NUMS the middle ear
TYMPANY n pl. -NIES a swelling of the abdomen
TYNE v TYNED, TYNING, TYNES to tine
TYPAL adj typical
TYPE v TYPED, TYPING, TYPES to write with a typewriter TYPABLE, TYPEABLE adj
TYPEBAR n pl. -S a part of a typewriter
TYPECASE n pl. -S a tray for holding printing type
TYPECAST v -CAST, -CASTING, -CASTS to cast in an acting role befitting one's own nature
TYPED past tense of type
TYPEFACE n pl. -S the face of printing type
TYPESET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to set in type
TYPEY adj TYPIER, TYPIEST typy
TYPHOID n pl. -S an infectious disease
TYPHON n pl. -S a type of signal horn
TYPHOON n pl. -S a tropical hurricane TYPHONIC adj
TYPHOSE adj pertaining to typhoid
TYPHUS n pl. -ES an infectious disease TYPHOUS adj
TYPIC adj typical
TYPICAL adj having the nature of a representative specimen
TYPIER comparative of typey and typy
TYPIEST superlative of typey and typy
TYPIFIER n pl. -S one that typifies
TYPIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to serve as a typical example of
TYPING present participle of type
TYPIST n pl. -S one who types
TYPO n pl. -POS a typographical error
TYPOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of classification according to common characteristics
TYPP n pl. -S a unit of yarn size
TYPY adj TYPIER, TYPIEST characterized by strict conformance to the characteristics of a group
TYRAMINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
TYRANNIC adj characteristic of a tyrant
TYRANNY n pl. -NIES the rule of a tyrant
TYRANT n pl. -S an absolute ruler
TYRE v TYRED, TYRING, TYRES to furnish with a covering for a wheel
TYRO n pl. -ROS a beginner TYRONIC adj
TYROSINE n pl. -S an amino acid
TYTHE v TYTHED, TYTHING, TYTHES to tithe
TZADDIK n pl. -DIKIM zaddik
TZAR n pl. -S czar
TZARDOM n pl. -S czardom
TZAREVNA n pl. -S czarevna
TZARINA n pl. -S czarina
TZARISM n pl. -S czarism
TZARIST n pl. -S czarist
TZARITZA n pl. -S czaritza
TZETZE n pl. -S tsetse
TZIGANE n pl. -S a gypsy
TZIMMES n pl. TZIMMES a vegetable stew
TZITZIS n/pl zizith
TZITZIT n/pl zizith
TZITZITH n/pl zizith
TZURIS n pl. TZURIS tsuris
UBIETY n pl. -ETIES the state of having a definite location
UBIQUE adv everywhere
UBIQUITY n pl. -TIES the state of being everywhere at the same time
UDDER n pl. -S a mammary gland
UDO n pl. UDOS a Japanese herb
UDOMETER n pl. -S a rain gauge
UDOMETRY n pl. -TRIES the measurement of rain
UFOLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of unidentified flying objects
UGH n pl. -S the sound of a cough or grunt
UGLIER comparative of ugly
UGLIES pl. of ugly
UGLIEST superlative of ugly
UGLIFIER n pl. -S one that uglifies
UGLIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make ugly
UGLINESS n pl. -ES the state of being ugly
UGLY adj -LIER, -LIEST displeasing to the sight UGLILY adv
UGLY n pl. -LIES one that is ugly
UGSOME adj disgusting
UH interj -- used to express hesitation
UHLAN n pl. -S one of a body of Prussian cavalry
UINTAITE n pl. -S a variety of asphalt
UKASE n pl. -S an edict
UKE n pl. -S ukelele
UKELELE n pl. -S ukulele
UKULELE n pl. -S a small guitar-like instrument
ULAMA n pl. -S ulema
ULAN n pl. -S uhlan
ULCER v -ED, -ING, -S to affect with an ulcer (a type of lesion)
ULCERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to ulcer
ULCEROUS adj being or affected with an ulcer
ULEMA n pl. -S a Muslim scholar
ULEXITE n pl. -S a mineral
ULLAGE n pl. -S the amount that a container lacks of being full ULLAGED adj
ULNA n pl. -NAE or -NAS a bone of the forearm ULNAR adj
ULNAD adv toward the ulna
ULPAN n pl. -PANIM a school in Israel for teaching Hebrew
ULSTER n pl. -S a long, loose overcoat
ULTERIOR adj more remote
ULTIMA n pl. -S the last syllable of a word
ULTIMACY n pl. -CIES an ultimate
ULTIMATA n/pl final proposals
ULTIMATE v -MATED, -MATING, -MATES to come to an end
ULTIMO adj of or occurring in the preceding month
ULTRA n pl. -S an ultraist
ULTRADRY adj extremely dry
ULTRAHIP v pl. -S really hep, like way cool, you dig?
ULTRAHOT adj extremely hot
ULTRAISM n pl. -S advocacy of extreme measures
ULTRAIST n pl. -S an advocate of extreme measures
ULTRALOW adj extremely low
ULTRARED n pl. -S infrared
ULU n pl. -S an Eskimo knife
ULULANT adj howling
ULULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to howl
ULVA n pl. -S an edible seaweed
UM interj -- used to indicate hesitation
UMANGITE n pl. -S a mineral consisting of copper selenide
UMBEL n pl. -S a type of flower cluster UMBELED, UMBELLAR, UMBELLED adj
UMBELLET n pl. -S a small umbel
UMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to color with a brown pigment
UMBILICI n/pl navels
UMBLES n/pl the entrails of a deer
UMBO n pl. -BONES or -BOS the rounded elevation at the center of a shield UMBONAL, UMBONATE, UMBONIC adj
UMBRA n pl. -BRAE or -BRAS a dark area UMBRAL adj
UMBRAGE n pl. -S resentment
UMBRELLA v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with an umbrella (a portable cover for protection from rain or sun)
UMBRETTE n pl. -S a wading bird
UMIAC n pl. -S umiak
UMIACK n pl. -S umiak
UMIAK n pl. -S an open Eskimo boat
UMIAQ n pl. -S umiak
UMLAUT v -ED, -ING, -S to modify a vowel sound by partial assimilation to a succeeding sound
UMM interj um
UMP v -ED, -ING, -S to umpire
UMPIRAGE n pl. -S the function of an umpire
UMPIRE v -PIRED, -PIRING, -PIRES to act as umpire (a person appointed to rule on the plays in a game)
UMPTEEN adj indefinitely numerous
UMTEENTH adj being the last in an indefinitely numerous series
UN pron pl. -S one
UNABATED adj
UNABLE adj
UNABUSED adj
UNACTED adj
UNADULT adj
UNAFRAID adj
UNAGED adj
UNAGEING adj
UNAGILE adj
UNAGING adj
UNAI n pl. -S unau
UNAIDED adj
UNAIMED adj
UNAIRED adj
UNAKIN adj
UNAKITE n pl. -S an igneous rock
UNALIKE adj
UNALLIED adj
UNAMUSED adj
UNANCHOR v -ED, -ING, -S to loosen from an anchor
UNANELED adj
UNAPT adj
UNAPTLY adv
UNARGUED adj
UNARM v -ED, -ING, -S to disarm
UNARTFUL adj
UNARY adj consisting of a single element
UNASKED adj
UNATONED adj
UNAU n pl. -S a two-toed sloth
UNAVOWED adj
UNAWAKED adj
UNAWARE adj
UNAWARES adv without warning
UNAWED adj
UNBACKED adj
UNBAKED adj
UNBAN v -BANNED, -BANNING, -BANS to remove a prohibition against
UNBANNED adj
UNBAR v -BARRED, -BARRING, -BARS to remove a bar from
UNBARBED adj
UNBASED adj
UNBATED adj unabated
UNBATHED adj
UNBE v to cease to have being -- UNBE is the only accepted form of this verb; it cannot be conjugated
UNBEAR v -BEARED, -BEARING, -BEARS to free from the pressure of a rein
UNBEATEN adj
UNBELIEF n pl. -S lack of belief
UNBELT v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the belt of
UNBEND v -BENT or -BENDED, -BENDING, -BENDS to make or allow to become straight
UNBENIGN adj
UNBIASED adj
UNBID adj unbidden
UNBIDDEN adj not invited
UNBILLED adj
UNBIND v -BOUND, -BINDING, -BINDS to free from bindings
UNBITTED adj
UNBITTEN adj
UNBITTER adj
UNBLAMED adj
UNBLEST adj
UNBLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to free from being blocked
UNBLOODY adj
UNBODIED adj having no body
UNBOLT v -ED, -ING, -S to open by withdrawing a bolt (a metal bar)
UNBONED adj
UNBONNET v -ED, -ING, -S to uncover the head
UNBORN adj
UNBOSOM v -ED, -ING, -S to reveal
UNBOUGHT adj
UNBOUNCY adj
UNBOUND past tense of unbind
UNBOWED adj
UNBOX v -ED, -ING, -ES to remove from a box
UNBRACE v -BRACED, -BRACING, -BRACES to free from braces
UNBRAID v -ED, -ING, -S to separate the strands of
UNBRAKE v -BRAKED, -BRAKING, -BRAKES to release a brake
UNBRED adj
UNBREECH v -ED, -ING, -ES to remove the breeches of
UNBRIDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to set loose
UNBRIGHT adj
UNBROKE adj
UNBROKEN adj
UNBUCKLE v -LED, -LING, -LES to loosen a buckle
UNBUILD v -BUILT, -BUILDING, -BUILDS to demolish
UNBULKY adj
UNBUNDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to price separately
UNBURDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to free from a burden
UNBURIED adj
UNBURNED adj
UNBURNT adj
UNBUSTED adj
UNBUSY adj
UNBUTTON v -ED, -ING, -S to unfasten the buttons of
UNCAGE v -CAGED, -CAGING, -CAGES to release from a cage
UNCAKE v -CAKED, -CAKING, -CAKES to break up a cake (a block of compacted matter)
UNCALLED adj
UNCANDID adj
UNCANNY adj -NIER, -NIEST strange and inexplicable
UNCAP v -CAPPED, -CAPPING, -CAPS to remove the cap from
UNCARING adj
UNCASE v -CASED, -CASING, -CASES to remove from a case
UNCASHED adj
UNCASKED adj
UNCATCHY adj
UNCAUGHT adj
UNCAUSED adj
UNCHAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to free by removing a chain
UNCHANCY adj unlucky
UNCHARGE v -CHARGED, -CHARGING, -CHARGES to acquit
UNCHARY adj
UNCHASTE adj
UNCHEWED adj
UNCHIC adj
UNCHICLY adv
UNCHOKE v -CHOKED, -CHOKING, -CHOKES to free from obstruction
UNCHOSEN adj
UNCHURCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to expel from a church
UNCI pl. of uncus
UNCIA n pl. -CIAE a coin of ancient Rome
UNCIAL n pl. -S a style of writing
UNCIALLY adv in the uncial style
UNCIFORM n pl. -S a bone of the wrist
UNCINAL adj uncinate
UNCINATE adj bent at the end like a hook
UNCINUS n pl. -NI an uncinate structure
UNCIVIL adj
UNCLAD a past tense of unclothe
UNCLAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to free from a clamp
UNCLASP v -ED, -ING, -S to free from a clasp
UNCLE n pl. -S the brother of one's father or mother
UNCLEAN adj -CLEANER, -CLEANEST
UNCLEAR adj -CLEARER, -CLEAREST
UNCLENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to open from a clenched position
UNCLINCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to unclench
UNCLIP v -CLIPPED, -CLIPPING, -CLIPS to remove a clip (a fastening device) from
UNCLOAK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove a cloak from
UNCLOG v -CLOGGED, -CLOGGING, -CLOGS to free from a difficulty or obstruction
UNCLOSE v -CLOSED, -CLOSING, -CLOSES to open
UNCLOTHE v -CLOTHED or -CLAD, -CLOTHING, -CLOTHES to divest of clothing
UNCLOUD v -ED, -ING, -S to free from clouds
UNCLOYED adj
UNCO n pl. -COS a stranger
UNCOATED adj
UNCOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a cocked position
UNCODED adj
UNCOFFIN v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a coffin
UNCOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to release from a coiled position
UNCOINED adj
UNCOMBED adj
UNCOMELY adj
UNCOMIC adj
UNCOMMON adj -MONER, -MONEST
UNCOOKED adj
UNCOOL adj
UNCOOLED adj
UNCORK v -ED, -ING, -S to draw the cork
UNCOUPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to disconnect
UNCOUTH adj
UNCOVER v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the covering from
UNCOY adj
UNCRATE v -CRATED, -CRATING, -CRATES to remove from a crate
UNCRAZY adj
UNCREATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to deprive of existence
UNCROSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to change from a crossed position
UNCROWN v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of a crown
UNCTION n pl. -S the act of anointing
UNCTUOUS adj greasy
UNCUFF v -ED, -ING, -S to remove handcuffs from
UNCUFFED adj
UNCURB v -ED, -ING, -S to remove restraints from
UNCURED adj
UNCURL v -ED, -ING, -S to straighten the curls of
UNCURSED adj
UNCUS n pl. -CI a hook-shaped anatomical part
UNCUT adj
UNCUTE adj
UNDAMPED adj
UNDARING adj
UNDATED adj
UNDE adj wavy
UNDEAD n pl. UNDEAD a vampire
UNDECKED adj
UNDEE adj unde
UNDENIED adj
UNDER prep in a lower position than
UNDERACT v -ED, -ING, -S to act subtly and with restraint
UNDERAGE n pl. -S a shortage
UNDERARM n pl. -S the armpit
UNDERATE past tense of undereat
UNDERBID v -BID, -BIDDING, -BIDS to bid lower than
UNDERBUD v -BUDDED, -BUDDING, -BUDS to bud from beneath
UNDERBUY v -BOUGHT, -BUYING, -BUYS to buy at a lower price than
UNDERCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to cut under
UNDERDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES to do insufficiently
UNDERDOG n pl. -S one who is expected to lose
UNDEREAT v -ATE, -EATEN, -EATING, -EATS to eat an insufficient amount
UNDERFED adj fed an insufficient amount
UNDERFUR n pl. -S the thick, soft fur beneath the outer coat of certain mammals
UNDERGO v -WENT, -GONE, -GOING, -GOES to be subjected to
UNDERGOD n pl. -S a lesser god
UNDERJAW n pl. -S the lower jaw
UNDERLAID past tense of underlay
UNDERLAIN past participle of underlie
UNDERLAP v -LAPPED, -LAPPING, -LAPS to extend partly under
UNDERLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to place under
UNDERLET v -LET, -LETTING, -LETS to lease at less than the usual value
UNDERLIE v -LAY, -LAIN, -LYING, -LIES to lie under
UNDERLIP n pl. -S the lower lip
UNDERLIT adj lacking adequate light
UNDERLYING present participle of underlie
UNDERPAY v -PAID, -PAYING, -PAYS to pay less than is deserved
UNDERPIN v -PINNED, -PINNING, -PINS to support from below
UNDERRUN v -RAN, -RUNNING, -RUNS to pass or extend under
UNDERSEA adv beneath the surface of the sea
UNDERSET n pl. -S a current below the surface of the ocean
UNDERTAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to tax less than the usual amount
UNDERTOW n pl. -S the seaward pull of receding waves breaking on a shore
UNDERWAY adv in progress
UNDERWENT past tense of undergo
UNDEVOUT adj
UNDID past tense of undo
UNDIES n/pl underwear
UNDIMMED adj
UNDINE n pl. -S a female water spirit
UNDO v -DID, -DONE, -DOING, -DOES to bring to ruin
UNDOABLE adj
UNDOCILE adj
UNDOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to move away from a dock
UNDOER n pl. -S one that undoes
UNDOING n pl. -S a cause of ruin
UNDONE past participle of undo
UNDOTTED adj
UNDOUBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to unfold
UNDRAPE v -DRAPED, -DRAPING, -DRAPES to strip of drapery
UNDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS to draw open
UNDREAMT adj
UNDRESS v -DRESSED or -DREST, -DRESSING, -DRESSES to remove one's clothing
UNDRIED adj
UNDRUNK adj not swallowed
UNDUBBED adj
UNDUE adj exceeding what is appropriate or normal
UNDULANT adj undulating
UNDULAR adj undulating
UNDULATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to move with a wavelike motion
UNDULLED adj
UNDULY adv in an undue manner
UNDY adj unde
UNDYED adj
UNDYING adj not subject to death
UNEAGER adj
UNEARNED adj
UNEARTH v -ED, -ING, -S to dig up
UNEASE n pl. -S mental or physical discomfort
UNEASY adj -EASIER, -EASIEST marked by mental or physical discomfort UNEASILY adv
UNEATEN adj
UNEDIBLE adj
UNEDITED adj
UNENDED adj
UNENDING adj
UNENVIED adj
UNEQUAL n pl. -S one that is not equal to another
UNERASED adj
UNEROTIC adj
UNERRING adj
UNEVADED adj
UNEVEN adj -EVENER, -EVENEST
UNEVENLY adv
UNEXOTIC adj
UNEXPERT adj
UNFADED adj
UNFADING adj
UNFAIR adj -FAIRER, -FAIREST
UNFAIRLY adv
UNFAITH n pl. -S lack of faith
UNFAKED adj
UNFALLEN adj
UNFAMOUS adj
UNFANCY adj
UNFASTEN v -ED, -ING, -S to release from fastenings
UNFAZED adj
UNFEARED adj
UNFED adj
UNFELT adj
UNFENCE v -FENCED, -FENCING, -FENCES to remove a fence from
UNFETTER v -ED, -ING, -S to free from fetters
UNFILIAL adj
UNFILLED adj
UNFILMED adj
UNFIRED adj
UNFISHED adj
UNFIT v -FITTED, -FITTING, -FITS to make unsuitable
UNFITLY adv in an unsuitable manner
UNFIX v -FIXED or -FIXT, -FIXING, -FIXES to unfasten
UNFLASHY adj
UNFLEXED adj
UNFOILED adj
UNFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to open something that is folded
UNFOLDER n pl. -S one that unfolds
UNFOND adj
UNFORCED adj
UNFORGED adj
UNFORGOT adj not forgotten
UNFORKED adj
UNFORMED adj
UNFOUGHT adj
UNFOUND adj
UNFRAMED adj
UNFREE v -FREED, -FREEING, -FREES to deprive of freedom
UNFREEZE v -FROZE, -FROZEN, -FREEZING, -FREEZES to cause to thaw
UNFROCK v -ED, -ING, -S to divest of ecclesiastical authority
UNFUNDED adj
UNFUNNY adj
UNFURL v -ED, -ING, -S to unroll
UNFUSED adj
UNFUSSY adj
UNGAINLY adj -LIER, -LIEST awkward
UNGALLED adj
UNGENIAL adj
UNGENTLE adj
UNGENTLY adv
UNGIFTED adj
UNGIRD v -GIRDED or -GIRT, -GIRDING, -GIRDS to remove a belt from
UNGLAZED adj
UNGLOVE v -GLOVED, -GLOVING, -GLOVES to uncover by removing a glove
UNGLUE v -GLUED, -GLUING, -GLUES to disjoin
UNGODLY adj -LIER, -LIEST impious
UNGOT adj ungotten
UNGOTTEN adj not obtained
UNGOWNED adj
UNGRACED adj
UNGRADED adj
UNGREEDY adj
UNGROUND adj
UNGUAL adj pertaining to an unguis
UNGUARD v -ED, -ING, -S to leave unprotected
UNGUENT n pl. -S an ointment
UNGUENTA n/pl ointments
UNGUIDED adj
UNGUIS n pl. -GUES a nail, claw, or hoof
UNGULA n pl. -LAE an unguis UNGULAR adj
UNGULATE n pl. -S a hoofed mammal
UNHAILED adj
UNHAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the hair from
UNHALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to profane
UNHALVED adj
UNHAND v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the hand from
UNHANDY adj -HANDIER, -HANDIEST difficult to handle
UNHANG v -HUNG or -HANGED, -HANGING, -HANGS to detach from a hanging support
UNHAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST
UNHARMED adj
UNHASTY adj
UNHAT v -HATTED, -HATTING, -HATS to remove one's hat
UNHEALED adj
UNHEARD adj
UNHEATED adj
UNHEDGED adj
UNHEEDED adj
UNHELM v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the helmet of
UNHELPED adj
UNHEROIC adj
UNHEWN adj
UNHINGE v -HINGED, -HINGING, -HINGES to remove from hinges
UNHIP adj
UNHIRED adj
UNHITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to free from being hitched
UNHOLILY adv
UNHOLY adj -LIER, -LIEST
UNHOOD v -ED, -ING, -S to remove a hood from
UNHOOK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a hook
UNHOPED adj not hoped for or expected
UNHORSE v -HORSED, -HORSING, -HORSES to cause to fall from a horse
UNHOUSE v -HOUSED, -HOUSING, -HOUSES to deprive of a protective shelter
UNHUMAN adj
UNHUNG adj
UNHURT adj
UNHUSK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the husk from
UNIALGAL adj pertaining to a single algal cell
UNIAXIAL adj having one axis
UNICOLOR adj of one color
UNICORN n pl. -S a mythical horselike creature
UNICYCLE n pl. -S a one-wheeled vehicle
UNIDEAED adj lacking ideas
UNIDEAL adj
UNIFACE n pl. -S a coin having a design on only one side
UNIFIC adj unifying
UNIFIED past tense of unify
UNIFIER n pl. -S one that unifies
UNIFIES present 3d person sing. of unify
UNIFILAR adj having only one thread, wire, or fiber
UNIFORM adj -FORMER, -FORMEST unchanging
UNIFORM v -ED, -ING, -S to make uniform
UNIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to make into a coherent whole
UNILOBED adj having one lobe
UNIMBUED adj
UNION n pl. -S a number of persons, parties, or political entities united for a common purpose
UNIONISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to unionize
UNIONISM n pl. -S the principle of forming a union
UNIONIST n pl. -S an advocate of unionism
UNIONIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to form into a union
UNIPOD n pl. -S a one-legged support
UNIPOLAR adj showing only one kind of polarity
UNIQUE adj UNIQUER, UNIQUEST existing as the only one of its kind; very unusual UNIQUELY adv
UNIQUE n pl. -S something that is unique
UNIRONED adj
UNISEX n pl. -ES the condition of not being distinguishable as to sex
UNISON n pl. -S complete agreement UNISONAL adj
UNISSUED adj
UNIT n pl. -S a specific quantity used as a standard of measurement
UNITAGE n pl. -S amount in units
UNITARD n pl. -S a leotard that also covers the legs
UNITARY adj pertaining to a unit
UNITE v UNITED, UNITING, UNITES to bring together so as to form a whole UNITEDLY adv
UNITER n pl. -S one that unites
UNITIES pl. of unity
UNITING present participle of unite
UNITIVE adj serving to unite
UNITIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to divide into units
UNITIZER n pl. -S one that unitizes
UNITRUST n pl. -S a type of annuity trust
UNITY n pl. -TIES the state of being one single entity
UNIVALVE n pl. -S a mollusk having a single shell
UNIVERSE n pl. -S the totality of all existing things
UNIVOCAL n pl. -S a word having only one meaning
UNJADED adj
UNJOINED adj
UNJOINT v -ED, -ING, -S to separate at a juncture
UNJOYFUL adj
UNJUDGED adj
UNJUST adj
UNJUSTLY adv
UNKEMPT adj untidy
UNKEND adj unkenned
UNKENNED adj not known or recognized
UNKENNEL v -NELED, -NELING, -NELS or -NELLED, -NELLING, -NELS to release from a kennel
UNKENT adj unkenned
UNKEPT adj
UNKIND adj -KINDER, -KINDEST
UNKINDLY adv -LIER, -LIEST
UNKINGLY adj
UNKINK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove curls from
UNKISSED adj
UNKNIT v -KNITTED, -KNITTING, -KNITS to unravel
UNKNOT v -KNOTTED, -KNOTTING, -KNOTS to undo a knot in
UNKNOWN n pl. -S one that is not known
UNKOSHER adj
UNLACE v -LACED, -LACING, -LACES to unfasten the laces of
UNLADE v -LADED, -LADEN, -LADING, -LADES to unload
UNLAID past tense of unlay
UNLASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to untie the lashing (a type of binding) of
UNLATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to open by lifting the latch (a fastening device)
UNLAWFUL adj
UNLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to untwist
UNLEAD v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the lead from
UNLEARN v -LEARNED or -LEARNT, -LEARNING, -LEARNS to put out of one's knowledge or memory
UNLEASED adj
UNLEASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to free from a leash
UNLED adj
UNLESS conj except on the condition that
UNLET adj not rented
UNLETHAL adj
UNLETTED adj
UNLEVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to make uneven
UNLEVIED adj
UNLICKED adj
UNLIKE adj
UNLIKELY adj -LIER, -LIEST
UNLIMBER v -ED, -ING, -S to prepare for action
UNLINED adj
UNLINK v -ED, -ING, -S to unfasten the links (connecting devices) of
UNLISTED adj
UNLIT adj
UNLIVE v -LIVED, -LIVING, -LIVES to live so as to make amends for
UNLIVELY adj
UNLOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the load or cargo from
UNLOADER n pl. -S one that unloads
UNLOBED adj
UNLOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to unfasten the lock of
UNLOOSE v -LOOSED, -LOOSING, -LOOSES to set free
UNLOOSEN v -ED, -ING, -S to unloose
UNLOVED adj
UNLOVELY adj -LIER, -LIEST
UNLOVING adj
UNLUCKY adj -LUCKIER, -LUCKIEST
UNMACHO adj
UNMAKE v -MADE, -MAKING, -MAKES to destroy
UNMAKER n pl. -S one that unmakes
UNMAN v -MANNED, -MANNING, -MANS to deprive of courage
UNMANFUL adj
UNMANLY adj
UNMAPPED adj
UNMARKED adj
UNMARRED adj
UNMASK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove a mask from
UNMASKER n pl. -S one that unmasks
UNMATED adj
UNMATTED adj
UNMEANT adj
UNMEET adj improper UNMEETLY adv
UNMELLOW adj
UNMELTED adj
UNMENDED adj
UNMERRY adj
UNMESH v -ED, -ING, -ES to disentangle
UNMET adj
UNMEW v -ED, -ING, -S to set free
UNMILLED adj
UNMINED adj
UNMINGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to separate things that are mixed
UNMITER v -ED, -ING, -S to depose from the rank of bishop
UNMITRE v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES to unmiter
UNMIX v -MIXED or -MIXT, -MIXING, -MIXES to separate from a mixture
UNMIXED adj
UNMIXT adj
UNMODISH adj
UNMOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a mold
UNMOLTEN adj
UNMOOR v -ED, -ING, -S to release from moorings
UNMORAL adj amoral
UNMOVED adj
UNMOVING adj
UNMOWN adj
UNMUFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to free from something that muffles
UNMUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to remove a muzzle from
UNNAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the nails from
UNNAMED adj
UNNEEDED adj
UNNERVE v -NERVED, -NERVING, -NERVES to deprive of courage
UNNOISY adj
UNNOTED adj
UNOILED adj
UNOPEN adj
UNOPENED adj
UNORNATE adj
UNOWNED adj
UNPACK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the contents of
UNPACKER n pl. -S one that unpacks
UNPAGED adj having no page numbers
UNPAID adj
UNPAIRED adj
UNPARTED adj
UNPAVED adj
UNPAYING adj
UNPEELED adj
UNPEG v -PEGGED, -PEGGING, -PEGS to remove the pegs from
UNPEN v -PENNED or -PENT, -PENNING, -PENS to release from confinement
UNPEOPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to remove people from
UNPERSON n pl. -S one who is removed completely from recognition
UNPICK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the stitches from
UNPILE v -PILED, -PILING, -PILES to take or disentangle from a pile
UNPIN v -PINNED, -PINNING, -PINS to remove the pins from
UNPITIED adj
UNPLACED adj
UNPLAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to undo the plaits of
UNPLAYED adj
UNPLIANT adj
UNPLOWED adj
UNPLUG v -PLUGGED, -PLUGGING, -PLUGS to take a plug out of
UNPOETIC adj
UNPOISED adj
UNPOLITE adj
UNPOLLED adj
UNPOSED adj
UNPOSTED adj
UNPOTTED adj
UNPRETTY adj
UNPRICED adj
UNPRIMED adj
UNPRIZED adj
UNPROBED adj
UNPROVED adj
UNPROVEN adj
UNPRUNED adj
UNPUCKER v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the wrinkles from
UNPURE adj
UNPURGED adj
UNPUZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to work out the obscured meaning of
UNQUIET adj -ETER, -ETEST
UNQUIET n pl. -S a state of unrest
UNQUOTE v -QUOTED, -QUOTING, -QUOTES to close a quotation
UNRAISED adj
UNRAKED adj
UNRANKED adj
UNRATED adj
UNRAVEL v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS to separate the threads of
UNRAZED adj
UNREAD adj
UNREADY adj -READIER, -READIEST
UNREAL adj
UNREALLY adv
UNREASON v -ED, -ING, -S to disrupt the sanity of
UNREEL v -ED, -ING, -S to unwind from a reel
UNREELER n pl. -S one that unreels
UNREEVE v -REEVED or -ROVE, -ROVEN, -REEVING, -REEVES to withdraw a rope from an opening
UNRENT adj not torn
UNRENTED adj
UNREPAID adj
UNREPAIR n pl. -S lack of repair
UNREST n pl. -S a disturbed or uneasy state
UNRESTED adj
UNRHYMED adj
UNRIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to solve
UNRIFLED adj
UNRIG v -RIGGED, -RIGGING, -RIGS to divest of rigging
UNRIMED adj
UNRINSED adj
UNRIP v -RIPPED, -RIPPING, -RIPS to rip open
UNRIPE adj -RIPER, -RIPEST not ripe UNRIPELY adv
UNRISEN adj
UNROBE v -ROBED, -ROBING, -ROBES to undress
UNROLL v -ED, -ING, -S to open something that is rolled up
UNROOF v -ED, -ING, -S to strip off the roof of
UNROOT v -ED, -ING, -S to uproot
UNROPED adj
UNROUGH adj
UNROUND v -ED, -ING, -S to articulate without rounding the lips
UNROVE a past tense of unreeve
UNROVEN a past participle of unreeve
UNRULED adj
UNRULY adj -LIER, -LIEST difficult to control
UNRUSHED adj
UNRUSTED adj
UNSADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to remove the saddle from
UNSAFE adj
UNSAFELY adv
UNSAFETY n pl. -TIES lack of safety
UNSALTED adj
UNSATED adj
UNSAVED adj
UNSAVORY adj
UNSAWED adj
UNSAWN adj
UNSAY v -SAID, -SAYING, -SAYS to retract something said
UNSCALED adj
UNSCREW v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the screws from
UNSEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the seal of
UNSEAM v -ED, -ING, -S to open the seams of
UNSEARED adj
UNSEAT v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a seat
UNSEEDED adj
UNSEEING adj
UNSEEMLY adj -LIER, -LIEST
UNSEEN adj
UNSEIZED adj
UNSENT adj
UNSERVED adj
UNSET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to unsettle
UNSETTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make unstable
UNSEW v -SEWED, -SEWN, -SEWING, -SEWS to undo the sewing of
UNSEX v -ED, -ING, -ES to deprive of sexual power
UNSEXUAL adj
UNSEXY adj
UNSHADED adj
UNSHAKEN adj
UNSHAMED adj
UNSHAPED adj
UNSHAPEN adj
UNSHARED adj
UNSHARP adj
UNSHAVED adj
UNSHAVEN adj
UNSHED adj
UNSHELL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the shell from
UNSHIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to release the shift key on a typewriter
UNSHIP v -SHIPPED, -SHIPPING, -SHIPS to unload from a ship
UNSHOD adj
UNSHORN adj
UNSHOWY adj
UNSHRUNK adj
UNSHUT adj
UNSICKER adj unreliable
UNSIFTED adj
UNSIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to prevent from seeing
UNSIGNED adj
UNSILENT adj
UNSINFUL adj
UNSIZED adj
UNSLAKED adj
UNSLICED adj
UNSLING v -SLUNG, -SLINGING, -SLINGS to remove from a slung position
UNSMART adj
UNSMOKED adj
UNSNAP v -SNAPPED, -SNAPPING, -SNAPS to undo the snaps of
UNSNARL v -ED, -ING, -S to untangle
UNSOAKED adj
UNSOBER adj
UNSOCIAL adj
UNSOILED adj
UNSOLD adj
UNSOLDER v -ED, -ING, -S to separate
UNSOLID adj
UNSOLVED adj
UNSONCY adj unsonsie
UNSONSIE adj unlucky
UNSONSY adj unsonsie
UNSORTED adj
UNSOUGHT adj
UNSOUND adj -SOUNDER, -SOUNDEST
UNSOURED adj
UNSOWED adj
UNSOWN adj
UNSPEAK v -SPOKE, -SPOKEN, -SPEAKING, -SPEAKS to unsay
UNSPENT adj
UNSPHERE v -SPHERED, -SPHERING, -SPHERES to remove from a sphere
UNSPILT adj
UNSPLIT adj
UNSPOILT adj
UNSPRUNG adj
UNSPUN adj
UNSTABLE adj -BLER, -BLEST
UNSTABLY adv
UNSTACK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove from a stack
UNSTATE v -STATED, -STATING, -STATES to deprive of status
UNSTAYED adj not secured with ropes or wires
UNSTEADY adj -STEADIER, -STEADIEST
UNSTEADY v -STEADIED, -STEADYING, -STEADIES to make unsteady
UNSTEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to make soft
UNSTEP v -STEPPED, -STEPPING, -STEPS to remove from a socket
UNSTICK v -STUCK, -STICKING, -STICKS to disjoin
UNSTITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to remove the stitches from
UNSTONED adj
UNSTOP v -STOPPED, -STOPPING, -STOPS to remove a stopper from
UNSTRAP v -STRAPPED, -STRAPPING, -STRAPS to remove a strap from
UNSTRESS n pl. -ES a syllable having relatively weak stress
UNSTRING v -STRUNG, -STRINGING, -STRINGS to remove from a string
UNSTUCK past tense of unstick
UNSTUFFY adj
UNSTUNG adj
UNSUBTLE adj
UNSUBTLY adv
UNSUITED adj
UNSUNG adj
UNSUNK adj
UNSURE adj
UNSURELY adv
UNSWATHE v -SWATHED, -SWATHING, -SWATHES to unbind
UNSWAYED adj
UNSWEAR v -SWORE, -SWORN, -SWEARING, -SWEARS to retract something sworn
UNSWEPT adj
UNTACK v -ED, -ING, -S to remove a tack from
UNTAGGED adj
UNTAKEN adj
UNTAME adj
UNTAMED adj
UNTANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to free from tangles
UNTANNED adj
UNTAPPED adj
UNTASTED adj
UNTAXED adj
UNTEACH v -TAUGHT, -TEACHING, -TEACHES to cause to unlearn something
UNTENDED adj
UNTENTED adj not probed or attended to
UNTESTED adj
UNTETHER v -ED, -ING, -S to free from a tether
UNTHAWED adj
UNTHINK v -THOUGHT, -THINKING, -THINKS to dismiss from the mind
UNTHREAD v -ED, -ING, -S to remove the thread from
UNTHRONE v -THRONED, -THRONING, -THRONES to remove from a throne
UNTIDILY adv
UNTIDY adj -DIER, -DIEST
UNTIDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to make untidy
UNTIE v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES to free from something that ties
UNTIL prep up to the time of
UNTILLED adj
UNTILTED adj
UNTIMELY adj -LIER, -LIEST
UNTINGED adj
UNTIPPED adj
UNTIRED adj
UNTIRING adj
UNTITLED adj
UNTO prep to
UNTOLD adj
UNTORN adj
UNTOWARD adj unruly
UNTRACED adj
UNTREAD v -TROD, -TRODDEN, -TREADING, -TREADS to retrace
UNTRENDY adj
UNTRIED adj
UNTRIM v -TRIMMED, -TRIMMING, -TRIMS to strip of trimming
UNTRUE adj -TRUER, -TRUEST
UNTRULY adv
UNTRUSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to free from a truss
UNTRUSTY adj
UNTRUTH n pl. -S something that is untrue
UNTUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to release from being tucked up
UNTUFTED adj
UNTUNE v -TUNED, -TUNING, -TUNES to put out of tune
UNTURNED adj
UNTWINE v -TWINED, -TWINING, -TWINES to separate the twisted or tangled parts of
UNTWIST v -ED, -ING, -S to untwine
UNTYING present participle of untie
UNUNITED adj
UNURGED adj
UNUSABLE adj
UNUSED adj
UNUSUAL adj
UNVALUED adj
UNVARIED adj
UNVEIL v -ED, -ING, -S to remove a covering from
UNVEINED adj
UNVERSED adj
UNVEXED adj
UNVEXT adj
UNVIABLE adj
UNVOCAL adj
UNVOICE v -VOICED, -VOICING, -VOICES to deprive of voice or vocal quality
UNWALLED adj
UNWANING adj
UNWANTED adj
UNWARIER comparative of unwary
UNWARIEST superlative of unwary
UNWARILY adv
UNWARMED adj
UNWARNED adj
UNWARPED adj
UNWARY adj -WARIER, -WARIEST
UNWASHED n pl. -S an ignorant or underprivileged group
UNWASTED adj
UNWAXED adj
UNWEANED adj
UNWEARY adj
UNWEAVE v -WOVE, -WOVEN, -WEAVING, -WEAVES to undo something woven
UNWED adj
UNWEDDED adj
UNWEEDED adj
UNWEIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to reduce the weight of
UNWELDED adj
UNWELL adj
UNWEPT adj
UNWETTED adj
UNWHITE adj
UNWIELDY adj -WIELDIER, -WIELDIEST
UNWIFELY adj
UNWILLED adj
UNWIND v -WOUND, -WINDING, -WINDS to reverse the winding of
UNWINDER n pl. -S one that unwinds
UNWISDOM n pl. -S lack of wisdom
UNWISE adj -WISER, -WISEST
UNWISELY adv
UNWISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cease to wish for
UNWIT v -WITTED, -WITTING, -WITS to make insane
UNWON adj
UNWONTED adj unusual
UNWOODED adj
UNWOOED adj
UNWORKED adj
UNWORN adj
UNWORTHY adj -THIER, -THIEST
UNWORTHY n pl. -THIES an unworthy person
UNWOUND past tense of unwind
UNWOVE past tense of unweave
UNWOVEN past participle of unweave
UNWRAP v -WRAPPED, -WRAPPING, -WRAPS to remove the wrapping from
UNWRUNG adj
UNYEANED adj unborn
UNYOKE v -YOKED, -YOKING, -YOKES to free from a yoke
UNYOUNG adj
UNZIP v -ZIPPED, -ZIPPING, -ZIPS to open the zipper of
UNZONED adj
UP v UPPED, UPPING, UPS to raise
UPAS n pl. -ES an Asian tree
UPBEAR v -BORE, -BORNE, -BEARING, -BEARS to raise aloft
UPBEARER n pl. -S one that upbears
UPBEAT n pl. -S an unaccented beat in a musical measure
UPBIND v -BOUND, -BINDING, -BINDS to bind completely
UPBOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to boil up
UPBORE past tense of upbear
UPBORNE past participle of upbear
UPBOUND past tense of upbind
UPBOW n pl. -S a type of stroke in playing a bowed instrument
UPBRAID v -ED, -ING, -S to reproach severely
UPBUILD v -BUILT, -BUILDING, -BUILDS to build up
UPBY adv upbye
UPBYE adv a little farther on
UPCAST v -CAST, -CASTING, -CASTS to cast up
UPCHUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to vomit
UPCLIMB v -ED, -ING, -S to climb up
UPCOAST adv up the coast
UPCOIL v -ED, -ING, -S to coil up
UPCOMING adj about to happen or appear
UPCURL v -ED, -ING, -S to curl up
UPCURVE v -CURVED, -CURVING, -CURVES to curve upward
UPDART v -ED, -ING, -S to dart up
UPDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to bring up to date
UPDATER n pl. -S one that updates
UPDIVE v -DIVED or -DOVE, -DIVING, -DIVES to spring upward
UPDO n pl. -DOS an upswept hairdo
UPDRAFT n pl. -S an upward movement of air
UPDRY v -DRIED, -DRYING, -DRIES to dry completely
UPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to set or stand on end
UPFIELD adv into the part of the field toward which the offensive team is going
UPFLING v -FLUNG, -FLINGING, -FLINGS to fling up
UPFLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to flow up
UPFOLD v -ED, -ING, -S to fold up
UPFRONT adj honest; candid
UPGATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to gather up
UPGAZE v -GAZED, -GAZING, -GAZES to gaze up
UPGIRD v -GIRDED or -GIRT, -GIRDING, -GIRDS to gird completely
UPGOING adj going up
UPGRADE v -GRADED, -GRADING, -GRADES to raise to a higher grade or standard
UPGROW v -GREW, -GROWN, -GROWING, -GROWS to grow up
UPGROWTH n pl. -S the process of growing up
UPHEAP v -ED, -ING, -S to heap up
UPHEAVAL n pl. -S the act of upheaving
UPHEAVE v -HEAVED or -HOVE, -HEAVING, -HEAVES to heave up
UPHEAVER n pl. -S one that upheaves
UPHELD past tense of uphold
UPHILL n pl. -S an upward slope
UPHOARD v -ED, -ING, -S to hoard up
UPHOLD v -HELD, -HOLDING, -HOLDS to hold aloft
UPHOLDER n pl. -S one that upholds
UPHOVE a past tense of upheave
UPHROE n pl. -S euphroe
UPKEEP n pl. -S the cost of maintaining something in good condition
UPLAND n pl. -S the higher land of a region
UPLANDER n pl. -S an inhabitant of an upland
UPLEAP v -LEAPED or -LEAPT, -LEAPING, -LEAPS to leap up
UPLIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to lift up
UPLIFTER n pl. -S one that uplifts
UPLIGHT v -LIGHTED or -LIT, -LIGHTING, -LIGHTS to light to a higher degree
UPLINK n pl. -S a communications channel to a spacecraft
UPLOAD v -ED, -ING, -S to transfer information from a small computer to a larger computer
UPMARKET adj appealing to wealthy consumers
UPMOST adj highest
UPO prep upon
UPON prep on
UPPED past tense of up
UPPER n pl. -S the part of a boot or shoe above the sole
UPPERCUT v -CUT, -CUTTING, -CUTS to strike an upward blow
UPPILE v -PILED, -PILING, -PILES to pile up
UPPING n pl. -S the process of marking young swans for identification purposes
UPPISH adj uppity UPPISHLY adv
UPPITY adj tending to be snobbish and arrogant
UPPROP v -PROPPED, -PROPPING, -PROPS to prop up
UPRAISE v -RAISED, -RAISING, -RAISES to raise up
UPRAISER n pl. -S one that upraises
UPRATE v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES to improve the power output of an engine
UPREACH v -ED, -ING, -ES to reach up
UPREAR v -ED, -ING, -S to upraise
UPRIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to make vertical
UPRISE v -ROSE, -RISEN, -RISING, -RISES to rise up
UPRISER n pl. -S one that uprises
UPRISING n pl. -S a revolt
UPRIVER n pl. -S an area lying toward the source of a river
UPROAR n pl. -S a state of noisy excitement and confusion
UPROOT v -ED, -ING, -S to pull up by the roots
UPROOTAL n pl. -S the act of uprooting
UPROOTER n pl. -S one that uproots
UPROSE past tense of uprise
UPROUSE v -ROUSED, -ROUSING, -ROUSES to rouse up
UPRUSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to rush up
UPSCALE v -LED, -LING, -LES to change something so as to appeal to affluent consumers
UPSEND v -SENT, -SENDING, -SENDS to send upward
UPSET v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS to overturn
UPSETTER n pl. -S one that upsets
UPSHIFT v -ED, -ING, -S to shift an automotive vehicle into a higher gear
UPSHOOT v -SHOT, -SHOOTING, -SHOOTS to shoot upward
UPSHOT n pl. -S the final result
UPSIDE n pl. -S a positive aspect
UPSILON n pl. -S a Greek letter
UPSOAR v -ED, -ING, -S to soar upward
UPSPRING v -SPRANG or -SPRUNG, -SPRINGING, -SPRINGS to spring up
UPSTAGE v -STAGED, -STAGING, -STAGES to outdo theatrically
UPSTAIR adj pertaining to an upper floor
UPSTAIRS adv up the stairs
UPSTAND v -STOOD, -STANDING, -STANDS to stand up on one's feet
UPSTARE v -STARED, -STARING, -STARES to stare upward
UPSTART v -ED, -ING, -S to spring up suddenly
UPSTATE n pl. -S the northern region of a state
UPSTATER n pl. -S an inhabitant of an upstate region
UPSTEP v -STEPPED, -STEPPING, -STEPS to step up
UPSTIR v -STIRRED, -STIRRING, -STIRS to stir up
UPSTOOD past tense of upstand
UPSTREAM adv toward the source of a stream
UPSTROKE n pl. -S an upward stroke
UPSURGE v -SURGED, -SURGING, -SURGES to surge up
UPSWEEP v -SWEPT, -SWEEPING, -SWEEPS to sweep upward
UPSWELL v -SWELLED, -SWOLLEN, -SWELLING, -SWELLS to swell up
UPSWING v -SWUNG, -SWINGING, -SWINGS to swing upward
UPTAKE n pl. -S an upward ventilating shaft
UPTEAR v -TORE, -TORN, -TEARING, -TEARS to tear out by the roots
UPTHROW v -THREW, -THROWN, -THROWING, -THROWS to throw upward
UPTHRUST v -THRUST, -THRUSTING, -THRUSTS to thrust up
UPTICK n pl. -S an increase or rise
UPTIGHT adj nervous
UPTILT v -ED, -ING, -S to tilt upward
UPTIME n pl. -S the time during which machinery is functioning
UPTORE past tense of uptear
UPTORN past participle of uptear
UPTOSS v -ED, -ING, -ES to toss upward
UPTOWN n pl. -S the upper part of a city
UPTOWNER n pl. -S one that lives uptown
UPTREND n pl. -S a tendency upward or toward growth
UPTURN v -ED, -ING, -S to turn up or over
UPWAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to waft upward
UPWARD adv toward a higher place or position UPWARDLY adv
UPWARDS adv upward
UPWELL v -ED, -ING, -S to well up
UPWIND n pl. -S a wind that blows against one's course
URACIL n pl. -S a chemical compound
URAEMIA n pl. -S uremia URAEMIC adj
URAEUS n pl. URAEI or URAEUSES the figure of the sacred serpent on the headdress of ancient Egyptian rulers
URALITE n pl. -S a mineral URALITIC adj
URANIA n pl. -S uranium dioxide
URANIC adj pertaining to uranium
URANIDE n pl. -S uranium
URANISM n pl. -S homosexuality
URANITE n pl. -S a mineral URANITIC adj
URANIUM n pl. -S a radioactive element
URANOUS adj pertaining to uranium
URANYL n pl. -S a bivalent radical URANYLIC adj
URARE n pl. -S curare
URARI n pl. -S curare
URASE n pl. -S urease
URATE n pl. -S a chemical salt URATIC adj
URB n pl. -S an urban area
URBAN adj pertaining to a city
URBANE adj -BANER, -BANEST refined and elegant URBANELY adv
URBANISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to urbanize
URBANISM n pl. -S the lifestyle of city dwellers
URBANIST n pl. -S a specialist in city planning
URBANITE n pl. -S one who lives in a city
URBANITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being urbane
URBANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to cause to take on urban characteristics
URBIA n pl. -S cities collectively
URCHIN n pl. -S a mischievous boy
URD n pl. -S an annual bean grown in India
UREA n pl. -S a chemical compound UREAL adj
UREASE n pl. -S an enzyme
UREDIA pl. of uredium
UREDIAL adj pertaining to a uredium
UREDINIA n/pl uredia
UREDIUM n pl. -DIA a spore-producing organ of certain fungi
UREDO n pl. -DOS a skin irritation
UREIC adj pertaining to urea
UREIDE n pl. -S a chemical compound
UREMIA n pl. -S an abnormal condition of the blood UREMIC adj
URETER n pl. -S the duct that conveys urine from the kidney to the bladder URETERAL, URETERIC adj
URETHAN n pl. -S urethane
URETHANE n pl. -S a chemical compound
URETHRA n pl. -THRAE or -THRAS the duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder URETHRAL adj
URETIC adj pertaining to urine
URGE v URGED, URGING, URGES to force forward
URGENCY n pl. -CIES the quality of being urgent
URGENT adj requiring immediate attention URGENTLY adv
URGER n pl. -S one that urges
URGING present participle of urge
URGINGLY adv in an urging manner
URIAL n pl. -S a wild Asian sheep
URIC adj pertaining to urine
URIDINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
URINAL n pl. -S a fixture used for urinating
URINARY n pl. -NARIES a urinal
URINATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to discharge urine
URINE n pl. -S a liquid containing body wastes
URINEMIA n pl. -S uremia URINEMIC adj
URINOSE adj pertaining to urine
URINOUS adj pertaining to urine
URN n pl. -S a type of vase URNLIKE adj
UROCHORD n pl. -S a rodlike structure in certain lower vertebrates
URODELE n pl. -S a type of amphibian
UROLITH n pl. -S a concretion in the urinary tract
UROLOGY n pl. -GIES the branch of medicine dealing with the urinary tract UROLOGIC adj
UROPOD n pl. -S an abdominal limb of an arthropod UROPODAL adj
UROPYGIA n/pl the humps from which birds' tail feathers grow
UROSCOPY n pl. -PIES analysis of the urine as a means of diagnosis
UROSTYLE n pl. -S a part of the vertebral column of frogs and toads
URSA n pl. -SAE a female bear
URSIFORM adj having the form of a bear
URSINE adj pertaining to a bear
URTEXT n pl. -S the original text
URTICANT n pl. -S an urticating substance
URTICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to cause itching or stinging
URUS n pl. -ES an extinct European ox
URUSHIOL n pl. -S a toxic liquid
US pron the objective case of the pronoun we
USABLE adj capable of being used USABLY adv
USAGE n pl. -S a firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
USANCE n pl. -S usage
USAUNCE n pl. -S usance
USE v USED, USING, USES to put into service
USEABLE adj usable USEABLY adv
USEFUL adj serving a purpose USEFULLY adv
USELESS adj serving no purpose
USER n pl. -S one that uses
USHER v -ED, -ING, -S to conduct to a place
USING present participle of use
USNEA n pl. -S any of a genus of lichens
USQUABAE n pl. -S usquebae
USQUE n pl. -S usquebae
USQUEBAE n pl. -S whiskey
USTULATE adj scorched
USUAL n pl. -S something that is usual (ordinary)
USUALLY adv ordinarily
USUFRUCT n pl. -S the legal right to use another's property so long as it is not damaged or altered
USURER n pl. -S one that practices usury
USURIES pl. of usury
USURIOUS adj practicing usury
USURP v -ED, -ING, -S to seize and hold without legal authority
USURPER n pl. -S one that usurps
USURY n pl. -RIES the lending of money at an exorbitant interest rate
UT n pl. -S the musical tone C in the French solmization system now replaced by do
UTA n pl. -S any of a genus of large lizards
UTENSIL n pl. -S a useful implement
UTERUS n pl. UTERI or UTERUSES an organ of female mammals UTERINE adj
UTILE adj useful
UTILIDOR n pl. -S an insulated system of pipes for use in arctic regions
UTILISE v -LISED, -LISING, -LISES to utilize
UTILISER n pl. -S utilizer
UTILITY n pl. -TIES the quality of being useful
UTILIZE v -LIZED, -LIZING, -LIZES to make use of
UTILIZER n pl. -S one that utilizes
UTMOST n pl. -S the greatest degree or amount
UTOPIA n pl. -S a place of ideal perfection
UTOPIAN n pl. -S one who believes in the perfectibility of human society
UTOPISM n pl. -S the body of ideals or principles of a utopian
UTOPIST n pl. -S a utopian
UTRICLE n pl. -S a saclike cavity in the inner ear
UTRICULI n/pl utricles
UTTER v -ED, -ING, -S to give audible expression to
UTTERER n pl. -S one that utters
UTTERLY adv totally
UVEA n pl. -S a layer of the eye UVEAL adj
UVEITIS n pl. -ITISES inflammation of the uvea UVEITIC adj
UVEOUS adj pertaining to the uvea
UVULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS the pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate
UVULAR n pl. -S a uvularly produced sound
UVULARLY adv with the use of the uvula
UVULITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the uvula
UXORIAL adj pertaining to a wife
UXORIOUS adj excessively submissive or devoted to one's wife
VAC n pl. -S a vacuum cleaner
VACANCY n pl. -CIES the quality or state of being vacant
VACANT adj empty VACANTLY adv
VACATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to make vacant
VACATION v -ED, -ING, -S to take a vacation (a period of time devoted to rest and relaxation)
VACCINA n pl. -S vaccinia
VACCINE n pl. -S a preparation given to produce immunity to a specific disease VACCINAL adj
VACCINEE n pl. -S one that is vaccinated
VACCINIA n pl. -S cowpox
VACUA a pl. of vacuum
VACUITY n pl. -ITIES an empty space
VACUOLE n pl. -S a small cavity in organic tissue VACUOLAR adj
VACUOUS adj empty
VACUUM n pl. VACUUMS or VACUA a space entirely devoid of matter
VACUUM v -ED, -ING, -S to use a device that cleans by suction
VADOSE adj located above the permanent groundwater level
VAGABOND v -ED, -ING, -S to live like a vagabond (a vagrant)
VAGAL adj pertaining to the vagus nerve VAGALLY adv
VAGARY n pl. -RIES a whim
VAGI pl. of vagus
VAGILE adj free to move about
VAGILITY n pl. -TIES freedom of movement
VAGINA n pl. -NAE or -NAS the passage leading from the uterus to the vulva VAGINAL adj
VAGINATE adj enclosed in a sheath
VAGOTOMY n pl. -MIES surgical division of the vagus nerve
VAGRANCY n pl. -CIES the state of being a vagrant
VAGRANT n pl. -S a wanderer with no apparent means of support
VAGROM adj wandering
VAGUE adj VAGUER, VAGUEST not clearly expressed or understood VAGUELY adv
VAGUS n pl. -GI a cranial nerve
VAHINE n pl. -S wahine
VAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to lower
VAIN adj VAINER, VAINEST filled with undue admiration for oneself VAINLY adv
VAINNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being vain
VAIR n pl. -S a fur used for lining and trimming medieval garments
VAKEEL n pl. -S a native lawyer in India
VAKIL n pl. -S vakeel
VALANCE v -LANCED, -LANCING, -LANCES to furnish with a short drapery
VALE n pl. -S a valley
VALENCE n pl. -S the degree of combining power of an element or radical
VALENCIA n pl. -S a woven fabric
VALENCY n pl. -CIES valence
VALERATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
VALERIAN n pl. -S a perennial herb VALERIC adj
VALET v -ED, -ING, -S to act as a personal servant to
VALGUS n pl. -ES the position of a joint that is abnormally turned outward VALGOID adj
VALIANCE n pl. -S valor
VALIANCY n pl. -CIES valor
VALIANT n pl. -S a courageous person
VALID adj based on evidence that can be supported
VALIDATE v -DATED, -DATING, -DATES to give legal force to
VALIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being valid
VALIDLY adv in a valid manner
VALINE n pl. -S an amino acid
VALISE n pl. -S a small piece of hand luggage
VALKYR n pl. -S valkyrie
VALKYRIE n pl. -S a maiden in Norse mythology
VALLATE adj bordered by a raised edge
VALLEY n pl. -LEYS a depression of the earth's surface
VALONIA n pl. -S a substance obtained from dried acorn cups and used in tanning and dyeing
VALOR n pl. -S courage
VALORISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to valorize
VALORIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to establish and maintain the price of by governmental action
VALOROUS adj courageous
VALOUR n pl. -S valor
VALSE n pl. -S a concert waltz
VALUABLE n pl. -S a possession of value
VALUABLY adv with value
VALUATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to appraise
VALUATOR n pl. -S one that valuates
VALUE v -UED, -UING, -UES to estimate the value (the quality that renders a thing useful or desirable) of
VALUER n pl. -S one that values
VALUTA n pl. -S the agreed or exchange value of a currency
VALVAL adj resembling or pertaining to a valve
VALVAR adj valval
VALVATE adj having valves or parts resembling valves
VALVE v VALVED, VALVING, VALVES to provide with a valve (a device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas)
VALVELET n pl. -S a small valve
VALVULA n pl. -LAE valvule
VALVULAR adj pertaining to a valve
VALVULE n pl. -S a small valve
VAMBRACE n pl. -S a piece of armor for the forearm
VAMOOSE v -MOOSED, -MOOSING, -MOOSES to leave quickly
VAMOSE v -MOSED, -MOSING, -MOSES to vamoose
VAMP v -ED, -ING, -S to repair or patch
VAMPER n pl. -S one that vamps
VAMPIRE n pl. -S a reanimated corpse believed to feed on sleeping persons' blood VAMPIRIC adj
VAMPISH adj seductive
VAN v VANNED, VANNING, VANS to transport in a van (a type of motor vehicle)
VANADATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
VANADIUM n pl. -S a metallic element VANADIC, VANADOUS adj
VANDA n pl. -S a tropical orchid
VANDAL n pl. -S one who willfully destroys or defaces property VANDALIC adj
VANDYKE n pl. -S a short, pointed beard VANDYKED adj
VANE n pl. -S a device for showing the direction of the wind VANED adj
VANG n pl. -S a rope on a ship
VANGUARD n pl. -S the forefront of a movement
VANILLA n pl. -S a flavoring extract VANILLIC adj
VANILLIN n pl. -S a chemical compound used in flavoring
VANISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to disappear
VANISHER n pl. -S one that vanishes
VANITORY n pl. -RIES a combined dressing table and basin
VANITY n pl. -TIES inflated pride in oneself VANITIED adj
VANMAN n pl. -MEN a person who drives a van
VANNED past tense of van
VANNER n pl. -S a person who owns a van
VANNING present participle of van
VANPOOL n pl. -S an arrangement whereby several commuters travel in one van
VANQUISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to defeat in battle
VANTAGE n pl. -S superiority over a competitor
VANWARD adv toward the front
VAPID adj insipid VAPIDLY adv
VAPIDITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being vapid
VAPOR v -ED, -ING, -S to emit vapor (visible floating moisture)
VAPORER n pl. -S one that vapors
VAPORING n pl. -S boastful talk
VAPORISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to vaporize
VAPORISH adj resembling vapor
VAPORIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to convert into vapor
VAPOROUS adj vaporish
VAPORY adj vaporish
VAPOUR v -ED, -ING, -S to vapor
VAPOURER n pl. -S vaporer
VAPOURY adj vapory
VAQUERO n pl. -ROS a cowboy
VAR n pl. -S a unit of reactive power
VARA n pl. -S a Spanish unit of length
VARACTOR n pl. -S a capacitor with variable capacitance
VARIA n/pl a collection of various literary works
VARIABLE n pl. -S something that varies
VARIABLY adv in a varying manner
VARIANCE n pl. -S a license to perform an act contrary to the usual rule
VARIANT n pl. -S a variable
VARIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to vary
VARICES pl. of varix
VARICOSE adj abnormally swollen or dilated
VARIED past tense of vary
VARIEDLY adv in a varied manner
VARIER n pl. -S one that varies
VARIES present 3d person sing. of vary
VARIETAL n pl. -S a wine designated by the variety of grape
VARIETY n pl. -ETIES something differing from others of the same general kind
VARIFORM adj having various forms
VARIOLA n pl. -S smallpox VARIOLAR adj
VARIOLE n pl. -S a foveola
VARIORUM n pl. -S an edition containing various versions of a text
VARIOUS adj of diverse kinds
VARISTOR n pl. -S a type of electrical resistor
VARIX n pl. VARICES a varicose vein
VARLET n pl. -S a knave
VARLETRY n pl. -RIES a group of common people
VARMENT n pl. -S varmint
VARMINT n pl. -S an animal considered to be a pest
VARNA n pl. -S any of the four main Hindu social classes
VARNISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to give a glossy appearance to
VARNISHY adj glossy
VAROOM v -ED, -ING, -S to vroom
VARSITY n pl. -TIES the principal team representing a university, college, or school in any activity
VARUS n pl. -ES a malformation of a bone or joint
VARVE n pl. -S a deposit of sedimentary material VARVED adj
VARY v VARIED, VARYING, VARIES to become or make different
VAS n pl. VASA an anatomical duct VASAL adj
VASCULAR adj pertaining to ducts that convey body fluids
VASCULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a box used to hold plant specimens
VASE n pl. -S a rounded, decorative container VASELIKE adj
VASIFORM adj having the form of a vase
VASOTOMY n pl. -MIES a surgical cutting of the vas deferens
VASSAL n pl. -S a person granted the use of land by a feudal lord in return for homage and allegiance
VAST adj VASTER, VASTEST of great extent or size
VAST n pl. -S a vast space
VASTIER comparative of vasty
VASTIEST superlative of vasty
VASTITY n pl. -TIES vastness
VASTLY adv to a vast extent or degree
VASTNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being vast
VASTY adj VASTIER, VASTIEST vast
VAT v VATTED, VATTING, VATS to put into a vat (a large container for holding liquids)
VATFUL n pl. -S as much as a vat can hold
VATIC adj pertaining to a prophet
VATICAL adj vatic
VATICIDE n pl. -S the killing of a prophet
VATTED past tense of vat
VATTING present participle of vat
VATU n pl. -S a monetary unit of Vanuatu
VAU n pl. -S vav
VAULT v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a vault (an arched ceiling)
VAULTER n pl. -S one that leaps
VAULTING n pl. -S the structure forming a vault
VAULTY adj VAULTIER, VAULTIEST resembling a vault
VAUNT v -ED, -ING, -S to brag
VAUNTER n pl. -S one that vaunts
VAUNTFUL adj boastful
VAUNTIE adj boastful
VAUNTY adj vauntie
VAV n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
VAVASOR n pl. -S a high-ranking vassal
VAVASOUR n pl. -S vavasor
VAVASSOR n pl. -S vavasor
VAW n pl. -S vav
VAWARD n pl. -S the foremost part
VAWNTIE adj vaunty
VEAL v -ED, -ING, -S to kill and prepare a calf for food
VEALER n pl. -S a calf raised for food
VEALY adj VEALIER, VEALIEST immature
VECTOR v -ED, -ING, -S to guide in flight by means of radioed directions
VEDALIA n pl. -S an Australian ladybug
VEDETTE n pl. -S a small boat used for scouting
VEE n pl. -S the letter V
VEEJAY n pl. -JAYS an announcer on a program of music videos
VEENA n pl. -S vina
VEEP n pl. -S a vice president
VEEPEE n pl. -S veep
VEER v -ED, -ING, -S to change direction
VEERY n pl. -RIES a songbird
VEG n pl. VEG a vegetable
VEGAN n pl. -S one that eats only plant products
VEGANISM n pl. -S the practice of eating only plant products
VEGETAL adj pertaining to plants
VEGETANT adj characteristic of plant life
VEGETATE v -TATED, -TATING, -TATES to grow in the manner of a plant
VEGETE adj healthy
VEGETIST n pl. -S one that eats only plant products
VEGETIVE adj growing or capable of growing
VEGGIE n pl. -S a vegetable
VEGIE n pl. -S veggie
VEHEMENT adj ardent
VEHICLE n pl. -S a device used as a means of conveyance
VEIL v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a veil (a piece of sheer fabric worn over the face)
VEILEDLY adv in a disguised manner
VEILER n pl. -S one that veils
VEILING n pl. -S a veil
VEILLIKE adj resembling a veil
VEIN v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with veins (tubular blood vessels)
VEINAL adj of or pertaining to the veins
VEINER n pl. -S a tool used in wood carving
VEINIER comparative of veiny
VEINIEST superlative of veiny
VEINING n pl. -S a network of veins
VEINLESS adj having no veins
VEINLET n pl. -S a small vein
VEINLIKE adj resembling a vein
VEINULE n pl. -S venule
VEINULET n pl. -S venule
VEINY adj VEINIER, VEINIEST full of veins
VELA pl. of velum
VELAMEN n pl. -MINA a velum
VELAR n pl. -S a kind of speech sound
VELARIUM n pl. -IA an awning over an ancient Roman theater
VELARIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to pronounce with the back of the tongue touching the soft palate
VELATE adj having a velum
VELD n pl. -S veldt
VELDT n pl. -S a grassland of southern Africa
VELIGER n pl. -S a larval stage of certain mollusks
VELITES n/pl foot soldiers of ancient Rome
VELLEITY n pl. -ITIES a very low degree of desire
VELLUM n pl. -S a fine parchment
VELOCE adv rapidly -- used as a musical direction
VELOCITY n pl. -TIES rapidity of motion
VELOUR n pl. -S a fabric resembling velvet
VELOUTE n pl. -S a type of sauce
VELUM n pl. -LA a thin membranous covering or partition
VELURE v -LURED, -LURING, -LURES to smooth with a velvet or silk pad, as a hat
VELVERET n pl. -S a fabric resembling velvet
VELVET n pl. -S a soft, smooth fabric VELVETED, VELVETY adj
VENA n pl. -NAE a vein
VENAL adj open to bribery VENALLY adv
VENALITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being venal
VENATIC adj pertaining to hunting
VENATION n pl. -S an arrangement of veins
VEND v -ED, -ING, -S to sell VENDABLE adj
VENDACE n pl. -S a European fish
VENDEE n pl. -S a buyer
VENDER n pl. -S vendor
VENDETTA n pl. -S a feud between two families
VENDEUSE n pl. -S a saleswoman
VENDIBLE n pl. -S a salable article
VENDIBLY adv salably
VENDOR n pl. -S a seller
VENDUE n pl. -S a public sale
VENEER v -ED, -ING, -S to overlay with thin layers of material
VENEERER n pl. -S one that veneers
VENENATE v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES to poison
VENENOSE adj poisonous
VENERATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to revere
VENEREAL adj involving the genital organs
VENERY n pl. -ERIES sexual intercourse
VENETIAN n pl. -S a flexible window screen
VENGE v VENGED, VENGING, VENGES to avenge
VENGEFUL adj seeking to avenge
VENIAL adj easily excused or forgiven VENIALLY adv
VENIN n pl. -S a toxin found in snake venom
VENINE n pl. -S venin
VENIRE n pl. -S a type of judicial writ
VENISON n pl. -S the edible flesh of a deer
VENOGRAM n pl. -S a roentgenogram of a vein
VENOM v -ED, -ING, -S to inject with venom (a poisonous secretion of certain animals)
VENOMER n pl. -S one that venoms
VENOMOUS adj poisonous
VENOSE adj venous
VENOSITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being venous
VENOUS adj full of veins VENOUSLY adv
VENT v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a vent (an opening for the escape of gas or liquid)
VENTAGE n pl. -S a small opening
VENTAIL n pl. -S the adjustable front of a medieval helmet
VENTER n pl. -S the abdomen
VENTLESS adj having no vent
VENTRAL n pl. -S a fin located on the underside of a fish
VENTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to risk
VENTURER n pl. -S one that ventures
VENTURI n pl. -S a device for measuring the flow of a fluid
VENTURING present participle of venture
VENUE n pl. -S the locale of an event
VENULE n pl. -S a small vein VENULAR, VENULOSE, VENULOUS adj
VERA adj very
VERACITY n pl. -TIES conformity to truth
VERANDA n pl. -S a type of porch
VERANDAH n pl. -S veranda
VERATRIA n pl. -S veratrin
VERATRIN n pl. -S a poisonous mixture of alkaloids
VERATRUM n pl. -S a poisonous herb
VERB n pl. -S a word used to express an act, occurrence, or mode of being
VERBAL n pl. -S a word derived from a verb
VERBALLY adv in a spoken manner
VERBATIM adv word for word
VERBENA n pl. -S a flowering plant
VERBIAGE n pl. -S an excess of words
VERBID n pl. -S a verbal
VERBIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to use as a verb
VERBILE n pl. -S one whose mental imagery consists of words
VERBLESS adj lacking a verb
VERBOSE adj wordy
VERBOTEN adj forbidden
VERDANCY n pl. -CIES the quality or state of being verdant
VERDANT adj green with vegetation
VERDERER n pl. -S an officer in charge of the royal forests of England
VERDEROR n pl. -S verderer
VERDICT n pl. -S the decision of a jury at the end of a legal proceeding
VERDIN n pl. -S a small bird
VERDITER n pl. -S a blue or green pigment
VERDURE n pl. -S green vegetation VERDURED adj
VERECUND adj shy
VERGE v VERGED, VERGING, VERGES to come near
VERGENCE n pl. -S a movement of one eye in relation to the other
VERGER n pl. -S a church official
VERGING present participle of verge
VERGLAS n pl. -ES a thin coating of ice on rock
VERIDIC adj truthful
VERIER comparative of very
VERIEST superlative of very
VERIFIER n pl. -S one that verifies
VERIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to prove to be true
VERILY adv in truth
VERISM n pl. -S realism in art or literature
VERISMO n pl. -MOS verism
VERIST n pl. -S one who practices verism VERISTIC adj
VERITAS n pl. -TATES truth
VERITE n pl. -S the technique of filming so as to convey candid realism
VERITY n pl. -TIES truth
VERJUICE n pl. -S the juice of sour or unripe fruit
VERMEIL n pl. -S a red color
VERMES pl. of vermis
VERMIAN adj pertaining to worms
VERMIN n pl. VERMIN small, common, harmful, or objectionable animals
VERMIS n pl. -MES a part of the brain
VERMOULU adj eaten by worms
VERMOUTH n pl. -S a liqueur
VERMUTH n pl. -S vermouth
VERNACLE n pl. -S vernicle
VERNAL adj pertaining to spring VERNALLY adv
VERNICLE n pl. -S veronica
VERNIER n pl. -S an auxiliary scale used with a main scale to obtain fine measurements
VERNIX n pl. -ES a fatty substance covering the skin of a fetus
VERONICA n pl. -S a handkerchief bearing the image of Christ's face
VERRUCA n pl. -CAE a wart
VERSAL adj entire
VERSANT n pl. -S the slope of a mountain or mountain chain
VERSE v VERSED, VERSING, VERSES to versify
VERSEMAN n pl. -MEN one who versifies
VERSER n pl. -S a verseman
VERSET n pl. -S a versicle
VERSICLE n pl. -S a short line of metrical writing
VERSIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to change from prose into metrical form
VERSINE n pl. -S a trigonometric function of an angle
VERSING present participle of verse
VERSION n pl. -S an account or description from a particular point of view
VERSO n pl. -SOS a left-hand page of a book
VERST n pl. -S a Russian measure of distance
VERSTE n pl. -S verst
VERSUS prep against
VERT n pl. -S the heraldic color green
VERTEBRA n pl. -BRAE or -BRAS any of the bones or segments forming the spinal column
VERTEX n pl. -TEXES or -TICES the highest point of something
VERTICAL n pl. -S something that is vertical (extending up and down)
VERTICIL n pl. -S a circular arrangement, as of flowers or leaves, about a point on an axis
VERTIGO n pl. -GOES, -GOS, or -GINES a disordered state in which the individual or his surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
VERTU n pl. -S virtu
VERVAIN n pl. -S a flowering plant
VERVE n pl. -S vivacity
VERVET n pl. -S an African monkey
VERY adj VERIER, VERIEST absolute
VESICA n pl. -CAE a bladder VESICAL adj
VESICANT n pl. -S a chemical warfare agent that induces blistering
VESICATE v -CATED, -CATING, -CATES to blister
VESICLE n pl. -S a small bladder
VESICULA n pl. -LAE a vesicle
VESPER n pl. -S an evening service, prayer, or song
VESPERAL n pl. -S a covering for an altar cloth
VESPIARY n pl. -ARIES a nest of wasps
VESPID n pl. -S a wasp
VESPINE adj pertaining to wasps
VESSEL n pl. -S a craft for traveling on water VESSELED adj
VEST v -ED, -ING, -S to place in the control of
VESTA n pl. -S a short friction match
VESTAL n pl. -S a chaste woman
VESTALLY adv chastely
VESTEE n pl. -S a garment worn under a woman's jacket or blouse
VESTIARY n pl. -ARIES a dressing room
VESTIGE n pl. -S a visible sign of something that is no longer in existence
VESTIGIA n/pl vestiges
VESTING n pl. -S the right of an employee to share in and withdraw from a pension fund without penalty
VESTLESS adj being without a vest
VESTLIKE adj resembling a vest (a short, sleeveless garment)
VESTMENT n pl. -S one of the ceremonial garments of the clergy
VESTRY n pl. -TRIES a room in which vestments are kept VESTRAL adj
VESTURAL adj pertaining to clothing
VESTURE v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES to clothe
VESUVIAN n pl. -S a mineral
VET v VETTED, VETTING, VETS to treat animals medically
VETCH n pl. -ES a climbing plant
VETERAN n pl. -S a former member of the armed forces
VETIVER n pl. -S an Asian grass
VETIVERT n pl. -S the essential oil of the vetiver
VETO v -ED, -ING, -ES to forbid or prevent authoritatively
VETOER n pl. -S one that vetoes
VETTED past tense of vet
VETTING present participle of vet
VEX v VEXED or VEXT, VEXING, VEXES to annoy
VEXATION n pl. -S a cause of trouble
VEXEDLY adv in a vexed manner
VEXER n pl. -S one that vexes
VEXIL n pl. -S vexillum
VEXILLUM n pl. -LA the web or vane of a feather VEXILLAR adj
VEXINGLY adv in a vexing manner
VEXT a past tense of vex
VIA prep by way of
VIABLE adj capable of living VIABLY adv
VIADUCT n pl. -S a type of bridge
VIAL v VIALED, VIALING, VIALS or VIALLED, VIALLING, VIALS to put in a vial (a small container for liquids)
VIAND n pl. -S an article of food
VIATIC adj pertaining to traveling
VIATICAL adj viatic
VIATICUM n pl. -CA or -CUMS an allowance for traveling expenses
VIATOR n pl. -ES or -S a traveler
VIBE n pl. -S a vibration
VIBIST n pl. -S one who plays the vibraphone
VIBRANCE n pl. -S vibrancy
VIBRANCY n pl. -CIES the quality or state of being vibrant
VIBRANT n pl. -S a sonant
VIBRATE v -BRATED, -BRATING, -BRATES to move back and forth rapidly
VIBRATO n pl. -TOS a tremulous or pulsating musical effect
VIBRATOR n pl. -S something that vibrates
VIBRIO n pl. -RIOS any of a genus of bacteria shaped like a comma VIBRIOID adj
VIBRION n pl. -S vibrio
VIBRISSA n pl. -SAE one of the stiff hairs growing about the mouth of certain mammals
VIBRONIC adj pertaining to changes in molecular energy states resulting from vibrational energy
VIBURNUM n pl. -S a flowering shrub
VICAR n pl. -S a church official
VICARAGE n pl. -S the office of a vicar
VICARATE n pl. -S vicarage
VICARIAL adj pertaining to a vicar
VICARLY adj vicarial
VICE v VICED, VICING, VICES to vise
VICELESS adj having no immoral habits
VICENARY adj pertaining to the number twenty
VICEROY n pl. -ROYS one who rules as the representative of a sovereign
VICHY n pl. -CHIES a type of mineral water
VICINAGE n pl. -S vicinity
VICINAL adj nearby
VICING present participle of vice
VICINITY n pl. -TIES the region near or about a place
VICIOUS adj dangerously aggressive
VICOMTE n pl. -S a French nobleman
VICTIM n pl. -S one who suffers from a destructive or injurious action
VICTOR n pl. -S one who defeats an adversary
VICTORIA n pl. -S a light carriage
VICTORY n pl. -RIES a successful outcome in a contest or struggle
VICTRESS n pl. -ES a female victor
VICTUAL v -UALED, -UALING, -UALS or -UALLED, -UALLING, -UALS to provide with food
VICUGNA n pl. -S vicuna
VICUNA n pl. -S a ruminant mammal
VIDE v see -- used to direct a reader to another item; VIDE is the only form of this verb; it cannot be conjugated
VIDEO n pl. -EOS television
VIDEOTEX n pl. -ES an electronic system for transmitting data to a subscriber's video screen
VIDETTE n pl. -S vedette
VIDICON n pl. -S a type of television camera tube
VIDUITY n pl. -ITIES the quality or state of being a widow
VIE v VIED, VYING, VIES to strive for superiority
VIER n pl. -S one that vies
VIEW v -ED, -ING, -S to look at VIEWABLE adj
VIEWDATA n pl. VIEWDATA a videotex
VIEWER n pl. -S one that views
VIEWIER comparative of viewy
VIEWIEST superlative of viewy
VIEWING n pl. -S an act of seeing, watching, or looking
VIEWLESS adj having no opinions
VIEWY adj VIEWIER, VIEWIEST showy
VIG n pl. -S a vigorish
VIGA n pl. -S a ceiling beam in Spanish architecture
VIGIL n pl. -S a period of watchfulness maintained during normal sleeping hours
VIGILANT adj watchful
VIGNERON n pl. -S a winegrower
VIGNETTE v -GNETTED, -GNETTING, -GNETTES to describe briefly
VIGOR n pl. -S active strength or force
VIGORISH n pl. -ES a charge paid to a bookie on a bet
VIGOROSO adv with emphasis and spirit -- used as a musical direction
VIGOROUS adj full of vigor
VIGOUR n pl. -S vigor
VIKING n pl. -S a Scandinavian pirate
VILAYET n pl. -S an administrative division of Turkey
VILE adj VILER, VILEST physically repulsive VILELY adv
VILENESS n pl. -ES the state of being vile
VILIFIER n pl. -S one that vilifies
VILIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to defame
VILIPEND v -ED, -ING, -S to vilify
VILL n pl. -S a village
VILLA n pl. -LAE or -LAS an agricultural estate of ancient Rome
VILLADOM n pl. -S the world constituted by suburban residences and their occupants
VILLAGE n pl. -S a small community in a rural area
VILLAGER n pl. -S one who lives in a village
VILLAIN n pl. -S a cruelly malicious person
VILLAINY n pl. -LAINIES conduct characteristic of a villain
VILLATIC adj rural
VILLEIN n pl. -S a type of serf
VILLUS n pl. -LI one of the hairlike projections found on certain membranes VILLOSE, VILLOUS adj
VIM n pl. -S energy
VIMEN n pl. -MINA a long, flexible branch of a plant VIMINAL adj
VIN n pl. -S wine
VINA n pl. -S a stringed instrument of India
VINAL n pl. -S a synthetic textile fiber
VINASSE n pl. -S a residue left after the distillation of liquor
VINCA n pl. -S a flowering plant
VINCIBLE adj capable of being conquered VINCIBLY adv
VINCULUM n pl. -LA or -LUMS a unifying bond
VINDALOO n pl. -LOOS a curried dish made with meat, garlic, and wine
VINE v VINED, VINING, VINES to grow like a vine (a climbing plant)
VINEAL adj vinous
VINEGAR n pl. -S a sour liquid used as a condiment or preservative VINEGARY adj
VINERY n pl. -ERIES a place in which grapevines are grown
VINEYARD n pl. -S an area planted with grapevines
VINIC adj derived from wine
VINIER comparative of viny
VINIEST superlative of viny
VINIFERA n pl. -S a European grape
VINIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into wine by fermentation
VINING present participle of vine
VINO n pl. -NOS wine
VINOSITY n pl. -TIES the character of a wine
VINOUS adj pertaining to wine VINOUSLY adv
VINTAGE n pl. -S a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
VINTAGER n pl. -S one that harvests wine grapes
VINTNER n pl. -S a wine merchant
VINY adj VINIER, VINIEST covered with vines
VINYL n pl. -S a type of plastic VINYLIC adj
VIOL n pl. -S a stringed instrument
VIOLA n pl. -S a stringed instrument
VIOLABLE adj capable of being violated VIOLABLY adv
VIOLATE v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES to break or disregard the terms or requirements of
VIOLATER n pl. -S violator
VIOLATOR n pl. -S one that violates
VIOLENCE n pl. -S violent action
VIOLENT adj marked by intense physical force or roughness
VIOLET n pl. -S a flowering plant
VIOLIN n pl. -S a stringed instrument
VIOLIST n pl. -S one who plays the viol or viola
VIOLONE n pl. -S a stringed instrument
VIOMYCIN n pl. -S an antibiotic
VIPER n pl. -S a venomous snake VIPERINE, VIPERISH, VIPEROUS adj
VIRAGO n pl. -GOES or -GOS a noisy, domineering woman
VIRAL adj pertaining to or caused by a virus VIRALLY adv
VIRELAI n pl. -S virelay
VIRELAY n pl. -LAYS a medieval French verse form
VIREMIA n pl. -S the presence of a virus in the blood VIREMIC adj
VIREO n pl. -EOS a small bird
VIRES pl. of vis
VIRGA n pl. -S wisps of precipitation evaporating before reaching ground
VIRGATE n pl. -S an early English measure of land area
VIRGIN n pl. -S a person who has never had sexual intercourse
VIRGINAL n pl. -S a musical instrument
VIRGULE n pl. -S a diagonal printing mark used to separate alternatives
VIRICIDE n pl. -S a substance that destroys viruses
VIRID adj verdant
VIRIDIAN n pl. -S a bluish-green pigment
VIRIDITY n pl. -TIES verdancy
VIRILE adj having masculine vigor VIRILELY adv
VIRILISM n pl. -S the development of male secondary sex characteristics in a female
VIRILITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being virile
VIRION n pl. -S a virus particle
VIRL n pl. -S a metal ring or cap put around a shaft to prevent splitting
VIROID n pl. -S a viruslike plant pathogen
VIROLOGY n pl. -GIES the study of viruses
VIROSIS n pl. -ROSES infection with a virus
VIRTU n pl. -S a love or taste for the fine arts
VIRTUAL adj having the effect but not the actual form of what is specified
VIRTUE n pl. -S moral excellence
VIRTUOSA n pl. -SAS or -SE a female virtuoso
VIRTUOSO n pl. -SOS or -SI a highly skilled artistic performer
VIRTUOUS adj characterized by virtue
VIRUCIDE n pl. -S viricide
VIRULENT adj extremely poisonous
VIRUS n pl. -ES any of a class of submicroscopic pathogens
VIS n pl. VIRES force or power
VISA v -ED, -ING, -S to put an official endorsement on, as a passport
VISAGE n pl. -S the face or facial expression of a person VISAGED adj
VISARD n pl. -S vizard
VISCACHA n pl. -S a burrowing rodent
VISCERA pl. of viscus
VISCERAL adj pertaining to the internal organs
VISCID adj thick and adhesive VISCIDLY adv
VISCOID adj somewhat viscid
VISCOSE n pl. -S a viscous solution
VISCOUNT n pl. -S a British nobleman
VISCOUS adj having relatively high resistance to flow
VISCUS n pl. -CERA an internal organ
VISE v VISED, VISING, VISES to hold in a vise (a clamping device)
VISE v VISEED, VISEING, VISES to visa
VISELIKE adj resembling a vise
VISIBLE adj capable of being seen VISIBLY adv
VISING present participle of vise
VISION v -ED, -ING, -S to imagine
VISIONAL adj imaginary
VISIT v -ED, -ING, -S to go or come to see someone or something
VISITANT n pl. -S a visitor
VISITER n pl. -S visitor
VISITOR n pl. -S one that visits
VISIVE adj visible
VISOR v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a visor (a projecting brim)
VISTA n pl. -S a distant view VISTAED adj
VISUAL n pl. -S something that illustrates by pictures or diagrams
VISUALLY adv with regard to the sense of sight
VITA n pl. VITAE a brief, autobiographical sketch
VITAL adj necessary to life
VITALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to vitalize
VITALISM n pl. -S a philosophical doctrine
VITALIST n pl. -S an advocate of vitalism
VITALITY n pl. -TIES exuberant physical strength or mental vigor
VITALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to give life to
VITALLY adv in a vital manner
VITALS n/pl vital organs
VITAMER n pl. -S a type of chemical compound
VITAMIN n pl. -S any of various organic substances essential to proper nutrition
VITAMINE n pl. -S vitamin
VITELLIN n pl. -S a protein found in egg yolk
VITELLUS n pl. -ES the yolk of an egg
VITESSE n pl. -S speed
VITIATE v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES to impair the value or quality of VITIABLE adj
VITIATOR n pl. -S one that vitiates
VITILIGO n pl. -GOS a skin disease
VITRAIN n pl. -S the material in the vitreous layers of banded bituminous coal
VITREOUS adj resembling glass
VITRIC adj pertaining to glass
VITRICS n/pl the art of making or decorating glass articles
VITRIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to convert into glass
VITRINE n pl. -S a glass showcase for art objects
VITRIOL v -OLED, -OLING, -OLS or -OLLED, -OLLING, -OLS to treat with sulfuric acid
VITTA n pl. -TAE a streak or band of color VITTATE adj
VITTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to victual
VITULINE adj pertaining to a calf
VIVA n pl. -S a shout or cry used to express approval
VIVACE n pl. -S a musical passage played in a brisk spirited manner
VIVACITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being lively
VIVARIUM n pl. -IA or -IUMS a place for raising and keeping live animals
VIVARY n pl. -RIES vivarium
VIVE interj -- used as an exclamation of approval
VIVERRID n pl. -S any of a family of small carnivorous mammals
VIVERS n/pl food
VIVID adj -IDER, -IDEST strikingly bright or intense VIVIDLY adv
VIVIFIC adj vivifying
VIVIFIER n pl. -S one that vivifies
VIVIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to give life to
VIVIPARA n/pl animals that bring forth living young
VIVISECT v -ED, -ING, -S to dissect the living body of
VIXEN n pl. -S a shrewish woman VIXENISH, VIXENLY adj
VIZARD n pl. -S a mask VIZARDED adj
VIZCACHA n pl. -S viscacha
VIZIER n pl. -S a high official in some Muslim countries
VIZIR n pl. -S vizier VIZIRIAL adj
VIZIRATE n pl. -S the office of a vizir
VIZOR v -ED, -ING, -S to visor
VIZSLA n pl. -S a Hungarian breed of dog
VOCABLE n pl. -S a word
VOCABLY adv in a manner that may be voiced aloud
VOCAL n pl. -S a sound produced with the voice
VOCALIC n pl. -S a vowel sound
VOCALISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to vocalize
VOCALISM n pl. -S the act of vocalizing
VOCALIST n pl. -S a singer
VOCALITY n pl. -TIES possession or exercise of vocal powers
VOCALIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to produce with the voice
VOCALLY adv with the voice
VOCATION n pl. -S the work in which a person is regularly employed
VOCATIVE n pl. -S a grammatical case used in some languages
VOCES pl. of vox
VOCODER n pl. -S an electronic device used in transmitting speech signals
VODKA n pl. -S a liquor
VODOUN n pl. -S vodun
VODUN n pl. -S a primitive religion of the West Indies
VOE n pl. -S a small bay, creek, or inlet
VOGIE adj vain
VOGUE v VOGUED, VOGUING or VOGUEING, VOGUES to imitate poses of fashion models
VOGUISH adj fashionable
VOICE v VOICED, VOICING, VOICES to express or utter
VOICEFUL adj sonorous
VOICER n pl. -S one that voices
VOICING present participle of voice
VOID v -ED, -ING, -S to make void (of no legal force or effect) VOIDABLE adj
VOIDANCE n pl. -S the act or process of voiding
VOIDER n pl. -S one that voids
VOIDNESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being void
VOILA interj -- used to call attention to something
VOILE n pl. -S a sheer fabric
VOLANT adj flying or capable of flying
VOLANTE adj moving with light rapidity -- used as a musical direction
VOLAR adj pertaining to flight
VOLATILE n pl. -S a winged creature
VOLCANIC n pl. -S a rock produced by a volcano
VOLCANO n pl. -NOES or -NOS an opening in the earth's crust through which molten rock and gases are ejected
VOLE v VOLED, VOLING, VOLES to win all the tricks in a card game
VOLERY n pl. -ERIES a large birdcage
VOLITANT adj volant
VOLITION n pl. -S the power of choosing or determining
VOLITIVE adj pertaining to volition
VOLLEY v -ED, -ING, -S to return a tennis ball before it touches the ground
VOLLEYER n pl. -S one that volleys
VOLOST n pl. -S an administrative district in Russia
VOLPLANE v -PLANED, -PLANING, -PLANES to glide in an airplane
VOLT n pl. -S a unit of electromotive force
VOLTA n pl. -TE a turning
VOLTAGE n pl. -S electromotive force expressed in volts
VOLTAISM n pl. -S electricity produced by chemical action VOLTAIC adj
VOLTE n pl. -S a fencing movement
VOLTI interj -- used to direct musicians to turn the page
VOLUBLE adj talkative VOLUBLY adv
VOLUME v -UMED, -UMING, -UMES to send or give out in large quantities
VOLUTE n pl. -S a spiral architectural ornament VOLUTED adj
VOLUTIN n pl. -S a granular substance that is common in microorganisms
VOLUTION n pl. -S a spiral
VOLVA n pl. -S a membranous sac that encloses certain immature mushrooms VOLVATE adj
VOLVOX n pl. -ES any of a genus of freshwater protozoa
VOLVULUS n pl. -LI or -LUSES a twisting of the intestine that causes obstruction
VOMER n pl. -S a bone of the skull VOMERINE adj
VOMICA n pl. -CAE a cavity in the body containing pus
VOMIT v -ED, -ING, -S to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
VOMITER n pl. -S one that vomits
VOMITIVE n pl. -S an emetic
VOMITO n pl. -TOS the black vomit of yellow fever
VOMITORY n pl. -RIES an emetic
VOMITOUS adj pertaining to vomiting
VOMITUS n pl. -ES vomited matter
VON prep of; from -- used in some surnames
VOODOO v -ED, -ING, -S to hex
VORACITY n pl. -TIES the quality or state of being ravenous
VORLAGE n pl. -S a position in skiing
VORTEX n pl. -TEXES or -TICES a whirling mass of fluid VORTICAL adj
VOTABLE adj capable of being voted on
VOTARESS n pl. -ES a female votary
VOTARIST n pl. -S a votary
VOTARY n pl. -RIES a person who is bound by religious vows
VOTE v VOTED, VOTING, VOTES to cast a vote (a formal expression of will or opinion)
VOTEABLE adj votable
VOTELESS adj having no vote
VOTER n pl. -S one that votes
VOTING present participle of vote
VOTIVE adj performed in fulfillment of a vow VOTIVELY adv
VOTRESS n pl. -ES votaress
VOUCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to give one's personal assurance or guarantee
VOUCHEE n pl. -S one for whom another vouches
VOUCHER v -ED, -ING, -S to establish the authenticity of
VOUSSOIR n pl. -S a wedge-shaped building stone
VOUVRAY n pl. -VRAYS a French white wine
VOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make a vow (a solemn promise)
VOWEL n pl. -S a type of speech sound
VOWELIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to provide with symbols used to indicate vowels
VOWER n pl. -S one that vows
VOWLESS adj having made no vow
VOX n pl. VOCES voice
VOYAGE v -AGED, -AGING, -AGES to travel
VOYAGER n pl. -S one that voyages
VOYAGEUR n pl. -S a person employed by a fur company to transport goods between distant stations
VOYEUR n pl. -S one who is sexually gratified by looking at sexual objects or acts
VROOM v -ED, -ING, -S to run an engine at high speed
VROUW n pl. -S a Dutch woman
VROW n pl. -S vrouw
VUG n pl. -S a small cavity in a rock or lode
VUGG n pl. -S vug
VUGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST abounding in vugs
VUGH n pl. -S vug
VULCANIC adj pertaining to a volcano
VULGAR adj -GARER, -GAREST crude VULGARLY adv
VULGAR n pl. -S a common person
VULGATE n pl. -S the common speech of a people
VULGO adv commonly
VULGUS n pl. -ES an exercise in Latin formerly required of pupils in some English public schools
VULPINE adj pertaining to a fox
VULTURE n pl. -S a bird of prey
VULVA n pl. -VAE or -VAS the external genital organs of a female VULVAL, VULVAR, VULVATE adj
VULVITIS n pl. -TISES inflammation of the vulva
VYING present participle of vie
VYINGLY adv in a vying manner
WAB n pl. -S a web
WABBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to wobble
WABBLER n pl. -S one that wabbles
WABBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST wobbly
WACK n pl. -S a wacky person
WACKE n pl. -S a type of basaltic rock
WACKO n pl. WACKOS a person who is wacky
WACKY adj WACKIER, WACKIEST very irrational WACKILY adv
WAD v WADDED, WADDING, WADS to form into a wad (a small mass of soft material)
WADABLE adj wadeable
WADDER n pl. -S one that wads
WADDIE n pl. -S a cowboy
WADDIED past tense of waddy
WADDIES present 3d person sing. of waddy
WADDING n pl. -S a wad
WADDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to walk with short, swaying steps
WADDLER n pl. -S one that waddles
WADDLY adj having or being a waddling gait
WADDY v -DIED, -DYING, -DIES to strike with a thick club
WADE v WADED, WADING, WADES to walk through water
WADEABLE adj capable of being passed through by wading
WADER n pl. -S one that wades
WADI n pl. -S the bed of a usually dry watercourse
WADIES pl. of wady
WADING present participle of wade
WADMAAL n pl. -S wadmal
WADMAL n pl. -S a thick woolen fabric
WADMEL n pl. -S wadmal
WADMOL n pl. -S wadmal
WADMOLL n pl. -S wadmal
WADSET v -SETTED, -SETTING, -SETS to mortgage
WADY n pl. -DIES wadi
WAE n pl. -S woe
WAEFUL adj woeful
WAENESS n pl. -ES woeness
WAESUCK interj waesucks
WAESUCKS interj -- used to express pity
WAFER v -ED, -ING, -S to seal with an adhesive disk
WAFERY adj resembling a wafer (a thin, crisp biscuit)
WAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to wave
WAFFIE n pl. -S a vagabond
WAFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to talk vaguely or indecisively
WAFFLER n pl. -S one that waffles
WAFFLING n pl. -S an indecisive statement or position
WAFT v -ED, -ING, -S to carry lightly over air or water
WAFTAGE n pl. -S the act of wafting
WAFTER n pl. -S one that wafts
WAFTURE n pl. -S waftage
WAG v WAGGED, WAGGING, WAGS to move briskly up and down or to and fro
WAGE v WAGED, WAGING, WAGES to engage in or carry on
WAGELESS adj unpaid
WAGER v -ED, -ING, -S to risk on an uncertain outcome
WAGERER n pl. -S one that wagers
WAGGED past tense of wag
WAGGER n pl. -S one that wags
WAGGERY n pl. -GERIES waggish behavior
WAGGING present participle of wag
WAGGISH adj playfully humorous
WAGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to wag
WAGGLY adj waggling
WAGGON v -ED, -ING, -S to wagon
WAGGONER n pl. -S wagoner
WAGING present participle of wage
WAGON v -ED, -ING, -S to convey by wagon (a four-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle)
WAGONAGE n pl. -S conveyance by wagon
WAGONER n pl. -S one who drives a wagon
WAGSOME adj waggish
WAGTAIL n pl. -S a songbird
WAHCONDA n pl. -S wakanda
WAHINE n pl. -S a Hawaiian woman
WAHOO n pl. -HOOS a flowering shrub
WAIF v -ED, -ING, -S to throw away
WAIFLIKE adj resembling a waif (a homeless child)
WAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a long, mournful cry
WAILER n pl. -S one that wails
WAILFUL adj mournful
WAILSOME adj wailful
WAIN n pl. -S a large, open wagon
WAINSCOT v -SCOTED, -SCOTING, -SCOTS -SCOTTED, -SCOTTING, -SCOTS to line the walls of with wooden paneling
WAIR v -ED, -ING, -S to spend
WAIST n pl. -S the part of the body between the ribs and the hips WAISTED adj
WAISTER n pl. -S a seaman stationed in the middle section of a ship
WAISTING n pl. -S a type of dressmaking material
WAIT v -ED, -ING, -S to stay in expectation of
WAITER n pl. -S one who serves food in a restaurant
WAITING n pl. -S the act of one who waits
WAITRESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to work as a female server in a restaurant
WAIVE v WAIVED, WAIVING, WAIVES to give up intentionally
WAIVER n pl. -S the act of waiving something
WAKANDA n pl. -S a supernatural force in Sioux beliefs
WAKE v WAKED WOKE, WOKEN, WAKING, WAKES to rouse from sleep
WAKEFUL adj not sleeping or able to sleep
WAKELESS adj unbroken -- used of sleep
WAKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to wake
WAKENER n pl. -S one that wakens
WAKENING n pl. -S the act of one that wakens
WAKER n pl. -S one that wakes
WAKERIFE adj wakeful
WAKIKI n pl. -S shell money of the South Sea Islands
WAKING present participle of wake
WALE v WALED, WALING, WALES to mark with welts
WALER n pl. -S an Australian-bred saddle horse
WALIES pl. of waly
WALING present participle of wale
WALK v -ED, -ING, -S to advance on foot WALKABLE adj
WALKAWAY n pl. -AWAYS an easy victory
WALKER n pl. -S one that walks
WALKING n pl. -S the act of one that walks
WALKOUT n pl. -S a strike by workers
WALKOVER n pl. -S a walkaway
WALKUP n pl. -S an apartment house having no elevator
WALKWAY n pl. -WAYS a passage for walking
WALKYRIE n pl. -S valkyrie
WALL v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a wall (an upright structure built to enclose an area)
WALLA n pl. -S wallah
WALLABY n pl. -BIES a small kangaroo
WALLAH n pl. -S a person engaged in a particular occupation or activity
WALLAROO n pl. -ROOS a large kangaroo
WALLET n pl. -S a flat folding case
WALLEYE n pl. -S an eye having a white cornea WALLEYED adj
WALLIE n pl. -S a valet
WALLIES pl. of wally
WALLOP v -ED, -ING, -S to beat soundly
WALLOPER n pl. -S one that wallops
WALLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to roll about
WALLOWER n pl. -S one that wallows
WALLY n pl. -LIES waly
WALNUT n pl. -S an edible nut
WALRUS n pl. -ES a marine mammal
WALTZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to perform a ballroom dance
WALTZER n pl. -S one that waltzes
WALY n pl. WALIES something visually pleasing
WAMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to move unsteadily
WAMBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST unsteady
WAME n pl. -S the belly
WAMEFOU n pl. -S a bellyful
WAMEFUL n pl. -S wamefou
WAMMUS n pl. -ES wamus
WAMPISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to throw about
WAMPUM n pl. -S a form of currency formerly used by North American Indians
WAMPUS n pl. -ES wamus
WAMUS n pl. -ES a heavy outer jacket
WAN adj WANNER, WANNEST unnaturally pale
WAN v WANNED, WANNING, WANS to become wan
WAND n pl. -S a slender rod
WANDER v -ED, -ING, -S to move about with no destination or purpose
WANDERER n pl. -S one that wanders
WANDEROO n pl. -ROOS an Asian monkey
WANDLE adj supple
WANE v WANED, WANING, WANES to decrease in size or extent
WANEY adj WANIER, WANIEST wany
WANGAN n pl. -S wanigan
WANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to obtain or accomplish by contrivance
WANGLER n pl. -S one that wangles
WANGUN n pl. -S wanigan
WANIER comparative of waney and wany
WANIEST superlative of waney and wany
WANIGAN n pl. -S a supply chest used in a logging camp
WANING present participle of wane
WANION n pl. -S vengeance
WANLY adv in a wan manner
WANNED past tense of wan
WANNER comparative of wan
WANNESS n pl. -ES the quality of being wan
WANNEST superlative of wan
WANNIGAN n pl. -S wanigan
WANNING present participle of wan
WANT v -ED, -ING, -S to have a desire for
WANTAGE n pl. -S something that is lacking
WANTER n pl. -S one that wants
WANTON v -ED, -ING, -S to behave immorally
WANTONER n pl. -S one that wantons
WANTONLY adv immorally
WANY adj WANIER, WANIEST waning in some parts
WAP v WAPPED, WAPPING, WAPS to wrap
WAPITI n pl. -S a large deer
WAR v WARRED, WARRING, WARS to engage in war (a state of open, armed conflict)
WARBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to sing with melodic embellishments
WARBLER n pl. -S one that warbles
WARCRAFT n pl. -S the art of war
WARD v -ED, -ING, -S to turn aside
WARDEN n pl. -S the chief officer of a prison
WARDENRY n pl. -RIES the office of a warden
WARDER n pl. -S a person who guards something
WARDRESS n pl. -ES a female warden
WARDROBE n pl. -S a collection of garments
WARDROOM n pl. -S a recreation area on a warship
WARDSHIP n pl. -S the state of being under a guardian
WARE v WARED, WARING, WARES to beware of
WAREROOM n pl. -S a room in which goods are displayed for sale
WARFARE n pl. -S the act of engaging in war
WARFARIN n pl. -S a chemical compound
WARHEAD n pl. -S the front part of a missile containing the explosive
WARHORSE n pl. -S a musical or dramatic work that has been performed to excess
WARIER comparative of wary
WARIEST superlative of wary
WARILY adv in a wary manner
WARINESS n pl. -ES the state of being wary
WARING present participle of ware
WARISON n pl. -S a call to attack
WARK v -ED, -ING, -S to endure pain
WARLESS adj free from war
WARLIKE adj disposed to engage in war
WARLOCK n pl. -S a sorcerer
WARLORD n pl. -S a military leader of a warlike nation
WARM adj WARMER, WARMEST moderately hot
WARM v -ED, -ING, -S to make warm
WARMAKER n pl. -S one that wars
WARMER n pl. -S one that warms
WARMISH adj somewhat warm
WARMLY adv in a warm manner
WARMNESS n pl. -ES the state of being warm
WARMOUTH n pl. -S a freshwater fish
WARMTH n pl. -S warmness
WARMUP n pl. -S a preparatory exercise or procedure
WARN v -ED, -ING, -S to make aware of impending or possible danger
WARNER n pl. -S one that warns
WARNING n pl. -S something that warns
WARP v -ED, -ING, -S to turn or twist out of shape
WARPAGE n pl. -S the act of warping
WARPATH n pl. -S the route taken by attacking American Indians
WARPER n pl. -S one that warps
WARPLANE n pl. -S an airplane armed for combat
WARPOWER n pl. -S the power to make war
WARPWISE adv in a vertical direction
WARRAGAL n pl. -S warrigal
WARRANT v -ED, -ING, -S to give authority to
WARRANTY n pl. -TIES the act of warranting
WARRED past tense of war
WARREN n pl. -S a place where rabbits live and breed
WARRENER n pl. -S the keeper of a warren
WARRIGAL n pl. -S a dingo
WARRING present participle of war
WARRIOR n pl. -S one engaged or experienced in warfare
WARSAW n pl. -S a marine fish
WARSHIP n pl. -S a ship armed for combat
WARSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to wrestle
WARSLER n pl. -S a wrestler
WARSTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to wrestle
WARSTLER n pl. -S a wrestler
WART n pl. -S a protuberance on the skin WARTED adj
WARTHOG n pl. -S an African wild hog
WARTIER comparative of warty
WARTIEST superlative of warty
WARTIME n pl. -S a time of war
WARTLESS adj having no warts
WARTLIKE adj resembling a wart
WARTY adj WARTIER, WARTIEST covered with warts
WARWORK n pl. -S work done during a war
WARWORN adj showing the effects of war
WARY adj WARIER, WARIEST watchful
WAS 1st and 3d person sing. past indicative of be
WASABI n pl. -S a pungent herb
WASH v -ED, -ING, -ES to cleanse by immersing in or applying a liquid
WASHABLE n pl. -S something that can be washed without damage
WASHBOWL n pl. -S a bowl used for washing oneself
WASHDAY n pl. -DAYS a day set aside for washing clothes
WASHER n pl. -S one that washes
WASHIER comparative of washy
WASHIEST superlative of washy
WASHING n pl. -S articles washed or to be washed
WASHOUT n pl. -S an erosion of earth by the action of water
WASHRAG n pl. -S a small cloth used for washing oneself
WASHROOM n pl. -S a lavatory
WASHTUB n pl. -S a tub used for washing clothes
WASHUP n pl. -S the act of washing clean
WASHY adj WASHIER, WASHIEST overly diluted
WASP n pl. -S a stinging insect WASPISH, WASPLIKE adj
WASPY adj WASPIER, WASPIEST resembling a wasp WASPILY adv
WASSAIL v -ED, -ING, -S to drink to the health of
WAST n pl. -S west
WASTABLE adj capable of being wasted
WASTAGE n pl. -S something that is wasted
WASTE v WASTED, WASTING, WASTES to use thoughtlessly
WASTEFUL adj tending to waste
WASTELOT n pl. -S a vacant lot
WASTER n pl. -S one that wastes
WASTERIE n pl. -S wastry
WASTERY n pl. -RIES wastry
WASTEWAY n pl. -WAYS a channel for excess water
WASTING present participle of waste
WASTREL n pl. -S one that wastes
WASTRIE n pl. -S wastry
WASTRY n pl. -RIES reckless extravagance
WAT adj WATTER, WATTEST wet
WAT n pl. -S a hare
WATAP n pl. -S a thread made from the roots of various trees
WATAPE n pl. -S watap
WATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to observe carefully
WATCHCRY n pl. -CRIES a password
WATCHDOG v -DOGGED, -DOGGING, -DOGS to act as a guardian for
WATCHER n pl. -S one that watches
WATCHEYE n pl. -S a walleye
WATCHFUL adj closely observant or alert
WATCHMAN n pl. -MEN a man employed to stand guard
WATCHOUT n pl. -S the act of looking out for something
WATER v -ED, -ING, -S to sprinkle with water (a transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid)
WATERAGE n pl. -S the conveyance of goods by water
WATERBED n pl. -S a bed whose mattress is a plastic bag filled with water
WATERDOG n pl. -S a large salamander
WATERER n pl. -S one that waters
WATERIER comparative of watery
WATERIEST superlative of watery
WATERILY adv in a watery manner
WATERING n pl. -S the act of one that waters
WATERISH adj watery
WATERLOG v -LOGGED, -LOGGING, -LOGS to soak with water
WATERLOO n pl. -LOOS a decisive defeat
WATERMAN n pl. -MEN a boatman
WATERWAY n pl. -WAYS a navigable body of water
WATERY adj -TERIER, -TERIEST containing water
WATT n pl. -S a unit of power
WATTAGE n pl. -S an amount of power in terms of watts
WATTAPE n pl. -S watap
WATTER comparative of wat
WATTEST superlative of wat
WATTHOUR n pl. -S a unit of energy
WATTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to weave into a network
WATTLESS adj denoting a type of electric current
WAUCHT v -ED, -ING, -S to waught
WAUGH adj damp
WAUGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to drink deeply
WAUK v -ED, -ING, -S to wake
WAUL v -ED, -ING, -S to cry like a cat
WAUR adj worse
WAVE v WAVED, WAVING, WAVES to move freely back and forth or up and down
WAVEBAND n pl. -S a range of radio frequencies
WAVEFORM n pl. -S a type of mathematical graph
WAVELESS adj having no waves (moving ridges on the surface of a liquid)
WAVELET n pl. -S a small wave
WAVELIKE adj resembling a wave
WAVEOFF n pl. -S the act of denying landing permission to an approaching aircraft
WAVER v -ED, -ING, -S to move back and forth
WAVERER n pl. -S one that wavers
WAVERY adj wavering
WAVEY n pl. -VEYS the snow goose
WAVIER comparative of wavy
WAVIES pl. of wavy
WAVIEST superlative of wavy
WAVILY adv in a wavy manner
WAVINESS n pl. -ES the state of being wavy
WAVING present participle of wave
WAVY adj WAVIER, WAVIEST having waves
WAVY n pl. -VIES wavey
WAW n pl. -S vav
WAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to waul
WAX v -ED, -ING, -ES to coat with wax (a natural, heat-sensitive substance)
WAXBERRY n pl. -RIES a berry with a waxy coating
WAXBILL n pl. -S a tropical bird
WAXEN adj covered with wax
WAXER n pl. -S one that waxes
WAXIER comparative of waxy
WAXIEST superlative of waxy
WAXILY adv in a waxy manner
WAXINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being waxy
WAXING n pl. -S the act of one that waxes
WAXLIKE adj resembling wax
WAXPLANT n pl. -S a tropical plant
WAXWEED n pl. -S an annual herb
WAXWING n pl. -S a type of passerine bird
WAXWORK n pl. -S an effigy made of wax
WAXWORM n pl. -S a moth that infests beehives
WAXY adj WAXIER, WAXIEST resembling wax
WAY n pl. WAYS a method of doing something
WAYBILL n pl. -S a list of goods relative to a shipment
WAYFARER n pl. -S a traveler
WAYGOING n pl. -S the act of leaving
WAYLAY v -LAID, -LAYING, -LAYS to ambush
WAYLAYER n pl. -S one that waylays
WAYLESS adj having no road or path
WAYSIDE n pl. -S the side of a road
WAYWARD adj willful
WAYWORN adj fatigued by travel
WE pron 1st person pl. pronoun in the nominative case
WEAK adj WEAKER, WEAKEST lacking strength
WEAKEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make weak
WEAKENER n pl. -S one that weakens
WEAKFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
WEAKISH adj somewhat weak
WEAKLING n pl. -S a weak person
WEAKLY adj -LIER, -LIEST weak and sickly
WEAKNESS n pl. -ES the state of being weak
WEAKSIDE n pl. -S the side of a basketball court with fewer players
WEAL n pl. -S a welt
WEALD n pl. -S a woodland
WEALTH n pl. -S a great quantity of valuable material
WEALTHY adj WEALTHIER, WEALTHIEST having wealth
WEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to withhold mother's milk from and substitute other nourishment
WEANER n pl. -S one that weans
WEANLING n pl. -S a recently weaned child or animal
WEAPON v -ED, -ING, -S to supply with a weapon (an instrument used in combat)
WEAPONRY n pl. -RIES an aggregate of weapons
WEAR v WORE, WORN, WEARING, WEARS to have on one's person
WEARABLE n pl. -S a garment
WEARER n pl. -S one that wears something
WEARIED past tense of weary
WEARIER comparative of weary
WEARIES present 3d person sing. of weary
WEARIEST superlative of weary
WEARIFUL adj tiresome
WEARISH adj tasteless
WEARY adj -RIER, -RIEST tired WEARILY adv
WEARY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to make or become weary
WEASAND n pl. -S the throat
WEASEL v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS to act evasively
WEASELLY adj resembling a weasel (a small carnivorous mammal)
WEASELY adj weaselly
WEASON n pl. -S weasand
WEATHER v -ED, -ING, -S to expose to atmospheric conditions
WEAVE v WOVE WEAVED, WOVEN, WEAVING, WEAVES to form by interlacing threads
WEAVER n pl. -S one that weaves
WEAZAND n pl. -S weasand
WEB v WEBBED, WEBBING, WEBS to provide with a web (an interlaced fabric or structure)
WEBBING n pl. -S a woven strip of fiber
WEBBY adj -BIER, -BIEST weblike
WEBER n pl. -S a unit of magnetic flux
WEBFED adj designed to print a continuous roll of paper
WEBFOOT n pl. -FEET a foot having the toes joined by a membrane
WEBLESS adj having no webs
WEBLIKE adj resembling a web
WEBSTER n pl. -S a weaver
WEBWORK n pl. -S a weblike pattern or structure
WEBWORM n pl. -S a web-spinning caterpillar
WECHT n pl. -S weight
WED v WEDDED, WEDDING, WEDS to marry
WEDDER n pl. -S one that weds
WEDDING n pl. -S a marriage ceremony
WEDEL v -ED, -ING, -S to perform a wedeln
WEDELN n pl. -S a skiing technique
WEDGE v WEDGED, WEDGING, WEDGES to force apart with a wedge (a tapering piece of wood or metal)
WEDGIE n pl. -S a type of woman's shoe
WEDGY adj WEDGIER, WEDGIEST resembling a wedge
WEDLOCK n pl. -S the state of being married
WEE adj WEER, WEEST very small
WEE n pl. -S a short time
WEED v -ED, -ING, -S to remove weeds (undesirable plants)
WEEDER n pl. -S one that weeds
WEEDIER comparative of weedy
WEEDIEST superlative of weedy
WEEDILY adv in a weedy manner
WEEDLESS adj having no weeds
WEEDLIKE adj resembling a weed
WEEDY adj WEEDIER, WEEDIEST resembling a weed
WEEK n pl. -S a period of seven days
WEEKDAY n pl. -DAYS any day of the week except Sunday
WEEKEND v -ED, -ING, -S to spend the weekend (the end of the week)
WEEKLONG adj continuing for a week
WEEKLY n pl. -LIES a publication issued once a week
WEEL adj well
WEEN v -ED, -ING, -S to suppose
WEENIE n pl. -S a wiener
WEENSY adj -SIER, -SIEST tiny
WEENY adj -NIER, -NIEST tiny
WEEP v WEPT, WEEPING, WEEPS to express sorrow by shedding tears
WEEPER n pl. -S one that weeps
WEEPIE n pl. -S a very maudlin movie
WEEPING n pl. -S the act of one that weeps
WEEPY adj WEEPIER, WEEPIEST tending to weep
WEER comparative of wee
WEEST superlative of wee
WEET v -ED, -ING, -S to know
WEEVER n pl. -S a marine fish
WEEVIL n pl. -S a small beetle WEEVILED, WEEVILLY, WEEVILY adj
WEEWEE v -WEED, -WEEING, -WEES to urinate
WEFT n pl. -S a woven fabric or garment
WEFTWISE adv in a horizontal direction
WEIGELA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
WEIGELIA n pl. -S weigela
WEIGH v -ED, -ING, -S to determine the weight of
WEIGHER n pl. -S one that weighs
WEIGHMAN n pl. -MEN one whose occupation is weighing goods
WEIGHT v -ED, -ING, -S to add weight (heaviness) to
WEIGHTER n pl. -S one that weights
WEIGHTY adj WEIGHTIER, WEIGHTIEST having great weight
WEINER n pl. -S wiener
WEIR n pl. -S a fence placed in a stream to catch fish
WEIRD adj WEIRDER, WEIRDEST mysteriously strange
WEIRD n pl. -S destiny
WEIRDIE n pl. -S a very strange person
WEIRDIES pl. of weirdy
WEIRDLY adv in a weird manner
WEIRDO n pl. WEIRDOES or WEIRDOS a weirdie
WEIRDY n pl. WEIRDIES weirdie
WEKA n pl. -S a flightless bird
WELCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to welsh
WELCHER n pl. -S one that welshes
WELCOME v -COMED, -COMING, -COMES to greet cordially
WELCOMER n pl. -S one that welcomes
WELD v -ED, -ING, -S to join by applying heat WELDABLE adj
WELDER n pl. -S one that welds
WELDLESS adj having no welded joints
WELDMENT n pl. -S a unit composed of welded pieces
WELDOR n pl. -S welder
WELFARE n pl. -S general well-being
WELKIN n pl. -S the sky
WELL v -ED, -ING, -S to rise to the surface and flow forth
WELLADAY n pl. -DAYS wellaway
WELLAWAY n pl. -WAYS an expression of sorrow
WELLBORN adj of good birth or ancestry
WELLCURB n pl. -S the stone ring around a well (a hole dug in the ground to obtain water)
WELLDOER n pl. -S a doer of good deeds
WELLHEAD n pl. -S the source of a spring or stream
WELLHOLE n pl. -S the shaft of a well
WELLIE n pl. -S a Wellington boot
WELLIES pl. of welly
WELLNESS n pl. -ES the state of being healthy
WELLSITE n pl. -S a mineral
WELLY n pl. -LIES wellie
WELSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to fail to pay a debt
WELSHER n pl. -S one that welshes
WELT v -ED, -ING, -S to mark with welts (ridges or lumps raised on the skin)
WELTER v -ED, -ING, -S to roll about
WELTING n pl. -S a cord or strip used to reinforce a seam
WEN n pl. -S a benign tumor of the skin
WENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to consort with prostitutes
WENCHER n pl. -S one that wenches
WEND v -ED, -ING, -S to proceed along
WENDIGO n pl. -GOS windigo
WENNISH adj wenny
WENNY adj -NIER, -NIEST resembling a wen
WENT past tense of go
WEPT past tense of weep
WERE a pl. and 2d person sing. past indicative, and past subjunctive of be
WEREGILD n pl. -S wergeld
WEREWOLF n pl. -WOLVES a person capable of assuming the form of a wolf
WERGELD n pl. -S a price paid for the taking of a man's life in Anglo-Saxon law
WERGELT n pl. -S wergeld
WERGILD n pl. -S wergeld
WERT a 2d person sing. past tense of be
WERWOLF n pl. -WOLVES werewolf
WESKIT n pl. -S a vest
WESSAND n pl. -S weasand
WEST n pl. -S a cardinal point of the compass
WESTER v -ED, -ING, -S to move toward the west
WESTERLY n pl. -LIES a wind from the west
WESTERN n pl. -S one who lives in the west
WESTING n pl. -S a shifting west
WESTMOST adj farthest west
WESTWARD n pl. -S a direction toward the west
WET adj WETTER, WETTEST covered or saturated with a liquid
WET v WETTED, WETTING, WETS to make wet
WETHER n pl. -S a gelded male sheep
WETLAND n pl. -S land containing much soil moisture
WETLY adv in a wet manner
WETNESS n pl. -ES the state of being wet
WETPROOF adj waterproof
WETTABLE adj capable of being wetted
WETTED past tense of wet
WETTER n pl. -S one that wets
WETTEST superlative of wet
WETTING n pl. -S a liquid used in moistening something
WETTISH adj somewhat wet
WHA pron who
WHACK v -ED, -ING, -S to strike sharply
WHACKER n pl. -S one that whacks
WHACKO n pl. WHACKOS wacko
WHACKY adj WHACKIER, WHACKIEST wacky
WHALE v WHALED, WHALING, WHALES to engage in the hunting of whales (large marine mammals)
WHALEMAN n pl. -MEN a whaler
WHALER n pl. -S a person engaged in whaling
WHALING n pl. -S the industry of hunting and processing whales
WHAM v WHAMMED, WHAMMING, WHAMS to hit with a loud impact
WHAMMO interj -- used to indicate a startling event
WHAMMY n pl. -MIES a supernatural spell bringing bad luck
WHAMO interj whammo
WHANG v -ED, -ING, -S to beat with a whip
WHANGEE n pl. -S an Asian grass
WHAP v WHAPPED, WHAPPING, WHAPS to whop
WHAPPER n pl. -S whopper
WHARF v -ED, -ING, -S to moor to a wharf (a docking place for vessels)
WHARFAGE n pl. -S the use of a wharf
WHARVE n pl. -S a round piece of wood used in spinning thread
WHAT n pl. -S the true nature of something
WHATEVER adj being what or who it may be
WHATNESS n pl. -ES the true nature of something
WHATNOT n pl. -S an ornamental set of shelves
WHATSIS n pl. -SISES whatsit
WHATSIT n pl. -S something whose name is unknown or forgotten
WHAUP n pl. -S a European bird
WHEAL n pl. -S a welt
WHEAT n pl. -S a cereal grass
WHEATEAR n pl. -S a small bird of northern regions
WHEATEN n pl. -S a pale yellowish color
WHEE interj -- used to express delight
WHEEDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to attempt to persuade by flattery
WHEEDLER n pl. -S one that wheedles
WHEEL v -ED, -ING, -S to convey on wheels (circular frames designed to turn on an axis)
WHEELER n pl. -S one that wheels
WHEELIE n pl. -S a maneuver made on a wheeled vehicle
WHEELING n pl. -S the condition of a road for vehicles
WHEELMAN n pl. -MEN a helmsman
WHEEN n pl. -S a fairly large amount
WHEEP v -ED, -ING, -S to wheeple
WHEEPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to give forth a prolonged whistle
WHEEZE v WHEEZED, WHEEZING, WHEEZES to breathe with a whistling sound
WHEEZER n pl. -S one that wheezes
WHEEZY adj WHEEZIER, WHEEZIEST characterized by wheezing WHEEZILY adv
WHELK n pl. -S a pustule
WHELKY adj WHELKIER, WHELKIEST marked with whelks
WHELM v -ED, -ING, -S to cover with water
WHELP v -ED, -ING, -S to give birth to
WHEN n pl. -S the time in which something is done or occurs
WHENAS conj at which time
WHENCE adv from what place
WHENEVER adv at whatever time
WHERE n pl. -S the place at or in which something is located or occurs
WHEREAS n pl. -ES an introductory statement of a formal document
WHEREAT adv at what
WHEREBY adv by what
WHEREIN adv in what
WHEREOF adv of what
WHEREON adv on what
WHERETO adv to what
WHEREVER adv in or to whatever place
WHERRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to transport in a light rowboat
WHERVE n pl. -S wharve
WHET v WHETTED, WHETTING, WHETS to sharpen by friction
WHETHER conj if it be the case that
WHETTER n pl. -S one that whets
WHETTING present participle of whet
WHEW n pl. -S a whistling sound
WHEY n pl. WHEYS the watery part of milk WHEYEY, WHEYISH adj
WHEYFACE n pl. -S a pale, sallow face
WHEYLIKE adj resembling whey
WHICH pron what particular one or ones
WHICKER v -ED, -ING, -S to whinny
WHID v WHIDDED, WHIDDING, WHIDS to move rapidly and quietly
WHIDAH n pl. -S whydah
WHIFF v -ED, -ING, -S to blow or convey with slight gusts of air
WHIFFER n pl. -S one that whiffs
WHIFFET n pl. -S an insignificant person
WHIFFLE v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES to move or think erratically
WHIFFLER n pl. -S one that whiffles
WHIG n pl. -S one who interprets history as a continuing victory of progress over reactionary forces
WHILE v WHILED, WHILING, WHILES to cause to pass pleasantly
WHILOM adv formerly
WHILST conj during the time that
WHIM n pl. -S an impulsive idea
WHIMBREL n pl. -S a shore bird
WHIMPER v -ED, -ING, -S to cry with plaintive, broken sounds
WHIMSEY n pl. -SEYS whimsy
WHIMSY n pl. -SIES a whim WHIMSIED adj
WHIN n pl. -S furze
WHINCHAT n pl. -S a songbird
WHINE v WHINED, WHINING, WHINES to utter a plaintive, high-pitched sound
WHINER n pl. -S one that whines
WHINEY adj WHINIER, WHINIEST whiny
WHINGE v WHINGED, WHINGEING WHINGING, WHINGES to whine
WHINIER comparative of whiny
WHINIEST superlative of whiny
WHINING present participle of whine
WHINNY adj -NIER, -NIEST abounding in whin
WHINNY v -NIED, -NYING, -NIES to neigh in a low or gentle manner
WHINY adj WHINIER, WHINIEST tending to whine
WHIP v WHIPPED or WHIPT, WHIPPING, WHIPS to strike with a whip (an instrument for administering corporal punishment)
WHIPCORD n pl. -S a strong, twisted cord
WHIPLASH n pl. -ES the lash of a whip
WHIPLIKE adj resembling a whip
WHIPPED a past tense of whip
WHIPPER n pl. -S one that whips
WHIPPET n pl. -S a small, swift dog
WHIPPIER comparative of whippy
WHIPPIEST superlative of whippy
WHIPPING n pl. -S material used to whip
WHIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST pertaining to or resembling a whip
WHIPRAY n pl. -RAYS a stingray
WHIPSAW v -SAWED, -SAWN, -SAWING, -SAWS to cut with a narrow, tapering saw
WHIPT a past tense of whip
WHIPTAIL n pl. -S a lizard having a long, slender tail
WHIPWORM n pl. -S a parasitic worm
WHIR v WHIRRED, WHIRRING, WHIRS to move with a buzzing sound
WHIRL v -ED, -ING, -S to revolve rapidly
WHIRLER n pl. -S one that whirls
WHIRLY adj WHIRLIER, WHIRLIEST marked by a whirling motion
WHIRLY n pl. WHIRLIES a small tornado
WHIRR v -ED, -ING, -S to whir
WHIRRED past tense of whir
WHIRRING present participle of whir
WHIRRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to hurry
WHISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move with a hissing sound
WHISHT v -ED, -ING, -S to hush
WHISK v -ED, -ING, -S to move briskly
WHISKER n pl. -S a hair on a man's face WHISKERY adj
WHISKEY n pl. -KEYS a liquor
WHISKY n pl. -KIES whiskey
WHISPER v -ED, -ING, -S to speak softly
WHISPERY adj resembling a whisper
WHIST v -ED, -ING, -S to hush
WHISTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to make a shrill, clear musical sound
WHISTLER n pl. -S one that whistles
WHIT n pl. -S a particle
WHITE adj WHITER, WHITEST of the color of pure snow
WHITE v WHITED, WHITING, WHITES to whiten
WHITECAP n pl. -S a wave with a crest of foam
WHITEFLY n pl. -FLIES a small whitish insect
WHITELY adv in a white manner
WHITEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make white
WHITENER n pl. -S one that whitens
WHITEOUT n pl. -S an arctic weather condition
WHITER comparative of white
WHITEST superlative of white
WHITEY adj whity
WHITHER adv to what place
WHITIER comparative of whity
WHITIEST superlative of whity
WHITING n pl. -S a marine food fish
WHITISH adj somewhat white
WHITLOW n pl. -S an inflammation of the finger or toe
WHITRACK n pl. -S a weasel
WHITTER n pl. -S a large draft of liquor
WHITTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to cut or shave bits from
WHITTLER n pl. -S one that whittles
WHITTRET n pl. -S a weasel
WHITY adj WHITIER, WHITIEST whitish
WHIZ v WHIZZED, WHIZZING, WHIZZES to move with a buzzing or hissing sound
WHIZBANG n pl. -S a type of explosive shell
WHIZZ v -ED, -ING, -ES to whiz
WHIZZED past tense of whiz
WHIZZER n pl. -S one that whizzes
WHIZZES present 3d person sing. of whiz
WHIZZING present participle of whiz
WHO pron what or which person or persons
WHOA interj -- used to command an animal to stop
WHODUNIT n pl. -S a mystery story
WHOEVER pron whatever person
WHOLE n pl. -S all the parts or elements entering into and making up a thing
WHOLISM n pl. -S holism
WHOLLY adv totally
WHOM pron the objective case of who
WHOMEVER pron the objective case of whoever
WHOMP v -ED, -ING, -S to defeat decisively
WHOMSO pron the objective case of whoso
WHOOF v -ED, -ING, -S to make a deep snorting sound
WHOOP v -ED, -ING, -S to utter loud cries
WHOOPEE n pl. -S boisterous fun
WHOOPER n pl. -S one that whoops
WHOOPLA n pl. -S a noisy commotion
WHOOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to move with a hissing sound
WHOOSIS n pl. -SISES an object or person whose name is not known
WHOP v WHOPPED, WHOPPING, WHOPS to strike forcibly
WHOPPER n pl. -S something unusually large
WHORE v WHORED, WHORING, WHORES to consort with prostitutes
WHOREDOM n pl. -S prostitution
WHORESON n pl. -S a bastard
WHORING present participle of whore
WHORISH adj lewd
WHORL n pl. -S a circular arrangement of similar parts WHORLED adj
WHORT n pl. -S an edible berry
WHORTLE n pl. -S whort
WHOSE pron the possessive case of who
WHOSEVER pron the possessive case of whoever
WHOSIS n pl. -SISES whoosis
WHOSO pron whoever
WHUMP v -ED, -ING, -S to thump
WHY n pl. WHYS the reason or cause of something
WHYDAH n pl. -S an African bird
WICH n pl. -ES wych
WICK n pl. -S a bundle of loosely twisted fibers in a candle or oil lamp
WICKAPE n pl. -S wicopy
WICKED adj -EDER, -EDEST evil WICKEDLY adv
WICKER n pl. -S a slender, pliant twig or branch
WICKET n pl. -S a small door or gate
WICKING n pl. -S material for wicks
WICKIUP n pl. -S an American Indian hut
WICKYUP n pl. -S wickiup
WICOPY n pl. -PIES a flowering shrub
WIDDER n pl. -S a widow
WIDDIE n pl. -S widdy
WIDDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to wriggle
WIDDY n pl. -DIES a hangman's noose
WIDE adj WIDER, WIDEST having great extent from side to side WIDELY adv
WIDE n pl. -S a type of bowled ball in cricket
WIDEBAND adj operating over a wide band of frequencies
WIDEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make wide or wider
WIDENER n pl. -S one that widens
WIDENESS n pl. -ES the state of being wide
WIDEOUT n pl. -S a receiver in football
WIDER comparative of wide
WIDEST superlative of wide
WIDGEON n pl. -S a river duck
WIDGET n pl. -S a gadget
WIDISH adj somewhat wide
WIDOW v -ED, -ING, -S to deprive of a husband
WIDOWER n pl. -S a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried
WIDTH n pl. -S extent from side to side
WIDTHWAY adv from side to side
WIELD v -ED, -ING, -S to handle or use effectively
WIELDER n pl. -S one that wields
WIELDY adj WIELDIER, WIELDIEST easily wielded
WIENER n pl. -S a frankfurter
WIENIE n pl. -S a wiener
WIFE n pl. WIVES a woman married to a man
WIFE v WIFED, WIFING, WIFES to wive
WIFEDOM n pl. -S the status or function of a wife
WIFEHOOD n pl. -S the state of being a wife
WIFELESS adj having no wife
WIFELIKE adj wifely
WIFELY adj -LIER, -LIEST of or befitting a wife
WIFING present participle of wife
WIFTY adj -TIER, -TIEST ditsy
WIG v WIGGED, WIGGING, WIGS to provide with a wig (an artificial covering of hair for the head)
WIGAN n pl. -S a stiff fabric
WIGEON n pl. -S widgeon
WIGGED past tense of wig
WIGGERY n pl. -GERIES a wig
WIGGIER comparative of wiggy
WIGGIEST superlative of wiggy
WIGGING n pl. -S a scolding
WIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to move with short, quick movements from side to side
WIGGLER n pl. -S one that wiggles
WIGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST tending to wiggle
WIGGY adj -GIER, -GIEST crazy
WIGHT n pl. -S a living being
WIGLESS adj having no wig
WIGLET n pl. -S a small wig
WIGLIKE adj resembling a wig
WIGMAKER n pl. -S one that makes wigs
WIGWAG v -WAGGED, -WAGGING, -WAGS to move back and forth
WIGWAM n pl. -S an American Indian dwelling
WIKIUP n pl. -S wickiup
WILCO interj -- used to indicate that a message received will be complied with
WILD adj WILDER, WILDEST living in a natural state
WILD n pl. -S an uninhabited or uncultivated area
WILDCAT v -CATTED, -CATTING, -CATS to search for oil in an area of doubtful productivity
WILDER v -ED, -ING, -S to bewilder
WILDFIRE n pl. -S a raging, destructive fire
WILDFOWL n pl. -S a wild game bird
WILDING n pl. -S a wild plant or animal
WILDISH adj somewhat wild
WILDLAND n pl. -S uncultivated land
WILDLIFE n pl. WILDLIFE wild animals and vegetation
WILDLING n pl. -S a wilding
WILDLY adv in a wild manner
WILDNESS n pl. -ES the state of being wild
WILDWOOD n pl. -S natural forest land
WILE v WILED, WILING, WILES to entice
WILFUL adj willful WILFULLY adv
WILIER comparative of wily
WILIEST superlative of wily
WILILY adv in a wily manner
WILINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being wily
WILING present participle of wile
WILL v -ED, -ING, -S to decide upon WILLABLE adj
WILL v past sing. 2d person WOULD, WOULDEST, or WOULDST -- used as an auxiliary followed by a simple infinitive to express futurity, inclination, likelihood, or requirement
WILLER n pl. -S one that wills
WILLET n pl. -S a shore bird
WILLFUL adj bent on having one's own way
WILLIED past tense of willy
WILLIES present 3d person sing. of willy
WILLING adj -INGER, -INGEST inclined or favorably disposed in mind
WILLIWAU n pl. -S williwaw
WILLIWAW n pl. -S a violent gust of cold wind
WILLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to clean textile fibers with a certain machine
WILLOWER n pl. -S one that willows
WILLOWY adj -LOWIER, -LOWIEST pliant
WILLY v -LIED, -LYING, -LIES to willow
WILLYARD adj willful
WILLYART adj willyard
WILLYWAW n pl. -S williwaw
WILT v -ED, -ING, -S to become limp
WILY adj WILIER, WILIEST crafty
WIMBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to bore with a hand tool
WIMP n pl. -S a weak or ineffectual person
WIMPISH adj wimpy
WIMPLE v -PLED, -PLING, -PLES to pleat
WIMPY adj WIMPIER, WIMPIEST weak, ineffectual
WIN v WINNED, WINNING, WINS to winnow
WIN v WON or WAN, WINNING, WINS to be victorious
WINCE v WINCED, WINCING, WINCES to flinch
WINCER n pl. -S one that winces
WINCEY n pl. -CEYS a type of fabric
WINCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to raise with a winch (a hoisting machine)
WINCHER n pl. -S one that winches
WINCING present participle of wince
WIND v WOUND or WINDED, WINDING, WINDS to pass around an object or fixed center WINDABLE adj
WINDAGE n pl. -S the effect of the wind (air in natural motion) on a projectile
WINDBAG n pl. -S a talkative person
WINDBURN v -BURNED or -BURNT, -BURNING, -BURNS to be affected with skin irritation caused by exposure to the wind
WINDER n pl. -S one that winds
WINDFALL n pl. -S a sudden and unexpected gain
WINDFLAW n pl. -S a gust of wind
WINDGALL n pl. -S a swelling on a horse's leg
WINDIER comparative of windy
WINDIEST superlative of windy
WINDIGO n pl. -GOS an evil demon in Algonquian mythology
WINDILY adv in a windy manner
WINDING n pl. -S material wound about an object
WINDLASS v -ED, -ING, -ES to raise with a windlass (a hoisting machine)
WINDLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to wind
WINDLESS adj being without wind
WINDLING n pl. -S a bundle of straw
WINDMILL v -ED, -ING, -S to rotate solely under the force of a passing airstream
WINDOW v -ED, -ING, -S to provide with a window (an opening in a wall to admit light and air)
WINDPIPE n pl. -S the trachea
WINDROW v -ED, -ING, -S to arrange in long rows, as hay or grain
WINDSOCK n pl. -S a device used to indicate wind direction
WINDSURF v -ED, -ING, -S to sail on a sailboard
WINDUP n pl. -S a conclusion
WINDWARD n pl. -S the direction from which the wind blows
WINDWAY n pl. -WAYS a passage for air
WINDY adj WINDIER, WINDIEST marked by strong wind
WINE v WINED, WINING, WINES to provide with wine (the fermented juice of the grape)
WINELESS adj having no wine
WINERY n pl. -ERIES an establishment for making wine
WINESHOP n pl. -S a shop where wine is sold
WINESKIN n pl. -S a goatskin bag for holding wine
WINESOP n pl. -S a food sopped in wine
WINEY adj WINIER, WINIEST winy
WING v -ED, -ING, -S to travel by means of wings (organs of flight)
WINGBACK n pl. -S a certain player in football
WINGBOW n pl. -S a mark on the wing of a domestic fowl
WINGDING n pl. -S a lively party
WINGEDLY adv swiftly
WINGER n pl. -S a certain player in soccer
WINGIER comparative of wingy
WINGIEST superlative of wingy
WINGLESS adj having no wings
WINGLET n pl. -S a small wing
WINGLIKE adj resembling a wing
WINGMAN n pl. -MEN a pilot behind the leader of a flying formation
WINGOVER n pl. -S a flight maneuver
WINGSPAN n pl. -S the distance from the tip of one of a pair of wings to that of the other
WINGTIP n pl. -S a type of man's shoe
WINGY adj WINGIER, WINGIEST swift
WINIER comparative of winey and winy
WINIEST superlative of winey and winy
WINING present participle of wine
WINISH adj winy
WINK v -ED, -ING, -S to close and open one eye quickly
WINKER n pl. -S one that winks
WINKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to displace, extract, or evict from a position
WINLESS adj having no wins
WINNABLE adj able to be won
WINNED past tense of win (to winnow)
WINNER n pl. -S one that wins
WINNING n pl. -S money won in a game or competition
WINNOCK n pl. -S a window
WINNOW v -ED, -ING, -S to free grain from impurities
WINNOWER n pl. -S one that winnows
WINO n pl. WINOES or WINOS one who is habitually drunk on wine
WINSOME adj -SOMER, -SOMEST charming
WINTER v -ED, -ING, -S to pass the winter (the coldest season of the year)
WINTERER n pl. -S one that winters
WINTERLY adj wintry
WINTERY adj -TERIER, -TERIEST wintry
WINTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to stagger
WINTRY adj -TRIER, -TRIEST characteristic of winter WINTRILY adv
WINY adj WINIER, WINIEST having the taste or qualities of wine
WINZE n pl. -S a steeply inclined mine shaft
WIPE v WIPED, WIPING, WIPES to rub lightly in order to clean or dry
WIPEOUT n pl. -S a fall from a surfboard
WIPER n pl. -S one that wipes
WIPING present participle of wipe
WIRE v WIRED, WIRING, WIRES to fasten with wire (a slender rod, strand, or thread of ductile metal) WIRABLE adj
WIREDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS to draw into wire
WIREHAIR n pl. -S a dog having a wiry coat
WIRELESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to radio
WIRELIKE adj resembling wire
WIREMAN n pl. -MEN one who makes or works with wire
WIRER n pl. -S one that wires
WIRETAP v -TAPPED, -TAPPING, -TAPS to intercept messages by means of a concealed monitoring device
WIREWAY n pl. -WAYS a tube for protecting electric wires
WIREWORK n pl. -S an article made of wire
WIREWORM n pl. -S a wirelike worm
WIRIER comparative of wiry
WIRIEST superlative of wiry
WIRILY adv in a wiry manner
WIRINESS n pl. -ES the quality of being wiry
WIRING n pl. -S a system of electric wires
WIRRA interj -- used to express sorrow
WIRY adj WIRIER, WIRIEST resembling wire
WIS v past tense WIST to know -- WIS and WIST are the only accepted forms of this verb; it cannot be conjugated further
WISDOM n pl. -S the power of true and right discernment
WISE adj WISER, WISEST having wisdom
WISE v WISED, WISING, WISES to become aware or informed
WISEACRE n pl. -S a pretentiously wise person
WISEASS n pl. -ES a wiseacre
WISED past tense of wise
WISELY adv -LIER, -LIEST in a wise manner
WISENESS n pl. -ES wisdom
WISENT n pl. -S a European bison
WISER comparative of wise
WISEST superlative of wise
WISH v -ED, -ING, -ES to feel an impulse toward attainment or possession of something
WISHA interj -- used to express surprise
WISHBONE n pl. -S a forked bone in front of a bird's breastbone
WISHER n pl. -S one that wishes
WISHFUL adj desirous
WISHLESS adj not wishful
WISING present participle of wise
WISP v -ED, -ING, -S to twist into a wisp (a small bunch or bundle)
WISPIER comparative of wispy
WISPIEST superlative of wispy
WISPILY adv in a wispy manner
WISPISH adj wispy
WISPLIKE adj wispy
WISPY adj WISPIER, WISPIEST resembling a wisp
WISS v -ED, -ING, -ES to wish
WIST v -ED, -ING, -S to know
WISTARIA n pl. -S wisteria
WISTERIA n pl. -S a flowering shrub
WISTFUL adj yearning
WIT n pl. -S intelligence
WIT v WIST, WITING or WITTING, present sing. 1st person WOT, 2d WOST, 3d WOT, present pl. WITE to know
WITAN n/pl the members of a national council in Anglo-Saxon England
WITCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to bewitch
WITCHERY n pl. -ERIES sorcery
WITCHING n pl. -S sorcery
WITCHY adj WITCHIER, WITCHIEST malicious
WITE v WITED, WITING, WITES to blame
WITH prep in the company of
WITHAL adv in addition
WITHDRAW v -DREW, -DRAWN, -DRAWING, -DRAWS to move back or away
WITHE v WITHED, WITHING, WITHES to bind with flexible twigs
WITHER v -ED, -ING, -S to dry up and wilt
WITHERER n pl. -S one that withers
WITHHOLD v -HELD, -HOLDING, -HOLDS to hold back
WITHIER comparative of withy
WITHIES pl. of withy
WITHIEST superlative of withy
WITHIN n pl. -S an interior place or area
WITHING present participle of withe
WITHOUT n pl. -S an exterior place or area
WITHY adj WITHIER, WITHIEST flexible and tough
WITHY n pl. WITHIES a flexible twig
WITING present participle of wit and wite
WITLESS adj lacking intelligence
WITLING n pl. -S one who considers himself witty
WITLOOF n pl. -S chicory
WITNESS v -ED, -ING, -ES to see or know by personal experience
WITNEY n pl. -NEYS a heavy woolen fabric
WITTED adj having intelligence
WITTIER comparative of witty
WITTIEST superlative of witty
WITTILY adv in a witty manner
WITTING n pl. -S knowledge
WITTOL n pl. -S a man who tolerates his wife's infidelity
WITTY adj -TIER, -TIEST humorously clever
WIVE v WIVED, WIVING, WIVES to marry a woman
WIVER n pl. -S wivern
WIVERN n pl. -S a two-legged dragon
WIVES pl. of wife
WIVING present participle of wive
WIZ n pl. -ES a very clever or skillful person
WIZARD n pl. -S a sorcerer WIZARDLY adj
WIZARDRY n pl. -RIES sorcery
WIZEN v -ED, -ING, -S to shrivel
WIZZEN n pl. -S weasand
WO n pl. WOS woe
WOAD n pl. -S a blue dye WOADED adj
WOADWAX n pl. -ES an ornamental shrub
WOALD n pl. -S a yellow pigment
WOBBLE v -BLED, -BLING, -BLES to move unsteadily
WOBBLER n pl. -S one that wobbles
WOBBLY adj -BLIER, -BLIEST unsteady
WOBBLY n pl. -BLIES a member of the Industrial Workers of the World
WOBEGONE adj affected with woe
WODGE n pl. -S a chunk of something
WOE n pl. -S tremendous grief
WOEFUL adj -FULLER, -FULLEST full of woe WOEFULLY adv
WOENESS n pl. -ES sadness
WOESOME adj woeful
WOFUL adj woeful WOFULLY adv
WOK n pl. -S a cooking utensil
WOKE a past tense of wake
WOKEN a past participle of wake
WOLD n pl. -S an elevated tract of open land
WOLF n pl. WOLVES a carnivorous mammal
WOLF v -ED, -ING, -S to devour voraciously
WOLFER n pl. -S one who hunts wolves
WOLFFISH n pl. -ES a marine fish
WOLFISH adj wolflike
WOLFLIKE adj resembling a wolf
WOLFRAM n pl. -S tungsten
WOLVER n pl. -S wolfer
WOLVES pl. of wolf
WOMAN n pl. WOMEN an adult human female
WOMAN v -ED, -ING, -S to play the part of a woman
WOMANISE v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES to womanize
WOMANISH adj characteristic of a woman
WOMANIZE v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES to make effeminate
WOMANLY adj -LIER, -LIEST having the qualities of a woman
WOMB n pl. -S the uterus WOMBED adj
WOMBAT n pl. -S a nocturnal mammal
WOMBY adj WOMBIER, WOMBIEST hollow
WOMEN pl. of woman
WOMERA n pl. -S a device used to propel spears
WOMMERA n pl. -S womera
WON v WONNED, WONNING, WONS to dwell
WONDER v -ED, -ING, -S to have a feeling of curiosity or doubt
WONDERER n pl. -S one that wonders
WONDROUS adj marvelous
WONK n pl. -S an overly studious student
WONKY adj -KIER, -KIEST unsteady
WONNED past tense of won
WONNER n pl. -S a prodigy
WONNING present participle of won
WONT v -ED, -ING, -S to make accustomed to
WONTEDLY adv in a usual manner
WONTON n pl. -S a pork-filled dumpling used in Chinese cooking
WOO v -ED, -ING, -S to seek the affection of
WOOD v -ED, -ING, -S to furnish with wood (the hard, fibrous substance beneath the bark of a tree or shrub)
WOODBIN n pl. -S a bin for holding firewood
WOODBIND n pl. -S woodbine
WOODBINE n pl. -S a European shrub
WOODBOX n pl. -ES a woodbin
WOODCHAT n pl. -S a European shrike
WOODCOCK n pl. -S a game bird
WOODCUT n pl. -S an engraved block of wood
WOODEN adj -ENER, -ENEST resembling wood in stiffness WOODENLY adv
WOODHEN n pl. -S the weka
WOODIE n pl. -S woody
WOODIER comparative of woody
WOODIES pl. of woody
WOODIEST superlative of woody
WOODLAND n pl. -S land covered with trees
WOODLARK n pl. -S a songbird
WOODLESS adj having no wood
WOODLORE n pl. -S knowledge of the forest
WOODLOT n pl. -S an area restricted to the growing of forest trees
WOODMAN n pl. -MEN woodsman
WOODNOTE n pl. -S a song or call of a forest bird
WOODPILE n pl. -S a pile of wood
WOODRUFF n pl. -S an aromatic herb
WOODSHED v -SHEDDED, -SHEDDING, -SHEDS to practice on a musical instrument
WOODSIA n pl. -S a small fern
WOODSMAN n pl. -MEN one who works or lives in the forest
WOODSY adj WOODSIER, WOODSIEST suggestive of a forest
WOODWAX n pl. -ES woadwax
WOODWIND n pl. -S a musical wind instrument
WOODWORK n pl. -S work made of wood
WOODWORM n pl. -S a wood-boring worm
WOODY adj WOODIER, WOODIEST containing or resembling wood
WOODY n pl. WOODIES a wood-paneled station wagon
WOOER n pl. -S one that woos
WOOF v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a gruff barking sound
WOOFER n pl. -S a loudspeaker designed to reproduce low-pitched sounds
WOOINGLY adv attractively
WOOL n pl. -S the dense, soft hair forming the coat of certain mammals
WOOLED adj having wool of a specified kind
WOOLEN n pl. -S a fabric made of wool
WOOLER n pl. -S a domestic animal raised for its wool
WOOLFELL n pl. -S woolskin
WOOLHAT n pl. -S one who works a small farm
WOOLIE n pl. -S a woolly
WOOLIER comparative of wooly
WOOLIES pl. of wooly
WOOLIEST superlative of wooly
WOOLLED adj wooled
WOOLLEN n pl. -S woolen
WOOLLIER comparative of woolly
WOOLLIES pl. of woolly
WOOLLIKE adj resembling wool
WOOLLY adj -LIER, -LIEST consisting of or resembling wool WOOLLILY adv
WOOLLY n pl. -LIES a garment made of wool
WOOLMAN n pl. -MEN a dealer in wool
WOOLPACK n pl. -S a bag for packing a bale of wool
WOOLSACK n pl. -S a sack of wool
WOOLSHED n pl. -S a building in which sheep are sheared
WOOLSKIN n pl. -S a sheepskin with the wool still on it
WOOLWORK n pl. -S needlework
WOOLY adj WOOLIER, WOOLIEST woolly
WOOLY n pl. WOOLIES a woolly
WOOMERA n pl. -S womera
WOOPS v -ED, -ING, -ES to vomit
WOORALI n pl. -S curare
WOORARI n pl. -S curare
WOOSH v -ED, -ING, -ES to whoosh
WOOZY adj -ZIER, -ZIEST dazed WOOZILY adv
WORD v -ED, -ING, -S to express in words (speech sounds that communicate meaning)
WORDAGE n pl. -S the number of words used
WORDBOOK n pl. -S a dictionary
WORDIER comparative of wordy
WORDIEST superlative of wordy
WORDILY adv in a wordy manner
WORDING n pl. -S the act or style of expressing in words
WORDLESS adj being without words
WORDPLAY n pl. -PLAYS a witty exchange of words
WORDY adj WORDIER, WORDIEST using many or too many words
WORE past tense of wear
WORK v WORKED or WROUGHT, WORKING, WORKS to exert one's powers of body or mind for some purpose
WORKABLE adj capable of being done
WORKADAY adj everyday
WORKBAG n pl. -S a bag for holding work instuments and materials
WORKBOAT n pl. -S a boat used for commercial purposes
WORKBOOK n pl. -S an exercise book for a student
WORKBOX n pl. -ES a box for holding work instruments and materials
WORKDAY n pl. -DAYS a day on which work is done
WORKER n pl. -S one that works
WORKFARE n pl. -S a welfare program that requires recipients to perform public-service work
WORKFOLK n/pl manual laborers
WORKING n pl. -S a mining excavation
WORKLESS adj unemployed
WORKLOAD n pl. -S the amount of work assigned to an employee
WORKMAN n pl. -MEN a male worker
WORKMATE n pl. -S a fellow worker
WORKOUT n pl. -S a period of physical exercise
WORKROOM n pl. -S a room in which work is done
WORKSHOP n pl. -S a workroom
WORKUP n pl. -S an intensive diagnostic study
WORKWEEK n pl. -S the number of hours worked in a week
WORLD n pl. -S the earth and all its inhabitants
WORLDLY adj -LIER, -LIEST pertaining to the world
WORM v -ED, -ING, -S to rid of worms (small, limbless invertebrates)
WORMER n pl. -S one that worms
WORMHOLE n pl. -S a hole made by a burrowing worm
WORMIER comparative of wormy
WORMIEST superlative of wormy
WORMIL n pl. -S a lump in the skin of an animal's back
WORMISH adj wormlike
WORMLIKE adj resembling a worm
WORMROOT n pl. -S pinkroot
WORMSEED n pl. -S a tropical plant
WORMWOOD n pl. -S a European herb
WORMY adj WORMIER, WORMIEST infested with worms
WORN adj affected by wear or use
WORNNESS n pl. -ES the state of being worn
WORRIED past tense of worry
WORRIER n pl. -S one that worries
WORRIT v -ED, -ING, -S to worry
WORRY v -RIED, -RYING, -RIES to feel anxious and uneasy about something
WORSE n pl. -S something that is worse (bad in a greater degree)
WORSEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become worse
WORSER adj worse
WORSET n pl. -S worsted
WORSHIP v -SHIPED, -SHIPING, -SHIPS -SHIPPED, -SHIPPING, -SHIPS to honor and love as a divine being
WORST v -ED, -ING, -S to defeat
WORSTED n pl. -S a woolen yarn
WORT n pl. -S a plant, herb, or vegetable
WORTH v -ED, -ING, -S to befall
WORTHFUL adj worthy
WORTHY adj -THIER, -THIEST having value or merit WORTHILY adv
WORTHY n pl. -THIES a worthy person
WOST a present 2d person sing. of wit
WOT v WOTTED, WOTTING, WOTS to know
WOULD past tense of will
WOULDEST a 2d person sing. past tense of will
WOULDST a 2d person sing. past tense of will
WOUND v -ED, -ING, -S to inflict an injury upon
WOVE a past tense of weave
WOVEN n pl. -S a woven fabric
WOW v -ED, -ING, -S to excite to enthusiastic approval
WOWSER n pl. -S a puritanical person
WRACK v -ED, -ING, -S to wreck
WRACKFUL adj destructive
WRAITH n pl. -S a ghost
WRANG n pl. -S a wrong
WRANGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to argue noisily
WRANGLER n pl. -S one that wrangles
WRAP v WRAPPED or WRAPT, WRAPPING, WRAPS to enclose in something wound or folded about
WRAPPER n pl. -S one that wraps
WRAPPING n pl. -S the material in which something is wrapped
WRAPT a past tense of wrap
WRASSE n pl. -S a marine fish
WRASSLE v -SLED, -SLING, -SLES to wrastle
WRASTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to wrestle
WRATH v -ED, -ING, -S to make wrathful
WRATHFUL adj extremely angry
WRATHY adj WRATHIER, WRATHIEST wrathful WRATHILY adv
WREAK v -ED, -ING, -S to inflict
WREAKER n pl. -S one that wreaks
WREATH n pl. -S a band of flowers WREATHY adj
WREATHE v WREATHED, WREATHEN, WREATHING, WREATHES to shape into a wreath
WRECK v -ED, -ING, -S to cause the ruin of
WRECKAGE n pl. -S the act of wrecking
WRECKER n pl. -S one that wrecks
WRECKFUL adj destructive
WRECKING n pl. -S the occupation of salvaging wrecked objects
WREN n pl. -S a small songbird
WRENCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to twist suddenly and forcibly
WREST v -ED, -ING, -S to take away by force
WRESTER n pl. -S one that wrests
WRESTLE v -TLED, -TLING, -TLES to engage in a type of hand-to-hand contest
WRESTLER n pl. -S one that wrestles
WRETCH n pl. -ES a wretched person
WRETCHED adj -EDER, -EDEST extremely unhappy
WRICK v -ED, -ING, -S to wrench
WRIED past tense of wry
WRIER a comparative of wry
WRIES present 3d person sing. of wry
WRIEST a superlative of wry
WRIGGLE v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES to turn or twist in a sinuous manner
WRIGGLER n pl. -S one that wriggles
WRIGGLY adj -GLIER, -GLIEST wriggling
WRIGHT n pl. -S one who constructs or creates
WRING v WRUNG or WRINGED, WRINGING, WRINGS to twist so as to compress
WRINGER n pl. -S one that wrings
WRINKLE v -KLED, -KLING, -KLES to make wrinkles (small ridges or furrows) in
WRINKLY adj -KLIER, -KLIEST having wrinkles
WRIST n pl. -S the junction between the hand and forearm
WRISTLET n pl. -S a band worn around the wrist
WRISTY adj WRISTIER, WRISTIEST using much wrist action
WRIT n pl. -S a written legal order
WRITE v WROTE, WRITTEN, WRITING, WRITES to form characters or symbols on a surface with an instrument WRITABLE adj
WRITER n pl. -S one that writes
WRITERLY adj characteristic of a writer
WRITHE v WRITHED, WRITHING, WRITHES to squirm or twist in pain
WRITHEN adj twisted
WRITHER n pl. -S one that writhes
WRITHING present participle of writhe
WRITING n pl. -S a written composition
WRITTEN past participle of write
WRONG adj WRONGER, WRONGEST not according to what is right, proper, or correct
WRONG v -ED, -ING, -S to treat injuriously or unjustly
WRONGER n pl. -S one that wrongs
WRONGFUL adj wrong
WRONGLY adv in a wrong manner
WROTE past tense of write
WROTH adj very angry
WROTHFUL adj wroth
WROUGHT a past tense of work
WRUNG a past tense of wring
WRY adj WRIER, WRIEST WRYER, WRYEST contorted WRYLY adv
WRY v WRIED, WRYING, WRIES to contort
WRYNECK n pl. -S a European bird
WRYNESS n pl. -ES the state of being wry
WUD adj insane
WURST n pl. -S sausage
WURZEL n pl. -S a variety of beet
WUSS n pl. -ES a wimp
WUSSY adj WUSSIER, WUSSIEST wimpy
WUSSY n pl. -SIES a wuss
WUTHER v -ED, -ING, -S to blow with a dull roaring sound
WYCH n pl. -ES a European elm
WYE n pl. -S the letter Y
WYLE v WYLED, WYLING, WYLES to beguile
WYN n pl. -S wynn
WYND n pl. -S a narrow street
WYNN n pl. -S the rune for W
WYTE v WYTED, WYTING, WYTES to wite
WYVERN n pl. -S wivern
XANTHAN n pl. -S a gum produced by bacterial fermentation
XANTHATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
XANTHEIN n pl. -S the water-soluble part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers
XANTHENE n pl. -S a chemical compound
XANTHIC adj tending to have a yellow color
XANTHIN n pl. -S a yellow pigment
XANTHINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
XANTHOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA a skin disease
XANTHONE n pl. -S a chemical compound
XANTHOUS adj yellow
XEBEC n pl. -S a Mediterranean sailing vessel
XENIA n pl. -S the effect of pollen on certain plant structures XENIAL adj
XENIC adj pertaining to a type of culture medium
XENOGAMY n pl. -MIES the transfer of pollen from one plant to another
XENOGENY n pl. -NIES the supposed production of offspring totally different from the parent
XENOLITH n pl. -S a rock fragment included in another rock
XENON n pl. -S a gaseous element
XERARCH adj developing in a dry area
XERIC adj requiring only a small amount of moisture
XEROSERE n pl. -S a dry-land sere
XEROSIS n pl. -ROSES abnormal dryness of a body part or tissue XEROTIC adj
XEROX v -ED, -ING, -ES to copy on a xerographic copier
XERUS n pl. -ES an African ground squirrel
XI n pl. -S a Greek letter
XIPHOID n pl. -S a part of the sternum
XU n pl. XU a monetary unit of Vietnam
XYLAN n pl. -S a substance found in cell walls of plants
XYLEM n pl. -S a complex plant tissue
XYLENE n pl. -S a flammable hydrocarbon
XYLIDIN n pl. -S xylidine
XYLIDINE n pl. -S a chemical compound
XYLITOL n pl. -S an alcohol
XYLOCARP n pl. -S a hard, woody fruit
XYLOID adj resembling wood
XYLOL n pl. -S xylene
XYLOSE n pl. -S a type of sugar
XYLOTOMY n pl. -MIES the preparation of sections of wood for microscopic examination
XYLYL n pl. -S a univalent radical
XYST n pl. -S xystus
XYSTER n pl. -S a surgical instrument for scraping bones
XYSTOS n pl. -TOI xystus
XYSTUS n pl. -TI a roofed area where athletes trained in ancient Greece
YA pron you
YABBER v -ED, -ING, -S to jabber
YACHT v -ED, -ING, -S to sail in a yacht (a vessel used for pleasure cruising or racing)
YACHTER n pl. -S one who sails a yacht
YACHTING n pl. -S the sport of sailing in yachts
YACHTMAN n pl. -MEN a yachter
YACK v -ED, -ING, -S to yak
YAFF v -ED, -ING, -S to bark
YAGER n pl. -S jaeger
YAGI n pl. -S a type of shortwave antenna
YAH interj -- used as an exclamation of disgust
YAHOO n pl. -HOOS a coarse, uncouth person
YAHOOISM n pl. -S coarse, uncouth behavior
YAHRZEIT n pl. -S an anniversary of the death of a family member observed by Jews
YAIRD n pl. -S a garden
YAK v YAKKED, YAKKING, YAKS to chatter
YAKITORI n pl. -S marinated chicken pieces on skewers
YAKKER n pl. -S one that yaks
YALD adj yauld
YAM n pl. -S a plant having an edible root
YAMALKA n pl. -S yarmulke
YAMEN n pl. -S the residence of a Chinese public official
YAMMER v -ED, -ING, -S to whine or complain peevishly
YAMMERER n pl. -S one that yammers
YAMULKA n pl. -S yarmulke
YAMUN n pl. -S yamen
YANG n pl. -S the masculine active principle in Chinese cosmology
YANK v -ED, -ING, -S to pull suddenly
YANQUI n pl. -S a United States citizen
YANTRA n pl. -S a geometrical diagram used in meditation
YAP v YAPPED, YAPPING, YAPS to bark shrilly
YAPOCK n pl. -S an aquatic mammal
YAPOK n pl. -S yapock
YAPON n pl. -S yaupon
YAPPED past tense of yap
YAPPER n pl. -S one that yaps
YAPPING present participle of yap
YAR adj yare
YARD v -ED, -ING, -S to put in a yard (a tract of ground adjacent to a building)
YARDAGE n pl. -S the use of an enclosure for livestock at a railroad station
YARDARM n pl. -S either end of a ship's spar
YARDBIRD n pl. -S an army recruit
YARDLAND n pl. -S an old English unit of land measure
YARDMAN n pl. -MEN a man employed to do outdoor work
YARDWAND n pl. -S a measuring stick
YARDWORK n pl. -S the work of caring for a lawn
YARE adj YARER, YAREST nimble YARELY adv
YARMELKE n pl. -S yarmulke
YARMULKE n pl. -S a skullcap worn by Jewish males
YARN v -ED, -ING, -S to tell a long story
YARNER n pl. -S one that yarns
YARROW n pl. -S a perennial herb
YASHMAC n pl. -S yashmak
YASHMAK n pl. -S a veil worn by Muslim women
YASMAK n pl. -S yashmak
YATAGAN n pl. -S yataghan
YATAGHAN n pl. -S a Turkish sword
YATTER v -ED, -ING, -S to talk idly
YAUD n pl. -S an old mare
YAULD adj vigorous
YAUP v -ED, -ING, -S to yawp
YAUPER n pl. -S one that yaups
YAUPON n pl. -S an evergreen shrub
YAUTIA n pl. -S a tropical plant
YAW v -ED, -ING, -S to deviate from an intended course
YAWL v -ED, -ING, -S to yowl
YAWMETER n pl. -S an instrument in an aircraft
YAWN v -ED, -ING, -S to open the mouth wide with a deep inhalation of air
YAWNER n pl. -S one that yawns
YAWP v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a loud, harsh cry
YAWPER n pl. -S one that yawps
YAWPING n pl. -S a loud, harsh cry
YAY n pl. YAYS yea
YCLEPED adj yclept
YCLEPT adj called; named
YE pron you
YEA n pl. -S an affirmative vote
YEAH adv yes
YEALING n pl. -S a person of the same age
YEAN v -ED, -ING, -S to bear young
YEANLING n pl. -S the young of a sheep or goat
YEAR n pl. -S a period of time consisting of 365 or 366 days
YEARBOOK n pl. -S a book published each year by a graduating class
YEAREND n pl. -S the end of a year
YEARLIES pl. of yearly
YEARLING n pl. -S an animal past its first year and not yet two years old
YEARLONG adj lasting through a year
YEARLY n pl. -LIES a publication appearing once a year
YEARN v -ED, -ING, -S to have a strong or deep desire
YEARNER n pl. -S one that yearns
YEARNING n pl. -S a strong or deep desire
YEASAYER n pl. -S one that affirms something
YEAST v -ED, -ING, -S to foam
YEASTY adj YEASTIER, YEASTIEST foamy YEASTILY adv
YECCH n pl. -S something disgusting
YECH n pl. -S yecch
YECHY adj disgusting
YEELIN n pl. -S yealing
YEGG n pl. -S a burglar
YEGGMAN n pl. -MEN a yegg
YEH adv yeah
YELD adj not giving milk
YELK n pl. -S yolk
YELL v -ED, -ING, -S to cry out loudly
YELLER n pl. -S one that yells
YELLOW adj -LOWER, -LOWEST of a bright color like that of ripe lemons YELLOWLY adv
YELLOW v -ED, -ING, -S to make or become yellow
YELLOWY adj somewhat yellow
YELP v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a sharp, shrill cry
YELPER n pl. -S one that yelps
YEN v YENNED, YENNING, YENS to yearn
YENTA n pl. -S a gossipy woman
YENTE n pl. -S yenta
YEOMAN n pl. -MEN an independent farmer YEOMANLY adj
YEOMANRY n pl. -RIES the collective body of yeomen
YEP adv yes
YERBA n pl. -S a South American beverage resembling tea
YERK v -ED, -ING, -S to beat vigorously
YES v YESSED, YESSING, YESSES or YESES to give an affirmative reply to
YESHIVA n pl. -VAS, -VOT, or -VOTH an orthodox Jewish school
YESHIVAH n pl. -S yeshiva
YESSED past tense of yes
YESSES a 3d person sing. of yes
YESSING present participle of yes
YESTER adj pertaining to yesterday
YESTERN adj yester
YESTREEN n pl. -S the previous evening
YET adv up to now
YETI n pl. -S the abominable snowman
YETT n pl. -S a gate
YEUK v -ED, -ING, -S to itch
YEUKY adj itchy
YEW n pl. -S an evergreen tree or shrub
YIELD v -ED, -ING, -S to give up
YIELDER n pl. -S one that yields
YIKES interj -- used to express fear or pain
YILL n pl. -S ale
YIN n pl. -S the feminine passive principle in Chinese cosmology
YINCE adv once
YIP v YIPPED, YIPPING, YIPS to yelp
YIPE interj -- used to express fear or surprise
YIPES interj yipe
YIPPED past tense of yip
YIPPEE interj -- used to express joy
YIPPIE n pl. -S a politically radical hippie
YIPPING present participle of yip
YIRD n pl. -S earth
YIRR v -ED, -ING, -S to snarl
YIRTH n pl. -S yird
YLEM n pl. -S hypothetical matter from which the elements are derived
YO interj -- used to call attention or to express affirmation
YOB n pl. -S a hooligan
YOBBO n pl. -BOS or -BOES a yob
YOCK v -ED, -ING, -S to laugh boisterously
YOD n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
YODEL v -DELED, -DELING, -DELS or -DELLED, -DELLING, -DELS to sing with a fluctuating voice
YODELER n pl. -S one that yodels
YODELLER n pl. -S yodeler
YODELLING a present participle of yodel
YODH n pl. -S yod
YODLE v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES to yodel
YODLER n pl. -S yodeler
YOGA n pl. -S a Hindu philosophy involving physical and mental disciplines
YOGEE n pl. -S yogi
YOGH n pl. -S a Middle English letter
YOGHOURT n pl. -S yogurt
YOGHURT n pl. -S yogurt
YOGI n pl. -S a person who practices yoga
YOGIC adj pertaining to yoga
YOGIN n pl. -S yogi
YOGINI n pl. -S a female yogi
YOGURT n pl. -S a food made from milk
YOICKS interj -- used to encourage hunting hounds
YOK n pl. -S a boisterous laugh
YOKE v YOKED, YOKING, YOKES to fit with a yoke (a wooden frame for joining together draft animals)
YOKEL n pl. -S a naive or gullible rustic
YOKELESS adj having no yoke
YOKELISH adj resembling a yokel
YOKEMATE n pl. -S a companion in work
YOKING present participle of yoke
YOKOZUNA n pl. -S a champion sumo wrestler
YOLK n pl. -S the yellow portion of an egg YOLKED adj
YOLKY adj YOLKIER, YOLKIEST resembling a yolk
YOM n pl. YOMIM day
YON adv yonder
YOND adv yonder
YONDER adv over there
YONI n pl. -S a symbol for the vulva in Hindu religion YONIC adj
YONKER n pl. -S younker
YORE n pl. -S time past
YOU pron the 2d person sing. or pl. pronoun
YOUNG adj YOUNGER, YOUNGEST being in the early period of life or growth
YOUNG n pl. -S offspring
YOUNGER n pl. -S an inferior in age
YOUNGISH adj somewhat young
YOUNKER n pl. -S a young gentleman
YOUPON n pl. -S yaupon
YOUR adj a possessive form of the pronoun you
YOURN pron yours
YOURS pron a possessive form of the pronoun you
YOURSELF pron pl. -SELVES a form of the 2d person pronoun
YOUSE pron you
YOUTH n pl. -S a young person
YOUTHEN v -ED, -ING, -S to make youthful
YOUTHFUL adj young
YOW v -ED, -ING, -S to yowl
YOWE n pl. -S a ewe
YOWIE n pl. -S a small ewe
YOWL v -ED, -ING, -S to utter a loud, long, mournful cry
YOWLER n pl. -S one that yowls
YPERITE n pl. -S a poisonous gas
YTTERBIA n pl. -S a chemical compound YTTERBIC adj
YTTRIA n pl. -S a chemical compound
YTTRIUM n pl. -S a metallic element YTTRIC adj
YUAN n pl. -S a monetary unit of China
YUCA n pl. -S cassava
YUCCA n pl. -S a tropical plant
YUCCH interj -- used to express disgust
YUCH interj yucch
YUCK v -ED, -ING, -S to yuk
YUCKY adj YUCKIER, YUCKIEST disgusting
YUGA n pl. -S an age of time in Hinduism
YUK v YUKKED, YUKKING, YUKS to laugh loudly
YULAN n pl. -S a Chinese tree
YULE n pl. -S Christmas time
YULETIDE n pl. -S yule
YUM interj -- used to express pleasurable satisfaction
YUMMY adj -MIER, -MIEST delicious
YUMMY n pl. -MIES something delicious
YUP n pl. -S yuppie
YUPON n pl. -S yaupon
YUPPIE n pl. -S a young professional person working in a city
YURT n pl. YURTA or YURTS a portable tent
YWIS adv iwis
ZABAIONE n pl. -S a dessert resembling custard
ZABAJONE n pl. -S zabaione
ZACATON n pl. -S a Mexican grass
ZADDICK n pl. -DIKIM zaddik
ZADDIK n pl. -DIKIM a virtuous person by Jewish religious standards
ZAFFAR n pl. -S zaffer
ZAFFER n pl. -S a blue ceramic coloring
ZAFFIR n pl. -S zaffer
ZAFFRE n pl. -S zaffer
ZAFTIG adj full-bosomed
ZAG v ZAGGED, ZAGGING, ZAGS to turn sharply
ZAIBATSU n pl. ZAIBATSU a powerful family combine in Japan
ZAIKAI n pl. -S the business community of Japan
ZAIRE n pl. -S a monetary unit of Zaire
ZAMARRA n pl. -S a sheepskin coat
ZAMARRO n pl. -ROS zamarra
ZAMIA n pl. -S a tropical plant
ZAMINDAR n pl. -S a tax collector in precolonial India
ZANANA n pl. -S zenana
ZANDER n pl. -S a freshwater fish
ZANIER comparative of zany
ZANIES pl. of zany
ZANINESS n pl. -ES the quality or state of being zany
ZANY adj ZANIER, ZANIEST ludicrously comical ZANILY adv
ZANY n pl. -NIES a zany person
ZANYISH adj somewhat zany
ZANZA n pl. -S an African musical instrument
ZAP v ZAPPED, ZAPPING, ZAPS to kill or destroy instantaneously
ZAPATEO n pl. -TEOS a Spanish dance
ZAPPER n pl. -S a device that zaps
ZAPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST zippy
ZAPTIAH n pl. -S a Turkish policeman
ZAPTIEH n pl. -S zaptiah
ZARATITE n pl. -S a chemical compound
ZAREBA n pl. -S an improvised stockade
ZAREEBA n pl. -S zareba
ZARF n pl. -S a metal holder for a coffee cup
ZARIBA n pl. -S zareba
ZARZUELA n pl. -S a Spanish operetta
ZASTRUGA n pl. -GI sastruga
ZAX n pl. -ES a tool for cutting roof slates
ZAYIN n pl. -S a Hebrew letter
ZAZEN n pl. -S meditation in Zen Buddhism
ZEAL n pl. -S enthusiastic devotion
ZEALOT n pl. -S one who is zealous
ZEALOTRY n pl. -RIES excessive zeal
ZEALOUS adj filled with zeal
ZEATIN n pl. -S a chemical compound found in maize
ZEBEC n pl. -S xebec
ZEBECK n pl. -S xebec
ZEBRA n pl. -S an African mammal that is related to the horse ZEBRAIC adj
ZEBRASS n pl. -ES the offspring of a zebra and an ass
ZEBRINE adj pertaining to a zebra
ZEBROID adj zebrine
ZEBU n pl. -S an Asian ox
ZECCHIN n pl. -S zecchino
ZECCHINO n pl. -NI or -NOS a former gold coin of Italy
ZECHIN n pl. -S zecchino
ZED n pl. -S the letter Z
ZEDOARY n pl. -ARIES the medicinal root of a tropical plant
ZEE n pl. -S the letter Z
ZEIN n pl. -S a simple protein
ZEK n pl. -S an inmate in a Soviet labor camp
ZELKOVA n pl. -S a Japanese tree
ZEMINDAR n pl. -S zamindar
ZEMSTVO n pl. -VOS or -VA an elective council in czarist Russia
ZENAIDA n pl. -S a wild dove
ZENANA n pl. -S the section of a house in India reserved for women
ZENITH n pl. -S the highest point ZENITHAL adj
ZEOLITE n pl. -S a mineral ZEOLITIC adj
ZEPHYR n pl. -S a gentle breeze
ZEPPELIN n pl. -S a long, rigid airship
ZERK n pl. -S a grease fitting
ZERO v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S to aim at the exact center of a target
ZEROTH adj being numbered zero in a series
ZEST v -ED, -ING, -S to fill with zest (invigorating excitement)
ZESTER n pl. -S a utensil for peeling citrus rind
ZESTFUL adj full of zest
ZESTLESS adj lacking zest
ZESTY adj ZESTIER, ZESTIEST marked by zest
ZETA n pl. -S a Greek letter
ZEUGMA n pl. -S the use of a word to modify or govern two or more words, while applying to each in a different sense
ZIBELINE n pl. -S a soft fabric
ZIBET n pl. -S an Asian civet
ZIBETH n pl. -S zibet
ZIG v ZIGGED, ZIGGING, ZIGS to turn sharply
ZIGGURAT n pl. -S an ancient Babylonian temple tower
ZIGZAG v -ZAGGED, -ZAGGING, -ZAGS to proceed on a course marked by sharp turns
ZIKKURAT n pl. -S ziggurat
ZIKURAT n pl. -S ziggurat
ZILCH n pl. -ES nothing
ZILL n pl. -S one of a pair of finger cymbals
ZILLAH n pl. -S an administrative district in India
ZILLION n pl. -S an indeterminately large number
ZIN n pl. -S a dry red wine
ZINC v ZINCED, ZINCING, ZINCS or ZINCKED, ZINCKING, ZINCS to coat with zinc (a metallic element)
ZINCATE n pl. -S a chemical salt
ZINCIC adj pertaining to zinc
ZINCIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to coat with zinc
ZINCITE n pl. -S an ore of zinc
ZINCKED a past tense of zinc
ZINCKING a present participle of zinc
ZINCKY adj resembling zinc
ZINCOID adj zincic
ZINCOUS adj zincic
ZINCY adj zincky
ZINEB n pl. -S an insecticide
ZING v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a high-pitched humming sound
ZINGANO n pl. -NI zingaro
ZINGARA n pl. -RE a female gypsy
ZINGARO n pl. -RI a gypsy
ZINGER n pl. -S a pointed witty retort or remark
ZINGY adj ZINGIER, ZINGIEST enjoyably exciting
ZINKIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to zincify
ZINKY adj zincky
ZINNIA n pl. -S a tropical plant
ZIP v ZIPPED, ZIPPING, ZIPS to move with speed and vigor
ZIPLESS adj lacking vigor or energy
ZIPPER v -ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a zipper (a fastener consisting of two rows of interlocking teeth)
ZIPPING present participle of zip
ZIPPY adj -PIER, -PIEST full of energy
ZIRAM n pl. -S a chemical salt
ZIRCON n pl. -S a mineral
ZIRCONIA n pl. -S a chemical compound
ZIRCONIC adj pertaining to a certain metallic element
ZIT n pl. -S a pimple
ZITHER n pl. -S a stringed instrument
ZITHERN n pl. -S zither
ZITI n pl. -S a tubular pasta
ZIZIT n/pl zizith
ZIZITH n/pl the tassels on the four corners of a Jewish prayer shawl
ZIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to sizzle
ZLOTY n pl. ZLOTYS, ZLOTE, ZLOTIES, or ZLOTYCH a monetary unit of Poland
ZOA a pl. of zoon
ZOARIUM n pl. -IA a colony of bryozoans ZOARIAL adj
ZODIAC n pl. -S an imaginary belt encircling the celestial sphere ZODIACAL adj
ZOEA n pl. ZOEAE or ZOEAS a larval form of certain crustaceans ZOEAL adj
ZOECIUM n pl. -CIA zooecium
ZOFTIG adj zaftig
ZOIC adj pertaining to animals or animal life
ZOISITE n pl. -S a mineral
ZOMBI n pl. -S zombie
ZOMBIE n pl. -S a will-less human capable only of automatic movement
ZOMBIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to turn into a zombie
ZOMBIISM n pl. -S the system of beliefs connected with a West African snake god
ZONAL adj pertaining to a zone ZONALLY adv
ZONARY adj zonal
ZONATE adj arranged in zones
ZONATED adj zonate
ZONATION n pl. -S arrangement in zones
ZONE v ZONED, ZONING, ZONES to arrange in zones (areas distinguished from other adjacent areas)
ZONELESS adj having no zone or belt
ZONER n pl. -S one that zones
ZONETIME n pl. -S standard time used at sea
ZONING present participle of zone
ZONK v -ED, -ING, -S to stupefy
ZONULA n pl. -LAE or -LAS zonule
ZONULE n pl. -S a small zone ZONULAR adj
ZOO n pl. ZOOS a place where animals are kept for public exhibition
ZOOCHORE n pl. -S a plant dispersed by animals
ZOOECIUM n pl. -CIA a sac secreted and lived in by an aquatic organism
ZOOGENIC adj caused by animals or their activities
ZOOGLEA n pl. -GLEAE or -GLEAS a jellylike mass of bacteria ZOOGLEAL adj
ZOOGLOEA n pl. -GLOEAE or -GLOEAS zooglea
ZOOID n pl. -S an organic cell or body capable of independent movement ZOOIDAL adj
ZOOKS interj -- used as a mild oath
ZOOLATER n pl. -S one that worships animals
ZOOLATRY n pl. -TRIES the worship of animals
ZOOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science that deals with animals ZOOLOGIC adj
ZOOM v -ED, -ING, -S to move with a loud humming sound
ZOOMANIA n pl. -S an excessive interest in animals
ZOOMETRY n pl. -TRIES the measurement of animals or animal parts
ZOOMORPH n pl. -S something in the form of an animal
ZOON n pl. ZOA or ZOONS the whole product of one fertilized egg ZOONAL adj
ZOONOSIS n pl. -NOSES a disease that can be transmitted from animals to man ZOONOTIC adj
ZOOPHILE n pl. -S a lover of animals
ZOOPHILY n pl. -LIES a love of animals
ZOOPHOBE n pl. -S one who fears or hates animals
ZOOPHYTE n pl. -S an invertebrate animal
ZOOSPERM n pl. -S the male fertilizing element of an animal
ZOOSPORE n pl. -S a type of spore
ZOOTOMY n pl. -MIES the dissection of animals ZOOTOMIC adj
ZOOTY adj ZOOTIER, ZOOTIEST flashy in manner or style
ZORI n pl. ZORI or ZORIS a type of sandal
ZORIL n pl. -S a small African mammal
ZORILLA n pl. -S zoril
ZORILLE n pl. -S zoril
ZORILLO n pl. -LOS zoril
ZOSTER n pl. -S a virus disease
ZOUAVE n pl. -S a French infantryman
ZOUNDS interj -- used as a mild oath
ZOWIE interj -- used to express surprise or pleasure
ZOYSIA n pl. -S a perennial grass
ZUCCHINI n pl. -S a vegetable
ZWIEBACK n pl. -S a sweetened bread
ZYDECO n pl. -COS popular music of southern Louisiana
ZYGOID adj pertaining to a zygote
ZYGOMA n pl. -MAS or -MATA the cheekbone
ZYGOSIS n pl. -GOSES the union of two gametes ZYGOSE adj
ZYGOSITY n pl. -TIES the makeup of a particular zygote
ZYGOTE n pl. -S a cell formed by the union of two gametes ZYGOTIC adj
ZYGOTENE n pl. -S a stage in meiosis
ZYMASE n pl. -S an enzyme
ZYME n pl. -S an enzyme
ZYMOGEN n pl. -S a substance that develops into an enzyme when suitably activated
ZYMOGENE n pl. -S zymogen
ZYMOGRAM n pl. -S a record of separated proteins after electrophoresis
ZYMOLOGY n pl. -GIES the science of fermentation
ZYMOSAN n pl. -S an insoluble fraction of yeast cell walls
ZYMOSIS n pl. -MOSES fermentation ZYMOTIC adj
ZYMURGY n pl. -GIES a branch of chemistry dealing with fermentation
ZYZZYVA n pl. -S a tropical weevil