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 <it>r</it> as <it>l</it> 
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 <it>s</it> and <it>z</it> 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