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 mudd