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ferruginous
fester
festooned
fetching
fetlock
fever
fewpron pl/ SfyV /E[has homonyms: feu, phew] notmany persons or things.Few of the claims in theadvertisement are true.
fewer
fewness
fiacre
fibranne
fibrocitis
fibrocystic
fickle
fid
fiddleheadn/ SfidFlThed /L? > E + Eone of the young unfurling frondsof certain ferns that are often eatenas greens.Justin refused to try a fiddleheaduntil he saw how much his sisterloved them.
fiducial
fiduciarily
fieldpiece
fiend
fiercestadj/ Sfi(E)rsDst /L > F > Emarked by the most furiousunrestrained zeal or vehemence.The newspaper editor became themayor’s fiercest critic.
fieriness
fiestan/ fGSestE /L > Spfestival.The fiesta was held under the stars.
fifteen
fifthadj/ Sfif(t)th /Ebeing number five in a countableseries.Middle school starts with the fifthgrade in many school systems.
fiftieth
file
filiciform
filigree
fillister
filmscriptn/ SfilmTskript /E + La written text for a motion picture.The actor read every word of thefilmscript before signing a contractto play the leading role.
filmy
filter
filthy
finaladj/ SfInFl /Lnot to be altered or undone.After making what she thought washer final decision about buying acar, Sheila was bombarded withnew information.
finch
finery
fingerprint
finickiness
finitism
fireman
firingadj/ SfI(E)rN /Eof or relating to the operation oroperating parts of a firearm.The firing mechanism on Tsuki’sgun kept jamming.
firmadj/ SfErm /L > F > Esecurely or solidly fixed in place.The gate and its pillars were firm,but at one side the fence had fallenwhen a tree fell on it.
firman
firth
fishgign/ SfishTgig /E[Note: Could be confused withfizgig.] a fish spear having two ormore barbed prongs.Corinne found a rusty fishgig onthe beach.
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fishyadj/ SfishG /Eof or relating to a fish.A fishy odor emanated from the bagin the trunk.
fitful
fixationn/ fikSsCshEn /L > Ethe conversion of free nitrogen intocombined forms useful as such oras starting materials for fertilizers,explosives, and a variety ofchemicals.Fixation of nitrogen dioxide canoccur in an electric arc fromnitrogen and oxygen in the air.
flabbergastingly
flabby
flaccidadj/ SflaksDd /Lyielding to pressure for want offirmness and stiffness : flabby.Joe looked at his flaccid muscles inthe mirror and vowed to join ahealth club.
flaccidityn/ flakSsidEZG /Lthe quality or state of yielding topressure for want of firmness andstiffness.As George entered his forties, hefound that he had to exerciseregularly to combat muscularflaccidity.
flacon
flagellation
flaith
flameout
flanger
flannelly
flare
flareback
flashbackn/ SflashTbak /E + Ean instance of a literary ortheatrical technique used especiallyin motion pictures and televisionthat involves interruption of thechronological sequence of eventsby interjection of events or scenesof earlier occurrence.The movie used a flashback to showthe early family life of the maincharacter.
flashlight
flatter
flavescence
flaxier
flaxseed
fleeceable
fleer
fleshpot
flickery
flightily
flimsiness
flintlock
flintyadj/ SflintG /Eharsh and unyielding : rigorous andstern.The senator’s flinty character stoodhim in good stead on the financecommittee.
flirtatious
flixweed
flockn/ SflBk /Ea company of domestic mammals(as sheep or goats) herded together.The Christmas card portrayed ashepherd watching over a flock ofsheep.
floen/ SflP /ON > Norw[has homonym: flow] floating iceformed in a large sheet on thesurface of the sea or other body ofwater.Jagged sections of floe around thetanker suddenly joined, trappingthe vessel in a sea of solid ice.
floggable
floodlightn/ SflEdTlIt /E + Eartificial illumination in a broadbeam; also : a source of suchillumination.As the cast came out for a curtaincall, a floodlight brightened thestage.
floran/ SflPrE /Lplant life : plants.The flora of South Carolinaincludes the palmetto, which is asignificant feature of the state’sflag.
florentine
florulent
flounce
fluctuate
fluent
fluidity
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flunkv/ SflENk /(D or Norw&Danish + F)?fail.Evan fears that he will flunk hisfinal exam in chemistry.
fluoriden/ SflU(E)TrId /L > ISV + G&F > ISVcfa binary compound of fluorineusually with a more electropositiveelement or radical.Free molecules of fluoride can beformed by electrolysis of anaqueous fluoride solution.
fluoroscopic
flurriment
flute
flutterboard
fluvicoline
flypapern/ SflITpCpEr /E + Gk > L > F > Epaper coated with a stickysubstance for killing flies.David put the flypaper just outsidethe screen door, hoping to catchinsects before they got into thehouse.
foggara
fogyism
foliageous
folklore
folktale
follyn/ SfBlG /F > Ea thoughtless act or irrational idea.His scheme was the despairingfolly of a powerful man who cannotbear to grow old.
fomented
font
foolproof
footcandlesn pl/ SfUtTkandFlz /E + L > Eunits of illuminance each equal tothe illuminance on a surface that iseverywhere 1 foot from a uniformpoint source of light of one candleand equal to 1 lumen per squarefoot.An office or classroom usuallyrequires about 70 footcandles; bycomparison, direct sunlight at noonis about 1,000 footcandles.
footlight
footnote
footslogger
footworkn/ SfUtTwErk /E + Ethe management of the feet and thework done with them, as in dancingor sports.The star of the soccer team takes aballet lesson every week to improvehis footwork.
foramen
forebitt
foreboding
forefront
foreganger
forehoof
forelegsn pl/ SfOrTlegz /Eany of the front legs of an insect.In worker bees the hairs of theforelegs are used to brush pollenfrom flowers.
foreman
forename
forenoon
foreshorten
foresighted
forestaysail
forestryn/ SfOrDstrG /L > F > Ea science of developing, caring for,or cultivating tracts of wooded land: the management of growingtimber.The pulp and paper mill wishes tohire an individual with a master’sdegree in forestry.
forgetive
forgive
forlornness
format
forsakenadj/ fE(r)SsCkEn /Eleft desolate or empty.The forsaken town hadtumbleweeds growing on MainStreet and the dust was inches deepin the buildings.
forte
forthright
fortify
fortnightn/ SfPrtTnIt /Ethe space of 14 days : two weeks.Lewis had hoped to stay at thelodge for a fortnight, but he had toreturn early.
fortnightly
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fortyadj/ SfOrZG /Ebeing one more than 39 in number.Mrs. Langdon spent the morning intears the day she turned forty yearsold.
fossiliferous
fosterage
fought
foundling
fourrier
fourscoreadj/ SfP(E)rTskP(E)r /Ebeing 80 in number.Granny declared that she wouldwear purple whenever she sodesired, now that she was fourscoreyears old.
fourteenadj/ fP(E)r(t)StGn /Ebeing one more than 13 in number.Many of the Scripps HowardNational Spelling Bee finalists arefourteen years old.
foxhound
foxingn/ SfBksiN /Ediscoloration; especially : brownishspots in the paper of old books.Faded print and foxing made theold books in the attic very difficultto read.
foxy
foyer
fractiously
fragilely
fragmentation
framer
framework
francium
francolin
frangipane
frankenstein
frantic
frap
fratority
fratricide
freeloading
freewheeler
frenetic
freshadj/ Sfresh /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.]disposed to take liberties : saucy,impudent, rude.Mr. Broyles warned Walter not tobe so fresh.
fretv/ Sfret /Ebecome vexed, worried, impatient,or irritated.Many parents fret over the highcost of feeding their families.
friarn/ SfrI(E)r /L > F > E[has homonym: fryer] a member ofa mendicant order.The Mediterranean monk seal is sonamed because its dark brown coatresembles the brown robe of aFranciscan friar.
friary
Fridayn/ SfrI(T)dC /Ethe day following Thursday.Teachers, as well as students, oftencount the days to Friday.
frigate
frigorimeter
frippery
friskiness
frogn/ SfrOg /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word. Inaddition, speller might confusewith homonym frage.] a card gamedeveloped from tarok and popularespecially in Mexico.Pablo and Lucita played a coupleof hands of frog before lunch.
frondsn pl/ SfrBndz /L[has near homonym: frons] fernleaves.The goldfish seem to prefer stayingaway from the waving fronds in thepond.
frontal
frontenis
frore
frostbite
frostily
frothily
frothy
frotton
frowner
frozen
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fructiferous
fructify
frustratedadj/ SfrETstrCZDd /Lfilled with a deep chronic sense ofinsecurity, discouragement, anddissatisfaction.Many workers feel frustratedbecause they do not have theopportunity to use their talents intheir jobs.
fugleman
fulsomelyadv/ SfUlsEmlG /Ecopiously, abundantly.Max was lunching in the cafeteria,devouring a fulsomely garnishedcheeseburger.
fumyadj/ SfyVmG /L > F > Eproducing or full of gaseousemissions that are usually odorousand sometimes noxious.Vera’s eyes started to water fromthe fumy ammonia she was using toclean the floor.
functionary
funerealadj/ fyVSnirGEl /Lbefitting or suggesting a funeral :oppressively solemn.Ben and Trish enjoyed their elegantmeal at the posh restaurant, but thepiped-in music was too funereal fortheir mood.
funereally
funkn/ SfEnk /L > Fa strong offensive smell.The sailors could barely breathbelow deck because of the funkfrom tobacco smoke.
furbish
furious
furrier
furrow
furry
furtum
fuseplug
fusibility
fusiformadj/ SfyVzETfOrm /L + Lshaped like a spindle : taperingtoward each end.Fusiform rust, a common disease ofloblolly pine trees, causes rod-shaped cankers to develop on thebranches.
fustanella
fusty
futile
futtock
futuramic
fylfot
gabardine
gabbroid
gadfly
gadget
gadoid
gadolinium
gadroonn/ gESdrVn /Fan ornament produced by notchingor carving a rounded molding.Lucy examined the intricategadroon on the entry door.
gaelicize
gaffe
gaga
gagman
gainer
gainful
galaadj/ SgClE /F > Itbelonging to, deserving, or attendedby festivities.The king declared that there wouldbe parades through every city inthe land and a gala carnival ofthree days’ duration.
galactia
galeate
galeiform
gallium
galloper
galoot
galopn/ SgalEp /F[has homonym: gallop] a livelydance in duple time performed withsliding steps from side to side andpopular in the 19th century.The galop was introduced intoEngland in 1829 at a ball given bythe king.
galvanneal
gambusia
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gamete
gammoned
ganache
gander
gandhian
gangn/ SgaN /Ea group of persons working underthe same direction or at the sametask.The movie was about an escapefrom prison by a member of a chaingang.
gangling
gangplank
gangstern/ SgaNztE(r) /Ea member of a gang of criminals.The actor won an award for hisportrayal of a Chicago gangster.
gaper
garageman
garbn/ SgBrb /It or Fstyle of apparel : costume.Mrs. Whatsit appeared in herfamiliar wild garb of shawls andscarves and the old tramp’s coatand hat.
garbled
garbologyn/ gBrSbBlEjG /Gmc > F + Gkthe study of modern culturethrough the analysis of what isthrown away as garbage or trash.The city’s landfill known as MountTrashmore will be a treasure troveto future generations of students ofgarbology.
garcon
gardener
garlic
garret
gartern/ SgBrZEr /Celt > F > E[has homonym: guarder] a circularband of elastic with or without afastener worn to hold up a stockingor sock.The bride’s grandmother presentedher with the traditional luckygarter to wear on her wedding day.
gastroenterologyn/ Tga(T)strPTentErSBlEjG /Gkthe study of the stomach and theintestines especially in respect totheir diseases and pathology.It took no expert ingastroenterology to deduce thatJeffrey was suffering from foodpoisoning.
gauntlet
gaussn/ SgaUs /G namethe centimeter-gram-secondelectromagnetic unit of magneticinduction.While looking at the exhibits at thescience fair, Linda learned that thegauss is a unit of measurementassociated with magnetism.
gazette
gearing
gehlenite
geistlich
gelastic
gelidity
gematriot
gemellion
gemmiparous
gendern/ SjendE(r) /L > F > Eany of two or more subclasseswithin a grammatical class of alanguage that determine agreementwith and selection of other wordsor grammatical forms.In Latin each noun is consideredmasculine, feminine, or neuter, andevery adjective must change itsform to match the gender of thenoun that it modifies.
genen/ SjGn /Gk > G[has homonym: jean] one of theelements of the germ plasm servingas specific transmitters ofhereditary characters.Blue eyes are caused by a recessivegene.
generally
generatev/ SjenETrCt /Lcause to be : bring into existence.Claude’s speech about patriotismwas actually intended to generatemoney for the Olympic teams.
geniality
genocidal
genoise
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genteelly
gentleadj/ SjentFl /Lbenignly gracious or kind inmanner : not harsh or stern : mild.The psychiatrist maintained agentle and patient demeanor whileprobing for the source of theorphan’s paranoia.
gentrification
gentryn/ SjentrG /L > F > Eupper or ruling class : aristocracy.During the worst days of theFrench Revolution, the gentry allfeared for their lives.
genuinely
genuineness
geoden/ SjGTPd /Gka nodule of stone having a cavitylined with crystals or mineralmatter.Jimmy bought a geode for a dollarin Cerillos, New Mexico.
geogen
geogenous
geoglyphic
geomalism
georgic
geoscopy
geosynchronousadj/ TjGPSsiNkrEnEs /Gk + Gk + Gkof or relating to an artificialsatellite that travels from west toeast above the equator and at thesame angular velocity as that ofEarth so that the satellite seems toremain in the same place.Satellites that handle telephonecalls and television signals are ingeosynchronous orbits aboveEarth.
geotropism
geratology
germanium
germiparity
Geronimointerj/ jDSrBnETmP /Apache name—used as a battle cry byparatroopers typically at themoment of jumping.Alex’s “Geronimo” trailed off ashe fell toward the earth.
gesso
gestaltn/ gESs(h)tBlt /Ga structure of physical, biological,or psychological phenomena sointegrated as to constitute afunctional unit with properties notderivable from its parts insummation.Lieutenant Henry’s manyexperiences as a prisoner of warformed a gestalt from which he maynever recover.
gewgawry
ghoulie
giaourn/ SjaU(E)r /Per > Turkishone outside the Muslim faith :infidel.The coffee house posted a signwarning that no giaour would beadmitted.
gibber
gibberellin
gillsn pl/ Sgilz /Scand > Eorgans for obtaining oxygen fromwater.Some water insects breathe bymeans of gills.
gimlet
gingival
gingivectomy
girasol
giustamente
glabella
glaciolacustrine
glacis
gladiolus
gladsomeadj/ SgladTsEm /E + Ecfmade happy : filled with joy.The gladsome audience wildlyapplauded the pianist’sperformance.
glairy
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glassilyadv/ SglasDlG /Ein a manner resembling orsuggestive of glass.The surface of the lake glassilyreflected the sky.
glasswort
glaucescence
glaucescent
glaucomatous
glaucope
gleamy
gleefuladj/ SglGfEl /Eexuberantly or exultantly joyful.The villain turned fiendishly gleefulwhen the hero fell into his trap.
glenn/ Sglen /ScotGael > Ea secluded narrow valley.The hikers pointed to a distant glenand agreed it was a perfect place toset up camp.
glidev/ SglId /Emove smoothly, continuously, andeffortlessly.Larry sharpened his skates to helpthem glide over the ice.
gliding
glisten
glistenedv/ SglisFnd /Eshined brightly usually byreflection with a sparklingradiance.The beaches glistened with smoothstones and sea foam.
glitterati
gloam
global
gloomy
glorify
gloss
glossarial
glossematician
glosseme
glossopyrosis
glottologyn/ glBStBlEjG /Gkthe study of human speech in itsvarious aspects (as the structure ofa language including such factorsas phonetics, accent, syntax,semantics, grammar, and therelation between writing andspeech).Glottology is more frequentlyreferred to as “linguistics.”gluhwein
glumadj/ SglEm /Edismal, dreary, or gloomy.After receiving their report cards,more than a few students wenthome glum.
gluttonous
gluttony
glycerinate
glyceroln/ SglisETrOl /Gk > F > ISVa sweet syrupy alcohol that is usedchiefly as a solvent and plasticizerand as a moistening agent,emollient, and lubricant.The high viscosity of glycerol isrelated to its molecules’ tendencyto become entangled as they slippast one another.
glycogenesis
glyptography
gnarl
gnatsn pl/ Snats /Evarious small two-winged flies.Hundreds of gnats hovered over thebasket of peaches.
gnaw
gnawingly
gnomish
gnomonic
gnosisn/ SnPsDs /Gkthe act or process of cognition orknowing.The most difficult philosopher tofollow was the one who insistedthat human beings inventknowledge and that true gnosis isimpossible.
gnosticism
gnotobiotics
goatsucker
gobbler
goby
godet
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goitrogenesis
gold
goldbrick
goldsmith
gong
goniometer
goniometry
goniostat
goodishadj/ SgUdish /Emoderately good.Pedro tasted the goodish whitewine and sighed for his nativeSpain.
goodly
goofy
googoln/ SgVTgOl /coined wordthe figure 1 followed by 100 zeroesequal to a number that is ten to the100th power.In January 1997, astronomers FredAdams and Gregory Laughlinpredicted that the universe wouldend in a number of years equal toapproximately one googol.
gooiest
goombay
goonch
goondie
gooseherd
gordianadj/ SgO(r)dGEn /Phrygian nameintricate, complicated.No puzzle was too gordian forEvan.
gospeln/ SgBspEl /Ethe teachings of Jesus and theapostles as a body or system : theChristian faith, revelation, ordispensation.The New Testament describes howthe apostles traveled and preachedthe gospel.
gossipmongern/ SgBsDpTmBNgE(r) /E + Gk > L > Ea person who habitually relates indetail facts, rumors, or behind-the-scenes information of an intimate,personal, or sensational nature.Riley was eager to find out ifrumors about his company’sfinancial troubles were true butwas worried about looking like agossipmonger.
gossipred
gossipry
gossipy
gothamite
governance
grabbots
grabby
graben
graceful
graciosity
gracious
gradgrind
graftv/ Sgraft /E[has homonym: graphed] implantliving tissue so as to form anorganic union.The doctors will graft skin tominimize Luther’s burn scar.
grainn/ SgrCn /L > F > E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] a unit ofweight based on the weight of agrain of wheat taken as an averageof the weight of grains from themiddle of the ear and equal to0.0648 gram.Janine wondered what item couldbe so valuable that it was measuredwith a unit as small as a grain.
graminaceous
grammatolatry
grandpaternal
grandrelle
granjeno
granola
granules
grapevinen/ SgrCpTvIn /Gmc > F > E + L > F > Ea sidewise waltz step in which onefoot keeps crossing first before andthen behind the other.The grapevine migrated intoballroom dancing from folkdancing.
graphite
graphitic
graphology
graphometry
grappa
grapple
grapples
grate
gratine
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gravimetricadj/ SgravETmetrik /L + Gkof, involving, or relating tomeasurement by weight.Sarai used gravimetric analysis tohelp identify the unknown chemicalin solution.
gravitation
graziery
grease
greed
greedily
gridlockn/ SgridTlBk /E + Ea traffic jam in which anintersection is so completelycongested that no vehicularmovement is possible.Gridlock can present a real dangerto public safety by hinderingemergency vehicles.
grimadj/ Sgrim /Estern or forbidding in action orappearance.Grim security guards werestationed at each door of the bank.
grimacing
grinder
grindingadj/ SgrIndiN /Eexcruciating, agonizing.Obadiah took pain-killers for thegrinding pain of his injury.
grindstone
gringon/ SgriN(T)gP /L > Spa white foreigner in Spain or LatinAmerica especially when ofEnglish or American origin.Even though he is 100% Spanish,Diego is sometimes called a“gringo” because he has blondehair.
griseous
gristn/ Sgrist /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] a largequantity : lot.Aunt Bea exclaimed that she hadnever seen “such a grist of washingfor three people.”grog
grogram
grommets
groom
groomsman
groover
groovy
grotesquely
grouch
growing
growl
gruffadj/ SgrEf /Drough or stern in manner, speech,or aspect.Although the teacher had a gruffexterior, she was kind andunderstanding.
grumblingv/ SgrEmb(E)liN /D > Fexpressing dissatisfaction in a lowharsh voice and surly manner.The class started grumbling whenMrs. Griffin announced a pop quiz.
grumpyadj/ SgrEmpG /Emoodily cross : surly, ill-humored.The new cashier was trained inways to deal with grumpycustomers.
grungy
guardrail
guasa
gueridon
guester
guesthouse
guimpe
guineas
guiron/ S(g)wG(T)rP /Taino > Spa percussion instrument of LatinAmerican origin made of a serratedgourd and played by scraping astick along its surface.Mrs. Turner’s fourth grade classgave an all-percussion recital thatfeatured a solo on the guiro.
guitguit
gujerat
gullet
gunk
gunnel
gunnery
gunsmithy
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gurnard
gustv/ SgEst /ON?blow or move in sudden bursts.Tonya feared the wind would gustso fiercely that it would uproot hernew sapling.
gutsy
guttersnipe
guttiferous
gynecologic
gynecomorphous
gypseous
gyring
gyro
gyrodyne
gyve
habanera
haberdashery
habitus
hachures
hackney
hacksaw
Hadeanadj/ ShCTdGEn /Gk name[has homonym: Haitian] of,relating to, or characteristic of hell.The Hadean temperatures caused arush to purchase fans and airconditioning units.
hadrosaur
hafizn/ ShBfDz /Ar[Note: Could be confused withplural form hafis.] a Muslim whoknows the Koran by heart—used asa title of respect.Hafiz Mehmet can quote anappropriate verse from the Koranfor every occasion.
haggadist
hagiology
hagride
hailstone
hairhoundn/ Sha(a)(E)rThaUnd /E[Note: Could be confused withhorehound.] a European aromaticmint that has a very bitter taste andis used as a tonic.Dr. Bebak prepared a mixture ofhairhound and camphor.
hairiness
hake
halalv/ hESlBl /Arslaughter for food according toMuslim law.To halal an animal, the slaughterermust be Muslim and must followspecific rituals.
halfpacen/ ShafTpCs /F&Ea raised floor or dais or a platformor footpace at the top of steps (asfor a throne or an altar).The flower girl approached thehalfpace and curtsied demurely.
haliden/ ShaTlId /Gk + ISVcfa binary compound of a halogenwith a more electropositive elementor radical.By combining with hydrogen, anatom of fluorine forms a hydrogenhalide.
hallelujah
hallucinate
halo
halterbreak
halvev/ Shav /E[has homonym: have] divide intotwo equal parts.Uncle Jimmy used a huge butcherknife to halve the chilledwatermelon.
halves
hamburgern/ ShamTbErgEr /G geog namea sandwich made of a cooked pattyof ground beef in a split round bun.The hamburger is supposed to havefirst been served in the UnitedStates at the St. Louis LouisianaPurchase Exposition in 1904.
hamlet
hanaper
hanaster
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handn/ Shand /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.]something resembling a group offingers in appearance, as a bunch of8 to 20 bananas attached togetheron their stem.Mrs. Loveless knew that she wouldnot be able to eat the entire hand ofbananas before she went on herbusiness trip.
handcuff
handcuffsn pl/ ShandTkEfs /E + Emetal fastenings that can be lockedaround the wrists and are usuallyconnected by a chain or bar.The convicted felon was taken toprison in handcuffs.
handgun
handicraft
handle
handsn pl/ Shan(d)z /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] units ofmeasure, each equal to 4 inches andused especially for the height ofhorses.Any horses other than Arabiansthat are shorter than 14.2 handsare classified as ponies.
handspiken/ Shan(d)zTpIk /D > Ea wooden bar or pole used as alever (as in turning a windlass) oras a support (as for carryingtimber).Satish pushed the handspike withall his might until finally theratchet emitted a satisfying click.
handyman
hangnailn/ ShaNTnCl /E[Note: Could be confused withagnail.] a piece of skin from thenail fold hanging loose at the sideor root of a fingernail.Morgan used his hangnail as anexcuse for skipping gym class.
harborage
hardanger
hardback
hardware
harmonizev/ ShBrmETnIz /Fplay or sing in a combination ofsimultaneous musical notes thatform a chord.The trio, widely renowned for theirability to harmonize, were asked tomake a recording of their songs.
harp
harpist
harshadj/ ShBrsh /Scand > Estarkly unpleasant or rigorous :stern.The harsh facts of court delays inour cities lead to many iniquities.
haruspication
hashn/ Shash /Gmc > Fchopped food; specifically : a dishusually consisting of leftover meatchopped into small pieces, mixedwith potatoes, and browned bybaking or frying.Red flannel hash is made red byadding beets to chopped cornedbeef.
hashslinger
hasp
hatbox
hatfuln/ ShatTfUl /E + Ecfa considerable amount or number.Leslie turned down a hatful ofsuitors before she met Mr. Right.
hatred
haven
hawsehole
haylage
headilyadv/ ShedFlG /Erashly, headlong.The wheelbarrow ran headily downthe ravine straight into the side ofJoe’s garden shed.
headquarters
headyadj/ ShedG /Etending to make giddy or light-headed.Aunt Rosa’s heady perfume leftJonas reeling after her hug.
health
heartsickadj/ ShBrtTsik /E + Every despondent : depressed.Warren was heartsick at thethought of having to sell the familyfarm.
heater
heath
heatstroke
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heavenlyadj/ ShevEnlG /Eof or relating to the dwelling placeof the Deity or the place or state ofthe blessed dead.Georgia doesn’t expect payment forher good deeds now—she’s waitingfor her heavenly rewards.
hebraic
hebraize
heckler
hedonistic
heelball
heir
heliacally
helicitic
heliodor
heliophile
helipad
hellenic
helleri
hello
helminthic
helmsmanship
helobious
hemachate
hematiten/ ShemETtIt /Gk > La mineral consisting of ferric oxideand constituting an important ironore that occurs in splendentmetallic-looking rhombohedralcrystals, in massive forms, and inred earthy forms—called also“specular iron.”Dad brought Jill a piece ofhematite from an ore deposit hevisited.
hematochromen/ ShemEZPTkrPm /Gkan orangish or reddish coloringmatter found in various algae (asred snow).Red snow seen in arctic and alpineregions indicates a presence ofalgae that contain hematochrome.
hematologyn/ ThGmEStBlEjG /Gk + Gka branch of biology that deals withthe blood and blood-formingorgans.The research in leukemia providedsynopses of several case studies inhematology.
hemicrania
hemimetabolousadj/ ThemGmDStabElEs /Gk > L + Ecfof or relating to those insectscharacterized by incompletemetamorphosis; especially variousinsects with aquatic larvae.Dragonflies are hemimetabolousinsects.
hemline
hemophilia
hemophiliacs
hemorrhaging
hemorrhoid
henceforth
henrician
henryn/ ShenrG /Am namethe practical meter-kilogram-second unit of inductance.The henry is usually abbreviated hor hy and is named for theAmerican physicist Joseph Henry.
heparinize
hepatobiliary
heptadn/ ShepTtad /Gka group of seven.A heptad of Charles’s closestfriends roasted him at hisretirement party.
heptagon
herdn/ ShErd /E[has homonym: heard] a number ofone kind of animal kept togetherunder human care or control.The herd of beefalos grazing in thepasture will be sent to thestockyard next week.
herdic
hereby
heredity
heresiarch
herrenvolk
hesperidium
heterochromatic
heterodont
heterodyne
heterophyte
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heterotrophic
hewer
hexapodn/ SheksETpBd /Gkinsect.Chelsea cannot understand why somany of her classmates think that aspider is a hexapod.
hiatal
hiatusn/ hiSCZEs /Lgap : aperture.A hiatus between theory andpractice caused Abbie unendingfrustration in her job administeringsurveys.
hibernationn/ ThIbE(r)SnCshEn /Lthe act of being inactive ordormant, especially in winter.During brief periods of mild winterweather, some insects may comeout of hibernation.
hiddenite
hierarchical
hierarchize
hieroglyphic
hieroglyphist
hieroglyphs
hierolatry
highland
highway
highwaymann/ ShITwCmEn /E + E + E[Note: Plural form is pronouncedidentically.] a person who robstravelers on a public road.As he approached the stoppedstagecoach, the highwaymandemanded, “Your money or yourlife!”hillcrest
hindmostadj/ ShIn(d)TmPst /E + Efarthest in or toward the rear.Gary always sat in the hindmostpew in church.
hinterland
hipbone
hiplength
hippologyn/ hiSpBlEjG /Gkthe study of the horse.The veterinary student decided thathis concentration would behippology.
hippophagy
hippotomy
hircocervus
hireling
hirsutal
hirtellous
hispid
histocyte
histologyn/ hiSstBlEjG /Gka branch of anatomy that deals withthe minute structure of animal andvegetable tissues as discerniblewith the microscope.The primary tissue categories inanimal histology are epithelial,connective, muscle, and nervous.
histoplasmosis
historic
historical
historiographer
histozyme
hitchv/ Shich /Ecatch or fasten by or as if by a hookor a knot.Every house along the historicalstreet still has a post in front forvisitors to hitch their horses to.
hoaryadj/ ShPrG /Egray or white; specifically : gray orwhite with age.Tilting his hoary head to one side,the storyteller began his tale.
hobblev/ ShBbEl /Ewalk with a halting, labored,typically up-and-down movementoften marked by lurching orwobbling.Sarah started to hobble over to gether coat, but Louis fetched it forher.
hobbledehoy
hochmoor
hockey
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hodiernal
hogann/ ShPTgBn /Navahoa conical, hexagonal, or octagonaldwelling characteristic of theNavaho made with a doortraditionally facing east andconstructed of logs and stickscovered with mud, sod, or adobe orsometimes of stones.The modern-day hogan is primarilyused not for housing but for familyceremonies and curings.
hoggery
hoistedv/ ShOistDd /imit > D or Graised into position.By the use of a crane the largestone was hoisted into place.
holeproof
holishkes
hollowly
holluschick
holmium
holoku
holophytic
holyadj/ ShPlG /E[has homonyms: holey, wholly] setapart and dedicated to religiousservice or worship.Jerusalem is a holy city to peopleof at least four different religions:Judaism, Islam, Christianity, andBahaism.
homegrown
homemade
homesick
homeworkn/ ShPmTwerk /E + Epreparatory reading or research.Steve had to do quite a bit ofhomework before he could make aneffective presentation on hisassigned topic.
homiciden/ ShBmETsId /La killing of one human being byanother.The autopsy report stated that thewoman’s death was a homicide.
homiletics
homoeoteleutic
homogenize
homonuclearadj/ ThPmPSn(y)VklGE(r) /Gk + Lof or relating to a moleculecomposed of like nuclei.All homonuclear diatomicmolecules lack polarity in the bondbetween their atoms.
homunculus
honeybeen/ ShEnGTbG /Eany of certain social honey-producing bees.Commercially desirable honey isproduced from clover by thedomestic honeybee.
honorableadj/ SBnEr(E)bEl /L > F > Eethical, upright.Steve ran an honorable campaignfor sheriff.
hookup
hooliganism
hoomalimali
hopelessadj/ ShPplDs /E + Gkcf > Lcfhaving no expectation of good :despairing.After two days of searching for thehikers, the rescue workers startedfeeling hopeless.
hopples
hopscotch
hornetn/ ShOrnDt /Eany of the larger social wasps thatare vigorous strong-flying insectswith powerful stings.Amy was afraid that she would getstung by a hornet if she walked tooclose to the nest in the tree.
horotely
horsepowern/ ShO(E)rsTpaU(E)r /E + L > F > Ea standard unit of power equal inthe United States to 746 watts.Stan, my hot-rodder friend, likes tobrag about the horsepower of hiscar’s engine.
hortulan
hostn/ ShPst /L > E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word. Inaddition, word could be confusedwith hosed.] a very large number :a great quantity : multitude,myriad.Becky offered a host of reasons whyshe should be allowed to go to themall with her friends.
hostels
hotmelt
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householder
howling
hoydenism
hsin
huaco
huarizo
huckleberry
huckstering
huddled
huddup
huffn/ ShEf /imita fit of anger or pique.The Spelling Bee, who was quiteupset by the whole affair, had flownoff in a huff.
hugeadj/ ShyVj /F > Every large or extensive.The two ships settled to the bottom,each with a huge hole in her side.
huguenot
huitain
huke
humanelyadv/ hyVSmCnlG /Lin a manner marked bycompassion, sympathy, orconsideration for other humanbeings or animals.The veterinarian argued that it isprecisely because animals are nothuman that we must treat themhumanely.
humicadj/ ShyVmik /Lrelating to or derived from theorganic portion of soil.Our tour guide explained thathumic acids in the soil dissolvelimestone and aid in the formationof stalagmites and stalactites incaves.
humifuse
hummock
hunger
hunker
husband
hyacinthine
hyacinths
hyalescent
hyaline
hyaloidadj/ ShIETlOid /Gkglassy, transparent.The thin hyaloid membraneenvelops the vitreous humor of theeye.
hybosis
hydrargyrum
hydratev/ ShITdrCt /Gktake up or combine with water orwith hydrogen and hydroxyl.When Beulah activated the coldpack, she was making theammonium nitrate in it hydrate.
hydrazine
hydroelectric
hydrogenate
hydrogenatedv/ ShIdrDjDTnCZEd /Gk + Gk + Ecfcombined with hydrogen.Vegetable oils that have beenhydrogenated are used in makingmargarine.
hydrogenous
hydrognosy
hydrolatry
hydrology
hydrolytic
hydropneumatic
hydroxiden/ hISdrBkTsId /Gkthe univalent negative ionconsisting of one atom of hydrogenand one of oxygen.The alkali metals react with waterto produce hydrogen gas and thecorresponding metal hydroxide.
hygrodeik
hygroscopicadj/ ThIgrESskBpik /Gk[Note: Could be confused withhydroscopic.] readily taking up andretaining moisture.Rob was not surprised to read thatglycerol is highly hygroscopic,because he knew that it is used asan emollient and moistening agent.
hylean
hylophagous
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Hymenopteran pl/ ThImESnBptErE /Gk > Lan extensive order of highlyspecialized insects that includesbees, wasps, and ants.The order Hymenoptera is perhapsthe most beneficial to man of allinsect groups.
hypalgesia
hyphenate
hypnotist
hypnotizable
hypoglycemia
hypokalemia
hypolithic
hypophyllous
hypostasisn/ hISpBstEsDs /Gksomething that settles at the bottomof a fluid : sediment.A harmless-looking hypostasis in asoft drink bottle led to a series ofexpensive lawsuits.
hypotonicadj/ ThI(T)pEStBnik /Gkof a fluid : having a lower osmoticpressure than a fluid used as astandard.To study the contents of red bloodcells, scientists put them into ahypotonic solution that swells andeventually bursts the cells byosmosis.
hypoxis
hypozeugma
hyson
hysteresis
iambistn/ ISambDst /Gkone who writes verse containing ametrical foot of two syllablesunstressed and stressedrespectively.Willliam Shakespeare is a famousiambist.
ianthine
iatrophysics
Icarianadj/ iSka(a)rGEn /Gk name[has near homonym: acarian]inadequate for or incapable ofbringing about an ambitiousproject.William’s problem-solving methodsare usually Icarian, but this timehis approach provided the perfectsolution.
iceblinkn/ SIsTbliNk /E + Ea yellowish or whitish glare in thesky over an ice field (as in polarregions)—called also “ice sky.”The polar explorers wore specialgoggles to combat the iceblink.
icebonen/ SIsTbPn /(L > D or G + D or G) > Ethe hipbone especially of cattle.Grandpa stopped carving when hisknife hit the icebone.
ichnography
ichthyomorphic
icily
icingn/ SIsiN /Ea sweet coating for baked goodsusually made from sugar and buttercombined with water, milk, or eggwhite, flavored, often colored, andoften cooked.The lemon icing on Granddad’sbirthday cake nearly melted fromthe heat of all the candles.
iconolater
iconolatry
icy
idealadj/ ISdG(E)l /L > Fexisting as a perfect example.The ideal gas equation expresses arelationship between the pressure,volume, temperature, and thenumber of moles of an ideal gas.
ideaphoria
ideomotor
idesn pl/ SIdz /Lthe 15th day of March, May, July,or October or the 13th day of anyother month in the ancient Romancalendar.Julius Caesar was murdered on theides of March.
idgah
idiocrasy
idiocy
idioglossia
idiolect
idiotic
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idolatrousadj/ ISdBlEtrEs /Gkof or relating to the worship of aphysical object as a god.Muhammad condemned theidolatrous cults, proclaiming thatthere is one God.
idolizev/ SIdFlTIz /Gkgive absolute religious devotionand ultimate trust to something thatis not God.It is worrisome that so many peopleidolize sports figures, rock stars,and millionaires.
idyllically
ignimbrite
ignobleadj/ igSnPbEl /Ldisplaying or characterized bybaseness or meanness : despicable.The senator changed his vote onthe health bill for the ignoblepurpose of protecting his stockinvestments.
ignorable
iliad
illegal
illiberally
illocutionary
illuminant
illuminate
illumine
illumiometer
illusionistn/ DSlVzhEnDst /Lone (as a magician) who producesdeceptive or misleading effects.The illusionist amazed the audiencewhen he levitated a recliningsubject.
illusorily
imamn/ DSmBm /Arthe prayer leader of a mosque.The imam at the local Islamiccenter teaches classes on the Koranto teenagers.
imbecility
imbiber
imbricate
immediate
immersedadj/ DSmErst /Lcompletely engrossed.Immersed in his readingassignment, Nathan was unawarethat a thunderstorm was ragingoutside.
immunoassay
immunotherapy
imparlance
impartial
impartite
impassable
impassive
impatience
impatientlyadv/ imSpCshEntlG /L + Lin a manner that is restless or shortof temper especially underirritation, delay, or opposition.The actress waited impatiently inthe wings for her cue to go onstage.
impellent
impenitent
imperium
impersonate
impersonatorn/ DmSpErsFnTCZE(r) /Ecf + L > F > E + Ecfan entertainer who assumes thecharacter of another individual, atype of person, an animal, or aninanimate object.The Elvis impersonator had hishair appropriately styled into apompadour.
impiety
implore
impound
imprecision
impressible
improvisatrice
imprudent
impudence
impulsion
inabsentia
inactive
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inactivityn/ TinakStivEZG /L + Lthe quality or state of being notgiven to action or effort : idleness,sluggishness.Too much inactivity can affectmental as well as physical health.
inadvertent
inaja
inanga
inapposite
inarticulate
inbiber
inbroglio
Incan/ SiNkE /Quechua > Spa Quechuan people in Peru thatestablished hegemony oversurrounding peoples to form anempire from about 1100 until theSpanish conquest in the 1530s; also: a member of such people.The last Inca calmly stared at theSpanish conquistador beforeturning around and vanishing intothe forest.
incapableadj/ inSkCpEbEl /L + L + Llacking capacity, ability, orqualification for the purpose or endin view.The popular author seemedincapable of writing a dull novel.
incapacitate
incarcerated
incaution
incendiarism
incessantly
inchn/ Sinch /L > Ea unit of length equal to 1/36 yard.Michelle came storming in afterher hair appointment, furiousbecause one side of her hair was atleast an inch shorter than the other.
incidental
incipience
incoercible
incogitable
incommutable
incompossibility
inconclusive
inconsequential
inconsiderate
incontestable
incorporator
increasable
incredulity
incriminatingv/ DnSkrimETnCZiN /Lfurnishing evidence or proof ofcircumstances tending to show theguilt of someone.Gunpowder burns on the suspect’shand constituted strongincriminating evidence of his guilt.
inculcation
inculpate
incunabulist
incurment
incursive
indazole
indefensible
indemnitee
indent
indexer
indicatrix
indices
indicial
indict
indignation
indigoferous
indiscernible
indiscriminate
indispensably
indissociable
indium
indocile
indocility
indulgently
inebriate
inebriated
inebrious
inelegant
inelude
inept
inequitable
inerrancy
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inertadj/ iSnErt /Lvery slow to move or act : lifeless,sluggish.Peter could not tell if the inerthamster was near death or not.
inevitable
inexorably
inexpugnable
infamy
infancy
infant
infarctionn/ DnSfBrkshEn /Lthe producing of an area of tissuedeath (as of the heart) resultingfrom obstruction of bloodcirculation in the area.Angina is usually much less seriousthan myocardial infarction becausein angina there is no death of theheart muscle.
infection
infectivity
infelicitous
infelicity
infield
infinite
infinityn/ DnSfinEZG /Lan indefinitely great number oramount.Helen was amazed that Waltercould look up at the infinity of starsand point out numerousconstellations.
inflammation
inflationary
infractionn/ DnSfrakshEn /La violation by failure to follow,observe, or obey.For a first infraction of the school’sdisciplinary code, a student may besuspended for one day or beassigned four hours in detention.
infractor
infraneritic
ingrained
inhalator
inherently
inhibit
injunctionn/ DnSjEN(k)shEn /La writ granted by a court of equitywhereby one is required to do or torefrain from doing a specified act.The court issued a temporaryinjunction against the sale of theallegedly forged work of art.
injure
injures
inland
inningn/ SiniN /Ea division of a baseball gameconsisting of a turn at bat for eachteam.Dad wants to leave the game at theend of the eighth inning to avoidthe traffic.
innovate
innovator
innuendoes
inorganicadj/ TinO(r)Sganik /L + Gk > L[Note: Could be confused withenorganic.] being, containing, orrelating to a chemical substance orsubstances not relating to orderived from living organisms.Clarice uses no inorganicfertilizers in her garden.
inquest
inquiry
inquisitorial
inroad
insanityn/ DnSsanEZG /Lsuch unsoundness of mind asexcuses one from criminal or civilresponsibility.At his arraignment the defendantpleaded “not guilty by reason ofinsanity.”insider
insight
insincere
insinuation
insolubility
insolvable
insolvency
insolvent
inspiration
inspiratory
inspissating
inspissation
instant
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instarn/ SinTstBr /La stage in the life of an insectbetween two successive molts.In the first instar of whiteflies, theyoung, active, wingless forms areusually called larvae.
instellation
instinctive
instruct
insubordinationn/ TinsETbO(r)dFnSCshEn /Ldefiance of authority.Principal Sawyer warned thestudents that any insubordinationto teachers would be dealt withseverely.
insularity
insult
insure
insurgent
intact
intarsia
intellectualn/ TintFlSekch(ew)El /Lone given to study, reflection, andspeculation especially concerninglarge, profound, or abstract issues.The guidance counselor told thestudent that she should not beafraid to be an intellectual.
intelligence
intent
intentlyadv/ DnStentlG /L + Ecfin a directed manner marked bystrained or eager attention.Karen was gazing so intently outthe window that she did not realizeher brother had entered the room.
interactiveadj/ TintE(r)Saktiv /L + Lof, relating to, or being a two-wayelectronic communication system(as a telephone or a computer) thatinvolves a user’s orders (as forinformation or merchandise) orresponses (as to a poll).Cody has worked hard to develophis interactive Web site.
intercalary
intercensal
intercession
intercom
intercostal
interdiction
interdisciplinaryadj/ TintE(r)SdisEplDTnerG /L + Lcharacterized by participation orcooperation of two or more fieldsof study.Many colleges permit students tocreate interdisciplinary majors.
interest
interleaf
interline
interlinearadj/ TintE(r)SlinGE(r) /Linserted between rows of written orprinted characters.The book contains the originalLatin text with an interlineartranslation.
interludial
intermediary
intermolecularadj/ TintE(r)mESlekyElEr /L + Lexisting or acting betweenmolecules.The van der Waals equation takesinto account the intermolecularforces exerted on a molecule byneighboring molecules.
interofective
interpreter
interreflectionn/ TintE(r)rDSflekshEn /L + Lreciprocal partial or completereturn of a wave motion (as of lightor sound) from a surface that itencounters into the medium that itoriginally traversed.Interreflection enables light totravel hundreds of miles throughfiber-optic cable.
interrelatev/ TintE(r)rDSlCt /L + Lhave a mutual connection by wayof sympathy especially as markedby community of interest.Karen and Stella interrelate so wellthat each often knows what theother is going to say.
interrogation
interrogator
interruption
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intervolve
intestine
intonement
intransigent
intratelluric
intravenous
intriguer
introducible
introgressant
introvert
introverted
intrusion
intumescent
intussuscept
inure
invader
invariant
invertv/ DnSvErt /Lundergo a conversion of asubstance showing dextrorotationinto one showing levorotation orvice versa.Dr. Norton pointed on theillustration where the quartzstarted to invert to cristobalite.
investigator
invigilate
invigorate
invitee
invocable
invocationn/ TinvESkCshEn /La prayer of entreaty that is usually acall for the divine presence and isoffered at the beginning of ameeting or service of worship.Reverend Billy Graham gave theinvocation at the World Games ofthe Special Olympics.
involucred
invulnerable
inwardly
iodize
ionizev/ SIETnIz /Gk > ISVconvert wholly or partly into atomsor groups of atoms that carry apositive or negative electric chargeas a result of having lost or gainedone or more electrons.It takes a certain amount of energyto ionize a given gaseous atom inits ground state and a differentamount to ionize the resulting ion asecond or third time.
ipilipil
iridectomize
iridology
iris
iron
irrational
irrefragably
irreligiousadj/ TirDSlijEs /L + Llacking emotions, doctrines, orpractices that show reverence for agod or a supreme being : ungodly.Trefger prayed every day that hisirreligious relatives wouldeventually see the light.
irreverence
irreverential
irruptible
isallotherm
isanemone
isepiptesis
islamics
islandology
islet
isobase
isoelectronicadj/ TI(T)sPDTlekStrBnik /Gk > ISVhaving the same number ofnegatively charged constituentelementary particles—used ofatoms or their ions.Comparing the size of ions ofelements in different groups on theperiodic table is meaningful only ifthey are isoelectronic.
isolationism
isolette
isomericadj/ TIsPSmerik /Gk > ISVof, relating to, or exhibiting thephenomenon exhibited by two ormore chemical substancescontaining the same numbers ofatoms of the same elements in thesubstances but differing in thestructural arrangement of theatoms.Two isomeric substances may havedifferent colors, melting points,dipole moments, and chemicalreactivities.
isopleth
isopropyl
isopycnic
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isoseismaladj/ TI(T)sPSsIzmEl /Gk + Gkof, relating to, or marked by equalintensity of earthquake shock.The graph showed the isoseismalzones around the epicenter of theearthquake.
isotopicadj/ TIsPStBpik /Gk > ISVof, relating to, or having therelationship of one of two or morespecies of atoms of the samechemical element that have thesame atomic number but differ inatomic mass or mass number.Hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium,which differ only in number ofneutrons, are three isotopic formsof hydrogen.
isotron
ispaghul
ispahan
Italianateadj/ DStalyEnDt /Gk > L > Ithaving an Italian quality : markedby Italian characteristics orinfluence.The Italianate style of Victorianarchitecture was very popular inthe United States between 1840 and1870.
itchy
ivorine
jacana
jacaranda
jacket
jackpot
jackscrew
jacksnipe
jacobean
jactance
jade
Jainismn/ SjCTnizEm /Skt > Hindia religion of India characterized bythe belief that while gods controlthe realm of time and matter, nobeing higher than an absolutelyperfect human soul is necessary forthe creation or moral regulation ofthe universe.Jainism—along with Hinduism andBuddhism—is one of the three mostancient of India’s religioustraditions still practiced.
jalousies
jambeaux
jambstone
jangly
janitress
Januaryn/ SjanyETwerG /Lthe first month of the Gregoriancalendar.Three Kings’ Day is the sixth dayof January.
japanesy
japeries
jargonistic
jarrah
jasponyx
javelineer
jawbreaker
jaygee
jeep
jeerer
jejunity
jequirity
jestern/ SjestE(r) /Efool.The court jester went too far withhis jokes one day and landed in thedungeon.
jesuitize
jetport
jibber
jicaran/ ShGkErE /Nahuatl > Sp[has near homonym: Jicarilla] acup or bowl made from the fruit ofthe calabash tree.Edward spent some of his free timecarving a jicara.
jiffy
jigger
jiggling
jigsaw
jingoist
jinx
jitterbugn/ SjiZE(r)TbEg /unknown + unknowna dance in which couples two-step,balance, and twirl in standardizedpatterns or with vigorousacrobatics.Movies set during World War IIoften show people dancing thejitterbug.
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jivev/ jIv /unknown[has homonym: gyve] dance to hotjazz.Cecily loves to jive while listeningto her father’s collection of old jazztunes.
jobholder
joggle
joineryn/ SjOinErG /F > Ethe fastening together of pieces ofwood to construct furniture,cabinetry, or other articles.Ronald admired the nearlyseamless joinery on theHepplewhite table at the auctionbut couldn’t afford to bid on it.
jointer
jollyadj/ SjBlG /Scand? > F > Efull of high spirits : joyous.The students couldn’t figure outwhy their bus driver was so jolly allthe time.
jornadan/ hO(r)SnBdE /L > OProv > Span arduous usually one-day journeyacross a stretch of desert.The travelers almost perished forlack of water on the grim jornada.
journeycaken/ SjErnGTkCk /E name + ON > E[Note: Could be confused withjohnnycake or jonny cake.] a breadmade of white or yellow cornmealmixed with salt and water or milkand either baked thin in a pan ordropped by spoonfuls onto a hotgreased griddle.Hiram yelled at Mitch for eatingthe last journeycake.
journeyman
joyfuladj/ SjOifEl /L > F > E + Ecfexperiencing pleasure or delight :happy.Joyful people are said to outlivetheir bilious, whining counterparts.
jubate
Judaican pl/ jVSdCDkE /Gk > Lthings Jewish.Rebecca opened a shop devotedentirely to Judaica.
Judaismn/ SjVdCTizEm /Heb > Gk > Lthe total complex of cultural,social, and religious beliefs andpractices of the Jews.Laura decided to convert toJudaism when she married David.
judaize
judder
judgeship
judgmatically
judiciously
judo
jugger
juggle
juice
julietn/ SjVlyEt /Shakespearean namea woman’s slipper with a high frontand back and low-cut sides.As Ruth slipped her foot into thejuliet, she felt the sharp point of anearring she thought she had lost.
jumboadj/ SjEm(T)bP /name of a circus elephantbeing a very large specimen of itskind.The jumbo diamonds flashed at theawards ceremony.
jumping
Junen/ SjVn /L namethe sixth month of the Gregoriancalendar.Nuptiality usually increasesdramatically in June.
junior
junoesque
jurel
jurisconsult
jurisprudential
justiciar
justificatory
juvenilize
juxtaposed
kaddish
kafkaesque
kalanchoe
kapok
kappa
karaoke
karpas
karyogram
karyotheca
kathenotheism
kavass
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kayak
kea
keckling
kedushah
keelblock
keelboat
keepable
keg
kekepa
kelebe
kellyn/ SkelG /Ir namea variable color averaging a strongyellowish green.Sinead is adamant that the bestcolor of felt for her shamrocks iskelly.
kenningn/ SkeniN /ONa metaphorical compound word orphrase used especially in OldEnglish and Old Norse poetry.While reading Beowulf, Friedafound a kenning that referred to theocean as a “whale road.”kenosis
keratopathy
kerion
kerystic
kettledrum
keyboard
keypunch
khaya
kickshawn/ SkikTshO /F > Ea fancy dish in cookery : tidbit,delicacy.Arlene is famous for whipping upsome exotic kickshaw out ofwhatever she has on hand.
kiddish
kiddush
kikepan/ kGSkCpE /Hawaiiana sarong worn by Hawaiian womenwith the top under one arm andover the shoulder of the oppositearm.During the Hawaiian culturecelebration known as Makahiki,males must wear a malo andfemales must wear a kikepa.
kiloware
kinn/ Skin /Ea member of the same family : ablood relation.After comparing notes for over anhour, we determined that Howardwas not any kin to us.
kindn/ SkInd /Ea group united by common traits orinterests : category, class.When Mayor Winkle publiclyinformed the migrant workers thattheir kind was not welcome, theyresponded with a lawsuit.
kindle
kinesalgia
kinesics
kineticism
kingn/ SkiN /Ea male monarch who reigns over amajor territorial unit.When his brother left for thecrusades, Prince John decided tomake himself king.
kingly
kingpin
kink
kinky
kinswomann/ SkinsTwUmEn /E + Ea female relative.By marrying a kinswoman of theking, the earl gained even morepower and influence.
kisses
kitteln/ SkiZFl /Ar? > G > Yiddish[has homonym: kittle] a whitecotton or linen robe worn byorthodox Jews on Rosh Hashanaand Yom Kippur and at thePassover seder.Mr. Eisen put on a brand-new kitteland prepared to greet his sederguests.
kittiwake
kiva
klezmer
klipbok
kneel
knickerbockers
knickknackery
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knitv/ Snit /E[has homonym: nit] form a fabricor garment by the interlacing of ayarn or yarns in a series ofconnected loops by means of handor machine needles.Scott asked his aunt to knit him aspecial wool sweater with his nameon it.
knitted
knobstick
knottyadj/ SnBZG /E[has homonyms: noddy, naughty]full of difficulties or complications: hard to solve or understand.Felipe had trouble cutting throughthe knotty information presented inthe computer manual.
knowing
knowinglyadv/ SnPiNlG /Ewith awareness, deliberateness, orintention.The physician was indicted forknowingly defrauding thegovernment.
knuckles
koann/ SkPTBn /Jpna paradox used in Zen Buddhism asan instrument of meditation intraining monks to despair of anultimate dependence upon reasonand to force them into suddenintuitive enlightenment.The most widely known koan is thequestion “What is the sound of onehand clapping?”
kolon/ SkP(T)lP /OSlav > Serbo-Croatiana central European folk dance inwhich dancers form a circle andprogress slowly to right and leftwhile one or more solo dancersperform elaborate steps in thecenter.The tourists clapped as Yelenadanced the kolo energetically.
kornerupine
korrigann/ SkOrDTgBn /Bret[has homonym: corrigan as incorrigan pulse] a long-hairednocturnal often malevolent Bretonfairy sorceress.The evil character in the Frenchchildren’s film was a korrigan.
korrigumn/ SkBrDgEm /Kanuria reddish fawn antelope of westernAfrica having black markings.The zoo recently obtained areddish-orange korrigum fromSenegal.
krausen
kummel
kunzite
kyack
kylin
kyphosis
label
labels
labrumn/ SlCbrEm /Lthe upper or anterior lip of insects.A sand wasp is most easilyrecognized by an elongated,triangular labrum which resemblesa beak.
lacertiform
lacis
laconize
lactose
ladder
laddery
ladinon/ lESdGTnP /L > Sp[has near homonym: Latino] acunningly vicious horse or steer.One ladino proved to be thedownfall of 17 riders at the rodeo.
laicization
lair
laken/ SlCk /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] apurplish red pigment prepared fromlac dye or cochineal.Eva wiped off her lipstick whenTom told her that it contained lakemade from dried female insectbodies.
laman/ SlBmE /Tibetan[has homonym: llama] a priest ormonk of Tibetan Buddhism.The famous lama gave anintroductory talk on dharma at theBuddhist retreat center in Berkeley.
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lambertn/ SlambE(r)t /G namethe centimeter-gram-second unit ofbrightness equal to the brightnessof a perfectly diffusing surface thatradiates or reflects 1 lumen persquare centimeter.The lambert is used in calculationsby astronomers, physicists,engineers, and photographers.
lamellirostral
lamentable
laminiplantar
lampblack
lampoonery
lanai
lancersn pl/ Slan(t)sE(r)z /Fa set of five square dances each in adifferent meter.In the lancers, the dancers salute inmilitary style.
landlord
lanuginous
laocoon
laputan
larcenist
larcenously
largeadj/ SlBrj /L > F > Eexceeding most other things of likekind in bulk, capacity, quantity,superficial dimensions, or numberof constituent units.Compared to saddle horses,Belgians and Clydesdales are quitelarge.
larrikin
laryngectomize
laryngectomy
latanier
latecomer
lateen
lateral
lather
lathhouse
laticifer
Latinon/ lEStGnP /L > Sp[has near homonym: ladino] aperson of Latin American originliving in the United States.Comedian Paul Rodriguez has builthis routine around being a Latino.
latitudinarian
latrodectism
latter
laudable
launch
launcher
lavation
lawful
lawrencium
laxative
layn/ SlC /Scand[has homonym: lei] a simplenarrative poem.A popular historical ballad canproperly be called a lay.
layback
leaching
lead
leadenadj/ SledFn /Eoppressively heavy.After hours of trudging through therain, Tibi’s clothes were leadenand her feet ached.
leafcup
leag
leanly
learnv/ SlErn /Egain knowledge or understandingof or skill in by study, instruction,or experience.Joel was determined to learn hismultiplication tables beforeThanksgiving.
least
leather
leathery
leaving
lebhaft
lee
leechcraft
leeward
leeway
leftover
leftoversn pl/ SleftTPvE(r)z /E + Efragments of food remaining from ameal.The waiter brought Elbert acontainer for his leftovers.
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legalize
legion
legionnaire
legitim
legitimate
lei
leicester
leiotrichous
leisurely
lemel
lemon
lengthen
lengthy
lenience
lentil
lepidopterologyn/ TlepETdBptErSBlEjG /Gk > La branch of the science of insectlife dealing with the study ofbutterflies and moths.Dabbling in lepidopterology is ahobby for Ian, who has a fabulousbutterfly collection.
leprous
leptodactylous
lessee
lesseradj/ SlesE(r) /E[has homonym: lessor] smaller :inferior.The lesser rivers and streams didnot have names on the ForestService map.
Letheanadj/ SlGthGEn /Gkof, relating to, or causingforgetfulness.Blake said that the Lethean natureof the novel was to blame for hispoor grade on the literature quiz.
leucite
leucotomy
leukemogen
lexicologyn/ TleksESkBlEgG /Gkthe science of the derivation andsignification of words.Jim is working on a graduatedegree in lexicology and has hisheart set on becoming a dictionaryeditor.
liaisev/ lGSCz /L > F > Eestablish communication forpurposes of mutual understanding.The U.S. Treasury agent had toliaise with the local and statepolice in the matter of thesuspected counterfeiters.
liberate
librettist
lichenology
lickerish
lickspittle
lifeboat
lifelong
ligandn/ SligEnd /La group, ion, or moleculecoordinated to the central atom in acoordination complex.Sphyros explained that a ligand isjust a molecule or ion surroundinga transition metal in a complexmolecule or ion.
lightened
ligure
ligustrum
lilacs
liman
limber
limburger
limen/ SlIm /Ea caustic highly infusible solid thatconsists essentially of calciumoxide.Sidney learned at the museum thatlime is one of the materialcomponents of glass.
limekiln
limitless
limousines
limpa
limpet
limpkin
limuloid
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lindyn/ SlindG /U.S. namea jitterbug dance originating inHarlem and later developing manylocal variants.Sean and Miriam danced the lindyat the costume party.
linebacker
linenized
linesmann/ SlInzmEn /E&(L > F) + E[Note: Plural form is pronouncedidentically.] an official who assistsa referee especially in various goaland net games.The chief duty of the head linesmanin football is to mark the yardagegained or lost on each play.
lingcod
lingo
linguistic
linotypist
linoxyn
linseed
linstockn/ SlinzTtBk /D > Ea pointed forked staff shod withiron at the foot formerly used tohold a lighted match for firingcannon.Captain Braucher waved thelinstock over his head to indicatehe was ready to fire.
lintwhiten/ SlintT(h)wIt /Ea common small Old World finchhaving plumage that varies greatly.In his poem “Claribel” Tennysonwrote: “Her song the lintwhiteswelleth, the clear-voiced mavisdwelleth. . . .”lionize
lipoprotein
liquidadj/ SlikwDd /Lbeing extremely fluid without beinggaseous and having a definitevolume without having a definiteshape except such as is temporarilygiven by a container.When air is liquefied, oxygen is thefirst component to become liquid.
lisp
listen
listlessadj/ SlistlDs /Echaracterized by lack of inclinationor impetus to exertion : languid,spiritless.People with abnormally low levelsof thyroid hormones are oftenlistless and apathetic.
literal
literally
lithium
lithophilous
litigant
livable
livedo
liverwurst
lividity
lixiviate
loach
loafern/ SlPfE(r) /L > Sp > E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] timberwolf.Gunter spotted a loafer frolickingin the snow.
loathing
local
localize
localizer
locker
locket
locomobile
locomote
locomotive
loft
logaoedic
logical
logodaedaly
logorrheic
lollopedv/ SlBlEpt /imit Eproceeded with a bounding orbobbing motion.The jackrabbit lolloped across thelawn in the twilight.
lombard
longhorn
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longwaysadv/ SlONTwCz /E + Ein two straight lines.Michael announced that the nextfolk dance would be performedlongways.
loosenv/ SlVsFn /Eset free : free from restraint.The crook thought a little moneymight loosen his tongue, but Vincenever said a word about the jewels.
loosestrife
lope
lopolith
loran
lorelei
lorgnettes
lose
lotsadv/ SlBts /Eto or by a considerable number oramount : much.Ginny asserts that reading a bookis lots more fun for her thanwatching television.
loutishness
lovable
lox
loyally
loyalty
lubberly
luckily
Lucretian
lucubratev/ SlVk(y)ETbrCt /Ldiscourse learnedly in writing.Abraham had the opportunity tolucubrate in several journals beforehe turned away from scholarship.
luge
lugern/ SlVTzhE(r) /F[has near homonym: loser] onewho coasts on a small sled.Ron likes Nordic skiing, but Arthurfancies himself a luger.
lukewarmly
luminophor
lunateadj/ SlVTnCt /Lshaped like a crescent.A whimsical lunate window lit thestairwell in Xavier’s house.
lupuline
lurch
lurev/ SlU(E)r /Gmc > F > E[has homonym: loure] attract,entice, invite.Wendy hopes that the new neonsign will lure customers into herbeauty salon.
lusterware
lustral
lustrously
lutestringn/ SlVtTstriN /It > Ea plain glossy silk formerly muchused for women’s dresses andribbons.Ephemia wore a flowing negligeeof white lutestring to the costumeparty.
luthern
lycanthropic
lymph
lyncean
lynch
lynchingn/ SlinchiN /Am namethe act of a mob or group thathangs or otherwise kills someone inpunishment of a presumed crime oroffense.Police were called in to prevent theriotous mob from lynching thecaptured terrorist.
lyrurus
lysin
macao
maccus
macellumn/ mESselEm /Heb > Gk > Lan ancient Roman market or marketbuilding.Phyllis toured the Colosseum, astatuary garden, and a macellumwhile on vacation in Rome.
macfarlane
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Machn/ SmBk /G name[has homonyms: moch, mock] anumber representing the ratio of thespeed of a body to the speed ofsound in the surroundingatmosphere.The Mach required to reach lowEarth orbit is 25.
machicotage
machinations
machine
macho
macilent
macrobian
macrobiotic
macropterousadj/ maSkrBptErEs /Gk + Gkhaving long or large wings—usedof birds or insects.The macropterous bald eagle has awingspan that ranges from six toeight feet.
macroscian
macular
maculose
madcap
maddeningly
maddish
madeira
madonna
maestoso
maggotry
magi
magic
magisterially
magistrate
magmatic
magnet
magnetician
magnetism
magneto
magnificadj/ magSnifik /L > Fimposing in size.Friedrich painted a magnific hillshooting high above the clouds.
magnolia
magpie
magusn/ SmCgEs /Gk > Lmagician.The magus practiced his shape-changing spells on his apprentice.
maiant
maidservant
mailable
mailbox
maile
mainspring
mainstream
majolica
majoon
majorv/ SmCjE(r) /Lpursue a subject of academic studyas a field of specialization.Like many students, Harold has noidea what subject he would like tomajor in.
makableadj/ SmCkEbEl /E + Ecfcapable of being made.Boris and Natasha argued overhow to establish a makable bridgecontract.
makaran/ SmEkErE /Skta water monster of Hindu religiousmyth that is represented in religiousart as having the body of acrocodile and head of an antelope.A makara is portrayed on one ofthe five types of flags mentioned inBuddhist scripture.
maladjustment
malaise
malapropos
malefic
malevolence
malihini
malmignatte
malversationn/ TmalvE(r)SsCshEn /L > Fmisbehavior and especiallycorruption in an office, trust, orcommission.The gubernatorial candidate claimsthat malversation has becomerampant in the presentadministration.
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mambon/ mBm(T)bP /Spa complex, staccato, usually fastdance related to the rumba and ofCuban origin.Mr. Varda was the best dancer ofthe mambo in Cleveland in the1950s.
mammalia
mammatus
mammonish
manacled
manager
manciple
manger
mango
mangosteen
manicure
maniple
manipulate
manit
mannequin
mannishadj/ Smanish /Eresembling or suggesting that of aman.Low-heeled mannish shoescompleted Louise’s outfit.
manslaughtern/ SmanTslOZE(r) /E + Scandthe slaying of a human being;specifically : the unlawful killing ofa human being without express orimplied malice.Because the prosecutor could notprove premeditation, the suspectwas charged with manslaughterinstead of murder.
mantelpiece
mantran/ SmantrE /Skta verbal spell, ritualisticincantation, or mystic formula useddevotionally in popular Hinduismand Buddhism.While awaiting rescue from theearthquake, Ravi used a mantra tokeep his mind off the pain.
manumitter
manyadj/ TmenG /Econsisting of or amounting to alarge but indefinite number : notfew.Many college students flock to thebeaches during spring break.
maoism
maori
mar
maracas
marasmus
marcescence
Marchn/ SmBrch /L name > F > Ethe third month of the Gregoriancalendar.March is typically a windy monthin the United States.
marchpanen/ SmBrchTpCn /Ita shapable confection made ofalmond paste.The marchpane was sculpted into atiny edible castle.
margin
marien/ mESrG /Fan often ornamented raised borderof a plate or flat dish that forms aplane nearly parallel to the bottom.The marie of Valetta’s china wasdecorated with 14-karat gold.
marina
marinated
marketfishn/ SmBrkDtTfish /E geog name + E[Note: Could be confused withmargate fish and margot fish.] avariable usually pearl gray fish ofthe tropical western Atlantic.The marketfish is esteemed as afood fish.
marmoreal
marooned
marquee
marquette
marriagen/ Smarij /L > F > Ethe state of being united to a personas husband or wife.In many countries marriage has anumber of legal ramifications forboth parties involved.
marron
marrow
marteline
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martingale
martinique
mascalage
masculinity
mashern/ SmashE(r) /Ea kitchen utensil for crushing foodto a soft, pulpy consistency.Brittany used a masher on thepotatoes before whipping in thebutter and milk.
mashie
masochism
masochist
massecuite
mastermind
masterpiece
mastoid
matchcoatn/ SmachTkPt /Powhatan > Ea mantle or similar loose coveringof fur, feathers, or usually woolencloth formerly extensively worn byNative Americans.Running Fox took his rifle and hismatchcoat and headed out into thenight.
matching
matchless
material
matriciden/ SmatrETsId /Lmurder of a mother by her son ordaughter.In the Greek drama, Orestescommits matricide in revenge forhis mother’s murder of his father.
matroclinal
matronly
matsail
maturity
maunderer
mauvette
maxilla
maximum
maxwelln/ SmakTswel /Scot namethe centimeter-gram-secondelectromagnetic unit of magneticflux equal to the flux per squarecentimeter of normal cross sectionin a region where the magneticinduction is 1 gauss.The maxwell is named after JamesClerk Maxwell, who is ranked withSir Isaac Newton and AlbertEinstein for the fundamental natureof his contributions to science.
mayn/ SmC /L[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] theearly, vigorous part of human life :prime, heyday.The quarterback knew that the endof his may was at hand, so hebegan to think about a secondcareer.
maypolen/ SmCTpPl /L > F > E + L > Ea tall pole in an open place andwreathed with flowers forming acenter for May Day sports.The eighth-grade girls dancedaround the maypole in the school’sspring festival.
mazagran
mazarn/ mESzBr /Ara Muslim shrine or enshrined tomb.The popular shrine was reputed tobe the mazar of a saint, but none ofthe pilgrims was certain who wasburied there.
mcleod
mealiness
mealy
meann/ SmGn /E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word. Inaddition, word has homonym:mien.] a quantity formed by addingquantities together in any order anddividing by their number.When students average theirgrades, they are calculating thearithmetic mean.
meander
meaning
meatball
mechanicsn pl/ mDSkaniks /Gka branch of physical science thatdeals with energy and forces andtheir relation to the equilibrium,deformation, or motion of solid,liquid, and gaseous bodies.A scientist in the field of fluidmechanics used a Ping-Pong balland a shop vacuum cleaner todemonstrate the Bernoulli effect.
mechanistic
mechanize
mechanomorphic
medal
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medallic
mediann/ SmGdGEn /La value in an ordered set ofquantities below and above whichfall an equal number of quantitiesor which is the average of the twomiddle values if there is no onemiddle number.The median of the set {8, 10, 14,36} is 12.
mediation
medicament
medievalist
medlar
meek
megahertz
megaprosopous
megrim
melangeur
melanin
melanite
melanochroi
melezitose
melic
meliorism
melismatics
melliferous
melodious
melomania
memorableadj/ Smem(E)rEbEl /Lworthy of being remembered ornoted.“The Raven” is one of Edgar AllanPoe’s most memorable poems.
memorial
menat
mennonite
menology
mensurationn/ Tmen(t)sESrCshEn /Lthe act, process, art or an instanceof measuring : measurement.The lab tests seemed to runperfectly, but careless mensurationresulted in the need to redoeverything.
mentionn/ SmenchEn /Lthe act or an instance of citing,noting, or calling attention tosomeone or something especially ina brief or casual manner.Harry was disappointed that hisdefensive play did not receive anymention in the newspaper accountof Saturday’s game.
menun/ Sme(T)nyV /L > Fthe dishes served at a meal or themeal itself.The menu for the country musicawards banquet includes friedchicken and apple brown Betty.
mercerized
merchant
merchantable
merciful
mercilessadj/ SmErsGlDs /L > F > E + Ecfcruel, harsh, pitiless.The columnist’s satire turned amerciless spotlight on the academicestablishment.
mercuricadj/ TmErSkyUrik /L > ISVof, relating to, or containing theheavy silver-white poisonousmetallic element that is the onlymetal liquid at ordinarytemperatures—used especially ofcompounds in which this element isbivalent.“Mad hatters” are no myth: Toxicsolutions of mercuric chloride andmercuric nitrate were once used inthe production of felt hats.
merge
merlin
merlonn/ SmErlEn /L > It > F[has homonym: merlin] one of thetall intervals between embrasureson a battlement.Sergeant Stammel took coverbehind a merlon as the enemyarchers began to shoot.
meromictic
merrily
merryadj/ SmerG /E[has near homonym: marry] full ofgaiety or high spirits : cheerful.Dozens of movies have been madeabout Robin Hood and his merrymen.
meseta
mesocracy
mesoprosopic
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mesoptile
messn/ Smes /L > F > E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.]sufficient quantity (of a specifiedkind of food) for a dish or a meal.Janie went out to the garden andpicked a mess of green beans forsupper.
message
Messiahn/ mDSsIE /Heb&Aramthe expected king and deliverer ofthe Jews.Messianic Jewish congregationsbelieve that Jesus was the promisedMessiah, but they also observeJewish holidays.
messianic
messmate
metacarpus
metachronous
metalloidn/ SmeZFlTOid /Gk? > L > F > E + Gk > ISVcfa nonmetal (as carbon or nitrogen)that can combine with a metal toform an alloy.When asked to name a metalloid,Xerxes gave two examples: siliconand germanium.
metallophone
metalware
metatarsus
metathesisn/ mDStaJEsDs /Gka chemical reaction between twocompounds in which part of thefirst compound becomes unitedwith part of the second and theremainder of the first compoundbecomes united with the remainderof the second.Metathesis between an aqueoussolution of barium chloride and anaqueous solution of sodium sulfateproduces a white precipitate ofbarium sulfate.
metempsychosisn/ TmEZTemTsISkPsDs /Gkthe passing of the soul at death intoanother body either human oranimal.Hinduism and Buddhism are majorreligions that profess belief inmetempsychosis.
meteorologyn/ TmGZGESrBlEjG /Gka science that deals with theatmosphere and its phenomena (asvariations of heat, moisture, orwinds).Sarah was disappointed when shelearned that her favorite weatherforecaster had no formal trainingin meteorology.
metern/ SmGZE(r) /Gk[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.]systematically arranged andmeasured rhythm in verse.Meter in English is by stress ratherthan by length of vowel as inGreek.
methanizev/ SmeJETnIz /ISVconvert (as a mixture of carbonmonoxide and hydrogen) to acolorless odorless flammablegaseous saturated hydrocarbon thatis lighter than air and formsexplosive mixtures with air oroxygen.Dan correctly wrote the chemicalequation illustrating how tomethanize carbon monoxide andhydrogen.
method
methylate
meticulous
metier
metricize
mhometer
miaul
micraner
microangiopathy
micrometeorite
microphyll
microsecondn/ SmIkrPTsekEnd /Gk + La unit of time equal to 1 millionthof a second.Some writers need five paragraphsto explain an emotion that lastsonly for a microsecond.
microseism
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microwavev/ SmITkrPTwCv /Gk + Ecook or heat in an oven thatpenetrates food with very shortelectromagnetic waves.The instructions on the jumbopackage of frozen lasagna were tomicrowave the contents for 25minutes.
midbrain
middlingadj/ SmidliN /Efalling between two extremes.The fugitive was described as aman of middling height, withblonde hair, and wearing a cape.
midwayadv/ SmidTwC /Ein the middle of the distance.The alderman’s proposal wasmidway between revolution andreform.
miff
milanaise
milen/ SmIl /Ea unit of distance equal to 5,280feet.Sasha thought it terribly unfair thathe had to walk a mile to school.
military
millennial
millesimal
milliammetern/ TmilGSa(m)TmGZE(r) /L > F + F name + Gk > Fan instrument for measuringelectric currents in milliamperes.The electrical output of aphotoelectric cell is measured witha milliammeter.
millionairess
milongan/ mDSlONgE /Span Argentine ballroom dance thatpreceded the tango early in the 20thcentury.It is unusual to see anyone dancethe milonga nowadays.
milquetoast
mime
minauderie
mince
mineral
mineralizev/ Smin(E)rETlIz /L + Ecfsupply with minerals or anyinorganic compound.Mary’s science project was aposter explaining how fluorine ionsin toothpaste help to mineralizeteeth and thereby fight decay.
mineralogy
minification
minikin
minimal
miniseriesn/ SminGTsi(T)rGz /L + La television production of a storypresented in sequential episodes.The novel’s plot was so long andconvoluted that the televisionproducers decided to dramatize itin a six-part miniseries instead of amovie.
minkn/ SmiNk /Eany of several slender-bodiedsemiaquatic carnivorous mammalsthat resemble and are closelyrelated to the weasels.The American mink generally feedson fish, muskrats, rabbits, andbirds.
minnesingern/ SminGTsiNE(r) /Gone of a class of aristocraticGerman lyric poets and musiciansof the 12th to the 14th centuriescharacterized by having love andbeauty as the subject of their songs.The folk tale ended with therevelation that the apprenticeminnesinger was actually the son ofa German prince.
minniebush
miraculously
mirifical
miscalculations
miscella
miscreancy
misdemeanant
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misemphasizev/ TmisSem(p)fETsIz /Ecf + Gkgive a misplaced or wrong stress orrelative importance to.Mona worried that the highlightingin the used textbook wouldmisemphasize the important pointsshe should learn.
misfortunen/ misSfOrchEn /Ecf + L > F > Ean instance of bad luck.What victim of a misfortune has notasked “Why me?”mishitn/ SmisThit /E + ON + Ea poor hit in cricket.David’s first swing was deemed amishit and booed by the crowd.
misinterpretv/ TmisDnStErprDt /Ecf + Lgive an incorrect explanation to :explain wrongly.It would be very hard tomisinterpret the body languageconveyed by the rolling of one’seyes.
mison/ SmG(T)sP /Jpna paste used in preparing soups andother foods that is made bygrinding a mixture of steamed rice,cooked soybeans, and salt andfermenting it in brine.Akira made a light soup of miso,spinach, and tofu.
misorientationn/ TmisTPrGEnStCshEn /Ecf + Lthe act of wrongly or incorrectlydetermining one’s bearings orsettling one’s sense of direction.The pilot’s misorientation led himto believe that the water below himwas the sky.
missionn/ SmishEn /La ministry (as preaching oreducational or medical work)commissioned by a church or someother religious organization for thepurpose of propagating its faith orcarrying on humanitarian work.Most young Mormon men serve atwo-year mission overseas.
missive
missortedv/ mi(s)SsO(E)rZDd /Ecf + Eincorrectly put in a given place orrank according to kind, class, ornature.If the dirty laundry is missorted,some nice clothes could be ruined.
misspeakv/ mi(s)SspGk /Ecf + Eutter words or articulate soundsincorrectly.The president was relieved when hedid not misspeak any words in hisinaugural address.
misstriken/ mi(s)SstrIk /Ecf + Ea coin whose design is off center.The misstrike in the coin collector’sshadow box is extremely valuable.
mistakesn pl/ mDSstCks /ON > Ewrong actions or statementsproceeding from faulty judgment,inadequate knowledge, orinattention : unintentional errors.The princess explained, “You mustnever feel badly about makingmistakes as long as you take thetrouble to learn from them.”mistreat
mistrust
mitchella
miticide
mitigation
mitimae
mitral
mixern/ SmiksE(r) /L + Ecfa stationary or portable kitchenutensil equipped with one or morebeaters for mixing, beating,creaming, or whipping a variety offoods.Grace and Harry received a largemixer as a wedding present.
moarian
moatn/ SmPt /F > E[has homonym: mote] a deep andwide trench surrounding a castle.The oily, dark waters of the moatswirled as some unknown creaturepassed close to the surface.
mobcapn/ SmBbTkap /D? + L > Ea woman’s indoor cap; especially :a fancy cap made of sheer materialwith a high full crown and oftentied under the chin.The chambermaid, dressed in blackand wearing a mobcap and a whiteapron, brought in the refreshments.
mobstern/ SmBbstE(r) /La member of a criminal gang.The mobster ordered Tony to payhis gambling debts or else.
mockado
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moden/ SmPd /L[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word. Inaddition, word has homonym:mowed.] the value that occurs mostfrequently : the most commonvalue.In the set {2, 4, 6, 6, 8} the mode is6.
moderne
modernize
modestlyadv/ SmBdDstlG /Lwith a moderate opinion of one’sown importance or merits.The firefighter who rescued thechild modestly explained that hewas just doing his job.
modulus
mofussil
moire
molen/ SmPlG /Nahuatl > AmerSp[has homonym: moly] a highlyspiced sauce made principally ofchili and chocolate but containingnumerous other ingredients andserved with meat (as beef orturkey).Maria’s recipe for mole requiresfour different kinds of chilepeppers.
molecularadj/ mESlekyElE(r) /L > Frelating to, connected with,produced by, or consisting of unitsof matter that are the smallestparticles of an element or chemicalcombination of atoms (as acompound) capable of retainingchemical identity with thesubstance in mass.A molecular formula shows theexact number of atoms of eachelement in a molecule.
mollifier
mollyhawkn/ SmBlGThOk /D > E[Note: Could be confused withmollymawk.] one of several largeoceanic birds (as the fulmar orpetrel).A mollyhawk dove into the waterand plucked out a wriggling fish.
molybdenum
mombin
momentous
momusn/ SmPmEs /Gk namea carping critic : faultfinder.People might enjoy Molly’scompany more if she were not sucha momus.
monarchical
monarchy
monasterial
mondial
monitor
monkeyfy
monkeys
monody
monogamy
monograph
monohull
monologyn/ mESnBlEjG /Gkthe habit of talking to oneself.Dmitri defended his monology,saying that only if he argued withhimself should it be of concern.
monophthalmic
monophthong
monopolizer
monopolylogue
monopsony
monotheism
monotheisticadj/ TmBnE(T)thGSistik /Gk + Gkof, relating to, or characterized bythe doctrine or belief that there isbut one God.Zoroastrianism is perhaps theoldest monotheistic religion.
monoxenous
montane
monuron
moodyadj/ SmVdG /Esubject to or characterized bydepression or discontent : sullen.The band’s lead singer isnotoriously moody and publicity-shy.
moonbeam
moonstone
moor
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moorage
moray
morbidity
morbilli
morcellement
morosophist
morphine
morphogeny
morphology
mortgagee
mortmain
mosesite
motion
motivation
motocross
motorcycle
mottlement
mournful
movementn/ SmVvmEnt /L + Ecfthe action of moving : change ofposition.Serena’s jerky movement threw herpartner off balance.
moving
muddled
mudskipper
muffled
mug
muguet
mulctv/ SmElkt /Ldefraud especially of money :swindle.The con artist will mulct Mrs.Crawford of her savings if she fallsfor his story.
muleta
muleteer
mullv/ SmEl /Econsider or talk over the aspects ofat length or at leisure.After he finished the book, Simontried to mull it over, but he keptbeing distracted.
mullet
multiplexn/ SmEltETpleks /L + La complex housing several movietheaters.The new multiplex featured a coffeeshop in its lobby for its theaterpatrons.
munchausen
muniments
murine
murre
murrelet
muscadine
muscular
museology
mushroom
musicalen/ TmVzDSkal /Fa usually private concert of musictypically comprising a socialentertainment.The governor’s mansion was thesite of a well-attended musicalecelebrating New Year’s Day.
musiciann/ myVSzishEn /L > F > Eone skilled in music.Although she worked at a bank,Shirley always told people she wasa musician when asked what herprofession was.
muskn/ SmEsk /Skt > Per > Gk > L > F > Ea substance that has a penetratingpersistent odor that is obtainedfrom the male musk deer.Musk is used in many perfumes andin medicine as an antispasmodic.
mussalchee
mustardadj/ SmEstE(r)d /L > F > Ea pungent yellow condiment whichis sometimes mixed with water andvinegar and applied to the skin as apoultice for skin irritation.Angelique had been up during thenight making mustard plasters torelieve his colic.
mutagenesis
mutchkinn/ SmEchkDn /E[has near homonym: munchkin] aScotch unit of liquid capacity equalto 0.9 pint.Mrs. Calderwood ordered amutchkin of lemon juice from thegrocer.
mutilation
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mutilator
mutinously
mycologyn/ mISkBlEjG /Gka branch of the science of plant lifedealing with fungi.Dana’s neighbor has studiedmycology and probably knows thename of the fungus that is killingher flowers.
myelography
myelosis
myologyn/ mISBlEjG /Gka scientific study of muscles.The pediatrician recommended thatRon’s baby brother, who hastrouble swallowing, be taken to aspecialist in orofacial myology.
myopically
myriametersn pl/ SmirGETmGZE(r)z /Gk > Fmetric units of length, each equal to10,000 meters.The surveyors calculated that abridge over the narrowest part ofthe lake would shorten the routebetween the towns by severalmyriameters.
myrrhed
mysticism
mythologist
mythology
nabby
nachon/ SnBch(T)P /Spa tortilla chip topped with cheeseand a savory substance (as chilipeppers or refried beans) andbroiled.Stevie grabbed the last nacho offthe platter just as his little brotherreached for it.
nachtmusik
nacre
nacreous
namaycush
nameless
namelyadv/ SnCmlG /Ethat is to say : to wit.Yola chalked up another triumph toher growing list; namely, shesecured the biggest account in hercompany’s history.
nameplate
nanmu
nao
nappe
nappy
narcolepsy
narcotic
narratage
nascence
naseberryn/ SnCzberG /L > Sp > Ethe fruit of the sapodilla tree with arough brownish skin and verysweet brownish pulp.The naseberry is a popular fruitexport of Jamaica.
nasology
nastiness
nationalism
native
naturalismn/ Snach(E)rETlizEm /Lthe quality, rendering, orexpression of art or literatureexecuted according to the theorythat art or literature should conformexactly to nature or depict everyappearance of the subject thatcomes to the artist’s attention.Naturalism in plays is oftenexemplified by tough,unsentimental characters, sordidurban settings, and fast-pacedslangy dialogue.
nautch
navar
navigable
nearsighted
nebulization
necessarily
necessitate
necrolatry
necrology
necrotic
nectariferous
neencephalon
negate
neglected
negligibility
neighbor
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neighborhoodn/ SnCbE(r)ThUd /E + Ea number of people forming aloosely cohesive community withina larger unit.“I’ve been in the neighborhoodonly a short time,” Mrs.Underwood explained.
nemo
nene
neofascist
neolithic
neology
neoplasm
neotericadj/ TnGESterik /Gk > Lrecent in origin : modern.Richard was a fan of neotericinterior design.
nephogram
nephrite
nervulose
ness
netheradj/ SneLE(r) /Elower, under.Mr. Ward feared that his companywould be ground to powderbetween the upper millstone ofrigidly set price ceilings and thenether millstone of high laborcosts.
neurilityn/ n(y)VSrilEZG /Gk + Ecffthe special properties and functionsof the nerves.When nerve fibers are subjected toinjury, neurility is adverselyaffected.
neurolysis
neuropsychic
neurosis
neurotransmittern/ Tn(y)VrPtran(t)SsmiZE(r) /Gk + L + La chemical substance that transmitsnerve impulses across a synapse.Parkinson’s disease is caused by alack of the neurotransmitterdopamine in the brain.
neuter
neutrality
nextadj/ Snekst /Efollowing that approaching or inprogress.After the June test date, the nextdate for the SAT I is not untilOctober.
ngege
nicadn/ SnITkad /Sw? + Gk > La rechargeable dry cell that has anickel cathode and a cadmiumanode.The nicad in Carl’s shaver workedeven after having been left idle forthree years.
nickeline
nidology
niggle
nightcapn/ SnItTkap /E + L > Ea cloth cap worn with nightclothes.The cartoon depicted an elderlygentleman in bed, complete withtasseled nightcap, casting a flyacross the room into a large urn.
nightjar
nightshade
niln/ Snil /Lnothing, zero.Jill gave up making crafts for saleat fairs because she felt she wasearning absolutely nil.
nilpotentadj/ TnilSpPtFnt /Lequal to zero when raised to somepower.The number zero is nilpotent forevery power except zero.
nincompoop
ninetiesn pl/ SnIntGz /Ethe numbers 90 to 99 inclusive.Jack should make an A in math thisterm because all his test scores arein the high nineties.
ninety
nippers
nisse
nitriten/ SnITtrIt /Gk > ISVa salt or ester of an unstable acidknown only in pale blue solution.In the soil, ammonium from plantsand animals becomes nitrite as partof the nitrogen cycle.
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nitwit
nivation
nixn/ Sniks /G[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word. Wordhas homonyms: knicks, nicks.] acreature originating in Germanfolklore usually having the form ofhalf human and half fish andusually unfriendly to humans.The nix is the Germanic version ofthe water monster we commonlycall a “mermaid.”
nobelium
nobility
nobleadj/ SnPbEl /Lresisting chemical action :chemically inert or inactive.All noble gases, with the exceptionof helium, have completely filledouter subshells and therefore willnot react with other substances.
noblesse
noctidiurnal
noctilucence
nocturnality
nodding
noise
noisettesn pl/ nwESzets /L > Fsmall rounded morsels of food.The noisettes of lamb are the localFrench restaurant’s specialty of thehouse.
nolition
nomadism
nomarchy
nomenclatural
nominative
nomothetic
nonagesimaladj/ TnBnESjesEmEl /Lbeing number 90 in a countableseries.The party for the queen mother’snonagesimal birthday paled incomparison with the celebrationhonoring her hundredth birthday.
nonceadj/ SnBn(t)s /Eoccurring, used, or made only onceor for a special occasion.The teacher could not challenge thespelling of the nonce terms Devonsprinkled throughout his report.
nonetn/ nPSnet /L > Ita combination of nine instrumentsor voices; also : a musicalcomposition for such acombination.Four violins, two violas, two cellos,and a double bass made up thenonet.
nonjoinder
nonnecessityn/ TnBnnDSsesEZG /Lsomething that is not needed.Gaynor’s suitcase exceeded theweight limit, but she considered nopacked item a nonnecessity.
nonnegotiableadj/ TnBnnDSgPsh(G)EbEl /Lthat is not open to discussion orquestion or dispute.The company’s settlement offer wasnonnegotiable; Cameron was toldto “take it or leave it.”
nonpartisan
noological
nopalry
normalityn/ nO(r)SmalEZG /L > F?of a solution : concentrationexpressed in gram equivalents ofsolute per liter.The normality of a given solutiondepends on its molarity as well asthe reaction that is undergone bythe oxidizing or reducing agent.
normosplanchnic
normothermian/ TnOrmESthErmGE /L + Gktypical body temperature.For small children, normothermiais often higher than it is in adults.
nornsn pl/ SnO(E)rnz /ONgoddesses presiding over personaldestiny.Occasionally Roberta goes out andbuys something she cannot affordas a gesture of defiance of thenorns.
norseller
northabout
northerly
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nosebleedadj/ SnPzTblGd /Ebleeding from the nose.Jim’s severe nosebleed finallystopped after half an hour.
nosh
nosology
nostrilsn pl/ SnBstrElz /Ethe external openings of the nose ornasal cavity of a vertebrate.The bull’s wide eyes and flarednostrils were signs that he wasunhappy.
notableadj/ SnPZEbEl /Lbeing of much weight, scope, orsignificance : memorable.Despite his many successfulcookbooks, Raoul felt that his mostnotable achievement was winningthe Iron Chef competition.
notan
notarization
notation
notev/ SnPt /Lrecord or fix in the mind ormemory.Lorraine was pleased to note thatshe had been given the seat ofhonor at this year’s banquet.
notionn/ SnPshEn /Lthe meaning or context assigned bythe mind to a term.The teacher admitted that hisnotion of Abraham Lincoln’s oraldelivery came more from oldmovies than from history books.
notitia
notochord
notoriousadj/ nPStPrGEs /Lbeing or constituting somethingcommonly known : well known.Our town is notorious throughoutthe Midwest for noise andpollution.
nourish
nous
novelettist
novellan/ nPSvelE /La story with a compact and pointedplot.“The selection is not a major workof fiction, but as a novella it is agem,,” wrote Newsweek.
novelty
novillada
nowadays
noyau
nthadj/ Sen(t)th /Enumbered with some unspecified orindefinitely large ordinal number.The computer quietly crunchedthrough the numbers, figuring pi tothe nth decimal.
nucleophilic
nullo
nummular
nunatak
nunciature
nutationn/ n(y)VStCshEn /Lan involuntary nodding of the head.When Harold started falling asleepin class, his nutation tipped off theteacher.
nuzzlev/ SnEzEl /Ework with or as if with the nose :root.When the mare would nuzzle intohis neck, Al would give her a patand gently push her away.
nyctitropism
nymphaladj/ nim(p)fEl /Gkof, relating to, or being an insect inthe late larval stage ofdevelopment.The spinose ear tick attaches insidean animal’s ear during theparasitic larval and nymphalstages.
nymphish
nymphs
nyssa
oatmeal
obduce
oberek
object
objection
oblate
oblateness
oblectation
obley
obligatum
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oblige
obliging
obliteration
oblivious
obnebulatev/ BbSnebyETlCt /L[Note: Could be confused withobnubilate.] becloud, befog.The early morning haze willobnebulate the mountainscape.
obnubilation
obrotundadj/ TBbrEStEnd /Lnearly spherical but with onediameter slightly exceeding theothers.The obrotund object in the museumcase was an old torpedo.
obscenity
obscurative
observev/ EbSzErv /Lconform one’s action or practice to: heed, obey.Anyone who does not observe therules will have to go to detentionhall.
obsess
obstinacy
obvolute
occasional
occidental
occultism
occultist
occur
oceanic
octagonal
octennial
octonocular
octopodadj/ SBktETpBd /Gkhaving eight feet, limbs, or arms.The octopod robot walked withremarkable smoothness.
octuple
octuplicaten/ BkSt(y)VplDkDt /Leight copies all alike—used with in.The documentation had to besubmitted in octuplicate so thateach judge could review itindependently and simultaneously.
ocular
oddadj/ Bd /ON > E[has homonym and near homonym:od and awed] being any member ofa sequence of positive integersbeginning with one and countingby twos : not divisible exactly bytwo—opposed to even.Answers to the math problems thatare designated by odd numbers arein the back of the textbook.
oden/ SPd /Gk > L[has homonym: owed] a lyricpoem usually marked by particularexaltation of feeling and style.Every element of the victory odewas designed to praise the athlete.
odometer
odontalgia
odontotomy
odorantadj/ SPdErEnt /L > F > Ethat emits a scent.At night, the odorant forests roarwith the dread sound of fiercemonsters.
odorivector
oenophile
oenotherapy
offbeat
offeree
officer
officialese
officinal
offscour
oidioid
olden
oleraceous
oligarchical
olivesheen
olivine
oloroso
Olympiann/ PSlimpGEn /Gk geog namea being of lofty detachment orsuperior attainments.Standing beside the Olympian wasa less conspicuous achiever whowas glad for his modest honors.
omissibility
ommateal
omnicompetent
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onceadv/ SwEn(t)s /Eone time and no more.Cathy knows no one who has seenThe Wizard of Oz only once.
oncological
oneirocritic
ongoing
oolemma
oologize
oops
opalineadj/ SPpElIn /Skt > Lresembling especially inappearance a mineral that is lessdense than quartz and typicallywith definite and often markediridescent play of colors.The fish’s opaline scales glimmeredsoftly in the aquarium.
opaqueness
opaquer
opening
operationn/ TBpESrCshEn /Lthe quality or state of beingfunctional—used with in or into.The new factory has been inoperation for a few weeks.
ophiomorphic
opinion
opinioned
opisthenar
oppenheimer
opponency
opportunity
opposev/ ESpPz /L[Note: Could be confused withappose.] place over againstsomething so as to provideresistance, counterbalance, orcontrast.Although Jim’s political beliefsoppose Francine’s, the two are thebest of friends.
oppressor
opt
optical
optically
optimal
orangeade
orbit
orc
orchesis
orchestral
ordinaryadj/ SO(r)dFnTerG /Loccurring or encountered in theusual course of events : notuncommon.The artist had a knack for takingordinary objects and turning theminto works of art.
ordnancemen
orfe
orgeat
orhamwood
oriency
orientation
orienteeringn/ TPrGEnSti(E)riN /La cross-country race in which eachparticipant uses a map and compassto navigate between checkpointsalong an unfamiliar course.Orienteering is used by the army asa way to train recruits in outdoorsurvival skills.
origin
orleann/ SOrlGEn /Sp name > L > Fa red or yellowish red dyestuffcontaining bixin prepared from thepulp surrounding the seeds of theannatto tree.Orlean can be used as a foodcoloring.
ornate
orneriness
ornithophilous
orologyn/ OSrBlEjG /Gkthe science of mountains.To Gina, a particularly fascinatingaspect of orology is the influencemountains have on precipitation.
orometry
orphans
orthodontist
orthographyn/ O(r)SthBgrEfG /Gka method of representing thesounds of a language by written orprinted symbols.After their conquest of England, theNorman invaders immediately tookto reforming English orthography.
orthopter
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orthorhombicadj/ TO(r)JESrBmbik /Gkof, relating to, or characterized bythe crystal system characterized bythree unequal axes at right angles.Josquin did not understand thedifference between anorthorhombic and a tetragonalcrystal until he saw an illustrationof the crystal system.
orthotics
orwellian
orzon/ SOrd(T)zP /L > Itrice-shaped pasta.Orzo is often cooked, then added tothick Italian soups.
oscillations
osmagogue
osmics
osmium
osmoticadj/ BzSmBZik /Gkof, relating to, or having theproperty of the flow or diffusionthat takes place through asemipermeable membrane typicallyseparating either a solvent and asolution or a dilute solution and aconcentrated solution.The large quantity of sugar inhome-preserved jams and jellieshelps to kill bacteria throughosmotic action that shrinks thebacteria cells.
osphretic
osteogenousadj/ TBstGSBjEnEs /Gk + Gkoriginating in bone.Chemotherapy is used to treatosteogenous cancer.
osteosarcoma
otosclerosis
otosis
ouabainn/ wBSbIDn /F? > ISVa very toxic compound obtainedfrom the seeds of an African shrubor tree that is used similarly todigitalis and in Africa as an arrowpoison.After being hit with an arrowsmeared with ouabain, the anteloperan about 50 yards and then fell.
oud
ought
ousia
ouster
outburst
outright
outspoken
overboard
overheadadv/ TovE(r)Shed /Eabove one’s head.The stewardess warned us that thecontents of the compartments mightshift overhead during the flight.
overindulgence
overpoweringadj/ TPvE(r)SpaU(E)riN /E + L > F > Eexercising an irresistible influence :overwhelming.Leslie’s overpowering garlicbreath kept his friends at arm’slength.
overripe
overrule
overseas
overseer
overshoen/ SPvE(r)TshV /E + Ea shoe that is worn over another (asfor extra warmth or for protectionfrom wet); especially : a galosh.Karl’s overshoe proved to be toosmall to fit over his new shoe.
overslaugh
overture
overvoltagen/ SPvE(r)TvPltij /E + It name > ISVthe excess potential required for thedischarge of an ion at an electrodeover and above the equilibriumpotential of the electrode.Because the overvoltage requiredto form oxygen is quite high,chlorine is more likely than oxygento form at the anode.
overwhelmedv/ TPvE(r)S(h)welmd /Esubjected to the grip of anoverpowering emotion.Trudy was overwhelmed when shefound out that she had the winninglottery ticket.
overwhelming
ovoviviparous
owelty
owing
owlets
owner
oxer
oxidizable
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oxidizev/ SBksETdIz /Gk > F > ISVcombine with oxygen or with moreoxygen.The sodium hypochlorite in bleachcan oxidize the color-bearingsubstances in stains.
oxyacetylene
oxygenic
oxyrhynch
ozonesonde
ozonizern/ SPTzPTnIzE(r) /Gk > G + Ecffan apparatus for convertingordinary oxygen into ozone.One type of ozonizer works bypassing a silent electric dischargethrough a current of oxygen or air.
pacific
packn/ Spak /G > E[has homonym: pac] a group ofusually wild animals of the samekind congregating in herds, flocks,or schools; specifically : a group ofpredatory animals hunting together.A pack of wild dogs was reportedto have killed sheep on severalfarms in the county.
package
padding
padrone
pail
paint
paintbrush
palaka
palberryn/ SpalTb(E)rG /Austral > Ethe edible berry of an Australiantree.The palberry is sometimes referredto as “native currant.”
paleology
paletot
palisades
palleting
palmaceous
paloman/ pESlPmE /L > Spany of several sharks used as food.Ling decided to be adventurous andordered the grilled paloma.
paloverde
palsy
pancettan/ (T)panScheZE /L > Itunsmoked bacon used in Italiancuisine.Pancetta is cured with salt ratherthan smoked.
panchax
pandect
pandemic
panditn/ SpandDt /Skt > Hindia Brahman expert in Sanskrit and inthe science, laws, and religion ofthe Hindus.The temple’s senior priest was apandit from southern India.
paneity
pangrammatic
panicv/ Spanik /Gk namebe stricken with a sudden terroroften accompanied by unreasoningor frantic efforts to secure safety.“Get in position and do not panic,”said the teacher calmly when thetornado warning was announced.
pannierman
pannikin
panornithic
panpipe
pansophism
pansophy
Pantagruelismn/ TpantESgrVETlizEm /F namebuffoonery or coarse humor with asatirical purpose : cynical humor.Josh’s cynical humor is tiring toeveryone except those who enjoyPantagruelism.
pantaloons
pantheistic
pantheress
pantomimic
pantry
paparazzo
papeteries
papillon
papoose
parabolic
parabomb
parabrake
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paraden/ pESrCd /Fa formal public procession : themovement of any body of people orthings marshaled in something likemilitary order.The annual Thanksgiving Dayparade featured many new floatsand balloons.
paradiddle
paradisiacaladj/ TparEdDSsIEkEl /Gkof, relating to, or resemblingparadise.Marjorie’s parents decided tocelebrate their 25th weddinganniversary on a paradisiacaltropical island.
paralipomena
parallelogram
paralogistic
paralytic
parament
parameter
paramilitary
parandrusn/ pESrandrEs /Gka mythical stag being able tochange colors like the chameleon.When Vera learned what aparandrus was, she immediatelythought about the horse who pulledthe carriage in Oz.
parent
parergal
paresis
parget
parishioner
parlatory
parlay
parlorn/ SpBrlEr /F > Ea room used primarily forconversation or the reception ofguests.“You are by yourself?” he asked,looking through the doorway intothe parlor.
paroemiology
parole
paronychia
parorexia
parotic
parryv/ SparG /L > OProv > F[has near homonyms: peri, perry]ward off a weapon or blow bymeans of a defensive action.Lola’s fencing opponent forced herto parry repeatedly, and she lostground quickly.
parson
partition
partwayadv/ SpBrtTwC /L > F > E + Eto some extent.There was a detour because thefreeway was only partway finished.
partygoer
passable
passageway
passeln/ SpasEl /L > F > Ea large number : group.Mr. Jones is considering buying anold school bus so he can take hispassel of grandchildren on a cross-country trip.
passerelle
passionate
passkey
Passovern/ SpasTPvEr /L > F > E + Ean annual religious and springagricultural festival of the Jews thatcommemorates the liberation of theHebrews from slavery in Egypt.At Passover, special dishes thatsymbolize various elements of theflight from Egypt are eaten.
pastev/ SpCst /Gk > L > F > E[has homonym: paced] cause toadhere by or as if by means of asoft plastic mixture or composition.“Let’s see if we can paste thedecorations on our masks withoutgetting anything on our clothes,”said the kindergarten teacher.
pasteboard
pasticcion/ paSstG(T)chP /L > Ita musical composition or piece ofwriting (as an opera or play) madeup of selections from differentworks.The orchestra played a pasticcio ofworks from the Romantic period.
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pastinan/ pBSstGnE /L > Itvery small bits of pasta usedespecially in soup or broth.Pastina in the shape of little stars isusually served to babies and smallchildren.
pastoralistn/ Spast(E)rETlDst /La breeder of cattle or sheep.Mr. Chambers often dreams ofquitting the urban rat race andbecoming a pastoralist.
pastrycook
patchn/ Spach /It? > E[Note: The definition provided isnot the one most commonlyassociated with this word.] adomestic fool or jester.Stuart is playing a patch in theschool play.
patent
patentee
paternal
pathogenic
patience
patient
patriarchallyadv/ TpCtrGSBrkElG /Gk + Ecfin a manner characteristic of orsuggestive of a man regarded asfather or founder (as of a race,science, religion, or class ofpeople).After listening to his advisers, thepresident patriarchally deliveredhis decisions to be carried out.
patriciden/ SpatrETsId /Lone that murders his or her ownfather.The patricide expressed no remorsebefore being sentenced to lifeimprisonment.
patrilineal
patrix
patrolman
patsy
patulously
pavid
pavlovan/ paSvlPvE /Russ namea dessert of Australian and NewZealand origin consisting of ameringue shell topped withwhipped cream and fruit.Pavlova was named for a famousRussian ballerina.
paycheck
peace
peanut
peasantn/ SpezFnt /F > Eone of a chiefly European class thattills the soil as small freelandowners or hired laborers.The painting depicted a peasantworking with a hoe.
peckish
pectin
peculate
peculated
peculationn/ TpekyESlCshEn /Lthe act or practice of stealing orappropriating wrongfully to one’sown use especially public moneyentrusted to one’s care :embezzlement.The governor promised to crackdown on the peculation andinefficiency of state administrators.
peculiarity
pedagogic
pedantn/ SpedFnt /L > It > Fone who is uninspired,unimaginative, or narrowlyacademic or who undulyemphasizes minutiae in thepresentation or use of knowledge.Harold got no respect from hiscolleagues on campus, all of whomviewed him as a mere pedant.
pedicled
pedigree
pedometer
peduncle
pellicle
pelycosaur
pencil
penduline
penicillate
peninsulate
pennen/ SpenTC /L > Itshort thick diagonally cut tubularpasta.Penne is a sturdy pasta that is oftenserved with thick, hearty sauces.
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penniless
pennyroyaln/ SpenGTrOi(y)El /F > Ea European perennial mint withsmall pungently aromatic leaves.The pennyroyal makes a niceground cover and is known to repelflies.
pension
pensum
pentalogyn/ penStalEjG /Gk + Gka series of five closely relatedpublished works.Evelyn had read all but one novelin the pentalogy.
pentarchy
pentatonic
pentryl
people
pepper
peptiden/ SpepTtId /Gk > G > ISV + ISVcfany of a class of amides that arederived from two or more aminoacids by combination of the aminogroup of one acid with the carboxylgroup of another.Two glycine molecules can jointogether to form a peptide and onewater molecule.
perambulator
percalines
percentage
perchanceadv/ pE(r)Schan(t)s /L > F > E + L > F > Eperhaps, possibly.David hopes that perchance Fionasaw his calculator in the loungeand picked it up for him.
perchlorinatev/ TpErSklPrETnCt /L + Gk > ISV + L > F + Ecffcombine with the maximumamount of chlorine especially inplace of hydrogen.Mr. Petty helped the studentsperchlorinate the compound safely.
percussion
percutaneous
percutaneously
perduellion
peregrinations
perforce
performancen/ pE(r)SfOrmEn(t)s /L > F > Ea public presentation (as of adramatic work).Jennifer bought a ticket to amatinee performance of Giselle.
perfumery
perfunctorilyadv/ pErSfENkt(E)rElG /Lin a manner characterized byroutine or superficiality.The substitute teacher told the classrather perfunctorily not to run inthe halls.
pergameneous
periaptn/ SperGTapt /Gka charm worn especially as aprotection against disease ormischief : amulet.Tonya’s research revealed that itwas not uncommon for soldiers towear a periapt into battle forprotection.
perimeter
period
periodical
periodontist
periotic
periplus
periscii
peristalith
peristalticadj/ TperESstOltik /Gkof, relating to, resulting from, orbeing successive waves ofinvoluntary contraction passingalong the walls of the intestine orother hollow muscular structureand forcing the contents onward.What grandpa called indigestion,the doctor diagnosed as faultyperistaltic action.
peristylar
periwinkle
perkyadj/ SpErkG /L > F > Ebriskly self-assured.Perky staffers were on hand togreet the visitors to the theme park.
perlaceous
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perlingualadj/ TpErSliNg(yE)wEl /Lthrough or by way of the tongue.Patients in the perlingual treatmentgroup had results comparable tothose who received the medicationintravenously.
permeameter
permillage
peroratev/ SperETrCt /Lspeak at length.Granddad loves to perorate abouthis experiences as a Grand Canyontrail guide.
perpetrate
perpetually
persona
personable
perspicaciously
perspicuous
persuasive
pert
perverse
peskiness
peston/ Spe(T)stP /L > Ita green spaghetti sauce made ofgreen herbs, garlic, and olive oil.Luigi put some spinach and basilpesto on his spaghetti.
petiole
petitgrain
petroglyph
pettifoggery
pewterer
pezograph
phantasmal
pharisaic
pharmacognosyn/ TfBrmESkBgnEsG /Gka science dealing with thecomposition, production, use, andhistory of drugs of plant and animalorigin.Research in pharmacognosy led tothe use of the heart stimulantdigitalis, which is obtained fromthe foxglove plant.
pharmacopedia
phenakistoscope
phengite
phenom
phenotype
philobiblistn/ TfilESbiblDst /Gk + Gka lover of books.The philobiblist had stacks of booksthroughout the house, even in thekitchen sink.
philogynousadj/ fDSlBjEnEs /Gk[Note: Base word could beconfused withphilogeny/phylogeny.] fond ofwomen.The philogynous James Bondalways seems to have a beautifulwoman at his side.
philologaster
philosophyn/ fDSlBs(E)fG /Gka science that comprises logic,ethics, aesthetics, metaphysics, andepistemology.Jeff’s study of philosophy enabledhim to make many cogent remarksregarding ethics in the workplace.
philtrum
phlebotomy
phlogogenic
phonn/ SfBn /Gk[has homonyms: faun, fawn] theunit of loudness level on a scalebeginning at 0 for the faintestaudible sound and corresponding tothe decibel scale of sound intensity.Jared fervently wished that hisbaby brother would cry at just 1phon.
phonemicize
phonily
phonodeik
phorometry
photn/ SfPt /Gkthe centimeter-gram-second unit ofillumination equal to 1 lumen persquare centimeter and therefore to10,000 luxes or about 929footcandles.In his lab report Richard wasrequired to note how manyfootcandles are in 1 phot.
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photolysisn/ fPStBlEsDs /Gkchemical decomposition ordissociation by the action of radiantenergy (as light).High-intensity ultraviolet light hasbeen used to break down fats byphotolysis.
photostat
phreatophyte
phthalate
phthisiologyn/ TthizGSBlEjG /Gk[Note: Could be confused withphysiology.] the care, treatment,and study of tuberculosis.The expert in phthisiology reportedthat up to 15 million Americans areestimated to have latenttuberculosis infections.
phyllite
phyllogenetic
phyllophagousadj/ fDSlBfEgEs /Gk + Gk + Ecffeeding on leaves.Some farmers use pesticides to ridtheir crops of phyllophagousinsects.
physiolatry
phytocidal
picacho
pickpocketn/ SpikTpBkDt /F&E + Gmc > F > Eone who steals money or valuablesthat someone is carrying in his orher pockets or on his or her person.The pickpocket quickly disposed ofhis victim’s wallet after relieving itof the money.
picksome
picosecond
pictorialization
pier
pierce
piersn pl/ Spi(E)rz /L > E[has homonym: peers] structuresbuilt out into the water on piles foruse as landing places or pleasureresorts.One of the huge piers at MyrtleBeach was destroyed by thehurricane.
piezometry
pigsney
pigtail
pikestaff
pileiform
pillow
pilotage
pilpulist
pimento
pimple
pinaceous
pinacotheca
pinard
pinatan/ TpGnSyBZE /L > It > Spa decorated container filled withcandies or other gifts and usuallysuspended from the ceiling thatblindfolded children try to breakwith a stick.The best part of Sadie’s birthdayparty was the breaking of thepinata.
pincers
pincette
pineal
pineapple
pinecone
pinhead
pinionv/ SpinyEn /F > E[has homonym and near homonym:pinyon and pinyin] disable orrestrain by binding the arms usuallyto the body.The police officer struggled topinion the suspect and radio forhelp at the same time.
pinking
pintn/ SpInt /L > F > Eany of various units of capacityequal to ½ quart.Ben constantly argued that a lunchconsisting of four turkeysandwiches, two apples, and a pintof milk was not enough for agrowing boy.
pinto
pinwheel
piolet