abbe - a French abbot
abel - Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
abet - assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
able - having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
ably - with competence
abut - lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
ache - a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
achy - causing a dull and steady pain
acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
acme - the highest level or degree attainable
acne - an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin
acre - a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
acts - a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
adam - in Judeo-Christian mythology
aden - an important port of Yemen
adit - a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
adze - an edge tool used to cut and shape wood
aeon - a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe
afar - at or from or to a great distance
afro - a rounded thickly curled hairdo
agar - any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
aged - people who are old collectively
agio - a fee charged for exchanging currencies
agog - highly excited
ague - a fit of shivering or shaking
ahem - the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat
aide - an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
aids - a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
aire - a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
airs - affected manners intended to impress others
airy - open to or abounding in fresh air
ajar - slightly open
akin - similar in quality or character
alas - by bad luck
alga - primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
ally - a friendly nation
alms - money or goods contributed to the poor
aloe - succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers
alps - a large mountain system in south-central Europe
also - in addition
alto - a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef
alum - a white crystalline double sulfate of aluminum: the ammonium double sulfate of aluminum
amen - a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath
amir - an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
ammo - projectiles to be fired from a gun
amok - wildly
anal - of or related to the anus
anew - again but in a new or different way
anil - a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
anna - a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
anon - at another time
ante - the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
anti - a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
anus - the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
apex - the highest point (of something)
apis - type genus of the Apidae: honeybees
apse - a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church
aqua - a shade of blue tinged with green
arab - a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
arak - any of various strong liquors distilled from the fermented sap of toddy palms or from fermented molasses
arch - a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
area - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
aria - an elaborate song for solo voice
arid - lacking sufficient water or rainfall
arms - weapons considered collectively
army - a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
arts - studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
arty - showily imitative of art or artists
arum - starch resembling sago that is obtained from cuckoopint root
ashy - of a light grey
asia - the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population
atom - the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
atop - on, to, or at the top
aunt - the sister of your father or mother
aura - a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
auto - a motor vehicle with four wheels
aver - report or maintain
avid - ardently or excessively desirous
avow - to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
away - used of an opponent's ground
awed - having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
awol - one who is away or absent without leave
awry - away from the correct or expected course
axis - a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
axle - a shaft on which a wheel rotates
axon - long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron
baal - any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples
babe - a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
baby - a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
bach - German baroque organist and contrapuntist
back - the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
bade - a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
bail - money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bait - anything that serves as an enticement
bake - cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
bald - grow bald
bale - a large bundle bound for storage or transport
bali - an island in Indonesia to the east of Java
ball - round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
balm - any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
band - an unofficial association of people or groups
bane - something causing misery or death
bang - a vigorous blow
bank - sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
barb - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
bard - a lyric poet
bare - lay bare
bark - tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
barn - an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
bars - gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
bart - a member of the British order of honor
base - installation from which a military force initiates operations
bash - a vigorous blow
bask - derive or receive pleasure from
bass - the lowest part of the musical range
bate - moderate or restrain
bath - a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
bats - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
baud - for modems
bawl - shout loudly and without restraint
bead - a small ball with a hole through the middle
beak - beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
beam - a signal transmitted along a narrow path
bean - any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
bear - massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
beat - a regular route for a sentry or policeman
beau - a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
beck - a beckoning gesture
beef - cattle that are reared for their meat
beep - a short high tone produced as a signal or warning
beer - a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
beet - biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root
bell - a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
belt - endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
bend - a circular segment of a curve
bent - a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
berk - a stupid person who is easy to take advantage of
bern - the capital of Switzerland
best - the supreme effort one can make
beta - the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
bevy - a large gathering of people of a particular type
bias - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
bide - dwell
bier - a coffin along with its stand
bike - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
bile - a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
bill - a statute in draft before it becomes law
bind - something that hinders as if with bonds
bird - warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
bite - a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
blab - divulge confidential information or secrets
blah - pompous or pretentious talk or writing
blat - cry plaintively
blip - a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption
blob - an indistinct shapeless form
bloc - a group of countries in special alliance
blot - a blemish made by dirt
blow - a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
blue - blue color or pigment
blur - a hazy or indistinct representation
bmus - a bachelor's degree in music
boar - Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come
boat - a small vessel for travel on water
bode - indicate by signs
body - the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
boer - a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
bogy - an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft
boil - a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
bola - a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
bold - a typeface with thick heavy lines
bole - a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment)
bolt - a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
bomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
bond - an electrical force linking atoms
bone - rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
bong - a dull resonant sound as of a bell
bonn - a city in western Germany on the Rhine River
bony - composed of or containing bone
book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
boom - a deep prolonged loud noise
boon - a desirable state
boor - a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
bore - a person who evokes boredom
born - British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics (1882-1970)
boss - a person who exercises control over workers
both - two considered together
bout - a division during which one team is on the offensive
bowl - a round vessel that is open at the top
boxy - resembling a box in rectangularity
brag - an instance of boastful talk
bran - broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
brat - a very troublesome child
braw - brightly colored and showy
bray - the cry of an ass
brew - drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
brig - two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
brim - the top edge of a vessel or other container
brio - quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
brit - a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
brow - the part of the face above the eyes
buck - a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated
buff - an ardent follower and admirer
bulb - a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
bulk - the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts
bull - uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
bump - a lump on the body caused by a blow
bung - a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask
bunk - a long trough for feeding cattle
buns - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
buoy - bright-colored
burg - colloquial American term for a town
burn - pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
burp - a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
burr - seed vessel having hooks or prickles
bury - cover from sight
bush - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
busk - play music in a public place and solicit money for it
bust - a complete failure
busy - keep busy with
butt - thick end of the handle
buzz - sound of rapid vibration
byte - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information
cafe - a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
cage - an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
cagy - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cain - Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man
cake - a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
calf - young of domestic cattle
call - a telephone connection
calm - steadiness of mind under stress
camp - temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
cane - a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
cant - stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
cape - a strip of land projecting into a body of water
card - one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
care - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
carp - the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed
cart - a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
case - an occurrence of something
cash - money in the form of bills or coins
cask - the quantity a cask will hold
cast - the actors in a play
cave - a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
cede - give over
cell - any small compartment
cent - a fractional monetary unit of several countries
chad - a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
chap - a boy or man
char - a charred substance
chat - an informal conversation
chef - a professional cook
chew - a wad of something chewable as tobacco
chic - elegance by virtue of being fashionable
chin - the protruding part of the lower jaw
chip - a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
chit - a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect
chop - the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
chow - the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC
chug - the dull explosive noise made by an engine
chum - a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
cite - a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
city - a large and densely populated urban area
clad - wearing or provided with clothing
clam - burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud
clan - group of people related by blood or marriage
clap - a sudden very loud noise
claw - sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
clay - a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
clef - a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it
cleg - large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
clip - a metal frame or container holding cartridges
clod - a compact mass
clog - footwear usually with wooden soles
clot - a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
club - a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
clue - a slight indication
coal - fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
coat - an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down
coax - a transmission line for high-frequency signals
coca - a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes
cock - obscene terms for penis
coda - the closing section of a musical composition
code - a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
coil - a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
coke - carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
cola - large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts
cold - a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
cole - a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
colt - a young male horse under the age of four
coma - a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness
comb - a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge
come - the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
cone - any cone-shaped artifact
conk - informal term for the nose
cony - any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
cook - someone who cooks food
cool - the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature
coon - an eccentric or undignified rustic
coop - a farm building for housing poultry
cope - brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
copy - a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads
core - a small group of indispensable persons or things
cork - outer bark of the cork oak
corn - tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties
cost - the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
cosy - a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
coup - a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
cove - a small inlet
cowl - protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
cows - domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
crab - decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
crag - a steep rugged rock or cliff
cram - crowd or pack to capacity
cran - a capacity unit used for measuring fresh herring
crap - obscene terms for feces
crew - the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
crib - baby bed with high sides made of slats
crop - the yield from plants in a single growing season
crow - black birds having a raucous call
crux - a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus
cuba - a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
cube - a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
cuff - the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
cull - the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
cult - followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
curb - an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
curd - a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd
cure - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
curl - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
curt - marked by rude or peremptory shortness
cusp - point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
cuss - a persistently annoying person
cute - attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
cyan - a primary subtractive color for light
cyst - a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
czar - a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)
dace - small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body
dado - panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
daft - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
dais - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
dale - an open river valley (in a hilly area)
dame - informal terms for a (young) woman
damn - something of little value
damp - a slight wetness
dane - a native or inhabitant of Denmark
dank - unpleasantly cool and humid
dare - a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
dark - absence of light or illumination
darn - something of little value
dart - a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
dash - distinctive and stylish elegance
data - a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
date - the specified day of the month
daub - material used to daub walls
dawn - the first light of day
days - the time during which someone's life continues
daze - the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
dead - people who are no longer living
deaf - people who have severe hearing impairments
deal - a particular instance of buying or selling
dean - an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
dear - a beloved person
debt - the state of owing something (especially money)
deck - any of various platforms built into a vessel
deco - a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s
deed - a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
deem - keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
deep - the central and most intense or profound part
deer - distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
deft - skillful in physical movements
defy - resist or confront with resistance
deli - a shop selling ready-to-eat food products
dell - a small wooded hollow
demo - a visual presentation showing how something works
dent - an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
deny - declare untrue
desk - a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
dewy - wet with dew
dhow - a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs
dial - the face of a timepiece
dice - a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces
diet - a prescribed selection of foods
digs - an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
dill - aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
dime - a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
dine - have supper
ding - a ringing sound
dint - interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of'
dire - fraught with extreme danger
dirt - the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
disc - sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove
dish - a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
diva - a distinguished female operatic singer
dive - a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
dock - an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
dodo - someone whose style is out of fashion
doer - a person who acts and gets things done
doge - formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa
dogy - motherless calf in a range herd of cattle
dole - a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
doll - a small replica of a person
dolt - a person who is not very bright
dome - a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
done - having finished or arrived at completion
dong - the basic unit of money in Vietnam
doom - an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
door - a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
dope - street names for marijuana
dopy - having or revealing stupidity
dose - a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
dote - be foolish or senile due to old age
dour - stubbornly unyielding
dove - any of numerous small pigeons
down - soft fine feathers
doze - a light fitful sleep
dozy - half asleep
drab - a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
drag - the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
dram - a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
draw - a gully that is shallower than a ravine
dray - a low heavy horse cart without sides
drew - United States actor (born in Ireland)
drip - flowing in drops
drop - a shape that is spherical and small
drub - beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
drum - a musical percussion instrument
dual - consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
duce - leader
duck - small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
duct - a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
dude - an informal form of address for a man
duds - informal terms for clothing
duel - a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
duet - two items of the same kind
duff - a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
duke - a British peer of the highest rank
dull - make dull in appearance
duly - at the proper time
dumb - slow to learn or understand
dump - a coarse term for defecation
dune - a ridge of sand created by the wind
dung - fecal matter of animals
dupe - a person who is tricked or swindled
dusk - the time of day immediately following sunset
dust - fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
duty - the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
dyad - two items of the same kind
dyed - artificially produced
dyer - someone whose job is to dye cloth
dyke - offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
dyne - a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram
each - to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
earl - a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
earn - earn on some commercial or business transaction
ease - freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
east - the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
easy - posing no difficulty
eats - informal terms for a meal
echo - the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
eddy - founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
eden - any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
edge - the boundary of a surface
edgy - being in a tense state
edit - prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
eery - inspiring a feeling of fear
eggs - oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
eire - a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland
elan - a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
elbe - a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea
emir - an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
emit - expel (gases or odors)
envy - a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
epic - a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
ergo - therefore or consequently
eros - god of love
erst - at a previous time
esau - the eldest son of Isaac who would have inherited the covenant that God made with Abraham and that Abraham passed on to Isaac
espy - catch sight of
etch - make an etching of
etna - an inactive volcano in Sicily
etui - small ornamental ladies' bag for small articles
euro - the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999)
even - the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
ever - at any time
evil - morally objectionable behavior
exam - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
exit - an opening that permits escape or release
expo - a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
eyed - having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified
eyes - opinion or judgment
face - the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
fact - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
fade - a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
fail - fail to do something
fair - a traveling show
fake - something that is a counterfeit
fall - the season when the leaves fall from the trees
fame - the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
fang - a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
fare - an agenda of things to do
farm - workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
fast - abstaining from food
fate - an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
faun - ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail
fawn - a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
fear - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
feat - a notable achievement
feed - food for domestic livestock
feel - an intuitive awareness
fell - the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
felt - a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers
fend - try to manage without help
fern - any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward
fete - an elaborate party (often outdoors)
feud - a bitter quarrel between two parties
fiat - a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
fief - a piece of land held under the feudal system
fife - a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo
fiji - an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
file - a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
fill - a quantity sufficient to satisfy
film - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
find - a productive insight
fine - money extracted as a penalty
finn - a native or inhabitant of Finland
fire - the event of something burning (often destructive)
firm - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
fish - any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
fist - a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
five - the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
fizz - an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic)
flab - loose or flaccid body fat
flag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
flak - a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
flan - open pastry filled with fruit or custard
flap - any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge
flat - a level tract of land
flaw - an imperfection in an object or machine
flax - fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
flay - strip the skin off
flea - any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
flee - run away quickly
flex - the act of flexing
flip - an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
flit - a sudden quick movement
floe - a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
flog - beat severely with a whip or rod
flop - an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
flow - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
flub - an embarrassing mistake
flue - flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
flux - the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface
foal - a young horse
foam - a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
fogy - someone whose style is out of fashion
foil - a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
fold - an angular or rounded shape made by folding
folk - people in general (often used in the plural)
fond - having or displaying warmth or affection
font - a specific size and style of type within a type family
food - any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
fool - a person who lacks good judgment
foot - the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
ford - United States film maker (1896-1973)
fore - front part of a vessel or aircraft
fork - cutlery used for serving and eating food
form - the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
fort - a fortified military post where troops are stationed
foul - an act that violates the rules of a sport
four - the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
fowl - a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
foxy - marked by skill in deception
fray - a noisy fight
free - people who are free
fret - agitation resulting from active worry
frog - any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping
fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
full - the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
fume - a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
fund - a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
funk - a state of nervous depression
fury - a feeling of intense anger
fuse - an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
fuss - an excited state of agitation
fuzz - filamentous hairlike growth on a plant
gaff - a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
gaga - mentally or physically infirm with age
gage - street names for marijuana
gain - a quantity that is added
gait - the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
gala - a gay festivity
gale - a strong wind moving 45-90 knots
gall - an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
game - a contest with rules to determine a winner
gamy - suggestive of sexual impropriety
gang - an association of criminals
gaol - a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
gape - an expression of openmouthed astonishment
garb - clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
gash - a wound made by cutting
gasp - a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
gate - a movable barrier in a fence or wall
gaud - cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
gaul - a person of French descent
gawk - an awkward stupid person
gaze - a long fixed look
gear - a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
geek - a carnival performer who does disgusting acts
gene - a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain
gent - informal abbreviation of `gentleman'
germ - anything that provides inspiration for later work
gift - something acquired without compensation
gill - a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
gilt - a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
gird - prepare oneself for a military confrontation
girl - a young woman
giro - a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed
gist - the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
give - the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
glad - any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers
glee - great merriment
glen - a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
glia - sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system
glib - marked by lack of intellectual depth
glob - a compact mass
glow - an alert and refreshed state
glue - cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
glum - moody and melancholic
glut - the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
gnat - any of various small biting flies: midges
gnaw - bite or chew on with the teeth
goad - a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
goat - any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
gobi - a desert in central China
goer - someone who leaves
gold - coins made of gold
golf - a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes
gone - destroyed or killed
gong - a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
good - benefit
goof - a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
goon - an awkward stupid person
gore - Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948)
gory - covered with blood
goth - a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
gout - a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
gown - a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
grab - a mechanical device for gripping an object
gram - a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
grey - United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
grid - a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
grim - not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
grin - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
grip - the act of grasping
grit - a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
grog - rum cut with water
grow - pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
grub - informal terms for a meal
gulf - an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land
gull - a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
gulp - a large and hurried swallow
gunk - any thick, viscous matter
guru - a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
gush - a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
gust - a strong current of air
guts - fortitude and determination
gyro - a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread
hack - one who works hard at boring tasks
haft - the handle of a weapon or tool
hail - precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
hair - a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head)
hake - the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod
hale - a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British
half - one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
hall - an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
halo - an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
halt - the state of inactivity following an interruption
hand - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
hang - a special way of doing something
hard - not easy
hare - swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs
hark - listen
harm - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
harp - a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck
hart - United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
hash - chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
hasp - a fastener for a door or lid
hate - the emotion of intense dislike
haul - the act of drawing or hauling something
have - a person who possesses great material wealth
hawk - diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
haze - atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
hazy - filled or abounding with fog or mist
head - the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals
heal - heal or recover
heap - a collection of objects laid on top of each other
hear - perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
heat - a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
heed - paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
heel - the bottom of a shoe or boot
heft - the property of being large in mass
heir - a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
held - occupied or in the control of
hell - any place of pain and turmoil
helm - steering mechanism for a vessel
help - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
hemp - a plant fiber
herb - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem
herd - a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
here - the present location
herm - a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top
hero - a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
hewn - cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
hide - the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
high - a lofty level or position or degree
hike - a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
hill - a local and well-defined elevation of the land
hilt - the handle of a sword or dagger
hind - any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
hint - an indirect suggestion
hire - a newly hired employee
hiss - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
hive - a teeming multitude
hoar - ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
hoax - something intended to deceive
hobo - a disreputable vagrant
hock - any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock' is British usage)
hogg - Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
hold - the act of grasping
hole - an opening into or through something
holy - a sacred place of pilgrimage
home - where you live at a particular time
homy - having a feeling of home
hone - a whetstone made of fine gritstone
honk - the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
hood - an aggressive and violent young criminal
hoof - the foot of an ungulate mammal
hook - a catch for locking a door
hoop - a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
hope - a specific instance of feeling hopeful
hops - twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes
horn - a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
hose - socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
host - a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
hour - a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
howl - a long loud emotional utterance
huff - a state of irritation or annoyance
huge - unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
hulk - a very large person
hull - dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
hump - something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
hunk - a well-built sexually attractive man
hunt - Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
hurl - a violent throw
hurt - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
hush - tranquil silence
husk - material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
hymn - a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
hype - blatant or sensational promotion
ibex - wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns
ibis - wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills
icon - that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
idea - the content of cognition
ides - in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month
idle - the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
idly - in an idle manner
idol - a material effigy that is worshipped
iglu - an Eskimo hut
imam - the man who leads prayers in a mosque
inca - a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
inch - a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
info - a message received and understood
inky - of the color of black ink
iota - a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
iran - a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia
iraq - a republic in the Middle East in western Asia
iris - plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
iron - a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element
isis - Egyptian goddess of fertility
isle - a small island
itch - a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
item - a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
jack - a small worthless amount
jade - a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish
jail - a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
jamb - upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
jape - a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
java - an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo
jazz - empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk
jeep - a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
jeer - showing your contempt by derision
jell - become gelatinous
jerk - a dull stupid fatuous person
jest - a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
jilt - a woman who jilts a lover
jinx - a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
jive - a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s
jock - a person trained to compete in sports
john - a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
join - the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
joke - a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
jolt - a sudden jarring impact
jowl - the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
judo - a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling
july - the month following June and preceding August
jump - a sudden and decisive increase
june - the month following May and preceding July
junk - the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
juno - queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage
jury - a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
just - used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
jute - a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks
kale - informal terms for money
keel - a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
keen - a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
keep - the financial means whereby one lives
kelp - large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds
kelt - a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times
kent - a county in southeastern England on the English Channel
kept - not violated or disregarded
kerb - an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
khan - a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
kick - the act of delivering a blow with the foot
kiev - capital and largest city of the Ukraine
kill - the act of terminating a life
kiln - a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
kilo - one thousand grams
kilt - a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland
kina - the basic unit of money in Papua New Guinea
kind - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
king - a male sovereign
kink - a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
kirk - a Scottish church
kiss - the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
kite - a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
kith - your friends and acquaintances
kiwi - climbing vine native to China
knee - hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
knit - a fabric made by knitting
knob - a circular rounded projection or protuberance
knot - a tight cluster of people or things
know - the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
kudu - either of two spiral-horned antelopes of the African bush
lace - a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
lack - the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
lacy - made of or resembling lace
lade - remove with or as if with a ladle
lady - a polite name for any woman
laid - set down according to a plan:
lair - the habitation of wild animals
lake - a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
lama - a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism
lamb - young sheep
lame - someone who doesn't understand what is going on
lamp - an artificial source of visible illumination
land - the land on which real estate is located
lane - a narrow way or road
lank - long and thin and often limp
laos - a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia
lapp - a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
lard - soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog
lark - North American songbirds having a yellow breast
lash - any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
lass - a girl or young woman who is unmarried
last - the temporal end
late - being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
lath - a narrow thin strip of wood used as backing for plaster or to make latticework
laud - praise, glorify, or honor
lava - rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos
lawn - a field of cultivated and mowed grass
laws - the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
laze - be idle
lazy - moving slowly and gently
lead - an advantage held by a competitor in a race
leaf - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
leak - an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
lean - the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
leap - a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
leek - plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves
leer - a facial expression of contempt or scorn
lees - the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
left - location near or direction toward the left side
legs - staying power
lend - bestow a quality on
lens - a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
lent - a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
less - a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
levi - disciple of Jesus
levy - a charge imposed and collected
lewd - suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
liar - a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
lick - a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
lido - a recreational facility including a swimming pool for water sports
lied - a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
lien - the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged
lieu - the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
life - a characteristic state or mode of living
lift - the act of giving temporary assistance
like - a similar kind
lilt - a jaunty rhythm in music
lily - any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
lima - capital and largest city and economic center of Peru
limb - one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm
lime - a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
limo - large luxurious car
limp - the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
line - a formation of people or things one beside another
link - the means of connection between things linked in series
lino - a floor covering
lint - fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers
lion - large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
lira - the basic unit of money on Malta
lisp - a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th'
list - a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
live - inhabit or live in
load - weight to be borne or conveyed
loaf - a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
loam - a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials
loan - the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
lobe - a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part
loch - a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
lock - a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
loco - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
lode - a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
loft - floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
logo - a company emblem or device
loin - a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
loll - hang loosely or laxly
lone - lacking companions or companionship
long - desire strongly or persistently
look - the feelings expressed on a person's face
loom - a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
loon - a worthless lazy fellow
loop - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
loot - goods or money obtained illegally
lope - a slow pace of running
lord - terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
lore - knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
lose - fail to keep or to maintain
loss - something that is lost
lost - people who are destined to die soon
loth - unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
lots - a large number or amount
loud - characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
lout - an awkward stupid person
love - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
luck - your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
ludo - a simple board game in which players move counters according to the throw of dice
luke - the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
lull - a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
lulu - a very attractive or seductive looking woman
lump - a compact mass
luna - the goddess of the Moon
lung - either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates
lure - qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
lurk - lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
lush - a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
lust - a strong sexual desire
lute - a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
lynx - a text browser
lyon - a city in east-central France on the Rhone River
lyra - a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco
lyre - a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
mace - a liquid that temporarily disables a person
made - having the sheets and blankets set in order
magi - the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born
maid - a female domestic
mail - the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
maim - injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
main - any very large body of (salt) water
make - a recognizable kind
male - an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
mall - a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
malt - a milkshake made with malt powder
mama - informal terms for a mother
mane - long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
many - a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'
mara - Hindu god of death
mare - female equine animal
mark - a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
marl - a loose and crumbling earthy deposit consisting mainly of calcite or dolomite
mars - a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye
mart - an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
marx - United States comedian
mary - the mother of Jesus
mash - a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water
mask - a covering to disguise or conceal the face
mass - the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
mast - a vertical spar for supporting sails
mate - the officer below the master on a commercial ship
math - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
matt - the property of having little or no contrast
maul - a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
maxi - a long skirt ending below the calf
maya - a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
maze - complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
mazy - resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
mead - United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
meal - the food served and eaten at one time
mean - an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
meat - the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
meek - humble in spirit or manner
meet - a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
meld - a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers
melt - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
memo - a written proposal or reminder
mend - sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
menu - a list of dishes available at a restaurant
meow - the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
mere - a small pond of standing water
mesh - the number of openings per linear inch of a screen
mess - a state of confusion and disorderliness
mews - street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
mica - any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves
midi - the southern part of France
mien - dignified manner or conduct
mike - device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
mild - moderate in type or degree or effect or force
mile - a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet
milk - a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
mill - a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
milt - fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland
mime - an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
mind - that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
mine - excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
mini - a very short skirt
mink - the expensive fur of a mink
mint - a large number or amount or extent
minx - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
mire - a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
miss - a young woman
mist - a thin fog with condensation near the ground
mite - a slight but appreciable amount
mitt - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
moan - an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
moat - ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
mock - the act of mocking or ridiculing
mode - how something is done or how it happens
mold - the distinctive form in which a thing is made
mole - the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams
monk - a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
mono - an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream
mood - a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
moon - the natural satellite of the Earth
moor - one of the Muslim people of north Africa
moot - a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise
mope - someone who wastes time
more - English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded
morn - the time period between dawn and noon
moss - tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
most - quantifier meaning the greatest in number
moth - typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
move - the act of deciding to do something
mown - cut down with a hand implement or machine
much - a great amount or extent
muck - any thick, viscous matter
muff - a warm tubular covering for the hands
mule - hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
mull - a term used in Scottish names of promontories
murk - an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
muse - in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne
mush - any soft or soggy mass
musk - an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer
must - a necessary or essential thing
mute - a deaf person who is unable to speak
mutt - an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
myna - tropical Asian starlings
myth - a traditional story accepted as history
nail - horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
name - a language unit by which a person or thing is known
nape - the back side of the neck
nato - an international organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security
nave - the central area of a church
navy - an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
nazi - a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
near - move towards
neat - clean or organized
neck - the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
need - a condition requiring relief
neon - a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube
nerd - an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
nest - a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
nett - catch with a net
news - information about recent and important events
newt - small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
next - at the time or occasion immediately following
nice - a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
nick - an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
nigh - not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
nile - the world's longest river (4150 miles)
nine - the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
noah - the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain
node - a connecting point at which several lines come together
noel - period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
none - a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise
nook - a sheltered and secluded place
noon - the middle of the day
norm - a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
nose - the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract
nosy - offensively curious or inquisitive
note - a brief written record
noun - a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
nude - a painting of a naked human figure
nuke - the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb
null - a quantity of no importance
numb - make numb or insensitive
nuts - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
oast - a kiln for drying hops
oath - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
obey - be obedient to
oboe - a slender double-reed instrument
odds - the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
odin - and husband of Frigg
ogle - look at with amorous intentions
ogre - a cruel wicked and inhuman person
ohio - a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
oily - containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
oink - the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
okay - an endorsement
omen - a sign of something about to happen
omit - prevent from being included or considered or accepted
once - on one occasion
only - and nothing more
onus - an onerous or difficult concern
onyx - a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands
ooze - any thick, viscous matter
oozy - leaking out slowly
opal - a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color
open - a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
opus - a musical work that has been created
oral - an examination conducted by spoken communication
orca - predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin
orgy - any act of immoderate indulgence
oslo - the capital and largest city of Norway
oust - remove from a position or office
oval - a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
oven - kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
over - the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch
ovum - the female reproductive cell
oxen - domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
pace - the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
pack - a large indefinite number
pact - a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
page - one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
paid - marked by the reception of pay
pail - a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
pain - a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
pair - a set of two similar things considered as a unit
pale - a wooden strip forming part of a fence
pall - a sudden numbing dread
palm - the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
pane - sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
pang - a sudden sharp feeling
pant - the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
papa - an informal term for a father
pare - decrease gradually or bit by bit
park - a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
part - something determined in relation to something that includes it
pass - an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
past - the time that has elapsed
pate - liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
path - a course of conduct
paul - United States feminist (1885-1977)
pave - a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows
pawn - an article deposited as security
peak - the most extreme possible amount or value
peal - a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
pear - sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
peat - partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water
peck - a large number or amount or extent
peek - a secret look
peel - British politician (1788-1850)
peep - the short weak cry of a young bird
peer - a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
pelt - the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
pent - closely confined
peri - a beautiful and graceful girl
perk - an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
perm - a city in the European part of Russia
pert - characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
peru - a republic in western South America
pest - a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
pica - an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently
pick - the person or thing chosen or selected
pied - having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
pier - a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles
pike - a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
pile - a collection of objects laid on top of each other
pill - something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
pimp - someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
pine - a coniferous tree
ping - a river in western Thailand
pink - a light shade of red
pint - a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
pion - a meson involved in holding the nucleus together
pipe - a tube with a small bowl at one end
pisa - a city in Tuscany
pith - soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
pity - a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
plan - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
play - a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
plea - a humble request for help from someone in authority
pleb - one of the common people
plod - the act of walking with a slow heavy gait
plop - the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash
plot - a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
ploy - an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
plug - blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
plum - any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
plus - a useful or valuable quality
pock - a pustule in an eruptive disease
poem - a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
poet - a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
poke - tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes
poky - a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
pole - a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
poll - an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
polo - Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
pomp - cheap or pretentious or vain display
pond - a small lake
pony - a range horse of the western United States
poof - offensive term for an openly homosexual man
pool - an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
poop - obscene terms for feces
poor - people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)
pope - the head of the Roman Catholic Church
pore - any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)
pork - meat from a domestic hog or pig
porn - creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
pose - affected manners intended to impress others
posh - elegant and fashionable
post - the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
posy - an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
pour - cause to run
pout - a disdainful grimace
pram - a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
prat - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
pray - address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
prep - preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
prey - a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
prig - a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
prim - assume a prim appearance
prod - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
prop - a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
prow - front part of a vessel or aircraft
puff - a short light gust of air
puke - a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
pull - the act of pulling
pulp - any soft or soggy mass
puma - large American feline resembling a lion
pump - a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
punk - an aggressive and violent young criminal
punt - formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland
puny - inferior in strength or significance
pupa - an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult
pure - free of extraneous elements of any kind
purl - gold or silver wire thread
purr - a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat
push - the act of applying force in order to move something away
puss - obscene terms for female genitals
putt - hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
pyre - wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
quay - wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
quid - the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
quip - a witty saying
quit - put an end to a state or an activity
quiz - an examination consisting of a few short questions
race - any competition
rack - framework for holding objects
racy - full of zest or vigor
raft - a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
rage - a feeling of intense anger
raid - a sudden short attack
rail - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
rain - water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rake - a dissolute man in fashionable society
ramp - an inclined surface connecting two levels
rand - the basic unit of money in South Africa
rani - a Hindu princess or the wife of a raja
rank - a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
rant - a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
rape - Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
rapt - feeling great rapture or delight
rare - not widely known
rash - any red eruption of the skin
rasp - uttering in an irritated tone
rate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
rave - a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played
raze - tear down so as to make flat with the ground
read - something that is read
real - any rational or irrational number
ream - a large quantity of written matter
reap - gather, as of natural products
rear - the back of a military formation or procession
redo - make new
reed - tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
reef - a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
reek - a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
reel - a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
rein - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
rely - have confidence or faith in
rent - a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
rest - something left after other parts have been taken away
rhea - fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology
rial - the basic unit of money in Yemen
rice - grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
rich - people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
rick - a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
ride - a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
rife - most frequent or common
riff - a Berber living in northern Morocco
rift - a gap between cloud masses
rile - cause annoyance in
rill - a small stream
rime - ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
rind - the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
ring - a characteristic sound
rink - building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
riot - a public act of violence by an unruly mob
ripe - fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
rise - a growth in strength or number or importance
risk - a source of danger
rite - an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
road - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
roam - move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
roan - a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco
roar - a deep prolonged loud noise
robe - any loose flowing garment
rock - a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
role - the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
roll - rotary motion of an object around its own axis
rome - capital and largest city of Italy
romp - an easy victory
roof - a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
rook - the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
root - the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
rope - a strong line
rose - any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
rosy - reflecting optimism
rota - the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for cases appealed to the Holy See from diocesan courts
rote - memorization by repetition
rout - a disorderly crowd of people
rove - move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
ruby - a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
ruck - a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
rude - lacking civility or good manners
ruff - an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
ruin - an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
rule - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
rump - the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
rune - any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages
rung - a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
runt - disparaging terms for small people
ruse - a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
rush - the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
rusk - slice of sweet raised bread baked again until it is brown and hard and crisp
rust - a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture
ruth - United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
sack - a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
safe - strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
saga - a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family
sage - a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
sago - powdery starch from certain sago palms
said - being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
sail - a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
sake - a reason for wanting something done
saki - British writer of short stories (1870-1916)
sale - a particular instance of selling
salt - a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
same - a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
sand - a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
sane - mentally healthy
sang - North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
sari - a dress worn primarily by Hindu women
sash - a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
save - the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
scab - someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
scam - a fraudulent business scheme
scan - the act of scanning
scar - a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
scat - singing jazz
scot - a native or inhabitant of Scotland
scud - the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
scum - worthless people
seal - fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
seam - joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
sear - make very hot and dry
seat - a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
sect - a subdivision of a larger religious group
seed - a small hard fruit
seek - the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
seem - give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
seep - pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
seer - a person with unusual powers of foresight
self - your consciousness of your own identity
sell - the activity of persuading someone to buy
semi - one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
send - cause to go somewhere
sent - 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
serf - a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
seth - third son of Adam and Eve
sewn - fastened with stitches
sexy - marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
shag - a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
shah - title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
sham - something that is a counterfeit
shaw - United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
shed - an outbuilding with a single story
shin - the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
shod - wearing footgear
shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
shoo - drive away by crying `shoo!'
shop - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
shot - the act of firing a projectile
show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
shun - avoid and stay away from deliberately
shut - move so that an opening or passage is obstructed
siam - a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
sick - people who are sick
side - a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
sift - move as if through a sieve
sigh - an utterance made by exhaling audibly
sign - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
silk - a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
silo - a cylindrical tower used for storing silage
silt - mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
sine - ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
sing - deliver by singing
sink - plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
sire - a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority
site - the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
size - the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
skew - turn or place at an angle
skid - one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
skim - a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
skin - a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
skip - a gait in which steps and hops alternate
skit - a short theatrical episode
skua - gull-like jaeger of northern seas
slab - block consisting of a thick piece of something
slag - the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
slam - winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
slap - a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
slat - a thin strip (wood or metal)
slav - any member of the people of eastern Europe or Asian Russia who speak a Slavonic language
slay - kill intentionally and with premeditation
sled - a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs
slew - a large number or amount or extent
slim - take off weight
slip - a socially awkward or tactless act
slit - a long narrow opening
slob - a coarse obnoxious person
slog - work doggedly or persistently
slop - wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk
slot - a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
slow - lose velocity
slug - a projectile that is fired from a gun
slum - a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
slur - a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
slut - a dirty untidy woman
smog - air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog
smug - marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
smut - a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
snag - a sharp protuberance
snap - the act of catching an object with the hands
snip - a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
snob - a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
snow - precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
snub - an instance of driving away or warding off
snug - a small secluded room
soak - the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soap - a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
soar - the act of rising upward into the air
sock - hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot
soda - a sodium salt of carbonic acid
sofa - an upholstered seat for more than one person
soft - yielding readily to pressure or weight
soil - the state of being covered with unclean things
sold - disposed of to a purchaser
sole - the underside of footwear or a golf club
solo - any activity that is performed alone without assistance
soma - leafless East Indian vine
some - quantifier
song - a short musical composition with words
soon - in the near future
soot - a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
sore - an open skin infection
sort - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
souk - an open-air market in an Arabian city
soul - the immaterial part of a person
soup - liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
sour - a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar
sown - sprinkled with seed
soya - erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers
spam - a canned meat made largely from pork
span - the complete duration of something
spar - any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
spat - a quarrel about petty points
spay - remove the ovaries of
spec - a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
spew - expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
spin - a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
spit - a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
spot - a point located with respect to surface features of some region
spry - moving quickly and lightly
spud - an edible tuber native to South America
spur - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
stab - a sudden sharp feeling
stag - a male deer, especially an adult male red deer
star - a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
stay - continuing or remaining in a place or state
stem - the form of a word after all affixes are removed
step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
stet - printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion
stew - agitation resulting from active worry
stir - a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stop - the event of something ending
stow - fill by packing tightly
stub - a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost
stud - a man who is virile and sexually active
stun - make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
styx - a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls
such - to so extreme a degree
suck - the act of sucking
suds - the froth produced by soaps or detergents
suet - hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep
suit - a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
sulk - a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
sumo - a Japanese form of wrestling
sump - an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine
sung - the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279
sunk - doomed to extinction
surd - a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords
sure - having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
surf - waves breaking on the shore
swab - implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
swad - a bunch
swag - valuable goods
swan - stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
swap - an equal exchange
swat - a sharp blow
sway - controlling influence
swim - the act of swimming
swop - an equal exchange
swot - an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
sync - make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
taal - an official language of the Republic of South Africa
tack - the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
tact - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
tail - the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
take - the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
talc - a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate
tale - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events
talk - an exchange of ideas via conversation
tall - a garment size for a tall person
tame - correct by punishment or discipline
tamp - a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
tang - a tart spicy quality
tank - an enclosed armored military vehicle
tape - a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
taps - signal to turn the lights out
tarn - a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
tart - a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
task - any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
taut - pulled or drawn tight
taxi - a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
teak - hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees
teal - a blue-green color or pigment
team - a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
tear - a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
teat - the small projection of a mammary gland
tech - a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
teem - be teeming, be abuzz
teen - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
tell - a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
tend - have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
tent - a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
term - a word or expression used for some particular thing
tern - small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail
test - trying something to find out about it
text - the words of something written
thai - a native or inhabitant of Thailand
thaw - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
then - that time
thin - lose thickness
thor - god of thunder and rain and farming
thou - the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
thud - a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thug - an aggressive and violent young criminal
thus - an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees
tick - a metallic tapping sound
tide - the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
tidy - receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials)
tied - fastened with strings or cords
tier - a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
tile - a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
till - unstratified soil deposited by a glacier
tilt - a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
time - an instance or single occasion for some event
tint - a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
tiny - very small
tire - hoop that covers a wheel
tiro - someone new to a field or activity
toad - any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping
toby - a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
toed - having a toe or toes of a specified kind
tofu - cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk
toga - a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome
togo - a republic on the western coast of Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
togs - informal terms for clothing
toil - productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
toll - a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
tomb - a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
tome - a (usually) large and scholarly book
tone - the quality of a person's voice
tons - a large number or amount
tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation
toot - a blast of a horn
tops - of the highest quality
tore - commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
torn - having edges that are jagged from injury
tory - an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
toss - the act of flipping a coin
tour - a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
tout - someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit
town - an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
trad - traditional jazz as revived in the 1950s
tram - a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
trap - a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
tray - an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
trek - a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers)
trim - a state of arrangement or appearance
trio - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
trip - a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
trot - a slow pace of running
troy - a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones
true - proper alignment
tuba - the lowest brass wind instrument
tube - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
tuck - eatables (especially sweets)
tues - the third day of the week
tuft - a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
tuna - tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica
tune - a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
turf - surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
turk - a native or inhabitant of Turkey
turn - a circular segment of a curve
tusk - a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
tutu - South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931)
twee - affectedly dainty or refined
twig - a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division)
twin - either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
twit - someone who is regarded as contemptible
tyke - a native of Yorkshire
type - a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
tyre - a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea
ugly - displeasing to the senses
undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
unit - any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
urea - the chief solid component of mammalian urine
urge - an instinctive motive
used - employed in accomplishing something
user - a person who makes use of a thing
utah - a state in the western United States
vain - characteristic of false pride
vale - a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
vamp - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
vane - mechanical device attached to an elevated structure
vary - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
vase - an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
vast - unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
veal - meat from a calf
veer - turn sharply
veil - a garment that covers the head and face
vein - a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
veld - elevated open grassland in southern Africa
vend - sell or offer for sale from place to place
vent - a hole for the escape of gas or air
verb - the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
very - used as intensifiers
vest - a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
veto - a vote that blocks a decision
vial - a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
vice - moral weakness
view - a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
vile - morally reprehensible
vine - a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
vino - fermented juice (of grapes especially)
viol - any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
visa - an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
vise - a holding device attached to a workbench
viva - an examination conducted by spoken communication
void - the state of nonexistence
vole - any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows
volt - a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
vote - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
wade - English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
wadi - gully or streambed in northern Africa and the Middle East that remains dry except during rainy season
wads - a large number or amount
waft - a long flag
wage - something that remunerates
waif - a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
wail - a cry of sorrow and grief
wait - time during which some action is awaited
wake - the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
walk - the act of traveling by foot
wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness
wand - a rod used by a magician or water diviner
wane - a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
want - a state of extreme poverty
ward - a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
ware - articles of the same kind or material
warm - get warm or warmer
warn - notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
warp - a twist or aberration
wart - any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals)
wary - marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
wash - a thin coat of water-base paint
wasp - a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
watt - a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second
wave - one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
wavy - having waves
waxy - made of or covered with wax
ways - structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
weak - wanting in physical strength
weal - a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip)
wean - gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
wear - impairment resulting from long use
weed - any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
week - any period of seven consecutive days
weep - shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
weir - a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
weld - European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye
well - a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
welt - a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip)
wend - direct one's course or way
west - the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
wham - hit hard
whap - hit hard
whet - make keen or more acute
whey - the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese
whim - a sudden desire
whip - an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
whir - sound of something in rapid motion
whop - hit hard
wick - any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
wide - having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
wife - a married woman
wild - a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
wile - the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
will - the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
wilt - any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling
wily - marked by skill in deception
wimp - a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
wine - fermented juice (of grapes especially)
wing - a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
wink - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
wipe - the act of rubbing or wiping
wire - ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
wiry - of or relating to wire
wise - a way of doing or being
wish - a specific feeling of desire
wisp - a small tuft or lock
wits - the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
woad - a blue dyestuff obtained from the woad plant
wold - a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)
wolf - any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
womb - a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
wont - an established custom
wood - the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
woof - the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
wool - a fabric made from the hair of sheep
word - a unit of language that native speakers can identify
work - activity directed toward making or doing something
worm - any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes
worn - affected by wear
wrap - cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
wren - English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
writ - a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
xmas - a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ
yale - a university in Connecticut
yank - an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
yard - a unit of length equal to 3 feet
yarn - the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
yawl - a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
yawn - an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
yaws - an infectious tropical disease resembling syphilis in its early stages
yeah - not only so, but
year - a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
yell - a loud utterance
yelp - a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
yeti - a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas
yoga - Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion
yogi - United States baseball player (born 1925)
yoke - fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
yolk - the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen
yore - time long past
york - the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485
yowl - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
yule - period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
zany - a buffoon in one of the old comedies
zeal - a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
zebu - domesticated ox having a humped back and long horns and a large dewlap
zero - a quantity of no importance
zest - vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
zeta - the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet
zeus - the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology
zinc - a bluish-white lustrous metallic element
zion - originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites)
zone - a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
zoom - a rapid rise
zulu - a member of the tall Negroid people of eastern South Africa
aaron - United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
aback - having the wind against the forward side of the sails
abaft - at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
abase - cause to feel shame
abash - cause to be embarrassed
abate - make less active or intense
abbey - a church associated with a monastery or convent
abbot - the superior of an abbey of monks
abeam - at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
abele - a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States
abhor - find repugnant
abide - dwell
abies - true firs
abode - any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
abort - the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed
about - imprecise but fairly close to correct
above - an earlier section of a written text
abuse - cruel or inhumane treatment
abuzz - noisy like the sound of a bee
abyss - a bottomless gulf or pit
accra - the capital and largest city of Ghana with a deep-water port
acorn - fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
acres - extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
acrid - strong and sharp
actor - a theatrical performer
acute - a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
adage - a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
adapt - make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
adder - a person who adds numbers
addle - mix up or confuse
adept - someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
adieu - a farewell remark
adios - a farewell remark
adman - someone whose business is advertising
admit - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
admix - mix or blend
adobe - the clay from which adobe bricks are made
adopt - choose and follow
adore - love intensely
adorn - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
adult - a fully developed person from maturity onward
aegis - kindly endorsement and guidance
aesop - Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)
affix - a linguistic element added to a word to produce an inflected or derived form
afire - lighted up by or as by fire or flame
afoot - on foot
after - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
again - anew
agape - the love of God or Christ for mankind
agave - tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes
agent - an active and efficient cause
agile - moving quickly and lightly
aging - acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
aglow - softly bright or radiant
agony - intense feelings of suffering
agora - 100 agorot equal 1 shekel in Israel
agree - be in accord
ahead - at or in the front
aided - having help
aides - the god of the underworld in ancient mythology
aired - open to or abounding in fresh air
aisle - a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
alarm - fear resulting from the awareness of danger
album - one or more recordings issued together
alder - wood of any of various alder trees
alert - condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
algae - primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
algal - of or relating to alga
alias - a name that has been assumed temporarily
alibi - a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
alien - a person who comes from a foreign country
align - place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
alike - having the same or similar characteristics
aline - place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
alive - possessing life
alkyl - any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
allay - lessen the intensity of or calm
alley - a narrow street with walls on both sides
allot - give out
allow - make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
alloy - a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
aloes - a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
aloft - at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
aloha - an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian)
alone - without any others being included or involved
along - with a forward motion
aloof - in an aloof manner
aloud - using the voice
alpha - the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
altar - the table in Christian churches where communion is given
alter - cause to change
amass - collect or gather
amaze - affect with wonder
amber - a deep yellow color
ambit - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
amble - a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
amend - make amendments to
amide - any organic compound containing the group -CONH2
amigo - a friend or comrade
amine - a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
amino - the radical -NH2
amiss - away from the correct or expected course
amity - a cordial disposition
amman - the capital and largest city of Jordan
amour - a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
ample - more than enough in size or scope or capacity
amply - to an ample degree or in an ample manner
amuck - wildly
amuse - occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
andes - a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
angel - spiritual being attendant upon God
anger - a strong emotion
angle - the space between two lines or planes that intersect
angry - feeling or showing anger
angst - an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety
anion - a negatively charged ion
anise - native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
ankle - a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
annex - an addition that extends a main building
annoy - cause annoyance in
annul - declare invalid
anode - a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
antic - a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
anvil - a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
aorta - the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
apace - with rapid movements
apart - separated or at a distance in place or position or time
apery - the act of mimicking
aphid - any of various small plant-sucking insects
apian - relating to or having the characteristics of bees
apish - being or given to servile imitation
apnea - transient cessation of respiration
appal - strike with disgust or revulsion
apple - fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
apply - put into service
appro - an informal British abbreviation of approval
april - the month following March and preceding May
apron - a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
apsis - a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church
aptly - with competence
arbor - tree (as opposed to shrub)
arced - forming or resembling an arch
areal - of or relating to or involving an area
arena - a particular environment or walk of life
argon - a colorless and odorless inert gas
argot - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
argue - present reasons and arguments
argus - a giant with 100 eyes
arise - come into existence
armed - characterized by having or bearing arms
aroma - any property detected by the olfactory system
array - an orderly arrangement
arrow - a mark to indicate a direction or relation
arson - malicious burning to destroy property
ashen - anemic looking from illness or emotion
asian - a native or inhabitant of Asia
aside - a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage
askew - turned or twisted to one side
aspic - savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables
assay - an appraisal of the state of affairs
asset - a useful or valuable quality
aster - any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers
astir - out of bed
aswan - an ancient city on the Nile in Egypt
atlas - a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
atoll - an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon
atone - make amends for
attic - floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof
audio - the audible part of a transmitted signal
audit - an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
auger - a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes
augur - a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
aural - of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
auric - of or relating to or containing or derived from gold
avail - a means of serving
avens - any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers
avert - prevent the occurrence of
avian - pertaining to or characteristic of birds
avoid - stay clear from
await - look forward to the probable occurrence of
awake - stop sleeping
award - a grant made by a law court
aware - having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
awash - covered with water
awful - offensive or even (of persons) malicious
axial - of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation
axiom - a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
aztec - a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
azure - a light shade of blue
babel - who intended it to reach up to heaven
bacon - back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked
badge - an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
badly - to a severe or serious degree
baggy - not fitting closely
baked - dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
baker - someone who bakes commercially
baldy - a person whose head is bald
balmy - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
balsa - strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
banal - repeated too often
banjo - a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
banks - English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
banns - a public announcement of a proposed marriage
bared - having the head uncovered
barge - a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
barky - resembling the rough bark of a tree
baron - a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
basal - especially of leaves
based - having a base
basic - a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn
basil - any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
basin - a bowl-shaped vessel
basis - a relation that provides the foundation for something
baste - a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
batch - all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
bated - diminished or moderated
bathe - the act of swimming
batik - a dyed fabric
baton - a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
batty - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
baulk - the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
bawdy - lewd or obscene talk or writing
beach - an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
beads - several beads threaded together on a string
beady - small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button
beamy - broad in the beam
beany - a small skullcap
beard - the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
beast - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
beats - a United States youth subculture of the 1950s
bebop - an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940)
beech - any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs
beefy - muscular and heavily built
beery - smelling of beer
befit - accord or comport with
befog - make less visible or unclear
beget - make children
begin - Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
beige - a very light brown
being - the state or fact of existing
belay - something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
belch - a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
belie - be in contradiction with
belle - a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
belly - the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
below - in or to a place that is lower
bench - a long seat for more than one person
bends - pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
beret - a cap with no brim or bill
berry - any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits
berth - a job in an organization
beryl - the chief source of beryllium
beset - annoy continually or chronically
besot - make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
betel - Asian pepper plant whose dried leaves are chewed with betel nut (seed of the betel palm) by southeast Asians
bevel - two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
bible - the sacred writings of the Christian religions
bidet - a basin for washing genitals and anal area
bigot - a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
bijou - a small and delicately worked piece
bilge - water accumulated in the bilge of a ship
billy - a short stout club used primarily by policemen
bimbo - a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men
binge - any act of immoderate indulgence
bingo - a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
biota - all the plant and animal life of a particular region
biped - an animal with two feet
birch - hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees
birth - the time when something begins (especially life)
bison - any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
bitch - an unpleasant difficulty
biter - someone who bites
bitty - very small
black - the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
blade - especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
blame - an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
bland - lacking taste or flavor or tang
blank - a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
blare - a loud harsh or strident noise
blase - very sophisticated especially because of surfeit
blast - a very long fly ball
blaze - a strong flame that burns brightly
bleak - offering little or no hope
bleat - the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this)
bleed - lose blood from one's body
bleep - a short high tone produced as a signal or warning
blend - an occurrence of thorough mixing
bless - give a benediction to
blimp - any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low)
blind - people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
blink - a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
bliss - a state of extreme happiness
blitz - defensive players try to break through the offensive line
bloat - swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
block - a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
bloke - a boy or man
blond - a person with fair skin and hair
blood - the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
bloom - the organic process of bearing flowers
blown - being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
blues - a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century
bluff - a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
blunt - make less intense
blurb - a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
blurt - utter impulsively
blush - a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
board - a committee having supervisory powers
boast - speaking of yourself in superlatives
bobby - an informal term for a British policeman
bogey - an evil spirit
boggy - soft and watery
bogus - fraudulent
boned - having had the bones removed
bones - a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
boney - having bones especially many or prominent bones
bonny - very pleasing to the eye
bonus - anything that tends to arouse
booby - an ignorant or foolish person
boost - the act of giving hope or support to someone
booth - a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
booty - goods or money obtained illegally
booze - an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
borax - an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate
bored - tired of the world
borer - a drill for penetrating rock
boron - a trivalent metalloid element
bosom - the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
boson - any particle that obeys Bose-Einstein statistics but not the Pauli exclusion principle
bossy - offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
bosun - a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
botch - an embarrassing mistake
bough - any of the larger branches of a tree
bound - a line determining the limits of an area
bowed - of a stringed instrument
bowel - the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
bower - a framework that supports climbing plants
bowie - United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico
bowls - a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
boxed - enclosed in or set off by a border or box
boxer - someone who fights with his fists for sport
brace - a support that steadies or strengthens something else
braid - a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
brail - a small net used to draw fish into a boat
brain - that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers
brake - a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
brand - a name given to a product or service
brash - offensively bold
brass - an alloy of copper and zinc
brave - a North American Indian warrior
bravo - a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
brawl - an uproarious party
brawn - possessing muscular strength
braze - solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point
bread - food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
break - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
bream - flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe
breed - a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
briar - Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
bribe - payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
brick - rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln
bride - a woman who has recently been married
brief - a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
brine - water containing salts
bring - take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
brink - a region marking a boundary
briny - any very large body of (salt) water
brisk - become brisk
broad - slang term for a woman
broil - cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
broke - lacking funds
brood - the young of an animal cared for at one time
brook - a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
broom - a cleaning implement for sweeping
broth - liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered
brown - an orange of low brightness and saturation
brunt - main force of a blow etc
brush - a dense growth of bushes
brute - a cruelly rapacious person
buddy - a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
budge - United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles championship in the same year (1915-2000)
buggy - a small lightweight carriage
bugle - a brass instrument without valves
build - constitution of the human body
built - added to increase effectiveness
bulge - something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
bulgy - curving outward
bulky - of large size for its weight
bully - a cruel and brutal fellow
bumpy - causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
bunch - a grouping of a number of similar things
bunny - a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
burly - muscular and heavily built
burma - a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal
burns - United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
burnt - ruined by overcooking
burst - the act of exploding or bursting
bushy - used of hair
busty - having a large bosom and pleasing curves
buxom - having a large bosom and pleasing curves
buyer - a person who buys
bylaw - a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members
byway - a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
cabal - a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
cabby - someone who drives a taxi for a living
cabin - small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
cable - a telegram sent abroad
cacao - tropical American tree producing cacao beans
cache - a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
caddy - a can for storing tea
cadet - a military trainee (as at a military academy)
cadge - ask for and get free
cagey - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cairn - a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path
cairo - a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
calif - the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
calve - release ice
camel - cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
cameo - engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)
canal - an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels
candy - a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
canny - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
canoe - small and light boat
canon - a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy
caper - any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis
capri - an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy
carat - a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg
cards - a game played with playing cards
cargo - goods carried by a large vehicle
carol - joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
carry - the act of carrying something
carve - form by carving
cased - covered or protected with or as if with a case
caste - social status or position conferred by a system based on class
catch - a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
cater - give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
cause - events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
cease - end
cedar - any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
cello - a large stringed instrument
ceres - goddess of agriculture
chafe - soreness and warmth caused by friction
chaff - material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
chain - a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
chair - a seat for one person, with a support for the back
chalk - a soft whitish calcite
champ - someone who has won first place in a competition
chant - a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone
chaos - a state of extreme confusion and disorder
charm - attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
chart - a visual display of information
chary - characterized by great caution and wariness
chase - the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
chasm - a deep opening in the earth's surface
cheap - relatively low in price or charging low prices
cheat - weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land
check - a written order directing a bank to pay money
cheek - either side of the face below the eyes
cheep - the short weak cry of a young bird
cheer - a cry or shout of approval
chess - weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
chest - the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
chewy - requiring much chewing
chick - young bird especially of domestic fowl
chide - censure severely or angrily
chief - a person who is in charge
child - a young person of either sex
chili - ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
chill - coldness due to a cold environment
chime - a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer
chimp - intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests
china - a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia
chink - offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
chips - strips of potato fried in deep fat
chirp - a sharp sound made by small birds or insects
chock - a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
choir - a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
choke - a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current
chomp - the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
chord - a straight line connecting two points on a curve
chore - a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
chuck - informal terms for a meal
chuff - blow hard and loudly
chump - a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
chunk - a compact mass
churn - a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
chute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
cider - a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
cigar - a roll of tobacco for smoking
cinch - any undertaking that is easy to do
civic - of or relating or belonging to a city
civil - not rude
claim - an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
clamp - a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
clams - informal terms for money
clang - a loud resonant repeating noise
clank - a loud resonant repeating noise
clash - a loud resonant repeating noise
clasp - a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together
class - a collection of things sharing a common attribute
clean - a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clear - the state of being free of suspicion
cleat - a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe)
cleft - a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
clerk - an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
click - a short light metallic sound
cliff - a steep high face of rock
climb - an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
cling - fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit
clink - a short light metallic sound
cloak - anything that covers or conceals
clock - a timepiece that shows the time of day
clone - a person who is almost identical to another
close - the temporal end
cloth - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
cloud - any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
clout - a target used in archery
clove - aromatic flower bud of a clove tree
clown - a rude or vulgar fool
cluck - the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
clump - a grouping of a number of similar things
coach - someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
coast - the shore of a sea or ocean
cobra - venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood
cocky - overly self-confident or self-assertive
cocoa - a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar
coder - a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
codex - an official list of chemicals or medicines etc.
colon - the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum
comer - someone with a promising future
comet - a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
comfy - providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal)
comic - a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
comma - a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence
conga - music composed for dancing the conga
congo - a republic in central Africa
conic - a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
copra - the dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted
copse - a dense growth of bushes
coral - a variable color averaging a deep pink
cords - cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
corgi - either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head
corky - tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
corny - dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
corps - an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
corse - an island in the Mediterranean
costs - pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
couch - an upholstered seat for more than one person
cough - a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages
count - the total number counted
coupe - a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment
court - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
coven - an assembly of witches
cover - a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
covet - wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
cower - crouch or curl up
coyly - in a coy manner
crabs - infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
crack - a long narrow opening
craft - the skilled practice of a practical occupation
cramp - a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
crane - United States writer (1871-1900)
crank - a bad-tempered person
crash - a loud resonant repeating noise
crass - so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
crate - a rugged box (usually made of wood)
crave - have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
crawl - a very slow movement
craze - an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
crazy - someone deranged and possibly dangerous
creak - a squeaking sound
cream - the best people or things in a group
credo - any system of principles or beliefs
creed - any system of principles or beliefs
creek - a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
creel - a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
creep - someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
crepe - paper with a crinkled texture
cress - any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
crest - the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
crete - the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean
crick - a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British)
crier - a person who weeps
crime - an act punishable by law
crimp - an angular or rounded shape made by folding
crisp - a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat
croak - a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
crock - a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
croft - a small farm worked by a crofter
crone - an ugly evil-looking old woman
crony - a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
crook - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
croon - sing softly
cross - a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
croup - a disease of infants and young children
crowd - a large number of things or people considered together
crown - the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
crude - a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
cruel - able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
crumb - a very small quantity of something
crush - leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
crust - the outer layer of the Earth
crypt - a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church)
cuban - a native or inhabitant of Cuba
cubic - having three dimensions
cubit - an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
cupid - god of love
cured - freed from illness or injury
curia - the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church
curie - a unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second
curio - something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
curly - having curls or waves
curry - a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice
curse - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
curve - the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
curvy - having curves
cycad - any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales
cycle - an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
cynic - someone who is critical of the motives of others
czech - a native of inhabitant of the Czech Republic
dacha - Russian country house
daddy - an informal term for a father
dagga - relatively nontoxic South African herb smoked like tobacco
daily - a newspaper that is published every day
dairy - a farm where dairy products are produced
daisy - any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
dakar - the capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal
dally - behave carelessly or indifferently
dance - an artistic form of nonverbal communication
dandy - a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
dante - an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
darts - a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard
dated - marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
datum - an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
daunt - cause to lose courage
david - patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
dazed - in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
deary - a special loved one
death - the event of dying or departure from life
debar - bar temporarily
debit - an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
debug - locate and correct errors in a computer program code
debut - the act of beginning something new
decaf - coffee with the caffeine removed
decay - the process of gradually becoming inferior
decor - decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
decoy - a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
decry - express strong disapproval of
deeds - performance of moral or religious acts
defer - hold back to a later time
degas - French impressionist painter (1834-1917)
deify - consider as a god or godlike
deism - the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation
deist - a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
deity - any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
delay - time during which some action is awaited
delhi - a city in north central India
delta - a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
delve - turn up, loosen, or remove earth
demon - an evil supernatural being
demur - a formal objection to an opponent's pleadings
denim - close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
dense - permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
depot - station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
depth - the extent downward or backward or inward
derby - a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
deter - try to prevent
detox - the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified
deuce - a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
devil - chief spirit of evil and adversary of God
diana - English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles
diary - a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
dicey - of uncertain outcome
digit - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
dildo - a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation
dimer - a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers
dimly - in a dim indistinct manner
dinar - 100 dinars equal 1 rial in Iran
diner - a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
dingo - wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia
dingy - thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
dinky - a small locomotive
diode - a thermionic tube having two electrodes
dirge - a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
dirty - make soiled, filthy, or dirty
disco - popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s)
dishy - sexually attractive
ditch - a long narrow excavation in the earth
ditto - a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated
ditty - a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
divan - a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
diver - someone who works underwater
divot - the cavity left when a piece of turf is cut from the ground by the club head in making a stroke
dizzy - make dizzy or giddy
dodge - an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
dodgy - of uncertain outcome
doggy - informal terms for dogs
dogma - a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
doily - a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl
dolly - conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
domed - having a hemispherical vault or dome
donor - person who makes a gift of property
donut - a small ring-shaped friedcake
doped - treated or impregnated with a foreign substance
dopey - having or revealing stupidity
dosed - treated with some kind of application
dotty - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
doubt - the state of being unsure of something
dough - a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
douse - put out, as of a candle or a light
dover - the capital of the state of Delaware
dowdy - British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
dowel - a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
downy - like down or as soft as down
dowry - money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
dowse - searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
doyen - a man who is the senior member of a group
dozen - the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
draft - a document ordering the payment of money
drain - emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
drake - English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
drama - a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
drape - hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
drawl - a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
drawn - showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
dread - fearful expectation or anticipation
dream - a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
drear - causing dejection
dregs - sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
dress - a one-piece garment for a woman
dried - not still wet
drier - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
drift - a force that moves something along
drill - a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
drily - in a dry laconic manner
drink - a single serving of a beverage
drive - the act of applying force to propel something
droll - comical in an odd or whimsical manner
drone - stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
drool - pretentious or silly talk or writing
droop - a shape that sags
dross - worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
drove - a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
drown - cover completely or make imperceptible
druid - a pre-Christian priest among the Celts of ancient Gaul and Britain and Ireland
drunk - a chronic drinker
dryer - an appliance that removes moisture
dryly - in a dry laconic manner
duchy - the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
dully - without liveliness
dummy - a person who does not talk
dumps - an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
dumpy - resembling a garbage dump
dunce - a stupid person
duomo - the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
dusky - lighted by or as if by twilight
dusty - covered with a layer of dust
dutch - the people of the Netherlands
duvet - a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
dwarf - a person who is markedly small
dwell - think moodily or anxiously about something
dying - the time when something ends
eager - a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
eagle - any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
eared - having ears (or appendages resembling ears) or having ears of a specified kind
early - at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
earth - the 3rd planet from the sun
eased - made easier to bear
easel - an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
eater - someone who consumes food for nourishment
eaves - the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
ebony - a very dark black
edema - swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
edged - having a specified kind of border or edge
edict - a formal or authoritative proclamation
edify - make understand
eerie - suggestive of the supernatural
egret - any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
egypt - a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971
eider - duck of the northern hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females
eight - the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
eject - put out or expel from a place
eland - either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes
elate - fill with high spirits
elbow - hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
elder - a person who is older than you are
elect - an exclusive group of people
elegy - a mournful poem
elfin - relating to or made or done by or as if by an elf
elide - leave or strike out
elite - a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
elope - run away secretly with one's beloved
elude - escape, either physically or mentally
elves - an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources
email - a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
embed - fix or set securely or deeply
ember - a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
emery - a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite
empty - a container that has been emptied
enact - order by virtue of superior authority
ended - having come or been brought to a conclusion
endow - give qualities or abilities to
enema - an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation
enemy - an opposing military force
enjoy - derive or receive pleasure from
ennui - the feeling of being bored by something tedious
enrol - register formally as a participant or member
ensue - issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.)
enter - to come or go into
entry - an item inserted in a written record
envoy - a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
eosin - a red fluorescent dye resulting from the action of bromine on fluorescein
epoch - a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
epoxy - a thermosetting resin
equal - a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
equip - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
erase - remove from memory or existence
erect - construct, build, or erect
ergot - a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus
erica - any plant of the genus Erica
erode - become ground down or deteriorate
erose - having an irregularly notched or toothed margin as though gnawed
error - a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
erupt - start abruptly
essay - an analytic or interpretive literary composition
essen - a city in western Germany
ester - formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water
ether - the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water
ethic - the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
ethos - the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
ethyl - the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
evade - avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
event - something that happens at a given place and time
every - each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception
evict - expel or eject without recourse to legal process
evoke - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
exact - claim as due or just
exalt - praise, glorify, or honor
excel - distinguish oneself
exert - put to use
exile - a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
exist - have an existence, be extant
expel - force to leave or move out
extol - praise, glorify, or honor
extra - a minor actor in crowd scenes
exude - release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
exult - feel extreme happiness or elation
fable - a deliberately false or improbable account
faced - having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number
facer - a serious difficulty with which one is suddenly faced
facet - a distinct feature or element in a problem
facia - a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
faded - having lost freshness or brilliance of color
fagot - offensive term for an openly homosexual man
faint - a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
fairy - a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
faith - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
falls - the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
false - not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
famed - widely known and esteemed
fancy - something many people believe that is false
fanny - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
farad - the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates
farce - a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
fatal - bringing death
fated - determined by tragic fate
fatty - a rotund individual
fatwa - a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority
fault - a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
fauna - all the animal life in a particular region or period
faust - an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
feast - a ceremonial dinner party for many people
feign - make believe with the intent to deceive
feint - any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack)
felon - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
femur - the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton
fence - a barrier that serves to enclose an area
feral - wild and menacing
ferny - abounding in or covered with ferns
ferry - a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
fetal - of or relating to a fetus
fetch - the action of fetching
fetid - offensively malodorous
fetus - an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
fever - a rise in the temperature of the body
fewer - quantifier meaning a smaller number of
fibre - a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
ficus - large genus of tropical trees or shrubs or climbers including fig trees
field - a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
fiend - a cruel wicked and inhuman person
fiery - characterized by intense emotion
fifth - a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
fifty - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
fight - a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
filch - make off with belongings of others
filer - a party who files a notice with a law court
filet - a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
filly - a young female horse under the age of four
filmy - so thin as to transmit light
filth - any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
final - the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament
finch - any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
finer - greater in quality or excellence
finis - the temporal end
fiord - a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs
fired - having lost your job
first - the first or highest in an ordering or series
firth - English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960)
fishy - of or relating to or resembling fish
fitly - in an appropriate manner
fiver - a United States bill worth 5 dollars
fives - a game resembling handball
fixed - securely placed or fastened or set
fixer - someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)
fizzy - hissing and bubbling
fjord - a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs
flack - a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
flair - a natural talent
flake - a crystal of snow
flaky - made of or resembling flakes
flame - the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
flank - the side of military or naval formation
flaps - a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing
flare - a shape that spreads outward
flash - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
flask - bottle that has a narrow neck
flats - footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
fleck - a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
fleet - group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
flesh - the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
flick - a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
flier - someone who travels by air
flies - used to store scenery (drop curtains)
fling - a usually brief attempt
flint - a hard kind of stone
flirt - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
float - the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
flock - a church congregation guided by a pastor
flood - the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
floor - the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
flora - all the plant life in a particular region or period
floss - a soft loosely twisted thread used in embroidery
flour - fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
flout - treat with contemptuous disregard
fluff - any light downy material
fluid - a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
fluke - a stroke of luck
fluor - a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light
flush - the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
flute - a high-pitched woodwind instrument
flyer - an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
foamy - producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
focal - of or relating to a focus
focus - the concentration of attention or energy on something
fogey - someone whose style is out of fashion
foggy - stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
foist - to force onto another
folio - the system of numbering pages
folks - your parents
folly - the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
foray - a sudden short attack
force - a powerful effect or influence
forge - furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
forgo - do without or cease to hold or adhere to
forte - an asset of special worth or utility
forth - a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth
forty - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four
forum - a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
fossa - a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
found - food and lodging provided in addition to money
fount - a specific size and style of type within a type family
foyer - a large entrance or reception room or area
frail - the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs
frame - the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
franc - the basic monetary unit in many countries
frank - a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
fraud - intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
freak - a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
freon - any one or more chlorofluorocarbons (or related compounds) that are used as an aerosol propellant, organic solvent, or refrigerant
fresh - recently made, produced, or harvested
freud - Austrian neurologist who originated psychoanalysis (1856-1939)
freya - goddess of love and fecundity
friar - a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
fried - cooked by frying in fat
fries - strips of potato fried in deep fat
frill - a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
frisk - the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
frock - a habit worn by clerics
frond - compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
front - the side that is forward or prominent
frost - ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
froth - a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
frown - a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
fruit - the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
fryer - flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
fudge - soft creamy candy
fugal - of or relating to or in the style of a musical fugue
fugue - dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to creates a new life
fully - to the greatest degree or extent
fumed - darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
fumes - gases ejected from an engine as waste products
funds - assets in the form of money
fungi - the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools
funky - offensively malodorous
funny - an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
furry - covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
furze - very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers
fused - joined together into a whole
fussy - annoyed and irritable
fusty - stale and unclean smelling
futon - mattress consisting of a pad of cotton batting that is used for sleeping on the floor or on a raised frame
fuzzy - covering with fine light hairs
gable - the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
gabon - a republic on the west coast of Africa
gaffe - a socially awkward or tactless act
gaily - in a gay manner
gamma - the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet
gamut - a complete extent or range:
gassy - resembling gas
gates - United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
gaudy - a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held a college
gauge - a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
gaunt - very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
gauze - bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
gavel - a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
gawky - lacking grace in movement or posture
gecko - any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids
genie - an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals
genoa - a seaport in northwestern Italy
genre - a kind of literary or artistic work
genus - a general kind of something
ghana - a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
ghost - a mental representation of some haunting experience
ghoul - someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
giant - any creature of exceptional size
giddy - having or causing a whirling sensation
gipsy - a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
girth - the distance around a person's body
given - an assumption that is taken for granted
giver - someone who devotes himself completely
glace - preserved by coating with or allowing to absorb sugar
glade - a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
gland - any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
glans - a small rounded structure
glare - a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
glass - a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
glaze - any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
gleam - an appearance of reflected light
glean - gather, as of natural products
glebe - plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office
glenn - made the first orbital rocket-powered flight by a United States astronaut in 1962
glide - a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
glint - a momentary flash of light
gloat - malicious satisfaction
globe - the 3rd planet from the sun
gloom - a state of partial or total darkness
glory - a state of high honor
gloss - an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
glove - the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
glued - affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
gluey - having the sticky properties of an adhesive
gluon - a gauge boson that mediates strong interaction among quarks
glyph - glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
gnarl - something twisted and tight and swollen
gnash - grind together, of teeth
gnome - a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man
godly - showing great reverence for god
gofer - an employee whose duties include running errands
going - the act of departing
gonad - a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
goody - something considered choice to eat
gooey - soft and sticky
goofy - a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
goose - web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
gorge - a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
gorse - very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers
gouda - mild cream-colored Dutch cheese shaped in balls
gouge - an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
gourd - bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd
grace - a state of sanctification by God
grade - a body of students who are taught together
graft - tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient
grail - the object of any prolonged endeavor
grain - a relatively small granular particle of a substance
grand - the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
grant - any monetary aid
grape - any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins
graph - a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
grasp - understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
grass - narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns
grate - a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
grave - death of a person
gravy - a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
graze - a superficial abrasion
great - a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field
greed - excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
greek - the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
green - green color or pigment
greet - express greetings upon meeting someone
grief - intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
grill - a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
grime - the state of being covered with unclean things
grimm - the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
grimy - thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
grind - an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
gripe - informal terms for objecting
grist - grain intended to be or that has been ground
grits - coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
groan - an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
groat - a former English silver coin worth four pennies
groin - the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
groom - a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
grope - the act of groping
gross - twelve dozen
group - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
grout - a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork
grove - a small growth of trees without underbrush
growl - the sound of growling (as made by animals)
grown - fully developed
gruel - a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
gruff - brusque and surly and forbidding
grunt - the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
guano - the excrement of sea birds
guard - a person who keeps watch over something or someone
guava - small tropical shrubby tree bearing small yellowish fruit
guess - a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
guest - a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
guide - someone employed to conduct others
guild - a formal association of people with similar interests
guile - shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
guilt - the state of having committed an offense
guise - an artful or simulated semblance
gully - deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
guppy - small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies
gusto - vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
gusty - blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
gutsy - marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger
gypsy - a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
habit - an established custom
hades - the god of the underworld in ancient mythology
haiku - an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines
hairy - having or covered with hair
haiti - a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola
hakea - Australian shrubs and small trees with evergreen usually spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers
halon - a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms
halve - divide by two
hands - guardianship over
handy - United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam
happy - enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
hardy - United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
harem - living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
harry - annoy continually or chronically
harsh - of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
haste - overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
hasty - excessively quick
hatch - the production of young from an egg
hated - treated with contempt
hater - a person who hates
haunt - a frequently visited place
haven - a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
havoc - violent and needless disturbance
haydn - prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809)
hazel - Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts
heady - marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
heaps - a large number or amount
heard - detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
heart - the locus of feelings and intuitions
heath - a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae
heave - an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
heavy - an actor who plays villainous roles
hedge - a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
hefty - possessing physical strength and weight
heist - the act of stealing
helen - the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris
helix - a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
hello - an expression of greeting
hence - from that fact or reason or as a result
henna - a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
henry - a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
herod - king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
heron - Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
hertz - the unit of frequency
hewer - a person who hews
hexed - causing or accompanied by misfortune
hiker - a foot traveler
hilly - having hills and crags
hindu - a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
hinge - a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
hinny - hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass
hippo - an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria
hippy - someone who rejects the established culture
hired - hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
hirer - a person responsible for hiring workers
hitch - a period of time spent in military service
hives - an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
hoard - a secret store of valuables or money
hoary - showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
hobby - an auxiliary activity
hoist - lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
holly - any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
honey - a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
hooks - large strong hand (as of a fighter)
hooky - failure to attend (especially school)
hoops - a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players
horde - a vast multitude
horny - feeling great sexual desire
horse - solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
hosta - robust east Asian clump-forming perennial herbs having racemose flowers: plantain lilies
hotel - a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
hotly - in a heated manner
hound - any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
hours - a period of time assigned for work
house - a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
hovel - small crude shelter used as a dwelling
hover - be undecided about something
howdy - an expression of greeting
hubby - a married man
huffy - quick to take offense
hullo - an expression of greeting
human - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
humid - containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
humus - partially decomposed organic matter
hunch - an impression that something might be the case
hurry - a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
husky - breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog
hussy - a woman adulterer
hutch - a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals
hydra - monster with nine heads
hyena - doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
hymen - the god of marriage
ibsen - realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906)
icily - in a cold and icy manner
icing - the formation of frost or ice on a surface
idaho - a state in the Rocky Mountains
ideal - the idea of something that is perfect
idiom - a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
idiot - a person of subnormal intelligence
idler - person who does no work
idyll - an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll
igloo - an Eskimo hut
ileum - the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
iliad - a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
image - an iconic mental representation
imago - formed in childhood
imbue - spread or diffuse through
impel - urge or force (a person) to an action
imply - express or state indirectly
inane - devoid of intelligence
incur - make oneself subject to
index - a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
india - a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia
inept - not elegant or graceful in expression
inert - unable to move or resist motion
infer - reason by deduction
infix - an affix that is inserted inside the word
infra - see below
ingot - metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
inlay - fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place
inlet - an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
inner - located or occurring within or closer to a center
input - signal going into an electronic system
inset - a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
inter - place in a grave or tomb
intro - formally making a person known to another or to the public
inuit - a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia)
inure - cause to accept or become hardened to
ionic - the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
iraqi - a native or inhabitant of Iraq
irate - feeling or showing extreme anger
irish - people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
irons - metal shackles
irony - witty language used to convey insults or scorn
islam - the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
islet - a small island
issue - an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
italy - a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula
itchy - nervous and unable to relax
ivory - a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
jacks - a game in which jackstones are thrown and picked up in various groups between bounces of a small rubber ball
jacob - French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
jaded - exhausted
james - a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII
janus - the Roman god of doorways and passages
japan - a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
jaunt - a journey taken for pleasure
jawed - of animals having jaws of a specified type
jazzy - resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
jehad - a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels
jelly - an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
jemmy - a short crowbar
jerky - meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun
jesus - a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
jetty - a protective structure of stone or concrete
jewel - a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
jiffy - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
jihad - a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels
jimmy - a short crowbar
jingo - an extreme bellicose nationalist
jinks - noisy and mischievous merrymaking
joint - the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
joist - beam used to support floors or roofs
joker - a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
jolly - a happy party
jonah - Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship
joule - a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
joust - a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
judas - supposed brother of St. James
judge - a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
juice - the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
juicy - full of juice
julep - bourbon and sugar and mint over crushed ice
jumbo - of great mass
jumpy - causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
junta - a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
juror - someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
kalif - the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
karma - the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation
kayak - a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins
kebab - cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables
kenya - a republic in eastern Africa
ketch - a sailing vessel with two masts
keyed - fitted with or secured by a key
khaki - a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms
kinky - showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
kiosk - small area set off by walls for special use
kitty - the combined stakes of the betters
klick - a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
knack - a special way of doing something
knave - a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
knead - make uniform
kneel - supporting yourself on your knees
knell - the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
knife - edge tool used as a cutting instrument
knock - the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
knoll - a small natural hill
known - apprehended with certainty
koala - sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat
kongo - the Bantu language spoken by the Kongo living in the tropical forests of Zaire and Congo and Angola
koran - the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
korea - an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan
kraal - a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa
kraft - strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution
krill - shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans
label - a brief description given for purposes of identification
laced - closed with a lace
laden - remove with or as if with a ladle
ladle - a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
lager - a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
lagos - chief port and economic center of Nigeria
laird - a landowner
laity - in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
lance - a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
lanky - tall and thin and having long slender limbs
lapel - lap at the front of a coat
lapse - a mistake resulting from inattention
larch - wood of a larch tree
large - a garment size for a large person
largo - a composition or passage that is to be performed in a slow and dignified manner
larva - the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
laser - an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
lasso - Belgian composer (1532-1594)
latch - spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key
later - at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
latex - a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air
lathe - machine tool for shaping metal or wood
latin - any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
laugh - the sound of laughing
layby - designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily
layer - single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
leach - the process of leaching
leafy - having or covered with leaves
leaky - permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
learn - gain knowledge or skills
lease - property that is leased or rented out or let
leash - restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
least - something that is of no importance
leave - the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
ledge - a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
leech - carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
leeds - a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England
lefty - a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
legal - established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
leggy - having tall spindly stems
lemma - a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition
lemon - yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
lemur - large-eyed arboreal prosimian having foxy faces and long furry tails
lenin - Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of the USSR (1870-1924)
lento - in music
leone - the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone
leper - a person afflicted with leprosy
level - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
lever - a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
libel - a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
libya - a military dictatorship in northern Africa on the Mediterranean
lichi - Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed
light - electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
liked - found pleasant or attractive
liken - consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
lilac - any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
limbo - the state of being disregarded or forgotten
limit - the greatest possible degree of something
lined - having a lining or a liner
linen - a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
liner - a hit that flies straight out from the batter
links - a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
lipid - an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
lithe - moving and bending with ease
litre - a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions
liven - make lively
liver - large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
livid - anemic looking from illness or emotion
llama - wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump
loads - a large number or amount
loamy - consisting of or having the character of loam
loath - unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
lobby - a large entrance or reception room or area
lobed - having deeply indented margins but with lobes not entirely separate from each other
local - public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops
locus - the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
lodge - English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
loess - a fine-grained unstratified accumulation of clay and silt deposited by the wind
lofty - of high moral or intellectual value
logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
logos - the divine word of God
loins - the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
loire - the longest French river
lolly - informal terms for money
loner - a person who avoids the company or assistance of others
loony - someone deranged and possibly dangerous
loopy - consisting of or covered with or having loops
loose - grant freedom to
lorry - a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
loser - a contestant who loses the contest
lotto - a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
lotus - native to eastern Asia
louis - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
louse - wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals
lousy - very bad
loved - held dear
lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
lower - the lower of two berths
lowly - low or inferior in station or quality
loyal - steadfast in allegiance or duty
lucid - transparently clear
lucky - having or bringing good fortune
lucre - informal terms for money
lumen - a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions
lumpy - like or containing small sticky lumps
lunar - of or relating to or associated with the moon
lunch - a midday meal
lunge - the act of moving forward suddenly
lupin - any plant of the genus Lupinus
lurch - an unsteady uneven gait
lurid - horrible in fierceness or savagery
lusty - vigorously passionate
luxor - a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes
lying - the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
lymph - a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle
lynch - kill without legal sanction
lyons - a city in east-central France on the Rhone River
lyric - the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
macaw - long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America
macho - a male exhibiting or characterized by machismo
macro - a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
madam - a woman of refinement
madly - in an uncontrolled manner
mafia - a crime syndicate in the United States
magic - any art that invokes supernatural powers
magma - molten rock in the earth's crust
maine - a state in New England
maize - tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties
major - a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines
maker - a person who makes things
malay - a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
malta - a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean
malva - herbs and subshrubs: mallows
mamba - arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal
mammy - an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
manes - a Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism (216-276)
mange - a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair
mango - large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit
mania - an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
manic - affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
manly - possessing qualities befitting a man
manna - hardened sugary exudation of various trees
manor - the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
manse - a large and imposing house
maori - an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
maple - wood of any of various maple trees
march - the month following February and preceding April
maria - a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
marks - English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
marry - take in marriage
marsh - low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
maser - an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
mason - American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
match - lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical
mated - mated sexually
mater - an informal use of the Latin word for mother
mates - a pair of people who live together
maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
matte - a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
mauve - a moderate purple
maxim - a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
mayas - an ethnic minority speaking Mayan languages and living in Yucatan and adjacent areas
maybe - by chance
mayor - the head of a city government
mealy - containing meal or made of meal
means - how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
meany - United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980)
meaty - like or containing meat
mecca - joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia
medal - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
medic - any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
melee - a noisy riotous fight
melon - any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
mercy - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
merge - become one
merit - any admirable quality or attribute
merry - full of or showing high-spirited merriment
meson - an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus
messy - dirty and disorderly
metal - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
meter - the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
metre - the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
metro - an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
miami - a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan
micro - extremely small in scale or scope or capability
midas - the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
midge - minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts
midst - the location of something surrounded by other things
might - physical strength
milan - the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy
miler - the length of something in miles
milky - resembling milk in color not clear
mills - United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
mimic - someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
mince - food chopped into small bits
mined - extracted from a source of supply as of minerals from the earth
miner - laborer who works in a mine
minim - a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters
minor - a young person of either sex
minty - relating to or suggestive of mint
minus - an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
mired - entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
mirth - great merriment
miser - a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
missy - a young woman
misty - filled or abounding with fog or mist
mitre - joint that forms a corner
mixed - consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
mixer - a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
modal - an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
model - a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
modem - electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
mogul - a bump on a ski slope
moist - slightly wet
molar - grinding tooth with a broad crown
moldy - covered with or smelling of mold
money - the most common medium of exchange
month - one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
moody - United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
moose - large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male
moped - a motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine
mopes - an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
moral - the significance of a story or event
moray - family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters
mores - the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
moron - a person of subnormal intelligence
morph - cause to change shape in a computer animation
morse - a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
moses - the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus
mossy - overgrown with moss
motel - a motor hotel
motet - an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics
motif - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration
motor - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
motto - a favorite saying of a sect or political group
mould - loose soil rich in organic matter
moult - periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
mound - the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
mount - a lightweight horse kept for riding only
mourn - feel sadness
mouse - any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
mousy - infested with mice
mouth - the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
moved - being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
mover - workman employed by a moving company
movie - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
mower - garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
mucky - soft and watery
mucus - protective secretion of the mucus membranes
muddy - dirty with mud
mufti - a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
muggy - hot or warm and humid
mulch - a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
mummy - informal terms for a mother
mumps - an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
munch - Norwegian painter (1863-1944)
mural - a painting that is applied to a wall surface
murky - clouded as with sediment
mushy - having the consistency of mush
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
musky - resembling the smell of musk
musty - covered with or smelling of mold
muted - in a softened tone
myope - a person with myopia
myrrh - aromatic resin that is burned as incense and used in perfume
nadir - an extreme state of adversity
naiad - submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers
naive - marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
naked - completely unclothed
names - verbal abuse
nanny - a woman who is the custodian of children
naomi - the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
nappy - garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist
nasal - a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
nasty - offensive or even (of persons) malicious
natal - a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean
naval - connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
navel - a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
navvy - a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
needs - in such a manner as could not be otherwise
needy - needy people collectively
negev - a desert in southern Israel
neigh - the characteristic sounds made by a horse
nepal - a small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China
nerve - any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
nervy - being in a tense state
never - not ever
newly - very recently
newsy - full of news
nguni - a group of southern Bantu languages
niche - a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
niece - a daughter of your brother or sister
nifty - very good
niger - an African river
night - the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
ninny - a stupid foolish person
ninth - position nine in a countable series of things
nixon - vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States
noble - a titled peer of the realm
nobly - in a noble manner
nohow - in no manner
noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
noisy - full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
nomad - a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
noose - a trap for birds or small mammals
north - the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
nosed - having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
nosey - offensively curious or inquisitive
notch - a V-shaped indentation
noted - widely known and esteemed
novel - an extended fictional work in prose
nudge - a slight push or shake
nurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
nutty - having the flavor of nuts
nyala - city in Sudan
nylon - a thermoplastic polyamide
nymph - a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
oaken - consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
oakum - loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes
oasis - a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
obese - excessively fat
occur - come to pass
ocean - a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
ochre - any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide
octal - of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base
octet - the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
oddly - in a manner differing from the usual or expected
odium - state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior
odour - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
offal - viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
offer - the verbal act of offering
often - many times at short intervals
ohmic - of or relating to or measured in ohms
oiled - treated with oil
oiler - a worker who oils engines or machinery
okapi - similar to the giraffe but smaller with much shorter neck and stripe on the legs
olden - long past
older - advanced in years
oldie - a song that was formerly popular
olive - small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree
omega - the ending of a series or sequence
onion - the bulb of an onion plant
onset - the beginning or early stages
opera - a drama set to music
opine - express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
opium - an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
optic - the organ of sight
orang - large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
orate - talk pompously
orbit - the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
order - that must be obeyed
organ - a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
oscar - an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
other - not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
otter - the fur of an otter
ounce - a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound
outdo - be or do something to a greater degree
outer - being on the outside or further from a center
outgo - money paid out
ovary - the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
ovate - of a leaf shape
overt - open and observable
ovoid - an egg-shaped object
owing - owed as a debt
owlet - young owl
owned - having an owner
owner - a business
oxide - any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
ozone - a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water
pacer - a horse used to set the pace in racing
paddy - offensive term for a person of Irish descent
padre - a chaplain in one of the military services
paean - a formal expression of praise
pagan - a person who does not acknowledge your god
pager - an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged
pains - an effortful attempt to attain a goal
paint - a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid)
palmy - very lively and profitable
palsy - loss of the ability to move a body part
panda - large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet
panel - sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
panga - a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
panic - an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
pansy - large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
pants - underpants worn by women
papal - proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
papaw - small tree native to the eastern United States having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit
paper - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
papua - the southeastern part of Papua New Guinea
parch - cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
paris - the capital and largest city of France
parka - a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
parks - United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
parry - blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
parse - analyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence)
parts - the local environment
party - an organization to gain political power
passe - out of fashion
pasta - a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient
paste - any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
pasty - small meat pie or turnover
patch - a small contrasting part of something
pater - an informal use of the Latin word for father
patio - usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
pause - a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
paved - covered with a firm surface
payee - a person to whom money is paid
payer - a person who pays money for something
peace - the state prevailing during the absence of war
peach - cultivated in temperate regions
peaky - having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
pearl - a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster
peaty - of or pertaining to or of the nature of peat
pecan - wood of a pecan tree
pedal - a sustained bass note
pekan - large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal
penal - of or relating to punishment
penny - a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom
perch - support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
peril - a source of danger
perky - characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
perry - United States philosopher (1876-1957)
perth - the state capital of Western Australia
pesky - causing irritation or annoyance
petal - part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
peter - disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles
petty - larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
phase - any distinct time period in a sequence of events
phlox - any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox
phone - electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
phony - a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
photo - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide
piano - a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
piece - a separate part of a whole
pieta - a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus
piety - righteousness by virtue of being pious
piggy - a young pig
piles - pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
pilot - someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
pinch - a painful or straitened circumstance
pinky - the finger farthest from the thumb
pious - having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
piper - someone who plays the bagpipe
pipit - a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country
pique - tightly woven fabric with raised cords
pitch - the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
pithy - concise and full of meaning
piton - a metal spike with a hole for a rope
pivot - the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver
pixel - the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
pixie - fairies that are somewhat mischievous
pizza - Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese
place - a point located with respect to surface features of some region
plaid - a cloth having a crisscross design
plain - extensive tract of level open land
plait - a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
plank - a stout length of sawn timber
plant - buildings for carrying on industrial labor
plasm - the protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genes
plate - base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands
plato - ancient Athenian philosopher
plaza - a public square with room for pedestrians
plead - appeal or request earnestly
pleat - any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape
pluck - the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
plumb - the metal bob of a plumb line
plume - anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
plump - the sound of a sudden heavy fall
plumy - resembling a plume
plush - a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet
pluto - a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
poach - hunt illegally
podgy - short and plump
point - a geometric element that has position but no extension
poise - a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter
poker - fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle
polar - located at or near or coming from the earth's poles
polio - an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
polka - music performed for dancing the polka
polls - the place where people vote
polyp - a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
ponce - a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
pooch - informal terms for dogs
poppy - annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
porch - a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
porno - creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
posed - arranged for pictorial purposes
poser - a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
posit - a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
posse - a temporary police force
potty - a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
pouch - a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
pound - 16 ounces avoirdupois
power - possession of controlling influence
prang - a crash involving a car or plane
prank - acting like a clown or buffoon
prawn - any of various edible decapod crustaceans
preen - clean with one's bill
press - the state of demanding notice or attention
price - the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
prick - insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
pricy - having a high price
pride - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
prime - a number that has no factor but itself and 1
print - the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
prior - the head of a religious order
prise - to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
prism - a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
privy - a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
prize - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
probe - an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
prone - having a tendency (to)
prong - a pointed projection
proof - any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
props - proper respect
prose - ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
proud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth
prove - be shown or be found to be
prowl - the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner)
proxy - a person authorized to act for another
prude - a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
prune - dried plum
psalm - one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament
pubic - relating or near the pubis
puffy - being puffed out
pulpy - like a pulp or overripe
pulse - a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
punch - a blow with the fist
punks - a youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s
punky - minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects
pupal - of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage
pupil - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
puppy - a young dog
puree - food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender
purge - the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
purse - a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
pushy - marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
pussy - obscene terms for female genitals
putty - a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil
pygmy - an unusually small individual
pylon - a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race
qatar - an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar
quack - an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice
quaff - a hearty draft
quail - flesh of quail
quake - shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
qualm - uneasiness about the fitness of an action
quark - hypothetical truly fundamental particle in mesons and baryons
quart - a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces
quash - put down by force or intimidation
quasi - having some resemblance
queen - the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites
queer - offensive term for an openly homosexual man
quell - suppress or crush completely
quern - a primitive stone mill for grinding corn by hand
query - an instance of questioning
quest - a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
queue - a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
quick - any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
quiet - a period of calm weather
quiff - a prominent forelock (especially one brushed upward from the forehead)
quill - pen made from a bird's feather
quilt - bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
quire - a quantity of paper
quirk - a strange attitude or habit
quite - to a degree (not used with a negative)
quits - on equal terms by payment or requital
quota - a prescribed number
quote - a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
rabat - the capital of Morocco
rabbi - spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation
rabid - of or infected by rabies
racer - someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
radar - measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
radio - medium for communication
radix - the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
radon - a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium
rafts - a large number or amount
rails - a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
rainy - wet by periods of rain
raise - the amount a salary is increased
rajah - a prince or king in India
rally - a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
ranch - farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
randy - feeling great sexual desire
range - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
rangy - tall and thin and having long slender limbs
raped - having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
rapid - a part of a river where the current is very fast
raspy - unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
rates - a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
ratio - the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
ratty - of or characteristic of rats
ravel - French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)
raven - large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
raver - a participant in a rave dancing party
rayon - a synthetic silklike fabric
razed - torn down and broken up
razor - edge tool used in shaving
reach - the limits within which something can be effective
react - show a response or a reaction to something
ready - poised for action
realm - a domain in which something is dominant
rearm - arm again
rebel - `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War
rebus - a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
rebut - overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
recap - a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion
recto - right-hand page
recur - happen or occur again
redox - a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction
refer - make reference to
refit - outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
regal - belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
reich - the German state
reify - consider an abstract concept to be real
reign - a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
relax - become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
relay - the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
relic - an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
remit - the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
remus - the twin brother of Romulus
renal - of or relating to the kidneys
renew - reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
repay - pay back
repel - cause to move back by force or influence
reply - a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
rerun - a program that is broadcast again
reset - device for resetting instruments or controls
resin - any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
retch - an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
retro - a fashion reminiscent of the past
retry - hear or try a court case anew
reuse - use again after processing
revel - unrestrained merrymaking
revue - a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
rhein - a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world
rhine - United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
rhino - massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
rhyme - correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
rider - a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
ridge - a long narrow natural elevation or striation
rifle - a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
right - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
rigid - designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
rigor - something hard to endure
riled - aroused to impatience or anger
rings - gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes
rinse - a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint
ripen - cause to ripen or develop fully
risen - above the horizon
riser - a person who rises (especially from bed)
risky - involving risk or danger
rival - the contestant you hope to defeat
river - a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
rivet - ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
roach - a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead
roads - a partly sheltered anchorage
roast - a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
robed - dressed or clothed especially in fine attire
robin - small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
robot - a mechanism that can move automatically
rocky - causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
rodeo - an exhibition of cowboy skills
rogue - a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
roman - a resident of modern Rome
rooms - apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
roomy - an associate who shares a room with you
roost - a shelter with perches for fowl or other birds
roots - the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
rosin - any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules
rotor - the rotating armature of a motor or generator
rouge - makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
rough - the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short
round - a charge of ammunition for a single shot
rouse - become active
route - an established line of travel or access
rover - someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
rowdy - a cruel and brutal fellow
rower - someone who rows a boat
royal - a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
ruddy - inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
rugby - a form of football played with an oval ball
ruled - subject to a ruling authority
ruler - a person who rules or commands
rumba - syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba
rumen - the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
rummy - a chronic drinker
runny - characteristic of a fluid
rupee - the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka
rural - living in or characteristic of farming or country life
rusty - covered with or consisting of rust
saber - a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
sable - an artist's brush made of sable hairs
sabra - a native-born Israeli
sabre - a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
sadly - in an unfortunate way
sahib - formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India
saint - a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
salad - food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing
salem - capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
sales - income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
sally - witty remark
salon - gallery where works of art can be displayed
salsa - spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods
salty - containing or filled with salt
salve - semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
salvo - an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
samba - large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds
samoa - a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
sands - the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
sandy - resembling or containing or abounding in sand
satan - chief spirit of evil and adversary of God
satin - a smooth fabric of silk or rayon
satyr - man with strong sexual desires
sauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
saucy - characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
saudi - a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia
sauna - a Finnish steam bath
saute - a dish of sauteed food
saved - rescued
saver - someone who saves something from danger or violence
savvy - the cognitive condition of someone who understands
saxon - a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
scald - a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
scale - an ordered reference standard
scalp - the skin that covers the top of the head
scaly - rough to the touch
scamp - one who is playfully mischievous
scant - work hastily or carelessly
scape - erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip
scare - sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
scarp - a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge
scary - provoking fear terror
scene - the place where some action occurs
scent - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
schwa - a neutral middle vowel
scoff - showing your contempt by derision
scold - someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scone - small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle
scoop - the quantity a scoop will hold
scoot - run or move very quickly or hastily
scope - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
score - a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
scorn - lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
scots - the dialect of English used in Scotland
scour - a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
scout - a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
scowl - a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
scram - leave immediately
scrap - a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
scree - a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff
screw - someone who guards prisoners
scrub - dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
scrum - the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms
scuba - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water
scuff - a slipper that has no fitting around the heel
scull - a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward
seamy - showing a seam
seats - an area that includes places where several people can sit
sedan - a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
sedge - grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
seedy - full of seeds
seine - a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel
seize - take hold of
semen - the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
sense - a general conscious awareness
seoul - the capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia
sepia - a shade of brown with a tinge of red
serge - a twilled woolen fabric
serif - a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character
serum - an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
serve - a stroke that puts the ball in play
setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
seven - the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
sever - set or keep apart
sewed - fastened with stitches
sewer - a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
sexed - having sexual differentiation
shack - small crude shelter used as a dwelling
shade - relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
shady - unscrupulous
shaft - a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
shake - building material used as siding or roofing
shaky - inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
shale - a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
shame - a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
shank - a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg
shape - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
shard - a broken piece of a brittle artifact
share - assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
shark - any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
sharp - a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
shave - the act of removing hair with a razor
shawl - cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
sheaf - a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
shear - a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves
sheen - the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
sheep - woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
sheer - turn sharply
sheet - any broad thin expanse or surface
sheik - the leader of an Arab village or family
shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
shell - ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile
shift - an event in which something is displaced without rotation
shine - the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
shiny - having a shiny surface or coating
shire - a former administrative district of England
shirk - avoid (one's assigned duties)
shirt - a garment worn on the upper half of the body
shoal - a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
shock - the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
shoed - wearing footgear
shoes - a particular situation
shook - a disassembled barrel
shoot - a new branch
shore - the land along the edge of a body of water
shorn - having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
short - the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed
shout - a loud utterance
shove - the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
showy - marked by ostentation but often tasteless
shred - a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
shrew - a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
shrug - a gesture involving the shoulders
shunt - a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another
shyly - in a shy or timid or bashful manner
sibyl - a woman who tells fortunes
sidle - move unobtrusively or furtively
siege - the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
sieve - a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
sight - an instance of visual perception
sigma - the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet
silks - the brightly colored garments of a jockey
silky - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
silly - a word used for misbehaving children
silty - full of silt
sinai - a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high)
sinew - a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
singe - a surface burn
sinus - an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
siren - a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
sisal - a plant fiber used for making rope
sissy - a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
sitar - a stringed instrument of India
sixth - position six in a countable series of things
sixty - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six
sized - having a specified size
skate - sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
skein - coils of worsted yarn
skier - someone who skis
skill - an ability that has been acquired by training
skimp - work hastily or carelessly
skirl - the sound of (the chanter of) a bagpipe
skirt - cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
skulk - lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
skull - the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
skunk - a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
slack - dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve
slain - people who have been slain (as in battle)
slake - satisfy (thirst)
slang - informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions
slant - a biased way of looking at or presenting something
slash - a wound made by cutting
slate - a writing tablet made of slate
slave - a person who is owned by someone
sleek - make slick or smooth
sleep - a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
sleet - partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
slice - a share of something
slick - a slippery smoothness
slide - a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
slime - any thick, viscous matter
slimy - covered with or resembling slime
sling - a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
slink - walk stealthily
sloop - a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
slope - an elevated geological formation
slops - wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk
slosh - make a splashing sound
sloth - a disinclination to work or exert yourself
slump - a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
slurp - eat noisily
slush - partially melted snow
slyly - in an artful manner
smack - a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
small - the slender part of the back
smart - a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smash - a vigorous blow
smear - slanderous defamation
smell - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
smelt - small cold-water silvery fish
smile - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
smirk - a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
smite - inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
smith - Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
smock - a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
smoke - a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
smoky - marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
smuts - South African statesman and soldier (1870-1950)
snack - a light informal meal
snail - freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
snake - limbless scaly elongate reptile
snaky - resembling a serpent in form
snare - something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
snarl - a vicious angry growl
sneak - a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
sneer - a facial expression of contempt or scorn
snick - a small cut
snide - expressive of contempt
sniff - sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
snipe - Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family
snips - hand shears for cutting sheet metal
snoek - a large marine food fish common on the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and southern Africa
snoop - a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others
snore - the rattling noise produced when snoring
snort - a disrespectful laugh
snout - a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head
snowy - marked by the presence of snow
snuff - the charred portion of a candlewick
soapy - resembling or having the qualities of soap
sober - cause to become sober
soddy - a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses
sodom - any location known for vice and corruption
softy - a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
soggy - soft and watery
solar - relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
solfa - a system of solmization using the solfa syllables: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti
solid - matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
solve - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
sonar - a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return
sonic - having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
sonny - a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
sooty - of the blackest black
soppy - wet through and through
sorry - feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
sotho - a member of the Bantu people who inhabit Botswana, Lesotho, and northern South Africa and who speak the Sotho languages
sound - the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
soupy - having the consistency and appearance of soup
south - the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
sower - someone who sows
space - the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
spade - a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
spain - a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula
spank - a slap with the flat of the hand
spare - an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
spark - a momentary flash of light
spasm - a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
spate - a large number or amount or extent
spawn - the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs
speak - express in speech
spear - a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
speck - a very small spot
specs - optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
speed - distance travelled per unit time
spell - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
spelt - hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
spend - pass time in a specific way
spent - depleted of energy, force, or strength
spice - aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
spicy - having an agreeably pungent taste
spike - a transient variation in voltage or current
spiky - having or as if having especially high-pitched spots
spill - liquid that is spilled
spine - the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
spiny - having spines
spire - a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
spite - feeling a need to see others suffer
splat - a single splash
split - extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
spoil - valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
spoke - support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
spoof - a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
spook - someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
spool - a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
spoon - a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle
spoor - the trail left by a person or an animal
spore - a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion
sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
spots - spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
spout - an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain
sprat - small fatty European fish
spray - a pesticide in suspension or solution
spree - a brief indulgence of your impulses
sprig - a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division)
spume - foam or froth on the sea
spurn - reject with contempt
spurt - the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
squad - a smallest army unit
squat - exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent
squaw - an American Indian woman
squib - firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise
squid - squid prepared as food
stack - an orderly pile
staff - personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
stage - any distinct time period in a sequence of events
staid - characterized by dignity and propriety
stain - a soiled or discolored appearance
stair - support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
stake - a right or legal share of something
stale - urinate, of cattle and horses
stalk - material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stall - a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
stamp - the distinctive form in which a thing is made
stand - a support or foundation
stare - a fixed look with eyes open wide
stark - completely
start - the beginning of anything
state - the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
stave - the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
stays - a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
stead - the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
steak - a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
steal - an advantageous purchase
steam - water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
steed - a spirited horse for state or war
steel - an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon
steep - a steep place (as on a hill)
steer - an indication of potential opportunity
steps - a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
stern - the rear part of a ship
stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood
stiff - an ordinary man
still - a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
stilt - a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
sting - a kind of pain
stink - a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
stint - an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stoat - the ermine in its brown summer coat with black-tipped tail
stock - the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
stoep - small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house
stoic - a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
stoke - stir up or tend
stole - a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
stoma - a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass
stomp - a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step
stone - a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
stony - abounding in rocks or stones
stool - a simple seat without a back or arms
stoop - an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
stops - a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
stork - large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage
storm - a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
story - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events
stout - a strong very dark heavy-bodied ale made from pale malt and roasted unmalted barley and (often) caramel malt with hops
stove - a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
strap - an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
straw - plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
stray - an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
strew - spread by scattering (
strip - a relatively long narrow piece of something
strop - a leather strap used to sharpen razors
strum - sound of strumming
strut - a proud stiff pompous gait
stuck - caught or fixed
study - a detailed critical inspection
stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
stump - the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
stung - aroused to impatience or anger
stunt - a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat
style - how something is done or how it happens
suave - having a sophisticated charm
sudan - a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea
suede - leather with a napped surface
sugar - a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
suite - a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
sulky - a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person
sully - United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872)
sunny - bright and pleasant
super - a caretaker for an apartment house
surge - a sudden forceful flow
surly - inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
sushi - rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
swamp - low land that is seasonally flooded
sward - surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
swarm - a moving crowd
swazi - a member of a southeast African people living in Swaziland and adjacent areas
swear - utter obscenities or profanities
sweat - salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
swede - a native or inhabitant of Sweden
sweep - a wide scope
sweet - English phonetician
swell - the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
swept - possessing sweep
swift - United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
swill - wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk
swine - stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
swing - a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
swipe - a sweeping stroke or blow
swirl - the shape of something rotating rapidly
swish - a brushing or rustling sound
swiss - the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
swoon - a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
swoop - rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
sword - a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
sworn - bound by or stated on oath
sylph - a slender graceful young woman
synod - a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
syria - an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean
syrup - a thick sweet sticky liquid
tabby - a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black
table - a set of data arranged in rows and columns
taboo - a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
tacit - implied by or inferred from actions or statements
tacky - not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch
tails - formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
taint - the state of being contaminated
taken - understood in a certain way
taker - one who accepts an offer
talks - a discussion intended to produce an agreement
tally - a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
talon - a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
tamed - brought from wildness into a domesticated state
tamer - an animal trainer who tames wild animals
tango - a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin
tangy - tasting sour like a lemon
taped - secured or held in place by tape
taper - a convex shape that narrows toward a point
tapir - large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout
tardy - after the expected or usual time
tarot - any of a set of (usually 72) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.
tarry - be about
taste - the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
tasty - pleasing to the sense of taste
tatty - showing signs of wear and tear
taunt - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
tawny - of a light brown to brownish orange color
taxis - a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism
teach - an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)
tears - the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
tease - someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
teddy - plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
teens - the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
teeny - very small
teeth - the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
telex - a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
telly - an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
tempo - the speed at which a composition is to be played
tempt - dispose or incline or entice to
tench - freshwater dace-like game fish of Europe and western Asia noted for ability to survive outside water
tenet - a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
tenon - a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint
tenor - the adult male singing voice above baritone
tense - a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
tenth - a tenth part
tepee - a Native American tent
tepid - moderately warm
terms - status with respect to the relations between people or groups
terry - English actress (1847-1928)
terse - brief and to the point
testy - easily irritated or annoyed
tetra - brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes
texan - a native or resident of Texas
texas - the second largest state
thane - a feudal lord or baron
thank - express gratitude or show appreciation to
theft - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
theme - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
there - a location other than here
theta - the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet
thick - the location of something surrounded by other things
thief - a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
thigh - the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
thing - a special situation
think - an instance of deliberate thinking
third - one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
thong - leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
thorn - something that causes irritation and annoyance
three - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
throb - a deep pulsating type of pain
throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
thrum - a thrumming sound
thumb - the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
thump - a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thyme - any of various mints of the genus Thymus
tiara - a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions
tibia - the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
tidal - of or relating to or caused by tides
tiger - a fierce or audacious person
tight - closely constrained or constricted or constricting
tilde - a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization
tiled - covered or furnished with tiles
tiler - a worker who lays tile
timed - regularly spaced in time
timer - a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
times - a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
timid - people who are fearful and cautious
tinge - a slight but appreciable amount
tinny - of or containing tin
tipsy - slightly intoxicated
tired - depleted of strength or energy
titan - a person of exceptional importance and reputation
tithe - a levy of one tenth of something
title - a heading that names a statute or legislative bill
titre - the concentration of a solution as determined by titration
toady - a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
toast - slices of bread that have been toasted
today - the present time or age
toddy - a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
toffy - caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
token - an individual instance of a type of symbol
tokyo - the capital and largest city of Japan
tonal - employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words
toned - having or distinguished by a tone
toner - a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print
tonga - a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific
tongs - any of various devices for taking hold of objects
tonic - lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
tonne - a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms
tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates
topaz - a yellow quartz
topic - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
torah - the whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition
torch - a light usually carried in the hand
torso - the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
torus - a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
total - the whole amount
totem - a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object
touch - the event of something coming in contact with the body
tough - someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
tours - an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
towel - a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
tower - a structure taller than its diameter
toxic - of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison
toxin - a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species
trace - a just detectable amount
track - a line or route along which something travels or moves
tract - an extended area of land
trade - the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
trail - a track or mark left by something that has passed
train - public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
tramp - a disreputable vagrant
trash - worthless material that is to be disposed of
trawl - a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)
tread - a step in walking or running
treat - something considered choice to eat
trend - a general direction in which something tends to move
tress - a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
trews - tight-fitting trousers
triad - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
trial - the act of testing something
tribe - a social division of (usually preliterate) people
trice - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
trick - a cunning or deceitful action or device
tried - tested and proved useful or correct
trier - one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case
trill - a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
tripe - lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food
trite - repeated too often
troll - that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
troop - a group of soldiers
trope - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
trout - flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
trove - treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
truce - a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
truck - an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
truly - in accordance with truth or fact or reality
trump - a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
trunk - the main stem of a tree
truss - a bandage consisting of a pad and belt
trust - something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
truth - a fact that has been verified
tubby - short and plump
tubed - of a tire
tuber - a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
tulip - any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
tummy - slang for a paunch
tuner - someone who tunes pianos
tunic - an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
tunny - important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae
turin - capital city of the Piemonte region of northwestern Italy
tutor - a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
twain - two items of the same kind
twang - a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
tweak - a squeeze with the fingers
tweed - thick woolen fabric used for clothing
tweet - a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
twice - two times
twill - a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
twine - a lightweight cord
twins - two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
twirl - a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
twist - an unforeseen development
tying - the act of tying or binding things together
udder - mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats)
ulcer - a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
ultra - far beyond the norm
umbra - a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
unarm - take away the weapons from
unary - consisting of or involving a single element or component
unbar - remove a bar from (a door)
uncle - the brother of your father or mother
uncut - not trimmed
under - down to defeat, death, or ruin
undue - not yet payable
unfed - not fed
unfit - make unfit or unsuitable
unify - become one
union - an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
unite - act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
unity - an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
unlit - not set afire or burning
untie - undo the ties of
unwed - of someone who has not been married
unzip - open the zipper of
upper - the higher of two berths
upset - an unhappy and worried mental state
urban - relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
urine - liquid excretory product
usage - the act of using
usher - Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
using - an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
usual - occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
usurp - seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
usury - an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
utter - articulate
uvula - a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
vaduz - the capital and largest city of Liechtenstein
vague - not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
valet - a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
valid - well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
value - a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
valve - a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
vaned - equipped with feathers
vapid - lacking taste or flavor or tang
vault - a burial chamber (usually underground)
vegan - a strict vegetarian
velar - a consonant produced with the back of the tongue touching or near the soft palate
veldt - elevated open grassland in southern Africa
velum - a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms
venal - capable of being corrupted
venom - toxin secreted by animals
venue - the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
venus - the second nearest planet to the sun
verge - a region marking a boundary
verse - literature in metrical form
verve - an energetic style
vexed - troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
vibes - a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
vicar - a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
video - the visible part of a television transmission
vigil - a period of sleeplessness
villa - Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
vinyl - a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
viola - any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
viper - venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
viral - relating to or caused by a virus
virus - wrapped in a thin coat of protein
visit - the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
visor - a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
vista - the visual percept of a region
vital - urgently needed
vivid - evoking lifelike images within the mind
vixen - a malicious woman with a fierce temper
vocal - music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
vodka - unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
vogue - the popular taste at a given time
voice - the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
voile - a light semitransparent fabric
volga - a Russian river
vomit - the matter ejected in vomiting
voter - a citizen who has a legal right to vote
vouch - give personal assurance
vowel - a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
vulva - external parts of the female genitalia
wacky - ludicrous, foolish
wader - any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
wafer - a small adhesive disk of paste
wager - the act of gambling
wages - a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
wagon - any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
waist - the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
waive - do without or cease to hold or adhere to
waken - cause to become awake or conscious
wales - one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
waltz - an assured victory (especially in an election)
wanly - in a weak or pale or languid manner
warty - covered with warts or projections that resemble warts
washy - overly diluted
waste - any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
watch - a small portable timepiece
water - binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid
watts - English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
waver - someone who communicates by waving
waxed - treated with wax
waxen - made of or covered with wax
weary - exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
webby - having open interstices or resembling a web
wedge - any shape that is triangular in cross section
weeds - a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
weedy - abounding with or resembling weeds
weeny - very small
weepy - liable to weep easily
weigh - have a certain weight
weird - fate personified
wells - prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels
welsh - a native or resident of Wales
wench - informal terms for a (young) woman
whack - the sound made by a sharp swift blow
whale - a very large person
wharf - a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles
wheat - annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
whelk - large marine snail much used as food in Europe
whelp - young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
whiff - a short light gust of air
while - a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
whine - a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whirl - confused movement
whirr - sound of something in rapid motion
whisk - a mixer incorporating a coil of wires
whist - a card game for four players who form two partnerships
white - a member of the Caucasoid race
whizz - someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
whole - all of something including all its component elements or parts
whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
whore - a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
widen - become broader or wider or more extensive
widow - a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
width - the extent of something from side to side
wield - have and exercise
wimpy - weak and ineffectual
wince - the facial expression of sudden pain
winch - lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
windy - abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
wings - a means of flight or ascent
wiper - a worker who wipes
wired - equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
wirer - someone who sends a telegram
wispy - thin and weak
witch - a female sorcerer or magician
witty - combining clever conception and facetious expression
wodan - chief god
woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
woods - the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
woody - made of or containing or resembling wood
wooer - a man who courts a woman
wooly - having a fluffy character or appearance
words - the words that are spoken
wordy - using or containing too many words
works - buildings for carrying on industrial labor
world - everything that exists anywhere
wormy - infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
worry - something or someone that causes anxiety
worse - something inferior in quality or condition or effect
worst - the least favorable outcome
worth - an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
wound - an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
woven - made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
wrack - dried seaweed especially that cast ashore
wrath - intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
wreak - cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
wreck - something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
wrest - obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
wring - a twisting squeeze
wrist - a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
write - produce a literary work
wrong - that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
wryly - in a wry manner
xenon - a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts
xhosa - a member of the Negroid people of southern South Africa
yacht - an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
yearn - desire strongly or persistently
years - a late time of life
yeast - a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells
yemen - a republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean
yield - production of a certain amount
yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto
yokel - a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
young - any immature animal
youth - a young person (especially a young man or boy)
yukon - a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
yummy - extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
zaire - the basic unit of money in Zaire
zebra - any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
zesty - having an agreeably pungent taste
zippy - quick and energetic
zombi - a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body
zonal - relating to or of the nature of a zone
abacus - a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
abbess - the superior of a group of nuns
abduct - take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
abject - of the most contemptible kind
abjure - formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
ablate - wear away through erosion or vaporization
ablaze - keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
abloom - bursting into flower
aboard - on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
abound - be abundant or plentiful
abroad - to or in a foreign country
abrupt - marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
abseil - a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body
absent - go away or leave
absorb - become imbued
absurd - a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
abused - subjected to cruel treatment
abuser - someone who abuses
acacia - any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
accede - yield to another's wish or opinion
accent - distinctive manner of oral expression
accept - consider or hold as true
access - the right to enter
accord - harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters
accost - speak to someone
accrue - grow by addition
accuse - bring an accusation against
acetal - any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules
acetic - relating to or containing acetic acid
aching - a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
acidic - being or containing an acid
acquit - pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
across - to the opposite side
acting - the performance of a part or role in a drama
action - something done (usually as opposed to something said)
active - chemical agent capable of activity
actual - presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
acuity - sharpness of vision
acumen - a tapering point
adagio - a composition played in adagio tempo (slowly and gracefully)
addict - someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
addled - no longer edible
adduce - advance evidence for
adhere - be compatible or in accordance with
adjoin - lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
adjure - ask for or request earnestly
adjust - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
admire - feel admiration for
adonis - any handsome young man
adored - regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
adorer - someone who admires a young woman
adrift - floating freely
adroit - quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
adsorb - accumulate (liquids or gases) on the surface
advent - arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
adverb - the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
advert - a public promotion of some product or service
advice - a proposal for an appropriate course of action
advise - give advice to
aegean - an arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey
aegina - an island in the Aegean Sea in the Saronic Gulf
aerate - expose to fresh air
aerial - a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
aerify - turn into gas
aerobe - an organism (especially a bacterium) that requires air or free oxygen for life
affair - a vaguely specified concern
affect - the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
affine - kin by marriage
affirm - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
afford - be able to spare or give up
affray - noisy quarrel
afghan - a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares
afield - far away from home or one's usual surroundings
aflame - keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
afloat - borne on the water
afraid - filled with fear or apprehension
afresh - again but in a new or different way
africa - the second largest continent
ageing - acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
ageism - discrimination against middle-aged and elderly people
agency - an administrative unit of government
agenda - a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
aghast - struck with fear, dread, or consternation
agleam - bright with a steady but subdued shining
agouti - agile long-legged rabbit-sized rodent of Central America and South America and the West Indies
agreed - united by being of the same opinion
ailing - somewhat ill or prone to illness
airbus - a subsonic jet airliner operated over short distances
airgun - a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air
airily - in a flippant manner
airing - the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
airman - someone who operates an aircraft
airway - a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
akimbo - with hands on hips and elbows extending outward
alaska - a state in northwestern North America
albany - state capital of New York
albino - a person with congenital albinism: white hair and milky skin
alcove - a small recess opening off a larger room
alight - to come to rest, settle
alkali - any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
allege - report or maintain
allele - of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
allied - of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War II
allies - the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
allude - make a more or less disguised reference to
allure - the power to entice or attract through personal charm
almond - small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull
almost - slightly short of or not quite accomplished
alpaca - wool of the alpaca
alpine - relating to or characteristic of alps
always - at all times
amazed - filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
amazon - a large strong and aggressive woman
ambler - someone who walks at a leisurely pace
ambush - the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
amends - a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
amoeba - naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion
amount - a quantity of money
ampere - a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere)
ampule - a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
amulet - a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
amused - pleasantly occupied
ananas - a genus of tropical American plants have sword-shaped leaves and a fleshy compound fruits composed of the fruits of several flowers (such as pineapples)
anchor - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
andrew - disciple of Jesus
anemia - a deficiency of red blood cells
anemic - relating to anemia or suffering from anemia
anergy - reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
angina - any disease of the throat or fauces marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain
angled - forming or set at an angle
angler - a scheming person
angola - a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean
angora - the capital of Turkey
animal - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
animus - a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
ankara - the capital of Turkey
anklet - a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle
annals - reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
anneal - bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
annexe - an addition that extends a main building
annual - a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
anoint - choose by or as if by divine intervention
anomic - socially disoriented
anonym - a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
anorak - a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
answer - a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
anthem - a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
anther - the part of the stamen that contains pollen
antler - deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
antrum - a natural cavity or hollow in a bone
anyhow - used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
anyway - used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
aorist - a verb tense in some languages (classical Greek and Sanskrit) expressing action (especially past action) without indicating its completion or continuation
aortic - of or relating to the aorta
apache - any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico)
apathy - an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
apiary - a shed containing a number of beehives
apiece - to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
aplomb - great coolness and composure under strain
apogee - a final climactic stage
apollo - Greek god of light
appeal - earnest or urgent request
appear - give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
append - add to the very end
applet - a Java application
arabia - a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf
arabic - the Semitic language of the Arabs
arable - capable of being farmed productively
ararat - the mountain peak that Noah's ark landed on as the waters of the great flood receded
arbour - a framework that supports climbing plants
arcade - a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
arcane - requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
arched - constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
archer - a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
archly - in_an_arch_manner
arctic - the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
ardent - characterized by intense emotion
ardour - a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
argent - a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
arguer - someone who engages in debate
aright - in an accurate manner
armada - a large fleet
armful - the quantity that can be contained in the arms
arming - the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
armlet - a band worn around the arm for decoration
armour - a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
armpit - the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder
around - in the area or vicinity
arouse - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
arrant - without qualification
arrest - the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
arrive - reach a destination
artery - a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
artful - not straightforward or candid
arthur - elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
artist - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
ascend - travel up,
ascent - an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
ashbin - a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
ashore - towards the shore from the water
asking - the verbal act of requesting
aslant - over or across in a slanting direction
asleep - in a state of sleep
aspect - a distinct feature or element in a problem
aspire - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
assail - attack someone physically or emotionally
assent - agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
assert - state categorically
assess - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
assets - anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
assign - give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
assist - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assort - keep company with
assume - take to be the case or to be true
assure - make certain of
astern - stern foremost or backward
asthma - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing
astral - being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
astray - away from the right path or direction
astute - marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
asylum - a shelter from danger or hardship
athena - goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare
athens - the capital and largest city of Greece
atomic - of or relating to or comprising atoms
atonal - characterized by avoidance of traditional western tonality
atonic - characterized by a lack of tonus
atrial - of or relating to a cavity or chamber in the body (especially one of the upper chambers of the heart)
atrium - any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)
attach - cause to be attached
attack - an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
attain - to gain with effort
attend - be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
attest - provide evidence for
attila - king of the Huns
attire - clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
attune - adjust or accustom to
auburn - colored a moderate reddish-brown
augite - dark-green to black glassy mineral of the pyroxene group containing large amounts of aluminum and iron and magnesium
augury - an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
august - the month following July and preceding September
auntie - the sister of your father or mother
aurora - the first light of day
aussie - a native or inhabitant of Australia
auteur - a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works
author - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
autism - an abnormal absorption with the self
autumn - the season when the leaves fall from the trees
avenge - take revenge for a perceived wrong
avenue - a line of approach
averse - strongly opposed
aviary - a building where birds are kept
aviate - operate an airplane
avidly - in an avid manner
avowal - a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
avowed - openly declared as such
awaken - cause to become awake or conscious
awhile - for a short time
awning - a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
azalea - any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
azores - islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal
babble - gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
baboon - large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
backed - having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
backer - invests in a theatrical production
backup - an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage
badger - a native or resident of Wisconsin
baffle - a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
bagdad - capital and largest city of Iraq
bagful - the quantity that a bag will hold
bagger - a workman employed to pack things into containers
bagman - a salesman who travels to call on customers
bakery - a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
baking - making bread or cake or pastry etc.
balder - god of light and peace and noted for his beauty and sweet nature
baldly - in a bald manner
baleen - a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales
ballad - a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
ballet - a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
ballot - a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
balsam - any seed plant yielding balsam
baltic - a sea in northern Europe
bamboo - the hard woody stems of bamboo plants
banana - any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
banded - identified with a band especially around a leg
bandit - an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
banger - pork sausage
bangle - jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
banish - expel from a community or group
banker - a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
banned - forbidden by law
banner - long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
bantam - any of various small breeds of fowl
banter - light teasing repartee
baobab - African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread
barbed - capable of wounding
barber - United States composer (1910-1981)
barely - only a very short time before
baring - the removal of covering
barium - a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group
barker - someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
barley - a grain of barley
barman - an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
barony - the estate of a baron
barred - preventing entry or exit or a course of action
barrel - a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
barren - an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
barrow - the quantity that a barrow will hold
barter - an equal exchange
basalt - the commonest type of solidified lava
basely - in a despicable, ignoble manner
basics - a statement of fundamental facts or principles
basify - turn basic and less acidic
basket - a container that is usually woven and has handles
basque - a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain
bather - a person who travels through the water by swimming
bathos - triteness or triviality of style
batman - an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer
batten - stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber
batter - a ballplayer who is batting
battle - a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
bauble - a mock scepter carried by a court jester
bazaar - a shop where a variety of goods are sold
beacon - a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
beaded - covered with beads of liquid
beadle - a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
beagle - a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound
beaked - having or resembling a beak
beaker - a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic
beanie - a small skullcap
bearer - someone whose employment involves carrying something
beaten - formed or made thin by hammering
beater - a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter
beauty - the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
beaver - the soft brown fur of the beaver
becalm - make steady
beckon - signal with the hands or nod
become - enter or assume a certain state or condition
bedbug - bug of temperate regions that infests especially beds and feeds on human blood
bedded - deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
bedder - an ornamental plant suitable for planting in a flowerbed
bedlam - a state of extreme confusion and disorder
bedpan - a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
bedsit - a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing)
beeper - an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged
beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
befall - become of
before - earlier in time
befoul - spot, stain, or pollute
beggar - a pauper who lives by begging
behalf - as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as
behave - behave in a certain manner
behead - cut the head of
behest - an authoritative command or request
behind - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
behold - see with attention
beirut - capital and largest city of Lebanon
belfry - a bell tower
belief - any cognitive content held as true
belike - with considerable certainty
bellow - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
belong - be owned by
belted - having or provided with a belt
bemoan - regret strongly
bemuse - cause to be confused emotionally
bended - used of the back and knees
bender - a tool for bending
bengal - a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India
benign - not dangerous to health
berate - censure severely or angrily
berber - a member of an indigenous people of northern Africa
bereft - unhappy in love
berlin - capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
bestir - become active
bestow - present
betide - become of
betray - reveal unintentionally
better - something superior in quality or condition or effect
bewail - regret strongly
beware - be on one's guard
beyond - farther along in space or time or degree
biased - favoring one person or side over another
biceps - any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)
bicker - a quarrel about petty points
bidder - someone who makes an offer
bigamy - having two spouses at the same time
bigger - large or big relative to something else
bikini - an atoll in the Marshall Islands
bilges - in a vessel with two hulls, an enclosed area between the frames at each side
billed - having a beak or bill as specified
billet - a short personal letter
billow - a large sea wave
binary - a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
binder - a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves
bionic - of or relating to bionics
biopsy - examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease
biotic - of or relating to living organisms
birdie - a score of one stroke under par on a hole
bisect - cut in half or cut in two
bishop - a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority
bissau - the capital of Guinea-Bissau
bistro - a small informal restaurant
bitchy - marked by or arising from malice
biting - capable of wounding
bitmap - an image represented as a two dimensional array of brightness values for pixels
bitter - English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
bladed - bearing or characterized by a blade or sword
blamed - expletives used informally as intensifiers
blanch - turn pale, as if in fear
blazer - lightweight single-breasted jacket
bleach - the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
bleary - tired to the point of exhaustion
blench - turn pale, as if in fear
blight - a state or condition being blighted
blinks - small Indian lettuce of northern regions
blithe - lacking or showing a lack of due concern
blocky - resembling a block in shape
blonde - a person with fair skin and hair
bloody - cover with blood
blotch - an irregularly shaped spot
blouse - a top worn by women
blower - a device that produces a current of air
blowup - a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
bluish - of the color intermediate between green and violet
blurry - indistinct or hazy in outline
boards - the stage of a theater
boater - a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
bobbin - a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound
bobble - the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball
bobcat - small lynx of North America
bodice - part of a dress above the waist
bodied - having a body or a body of a specified kind
bodily - of or relating to or belonging to the body
boding - a feeling of evil to come
bodkin - a dagger with a slender blade
boffin - a scientist or technician engaged in military research
boggle - startle with amazement or fear
boiled - cooked in hot water
boiler - sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
boldly - with boldness, in a bold manner
bolero - music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance
boleyn - the second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I
bombay - a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea
bomber - a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
bonbon - a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate
bonnet - a hat tied under the chin
bonnie - very pleasing to the eye
bonobo - small chimpanzee of swamp forests in Zaire
bonsai - a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
booked - reserved in advance
bookie - a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races)
boomer - a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s
booted - wearing boots
boozer - a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
borate - a salt or ester of boric acid
border - a line that indicates a boundary
boreal - relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind
boring - the act of drilling
borneo - 3rd largest island in the world
borrow - get temporarily
bosnia - the northern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina
boston - state capital and largest city of Massachusetts
botany - all the plant life in a particular region or period
bother - an angry disturbance
bottle - a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids
bottom - the lower side of anything
bounce - the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
bouncy - elastic
bounds - the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
bounty - payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
bovine - any of various members of the genus Bos
bowels - the center of the Earth
bowing - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
bowler - a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
bowman - a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
boxers - underpants worn by men
boxful - the quantity contained in a box
boxing - fighting with the fists
boyish - befitting or characteristic of a young boy
braced - positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
bracer - a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
braces - an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
brahms - German composer who developed the romantic style of both lyrical and classical music (1833-1897)
brainy - having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence
braise - cook in liquid
brakes - a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
branch - a division of some larger or more complex organization
brandy - distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
brasil - the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world
brassy - resembling the sound of a brass instrument
bratty - impolitely unruly
brawny - possessing physical strength and weight
brazen - face with defiance or impudence
brazil - the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world
breach - a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
breast - the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
breath - the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
breech - opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
breeze - a slight wind (usually refreshing)
breezy - fresh and animated
breton - a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
brewer - someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
briber - someone who pays (or otherwise incites) you to commit a wrongful act
bridal - archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
bridge - a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
bridle - headgear for a horse
briefs - short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
bright - emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
broach - a decorative pin worn by women
brogue - a thick and heavy shoe
broken - physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
broker - a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
bronco - an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
bronze - an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
brooch - a decorative pin worn by women
broody - a domestic hen ready to brood
brooks - United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
browse - vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
bruise - an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
brunch - combination breakfast and lunch
brunei - a sultanate in northwestern Borneo
brunet - a person with dark (brown) hair
brushy - covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets
brutal - able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
brutus - statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
bubble - a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
bubbly - a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
bucket - a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
buckle - fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap
budget - a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
budgie - small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors
buffer - an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
buffet - a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
bugged - having hidden electronic eavesdropping devices
bugger - someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)
bugler - someone who plays a bugle
bullet - a projectile that is fired from a gun
bumble - make a mess of, destroy or ruin
bumper - a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)
bundle - a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
bungee - an elasticized rope
bungle - an embarrassing mistake
bunion - a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe
bunker - a hazard on a golf course
bunkum - unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
bunyan - English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)
burble - flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
burden - an onerous or difficult concern
bureau - an administrative unit of government
burger - United States jurist appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court by Richard Nixon (1907-1995)
burgle - commit a burglary
burial - the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
buried - placed in a grave
burned - treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
burner - an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
burrow - a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
bursar - the treasurer at a college or university
bushel - a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
busily - in a busy manner
busker - a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money
busman - someone who drives a bus
busted - out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
bustle - a rapid active commotion
butane - occurs in natural gas
butler - a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
butter - an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream
button - a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
buying - the act of buying
buyout - acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock
buzzer - a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
bygone - past events to be put aside
bypass - a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center
bypath - a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
byword - a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
cabman - someone who drives a taxi for a living
cachet - an indication of approved or superior status
cackle - the sound made by a hen after laying an egg
cactus - any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
caddie - an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player
cadger - someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
caesar - conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
caftan - a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
caiman - a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
cajole - influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
calico - coarse cloth with a bright print
caliph - the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
caller - a social or business visitor
callow - young and inexperienced
callus - an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
calmly - with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
calvin - United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
camber - a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
camera - equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
camper - someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
campus - a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
canaan - an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea
canada - a nation in northern North America
canape - an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food
canard - a deliberately misleading fabrication
canary - someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
cancan - a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
cancel - a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat
cancer - any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division
candid - characterized by directness in manner or speech
candle - stick of wax with a wick in the middle
canine - one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
caning - work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
canned - recorded for broadcast
cannes - a port and resort city on the French Riviera
cannon - a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
canopy - the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit
canted - departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
canter - a smooth three-beat gait
canton - a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China
cantor - the musical director of a choir
canvas - a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
canyon - a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
capped - used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
captor - a person who captures and holds people or animals
carafe - a bottle with a stopper
carbon - an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond
career - the particular occupation for which you are trained
caress - a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
caries - soft decayed area in a tooth
caring - a loving feeling
carnal - of or relating to the body or flesh
carpal - any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
carpet - floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
carrel - French surgeon and biologist who developed a way to suture and graft blood vessels (1873-1944)
carrot - deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
cartel - a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
carter - Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
carton - the quantity contained in a carton
carved - made for or formed by carving (`carven' is archaic or literary)
carver - United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
cashed - for which money has been paid
cashew - tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted
casing - the housing or outer covering of something
casino - a public building for gambling and entertainment
casket - box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
caster - a worker who casts molten metal into finished products
castle - a large and stately mansion
castor - a multiple star with 6 components
casual - marked by blithe unconcern
catchy - having concealed difficulty
catgut - perennial subshrub of eastern North America having downy leaves yellowish and rose flowers and
cation - a positively charged ion
catnap - sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
catnip - hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike
cattle - domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
caucus - a closed political meeting
caudal - constituting or relating to a tail
causal - involving or constituting a cause
caveat - a warning against certain acts
cavern - any large dark enclosed space
caviar - salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish
cavity - a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
cavort - play boisterously
cayman - a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
ceding - the act of ceding
celery - widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
cellar - the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level
celtic - a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era
cement - concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
censer - a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
censor - someone who censures or condemns
census - a periodic count of the population
centre - a low-lying region in central France
cereal - grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat
cerise - a red the color of ripe cherries
cervix - the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
ceylon - an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
chafed - painful from having the skin abraded
chains - metal shackles
chalet - a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style
chalky - composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
chance - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
chancy - of uncertain outcome
change - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
chapel - a place of worship that has its own altar
charge - an impetuous rush toward someone or something
charon - the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades
chased - a person who is being chased
chaser - a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
chaste - morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
chatty - full of trivial conversation
cheeky - offensively bold
cheery - bright and pleasant
cheese - a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
cheesy - of very poor quality
chekov - Russian dramatist whose plays are concerned with the difficulty of communication between people (1860-1904)
chemic - relating to or used in chemistry
cheque - a written order directing a bank to pay money
cherry - wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
cherub - a sweet innocent baby
chesty - marked by a large or well-developed chest
chewer - someone who chews (especially someone who chews tobacco)
chilli - very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
chilly - very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
chintz - a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
chirpy - characterized by or tending to chirp
chisel - an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
chives - perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
chivvy - annoy continually or chronically
choice - the person or thing chosen or selected
choked - stopped up
choker - someone who kills by strangling
choose - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
choosy - difficult to please
chopin - the music of Chopin
choppy - marked by abrupt transitions
choral - a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
chorea - chorea in dogs
chorus - any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
chosen - one who is the object of choice
christ - a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
chroma - chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
chrome - another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments
chubby - sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
chunky - like or containing small sticky lumps
church - one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
cicada - stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings
cicero - a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
cilium - a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell
cinder - a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
cinema - a medium that disseminates moving pictures
cipher - a message written in a secret code
circle - ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length
circus - a travelling company of entertainers
cirrus - usually coiled
citric - of or related to citric acid
citron - large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind
citrus - any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp
civics - the social science of municipal affairs
civies - civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
clammy - unpleasantly cool and humid
claret - a dark purplish-red color
classy - elegant and fashionable
clause - an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence
clawed - having or resembling a claw or claws
clayey - resembling or containing clay
cleave - separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
clench - a small slip noose made with seizing
clergy - in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
cleric - a clergyman or other person in religious orders
clever - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cliche - a trite or obvious remark
client - a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
climax - the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
clinch - the act of one boxer holding onto the other to avoid being hit and to rest momentarily
clinic - a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
clique - an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
cloaca - at the end of the digestive tract into which the intestinal, genital, and urinary tracts open
clocks - European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up
clonal - of or relating to a clone
closed - not open or affording passage or access
closer - a person who closes something
closet - a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
clothe - provide with clothes or put clothes on
cloudy - full of or covered with clouds
cloven - split, divided
clover - a plant of the genus Trifolium
clumsy - lacking grace in movement or posture
clutch - the act of grasping
coarse - of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
coated - having a coating
cobalt - a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element
cobble - rectangular paving stone with curved top
cobweb - a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
cocain - a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves
cockle - common edible European bivalve
cocoon - silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
coddle - treat with excessive indulgence
codify - organize into a code or system, such as a body of law
coding - act of writing in code or cipher
coerce - to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
coeval - a person of nearly the same age as another
coffee - a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
coffer - an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
coffin - box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
cogent - powerfully persuasive
cognac - high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
cohere - come or be in close contact with
cohort - a company of companions or supporters
coiled - curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
coiner - a maker of counterfeit coins
coital - of or relating to coitus or copulation
coitus - the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman
coldly - in a cold unemotional manner
collar - a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
collie - a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland
colony - a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland
colour - any material used for its color
column - a line of units following one after another
combat - an engagement fought between two military forces
combed - made tidy with a comb
comber - a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
comedy - light and humorous drama with a happy ending
comely - according with custom or propriety
coming - the act of drawing spatially closer to something
comity - a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect
commit - perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
common - a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
compel - force somebody to do something
comply - act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
concur - be in accord
condor - the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere
confer - have a conference in order to talk something over
conger - large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters
conker - the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
consul - a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
contra - a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
convex - curving or bulging outward
convey - make known
convoy - a procession of land vehicles traveling together
cooked - having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
cooker - a utensil for cooking
cooler - a refrigerator for cooling liquids
cooper - United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive
copier - apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material
coping - brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall
copout - a failure to face some difficulty squarely
copper - a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element
corded - of textiles
cordon - a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
corked - tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin
cornea - the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye
corned - cured in brine
corner - a place off to the side of an area
cornet - a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
corona - the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
corpse - the dead body of a human being
corpus - capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
corral - a pen for cattle
corset - a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
cortex - the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum
cosily - in a cozy manner
cosine - ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
cosmic - of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
cosmos - everything that exists anywhere
cosset - treat with excessive indulgence
costly - entailing great loss or sacrifice
cotton - soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
cougar - large American feline resembling a lion
county - a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
couple - a pair who associate with one another
coupon - a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
course - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
cousin - the child of your aunt or uncle
covert - a flock of coots
coward - a person who shows fear or timidity
cowboy - a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowled - having the head enclosed in a cowl or hood
coyote - small wolf native to western North America
crabby - annoyed and irritable
cradle - a baby bed with sides and rockers
crafty - marked by skill in deception
craggy - having hills and crags
cranky - inclined to heel over easily under sail
cranny - a long narrow depression in a surface
crater - a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
cravat - neckwear worn in a slipknot with long ends overlapping vertically in front
craved - wanted intensely
craven - an abject coward
crayon - writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
crazed - driven insane
creaky - worn and broken down by hard use
creamy - of the color of cream
crease - an angular or rounded shape made by folding
create - make or cause to be or to become
creche - a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for
credit - approval
creeps - a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency
creepy - annoying and unpleasant
creole - a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
cretan - a native or inhabitant of Crete
cretin - a person of subnormal intelligence
crimea - a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
cringe - draw back, as with fear or pain
crisis - an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
crispy - tender and brittle
critic - a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
crocus - any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers
crotch - the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
crouch - the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
cruise - an ocean trip taken for pleasure
crummy - of very poor quality
crunch - the sound of something crunching
crusty - having a hardened crust as a covering
crutch - a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground
crying - the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
cubism - an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
cubist - an artist who adheres to the principles of cubism
cuboid - a rectangular parallelepiped
cuckoo - a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
cuddle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
cuddly - inviting cuddling or hugging
cudgel - a club that is used as a weapon
cultus - a system of religious beliefs and rituals
cupful - the quantity a cup will hold
cupola - a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
curare - a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles
curate - a person authorized to conduct religious worship
curdle - turn into curds
curfew - the time that the curfew signal is sounded
curing - the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
curled - of hair having curls
curlew - large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family
cursed - deserving a curse
cursor - on a visual display
curtly - in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
curtsy - bending the knees
curved - having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
custom - accepted or habitual practice
cutely - in an attractive manner
cutler - a dealer in cutlery
cutlet - thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
cutout - a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload
cutter - someone who cuts or carves stone
cuttle - ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell
cyborg - a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices
cyclic - conforming to the Carnot cycle
cygnet - a young swan
cymbal - a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk
cypher - a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
cyprus - a country on the island of Cyprus
cystic - of or relating to a normal cyst (as the gallbladder or urinary bladder)
dabble - dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
dachau - a concentration camp for Jews created by the Nazis near Munich in southern Germany
dactyl - a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables
daemon - an evil supernatural being
dagger - a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
dahlia - any of several plants of or developed from the species Dahlia pinnata having tuberous roots and showy rayed variously colored flower heads
dainty - something considered choice to eat
dallas - a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
damage - the occurrence of a change for the worse
damask - a table linen made from linen with a damask pattern
damned - people who are condemned to eternal punishment
dampen - smother or suppress
damper - a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace
damply - in a damp manner
damsel - a young unmarried woman
damson - dark purple plum of the damson tree
dancer - a performer who dances professionally
danger - the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
dangle - hang freely
daniel - a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
danish - a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
danube - the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga)
danzig - a port city of northern Poland near the mouth of the Vistula River on a gulf of the Baltic Sea
dapper - marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
dapple - a small contrasting part of something
daring - a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
darken - become dark or darker
darkly - without light
darned - expletives used informally as intensifiers
darter - fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill
darwin - English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
dashed - having gaps or spaces
dassie - any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes
dating - use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens
dative - the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb
dauber - an unskilled painter
dawdle - take one's time
dazzle - brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily
deacon - a Protestant layman who assists the minister
deaden - make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
deadly - as if dead
deafen - be unbearably loud
dealer - someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
dearie - a special loved one
dearly - in a sincere and heartfelt manner
dearth - an acute insufficiency
debark - go ashore
debase - corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
debate - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
debone - remove the bones from
debris - the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
debtor - a person who owes a creditor
debunk - expose while ridiculing
decade - a period of 10 years
decamp - leave a camp
decant - pour out
deceit - the quality of being fraudulent
decent - conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
decide - reach, make, or come to a decision about something
decile - any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scores
decker - English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
decode - convert code into ordinary language
decoke - remove carbon from (an engine)
decree - a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
deduce - reason by deduction
deduct - make a subtraction
deepen - make more intense, stronger, or more marked
deeply - to a great depth psychologically
deface - mar or spoil the appearance of
defame - charge falsely or with malicious intent
defeat - an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
defect - an imperfection in a bodily system
defend - argue or speak in defense of
defile - a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
define - determine the essential quality of
deform - make formless
defray - bear the expenses of
deftly - with dexterity
defuse - remove the triggering device from
degree - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
dehorn - prevent the growth of horns of certain animals
deject - lower someone's spirits
delete - remove or make invisible
delphi - an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus
delude - be false to
deluge - an overwhelming number or amount
deluxe - rich and superior in quality
demand - an urgent or peremptory request
demean - reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
demise - the time when something ends
demist - free from mist
demote - assign to a lower position
demure - affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
denial - the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
denier - a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon
denote - be a sign or indication of
dental - a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
dented - of metal e.g.
dentin - a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
denude - lay bare
denver - the state capital and largest city of Colorado
depart - move away from a place into another direction
depend - be contingent upon (something that is elided)
depict - show in, or as in, a picture
deploy - place troops or weapons in battle formation
deport - behave in a certain manner
depose - force to leave (an office)
depute - transfer power to someone
deputy - someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
derail - cause to run off the tracks
derate - lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
deride - treat or speak of with contempt
derive - reason by deduction
dermal - of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
dermic - of or relating to or located in the dermis
dermis - the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
desalt - remove salt from
desert - arid land with little or no vegetation
design - the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
desist - choose not to consume
despot - a cruel and oppressive dictator
detach - cause to become detached or separated
detail - an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
detain - deprive of freedom
detect - discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
detent - a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
detest - dislike intensely
detour - a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
deuced - expletives used informally as intensifiers
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
devise - a will disposing of real property
devoid - completely wanting or lacking
devoir - formal expression of respect
devote - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
devour - destroy completely
devout - deeply religious
diadem - an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
dialog - a conversation between two persons
diaper - garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist
diatom - microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica
dictum - an authoritative declaration
diesel - German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
dieter - a person who diets
differ - be different
digest - a periodical that summarizes the news
digger - a laborer who digs
dilate - become wider
dilute - lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
dimmed - made dim or less bright
dimmer - a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
dimple - a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
dimwit - a stupid incompetent person
dinghy - a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
dingle - a small wooded hollow
dining - the act of eating dinner
dinner - the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
dioxin - any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
dipole - a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance
dipped - having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
dipper - a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
direct - command with authority
disarm - remove offensive capability from
discus - an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
dished - shaped like a dish or pan
dismal - causing dejection
dismay - the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
disown - prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
dispel - force to go away
distal - situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
distil - undergo condensation
disuse - the state of something that has been unused and neglected
dither - an excited state of agitation
divers - many and different
divert - turn aside
divest - take away possessions from someone
divide - a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
divine - terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
diving - an athletic competition that involves diving into water
docile - willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
docker - a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
docket - the calendar of a court
doctor - a licensed medical practitioner
dodgem - a small low-powered electrically powered vehicle driven on a special platform where there are many others to be dodged
dodger - a shifty deceptive person
dogged - stubbornly unyielding
doings - manner of acting or controlling yourself
dollar - the basic monetary unit in many countries
dollop - a small measure (usually of food)
dolman - a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders
dolmen - a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone
domain - a particular environment or walk of life
domino - United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
donate - give to a charity or good cause
donkey - the symbol of the Democratic Party
doodle - an aimless drawing
doomed - people who are destined to die soon
dorado - a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor
dormer - a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
dorsal - belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
dosage - the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
dotage - mental infirmity as a consequence of old age
doting - extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
dotted - having a pattern of dots
double - a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base
doubly - to double the degree
douche - a small syringe with detachable nozzles
dourly - in a sullen manner
dowser - someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
dozens - a large number or amount
drachm - a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
drafty - not airtight
dragon - a creature of Teutonic mythology
draped - covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
draper - a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
drawer - a boxlike container in a piece of furniture
dreamy - dreamy in mood or nature
dreary - lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
dredge - a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
drench - drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
dressy - in fancy clothing
drippy - wet with light rain
drivel - a worthless message
driven - compelled forcibly by an outside agency
driver - the operator of a motor vehicle
droopy - hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
dropsy - swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
drover - someone who drives a herd
drowse - a light fitful sleep
drowsy - half asleep
drudge - one who works hard at boring tasks
dublin - capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
duffel - a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth
dugout - either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game
dulcet - extremely pleasant in a gentle way
dulled - having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
dumbly - in a stupid manner
dumper - truck whose contents can be emptied without handling
duplex - a house with two units sharing a common wall
durban - a port city in eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean
duress - compulsory force or threat
duster - a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
dyadic - of or relating to a dyad or based on two
dyeing - the use of dye to change the color of something permanently
dynamo - generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
dynast - a hereditary ruler
eaglet - a young eagle
earful - an outpouring of gossip
earned - gained or acquired
earner - someone who earn wages in return for their labor
earthy - of or consisting of or resembling earth
earwax - a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
earwig - any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen
easily - with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
easing - a change for the better
easter - a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ
eatage - bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
eatery - a building where people go to eat
eating - the act of consuming food
ebbing - a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
echoic - formed in imitation of a natural sound
eclair - oblong cream puff
eczema - generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin
edging - border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
edible - any substance that can be used as food
edison - United States inventor
edited - improved or corrected by critical editing
editor - a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication
eerily - in an unnatural eery manner
efface - remove completely from recognition or memory
effect - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
effete - marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay
effigy - a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
effort - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
egoism - the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
egoist - a conceited and self-centered person
egress - the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
eighth - position eight in a countable series of things
eighty - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
either - after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'
elapse - pass by
elated - exultantly proud and joyful
eldest - the offspring who came first in the order of birth
eleven - the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
elicit - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
elijah - a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols
elixir - a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
elvish - usually good-naturedly mischievous
embalm - preserve a dead body
embank - enclose with banks, as for support or protection
embark - go on board
emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
embody - represent in bodily form
emboss - raise in a relief
embryo - a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
emerge - come out into view, as from concealment
emetic - a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
emigre - someone who leaves one country to settle in another
empire - the domain ruled by an emperor or empress
employ - the state of being employed or having a job
enable - render capable or able for some task
enamel - hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
encamp - live in or as if in a tent
encase - enclose in, or as if in, a case
encode - convert information into code
encore - an extra or repeated performance
endear - make attractive or lovable
ending - the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
endive - widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green
endure - put up with something or somebody unpleasant
energy - a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work
enfold - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
engage - carry out or participate in an activity
engels - socialist who wrote the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx in 1848 (1820-1895)
engine - motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
engulf - devote (oneself) fully to
enigma - something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
enjoin - issue an injunction
enlace - spin,wind, or twist together
enlist - join the military
enmity - a state of deep-seated ill-will
enough - an adequate quantity
enrage - put into a rage
enrich - make better or improve in quality
enrobe - provide with a coating
enroll - register formally as a participant or member
ensign - a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard
ensure - make certain of
entail - land received by fee tail
entice - provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
entire - uncastrated adult male horse
entity - that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
entomb - place in a grave or tomb
entrap - take or catch as if in a snare or trap
entree - the principal dish of a meal
enwrap - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
epigon - an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician
equate - consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
equine - hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck
equity - the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
eraser - an implement used to erase something
erbium - a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group
ermine - the expensive white fur of the ermine
eroded - worn away as by water or ice or wind
erotic - an erotic person
errand - a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
errant - straying from the right course or from accepted standards
erring - capable of making an error
ersatz - an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
escape - the act of escaping physically
escarp - a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
eschew - avoid and stay away from deliberately
escort - someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
escudo - formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal
eskimo - a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia)
esprit - liveliness of mind or spirit
estate - everything you own
esteem - the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
etched - cut or impressed into a surface
etcher - someone who etches
ethane - a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel
ethics - motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
ethnic - a person who is a member of an ethnic group
eulogy - a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
eunuch - a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
eureka - an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient
europe - the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia)
evenly - in equal amounts or shares
evilly - in a wicked evil manner
evince - give expression to
evoked - called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
evolve - work out
exceed - be greater in scope or size than some standard
except - take exception to
excess - a quantity much larger than is needed
excise - a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)
excite - arouse or elicit a feeling
excuse - a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
exempt - grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
exhale - expel air
exhort - spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
exhume - dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
exodus - a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
exotic - being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
expand - extend in one or more directions
expect - regard something as probable or likely
expend - use up, consume fully
expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
expire - lose validity
expiry - a coming to an end of a contract period
export - commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
expose - the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
extend - extend in scope or range or area
extent - the point or degree to which something extends
extern - a nonresident doctor or medical student
extort - obtain through intimidation
eyeful - a strikingly beautiful woman
eyelet - a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar
eyelid - either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
fabled - celebrated in fable or legend
fabric - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
facade - the face or front of a building
facial - cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
facile - arrived at without due care or effort
facing - a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
factor - anything that contributes causally to a result
fading - weakening in force or intensity
faecal - of or relating to feces
faeces - solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
faggot - offensive term for an openly homosexual man
fairly - to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
fakery - the act of faking (or the product of faking)
falcon - diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
fallen - having dropped by the force of gravity
faller - a person who fells trees
fallow - cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons
falter - the act of pausing uncertainly
family - a social unit living together
famine - an acute insufficiency
famish - be hungry
famous - widely known and esteemed
fanned - especially spread in a fan shape
farmer - a person who operates a farm
farrow - the production of a litter of pigs
fascia - a sheet or band of fibrous connective tissue separating or binding together muscles and organs etc
fasten - cause to be firmly attached
faster - more quickly
father - a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
fathom - a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
fatten - make fat or plump
faucet - a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
faulty - having a defect
favour - a feeling of favorable regard
fealty - the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
fecund - capable of producing offspring or vegetation
fedora - a hat made of felt with a creased crown
feeble - pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
feebly - in a faint and feeble manner
feeder - an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
feeler - one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans
feline - any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws
feller - a person who fells trees
fellow - a boy or man
felony - a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
female - an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
fencer - someone skilled at fencing
fender - a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
fennel - any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
ferret - musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States
ferric - of or relating to or containing iron
fervid - characterized by intense emotion
fescue - grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns
festal - offering fun and gaiety
fester - a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus
fetish - a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
fetter - a shackle for the ankles or feet
fettle - a state of fitness and good health
feudal - of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
fewest - quantifier meaning the smallest in number
fiance - a man who is engaged to be married
fiasco - a sudden and violent collapse
fibber - someone who tells lies
fibula - the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
fickle - marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
fiddle - bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family
fidget - a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion
fields - United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
fierce - marked by extreme and violent energy
fiesta - an elaborate party (often outdoors)
figure - a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
filial - designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
filing - the entering of a legal document into the public record
filled - of purchase orders that have been filled
filler - used for filling cracks or holes in a surface
fillet - a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
fillip - anything that tends to arouse
filmed - recorded on film
filter - device that removes something from whatever passes through it
filthy - disgustingly dirty
finale - the closing section of a musical composition
finder - someone who comes upon something after searching
finely - in tiny pieces
finery - elaborate or showy attire and accessories
finger - any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
finial - an ornament at the top of a spire or gable
finish - a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
finite - bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
firing - the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
firkin - a British unit of capacity equal to 9 imperial gallons
firmly - with resolute determination
fiscal - involving financial matters
fisher - someone whose occupation is catching fish
fitful - occurring in spells and often abruptly
fitted - being the right size and shape to fit as desired
fitter - someone who fits a garment to a particular person
fixate - attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way
fixing - the act of putting something in working order again
fizzle - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
flabby - out of condition
flagon - a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout
flange - a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
flashy - tastelessly showy
flatly - in an unqualified manner
flatus - a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
flaunt - the act of displaying something ostentatiously
flawed - having a blemish or flaw
flaxen - of hair color
fledge - feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight
fleece - the wool of a sheep or similar animal
fleecy - having soft nap produced by brushing
fleshy - of or relating to or resembling flesh
flexor - a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint
flight - a formation of aircraft in flight
flimsy - a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
flinch - a reflex response to sudden pain
flinty - containing flint
floaty - tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
floozy - a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
floppy - a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit
floral - relating to or associated with flowers
floret - a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower)
florid - elaborately or excessively ornamented
florin - the basic unit of money in Suriname
flossy - like down or as soft as down
floury - resembling flour in fine powdery texture
flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
fluent - smooth and unconstrained in movement
fluffy - like down or as soft as down
flukey - subject to accident or chance or change
flurry - a rapid active commotion
flying - an instance of traveling by air
flyway - the geographic route along which birds customarily migrate
fodder - soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
foetal - of or relating to a fetus
foetid - offensively malodorous
foetus - an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
fogged - obscured by fog
foible - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
foiled - disappointingly unsuccessful
folder - a small book usually having a paper cover
follow - to travel behind, go after, come after
foment - try to stir up public opinion
fondle - touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
fondly - with fondness
fondue - cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces
footed - having feet
forage - bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
forbid - command against
forced - produced by or subjected to forcing
forego - be earlier in time
forest - the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
forged - reproduced fraudulently
forger - someone who operates a forge
forget - dismiss from the mind
forked - resembling a fork
formal - a lavish dance requiring formal attire
format - the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
formed - having or given a form or shape
former - the first of two or the first mentioned of two
formic - of or relating to or derived from ants
fossil - someone whose style is out of fashion
foster - United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
fouled - made dirty or foul
foully - in an unfair and insulting manner
fourth - following the third position
foxily - in an artful manner
fracas - noisy quarrel
framed - provided with a frame
framer - someone who makes frames (as for pictures)
france - a republic in western Europe
frayed - worn away or tattered along the edges
freaky - strange and somewhat frightening
freely - in a free manner
freeze - the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
french - the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
frenzy - state of violent mental agitation
fresco - a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
friary - a monastery of friars
friday - the sixth day of the week
fridge - a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor
friend - a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
frieze - an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
fright - an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
frigid - sexually unresponsive
frilly - having decorative ruffles or frills
fringe - the outside boundary or surface of something
fringy - at or constituting a border or edge
frisky - playful like a lively kitten
frivol - act frivolously
frizzy - in small tight curls
frolic - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
frosty - devoid of warmth and cordiality
frothy - emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
frozen - turned into ice
frugal - avoiding waste
fruity - tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit
frumpy - primly out of date
frying - cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
fuddle - a confused multitude of things
fulfil - put in effect
fuller - United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
fumble - dropping the ball
funded - furnished with funds
fungal - of or relating to fungi
fungus - an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter
funnel - a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
furled - rolled up and secured
furore - an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
furred - covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs
furrow - a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow)
fusion - an occurrence that involves the production of a union
futile - producing no result or effect
future - the time yet to come
fuzzed - covering with fine light hairs
gabble - rapid and indistinct speech
gabled - constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
gadfly - a persistently annoying person
gadget - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
gaggle - a flock of geese
gaiety - a gay feeling
gainer - a person who gains weight
gainly - graceful and pleasing
gaiter - a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
galaxy - a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
galena - soft blue-grey mineral
galled - painful from having the skin abraded
galley - a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow
gallic - of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
gallon - United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
gallop - a fast gait of a horse
galore - in great numbers
gambia - a narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa
gambit - an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
gamble - money that is risked for possible monetary gain
gambol - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
gamely - in a plucky manner
gamete - a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
gaming - the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
gammon - meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
gander - mature male goose
gandhi - daughter of Nehru who served as prime minister of India from 1966 to 1977 (1917-1984)
ganger - the foreman of a work gang
ganges - an Asian river
gangly - tall and thin and having long slender limbs
gannet - large heavily built seabird with a long stout bill noted for its plunging dives for fish
gantry - a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something
gaoler - someone who guards prisoners
gaping - with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
garage - an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
garbed - dressed or clothed especially in fine attire
garble - make false by mutilation or addition
garden - a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
gargle - a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
garish - tastelessly showy
garlic - bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized
garner - a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
garnet - any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
garret - floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof
garter - a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
gasify - turn into gas
gasket - seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint
gateau - any of various rich and elaborate cakes
gather - sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
gauche - lacking social polish
gavial - large fish-eating Indian crocodilian with a long slender snout
gazebo - a small roofed building affording shade and rest
gdansk - a port city of northern Poland near the mouth of the Vistula River on a gulf of the Baltic Sea
geared - equipped with or connected by gears or having gears engaged
geezer - a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric
geiger - German physicist who developed the Geiger counter (1882-1945)
geisha - a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
gemini - a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini
gemmed - covered with beads or jewels or sequins
gender - a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives
geneva - a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva
genial - of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
genius - someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
genome - the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism
gentle - cause to be more favorably inclined
gently - in a gradual manner
gentry - the most powerful members of a society
george - Christian martyr
gerbil - small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping
german - a person of German nationality
gerund - a noun formed from a verb (such as the `-ing' form of an English verb when used as a noun)
geyser - a spring that discharges hot water and steam
ghetto - formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live
gibber - unintelligible talking
gibbet - alternative terms for gallows
gibbon - English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)
gifted - endowed with talent or talents
giggle - a foolish or nervous laugh
gigolo - a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman
gilded - having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
gillie - a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief
gimlet - a cocktail made of gin or vodka and lime juice
ginger - perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
girder - a beam made usually of steel
girdle - an encircling or ringlike structure
giving - the act of giving
gladly - in a willing manner
glance - a quick look
glassy - resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
glazed - fitted or covered with glass
glazer - someone who cuts flat glass to size
glibly - with superficial plausibility
glider - aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
global - involving the entire earth
gloomy - depressingly dark
glossy - a magazine printed on good quality paper
gloved - having the hands covered with gloves
glower - an angry stare
glumly - in a sullen manner
gluten - a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains
glycol - a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
gnawer - relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
gneiss - a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite
gnomic - relating to or containing gnomes
goaded - compelled forcibly by an outside agency
goatee - a small chin beard trimmed to a point
gobbet - a lump or chunk of raw meat
gobble - the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock
goblet - a drinking glass with a base and stem
goblin - a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
godson - a male godchild
goethe - German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
goitre - abnormally enlarged thyroid gland
golden - having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
golfer - someone who plays the game of golf
goodly - large in amount or extent or degree
googly - a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way
gopher - a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
gorgon - any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair
goring - German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)
gospel - the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
gossip - light informal conversation for social occasions
gothic - extinct East Germanic language of the ancient Goths
govern - bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage
gowned - wearing a gown
graded - arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
grader - a judge who assigns grades to something
graham - United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
grainy - composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
gramme - a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
grange - an outlying farm
granny - the mother of your father or mother
grassy - abounding in grass
grater - utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
gratis - without payment
gravel - rock fragments and pebbles
graven - cut into a desired shape
graver - a tool used by an engraver
graves - English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
grazed - scraped or touched lightly in passing
grease - a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
greasy - containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
greece - a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula
greedy - immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
greens - any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
greyed - deprived of color
grieve - feel grief
grille - small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
grimly - in a grim implacable manner
gripes - acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
grisly - shockingly repellent
gritty - composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
groats - the hulled and crushed grain of various cereals
grocer - a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
groggy - stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
groove - a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
groovy - very good
grotto - a small cave (usually with attractive features)
grouch - a bad-tempered person
ground - the solid part of the earth's surface
grouse - flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae
grovel - show submission or fear
groves - United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
grower - someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil
growth - the process of an individual organism growing organically
grubby - small sculpin of the coast of New England
grudge - a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
grumpy - annoyed and irritable
grunge - the state of being covered with unclean things
guffaw - a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
guided - subject to guidance or control especially after launching
guilty - responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
guinea - a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
guitar - a stringed instrument usually having six strings
gullet - the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gummed - covered with adhesive gum
gunite - a mixture of cement and sand and water that is sprayed on a surface under pneumatic pressure
gunman - a professional killer who uses a gun
gunner - a serviceman in the artillery
gurgle - the bubbling sound of water flowing from a bottle with a narrow neck
gusher - an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
gusset - a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
gutter - a channel along the eaves or on the roof
guzzle - drink greedily or as if with great thirst
gypsum - a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
gyrate - to wind or move in a spiral course
hacker - someone who plays golf poorly
hackle - long slender feather on the necks of e.g. turkeys and pheasants
hadron - any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles
haggis - made of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach
haggle - an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
hairdo - the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
haired - having or covered with hair
halite - naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride
hallow - render holy by means of religious rites
halter - rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
hamlet - a community of people smaller than a village
hammer - the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
hamper - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
handed - having or involving the use of hands
handel - a prolific British baroque composer (born in Germany) remembered best for his oratorio Messiah (1685-1759)
handle - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
hangar - a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
hanger - a worker who hangs something
hanker - desire strongly or persistently
hankie - a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
hansom - a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
happen - come to pass
harare - the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
harass - annoy continually or chronically
harden - become hard or harder
hardly - only a very short time before
harken - listen
harlot - a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
harrow - a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil
hassle - an angry disturbance
hasten - act or move at high speed
hatful - a large number or amount or extent
hatred - the emotion of intense dislike
hatted - wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
hatter - someone who makes and sells hats
hauler - a haulage contractor
haunch - the hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings
havana - the capital and largest city of Cuba
hawaii - a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
hawker - someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
hawser - large heavy rope for nautical use
hazard - a source of danger
hazily - through a haze
headed - having a heading or caption
header - a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
healed - freed from illness or injury
healer - a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
health - a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
hearer - someone who listens attentively
hearse - a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery
hearth - an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
hearts - a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
hearty - showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
heated - made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated')
heater - device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
heaven - any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
heaves - a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks
hebrew - the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
heckle - a comb for separating flax fibers
hectic - marked by intense agitation or emotion
hector - a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
hedged - evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement
heifer - young cow
height - the vertical dimension of extension
helium - a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses
helmet - armor plate that protects the head
helper - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
herald - a person who announces important news
herbal - tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs
hereby - by means of this
herein - in this place or thing or document
hereof - of or concerning this
heresy - any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
hereto - to this writing or document
hermit - one retired from society for religious reasons
hernia - rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
heroic - a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes
heroin - a narcotic that is considered a hard drug
herpes - viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane
hexane - a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent
heyday - the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
hiatus - an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
hiccup - the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
hidden - not accessible to view
hiding - the activity of keeping something secret
higher - advanced in complexity or elaboration
highly - to a high degree or extent
hijack - seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
hiking - a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
hinder - be a hindrance or obstacle to
hippie - someone who rejects the established culture
hither - to this place (especially toward the speaker)
hitler - German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945)
hoarse - deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
hoaxer - someone who plays practical jokes on others
hobbit - an imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet
hobble - a shackle for the ankles or feet
hockey - a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field
hogged - so weakened as to sag at each end
holder - a holding device
holdup - robbery at gunpoint
holism - the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole
holler - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
hollow - a cavity or space in something
holmes - a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
homage - respectful deference
hombre - an informal term for a youth or man
homely - lacking in physical beauty or proportion
homily - a sermon on a moral or religious topic
homing - orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
honest - not disposed to cheat or defraud
honour - the state of being honored
honshu - the central and largest of the four main islands of Japan
hookah - an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water
hooked - curved down like an eagle's beak
hooker - United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
hooray - a victory cheer
hooter - informal terms for the nose
hoover - United States industrialist who manufactured vacuum cleaners (1849-1932)
hopper - funnel-shaped receptacle
horned - having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
hornet - large stinging paper wasp
horrid - exceedingly bad
horror - intense and profound fear
hosier - a tradesman who sells hosiery and (in England) knitwear
hostel - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
hotbed - a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)
hotdog - someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself
hotpot - a stew of meat and potatoes cooked in a tightly covered pot
hourly - every hour
howler - a joke that seems extremely funny
hubbub - loud confused noise from many sources
hubcap - cap that fits over the hub of a wheel
hubris - overbearing pride or presumption
huddle - a quick private conference
hugely - extremely
humane - pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
humans - all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
humble - cause to be unpretentious
humbly - in a humble manner
humbug - pretentious or silly talk or writing
humify - convert (plant remains) into humus
hummer - a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
humour - a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
humped - characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
hunger - a physiological need for food
hungry - feeling hunger
hunted - reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
hunter - someone who hunts game
hurdle - a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
hurrah - a victory cheer
hurtle - move with or as if with a rushing sound
hushed - in a softened tone
hustle - a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
hyaena - doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
hybrid - a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
hymnal - a songbook containing a collection of hymns
hyphen - a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
hyssop - a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery
iambic - a verse line consisting of iambs
iambus - a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
iberia - an ancient geographical region to the south of the Caucasus Mountains that corresponded approximately to the present-day Georgia
icarus - he flew too close to the sun and the wax melted and he fell into the Aegean and drowned
icebox - white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
icecap - a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak)
iceman - someone who cuts and delivers ice
icicle - ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
iconic - relating to or having the characteristics on an icon
idiocy - extreme mental retardation
idling - having no employment
ignite - cause to start burning
ignore - refuse to acknowledge
iguana - large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back
imbibe - take in, also metaphorically
immune - a person who is immune to a particular infection
impact - the striking of one body against another
impair - make worse or less effective
impala - African antelope with ridged curved horns
impale - pierce with a sharp stake or point
impart - transmit (knowledge or skills)
impede - be a hindrance or obstacle to
impend - be imminent or about to happen
impish - naughtily or annoyingly playful
import - commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
impose - compel to behave in a certain way
impugn - attack as false or wrong
impure - combined with extraneous elements
impute - attribute or credit to
inborn - present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
inbred - produced by inbreeding
incest - sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child)
incite - give an incentive for action
income - the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
indaba - a council at which indigenous peoples of southern Africa meet to discuss some important question
indeed - in truth (often tends to intensify)
indent - an order for goods to be exported or imported
indian - a member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived
indict - accuse formally of a crime
indigo - a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
indite - produce a literary work
indoor - located, suited for, or taking place within a building
induce - cause to arise
induct - place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
infamy - a state of extreme dishonor
infant - a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
infect - communicate a disease to
infest - invade in great numbers
infirm - lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
inflow - the process of flowing in
influx - the process of flowing in
inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
infuse - teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
ingest - serve oneself to, or consume regularly
inhale - draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
inject - give an injection to
injure - cause injuries or bodily harm to
injury - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
inkpad - a block of absorbent material saturated with ink
inkpot - a bottle of ink
inlaid - adorned by inlays
inland - situated away from an area's coast or border
inmate - one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
inmost - being deepest within the self
innate - not established by conditioning or learning
inroad - an encroachment or intrusion
inrush - an inflow
insane - afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
insect - small air-breathing arthropod
insert - a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
inside - the region that is inside of something
insist - be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
insole - the inner sole of a shoe or boot where the foot rests
instep - the arch of the foot
instil - enter drop by drop
insult - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
insure - be careful or certain to do something
intact - constituting the undiminished entirety
intake - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
intend - have in mind as a purpose
intent - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
intern - an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term)
intone - utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
inured - made tough by habitual exposure
invade - march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
invent - come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
invert - make an inversion (in a musical composition)
invest - make an investment
invite - a colloquial expression for invitation
invoke - summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
inward - relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
iodide - a salt or ester of hydriodic acid
iodine - a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens
ionian - a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
ionise - become converted into ions
ironed - smoothed with a hot iron
ironic - humorously sarcastic or mocking
island - a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
isobar - (meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
isomer - a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
israel - Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean
issuer - an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.)
italic - a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
jabber - rapid and indistinct speech
jackal - Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog
jacket - a short coat
jagged - having a sharply uneven surface or outline
jaguar - a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard
jahweh - a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH
jailed - being in captivity
jailer - someone who guards prisoners
jalopy - a car that is old and unreliable
jammed - filled to capacity
jangle - a metallic sound
jangly - like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
jargon - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
jaunty - marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
jejune - lacking in nutritive value
jerkin - a tight sleeveless and collarless jacket (often made of leather) worn by men in former times
jersey - a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic
jester - a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
jesuit - a member of the Jesuit order
jetsam - the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
jewess - a woman who is a Jew
jewish - of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
jiggle - a slight irregular shaking motion
jigsaw - a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade
jilted - rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
jingle - a metallic sound
jinxed - causing or accompanied by misfortune
jitter - small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sources
jockey - someone employed to ride horses in horse races
jogger - someone who runs a steady slow pace (usually for exercise)
joined - of or relating to two people who are married to each other
joiner - a person who likes to join groups
joking - characterized by jokes and good humor
jolted - bumped or shaken jerkily
joseph - leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
joshua - Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land
jostle - the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
jotter - a small notebook for rough notes
jovial - full of or showing high-spirited merriment
jovian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of or resembling the planet Jupiter
joyful - full of or producing joy
joyous - full of or characterized by joy
judaic - of or relating to or characteristic of the Jews or their culture or religion
judder - shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
judges - a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
juggle - the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
jumble - a confused multitude of things
jumper - a person who jumps
jungle - a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
junior - term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
junker - member of the Prussian aristocracy noted especially for militarism
junket - dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet
junkie - a narcotics addict
jurist - a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations
justly - with honesty
kaftan - a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
kaiser - the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
kaolin - a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minerals (as feldspar)
karate - a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat
keeled - having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
keenly - in a keen and discriminating manner
keeper - someone in charge of other people
kelvin - the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
kennel - outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
kenyan - a native or inhabitant of Kenya
kernel - the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
kettle - a metal pot for stewing or boiling
keypad - a keyboard that is a data input device for computers
khalif - the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
kicker - a player who kicks the football
kidnap - take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
kidney - either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
killer - someone who causes the death of a person or animal
kilter - in working order
kimono - a loose robe
kinase - an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
kindle - catch fire
kindly - in a kind manner or out of kindness
kingly - having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
kipper - salted and smoked herring
kismet - the will of Allah
kisser - someone who kisses
kitbag - a knapsack (usually for a soldier)
kitsch - excessively garish or sentimental art
kitten - young domestic cat
klaxon - a kind of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles
knight - originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
knotty - making great mental demands
korean - a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language
kosher - food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law
kuwait - a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait
kwacha - the basic unit of money in Zambia
laager - a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
labial - a consonant whose articulation involves movement of the lips
labile - readily undergoing change or breakdown
labium - a liplike structure that bounds a bodily orifice (especially any of the four labiate folds of a woman's vulva)
labour - a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
lacing - a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
lackey - a male servant (especially a footman)
lactic - of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey)
lacuna - a blank gap or missing part
ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs
laddie - a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
lading - goods carried by a large vehicle
lagoon - a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
lagune - a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
lambda - the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet
lamely - in a weak and unconvincing manner
lament - a cry of sorrow and grief
lamina - a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
lancer - a cavalryman armed with a lance
lancet - an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
landed - owning or consisting of land or real estate
lander - a town in central Wyoming
lapdog - a dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap
lapful - the quantity that can be held in the lap
lapsed - no longer active or practicing
laptop - a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
larder - a supply of food especially for a household
larger - large or big relative to something else
larval - relating to or typical of a larva
larynx - a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea
lassie - a girl or young woman who is unmarried
lastly - the item at the end
lately - in the recent past
latent - potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
latest - the most recent news or development
lather - the froth produced by soaps or detergents
latino - a native of Latin America
latter - the second of two or the second mentioned of two
latvia - a republic in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea
launch - a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
laurel - any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
lavish - expend profusely
lawful - conformable to or allowed by law
lawman - an officer of the law
lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law
laxity - the condition of being physiologically lax
laying - the production of eggs (especially in birds)
layman - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
layoff - the act of laying off an employee or a work force
layout - a plan or design of something that is laid out
lazily - in a slow and lazy manner
lazuli - an azure blue semiprecious stone
leaded - treated or mixed with lead
leaden - made of lead
leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others
leafed - having leaves or leaves as specified
league - an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
leaner - the stake
leaper - someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition)
leased - hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
leaved - having leaves or leaves as specified
leaven - a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
leaver - someone who leaves
lecher - man with strong sexual desires
lector - someone who reads the lessons in a church service
ledger - a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
leeway - sideways drift
legacy - a gift of personal property by will
legate - a member of a legation
legato - without breaks between notes
legend - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
legged - having legs of a specified kind or number
legion - archaic terms for army
legume - an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
lender - someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
length - the linear extent in space from one end to the other
lentil - round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food
lepton - 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece
lesion - any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
lessee - a tenant who holds a lease
lessen - decrease in size, extent, or range
lesser - of less size or importance
lesson - a unit of instruction
lessor - someone who grants a lease
lethal - of an instrument of certain death
letter - a written message addressed to a person or organization
levity - feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
lexeme - a minimal unit (as a word or stem) in the lexicon of a language
leyden - a city in the western Netherlands
liable - at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
liaise - act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
libido - a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
libyan - a native or inhabitant of Libya
lichee - Chinese tree cultivated especially in Philippines and India for its edible fruit
lichen - any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
licked - having been got the better of
lidded - having or covered with a lid or lids
lifted - held up in the air
lifter - an athlete who lifts barbells
ligand - a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom
likely - has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
liking - a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
limber - a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used to pull a field gun or caisson
limpet - mollusk with a low conical shell
limpid - clear and bright
limply - without rigidity
linage - the number of lines in a piece of printed material
linden - soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees
linear - designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
lineup - a list of batters in the order in which they will bat
linger - remain present although waning or gradually dying
lingua - a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
lining - a protective covering that protects an inside surface
linked - connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
linkup - a fastener that serves to join or connect
linnet - small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico
lintel - horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window
lipase - an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
lipped - having a lip or lips
liquid - a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
liquor - an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
lisbon - capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal
lissom - moving and bending with ease
listed - on a list
listen - hear with intention
litany - any long and tedious address or recital
litchi - Chinese tree cultivated especially in Philippines and India for its edible fruit
litmus - a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions
litter - the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
little - a small amount or duration
lively - full of life and energy
livery - uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
living - the experience of being alive
lizard - relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
loaded - charged with ammunition
loader - a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
loafer - person who does no work
loaner - someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
loathe - find repugnant
locale - the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
locate - discover the location of
locker - a storage compartment for clothes and valuables
locket - a small ornamental case
locust - migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
lodger - a tenant in someone's house
logger - a person who fells trees
logjam - any stoppage attributable to unusual activity
loiter - be about
london - the capital and largest city of England
lonely - lacking companions or companionship
longer - a person with a strong desire for something
looker - a close observer
looney - someone deranged and possibly dangerous
loosen - make loose or looser
looted - wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
looter - someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
lopper - a long-handled pruning saw with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper
lordly - of or befitting a lord
losses - something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
lotion - any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
louche - of questionable taste or morality
loudly - with relatively high volume
lounge - an upholstered seat for more than one person
louver - one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
louvre - an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
lovely - a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model
loving - feeling or showing love and affection
lowest - in the lowest position
luanda - port city on Atlantic coast
lubber - an awkward stupid person
lumbar - of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones
lumber - the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
lumpen - mentally sluggish
lunacy - obsolete terms for legal insanity
lunate - resembling the new moon in shape
lurker - someone waiting in concealment
lusaka - the capital and largest city of Zambia
lustre - a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
luther - German theologian who led the Reformation
luxury - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
lychee - Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed
lyrist - a person who writes the words for songs
lysine - an essential amino acid found in proteins
macron - a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
madame - title used for a married Frenchwoman
madcap - a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
madden - cause to go crazy
madder - Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin
madman - an insane person
madras - a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh)
madrid - the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain
maggot - the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
magnet - a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
magnum - a large wine bottle for liquor or wine
magpie - long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
maiden - an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
mailed - wearing protective mail
mailer - United States writer (born in 1923)
maimed - people who are wounded
mainly - for the most part
majors - the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
makeup - cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
making - the act that results in something coming to be
malady - any unwholesome or desperate condition
malawi - a landlocked republic in southern central Africa
malice - feeling a need to see others suffer
malign - speak unfavorably about
mallet - a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer
mallow - any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
malted - a milkshake made with malt powder
mammal - any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair
manage - be successful
manger - a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
mangle - clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
maniac - an insane person
manila - a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
manned - having a crew
manner - how something is done or how it happens
mantel - shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
mantis - predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions
mantle - the cloak as a symbol of authority
mantra - a commonly repeated word or phrase
manual - a small handbook
manure - any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material
maoism - a form of communism developed in China by Mao Zedong
maoist - an advocate of Maoism
mapper - a clerk who marks data on a chart
maputo - the capital and largest city of Mozambique
marble - a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish
margin - the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
marina - a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers
marine - a member of the United States Marine Corps
marked - having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified
marker - some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something
market - the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
markup - the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price
marmot - stocky coarse-furred burrowing rodent with a short bushy tail found throughout the northern hemisphere
maroon - a person who is stranded (as on an island)
marque - a name given to a product or service
marred - blemished by injury or rough wear
marrow - the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
marshy - soft and watery
marten - agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels
martin - French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
martyr - one who suffers for the sake of principle
marvel - something that causes feelings of wonder
mascot - a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure
maseru - the capital of Lesotho
masher - a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women
masked - having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
masque - a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
masses - the common people generally
massif - a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults and shifted to form peaks of a mountain range
masted - having or furnished with a mast
master - an artist of consummate skill
mating - the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
matins - the first canonical hour
matrix - a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns
matron - a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
matted - tangled in a dense mass
matter - a vaguely specified concern
mature - develop and reach maturity
mauler - a fighter who batters the opponent
mayday - an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)
mayfly - slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days
mayhap - by chance
mayhem - the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
meadow - a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
meagre - deficient in amount or quality or extent
mealie - an ear of corn
meanie - a person of mean disposition
meanly - in a nasty ill-tempered manner
measly - contemptibly small in amount
meddle - intrude in other people's affairs or business
medial - dividing an animal into right and left halves
median - the value below which 50% of the cases fall
medium - a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
medlar - small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
medley - a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
medusa - a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena
meekly - in a submissive or spiritless manner
meeter - a person who is present and participates in a meeting
mellow - soften, make mellow
melody - a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
melted - changed from a solid to a liquid state
melter - a worker who melts substances (metal or wax etc.)
member - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
memoir - an account of the author's personal experiences
memory - something that is remembered
menace - something that is a source of danger
mendel - Augustinian monk and botanist whose experiments in breeding garden peas led to his eventual recognition as founder of the science of genetics (1822-1884)
mender - a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
menhir - a tall upright megalith
menial - a domestic servant
mental - involving the mind or an intellectual process
mentor - a wise and trusted guide and advisor
merely - and nothing more
merged - formed or united into a whole
merger - the combination of two or more commercial companies
merino - white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
merman - United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984)
meshed - the holy city of Shiite Muslims
meteor - any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
methyl - the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
metier - an asset of special worth or utility
metric - a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
mettle - the courage to carry on
mexico - a republic in southern North America
miasma - an unwholesome atmosphere
micron - a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
midair - some point in the air
midday - the middle of the day
midden - a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement
middle - an area that is approximately central within some larger region
midget - a person who is markedly small
midway - the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located
mighty - very
milady - an English noblewoman
mildew - the process of becoming mildewed
mildly - to a moderate degree
milieu - the environmental condition
milker - cattle that are reared for their milk
milled - having the husk or outer layers removed
miller - United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
millet - any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine
milord - a term of address for an English lord
mimosa - evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
mincer - a kitchen utensil that cuts or chops food (especially meat) into small pieces
minded - mentally oriented toward something specified
minder - someone (usually in totalitarian countries) who is assigned to watch over foreign visitors
mingle - to bring or combine together or with something else
minify - make smaller
mining - the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
minion - a servile or fawning dependant
minnow - very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams
minors - a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball)
minuet - a stately court dance in the 17th century
minute - a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
miosis - cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
mirage - an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
mirror - polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
miscue - a faulty shot in billiards
misery - a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
misfit - someone unable to adapt to their circumstances
mishap - an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
mislay - place (something) where one cannot find it again
missal - a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
missed - not caught with the senses or the mind
missus - informal term of address for someone's wife
mister - a form of address for a man
misuse - improper or excessive use
mitten - glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
mixing - the act of mixing together
moaner - a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
moated - protected by a deep wide ditch usually filled with water
mobile - a river in southwestern Alabama
mocker - someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision
modern - a contemporary person
modest - marked by simplicity
modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme
modish - in the current fashion or style
module - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
mohair - fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
moiety - one of two (approximately) equal parts
molest - harass or assault sexually
molten - reduced to liquid form by heating
moment - a particular point in time
monaco - a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
monday - the second day of the week
monger - someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
mongol - a member of the nomadic peoples of Mongolia
monkey - any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
monroe - United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
morale - a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
morals - motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
morass - a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
morbid - suggesting an unhealthy mental state
morgue - a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
mormon - the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
morose - showing a brooding ill humor
morrow - the next day
morsel - a small quantity of anything
mortal - a human being
mortar - a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
mosaic - art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
moscow - a city of central European Russia
mosque - a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
mostly - in large part
mother - a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
motile - one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action
motion - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
motive - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
motley - a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
mouldy - covered with or smelling of mold
mousey - infested with mice
mousse - a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream
moving - in motion
mozart - prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy
mucosa - mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
mucous - of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus
muddle - a confused multitude of things
muesli - mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits
muffin - a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
muffle - a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature
mugger - a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street)
mullah - a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam
mullet - highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet
mumble - a soft indistinct utterance
munich - the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany
murder - unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
murmur - a low continuous indistinct sound
murray - British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
muscat - any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes
muscle - one of the contractile organs of the body
museum - a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
musing - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
musket - a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel
muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam
muslin - plain-woven cotton fabric
mussel - black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
muster - a gathering of military personnel for duty
mutant - an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
mutate - undergo mutation
mutely - without speaking
mutiny - open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
mutter - a low continuous indistinct sound
mutton - meat from a mature domestic sheep
mutual - concerning each of two or more persons or things
muzzle - the open circular discharging end of a gun
myelin - a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
myopia - eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability
myopic - unable to see distant objects clearly
myriad - a large indefinite number
mystic - someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
mythic - relating to or having the nature of myth
nagger - someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
namely - as follows
naming - the verbal act of naming
napalm - gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps
napkin - a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
naples - a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy
napped - having soft nap produced by brushing
narrow - a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
nation - a politically organized body of people under a single government
native - an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
nature - the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
naught - a quantity of no importance
nausea - the state that precedes vomiting
nazism - a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
nearby - not far away in relative terms
nearer - within a shorter distance
nearly - slightly short of or not quite accomplished
neaten - put (things or places) in order
neatly - with neatness
nebula - a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer
necked - having a neck or having a neck especially as specified (often used in combination)
nectar - a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
needed - necessary for relief or supply
needle - the leaf of a conifer
negate - be in contradiction with
nephew - a son of your brother or sister
nerves - an uneasy psychological state
nestle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
nether - lower
netted - having open interstices or resembling a web
nettle - any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
neural - of or relating to the nervous system
neuron - a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses
neuter - a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to inanimate objects (neither masculine nor feminine)
newton - English mathematician and physicist
nibble - a small byte
nicely - in a nice way
nicety - conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
nickel - a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion
niggle - worry unnecessarily or excessively
nimble - moving quickly and lightly
nimbly - in a nimble or agile manner
nimbus - a dark grey cloud bearing rain
ninety - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine
nipper - a young person of either sex
nipple - the small projection of a mammary gland
nippon - a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago
nitric - of or containing nitrogen
nitwit - a stupid incompetent person
nobody - a person of no influence
noddle - an informal British expression for head or mind
nodule - a small node
noggin - informal terms for a human head
noodle - a ribbonlike strip of pasta
nordic - the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
normal - something regarded as a normative example
norman - United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
norway - a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula
notary - someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
notice - an announcement containing information about an event
notify - inform (somebody) of something
notion - a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
nougat - nuts or fruit pieces in a sugar paste
nought - a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
novice - someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
nozzle - a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
nuance - a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
nudism - going without clothes as a social practice
nudist - a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion
nudity - the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
nugget - a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
number - the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
numbly - in a numb manner
nursed - breast-fed
nutmeg - East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed
nuzzle - move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
nylons - women's stockings made from a sheer material (nylon or rayon or silk)
oafish - ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
object - a tangible and visible entity
oblate - a lay person dedicated to religious work or the religious life
oblige - force somebody to do something
oblong - a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
oboist - a musician who plays the oboe
obsess - haunt like a ghost
obtain - come into possession of
obtuse - of an angle
occult - supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
occupy - keep busy with
ocelot - nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat
octane - any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
octant - a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body
octave - a feast day and the seven days following it
octavo - the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
ocular - combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
oddity - eccentricity that is not easily explained
odious - unequivocally detestable
oedema - swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
oeuvre - the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
offend - cause to feel resentment or indignation
office - place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
offset - the time at which something is supposed to begin
oilman - a person who owns or operates oil wells
oilrig - rig used in drilling for oil or gas
oldish - somewhat elderly
oliver - United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
onager - an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges
onward - forward in time or order or degree
oodles - a large number or amount
oology - the branch of zoology that studies eggs (especially birds' eggs and their size, shape, coloration, and number)
oozing - the process of seeping
opaque - not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
opened - used of mouth or eyes
opener - the first event in a series
openly - in an open way
opiate - a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
oppose - be against
optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
option - the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price
oracle - an authoritative person who divines the future
orally - through the mouth rather than through injection
orange - round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
orator - a person who delivers a speech or oration
orchid - any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
ordain - order by virtue of superior authority
ordeal - a severe or trying experience
ordure - solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
organs - edible viscera of a butchered animal
orient - the countries of Asia
origin - the place where something begins, where it springs into being
ornate - marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
orphan - a child who has lost both parents
osiris - Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead
osmium - a hard brittle blue-grey or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals
osprey - large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
ostler - someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
ouster - a person who ousts or supplants someone else
outage - the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation
outbid - bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled
outcry - a loud utterance
outfit - any cohesive unit such as a military company
outfox - outdo someone in trickery
outing - a journey taken for pleasure
outlaw - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
outlay - the act of spending or disbursing money
outlet - a place of business for retailing goods
output - final product
outrun - run faster than
outset - the time at which something is supposed to begin
outwit - beat through cleverness and wit
overdo - do something to an excessive degree
overly - to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
ovular - being or of the nature of an ovule
owlish - resembling an owl
oxcart - a cart that is drawn by an ox
oxford - a city in southern England to the northwest of London
oxtail - the skinned tail of cattle
oxygen - a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas
oyster - marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell
pacify - cause to be more favorably inclined
pacing - the speed at which a composition is to be played
packed - filled to capacity
packer - a workman employed to pack things into containers
packet - a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
padded - softened by the addition of cushions or padding
paddle - small wooden bat with a flat surface
paella - saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken
paeony - any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers
paging - calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system)
pagoda - an Asian temple
pained - hurt or upset
paired - of leaves etc
pajama - a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist
palace - a large and stately mansion
palate - the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
palely - in a manner lacking interest or vitality
paling - a fence made of upright pickets
pallet - the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
pallid - abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
pallor - unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
paltry - not worth considering
pampas - the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
pamper - treat with excessive indulgence
panama - a republic on the Isthmus of Panama
pander - someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)
pantry - a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
panzer - an armored vehicle or tank
papacy - the government of the Roman Catholic Church
papaya - tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit
papers - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
papery - of or like paper
papist - an offensive term for Roman Catholics
papule - a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative (as in chicken pox)
parade - a ceremonial procession including people marching
parcel - a wrapped container
pardon - the act of excusing a mistake or offense
parent - a father or mother
pariah - a person who is rejected (from society or home)
paring - a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
parish - a local church community
parity - the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
parked - that have been left
parley - a negotiation between enemies
parody - a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
parole - a promise
parrot - usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
parsec - a unit of astronomical length based on the distance from Earth at which stellar parallax is 1 second of arc
parser - a computer program that divides code up into functional components
parson - a person authorized to conduct religious worship
parted - having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
partly - in part
pascal - a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
passer - a person who passes by casually or by chance
passim - used to refer to cited works
pasted - affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
pastel - any of various pale or light colors
pastis - similar to absinthe but containing no wormwood
pastor - a person authorized to conduct religious worship
pastry - a dough of flour and water and shortening
patchy - irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.
patent - a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
pathos - a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
patina - a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
patois - a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
patrol - a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
patron - a regular customer
patten - footwear usually with wooden soles
patter - plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
paunch - a protruding abdomen
pauper - a person who is very poor
paving - material used to pave an area
pavlov - Russian physiologist who observed conditioned salivary responses in dogs (1849-1936)
pawpaw - tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit
payday - the day on which you receive pay for your work
paying - yielding a fair profit
peachy - very good
peaked - somewhat ill or prone to illness
peanut - underground pod of the peanut vine
pearly - informal terms for a human `tooth'
pebble - a small smooth rounded rock
pebbly - abounding in small stones
pecker - obscene terms for penis
pectin - any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables
pedant - a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
peddle - sell or offer for sale from place to place
pedlar - someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
peeled - completely unclothed
peeler - a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
peeper - a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others
peking - capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China
pellet - a small sphere
pelmet - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
pelvic - of or relating to the pelvis
pelvis - the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
pencil - a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement
penile - of or relating to the penis
penury - a state of extreme poverty or destitution
people - collectively
pepper - climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe
peptic - relating to or promoting digestion
period - an amount of time
perish - pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
permed - styled with permanent waves
permit - a legal document giving official permission to do something
persia - an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
person - a human being
pertly - in an impudent or impertinent manner
peruse - examine or consider with attention and in detail
peseta - formerly the basic unit of money in Spain
pester - annoy persistently
pestle - machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
petard - an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
petite - a garment size for short or slender women
petrel - relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land
petrol - a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum
pewter - any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
phenol - any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds
phlegm - apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
phobia - an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations
phobic - suffering from irrational fears
phoner - the person initiating a telephone call
phoney - a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
photon - a quantum of electromagnetic radiation
phrase - an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
phylum - a large group of languages that are historically related
physic - a purging medicine
piazza - a public square with room for pedestrians
picker - a person who chooses or selects out
picket - a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
pickle - vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
pickup - a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
picnic - a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
pidgin - an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages
pierce - 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)
piffle - trivial nonsense
pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
piglet - a young pig
pigsty - a pen for swine
pileup - multiple collisions of vehicles
pilfer - make off with belongings of others
piling - a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
pillar - a fundamental principle or practice
pillow - a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
pimple - a small inflamed elevation of the skin
pimply - blemished by imperfections of the skin
pincer - a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
pineal - relating to the pineal body
pining - a feeling of deep longing
pinion - a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
pinkie - the finger farthest from the thumb
piping - a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems
pippin - any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
piracy - hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts
pirate - someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
pistol - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
piston - United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
pitted - pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
placed - situated in a particular spot or position
placer - an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral
placid - free from disturbance by heavy waves
plague - a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
plaice - flesh of large European flatfish
plaint - a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
planar - involving two dimensions
planet - any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
plaque - a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
plasma - the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended
platen - work table of a machine tool
played - engaged in
player - a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
please - give pleasure to or be pleasing to
pledge - a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
plenty - a full supply
plenum - a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present
pleura - the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
plexus - a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels
pliant - capable of being influenced or formed
pliers - a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
plight - a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
plinth - an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
plough - a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
plover - any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings
plucky - marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger
plumed - having or covered with or abounding in plumes
plummy - very desirable
plunge - a brief swim in water
plural - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
plushy - resembling plush
pocked - used of paved surfaces having holes or pits
pocket - a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
podium - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
poetic - of or relating to poetry
poetry - literature in metrical form
pogrom - organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews)
poised - marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
poison - any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
poking - a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
poland - a republic in central Europe
polder - low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands)
police - the force of policemen and officers
policy - a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
polish - the property of being smooth and shiny
polite - showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
polity - the form of government of a social organization
pollen - the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
polony - another name for Bologna sausage
pomade - hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
pomelo - southeastern Asian tree producing large fruits resembling grapefruits
pompey - Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
poncho - a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head
ponder - reflect deeply on a subject
poodle - an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped
poorly - in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner
poplar - soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
popper - British philosopher (born in Austria) who argued that scientific theories can never be proved to be true, but are tested by attempts to falsify them (1902-1994)
poppet - a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat
porker - a pig fattened to provide meat
porous - full of pores or vessels or holes
portal - a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
porter - a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
portly - euphemisms for `fat'
poseur - a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
posing - the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
possum - nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
postal - of or relating to the system for delivering mail
posted - publicly announced
poster - a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
potash - a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry
potato - an edible tuber native to South America
potent - having a strong physiological or chemical effect
potion - a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
potted - of plants
potter - a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
pouffe - thick cushion used as a seat
pounce - the act of pouncing
pouter - someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression
powder - a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
prague - the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country
praise - an expression of approval and commendation
prance - a proud stiff pompous gait
prayer - the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
preach - deliver a sermon
precis - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
prefab - a prefabricated structure
prefer - like better
prefix - an affix that is added in front of the word
preset - set in advance
presto - suddenly
pretor - an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic
pretty - to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
prevue - an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
pricey - having a high price
priest - a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites
primal - serving as an essential component
primed - on the point of or strongly disposed
primer - an introductory textbook
primly - in a prissy manner
primus - the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland
prince - a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
priory - religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
prison - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
prissy - exaggeratedly proper
privet - any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries
profit - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
prolix - tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length
prompt - a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
pronto - in a punctual manner
propel - cause to move forward with force
proper - marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
protea - any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones
proton - a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron
proved - established beyond doubt
proven - established beyond doubt
prying - offensive inquisitiveness
psalms - an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
pseudo - a person who makes deceitful pretenses
psyche - that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings
psycho - a person afflicted with psychosis
public - people in general considered as a whole
puddle - a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry
puffed - gathered for protruding fullness
puffer - delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
puffin - any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills
puking - the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
puller - someone who applies force so as to cause motion toward herself or himself
pulley - a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
pulpit - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
pulsar - a degenerate neutron star
pumice - a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas
pummel - strike, usually with the fist
pumped - tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline
pundit - someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
punish - impose a penalty on
punnet - a small light basket used as a measure for fruits
punter - someone who propels a boat with a pole
puppet - a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
purdah - a state of social isolation
purely - restricted to something
purify - remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
purist - someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)
purity - being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
purple - a purple color or pigment
purser - an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
pursue - carry out or participate in an activity
purvey - supply with provisions
pusher - one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
putrid - of or relating to or attended by putrefaction
putsch - a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
putter - a golfer who is putting
puzzle - a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
pyjama - a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist
pyrite - a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
python - large Old World boas
quagga - mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra
quaint - strange in an interesting or pleasing way
quaker - a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
quarry - a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
quarto - the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves
quartz - colorless glass made of almost pure silica
quasar - a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy
quaver - a tremulous sound
queasy - causing or able to cause nausea
quebec - the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec
queens - a borough of New York City
quench - satisfy (thirst)
quiche - a member of the Mayan people of south central Guatemala
quince - small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit
quirky - informal terms
quiver - an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
quoits - a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
quorum - a gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business
quoter - a communicator (speaker or writer) who uses quotations
rabbit - any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails
rabble - a disorderly crowd of people
rabies - an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal)
rachis - axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence
racial - of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people
racily - in a racy manner
racing - the sport of engaging in contests of speed
racism - the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
racist - a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
racket - a loud and disturbing noise
racoon - an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America
radial - pneumatic tire that has radial-ply casing
radian - the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
radish - pungent fleshy edible root
radium - an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
radius - the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
raffia - leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree
raffle - a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
rafter - one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
ragbag - a motley assortment of things
ragged - being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
raging - characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement
ragout - well-seasoned stew of meat and vegetables
raider - someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
raised - located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
raiser - a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid
raisin - dried grape
rakish - marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
ramble - an aimless amble on a winding course
ramify - have or develop complicating consequences
rammer - a tool for driving something with force
ramrod - a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
rancid - having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
random - lacking any definite plan or order or purpose
ranger - a member of the Texas state highway patrol
ranked - arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
ranker - a commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status
rankle - gnaw into
ransom - money demanded for the return of a captured person
ranter - someone who rants and raves
rapier - a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
rapine - the act of despoiling a country in warfare
rapist - someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse
raptor - any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals
rarely - not often
raring - full of eagerness
rarity - noteworthy scarcity
rascal - a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
rasher - a commercially important fish of the Pacific coast of North America
rashly - in a hasty and foolhardy manner
raster - the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor
rather - on the contrary
ratify - approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
rating - an appraisal of the value of something
ration - the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
rattle - a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
ravage - a destructive action
ravine - a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
raving - declaiming wildly
ravish - force (someone) to have sex against their will
razing - the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
reader - a person who enjoys reading
really - in accordance with truth or fact or reality
realty - property consisting of houses and land
reaper - someone who helps to gather the harvest
reason - a rational motive for a belief or action
rebate - a refund of some fraction of the amount paid
rebind - provide with a new binding
reboot - cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
reborn - spiritually reborn or converted
rebuff - a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
rebuke - an act or expression of criticism and censure
rebury - bury again
recall - a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
recant - formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
recast - cast again, in a different role
recede - pull back or move away or backward
recent - approximately the last 10,000 years
recess - a state of abeyance or suspended business
recipe - directions for making something
recite - recite in elocution
reckon - expect, believe, or suppose
recode - put into a different code
recoil - the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
recopy - copy again
record - anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
recoup - reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
rectal - of or involving the rectum
rector - a person authorized to conduct religious worship
rectum - the terminal section of the alimentary canal
redden - turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
redeem - save from sins
reduce - cut down on
refill - a prescription drug that is provided again
refine - improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
reflux - an abnormal backward flow of body fluids
reform - a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
refuel - provide with additional fuel, as of aircraft, ships, and cars
refuge - a safe place
refund - money returned to a payer
refuse - food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
refute - overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
regain - get or find back
regale - provide with choice or abundant food or drink
regard - a detail or point
regent - members of a governing board
reggae - popular music originating in the West Indies
regime - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
regina - the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
region - the extended spatial location of something
regret - sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
regrow - grow anew or continue growth after an injury or interruption
rehash - old material that is slightly reworked and used again
reheat - heat again
reject - the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality
rejoin - join again
relate - make a logical or causal connection
relent - give in, as to influence or pressure
relict - an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated
relief - the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
relish - vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
relive - experience again, often in the imagination
reload - load anew
remain - stay the same
remake - creation that is created again or anew
remand - the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial)
remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
remedy - act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
remind - put in the mind of someone
remiss - failing in what duty requires
remote - a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance
remove - degree of figurative distance or separation
rename - assign a new name to
render - a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
renege - the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
renown - the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
rental - property that is leased or rented out or let
renter - someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
reopen - open again or anew
repair - the act of putting something in working order again
repast - the food served and eaten at one time
repeal - the act of abrogating
repeat - an event that repeats
repent - turn away from sin or do penitence
repine - express discontent
replay - something (especially a game) that is played again
report - a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
repose - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
repute - the state of being held in high esteem and honor
reread - read anew
resale - the selling of something purchased
rescue - recovery or preservation from loss or danger
resell - sell (something) again after having bought it
resent - feel bitter or indignant about
reside - make one's home in a particular place or community
resign - leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
resiny - having the characteristics of pitch or tar
resist - elude, especially in a baffling way
resize - change the size of
resort - a hotel located in a resort area
rested - not tired
result - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
resume - short descriptive summary (of events)
retail - the selling of goods to consumers
retain - hold back within
retake - a shot or scene that is photographed again
retard - a person of subnormal intelligence
retell - render verbally,
retina - the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
retire - go into retirement
retort - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
retral - moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction
return - document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
revamp - to patch up or renovate
reveal - make visible
revere - American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
revert - go back to a previous state
review - a new appraisal or evaluation
revile - spread negative information about
revise - the act of rewriting something
revive - cause to regain consciousness
revoke - the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
revolt - organized opposition to authority
reward - a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
rewire - provide with new wiring
reword - express the same message in different words
rework - use again in altered form
rhesus - of southern Asia
rhymed - having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
rhymer - a writer who composes rhymes
rhythm - the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
ribald - a ribald person
ribbed - furnished or strengthened with ribs
ribbon - any long object resembling a thin line
riches - an abundance of material possessions and resources
richly - to an ample degree or in an ample manner
riddle - a difficult problem
ridged - having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
riding - the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
riffle - a small wave on the surface of a liquid
rifled - of a firearm
rigged - fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
rigger - someone who rigs ships
rigour - the quality of being valid and rigorous
rimmed - having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
ringed - shaped like a ring
ringer - a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
rioter - troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace
ripely - with mature or developed appearance
ripper - a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife
ripple - a small wave on the surface of a liquid
rising - a movement upward
risque - suggestive of sexual impropriety
ritual - any customary observance or practice
roamer - someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
roarer - someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
robber - a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
robust - sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
rocker - an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle
rocket - any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
rococo - fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century
rodent - relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing
rolled - especially of petals or leaves in bud
roller - a grounder that rolls along the infield
romans - a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul
romany - a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
rommel - German field marshal noted for brilliant generalship in North Africa during World War II (1891-1944)
romper - a person who romps or frolics
roofed - covered with a roof
roofer - a craftsman who lays or repairs roofs
rooted - absolutely still
roping - capturing cattle or horses with a lasso
rosary - a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics)
roster - a list of names
rotary - a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island
rotate - turn on or around an axis or a center
rotted - damaged by decay
rotten - very bad
rotter - a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
rotund - spherical in shape
rouble - the basic unit of money in Russia
rouged - marked by the use of various kinds of red makeup
router - a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery
roving - travelling about without any clear destination
rowing - the act of rowing as a sport
ruanda - a landlocked republic in central Africa
rubber - an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
rubble - the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
rubric - an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure
rudder - a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
rudely - in an impolite manner
rueful - feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
ruffle - a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
rugged - sturdy and strong in constitution or construction
ruined - destroyed physically or morally
ruiner - a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to
ruling - the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
rumble - a loud low dull continuous noise
rumour - gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
rumple - disturb the smoothness of
rumpus - the act of making a noisy disturbance
runner - someone who imports or exports without paying duties
runway - a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
rupert - English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
rushed - done under pressure
russet - a reddish brown homespun fabric
russia - a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia
rusted - having accumulated rust
rustic - an unsophisticated country person
rustle - a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
rutted - full of ruts
rwanda - a landlocked republic in central Africa
sabbat - a midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery
sachet - a small soft bag containing perfumed powder
sacked - having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
sacral - of or relating to or near the sacrum
sacred - concerned with religion or religious purposes
sacrum - wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis
sadden - make unhappy
saddle - a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
sadism - sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
sadist - someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
safari - an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
safely - with safety
safety - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
sagely - in a wise manner
sahara - the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
saigon - a city in South Vietnam
sailor - any member of a ship's crew
saipan - the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States
salaam - a deep bow
salami - highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
salary - something that remunerates
saline - an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
saliva - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth
sallow - any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins
salmon - any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters
salome - woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
saloon - a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
salted - preserved in salt
salute - an act of honor or courteous recognition
salver - a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks
sampan - an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
sample - a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
sandal - a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
sander - a power tool used for sanding wood
sanely - with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
sanity - normal or sound powers of mind
sapper - a military engineer who lays or detects and disarms mines
sarong - a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body
satiny - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
satire - witty language used to convey insults or scorn
satrap - a governor of a province in ancient Persia
saturn - a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles
saucer - something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
savage - a member of an uncivilized people
savant - someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
saving - an act of economizing
savour - the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
sawyer - one who is employed to saw wood
saxony - an area in Germany around the upper Elbe river
saying - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
scabby - covered with scabs
scalar - a variable quantity that cannot be resolved into components
scaled - having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles
scampi - large shrimp sauteed in oil or butter and garlic
scanty - short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
scarab - scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
scarce - deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
scared - made afraid
scathe - the act of damaging something or someone
scenic - of or relating to the stage or stage scenery
schema - an internal representation of the world
scheme - an elaborate and systematic plan of action
schism - division of a group into opposing factions
schist - any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
school - an educational institution
scopes - Tennessee highschool teacher who violated a state law by teaching evolution
scorch - a surface burn
scorer - a player who makes a score in a game or contest
scores - a large number or amount
scotch - a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
scours - diarrhea in livestock
scrape - a harsh noise made by scraping
scraps - food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
scrawl - poor handwriting
scream - sharp piercing cry
screed - a long monotonous harangue
screen - a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
screwy - not behaving normally
scribe - French playwright (1791-1861)
script - a written version of a play or other dramatic composition
scroll - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
scrubs - protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
scruff - the back side of the neck
sculpt - create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
scurry - rushing about hastily in an undignified way
scurvy - a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
scythe - an edge tool for cutting grass
seabed - the bottom of a sea or ocean
sealed - established irrevocably
sealer - a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface)
seaman - a man who serves as a sailor
seamed - having or joined by a seam or seams
seance - a meeting of spiritualists
search - the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
seared - having the surface burned quickly with intense heat
season - a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
seated - having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
secant - a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
secede - withdraw from an organization or communion
second - 1/60 of a minute
secret - something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
sector - a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
secure - get by special effort
sedate - cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
seduce - induce to have sex
seeded - selectively arranged in the draw for position in a tournament so that they meet each other in later rounds
seeder - a person who seeds clouds
seeing - perception by means of the eyes
seeker - someone making a search or inquiry
seemly - according with custom or propriety
seesaw - a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum
seethe - be noisy with activity
seizer - a kidnapper who drugs men and takes them for compulsory service aboard a ship
seldom - not often
select - pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
seller - someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
semite - a member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa
senate - assembly possessing high legislative powers
sender - someone who transmits a message
senhor - a Portuguese title of respect
senile - mentally or physically infirm with age
senior - an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
senora - a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman
sensed - detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
sensor - any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
sentry - a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
septet - the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
septic - containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
sequel - something that follows something else
sequin - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
serene - not agitated
serial - a serialized set of programs
series - similar things placed in order or happening one after another
sermon - an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
server - a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
sesame - East Indian annual erect herb
settee - a long wooden bench with a back
setter - one who sets written material into type
settle - a long wooden bench with a back
sevens - a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens
severe - intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
sewage - waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
sewing - joining or attaching by stitches
sexism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
sexist - a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women
sextet - a musical composition written for six performers
sexton - United States poet (1928-1974)
sexual - of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
shabby - showing signs of wear and tear
shaded - protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
shades - spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun
shadow - shade within clear boundaries
shaggy - used of hair
shaken - disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
shaker - a person who wields power and influence
shaman - in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds
shamed - showing a sense of guilt
shandy - a drink made of beer and lemonade
shanty - small crude shelter used as a dwelling
shaped - having the shape of
shaper - a person who makes things
shared - have in common
sharer - someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
shaved - having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
shaven - having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
shaver - an adult male who shaves
shears - large scissors with strong blades
sheath - a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
sheikh - the leader of an Arab village or family
shekel - the basic unit of money in Israel
shelve - hold back to a later time
sherry - dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere
shield - a protective covering or structure
shifty - characterized by insincerity or deceit
shiner - a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
shiver - a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
shoddy - reclaimed wool fiber
shogun - a hereditary military dictator of Japan
shorts - trousers that end at or above the knee
shovel - a hand tool for lifting loose material
shower - a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
shrewd - marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
shriek - sharp piercing cry
shrift - the act of being shriven
shrill - utter a shrill cry
shrimp - disparaging terms for small people
shrine - a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
shrink - a physician who specializes in psychiatry
shroud - a line that suspends the harness from the canopy of a parachute
sicily - the Italian region on the island of Sicily
sicken - cause aversion in
sickle - an edge tool for cutting grass or crops
sickly - unhealthy looking
siding - a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
sienna - an earth color containing ferric oxides
sierra - a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
siesta - a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
sifter - a household sieve (as for flour)
sights - an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
signal - any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
signed - having a handwritten signature
signer - someone who can use sign language to communicate
signet - a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
signor - used as an Italian courtesy title
silage - fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo
silent - marked by absence of sound
silica - a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2)
silken - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
silver - a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal
simeon - the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel
simile - a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
simmer - temperature just below the boiling point
simper - a silly self-conscious smile
simple - any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
simply - and nothing more
sinewy - consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon
sinful - characterized by iniquity
singer - a person who sings
single - a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
singly - one by one
sinker - a small ring-shaped friedcake
sinner - a person who sins (without repenting)
sinter - cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting
siphon - a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
sipper - a drinker who sips
sirius - the brightest star in the sky
sister - a female person who has the same parents as another person
sitcom - a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life
sitter - Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934)
sizing - any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
sizzle - a sizzling noise
skater - someone who skates
sketch - preliminary drawing for later elaboration
skewed - having an oblique or slanting direction or position
skewer - a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted
skiing - a sport in which participants must travel on skis
skimpy - containing little excess
skinny - confidential information about a topic or person
slacks - pants for casual wear
slaked - allayed
slalom - a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles
slater - any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body
slaver - a person engaged in slave trade
slavic - a branch of the Indo-European family of languages
slayer - someone who causes the death of a person or animal
sleaze - tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
sleazy - of cloth
sledge - a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs
sleepy - ready to fall asleep
sleeve - the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
sleigh - a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs
sleuth - a detective who follows a trail
sliced - prepared by cutting
slicer - a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers)
slider - a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
slight - a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
slimly - in a slim or slender manner
sliver - a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
slogan - a favorite saying of a sect or political group
sloped - having an oblique or slanted direction
sloppy - lacking neatness or order
slouch - an incompetent person
slough - necrotic tissue
slovak - a native or inhabitant of Slovakia
slower - more slowly
slowly - without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
sludge - the precipitate produced by sewage treatment
sluice - conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
slurry - a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
slushy - being or resembling melting snow
smegma - a white secretion of the sebaceous glands of the foreskin
smelly - offensively malodorous
smiler - a person who smiles
smithy - a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
smoggy - clouded with a mixture of smoke and fog
smoked - dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
smoker - a person who smokes tobacco
smooch - an enthusiastic kiss
smooth - the act of smoothing
smudge - a smoky fire to drive away insects
smudgy - smeared with something that soils or stains
smugly - in a smug manner
smutty - characterized by obscenity
snappy - apt to speak irritably
snatch - a small fragment
sneaky - marked by deception
sneeze - a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sniper - a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
snivel - whining in a tearful manner
snoopy - a fictional beagle in a comic strip drawn by Charles Schulz
snooze - sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)
snorer - someone who snores while sleeping
snotty - overly conceited or arrogant
snugly - fitting closely
soaked - very drunk
soaker - a heavy rain
soccer - a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal
social - a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
socket - a bony hollow into which a structure fits
sodden - wet through and through
sodium - a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
sodomy - intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman
soffit - the underside of a part of a building (such as an arch or overhang or beam etc.)
soften - make (images or sounds) soft or softer
softie - a person who is weak and excessively sentimental
softly - with low volume
soiled - soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
soiree - a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
solace - the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
solder - an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces
solely - without any others being included or involved
solemn - dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
solute - the dissolved matter in a solution
solved - explained or answered
solver - a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
somali - a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia
sombre - lacking brightness or color
sonata - a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms
sonnet - a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
sonora - ground snakes
sooner - a native or resident of Oklahoma
soothe - give moral or emotional strength to
sorbet - an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency
sordid - morally degraded
sorely - to a great degree
sorrel - any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis
sorrow - an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
sorted - arranged according to size
sorter - a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)
sortie - a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
soudan - a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea
sought - that is looked for
source - the place where something begins, where it springs into being
soured - having turned bad
sourly - in a sour manner
soused - very drunk
soviet - an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
soweto - a large collection of African townships to the southwest of Johannesburg in South Africa
spaced - arranged with spaces between
spacey - stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug
sparse - not dense
sparta - an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess
spayed - having the ovaries removed
speech - the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
speedy - characterized by speed
sphere - a particular environment or walk of life
sphinx - an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
spider - predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body
spigot - a plug for a bunghole in a cask
spiked - having a long sharp point
spinal - anesthesia of the lower half of the body
spinet - a small and compactly built upright piano
spiral - a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
spirit - the vital principle or animating force within living things
splash - the sound like water splashing
spleen - a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm
splice - a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
spline - a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines
splint - a thin sliver of wood
spoilt - having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
spoken - uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech
sponge - a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
spongy - easily squashed
spooky - unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
sporty - exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
spotty - having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
spouse - a person's partner in marriage
sprain - a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments
sprawl - an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities
spread - process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
spring - the season of growth
sprint - a quick run
sprite - a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
sprout - any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
spruce - light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees
spunky - showing courage
spurge - any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia
sputum - expectorated matter
spying - keeping a secret or furtive watch
squall - sudden violent winds
square - a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles
squash - any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
squawk - the noise of squawking
squeak - a short high-pitched noise
squeal - a high-pitched howl
squint - abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
squire - young nobleman attendant on a knight
squirm - the act of wiggling
squirt - someone who is small and insignificant
stable - a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
stably - in a stable solid fixed manner
stacks - a large number or amount
staged - written for or performed on the stage
stager - someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed
stagey - having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality
stairs - a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
stakes - the money risked on a gamble
stalin - Russian leader who succeeded Lenin as head of the Communist Party and created a totalitarian state by purging all opposition (1879-1953)
stalls - a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
stamen - the male reproductive organ of a flower
stance - standing posture
stanza - a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
stapes - the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
staple - a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
starch - a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice
starer - a viewer who gazes fixedly (often with hostility)
starry - abounding with or resembling stars
starve - be hungry
stasis - an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped
stated - declared as fact
static - a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
stator - mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
statue - a sculpture representing a human or animal
status - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
steady - a person loved by another person
steamy - filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
steely - resembling steel as in hardness
stench - a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
steppe - extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
stereo - reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
stewed - cooked in hot water
sticky - having the sticky properties of an adhesive
stifle - joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped
stigma - the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
stingy - unwilling to spend
stinky - having an unpleasant smell
stitch - a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
stocks - a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
stocky - having a short and solid form or stature
stodge - heavy and filling (and usually starchy) food
stodgy - heavy and starchy and hard to digest
stoker - Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
stolid - having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
stoned - under the influence of narcotics
stooge - a person of unquestioning obedience
storey - a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
stormy - affected or characterized by storms or commotion
strafe - an attack of machine-gun fire or cannon fire from a low flying airplane
strain - deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
strait - a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
strand - a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
streak - an unbroken series of events
stream - a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
street - a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
stress - the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
strict - characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint
stride - a step in walking or running
strife - lack of agreement or harmony
strike - a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
string - a lightweight cord
stripe - an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
stripy - marked or decorated with stripes
strive - attempt by employing effort
stroke - the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
stroll - a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
strong - having strength or power greater than average or expected
struck - affected by something overwhelming
strung - that is on a string
stubby - short and blunt
stucco - a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime
studio - workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
stuffy - lacking fresh air
stumpy - short and thick
stupid - a person who is not very bright
stupor - the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
sturdy - not making concessions
stylus - a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
stymie - a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
subdue - put down by force or intimidation
submit - refer for judgment or consideration
subset - a set whose members are members of another set
subtle - difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
subtly - in a subtle manner
suburb - a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
subway - an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
sucker - a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
suckle - suck milk from the mother's breasts
sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time
suffer - undergo or be subjected to
suffix - an affix that is added at the end of the word
sugary - containing sugar
suited - meant or adapted for an occasion or use
suitor - a man who courts a woman
sullen - showing a brooding ill humor
sultan - the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
sultry - sexually exciting or gratifying
summer - the warmest season of the year
summit - the highest level or degree attainable
summon - call in an official matter, such as to attend court
sunday - first day of the week
sundry - consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
sunken - having a sunken area
sunlit - lighted by sunlight
sunset - the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
suntan - a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
superb - of surpassing excellence
supine - lying face upward
supper - a light evening meal
supple - make pliant and flexible
supply - an amount of something available for use
surely - definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
surety - something clearly established
surfer - someone who engages in surfboarding
surrey - a county in southeastern England on the Thames
surtax - an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed
survey - a detailed critical inspection
suture - an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)
swampy - soft and watery
swathe - an enveloping bandage
sweats - garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt
sweden - a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
swerve - the act of turning aside suddenly
swingy - characterized by a buoyant rhythm
swishy - resembling a sustained `sh' or soft whistle
switch - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
swivel - a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin
sydney - the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea
symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
syntax - the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
syphon - a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
syrian - a native or inhabitant of Syria
syrupy - overly sweet
system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
tablet - a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
tackle - the person who plays that position on a football team
tactic - a plan for attaining a particular goal
tagged - bearing or marked with a label or tag
tahiti - an island in the south Pacific
tailed - having a tail of a specified kind
tailor - a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
taipei - the capital of Nationalist China
taiwan - a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
taking - the act of someone who picks up or takes something
talcum - a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate
talent - natural abilities or qualities
talker - someone who expresses in language
talkie - a movie with synchronized speech and singing
tallow - obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
talmud - the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law and tradition (the Mishna and the Gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in Orthodox Judaism
tamely - in a tame manner
tamper - a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
tandem - an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
tangle - a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
tanker - a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
tanned - converted to leather by a tanning agent
tanner - a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies
tannic - derived from tannin
tannin - any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin
tannoy - a loudspeaker
taping - a recording made on magnetic tape
tapped - in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
target - a reference point to shoot at
tariff - a government tax on imports or exports
tarmac - a paving material of tar and broken stone
tarsal - any bone of the tarsus
tarsus - the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg
tartan - a cloth having a crisscross design
tartar - a salt used especially in baking powder
tartly - in a tart manner
tarzan - a man of great strength and agility (after the hero of a series of novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs)
tassel - adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
taster - someone who samples food or drink for its quality
tattle - disclosing information or giving evidence about another
tattoo - a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
tautly - in a taut manner
tavern - a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
tawdry - tastelessly showy
taxing - not easily borne
taxman - someone who collects taxes for the government
taylor - United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
teacup - as much as a teacup will hold
teapot - pot for brewing tea
teased - feeling mild pleasurable excitement
teaser - a worker who teases wool
tedium - the feeling of being bored by something tedious
teensy - very small
teepee - a Native American tent
teeter - a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum
teethe - grow teeth
teller - United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
temper - a sudden outburst of anger
temple - place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
tenant - someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
tender - something that can be used as an official medium of payment
tendon - a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment
tennis - a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
tensed - having inflections to indicate tense
tensor - a generalization of the concept of a vector
tenure - the term during which some position is held
terror - an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
tested - tested and proved useful or correct
tester - someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
testis - one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
tetchy - easily irritated or annoyed
tether - restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
thames - the longest river in England
thanks - an acknowledgment of appreciation
thatch - hair resembling thatched roofing material
thawed - no longer frozen solid
thebes - an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC
theism - the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
theist - one who believes in the existence of a god or gods
thence - from that place or from there
theory - a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
thesis - an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
thieve - take by theft
things - any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
thinly - without force or sincere effort
thirst - a physiological need to drink
thirty - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
thomas - United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
thorax - the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
thorny - bristling with perplexities
though - however
thrall - the state of being under the control of another person
thrash - a swimming kick used while treading water
thread - a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
threat - something that is a source of danger
thresh - move or stir about violently
thrice - three times
thrift - any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
thrill - the swift release of a store of affective force
thrive - grow vigorously
throat - the passage to the stomach and lungs
throne - the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
throng - a large gathering of people
thrown - caused to fall to the ground
thrush - candidiasis of the oral cavity
thrust - the force used in pushing
thwack - a hard blow with a flat object
thwart - a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat
thymus - large genus of Old World mints: thyme
ticker - the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs
ticket - a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
tickle - a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
tidbit - a small tasty bit of food
tidily - in a tidy manner
tiered - having or arranged in tiers
tigers - a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
tights - skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
tigris - an Asian river
tiling - the application of tiles to cover a surface
tilled - turned or stirred by plowing or harrowing or hoeing
tiller - a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
tilted - departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
timber - the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
timbre - the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
timely - at an opportune time
timing - the time when something happens
tinder - material for starting a fire
tingle - an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
tinker - a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
tinkle - a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
tinkly - like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinned - sealed in a can or jar
tinner - someone who makes or repairs tinware
tinpot - inferior (especially of a country's leadership)
tinsel - a showy decoration that is basically valueless
tipped - having a tip
tipper - a person who leaves a tip
tipple - a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
tiptoe - the tip of a toe
tiptop - the highest level or degree attainable
tirade - a speech of violent denunciation
tiring - producing exhaustion
tissue - part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
titbit - a small tasty bit of food
titled - belonging to the peerage
titter - a nervous restrained laugh
tobago - island in West Indies
tocsin - the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
toddle - walk unsteadily
toffee - caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
toggle - any instruction that works first one way and then the other
toiler - one who works strenuously
toilet - a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
toitoi - used by Maoris for thatching
toledo - an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie
tomato - mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
tomboy - a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
tomcat - male cat
tongue - a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
tonsil - either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx
toothy - having or showing prominent teeth
tootle - the sound of casual playing on a musical instrument
topped - having a top of a specified character
topper - a worker who makes or adds the top to something
topple - fall down, as if collapsing
torpid - slow and apathetic
torpor - a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
torque - a twisting force
torrid - characterized by intense emotion
tossup - an unpredictable phenomenon
totter - move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
touchy - quick to take offense
toupee - a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
tourer - someone who travels for pleasure
toying - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
tracer - an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods
trader - someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
tragic - of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy
trance - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
trashy - cheap and inferior
trauma - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
travel - the act of going from one place to another
treaty - a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
treble - the pitch range of the highest female voice
tremor - an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
trench - a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
trendy - in accord with the latest fad
triage - sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need for or likely benefit from medical treatment or food
tribal - relating to or characteristic of a tribe
tricky - not to be trusted
trifle - a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly
trilby - singer in a novel by George du Maurier who was under the control of the hypnotist Svengali
triple - a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
tripod - a three-legged rack used for support
trivia - something of small importance
troika - a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast
troops - soldiers collectively
trophy - an award for success in war or hunting
tropic - either of two parallels of latitude about 23.5 degrees to the north and south of the equator representing the points farthest north and south at which the sun can shine directly overhead and constituting the boundaries of the Torrid Zone or tropics
trough - a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
troupe - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
trowel - a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade
truant - one who is absent from school without permission
trudge - a long difficult walk
truism - an obvious truth
trunks - trousers that end at or above the knee
trusty - a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
trying - hard to endure
tsetse - bloodsucking African fly
tswana - a member of a Bantu people living chiefly in Botswana and western South Africa
tuareg - a member of a nomadic Berber people of the Sahara
tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
tucked - having tucked or being tucked
tucker - United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
tufted - growing in small dense clumps or tufts
tugela - a major waterfall in southern Africa
tumble - an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
tumour - an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
tumult - a state of commotion and noise and confusion
tundra - a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen
tuning - to a standard frequency
tunnel - a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
turban - a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
turbid - clouded as with sediment
turbot - flesh of a large European flatfish
tureen - large deep serving dish with a cover
turgid - ostentatiously lofty in style
turkey - large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail
turned - moved around an axis or center
turner - United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia
turnip - widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
turret - a small tower extending above a building
turtle - a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
tusked - having tusks
tusker - any mammal with prominent tusks (especially an elephant or wild boar)
tussle - disorderly fighting
tuxedo - semiformal evening dress for men
tweedy - of textiles
twelve - the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
twenty - the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
twiggy - thin as a twig
twilit - lighted by or as if by twilight
twinge - a sudden sharp feeling
twisty - marked by repeated turns and bends
twitch - a sudden muscle spasm
tycoon - a very wealthy or powerful businessman
typhus - rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
typify - embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
typing - writing done with a typewriter
typist - someone paid to operate a typewriter
tyrant - a cruel and oppressive dictator
uganda - a landlocked republic in eastern Africa
ulster - a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island
ultimo - in or of the month preceding the present one
umlaut - a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel in German to indicate a change in sound
umpire - an official at a baseball game
unable - not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
unawed - not awed
unbend - straighten up or out
unbent - not bent
unbind - untie or unfasten
unbolt - undo the bolt of
unborn - not yet brought into existence
unclad - having removed clothing
unclog - become or cause to become unobstructed
uncoil - unwind or untwist
undone - not done
unduly - to an undue degree
unease - physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
uneasy - lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
uneven - not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
unfair - not fair
unfirm - not firmly or solidly positioned
unfold - develop or come to a promising stage
unfurl - unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
unhand - remove the hand from
unholy - not hallowed or consecrated
unhook - take off a hook
unhurt - not injured
unique - radically distinctive and without equal
unisex - not distinguished on the basis of sex
unison - corresponding exactly
united - characterized by unity
unjust - not fair
unkept - having been violated or disregarded
unkind - lacking kindness
unlace - undo the ties of
unlike - marked by dissimilarity
unload - leave or unload
unlock - open the lock of
unmade - not having the sheets and blankets set in order
unmask - reveal the true nature of
unpack - remove from its packing
unpaid - not paid
unpick - become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
unplug - pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
unread - not informed through reading
unreal - lacking in reality or substance or genuineness
unrest - a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
unripe - not fully developed or mature
unroll - reverse the winding or twisting of
unruly - noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
unsafe - lacking in security or safety
unsaid - not made explicit
unseal - break the seal of
unseat - remove from political office
unseen - a belief that there is a realm controlled by a divine spirit
unsent - not dispatched or transmitted
unshod - barefoot or wearing only sandals
unsold - not disposed of by purchase
unsung - not famous or acclaimed
unsure - lacking self-confidence
untidy - not neat and tidy
untied - not tied
untold - of an incalculable amount
untrue - not according with the facts
unused - not yet used or soiled
unveil - remove the veil from
unwary - not alert to danger or deception
unwell - somewhat ill or prone to illness
unwind - reverse the winding or twisting of
unwise - showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
unwrap - remove the outer cover or wrapping of
upbeat - a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
upcast - air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
update - news that updates your information
uphill - the upward slope of a hill
uphold - keep or maintain in unaltered condition
upkeep - activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
upland - elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
uplift - a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
uplink - a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission
upload - transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location
upmost - at or nearest to the top
uprise - come into existence
uproar - a state of commotion and noise and confusion
uproot - move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
upshot - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
upside - the highest or uppermost side of anything
uptake - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
uptown - a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
upturn - an upward movement or trend as in business activity
upward - spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
upwind - toward the wind
uranus - god of the heavens
urbane - showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
urchin - poor and often mischievous city child
ureter - either of a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder
urgent - compelling immediate action
urging - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
ursine - of or relating to or similar to bears
usable - capable of being put to use
useful - being of use or service
usurer - someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
uterus - a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
utmost - the greatest possible degree
utopia - a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
uvular - of or relating to or associated with the uvula
vacant - void of thought or knowledge
vacate - leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
vacuum - the absence of matter
vainly - to no avail
valise - a small overnight bag for short trips
valley - a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
valour - the qualities of a hero or heroine
valued - having value of a specified kind
valuer - someone who assesses the monetary worth of possessions
values - beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
vamper - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
vandal - someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
vanish - get lost, as without warning or explanation
vanity - feelings of excessive pride
vapour - a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
varied - characterized by variety
vassal - a person holding a fief
vastly - to an exceedingly great extent or degree
vector - a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
veiled - having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
veined - having or showing markings that resemble veins
vellum - a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment
velour - heavy fabric that resembles velvet
velvet - a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
vendor - someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
veneer - coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
venial - warranting only temporal punishment
venice - the provincial capital of Veneto
venose - having or showing markings that resemble veins
venous - of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
vented - supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases
verbal - of or relating to or formed from words in general
verger - a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
verify - confirm the truth of
verily - in truth
verity - conformity to reality or actuality
vermin - an irritating or obnoxious person
vernal - of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
verona - a city in Veneto on the River Adige
versed - an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
vertex - the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure
vessel - a tube in which a body fluid circulates
vestal - a chaste woman
vested - fixed and absolute and without contingency
vestry - in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church
vexing - extremely annoying or displeasing
viable - capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
victim - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
victor - a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
vienna - the capital and largest city of Austria
viewer - a close observer
vigour - forceful exertion
viking - any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
vilely - in a vile manner
vilify - spread negative information about
violet - any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
violin - bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family
virago - a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
virgil - a Roman poet
virgin - a person who has never had sex
virile - capable of copulation
virtue - the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
visage - the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
vision - a vivid mental image
visual - relating to or using sight
vitals - a bodily organ that is essential for life
vizier - a high official in a Muslim government (especially in the Ottoman Empire)
voiced - produced with vibration of the vocal cords
volley - rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
volume - the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
volute - ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
voodoo - a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
vortex - the shape of something rotating rapidly
voting - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
votive - dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
voyage - an act of traveling by water
voyeur - a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others
vulcan - god of fire and metal working
vulgar - lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
waddle - walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
waders - waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers
wading - walking with your feet in shallow water
waffle - pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
waggle - causing to move repeatedly from side to side
wailer - a mourner who utters long loud high-pitched cries
waiter - a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
waiver - a formal written statement of relinquishment
waking - the state of remaining awake
walker - New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
wallet - a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
wallop - a forceful consequence
wallow - a puddle where animals go to wallow
walnut - nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
walrus - either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
wander - move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
waning - a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
wanted - desired or wished for or sought
wanton - lewd or lascivious woman
wapiti - large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male
warble - a lumpy abscess under the hide of domestic mammals caused by larvae of a botfly or warble fly
warden - the chief official in charge of a prison
warder - a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
warily - in a wary manner
warmed - having been warmed up
warmer - device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
warmly - in a hearty manner
warmth - the sensation caused by heat energy
warped - used especially of timbers or boards
warren - United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
warsaw - the capital and largest city of Poland
washed - clean by virtue of having been washed in water
washer - someone who washes things for a living
wasted - diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
waster - someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
waters - United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
watery - filled with water
wattle - a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
waving - the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
waxing - the application of wax to a surface
weaken - lessen the strength of
weakly - in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree
wealth - the state of being rich and affluent
weaned - freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk
weapon - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
wearer - a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
weasel - a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
weaver - a craftsman who weaves cloth
webbed - having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin
wedded - having been taken in marriage
wedged - wedged or packed in together
weekly - a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
weeper - a person who weeps
weevil - any of several families of mostly small beetles that feed on plants and plant products
weight - the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
weirdo - someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
welder - joins pieces of metal by welding them together
welter - a confused multitude of things
wether - male sheep especially a castrated one
wetter - a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
whacko - a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
whaler - a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
wheeze - breathing with a husky or whistling sound
wheezy - having a tone of a reed instrument
whence - from what place, source, or cause
wherry - sailing barge used especially in East Anglia
whimsy - an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
whinny - the characteristic sounds made by a horse
whippy - bending and snapping back readily without breaking
whisky - a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
whiten - turn white
wholly - to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
whoosh - the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid)
wicked - morally bad in principle or practice
wicker - slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes)
wicket - cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces
widely - to a great degree
widget - something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
wifely - befitting or characteristic of a wife
wigeon - freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals
wiggle - the act of wiggling
wigwam - a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
wilder - United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
wildly - to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
wilful - done by design
willow - any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
wilted - not firm
wimple - headdress of cloth
winded - breathing laboriously or convulsively
winder - a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)
window - a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
winery - distillery where wine is made
winged - having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
winger - player in wing position
winker - a person who winks
winkle - small edible marine snail
winner - the contestant who wins the contest
winnow - the act of separating grain from chaff
winter - the coldest season of the year
wintry - characteristic of or occurring in winter
wiring - a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
wisdom - accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
wisely - in a wise manner
wither - wither, as with a loss of moisture
within - on the inside
wizard - someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
wobble - an unsteady rocking motion
wobbly - a member of the Industrial Workers of the World
woeful - affected by or full of grief or woe
wombat - burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials about the size of a badger
wonder - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
wooded - covered with growing trees and bushes etc
wooden - made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
woofer - a loudspeaker that reproduces lower audio frequency sounds
wooing - a man's courting of a woman
woolly - having a fluffy character or appearance
worker - a person who works at a specific occupation
worsen - grow worse
worthy - an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
wraith - a mental representation of some haunting experience
wrasse - chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy lips and powerful teeth
wreath - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
wrench - a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wretch - performs some wicked deed
wright - United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
writhe - to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
yankee - an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
yearly - a reference book that is published regularly once every year
yeasty - of or resembling or containing yeast
yelled - in a vehement outcry
yellow - yellow color or pigment
yeoman - officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
yonder - at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal)
yuppie - a young upwardly mobile professional individual
zambia - a republic in central Africa
zealot - a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans
zenith - the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
zephyr - a slight wind (usually refreshing)
zigzag - an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
zipper - a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab
zither - a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board
zombie - a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
zoning - dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
abalone - any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
abandon - the trait of lacking restraint or control
abashed - feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
abdomen - the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
abiding - unceasing
abidjan - city recognized by the United States as the capital of the Ivory Coast
ability - the quality of being able to perform
abolish - do away with
abraham - the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac
abreast - alongside each other, facing in the same direction
abridge - reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
abscess - symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
abscond - run away
absence - the state of being absent
absolve - grant remission of a sin to
abstain - refrain from voting
abusive - expressing offensive reproach
abysmal - very great
abyssal - relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters
academe - the academic world
academy - a secondary school (usually private)
acclaim - enthusiastic approval
account - a record or narrative description of past events
accrual - the act of accumulating
accrued - periodically accumulated over time
accusal - a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person
accused - a defendant in a criminal proceeding
accuser - someone who imputes guilt or blame
acerbic - sour or bitter in taste
acetate - a salt or ester of acetic acid
acetone - the simplest ketone
achieve - to gain with effort
acidify - make sour or more sour
acidity - the property of being acidic
acolyte - someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service
aconite - any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers
acquire - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acreage - an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming)
acrobat - an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
acronym - a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name
acrylic - polymerized from acrylonitrile
actress - a female actor
actuary - someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
actuate - put in motion or move to act
acutely - in an acute manner
acyclic - not cyclic
adamant - very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
adapted - changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
adapter - a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
adaptor - device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
address - the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
adenine - purine base found in DNA and RNA
adenoid - a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
adenoma - a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin
adipose - composed of animal fat
adjourn - close at the end of a session
adjudge - declare to be
adjunct - something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
admiral - the supreme commander of a fleet
admired - regarded with admiration
admirer - a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
adopted - acquired as your own by free choice
adopter - a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child
adoring - showing adoration
adorned - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
adrenal - either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
advance - a movement forward
adverse - contrary to your interests or welfare
advised - having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
adviser - an expert who gives advice
aeolian - a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
aerated - treated by having air passed or bubbled through it for purification
aerator - an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
aerobic - depending on free oxygen or air
aerosol - a cloud of solid or liquid particles in a gas
affable - diffusing warmth and friendliness
affably - in an affable manner
affairs - matters of personal concern
affixed - firmly attached
afflict - cause great unhappiness for
affront - a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
afghani - the basic unit of money in Afghanistan
african - a native or inhabitant of Africa
ageless - continuing forever or indefinitely
agility - the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
agitate - try to stir up public opinion
agonise - cause to agonize
agonist - the principal character in a work of fiction
aground - stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
aileron - an airfoil that controls lateral motion
ailment - an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
aimless - aimlessly drifting
aircrew - the crew of an aircraft
airflow - the flow of air
airless - lacking fresh air
airlift - transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)
airline - a hose that carries air under pressure
airlock - a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure
airmail - letters and packages that are transported by aircraft
airport - an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
airship - a steerable self-propelled aircraft
airsick - experiencing motion sickness
airwave - medium for radio and television broadcasting
alabama - a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
aladdin - in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie
alanine - a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins
alarmed - experiencing a sudden sense of danger
alaskan - a native or resident of Alaska
albania - a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula
albumen - a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
albumin - a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids
alchemy - the way two individuals relate to each other
alcohol - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
alembic - an obsolete kind of container used for distillation
alertly - in mentally perceptive and responsive way
alfalfa - important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop
algebra - the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
algeria - a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim
algiers - an ancient port on the Mediterranean
aligned - brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a faction, party, or cause
alimony - court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated
aliquot - an integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity
alkalic - relating to or containing an alkali
alleged - declared but not proved
allegro - a brisk and lively tempo
allelic - of or relating to alleles
allergy - hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen
alloyed - debased by mixture with an inferior element
almanac - an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
already - prior to a specified or implied time
alright - without doubt (used to reinforce an assertion)
altered - changed in form or character without becoming something else
alumnus - a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
amalgam - an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth
amateur - someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
amatory - expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
amazing - surprising greatly
ambient - completely enveloping
amended - of legislation
amenity - pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
america - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean
amiable - disposed to please
amiably - in an affable manner
ammeter - a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
ammonia - a water solution of ammonia
amnesia - partial or total loss of memory
amnesic - a person suffering from amnesia
amnesty - a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
amoebic - pertaining to or resembling amoebae
amorist - one dedicated to love and lovemaking especially one who writes about love
amorous - inclined toward or displaying love
amphora - an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck
amplify - increase in size, volume or significance
amputee - someone who has had a limb removed by amputation
amusing - providing enjoyment
anaemia - a lack of vitality
anaemic - relating to anemia or suffering from anemia
anagram - a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase
analogy - an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
analyse - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
analyst - someone who is skilled at analyzing data
anarchy - a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
anchovy - tiny fishes usually canned or salted
ancient - a very old person
andante - a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)
android - an automaton that resembles a human being
anemone - any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves
aneroid - a barometer that measures pressure without using fluids
angelic - of or relating to angels
angelus - the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
angered - marked by extreme anger
anginal - of or related to the pain of angina pectoris
anglian - one of the major dialects of Old English
angling - fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
angolan - a native or inhabitant of Angola
angrily - with anger
anguish - extreme mental distress
angular - measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle
aniline - oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
animate - heighten or intensify
animism - the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls
animist - one who accepts the doctrine of animism
anionic - a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
aniseed - liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors
anklets - a sock that reaches just above the ankle
annoyed - aroused to impatience or anger
annoyer - someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
annuity - income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
annular - shaped like a ring
annulus - a toroidal shape
anodyne - a medicine used to relieve pain
anomaly - deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
another - any of various alternatives
antacid - an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
antenna - an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
anthrax - a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep)
antigen - any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
antique - an elderly man
antlion - the larva of any of several insects
antonym - a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
antwerp - a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river
anxiety - a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
anxious - eagerly desirous
anymore - at the present or from now on
anyways - used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
aphasia - inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion
apology - an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
apostle - an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
apparel - clothing in general
appease - cause to be more favorably inclined
applaud - clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
applied - concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
applier - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
appoint - create and charge with a task or function
apprise - inform (somebody) of something
approve - give sanction to
apricot - Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach
apropos - of an appropriate or pertinent nature
aptness - a disposition to behave in a certain way
aquatic - a plant that lives in or on water
aqueous - similar to or containing or dissolved in water
aquifer - underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc
arabian - a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
arbiter - someone with the power to settle matters at will
arcadia - a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese
archaic - so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
archery - the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
arching - forming or resembling an arch
archive - a depository containing historical records and documents
archway - a passageway under a curved masonry construction
arduous - characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
arguing - a contentious speech act
aridity - the quality of yielding nothing of value
arizona - a state in southwestern United States
armband - worn around arm as identification or to indicate mourning
armenia - a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia
armhole - a hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached
armless - having no arms
armoury - a collection of resources
armrest - a support for the arm
arousal - the act of arousing
aroused - aroused to action
arrange - put into a proper or systematic order
arrayed - in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
arrears - the state of being behind in payments
arrival - accomplishment of an objective
arriver - someone who arrives (or has arrived)
arsenal - all the weapons and equipment that a country has
arsenic - a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic
article - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
artisan - a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
artiste - a public performer (a dancer or singer)
artless - characterized by an inability to mask your feelings
artwork - photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
ascetic - someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
ascribe - attribute or credit to
aseptic - free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
asexual - not having or involving sex
ashamed - feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
ashtray - a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
asiatic - a native or inhabitant of Asia
asinine - devoid of intelligence
askance - with suspicion or disapproval
asocial - given to avoiding association with others
asphalt - mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand
aspirin - the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid
assault - close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
assayer - an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
assegai - the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
assizes - the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)
assuage - cause to be more favorably inclined
assumed - adopted in order to deceive
assured - marked by assurance
assyria - an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia which is in present-day Iraq
astound - affect with wonder
astride - with one leg on each side
asunder - into parts or pieces
atavism - a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
atelier - a studio especially for an artist or designer
atheism - the doctrine or belief that there is no God
atheist - someone who denies the existence of god
athlete - a person trained to compete in sports
atlanta - state capital and largest city of Georgia
atrophy - a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
attache - a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
attempt - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
attired - dressed or clothed especially in fine attire
attract - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
auction - a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game
audible - a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage
audibly - in an audible manner
auditor - someone who listens attentively
augment - enlarge or increase
aurally - with regard to sound or the ear
auroral - of or relating to the atmospheric phenomenon auroras
auspice - a favorable omen
austere - severely simple
austral - the basic unit of money in Argentina
austria - a mountainous republic in central Europe
autocue - a device that displays words for people to read
automat - a vending machine from which you can get food
autopsy - an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
avarice - reprehensible acquisitiveness
avenged - for which vengeance has been taken
avenger - someone who takes vengeance
average - a statistic describing the location of a distribution
aviator - someone who operates an aircraft
avidity - a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
avocado - a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed
awaited - expected hopefully
aweless - devoid of any feeling of awe or reverence
awesome - inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
awfully - used as intensifiers
awkward - lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
axially - with respect to an axis
axolotl - larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing
azimuth - the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian
babbler - an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
babyish - characteristic of a baby
babylon - the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
bacchus - god of wine
backing - the act of providing approval and support
backlog - an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services)
badness - that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency
baffled - people who are frustrated and perplexed
baggage - cases used to carry belongings when traveling
bagging - coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
baghdad - capital and largest city of Iraq
bagpipe - a tubular wind instrument
bahamas - island country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba
bailiff - an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
baiting - harassment especially of a tethered animal
balance - a state of equilibrium
balcony - an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
balding - getting bald
baleful - deadly or sinister
ballade - a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy
ballast - any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
balloon - large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
ballpen - a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
baloney - pretentious or silly talk or writing
bambino - a young child
bandage - a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
banding - a stripe or stripes of contrasting color
banging - a continuing very loud noise
bangkok - the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand
banking - engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
banning - an official prohibition or edict against something
banquet - a ceremonial dinner party for many people
banshee - a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
baptise - administer baptism to
baptism - a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
baptist - follower of Baptistic doctrines
barbell - a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end
bargain - an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
barmaid - a female bartender
baronet - a member of the British order of honor
baroque - the historic period from about 1600 until 1750 when the baroque style of art, architecture, and music flourished in Europe
barrack - a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
barrage - the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
barrels - the amount that many barrels might hold
barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement
barring - the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
bashful - self-consciously timid
bassist - a musician who play the bass viol
bassoon - a double-reed instrument
bastard - insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
basting - a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
bastion - a group that defends a principle
bathing - immersing the body in water or sunshine
bathtub - a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
batsman - a ballplayer who is batting
battery - group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
batting - the batter's attempt to get on base
battler - someone who fights (or is fighting)
bauxite - a clay-like mineral
bavaria - a state in southern Germany famous for its beer
bawling - loud cries made while weeping
bayonet - a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
bazooka - a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon
beading - ornamentation with beads
beaming - cheerful and bright
beanbag - a small cloth bag filled with dried beans
bearded - having hair on the cheeks and chin
bearing - relevant relation or interconnection
bearish - expecting prices to fall
beastly - in a beastly manner
beatify - fill with sublime emotion
beating - the act of overcoming or outdoing
beatnik - a member of the beat generation
bedding - coverings that are used on a bed
bedevil - treat cruelly
bedouin - a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs
bedpost - any of 4 vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead
bedrock - solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil
bedroom - a room used primarily for sleeping
bedside - space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
bedsore - a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in bedridden patients)
bedtime - the time you go to bed
beehive - any workplace where people are very busy
beeline - the most direct route
beeswax - a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs
beggary - a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
begging - a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
beguile - influence by slyness
beijing - capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China
bejewel - adorn or decorate with precious stones
belated - after the expected or usual time
belfast - capital and largest city of Northern Ireland
belgian - a native or inhabitant of Belgium
belgium - a monarchy in northwestern Europe
believe - accept as true
bellows - a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air
beloved - a beloved person
belting - the material of which belts are made
bemused - deeply absorbed in thought
bending - movement that causes the formation of a curve
beneath - in or to a place that is lower
benefit - financial assistance in time of need
benelux - a customs union comprising Belgium and Netherlands and Luxembourg
benzene - a colorless liquid hydrocarbon
bequest - a gift of personal property by will
bereave - deprive through death
bermuda - a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast
berserk - one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
beseech - ask for or request earnestly
besides - making an additional point
besiege - surround so as to force to give up
bespeak - be a signal for or a symptom of
bespoke - custom-made
bestial - resembling a beast
betimes - in good time
betoken - be a signal for or a symptom of
betroth - give to in marriage
betting - preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
between - in the interval
betwixt - in the interval
bewitch - attract
bicycle - a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
bidding - an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
bifocal - having two foci
biggish - somewhat large
bigness - the property of having a relatively great size
bigoted - blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
bigotry - the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
biliary - relating to or containing bile
bilious - relating to or containing bile
billing - request for payment of a debt
billion - the number that is represented as a one followed by 12 zeros
billowy - characterized by great swelling waves or surges
biltong - meat that is salted and cut into strips and dried in the sun
bimodal - of a distribution
bindery - a workshop where books are bound
binding - the capacity to attract and hold something
biology - the science that studies living organisms
biomass - plant materials and animal waste used as fuel
bionics - application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)
bipedal - having two feet
biplane - old fashioned airplane
bipolar - of or relating to manic depressive illness
biscuit - small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
bismuth - a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically)
bittern - relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry
bitters - alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots
bitumen - any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons
bivalve - marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
bivouac - temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
bizarre - conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
blabber - one who reveals confidential information in return for money
blacken - make or become black
bladder - a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
blandly - in a bland manner
blanket - bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
blankly - without expression
blaring - a loud harsh or strident noise
blasted - expletives used informally as intensifiers
blaster - a workman employed to blast with explosives
blatant - without any attempt at concealment
blazing - a strong flame that burns brightly
bleakly - without hope
bleeder - someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
blemish - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
blended - combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
blender - an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods
blessed - highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
blinded - deprived of sight
blinder - blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side
blindly - without seeing or looking
blinker - a light that flashes on and off
blister - a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
blocked - closed to traffic
blooded - of unmixed ancestry
bloomer - a flower that blooms in a particular way
blossom - reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
blotchy - marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots
blotter - absorbent paper used to dry ink
blowfly - large usually hairy metallic blue or green fly
blowing - processing that involves blowing a gas
blubber - an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals
blueish - of the color intermediate between green and violet
bluffer - a person who tries to bluff other people
blunder - an embarrassing mistake
blunted - made dull or blunt
bluntly - in a blunt direct manner
blurred - indistinct or hazy in outline
blusher - yellowish edible agaric that usually turns red when touched
bluster - noisy confusion and turbulence
boarder - a tenant in someone's house
boaster - a very boastful and talkative person
boating - water travel for pleasure
boatman - someone who drives or rides in a boat
bobsled - formerly two short sleds coupled together
bobtail - a short or shortened tail of certain animals
boiling - the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
bolivia - a landlocked republic in central South America
bollard - a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
bologna - the capital of Emilia-Romagna
bolster - a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
bombard - a large shawm
bombast - pompous or pretentious talk or writing
bombing - an attack by dropping bombs
bonanza - an especially rich vein of precious ore
bondage - the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
bonding - a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child)
bonfire - a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
booking - employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
bookish - characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
booklet - a small book usually having a paper cover
booming - very lively and profitable
boorish - ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
booster - a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
bootleg - whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
boracic - of or relating to or derived from or containing boron
boredom - the feeling of being bored by something tedious
borough - one of the administrative divisions of a large city
borstal - formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison
botanic - of or relating to plants or botany
botched - spoiled through incompetence or clumsiness
bottler - a manufacturer that makes and bottles beverages
boudoir - a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
boulder - a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
bouncer - a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting
bounded - having the limits or boundaries established
bounder - someone who is morally reprehensible
bouquet - an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
bourbon - a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
bowlder - a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
bowling - a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
boxwood - very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box)
boycott - a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
boyhood - the childhood of a boy
brabble - argue over petty things
bracing - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
bracken - fern of southeastern Asia
bracket - a category falling within certain defined limits
bradawl - an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws
brahman - a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
braided - woven by (or as if by) braiding
braille - French educator who lost his sight at the age of three and who invented a system of writing and printing for sightless people (1809-1852)
braised - cooked by browning in fat and then simmering in a closed container
bramble - any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
branchy - having many branches
branded - marked with a brand
brashly - in a brash cheeky manner
bravado - a swaggering show of courage
bravely - in a courageous manner
bravery - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
brawler - a fighter (especially one who participates in brawls)
brazier - large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned
breadth - the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
breaker - a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
breakup - the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)
breathe - draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
breeder - a person who breeds animals
brevity - the use of brief expressions
brewage - drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
brewery - a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
brewing - the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
bribery - the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
bridges - United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
briefly - for a short time
brigade - army unit smaller than a division
brigand - an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
brioche - a light roll rich with eggs and butter and somewhat sweet
briskly - in a brisk manner
bristle - a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament)
bristly - very irritable
britain - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
british - the people of Great Britain
brittle - caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
broaden - make broader
broadly - without regard to specific details or exceptions
brocade - thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
broiled - cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
broiler - an oven or part of a stove used for broiling
bromide - any of the salts of hydrobromic acid
bromine - a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens
bronzed - having a tan color from exposure to the sun
brothel - a building where prostitutes are available
brother - a male with the same parents as someone else
browned - deeply suntanned
brownie - a junior Girl Scout
browser - a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular
bruiser - a large and strong and heavyset man
brushed - touched lightly in passing
brushup - practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
brusque - marked by rude or peremptory shortness
brutish - resembling a beast
bubonic - of or evidencing buboes
buckler - armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
bucolic - a country person
budding - reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
buffalo - large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
buffoon - a rude or vulgar fool
bugbear - an imaginary monster used to frighten children
buggery - intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman
builder - a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
buildup - the act of building up an accumulation
bulbous - shaped like a bulb
bulging - curving or bulging outward
bulimia - a disorder of eating seen among young women who go on eating binges and then feel guilt and depression and self-condemnation
bulimic - a person suffering from bulimia
bulldog - a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw
bullion - a mass of precious metal
bullish - expecting a rise in prices
bullock - young bull
bulwark - an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
bumbler - someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence
bumpkin - a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
bungled - spoiled through incompetence or clumsiness
bungler - someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence
bunting - a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
buoyant - tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
burdock - any of several erect biennial herbs of temperate Eurasia having stout taproots and producing burs
burette - measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom
burgeon - grow and flourish
burglar - a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
burmese - a native or inhabitant of Myanmar
burning - the act of burning something
burping - a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
bursary - the treasury of a public institution or religious order
burundi - a landlocked republic in east central Africa on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika
burying - concealing something under the ground
bushing - an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass
bushman - a member of the race of nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
bustard - large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight
bustier - a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress
butcher - a retailer of meat
buttery - a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
buttock - either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump
buzzard - a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States
buzzing - noisy like the sound of a bee
cabaret - a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
cabbage - any of various types of cabbage
cabinet - a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers
caboose - the area for food preparation on a ship
cadaver - the dead body of a human being
cadence - the accent in a metrical foot of verse
cadenza - a brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
cadmium - a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element
cagoule - lightweight parka
calcify - become impregnated with calcium salts
calcite - a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate
calcium - a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light
caldera - a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression
caldron - a very large pot that is used for boiling
calibre - a degree or grade of excellence or worth
caliper - an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
calling - the particular occupation for which you are trained
callous - make insensitive or callous
calming - the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
calorie - a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure
calumny - a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
calvary - a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
calving - giving birth to a calf
calypso - rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
camelot - the capital of King Arthur's kingdom
camphor - a resin obtained from the camphor tree
camping - the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
candour - the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
cannery - a factory where food is canned
cannily - with foresight
cannula - a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
canonic - appearing in a biblical canon
cantata - a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
canteen - a flask for carrying water
canvass - the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
capable - having capacity or ability
capably - with competence
capital - assets available for use in the production of further assets
capitol - a building occupied by a state legislature
caprice - a sudden desire
capsize - overturn accidentally
capstan - a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis
capsule - a small container
captain - an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
caption - taking exception
captive - a person who is confined
capture - the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
caracal - of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia
caramel - firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk
caravan - a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
caraway - a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
carbide - a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
carbine - light automatic rifle
carcase - the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
carcass - the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
cardiac - of or relating to the heart
cardiff - the capital and largest city of Wales
careful - exercising caution or showing care or attention
caribou - Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
carmine - a variable color averaging a vivid red
carnage - the savage and excessive killing of many people
carotid - of or relating to either of the two major arteries supplying blood to the head and neck
carotin - an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants
carouse - revelry in drinking
carping - persistent petty and unjustified criticism
carport - garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles
carrier - someone whose employment involves carrying something
carrion - the dead and rotting body of an animal
carroty - resembling the bright orange of the root of the carrot plant
carsick - experiencing motion sickness
carting - the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it
cartoon - a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
carving - a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
cascade - a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
cascara - dried bark of the cascara buckthorn used as a laxative
cashbox - a strongbox for holding cash
cashier - an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
cassava - a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant
cassock - a black garment reaching down to the ankles
casting - object formed by a mold
castled - having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
catarrh - inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
catcher - the person who plays the position of catcher
caterer - someone who provides food and service (as for a party)
catfish - flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States
cathode - a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
catwalk - narrow platform extending out into an auditorium
causing - the act of causing something to happen
caustic - any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
caution - the trait of being cautious
cavalry - troops trained to fight on horseback
caveman - someone who lives in a cave
caviare - salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish
cedilla - a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
ceilidh - an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling
ceiling - the overhead upper surface of a covered space
cellist - someone who plays a violoncello
celsius - Swedish astronomer who devised the centigrade thermometer (1701-1744)
censure - harsh criticism or disapproval
centaur - a mythical being that is half man and half horse
centime - a fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria and Belgium and Burkina Faso and Burundi and Cameroon and Chad and the Congo and Gabon and Haiti and the Ivory Coast and Luxembourg and Mali and Morocco and Niger and Rwanda and Senegal and Switzerland and Togo
central - a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
centric - having or situated at or near a center
century - a period of 100 years
ceramic - an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
certain - having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty
certify - provide evidence for
cession - the act of ceding
cesspit - a covered cistern
chafing - soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
chagrin - strong feelings of embarrassment
chained - bound with chains
chalice - a bowl-shaped drinking vessel
chamber - a natural or artificial enclosed space
chamfer - two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
chamois - a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
chancel - area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir
changed - made or become different in nature or form
changer - a person who changes something
channel - a path over which electrical signals can pass
chanted - sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone
chanter - reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played
chantry - an endowment for the singing of Masses
chaotic - of or relating to a sensitive dependence on initial conditions
chapman - United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
chapped - used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
chapter - a subdivision of a written work
charade - a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
charged - of a particle or body or system
charger - formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
chariot - a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
charity - a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
charles - King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
charmed - strongly attracted
charmer - someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
charter - a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights
chassis - alternative names for the body of a human being
chateau - an impressive country house (or castle) in France
chattel - personal as opposed to real property
chatter - noisy talk
cheapen - lower the grade of something
cheaply - in a stingy manner
cheater - someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
checked - patterned with alternating squares of color
checker - an attendant who checks coats or baggage
checkup - a thorough physical examination
cheddar - a village in southwestern England where cheddar cheese was first made
cheerio - a farewell remark
cheetah - long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws
chemise - a woman's sleeveless undergarment
chemist - a scientist who specializes in chemistry
chequer - one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers
cherish - be fond of
cheroot - a cigar with both ends cut flat
chester - a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
chevron - V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
chewing - biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
chicago - largest city in Illinois
chicane - a bridge hand that is void of trumps
chicken - the flesh of a chicken used for food
chicory - the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
chiding - rebuking a person harshly
chiefly - for the most part
chiffon - a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
childly - befitting a young child
chilean - a native or inhabitant of Chile
chiller - excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones
chimera - fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
chimney - a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
chinese - any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China
chinked - having narrow opening filled
chintzy - of very poor quality
choking - a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
cholera - an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
choline - a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin
chooser - a person who chooses or selects out
choosey - difficult to please
chopped - prepared by cutting
chopper - a grounder that bounces high in the air
chorale - a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
chordal - relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords
chortle - a soft partly suppressed laugh
chronic - being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
chuckle - a soft partly suppressed laugh
chuffed - very pleased
chunnel - the railroad tunnel between France and England under the English Channel
chutney - a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices
cigaret - finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper
circlet - a small circle
circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
cistern - a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
citadel - a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
citizen - a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
citrate - a salt or ester of citric acid
cittern - a 16th century musical instrument resembling a guitar with a pear-shaped soundbox and wire strings
civilly - in a civil manner
clamber - an awkward climb
clamour - loud and persistent outcry from many people
clapper - someone who applauds
clarify - make clear and (more) comprehensible
clarion - a medieval brass instrument with a clear shrill tone
clarity - free from obscurity and easy to understand
classic - a creation of the highest excellence
clatter - a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
clausal - of or relating to or functioning as a clause
cleaner - a preparation used in cleaning something
cleanly - in an adroit manner
cleanse - clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
cleanup - a very large profit
cleared - rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
clearly - without doubt or question
cleaver - a butcher's knife having a large square blade
clement - physically mild
climate - the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
climber - a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
clinker - a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
clipped - cut or trimmed by clipping
clipper - a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude
cloaked - having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
clobber - informal terms for personal possessions
clogged - thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
cloning - a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell)
closely - in a close relation or position in time or space
closest - within the shortest distance
closeup - a photograph taken at close range
closing - the act of closing something
closure - approaching a particular destination
clothed - wearing or provided with clothing
clothes - clothing in general
clotted - thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots)
clouded - made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
cloying - overly sweet
clumber - a thickset spaniel with longish silky hair
cluster - a grouping of a number of similar things
clutter - a confused multitude of things
coastal - of or relating to a coast
coaster - a resident of a coastal area
coating - a thin layer covering something
coaxial - having a common axis
coaxing - flattery designed to gain favor
cobbler - a person who makes or repairs shoes
cocaine - a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves
cochlea - the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti
cockney - a native of the east end of London
cockpit - compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
coconut - the edible white meat of a coconut
codeine - derivative of opium
codfish - lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish
codicil - a supplement to a will
codling - young codfish
coexist - coexist peacefully, as of nations
cogency - persuasive relevance
cognate - one related by blood or origin
cohabit - share living quarters
coiling - in the shape of a coil
coinage - coins collectively
colitis - inflammation of the colon
collage - a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image
collate - compare critically
collect - a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
college - the body of faculty and students of a college
collide - be incompatible
collier - someone who works in a coal mine
collins - English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
colloid - a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
collude - act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose
colobus - arboreal monkey of western and central Africa with long silky fur and reduced thumbs
cologne - a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River
colonel - a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
colonic - a water enema given to flush out the colon
colours - a distinguishing emblem
combine - harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
combing - the act of drawing a comb through hair
comfort - a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
comical - arousing or provoking laughter
command - an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
commend - express approval of
comment - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
commode - a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
commons - a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
commune - the smallest administrative district of several European countries
commute - a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
compact - a small cosmetics case with a mirror
company - an institution created to conduct business
compare - qualities that are comparable
compass - navigational instrument for finding directions
compere - British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc
compete - compete for something
compile - get or gather together
complex - a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
complot - engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
comport - behave well or properly
compose - form the substance of
compost - a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure
compute - make a mathematical calculation or computation
comrade - a friend who is frequently in the company of another
conakry - a port and the capital of Guinea
concave - curving inward
conceal - prevent from being seen or discovered
concede - admit (to a wrongdoing)
conceit - feelings of excessive pride
concept - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
concern - something that interests you because it is important or affects you
concert - a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
concise - expressing much in few words
concoct - make a concoction (of) by mixing
concord - capital of the state of New Hampshire
concuss - shake violently
condemn - express strong disapproval of
condole - express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
condone - excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
conduct - manner of acting or controlling yourself
conduit - a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
confess - confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
confide - reveal in private
confine - place limits on (extent or access)
confirm - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
conform - be similar, be in line with
confuse - mistake one thing for another
congeal - become gelatinous
congest - become or cause to become obstructed
conical - relating to or resembling a cone
conifer - any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones
conjoin - make contact or come together
conjure - summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
conjury - calling up a spirit or devil
connect - connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
connive - encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
connote - express or state indirectly
conquer - to put down by force or authority
consent - permission to do something
consign - commit forever
consist - originate (in)
console - a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
consort - the husband or wife of a reigning monarch
consult - get or ask advice from
consume - eat immoderately
contact - close interaction
contain - include or contain
contend - maintain or assert
content - everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
contest - an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
context - discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
contort - twist and press out of shape
contour - a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
contras - a Nicaraguan counterrevolutionary guerrilla force from 1979 to 1990
control - power to direct or determine
contuse - injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
convect - circulate hot air by convection
convene - meet formally
convent - a religious residence especially for nuns
convert - a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
convict - a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
cookery - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
cooking - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
coolant - a fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling
cooling - the process of becoming cooler
copilot - a relief pilot on an airplane
copious - large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
coppery - of something having the color of copper
coppice - a dense growth of bushes
copycat - someone who copies the words or behavior of another
copying - an act of copying
copyist - someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
coracle - a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame
cordage - the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
cordate - shaped like a heart
cordial - strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
cordite - explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords
corinth - the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
corkage - a charge added at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises
corneal - of or related to the cornea
cornice - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
cornish - a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
coronal - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
coroner - a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
coronet - a small crown
correct - make right or correct
corrode - cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
corrupt - corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
corsage - an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
corsica - an island in the Mediterranean
corslet - a piece of body armor for the trunk
cortege - a funeral procession
costing - cost accounting
costive - retarding evacuation of feces
costume - the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
coterie - an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
cottage - a small house with a single story
coulomb - a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second
council - a body serving in an administrative capacity
counsel - a lawyer who pleads cases in court
counter - table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
country - a politically organized body of people under a single government
coupled - joined together especially in a pair or pairs
coupler - a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
couplet - two items of the same kind
courage - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
courier - a person who carries a message
courtly - refined or imposing in manner or appearance
couture - high fashion designing and dressmaking
covered - overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something
coveted - greatly desired
cowgirl - a woman cowboy
cowhand - a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowherd - a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
cowling - protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
cowshed - a barn for cows
cowslip - early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers
coxcomb - a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
coyness - the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
cracked - used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
cracker - a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening
crackle - the sharp sound of snapping noises
crafter - a creator of great skill in the manual arts
crammer - a student who crams
cramped - constricted in size
crampon - a hinged pair of curved iron bars
cranial - of or relating to the cranium which encloses the brain
cranium - the part of the skull that encloses the brain
crasher - someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying
craving - an intense desire for some particular thing
crawler - a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
crazily - in an insane manner
creamer - a small pitcher for serving cream
creator - terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
credits - a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
creeper - any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
cremate - reduce to ashes
crested - bearing an heraldic device
crevice - a long narrow depression in a surface
crewman - any member of a ship's crew
cricket - leaping insect
crimson - a deep and vivid red color
crinkle - a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
crinkly - uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
cripple - someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
crisply - in a well delineated manner
critter - a regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals)
croatia - a republic in the western Balkans in south-central Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area
crochet - needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
crofter - an owner or tenant of a small farm in Great Britain
crooked - having or marked by bends or angles
crooner - a singer of popular ballads
cropped - used for growing crops
cropper - small farmers and tenants
croquet - a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops
crosier - a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
crossed - placed crosswise
crossly - in an ill-natured manner
crowbar - a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
crowded - overfilled or compacted or concentrated
crowing - an instance of boastful talk
crowned - having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
crozier - a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
crucial - of extreme importance
crucify - kill by nailing onto a cross
crudely - in a crude or unrefined manner
crudity - a wild or unrefined state
cruelly - excessively
cruelty - a cruel act
cruiser - a car in which policemen cruise the streets
cruller - small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried
crumble - fall apart
crumbly - easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
crumpet - a thick soft cake with a porous texture
crumple - fall apart
crusade - a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
crushed - treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
crusher - a device that crushes something
crustal - of or relating to or characteristic of the crust of the earth or moon
crusted - having a hardened crust as a covering
cryptic - of an obscure nature
crystal - a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
cubical - shaped like a cube
cubicle - small room in which a monk or nun lives
cuckold - a man whose wife committed adultery
cuirass - medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
cuisine - the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
culprit - someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
culture - a particular society at a particular time and place
culvert - a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
cumulus - a globular cloud
cunning - shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
cupping - a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface
cuprous - of or containing divalent copper
curable - curing or healing is possible
curator - the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
curbing - an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
curdled - transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
curious - eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)
curling - a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
currant - any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams
current - a flow of electricity through a conductor
cursive - rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
cursory - hasty and without attention to detail
curtail - place restrictions on
curtain - hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
curtsey - bending the knees
curving - having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
cushion - a mechanical damper
custard - sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
custody - a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
customs - money collected under a tariff
cutback - a reduction in quantity or rate
cuticle - the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
cutlass - a short heavy curved sword with one edge
cutlery - a cutting implement
cutting - the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
cyanide - any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
cycling - the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle
cyclist - a person who rides a bicycle
cycloid - a line generated by a point on a circle rolling along a straight line
cyclone - rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center
cyclops - one of a race of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
cynical - believing the worst of human nature and motives
cypress - wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
cyprian - a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
cypriot - a native or inhabitant of Cyprus
cystine - a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin)
dabbled - covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
dabbler - an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
dahomey - a country on western coast of Africa
damaged - harmed or injured or spoiled
damages - a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
damning - threatening with damnation
dampish - slightly wet
dancing - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
dappled - having spots or patches of color
darkish - slightly dark
darling - a special loved one
darning - the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
dashing - lively and spirited
datable - that can be given a date
daubing - the application of plaster
daunted - caused to show discomposure
dauphin - formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne
dawning - the first light of day
daycare - childcare during the day while parents work
daylong - during the entire day
daytime - the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
dazedly - in a daze
dazzled - having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
deadpan - without betraying any feeling
dealing - method or manner of conduct in relation to others
deanery - the official residence of a dean
dearest - a beloved person
deathly - to a degree resembling death
debacle - a sudden and violent collapse
debased - mixed with impurities
debaser - a person who lowers the quality or character or value (as by adding cheaper metal to coins)
debater - someone who engages in debate
debauch - a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
deboned - having had the bones removed
debrief - put someone through a debriefing and make him report
decagon - a polygon with 10 sides and 10 angles
decapod - crustaceans characteristically having five pairs of locomotor appendages each joined to a segment of the thorax
decayed - damaged by decay
decease - the event of dying or departure from life
deceive - be false to
decency - the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
decibel - a logarithmic unit of sound intensity
decided - recognizable
decimal - a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
declaim - recite in elocution
declare - state emphatically and authoritatively
decline - change toward something smaller or lower
decoder - the kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text
decorum - propriety in manners and conduct
decreed - fixed or established especially by order or command
decrypt - convert code into ordinary language
defamer - one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
default - loss due to not showing up
defence - an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
defiant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
deficit - the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
defiled - morally blemished
defined - clearly characterized or delimited
deflate - collapse by releasing contained air or gas
deflect - prevent the occurrence of
defraud - deprive of by deceit
defrost - make or become free of frost or ice
defunct - no longer in force or use
degauss - make nonmagnetic
degrade - reduce the level of land, as by erosion
delayed - not as far along as normal in development
delible - capable of being deleted
delight - a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
delilah - the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed him by cutting off his hair and so deprived him of his strength
delimit - determine the essential quality of
deliver - deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
deltoid - a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
demagog - a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
demerit - a mark against a person for misconduct or failure
demigod - a person with great powers and abilities
demonic - extremely evil or cruel
demotic - a simplified cursive form of the ancient hieratic script
denizen - a person who inhabits a particular place
denmark - a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe
densely - in a stupid manner
density - the amount per unit size
dentine - a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
dentist - a person qualified to practice dentistry
denture - a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
denuded - without the natural or usual covering
deplete - use up (resources or materials)
deplore - express strong disapproval of
deposit - the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
deprave - corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
depress - lower someone's spirits
deprive - take away possessions from someone
derange - derange mentally, throw out of mental balance
derived - formed or developed from something else
derrick - a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
descant - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
descend - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
descent - a movement downward
deserts - an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
deserve - be worthy or deserving
desired - greatly desired
desktop - the top of a desk
despair - a state in which all hope is lost or absent
despise - look down on with disdain
despite - lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
despoil - steal goods
despond - lose confidence or hope
dessert - a dish served as the last course of a meal
destine - decree or designate beforehand
destiny - an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
destroy - do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
details - true confidential information
detente - the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
detract - take away a part from
detroit - the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port
devalue - remove the value from
develop - make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
deviant - a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
deviate - a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
devices - an inclination or desire
devilry - wicked and cruel behavior
devious - indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way
devisal - the act of devising something
deviser - a person who makes plans
devoice - utter with tense vocal chords
devolve - pass on or delegate to another
devoted - zealous in devotion or affection
devotee - an ardent follower and admirer
dewdrop - a drop of dew
dextral - of or on the right
diagram - a drawing intended to explain how something works
dialect - the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
diamond - a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
diarist - someone who keeps a diary or journal
dickens - a word used in exclamations of confusion
dictate - an authoritative rule
diction - the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
diehard - one who adheres to traditional views
dietary - a regulated daily food allowance
dieting - the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)
diffuse - move outward
digging - the act of digging
digital - displaying numbers rather than scale positions
dignify - confer dignity or honor upon
dignity - the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
digress - lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
dilator - a muscle or nerve that dilates or widens a body part
dilemma - state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
diluent - a diluting agent
diluted - reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
dimness - the state of being poorly illuminated
diocese - the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
dioptre - a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters
dioxide - an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
diploid - an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell
diploma - a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
dipolar - having equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles having opposite signs and separated by a small distance
dirtily - in a sordid manner
disable - make unable to perform a certain action
disavow - refuse to acknowledge
disband - cause to break up or cease to function
discant - a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
discard - anything that is cast aside or discarded
discern - detect with the senses
discord - lack of agreement or harmony
discuss - to consider or examine in speech or writing
disdain - lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
disease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
disgust - strong feelings of dislike
dishpan - large pan for washing dishes
disjoin - make disjoint, separated, or disconnected
dislike - an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
dismiss - bar from attention or consideration
disobey - refuse to go along with
display - something intended to communicate a particular impression
dispose - give, sell, or transfer to another
dispute - a disagreement or argument about something important
disrobe - get undressed
disrupt - make a break in
dissect - cut open or cut apart
dissent - the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
distaff - the sphere of work by women
distant - separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
distort - make false by mutilation or addition
disturb - move deeply
disused - no longer in use
diurnal - of or belonging to or active during the day
diverge - move or draw apart
diverse - many and different
divided - separated into parts or pieces
divider - a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics
diviner - someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
divisor - one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer
divorce - the legal dissolution of a marriage
divulge - make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
dizzily - in a giddy light-headed manner
dockage - a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock
docking - the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
dodging - nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
dogfish - primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin
dogging - relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
doglike - resembling a dog
doleful - filled with or evoking sadness
dolphin - large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
doorman - someone who guards an entrance
doormat - a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
doorway - the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building
dormant - not erupting and not extinct
dossier - a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)
doubled - twice as great or many
doubles - badminton played with two players on each side
doublet - a man's close-fitting jacket
doubter - someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
dousing - the act of wetting something by submerging it
dowager - a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
downing - United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
dowsing - searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
doyenne - a woman who is the senior member of a group
drachma - a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
dracula - comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips
draftee - someone who is drafted into military service
drafter - a writer of a draft
dragnet - a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)
dragoon - a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen
drained - emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
drapery - hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
drastic - forceful and extreme and rigorous
draught - a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
drawers - underpants worn by men
drawing - an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
dreaded - causing fear or dread or terror
dreamed - conceived of or imagined or hoped for
dreamer - someone who is dreaming
dredger - a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging
dressed - dressed or clothed especially in fine attire
dresser - furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
dribble - flowing in drops
drifter - a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
drilled - trained in a skill by repetitious practice
drinker - a person who drinks liquids
driving - hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
drizzle - very light rain
drizzly - wet with light rain
droning - an unchanging intonation
droplet - a tiny drop
dropout - someone who quits school before graduation
dropper - pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time
drought - a shortage of rainfall
drugged - under the influence of narcotics
drummer - someone who plays a drum
drunken - given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
dryness - the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
dualism - the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
dualist - an adherent of dualism
duality - being twofold
dubbing - a new soundtrack that is added to a film
dubious - fraught with uncertainty or doubt
duchess - the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
ducking - hunting ducks
ductile - easily influenced
dudgeon - a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase `in high dudgeon')
dueller - a person who fights duels
dukedom - the dignity or rank or position of a duke
dullard - a person who is not very bright
dumping - selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
dungeon - the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
dunkirk - a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
durable - existing for a long time
durance - imprisonment (especially for a long time)
dustbin - a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
dustman - someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
dustpan - the quantity that a dustpan will hold
dutiful - willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
dweller - a person who inhabits a particular place
dwindle - become smaller or lose substance
dynamic - an efficient incentive
dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
eagerly - with eagerness
earache - an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
eardrop - an earring with a pendant ornament
eardrum - the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
earldom - the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess
earlier - earlier in time
earlobe - the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
earmark - identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal
earnest - something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
earplug - an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal
earring - jewelry to ornament the ear
earshot - the range within which a voice can be heard
earthen - made of earth (or baked clay)
earthly - of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
eastern - of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
eatable - any substance that can be used as food
ebbtide - the tide while water is flowing out
echelon - a body of troops arranged in a line
echidna - a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites
echoing - repeating by reflection
eclipse - one celestial body obscures another
ecology - the environment as it relates to living organisms
economy - the system of production and distribution and consumption
ecstasy - a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ectopic - exhibiting ectopia
ecuador - a republic in northwestern South America
edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
edified - instructed and encouraged in moral, intellectual, and spiritual improvement
editing - putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
edition - the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
educate - give an education to
eelworm - any of various small free-living plant-parasitic roundworms
effects - property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
egotism - an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
egotist - a conceited and self-centered person
eidetic - of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy
ejector - a person who ousts or supplants someone else
elapsed - having passed or slipped by
elastic - a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
elastin - a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries
elation - an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism
elderly - people who are old collectively
elected - subject to popular election
elector - a citizen who has a legal right to vote
elegant - refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
elegiac - resembling or characteristic of or appropriate to an elegy
element - an abstract part of something
elevate - give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
elflike - small and delicate
elision - omission of a sound between two words (usually a vowel and the end of one word or the beginning of the next)
elitism - the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
elitist - someone who believes in rule by an elite group
ellipse - a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
eluding - the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
elusion - the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
elusive - difficult to describe
elution - the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions)
emanate - proceed or issue forth, as from a source
embargo - a government order imposing a trade barrier
embassy - a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
embrace - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embroil - force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
emended - improved or corrected by critical editing
emerald - a green transparent form of beryl
eminent - standing above others in quality or position
emirate - the domain controlled by an emir
emitter - the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate
emotion - any strong feeling
emotive - characterized by emotion
empathy - understanding and entering into another's feelings
emperor - the male ruler of an empire
empiric - relying on medical quackery
empower - give or delegate power or authority to
empress - a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
emulate - strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
encased - covered or protected with or as if with a case
enchain - restrain or bind with chains
enchant - hold spellbound
enclave - an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
enclose - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
encrust - cover or coat with a crust
encrypt - convert ordinary language into code
endemic - a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
endgame - the final stages of an extended process of negotiation
endless - tiresomely long
endorse - be behind
endowed - provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
enforce - ensure observance of laws and rules
engaged - having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
england - a division of the United Kingdom
english - an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch
engorge - overeat or eat immodestly
engrave - carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
engross - devote (oneself) fully to
enhance - increase
enjoyer - a person who delights in having or using or experiencing something
enlarge - make larger
enliven - heighten or intensify
ennoble - confer dignity or honor upon
enquire - inquire about
enquiry - an instance of questioning
enraged - marked by extreme anger
enslave - make a slave of
ensnare - take or catch as if in a snare or trap
ensnarl - entangle or catch in (or as if in) a mesh
ensuing - following immediately and as a result of what went before
entente - an informal alliance between countries
enthuse - cause to feel enthusiasm
entitle - give the right to
entrain - board a train
entrant - a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
entreat - ask for or request earnestly
entropy - a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome
entrust - confer a trust upon
entwine - tie or link together
envelop - enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
envious - showing extreme cupidity
environ - extend on all sides of simultaneously
epicarp - outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape
epicure - a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
epigram - a witty saying
episode - a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
epistle - a specially long, formal letter
epitaph - an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there
epitaxy - growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate
epithet - a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
epitome - a standard or typical example
epochal - highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
epsilon - the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet
equable - not varying
equably - in an equable manner
equally - to the same degree (often followed by `as')
equator - an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
equerry - an official charged with the care of the horses of princes or nobles
equinox - either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length
erasure - a correction made by erasing
erectly - in a straight-backed manner
ergodic - positive recurrent aperiodic state of stochastic systems
eritrea - an African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea
eroding - the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
erosion - the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
erosive - wearing away by friction
erotica - creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
erratic - liable to sudden unpredictable change
erratum - a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
erudite - having or showing profound knowledge
escaped - having escaped, especially from confinement
escapee - someone who escapes
espouse - choose and follow
esquire - an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
essence - the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
esthete - one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature
estonia - a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea
estuary - the wide part of a river where it nears the sea
etching - an impression made from an etched plate
eternal - continuing forever or indefinitely
ethanol - the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors
ethical - of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
eugenic - pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
euphony - any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
eurasia - the land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia
evacuee - a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place
evasion - a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
evasive - deliberately vague or ambiguous
evening - the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
everest - a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal
evident - clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
exactly - indicating exactness or preciseness
exalted - of high moral or intellectual value
examine - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
example - an item of information that is typical of a class or group
excerpt - a passage selected from a larger work
excited - in an aroused state
exclaim - utter aloud
exclude - prevent from being included or considered or accepted
excrete - eliminate from the body
excused - granted exemption
execute - kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
exhaust - gases ejected from an engine as waste products
exhibit - an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
exigent - demanding attention
exoderm - the outer germ layer that develops into skin and nervous tissue
expanse - a wide scope
expense - amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
expiate - make amends for
expired - having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
explain - make plain and comprehensible
explode - cause to burst with a violent release of energy
exploit - a notable achievement
explore - inquire into
exposed - with no protection or shield
expound - add details, as to an account or idea
express - mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
expunge - remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
extinct - no longer in existence
extract - a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
extreme - the furthest or highest degree of something
extrude - form or shape by forcing through an opening
exudate - a substance that oozes out from plant pores
eyeball - the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye
eyebrow - the arch of hair above each eye
eyelash - any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
eyeless - lacking eyes or eyelike features
eyelike - suggesting an eye or eyes
eyesore - something very ugly and offensive
eyewash - lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
faceted - having facets
faction - a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
factory - a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
factual - of or relating to or characterized by facts
faculty - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
fadeout - a slow or gradual disappearance
failing - a flaw or weak point
failure - an act that fails
faintly - to a faint degree or weakly perceived
fairish - not excessive or extreme
fairway - the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short
fallacy - a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
falling - becoming lower or less in degree or value
fallout - the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
falsely - in an insincerely false manner
falsify - make false by mutilation or addition
falsity - the state of being false or untrue
fanatic - a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
fancied - formed or conceived by the imagination
fancier - a person having a strong liking for something
fanfare - a gaudy outward display
fantail - an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship
faraday - the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)
faraway - very far away in space or time
farming - the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
farrago - a motley assortment of things
farrier - a person who shoes horses
farther - to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense)
fascism - a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
fascist - an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views
fashion - how something is done or how it happens
fastest - most quickly
fasting - abstaining from food
fatally - with fatal consequences or implications
fateful - having momentous consequences
fatigue - temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
fatless - without fat or fat solids
fatness - excess bodily weight
fatuity - a ludicrous folly
fatuous - devoid of intelligence
faustus - an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
fawning - attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
fearful - lacking courage
feather - the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something
febrile - of or relating to or characterized by fever
federal - a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
feeding - the act of consuming food
feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states
feigned - not genuine
felicia - genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
fencing - a barrier that serves to enclose an area
fenland - low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
ferment - a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
fermion - any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle
ferrite - a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent
ferrous - of or relating to or containing iron
ferrule - a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
fertile - capable of reproducing
fervent - characterized by intense emotion
fervour - the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
festive - offering fun and gaiety
festoon - a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
fetlock - the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern
fevered - highly excited
fewness - the quality of being small in number
fiancee - a woman who is engaged to be married
fibbing - a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear
fibrous - having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute
fiction - a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
fictive - adopted in order to deceive
fiddler - a musician who plays the violin
fidgety - nervous and unable to relax
fiefdom - the domain controlled by a feudal lord
fielder - a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
fierily - with passionate fervor
fifteen - the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
fifthly - in the fifth place
fifties - the decade from 1950 to 1959
fighter - someone who fights (or is fighting)
figment - a contrived or fantastic idea
figural - consisting of or forming human or animal figures
figured - adorned with patterns
figurer - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
filling - any material that fills a space or container
filming - the act of making a film
finally - after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
finance - the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
finding - the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
finesse - subtly skillful handling of a situation
finicky - exacting especially about details
finland - republic in northern Europe
finnish - the official language of Finland
firearm - a portable gun
firebox - a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned
firefly - tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
fireman - play in which children pretend to put out a fire
firstly - before anything else
fishery - a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
fishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
fishnet - a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in
fissile - capable of undergoing nuclear fission
fission - reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts
fissure - a long narrow depression in a surface
fistful - the quantity that can be held in the hand
fistula - a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse
fitment - any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture)
fitness - the quality of being suitable
fitting - making or becoming suitable
fixedly - in a fixed manner
fixings - food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
fixture - an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
fizzing - hissing and bubbling
flaccid - drooping without elasticity
flaming - the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
flanker - a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line
flannel - a soft light woolen fabric
flapper - a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress
flaring - streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
flasher - someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
flatten - make flat or flatter
flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly
flavour - the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flecked - having a pattern of dots
fledged - having developed feathers or plumage
fleetly - in a swift manner
flemish - an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium
fleshly - marked by the appetites and passions of the body
flexile - able to flex
flexion - the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
flicker - a momentary flash of light
flighty - guided by whim and fancy
flipper - a shoe for swimming
floater - spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
flogger - a torturer who flogs or scourges (especially an official whose duty is to whip offenders)
flooded - covered with water
floored - provided with a floor
floozie - a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
florida - a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico
florist - someone who grows and deals in flowers
flotsam - the floating wreckage of a ship
flounce - a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
flowery - of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
fluency - powerful and effective language
flushed - having the pinkish flush of health
fluster - a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
fluting - a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)
flutist - someone who plays the flute
flutter - the act of moving back and forth
fluvial - of or relating to or happening in a river
flyaway - guided by whim and fancy
flyover - bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
flypast - a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
foaming - emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
focally - in a focal manner
focused - being in focus or brought into focus
fogbank - a large mass of fog on the sea (as seen from a distance)
foghorn - a loud low warning signal that can be heard by fogbound ships
foiling - an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
folding - the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
foliage - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
foliate - hammer into thin flat foils
follies - a revue with elaborate costuming
fondant - candy made of a thick creamy sugar paste
foolery - foolish or senseless behavior
fooling - characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment
footage - film that has been shot
footing - status with respect to the relations between people or groups
footman - a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
foramen - a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure
forbear - a person from whom you are descended
forceps - an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
fording - the act of crossing a stream or river by wading or in a car or on a horse
forearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
foreign - of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
foreleg - the forelimb of a quadruped
foreman - a person who exercises control over workers
forepaw - front paw
foresee - realize beforehand
forever - for a limitless time
forfeit - something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
forgery - a copy that is represented as the original
forging - shaping metal by heating and hammering
forgive - stop blaming or grant forgiveness
forking - the place where something divides into branches
forlorn - marked by or showing hopelessness
formosa - an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
formula - a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
forsake - leave someone who needs or counts on you
forties - the time of life between 40 and 50
fortify - make strong or stronger
fortune - an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
forward - the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
founder - inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
foundry - factory where metal castings are produced
foxhole - a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire
foxhunt - mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox
foxtrot - a ballroom dance in quadruple time
fractal - a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry
fragile - easily broken or damaged or destroyed
frailty - the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
framing - formulation of the plans and important details
frankly - it is sincerely the case that
frantic - excessively agitated
fraught - marked by distress
frazzle - a state of extreme exhaustion
freckle - a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
freebie - something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme)
freedom - the condition of being free
freeing - the act of liberating someone or something
freeman - a person who is not a serf or a slave
freesia - any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers
freeway - a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
freezer - electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time
freight - goods carried by a large vehicle
freshen - make (to feel) fresh
fresher - a first-year undergraduate
freshly - very recently
fretful - nervous and unable to relax
fretsaw - fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade
fretted - having frets
friable - easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
frigate - a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
frijole - the common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans)
frilled - having decorative ruffles or frills
fringed - surrounded as with a border or fringe
frisson - an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
fritter - small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
frizzle - fry something until it curls and becomes crisp
frogman - someone who works underwater
frontal - an adornment worn on the forehead
frosted - having a roughened coating resembling frost
froward - habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
frustum - a truncated cone or pyramid
fuchsia - any of various tropical shrubs widely cultivated for their showy drooping purplish or reddish or white flowers
fuddled - very drunk
fulcrum - the pivot about which a lever turns
fulsome - unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
funding - financial resources provided to make some project possible
funeral - a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
funfair - a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement
fungoid - resembling fungi
fungous - of or relating to fungi
funnies - a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book
funnily - in a strange manner
furious - marked by extreme and violent energy
furlong - a unit of length equal to 220 yards
furnace - an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
furnish - give something useful or necessary to
furrier - someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments
furring - a furlike coating of matter as on the tongue
further - promote the growth of
furtive - marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
fusible - capable of being melted and fused
fussily - in a fussy manner
fustian - pompous or pretentious talk or writing
gagster - someone who writes comic material for public performers
gainful - yielding a fair profit
gainsay - take exception to
galileo - Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars
gallant - a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
galleon - a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts
gallery - spectators at a golf or tennis match
galling - causing irritation or annoyance
gallium - a rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element
gallows - an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
gambian - a native or inhabitant of Gambia
gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
gangway - a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
garbage - food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
garbled - lacking orderly continuity
garland - United States singer and film actress (1922-1969)
garment - an article of clothing
garnish - something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
garotte - an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
gaseous - existing as or having characteristics of a gas
gassing - the process of interacting with gas
gastric - relating to or involving the stomach
gateway - an entrance that can be closed by a gate
gaudily - in a tastelessly garish manner
gavotte - an old formal French dance in quadruple time
gazelle - small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
gazette - a newspaper or official journal
gearbox - the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
gearing - wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
gelatin - a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
gelding - castrated male horse
gemsbok - large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks
general - a general officer of the highest rank
generic - a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating
genesis - a coming into being
genetic - of or relating to or produced by or being a gene
genital - of or relating to the external sex organs
genteel - marked by refinement in taste and manners
gentile - a person who does not acknowledge your god
genuine - not fake or counterfeit
geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
georgia - a state in southeastern United States
germane - relevant and appropriate
germany - a republic in central Europe
gestalt - a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts
gestapo - the secret state police in Nazi Germany
gestate - have the idea for
gesture - motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
getable - capable of being obtained
getaway - the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
getting - the act of acquiring something
ghanian - a native or inhabitant of Ghana
ghastly - shockingly repellent
gherkin - any of various small cucumbers pickled whole
ghostly - resembling or characteristic of a phantom
gibbous - characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column
giblets - edible viscera of a fowl
giddily - in a giddy light-headed manner
gilding - a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
gimmick - a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
gingery - having a taste like that of ginger
gingham - a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
ginseng - aromatic root of ginseng plants
giraffe - tallest living quadruped
girlish - befitting or characteristic of a young girl
gizzard - thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
glacial - relating to or derived from a glacier
glacier - a slowly moving mass of ice
gladden - make glad or happy
glamour - alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
glaring - shining intensely
glasgow - largest city in Scotland
glassed - fitted or covered with glass
glasses - optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
glazier - someone who cuts flat glass to size
gleeful - full of high-spirited delight
gliding - the activity of flying a glider
glimmer - a flash of light (especially reflected light)
glimpse - a quick look
glisten - the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
glitter - the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
globose - having the shape of a sphere or ball
globule - a small globe or ball
glorify - praise, glorify, or honor
glottal - of or relating to or produced by the glottis
glowing - the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
glucose - a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms
glutted - exceeding demand
glutton - a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
glycine - the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane
gnarled - used of old persons or old trees
gnostic - an advocate of Gnosticism
goading - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
gobbler - a hasty eater who swallows large mouthfuls
goddess - a female deity
godhead - terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
godless - not revering god
godlike - appropriate to or befitting a god
godsend - a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
goggles - tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
golfing - playing golf
goliath - a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot
gondola - a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
goodbye - a farewell remark
goodish - moderately good of its kind
gordian - extremely intricate
gorilla - largest anthropoid ape
gosling - young goose
gospels - the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
gossipy - prone to friendly informal communication
goulash - a rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika
gourmet - a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
grabber - an unpleasant person who grabs inconsiderately
grading - the act of arranging in a graduated series
gradual - immediately after the epistle at Mass
grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
granary - a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
grandee - a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
grandly - in a grand manner
grandma - the mother of your father or mother
grandpa - the father of your father or mother
granite - plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture
grannie - the mother of your father or mother
granted - acknowledged as a supposition
grantee - a recipient of a grant
granule - a tiny grain
graphic - an image that is generated by a computer
grapnel - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding
grapple - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding
gratify - make happy or satisfied
grating - a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
gravely - in a grave and sober manner
gravity - the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
grazing - the act of grazing
greased - smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
greater - greater in size or importance or degree
greatly - to an extraordinary extent or degree
grecian - a native or resident of Greece
greenly - with green color
gremlin - fairies that are somewhat mischievous
grenade - a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
greyish - of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
griever - a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
griffin - winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
griffon - winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
grilled - cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)
grimace - a contorted facial expression
grinder - a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments)
grinner - a person who grins
griping - acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
gristle - tough elastic tissue
grizzly - powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
groaner - a person who groans
grocery - a marketplace where groceries are sold
grommet - fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
groomed - neat and smart in appearance
grooved - established as if settled into a groove or rut
groping - acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
grossly - in a gross manner
grouchy - annoyed and irritable
grounds - your basis for belief or disbelief
grouped - arranged into groups
grouper - flesh of a saltwater fish similar to sea bass
groupie - an enthusiastic young fan (especially a young woman who follows rock groups around)
growing - the process of an individual organism growing organically
growler - a speaker whose voice sounds like a growl
grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward
gruffly - in a gruff manner
grumble - a loud low dull continuous noise
grunter - a person who grunts
guanaco - wild llama
guanine - a purine base found in DNA and RNA
guarded - prudent
gudgeon - small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker
guiding - exerting control or influence
guilder - the basic unit of money in Suriname
gulping - a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
gumboil - a boil or abscess on the gums
gumdrop - a jellied candy coated with sugar crystals
gumming - ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
gumshoe - someone who is a detective
gunboat - a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns
gunfire - the act of shooting a gun
gunnery - guns collectively
gunshot - the act of shooting a gun
gunwale - wale at the top of the side of boat
gushing - flowing profusely
gutless - lacking courage or vitality
guzzler - someone who drinks heavily (especially alcoholic beverages)
gymnast - an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics
habitat - the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
hackles - a feeling of anger and animosity
hackney - a carriage for hire
hacksaw - saw used with one hand for cutting metal
haddock - lean white flesh of fish similar to but smaller than cod
haggard - British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925)
haggler - an intense bargainer
haircut - the style in which hair has been cut
hairnet - a small net that some women wear over their hair to keep it in place
hairpin - a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place
haitian - a native or inhabitant of Haiti
halfway - at half the distance
halibut - lean flesh of very large flatfish of Atlantic or Pacific
halifax - provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
hallway - an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
halogen - any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions
halting - disabled in the feet or legs
hamburg - a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany
hamitic - a group of languages in northern Africa related to Semitic
hammock - a small natural hill
hamster - short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches
handbag - a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
handcar - a small railroad car propelled by hand or by a small motor
handful - a small number or amount
handgun - a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
handily - in a convenient manner
handled - having a usually specified type of handle
handler - one who trains or exhibits animals
handout - an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
handset - telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle
hangdog - showing a sense of guilt
hanging - decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
hangman - an executioner who hangs the condemned person
hanover - a port city in northwestern Germany
hansard - the official published verbatim report of the proceedings of a parliamentary body
hapless - deserving or inciting pity
happily - in a joyous manner
harbour - a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
harmful - causing or capable of causing harm
harmony - compatibility in opinion and action
harness - a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
harpist - someone who plays the harp
harpoon - a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing
harried - troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
harrier - a persistent attacker
harshen - make harsh or harsher
harshly - in a harsh or unkind manner
harvard - a university in Massachusetts
harvest - the yield from plants in a single growing season
hashish - purified resinous extract of the hemp plant
hastily - in a hurried or hasty manner
hatched - emerged from an egg
hatchet - weapon consisting of a fighting ax
hateful - evoking or deserving hatred
hatless - not wearing a hat
hatrack - a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats
haughty - having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
haulage - the act of drawing or hauling something
haulier - a haulage contractor
hauling - the activity of transporting goods by truck
haunted - having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
hauteur - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
hawking - English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
hawkish - disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
hayloft - a loft in a barn where hay is stored
haywire - wire for tying up bales of hay
heading - a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
headman - an executioner who beheads the condemned person
headset - receiver consisting of a pair of headphones
headway - vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
healing - the natural process by which the body repairs itself
healthy - having or indicating good health in body or mind
hearing - where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
hearken - listen
hearsay - gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
hearten - give encouragement to
heathen - a person who does not acknowledge your god
heather - common Old World heath represented by many varieties
heating - the process of becoming warmer
heavens - the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
heavily - to a considerable degree
heaving - an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
hebrews - the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob)
heckler - someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections
hectare - a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters)
hedging - any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk
heedful - taking heed
heights - a high place
heinous - extremely wicked, deeply criminal
heiress - a female heir
helical - in the shape of a coil
hellish - very unpleasant
helpful - providing assistance or serving a useful function
helping - an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
hemline - the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
hemlock - poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
hepatic - any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses
heptane - a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and used as an anesthetic or a solvent or in determining octane ratings
herbage - succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
heretic - a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
heroics - ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct
heroine - the main good female character in a work of fiction
heroism - the qualities of a hero or heroine
heronry - a breeding ground for herons
herring - valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific
hexagon - a six-sided polygon
hickory - valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
hideous - grossly offensive to decency or morality
hideout - a hiding place
highway - a major road for any form of motor transport
hillock - a small natural hill
hilltop - the peak of a hill
hipbone - large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis
hippies - a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s
hipster - someone who rejects the established culture
hirsute - having or covered with hair
hissing - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
history - the aggregate of past events
hitting - the act of contacting one thing with another
hoarder - a person who accumulates things and hides them away for future use
hogwash - unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
holdall - a capacious bag or basket
holding - the act of retaining something
holdout - a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms
holiday - leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
holland - a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea
holster - a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
hominid - a primate of the family Hominidae
homonym - two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings
honesty - the quality of being honest
honeyed - with honey added
honours - a university degree with honors
hoodlum - an aggressive and violent young criminal
hooking - a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
hopeful - an ambitious and aspiring young person
horizon - the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
hormone - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
horrify - fill with apprehension or alarm
hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God)
hosiery - socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
hospice - a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
hostage - a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
hostess - a woman host
hostile - troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
hostler - someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
hotness - the presence of heat
hotspot - a place of political unrest and potential violence
housing - structures collectively in which people are housed
houston - the largest city in Texas
however - despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
howling - a long loud emotional utterance
huddled - crowded or massed together
huffily - in a huffy manner
huffing - an act of forcible exhalation
hugging - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
hulking - of great size and bulk
humanly - in the manner of human beings
humbled - subdued or brought low in condition or status
humdrum - the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
humerus - bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
humming - a humming noise
hummock - a small natural hill
hunched - having the back and shoulders rounded
hundred - ten 10s
hungary - a republic in central Europe
hunting - the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
hurdler - an athlete who runs the hurdles
hurdles - a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles
hurling - a traditional Irish game resembling hockey
hurried - moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
hurtful - causing hurt
hurting - a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
husband - a married man
hushing - a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
huskily - in a hoarse or husky voice
hustler - a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
hydrant - a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
hydrate - any compound that contains water of crystallization
hydride - any binary compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements
hydrous - containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
hygiene - a condition promoting sanitary practices
hypoxia - oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
iberian - a native or inhabitant of Iberia in the Caucasus
iceberg - a large mass of ice floating at sea
iceland - an island republic on the island of Iceland
icepick - pick consisting of a steel rod with a sharp point
iciness - coldness due to a cold environment
ideally - in an ideal manner
idiotic - insanely irresponsible
idolise - love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
idyllic - excellent and delightful in all respects
igneous - produced under conditions involving intense heat
ignited - set afire
igniter - a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
ignoble - completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
ignobly - in a currish manner
ignored - disregarded
illegal - prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
illicit - contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
illness - impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
illogic - invalid or incorrect reasoning
imagery - the ability to form mental images of things or events
imagine - form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
imaging - the ability to form mental images of things or events
imbiber - a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
imitate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks
immense - unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
immerse - thrust or throw into
immoral - deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong
impasse - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
impeach - challenge the honesty or veracity of
impeded - made difficult or slow
imperil - pose a threat to
impetus - a force that moves something along
impiety - unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
impinge - impinge or infringe upon
impious - lacking piety or reverence for a god
implant - a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue
implode - burst inward
implore - call upon in supplication
imposed - set forth authoritatively as obligatory
impound - take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
impress - the act of coercing someone into government service
imprint - a distinctive influence
improve - to make better
impulse - an instinctive motive
inanely - vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish
inanity - total lack of meaning or ideas
inboard - located within the hull or nearest the midline of a vessel or aircraft
inbound - directed or moving inward or toward a center
inbuilt - existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
incased - covered or protected with or as if with a case
incense - a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
incised - sharply and deeply indented
incisor - a tooth for cutting or gnawing
inciter - someone who deliberately foments trouble
incline - an elevated geological formation
include - have as a part, be made up out of
indexer - someone who provides an index
indiana - a state in midwestern United States
indoors - within a building
indrawn - tending to reserve or introspection
induced - brought about or caused
indulge - give free rein to
ineptly - with ineptitude
inertia - a disposition to remain inactive or inert
inexact - not exact
infancy - the early stage of growth or development
infarct - localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
inferno - any place of pain and turmoil
infidel - a person who does not acknowledge your god
infield - the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
inflame - cause inflammation in
inflate - exaggerate or make bigger
inflect - change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language
inflict - impose something unpleasant
ingrate - a person who shows no gratitude
ingress - the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse
ingrown - growing abnormally into the flesh
inhabit - inhabit or live in
inhaler - a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
inherit - obtain from someone after their death
inhibit - to put down by force or authority
inhuman - without compunction or human feeling
initial - the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
injured - harmed
inkling - a slight suggestion or vague understanding
inkwell - a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
innards - internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
innings - the batting turn of a cricket player or team
inquest - an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
inquire - inquire about
inquiry - a search for knowledge
inshore - coming from the sea toward the land
insider - an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations
insight - clear or deep perception of a situation
insipid - lacking taste or flavor or tang
insofar - to the degree or extent that
inspect - look over carefully
inspire - heighten or intensify
install - set up for use
instant - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
instead - in place of, or as an alternative to
insular - relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
insulin - hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas
insured - a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy
insurer - a financial institution that sells insurance
integer - any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero
intense - possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
interim - the time between one event, process, or period and another
intoned - uttered in a monotonous cadence or rhythm as in chanting
intrude - enter uninvited
invader - someone who enters by force in order to conquer
invalid - someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
inveigh - complain bitterly
inverse - something inverted in sequence or character or effect
invoice - an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
involve - connect closely and often incriminatingly
inwards - to or toward the inside of
ionised - converted totally or partly into ions
iranian - a native or inhabitant of Iran
ireland - a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland
iridium - a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group
irksome - so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
ironing - garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed
islamic - of or relating to or supporting Islamism
isogram - a line drawn on a map connecting points having the same numerical value of some variable
isolate - place or set apart
isotope - one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons
israeli - a native or inhabitant of Israel
issuing - the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
isthmus - a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
italian - a native or inhabitant of Italy
itching - an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
itemise - place on a list of items
iterate - to say, state, or perform again
jabbing - a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
jackass - a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
jackdaw - common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
jackpot - the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
jakarta - capital and largest city of Indonesia
jamaica - a country on the island of Jamaica
jamming - deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
janitor - someone employed to clean and maintain a building
january - the first month of the year
jarring - making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
jasmine - any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
javelin - an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
jawbone - the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
jaywalk - cross the road at a red light
jealous - showing extreme cupidity
jeering - showing your contempt by derision
jejunum - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
jellied - congealed into jelly
jellify - become jelly
jericho - a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea
jerkily - with spasms
jerking - an abrupt spasmodic movement
jesting - characterized by jokes and good humor
jetting - propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
jezebel - wife of Ahab who was king of Israel
jitters - extreme nervousness
jittery - characterized by jerky movements
jobless - not having a job
jocular - with humor
jogging - running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
joinery - fine woodwork done by a joiner
joining - the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
jointed - having joints or jointed segments
jointly - in collaboration or cooperation
jollify - celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking
jollity - feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
jolting - causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
jotting - a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
journal - a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
journey - the act of traveling from one place to another
joyless - not experiencing or inspiring joy
joyride - a ride in a car taken solely for pleasure
jubilee - a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
judaism - Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud
judging - the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
juggler - a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity
jugular - veins in the neck that return blood from the head
jukebox - a cabinet containing an automatic record player
jumbled - in utter disorder
jumping - the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
juniper - desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers
jupiter - the largest planet and the 5th from the sun
juridic - of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
juryman - someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
justice - the quality of being just or fair
justify - show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
jutting - the act of projecting out from something
kampala - the capital and largest city of Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria
kampong - a native village in Malaysia
karakul - hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia
karaoke - singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs)
katydid - large green long-horned grasshopper of North America
keeping - conformity or harmony
kennedy - 35th President of the United States
keratin - a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves
kestrel - small North American falcon
ketchup - thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes
keyhole - the hole where a key is inserted
keynote - the principal theme in a speech or literary work
khoisan - a family of languages spoken in southern Africa
kibbutz - a collective farm or settlement owned by its members in modern Israel
kicking - a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
killing - an event that causes someone to die
killjoy - someone who spoils the pleasure of others
kiloton - one thousand tons
kindled - set afire
kindred - group of people related by blood or marriage
kinetic - relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
kinfolk - people descended from a common ancestor
kingdom - a domain in which something is dominant
kingpin - the most important person in a group or undertaking
kinship - a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
kinsman - a male relative
kissing - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
kitchen - a room equipped for preparing meals
knacker - someone who buys old buildings or ships and breaks them up to recover the materials in them
knavery - lack of honesty
knavish - marked by skill in deception
kneecap - a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
kneeler - a person in a kneeling position
knesset - the Israeli unicameral parliament
knitted - made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
knitter - someone who makes garments (or fabrics) by intertwining yarn or thread
knobbly - having knobs
knocker - a big shot who knows it and acts that way
knotted - tied with a knot
knowing - a clear and certain mental apprehension
knuckle - a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
kremlin - citadel of Moscow, housing the offices of the Russian government
krypton - a colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses
lacking - inadequate in amount or degree
laconic - brief and to the point
lacquer - a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
lactate - a salt or ester of lactic acid
lacteal - any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct
lactose - a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule
ladybug - small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
laggard - someone who takes more time than necessary
lagging - used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
lambent - softly bright or radiant
laminar - arranged in or consisting of laminae
lamplit - lighted by a lamp
lampoon - a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
lamprey - primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue
lancers - a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples
landing - an intermediate platform in a staircase
landman - a person who lives and works on land
languid - lacking spirit or liveliness
languor - a relaxed comfortable feeling
lanolin - a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool
lantern - light in a transparent protective case
lanyard - a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
lapland - a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
lapping - covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
lapsing - a failure to maintain a higher state
lapwing - large crested Old World plover having wattles and spurs
larceny - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
largely - in large part
largish - somewhat large
lasagne - baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables
lashing - beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
lasting - continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
latency - the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
lateral - a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer
latrine - a public toilet in a military area
lattice - an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
latvian - a native or inhabitant of Latvia
laugher - a person who is laughing or who laughs easily
launder - cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
laundry - garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
lawless - without law or control
lawsuit - a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
laxness - the quality of being lax and neglectful
layered - with one layer on top of another
lazaret - hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
lazarus - the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb
leaders - the body of people who lead a group
leading - thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
leafing - the process of forming leaves
leaflet - a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
leakage - the discharge of a fluid from some container
leaning - an inclination to do something
leaping - a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
learned - established by conditioning or learning
learner - someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
leather - an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
leaving - the act of departing
lebanon - an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
lechery - unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity
lectern - desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
lecture - a speech that is open to the public
leering - showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
leeward - the direction in which the wind is blowing
leftish - tending toward the political left
leftist - a person who belongs to the political left
legally - by law
legatee - someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed
legging - a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
leghorn - a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
legible - capable of being read or deciphered
legibly - in a legible manner
legless - not having legs
leipzig - a city in southeastern Germany famous for fairs
leisure - time available for ease and relaxation
lemming - any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution
lending - disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
lengthy - relatively long in duration
lenient - tolerant or lenient
leopard - the pelt of a leopard
leotard - a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles)
leprose - rough to the touch
leprosy - chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions
leprous - relating to or resembling or having leprosy
lesbian - a female homosexual
lesotho - a landlocked constitutional monarchy in southern Africa
letters - the literary culture
letting - property that is leased or rented out or let
lettish - the official language of Latvia
lettuce - informal terms for money
leucine - a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition
lexical - of or relating to words
lexicon - a language user's knowledge of words
liaison - a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
libeler - one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
liberal - a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
liberia - a republic in West Africa
liberty - immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
library - a room where books are kept
librate - determine the weight of
licence - excessive freedom
license - a legal document giving official permission to do something
licking - an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
lidless - not having or covered with a lid or lids
liftman - a man employed to operate an elevator
liftoff - the initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad
lighted - set afire or burning
lighten - make more cheerful
lighter - a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
lightly - without good reason
lignite - intermediate between peat and bituminous coal
likable - evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
lilting - characterized by a buoyant rhythm
limbers - a channel or gutter on either side of a ship's keelson
limited - public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
limiter - a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude
limping - disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
limpopo - an African river
lincoln - 16th President of the United States
lineage - the descendants of one individual
lineman - one of the players on the line of scrimmage
linemen - the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage
lingual - a consonant that is produced with the tongue and other speech organs
linkage - an associative relation
linseed - the seed of flax used as a source of oil
lioness - a female lion
lionise - assign great social importance to
lipread - interpret by lipreading
liquefy - become liquid
liqueur - strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
liquify - make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
lissome - moving and bending with ease
listing - a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
literal - a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
lithium - a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group
litotes - understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
littler - small or little relative to something else
liturgy - a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
livable - fit or suitable to live in or with
lividly - in a livid manner
loading - weight to be borne or conveyed
loafing - having no employment
loaning - disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
lobelia - any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia
lobster - flesh of a lobster
lobular - of or relating to or resembling a lobule
locally - by a particular locality
located - situated in a particular spot or position
locator - a person who fixes the boundaries of land claims
lockage - a fee charged for passage through a lock in a canal or waterway
locking - the act of locking something up to protect it
lockjaw - an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds
lockout - a management action resisting employee's demands
lodging - structures collectively in which people are housed
loftily - in a lofty manner
logbook - a book in which the log is written
logging - the work of cutting down trees for timber
logical - capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
longest - for the most time
longing - prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
longish - somewhat long
looking - the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
lookout - a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
looping - executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
loosely - in a relaxed manner
looting - plundering during riots or in wartime
lorelei - a Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction
losings - something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
lottery - something that is regarded as a chance event
lounger - someone who wastes time
loutish - ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
lovable - having characteristics that attract love or affection
lowered - below the surround or below the normal position
lowland - low level country
lowness - a position of inferior status
loyally - with loyalty
loyalty - the quality of being loyal
lozenge - a small aromatic or medicated candy
lucidly - in a clear and lucid manner
lucifer - chief spirit of evil and adversary of God
luckily - by good fortune
luggage - cases used to carry belongings when traveling
lullaby - a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
lumbago - backache affecting the lumbar region or lower back
luminal - a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
lumpish - mentally sluggish
lunatic - an insane person
luridly - in a lurid manner
lustful - characterized by lust
lustily - in a healthy manner
lyrical - suitable for or suggestive of singing
macabre - shockingly repellent
macaque - short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa
machete - a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
madeira - a Brazilian river
madness - obsolete terms for legal insanity
maestro - an artist of consummate skill
magenta - a primary subtractive color for light
magical - possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
magnate - a very wealthy or powerful businessman
magneto - a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
magnify - increase in size, volume or significance
mahatma - term of respect for a brahmin sage
mailbox - a private box for delivery of mail
mailing - mail sent by a sender at one time
mailman - a man who delivers the mail
majesty - impressiveness in scale or proportion
malaise - physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
malaria - an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito
malayan - a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
mallard - wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended
maltese - a native or inhabitant of Malta
mammary - of or relating to the milk-giving gland of the female
mammoth - any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene
manacle - shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist
manager - someone who controls resources and expenditures
manatee - sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America
mandate - a document giving an official instruction or command
mandela - South African statesman who was released from prison to become the nation's first democratically elected president in 1994 (born in 1918)
mandril - any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
mangled - having edges that are jagged from injury
mangler - a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples
manhole - a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
manhood - the state of being a man
manhunt - an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime)
manikin - a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
mankind - all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
manners - social deportment
mansion - one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
mantled - covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
mantrap - a very attractive or seductive looking woman
mapping - is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
marbled - patterned with veins or streaks or color resembling marble
marbles - a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)
marcher - an inhabitant of a border district
marches - a region in central Italy
margate - a grunt with a red mouth that is found from Florida to Brazil
mariner - a man who serves as a sailor
marines - members of a body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea
marital - of or relating to the state of marriage
marking - a distinguishing symbol
marquee - large and often sumptuous tent
marquis - humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
married - a person who is married
marsala - dark sweet or semisweet dessert wine from Sicily
marshal - a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
martial - Roman poet noted for epigrams (first century BC)
martian - imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
martini - a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth
marxism - the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
marxist - an advocate of Marxism
mascara - makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes
masking - the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
masonic - of or relating to stonemasons or masonry
masonry - structure built of stone or brick by a mason
massage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation
masseur - a male massager
massive - imposing in size or bulk or solidity
masters - United States poet (1869-1950)
mastery - great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
mastiff - an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
mastoid - process of the temporal bone behind the ear at the base of the skull
matador - the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull
matched - going well together
matcher - someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
matinee - a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
matthew - disciple of Jesus
matting - a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
matured - fully ripe
maudlin - effusively or insincerely emotional
maulers - large strong hand (as of a fighter)
mawkish - effusively or insincerely emotional
maximal - the greatest or most complete or best possible
maximum - the largest possible quantity
mayoral - of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor
maypole - a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
mazurka - music composed for dancing the mazurka
mbabane - capital of Swaziland
meander - a bend or curve, as in a stream or river
meaning - the message that is intended or expressed or signified
measles - an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash
measure - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
meddler - an officious annoying person who interferes with others
mediate - act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
medical - a thorough physical examination
medulla - a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
meeting - a formally arranged gathering
megaton - a measure of explosive power (of an atomic weapon) equal to that of one million tons of TNT
meiosis - cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
meiotic - of or relating to meiosis
melange - a motley assortment of things
melanin - insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
melodic - containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
melting - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
memento - a reminder of past events
memphis - largest city of Tennessee
mending - garments that must be repaired
menorah - a candelabrum with seven branches used in ceremonies to symbolize the seven days of Creation
menthol - a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil
mention - a remark that calls attention to something or someone
mercury - a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element
merging - the act of joining together as one
merited - properly deserved
mermaid - half woman and half fish
merrily - in a joyous manner
meshing - contact by fitting together
message - a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
messiah - any expected deliverer
messily - in a messy, untidy manner
mestizo - a person of mixed racial ancestry (especially mixed European and Native American ancestry)
methane - a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
metrics - the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
mexican - a native or inhabitant of Mexico
microbe - a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium)
midland - a town in west central Texas
midline - the median plane of the body (or some part of the body)
midmost - the middle or central part or point
midriff - the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
midweek - the fourth day of the week
midwife - a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
migrant - traveler who moves from one region or country to another
migrate - move from one country or region to another and settle there
mileage - distance measured in miles
militia - civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
milkman - someone who delivers milk
milling - corrugated edge of a coin
million - the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
mimetic - characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis
mimicry - the act of mimicking
minaret - slender tower with balconies
mincing - affectedly dainty or refined
mindful - bearing in mind
mindset - a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
minibar - sideboard with compartments for holding bottles
minibus - a light bus (4 to 10 passengers)
minicab - a minicar used as a taxicab
minimal - the least possible
minimum - the smallest possible quantity
minster - any of certain cathedrals and large churches
minutes - a written account of what transpired at a meeting
miracle - any amazing or wonderful occurrence
miscast - cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role
misdate - assign the wrong date to
misdeal - an incorrect deal
misdeed - improper or wicked or immoral behavior
miserly - characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
misfire - an explosion that fails to occur
misgive - suggest fear or doubt
mislaid - lost temporarily
mislead - lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
misname - assign in incorrect name to
misread - read or interpret wrongly
misrule - government that is inefficient or dishonest
missile - a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives
missing - not able to be found
mission - an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
missive - a written message addressed to a person or organization
mistake - a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
mistily - in a misty manner
mistime - time incorrectly
misused - used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose
mitosis - cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes
mixable - capable of being mixed
mixture - a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
mobbish - characteristic of a mob
mobster - a criminal who is a member of gang
mockery - showing your contempt by derision
mocking - abusing vocally
modesty - freedom from vanity or conceit
modicum - a small or moderate or token amount
modular - constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
modulus - an integer that can be divided without remainder into the difference between two other integers
moisten - make moist
mollify - cause to be more favorably inclined
mollusc - invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
monarch - a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
moneyed - based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
mongrel - derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
monitor - someone who supervises (an examination)
monkish - befitting a monk
monocle - lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
monomer - a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
monsoon - a seasonal wind in southern Asia
monster - an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
montage - a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image
monthly - a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
moodily - in a moody manner
moonlit - lighted by moonlight
moorhen - black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes
mooring - a place where a craft can be made fast
mopping - cleaning with a mop
moraine - accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
morally - with respect to moral principles
mordant - a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing
mormons - church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
morning - the time period between dawn and noon
morocco - a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population
moronic - having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
morphia - an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
mortice - a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
mortify - practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
mortise - a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint
motored - equipped with a motor or motors
mottled - having spots or patches of color
moulder - break down
mounted - assembled for use
mountie - colloquial term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
mourner - a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
movable - personal as opposed to real property
muddied - discolored by impurities
muddled - confused and vague
muffled - being or made softer or less loud or clear
muffler - a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
mugging - assault with intent to rob
mumbler - a person who speaks softly and indistinctly
mummify - preserve while making lifeless
muncher - a chewer who makes a munching noise
mundane - found in the ordinary course of events
musical - a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
mustang - small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
mustard - any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
mutable - capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
myalgic - of or relating to myalgia
mystery - something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
mystify - be a mystery or bewildering to
nagging - continually complaining or faultfinding
nairobi - the capital and largest city of Kenya
naively - in a naive manner
naivete - lack of sophistication or worldliness
naivety - lack of sophistication or worldliness
nakedly - in an exposed manner
namibia - a republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic coast (formerly called South West Africa)
naphtha - any of various volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixtures
napping - not prepared or vigilant
narrate - provide commentary for a film, for example
narwhal - small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk
nasally - in a nasal manner
nascent - being born or beginning
nastily - in a nasty ill-tempered manner
natural - someone regarded as certain to succeed
naughty - suggestive of sexual impropriety
naziism - a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
ndebele - a Bantu language sometimes considered a dialect of Zulu
nearest - within the shortest distance
nebular - of or relating to or resembling a nebula
necking - the molding at the top of a column
necktie - neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
needful - necessary for relief or supply
needled - of trees whose leaves are acerate
neglect - lack of attention and due care
negroid - a person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa)
neither - not either
nemesis - the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
neonate - a baby from birth to four weeks
neptune - god of the sea
nervous - of or relating to the nervous system
nestled - drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
netball - a team game that resembles basketball
netting - a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
nettled - aroused to impatience or anger
network - an interconnected system of things or people
neutral - one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
neutron - an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton
newborn - a baby from birth to four weeks
newness - the quality of being new
newsboy - a boy who delivers newspapers
newsman - a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
niagara - waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls
nibbler - a biter who takes dainty repeated bites
nigeria - a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
nightie - lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
nightly - at the end of each day
nineveh - an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq
nipping - capable of wounding
nirvana - the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
nitrate - any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid)
nitrous - of or containing nitrogen
nodding - having branches or flower heads that bend downward
nodular - relating to or characterized by or having nodules
noduled - having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules
nogging - rough brick masonry used to fill in the gaps in a wooden frame
noisily - with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
noisome - causing or able to cause nausea
nomadic - migratory
nominal - a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb
nominee - a politician who is running for public office
noonday - the middle of the day
nostril - either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
nostrum - hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
notable - a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
notably - especially
notched - notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
notepad - a pad of paper for keeping notes
nothing - a quantity of no importance
noticed - being perceived or observed
nourish - provide with nourishment
novelty - originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
nowhere - an insignificant place
noxious - injurious to physical or mental health
nuclear - deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
nucleus - a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
nullify - declare invalid
nullity - the state of nonexistence
numbers - the fourth book of the Old Testament
numbing - causing numbness or insensitivity
numeral - a symbol used to represent a number
numeric - of or relating to or denoting numbers
nunnery - the convent of a community of nuns
nuptial - of or relating to a wedding
nursery - a child's room for a baby
nursing - the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
nurture - the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
oarsman - someone who rows a boat
oatmeal - porridge made of rolled oats
obelisk - a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top
obesity - more than average fatness
obliged - under a moral obligation to do something
oblique - any grammatical case other than the nominative
obloquy - state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
obscene - designed to incite to indecency or lust
obscure - make less visible or unclear
observe - discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
obtrude - push to thrust outward
obverse - the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
obviate - do away with
obvious - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
oceanic - an eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages
octagon - an eight-sided polygon
october - the month following September and preceding November
octopus - tentacles of octopus prepared as food
oculist - a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
oddment - a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
oddness - the parity of odd numbers (not divisible by two)
odorous - having odor or a characteristic odor
odyssey - a long wandering and eventful journey
oedipus - a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta
oestrus - applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
offbeat - an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
offence - the action of attacking an enemy
offhand - without previous thought or preparation
officer - any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
olympia - capital of the state of Washington
olympic - of or relating to the Olympic Games
olympus - a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast
ominous - threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
omnibus - an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
oneness - the quality of being united into one
onerous - not easily borne
ongoing - currently happening
onshore - coming from the sea toward the land
ontario - the smallest of the Great Lakes
onwards - in a forward direction
opacity - the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation
opening - an open or empty space in or between things
operand - a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed
operate - direct or control
opinion - a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
opossum - small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
opposed - being in opposition or having an opponent
oppress - come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
optical - of or relating to or involving light or optics
optimal - most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
optimum - most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
opulent - rich and superior in quality
oration - an instance of oratory
oratory - addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)
orbital - of or relating to an orbit
orbiter - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
orchard - garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
ordered - having a systematic arrangement
orderly - a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
ordinal - the number designating place in an ordered sequence
organic - a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
organza - a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy
orifice - an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
origami - the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes representing objects (e.g., flowers or birds)
orpheus - a great musician
osmosis - diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
osmotic - of or relating to osmosis
ostrich - a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
ottoman - a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
ousting - the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
outback - the bush country of the interior of Australia
outbred - bred of parents not closely related
outcall - make a higher bid than (the previous bid or player)
outcast - a person who is rejected (from society or home)
outcome - something that results
outcrop - the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
outdoor - located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
outface - overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring
outfall - the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water
outflow - the discharge of a fluid from some container
outgrow - grow too large or too mature for
outlast - live longer than
outlier - a person who lives away from his place of work
outline - the line that appears to bound an object
outlive - live longer than
outlook - a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
outmost - situated at the farthest possible point from a center
outpace - surpass in speed
outplay - excel or defeat in a game
outpost - a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
outrage - a feeling of righteous anger
outrank - take precedence or surpass others in rank
outride - hang on during a trial of endurance
outsell - be sold more often than other, similar products
outside - the region that is outside of something
outsize - an unusual garment size (especially one that is very large)
outspan - remove the yoke or harness from
outstay - stay too long
outward - relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
outwork - subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
ovarian - of or involving the ovaries
ovation - enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
overact - exaggerate one's acting
overall - work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
overdue - past due
overeat - overeat or eat immodestly
overfed - too well nourished
overfly - fly over
overlap - a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
overlay - protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
overlie - lie upon
overpay - pay too much
overrun - too much production or more than expected
oversee - watch and direct
overtax - tax excessively
overtly - in an overt manner
overuse - exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
oviduct - either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
oxalate - a salt or ester of oxalic acid
oxidant - a substance that oxidizes another substance
oxidise - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
pacific - the largest ocean in the world
package - a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
packing - any material used especially to protect something
padding - artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
paddler - someone paddling a canoe
paddock - pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race
padlock - a detachable lock
pageant - an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc
pageboy - a boy who is employed to run errands
painful - causing physical or psychological pain
painted - coated with paint
painter - an artist who paints
pairing - the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
palatal - a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast')
palaver - flattery intended to persuade
palette - the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
palmist - fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms
palpate - examine (a body part) by palpation
palsied - affected with palsy or uncontrollable tremor
panacea - the goddess of healing
panache - distinctive and stylish elegance
pancake - a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
pandora - the first woman
panicky - thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
pannier - either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
panoply - a complete and impressive array
panther - a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard
pantile - a roofing tile with a S-shape
panting - breathing heavily (as after exertion)
papilla - a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
paprika - plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits
papyrus - paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat
parable - a short moral story (often with animal characters)
parader - walks with regular or stately step
paradox - a statement that contradicts itself
paragon - an ideal instance
parapet - a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
parasol - a handheld collapsible source of shade
parboil - cook (vegetables) briefly
parched - dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
parfait - layers of ice cream and syrup and whipped cream
parking - space in which vehicles can be parked
parlour - reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
parlous - fraught with danger
parquet - a floor made of parquetry
parsley - annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
parsnip - the whitish root of cultivated parsnip
parsons - United States sociologist (1902-1979)
partake - have some of the qualities or attributes of something
partial - the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant
parting - the act of departing politely
partner - a person's partner in marriage
parvenu - a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
paschal - of or relating to Passover or Easter
passage - the act of passing from one state or place to the next
passant - in walking position with right foreleg raised
passing - a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
passion - a strong feeling or emotion
passive - the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb
pasteur - French chemist and biologist whose discovery that fermentation is caused by microorganisms resulted in the process of pasteurization (1822-1895)
pastime - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
pasture - a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
patched - mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
patella - a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
pathway - a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
patient - a person who requires medical care
patriot - one who loves and defends his or her country
pattern - a perceptual structure
paucity - an insufficient quantity or number
paunchy - having a large belly
payable - a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
payback - financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)
payload - the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
payroll - a list of employees and their salaries
peacock - European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
peafowl - very large terrestrial southeast Asian pheasant often raised as an ornamental bird
pealing - a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
peanuts - an insignificant sum of money
peasant - a country person
peccary - nocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America
peckish - somewhat hungry
peddler - someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
peeling - loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
peerage - the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
peevish - easily irritated or annoyed
pegasus - the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa
pelican - large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish
pelting - anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
penalty - the act of punishing
penance - remorse for your past conduct
pendant - an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
pending - awaiting conclusion or confirmation
penguin - short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers
pennant - the award given to the champion
penning - the act of creating written works
pension - a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
pensive - deeply or seriously thoughtful
peopled - furnished with people
peoples - the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
peppery - having the piquant burning taste of peppers
peptide - amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another
percent - a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)
percept - the representation of what is perceived
percher - a person situated on a perch
percuss - strike or tap firmly
perfect - a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
perfidy - betrayal of a trust
perform - carry out or perform an action
perfume - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
pergola - a framework that supports climbing plants
perhaps - by chance
perigee - periapsis in Earth orbit
perjure - knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
perjury - criminal offense of making false statements under oath
perkily - in a perky manner
permute - change the order or arrangement of
perplex - be a mystery or bewildering to
persian - a native or inhabitant of Iran
persist - continue to exist
persona - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
perspex - a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
pertain - be relevant to
perturb - disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
perusal - reading carefully with intent to remember
pervade - spread or diffuse through
pervert - a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
petrify - cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned
petting - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
pettish - easily irritated or annoyed
petunia - any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers
phalanx - any of the bones of the fingers or toes
phantom - a ghostly appearing figure
pharaoh - the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
pharynx - the passage to the stomach and lungs
phoenix - the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona
phoneme - one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language
phrasal - of or relating to or functioning as a phrase
physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions
pianist - a person who plays the piano
pianola - a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys
picasso - prolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881-1973)
piccolo - a small flute
pickaxe - a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
picking - the quantity of a crop that is harvested
pickled - preserved in a pickling liquid
picture - a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
piebald - having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly
pierced - having a hole cut through
piggery - a farm where pigs are raised or kept
piggish - resembling swine
pigment - dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)
pigtail - a plait of braided hair
pilgrim - someone who journeys in foreign lands
pillage - goods or money obtained illegally
pillbox - a small round woman's hat
pillion - a seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc.
pillory - a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck
pimpled - blemished by imperfections of the skin
pinball - a game played on a sloping board
pinched - sounding as if the nose were pinched
pinhead - an ignorant or foolish person
pinhole - a small puncture that might have been made by a pin
pinkish - of a light shade of red
pinning - a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else
pioneer - someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
piously - in a devout and pious manner
pipette - measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
piquant - having an agreeably pungent taste
piranha - someone who attacks in search of booty
pitched - set to a certain pitch or key
pitcher - the person who does the pitching
piteous - deserving or inciting pity
pitfall - an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
pithead - the entrance to a coal mine
pithily - in a pithy sententious manner
pitiful - inspiring mixed contempt and pity
pitting - the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
pivotal - being of crucial importance
placard - a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
placate - cause to be more favorably inclined
placebo - an innocuous or inert medication
plainly - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
planned - designed or carried out according to a plan
planner - a person who makes plans
planted - set in the soil for growth
planter - the owner or manager of a plantation
plasmid - a small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication
plaster - a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water
plastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
plateau - a relatively flat highland
plating - a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
platoon - a military unit that is a subdivision of a company
platter - a large shallow dish used for serving food
playboy - a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
playful - full of fun and high spirits
playing - the act of playing a musical instrument
pleased - experiencing or manifesting pleasure
pledged - bound by or as if by an oath
plenary - full in all respects
pleural - of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thorax
pliable - susceptible to being led or directed
plodder - someone who walks in a laborious heavy-footed manner
plosive - a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
plotted - planned in advance
plotter - a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
plucked - of a stringed instrument
plugged - altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
plumage - the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
plumber - a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances
plummet - the metal bob of a plumb line
plunder - goods or money obtained illegally
plunger - someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
plywood - a laminate made of thin layers of wood
poached - cooked in hot water
poacher - someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
poetess - a woman poet
poetics - study of poetic works
poetise - compose verses or put into verse
pointed - having a point
pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relation
polecat - American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled
polemic - a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)
politic - marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
pollute - make impure
polygon - a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
polymer - a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
pompeii - ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
pompous - characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
pontiff - the head of the Roman Catholic Church
pontoon - that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
popcorn - corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
popeyed - with eyes or mouth open in surprise
popping - a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
popular - regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
porcine - relating to or suggesting swine
portage - the cost of carrying or transporting
portend - indicate by signs
portent - a sign of something about to happen
portico - a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
portion - something determined in relation to something that includes it
portray - portray in words
possess - have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
postage - the charge for mailing something
postbag - letter carrier's shoulder bag
postbox - public box for deposit of mail
posting - a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
postman - a man who delivers the mail
posture - the arrangement of the body and its limbs
potable - any liquid suitable for drinking
potency - the power or right to give orders or make decisions
pothole - a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)
potshot - a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
pottage - a stew of vegetables and (sometimes) meat
pottery - ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
poultry - a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
pouring - flowing profusely
poverty - the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
powdery - consisting of fine particles
powered - having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind
prairie - a treeless grassy plain
praline - cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans
prancer - a mettlesome or fiery horse
prattle - idle or foolish and irrelevant talk
prebend - the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
precede - be earlier in time
precept - rule of personal conduct
precess - move in a gyrating fashion
precise - sharply exact or accurate or delimited
predate - be earlier in time
predict - make a prediction about
preface - a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
prefect - a chief officer or chief magistrate
preheat - heat beforehand
prelate - a senior clergyman and dignitary
prelude - something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
premier - the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
premise - a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premiss - a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
premium - payment for insurance
prepaid - used especially of mail
prepare - make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
present - the period of time that is happening now
preside - act as president
pressed - compacted by ironing
presume - take to be the case or to be true
pretend - the enactment of a pretense
pretext - something serving to conceal plans
prevail - be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
prevent - keep from happening or arising
preview - an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
priapic - overly concerned with masculinity and male sexuality
pricing - the evaluation of something in terms of its price
prickle - a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
prickly - very irritable
primacy - the state of being first in importance
primary - a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen
primate - a senior clergyman and dignitary
priming - the act of making something ready
printer - someone whose occupation is printing
privacy - the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
private - an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
probate - a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
probing - diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
probity - complete and confirmed integrity
problem - a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
proceed - continue talking
process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
proctor - someone who supervises (an examination)
procure - get by special effort
prodigy - an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person
produce - fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
product - commodities offered for sale
profane - corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
profess - practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
proffer - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
profile - an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
profits - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
profuse - produced or growing in extreme abundance
progeny - the immediate descendants of a person
program - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
project - any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
prolong - lengthen in time
promise - a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
promote - contribute to the progress or growth of
pronoun - a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
proofed - treated so as to become resistant
propane - colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum
prophet - an authoritative person who divines the future
propose - make a proposal, declare a plan for something
prosaic - not fanciful or imaginative
prosody - the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
prosper - make steady progress
protean - taking on different forms
protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
protege - a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells
protest - a formal and solemn declaration of objection
proudly - with pride
proverb - a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
provide - give something useful or necessary to
provoke - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
provost - a high-ranking university administrator
prowess - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
prowler - someone who prowls or sneaks about
proximo - in or of the next month after the present
prudent - careful and sensible
prudery - excessive or affected modesty
prudish - exaggeratedly proper
pruning - something that has been pruned off of a plant
prussia - a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
psalter - a collection of Psalms for liturgical use
psychic - a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception
ptolemy - Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance
puberty - the time of life when sex glands become functional
publish - put into print
pudding - any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
puerile - of or characteristic of a child
puffing - blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
pulling - the act of pulling
pulsate - expand and contract rhythmically
pulsing - a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
pumpkin - a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds
puncher - a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
pungent - strong and sharp
punning - a humorous play on words
punster - someone overly fond of making puns
punting - a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
purging - an act of removing by cleansing
puritan - a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
purloin - make off with belongings of others
purport - the intended meaning of a communication
purpose - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
pursued - a person who is being chased
pursuer - a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
pursuit - the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
purview - the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
pushing - the act of applying force in order to move something away
pustule - a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
putrefy - become putrid
putting - hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
puzzled - filled with bewilderment
puzzler - a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
pyramid - a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
pyrites - any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest)
quakers - a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660
qualify - prove capable or fit
quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
quantum - a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory
quarrel - an angry dispute
quarter - one of four equal parts
quartet - the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
quartic - an algebraic equation of the fourth degree
queenly - having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
queerly - in a strange manner
quelled - subdued or overcome
quibble - an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
quicken - move faster
quicker - more quickly
quickly - with rapid movements
quiesce - become quiet or quieter
quieten - become quiet or quieter
quietly - with low volume
quietus - euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
quilted - made of layers of fabric held together by patterned stitching
quinine - a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark
quintet - a musical composition for five performers
quitter - a person who gives up too easily
quondam - belonging to some prior time
raccoon - the fur of the North American racoon
racking - causing great physical or mental suffering
racquet - a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
radiant - radiating or as if radiating light
radiate - send out rays or waves
radical - two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
raffles - British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
raftman - someone who travels by raft
ragtime - music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
ragwort - widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers
raiding - characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
railing - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
railway - line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
raiment - especially fine or decorative clothing
rainbow - an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
raining - falling in drops or as if falling like rain
raising - the event of something being raised upward
rambler - a person who takes long walks in the country
rampage - violently angry and destructive behavior
rampant - unrestrained and violent
rampart - an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
rancher - a person who owns or operates a ranch
rancour - a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
ranging - wandering freely
ranking - position on a scale in relation to others in a sport
ransack - steal goods
ranting - a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
rapidly - with rapid movements
rapport - a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
rapture - a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
rarebit - cheese melted with ale or beer served over toast
rasping - uttering in an irritated tone
ratlike - resembling or characteristic of a rat
rattled - thrown into a state of agitated confusion
rattler - pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
raucous - unpleasantly loud and harsh
ravaged - having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
ravioli - small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings
rawness - a chilly dampness
reactor - an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
readapt - adapt anew
readily - without much difficulty
reading - the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
readmit - admit anew
reagent - a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions
realign - align anew or better
realise - earn on some commercial or business transaction
realism - the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
realist - a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them
reality - all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
rearing - the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
rebirth - after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
rebound - a movement back from an impact
rebuild - build again
receipt - the act of receiving
receive - get something
recency - a time immediately before the present
recital - the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
reclaim - claim back
recline - move the upper body backwards and down
recluse - one who lives in solitude
recount - an additional (usually a second) count
recover - get or find back
recruit - a recently enlisted soldier
rectify - math: determine the length of
rectory - an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
recycle - cause to repeat a cycle
reddish - of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)
redhead - someone who has red hair
redneck - a poor White person in the southern United States
redness - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation
redoubt - a temporary or supplementary fortification
redound - return or recoil
redraft - a draft for the amount of a dishonored draft plus the costs and charges of drafting again
redress - a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
reduced - made less in size or amount or degree
reducer - a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized
redwood - the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees
reeking - wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
referee - who is expected to ensure fair play
refined - cultivated and genteel
refiner - one whose work is to refine a specific thing
reflect - manifest or bring back
refloat - set afloat again
refocus - focus once again
refract - subject to refraction
refrain - the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
refresh - refresh one's memory
refugee - an exile who flees for safety
refusal - the act of refusing
regalia - paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
regally - in a regal manner
regatta - a meeting for boat races
regency - the period of time during which a regent governs
regimen - a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
regress - the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence
regrets - a polite refusal of an invitation
regroup - organize anew, as after a setback
regular - a regular patron
rehouse - put up in a new or different housing
reissue - a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
rejoice - feel happiness or joy
relapse - a failure to maintain a higher state
related - being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
relaxed - without strain or anxiety
relearn - learn something again, as after having forgotten or neglected it
release - merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
reliant - relying on another for support
relieve - provide physical relief, as from pain
remains - any object that is left unused or still extant
remarry - marry, not for the first time
rematch - something (especially a game) that is played again
remnant - a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
remodel - do over, as of (part of) a house
remorse - a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
remould - cast again
remount - a fresh horse especially (formerly) to replace one killed or injured in battle
removal - the act of removing
removed - separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
remover - a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface)
rending - resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
renewal - the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
renewed - restored to a new condition
renting - the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
reorder - a repeated order for the same merchandise
repaint - paint again
replace - substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
replant - plant again or anew
replete - fill to satisfaction
replica - copy that is not the original
repress - put down by force or intimidation
reprint - a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
reprise - repeat an earlier theme of a composition
reproof - an act or expression of criticism and censure
reprove - take to task
reptile - any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
repulse - an instance of driving away or warding off
request - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
requiem - a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
require - require as useful, just, or proper
requite - make repayment for or return something
rescale - establish on a new scale
rescind - cancel officially
rescued - delivered from danger
rescuer - a person who rescues you from harm or danger
reserve - formality and propriety of manner
reshape - shape anew or differently
residue - matter that remains after something has been removed
resolve - the trait of being resolute
resound - ring or echo with sound
respect - a detail or point
respire - breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety
respite - a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
respond - show a response or a reaction to something
restart - start an engine again, for example
restate - to say, state, or perform again
restful - affording physical or mental rest
restive - being in a tense state
restock - stock again
restore - return to its original or usable and functioning condition
rethink - thinking again about a choice previously made
retinal - either of two yellow to red retinal pigments formed from rhodopsin by the action of light
retinue - the group following and attending to some important person
retired - no longer active in your work or profession
retiree - someone who has retired from active working
retouch - give retouches to (hair)
retrace - to go back over again
retract - formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
retrain - teach new skills
retread - a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads
retreat - withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
retrial - a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court
retsina - Greek wine flavored with resin
reunify - unify again, as of a country
reunion - a party of former associates who have come together again
reunite - have a reunion
revalue - gain in value
revelry - unrestrained merrymaking
revenge - action taken in return for an injury or offense
revenue - the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
revered - profoundly honored
reverie - absentminded dreaming while awake
reverse - a relation of direct opposition
revisal - the act of rewriting something
revised - improved or brought up to date
reviser - someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication
revisit - visit again
revival - bringing again into activity and prominence
revived - restored to consciousness or life or vigor
revolve - turn on or around an axis or a center
rewrite - something that has been written again
rhenium - a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys
rhizome - a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure
rhodium - a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores
rhombic - resembling a rhombus
rhombus - a parallelogram with four equal sides
rhubarb - long pinkish sour leafstalks usually eaten cooked and sweetened
rhyming - having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
ribbing - a framework of ribs
rickets - childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
rickety - inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
ricksha - a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger
riddled - damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes
rifling - the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
rigging - gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
rightly - with honesty
rigidly - in a rigid manner
rimless - lacking a rim or frame
ringing - the sound of a bell ringing
ringlet - a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
rinsing - the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
rioting - a state of disorder involving group violence
riotous - produced or growing in extreme abundance
ripcord - a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend
ripened - of wines, fruit, cheeses
riposte - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
ripping - resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
rippled - uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
risible - arousing or provoking laughter
risotto - rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese
rissole - minced cooked meat or fish coated in egg and breadcrumbs and fried in deep fat
rivalry - the act of competing as for profit or a prize
riveter - a worker who inserts and hammers rivets
riviera - a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
rivulet - a small stream
roadway - a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
roaring - a deep prolonged loud noise
roasted - cooked by dry heat in an oven
roaster - a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment)
robbery - larceny by threat of violence
robotic - of or relating to mechanical robots
rockers - originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s
rockery - a garden featuring rocks
roebuck - male roe deer
roguery - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
roguish - playful in an appealingly bold way
roister - engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
rolling - a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
romance - a relationship between two lovers
romulus - abandoned them
roofing - material used to construct a roof
rooftop - the top of a (usually flat) roof
rooibos - South African shrub having flat acuminate leaves and yellow flowers
rookery - a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
roomful - the quantity a room will hold
rooster - adult male chicken
rooting - the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
rosebud - the bud of a rose
rosette - an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
rostrum - a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
rotated - turned in a circle around an axis
rotting - the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
rotunda - a building having a circular plan and a dome
roughen - make rough or rougher
roughly - imprecise but fairly close to correct
rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
roundel - English form of rondeau having three triplets with a refrain after the first and third
rounder - a dissolute person
roundly - in a round manner
roundup - the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
rousing - the act of arousing
routine - an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
rowboat - a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
rowdily - in a rowdy manner
royally - in a royal manner
royalty - payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
rubbery - having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness
rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
rubbish - worthless material that is to be disposed of
rubella - a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days
rubicon - the boundary in ancient times between Italy and Gaul
ruction - the act of making a noisy disturbance
ruffian - a cruel and brutal fellow
ruffled - shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
ruining - destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
ruinous - extremely harmful
rumania - a republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline on the Black Sea
rummage - a jumble of things to be given away
rumpled - in disarray
runaway - an easy victory
rundown - a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
running - a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
rupture - state of being torn or burst open
rurally - in a rural manner
rushing - an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
russian - a native or inhabitant of Russia
rusting - the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
rustler - someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
sabbath - a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians
sackful - the quantity contained in a sack
sacking - coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
saddled - having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
saddler - a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses
sadness - emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
saffron - Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
sagging - hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
sailing - the work of a sailor
sainted - marked by utter benignity
saintly - marked by utter benignity
salient - the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
salvage - property or goods saved from damage or destruction
salving - having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
samovar - a metal urn with a spigot at the base
sampler - an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something
samurai - a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
sanctum - a place of inviolable privacy
sandbag - a bag filled with sand
sandman - an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy
sandpit - a large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug
sapient - acutely insightful and wise
sapling - young tree
sarcasm - witty language used to convey insults or scorn
sarcoma - a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.)
sardine - small fatty fish usually canned
satanic - of or relating to Satan
satchel - luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
satiate - fill to satisfaction
satiric - exposing human folly to ridicule
satisfy - meet the requirements or expectations of
satyric - of or relating to or having the characteristics of a satyr
saucily - in an impudent or impertinent manner
saunter - a careless leisurely gait
sausage - highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
savanna - a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
saveloy - a ready-cooked and highly seasoned pork sausage
savings - a fund of money put by as a reserve
saviour - a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
savoury - either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
sawdust - fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
sawmill - a large sawing machine
scabies - a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
scalene - of a triangle having three sides of different lengths
scaling - the act of arranging in a graduated series
scallop - one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.)
scalpel - a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery
scamper - rushing about hastily in an undignified way
scandal - disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
scanner - someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
scapula - either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings
scarify - puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
scarily - in an alarming manner
scarlet - a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
scarred - deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
scatter - a haphazard distribution in all directions
scenery - the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
scented - having the sense of smell
sceptic - someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
sceptre - the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
schemer - a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
scherzo - a fast movement (usually in triple time)
schmalz - excessive sentimentality in art or music
scholar - a learned person (especially in the humanities)
science - a particular branch of scientific knowledge
scissor - cut with or as if with scissors
scolder - someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
scooter - a motorboat resembling a motor scooter
scoring - evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
scorned - treated with contempt
scoured - worn away as by water or ice or wind
scourge - a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
scraper - any of various hand tools for scraping
scrapie - a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system
scrappy - full of fighting spirit
scratch - an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
scrawny - being very thin
screech - a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
scrooge - a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
scrotum - the external pouch that contains the testes
scrubby - sparsely covered with stunted trees or vegetation and underbrush
scruffy - shabby and untidy
scruple - a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
scuffle - disorderly fighting
sculler - someone who sculls (moves a long oar pivoted on the back of the boat to propel the boat forward)
scupper - drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
scuttle - container for coal
seabird - a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls
seafood - edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc
seagull - mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
sealant - a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface)
sealing - the act of treating something to make it repel water
seaport - a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
searing - severely critical
seasick - experiencing motion sickness
seaside - the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
seating - an area that includes places where several people can sit
seattle - a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
seaward - the direction toward the sea
seaweed - plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
seclude - keep away from others
secrecy - the trait of keeping things secret
secrete - generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
section - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
secular - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
securer - someone who obtains or acquires
seducer - a bad person who entices others into error or wrongdoing
seeable - capable of being seen
seedbed - a bed where seedlings are grown before transplanting
seeking - the act of searching for something
seeming - appearing as such but not necessarily so
seepage - the process of seeping
seeping - leaking out slowly
segment - one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
seismic - subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
seizing - small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
seizure - a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
selfish - concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
sellers - English comic actor (1925-1980)
selling - the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
seminar - any meeting for an exchange of ideas
semitic - a major branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family
senator - a member of a senate
sending - the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
senegal - a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic
sensing - the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
sensory - involving or derived from the senses
sensual - marked by the appetites and passions of the body
sequent - in regular succession without gaps
sequoia - either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet
serfdom - the state of a serf
serious - concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
serpent - limbless scaly elongate reptile
serrate - make saw-toothed or jag the edge of
serried - pressed together
servant - a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
service - work done by one person or group that benefits another
servile - submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
serving - an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
sesotho - the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Basotho
sessile - permanently attached to a substrate
session - a meeting for execution of a group's functions
setback - an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
setting - the context and environment in which something is set
settled - established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
settler - a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
seventh - position seven in a countable series of things
seventy - the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven
several - of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
severed - detached by cutting
sexless - having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
sextant - a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
shackle - a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
shading - graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
shadowy - filled with shade
shagged - having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags
shakers - a celibate and communistic Christian sect in the United States
shakeup - the imposition of a new organization
shakily - in an insecurely shaky manner
shaking - the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
shallot - aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion
shallow - a stretch of shallow water
shamble - walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
shampoo - cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
shapely - having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
shaping - any process serving to define the shape of something
sharing - using or enjoying something jointly with others
sharpen - make sharp or sharper
sharper - a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
sharply - in an aggressive manner
shatter - break into many pieces
shaving - the act of removing hair with a razor
sheared - having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
shearer - Scottish ballet dancer and actress (born in 1926)
sheathe - cover with a protective sheathing
shekels - informal terms for money
shellac - lac purified by heating and filtering
shelled - of animals or fruits that have a shell
shelter - a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
sherbet - a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin
sheriff - the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
shifter - a stagehand responsible for moving scenery
shimmer - a weak and tremulous light
shindig - a large and noisy party of people
shingle - building material used as siding or roofing
shining - the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
shivery - cold enough to cause shivers
shocked - struck with fear, dread, or consternation
shocker - a shockingly bad person
shoebox - a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment)
shooter - a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
shopper - someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
shoring - a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
shorten - make shorter than originally intended
shortly - for a short time
shotgun - firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
shouted - in a vehement outcry
shouter - someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
showery - wet by periods of rain
showing - the display of a motion picture
showman - a person skilled at making effective presentations
shrilly - in a shrill voice
shrivel - wither, as with a loss of moisture
shrubby - of or relating to or resembling a shrub
shudder - an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
shuffle - the act of mixing cards haphazardly
shunter - a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips
shutter - a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
shuttle - badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
shyness - a feeling of fear of embarrassment
siamese - a branch of the Tai languages
siberia - a vast Asian region of Russia
sibling - a person's brother or sister
sickbay - a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)
sickbed - the bed on which a sick person lies
sidecar - a cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy
sifting - the act of separating grain from chaff
sighted - able to see
sightly - very pleasing to the eye
sigmoid - curved in two directions (like the letter S)
signify - denote or connote
signing - language expressed by visible hand gestures
signora - an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
silence - the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
silicon - a tetravalent nonmetallic element
silkily - in a silky manner
silvery - resembling or reminiscent of silver
similar - marked by correspondence or resemblance
simplex - allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
sincere - open and genuine
singing - the act of singing vocal music
singles - badminton played with one person on each side
sinking - a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
sinless - free from sin
sinning - an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
sinuous - curved or curving in and out
sirloin - the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump
sitting - the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
situate - determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
sixfold - by a factor of six
sixteen - the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
sixties - the decade from 1960 to 1969
skating - the sport of gliding on skates
skeptic - someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
sketchy - giving only major points
skilful - having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
skilled - having or showing or requiring special skill
skillet - a pan used for frying foods
skimmed - used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
skimmer - a rapid superficial reader
skinned - having skin of a specified kind
skinner - United States actor (1858-1942)
skipper - a student who fails to attend classes
skittle - a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
skydive - jump from an airplane and perform various maneuvers before opening one's parachute
skylark - brown-speckled European lark noted for singing while hovering at a great height
skyline - the outline of objects seen against the sky
skyward - toward the sky
slacken - become slow or slower
slacker - a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)
slackly - in a relaxed manner
slander - words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
slanted - having an oblique or slanted direction
slapper - a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand
slashed - patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes
slasher - someone who slashes another person
slating - thin layers of rock used for roofing
slavery - the state of being under the control of another person
slavish - blindly imitative
slaying - unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
sleekly - in a sleek glossy manner
sleeper - a rester who is sleeping
sleeved - made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified
sleight - adroitness in using the hands
slender - being of delicate or slender build
slicing - a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
slicked - made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
slicker - a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
slickly - with superficial plausibility
sliding - being a smooth continuous motion
slipper - low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily
slipway - structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
slither - to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
slobber - saliva spilling from the mouth
sloping - having an oblique or slanted direction
slopped - very drunk
sloshed - very drunk
slowest - most slowly
slowing - a decrease in rate of change
slumber - a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
slurred - spoken as if with a thick tongue
slyness - shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
smacker - a loud kiss
smaller - small or little relative to something else
smartly - in a clever manner
smashed - very drunk
smasher - a person who smashes something
smelter - an industrial plant for smelting
smiling - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
smitten - affected by something overwhelming
smoking - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
smolder - a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame
smother - a confused multitude of things
smuggle - import or export without paying customs duties
snaffle - a simple jointed bit for a horse
snapper - the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback
snarled - tangled in knots or snarls
sniffer - a person who sniffs
sniffle - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
sniffly - liable to sniffle
snifter - a globular glass with a small top
snigger - a disrespectful laugh
snippet - a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
snooker - a form of pool played with 15 red balls and six balls of other colors and a cue ball
snooper - a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others
snoring - the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
snorkel - breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface
snowman - a figure of a person made of packed snow
snuffle - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
snuggle - a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
soaking - the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soapbox - a crate for packing soap
soaring - the activity of flying a glider
sobbing - convulsive gasp made while weeping
soberly - in a grave and sober manner
society - an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
softish - somewhat soft
soiling - the act of soiling something
sojourn - a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
solanum - type genus of the Solanaceae: nightshade
soldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
solicit - make a solicitation or entreaty for something
solidly - as an undiversified whole
soloist - a musician who performs a solo
soluble - capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water)
solvent - a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
solving - finding a solution to a problem
somalia - a republic in extreme eastern Africa on the Somali peninsula
somatic - affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
someday - some unspecified time in the future
somehow - in some unspecified way or manner
someone - a human being
someway - in some unspecified way or manner
soonest - with the least delay
sophist - any of a group of Greek philosophers and teachers in the 5th century BC who speculated on a wide range of subjects
sopping - extremely wet
soprano - a female singer
sorcery - the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
sorghum - economically important Old World tropical cereal grass
sorting - an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
souffle - light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit
soulful - full of or expressing deep emotion
sounder - a device for making soundings
soundly - deeply or completely
souring - the process of becoming sour
soybean - a source of oil
spacial - pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space
spacing - the time between occurrences of a repeating event
spangle - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
spaniel - any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
spanish - the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
spanker - a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand
spanner - a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
sparely - in a spare manner
sparing - avoiding waste
sparkle - merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
sparkly - marked by high spirits or excitement
sparrow - any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
spartan - a resident of Sparta
spastic - a person suffering from spastic paralysis
spatial - pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space
spatter - the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
spatula - a turner with a narrow flexible blade
spaying - neutering a female by removing the ovaries
speaker - someone who expresses in language
special - a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
species - taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
specify - specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement
speckle - a small contrasting part of something
spectre - a ghostly appearing figure
speedup - the act of accelerating
speller - someone who spells words
spencer - English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
spender - English poet and critic (1909-1995)
spheric - having the shape of a sphere or ball
spicery - the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
spicily - with strong spices
spidery - relating to or resembling a member of the class Arachnida
spiller - an attacker who sheds or spills blood
spinach - southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves
spindle - tiny fibers that are seen in cell division
spindly - long and lean
spinner - someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads)
spinney - a copse that shelters game
spirant - a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
spirits - an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
spittle - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth
splashy - characterized by water flying about haphazardly
splicer - a woodworker who joins pieces of wood with a splice
splodge - an irregularly shaped spot
splurge - an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
spoiled - having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
spoiler - a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
sponger - a workman employed to collect sponges
sponsor - someone who supports or champions something
sporran - a fur or leather pouch worn at the front of the kilt as part of the traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders
spotted - having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
spotter - a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots
sprayer - a worker who applies spray to a surface
springy - elastic
sprites - atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
spurned - rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
sputnik - a Russian artificial satellite
sputter - the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
spyhole - a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
squalid - morally degraded
squally - characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
squalor - sordid dirtiness
squared - having been made square
squashy - like a pulp or overripe
squeaky - having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
squeeze - the act of gripping and pressing firmly
squelch - a crushing remark
stabber - someone who stabs another person
stacked - arranged in a stack
stacker - a laborer who builds up a stack or pile
stadium - a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
stagger - an unsteady uneven gait
staging - the production of a drama on the stage
stained - marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
stainer - a worker who stains (wood or fabric)
stalked - having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
stalker - someone who walks with long stiff strides
stamina - enduring strength and energy
stammer - a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
stamper - a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine)
standby - something that can be relied on when needed
stapler - a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
starchy - consisting of or containing starch
stardom - the status of being acknowledged as a star
staring - open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
starkly - in a stark manner
starlet - a young (film) actress who is publicized as a future star
starlit - lighted only by stars
starred - marked with an asterisk
starter - an electric motor for starting an engine
startle - a sudden involuntary movement
startup - the act of setting in operation
starved - suffering from lack of food
stately - impressive in appearance
statics - the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
station - a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
stature - high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
statute - an act passed by a legislative body
staunch - stop the flow of a liquid
stealer - a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
stealth - avoiding detection by moving carefully
steamed - cooked in steam
steamer - a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
steepen - become steeper
steeper - a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping
steeple - a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
steeply - in a steep manner
stellar - being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
stemmed - having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified
stencil - a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design)
stentor - a speaker with an unusually loud voice
stepson - the son your spouse by a former marriage
sterile - incapable of reproducing
sternly - with sternness
sternum - the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
steroid - any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings
steward - someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
stewing - an extreme state of worry and agitation
sticker - a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
stiffen - become stiff or stiffer
stiffly - in a stiff manner
stifled - held in check with difficulty
stilted - artificially formal
stinger - a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
stinker - a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
stipend - a sum of money allotted on a regular basis
stirred - being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
stirrer - a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble
stirrup - support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
stocked - furnished with more than enough
stoical - seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain
stomach - an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
stonily - in a stony manner
stoning - the act of pelting with stones
stooped - having the back and shoulders rounded
stopgap - something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
stopped - blocked
stopper - an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
storage - the act of storing something
stoutly - in a resolute manner
stowage - the charge for stowing goods
stowing - the act of packing or storing away
straits - a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
strange - being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected
stratum - one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
stratus - a large dark low cloud
strayer - someone who strays or falls behind
streaky - marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
stretch - a large and unbroken expanse or distance
strider - a person who walks rapidly with long steps
striker - a forward on a soccer team
strings - the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
stringy - lean and sinewy
striped - marked or decorated with stripes
striper - a serviceman who wears stripes on the uniform to indicate rank or years of service
stripes - V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
striver - someone who works as hard as a slave
strudel - thin sheet of filled dough rolled and baked
stubble - material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
stubbly - having a short growth of beard
studded - dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads
student - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
studied - produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
stuffed - filled with something
stuffer - a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display
stumble - an unsteady uneven gait
stunned - filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
stunner - a very attractive or seductive looking woman
stunted - inferior in size or quality
stupefy - make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation
stutter - a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds
stylish - having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
stylist - an artist who is a master of a particular style
styrene - a colorless oily liquid
suasion - the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade)
suavely - with suavity
subbing - working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
subdued - in a softened tone
subject - the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
sublime - vaporize and then condense right back again
subside - wear off or die down
subsidy - a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
subsist - support oneself
subsoil - the layer of soil between the topsoil and bedrock
subsume - contain or include
subtend - be opposite to
subunit - a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit
subvert - cause the downfall of
succeed - attain success or reach a desired goal
success - an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
succour - assistance in time of difficulty
succumb - consent reluctantly
sucking - the act of sucking
suckled - breast-fed
sucrose - a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent
suction - a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
suffice - be sufficient
suffuse - cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
sugared - with sweetening added
suggest - make a proposal, declare a plan for something
suicide - the act of killing yourself
suiting - a fabric used for suits
sulkily - in a sulky manner
sulphur - an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element
sultana - pale yellow seedless grape used for raisins and wine
sumatra - a mountainous island in western Indonesia
summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
summery - belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer
summons - a request to be present
sunbeam - a ray of sunlight
sunburn - a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
sundial - timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
sundown - the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
sunless - filled or abounding with clouds
sunrise - the first light of day
sunroof - an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel
sunspot - a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere
supping - ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking
support - the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
suppose - express a supposition
supreme - final or last in your life or progress
supremo - the most important person in an organization
surface - the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
surfeit - the state of being more than full
surfing - the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave
surgeon - a physician who specializes in surgery
surgery - the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
surging - characterized by great swelling waves or surges
surlily - in a churlish manner
surmise - a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
surname - the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
surpass - distinguish oneself
surplus - a quantity much larger than is needed
surreal - characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions
survive - continue to live through hardship or adversity
suspect - someone who is under suspicion
suspend - hang freely
sustain - lengthen or extend in duration or space
swagger - an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work
swahili - the most widely spoken Bantu languages
swallow - a small amount of liquid food
swarthy - naturally having skin of a dark color
swearer - someone who uses profanity
sweater - a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
swedish - a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Sweden and one of two official languages of Finland
sweeper - an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.)
sweeten - make sweeter in taste
sweetie - a person loved by another person
sweetly - in an affectionate or loving manner (`sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of `sweetly')
swelled - feeling self-importance
sweltry - excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness
swiftly - in a swift manner
swimmer - a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
swindle - the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
swinger - someone who swings sports implements
swollen - characteristic of false pride
symptom - any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
synapse - the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle
synergy - the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
synonym - two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context
syringe - a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
tabasco - a Mexican state on the Gulf of Campeche
tableau - a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
tabloid - sensationalist journalism
tabular - of or pertaining to or arranged in table form
tacitly - in a tacit manner
tacking - a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
tackler - a football player who tackles the ball carrier
tactful - having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
tactics - the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
tactile - of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tactual - of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tadpole - a larval frog or toad
taffeta - a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
tailing - the act of following someone secretly
tainted - touched by rot or decay
takings - the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
talking - an exchange of ideas via conversation
tallboy - a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
tallish - somewhat tall
tangelo - hybrid between grapefruit and mandarin orange
tangent - a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
tangled - in a confused mass
tankage - the quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks
tankard - large drinking vessel with one handle
tankful - as much as a tank will hold
tannery - workplace where skins and hides are tanned
tanning - process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light
tantrum - a display of bad temper
tapered - becoming gradually narrower
tapioca - granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings
tapping - the sound of light blow or knock
taproom - a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
tardily - without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
tarnish - discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
tasting - a small amount (especially of food or wine)
taxable - subject to taxation
taxicab - a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
teacher - a person whose occupation is teaching
tearful - filled with or marked by tears
teargas - a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them
tearing - shedding tears
tearoom - a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
teashop - a restaurant where tea and light meals are available
teasing - the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule)
teatime - a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
tedious - so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
teeming - abundantly filled with especially living things
teenage - being of the age 13 through 19
teheran - the capital and largest city of Iran
telling - an act of narration
tempera - pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk
tempest - a violent commotion or disturbance
tempter - a person who tempts others
tenable - based on sound reasoning or evidence
tenancy - an act of being a tenant or occupant
tending - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
tendril - slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support
tenfold - by ten times as much
tensely - in a tense manner
tensile - of or relating to tension
tension - a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
tensity - the physical condition of being stretched or strained
tenuous - having thin consistency
tenured - appointed for life and not subject to dismissal except for a grave crime
tequila - Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant
termite - whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
ternary - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
terrace - usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
terrain - a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
terrier - any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
terrify - fill with terror
terrine - a pate or fancy meatloaf baked in an earthenware casserole
tersely - in a short and concise manner
testify - give testimony in a court of law
testily - in a petulant manner
testing - the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
tetanus - an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds
textile - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
textual - of or relating to or based on a text
texture - the feel of a surface or a fabric
thawing - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
theatre - a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
theorem - a proposition deducible from basic postulates
therapy - the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
thereby - by that means or because of that
therein - in or into that thing or place
thereof - of or concerning this or that
thereon - on that
thereto - to that
thermal - rising current of warm air
thicken - make thick or thicker
thicket - a dense growth of bushes
thickly - spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
thimble - as much as a thimble will hold
thinker - an important intellectual
thinned - mixed with water
thinner - a diluting agent
thirdly - in the third place
thirsty - feeling a need or desire to drink
thistle - any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
thither - to or toward that place
thorium - a soft silvery-white tetravalent radioactive metallic element
thought - the content of cognition
threads - informal terms for clothing
thrifty - careful and diligent in the use of resources
throaty - sounding as if pronounced low in the throat
through - from beginning to end
thrower - a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn
thumbed - worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
thunder - a deep prolonged loud noise
thyroid - located near the base of the neck
ticking - a metallic tapping sound
tickler - a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
tideway - a channel in which a tidal current runs
tidings - information about recent and important events
tighten - make tight or tighter
tightly - in a tight or constricted manner
tigress - a female tiger
tillage - arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
tilling - cultivation of the land in order to raise crops
timidly - in a shy or timid or bashful manner
tinfoil - foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead
tinting - the act of adding a tinge of color
tinware - articles of commerce made of tin plate
tipster - one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
tiredly - in a weary manner
titanic - of great force or power
titular - of or relating to a legal title to something
toasted - browned over by exposure to heat
toaster - someone who proposes a toast
tobacco - leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
toccata - a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style
toddler - a young child
toehold - a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
toeless - lacking a toe or toes
toenail - the nail at the end of a toe
toiling - doing arduous or unpleasant work
tokamak - a doughnut-shaped chamber used in fusion research
toluene - a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar
tombola - a lottery in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum
tonight - the present or immediately coming night
tonnage - a tax imposed on ships that enter the US
tonsure - the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
toolbox - a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
toothed - having teeth especially of a certain number or type
topcoat - a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
topiary - a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals
topical - of or relating to or arranged by topics
topless - having no top
topmost - at or nearest to the top
topping - a flavorful addition on top of a dish
topsoil - the layer of soil on the surface
topspin - forward spin (usually of a moving ball) that is imparted by an upward stroke
torment - unbearable physical pain
tornado - a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
toronto - the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
torpedo - a professional killer who uses a gun
torrent - a heavy rain
torsion - a tortuous and twisted shape or position
torture - extreme mental distress
totally - to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
totemic - relating to totemism
touched - having come into contact
toucher - a person who causes or allows a part of the body to come in contact with someone or something
toughen - make tough or tougher
toughie - an aggressive and violent young criminal
toughly - in a ruggedly tough manner
tourism - the business of providing services to tourists
tourist - someone who travels for pleasure
tourney - a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
tousled - in disarray
towpath - a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats
toyshop - shop where toys are sold
tracery - decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
trachea - membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
tracing - the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
tracked - having tracks
tracker - someone who tracks down game
tractor - a wheeled vehicle with large wheels
trading - buying or selling securities or commodities
traffic - the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
tragedy - an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
trailer - someone who takes more time than necessary
trained - shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training
trainee - someone who is being trained
trainer - one who trains other persons or animals
traitor - someone who betrays his country by committing treason
tramcar - a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine
trammel - a fishing net with three layers
trample - the sound of heavy treading or stomping
tramway - a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
tranche - a portion of something (especially money)
transit - a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
transom - a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
trapeze - a swing used by circus acrobats
trapped - forced to turn and face attackers
trapper - someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
travail - concluding state of pregnancy
trawler - a fisherman who use a trawl net
treacle - a pale cane syrup
treadle - a lever that is operated with the foot
treason - a crime that undermines the offender's government
treated - subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
treetop - the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
trefoil - any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
trekker - a traveler who makes a long arduous journey (as hiking through mountainous country)
trellis - latticework used to support climbing plants
tremble - a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremolo - a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones
trestle - a supporting tower used to support a bridge
tribune - an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
tribute - something given or done as an expression of esteem
trickle - flowing in drops
trident - a spear with three prongs
trifler - one who behaves lightly or not seriously
trigger - lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
trigram - a word that is written with three letters in an alphabetic writing system
trilled - uttered with a trill
trilogy - a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme
trimmed - made neat and tidy by trimming
trimmer - a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
trinity - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
trinket - cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
triplet - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
triplex - having three units or components or elements
tripoli - a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone
trireme - ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
tristan - after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
tritium - a radioactive isotope of hydrogen
triumph - a successful ending of a struggle or contest
trivial - small and of little importance
trolley - a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
trooper - a soldier in a motorized army unit
tropics - the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
trotter - foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
trouble - a source of difficulty
trounce - beat severely with a whip or rod
trouper - a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working
trouser - a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
truancy - failure to attend (especially school)
truffle - any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber
trumpet - a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
trundle - a low bed to be slid under a higher bed
trussed - bound or secured closely
trusted - worthy of trust or confidence
trustee - a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
tsunami - a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption
tuatara - only extant member of the order Rhynchocephalia of large spiny lizard-like diapsid reptiles of coastal islands off New Zealand
tubular - constituting a tube
tuesday - the third day of the week
tuition - a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
tumbler - a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
tumulus - a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs
tuneful - having a musical sound
tunisia - a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast
turbine - rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate
turkish - a Turkic language spoken by the Turks
turmoil - a violent disturbance
turning - the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
turnkey - someone who guards prisoners
turnout - the group that gathers together for a particular occasion
tuscany - a region in central Italy
tussock - a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
tweeter - a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds
twelfth - position 12 in a countable series of things
twiddle - a series of small (usually idle) twists or turns
twinkle - a rapid change in brightness
twinned - being two identical
twisted - having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
twister - a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
twitter - a series of chirps
twofold - by a factor of two
twosome - two items of the same kind
typeset - set in type
typhoid - serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration
typhoon - a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
typical - exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
tyranny - a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
ugandan - a native or inhabitant of Uganda
ukraine - a republic in southeastern Europe
ukulele - a small guitar having four strings
umbrage - a feeling of anger caused by being offended
umpteen - innumerable but many
unaided - carried out without aid or assistance
unalike - not alike or similar
unarmed - not having or using arms
unasked - not asked for
unaware - not aware
unblock - clear or remove an obstruction from
unbosom - relieve oneself of troubling information
unbound - not secured within a cover
unbowed - erect in posture
uncanny - suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
unchain - remove the chains from
uncivil - lacking civility or good manners
unclean - soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
unclear - poorly stated or described
uncouth - lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
uncover - make visible
uncross - change from a crossed to an uncrossed position
unction - excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
uncured - not seasoned
undated - not bearing a date
undergo - pass through
undoing - an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
undress - partial or complete nakedness
undying - never dying
unearth - bring to light
unequal - poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
unfixed - not firmly placed or set or fastened
unfunny - not funny
ungodly - characterized by iniquity
unhappy - experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
unheard - not necessarily inaudible but not heard
unhinge - disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
unhoped - so unexpected as to have not been imagined
unhuman - divested of human qualities or attributes
unicorn - an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead
unified - formed or united into a whole
uniform - clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
unitary - relating to or characterized by or aiming toward unity
uniting - the combination of two or more commercial companies
unkempt - not neatly combed
unknown - an unknown and unexplored region
unlaced - with laces not tied
unlearn - try to forget
unleash - release or vent
unlined - not having a lining or liner
unloose - grant freedom to
unloved - not loved
unlucky - having or bringing misfortune
unmanly - not possessing qualities befitting a man
unmixed - not mixed with extraneous elements
unmoved - emotionally unmoved
unnamed - being or having an unknown or unnamed source
unnerve - disturb the composure of
unnoted - not taken into account
unowned - having no owner
unpaved - not having a paved surface
unquiet - characterized by unrest or disorder
unravel - become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
unready - not prepared or in a state of readiness
unsaved - in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
unscrew - loosen something by unscrewing it
unshorn - not sheared
unsound - not in good condition
unspent - not spent
unstuck - free
untamed - in a natural state
untaxed - not taxed
untried - not tried or tested by experience
untruth - a false statement
untwist - cause to become untwisted
untying - loosening the ties that fasten something
unusual - not usual or common or ordinary
unweary - with unreduced energy
upbraid - express criticism towards
upended - turned up on end
upfield - away from the defending teams' end of the playing field
upfront - frank and honest
upgrade - an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
upright - a vertical structural member as a post or stake
upriver - toward the source or against the current
upsilon - the 20th letter of the Greek alphabet
upstage - the rear part of the stage
upstart - an arrogant or presumptuous person
upsurge - a sudden forceful flow
upwards - spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
uranium - a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element
urethra - duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct
urgency - the state of being urgent
urinary - of or relating to the function or production or secretion of urine
uruguay - a South American republic on the southeast coast of South America
useable - fit or ready for use or service
useless - having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
usually - under normal conditions
usurper - one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
utensil - an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
uterine - of or involving the uterus
utilise - put into service
utility - a company that performs a public service
utopian - an idealistic (but usually impractical) social reformer
uttered - communicated in words
utterer - an organism that can utter vocal sounds
utterly - completely and without qualification
vacancy - being unoccupied
vaccine - immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
vacuity - the absence of matter
vacuole - a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
vacuous - devoid of intelligence
vagrant - a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
vaguely - in a vague way
valance - a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing
valence - a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
valency - the phenomenon of forming chemical bonds
valiant - having or showing valor
validly - with validity
vampire - a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
vanilla - any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers
vantage - place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
vapours - a state of depression
variant - an event that departs from expectations
variate - a variable quantity that is random
variety - a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
various - of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
varnish - a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
varsity - a British abbreviation of `university'
varying - marked by diversity or difference
vatican - the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City
vaulted - having a hemispherical vault or dome
veering - the act of turning aside suddenly
vehicle - a conveyance that transports people or objects
veiling - a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
velvety - smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
vending - the act of selling goods for a living
venison - meat from a deer used as food
venting - the act of venting
ventral - toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal)
venture - any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
veranda - a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
verbose - using or containing too many words
verdant - characterized by abundance of verdure
verdict - the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision
verdure - green foliage
vernier - French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637)
version - an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
vertigo - a reeling sensation
vesicle - a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid)
vespers - the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office
vestige - an indication that something has been present
veteran - a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
viaduct - bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley
vibrant - vigorous and animated
vibrate - shake, quiver, or throb
vibrato - a pulsating effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch
viceroy - governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
vicious - able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest
viewers - the audience reached by television
viewing - the display of a motion picture
village - a community of people smaller than a town
villain - a wicked or evil person
vinegar - sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
vintage - a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
vintner - someone who sells wine
violate - fail to agree with
violent - acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
violist - a musician who plays the viola
virtual - being actually such in almost every respect
viscose - a cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda
viscous - having a relatively high resistance to flow
visible - capable of being seen
visibly - in a visible manner
visitor - someone who visits
vitally - to a vital degree
vitamin - any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
vitiate - corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
vitriol - a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide
vividly - in a vivid manner
vocally - in a vocal manner
voicing - the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color
voiding - the bodily process of discharging waste matter
volcano - a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
voltage - the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit
voluble - marked by a ready flow of speech
volubly - in a chatty manner
voucher - someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
voyager - a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
vulgate - the Latin edition of the Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek mainly by St. Jerome at the end of the 4th century
vulpine - resembling or characteristic of a fox
vulture - any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
wadding - any material used especially to protect something
wafture - the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
wagerer - someone who bets
waggery - waggish behavior
waggish - witty or joking
wagtail - Old World bird having a very long tail that jerks up and down as it walks
wailing - loud cries made while weeping
waiting - the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
wakeful - carefully observant or attentive
walking - the act of traveling by foot
walkout - a strike in which the workers walk out
walkway - a path set aside for walking
wallaby - any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos
wanting - nonexistent
warbler - a singer
warfare - the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
warhead - the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
warlike - disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
warlock - a male witch or demon
warlord - supreme military leader exercising civil power in a region especially one accountable to nobody when the central government is weak
warming - the process of becoming warmer
warning - a message informing of danger
warpath - hostile or belligerent mood
warping - a moral or mental distortion
warrant - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
warring - engaged in war
warrior - someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
warship - a government ship that is available for waging war
warthog - African wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks
wartime - a period of time during which there is armed conflict
washday - a day set aside for doing household laundry
washing - the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
washout - the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water
waspish - very irritable
wastage - the process of wasting
wasting - any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
wastrel - someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
watcher - a close observer
watered - having a wavelike pattern
wattage - the product of voltage and current
wavelet - a small wave on the surface of a liquid
waxwork - twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds
wayside - edge of a way or road or path
wayward - resistant to guidance or discipline
wealthy - having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
weaning - the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal
wearied - exhausted
wearily - in a weary manner
wearing - the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
weather - the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
weaving - creating fabric
webbing - something forming a web (as between the toes of birds)
webfoot - a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin
website - a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
wedding - the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
wedlock - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
weekday - any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
weekend - a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday
weeping - the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
weighty - having relatively great weight
weirdly - in a weird manner
welcome - the state of being welcome
welding - fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
welfare - governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
western - a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
wetland - a low area where the land is saturated with water
wetness - the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
wetting - the act of making something wet
whacked - exhausted or worn out
whacker - something especially big or impressive of its kind
whatnot - miscellaneous curios
wheaten - of or relating to or derived from wheat
wheedle - influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
wheeled - having wheels
wheeler - Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
whimper - a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
whipper - a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip
whippet - small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England
whisker - a very small distance or space
whiskey - a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
whisper - speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
whistle - the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whiting - flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
whitish - resembling milk in color not clear
whittle - English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
whorled - in the shape of a coil
widgeon - freshwater duck of Eurasia and northern Africa related to mallards and teals
widowed - single because of death of the spouse
widower - a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
wigging - British slang for a scolding
wiggler - one who can't stay still (especially a child)
wildcat - an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field
willing - the act of making a choice
willowy - slender and graceful
wilting - causing to become limp or drooping
windbag - a boring person who talks a great deal about uninteresting topics
windily - in a verbose manner
winding - the act of winding or twisting
windows - an operating system with a graphical user interface
windsor - a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
winking - a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
winning - succeeding with great difficulty
winsome - charming in a childlike or naive way
wintery - characteristic of or occurring in winter
wishful - having or expressing desire for something
wishing - a specific feeling of desire
wistful - showing pensive sadness
withers - the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
witless - lacking sense or understanding or judgment
witness - someone who sees an event and reports what happened
wittily - in a witty manner
witting - aware or knowing
wizened - lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
wobbler - something that wobbles
wolfish - resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
womanly - befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
woodcut - a print made from a woodcut
woodman - someone who lives in the woods
woollen - a fabric made from the hair of sheep
wording - the manner in which something is expressed in words
workday - a day on which work is done
working - a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
workman - an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
worldly - characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
worried - afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
worrier - thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
worship - the activity of worshipping
worsted - a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap
wounded - people who are wounded
wrangle - an angry dispute
wrapped - enclosed securely in a covering of paper or the like
wrapper - a loose dressing gown for women
wreathe - move with slow, sinuous movements
wrecked - destroyed in an accident
wrecker - someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job
wrestle - the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
wriggle - the act of wiggling
wriggly - moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
wringer - a clothes dryer consisting of two rollers between which the wet clothes are squeezed
wrinkle - a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
wrinkly - marked by wrinkles
writhed - twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
writing - the act of creating written works
written - set down in writing in any of various ways
wrongly - without justice or fairness
wrought - shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
yardage - distance measured in the aggregate number of yards
yawning - an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
yelling - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
yelping - a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
yiddish - a dialect of High German including some Hebrew and other words
younger - used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
yttrium - a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals
zambezi - an African river
zambian - a native or inhabitant of Zambia
zealous - marked by active interest and enthusiasm
zeolite - any of a family of glassy minerals analogous to feldspar containing hydrated aluminum silicates of calcium or sodium or potassium
zillion - a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
zionism - a policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine
zionist - a Jewish supporter of Zionism
zoology - all the animal life in a particular region or period
aardvark - nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites
aardwolf - striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds chiefly on insects
abattoir - a building where animals are butchered
abdicate - give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
abductor - someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
aberdeen - a town in western Washington
aberrant - one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group
abeyance - temporary cessation or suspension
abjectly - in a hopeless resigned manner
ablation - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
ablative - the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb
ablution - the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
abnormal - not normal
abortion - termination of pregnancy
abortive - failing to accomplish an intended result
abrasion - an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
abrasive - a substance that abrades or wears down
abridged - shortened by condensing or rewriting
abrogate - revoke formally
abruptly - quickly and without warning
abscissa - the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis
abseiler - a person who descends down a nearly vertical face by using a doubled rope that is wrapped around the body and attached to some high point
absentee - one that is absent or not in residence
absently - in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
absolute - something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things
absolved - freed from any question of guilt
absorbed - giving or marked by complete attention to
absorber - material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation
abstract - a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
abstruse - difficult to penetrate
absurdly - in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
abundant - present in great quantity
abutment - point of contact between two objects or parts
academia - the academic world
academic - an educator who works at a college or university
acanthus - any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers
acapulco - a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico
accented - used of syllables
accepted - generally approved or compelling recognition
acceptor - in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated
accident - an unfortunate mishap
accolade - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
accredit - grant credentials to
accuracy - the quality of being near to the true value
accurate - conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
accursed - under a curse
accusing - containing or expressing accusation
accustom - make psychologically or physically used (to something)
acentric - lacking a centromere
acerbity - a sharp bitterness
achiever - a person with a record of successes
acoustic - a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
acquaint - cause to come to know personally
acquired - gotten through environmental forces
acquirer - a person who acquires something (usually permanently)
acrimony - a rough and bitter manner
acrostic - a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across
activate - put in motion or move to act
actively - in an active manner
activism - a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
activist - a militant reformer
activity - any specific behavior
actually - in actual fact
actuated - moved to action
actuator - a mechanism that puts something into automatic action
adaptive - having a capacity for adaptation
addendum - textual matter that is added onto a publication
addicted - compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
addition - a component that is added to something to improve it
additive - something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine
adducing - citing as evidence or proof
adelaide - the state capital of South Australia
adequacy - the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily:
adequate - having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
adherent - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
adhesion - abnormal union of bodily tissues
adhesive - a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
adjacent - nearest in space or position
adjusted - altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
adjuster - one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
adjutant - an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
admonish - admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
adoption - the act of accepting with approval
adoptive - of parents and children
adorable - lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
adorably - in an adorable manner
adroitly - with adroitness
adultery - extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
advanced - farther along in physical or mental development
advancer - someone who advances
advisory - an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
advocacy - active support of an idea or cause etc.
advocate - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
aeration - the process of exposing to air (so as to purify)
aerially - by means of aircraft
aerobics - exercise that increases the need for oxygen
aerofoil - a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air
aeronaut - someone who operates an aircraft
aesthete - one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature
affected - acted upon
afferent - a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
affinity - the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
affirmed - thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
affluent - an affluent person
agitated - troubled emotionally and usually deeply
agitator - one who agitates
agitprop - political propaganda (especially communist propaganda) communicated via art and literature and cinema
agnostic - someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something
agonised - expressing pain or agony
agrarian - relating to rural matters
agrimony - a plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers
agronomy - the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
airborne - moved or conveyed by or through air
airbrush - an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
aircraft - a vehicle that can fly
airfield - a place where planes take off and land
airforce - the airborne branch of a country's armed forces
airframe - the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines)
airiness - the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air
airliner - a commercial airplane that carries passengers
airplane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
airspace - the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth
airstrip - an airfield without normal airport facilities
airtight - having no weak points
alacrity - liveliness and eagerness
alarming - frightening because of an awareness of danger
alarmism - needless warnings
alarmist - a person who alarms others needlessly
albinism - the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
aldehyde - any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds
alderman - a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
alehouse - a tavern where ale is sold
alerting - a state of readiness to respond
algerian - a native or inhabitant of Algeria
alienate - arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
aligning - causing to fall into line or into position
alkaline - relating to or containing an alkali
alkalise - turn basic and less acidic
alkaloid - natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
allegory - a short moral story (often with animal characters)
allergen - any substance that can cause an allergy
allergic - characterized by or caused by allergy
alleyway - a narrow street with walls on both sides
alliance - the state of being allied or confederated
allocate - distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
allotted - given as a task
alluring - highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
allusion - passing reference or indirect mention
allusive - characterized by indirect references
alluvial - of or relating to alluvium
alluvium - clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down
almighty - terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
alphabet - a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
altering - the sterilization of an animal
altitude - elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
altruism - the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
altruist - someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
aluminum - a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
alveolar - a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge
ambiance - a particular environment or surrounding influence
ambience - a particular environment or surrounding influence
ambition - a cherished desire
ambrosia - a mixture of nectar and pollen prepared by worker bees and fed to larvae
ambulant - able to walk about
ambulate - walk about
amenable - disposed or willing to comply
american - a native or inhabitant of the United States
amethyst - a transparent purple variety of quartz
amicable - characterized by friendship and good will
amicably - in an amicable manner
ammonium - the ion NH4 derived from ammonia
amnesiac - a person suffering from amnesia
amniotic - of or related to the amnion or characterized by developing an amnion
amortise - liquidate gradually
amphibia - the class of vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
amputate - remove surgically
anabolic - of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
anaconda - large arboreal boa of tropical South America
anagrams - a game whose object is to form words from a group of randomly chosen letters
analogue - something having the property of being analogous to something else
analyser - an instrument that performs analyses
analysis - an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
analytic - using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus
anaphora - using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier
anarchic - without law or control
anathema - a detested person
anatomic - of or relating to the structure of the body
ancestor - someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
ancestry - the descendants of one individual
ancients - people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
anecdote - short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
anechoic - not having or producing echoes
aneurysm - a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
angelica - any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
anglican - a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
animated - having life or vigor or spirit
animator - someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people
annotate - add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
announce - make known
annoying - the act of troubling or annoying someone
annually - without missing a year
anorexia - a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
anorexic - a person suffering from anorexia nervosa
answerer - someone who responds
anteater - toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites
antedate - be earlier in time
antelope - graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward
anterior - a tooth situated at the front of the mouth
anteroom - a large entrance or reception room or area
antibody - any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
antidote - a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
antilope - blackbucks
antimony - a metallic element having four allotropic forms
anyplace - at or in or to any place
anywhere - at or in or to any place
aperitif - alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer
aperture - a device that controls amount of light admitted
aphelion - apoapsis in solar orbit
aphorism - a short pithy instructive saying
aphorist - someone who formulates aphorisms or who repeats aphorisms
apiarist - a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
apologia - a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
apoplexy - a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
apostasy - the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
apostate - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
appalled - struck with fear, dread, or consternation
apparent - clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
appeaser - someone who tries to bring peace by acceding to demands
appendix - supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
appetite - a feeling of craving something
applause - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
applique - a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
apposite - being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
appraise - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
approach - ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
approval - the formal act of approving
approved - established by authority
aptitude - inherent ability
aqualung - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water
aquanaut - an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder
aquarium - a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
aquatics - sports that involve bodies of water
aqueduct - a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
aquiline - curved down like an eagle's beak
arachnid - air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs
arbitral - relating to or resulting from arbitration
arboreal - of or relating to or formed by trees
archaism - the use of an archaic expression
archduke - a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
archival - of or relating to or contained in or serving as an archive
archives - collection of records especially about an institution
archness - inappropriate playfulness
ardently - in an ardent manner
arguable - capable of being supported by argument
arguably - as can be shown by argument
argument - a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
aridness - a deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall)
arkansas - a state in south central United States
armament - weaponry used by military or naval force
armature - coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
armchair - chair with a support on each side for arms
armoured - used of animals
armourer - a worker skilled in making armor or arms
aromatic - of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
arranged - disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
arranger - a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
arrester - a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
arrogant - having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
arsenide - a compound of arsenic with a more positive element
arsonist - a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
artefact - a man-made object taken as a whole
arterial - of or involving or contained in the arteries
artfully - in an artful manner
articled - bound by contract
artifice - a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
artistic - relating to or characteristic of art or artists
artistry - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
asbestos - a fibrous amphibole
ascender - someone who ascends
asperity - something hard to endure
asphyxia - a condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis
aspirant - an ambitious and aspiring young person
aspirate - a consonant pronounced with aspiration
aspiring - desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
assassin - a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
assemble - create by putting components or members together
assembly - a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
asserted - confidently declared to be so
assessor - an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it
assigned - appointed to a post or duty
assisted - having help
assorted - consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
assuming - excessively forward
assuring - giving confidence
assyrian - an inhabitant of ancient Assyria
asterisk - a star-shaped character * used in printing
asteroid - any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter)
astonish - affect with wonder
astutely - in a shrewd manner
athletic - relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
atlantic - the 2nd largest ocean
atlantis - according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake
atrocity - the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
atropine - a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family
attached - used of buildings joined by common sidewalls
attacker - someone who attacks
attained - achieved or reached
attended - playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
attender - someone who listens attentively
attested - established as genuine
attitude - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
attorney - a professional person authorized to practice law
atypical - not representative of a group, class, or type
audacity - fearless daring
audience - a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
audition - the ability to hear
auditive - of or relating to the process of hearing
auditory - of or relating to the process of hearing
augustus - Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC
auspices - kindly endorsement and guidance
autarchy - economic independence as a national policy
autistic - characteristic of or affected with autism
autobahn - an expressway in a German-speaking country
autocrat - a cruel and oppressive dictator
automate - make automatic or control or operate automatically
autonomy - immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
autumnal - of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
aversion - a feeling of intense dislike
aversive - tending to repel or dissuade
averting - the act of preventing something from occurring
aviation - the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
avionics - science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics
avowedly - by open declaration
avulsion - an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of part of the land of one landowner and a consequent increase in the land of another
awakened - aroused or activated
awarding - a grant made by a law court
axillary - of or relating to the axil
babbling - gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby
babyhood - the early stage of growth or development
baccarat - a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker
bachelor - a man who has never been married
bacillus - aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium
backache - an ache localized in the back
backbone - a central cohesive source of support and stability
backchat - light teasing repartee
backdate - make effective from an earlier date
backdrop - scenery hung at back of stage
backfire - the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
backhand - a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke
backlash - a movement back from an impact
backless - lacking a back
backpack - a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
backrest - a support that you can lean against while sitting
backseat - a secondary or inferior position or status
backside - the side of an object that is opposite its front
backward - directed or facing toward the back or rear
backwash - the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
backyard - the grounds in back of a house
bacteria - single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
badinage - frivolous banter
badlands - deeply eroded barren land
baffling - making great mental demands
bagpiper - someone who plays the bagpipe
baguette - narrow French stick loaf
balanced - being in a state of proper equilibrium
balancer - an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions
baldness - the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
balletic - characteristic of or resembling or suitable for ballet
ballroom - large room used mainly for dancing
ballyhoo - blatant or sensational promotion
balmoral - a sturdy laced walking shoe
baluster - one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing
banality - a trite or obvious remark
bandaged - covered or wrapped with a bandage
bandanna - large and brightly colored handkerchief
banditry - the practice of plundering in gangs
banister - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
bankable - guaranteed to bring a profit
banknote - a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
bankrupt - someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
baptised - having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
baptists - any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers
barbaric - without civilizing influences
barbecue - meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce
bareback - without a saddle
barefoot - without shoes on
bareness - a bleak and desolate atmosphere
baritone - a male singer
barnacle - marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages
barnyard - a yard adjoining a barn
baronage - the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
baroness - a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
baronial - impressive in appearance
barterer - a trader who exchanges goods and not money
basaltic - of or relating to or containing basalt
baseball - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
baseless - without a basis in reason or fact
baseline - an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared
basement - the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level
baseness - unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values
basilica - an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica
basilisk - able to kill with its breath or glance
basinful - the quantity that a basin will hold
basketry - the craft of basket making
bastardy - the status of being born to parents who were not married
bathetic - effusively or insincerely emotional
bathrobe - a loose-fitting robe of towelling
bathroom - a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
battered - damaged by blows or hard usage
bavarian - a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria
beadwork - ornamentation with beads
bearable - capable of being borne though unpleasant
bearskin - the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
beatific - experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
beatniks - a United States youth subculture of the 1950s
beautify - make more beautiful
becalmed - rendered motionless for lack of wind
becoming - according with custom or propriety
bedazzle - to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
bedcover - decorative cover for a bed
bedstead - the framework of a bed
beechnut - small sweet triangular nut of any of various beech trees
beefcake - a photograph of a muscular man in minimal attire
beetroot - beet having a massively swollen red root
befriend - become friends with
befuddle - be confusing or perplexing to
beggarly - marked by poverty befitting a beggar
beginner - someone new to a field or activity
begotten - generated by procreation
begrudge - be envious of
beguiled - filled with wonder and delight
beheaded - having had the head cut off
behemoth - someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
beholden - under a moral obligation to someone
beholder - a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
belabour - to work at or to absurd length
belching - the forceful expulsion of something from inside
belgrade - capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro
believer - a supporter who accepts something as true
belittle - cause to seem less serious
bellyful - an undesirable overabundance
bendable - capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking
benefice - an endowed church office giving income to its holder
benignly - in a benign manner
benjamin - gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
bequeath - leave or give by will after one's death
berating - a severe rebuke
bereaved - a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
berliner - an inhabitant of Berlin
besieged - surrounded by hostile forces
besmirch - charge falsely or with malicious intent
besotted - very drunk
bestiary - a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals
bestowal - the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
bestride - get up on the back of
betrayal - an act of deliberate betrayal
betrayer - one who reveals confidential information in return for money
beverage - any liquid suitable for drinking
bewilder - be a mystery or bewildering to
biannual - occurring or payable twice each year
biblical - of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
biennial - a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete
bifocals - eyeglasses having two focal lengths, one for near vision and the other for far vision
bigamist - someone who marries one person while already legally married to another
bigamous - of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
bilabial - a consonant that is articulated using both lips
billiard - of or relating to billiards
billings - the largest city in Montana
bindweed - any of several vines of the genera Convolvulus and Calystegia having a twining habit
binnacle - a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
binomial - a quantity expressed as a sum or difference of two terms
biometry - a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
bioscope - a South African movie theater
birdbath - an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in
birdcage - a cage in which a bird can be kept
birdsong - the characteristic sound produced by a bird
birthday - an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
bisexual - a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes
bismarck - German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
bitingly - extremely and sharply
bitterly - with bitterness, in a resentful manner
biweekly - a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year)
blackfly - blackish aphid that infests e.g. beans and sugar beets
blacking - a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
blackish - of something that is somewhat black
blackleg - someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
blackout - a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting
blameful - deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
blanched - anemic looking from illness or emotion
blasting - causing injury or blight
blatancy - the property of being both obvious and offensive
bleached - having lost freshness or brilliance of color
bleacher - a worker who bleaches (cloth or flour etc.)
bleeding - the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
blending - the act of blending components together thoroughly
blessing - the formal act of approving
blighted - affected by blight
blinding - shining intensely
blinking - a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
blissful - completely happy and contented
blithely - in a joyous manner
blizzard - a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
blockade - a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
blockage - the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
blocking - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
blockish - resembling a block in shape
bloodily - involving a great bloodshed
bloomers - underpants worn by women
blooming - the organic process of bearing flowers
blotched - marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots
blowlamp - a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
blowpipe - a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
bludgeon - a club used as a weapon
bluebell - sometimes placed in genus Scilla
bluebird - fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies
blueness - blue color or pigment
blushing - having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
blustery - blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
boarding - the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
boastful - exhibiting self-importance
boasting - speaking of yourself in superlatives
boatload - the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car
bodiless - not having a material body
bodywork - the exterior body of a motor vehicle
bogeyman - an imaginary monster used to frighten children
bohemian - a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
boldface - a typeface with thick heavy lines
boldness - the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
boneless - being without a bone or bones
bonemeal - fertilizer made of ground bones
bookable - subject to being reserved or booked
bookcase - a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
bookmark - a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place
bookshop - a shop where books are sold
bookworm - a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
bootlace - a long lace for fastening boots
bootless - unproductive of success
bordeaux - a port city in southwestern France
bordered - having a border especially of a specified kind
borderer - an inhabitant of a border area (especially the border between Scotland and England)
boringly - in a tedious manner
borrower - someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
botanist - a biologist specializing in the study of plants
bothered - caused to show discomposure
botswana - a landlocked republic in south-central Africa that became independent from British control in the 1960s
bottomed - having a bottom of a specified character
botulism - food poisoning from ingesting botulin
bouffant - a woman's hairstyle in which the hair gives a puffy appearance
bouncing - rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
boundary - the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
boutique - a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry
bowsprit - a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
boyishly - like a boy
bracelet - a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
brackish - distasteful and unpleasant
braggart - a very boastful and talkative person
bragging - an instance of boastful talk
braiding - trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
branched - resembling a fork
branding - the act of stigmatizing
brandish - the act of waving
brasilia - the capital of Brazil
brazenly - in a brazen manner
breakage - the quantity broken
breakers - waves breaking on the shore
breaking - the act of breaking something
breakout - an escape from jail
breasted - having a breast or breasts
breathed - uttered without voice
breather - a short respite
breeches - trousers ending above the knee
breeding - elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
breezily - in a breezy manner
brethren - the lay members of a male religious order
breviary - a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
brickbat - a fragment of brick used as a weapon
briefing - detailed instructions, as for a military operation
brighten - make lighter or brighter
brightly - with brightness
brighton - a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort
brimming - filled to capacity
brindled - having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring
bringing - the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
brisbane - capital and largest city of Queensland state
bristled - having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
broached - of a cask or barrel
broadway - a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square
brocaded - embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
broccoli - plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds
brochure - a small book usually having a paper cover
broiling - cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
brooding - sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
brooklyn - a borough of New York City
brouhaha - loud confused noise from many sources
browbeat - be bossy towards
browning - United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
brownish - of a color similar to that of wood or earth
browsing - reading superficially or at random
bruising - causing mental or emotional injury
brunette - a person with dark (brown) hair
brushing - the act of brushing your teeth
brussels - the capital and largest city of Belgium
brutally - in a vicious manner
bubbling - emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
buckshot - small lead shot for shotgun shells
buckskin - horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
budapest - capital and largest city of Hungary
buddhism - a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
buddhist - one who follows the teachings of Buddha
buffeted - pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
building - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
bulgaria - a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe
bulkhead - a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
bulldoze - flatten with or as if with a bulldozer
bulletin - a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
bullfrog - largest North American frog
bullying - the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
bumbling - lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
bundling - a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing
bungalow - a small house with a single story
bungling - showing lack of skill or aptitude
buoyancy - cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
burbling - uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
burdened - bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
burglary - entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
burgundy - a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
business - a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
bustling - full of energetic and noisy activity
busybody - a person who meddles in the affairs of others
butchery - a building where animals are butchered
buttocks - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
buttoned - furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
buttress - a support usually of stone or brick
caboodle - any collection in its entirety
calamity - an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
calculus - a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts
calcutta - the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world
calendar - a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
callable - subject to a demand for payment before due date
calliper - an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
calmness - steadiness of mind under stress
cambodia - a nation in southeastern Asia
camisole - a short sleeveless undergarment for women
camomile - Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally
campaign - a race between candidates for elective office
campfire - a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
campsite - a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
camshaft - has cams attached to it
canadian - a native or inhabitant of Canada
canaries - a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces
canberra - the capital of Australia
candidly - it is sincerely the case that
canister - a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
cannabis - any plant of the genus Cannabis
cannibal - a person who eats human flesh
canoeist - someone paddling a canoe
canonise - treat as a sacred person
canopied - covered with or as with a canopy
canticle - a hymn derived from the Bible
capacity - capability to perform or produce
capitate - the wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
capriole - a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump
captious - tending to find and call attention to faults
capybara - pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet
carapace - hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
carbonic - relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
carbonyl - a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
carboxyl - the univalent radical -COOH
cardigan - knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
cardinal - one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
cardioid - an epicycloid in which the rolling circle equals the fixed circle
carefree - free of trouble and worry and care
careless - marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness
careworn - showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
carnally - in a carnal manner
carnival - a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
carotene - an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants
carousel - a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers
carpeted - covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified
carriage - a railcar where passengers ride
carrycot - box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried)
cartload - the quantity that a cart holds
casanova - an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
cascades - a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California
casebook - a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work
casement - a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
casework - close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment
cashmere - a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
cassette - a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
castaway - a person who is rejected (from society or home)
castling - interchanging the positions of the king and a rook
castrate - a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
castrato - a male singer who was castrated before puberty and retains a soprano or alto voice
casually - not methodically or according to plan
casualty - someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
catacomb - an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
catalyse - change by catalysis or cause to catalyze
catalyst - a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
catapult - a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms
cataract - an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
catching - playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
category - a collection of things sharing a common attribute
catering - providing food and services
catheter - a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
catholic - a member of a Catholic church
cationic - of or relating to cations
cauldron - a very large pot that is used for boiling
caulking - a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight
causally - in a causal fashion
causeway - a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand
cautious - people who are fearful and cautious
cavalier - a gallant or courtly gentleman
celeriac - grown for its thickened edible aromatic root
celibacy - an unmarried status
celibate - an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity
cellular - relating to cells
cemetery - a tract of land used for burials
cenotaph - a monument built to honor people whose remains are interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recovered
censored - suppressed or subject to censorship
centrist - a person who takes a position in the political center
centroid - the center of mass of an object of uniform density
ceramics - the art of making and decorating pottery
ceramist - a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
cerebral - involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
cerebrum - anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres
ceremony - a formal event performed on a special occasion
cervical - of or relating to the cervix of the uterus
cesspool - a covered cistern
cetacean - large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales
chainsaw - portable power saw
chairman - the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
chambers - English architect (1723-1796)
champion - someone who has won first place in a competition
chancery - a court with jurisdiction in equity
chandler - United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
changing - marked by continuous change or effective action
channels - official routes of communication
chanting - the act of singing in a monotonous tone
chaperon - one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
chaplain - a clergyman ministering to some institution
charades - player acts out a phrase for others to guess
charcoal - a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
charisma - a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
charming - pleasing or delighting
chastely - in a chaste and virtuous manner
chastise - censure severely
chastity - abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
chattily - in a chatty manner
cheating - a deception for profit to yourself
checkers - a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces
checkout - the act of inspecting or verifying
cheekily - in a brash cheeky manner
cheerful - being full of or promoting cheer
cheerily - in a cheerful manner
cheering - encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
chemical - material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
cherubic - having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
chestnut - wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
chewable - easy to cut or chew
childish - indicating a lack of maturity
chilling - the process of becoming cooler
chimaera - fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
chinless - having a receding chin
chipmunk - a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia
chipping - the act of chipping something
chiseled - having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
chivalry - courtesy towards women
chlorate - any salt of chloric acid
chloride - any compound containing a chlorine atom
chlorine - a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens
choirboy - a boy who sings in a choir
chomping - the act of chewing noisily
christen - administer baptism to
chromite - a brownish-black mineral
chromium - a hard brittle multivalent metallic element
churlish - rude and boorish
churning - moving with or producing or produced by vigorous agitation
chutzpah - unbelievable gall
cinnamon - aromatic bark used as a spice
circular - an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
citation - an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
civilian - a nonmilitary citizen
civilise - teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
civility - formal or perfunctory politeness
cladding - a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
claimant - someone who claims a benefit or right or title
clanging - having a loud resonant metallic sound
clanking - having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
clannish - characteristic of a clan especially in being unified
clappers - a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
clapping - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
claptrap - pompous or pretentious talk or writing
clarinet - a single-reed instrument with a straight tube
clashing - sharply and harshly discordant
classics - study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
classify - arrange or order by classes or categories
clavicle - bone linking the scapula and sternum
claymore - a large double-edged broadsword
cleaners - shop where dry cleaning is done
cleaning - the act of making something clean
cleanser - a preparation used in cleaning something
clearing - a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
clearway - a road on which you are not allowed to stop (unless you have a breakdown)
cleavage - the state of being split or cleft
cleavers - annual having the stem beset with curved prickles
clematis - any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
clemency - good weather with comfortable temperatures
clenched - closed or squeezed together tightly
clerical - of or relating to clerks
cleverly - in a clever manner
climatic - of or relating to a climate
climbing - an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
clinched - closed or squeezed together tightly
clinical - relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients
clinking - like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
clipping - an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
clitoral - of or relating to the clitoris
clitoris - a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
clocking - the time taken to traverse a measured course
clogging - preventing movement
cloister - residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
clothier - a merchant who sells men's clothing
clothing - a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
clotting - the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
clouding - the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
clowning - acting like a clown or buffoon
clownish - like a clown
clubbing - a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick
clubroom - a room used for the activities of a club
clucking - the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
clueless - totally uninformed about what is going on
clumping - the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface
clumsily - in a clumsy manner
clutches - the act of grasping
coaching - the job of a professional coach
coachman - a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
coaction - act of working jointly
coalesce - mix together different elements
coalface - the part of a coal seam that is being cut
coarsely - in coarse pieces
coauthor - a writer who collaborates with others in writing something
cobblers - nonsense
cobbling - the shoemaker's trade
cobwebby - so thin as to transmit light
cochlear - of or relating to the cochlea of the ear
cockatoo - white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region
cockcrow - the first light of day
cockerel - a young domestic cock
cockeyed - turned or twisted toward one side
cocksure - marked by excessive confidence
cocktail - a short mixed drink
codified - enacted by a legislative body
codpiece - a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
coercion - the act of compelling by force of authority
coercive - serving or intended to coerce
cogitate - consider carefully and deeply
coherent - marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
cohesion - the state of cohering or sticking together
cohesive - causing cohesion
coiffure - the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
coincide - go with, fall together
colander - bowl-shaped strainer
coldness - the sensation produced by low temperatures
coleslaw - basically shredded cabbage
collagen - a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue
collapse - an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
colliery - a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
colonial - a resident of a colony
colonise - settle as a colony
colonist - a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
colossal - so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
colossus - someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
columbus - the state capital of Ohio
columnar - having the form of a column
columned - having or resembling columns
comatose - relating to or associated with a coma
combined - made or joined or united into one
comeback - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
comedian - a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
comedown - decline to a lower status or level
cometary - of or relating to or resembling a comet
comforts - things that make you comfortable and at ease
commando - a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids
commence - take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
commerce - transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
commoner - a person who holds no title
commonly - under normal conditions
communal - relating to a small administrative district or community
commuter - a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another
compiler - a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
complain - express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
complete - come or bring to a finish or an end
composed - serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
composer - someone who composes music as a profession
compound - a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
compress - a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
comprise - be composed of
computer - a machine for performing calculations automatically
conceive - have the idea for
concerto - a composition for orchestra and a soloist
conclave - a confidential or secret meeting
conclude - decide by reasoning
concrete - a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water
condense - undergo condensation
confetti - small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)
confined - not invading healthy tissue
confines - a bounded scope
conflict - an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
confound - be confusing or perplexing to
confront - oppose, as in hostility or a competition
confused - mentally confused
congress - the legislature of the United States government
conjoint - consisting of two or more associated entities
conjugal - of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
conjunct - progressing melodically by intervals of a second
conjurer - someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
conjuror - someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
conquest - the act of conquering
conserve - fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
consider - deem to be
conspire - engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
constant - a quantity that does not vary
construe - make sense of
consular - having to do with a consul or his office or duties
consumer - a person who uses goods or services
contempt - lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
contents - a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
continue - continue a certain state, condition, or activity
contract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
contrary - a relation of direct opposition
contrast - the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
contrite - feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
contrive - make or work out a plan for
convener - the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings
converge - be adjacent or come together
converse - a proposition obtained by conversion
conveyor - a person who conveys (carries or transmits)
convince - make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
convolve - curl, wind, or twist together
convulse - make someone convulse with laughter
cookbook - a book of recipes and cooking directions
cookware - a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily
coolness - calm and unruffled self-assurance
coplanar - lying in the same plane
copulate - engage in sexual intercourse
coquette - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
cordless - not having a cord
corduroy - a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs
cornered - forced to turn and face attackers
cornmeal - coarsely ground corn
coronary - obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus)
corporal - a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
corridor - an enclosed passageway
corroded - eaten away as by acid or oxidation
cortical - of or relating to a cortex
cortisol - an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
corvette - a highly maneuverable escort warship
cosiness - a state of warm snug comfort
cosmetic - a toiletry designed to beautify the body
costless - costing nothing
costumed - dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
coughing - a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages
countess - female equivalent of a count or earl
counting - the act of counting
coupling - a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
coursing - hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate act
courtier - an attendant at the court of a sovereign
courting - a man's courting of a woman
couscous - a spicy dish that originated in northern Africa
cousinly - like or befitting a cousin
covalent - of or relating to or characterized by covalence
covenant - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
coverage - the total amount and type of insurance carried
covering - a natural object that covers or envelops
coverlet - a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
covertly - in a covert manner
covetous - showing extreme cupidity
cowardly - lacking courage
coxswain - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
crackers - informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
cracking - a sudden sharp noise
crackpot - a whimsically eccentric person
craftily - in an artful manner
crashing - informal intensifiers
crateful - the quantity contained in a crate
crawling - a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
crayfish - warm-water lobsters without claws
creaking - a squeaking sound
creamery - a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold
creation - the human act of creating
creative - having the ability or power to create
creature - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
credence - the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
credible - capable of being believed
credibly - easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
credited - given credit for
creditor - a person to whom money is owed by a debtor
creeping - a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
creosote - a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar
crescent - any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
crevasse - a deep fissure
cribbage - a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two
criminal - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
cringing - totally submissive
crinkled - uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
crippled - disabled in the feet or legs
critical - marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
critique - an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
croaking - a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
croatian - a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
crockery - tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
crooning - singing in a soft low tone
crossbar - a horizontal bar that goes across something
crossbow - a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel)
crossing - traveling across
crotchet - a sharp curve or crook
croupier - someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table
crowding - a situation in which people or things are crowded together
crowning - representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
cruciate - shaped like a cross
crucible - a vessel made of material that does not melt easily
crucifix - representation of the cross on which Jesus died
crumpled - of metal e.g.
crusader - a disputant who advocates reform
crushing - forceful prevention
cryostat - a thermostat that operates at very low temperatures
cubistic - relating to or characteristic of cubism
cucumber - a melon vine of the genus Cucumis
cuddling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
culinary - of or relating to or used in cooking
culpable - deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
culpably - in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure
cultivar - a variety of a plant developed from a natural species and maintained under cultivation
cultural - of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors
cultured - marked by refinement in taste and manners
cupboard - a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
cupidity - extreme greed for material wealth
curative - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
curdling - the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
currency - the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
curtness - an abrupt discourteous manner
customer - someone who pays for goods or services
cuteness - the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)
cyanogen - a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor
cyclical - recurring in cycles
cylinder - a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
cynicism - a cynical feeling of distrust
cysteine - an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins
cystitis - inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
cytology - the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
cytosine - a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine
dactylic - of or consisting of dactyls
daffodil - any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
daftness - informal terms for insanity
daintily - in a refined manner
dairying - the business of a dairy
dairyman - the owner or manager of a dairy
damaging - causing harm or injury
damascus - an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria
damnable - deserving a curse
damnably - in a damnable manner
dampness - a slight wetness
dandruff - a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp
dangling - the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
daringly - in an original manner
darkened - grown dark in color over time
darkness - absence of light or illumination
darkroom - a room in which photographs are developed
database - an organized body of related information
dateline - an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian
daughter - a female human offspring
daunting - discouraging through fear
dawdling - the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
daybreak - the first light of day
daydream - absentminded dreaming while awake
daylight - the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
dazzling - amazingly impressive
deadbeat - someone who fails to meet a financial obligation
deadened - devoid of physical sensation
deadline - the point in time at which something must be completed
deadlock - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
deadness - the quality of being unresponsive
deafened - caused to hear poorly or not at all
deafness - partial or complete loss of hearing
dealings - social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with')
dearness - the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
deathbed - the last few hours before death
debasing - used of conduct
debility - the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
debonair - having a sophisticated charm
debugger - a program that helps in locating and correcting programming errors
decadent - a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically)
decanter - a bottle with a stopper
deceased - someone who is no longer alive
deceiver - someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
december - the last (12th) month of the year
decently - in a decent manner
deciding - the cognitive process of reaching a decision
decimate - kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
decipher - convert code into ordinary language
decision - the act of making up your mind about something
decisive - determining or having the power to determine an outcome
declared - made known or openly avowed
declarer - the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps
decoding - the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text
decorate - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
decorous - characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
decouple - disconnect or separate
decrease - a change downward
decrepit - worn and broken down by hard use
dedicate - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
deepness - the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas
defeated - people who are defeated
defecate - have a bowel movement
defector - a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)
defender - a person who cares for persons or property
deferral - a state of abeyance or suspended business
defiance - intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
defining - any process serving to define the shape of something
definite - precise
deflated - brought low in spirit
deflower - deprive of virginity
deformed - so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
deftness - skillful performance or ability without difficulty
defusing - the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
degraded - unrestrained by convention or morality
degrease - remove grease or oil from (a pan)
dejected - affected or marked by low spirits
delegate - a person appointed or elected to represent others
deletion - any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases
delicacy - the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
delicate - exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing
delirium - state of violent mental agitation
delivery - the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
delusion - an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
delusive - inappropriate to reality or facts
demagogy - impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
demander - a person who makes demands
demented - affected with madness or insanity
dementia - mental deterioration of organic or functional origin
democrat - a member of the Democratic Party
demolish - destroy completely
demonise - make into a demon
demotion - act of lowering in rank or position
demurely - in a demure manner
deniable - capable of being denied or contradicted
denounce - speak out against
departed - someone who is no longer alive
departer - someone who leaves
depicted - represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
depleted - no longer sufficient
deponent - a person who testifies or gives a deposition
deportee - a person who is expelled from home or country by authority
depraved - deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
deprived - marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
deputise - act as a substitute
deranged - driven insane
derelict - a person without a home, job, or property
derision - contemptuous laughter
derisive - abusing vocally
derisory - incongruous
deriving - an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
derogate - cause to seem less serious
describe - give a description of
deserted - forsaken by owner or inhabitants
deserter - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
deserved - properly deserved
designed - done or made or performed with purpose and intent
designer - a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings
desirous - having or expressing desire for something
desolate - leave someone who needs or counts on you
despatch - an official report (usually sent in haste)
despisal - a feeling of scornful hatred
despised - treated with contempt
despotic - belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
destined - headed or intending to head in a certain direction
destruct - destroy (one's own missile or rocket)
detached - used of buildings
detailed - developed or executed with care and in minute detail
detainee - some held in custody
detected - perceived or discerned
detector - any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
detested - treated with contempt
dethrone - remove a monarch from the throne
detonate - cause to burst with a violent release of energy
detoxify - remove poison from
detritus - the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
deuteron - the nucleus of deuterium
devalued - lowered in value
deviance - a state or condition markedly different from the norm
devilish - in a playfully devilish manner
devising - the act that results in something coming to be
devotion - feelings of ardent love
devourer - someone who eats greedily or voraciously
devoutly - in a devout and pious manner
dextrose - an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits
dextrous - skillful in physical movements
diabetes - a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood
diabetic - someone who has diabetes
diabolic - showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
diagnose - determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
diagonal - a straight line connecting any two vertices of a polygon that are not adjacent
dialogue - a conversation between two persons
dialysis - separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
diamante - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
diameter - the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
diapason - either of the two main stops on a pipe organ
diarrhea - frequent and watery bowel movements
diaspora - the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel
diatomic - of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms
diatonic - based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals
diatribe - thunderous verbal attack
dictated - determined or decided upon as by an authority
dictator - a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
didactic - instructive (especially excessively)
dietetic - of or relating to the diet
diffract - undergo diffraction
diffused - transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
diffuser - baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
digester - autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested
diggings - an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
digitise - put into digital form, as for use in a computer
dilation - a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
dilatory - wasting time
diligent - characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
dilution - a diluted solution
diminish - decrease in size, extent, or range
dingdong - go `ding dong', like a bell
dinosaur - any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
diocesan - a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
diplomat - an official engaged in international negotiations
dipstick - a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level
directed - having a specified direction
directly - without deviation
director - someone who controls resources and expenditures
dirtying - the act of soiling something
disabled - people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
disabuse - free somebody (from an erroneous belief)
disagree - be of different opinions
disallow - command against
disarmer - someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
disarray - a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
disaster - a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
disburse - expend, as from a fund
disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
disclaim - renounce a legal claim or title to
disclose - make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
discount - the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
discover - discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
discreet - marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
discrete - constituting a separate entity or part
diseased - caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology
disgorge - cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
disgrace - a state of dishonor
disguise - an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
disinter - dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
disjoint - part
disjunct - progressing melodically by intervals larger than a major second
diskette - a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit
disliked - regarded with aversion
dislodge - remove or force out from a position
disloyal - showing lack of love for your country
dismally - in a cheerless manner
dismayed - struck with fear, dread, or consternation
dismount - the act of dismounting (a horse or bike etc.)
disorder - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
dispatch - an official report (usually sent in haste)
dispense - administer or bestow, as in small portions
disperse - distribute loosely
displace - cause to move, usually with force or pressure
disposal - the power to use something or someone
disposed - having made preparations
disproof - any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something
disprove - prove to be false
disputed - subject to disagreement and debate
disquiet - a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
dissolve - a gradual transition from one scene to the next
dissuade - turn away from by persuasion
distally - far from the center
distance - the property created by the space between two objects or points
distaste - a feeling of intense dislike
distinct - easy to perceive
distract - draw someone's attention away from something
distress - psychological suffering
district - a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
distrust - doubt about someone's honesty
disunion - the termination or destruction of union
disunite - part
disunity - lack of unity (usually resulting from dissension)
diuresis - increased secretion of urine
diuretic - any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
diverted - pleasantly occupied
dividend - that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders
divinely - by divine means
divinity - any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
division - an army unit large enough to sustain combat
divisive - dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
divorced - of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved
divorcee - a divorced woman or a woman who is separated from her husband
doberman - medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat
docility - the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
dockside - the region adjacent to a boat dock
dockyard - an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
doctoral - of or relating to a doctor or doctorate
doctrine - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
dogfight - a fiercely disputed contest
doggedly - with obstinate determination
doggerel - a comic verse of irregular measure
dogmatic - of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
dogsbody - a worker who has to do all the unpleasant or boring jobs that no one else wants to do
doldrums - a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
dolomite - a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate
dolorous - showing sorrow
domestic - a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
domicile - the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return
dominant - the fifth note of the diatonic scale
dominate - be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
domineer - rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
dominion - dominance or power through legal authority
donation - a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
doomsday - day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives
doorbell - a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
doorknob - a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
doornail - a nail with a large head
doorpost - a jamb for a door
doorstep - the sill of a door
doorstop - a stop that keeps open doors from moving
dopamine - a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system
dormancy - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
dormouse - small furry-tailed squirrel-like Old World rodent that becomes torpid in cold weather
dorsally - in a dorsal location or direction
doubling - increase by a factor of two
doubtful - open to doubt or suspicion
doubting - marked by or given to doubt
doughnut - a toroidal shape
dovecote - a birdhouse for pigeons
dovetail - a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises
downbeat - the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward)
downcast - a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
downfall - failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
downhill - the downward slope of a hill
download - transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
downplay - represent as less significant or important
downpour - a heavy rain
downside - a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
downsize - dismiss from work
downturn - a worsening of business or economic activity
downward - spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
downwind - with the wind
drabness - having a drab or dowdy quality
drafting - writing a first version to be filled out and polished later
dragging - marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
drainage - emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
draining - having a debilitating effect
dramatic - suitable to or characteristic of drama
draughts - a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces
draughty - not airtight
drawback - the quality of being a hindrance
dreadful - causing fear or dread or terror
dreamily - in a dreamy manner
dreaming - imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
drearily - in a cheerless manner
drenched - abundantly covered or supplied with
dressage - maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
dressing - savory dressings for salads
dribbler - a basketball player who is dribbling the ball to advance it
drifting - aimless wandering from place to place
drilling - the act of drilling
drinking - the act of consuming liquids
dripping - a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
driveway - a road leading up to a private house
drollery - a comic incident or series of incidents
drooping - weak from exhaustion
dropping - coming down freely under the influence of gravity
drowsily - in a drowsy manner
drubbing - a sound defeat
drudgery - hard monotonous routine work
drugging - the administration of a sedative agent or drug
druggist - a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
drumbeat - the sound made by beating a drum
drumming - the act of playing drums
drunkard - a chronic drinker
duckbill - primitive fish of the Mississippi valley having a long paddle-shaped snout
duckling - flesh of a young domestic duck
duellist - a person who fights duels
dulcimer - a stringed instrument used in American folk music
dullness - the quality of being slow to understand
dumbbell - an exercising weight
dumbness - the quality of being mentally slow and limited
dumpling - small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
dunghill - a foul or degraded condition
duodenal - in or relating to the duodenum
duodenum - the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
duologue - a conversation between two persons
durables - consumer goods that are not destroyed by use
duration - the period of time during which something continues
dustcart - a truck for collecting domestic refuse
dutchman - a native or inhabitant of Holland
dwarfish - atypically small
dwelling - housing that someone is living in
dyestuff - a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
dynamics - the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
dynamism - any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
dynamite - an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
dynastic - of or relating to or characteristic of a dynasty
dyslexia - impaired ability to learn to read
dyslexic - of or relating to or symptomatic of dyslexia
earliest - with the least delay
earnings - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
earphone - electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds
earpiece - electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds
earthing - fastening electrical equipment to earth
easement - the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land)
easiness - a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
easterly - a wind from the east
eastward - the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
eclectic - someone who selects according to the eclectic method
ecliptic - the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun
economic - of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
ecstatic - feeling great rapture or delight
edgeless - lacking a cutting edge
edgeways - as if by an edge
edgewise - with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge
edginess - feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
edifying - enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement
educated - possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
educator - someone who educates young people
eeriness - strangeness by virtue of being mysterious and inspiring fear
effected - settled securely and unconditionally
effector - one who brings about a result or event
efferent - a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands
efficacy - capacity or power to produce a desired effect
effluent - water mixed with waste matter
effusion - an unrestrained expression of emotion
effusive - uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
eggshell - the exterior covering of a bird's egg
egoistic - limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
egomania - an intense and irresistible love for yourself and concern for your own needs
egyptian - a native or inhabitant of Egypt
eighteen - the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
eighties - the decade from 1880 to 1889
einstein - physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity
ejection - the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
elbowing - jostling with the elbows
eldorado - an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity
election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
elective - a course that the student can select from among alternatives
electric - a car that is powered by electricity
electron - an elementary particle with negative charge
elegance - a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
elements - violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
elephant - five-toed pachyderm
elevated - a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level
elevator - lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
eleventh - position 11 in a countable series of things
elicited - called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
eligible - qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
ellipsis - omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences
elliptic - in the form of an ellipse
elongate - make long or longer by pulling and stretching
eloquent - expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
emaciate - cause to grow thin or weak
embalmer - a mortician who treats corpses with preservatives
embattle - fortify by furnishing with battlements for defense
embedded - enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
embezzle - appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
embitter - cause to be bitter or resentful
embodied - possessing or existing in bodily form
embolden - give encouragement to
embolism - an insertion into a calendar
embossed - embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
emergent - occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
emerging - coming to maturity
emeritus - a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
emersion - the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
emigrant - someone who leaves one country to settle in another
emigrate - leave one's country of residence for a new one
eminence - high status importance owing to marked superiority
emissary - someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
emission - the act of emitting
empathic - showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states
emphasis - special importance or significance
emphatic - spoken with emphasis
employed - having your services engaged for
employee - a worker who is hired to perform a job
employer - a person or firm that employs workers
emporium - a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise
emptying - the act of removing the contents of something
emulator - someone who copies the words or behavior of another
emulsion - a colloid in which both phases are liquids
enabling - providing legal power or sanction
encircle - form a circle around
enclosed - closed in or surrounded or included within
encoding - the activity of converting data or information into code
encomium - a formal expression of praise
encroach - advance beyond the usual limit
encumber - hold back
endanger - pose a threat to
endorser - someone who expresses strong approval
enduring - unceasing
energise - raise to a higher energy level
enervate - weaken mentally or morally
enfeeble - make weak
enforced - forced or compelled or put in force
enforcer - one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
engaging - attracting or delighting
engender - call forth
engineer - a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
engorged - overfull as with blood
engraved - cut or impressed into a surface
engraver - a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching
enhanced - increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
enhancer - anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
enlarged - excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
enlarger - photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph
enmeshed - caught as if in a mesh
enormity - the quality of being outrageous
enormous - extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
enquirer - someone who asks a question
ensconce - fix firmly
ensemble - a group of musicians playing or singing together
enshrine - enclose in a shrine
enshroud - cover as if with a shroud
entangle - entrap
entering - a movement into or inward
enthalpy - a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure
enthrone - provide with power and authority
enticing - highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
entirely - to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
entirety - the state of being total and complete
entitled - qualified for by right according to law
entrails - internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
entrance - something that provides access (to get in or get out)
entreaty - earnest or urgent request
entrench - fix firmly or securely
envelope - a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
enviable - causing envy
enviably - in an enviable manner
environs - the area in which something exists or lives
envisage - form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
envision - imagine
ephemera - something transitory
epidemic - a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
epidural - regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord
epigraph - a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing
epilepsy - a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
epilogue - a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
episodic - of writing or narration
equalise - compensate
equality - the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
equating - the act of regarding as equal
equation - a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
equipped - provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
erasable - capable of being effaced
erectile - capable of being raised to an upright position
erecting - the act of building or putting up
erection - an erect penis
eruption - the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
eruptive - producing or characterized by eruptions
escalade - an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)
escalate - increase in extent or intensity
escapade - a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
escapism - an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
escapist - a person who escapes into a world of fantasy
esoteric - confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
especial - surpassing what is common or usual or expected
espousal - archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
espresso - strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
essayist - a writer of literary works
esteemed - having an illustrious reputation
esthetic - a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
estimate - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
etcetera - additional unspecified odds and ends
eternity - time without end
ethereal - of or containing or dissolved in ether
ethicist - a philosopher who specializes in ethics
ethiopia - Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea
ethnical - denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people
ethology - the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
ethylene - a flammable colorless gaseous alkene
eugenics - the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating)
eulogise - praise formally and eloquently
euphoria - a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
euphoric - exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
eurasian - a person of mixed European and Asian descent
european - a native or inhabitant of Europe
eurydice - the wife of Orpheus
eutectic - a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
evacuate - move out of an unsafe location into safety
evaluate - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evenness - the parity of even numbers (divisible by two)
evensong - the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office
eventful - full of events or incidents
eventide - the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
eventual - expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
evermore - at any future time
eversion - the position of being turned outward
everting - the act of turning inside out
everyday - found in the ordinary course of events
eviction - action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy)
evidence - your basis for belief or disbelief
evildoer - a person who sins (without repenting)
evilness - the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
exacting - having complicated nutritional requirements
exaction - act of demanding or levying by force or authority
exalting - tending to exalt
examiner - someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
excavate - recover through digging
exchange - chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
excision - the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage
exciting - creating or arousing excitement
excursus - a message that departs from the main subject
executed - put to death as punishment
executor - a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
exegesis - an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
exemplar - something to be imitated
exercise - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
exertion - use of physical or mental energy
exigency - a pressing or urgent situation
exiguous - extremely scanty
existent - having existence or being or actuality
existing - having existence or being or actuality
exocrine - a gland that secretes externally through a duct
exorcise - expel through adjuration or prayers
exorcism - freeing from evil spirits
exorcist - one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church
expanded - increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
expected - considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
expedite - speed up the progress of
expertly - in an expert manner
explicit - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
exploded - showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
explorer - someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
exponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
exporter - a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)
exposure - vulnerability to the elements
extended - fully extended or stretched forth
exterior - the region that is outside of something
external - outward features
exultant - joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
exulting - joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
eyeglass - lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
eyeliner - makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes
eyepatch - a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
eyepiece - combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
eyesight - normal use of the faculty of vision
eyetooth - one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
fabulous - extremely pleasing
faceless - without a face or identity
facelift - plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face
facility - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
factious - dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
factotum - a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
fairness - conformity with rules or standards
faithful - any loyal and steadfast following
falconer - a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
falconry - the art of training falcons to hunt and return
fallible - likely to fail or make errors
falsetto - a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register
familial - relating to or having the characteristics of a family
familiar - a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
famished - extremely hungry
famously - in a manner or to an extent that is well known
fanciful - indulging in or influenced by fancy
fandango - a provocative Spanish courtship dance in triple time
fanlight - a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
fantasia - a musical composition of a free form usually incorporating several familiar themes
farcical - broadly or extravagantly humorous
farewell - an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
farmland - a rural area where farming is practiced
farmyard - an area adjacent to farm buildings
farthest - to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
farthing - a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
fastened - firmly closed or secured
fastener - a person who fastens or makes fast
fastness - a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
fatalism - a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
fatalist - anyone who submits to the belief that they are powerless to change their destiny
fatality - a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
fatherly - like or befitting a father or fatherhood
fatigued - drained of energy or effectiveness
fatigues - military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
fattened - made ready for market
faulting - a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
fearless - oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
fearsome - causing fear or dread or terror
feasible - capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
feasibly - in a practicable manner
feasting - eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
feathery - resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers
featured - made a feature or highlight
february - the month following January and preceding March
feckless - not fit to assume responsibility
federate - enter into a league for a common purpose
feedback - the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
feelings - emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
feigning - pretending with intention to deceive
feldspar - any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium
felicity - pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
fellatio - oral stimulation of the penis
feminine - a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female
feminism - a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
feminist - a supporter of feminism
ferocity - the property of being wild or turbulent
ferrying - transport by boat or aircraft
ferryman - a man who operates a ferry
fervidly - with passionate fervor
festival - a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
fetching - very attractive
fettered - bound by chains fastened around the ankles
feverish - of or relating to or characterized by fever
fibrosis - development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ
fiddling - small and of little importance
fidelity - accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
fielding - handling the ball while playing in the field
fiendish - extremely evil or cruel
fiercely - in a physically fierce manner
fiftieth - position 50 in a countable series of things
fighting - the act of fighting
figurine - a small carved or molded figure
figuring - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
filament - a very slender natural or synthetic fiber
filigree - delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
filthily - in a filthy unclean manner
filtrate - the product of filtration
finalise - make final
finalist - a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition
finality - the quality of being final or definitely settled
finances - assets in the form of money
findings - a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
fineness - the quality of being very good indeed
fingered - having or resembling a finger or fingers
finished - brought to the desired final state
finisher - a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
finitely - with a finite limit
fireball - an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)
firebomb - a bomb that is designed to start fires
fireside - an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
firewood - wood used for fuel
firework - a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames
firmness - the muscle tone of healthy tissue
firmware - coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
fiscally - in financial matters
fishhook - a sharp barbed hook for catching fish
fishwife - someone who sells fish
fitfully - in a fitful manner
fivefold - having five units or components
fixation - an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
fixative - a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
flagging - flagstones collectively
flagpole - surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide
flagrant - conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
flagship - the chief one of a related group
flamenco - guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
flamingo - large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill
flapjack - a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
flapping - the motion made by flapping up and down
flashily - in a meretricious manner
flashing - a short vivid experience
flatfish - sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish
flatmate - an associate who shares an apartment with you
flatness - the property of having two dimensions
flattery - excessive or insincere praise
flautist - someone who plays the flute
flawless - without a flaw
fleeting - lasting for a markedly brief time
flexible - capable of being changed
flexibly - with flexibility
flighted - having feathers
flimsily - in a weak and flimsy manner
flippant - showing inappropriate levity
flirting - playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
floating - the act of someone who floats on the water
flogging - beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
flooding - a technique used in behavior therapy
floodlit - illuminated by means of floodlights
flooring - the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
florence - a city in central Italy on the Arno
floridly - in a florid manner
flotilla - a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
flounder - flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
flourish - a showy gesture
flowered - resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
fluently - in a fluent manner
fluidity - the property of flowing easily
fluoride - a salt of hydrofluoric acid
fluorine - a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens
flypaper - paper that is poisoned or coated with a sticky substance to kill flies
flywheel - regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine
focusing - the concentration of attention or energy on something
focussed - being in focus or brought into focus
foliated - ornamented with foliage or foils
folklore - the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
folktale - a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk
follicle - any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
fondling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
fondness - a predisposition to like something
fontanel - any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
foodless - being without food
foolscap - a size of paper used especially in Britain
football - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
footbath - a small bathtub for warming or washing or disinfecting the feet
footfall - the sound of a step of someone walking
footgear - covering for a person's feet
foothill - a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
foothold - an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
footless - having no feet or analogous appendages
footnote - a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
footpath - a trodden path
footrest - a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
footsore - having sore or tired feet
footstep - the sound of a step of someone walking
footwear - clothing worn on a person's feet
footwork - the manner of using the feet
foraging - the act of searching for food and provisions
forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
forcible - impelled by physical force especially against resistance
forcibly - in a forcible manner
forebear - a person from whom you are descended
forecast - a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
foredeck - the deck between the bridge and the forecastle
foregone - well in the past
forehand - a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
forehead - the part of the face above the eyes
foreland - a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
forelock - a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
foremost - prominently forward
forename - the name that precedes the surname
forensic - of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
foreplay - mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse
foresail - the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
foreskin - a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris
forested - covered with forest
forester - English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
forestry - the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber
foretell - foreshadow or presage
forewarn - warn in advance or beforehand
foreword - a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
forgoing - the act of renouncing
formalin - a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water
formally - with official authorization
formerly - at a previous time
formless - having no definite form or distinct shape
forswear - formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
fortieth - position 40 in a countable series of things
fortress - a fortified defensive structure
forwards - at or to or toward the front
foulness - disgusting wickedness and immorality
founding - the act of starting something for the first time
fountain - a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
fourfold - by a factor of four
foursome - four people considered as a unit
fourteen - the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
fourthly - in the fourth place
foxiness - shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
fraction - a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
fracture - breaking of hard tissue such as bone
fragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else
fragrant - pleasant-smelling
freakish - changeable
freckled - relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
freehand - done by hand without mechanical aids or devices
freehold - an estate held in fee simple or for life
freezing - the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
frenetic - excessively agitated
frenzied - affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
frequent - do one's shopping at
freshman - a first-year undergraduate
fretwork - framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
friction - a state of conflict between persons
friendly - troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces
frighten - cause fear in
frigidly - without warmth or enthusiasm
frippery - something of little value or significance
friskily - in a playfully frisky manner
frisking - the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs
frontage - the extent of land abutting on a street or water
frontier - a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
frostily - without warmth or enthusiasm
frosting - a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
frothing - producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
frowning - showing displeasure or anger
fructose - a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits
frugally - in a frugal manner
fruitful - productive or conducive to producing in abundance
fruiting - capable of bearing fruit
fruition - the condition of bearing fruit
fugitive - someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
fullback - the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team
fullness - completeness over a broad scope
fumbling - showing lack of skill or aptitude
fumigate - treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
function - is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
funerary - of or for or relating to a funeral
funereal - suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
furlough - a temporary leave of absence from military duty
furrowed - having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
furthest - to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (`furthest' is used more often than `farthest' in this abstract sense)
fuselage - the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
fusilier - a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
futilely - in a futile and unproductive manner
futility - uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
futurism - an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age
futurist - a theologian who believes that the Scripture prophecies of the Apocalypse (the Book of Revelation) will be fulfilled in the future
futurity - the time yet to come
gadgetry - appliances collectively
galactic - of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way)
galilean - an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)
galvanic - pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
gambling - the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
gangland - underworld organizations
gangling - tall and thin and having long slender limbs
ganglion - an encapsulated neural structure consisting of a collection of cell bodies or neurons
gangrene - necrotic tissue
gangster - a criminal who is a member of gang
gardener - someone who takes care of a garden
gargoyle - a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
garishly - in a tastelessly garish manner
garrison - a fortified military post where troops are stationed
garrotte - an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
gaslight - light yielded by the combustion of illuminating gas
gasworks - the workplace where coal gas is manufactured
gatepost - either of two posts that bound a gate
gathered - brought together in one place
gatherer - a person who gathers
gauntlet - to offer or accept a challenge
gelatine - a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin
gemstone - a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
generate - bring into existence
generous - willing to give and share unstintingly
genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
genially - in an affable manner
genitals - external sex organ
genitive - the case expressing ownership
genocide - systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
genotype - a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution
geodesic - the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere)
geologic - of or relating to or based on geology
geometer - a mathematician specializing in geometry
geometry - the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
geranium - any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
germanic - a branch of the Indo-European family of languages
germinal - seventh month of the Revolutionary calendar (March and April)
gestural - used of the language of the deaf
gettable - capable of being obtained
ghoulish - suggesting the horror of death and decay
giantess - a female giant
giantism - excessive size
gigantic - so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
gimcrack - ornamental objects of no great value
gingerly - in a gingerly manner
girlhood - the childhood of a girl
giveaway - a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
gladness - experiencing joy and pleasure
glasnost - a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems
glassful - the quantity a glass will hold
glaucoma - an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
glaucous - having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants
gleaming - a flash of light (especially reflected light)
glibness - a kind of fluent easy superficiality
glinting - having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
glittery - having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
gloaming - the time of day immediately following sunset
gloating - malicious satisfaction
globally - throughout the world
globular - having the shape of a sphere or ball
gloomful - depressingly dark
gloomily - with gloom
glorious - having or deserving or conferring glory
glossary - an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
glossily - in a glossy manner
glowworm - the luminous larva or wingless grub-like female of a firefly
gluttony - habitual eating to excess
glycerol - a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
goalless - having no points scores
goalpost - one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field
goatskin - the hide of a goat
godchild - an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism
goldfish - small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes
golgotha - a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
golliwog - a grotesque black doll
goodness - that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
goodwill - an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
gorgeous - dazzlingly beautiful
gormless - lacking intelligence and vitality
gossamer - a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
gourmand - a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
governed - the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
governor - the head of a state government
graceful - characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
gracious - characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
gradient - a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
graduate - a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
graffiti - a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
graffito - a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
grafting - the act of grafting something onto something else
granddad - the father of your father or mother
grandeur - the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
grandson - a male grandchild
granitic - showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings
granular - having a granular structure like that of chondrites
graphics - photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
graphite - used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
grasping - understanding with difficulty
grateful - feeling or showing gratitude
gratuity - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
gravelly - abounding in small stones
gravitas - formality in bearing and appearance
graviton - a gauge boson that mediates the (extremely weak) gravitational interactions between particles
greatest - highest in quality
greedily - in a greedy manner
greenery - green foliage
greenfly - greenish aphid
greening - the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored
greenish - of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum
greeting - an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
greyness - a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
gridiron - a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars
gridlock - a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible
grieving - sorrowful through loss or deprivation
grievous - causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
grilling - cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
grimness - the quality of being ghastly
grinding - material resulting from the process of grinding
grinning - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
gripping - capable of arousing and holding the attention
grizzled - having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
grooming - activity leading to skilled behavior
grooving - the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm
grouping - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
growling - a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
grudging - of especially an attitude
grueling - characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
gruesome - shockingly repellent
grumbler - a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
grumpily - in an ill-natured manner
guardian - a person who cares for persons or property
guerilla - a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
guessing - an estimate based on little or no information
guidance - something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
guiltily - in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
gullible - naive and easily deceived or tricked
gunfight - a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
gunmetal - a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water)
gunpoint - the gun muzzle's direction
gunsight - a sight used for aiming a gun
gunsmith - someone who makes or repairs guns
guttural - a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat
guzzling - the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly
gymkhana - a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes
gyration - a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
habitual - commonly used or practiced
hacienda - a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
haggling - an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
haircare - care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
hairless - having no hair or fur
hairline - a very thin line
hallmark - a distinctive characteristic or attribute
hallowed - worthy of religious veneration
hammered - shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks
handball - a small rubber ball used in playing the game of handball
handbell - a bell that is held in the hand
handbill - an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
handbook - a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
handcart - wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person
handcuff - shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist
handhold - an appendage to hold onto
handicap - the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
handling - manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
handmade - made by hand or a hand process
handover - act of relinquishing property or authority etc
handrail - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
handsome - pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
handyman - a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks
hangover - disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol)
harangue - a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
harassed - troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
hardback - a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers
hardcore - intensely loyal
hardened - made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
hardline - firm and uncompromising
hardness - the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure
hardship - a state of misfortune or affliction
hardware - major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
hardwood - the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
harebell - sometimes placed in genus Scilla
harmless - not causing or capable of causing harm
harmonic - a tone that is a component of a complex sound
harridan - a scolding (even vicious) old woman
hatchery - a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs)
hatching - the production of young from an egg
hatchway - an entrance equipped with a hatch
haunting - continually recurring to the mind
hawaiian - the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii
hawthorn - a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
hayfield - a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
haystack - a stack of hay
hazelnut - any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
haziness - vagueness attributable to being not clearly defined
headache - something or someone that causes anxiety
headband - a band worn around or over the head
headfast - a mooring line that secures the bow of a boat or ship to a wharf
headgear - clothing for the head
headlamp - a powerful light with reflector
headland - a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
headless - not having a head or formed without a head
headline - the heading or caption of a newspaper article
headlock - a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body
headlong - with the head foremost
headrest - a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash
headroom - vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
headship - the position of headmaster or headmistress
headwind - wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship or aircraft
headword - a content word that can be qualified by a modifier
hearable - heard or perceptible by the ear
heartily - with gusto and without reservation
heatedly - in a heated manner
heavenly - relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
heckling - shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree
hedgehog - relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
hedgerow - a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
hedonism - the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
hedonist - someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures
heedless - marked by or paying little heed or attention
hegemony - the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
heighten - become more extreme
heirloom - any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
hellenic - the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
hellfire - a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned
helmeted - equipped with or wearing a helmet
helmsman - the person who steers a ship
helpless - lacking in or deprived of strength or power
helpmate - a helpful partner
helsinki - the capital and largest city of Finland
henchman - someone who assists in a plot
heptagon - a seven-sided polygon
heralded - publicly announced
heraldic - of or relating to heraldry
heraldry - the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
herdsman - someone who drives a herd
heredity - the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
hereupon - immediately after this
herewith - by means of this
heritage - practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
hermetic - completely sealed
heroical - having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
hesitant - lacking decisiveness of character
hesitate - pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
hexagram - a regular polygon formed by extending each of the sides of a regular hexagon to form two equilateral triangles
hibernal - characteristic of or relating to winter
hibiscus - any plant of the genus Hibiscus
hiccough - the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
hideaway - a hiding place
hierarch - a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy
hieratic - a cursive form of Egyptian hieroglyphics
highbrow - a person of intellectual or erudite tastes
highjack - seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination
highland - elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
highness - title used to address a royal person
hijacker - a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
hilarity - great merriment
hillside - the side or slope of a hill
hindmost - located farthest to the rear
hinduism - the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
hipsters - a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s
hireling - a person who works only for money
hispanic - an American whose first language is Spanish
historic - belonging to the past
hitherto - used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
hoarding - large outdoor signboard
hoarsely - in a hoarse or husky voice
hobbyist - a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure
holiness - the quality of being holy
holistic - emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole
hologram - the intermediate photograph (or photographic record) that contains information for reproducing a three-dimensional image by holography
homeland - the country where you were born
homeless - someone unfortunate without housing
homemade - made or produced in the home or by yourself
homesick - longing to return home
homespun - a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home
homeward - toward home
homework - preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
homicide - the killing of a human being by another human being
homology - the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function
honestly - it is sincerely the case that
honeybee - social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces
honeydew - the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine
honorary - given as an honor without the normal duties
hoodwink - influence by slyness
hooligan - a cruel and brutal fellow
hopeless - without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
hormonal - of or relating to or caused by hormones
hornbeam - any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Carpinus
hornpipe - a British solo dance performed by sailors
horrible - provoking horror
horribly - of a dreadful kind
horridly - in a hideous manner
horrific - grossly offensive to decency or morality
horsebox - a conveyance (railroad car or trailer) for transporting racehorses
horsefly - winged fly parasitic on horses
horseman - a man skilled in equitation
hosepipe - a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
hospital - a health facility where patients receive treatment
hostelry - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
hotelier - an owner or manager of hotels
hothouse - a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner
hotplate - a portable electric appliance for heating or cooking or keeping food warm
houseful - as many as a house will accommodate
howitzer - a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
huguenot - a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
humanely - in a humane manner
humanise - make more humane
humanism - the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
humanist - a classical scholar or student of the liberal arts
humanity - the quality of being humane
humanoid - an automaton that resembles a human being
humbling - causing awareness of your shortcomings
humidity - wetness in the atmosphere
humility - a disposition to be humble
humorist - someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
humorous - full of or characterized by humor
humpback - an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
hungrily - in the manner of someone who is very hungry
huntsman - someone who hunts game
hurrying - changing location rapidly
hustings - the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)
hyacinth - a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
hydrated - containing combined water (especially water of crystallization as in a hydrate)
hydrogen - a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas
hygienic - tending to promote or preserve health
hymnbook - a songbook containing a collection of hymns
hypnosis - a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
hypnotic - a drug that induces sleep
hysteria - state of violent mental agitation
hysteric - a person suffering from hysteria
icecream - frozen dessert containing cream and sugar and flavoring
idealise - consider or render as ideal
idealism - the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
idealist - someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
ideality - the quality of being ideal
identify - recognize as being
identity - the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
ideology - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
idiolect - the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life
idleness - having no employment
idolatry - religious zeal
idolised - regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
ignition - the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
ignominy - a state of dishonor
ignorant - uneducated in general
illinois - a midwestern state in north-central United States
illumine - make lighter or brighter
illusion - an erroneous mental representation
illusive - based on or having the nature of an illusion
illusory - based on or having the nature of an illusion
ilmenite - a weakly magnetic black mineral found in metamorphic and plutonic rocks
imbecile - a person of subnormal intelligence
imbibing - the act of consuming liquids
imitator - someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
immanent - of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
immature - characteristic of a lack of maturity
imminent - close in time
immobile - not capable of movement or of being moved
immodest - having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc
immolate - offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
immortal - a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
immunise - law: grant immunity from prosecution
immunity - the state of not being susceptible
impacted - wedged or packed in together
impaired - diminished in strength, quality, or utility
impeding - preventing movement
impelled - urged or forced to action through moral pressure
imperial - a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III
imperium - the domain ruled by an emperor or empress
impishly - in an appealing but bold manner
implicit - implied though not directly expressed
impolite - not polite
imported - used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
importer - someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country)
imposing - impressive in appearance
imposter - a person who makes deceitful pretenses
impostor - a person who makes deceitful pretenses
impotent - lacking power or ability
imprison - lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
improper - not suitable or right or appropriate
improved - made more desirable or valuable or profitable
improver - someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms
impudent - marked by casual disrespect
impunity - exemption from punishment or loss
impurity - worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
inaction - the state of being inactive
inactive - not progressing or increasing
incensed - angered at something unjust or wrong
inchoate - only partly in existence
incident - a single distinct event
incision - a depression scratched or carved into a surface
incisive - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
inclined - having a preference, disposition, or tendency
included - enclosed in the same envelope or package
incoming - the act of entering
increase - a quantity that is added
incubate - grow under conditions that promote development
indebted - owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
indecent - offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
indexing - the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve
indicant - something that serves to indicate or suggest
indicate - be a signal for or a symptom of
indirect - not direct in spatial dimension
indolent - disinclined to work or exertion
inducing - act of bringing about a desired result
inductor - an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit
industry - the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
inedible - not suitable for food
inequity - injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
inertial - of or relating to inertia
inexpert - lacking professional skill or expertise
infamous - known widely and usually unfavorably
infantry - an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
infected - containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
inferior - one of lesser rank or station or quality
infernal - an inhabitant of Hell
infinite - the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
infinity - time without end
inflamed - resulting from inflammation
inflated - enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
informal - not formal
informed - having much knowledge or education
informer - one who reveals confidential information in return for money
infrared - the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum
infringe - go against, as of rules and laws
infusion - a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
inhalant - something that is inhaled
inherent - existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
inhumane - lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion
inimical - not friendly
iniquity - absence of moral or spiritual values
initiate - someone new to a field or activity
injector - a contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.)
inkstand - a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
innately - in an innate manner
innocent - a person who lacks knowledge of evil
innovate - bring something new to an environment
innuendo - an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
inquirer - someone who asks a question
insanely - in an insane manner
insanity - relatively permanent disorder of the mind
inscribe - carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
insecure - not firm or firmly fixed
insignia - a badge worn to show official position
insolent - marked by casual disrespect
insomnia - an inability to sleep
inspired - being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
instance - an occurrence of something
instancy - the quickness of action or occurrence
instinct - inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
instruct - impart skills or knowledge to
insulant - a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
insulate - protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
intaglio - a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate
integral - the result of a mathematical integration
intended - resulting from one's intentions
intently - with strained or eager attention
interact - act together or towards others or with others
intercom - a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
interest - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
interior - the region that is inside of something
intermix - combine into one
internal - happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
internet - a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
interred - placed in a grave
interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
intifada - an uprising by Palestinian Arabs (in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank) against Israel in the late 1980s and again in 2000
intimacy - close or warm friendship
intimate - someone to whom private matters are confided
intrepid - invulnerable to fear or intimidation
intrigue - a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
intruder - someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
inundate - fill quickly beyond capacity
invading - involving invasion or aggressive attack
invasion - the act of invading
invasive - relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision
inveigle - influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
inventor - someone who is the first to think of or make something
inverted - completely inverted
inverter - an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
investor - someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
inviting - attractive and tempting
involute - especially of petals or leaves in bud
involved - connected by participation or association or use
inwardly - with respect to private feelings
irishman - a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
ironical - characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
ironwork - work made of iron (gratings or rails or railings etc)
irrigate - supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
irritant - something that causes irritation and annoyance
irritate - cause annoyance in
islander - an inhabitant of an island
isolated - not close together in time
isomeric - of or relating to or exhibiting isomerism
isometry - the growth rates in different parts of a growing organism are the same
isotonic - having the same or equal osmotic pressure
isotopic - of or relating to or having the relation of an isotope
isotropy - the property of being isotropic
issuance - the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
istanbul - the largest city and former capital of Turkey
jackboot - a man's high tasseled boot
jaggedly - with a ragged and uneven appearance
jailbird - a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly
jamaican - a native or inhabitant of Jamaica
jamboree - a gay festivity
jangling - like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
japonica - greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant rose-like flowers
jaundice - yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
jauntily - in a jaunty fashionable manner
jealousy - a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
jeopardy - a source of danger
jeremiah - about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
jettison - throw away, of something encumbering
jewelled - covered with beads or jewels or sequins
jeweller - someone who makes jewelry
jingling - having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
jingoism - an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
jiujitsu - a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan
jokingly - in jest
jonathan - red late-ripening apple
jostling - the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
jovially - in a jovial manner
joyfully - in a joyous and gleeful manner
joyously - in a joyous and gleeful manner
joystick - a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
jubilant - joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
jubilate - celebrate a jubilee
judgment - an opinion formed by judging something
judicial - belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge
juggling - the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
jumpsuit - one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform
junction - the place where two or more things come together
juncture - an event that occurs at a critical time
junkyard - a field where junk is collected and stored for resale
jurassic - from 190 million to 135 million years ago
juristic - of or relating to law or to legal rights and obligations
justness - conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
juvenile - a young person, not fully developed
kalahari - a desert in southwestern Africa - largely Botswana
kamikaze - a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II
kangaroo - any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
kedgeree - a dish of rice and hard-boiled eggs and cooked flaked fish
keenness - a quick and penetrating intelligence
keepsake - something of sentimental value
kentucky - a state in east central United States
kerchief - a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck
kerosene - a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
keyboard - device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
keystone - a central cohesive source of support and stability
khoikhoi - any of the Khoisan languages spoken by the pastoral people of Namibia and South Africa
kickback - a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction
kilobyte - a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes
kilovolt - a unit of potential equal to a thousand volts
kilowatt - a unit of power equal to 1000 watts
kindling - material for starting a fire
kindness - the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
kinetics - the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies
kingship - the dignity or rank or position of a king
kinsfolk - people descended from a common ancestor
kinshasa - the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville
knapsack - a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
kneeling - supporting yourself on your knees
knickers - trousers ending above the knee
knightly - characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
knitting - needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
knitwear - knitted clothing
knocking - the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
knockout - a very attractive or seductive looking woman
knowable - capable of being known
knuckles - a small metal weapon
labelled - bearing or marked with a label or tag
laboured - lacking natural ease
labourer - someone who works with their hands
laburnum - flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers
lacerate - cut or tear irregularly
lacework - work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric
lacrosse - a game invented by American Indians
ladybird - small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
ladylike - befitting a woman of good breeding
ladyship - a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
lakeside - the shore of a lake
lambskin - the skin of a lamb with the wool still on
lameness - disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
lamented - mourned or grieved for
lamenter - a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
laminate - a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers
lamppost - a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)
lancelot - he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere
landfall - the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water)
landfill - a low area that has been filled in
landlady - a landlord who is a woman
landless - owning no land
landlord - a landowner who leases to others
landmark - the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
landmass - a large continuous extent of land
landside - component consisting of a side piece opposite the moldboard
landslip - a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
landward - toward land
language - a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
languish - lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
lapidary - an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
lashings - a large number or amount
lateness - quality of coming late or later in time
latitude - the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
latticed - having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
laudable - worthy of high praise
laughing - showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
laughter - the sound of laughing
launcher - armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket
laureate - someone honored for great achievements
lavatory - a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
lavender - any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers
lavishly - in a wasteful manner
lawfully - in a manner acceptable to common custom
lawmaker - a maker of laws
laxative - a mild cathartic
layabout - person who does no work
laziness - inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
leaching - the process of leaching
leafless - having no leaves
leanness - the quality of being meager
leapfrog - advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors
learning - the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
leathery - resembling or made to resemble leather
leavened - made light by aerating, as with yeast or baking powder
lecturer - a public lecturer at certain universities
leftmost - farthest to the left
leftover - a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
legalese - a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
legalise - make legal
legalism - strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit
legality - lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute
legation - the post or office of legate
leisured - free from duties or responsibilities
lemonade - sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
lengthen - make longer
leniency - mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
leonardo - Italian painter and sculptor and engineer and scientist and architect
leotards - skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
lessened - impaired by diminution
lethargy - a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
lettered - highly educated
leukemia - malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues
leveller - a radical who advocates the abolition of social distinctions
leverage - the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
levitate - cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity
lewdness - the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
libation - a serving of an alcoholic beverage
liberate - give equal rights to
libretto - the words of an opera or musical play
licensed - given official approval to act
licensee - someone to whom a license is granted
licorice - deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves
lifeboat - a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship
lifeless - deprived of life
lifelike - evoking lifelike images within the mind
lifeline - a crease on the palm
lifelong - continuing through life
lifesize - being of the same size as an original
lifespan - the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
lifetime - the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
lifework - the principal work of your career
ligament - a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
ligature - a group of notes connected by a slur
lighting - having abundant light or illumination
likeable - evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
likeness - similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
likening - the act of comparing similarities
likewise - in like or similar manner
lilliput - a land imagined by Jonathan Swift that was inhabited by tiny people
lilongwe - the capital of Malawi
limbless - having no limbs
limekiln - a kiln used to reduce naturally occurring forms of calcium carbonate to lime
limerick - port city in southwestern Ireland
limiting - the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
limousin - a region of central France to the west of the Auvergne mountains
linchpin - a central cohesive source of support and stability
lineally - by an unbroken line of descent
linearly - in a linear manner
linesman - official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside)
lingerer - someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
lingerie - women's underwear and nightclothes
linguist - a specialist in linguistics
liniment - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
linoleum - a floor covering
lipstick - makeup that is used to color the lips
listener - someone who listens attentively
listeria - any species of the genus Listeria
listless - lacking zest or vivacity
literacy - the ability to read and write
literary - of or relating to or characteristic of literature
literate - a person who can read and write
literati - the literary intelligentsia
litigant - a party to a lawsuit
litigate - engage in legal proceedings
littered - filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
littoral - the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
liveable - fit or suitable to live in or with
liveried - wearing livery
liverish - suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress
loanword - a word borrowed from another language
loathing - hate coupled with disgust
lobbyist - someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer
lobotomy - surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain
localise - identify the location or place of
locality - a surrounding or nearby region
locating - the act of putting something in a certain place
location - a point or extent in space
locative - the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb
locomote - change location
lodestar - guiding star
lodgings - temporary living quarters
logician - a person skilled at symbolic logic
logistic - of or relating to logistics
loiterer - someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
lollipop - ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick
londoner - a native or resident of London
lonesome - being the only one
longhand - rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
loophole - an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
loosened - straightened out
lopsided - having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
lordship - a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
loudness - the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
loveable - having characteristics that attract love or affection
loveless - without love
lovelorn - unhappy in love
lovesick - languishing because of love
lovingly - with fondness
lowering - the act of causing to become less
lowlands - the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
loyalist - a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
lucidity - free from obscurity and easy to understand
luckless - having or bringing misfortune
lukewarm - moderately warm
luminary - a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
luminous - softly bright or radiant
luncheon - a midday meal
lunching - the act of eating lunch
lungfish - air-breathing fish having an elongated body and fleshy paired fins
luscious - having strong sexual appeal
lushness - the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
lustrous - made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing
lymphoid - resembling lymph or lymphatic tissues
lymphoma - a neoplasm of lymph tissue that is usually malignant
lynching - putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law
lynchpin - a central cohesive source of support and stability
lyricism - the property of being suitable for singing
lyricist - a person who writes the words for songs
macaroni - a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms
macaroon - chewy cookie usually containing almond paste
machismo - exaggerated masculinity
mackerel - flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
maddened - marked by extreme anger
madhouse - pejorative terms for an insane asylum
madrigal - an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices
madwoman - a woman lunatic
magazine - a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
magician - someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
magnesia - a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase
magnetic - of or relating to or caused by magnetism
magnolia - dried bark of various magnolias
mahogany - wood of any of various mahogany trees
maidenly - befitting or characteristic of a maiden
mainland - the main land mass of a country or continent
mainline - inject into the vein
mainsail - the lowermost sail on the mainmast
mainstay - a prominent supporter
maintain - keep in a certain state, position, or activity
majestic - majestic in manner or bearing
majolica - highly decorated earthenware with a glaze of tin oxide
majority - the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts
makeover - an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance
malarial - of or infected by or resembling malaria
malaysia - a constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula
maldives - a republic on the Maldive Islands
maleness - the properties characteristic of the male sex
maltreat - treat badly
mammalia - warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by mammary glands in the female
mandarin - shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed
mandible - the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
mandolin - a stringed instrument related to the lute, usually played with a plectrum
mandrake - the root of the mandrake plant
mandrill - baboon of west Africa with a bright red and blue muzzle and blue hindquarters
maneuver - a military training exercise
manfully - in a manful manner
mangrove - a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
maniacal - wildly disordered
manicure - professional care for the hands and fingernails
manifest - a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
manifold - a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
mannered - having unnatural mannerisms
mannerly - socially correct in behavior
manorial - of or relating to or based on the manor
manpower - the force of workers available
mantissa - the positive fractional part of the representation of a logarithm
manually - by hand
marathon - any long and arduous undertaking
marching - the act of marching
marginal - at or constituting a border or edge
marigold - any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
marinade - mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings
marinate - soak in marinade
maritime - relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
markedly - in a clearly noticeable manner
marketer - someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
marksman - someone skilled in shooting
marmoset - small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
marooned - cut off or left behind
marquess - nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
marriage - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
marshals - the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system
martinet - someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
marzipan - almond paste and egg whites
massacre - the savage and excessive killing of many people
massager - someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation
masseuse - a female massager
mastered - understood perfectly
masterly - having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
masthead - a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
mastitis - inflammation of a breast (or udder)
mastodon - extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times
matchbox - a box for holding matches
matching - being two identical
material - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
maternal - characteristic of a mother
matronly - befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
mattress - a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
maturely - in a mature manner
maturity - the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
maverick - someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
maximise - make the most of
mayoress - the wife of a mayor
meagrely - to a meager degree or in a meager manner
mealtime - the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten
meanness - the quality of being deliberately mean
meantime - the time between one event, process, or period and another
measured - having notes of fixed rhythmic value
meatball - ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
meatless - lacking meat
mechanic - a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
meddling - the act of altering something secretly or improperly
medially - in a medial position
mediated - acting or brought about through an intervening agency
mediator - a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
medicate - impregnate with a medicinal substance
medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
medieval - relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
mediocre - moderate to inferior in quality
meditate - reflect deeply on a subject
meekness - the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
megabyte - a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes
megalith - memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
megawatt - a unit of power equal to one million watts
melanoma - any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
mellowed - having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
meltdown - severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
membrane - a thin pliable sheet of material
memorial - a recognition of meritorious service
memorise - commit to memory
menacing - threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
menarche - the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
meniscus - a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint
mentally - in your mind
merchant - a businessperson engaged in retail trade
merciful - showing or giving mercy
mercuric - of or containing mercury
meridian - the highest level or degree attainable
meringue - sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar
mesmeric - attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
mesozoic - from 230 million to 63 million years ago
metallic - a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal
metaphor - a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
meteoric - of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
methanol - a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol
metonymy - substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')
metrical - based on the meter as a standard of measurement
michigan - a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
microbic - of or involving or caused by or being microbes
microdot - photograph reduced to the size of a dot (usually for purposes of security)
middling - any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)
midfield - the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse)
midnight - 12 o'clock at night
midships - at or near or toward the center of a ship
mightily - powerfully or vigorously
migraine - a severe recurring vascular headache
mildness - good weather with comfortable temperatures
milepost - stone post at side of a road to show distances
militant - a militant reformer
military - the military forces of a nation
militate - have force or influence
milkmaid - a woman who works in a dairy
milliner - someone who makes and sells hats
millpond - a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel
mimicker - someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
mindless - not mindful or attentive
mingling - the action of people mingling and coming into contact
minimise - represent as less significant or important
minister - a person authorized to conduct religious worship
ministry - religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
minority - a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part
minstrel - a singer of folk songs
minutely - in minute detail
mirrored - like or characteristic of a mirror image
mirthful - full of or showing high-spirited merriment
misapply - apply to a wrong thing or person
miscarry - be unsuccessful
mischief - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
miscible - capable of being mixed
miscount - an inaccurate count
misguide - lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
misjudge - judge incorrectly
mismatch - a bad or unsuitable match
misnomer - an incorrect or unsuitable name
misogyny - hatred of women
misplace - place (something) where one cannot find it again
misprint - a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
misquote - an incorrect quotation
missouri - a midwestern state in central United States
misspell - spell incorrectly
misspend - spend time badly or unwisely
mistaken - wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
mistreat - treat badly
mistress - an adulterous woman
mistrust - doubt about someone's honesty
mitigate - lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
mnemonic - a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall
mobilise - call to arms
mobility - the quality of moving freely
moccasin - soft leather shoe
modality - a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility
modeller - a person who creates models
moderate - a person who takes a position in the political center
modestly - with modesty
modified - changed in form or character
modifier - a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
modishly - in a stylish manner
modulate - change the key of, in music
moisture - wetness caused by water
molarity - concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solution
molasses - thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane
molecule - the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
molehill - a mound of earth made by moles while burrowing
moleskin - a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap
molester - someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities
momentum - an impelling force or strength
monarchy - an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
monastic - a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
monaural - relating to or having or hearing with only one ear
monetary - relating to or involving money
mongoose - agile grizzled Old World viverrine
monition - a firm rebuke
monkfish - flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of the Atlantic waters of North America
monocled - wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass
monogamy - having only one spouse at a time
monogram - a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials)
monolith - a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk)
monopoly - a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
monorail - a railway having a single track
monotone - an unchanging intonation
monotony - the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
monoxide - an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule
monsieur - used as a French courtesy title
montreal - a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River
monument - a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
moonbeam - a ray of moonlight
moonless - without a moon or a visible moon
moorland - open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
moralise - interpret the moral meaning of
moralism - a moral maxim
moralist - a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
morality - concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong
morbidly - in a morbid manner or to a morbid degree
moreover - in addition
moribund - not growing or changing
moroccan - a native or inhabitant of Morocco
morosely - in a morose manner
morpheme - minimal meaningful language unit
morpheus - the Roman god of sleep and dreams
morphine - an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
mortally - in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
mortgage - a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
mortuary - a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
mosquito - two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
mothball - a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
motherly - in a maternal manner
motility - ability to move spontaneously and independently
motional - of or relating to or characterized by motion
motivate - give an incentive for action
motorcar - a motor vehicle with four wheels
motoring - the act of driving an automobile
motorist - someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
motorway - a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
moulding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
moulting - periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
mountain - a land mass that projects well above its surroundings
mounties - the federal police force of Canada
mounting - an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
mournful - expressing sorrow
mourning - state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
moussaka - casserole of eggplant and ground lamb with onion and tomatoes bound with white sauce and beaten eggs
mouthful - the quantity that can be held in the mouth
moveable - capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location
movingly - in a moving manner
muchness - greatness of quantity or measure or extent
mudguard - a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels
mulberry - any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
multiple - the product of a quantity by an integer
multiply - combine by multiplication
mumbling - indistinct enunciation
munition - weapons considered collectively
murdered - killed unlawfully
murderer - a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
murmurer - a person who speaks softly and indistinctly
muscadel - wine from muscat grapes
muscular - of or relating to or consisting of muscle
mushroom - common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
musician - someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
musingly - in a reflective manner
mustache - an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mutation - an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
muteness - the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
mutilate - destroy or injure severely
mutineer - someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
mutinous - disposed to or in a state of mutiny
mutterer - a person who speaks softly and indistinctly
mutually - in a mutual or shared manner
mystical - relating to or characteristic of mysticism
mystique - an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing
mythical - based on or told of in traditional stories
nagasaki - a city in southern Japan on Kyushu
nameless - being or having an unknown or unnamed source
namesake - a person with the same name as another
namibian - a native or inhabitant of Namibia
napoleon - French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
narcosis - unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia
narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor
narrator - someone who tells a story
narrowed - reduced in size as by squeezing together
narrowly - in a narrow manner
national - a person who owes allegiance to that nation
nativity - the event of being born
naturist - a person who practices nudity for reasons of health or religion
nauseate - upset and make nauseated
nauseous - causing or able to cause nausea
nautical - relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
nautilus - a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
navigate - travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
nearness - the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
nearside - the side of a vehicle nearest the kerb
neatness - the state of being neat and smart and trim
nebulous - of or relating to or resembling a nebula
neckband - a band around the collar of a garment
necklace - jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
neckline - the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck
necropsy - an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
necrosis - the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
necrotic - relating to or affected by necrosis
needless - unnecessary and unwarranted
negation - a negative statement
negative - a reply of denial
negligee - a loose dressing gown for women
nematode - unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends
neonatal - relating to or affecting the infant during the first month after birth
neophyte - a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
neoplasm - an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
neoprene - a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging
nepotism - favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
nestling - young bird not yet fledged
neuronal - of or relating to neurons
neurosis - a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction
neurotic - a person suffering from neurosis
neutered - having testicles or ovaries removed
neutrino - an elementary particle with zero charge and zero mass
newcomer - any new participant in some activity
newfound - newly discovered
newlywed - someone recently married
newscast - a broadcast of news or commentary on the news
newsreel - a short film and commentary about current events
newsroom - the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical
niceness - a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
nickname - a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
nicotine - an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco
niggling - small and of little importance
nightcap - an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime
nihilism - a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake
nihilist - someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief
ninefold - by a factor of nine
nineteen - the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
nineties - the decade from 1890 to 1899
nitrogen - a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas
nobility - a privileged class holding hereditary titles
nobleman - a titled peer of the realm
nocturne - a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
nominate - propose as a candidate for some honor
nonevent - an anticipated event that turns out to be far less significant than was expected
nonsense - a message that seems to convey no meaning
noontide - the middle of the day
normalcy - being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
normally - under normal conditions
normandy - a former province of northwestern France on the English channel
northern - a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans
nosedive - a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline
nosiness - offensive inquisitiveness
notation - a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
notebook - a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
nothings - inconsequential conversation
notional - not based on fact
novelist - one who writes novels
november - the month following October and preceding December
nowadays - the period of time that is happening now
nudeness - the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
nuisance - a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
numbness - partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body
numeracy - skill with numbers and mathematics
numerate - determine the number or amount of
numerous - amounting to a large indefinite number
numskull - a stupid person
nuptials - the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
nutation - uncontrolled nodding
nutrient - any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
nutshell - the shell around the kernel of a nut
obduracy - resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
obdurate - stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
obedient - dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
obituary - a notice of someone's death
objector - a person who dissents from some established policy
obligate - force somebody to do something
obliging - showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
oblivion - the state of being disregarded or forgotten
observed - discovered or determined by scientific observation
observer - a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
obsessed - having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
obsidian - acid or granitic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava without crystallization
obsolete - no longer in use
obstacle - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
obstruct - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
obtusely - in a stupid manner
occasion - an event that occurs at a critical time
occident - the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
occluded - closed off
occupant - someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
occupied - held or filled or in use
occupier - someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
oddments - a motley assortment of things
odiously - in an offensive and hateful manner
odometer - a meter that shows mileage traversed
offended - hurt or upset
offender - a person who transgresses moral or civil law
offering - something offered (as a proposal or bid)
official - a worker who holds or is invested with an office
offprint - a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
offshoot - a natural consequence of development
offshore - coming from the land
oilcloth - cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
oilfield - a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells)
oiliness - consisting of or covered with oil
ointment - semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
oklahoma - a state in south central United States
oldtimer - an experienced person who has been through many battles
oleander - an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
olympiad - one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games
olympian - an athlete who participates in the Olympic games
olympics - the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country
omelette - beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set
omission - a mistake resulting from neglect
omnivore - a person who eats all kinds of foods
onlooker - someone who looks on
ontogeny - the process of an individual organism growing organically
ontology - a rigorous and exhaustive organization of some knowledge domain that is usually hierarchical and contains all the relevant entities and their relations
openness - without obstructions to passage or view
operable - capable of being treated by surgical operation
operatic - of or relating to or characteristic of opera
operator - a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
operetta - a short amusing opera
opponent - a contestant that you are matched against
opposing - characterized by active hostility
opposite - a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
optician - a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
optimise - make optimal
optimism - the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
optimist - a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
optional - possible but not necessary
opulence - wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
oracular - of or relating to an oracle
oratorio - a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
ordained - fixed or established especially by order or command
ordering - logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
ordinary - a judge of a probate court
ordinate - the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
ordnance - military supplies
organise - bring order and organization to
organism - a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
organist - a person who plays an organ
oriental - a member of an Oriental race
oriented - adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances
original - an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
ornament - something used to beautify
ornately - in an ornate manner
orphaned - deprived of parents by death or desertion
orthodox - of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
ossified - set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
outboard - a motorboat with an outboard motor
outbound - that is going out or leaving
outbreak - a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
outburst - an unrestrained expression of emotion
outdated - old
outdoors - where the air is unconfined
outfield - the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
outflank - go around the flank of (an opposing army)
outgoing - leaving a place or a position
outguess - attempt to anticipate or predict
outhouse - a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
outlawed - contrary to or forbidden by law
outlawry - illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts
outlined - showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
outlying - relatively far from a center or middle
outmoded - out of fashion
outraged - angered at something unjust or wrong
outreach - the act of reaching out
outrider - an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
outright - without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
outshine - shine brighter than
outsider - someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
outsmart - beat through cleverness and wit
outstrip - be or do something to a greater degree
outwards - toward the outside
outweigh - be heavier than
overcast - the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
overcoat - a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
overcome - win a victory over
overcook - cook too long
overdone - represented as greater than is true or reasonable
overdose - dose too heavily
overdraw - draw more money from than is available
overfeed - feed excessively
overfill - fill beyond capacity
overflow - a large flow
overfull - exceeding demand
overhand - with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
overhang - projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else
overhaul - periodic maintenance on a car or machine
overhead - the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance)
overhear - hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
overheat - get excessively and undesirably hot
overkill - the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required
overland - traveling or passing over land
overleaf - on or to the other side of a page
overload - an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
overlook - a high place affording a good view
overlord - a person who has general authority over others
overmuch - a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
overpass - bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
overplay - exaggerate one's acting
overrate - make too high an estimate of
override - a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
overripe - too ripe and beginning to turn soft
overrule - rule against
overseas - beyond or across the sea
overseer - a person who directs and manages an organization
overshot - having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
oversize - larger than normal for its kind
overstep - pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
overtake - catch up with and possibly overtake
overtime - work done in addition to regular working hours
overtone - an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
overture - orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
overturn - the act of upsetting something
overview - a general summary of a subject
overwork - the act of working too much or too long
owlishly - in an owlish manner
oxidised - combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen
oxidiser - a substance that oxidizes another substance
oxymoron - conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
pacifier - someone who tries to bring peace
pacifism - the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
pacifist - someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
packable - capable of being packed
packaged - enclosed in a package or protective covering
paganism - any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
paginate - number the pages of a book or manuscript
painless - not causing physical or psychological pain
paintbox - a box containing a collection of cubes or tubes of artists' paint
painting - graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
pakistan - a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley
palatial - relating to or being a palace
palatine - any of various important officials in ancient Rome
paleface - a derogatory term for a white person (supposedly used by North American Indians)
paleness - unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
palisade - fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
palpable - capable of being perceived
palpably - so as to be palpable
pamphlet - a small book usually having a paper cover
pancreas - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach
pandemic - an epidemic that is geographically widespread
pangolin - toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites
panicked - thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
panorama - the visual percept of a region
pantheon - all the gods of a religion
papering - the application of wallpaper
parabola - a plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the curve
paradigm - systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word
paradise - any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
paraffin - from crude petroleum
paraguay - a landlocked republic in south central South America
parakeet - any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots
parallax - the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object
parallel - something having the property of being analogous to something else
paralyse - make powerless and unable to function
paramour - a woman's lover
paranoia - a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur
paranoid - a person afflicted with paranoia
paraquat - a poisonous yellow solid used in solution as a herbicide
parasite - an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant)
parental - designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
parented - having a parent or parents or cared for by parent surrogates
parietal - of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the cranium
parisian - a native or resident of Paris
parkland - a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
parlance - a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
parodist - mimics literary or musical style for comic effect
paroxysm - a sudden uncontrollable attack
partaker - someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share
particle - a tiny piece of anything
partisan - a fervent and even militant proponent of something
parttime - involving less than the standard or customary time for an activity
passable - able to be passed or traversed or crossed
passably - to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
passover - celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
passport - any authorization to pass or go somewhere
password - a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
pastiche - a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
pastille - a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat
pastoral - a musical composition that evokes rural life
pastrami - highly seasoned cut of smoked beef
patchily - in spots
patching - the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
patented - protected by patent
patentee - the inventor to whom a patent is issued
patently - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
paternal - belonging to or inherited from one's father
pathetic - deserving or inciting pity
pathless - lacking pathways
pathogen - any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism)
patience - good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
pavement - the paved surface of a thoroughfare
pavilion - large and often sumptuous tent
pawnshop - a shop where loans are made with personal property as security
peaceful - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
pectoral - either of two large muscles of the chest
peculiar - beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
pedagogy - the principles and methods of instruction
pedantic - marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
pedantry - an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
peddling - the act of selling goods for a living
pedestal - a support or foundation
pedigree - the descendants of one individual
pediment - a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
pedology - the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
peephole - a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
peerless - eminent beyond or above comparison
penalise - impose a penalty on
penchant - a strong liking
pendulum - an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
penitent - a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
penknife - a small pocketknife
penology - the branch of criminology concerned with prison management and prisoner rehabilitation
pentagon - a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
penumbra - a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra
perceive - to become aware of through the senses
perforce - by necessity
perfumed - filled or impregnated with perfume
perilous - fraught with danger
perineal - of or relating to the perineum
perineum - the general region between the anus and the genital organs
periodic - happening or recurring at regular intervals
perjurer - a person who deliberately gives false testimony
permeate - spread or diffuse through
peroxide - a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties
personal - a short newspaper article about a particular person or group
perspire - excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
persuade - win approval or support for
pertness - inappropriate playfulness
perusing - reading carefully with intent to remember
peruvian - a native or inhabitant of Peru
perverse - marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
pestered - troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
petition - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
petulant - easily irritated or annoyed
phantasy - something many people believe that is false
pharmacy - the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,
pheasant - large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
phonemic - of or relating to phonemes of a particular language
phonetic - of or relating to speech sounds
phosphor - a synthetic substance that is fluorescent or phosphorescent
phrasing - the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
physical - involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
physique - constitution of the human body
pickerel - flesh of young or small pike
pickings - the act of someone who picks up or takes something
pictural - pertaining to or consisting of pictures
pictured - seen in the mind as a mental image
piercing - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
pilaster - a rectangular column that usually projects about a third of its width from the wall to which it is attached
pilchard - small fatty fish usually canned
pillaged - wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
pillared - having pillars
piloting - the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
pinafore - a sleeveless dress resembling an apron
pinioned - especially having the flight feathers
pinkness - the quality of being pink
pinnacle - a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
pinpoint - a very brief moment
pinprick - a minor annoyance
pipeline - gossip spread by spoken communication
pipework - the flues and stops on a pipe organ
piquancy - a tart spicy quality
pitching - playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
pitiable - inspiring mixed contempt and pity
pitiably - in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
pitiless - without mercy or pity
pittance - an inadequate payment
pizzeria - a shop where pizzas are made and sold
placenta - that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form
placidly - in a quiet and tranquil manner
plangent - loud and resounding
planking - planks collectively
plankton - the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water
planning - an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
plantain - any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago
planting - the act of fixing firmly in place
plateful - the quantity contained in a plate
platelet - tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood
platform - a raised horizontal surface
platinum - a heavy precious metallic element
platonic - of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
platypus - small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet
plaudits - enthusiastic approval
playable - capable of or suitable for being played or played on
playback - the act of reproducing recorded sound
playmate - a companion at play
playroom - a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
playtime - time for play or diversion
pleading - a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
pleasant - affording pleasure
pleasing - the act of one who pleases
pleasure - a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
plebeian - one of the common people
plectrum - a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
plethora - extreme excess
pleurisy - inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
plodding - hard monotonous routine work
ploughed - broken and turned over with a plow
plughole - a hole into which a plug fits (especially a hole where water drains away)
plumbago - used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
plumbing - utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
plumping - very large
plutonic - of igneous rock that has solidified beneath the earth's surface
poaching - cooking in simmering liquid
poetical - of or relating to poetry
poignant - arousing affect
poisoner - someone who kills with poison
polarise - cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
polarity - a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies
polemics - the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
polestar - the brightest star in Ursa Minor
polished - perfected or made shiny and smooth
polisher - a power tool used to buff surfaces
politely - in a polite manner
politics - social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
pollster - someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
polluted - rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution
polluter - a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment
polonium - a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth
poltroon - an abject coward
polygamy - having more than one spouse at a time
polyglot - a person who speaks more than one language
polygyny - having more than one wife at a time
polymath - a person of great and varied learning
ponytail - a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail
poorness - the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
populace - people in general considered as a whole
populate - inhabit or live in
populism - the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite
populist - an advocate of democratic principles
populous - densely populated
porkchop - chop cut from a hog
porosity - the property of being porous
porphyry - any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals
porpoise - any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
porridge - soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
portable - a small light typewriter
porthole - a window in a ship or airplane
portrait - a word picture of a person's appearance and character
portugal - a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula
poseidon - the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology
position - the particular portion of space occupied by something
positive - the primary form of an adjective or adverb
positron - an elementary particle with positive charge
possible - something that can be done
possibly - by chance
postcard - a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
postcode - a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail
postlude - a voluntary played at the end of a religious service
postmark - a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials
postpone - hold back to a later time
postural - of or relating to or involving posture
potently - in a manner having a powerful influence
poultice - a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
poundage - a charge based on weight measured in pounds
pounding - repeated heavy blows
powdered - consisting of fine particles
powerful - having great power or force or potency or effect
practice - a customary way of operation or behavior
practise - engage in a rehearsal (of)
praising - full of or giving praise
prattler - someone who speaks in a childish way
preacher - someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
preamble - a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
precinct - a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
precious - extremely
preclude - keep from happening or arising
predator - someone who attacks in search of booty
pregnant - carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life
prejudge - judge beforehand, especially without sufficient evidence
premiere - the first public performance of a play or movie
premises - land and the buildings on it
premolar - a tooth having two cusps or points
prenatal - occurring or existing before birth
prepared - made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
presence - the state of being present
preserve - a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
pressing - the act of pressing
pressman - someone whose occupation is printing
pressure - the force applied to a unit area of surface
prestige - a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
pretence - a false or unsupportable quality
pretoria - city in the Transvaal
prettify - make more beautiful
prettily - in a pretty manner
previous - just preceding something else in time or order
pricking - the act of puncturing with a small point
priestly - associated with the priesthood or priests
priggish - exaggeratedly proper
primates - an animal order including lemurs and tarsiers and monkeys and apes and human beings
primeval - having existed from the beginning
primness - excessive or affected modesty
primrose - any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
princely - rich and superior in quality
princess - a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
printing - text handwritten in the style of printed matter
printout - the output of a computer in printed form
priority - status established in order of importance or urgency
prisoner - a person who is confined
pristine - completely free from dirt or contamination
privates - external sex organ
probable - an applicant likely to be chosen
probably - with considerable certainty
proceeds - the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
proclaim - declare formally
prodding - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
prodigal - a recklessly extravagant consumer
producer - someone who manufactures something
profaned - treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
profound - showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
progress - gradual improvement or growth or development
prohibit - command against
prolapse - the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
prolific - intellectually productive
prologue - an introduction to a play
promoter - someone who is an active supporter and advocate
prompter - someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
promptly - with little or no delay
properly - in the right manner
property - something owned
prophecy - knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
prophesy - predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
prophets - the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
proposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
proposer - someone who advances a suggestion or proposal
propound - put forward, as of an idea
prosodic - of or relating to the rhythmic aspect of language or to the suprasegmental phonemes of pitch and stress and juncture and nasalization and voicing
prospect - the possibility of future success
prostate - a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra
protease - any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
protegee - a woman protege
protocol - rules determining the format and transmission of data
protozoa - in some classifications considered a superphylum or a subkingdom
protract - lengthen in time
protrude - extend out or project in space
provable - capable of being demonstrated or proved
provably - in an obvious and provable manner
provence - a former province of southeastern France
proverbs - an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
provider - someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
province - the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
provoked - incited, especially deliberately, to anger
provoker - someone who deliberately foments trouble
proximal - situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
prudence - discretion in practical affairs
prurient - characterized by lust
pruritus - an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
prussian - a German inhabitant of Prussia
psalmist - a composer of sacred songs
psalmody - the act of singing psalms or hymns
psaltery - an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
publican - the keeper of a public house
publicly - in a manner accessible to or observable by the public
pugilist - someone who fights with his fists for sport
puissant - powerful
pullover - a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
punctual - acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
puncture - loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object
pungency - wit having a sharp and caustic quality
punished - subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
punitive - inflicting punishment
puppetry - the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows
purblind - having greatly reduced vision
purchase - the acquisition of something for payment
pureness - being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
purifier - an apparatus for removing impurities
purplish - of a color intermediate between red and blue
pursuant - in conformance to or agreement with
pursuing - following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
purveyor - someone who supplies provisions (especially food)
pussycat - a person who is regarded as easygoing and agreeable
putative - purported
puzzling - not clear to the understanding
pyridine - a toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor
pyroxene - any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks
quadrant - a quarter of the circumference of a circle
quagmire - a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
quaintly - in a strange but not unpleasant manner
quantify - use as a quantifier
quantise - approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
quantity - how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
quarters - housing available for people to live in
quartile - any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores
quatrain - a stanza of four lines
quelling - forceful prevention
quenched - allayed
question - an instance of questioning
quickest - most quickly
quilting - stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to create a design
quisling - someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force
quixotic - not sensible about practical matters
quotable - able or fit to be repeated or quoted
quotient - the ratio of two quantities to be divided
racially - with respect to race
radially - in a radial manner
radiance - the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
radiancy - the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
radiator - any object that radiates energy
raftsman - someone who travels by raft
raggedly - in a ragged uneven manner
raillery - light teasing repartee
railroad - line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
raincoat - a water-resistant coat
raindrop - a drop of rain
rainfall - water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
rainless - lacking rain
rallying - the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
rambling - spreading out in different directions
ranching - farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
randomly - in a random manner
rankness - the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth
ransomed - saved from the bondage of sin
rapacity - extreme gluttony
rapeseed - seed of rape plants
rapidity - a rate that is rapid
rarefied - having low density
rareness - noteworthy scarcity
rascally - playful in an appealingly bold way
rashness - the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
ratified - formally approved and invested with legal authority
ratifier - someone who expresses strong approval
rational - an integer or a fraction
rationed - distributed equitably in limited individual portions
rattling - a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
ravaging - plundering with excessive damage and destruction
ravening - living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
ravenous - extremely hungry
ravingly - in a raving manner
ravisher - someone who assaults others sexually
reabsorb - undergo resorption
reaching - the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
reactant - a chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction
reaction - a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
reactive - participating readily in reactions
readable - easily deciphered
readably - in a legible manner
readjust - adjust anew
readying - the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
reaffirm - affirm once again
realised - successfully completed or brought to an end
realness - the state of being actual or real
reappear - appear again
rearward - direction toward the rear
reasoned - logically valid
reasoner - someone who reasons logically
reassert - strengthen or make more firm
reassess - revise or renew one's assessment
reassign - transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
reassure - cause to feel sure
reawaken - awaken once again
reburial - the act of burying again
rebuttal - the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument
receding - a slow or gradual disappearance
receipts - the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
received - conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
receiver - set that receives radio or tv signals
recently - in the recent past
receptor - a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
recessed - having a sunken area
recharge - load anew
reckless - marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
reckoner - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
recliner - an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it
recoding - converting from one code to another
recorded - set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
recorder - equipment for making records
recourse - act of turning to for assistance
recovery - return to an original state
recreate - give new life or energy to
reddened - reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
redeemed - saved from the bondage of sin
redeemer - a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
redefine - give a new or different definition to
redeploy - deploy anew
redesign - design anew, make a new design for
redirect - channel into a new direction
redolent - serving to bring to mind
redouble - double in magnitude, extent, or intensity
redshift - a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum)
reducing - any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen)
referent - something referred to
referral - a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group
refinery - an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
refining - the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
refinish - give a new surface
reformed - of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation
reformer - a disputant who advocates reform
regicide - someone who commits regicide
regiment - army unit smaller than a division
regional - characteristic of a region
register - an official written record of names or events or transactions
registry - an official written record of names or events or transactions
regulate - fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
rehearse - engage in a rehearsal (of)
reigning - exercising power or authority
reimpose - impose anew
reindeer - Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
reinvent - bring back into existence
rejected - rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
rekindle - kindle anew, as of a fire
relation - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
relative - a person related by blood or marriage
relaxant - a drug that relaxes and relieves tension
relaxing - affording physical or mental rest
relegate - refer to another person for decision or judgment
relevant - having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
reliable - worthy of reliance or trust
reliably - in a faithful manner
reliance - certainty based on past experience
relieved - made easier to bear
religion - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
reliving - a recurrence of a prior experience
relocate - become established in a new location
remaking - creation that is created again or anew
remedial - tending or intended to rectify or improve
remember - recall knowledge from memory
reminder - a message that helps you remember something
remittal - a payment of money sent to a person in another place
remotely - in a remote manner
renegade - someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
renewing - tending to impart new life and vigor to
renounce - give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
renovate - restore to a previous or better condition
renowned - widely known and esteemed
repairer - a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
repartee - adroitness and cleverness in reply
repeated - recurring again and again
repeater - a person who repeats
rephrase - express the same message in different words
reported - made known or told about
reporter - a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
reprieve - a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
reprisal - a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
reproach - a mild rebuke or criticism
republic - a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
required - necessary for relief or supply
requital - a justly deserved penalty
research - systematic investigation to establish facts
resemble - appear like
reserved - set aside for the use of a particular person or party
reserves - civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
resettle - settle in a new place
resident - someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
residual - something left after other parts have been taken away
residuum - something left after other parts have been taken away
resinous - having the characteristics of pitch or tar
resistor - an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
resolute - firm in purpose or belief
resolved - explained or answered
resonant - characterized by resonance
resonate - sound with resonance
resource - available source of wealth
respects - a formal expression of esteem
response - a result
restless - lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
restorer - a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
restrain - keep under control
restrict - place restrictions on
restroom - a toilet that is available to the public
resubmit - submit (information) again to a program or automatic system
retailer - a merchant who sells goods at retail
retained - continued in your keeping or use or memory
retainer - a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
retaking - the act of taking something back
retarded - people collectively who are mentally retarded
reticent - temperamentally disinclined to talk
reticule - a woman's drawstring handbag
retiring - not arrogant or presuming
retrench - tighten one's belt
retrieve - get or find back
retrofit - a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured
reusable - capable of being used again
reveille - signal to wake up
reveller - a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
revenant - a person who returns after a lengthy absence
reverend - a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
reverent - feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
reversal - a change from one state to the opposite state
reversed - turned inside out and resewn
reviewer - someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
revising - editing that involves writing something again
revision - the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
revivify - give new life or energy to
reviving - tending to impart new life and vigor to
revolved - turned in a circle around an axis
revolver - a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
rhapsody - an epic poem adapted for recitation
rheology - the branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter
rheostat - resistor for regulating current
rhetoric - using language effectively to please or persuade
rhinitis - an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
rhodesia - a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia
rhythmic - recurring with measured regularity
ribaldry - ribald humor
ribosome - an organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell
richness - the property of being extremely abundant
rickshaw - a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger
ricochet - a glancing rebound
riddance - the act of removing or getting rid of something
ridicule - language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
rifleman - someone skilled in the use of a rifle
rightful - legally valid
rightist - a member of a right wing political party
rigidify - become rigid
rigidity - the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
rigorous - rigidly accurate
ringside - first row of seating
ringworm - infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
ripeness - the state of being ripe
ripening - coming to full development
rippling - a small wave on the surface of a liquid
ritually - in a ceremonial manner
riveting - capable of arousing and holding the attention
roadside - edge of a way or road or path
roadster - an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
roasting - cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
robotics - the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots
robustly - in a robust manner
rocketry - the branch of engineering science that studies rocket design and operation
roentgen - a unit of radiation exposure
romantic - a soulful or amorous idealist
roofless - not having a roof
roommate - an associate who shares a room with you
rootless - wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community
rosebush - any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
rosemary - widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
rosewood - hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain
rotation - the act of rotating as if on an axis
rotatory - of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn
rottenly - in a terrible manner
roughage - coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients
roulette - a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
rounders - an English ball game similar to baseball
rounding - a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
roundish - somewhat round in appearance or form
rowdyism - rowdy behavior
royalist - an advocate of the principles of monarchy
rubbishy - cheap and inferior
rubicund - inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
rubidium - a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali metal group
rucksack - a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
rudeness - a manner that is rude and insulting
ruefully - in a rueful manner
ruggedly - in a rugged manner
rumbling - a loud low dull continuous noise
ruminant - any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments
ruminate - chew the cuds
ruralist - an advocate of rural living
rustling - the stealing of cattle
ruthless - without mercy or pity
sabotage - a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged
saboteur - someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
sacredly - by religion
sacristy - a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
sadistic - deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another
safeness - the quality of being safe
sagacity - the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
salaried - receiving a salary
saleable - capable of being sold
salesman - a man salesperson
salience - the state of being salient
salinity - the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth
salivary - of or relating to saliva
salivate - produce saliva
salutary - tending to promote physical well-being
salvager - someone who salvages
sameness - the quality of being alike
samizdat - a system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature
sampling - the selection of a suitable sample for study
sanctify - render holy by means of religious rites
sanction - formal and explicit approval
sanctity - the quality of being holy
sandbank - a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river
sandwich - two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
sanguine - a blood-red color
sanitary - free from filth and pathogens
sanitise - make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing
sanskrit - an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism)
santiago - city in the northern Dominican Republic
sapphire - a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
sardinia - the Italian region on the island of Sardinia
sardonic - disdainfully or ironically humorous
satanism - a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
satiated - supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
satirise - ridicule with satire
satirist - a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm
saturate - cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance
saturday - the seventh and last day of the week
saucepan - a deep pan with a handle
savagely - in a vicious manner
savagery - the property of being untamed and ferocious
savannah - a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
sawtooth - a serration on a saw blade
scabbard - a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
scaffold - a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
scalable - capable of being scaled
scanning - the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
scansion - analysis of verse into metrical patterns
scantily - in a sparse or scanty way
scarcely - only a very short time before
scarcity - a small and inadequate amount
scathing - marked by harshly abusive criticism
scavenge - clean refuse from
scenario - an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
sceptred - invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
schedule - a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
scheming - used of persons
schizoid - characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia
schnapps - any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
schooner - a large beer glass
sciatica - neuralgia along the sciatic nerve
scimitar - a curved oriental saber
scissors - an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
scoffing - showing your contempt by derision
scolding - rebuking a person harshly
scoopful - the quantity a scoop will hold
scorched - dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
scorcher - an extremely hot day
scornful - expressing extreme contempt
scorpion - a person who is born while the sun is in Scorpio
scotland - one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
scotsman - a native or inhabitant of Scotland
scottish - the dialect of English used in Scotland
scouring - moving over territory to search for something
scouting - exploring in order to gain information
scowling - sullen or unfriendly in appearance
scrabble - an aimless drawing
scramble - an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
scraping - a fragment scraped off of something and collected
scratchy - causing abrasion
screamer - someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
screechy - having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
screwing - slang for sexual intercourse
scribble - poor handwriting
scripted - written as for a film or play or broadcast
scrubbed - made clean by scrubbing
scrubber - a worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck)
scruples - motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
scrutiny - the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
scudding - the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
scullery - a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen
sculling - rowing by a single oarsman in a racing shell
sculpted - cut into a desired shape
sculptor - an artist who creates sculptures
seaboard - the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
seaborne - conveyed by sea
seafarer - a man who serves as a sailor
seafront - the waterfront of a seaside town
seagoing - used on the high seas
seamless - not having or joined by a seam or seams
seaplane - an airplane that can land on or take off from water
searcher - someone making a search or inquiry
seascape - a view of the sea
seashore - the shore of a sea or ocean
seasonal - a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons
seasoned - aged or processed
seasoner - a cook who uses seasonings
seawards - in the direction of the sea
seawater - water containing salts
secluded - hidden from general view or use
seconder - someone who endorses a motion or petition as a necessary preliminary to a discussion or vote
secondly - in the second place
secretly - in secrecy
securely - in a secure manner
security - the state of being free from danger or injury
sedately - in a sedate manner
sedation - a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
sedative - a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
sediment - matter that has been deposited by some natural process
sedition - an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government
seedless - lacking seeds
seedling - young plant or tree grown from a seed
seething - in constant agitation
selected - chosen in preference to another
selector - a person who chooses or selects out
selenium - a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
selfless - showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
selfsame - being the exact same one
sellable - fit to be offered for sale
semantic - of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning
semester - one of two divisions of an academic year
seminary - a private place of education for the young
senility - mental infirmity as a consequence of old age
sensible - showing reason or sound judgment
sensibly - with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
sensuous - taking delight in beauty
sentence - a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
sentient - endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
sentinel - a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
separate - a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
sequence - serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
seraglio - living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
seraphic - of or relating to an angel of the first order
serenade - a musical composition in several movements
serenely - in a peacefully serene manner
serenity - a disposition free from stress or emotion
serfhood - the state of a serf
sergeant - any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
serially - in a serial manner
serology - the branch of medical science that deals with serums
serrated - notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
services - performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
sessions - United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
setswana - the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Tswana in Botswana
settling - a gradual sinking to a lower level
severely - to a severe or serious degree
severing - the act of severing
severity - used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
sewerage - waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
sexiness - the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
sexually - with respect to sexuality
shabbily - so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
shackled - bound by chains fastened around the ankles
shadowed - filled with shade
shakable - capable of being weakened
shambles - a condition of great disorder
shameful - deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
shamrock - creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves
shearing - removing by cutting off or clipping
sheathed - enclosed in a protective covering
shedding - the process whereby something is shed
sheepdog - any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
sheepish - like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
sheeting - fabric from which bed sheets are made
shelling - the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
shepherd - a clergyman who watches over a group of people
sherlock - someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
shetland - an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland
shielded - protected by a shield to prevent injury
shiftily - in a shifty manner
shifting - the act of moving from one place to another
shilling - the basic unit of money in Uganda
shinbone - the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
shingles - eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
shipload - the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car
shipmate - an associate on the same ship with you
shipment - goods carried by a large vehicle
shipping - the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
shipyard - a workplace where ships are built or repaired
shirking - the evasion of work or duty
shocking - glaringly vivid and graphic
shoddily - in a shoddy manner
shoehorn - a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
shoelace - a lace used for fastening shoes
shoeless - without shoes
shooting - the act of firing a projectile
shoplift - steal in a store
shopping - searching for or buying goods or services
shortage - the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
shortcut - a route shorter than the usual one
shortish - somewhat short
shoulder - the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
shouting - encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
showcase - a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
showdown - a hostile disagreement face-to-face
showgirl - a woman who dances in a chorus line
showroom - an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed
shrapnel - shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
shredded - prepared by cutting
shredder - a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them)
shrewdly - in a shrewd manner
shrieked - uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
shrunken - lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
shuffler - the card player who shuffles the cards
shunning - deliberately avoiding
shutdown - termination of operations
shutting - the act of closing something
siberian - a native or inhabitant of Siberia
sibilant - a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
sicilian - a resident of Sicily
sickness - impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
sickroom - a room to which a sick person is confined
sidekick - a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
sideline - a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field
sidelong - on the side
sidereal - of or relating to the stars or constellations
sideshow - a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event
sidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
sidewalk - walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians
sideways - with one side forward or to the front
sighting - the act of observing
sightsee - visit famous or interesting sights
signally - as a signal
signpost - a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way
silenced - reduced to silence
silencer - short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
silently - without speaking
silicate - a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
silicone - any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures
silklike - having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
silkworm - the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber
simplify - make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
simplism - a simplification that goes too far (to the point of misrepresentation)
simulate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks
sinecure - a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
singable - suitable for singing
singsong - a regular and monotonous rising and falling intonation
singular - the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
sinister - threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
sinkable - capable of being sunk
sinusoid - tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ
sisterly - like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
situated - situated in a particular spot or position
sixpence - a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies
sixtieth - position 60 in a countable series of things
sizeable - fairly large
sizzling - hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
skeletal - of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton
skeleton - something reduced to its minimal form
sketcher - someone who draws sketches
skewness - an oblique or slanting asymmetry
skillful - having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
skimming - the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
skincare - care for the skin
skinhead - a young person who belongs to a British or American group that shave their heads and gather at rock concerts or engage in white supremacist demonstrations
skinless - having no skin
skirmish - a minor short-term fight
skirting - being all around the edges
skittish - unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
skittles - a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
skulking - evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
skullcap - rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head
skydiver - a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
skylight - a window in a roof to admit daylight
skywards - toward the sky
slacking - the evasion of work or duty
slanting - having an oblique or slanted direction
slapdash - in a careless or reckless manner
slashing - as if striking with slashing blows
sledding - the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh
sleepily - in a sleepy manner
sleeping - the state of being asleep
slightly - to a small degree or extent
slimness - a small margin
slinging - throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
slippage - a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping
slippery - causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
slipping - moving as on a slippery surface
slipshod - marked by great carelessness
slithery - having a slippery surface or quality
sloppily - in a sloppy manner
slothful - disinclined to work or exertion
slovenia - a mountainous republic in central Europe
slovenly - negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
slowdown - the act of slowing down or falling behind
slowness - unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
slowpoke - someone who moves slowly
sluggard - an idle slothful person
sluggish - moving slowly
sluicing - pouring from or as if from a sluice
smacking - the act of smacking something
smallish - rather small
smallpox - a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
smarting - a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smashing - the act of breaking something into small pieces
smelling - the act of perceiving the odor of something
smidgeon - a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
smoothed - made smooth by ironing
smoother - a power tool used for sanding wood
smoothly - with no problems or difficulties
smoulder - a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame
smuggled - distributed or sold illicitly
smuggler - someone who imports or exports without paying duties
smugness - an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
snapshot - an informal photograph
snatcher - a thief who grabs and runs
sneakily - in a surreptitious manner
sneaking - not openly expressed
sneering - expressive of contempt
sneezing - a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
snipping - a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
snobbery - the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
snobbish - befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior
snorting - an act of forcible exhalation
snowball - plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers
snowdrop - common anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink-tinged white flowers
snowfall - precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
snuffbox - a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
snuggled - drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
snugness - a state of warm snug comfort
sobering - tending to make sober or more serious
sobriety - the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
sociable - a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
sociably - in a gregarious manner
socially - by or with respect to society
societal - relating to human society and its members
socrates - ancient Athenian philosopher
sodomise - copulate with an animal
sodomite - someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male)
softball - ball used in playing softball
softened - toned down
softener - a substance added to another to make it less hard
softness - the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
software - written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
softwood - wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
solarium - a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun
soldiery - soldiers collectively
solecism - a socially awkward or tactless act
solemnly - in a grave and sedate manner
solenoid - a coil of wire around an iron core
solidify - make solid or more solid
solidity - the consistency of a solid
solitary - confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners
solitude - a state of social isolation
solstice - either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
solvable - capable of being solved
solvency - the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due
sombrely - in a somber manner
sombrero - one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
somebody - a human being
sometime - at some indefinite or unstated time
someways - in some unspecified way or manner
somewhat - to a small degree or extent
songbird - any bird having a musical call
songbook - a book containing a collection of songs
sonority - having the character of a loud deep sound
sonorous - full and loud and deep
soothing - affording physical relief
sorcerer - one who practices magic or sorcery
sordidly - in a sordid or squalid way
soreness - a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
sorority - a social club for female undergraduates
soulless - lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling
sounding - a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line
sourness - the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
southern - in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
souvenir - something of sentimental value
spaceman - a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
spacious - very large in expanse or scope
spangled - covered with beads or jewels or sequins
spanking - the act of slapping on the buttocks
sparkler - diamonds
sparring - an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
sparsely - in a sparse manner
sparsity - the property of being scanty or scattered
speaking - the utterance of intelligible speech
specific - a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
specimen - an example regarded as typical of its class
specious - plausible but false
speckled - having a pattern of dots
spectral - of or relating to a spectrum
spectrum - an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave
specular - capable of reflecting light like a mirror
speculum - a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument
speedily - with rapid movements
speeding - changing location rapidly
speedway - road where high speed driving is allowed
spelling - forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
spending - the act of spending or disbursing money
sphagnum - any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat
spheroid - a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
spillage - the amount that has spilled
spinning - creating thread
spinster - an elderly unmarried woman
spirally - with spirals
spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
spiteful - showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
spitfire - a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)
spitting - the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
spittoon - a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
splashed - having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
splatter - the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
splendid - having great beauty and splendor
splicing - a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together
splinter - a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
splitter - a worker who splits fish and removes the backbone
splutter - the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
spoilage - the amount that has spoiled
spoiling - the process of becoming spoiled
spoonful - as much as a spoon will hold
sporadic - recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
sporting - relating to or used in sports
sportive - relating to or interested in sports
spotless - completely neat and clean
spotting - the act of spotting or staining something
spouting - propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
spraying - the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
springer - the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
sprinkle - a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
sprinter - someone who runs a short distance at top speed
sprocket - roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through
sprouted - having just emerged from the ground
spurious - plausible but false
spurring - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
spurting - propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
spyglass - a small refracting telescope
squabble - a quarrel about petty points
squadron - a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
squander - spend thoughtlessly
squarely - directly and without evasion
squarish - somewhat square in appearance or form
squashed - that has been violently compressed
squatter - someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
squeaker - any artifact that makes a squeaking sound when used
squealer - one who reveals confidential information in return for money
squeegee - T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top
squeezer - a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit
squiggle - a short twisting line
squirrel - a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
stabbing - causing physical or especially psychological injury
stabling - accommodation for animals (especially for horses)
staccato - marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds
staggers - a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle
stagnant - not circulating or flowing
stagnate - stand still
staining - the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study
stairway - a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
stalking - a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
stalling - a tactic used to mislead or delay
stallion - uncastrated adult male horse
stalwart - a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
stampede - a headlong rush of people on a common impulse
standard - a basis for comparison
standing - social or financial or professional status or reputation
starches - foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread)
stardust - a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality
starfish - echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk
stargaze - observe the stars
starless - not starry
starlike - resembling a star
starling - gregarious birds native to the Old World
starring - indicating the most important performer or role
starship - a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
starting - a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
startled - excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
starving - the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
stations - a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
statuary - statues collectively
steadied - made steady or constant
steadily - at a steady rate or pace
stealing - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
stealthy - marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
steaming - extremely
steerage - the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
steering - the act of guiding or showing the way
stenosis - abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
stepwise - proceeding in steps
sterling - British money
stickily - in a sticky viscid manner
sticking - extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
stickler - someone who insists on something
stifling - forceful prevention
stigmata - marks resembling the wounds on the crucified body of Christ
stiletto - a small dagger with a tapered blade
stimulus - any stimulating information or event
stingily - in a stingy manner
stinging - a kind of pain
stingray - large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
stinking - very bad
stippled - having a pattern of dots
stirring - agitating a liquid with an implement
stitched - fastened with stitches
stitcher - a garmentmaker who performs the finishing steps
stockade - fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
stockcar - boxcar with latticed sides
stockily - so as to be stocky
stocking - close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg
stockist - one (as a retailer or distributor) that stocks goods
stoicism - an indifference to pleasure or pain
stolidly - in a stolid manner
stooping - having the back and shoulders rounded
stopcock - faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
stopover - a stopping place on a journey
stoppage - the state of inactivity following an interruption
stopping - fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
stowaway - a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
straddle - a noncommittal or equivocal position
straggle - a wandering or disorderly grouping (of things or persons)
straggly - spreading out in different directions
straight - a heterosexual person
strained - lacking natural ease
strainer - a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
straiten - bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
stranded - cut off or left behind
stranger - anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
strangle - kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
strapper - a large and strong and heavyset man
strategy - an elaborate and systematic plan of action
strawman - a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
straying - unable to find your way
streaked - marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
streaker - someone who takes off all their clothes and runs naked through a public place
streamer - light that streams
strength - the property of being physically or mentally strong
stressed - bearing a stress or accent
stretchy - capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
strewing - the act of scattering
stricken - grievously affected especially by disease
strictly - restricted to something
strident - conspicuously and offensively loud
striking - the physical coming together of two or more things
stringer - a member of a squad on a team
striping - the act of marking with stripes
stripped - having only essential or minimal features
stripper - a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
striving - an effortful attempt to attain a goal
stroking - a light touch with the hands
stroller - someone who walks at a leisurely pace
strongly - with strength or in a strong manner
struggle - an energetic attempt to achieve something
strumpet - a woman adulterer
stubbled - having a short growth of beard
stubborn - tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
studious - marked by care and effort
studying - reading carefully with intent to remember
stuffing - a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
stultify - prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence
stumping - campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)
stunning - commanding attention
stunting - the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
stupidly - in a stupid manner
sturdily - in a sturdy manner
sturgeon - large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe
stylised - using artistic forms and conventions to create effects
subclass - a taxonomic category below a class and above an order
subgroup - a distinct and often subordinate group within a group
subhuman - less than human or not worthy of a human being
sublimed - passing or having passed from the solid to the gaseous state (or vice versa) without becoming liquid
submerge - sink below the surface
subpoena - a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding
subsonic - less than that of sound in a designated medium
subspace - a space that is contained within another space
subtitle - translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program
subtlety - a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
subtotal - the sum of part of a group of numbers
subtract - make a subtraction
suburban - relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
suburbia - a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
succinct - briefly giving the gist of something
suchlike - of the same kind
suckling - English poet and courtier (1609-1642)
suddenly - happening unexpectedly
sufferer - a person suffering from an illness
suffrage - a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution
suicidal - dangerous to yourself or your interests
suitable - meant or adapted for an occasion or use
suitably - in an appropriate manner
suitcase - a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
sullenly - in a sullen manner
sulphate - a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
sulphide - a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
sunbathe - expose one's body to the sun
sunblock - a cream spread on the skin
sunburnt - suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
sunburst - a sudden emergence of the sun from behind clouds
sundried - dried naturally by the sun
sundries - miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified
sunlight - the rays of the sun
sunshade - a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
sunshine - the rays of the sun
superbly - extremely well
superior - one of greater rank or station or quality
superman - a person with great powers and abilities
supplant - take the place or move into the position of
supplier - someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
supposed - required or under orders
suppress - to put down by force or authority
sureness - freedom from doubt
surgical - of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
surmount - get on top of
surplice - a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
surprise - the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
surround - the area in which something exists or lives
surveyor - an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
survival - a state of surviving
survivor - one who lives through affliction
suspense - apprehension about what is going to happen
swabbing - cleaning with a mop
swastika - the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich
swearing - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
sweating - the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
sweeping - the act of cleaning with a broom
sweetish - somewhat sweet
sweetpea - climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-colored flowers
swelling - an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
swerving - the act of turning aside suddenly
swiftlet - swift of eastern Asia
swilling - the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly
swimming - the act of swimming
swimsuit - tight fitting garment worn for swimming
swimwear - tight fitting garment worn for swimming
swindler - a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud
swinging - changing location by moving back and forth
switcher - a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip
swooning - weak and likely to lose consciousness
sycamore - variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree
syllabic - of or relating to syllables
syllable - a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
syllabub - spiced hot milk with rum or wine
syllabus - an integrated course of academic studies
symbolic - relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
symmetry - an attribute of a shape or relation
sympathy - an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
symphony - a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
synaptic - of or involving synapses
syndrome - a complex of concurrent things
synonymy - the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning
synopsis - a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
synoptic - presenting a summary or general view of a whole
synovial - relating to or secreting synovia
syphilis - a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete
systemic - affecting an entire system
systolic - of or relating to a systole or happening during a systole
tabulate - arrange or enter in tabular form
taciturn - habitually reserved and uncommunicative
tactical - of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
tactless - lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
tailless - not having a tail
tailored - severely simple in line or design
tailspin - loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse
tailwind - wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft
takeaway - prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises
takeover - a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
talented - endowed with talent or talents
talisman - a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
tallness - the vertical dimension of extension
tameness - the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated
tangible - perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
tangibly - in a tangible manner
tantalum - a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion
tanzania - a republic in eastern Africa
tapdance - dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes
tapering - the act of gradually lowering the size or amount
tapestry - something that resembles a tapestry in its complex pictorial designs
tapeworm - ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates
tarragon - aromatic perennial of southeastern Russia
tartaric - relating to or derived from or resembling tartar
tartness - the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
tartrate - a salt or ester of tartaric acid
tasmania - an Australian state on the island of Tasmania
tasteful - having or showing or conforming to good taste
tattered - worn to shreds
taunting - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
tautness - the physical condition of being stretched or strained
taxation - charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
taxonomy - a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc
taxpayer - someone who pays taxes
teaching - the profession of a teacher
teammate - a fellow member of a team
teamster - the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
teamwork - cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)
tearaway - a reckless and impetuous person
teardrop - anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)
tearless - free from tears
teaspoon - as much as a teaspoon will hold
tectonic - pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust
teenaged - being of the age 13 through 19
teenager - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
teething - the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
teetotal - practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
telegram - a message transmitted by telegraph
televise - broadcast via television
telltale - someone who gossips indiscreetly
temerity - fearless daring
tempered - made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
template - a model or standard for making comparisons
temporal - the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb
tempting - highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
tenacity - persistent determination
tenanted - resided in
tenantry - tenants of an estate considered as a group
tendency - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
tenderly - with tenderness
tenement - a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
tentacle - something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold
terminal - station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
terminus - a place where something ends or is complete
terrapin - any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water
terrible - causing fear or dread or terror
terribly - used as intensifiers
terrific - very great or intense
tertiary - from 63 million to 2 million years ago
testicle - one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
tetchily - in an ill-natured and tetchy manner
tethered - confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
textbook - a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
textured - having surface roughness
thalamus - large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon
thallium - a soft grey malleable metallic element that resembles tin but discolors on exposure to air
thankful - feeling or showing gratitude
thatcher - British stateswoman
theistic - of or relating to theism
thematic - relating to or constituting a topic of discourse
theology - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
theorise - to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
theorist - someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
therefor - for that or for it
thespian - a theatrical performer
thickset - having a short and solid form or stature
thievery - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
thieving - the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
thievish - given to thievery
thinking - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
thinness - relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
thinning - the act of diluting something
thirteen - the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
thirties - the time of life between 30 and 40
thoracic - of or relating to the chest or thorax
thorough - painstakingly careful and accurate
thousand - the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
thrasher - a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw
threaded - having screw threads
threaten - pose a threat to
thresher - a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw
thrilled - feeling intense pleasurable excitement
thriller - a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
thriving - very lively and profitable
thrombus - a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
thronged - filled with great numbers crowded together
throttle - a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
thruster - one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
thudding - not clear and resonant
thuggery - violent or brutal acts as of thugs
thumping - a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
thundery - loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
thursday - the fifth day of the week
thwarted - disappointingly unsuccessful
tickling - the act of tickling
ticklish - difficult to handle
tidiness - the habit of being tidy
tigerish - resembling a tiger in fierceness and lack of mercy
tightwad - a miserly person
timbered - furnished with or made of wood or timbers
timeless - unaffected by time
timidity - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
tincture - a substances that colors metals
tingling - a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles
tinkling - like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinnitus - a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears
tireless - showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
tiresome - so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
titanium - a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts)
toasting - cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill
toboggan - a long narrow sled without runners
together - in contact with each other or in proximity
toiletry - artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
toilette - the act of dressing and preparing yourself
tolbooth - a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
tolerant - showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
tolerate - put up with something or somebody unpleasant
tollgate - a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid
tomahawk - weapon consisting of a fighting ax
tomorrow - the day after today
tonality - any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music
toneless - lacking in tone or expression
topnotch - of the highest quality
topology - topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography)
tortoise - usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs
tortuous - highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
tortured - experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
torturer - someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)
totality - the state of being total and complete
touching - the event of something coming in contact with the body
touristy - visited by throngs of tourists
towering - of imposing height
township - an administrative division of a county
townsman - a person from the same town as yourself
toxaemia - an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine
toxicity - the degree to which something is poisonous
tracheal - relating to or resembling or functioning like a trachea
tracking - the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
traction - the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
traducer - one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
tragical - very sad
trailing - the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
training - activity leading to skilled behavior
tranquil - free from disturbance by heavy waves
transact - conduct business
transept - structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church
transfer - the act of moving something from one location to another
transmit - transfer to another
trapping - stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
traverse - a horizontal beam that extends across something
travesty - a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
treasure - accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
treasury - the funds of a government or institution or individual
treatise - a formal exposition
treeless - not wooded
trembler - one who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear
trembles - disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
trencher - someone who digs trenches
trespass - a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages
triangle - a three-sided polygon
tribunal - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
trickery - verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
trickily - in an artful manner
tricycle - a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
trifling - the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
trilling - United States literary critic (1905-1975)
trillion - a very large indefinite number (usually hyperbole)
trimaran - a fast sailboat with 3 parallel hulls
trimming - the act of adding decoration
trinidad - an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela
tripling - increase by a factor of three
tripping - characterized by a buoyant rhythm
triptych - art consisting of a painting or carving (especially an altarpiece) on three panels (usually hinged together)
trolling - angling by drawing a baited line through the water
trombone - a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide
tropical - of or relating to the tropics, or either tropic
troubled - characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
trumpery - nonsensical talk or writing
trumpets - pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
truncate - replace a corner by a plane
trustful - inclined to believe or confide readily
trusting - inclined to believe or confide readily
truthful - expressing or given to expressing the truth
tubeless - pneumatic tire not needing an inner tube to be airtight
tumbling - the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
tuneless - not having a musical sound or pleasing tune
tungsten - a heavy grey-white metallic element
tunisian - a native or inhabitant of Tunisia
tuppence - a former United Kingdom silver coin
turgidly - in a turgid manner
turmeric - widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome
turncoat - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
turnover - the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers
turnpike - gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
tutelage - teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
tutelary - providing protective supervision
tutorial - a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students
twenties - the time of life between 20 and 30
twiddler - someone who manipulates in a nervous or unconscious manner
twilight - the time of day immediately following sunset
twinning - producing two offspring at a time
twisting - the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
typecast - cast repeatedly in the same kind of role
typeface - a specific size and style of type within a type family
typology - classification according to general type
tyrannic - characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
ugliness - qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
ulcerate - undergo ulceration
ulcerous - having an ulcer or canker
ulterior - lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
ultimacy - the state or degree of being ultimate
ultimate - the finest or most superior quality of its kind
umbrella - a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
unabated - continuing at full strength or intensity
unafraid - oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
unawares - without forethought or plan
unbarred - not firmly fastened or secured
unbeaten - not conquered
unbiased - characterized by a lack of partiality
unbolted - not firmly fastened or secured
unbooked - not reserved in advance
unbraced - without braces or props
unbroken - marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
unbuckle - undo the buckle of
unburden - free or relieve (someone) of a burden
unburied - not buried
unbutton - undo the buttons of
uncapped - used especially of front teeth
uncaring - lacking affection or warm feeling
uncoiled - no longer coiled
uncombed - not combed
uncomely - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
uncommon - not common or ordinarily encountered
uncooked - not cooked
uncouple - disconnect or separate
unctuous - unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
uncurled - not curled
underarm - with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
undercut - the material removed by a cut made underneath
underdog - one at a disadvantage and expected to lose
underfed - not getting adequate food
underlay - a pad placed under a carpet
underlie - be or form the base for
underpay - pay too little
underpin - support from beneath
undersea - beneath the surface of the sea
undulate - stir up (water) so as to form ripples
unearned - not gained by merit or labor or service
uneasily - with anxiety or apprehension
unedited - not changed by editing
unending - continuing forever or indefinitely
unerring - not liable to error
unevenly - in an uneven and irregular way
unfairly - in an unfair manner
unfasten - cause to become undone
unfenced - not enclosed by a fence
unfilled - of purchase orders that have not been filled
unflawed - without a flaw
unforced - not brought about by coercion or force
unformed - not having form or shape
unfreeze - become or cause to become soft or liquid
unfrozen - not frozen
unfunded - not furnished with funds
ungainly - lacking grace in movement or posture
unglazed - not furnished with glass
unguided - not subject to guidance or control after launching
unharmed - not injured
unheated - not having been heated or warmed
unheeded - disregarded
unhinged - affected with madness or insanity
unicycle - a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals
unifying - combining into a single unit
unionism - the system or principles and theory of labor unions
unionist - a worker who belongs to a trade union
unipolar - having a single pole
uniquely - so as to be unique
universe - everything that exists anywhere
unjustly - in an unjust manner
unkindly - in an unkind manner or with unkindness
unlawful - contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law
unleaded - not treated with lead
unlikely - not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
unlisted - not on a list
unloaded - not charged with ammunition
unlocked - not firmly fastened or secured
unlovely - without beauty or charm
unloving - not giving or reciprocating affection
unmanned - lacking a crew
unmapped - not yet surveyed or investigated
unmarked - not having an identifying mark
unmoving - not in motion
unneeded - not necessary
unnerved - deprived of courage and strength
unopened - not yet opened or unsealed
unpaired - of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
unplaced - not one of the first three in a race or competition
unproved - not proved
unproven - not proved
unsalted - without salt or seasoning
unsavory - morally offensive
unsealed - not established or confirmed
unseeded - not seeded
unseeing - not consciously observing
unseemly - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
unsettle - disturb the composure of
unshaded - not having shadow represented
unshaken - unshaken in purpose
unshaped - incompletely or imperfectly shaped
unshapen - incompletely or imperfectly shaped
unshared - not shared
unshaved - not shaved
unshaven - not shaved
unsigned - lacking a signature
unsmooth - having or caused by an irregular surface
unsocial - not seeking or given to association
unsoiled - without soil or spot or stain
unsolder - remove the soldering from
unsolved - not solved
unsorted - not arranged according to size
unsought - not desired
unspoilt - not left to spoil
unspoken - expressed without speech
unstable - lacking stability or fixity or firmness
unstated - not made explicit
unsteady - subject to change or variation
unsubtle - lacking subtlety
unsuited - not easy to combine harmoniously
untagged - lacking a label or tag
untangle - release from entanglement of difficulty
untapped - not subjected to tapping
untasted - still full
untaught - lacking in schooling
untended - lacking care and attention
untested - not tried or tested by experience
untidily - in a messy, untidy manner
untimely - too soon
untiring - characterized by hard work and perseverance
untitled - not of the nobility
untoward - not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
untrusty - not worthy of trust or belief
unturned - not turned
unusable - not capable of being used
unvalued - having value that is not acknowledged
unveiled - revealed
unversed - not having had extensive practice
unvoiced - produced without vibration of the vocal cords
unwanted - not wanted
unwarily - without heed or caution
unwarmed - not having been heated or warmed
unwashed - of or associated with the great masses of people
unweaned - not weaned
unwedded - of someone who has not been married
unwieldy - difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
unwisely - without good sense or judgment
unworthy - lacking in value or merit
upcoming - of the relatively near future
updating - the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something)
upheaval - a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
upholder - someone who upholds or maintains
uplifted - exalted emotionally especially with pride
upmarket - designed for consumers with high incomes
uppercut - a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin)
upraised - held up in the air
uprising - organized opposition to authority
upstairs - the part of a building above the ground floor
upstream - in the direction against a stream's current
upthrust - a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
upturned - having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
upwardly - spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
urbanely - in an urbane manner
urbanise - impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
urbanity - polished courtesy
urethane - an ester of carbamic acid
urethral - of or relating to the urethra
urgently - with great urgency
usefully - in a useful manner
usurious - greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
utilised - put to use
vacantly - in a vacant manner
vacation - leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
vagabond - anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
vagrancy - the state of wandering from place to place
valhalla - the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin
validate - declare or make legally valid
validity - the quality of being valid and rigorous
valuable - something of value
vanadium - a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys
vanguard - the leading units moving at the head of an army
vanished - having passed out of existence
vanquish - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
vaporise - cause to change into a vapor
vaporous - so thin as to transmit light
variable - something that is likely to vary
variably - with variation
variance - an event that departs from expectations
varicose - abnormally swollen or knotty
varietal - a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape
vascular - of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids
vaseline - a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly
vastness - unusual largeness in size or extent or number
vaulting - a vaulted structure
vegetate - lead a passive existence without using one's body or mind
vegetive - of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
vehement - marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
velocity - distance travelled per unit time
venality - prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward
vendetta - a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
venerate - regard with feelings of respect and reverence
venereal - of or relating to the external sex organs
venetian - a resident of Venice
vengeful - disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
venomous - extremely poisonous or injurious
venturer - a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas)
veracity - unwillingness to tell lies
verandah - a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
verbally - as a verb
verbatim - using exactly the same words
verbiage - overabundance of words
verified - proved to be true
verifier - someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
versicle - a short verse said or sung by a priest or minister in public worship and followed by a response from the congregation
vertebra - one of the bony segments of the spinal column
vertical - something that is oriented vertically
vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
vesuvius - a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast
vexation - anger produced by some annoying irritation
vibrancy - having the character of a loud deep sound
vibrator - a mechanical device that vibrates
vicarage - an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
vicinity - a surrounding or nearby region
victoria - queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901
victuals - a stock or supply of foods
viewable - capable of being viewed
vigilant - carefully observant or attentive
vignette - a brief literary description
vigorous - characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
vileness - the quality of being wicked
villager - one who has lived in a village most of their life
villainy - the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
vineyard - a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
violated - treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
violator - someone who violates the law
violence - an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
virginal - a legless rectangular harpsichord
virginia - a state in the eastern United States
virility - the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
virology - the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases
virtuoso - someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
virtuous - morally excellent
virulent - infectious
viscount - a son or younger brother or a count
visitant - someone who visits
visiting - the activity of making visits
visually - with respect to vision
vitalise - give life to
vitality - an energetic style
vitiated - impaired by diminution
vitreous - of or relating to or constituting the vitreous humor of the eye
vivacity - characterized by high spirits and animation
vocalise - sing (each note a scale or in a melody) with the same vowel
vocalist - a person who sings
vocation - the particular occupation for which you are trained
vocative - the case (in some inflected languages) used when the referent of the noun is being addressed
voidable - capable of being rescinded or voided
volatile - a volatile substance
volcanic - relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
volition - the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
vomiting - the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
voracity - excessive desire to eat
voteless - deprived of the rights of citizenship especially the right to vote
vulgarly - in a smutty manner
wainscot - panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall
waitress - a woman waiter
wakening - the act of waking
walkover - backbends combined with handstands
wanderer - someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
wantonly - in a wanton manner
wardrobe - a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes
warhorse - a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
wariness - the trait of being cautious and watchful
warmness - a positive feeling of liking
warranty - a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
washable - capable of being washed without injury
wasteful - tending to squander and waste
watchdog - a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
watchful - engaged in or accustomed to close observation
watching - the act of observing
watchman - a guard who keeps watch
watering - shedding tears
waterloo - a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
waterman - someone who drives or rides in a boat
waterway - a navigable body of water
waveband - a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals)
waveform - the shape of a wave illustrated graphically by plotting the values of the period quantity against time
wavelike - uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
wavering - indecision in speech or action
weakened - impaired by diminution
weakling - a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
weakness - a flaw or weak point
weaponry - weapons considered collectively
wearable - a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
wearying - producing exhaustion
weighing - careful consideration
weighted - made heavy or weighted down with weariness
welcomer - a person who greets
wellborn - of good or upper-class lineage
wellhead - the source of water for a well
welshman - a native or resident of Wales
werewolf - a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again
westerly - the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth
westward - the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
whatever - one or some or every or all without specification
wheeling - a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
wheezing - relating to breathing with a whistling sound
wherever - where in the world
whipcord - closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips
whiplash - an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
whipping - beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
whirling - the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
whirring - sound of something in rapid motion
whiskers - the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
whiskery - having hair on the cheeks and chin
whistler - United States painter (1834-1903)
whitened - having lost its color
whitener - an agent that makes things white or colorless
whodunit - a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie
wickedly - in a wicked evil manner
wideness - the property of being wide
widening - an increase in width
wildfire - a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
wildfowl - flesh of any of a number of wild game birds suitable for food
wildlife - all living things (except people) that are undomesticated
wildness - a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
wilfully - in a willful manner
windfall - fruit that has fallen from the tree
windlass - lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
windless - without or almost without wind
windmill - a mill that is powered by the wind
windpipe - membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi
windsock - a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast
windsurf - ride standing on a surfboard with an attached sail, on water
windward - the direction from which the wind is coming
wineskin - an animal skin (usually a goatskin) that forms a bag and is used to hold and dispense wine
wingless - lacking wings
wingspan - linear distance between the extremities of an airfoil
winnings - something won (especially money)
wireless - medium for communication
wishbone - the furcula of a domestic fowl
witchery - the art of sorcery
withdraw - pull back or move away or backward
withered - lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
withhold - hold back
wizardry - exceptional creative ability
wobbling - fluctuating unsteadily
woefully - in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
womanise - have amorous affairs
womanish - having characteristics associated with women and considered undesirable in men
wondrous - extremely well
woodbine - common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit
woodcock - game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe
woodenly - without grace
woodland - land that is covered with trees and shrubs
woodpile - a pile or stack of wood to be used for fuel
woodshed - a shed for storing firewood or garden tools
woodsman - someone who lives in the woods
woodwind - any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
woodwork - work made of wood
woodworm - a larva of a woodborer
wordless - expressed without speech
wordplay - a humorous play on words
workable - capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
workaday - found in the ordinary course of events
workbook - a student's book or booklet containing problems with spaces for solving them
workings - the internal mechanism of a device
workload - work that a person is expected to do in a specified time
workmate - a fellow worker
workroom - room where work is done
workshop - small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
workweek - hours or days of work in a calendar week
wormhole - hole made by a burrowing worm
wormlike - totally submissive
worrying - the act of harassing someone
worsened - changed for the worse in health or fitness
worthily - in a worthy manner
wounding - the act of inflicting a wound
wrangler - someone who argues noisily or angrily
wrapping - the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
wrathful - vehemently incensed and condemnatory
wreckage - the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
wrecking - the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
wrestler - combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
wretched - of very poor quality or condition
wrinkled - marked by wrinkles
writhing - moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
writings - the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
wrongful - having no legally established claim
yachting - water travel for pleasure
yearbook - a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students
yearling - a young child
yearlong - lasting through a year
yearning - prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
yellowed - changed to a yellowish color by age
yeomanry - class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
yielding - a verbal act of admitting defeat
yodeller - a singer who changes register rapidly (popular is Swiss folk songs)
youngish - somewhat young
youthful - suggestive of youth
yuletide - period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
zanzibar - an island in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa
zealotry - excessive intolerance of opposing views
zeppelin - German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)
zimbabwe - a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia
abandoned - forsaken by owner or inhabitants
abasement - a low or downcast state
abatement - an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
abdominal - the muscles of the abdomen
abducting - especially of muscles
abduction - the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member
abhorrent - offensive to the mind
abolition - the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
abominate - find repugnant
abounding - existing in abundance
absconder - a fugitive who runs away and hides to avoid arrest or prosecution
absorbent - a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
absorbing - capable of arousing and holding the attention
abstainer - someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
abstinent - a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
absurdity - a message whose content is at variance with reason
abundance - the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
abusively - in an abusive manner
abysmally - in a terrible manner
accenting - the act of giving special importance or significance to something
accepting - tolerating without protest
accession - a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
accessory - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
accidence - the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words
accompany - be present or associated with an event or entity
according - in agreement with or accordant with
accordion - a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument
accretion - an increase by natural growth or addition
acetylene - a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
acoustics - the study of the physical properties of sound
acquiesce - to agree or express agreement
acquiring - the act of acquiring something
acquittal - a judgment of not guilty
acquitted - declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime
acrobatic - vigorously active
activated - treated with aeration and bacteria to aid decomposition
activator - any agency bringing about activation
actualise - make real or concrete
actuality - the state of actually existing objectively
actuarial - of or relating to the work of an actuary
actuating - causing motion or action or change
actuation - the act of propelling
acuteness - a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
adamantly - inflexibly
adaptable - capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
addiction - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
addictive - causing or characterized by addiction
addressed - marked with a destination
addressee - one to whom something is addressed
adherence - faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
adiabatic - occurring without loss or gain of heat
adjacency - the attribute of being so near as to be touching
adjective - a word that expresses an attribute of something
admirable - deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
admirably - in an admirable manner
admission - the act of admitting someone to enter
admixture - the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
adoration - a feeling of profound love and admiration
adoringly - with adoration
adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
adrenalin - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin)
adulation - servile flattery
adulatory - obsequiously complimentary
adulterer - someone who commits adultery or fornication
adulthood - the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
adumbrate - describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
advancing - moving forward
advantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
adventure - a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
adverbial - a word or group of words function as an adverb
adversary - someone who offers opposition
adversely - in an adverse manner
adversity - a state of misfortune or affliction
advertise - call attention to
advisable - worthy of being recommended or suggested
advisedly - with intention
aerodrome - an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
aeroplane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
aerospace - the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
aesthetic - a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
affecting - arousing affect
affection - a positive feeling of liking
affective - characterized by emotion
affidavit - written declaration made under oath
affiliate - a subordinate or subsidiary associate
afflicted - grievously affected especially by disease
affluence - abundant wealth
aforesaid - being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
aftercare - care and treatment of a convalescent patient
afterglow - a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
afterlife - life after death
aftermath - the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
afternoon - the part of the day between noon and evening
afterward - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
aggravate - make worse
aggregate - the whole amount
aggressor - someone who attacks
agitating - causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
agitation - a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
agonising - extremely painful
agreeable - conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
agreeably - in an enjoyable manner
agreement - the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
aimlessly - without aim
airstream - a relatively well-defined prevailing wind
airworthy - fit to fly
alabaster - a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
albatross - something that hinders or handicaps
alchemist - one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
alcoholic - a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
alertness - the process of paying close and continuous attention
algebraic - of or relating to algebra
algorithm - a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
alienated - socially disoriented
alignment - an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
aliphatic - having carbon atoms linked in open chains
allegedly - according to what has been alleged
alleviate - provide physical relief, as from pain
alligator - leather made from alligator's hide
allocator - a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion
allotment - a share set aside for a specific purpose
allotrope - a structurally different form of an element
allowable - that may be permitted especially as according to rule
allowance - an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
aloneness - a disposition toward being alone
alongside - side by side
aloofness - indifference by personal withdrawal
alterable - capable of being changed or altered in some characteristic
altercate - have a disagreement over something
alternate - someone who takes the place of another person
altimeter - an instrument that measures the height above ground
aluminium - a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
amazement - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
amazingly - in an amazing manner
ambergris - waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore
ambiguity - an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
ambiguous - open to two or more interpretations
ambitious - having a strong desire for success or achievement
ambulance - a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
ambuscade - the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
amendable - capable of being corrected by additions
amendment - the act of amending or correcting
amenities - things that make you comfortable and at ease
americium - a radioactive transuranic metallic element
amidships - at or near or toward the center of a ship
amorality - the quality of being amoral
amorously - in an amorous manner
amorphous - having no definite form or distinct shape
ampersand - a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
amphibian - a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
amplifier - electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
amplitude - the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
amusement - a feeling of delight at being entertained
amusingly - in an entertaining and amusing manner
anaerobic - living or active in the absence of free oxygen
analgesia - absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
analgesic - a medicine used to relieve pain
analogise - make an analogy
analogous - corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
anaphoric - relating to anaphora
anarchism - a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
anarchist - an advocate of anarchism
anatomist - an expert in anatomy
ancestral - of or belonging to or inherited from an ancestor
anchorage - the condition of being secured to a base
anchorite - one retired from society for religious reasons
anciently - in ancient times
ancillary - furnishing added support
anecdotal - having the character of an anecdote
anguished - experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
anhydrous - without water
animating - giving spirit and vivacity
animation - the condition of living or the state of being alive
animosity - a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
annealing - hardening something by heat treatment
announced - declared publicly
announcer - someone who proclaims a message publicly
annoyance - the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
annulment - the state of being cancelled or annulled
anointing - the act of applying oil or an oily liquid
anomalous - deviating from the general or common order or type
anonymity - the state of being anonymous
anonymous - having no known name or identity or known source
answering - replying
antenatal - occurring or existing before birth
anthology - a collection of selected literary passages
anthropic - relating to mankind or the period of mankind's existence
antigenic - of or relating to antigens
antipathy - a feeling of intense dislike
antipodes - any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
antiquary - an expert or collector of antiquities
antiquity - the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
antitrust - of laws and regulations
antiviral - any drug that destroys viruses
anxiously - with anxiety or apprehension
apartment - a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
apathetic - showing little or no emotion or animation
aperiodic - not recurring at regular intervals
apologise - defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
apologist - a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution
apostolic - of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
appalling - an experience that appalls
apparatus - equipment designed to serve a specific function
appealing - able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
appearing - formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
appeasing - intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
appellant - the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
appellate - of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals)
appendage - an external body part that projects from the body
appertain - be a part or attribute of
appetiser - food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
applecart - the planning that is disrupted when someone `upsets the applecart'
appliance - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
applicant - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
appointed - subject to appointment
appointee - an official who is appointed
apportion - distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
appraisal - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
appraiser - one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things
apprehend - get the meaning of something
approving - the formal act of approving
arabesque - position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
arachnoid - the middle of the 3 meninges
arbitrage - a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price
arbitrary - based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
arbitrate - act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
arboretum - a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition
archangel - an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
archetype - something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
architect - someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
archivist - a person in charge of collecting and cataloguing archives
armadillo - burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
armistice - a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
arranging - the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
arresting - commanding attention
arrogance - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
arrowhead - the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
arrowroot - a nutritive starch obtained from the root of the arrowroot plant
arthritic - a person afflicted with arthritis
arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints
arthropod - invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin
artichoke - Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
articular - relating to or affecting the joints of the body
artillery - large but transportable armament
artlessly - in a crude and unskilled manner
ascendant - position or state of being dominant or in control
ascending - the act of changing location in an upward direction
ascension - celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven
ascertain - establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
ashamedly - with a feeling of shame
asparagus - plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
aspersion - a disparaging remark
assailant - someone who attacks
assembler - a program to convert assembly language into machine language
assenting - agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly)
asserting - relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
assertion - a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
assertive - aggressively self-assured
assiduity - great and constant diligence and attention
assiduous - marked by care and persistent effort
assigning - the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
assistant - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
associate - a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
assonance - the repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words
assurance - freedom from doubt
assuredly - without a doubt
asthmatic - a person suffering from asthma
astounded - filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
astraddle - with one leg on each side
astrolabe - an early form of sextant
astrology - a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
astronaut - a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
astronomy - the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
asymmetry - a lack of symmetry
asymptote - a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve
atavistic - characteristic of an atavist
atheistic - related to or characterized by or given to atheism
athletics - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
atomistic - divided into separate and often disparate elements
atonality - the absence of a key
atonement - compensation for a wrong
atrocious - shockingly brutal or cruel
atrophied - diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use
attacking - disposed to attack
attempted - tried unsuccessfully
attendant - someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
attending - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
attention - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
attentive - giving care or attention
attenuate - weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
attractor - an entertainer who attracts large audiences
attribute - a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
attrition - erosion by friction
aubergine - hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
audacious - invulnerable to fear or intimidation
augmented - added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
austerely - in an austere fashion
austerity - the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
authentic - conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
authoress - a woman author
authorial - of or by or typical of an author
authorise - give or delegate power or authority to
authority - the power or right to give orders or make decisions
autocracy - a political system governed by a single individual
autograph - something written by one's own hand
automated - operated by automation
automatic - light machine gun
automaton - someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
autonomic - relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system
autopilot - a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness
auxiliary - someone who acts as assistant
available - obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
avalanche - a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
avoidable - capable of being avoided or warded off
avoidance - deliberately avoiding
avuncular - resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence
awakening - the act of waking
awareness - having knowledge of
awestruck - having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
awfulness - a quality of extreme unpleasantness
awkwardly - in an awkward manner
axiomatic - containing aphorisms or maxims
azimuthal - of or relating to or in azimuth
backbench - any of the seats occupied by backbenchers in the House of Commons
backpedal - pedal backwards on a bicycle
backspace - the typewriter key used for back spacing
backstage - a stage area out of sight of the audience
backtrack - retrace one's course
backwards - at or to or toward the back or rear
backwater - a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam
backwoods - a remote and undeveloped area
bacterial - relating to or caused by bacteria
bacterium - single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
badgering - the act of harassing someone
badminton - a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net
bagatelle - a light piece of music for piano
bailiwick - the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
bakehouse - a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
balaclava - a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face
balalaika - a stringed instrument that has a triangular body and three strings
balancing - getting two things to correspond
balefully - in a baleful manner
ballerina - a female ballet dancer
ballistic - relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity
balloting - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
ballpoint - a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
balusters - a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
bamboozle - conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end
bandaging - the act of applying a bandage
bandstand - a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
bandwagon - a popular trend that attracts growing support
bandwidth - a data transmission rate
bannister - English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
bantering - cleverly amusing in tone
baptismal - of or relating to baptism
barbarian - a member of an uncivilized people
barbarism - a brutal barbarous savage act
barbarity - the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
barbarous - able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
barbecued - cooked over an outdoor grill
barefaced - with no effort to conceal
barometer - an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
barracuda - any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth
barrelled - put in or stored in a barrel
barricade - a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
barrister - a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
bartender - an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
bashfully - in a shy or timid or bashful manner
basically - in essence
basketful - the quantity contained in a basket
bathhouse - a building containing dressing rooms for bathers
battalion - an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
battering - the act of subjecting to strong attack
beachhead - a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
beanstalk - stem of a bean plant
beardless - having no beard
beatified - Roman Catholic
beatitude - a state of supreme happiness
beauteous - (poetic )beautiful, especially to the sight
beautiful - delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
bedfellow - a temporary associate
bedridden - confined to bed (by illness)
bedsitter - a furnished sitting room with sleeping accommodations (and some plumbing)
bedspread - decorative cover for a bed
beechwood - wood of any of various beech trees
beefeater - officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
befitting - appropriate to
befuddled - stupefied by alcoholic drink
beginning - the event consisting of the start of something
beguiling - highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
behaviour - the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
beheading - execution by cutting off the victim's head
beholding - perception by means of the eyes
belatedly - later than usual or than expected
believing - the cognitive process that leads to convictions
belittled - made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
bellicose - having or showing a ready disposition to fight
bellowing - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
belonging - happiness felt in a secure relationship
benchmark - a standard by which something can be measured or judged
benighted - overtaken by night or darkness
benignity - the quality of being kind and gentle
beryllium - a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
besieging - the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
betrothal - a mutual promise to marry
betrothed - the person to whom you are engaged
bettering - changing for the better
bewitched - under a spell
bicameral - composed of two legislative bodies
bickering - a quarrel about petty points
bicycling - riding a bicycle
bilateral - having identical parts on each side of an axis
bilharzia - an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma
bilingual - a person who speaks two languages fluently
billboard - large outdoor signboard
billiards - any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls
billionth - position 1,000,000,000 in a countable series of things
billowing - characterized by great swelling waves or surges
bimonthly - a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year)
binocular - relating to both eyes
biography - an account of the series of events making up a person's life
biologist - a scientist who studies living organisms
biosphere - the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist
bipartite - divided into two portions almost to the base
birthmark - a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
birthrate - the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area
bishopric - the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
blackball - the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
blackbird - any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black
blackened - darkened by smoke
blackhead - a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
blackjack - a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves
blacklist - a list of people who are out of favor
blackmail - extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
blackness - the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
blameable - deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious
blameless - free of guilt
blandness - the trait of exhibiting no personal embarrassment or concern
blanketed - covered with (or as if with) a blanket
blankness - the state of being blank
blaspheme - utter obscenities or profanities
blasphemy - blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
blatantly - in a blatant manner
bleachers - an outdoor grandstand without a roof
bleakness - a bleak and desolate atmosphere
blemished - marred by imperfections
blindfold - a cloth used to cover the eyes
blindness - the state of being blind or lacking sight
blockaded - preventing entry or exit or a course of action
blockhead - a stupid person
bloodbath - indiscriminate slaughter
bloodless - free from blood or bloodshed
bloodline - the descendants of one individual
bloodlust - a desire for bloodshed
bloodshed - the shedding of blood resulting in murder
bloodshot - reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels
bloodworm - a segmented marine worm with bright red body
blowtorch - a burner that mixes air and gas to produce a very hot flame
blueberry - any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
blueprint - something intended as a guide for making something else
bluntness - the quality of being direct and outspoken
boardroom - a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)
boathouse - a shed at the edge of a river or lake
boatswain - a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
bodyguard - someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
bombastic - ostentatiously lofty in style
bombshell - an entertainer who has a sensational effect
bookmaker - a maker of books
bookshelf - a shelf on which to keep books
bookstall - a shop where books are sold
boomerang - a curved piece of wood
boorishly - like a boor,
bootstrap - a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
borrowing - the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
botanical - a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
boulevard - a wide street or thoroughfare
boundless - seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
bounteous - given or giving freely
bountiful - given or giving freely
bourgeois - a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
bowstring - the string of an archer's bow
boyfriend - a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
brainless - not using intelligence
brainwash - persuade completely, often through coercion
brainwave - rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph
branching - the act of branching out or dividing into branches
brashness - tasteless showiness
brasserie - a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food
brassiere - an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
breadline - a queue of people waiting for free food
breakable - an article that is fragile and easily broken
breakaway - the act of breaking away or withdrawing from
breakdown - the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
breakfast - the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
breakneck - moving at very high speed
breathing - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation
brickwork - masonry done with bricks and mortar
briefcase - a case with a handle
brigadier - a general officer ranking below a major general
brilliant - of surpassing excellence
brimstone - an old name for sulfur
briskness - liveliness and eagerness
broadband - of or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video)
broadcast - message that is transmitted by radio or television
broadloom - a carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams
broadness - the property of being wide
broadside - an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
brokerage - a stock broker's business
bronchial - relating to or associated with the bronchi
brotherly - like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
brownness - an orange of low brightness and saturation
brushwood - the wood from bushes or small branches
brushwork - an artist's distinctive technique of applying paint with a brush
brusquely - in a blunt direct manner
brutalise - treat brutally
brutality - the trait of extreme cruelty
buccaneer - someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
bucketful - the quantity contained in a bucket
budgetary - of or relating to a budget
buffeting - repeated heavy blows
bulldozer - large powerful tractor
bullfight - a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle
bullfinch - United States architect who designed the Capitol Building in Washington which served as a model for state capitols throughout the United States (1763-1844)
bumptious - offensively self-assertive
buoyantly - in a cheerfully buoyant manner
burlesque - a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor
burnished - made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing
buttercup - any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
butterfat - the fatty substance of milk from which butter is made
butterfly - diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
byproduct - a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
bystander - a nonparticipant spectator
cabriolet - small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
cacophony - a loud harsh or strident noise
cafeteria - a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
calculate - make a mathematical calculation or computation
calibrate - make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
calloused - having calluses
callously - in a callous way
calorific - heat-generating
camcorder - a portable television camera and videocassette recorder
camelhair - a soft tan cloth made with the hair of a camel
cameraman - a photographer who operates a movie camera
campanile - a bell tower
cancelled - no longer planned or scheduled
cancerous - relating to or affected with cancer
candidacy - the campaign of a candidate to be elected
candidate - a politician who is running for public office
canonical - appearing in a biblical canon
canonised - accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
cantering - riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop
canticles - an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of love poems traditionally attributed to Solomon but actually written much later
canvasser - a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
capacious - large in capacity
capacitor - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
capillary - a tube of small internal diameter
capsizing - the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
captaincy - the post of captain
captivate - attract
captivity - the state of being imprisoned
carbonate - a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3)
carbonise - unite with carbon
carbuncle - deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets
carcinoma - any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue
cardboard - a stiff moderately thick paper
careerism - the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
careerist - a professional who is intent on furthering his or her career by any possible means and often at the expense of their own integrity
carefully - taking care or paying attention
caressing - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
caretaker - a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
carnality - feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
carnation - Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers
carnivore - a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal
carousing - used of riotously drunken merrymaking
carpenter - a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
carpentry - the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
carpeting - floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
cartilage - tough elastic tissue
cartouche - a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
cartridge - ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet
cartwheel - a wheel that has wooden spokes and a metal rim
casserole - food cooked and served in a casserole
cassowary - large black flightless bird of Australia and New Guinea having a horny head crest
castanets - a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
castigate - censure severely
castrated - deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes
casuistry - argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
cataclysm - a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
catalepsy - a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli
catalogue - a complete list of things
catalysis - acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
catalytic - relating to or causing or involving catalysis
catamaran - a sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
catatonic - characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs
catchment - a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)
catchword - a favorite saying of a sect or political group
catechism - a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
catechist - one who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
caterwaul - the yowling sound made by a cat in heat
catharsis - purging of emotional tensions
cathartic - a purging medicine
cathedral - any large and important church
causality - the relation between causes and effects
causation - the act of causing something to happen
causative - producing an effect
cauterise - burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent
cavalcade - a procession of people traveling on horseback
cavernous - being or suggesting a cavern
ceaseless - uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
cedarwood - durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees
celandine - North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers
celebrant - a person who is celebrating
celebrate - behave as expected during of holidays or rites
celebrity - a widely known person
celestial - of or relating to the sky
cellulite - lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
celluloid - highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor
cellulose - a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
censorial - belonging or relating to a censor or a censor's functions
censoring - counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
centenary - the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
centipede - chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors
centrally - in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function
centurion - the leader of 100 soldiers
certainly - definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely')
certainty - the state of being certain
certified - endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
certitude - total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
cessation - a stopping
chaffinch - small European finch with a cheerful song
chagrined - feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
chairlift - a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside
challenge - a demanding or stimulating situation
chambered - having compartmental chambers
chameleon - a changeable or inconstant person
chamomile - Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally
champagne - a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
chaperone - one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
charabanc - a vehicle carrying many passengers
character - an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
charlatan - a flamboyant deceiver
chartered - hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
charwoman - a human female employed to do housework
chatterer - an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
chauffeur - a man paid to drive a privately owned car
cheapness - a price below the standard price
checkered - patterned with alternating squares of color
checklist - a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted
checkmate - complete victory
cheekbone - the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
cheerless - causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
chemistry - the science of matter
chequered - patterned with alternating squares of color
cherished - characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
chevalier - French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
chicanery - the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
chieftain - the leader of a group of people
chihuahua - a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua
chilblain - inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture
childcare - a service involving care for other people's children
childhood - the time of person's life when they are a child
childless - without offspring
childlike - befitting a young child
chipboard - a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin
chiropody - the branch of medicine concerned with the feet
chivalric - characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
chlamydia - a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia
chocolate - a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar
chorister - a singer in a choir
christian - a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
chromatic - able to refract light without spectral color separation
chronicle - a record or narrative description of past events
chrysalis - pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
churchman - a clergyman or other person in religious orders
cigarette - finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper
cinematic - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema
circadian - of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals
circuitry - electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits
circulate - become widely known and passed on
cirrhosis - a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver
citizenry - the body of citizens of a state or country
cityscape - a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area
civilised - having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
clamorous - conspicuously and offensively loud
clampdown - sudden restriction on an activity
classical - traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
classless - favoring social equality
classmate - an acquaintance that you go to school with
classroom - a room in a school where lessons take place
cleanness - the state of being clean
cleansing - the act of making something clean
clearance - the distance by which one thing clears another
clearness - free from obscurity and easy to understand
clergyman - a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
clientele - customers collectively
climactic - consisting of or causing a climax
climbable - capable of being ascended
clinician - a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments
clipboard - a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers
cloakroom - a private lounge off of a legislative chamber
clockwise - in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
clockwork - any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring
closeness - a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
cloudless - free from clouds
cloyingly - in an overly sweet manner
clubhouse - a building that is occupied by a social club
clustered - growing close together but not in dense mats
cluttered - filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
coagulate - change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
coalesced - joined together into a whole
coalfield - a region where there is coal underground
coalition - an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
coastline - the outline of a coast
coaxingly - in a cajoling manner
cockiness - offensive boldness and assertiveness
cockroach - any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects
cofferdam - large watertight chamber used for construction under water
cognisant - having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
cognition - the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
cognitive - of or being or relating to or involving cognition
cognizant - having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
coherence - the state of cohering or sticking together
coherency - the state of cohering or sticking together
collation - a light informal meal
colleague - an associate that one works with
collected - brought together in one place
collector - a person who collects things
collegial - characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues
collinear - lying on the same line
collision - a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
colloidal - of or relating to or having the properties of a colloid
collusion - secret agreement
colonised - inhabited by colonists
colonnade - structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
colostomy - a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
colourful - striking in variety and interest
colouring - a digestible substance used to give color to food
colourise - add color to
columnist - a journalist who writes editorials
combatant - someone who fights (or is fighting)
combative - inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
combining - an occurrence that results in things being united
comforted - made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
comforter - commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
comically - in a comical manner
commander - an officer in command of a military unit
commissar - an official of the Communist Party who was assigned to teach party principles to a military unit
committal - the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
committed - bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
committee - a special group delegated to consider some matter
commodity - articles of commerce
commodore - a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral
commotion - a disorderly outburst or tumult
communion - the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
communism - a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
communist - a member of the communist party
community - a group of people living in a particular local area
commuting - the travel of a commuter
compactly - in a compact manner or state
companion - a friend who is frequently in the company of another
comparing - the act of examining resemblances
competent - properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
compiling - the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
complaint - an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
completed - successfully completed or brought to an end
complexly - in a complex manner
compliant - disposed or willing to comply
component - an abstract part of something
composing - the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
composite - a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
composure - steadiness of mind under stress
computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
comradely - heartily friendly and congenial
concavity - a shape that curves or bends inward
concealed - hidden on any grounds for any motive
conceding - the act of conceding or yielding
conceited - characteristic of false pride
concerned - feeling or showing worry or solicitude
concerted - involving the joint activity of two or more
concierge - a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel
concisely - in a concise manner
concluded - having come or been brought to a conclusion
concordat - a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
concourse - a large gathering of people
concubine - a woman who cohabits with an important man
condenser - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
condition - a state at a particular time
conducive - tending to bring about
conductor - the person who leads a musical group
confessor - a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
confidant - someone to whom private matters are confided
confident - having or marked by confidence or assurance
confiding - willing to entrust personal matters
configure - set up for a particular purpose
confining - restricting the scope or freedom of action
confirmed - having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation
confluent - a branch that flows into the main stream
confusing - causing confusion or disorientation
confusion - disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
congealed - congealed into jelly
congenial - suitable to your needs
congested - overfull as with blood
congruent - corresponding in character or kind
congruity - the quality of agreeing
conjoined - consisting of two or more associated entities
conjugate - a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A
conjuring - calling up a spirit or devil
connected - joined or linked together
connector - an instrumentality that connects
connexion - a connecting shape
conniving - acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
conqueror - someone who is victorious by force of arms
conscious - knowing and perceiving
conscript - someone who is drafted into military service
consensus - agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
conserved - protected from harm or loss
conserves - fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
consignee - the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
consoling - affording comfort or solace
consonant - a speech sound that is not a vowel
constable - a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
constancy - the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
constrain - hold back
constrict - squeeze or press together
construct - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
consulate - diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
consuming - very intense
contagion - any disease easily transmitted by contact
contained - gotten under control
container - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
contender - the contestant you hope to defeat
contented - satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
contested - disputed or made the object of contention or competition
continent - one of the large landmasses of the earth
continual - occurring without interruption
continued - without stop or interruption
continuum - a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
contorted - twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
contralto - a woman singer having a contralto voice
contrasty - having sharp differences between black and white
contrived - showing effects of planning or manipulation
contumely - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
contusion - an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
conundrum - a difficult problem
convector - a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection
convening - the act of convening
converted - spiritually reborn or converted
converter - a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
convertor - a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
convexity - the property possessed by a convex shape
conveying - act of transferring property title from one person to another
convinced - having a strong belief or conviction
convivial - occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
cooperate - work together on a common enterprise of project
copiously - in an abundant manner
coprolite - fossil excrement
copyright - a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
cordially - in a hearty manner
corduroys - cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
coriander - Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
corkscrew - a bottle opener that pulls corks
cormorant - large voracious dark-colored long-necked seabird with a distensible pouch for holding fish
corncrake - common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields
cornfield - a field planted with corn
cornflour - starch prepared from the grains of corn
corollary - a practical consequence that follows naturally
corporate - of or belonging to a corporation
corporeal - having material or physical form or substance
corpulent - excessively fat
corpuscle - a tiny piece of anything
corrected - having something undesirable neutralized
correctly - in an accurate manner
correlate - either of two or more related or complementary variables
corroding - erosion by chemical action
corrosion - a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action
corrosive - a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali)
corrupted - containing errors or alterations
corruptly - in a corrupt manner
cortisone - a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex
cosmology - the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
cosmonaut - a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
countable - that can be counted
countdown - counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
countless - too numerous to be counted
courgette - marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small
courteous - characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
courtesan - a woman who cohabits with an important man
courtroom - a room in which a lawcourt sits
courtship - a man's courting of a woman
courtyard - an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
couturier - someone who designs clothing
cowardice - the trait of lacking courage
crackdown - severely repressive actions
crackling - the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
craftsman - a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
cranberry - any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries
crassness - the quality of being crass--devoid of refinement
craziness - informal terms for insanity
credulity - tendency to believe readily
credulous - disposed to believe on little evidence
cremation - the incineration of a dead body
crescendo - a gradual increase in loudness
cretinous - afflicted with cretinism
cricketer - an athlete who plays cricket
crinoline - a skirt stiffened with hoops
crippling - that cripples or disables or incapacitates
crispness - a pleasing firmness and freshness
criterion - a basis for comparison
criticise - find fault with
criticism - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
crocodile - large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates
croissant - very rich flaky crescent-shaped roll
crookedly - in a crooked lopsided manner
croquette - minced cooked meats (or vegetables) in thick white sauce
crossbred - bred from parents of different varieties or species
crossfire - a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions
crossness - an irritable petulant feeling
crossover - the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
crosstalk - the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling
crossways - transversely
crosswind - wind blowing across the path of a ship or aircraft
crossword - a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle
crotchety - having a difficult and contrary disposition
crucially - to a crucial degree
cruciform - shaped like a cross
crudeness - a wild or unrefined state
cruelness - the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance
cryogenic - of or relating to very low temperatures
culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
cultivate - foster the growth of
cuneiform - an ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia and Persia
cunningly - in an attractive manner
curiosity - a state in which you want to learn more about something
curiously - in a manner differing from the usual or expected
curliness - a tendency to curl
currently - at this time or period
cursorily - without taking pains
curtained - furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
curtilage - the enclosed land around a house or other building
curvature - a curving or bending
cushioned - softened by the addition of cushions or padding
custodial - providing protective supervision
custodian - one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
customary - in accordance with convention or custom
customise - make to specifications
cutthroat - someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
cuttingly - in an intentionally unkind way
cyberpunk - a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism
cyclotron - an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles
cynically - with cynicism
cytoplasm - the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus
cytotoxic - of or relating to substances that are toxic to cells
dachshund - small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears
dalliance - the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
damnation - the act of damning
dampening - the act of making something slightly wet
danceable - suitable for dancing
dandelion - any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
dangerous - involving or causing danger or risk
daredevil - a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
darkening - changing to a darker color
dartboard - a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts
dashboard - protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.
dastardly - despicably cowardly
dauntless - invulnerable to fear or intimidation
deaconess - a woman deacon
deadening - the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
deafening - loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
deathless - never dying
debatable - open to doubt or debate
debauched - unrestrained by convention or morality
debenture - the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future
debutante - a young woman making her debut into society
decadence - the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
decathlon - an athletic contest consisting of ten different events
deceitful - intended to deceive
deception - a misleading falsehood
deceptive - causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
decidedly - without question and beyond doubt
deciduous - shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
decilitre - a metric unit of volume equal to one tenth of a liter
declivity - a downward slope or bend
decompose - separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
decorated - provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
decorator - a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings
decreased - made less in size or amount or degree
decrement - the amount by which something decreases
dedicated - devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
deducible - capable of being deduced
deduction - a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated
deductive - relating to logical deduction
deepening - a process of becoming deeper and more profound
defaulter - someone who fails to make a required appearance in court
defeatism - acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
defeatist - someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions
defection - withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
defective - having a defect
defendant - a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law
defending - attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
defensive - an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
deference - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
deferment - act of putting off to a future time
defiantly - in a rebellious manner
deficient - of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
definable - capable of being defined, limited, or explained
deflation - the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind
deflector - a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)
deformity - an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
degrading - harmful to the mind or morals
dehydrate - preserve by removing all water and liquids from
dejection - a state of melancholy depression
delicious - variety of sweet eating apples
delighted - greatly pleased
delimited - having the limits or boundaries established
delineate - show the form or outline of
delirious - experiencing delirium
deliverer - a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
demagogic - characteristic of or resembling a demagogue
demagogue - a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices
demanding - requiring more than usually expected or thought due
demarcate - separate clearly, as if by boundaries
demeaning - causing awareness of your shortcomings
demeanour - the way a person behaves toward other people
democracy - the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
demystify - make less mysterious or remove the mystery from
denatured - changed in nature or natural quality
dendritic - of or relating to or resembling a dendrite
denigrate - cause to seem less serious
denseness - the quality of being mentally slow and limited
dentistry - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
dentition - the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
deodorant - a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors
departure - the act of departing
dependant - a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
dependent - a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
depicting - a representation by picture or portraiture
depiction - a graphic or vivid verbal description
depletion - the act of decreasing something markedly
depravity - moral perversion
deprecate - express strong disapproval of
depressed - lower than previously
derivable - capable of being derived
descender - someone who descends
described - represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
desecrate - violate the sacred character of a place or language
desertion - withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
deserving - worthy of being treated in a particular way
designate - assign a name or title to
designing - the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
desirable - worth having or seeking or achieving
desperado - a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
desperate - a person who is frightened and in need of help
despising - a feeling of scornful hatred
despoiled - having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
despotism - dominance through threat of punishment and violence
destitute - poor enough to need help from others
destroyed - spoiled or ruined or demolished
destroyer - a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
desuetude - a state of inactivity or disuse
desultory - marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose
detailing - an individualized description of a particular instance
detecting - a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection - the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
detective - a police officer who investigates crimes
detention - a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
determine - establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
deterrent - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
detonator - a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive
detractor - one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
detriment - a damage or loss
deuterium - an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)
devastate - cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
developed - being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
developer - someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use)
deviation - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
devilment - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
deviously - in a devious manner
devotedly - with devotion
devouring - ardently or excessively desirous
dexterity - adroitness in using the hands
dexterous - skillful in physical movements
diabolism - a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
diagnosis - identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
dialectal - belonging to or characteristic of a dialect
dialectic - any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments
diametric - related to or along a diameter
diaphragm - a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
diarrhoea - frequent and watery bowel movements
diastolic - of or relating to a diastole or happening during a diastole
diathermy - a method of physical therapy that involves generating local heat in body tissues by high-frequency electromagnetic currents
dichotomy - being twofold
dictation - an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
dietician - a specialist in the study of nutrition
dietitian - a specialist in the study of nutrition
different - unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
difficult - not easy
diffident - lacking self-confidence
diffusing - spreading by diffusion
diffusion - the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
diffusive - spreading by diffusion
digestion - the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
digestive - any substance that promotes digestion
digitalis - a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
digitally - by means of the fingers
digitiser - device for converting analogue signals into digital signals
dignified - having or expressing dignity
dignitary - an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
diligence - conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
dimension - the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
dimorphic - occurring or existing in two different forms
dinginess - discoloration due to dirtiness
diphthong - a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
diplomacy - negotiation between nations
directing - showing the way by conducting or leading
direction - a line leading to a place or point
directive - a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
directory - an alphabetical list of names and addresses
dirigible - a steerable self-propelled aircraft
dirtiness - the state of being unsanitary
disabling - depriving of legal right
disabused - freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
disappear - get lost, as without warning or explanation
disarming - act of reducing or depriving of arms
disavowal - denial of any connection with or knowledge of
disbelief - doubt about the truth of something
discarded - thrown away
discharge - the sudden giving off of energy
disclosed - made known (especially something secret or concealed)
discolour - change color, often in an undesired manner
discomfit - cause to lose one's composure
discourse - extended verbal expression in speech or writing
discovery - the act of discovering something
discredit - the state of being held in low esteem
disembark - go ashore
disengage - release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
disfavour - the state of being out of favor
disfigure - mar or spoil the appearance of
disgraced - suffering shame
disguised - having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
disgusted - having a strong distaste from surfeit
dishcloth - a cloth for washing dishes
dishonest - deceptive or fraudulent
dishonour - a state of shame or disgrace
dishwater - water in which dishes and cooking utensils are washed
disinfect - destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
disinvest - deprive of status or authority
dislocate - move out of position
dismantle - tear down so as to make flat with the ground
dismaying - causing consternation
dismember - separate the limbs from the body
dismissal - a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
dismissed - having lost your job
disorient - cause to be lost or disoriented
disowning - refusal to acknowledge as one's own
disparage - express a negative opinion of
disparate - fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
disparity - inequality or difference in some respect
dispensed - distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
dispenser - a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
dispersal - the act of dispersing or diffusing something
dispersed - distributed or spread over a considerable extent
displease - give displeasure to
disputant - a person who disputes
disregard - lack of attention and due care
disrepair - in need of repairs
disrepute - the state of being held in low esteem
disrupted - marked by breaks or gaps
dissected - having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib
dissemble - make believe with the intent to deceive
dissenter - a person who dissents from some established policy
dissident - a person who dissents from some established policy
dissipate - to cause to separate and go in different directions
dissolute - unrestrained by convention or morality
dissolved - reduced to a liquid form
dissonant - characterized by musical dissonance
distantly - from or at a distance
distemper - any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
distiller - someone who distills alcoholic liquors
distorted - so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
disturbed - having the place or position changed
dithering - the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color
divergent - tending to move apart in different directions
diverging - tending to move apart in different directions
diversely - in diverse ways
diversify - make (more) diverse
diversion - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
diversity - noticeable heterogeneity
diverting - providing enjoyment
divisible - capable of being or liable to be divided or separated
dizziness - a reeling sensation
doctorate - one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university
doctrinal - relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine
dogmatism - the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
dogmatist - a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
dolefully - with sadness
dominance - superior development of one side of the body
dominated - controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
dormitory - a college or university building containing living quarters for students
doubtless - without doubt
downgrade - the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends
downright - thoroughgoing
downstage - the front half of the stage (as seen from the audience)
downswing - a swing downward of a golf club
downwards - spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
draconian - of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
draftsman - a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
dragonfly - slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest
drainpipe - a pipe through which liquid is carried away
dramatics - participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
dramatise - put into dramatic form
dramatist - someone who writes plays
dreamland - a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination
dreamless - untroubled by dreams
dreamlike - resembling a dream
drenching - the act of making something completely wet
dribbling - the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
driftwood - wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
drinkable - any liquid suitable for drinking
drizzling - falling lightly in very small drops
dromedary - one-humped camel of the hot deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia
droppings - fecal matter of animals
drunkenly - showing effects of much strong drink
dualistic - of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism
dubiously - in a questionable and dubious manner
dumbfound - be a mystery or bewildering to
dumplings - small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
duplicate - something additional of the same kind
duplicity - a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
dutifully - out of a sense of duty
dwindling - a becoming gradually less
dynamical - characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
dysentery - an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
dyspepsia - a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
dyspeptic - a person suffering from indigestion
dystrophy - any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
eagerness - a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
earnestly - in a serious manner
earthling - an inhabitant of the earth
earthwork - an earthen rampart
earthworm - terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil
eastbound - moving toward the east
eastwards - toward the east
easygoing - not hurried or forced
eavesdrop - listen without the speaker's knowledge
ebullient - joyously unrestrained
eccentric - a person with an unusual or odd personality
ecologist - a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment
economics - the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
economise - spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
economist - an expert in the science of economics
ecosystem - a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
ectoplasm - a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance
ecumenism - a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
edibility - the property of being fit to eat
editorial - an article giving opinions or perspectives
education - the activities of educating or instructing
educative - resulting in education
effective - producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
effectual - producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
efficient - being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
effulgent - radiating or as if radiating light
egomaniac - an abnormally egotistical person
egotistic - characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
egregious - conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
eiderdown - a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider
eightfold - having eight units or components
eightieth - position 80 in a countable series of things
elaborate - add details, as to an account or idea
electoral - of or relating to elections
electrify - excite suddenly and intensely
electrode - a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
elegantly - with elegance
elemental - relating to or being an element
elevation - the event of something being raised upward
eliminate - terminate, end, or take out
ellipsoid - a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles
elocution - an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
elongated - drawn out or made longer spatially
elopement - the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
eloquence - powerful and effective language
elsewhere - in or to another place
elucidate - make clear and (more) comprehensible
emaciated - very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
emanation - something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
embarrass - cause to be embarrassed
embattled - prepared for battle
embellish - add details to
embezzled - taken for your own use in violation of a trust
embezzler - someone who violates a trust by taking (money) for his own use
embracing - the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
embrasure - an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
embroider - decorate with needlework
embroiled - deeply involved especially in something complicated
embryonal - of an organism prior to birth or hatching
embryonic - of an organism prior to birth or hatching
emergence - the gradual beginning or coming forth
emergency - a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
eminently - in an eminent manner
emollient - toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
emolument - compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)
emotional - determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
empathise - be understanding of
emphasise - give extra weight to (a communication)
emphysema - an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function
empirical - derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
empowered - invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
emptiness - the state of containing nothing
emulation - ambition to equal or excel
enactment - the passing of a law by a legislative body
enchanted - influenced as by charms or incantations
enchanter - a sorcerer or magician
encircled - confined on all sides
enclosing - the act of enclosing something inside something else
enclosure - a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
encompass - include in scope
encounter - a minor short-term fight
encourage - contribute to the progress or growth of
encrusted - having a hardened crust as a covering
endearing - lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
endeavour - a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
endlessly - continuing forever without end
endocrine - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
endoscope - a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
endoscopy - visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope
endotoxin - a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die
endowment - natural abilities or qualities
endurable - capable of being borne though unpleasant
endurance - the power to withstand hardship or stress
energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy
energiser - someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people
enervated - lacking strength or vigor
enfolding - the action of enfolding something
engraving - a print made from an engraving
engrossed - giving or marked by complete attention to
enigmatic - not clear to the understanding
enjoining - a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
enjoyable - affording satisfaction or pleasure
enjoyably - in an enjoyable manner
enjoyment - the pleasure felt when having a good time
enlighten - make understand
enlisting - the act of getting recruits
enlivened - made sprightly or cheerful
ennobling - investing with dignity or honor
enrolment - the act of enrolling
entangled - deeply involved especially in something complicated
enteritis - inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine)
entertain - provide entertainment for
entourage - the group following and attending to some important person
entranced - filled with wonder and delight
enumerate - specify individually
enunciate - speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
enviously - with jealousy
enzymatic - of or relating to or produced by an enzyme
ephemeral - anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form
ephemeris - an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year
epicentre - the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
epicurean - a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
epidermal - of or relating to a cuticle or cuticula
epidermis - the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
epigraphy - the study of ancient inscriptions
epileptic - a person who has epilepsy
episcopal - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
epistemic - of or relating to epistemology
epitomise - embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
equaliser - electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion
equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
equipping - the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
equitable - fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
equitably - in an equitable manner
equivocal - open to two or more interpretations
eradicate - kill in large numbers
ergonomic - of or relating to ergonomics
erogenous - sensitive to sexual stimulation
eroticism - a state of anticipation of sexuality
erroneous - containing or characterized by error
erstwhile - at a previous time
erudition - profound scholarly knowledge
escalator - a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)
esoterica - secrets known only to an initiated minority
espionage - the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
esplanade - a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore
essential - anything indispensable
establish - set up or found
estimable - deserving of respect or high regard
estimator - an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
estranged - caused to be unloved
estuarine - of or relating to or found in estuaries
eternally - for a limitless time
ethically - in an ethical manner
ethnicity - an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties
ethnology - the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics
etiquette - rules governing socially acceptable behavior
etymology - a history of a word
eukaryote - an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria
euphemism - an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
euphonium - a bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family
evaluator - an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
evaporate - lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue
evasively - with evasion
evergreen - a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
evidenced - supported by evidence
evidently - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
evocation - imaginative re-creation
evocative - serving to bring to mind
evolution - a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
exactness - the quality of being exact
excavator - a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying
exceeding - far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
excellent - very good
excelsior - thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing
exception - a deliberate act of omission
excessive - beyond normal limits
exchanged - changed for (replaced by) something different
exchanger - one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country
exchequer - the funds of a government or institution or individual
excitable - easily excited
excitedly - with excitement
exclusion - the state of being excluded
exclusive - a news report that is reported first by one news organization
excursion - a journey taken for pleasure
excusable - capable of being overlooked
executing - putting a condemned person to death
execution - putting a condemned person to death
executive - a person responsible for the administration of a business
exemplary - worthy of imitation
exemplify - be characteristic of
exemption - immunity from an obligation or duty
exerciser - sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
exhausted - depleted of energy, force, or strength
exhibitor - someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
existence - the state or fact of existing
exogenous - derived or originating externally
exonerate - pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
exoticism - the quality of being exotic
expansion - the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
expansive - able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
expectant - marked by eager anticipation
expedient - a means to an end
expelling - any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
expending - the act of spending money for goods or services
expensive - high in price or charging high prices
expertise - skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
expiation - compensation for a wrong
expiatory - having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
expletive - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
explicate - make plain and comprehensible
exploited - developed or used to greatest advantage
exploiter - a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
explosion - a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
explosive - a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
exporting - the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
expressed - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
expressly - with specific intentions
expulsion - the act of forcing out someone or something
expunging - deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
expurgate - edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
exquisite - intense or sharp
extension - a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
extensive - of agriculture
extenuate - lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
extirpate - destroy completely, as if down to the roots
extortion - an exorbitant charge
extractor - an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
extradite - hand over to the authorities of another country
extremely - to a high degree or extent
extremism - any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
extremist - a person who holds extreme views
extremity - an external body part that projects from the body
extricate - release from entanglement of difficulty
extrinsic - not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
extrovert - a person concerned more with practical realities than with inner thoughts and feelings
extrusion - something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
exuberant - joyously unrestrained
eyeshadow - makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes
fabricate - put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
faceplate - a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)
facetious - cleverly amusing in tone
facsimile - an exact copy or reproduction
factorial - the product of all the integers up to and including a given integer
factoring - the resolution of an entity into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original entity
factorise - resolve (a polynomial) into factors
factually - as a fact or based on fact
faintness - a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
fairytale - a story about fairies
faithless - having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
falsehood - a false statement
falseness - the state of being false or untrue
falsifier - someone who falsifies
faltering - the act of pausing uncertainly
fanatical - marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
fantastic - ludicrously odd
farmhouse - house for a farmer and family
farmstead - the buildings and adjacent grounds of a farm
farseeing - capable of seeing to a great distance
fascinate - cause to be interested or curious
fashioned - planned and made or fashioned artistically
fastening - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
fattening - subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
fatuously - vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish
faultless - without fault or error
favourite - a competitor thought likely to win
fearfully - in fear,
feathered - having or covered with feathers
fecundity - the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination
federally - by federal government
federated - united under a central government
feedstock - the raw material that is required for some industrial process
feelingly - with great feeling
felonious - involving or being or having the nature of a crime
ferocious - marked by extreme and violent energy
fertilise - make fertile or productive
fertility - the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area
fervently - with passionate fervor
festering - the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
festivity - any joyous diversion
fetishism - a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
fetishist - one who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature)
feudalism - the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century
fictional - related to or involving literary fiction
fiduciary - a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary
fieldwork - a temporary fortification built by troops in the field
fifteenth - position 15 in a countable series of things
financial - involving financial matters
financier - a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
financing - the act of financing
fingering - the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
fingertip - the end (tip) of a finger
finishing - a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
firebrand - a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
fireguard - a narrow field that has been cleared to check the spread of a prairie fire or forest fire
firelight - the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
fireplace - an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
firepower - the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target
fireproof - make resistant to fire
firmament - the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
firstborn - the offspring who came first in the order of birth
firsthand - from the original source
fisherman - someone whose occupation is catching fish
fittingly - in an appropriate manner
flammable - easily ignited
flashback - a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story
flashbulb - a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
flattened - having been flattened
flatterer - a person who uses flattery
flatulent - generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal
fledgling - any new participant in some activity
flintlock - a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
flippancy - inappropriate levity
flotation - the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
flowering - the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
flowerpot - a container in which plants are cultivated
fluctuate - cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
fluoresce - exhibit or undergo fluorescence
flustered - thrown into a state of agitated confusion
flyweight - weighs no more than 115 pounds
focussing - the concentration of attention or energy on something
followers - a group of followers or enthusiasts
following - a group of followers or enthusiasts
foodstuff - consumer goods sold by a grocer
foolhardy - marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
foolishly - without good sense or judgment
foolproof - proof against human misuse or error
footloose - free to go or do as one pleases
footplate - the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controls
footprint - a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
footstool - a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
forbidden - excluded from use or mention
forebrain - the anterior portion of the brain
foreclose - keep from happening or arising
forecourt - the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings
forefront - the part in the front or nearest the viewer
foregoing - especially of writing or speech
foreigner - a person who comes from a foreign country
foreshore - the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark
foresight - providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
forestall - keep from happening or arising
foretaste - an early limited awareness of something yet to occur
forfeited - surrendered as a penalty
forgetful - deficient in retentiveness or range
forgiving - inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
forgotten - not noticed inadvertently
forlornly - in a forlorn manner
formalise - make formal or official
formalism - the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
formality - a requirement of etiquette or custom
formation - an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
formative - minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
formulaic - characterized by or in accordance with some formula
formulary - a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation
formulate - elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
fornicate - have sex without being married
forsaking - the act of forsaking
forsythia - any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia
forthwith - without delay or hesitation
fortified - secured with bastions or fortifications
fortitude - strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
fortnight - a period of fourteen consecutive days
fortunate - having unexpected good fortune
fossilise - convert to a fossil
fostering - encouragement
foundling - a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown
fractious - stubbornly resistant to authority or control
fragility - quality of being easily damaged or destroyed
fragrance - a distinctive odor that is pleasant
framework - a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
franchise - an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
frankness - the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
fraternal - of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
freelance - a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
freestyle - a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use
freighter - a cargo ship
frequency - the number of occurrences within a given time period
freshener - anything that freshens
freshness - the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made)
fretfully - in a fretful manner
fricative - a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
frightful - provoking horror
frigidity - sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
frivolity - the trait of being frivolous
frivolous - not serious in content or attitude or behavior
frontally - in, at, or toward the front
frostbite - destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene
frugality - prudence in avoiding waste
fruitcake - a whimsically eccentric person
fruitless - unproductive of success
frustrate - hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
fulfilled - completed to perfection
fulminant - sudden and severe
fulminate - a salt or ester of fulminic acid
fulsomely - in an unctuous manner
fungicide - any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
funicular - a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars
furiously - in a wild and stormy manner
furnished - provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
furtively - in a furtive manner
fusillade - rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
fussiness - an irritable petulant feeling
fuzziness - the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
gaberdine - a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
gainfully - in a gainful way
gallantly - in a gallant manner
gallantry - the qualities of a hero or heroine
galvanise - to stimulate to action
gangplank - a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
gardening - the cultivation of plants
garrulous - full of trivial conversation
gasometer - a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
gastritis - inflammation of the lining of the stomach
gastropod - a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
gatehouse - a house built at a gateway
gathering - a group of persons together in one place
gaucherie - the quality of being rustic or gauche
gaudiness - tasteless showiness
gazetteer - a journalist who writes for a gazette
gearstick - a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
gelignite - a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate
genealogy - successive generations of kin
generally - usually
generator - an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
geniality - a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
genitalia - external sex organ
genteelly - in a genteel manner
gentility - elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
gentleman - a man of refinement
genuflect - bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image
genuinely - in accordance with truth or fact or reality
geography - study of the earth's surface
geologist - a specialist in geology
geometric - of or relating to or determined by geometry
geriatric - of or relating to the aged
germanium - a brittle grey crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors
germinate - produce buds, branches, or germinate
gestation - the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
ghostlike - resembling or characteristic of a phantom
gibberish - unintelligible talking
giddiness - an impulsive scatterbrained manner
gimmickry - a collection of gimmicks
girlishly - like a girl
glacially - by a glacier
glaciated - covered with ice (as by a glacier) or affected by glacial action
gladdened - made joyful
gladiator - a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
gladiolus - any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers
glamorous - having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glandular - relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland
glaringly - in a glaring manner
glassless - not furnished with glass
glassware - an article of tableware made of glass
gleefully - in a joyous and gleeful manner
glorified - accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
glowering - showing a brooding ill humor
glowingly - in an enthusiastically glowing manner
glutamate - a salt or ester of glutamic acid
glutinous - having the sticky properties of an adhesive
glycerine - a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
goalmouth - the area immediately in front of the goal
godfather - any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
godliness - piety by virtue of being a godly person
godmother - any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
goldsmith - an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
gondolier - a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola
gossiping - a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
governess - a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
governing - the act of governing
graceless - lacking graciousness
gradation - relative position in a graded series
gradually - in a gradual manner
graduated - marked with or divided into degrees
grandiose - impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur
grapeshot - a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot
grapevine - gossip spread by spoken communication
graphical - relating to or presented by a graph
grappling - the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
grassland - land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life
graticule - a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
gratified - having received what was desired
gratitude - a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
graveyard - a tract of land used for burials
gravitate - move toward
greatcoat - a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
greatness - the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
greenhorn - an awkward and inexperienced youth
greenness - the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
greenwich - a borough of Greater London on the Thames
grenadier - an infantryman equipped with grenades
greybeard - a man who is very old
greyhound - a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight
grievance - a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
gropingly - in an uncertain groping manner
grossness - the quality of lacking taste and refinement
grotesque - art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants
grounding - education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
groundnut - a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers
groveller - someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect
gruelling - characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
gruffness - a throaty harshness
grumbling - a loud low dull continuous noise
guacamole - a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings
guarantee - a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
guarantor - one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
guardedly - in a conservative manner
guardroom - a cell in which soldiers who are prisoners are confined
guardsman - a soldier who is a member of a unit called `the guard' or `guards'
guerrilla - a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
guesswork - an estimate based on little or no information
guidebook - something that offers basic information or instruction
guideline - a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters
guileless - free of deceit
guillemot - small black or brown speckled auks of northern seas
guiltless - free from evil or guilt
guitarist - a musician who plays the guitar
gunpowder - a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
gymnasium - a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college
gymnastic - of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility
gyroscope - rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
habitable - fit for habitation
habituate - take or consume (regularly or habitually)
hackneyed - repeated too often
haematoma - a localized swelling filled with blood
hailstone - small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
hailstorm - a storm during which hail falls
hairbrush - a brush used to groom a person's hair
hairiness - the quality of having hair
hairpiece - a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
hairstyle - the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
halitosis - offensive breath
haltingly - in a halting manner
hamburger - a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
hammering - the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
hamstring - one of the tendons at the back of the knee
handbasin - a basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression)
handiwork - a work produced by hand labor
handlebar - the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
handshake - grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
handstand - the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position
hankering - a yearning for something or to do something
haphazard - without care
happening - an event that happens
happiness - state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
harbinger - something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
hardboard - a cheap hard material made from wood chips that are pressed together and bound with synthetic resin
hardening - abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue
hardiness - the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
hardliner - a conservative who is uncompromising
harlequin - a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
harmfully - in a detrimental manner
harmonica - a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole
harmonics - the study of musical sound
harmonise - go together
harmonium - a free-reed instrument in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows
harnessed - brought under control and put to use
harrowing - extremely painful
harshness - the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
harvester - someone who helps to gather the harvest
hastiness - overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
hatchback - a car having a hatchback door
hatefully - in a hateful manner
haughtily - in a haughty manner
haversack - a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
hazardous - involving risk or danger
headboard - a vertical board or panel forming the head of a bedstead
headcount - number of people in a particular group
headdress - clothing for the head
headlight - a powerful light with reflector
headphone - electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds
headpiece - the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
headscarf - a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin
headstand - an acrobatic feat in which a person balances on the head (usually with the help of the hands)
headstock - the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe)
headstone - the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind
healthier - improved in health or physical condition
healthily - in a levelheaded manner
heartache - intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
heartbeat - the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
heartburn - a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus)
heartfelt - earnest
hearthrug - a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
heartland - the central region of a country or continent
heartless - lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
heartwood - the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant
heathland - a tract of level wasteland
heaviness - the property of being comparatively great in weight
hellishly - extremely
helpfully - in a helpful manner
hepatitis - inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
herbalist - a therapist who heals by the use of herbs
herbicide - a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
herbivore - any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants
hereafter - life after death
heretical - characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
hereunder - in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
heritable - capable of being inherited
hermitage - the abode of a hermit
hesitancy - a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
heterodox - characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
heuristic - a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem
hexagonal - having six sides or divided into hexagons
hexameter - a verse line having six metrical feet
hibernate - sleep during winter
hidebound - stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded
hideously - in a hideous manner
hierarchy - a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
highlands - a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty
highlight - the most interesting or memorable part
hijacking - robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
hilarious - marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
hindbrain - the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
hindering - preventing movement
hindrance - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
hindsight - understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
histamine - amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels
histogram - a bar chart representing a frequency distribution
histology - the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues
historian - a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
hitchhike - travel by getting free rides from motorists
hoarfrost - ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
hobgoblin - a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
hobnailed - marked by the wearing of heavy boots studded with hobnails
holocaust - an act of mass destruction and loss of life (especially in war or by fire)
homeowner - someone who owns a home
homestead - the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
homewards - toward home
homicidal - characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
homophony - the same pronunciation for words of different origins
honeycomb - a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
honeymoon - a holiday taken by a newly married couple
honorific - an expression of respect
hopefully - with hope
horoscope - a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
horrified - stricken with horror
horseback - the back of a horse
horsehair - hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
horseplay - rowdy or boisterous play
horseshoe - game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
horsewhip - a whip for controlling horses
hostilely - with hostility
hostility - a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
hotheaded - quickly aroused to anger
hourglass - a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes
houseboat - a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
household - a social unit living together
housemaid - a female domestic
houseroom - space for accommodation in a house
housewife - a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
housework - the work of cleaning and running a house
humankind - all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
humanness - the quality of being human
humiliate - cause to feel shame
hunchback - an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
hundredth - position 100 in a countable series of things
hurricane - a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
hurriedly - in a hurried or hasty manner
husbandry - the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
hydrangea - any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea
hydration - the process of combining with water
hydraulic - moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil)
hydrazine - a colorless fuming corrosive liquid
hydrofoil - a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
hydrology - the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation
hydroxide - a compound of an oxide with water
hygienist - a medical specialist in hygiene
hyperbola - an open curve formed by a plane that cuts the base of a right circular cone
hyperbole - extravagant exaggeration
hyperfine - extremely fine or thin, as in a spectral line split into two or more components
hypertext - machine-readable text that is not sequential but is organized so that related items of information are connected
hyphenate - divide or connect with a hyphen
hypnotise - induce hypnosis in
hypnotism - the act of inducing hypnosis
hypnotist - a person who induces hypnosis
hypocrisy - an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
hypocrite - a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
hysterics - an attack of hysteria
ichneumon - northern African mongoose
idealised - exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
identical - derived from a single egg or ovum
ideologue - an advocate of some ideology
idiomatic - of or relating to or conforming to idiom
ignoramus - an ignorant person
ignorance - the lack of knowledge or education
illegally - in an illegal manner
illegible - not legible
illegibly - in an illegible manner
illiberal - narrow-minded about cherished opinions
illicitly - in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom
illogical - lacking in correct logical relation
imaginary - a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
imbalance - a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
imbecilic - having a mental age of three to seven years
imbroglio - an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
imitation - the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
imitative - marked by or given to imitation
immanence - the state of being within or not going beyond a given domain
immediacy - lack of an intervening or mediating agency
immediate - having no intervening medium
immensely - to an exceedingly great extent or degree
immensity - unusual largeness in size or extent or number
immersion - sinking until covered completely with water
immigrant - a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
immigrate - migrate to a new environment
imminence - the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon
immorally - without regard for morality
immovable - property consisting of houses and land
immunised - having been rendered unsusceptible to a disease
immutable - not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
immutably - in an unalterable and unchangeable manner
impaction - the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
impartial - showing lack of favoritism
imparting - the transmission of information
impassive - having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
impatient - restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
impedance - a material's opposition to the flow of electric current
impelling - markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
impending - close in time
imperfect - a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
imperious - having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
impetuous - characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
impinging - the physical coming together of two or more things
implanted - deeply rooted
implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
implicate - bring into intimate and incriminating connection
imploring - begging
implosion - a sudden inward collapse
impolitic - not politic
important - of great significance or value
importing - the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
importune - beg persistently and urgently
impotence - the quality of lacking strength or power
impotency - the quality of lacking strength or power
imprecise - not precise
impressed - deeply or markedly affected or influenced
impromptu - an extemporaneous speech or remark
improving - getting higher or more vigorous
improvise - perform without preparation
imprudent - not prudent or wise
impudence - an impudent statement
impulsion - a force that moves something along
impulsive - proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
inability - lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
inanimate - belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
inaudible - impossible to hear
inaudibly - in an inaudible manner
inaugural - an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president)
incapable - lacking capacity or ability
incarnate - make concrete and real
incentive - a positive motivational influence
inception - an event that is a beginning
incessant - uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
incidence - the relative frequency of occurrence of something
incipient - only partly in existence
inclement - severe
inclining - the act of inclining
inclusion - the state of being included
inclusive - including much or everything
incognito - without revealing one's identity
incorrect - not correct
increased - made greater in size or amount or degree
increment - a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
incubator - apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat
inculcate - teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
incumbent - the official who holds an office
incurable - a person whose disease is incurable
incurably - to an incurable degree
incurring - acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
incursion - the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
indecency - the quality of being indecent
indelible - cannot be removed or erased
indelibly - in an indelible manner
indemnify - secure against future loss, damage, or liability
indemnity - protection against future loss
indicator - a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts
indignant - angered at something unjust or wrong
indignity - an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
indispose - make unwilling
indolence - inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
induction - a formal entry into an organization or position or office
inductive - arising from inductance
indulgent - characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
indulging - the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
inebriate - a chronic drinker
ineffable - defying expression or description
inelastic - not elastic
inelegant - lacking in refinement or grace or good taste
ineptness - unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
inertness - immobility by virtue of being inert
infantile - of or relating to infants or infancy
infatuate - arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way
infection - the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
infective - able to cause disease
inference - the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
infertile - incapable of reproducing
infirmary - a health facility where patients receive treatment
infirmity - the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
inflaming - arousal to violent emotion
inflation - a general and progressive increase in prices
inflected - altered in tone or pitch
inflexion - a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
inflowing - flowing inward
influence - a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
influenza - an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
informant - a person who supplies information
informing - to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
infuriate - make furious
ingenious - showing inventiveness and skill
ingenuity - the power of creative imagination
ingenuous - characterized by an inability to mask your feelings
ingestion - the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
ingrained - deeply rooted
inhabited - having inhabitants
inherited - occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
inheritor - a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
inhibited - held back or restrained or prevented
inhibitor - a substance that retards or stops an activity
initially - at the beginning
initiator - a person who initiates a course of action
injection - the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
injurious - harmful to living things
injustice - an unjust act
innermost - being deepest within the self
innkeeper - the owner or manager of an inn
innocence - the quality of innocent naivete
innocuous - not injurious to physical or mental health
innovator - someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
inoculate - introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of
inorganic - relating or belonging to the class of compounds not having a carbon basis
inquiring - a request for information
inscribed - written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
insertion - a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
insidious - beguiling but harmful
insincere - lacking sincerity
insinuate - introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
insistent - repetitive and persistent
insisting - continual and persistent demands
insolence - the trait of being rude and impertinent
insoluble - incapable of being dissolved
insolvent - someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
insomniac - someone who cannot sleep
inspector - a high ranking police officer
inspiring - stimulating or exalting to the spirit
instantly - without delay or hesitation
instigate - provoke or stir up
institute - an association organized to promote art or science or education
insulator - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
insulting - expressing extreme contempt
insurance - promise of reimbursement in the case of loss
insurgent - a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
integrate - make into a whole or make part of a whole
integrity - an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
intellect - knowledge and intellectual ability
intensely - in an intense manner
intensify - increase in extent or intensity
intensity - the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
intensive - a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
intention - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
interbred - bred of closely related parents
intercede - act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
intercept - the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
interdict - an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
interface - a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
interfere - come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
interject - to insert between other elements
interlace - spin,wind, or twist together
interlock - a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting
interlude - an intervening period or episode
interment - the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
interplay - reciprocal action and reaction
interpose - be or come between
interpret - make sense of
interrupt - a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
intersect - meet at a point
intervene - get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
interview - the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited)
intestacy - the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will
intestate - having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will
intestine - the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
intricacy - marked by elaborately complex detail
intricate - having many complexly arranged elements
intrinsic - belonging to a thing by its very nature
introduce - cause to come to know personally
introvert - a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts
intruding - projecting inward
intrusion - any entry into an area not previously occupied
intrusive - tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
intuition - instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
intuitive - spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
inundated - covered with water
invariant - a feature (quantity or property or function) that remains unchanged when a particular transformation is applied to it
invective - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
invention - the creation of something in the mind
inventive - marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
inventory - a detailed list of all the items in stock
inversely - in an inverse or contrary manner
inversion - the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
investing - the act of investing
invidious - containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
inviolate - having the hymen unbroken
invisible - impossible or nearly impossible to see
invisibly - without being seen
irascible - quickly aroused to anger
ironworks - the workplace where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made
irradiate - give spiritual insight to
irregular - a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
irritable - easily irritated or annoyed
irritably - in a petulant manner
irritated - aroused to impatience or anger
irruption - a sudden violent entrance
isolating - relating to or being a language in which each word typically expresses a distinct idea and part of speech and syntactical relations are determined almost exclusively by word order and particles
isolation - a state of separation between persons or groups
isometric - a line connecting isometric points
isosceles - having two sides of equal length
isotropic - invariant with respect to direction
italicise - print in italics
iteration - a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
iterative - the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action
itinerant - a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
itinerary - an established line of travel or access
jabbering - rapid and indistinct speech
jaundiced - affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
jaywalker - a reckless pedestrian who crosses a street illegally
jealously - with jealousy
jeeringly - in a disrespectful jeering manner
jellyfish - large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
jestingly - in jest
jewellery - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
journeyer - a traveler going on a trip
joviality - feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
judgement - the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
judiciary - persons who administer justice
judicious - marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
juiciness - a juicy appetizingness
jumpiness - the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
jumpstart - starting an automobile engine that has a weak battery by means of jumper cables to another car
juridical - of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
justified - having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
juxtapose - place side by side
kettleful - the quantity a kettle will hold
keystroke - the stroke of a key
kidnapper - someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
kilohertz - one thousand periods per second
kilometre - a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
kinswoman - a female relative
kittenish - playful like a lively kitten
knowingly - with full knowledge and deliberation
knowledge - the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
laborious - characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
labouring - doing arduous or unpleasant work
labyrinth - complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
lacerated - irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
lachrymal - of or relating to tears
lactation - the period following birth during which milk is secreted
lamenting - vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
lamplight - light from a lamp
lampshade - a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view
landowner - a holder or proprietor of land
landscape - an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
landslide - an overwhelming electoral victory
languidly - in a languid and lethargic manner
largeness - the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
laryngeal - of or relating to or situated in the larynx
lassitude - a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
latecomer - someone who arrives late
laterally - to or by or from the side
laudatory - full of or giving praise
laughable - incongruous
laughably - so as to arouse or deserve laughter
launching - the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
laundress - a working woman who takes in washing
layperson - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
lazybones - a lazy person
leakiness - the condition of permitting leaks or leakage
learnedly - with erudition
leasehold - land or property held under a lease
leavening - an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
lecherous - given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity
lecturing - teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
leftovers - food remaining from a previous meal
legendary - so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
legionary - a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
legislate - make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation
leisurely - in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
leitmotif - a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
leitmotiv - a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
lengthily - in a lengthy or prolix manner
leniently - in a permissively lenient manner
lessening - a change downward
lethality - the quality of being deadly
lethargic - deficient in alertness or activity
lettering - letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
leukaemia - malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues
leviathan - the largest or most massive thing of its kind
lexically - by means of words
liability - the state of being legally obliged and responsible
libellous - harmful and often untrue
liberally - freely in a nonliteral manner
liberated - released from chemical combination
liberator - someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
libertine - a dissolute person
librarian - a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
lifeblood - the blood considered as the seat of vitality
lifeguard - an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
lifestyle - a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
lightless - giving no light
lightness - a feeling of joy and pride
lightning - abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
lightship - a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable
limelight - a focus of public attention
limestone - a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
limitless - having no limits in range or scope
limousine - large luxurious car
linearity - the property of having one dimension
lingering - the act of tarrying
liquefied - reduced to a liquid state
liquidate - get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
liquidise - make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
liquidity - the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility
liquorice - deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves
listening - the act of hearing attentively
literally - in a literal sense
lithology - the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
litigious - of or relating to litigation
livestock - any animals kept for use or profit
loathsome - causing or able to cause nausea
localised - confined or restricted to a particular location
locksmith - someone who makes or repairs locks
lodestone - a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
lodgement - bringing a charge or accusation against someone
loftiness - the quality of being high or lofty
logarithm - the exponent required to produce a given number
logically - according to logical reasoning
logistics - handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
loincloth - a garment that provides covering for the loins
longevity - duration of service
longingly - in a yearning manner
longitude - the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
looseness - frequent and watery bowel movements
loosening - an occurrence of control or strength weakening
loquacity - the quality of being wordy and talkative
lowercase - the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
lubricant - a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
lubricate - have lubricating properties
lucrative - producing a sizeable profit
ludicrous - broadly or extravagantly humorous
lumbering - the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
luminance - the quality of being luminous
lunchtime - the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch
lustfully - in a lustful manner
luxuriant - marked by complexity and richness of detail
luxuriate - become extravagant
luxurious - displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
lymphatic - of or relating to or produced by lymph
lyrically - in a lyrical manner
machinery - machines or machine systems collectively
machinist - a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
macintosh - a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
macrocosm - everything that exists anywhere
maddening - extremely annoying or displeasing
maelstrom - a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
magically - in a magical manner
magnesium - a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element
magnetise - attract strongly, as if with a magnet
magnetism - attraction for iron
magnetite - an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets
magnetron - a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields
magnified - enlarged to an abnormal degree
magnifier - a scientific instrument that magnifies an image
magnitude - the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
mainframe - a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
majorette - a female baton twirler who accompanies a marching band
makeshift - something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
malachite - a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
maladroit - not adroit
malathion - a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites
malformed - so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
malicious - having the nature of or resulting from malice
malignant - dangerous to health
malignity - wishing evil to others
malleable - easily influenced
mammalian - any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair
mandatory - the recipient of a mandate
manganese - a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic
manhandle - handle roughly
manifesto - a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
manliness - the trait of being manly
mannequin - a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
mannerism - a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
manoeuvre - a plan for attaining a particular goal
manometer - a pressure gauge for comparing pressures of a gas
marauding - characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
margarine - a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
marijuana - a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared
marketing - the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
marmalade - a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
marquetry - inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture
marshland - low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
marsupial - mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried
martyrdom - death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
masculine - a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male
masochism - sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
masochist - someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
massively - to a massive degree or in a massive manner
masterful - having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
mastering - becoming proficient in the use of something
matchless - eminent beyond or above comparison
maternity - the state of being pregnant
matriarch - a female head of a family or tribe
matrimony - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
mausoleum - a large burial chamber, usually above ground
maximally - to a maximal degree
mayflower - the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from England to Massachusetts in 1620
mayoralty - the position of mayor
meanwhile - the time between one event, process, or period and another
measuring - the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
mechanics - the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
mechanise - equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
mechanism - the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
mechanist - a philosopher who subscribes to the doctrine of mechanism
medallion - any of various large ancient Greek coins
medallist - someone who has won a medal
mediaeval - relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
mediation - a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party
mediatory - of or related to or directed toward mediation
medically - involving medical practice
medicinal - having the properties of medicine
megahertz - one million periods per second
megaphone - a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
melatonin - hormone secreted by the pineal gland
mellowing - the process of becoming mellow
melodious - having a musical sound
melodrama - an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
memorable - worth remembering
memorably - in a memorable manner
memoranda - a written proposal or reminder
menagerie - a collection of live animals for study or display
mendacity - the tendency to be untruthful
mendicant - a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
menopause - the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends
menstrual - of or relating to menstruation or the menses
mentality - a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
mercenary - a person hired to fight for another country than their own
merciless - having or showing no mercy
mercurial - relating to or under the (astrological) influence of the planet Mercury
merriment - a gay feeling
mescaline - the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
messaging - the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
messenger - a person who carries a message
messiness - a state of confusion and disorderliness
metabolic - of or relating to metabolism
metalwork - the metal parts of something
meteorite - stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface
methadone - synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming
methylene - the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane
metonymic - using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated
metronome - clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music
mezzanine - first or lowest balcony
microbial - of or involving or caused by or being microbes
microchip - electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
microcode - coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory
microcosm - a miniature model of something
microfilm - film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size
microwave - a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves)
middleman - someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
midstream - the middle of a stream
midsummer - June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
midwifery - the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
midwinter - the middle of winter
migration - the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
migratory - used of animals that move seasonally
milestone - stone post at side of a road to show distances
militancy - a militant aggressiveness
milkshake - frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
milligram - one thousandth (1/1,000) gram
millinery - shop selling women's hats
millionth - position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things
millipede - any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs
millstone - something that hinders or handicaps
mincemeat - spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat
minefield - a region in which explosives mines have been placed
mineshaft - excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
miniature - painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
minimally - to a minimal degree
miniskirt - a very short skirt
minuscule - the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
mirthless - lacking mirth
misbehave - behave badly
mischance - an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
miscreant - a person without moral scruples
misdirect - corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
miserable - very unhappy
miserably - in a miserable manner
misgiving - uneasiness about the fitness of an action
misguided - poorly conceived or thought out
mishandle - make a mess of, destroy or ruin
misinform - give false or misleading information to
mismanage - manage badly or incompetently
misplaced - put in the wrong place or position
misshapen - so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
mistaking - putting the wrong interpretation on
mistiness - cloudiness resulting from haze or mist or vapor
mistletoe - American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe
mitigated - made less severe or intense
mnemonics - a method or system for improving the memory
mockingly - in a disrespectful jeering manner
modelling - a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
moderator - any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors
modernise - become technologically advanced
modernism - genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
modernist - an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles
modernity - the quality of being current or of the present
modulated - changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume
moistness - a slight wetness
molecular - relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules
momentary - lasting for a markedly brief time
momentous - of very great significance
monarchic - ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
monastery - the residence of a religious community
moneyless - not based on the possession of money
monograph - a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
monologue - speech you make to yourself
monomania - a mania restricted to one thing or idea
monoplane - an airplane with a single wing
monotonic - of a sequence or function
monstrous - abnormally large
moodiness - a sullen gloomy feeling
moonlight - the light of the Moon
moonshine - the light of the Moon
morbidity - the relative incidence of a particular disease
mortality - the quality or state of being mortal
mortgaged - burdened with legal or financial obligations
mortgagee - the person who accepts a mortgage
mortgagor - the person who gives a mortgage in return for money to be repaid
mortified - suffering from tissue death
motivated - provided with a motive or given incentive for action
motivator - a positive motivational influence
motorbike - small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
motorcade - a procession of people traveling in motor cars
motorised - equipped with a motor or motors
mouselike - of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
mousetrap - a trap for catching mice
moustache - an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
mouthwash - a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
mullioned - of windows
multiform - occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
multiplex - communicates two or more signals over a common channel
multitude - a large indefinite number
mundanely - in a worldly manner
municipal - relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
murderess - a woman murderer
murderous - characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
murkiness - an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
murmuring - a low continuous indistinct sound
musically - in a musical manner
musketeer - a foot soldier armed with a musket
mustiness - the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy
mutilated - having a part of the body crippled or disabled
muttering - a low continuous indistinct sound
mutuality - a reciprocality of sentiments
mysticism - a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
mystified - totally perplexed and mixed up
mythology - myths collectively
nakedness - the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind
nameplate - a plate bearing a name
nanometre - a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
narration - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events
narrative - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events
narrowing - an instance of becoming narrow
nastiness - a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
naturally - as might be expected
naughtily - in a disobedient or naughty way
nauseated - feeling nausea
navigable - able to be sailed on or through safely
navigator - the ship's officer in charge of navigation
necessary - anything indispensable
necessity - the condition of being essential or indispensable
neediness - a state of extreme poverty
neglected - disregarded
negligent - characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern
negotiate - discuss the terms of an arrangement
neighbour - a person who lives (or is located) near another
neolithic - latest part of the Stone Age beginning about 10,000 BC in the Middle East (but later elsewhere)
neologism - a newly invented word or phrase
nephritis - an inflammation of the kidney
neptunium - a radioactive transuranic metallic element
nerveless - marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances)
nervously - in an anxiously nervous manner
neuralgia - acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
neurology - the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
neutering - the sterilization of an animal
newsagent - someone who sells newspapers
newsflash - a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
newspaper - a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets
newsprint - cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers
newsstand - a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold
niggardly - petty or reluctant in giving or spending
nightclub - a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink
nightfall - the time of day immediately following sunset
nightgown - lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
nightlife - the entertainment available to people seeking nighttime diversion
nightmare - a situation resembling a terrifying dream
nightwear - garments designed to be worn in bed
ninetieth - position 90 in a countable series of things
nobleness - the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
nocturnal - belonging to or active during the night
noiseless - making no sound
noisiness - the auditory effect characterized by loud and constant noise
nominally - in name only
nominated - appointed by nomination
nominator - someone who proposes a candidate for appointment or election
nonentity - the state of not existing
nonsmoker - a person who does not smoke tobacco
normalise - become normal or return to its normal state
normality - being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
normative - relating to or dealing with norms
northerly - a wind that blows from the north
northward - the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees
nostalgia - longing for something past
nostalgic - unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things or persons
notepaper - writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters
notoriety - the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
notorious - known widely and usually unfavorably
nourished - being provided with adequate nourishment
novelette - a short novel
noxiously - in a detrimental manner
nullified - deprived of legal force
numbering - a numbered list
numerator - the dividend of a fraction
numerical - of or relating to or denoting numbers
nursemaid - a woman who is the custodian of children
nutriment - a source of materials to nourish the body
nutrition - the organic process of nourishing or being nourished
nutritive - of or providing nourishment
obedience - the act of obeying
obeisance - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
obfuscate - make obscure or unclear
objection - the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
objective - the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
obligated - caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course
obliquely - to, toward or at one side
obliquity - the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
oblivious - lacking conscious awareness of
obnoxious - causing disapproval or protest
obscenely - to an obscene degree
obscenity - the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
obscurely - in an obscure manner
obscurity - the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
observant - paying close attention especially to details
observing - quick to notice
obsession - an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
obsessive - a person who has obsessions
obstetric - of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics
obstinacy - the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
obstinate - persist stubbornly
obtrusive - undesirably noticeable
obviating - made impossible
obviously - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
occasions - something you have to do
occipital - of or relating to the occiput
occlusion - closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
occultism - the study of the supernatural
occupancy - an act of being a tenant or occupant
octagonal - of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
odourless - having no odor
oestrogen - a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
offending - offending against or breaking a law or rule
offensive - the action of attacking an enemy
offertory - the offerings of the congregation at a religious service
officiate - act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
officious - intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
olfactory - of or relating to olfaction
ombudsman - a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government
ominously - in an ominous manner
onslaught - a sudden and severe onset of trouble
operating - involved in a kind of operation
operation - the state of being in effect or being operative
operative - a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
operculum - a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
opportune - suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
oppressed - burdened psychologically or mentally
oppressor - a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
optically - in an optical manner
optimally - in an optimal and most desirable way
orangutan - large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
orchestra - a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
ordinance - an authoritative rule
organised - being a member of or formed into a labor union
organiser - someone who enlists workers to join a union
orientate - determine one's position with reference to another point
orienting - positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
originate - come into existence
orphanage - the condition of being a child without living parents
orthodoxy - the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
oscillate - be undecided about something
osteopath - a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
ostracise - expel from a community or group
ostracism - the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
otherness - the quality of being not alike
otherwise - in other respects or ways
outermost - situated at the farthest possible point from a center
outgrowth - a natural consequence of development
outnumber - be larger in number
outrigger - a stabilizer for a canoe
outskirts - outlying areas (as of a city or town)
outspoken - given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
outspread - fully extended in width
outwardly - with respect to the outside
overboard - to extremes
overcrowd - cause to crowd together too much
overdraft - a draft in excess of the credit balance
overdrive - the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration
overgrown - covered with growing plants
overhasty - done with very great haste and without due deliberation
overjoyed - extremely joyful
overladen - loaded past capacity
overlying - placed on or over something else
overnight - during or for the length of one night
overpower - overcome by superior force
overprint - something added by overprinting
overreach - fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
overreact - show an exaggerated response to something
oversexed - having excessive sexual desire or appeal
overshoot - an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
oversight - an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
oversized - larger than normal for its kind
oversleep - sleep longer than intended
overspend - spend more than available of (a budget)
overspill - the relocation of people from overcrowded cities
overstate - to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overthrow - the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
overvalue - assign too high a value to
overwhelm - overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overwrite - write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data
ovulation - the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)
ownership - the relation of an owner to the thing possessed
oxidation - the process of oxidizing
pacemaker - a leading instance in its field
pachyderm - any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant
packaging - the business of packing
packhorse - a workhorse used as a pack animal
pageantry - a rich and spectacular ceremony
painfully - unpleasantly
palatable - acceptable to the taste or mind
palladium - a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum
palmistry - telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand
palpitate - cause to throb or beat rapidly
pampering - the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
panelling - a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
panellist - a member of a panel
panoramic - as from an altitude or distance
pantheism - worship that admits or tolerates all gods
pantheist - someone who believes that God and the universe are the same
pantomime - a performance using gestures and body movements without words
paperback - a book with paper covers
paperwork - work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc.
parabolic - resembling or expressed by parables
parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
paragraph - one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas
paralysis - loss of the ability to move a body part
paralytic - a person suffering from paralysis
paramedic - a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
parameter - a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
paramount - having superior power and influence
paranoiac - a person afflicted with paranoia
parasitic - relating to or caused by parasites
parchment - a superior paper resembling sheepskin
parentage - the state of being a parent
parochial - relating to or supported by or located in a parish
parsimony - extreme care in spending money
parsonage - an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
partially - in part
partition - a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
partridge - flesh of either quail or grouse
passenger - a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
passively - in a passive manner
passivity - the trait of remaining inactive
patchwork - a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
paternity - the state of being a father
pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
patiently - with patience
patriarch - title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
patrician - a person of refined upbringing and manners
patrimony - a church endowment
patriotic - inspired by love for your country
patronage - the act of providing approval and support
patroness - a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron
patronise - do one's shopping at
patterned - having patterns (especially colorful patterns)
paymaster - a person in charge of paying wages
peaceable - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
peaceably - in a peaceable manner
peacetime - a period of time during which there is no war
peasantry - the class of peasants
pecuniary - relating to or involving money
pedagogic - of or relating to pedagogy
pedagogue - someone who educates young people
peevishly - in a peevish manner
pencilled - drawn or written with a pencil
pendulous - having branches or flower heads that bend downward
penetrate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
peninsula - a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
penitence - remorse for your past conduct
penniless - not having enough money to pay for necessities
pensioner - the beneficiary of a pension fund
pensively - in a pensive manner
pentagram - a star with 5 points
penthouse - an apartment located on the top floors of a building
penurious - not having enough money to pay for necessities
perceived - detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
perchance - through chance,
percolate - the product of percolation
perdition - the abode of Satan and the forces of evil
peregrine - a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
perennial - a plant lasting for three seasons or more
perfected - perfectly formed
perfectly - completely and without qualification
perforate - make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
performer - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
perfumery - perfumes in general
perfusion - pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)
perimeter - the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
perinatal - occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after)
periphery - the outside boundary or surface of something
periscope - an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
permanent - a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
permeable - allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
perpetual - continuing forever or indefinitely
perplexed - full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
persecute - cause to suffer
persevere - be persistent, refuse to stop
personage - another word for person
personify - invest with or as with a body
personnel - group of people willing to obey orders
pertinent - having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
perturbed - thrown into a state of agitated confusion
pervasive - spreading or spread throughout
perverted - showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
pessimism - the feeling that things will turn out badly
pessimist - a person who expects the worst
pestering - causing irritation or annoyance
pesticide - a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
pestilent - exceedingly harmful
petroleum - a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
petrology - the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification
petticoat - undergarment worn under a skirt
pettiness - narrowness of mind or ideas or views
pettishly - in a petulant manner
petulance - an irritable petulant feeling
phenotype - what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment
pheromone - a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species
philately - the collection and study of postage stamps
philology - the humanistic study of language and literature
phonetics - the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis
phonology - the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes
phosphate - a salt of phosphoric acid
photocopy - a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work
photostat - a photocopy made on a Photostat machine
phylogeny - the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
physician - a licensed medical practitioner
physicist - a scientist trained in physics
pianistic - skilled at or adapted for the piano
pictorial - a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures
picturing - visual imagery
piecemeal - a little bit at a time
piecework - work paid for according to the quantity produced
piggyback - the act of carrying something piggyback
pikestaff - the staff of a pike
pillaging - the act of stealing valuable things from a place
pimpernel - European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads
pineapple - a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves
pinstripe - a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes
piratical - characteristic of pirates
pirouette - a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
pitchfork - a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
piteously - in a piteous manner
pitifully - to a pitiful degree
pituitary - the master gland of the endocrine system
pityingly - in a compassionate manner
pizzicato - a note or passage that is played pizzicato
placating - intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
placatory - intended to pacify by acceding to demands or granting concessions
placement - the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
placental - mammals having a placenta
placidity - a feeling of calmness
plainness - the state of being unmixed with other material
plaintiff - a person who brings an action in a court of law
plaintive - expressing sorrow
planetary - of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets
plastered - made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
plasterer - a worker skilled in applying plaster
platitude - a trite or obvious remark
plausible - apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
plausibly - easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
playfully - in a playful manner
playhouse - plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
plaything - an artifact designed to be played with
plenitude - a full supply
plenteous - affording an abundant supply
plentiful - existing in great number or quantity
ploughing - tilling the land with a plow
ploughman - a man who plows
plumpness - the bodily property of being well rounded
plundered - wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
pluralise - mark with a grammatical morpheme that indicates plural
pluralism - a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
pluralist - a cleric who holds more than one benefice at a time
plurality - the state of being plural
plutonium - a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons
pneumatic - of or relating to or using air (or a similar gas)
pneumonia - respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
pocketful - the quantity a pocket will hold
poignancy - a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
pointedly - in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
pointless - not having a point especially a sharp point
poisoning - the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
poisonous - having the qualities or effects of a poison
polemical - of or involving dispute or controversy
policeman - a member of a police force
polishing - the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
politburo - the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party
politesse - courtesy towards women
political - involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
pollinate - fertilize by transfering pollen
pollutant - waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil
pollution - undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
polonaise - a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
polyandry - having more than one husband at a time
polyester - any of numerous synthetic resins
polygonal - having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons
polygraph - a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
polymeric - of or relating to or consisting of a polymer
polyphony - music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
polythene - a lightweight thermoplastic
pompadour - French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)
pomposity - lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
pompously - in a pompous manner
pondering - deeply or seriously thoughtful
ponderous - slow and laborious because of weight
poppycock - senseless talk
popularly - among the people
populated - furnished with inhabitants
porcelain - ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
porcupine - relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
porterage - the charge for carrying burdens by porters
portfolio - a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps
portrayal - a word picture of a person's appearance and character
portrayed - represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
possessed - influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
possessor - a person who owns something
posterior - the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
posterity - all of the offspring of a given progenitor
postilion - someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
postnatal - occurring immediately after birth
postulate - a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
posturing - adopting a vain conceited posture
potassium - a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group
potentate - a ruler who is unconstrained by law
potential - the inherent capacity for coming into being
potpourri - a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
poulterer - a dealer in poultry and poultry products
powerboat - a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
powerless - lacking power
practical - concerned with actual use or practice
practised - skillful after much practice
pragmatic - an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land
prankster - someone who plays practical jokes on others
prayerful - disposed to pray or appearing to pray
preaching - an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
precedent - an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
preceding - existing or coming before
precipice - a very steep cliff
precisely - indicating exactness or preciseness
precision - the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
precocity - intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
precooked - cooked partially or completely beforehand
precursor - a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
predation - an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
predatory - characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
predicate - what is predicated of the subject of a proposition
predictor - someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
prefatory - serving as an introduction or preface
preferred - more desirable than another
pregnancy - the state of being pregnant
prejudice - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
premature - born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
preoccupy - engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
preschool - an educational institution for children too young for elementary school
prescribe - issue commands or orders for
presenter - someone who presents a message of some sort (as a petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.)
presently - in the near future
preserved - prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
preserver - a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
preserves - fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
president - an executive officer of a firm or corporation
presidium - a permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session
pretended - adopted in order to deceive
pretender - a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)
preterite - a term formerly used to refer to the simple past tense
prevalent - most frequent or common
priceless - having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
prickling - a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles
priestess - a woman priest
primaeval - having existed from the beginning
primarily - for the most part
primitive - a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
principal - the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
principle - a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
printable - fit for publication because free of material that is morally or legally objectionable
prismatic - of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
privateer - an officer or crew member of a privateer
privately - kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
privation - a state of extreme poverty
privatise - change from governmental to private control or ownership
privilege - a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
proactive - descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently
probation - a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
probative - tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation
proboscis - the human nose (especially when it is large)
procedure - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
processed - freed from impurities by processing
processor - a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market
procreate - have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
profanely - with curses
profanity - vulgar or irreverent speech or action
professed - professing to be qualified
professor - someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
profiling - recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people
profusely - in an abundant manner
profusion - the property of being extremely abundant
prognosis - a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
programme - an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
projected - extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
projector - an optical device for projecting a beam of light
prolactin - gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary
prolonged - relatively long in duration
promenade - a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
prominent - having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
promising - showing possibility of achievement or excellence
promotion - a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
prompting - persuasion formulated as a suggestion
proneness - being disposed to do something
pronounce - speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
proofread - read for errors
propagate - transmit from one generation to the next
propeller - a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
prophetic - foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
proponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
propriety - correct or appropriate behavior
propylene - a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum
proscribe - command against
prosecute - conduct a prosecution in a court of law
prostatic - relating to the prostate gland
prostrate - get into a prostrate position, as in submission
protected - kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
protector - a person who cares for persons or property
protester - a person who dissents from some established policy
prototype - a standard or typical example
protozoan - any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic
provident - providing carefully for the future
provision - a stipulated condition
provoking - causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
proximate - closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects
proximity - the property of being close together
prudently - in a prudent manner
prurience - feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
pseudonym - a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
pseudopod - temporary outgrowth used by some microorganisms as an organ of feeding or locomotion
psoriasis - a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales
psychosis - any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted
psychotic - a person afflicted with psychosis
ptarmigan - large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage
pubescent - but not yet fully mature
publicise - call attention to
publicist - someone who publicizes
publicity - a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
published - prepared and printed for distribution and sale
publisher - a firm in the publishing business
puerility - the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
puerperal - relating to or connected with or occurring at the time of childbirth or shortly following, or to the woman who has just given birth
puffiness - an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
pugnacity - a natural disposition to be hostile
pulmonary - relating to or affecting the lungs
pulsation - a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
pulverise - destroy completely
punctuate - insert punctuation marks into
punctured - having a hole cut through
pungently - with pungency
punishing - resulting in punishment
puppeteer - one who operates puppets or marionettes
purchaser - a person who buys
purgative - a purging medicine
purgatory - a temporary condition of torment or suffering
purifying - serving to purge or rid of sin
purposely - with intention
purposive - having or showing or acting with a purpose or design
pursuance - a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
putridity - the state of being putrid
pyramidal - resembling a pyramid
pyrolysis - transformation of a substance produced by the action of heat
quadratic - an equation in which the highest power of an unknown quantity is a square
quadrille - music for dancing the quadrille
quadruped - an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking
quadruple - a set of four similar things considered as a unit
qualified - meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
qualifier - a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition
quarrying - the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry
quarterly - a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
quartzite - hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals
quavering - quivering as from weakness or fear
quenching - the act of extinguishing
querulous - habitually complaining
quicklime - a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
quickness - skillful performance or ability without difficulty
quicksand - a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
quiescent - not active or activated
quietness - the property of making no sound
quintuple - a set of five similar things considered as a unit
quivering - a shaky motion
quizzical - playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
quotation - a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
quotidian - found in the ordinary course of events
racehorse - a horse bred for racing
racetrack - a course over which races are run
racialism - discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
racialist - a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others
raconteur - a person skilled in telling anecdotes
radiantly - in a radiant manner
radiating - diverging from a common point
radiation - energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
radically - in a radical manner
radiogram - a message transmitted by wireless telegraphy
radiology - the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation
rainstorm - a storm with rain
rainwater - drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds
rampantly - in an uncontrolled and rampant manner
rancorous - showing deep-seated resentment
randomise - arrange in random order
ransacked - wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
rapacious - living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
rapturous - feeling great rapture or delight
raspberry - woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries
ratepayer - a person who pays local rates (especially a householder)
rationale - an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
rationing - the act of rationing
raucously - with a raucous sound
ravelling - a bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric
ravishing - stunningly beautiful
reachable - easily approached
readiness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
realistic - aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
rearguard - a detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
rearrange - put into a new order or arrangement
reasoning - thinking that is coherent and logical
reassured - having confidence restored
rebellion - refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
recapture - a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
recasting - changing a particular word or phrase
reception - the manner in which something is greeted
receptive - ready or willing to receive favorably
recession - the state of the economy declines
recessive - an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
recipient - a person who receives something
reckoning - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
reclaimed - delivered from danger
reclining - the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
reclusive - withdrawn from society
recognise - show approval or appreciation of
recollect - recall knowledge from memory
recombine - undergo genetic recombination
recommend - push for something
reconcile - make (one thing) compatible with (another)
recondite - difficult to penetrate
reconquer - conquer anew
reconvene - meet again
reconvert - convert back
recording - a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
recovered - freed from illness or injury
recruiter - someone who supplies members or employees
rectangle - a parallelogram with four right angles
rectified - having been put right
rectifier - electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
rectitude - righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
recumbent - lying down
recurrent - recurring again and again
recurring - coming back
recursion - an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation
recursive - of or relating to a recursion
recycling - the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products
redaction - putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form
redbreast - small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
redeeming - bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
redevelop - develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print
redheaded - having red hair and usually fair skin
redoubled - become much greater in intensity or size or amount
reducible - capable of being reduced
reduction - the act of decreasing or reducing something
reductive - characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
redundant - more than is needed, desired, or required
referable - capable of being assigned or credited to
reference - a remark that calls attention to something or someone
refilling - filling again by supplying what has been used up
refinance - renew the financing of
reflation - inflation of currency after a period of deflation
reflected - bent or sent back
reflector - device that reflects radiation
reflexion - the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
reflexive - a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent
reformist - a disputant who advocates reform
refreshed - with restored energy
refresher - a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day
refurbish - make brighter and prettier
refutable - able to be refuted
regaining - getting something back again
registrar - a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company
regretful - feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
regularly - in a regular manner
regulated - controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
regulator - any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
rehearing - the act of hearing again
rehearsal - a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
reimburse - pay back for some expense incurred
reinforce - make stronger
reinstall - install again
reinstate - restore to the previous state or rank
reiterate - to say, state, or perform again
rejection - the act of rejecting something
rejoicing - a feeling of great happiness
rejoinder - a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
relapsing - a failure to maintain a higher state
relations - mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
releasing - emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
relevance - the relation of something to the matter at hand
relevancy - the relation of something to the matter at hand
religious - a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
reliquary - a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)
relishing - taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
relocated - settled in a new location
reluctant - unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
remainder - something left after other parts have been taken away
remaining - not used up
reminisce - recall the past
remission - an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
removable - capable of being removed or taken away or dismissed
rendering - a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
rendition - a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
renewable - that can be renewed or extended
repairman - a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
repayable - subject to repayment
repayment - the act of returning money received previously
repeating - the act of doing or performing again
repellent - a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
repelling - highly offensive
repentant - feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
repertory - a storehouse where a stock of things is kept
replacing - the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
replenish - fill something that had previously been emptied
replicate - bend or turn backward
reportage - the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
reporting - the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
repossess - claim back
reprehend - express strong disapproval of
represent - take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
repressed - characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
reprimand - an act or expression of criticism and censure
reprobate - a person without moral scruples
reprocess - use again after processing
reproduce - make a copy or equivalent of
reptilian - any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
republish - publish again
repudiate - cast off
repugnant - offensive to the mind
repulsion - the force by which bodies repel one another
repulsive - possessing the ability to repel
reputable - having a good reputation
reputably - in a reputable manner
reputedly - by repute
requested - asked for
requester - one praying humbly for something
requisite - anything indispensable
resentful - full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
reservoir - a large or extra supply of something
resettled - settled in a new location
reshuffle - a redistribution of something
residence - any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
residency - the act of dwelling in a place
residuary - entitled to the residue of an estate (after payment of debts and specific gifts)
resilient - recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
resistant - relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
resistive - exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance
resolvent - a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
resolving - analysis into clear-cut components
resonance - an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
resonator - a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
respected - receiving deferential regard
responder - someone who responds
restraint - the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
resultant - the final point in a process
resurface - reappear on the surface
resurgent - rising again as to new life and vigor
resurrect - cause to become alive again
retailing - the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
retaliate - take revenge for a perceived wrong
retardant - any agent that retards or delays or hinders
retention - the act of retaining something
retentive - good at remembering
reticence - the trait of being uncommunicative
reticular - resembling or forming a network
reticulum - a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Dorado and Hydrus
retinitis - inflammation of the retina
retracted - drawn back and in
retreated - people who have retreated
retrieval - the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory
retriever - a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
returning - tending to return to an earlier state
revealing - the speech act of making something evident
reverence - a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
reversion - at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
reverting - a failure to maintain a higher state
revocable - capable of being revoked or annulled
revolting - highly offensive
revulsion - intense aversion
rewarding - providing personal satisfaction
rewording - changing a particular word or phrase
rewriting - editing that involves writing something again
rhapsodic - feeling great rapture or delight
rheumatic - a person suffering with rheumatism
righteous - characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
rightmost - farthest to the right
rightness - according with conscience or morality
rigmarole - a set of confused and meaningless statements
riotously - in a tumultuous and riotous manner
riskiness - a state of danger involving risk
riverside - the bank of a river
roadblock - any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
roadhouse - an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling
roguishly - like a dishonest rogue
rotatable - capable of being rotated
rotundity - the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
roughened - used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
roughness - a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
roughshod - having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping
roundness - the fullness of a tone of voice
routinely - according to routine or established practice
rowdiness - rowdy behavior
ruddiness - a healthy reddish complexion
rudiments - a statement of fundamental facts or principles
ruination - an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
ruinously - in a ruinous manner or to a ruinous degree
rusticate - live in the country and lead a rustic life
rusticity - the quality of being rustic or gauche
rustiness - the condition of being coated or clogged with rust
rustproof - treated against rusting
saccharin - a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar
sackcloth - a garment made of coarse sacking
sacrament - a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it
sacrifice - the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
sacrilege - blasphemous behavior
saddlebag - a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
safeguard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
sagacious - acutely insightful and wise
sailcloth - a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
sailmaker - a maker of sails
sainthood - saints collectively
salacious - characterized by lust
salesgirl - a woman salesperson
saltiness - language or humor that is down-to-earth
saltpetre - used especially as a fertilizer and explosive
saltwater - water containing salts
salubrity - the quality of being salubrious and invigorating
salvation - the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
sanctuary - a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
sandalled - shod with sandals
sandpaper - stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand
sandpiper - any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call
sandstone - a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
sanitised - made sanitary
sarcastic - expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
sartorial - of or relating to the sartorius muscle
satellite - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
satiation - the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
satinwood - West Indian tree with smooth lustrous and slightly oily wood
satirical - exposing human folly to ridicule
satisfied - filled with satisfaction
saturated - being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature
saturnine - bitter or scornful
sauciness - inappropriate playfulness
savouring - taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
saxophone - a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore
scalloped - having a margin with rounded scallops
scapegoat - someone who is punished for the errors of others
scarecrow - an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
scattered - occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
scavenger - a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities
scentless - lacking the sense of smell
sceptical - marked by or given to doubt
scheduled - planned or scheduled for some certain time or times
scheduler - computer hardware that arranges jobs to be done by the computer in an appropriate order
schematic - diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
scholarly - characteristic of scholars or scholarship
schoolboy - a boy attending school
schooling - the act of teaching at school
scientist - a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
sclerosis - any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue
scorching - capable of causing burns
scorecard - a record of scores (as in golf)
scoreless - having no points scores
scoundrel - a wicked or evil person
scrambled - thrown together in a disorderly fashion
scrambler - a rapid mover
scrapbook - an album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted
screaming - sharp piercing cry
screening - the display of a motion picture
scribbler - informal terms for journalists
scripture - the sacred writings of the Christian religions
scrubbing - the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
scrubland - an uncultivated region covered with scrub vegetation
scrummage - the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms
sculpture - a three-dimensional work of plastic art
scurrying - moving with great haste
seafaring - the work of a sailor
searching - diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
seasoning - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
seaworthy - fit for a sea voyage
sebaceous - containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
secateurs - small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface
secession - an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
seclusion - the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
secondary - the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen
secretary - a person who is head of an administrative department of government
secretion - the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance
secretive - inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
secretory - of or relating to or producing a secretion
sectarian - a member of a sect
sectional - a piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together
sectioned - consisting of or divided into sections
sedentary - requiring sitting or little activity
seditious - arousing to action or rebellion
seduction - enticing someone astray from right behavior
seductive - tending to entice into a desired action or state
seediness - a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clothing
seemingly - from appearances alone
segmental - divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds
segmented - having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters
segregate - someone who is or has been segregated
selection - the act of choosing or selecting
selective - tending to select
selfishly - in an egotistical manner
semantics - the study of language meaning
semaphore - an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms
semblance - an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
semicolon - a punctuation mark (`
semifinal - one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
seniority - higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
sensation - an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
senseless - not marked by the use of reason
sensitive - someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
sensually - in a sultry and sensual manner
sentience - state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
sentiment - tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
separable - capable of being divided or dissociated
separated - being or feeling set or kept apart from others
separator - an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
september - the month following August and preceding October
sepulchre - a chamber that is used as a grave
sequencer - an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer
serialise - arrange serially
seriously - in a serious manner
serotonin - a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
servicing - the act of mating by male animals
serviette - a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
servilely - in an obsequious manner
servility - abject or cringing submissiveness
servitude - state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
sevenfold - seven times
seventeen - the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
seventies - the decade from 1970 to 1979
severable - capable of being divided or dissociated
severally - apart from others
severance - a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
sextuplet - the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
sexuality - the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
shadowing - the act of following someone secretly
shakeable - capable of being weakened
shakedown - initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state
shallowly - in a shallow manner
shamanism - any animistic religion similar to Asian shamanism (especially as practiced by certain Native American tribes)
shambling - walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
shameless - feeling no shame
shapeless - having no definite form or distinct shape
shareware - software that is available free of charge
sharpened - having the point made sharp
sharpener - any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
sharpness - a quick and penetrating intelligence
shattered - ruined or disrupted
sheathing - protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
sheepskin - tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on
shellfire - shooting artillery shells
shellfish - meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean)
sheltered - protected from danger or bad weather
shielding - the act of shielding from harm
shiftless - lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative
shipboard - casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship
shipowner - someone who owns a ship or a share in a ship
shipshape - of places
shipwreck - a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
shivering - a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
shoemaker - a person who makes or repairs shoes
shopfront - the front side of a store facing the street
shoreline - a boundary line between land and water
shoreward - coming from the sea toward the land
shortened - cut short
shortfall - the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
shorthand - a method of writing rapidly
shortlist - a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen
shortness - the property of being of short spatial extent
shovelful - the quantity a shovel can hold
shoveller - a worker who shovels
showpiece - the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
showplace - a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty
shrieking - sharp piercing cry
shrinkage - process or result of becoming less or smaller
shrinking - process or result of becoming less or smaller
shrubbery - an area where a number of shrubs are planted
shuffling - walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
shuttered - provided with shutters or shutters as specified
sickening - causing or able to cause nausea
sideboard - a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
sidelight - light carried by a boat that indicates the boat's direction
sidetrack - a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
sidewards - toward one side
sightless - lacking sight
signaller - someone who communicates by signals
signalman - a railroad employee in charge of signals and point in a railroad yard
signatory - someone who signs and is bound by a document
signature - your name written in your own handwriting
signified - the meaning of a word or expression
signifier - the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
silicosis - a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate
silkiness - the smooth feel of silk fabric
silliness - a ludicrous folly
siltstone - a fine-grained sandstone of consolidated silt
similarly - in like or similar manner
simmering - cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
simpleton - a person lacking intelligence or common sense
simulated - not genuine or real
simulator - a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
sincerely - with sincerity
sincerity - an earnest and sincere feeling
singalong - informal group singing of popular songs
sinistral - of or on the left
sinuously - in a sinuous manner
sinusitis - inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
situation - the general state of things
sixteenth - position 16 in a countable series of things
sketchily - in a sketchy incomplete manner
skilfully - with skill
skinflint - a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
skinheads - a youth subculture that appeared first in England in the late 1960s as a working-class reaction to the hippies
skintight - so tight as to cling to the skin
skydiving - performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute
slackness - weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
slanderer - one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
slantwise - at a slant
slapstick - a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
slaughter - the killing of animals (as for food)
slavishly - in a slavish manner
sleekness - the quality of being well-groomed and neatly tailored
sleepless - experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
sleepwalk - walk in one's sleep
slenderly - in a slim or slender manner
slickness - verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
slighting - tending to diminish or disparage
slingshot - a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms
sloughing - the process whereby something is shed
smallness - the property of having a relatively small size
smartness - a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smilingly - with smiles
smokeless - emitting or containing little or no smoke
smothered - held in check with difficulty
smuggling - secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
snowbound - confined or shut in by heavy snow
snowdrift - a mass of snow heaped up by the wind
snowflake - a crystal of snow
snowstorm - a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
snuffling - liable to sniffle
snuggling - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
sobriquet - a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
socialise - take part in social activities
socialism - a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
socialist - a political advocate of socialism
socialite - a socially prominent person
sociology - the study and classification of human societies
softening - the process of becoming softer
sojourner - a temporary resident
soldering - fastening firmly together
soldierly - befitting a warrior
solemnity - a trait of dignified seriousness
solicitor - a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
solidness - the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress
solitaire - a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
sometimes - on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
somewhere - an indefinite or unknown location
somnolent - inclined to or marked by drowsiness
sophistry - a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
soporific - a drug that induces sleep
sorceress - a woman sorcerer
sorrowful - experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
sorrowing - sorrowful through loss or deprivation
soulfully - in a soulful manner
soundless - marked by absence of sound
soundness - a state or condition free from damage or decay
southerly - a wind from the south
southward - the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
sovereign - a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
spaceship - a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
spacesuit - a pressure suit worn by astronauts while in outer space
spadework - dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking
spaghetti - spaghetti served with a tomato sauce
sparingly - to a meager degree or in a meager manner
sparkling - a rapid change in brightness
spasmodic - affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions
spatially - with regard to space
spattered - covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
speakable - capable of being uttered in words or sentences
spearhead - someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)
specially - in a special manner
specialty - an asset of special worth or utility
specified - clearly and explicitly stated
specifier - someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent)
spectacle - something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
spectator - a close observer
speculate - to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
speedboat - a fast motorboat
speedwell - any plant of the genus Veronica
spherical - of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere
sphincter - a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
spindrift - spray blown up from the surface of the sea
spineless - lacking a backbone or spinal column
spinnaker - a large and usually triangular headsail
spiritual - a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States
splashing - the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
splendour - a quality that outshines the usual
splenetic - of or relating to the spleen
splinters - wood in small pieces or splinters
splitting - resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
spokesman - a male spokesperson
sportsman - someone who engages in sports
spotlight - a focus of public attention
sprawling - an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about
spreading - process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
sprightly - full of spirit and vitality
springbok - a South African gazelle noted for springing lightly into the air
sprinkler - mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
sprinkles - bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
sprouting - the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
squalling - characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
squatting - exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent
squeaking - having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
squealing - having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
squeamish - excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
squeezing - the act of gripping and pressing firmly
squelched - subdued or overcome
squinting - having eyes half closed in order to see better
squirting - propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
stabilise - support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
stability - the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
stagnancy - inactivity of liquids
staidness - a trait of dignified seriousness
stainless - steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion
staircase - a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
stairhead - platform at the top of a staircase
stairwell - a vertical well around which there is a stairway
stalemate - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
staleness - unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed
stanchion - any vertical post or rod used as a support
starboard - the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
stargazer - someone indifferent to the busy world
starkness - the quality of being complete or utter or extreme
starlight - the light of the stars
startling - so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
stateless - without nationality or citizenship
statement - a message that is stated or declared
statesman - a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
stationer - a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
statistic - a datum that can be represented numerically
statuette - a small carved or molded figure
statutory - relating to or created by statutes
staunchly - in a staunch manner
steadfast - marked by firm determination or resolution
steadying - causing to become steady
steamboat - a boat propelled by a steam engine
steamship - a ship powered by one or more steam engines
steepness - the property possessed by a slope that is very steep
steerable - capable of being steered or directed
sterilise - make free from bacteria
sterility - the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
sternness - the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
stevedore - a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port
stiffener - material used for stiffening something
stiffness - the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
stillborn - failing to accomplish an intended result
stillness - tranquil silence
stimulant - any stimulating information or event
stimulate - act as a stimulant
stipulate - specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement
stitching - joining or attaching by stitches
stockpile - something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
stockroom - storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business
stoically - without emotion
stolidity - apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
stoneless - having the stone removed
stoneware - ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous
stonework - masonry done with stone
stoppable - capable of being stopped
stoppered - having a stopper in the opening
stopwatch - a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
storeroom - a room in which things are stored
storybook - a book containing a collection of stories (usually for children)
storyline - the plot of a book or play or film
stoutness - the property of being strong and resolute
stovepipe - chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue
straggler - someone who strays or falls behind
straining - an intense or violent exertion
strangely - in a strange manner
strangled - held in check with difficulty
strangler - an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree
strangles - an acute bacterial disease of horses characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes
strapless - a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps
strapping - muscular and heavily built
stratagem - a maneuver in a game or conversation
strategic - relating to or concerned with strategy
streaming - the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell
strenuous - characterized by or performed with much energy or force
stressful - extremely irritating to the nerves
stretched - relieved of stiffness by stretching
stretcher - a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
striation - any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue
stricture - abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
stridency - having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
stringent - demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
stripling - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
stripping - the removal of covering
strongman - a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circus
strontium - a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group
structure - a thing constructed
stupefied - as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
stupidity - a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
stylishly - in a stylish manner
stylistic - of or relating to style (especially in the use of language)
subaltern - a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
subarctic - of or relating to latitudes just south of the Arctic Circle
subatomic - of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom
subdivide - form into subdivisions
subeditor - an assistant editor
subfamily - a taxonomic category below a family
subjugate - put down by force or intimidation
sublimate - the product of vaporization of a solid
sublimely - completely
sublimity - nobility in thought or feeling or style
sublunary - situated between the earth and the moon
submarine - a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
submerged - beneath the surface of the water
submitter - someone who yields to the will of another person or force
subnormal - a person of less than normal intelligence
subscribe - offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
subscript - a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character
subsiding - a gradual sinking to a lower level
subsidise - secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
substance - the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
substrate - the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment
subsystem - a system that is part of some larger system
successor - a person who follows next in order
succulent - a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
suffering - a state of acute pain
suffocate - deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
suffusion - the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
suggester - someone who advances a suggestion or proposal
sulkiness - a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
sulphuric - of or relating to or containing sulfur
summarily - without delay
summarise - be a summary of
summation - a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
summoning - calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
sumptuous - rich and superior in quality
sunburned - suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
sunflower - any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
sunscreen - a cream spread on the skin
sunstroke - sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
suntanned - having a tan color from exposure to the sun
supernova - a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process
superpose - place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
supersede - take the place or move into the position of
superstar - someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
supervene - take place as an additional or unexpected development
supervise - watch and direct
suppliant - one praying humbly for something
supplying - the activity of supplying or providing something
supported - sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
supporter - a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
supremacy - power to dominate or defeat
supremely - to the maximum degree
surcharge - an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
surfacing - emerging to the surface and becoming apparent
surfboard - a narrow buoyant board for riding surf
surliness - a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
surprised - taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
surrender - acceptance of despair
surrogate - someone who takes the place of another person
surveying - the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
surviving - still in existence
suspected - believed likely
suspended - supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
suspender - elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
suspicion - an impression that something might be the case
sustained - maintained at length without interruption or weakening
swampland - low land that is seasonally flooded
swearword - profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
sweatband - a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat
sweatshop - factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions
sweetened - with sweetening added
sweetener - something added to foods to make them taste sweeter
sweetmeat - a sweetened delicacy (as a preserve or pastry)
sweetness - the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
swiftness - a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
swingeing - severe
switching - the act of changing one thing or position for another
swordfish - flesh of swordfish usually served as steaks
swordsman - someone skilled at fencing
sycophant - a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
syllabary - a writing system whose characters represent syllables
syllogism - deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
symbiosis - the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent
symbiotic - used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each
symbolise - represent or identify by using a symbol
symbolism - a system of symbols and symbolic representations
symbolist - a member of an artistic movement that expressed ideas indirectly via symbols
symmetric - having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
symphonic - relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
symposium - a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations
synagogue - the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
synchrony - the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
syncretic - relating to a historical tendency for a language to reduce its use of inflections
syndicate - a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
synergism - the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
syntactic - of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
synthesis - the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
synthetic - a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
tableland - a relatively flat highland
tableware - articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware)
tabulator - a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
tackiness - the property of being cohesive and sticky
tactfully - showing tact or tactfulness
tactician - a person who is skilled at planning tactics
tailoring - the occupation of a tailor
tailpiece - appendage added to extend the length of something
tailplane - the horizontal airfoil of an aircraft's tail assembly that is fixed and to which the elevator is hinged
talkative - full of trivial conversation
tampering - the act of altering something secretly or improperly
tangerine - a variety of mandarin orange
tantalise - harass with persistent criticism or carping
tarantula - large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)
tardiness - the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time
tarpaulin - waterproofed canvas
tasselled - fringed or adorned with tassels
tasteless - lacking flavor
tautology - a statement that is necessarily true
taxidermy - the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
taxonomic - of or relating to taxonomy
taxpaying - not exempt from paying taxes
teachable - ready and willing to be taught
tearfully - with tears
teasingly - in a playfully teasing manner
technical - a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it
technique - a practical method or art applied to some particular task
tectonics - the science of architecture
tediously - in a tedious manner
telegraph - apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
telemetry - automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other means
teleology - a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes
telepathy - apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
telephone - electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
telephony - transmitting speech at a distance
telephoto - a photograph made with a telephoto lens
telescope - a magnifier of images of distant objects
tellingly - in a telling manner
temperate - free from extremes
tempering - hardening something by heat treatment
temporary - a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
temptress - a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
tenacious - good at remembering
tenseness - the physical condition of being stretched or strained
tensional - of or relating to or produced by tension
tentacled - having tentacles
tentative - under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
tenuously - in a tenuous manner
terminate - bring to an end or halt
terrified - thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
territory - a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
terrorise - coerce by violence or with threats
terrorism - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature
terrorist - a radical who employs terror as a political weapon
terseness - a neatly short and concise expressive style
testament - a profession of belief
testimony - a solemn statement made under oath
testiness - feeling easily irritated
tetroxide - an oxide containing four atoms of oxygen in the molecule
thankless - not feeling or showing gratitude
theocracy - a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)
theoretic - concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
theosophy - a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul
therapist - a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
therefore - from that fact or reason or as a result
therefrom - from that circumstance or source
therewith - with that or this or it
thermally - by means of heat or with respect to thermal properties
thesaurus - a book containing a classified list of synonyms
thickened - made or having become thick
thickness - the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
thinkable - capable of being conceived or imagined or considered
thirstily - in a thirsty manner
thirtieth - position 30 in a countable series of things
thrashing - a sound defeat
threefold - by a factor of three
threesome - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
threshing - the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw
threshold - the starting point for a new state or experience
thrilling - causing a surge of emotion or excitement
throbbing - an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
throwaway - a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets
throwback - an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism
thrusting - a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
thumbnail - the nail of the thumb
thwarting - an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
tightness - a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit
tightrope - tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
timepiece - a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
timetable - a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
tinderbox - a dangerous state of affairs
tiredness - temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
titillate - touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
titration - a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete
tittering - being or sounding of nervous or suppressed laughter
toadstool - common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric (contrasting with the edible mushroom)
tolerable - capable of being borne or endured
tolerably - in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
tolerance - the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
tombstone - a stone that is used to mark a grave
toolmaker - someone skilled in making or repairing tools
toothache - an ache localized in or around a tooth
toothless - lacking teeth
toothpick - pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic
toothsome - acceptable to the taste or mind
topically - to a restricted area of the body
tormented - experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
tormentor - someone who torments
torturing - the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason
torturous - extremely painful
tottering - unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
touchdown - a score in American football
toughened - physically toughened
toughness - enduring strength and energy
towelling - any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
townsfolk - the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
traceable - capable of being traced or tracked
trackless - having no tracks
tractable - easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
trademark - a distinctive characteristic or attribute
tradesman - a merchant who owns or manages a shop
tradition - an inherited pattern of thought or action
tragedian - a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
trainload - quantity that can be carried by a train
trampling - the sound of heavy treading or stomping
transcend - be greater in scope or size than some standard
transform - subject to a mathematical transformation
transient - one who stays for only a short time
translate - restate (words) from one language into another language
transmute - change in outward structure or looks
transonic - having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
transpire - pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
transport - something that serves as a means of transportation
transpose - a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix
trappings - accessory wearing apparel
traumatic - of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the body
travelled - familiar with many parts of the world
traveller - a person who changes location
traversal - taking a zigzag path on skis
treachery - betrayal of a trust
treadmill - an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place
treasured - characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
treasurer - an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
treatment - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
trembling - a shaky motion
tremulous - quivering as from weakness or fear
trenchant - having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
tribalism - the state of living together in tribes
tribesman - someone who lives in a tribe
tributary - a branch that flows into the main stream
trickster - someone who plays practical jokes on others
tricolour - a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)
triennial - the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
trilobite - an extinct arthropod that was abundant in Paleozoic times
trimmings - the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
triteness - unoriginality as a result of being dull and hackneyed
triumphal - relating to or celebrating a triumph
trivially - with little effort
troopship - ship for transporting troops
troubling - causing distress or worry or anxiety
trouncing - a sound defeat
truculent - defiantly aggressive
trumpeter - a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
truncated - cut short in duration
truncheon - a short stout club used primarily by policemen
tumescent - abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
tunefully - in a melodious manner
turbidity - muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended
turboprop - an airplane with an external propeller that is driven by a turbojet engine
turbulent - characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
turgidity - pompously embellished language
turnabout - a decision to reverse an earlier decision
turnround - act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
turnstile - a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms
turntable - a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played
turpitude - a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
turquoise - a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
twentieth - position 20 in a countable series of things
twinkling - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
twitching - a sudden muscle spasm
typically - in a typical manner
tyrannise - rule a country as a tyrant
tyrannous - marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
ulcerated - having an ulcer or canker
ultimatum - a final peremptory demand
umbilical - membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
umbilicus - a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
umpteenth - last in an indefinitely numerous series
unabashed - not embarrassed
unadapted - not changed in form or character for a purpose
unadorned - not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
unalloyed - free from admixture
unaltered - remaining in an original state
unamended - not amended
unanimity - everyone being of one mind
unanimous - in complete agreement
unashamed - used of persons or their behavior
unavenged - for which vengeance has not been taken
unbalance - a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
unbeknown - without someone's knowledge
unbending - incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
unbiassed - characterized by a lack of partiality
unbounded - seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
unbranded - not marked with a brand
unbridled - not restrained or controlled
uncannily - in an uncanny manner
unceasing - continuing forever or indefinitely
uncertain - lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
unchained - not bound by shackles and chains
unchanged - not made or become different
uncharged - of a particle or body or system
uncharted - not yet surveyed or investigated
unchecked - not restrained or controlled
unclaimed - not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee
uncleanly - habitually unclean
uncleared - not cleared
unclothed - not wearing clothing
unclouded - free from anything that dulls or dims
unconcern - the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
uncounted - too numerous to be counted
uncoupled - having the coupling undone
uncovered - not covered with clothing
uncreased - used especially of fabrics
uncrossed - not crossed
uncrowded - having or allowing sufficient room
uncrowned - not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
undamaged - not harmed or spoiled
undaunted - unshaken in purpose
undecided - not brought to a conclusion
undefiled - free from stain or blemish
undefined - not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
underbody - the soft belly or underside of an animal's body
undercoat - seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion
underdone - insufficiently cooked
underfoot - under the feet
underhand - with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
underline - a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
underling - an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
undermine - destroy property or hinder normal operations
underpass - an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
underplay - act (a role) with great restraint
underrate - make too low an estimate of
underside - the lower side of anything
undertake - enter upon an activity or enterprise
undertone - a quiet or hushed tone of voice
underwear - undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
underwood - the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
undesired - not desired
undiluted - not diluted
undivided - not parted by conflict of opinion
undressed - of lumber or stone or hides
unearthly - concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
uneatable - not suitable for food
unengaged - not busy or occupied
unequally - in an unequal or partial manner
unethical - not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior
unexcited - not excited
unexpired - not having come to an end or been terminated by passage of time
unfailing - not liable to failure
unfeeling - devoid of feeling for others
unfeigned - not pretended
unfitness - poor physical condition
unfitting - not in keeping with what is correct or proper
unfledged - not yet having developed feathers
unfocused - not being in or brought into focus
unfolding - a developmental process
unfounded - without a basis in reason or fact
unguarded - lacking protection or a guard
unhappily - in an unpleasant way
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
unhelpful - providing no assistance
unhurried - relaxed and leisurely
uniformed - dressed in a uniform
uniformly - in a uniform manner
unimpeded - not slowed or prevented
uninjured - not injured physically or mentally
uninsured - not covered by insurance
uninvited - unwelcome and unwanted
unionised - not converted into ions
universal - that is found in all languages
unknowing - ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
unlearned - not established by conditioning or learning
unlimited - having no limits in range or scope
unloading - the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
unlovable - incapable of inspiring love or affection
unluckily - by bad luck
unmarried - not married or related to the unmarried state
unmatched - of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.
unmerited - not merited or deserved
unmusical - lacking interest in or talent for music
unnatural - not in accordance with or determined by nature
unnerving - inspiring fear
unnoticed - not noticed
unopposed - not having opposition or an opponent
unordered - not arranged in order
unpainted - not having makeup on
unplanned - without apparent forethought or prompting or planning
unpopular - regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
unreached - inaccessibly located or situated
unreality - the quality possessed by something that is unreal
unreduced - not altered by reduction
unrefined - not refined or processed
unrelated - lacking a logical or causal relation
unrevised - not improved or brought up to date
unruffled - free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
unsaddled - with no saddle
unsavoury - morally offensive
unscathed - not injured
unsecured - not firmly fastened or secured
unselfish - disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
unsettled - still in doubt
unsighted - unable to see
unsightly - unpleasant to look at
unskilled - not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency
unsmiling - not smiling
unspoiled - not left to spoil
unstained - not stained
unstirred - not agitated by stirring
unsubdued - not brought under control
unsullied - spotlessly clean and fresh
untactful - lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
untainted - free from blemishes
untangled - not tangled
untenable - incapable of being defended or justified
untouched - not having come in contact
untrained - not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
untreated - not given medical care or treatment
untrodden - lacking pathways
untutored - lacking in schooling
untwisted - not twisted
untypical - not representative of a group, class, or type
unusually - to a remarkable degree or extent
unvarying - lacking variety
unveiling - putting on display for the first time
unwearied - with unreduced energy
unwelcome - not welcome
unwilling - not disposed or inclined toward
unwitting - not aware or knowing
unworldly - not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
unworried - free of trouble and worry and care
unwounded - not wounded
unwrapped - not yet wrapped or having the wrapping removed
unwritten - based on custom rather than documentation
upholster - provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers
uplifting - the rise of something
uppercase - one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis
uppermost - in or into the most prominent position, as in the mind
uprightly - in an honorable manner
upsetting - causing an emotional disturbance
urbanised - made urban in nature
urologist - a specialist in urology
urticaria - an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
usability - the quality of being able to provide good service
uselessly - in a useless manner
usherette - a female usher
utterance - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
uttermost - the greatest possible degree
vaccinate - perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation
vacillate - be undecided about something
vacuously - in a vacuous manner
vagueness - unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning
vainglory - outspoken conceit
valentine - a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
valiantly - with valor
validated - declared or made legally valid
valuation - an appraisal of the value of something
valueless - of no value
vandalise - destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism
vandalism - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
vanishing - a sudden or mysterious disappearance
variation - an instance of change
variously - in diverse ways
varnished - having a coating of stain or varnish
vasectomy - surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization)
vassalage - the state of a serf
vegetable - edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
vehemence - intensity or forcefulness of expression
vehicular - of or relating to or intended for (motor) vehicles
velodrome - a banked oval track for bicycle or motorcycle racing
velveteen - a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet
venerable - impressive by reason of age
vengeance - the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
ventilate - expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
ventrally - in a ventral location or direction
ventricle - one of four connected cavities in the brain
verbalise - be verbose
verbosely - in a verbose manner
verbosity - an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
verdigris - a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
verifying - serving to support or corroborate
veritable - often used as intensifiers
vermilion - a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
verminous - of the nature of vermin
versatile - having great diversity or variety
versifier - a writer who composes rhymes
vertebral - of or relating to or constituting vertebrae
vesicular - of or relating to or involving vesicles
vestibule - a large entrance or reception room or area
vestigial - not fully developed in mature animals
vexatious - causing irritation or annoyance
viability - capable of normal growth and development
vibration - the act of vibrating
vibratory - moving very rapidly to and fro or up and down
vicarious - experienced at secondhand
viciously - in a vicious manner
victimise - make a victim of
videodisc - a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set
videotape - a video recording made on magnetic tape
viewpoint - a mental position from which things are viewed
vigilance - the process of paying close and continuous attention
vigilante - member of a vigilance committee
vindicate - show to be right by providing justification or proof
violation - a crime less serious than a felony
violently - in a violent manner
violinist - a musician who plays the violin
virginity - the condition or quality of being a virgin
virtually - in essence or effect but not in fact
virulence - extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
viscosity - resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow)
visionary - a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
visualise - view the outline of by means of an X-ray
vitrified - having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it
vitriolic - harsh or corrosive in tone
vivacious - vigorous and animated
vividness - interest and variety and intensity
voiceless - produced without vibration of the vocal cords
volcanism - the phenomena associated with volcanic activity
voltmeter - meter that measures the potential difference between two points
voluntary - a person who freely enlists for service
volunteer - a person who freely enlists for service
voracious - excessively greedy and grasping
vouchsafe - grant in a condescending manner
voyeurism - a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior
vulcanise - undergo vulcanization
vulgarity - the quality of lacking taste and refinement
waggishly - in a waggish manner
waistband - a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
waistcoat - a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
waistline - the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
walkabout - a walking trip or tour
wallpaper - a decorative paper for the walls of rooms
wandering - travelling about without any clear destination
warehouse - a storehouse for goods and merchandise
warmonger - a person who advocates war or warlike policies
washbasin - a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe
washboard - device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on
washstand - furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: `wash-hand stand' is a British term
wasteland - an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
watchword - a slogan used to rally support for a cause
waterfall - a steep descent of the water of a river
waterfowl - freshwater aquatic bird
waterless - lacking sufficient water or rainfall
waterline - a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel
watermark - a line marking the level reached by a body of water
watershed - a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
waterside - land bordering a body of water
wavefront - an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave propagating through a medium
waveguide - a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves
weakening - becoming weaker
weariness - temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
wearisome - so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
weathered - worn by exposure to the weather
weightily - in a serious manner
weighting - a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance
weirdness - strikingly out of the ordinary
welcoming - very cordial
wellbeing - a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
westbound - moving toward the west
westerner - an inhabitant of a western area
westwards - toward the west
whalebone - a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales
wheedling - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
wheelbase - the distance from the center of a car's front wheel to the rear axle
wherefore - the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
whetstone - a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives
whimsical - determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
whirligig - a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
whirlpool - a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
whirlwind - a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
whispered - spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
whistling - the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
whitebait - minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring)
whiteness - the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
whitening - changing to a lighter color
whitewash - a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
wholemeal - of or relating to or derived from wheat
wholeness - an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
wholesale - the selling of goods to merchants
wholesome - conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
widowhood - the time of a woman's life when she is a widow
willingly - in a willing manner
willpower - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
windbreak - hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
windswept - open to or swept by wind
wineglass - a glass that has a stem and in which wine is served
winnowing - the act of separating grain from chaff
wishfully - in a wishful manner
wistfully - in a wistful manner
witchlike - being or having the character of witchcraft
withdrawn - withdrawn from society
withering - any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
withstand - resist or confront with resistance
witticism - a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
wittiness - a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
wittingly - with full knowledge and deliberation
woebegone - worn and broken down by hard use
wolfhound - the largest breed of dogs
wolfishly - in the manner of a wolf
womanhood - the state of being an adult woman
womaniser - a man who likes many women and has short sexual relationships with them
womankind - women as distinguished from men
wonderful - extraordinarily good or great 
wondering - showing curiosity
woodlouse - any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body
wordiness - boring verbosity
wordsmith - a fluent and prolific writer
workbench - a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
workforce - the force of workers available
workhorse - machine that performs dependably under heavy use
workhouse - a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
workpiece - work consisting of a piece of metal being machined
workplace - a place where work is done
worksheet - a sheet of paper with multiple columns
workspace - space allocated for your work (as in an office)
worldwide - spanning or extending throughout the entire world
worriedly - in a worried manner
worrisome - not reassuring
worsening - process of changing to an inferior state
worthless - lacking in usefulness or value
wrangling - an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
wrenching - causing great physical or mental suffering
wrestling - the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
wriggling - moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
wristband - band consisting of a part of a sleeve that covers the wrist
wrongdoer - a person who transgresses moral or civil law
wrongness - inappropriate conduct
xylophone - a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators
yachtsman - a person who owns or sails a yacht
yardstick - a measure or standard used for comparison
yellowish - of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum
yesterday - the day immediately before today
youngster - a young person of either sex
zealously - in a zealous manner
zestfully - with zest
zoologist - a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals