abstemious adjective sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
absurdness noun a message whose content is at variance with reason
acanthosis noun an abnormal but benign thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the ski…
acanthurus noun type genus of the Acanthuridae: doctorfishes
acephalous adjective lacking a head or a clearly defined head
acrogenous adjective pertaining to flowerless plants (ferns or mosses) in which growth occu…
acronymous adjective characterized by the use of acronyms
adenovirus noun any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper r…
adroitness noun skillful performance or ability without difficulty
aerobatics noun the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
aerobiosis noun life sustained in the presence of air or oxygen
aesthetics noun (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasiz…
afterpains noun pains felt by a woman after her baby is born
afterwards adverb happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
agapanthus noun any of various plants of the genus Agapanthus having umbels of showy b…
agaricales noun typical gilled mushrooms belonging to the subdivision Basidiomycota
albigenses noun a Christian religious sect in southern France in the 12th and 13th cen…
albuminous adjective relating to or containing or resembling albumin
alcibiades noun ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa…
alexanders noun European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain…
allhallows noun a Christian feast day honoring all the saints
alliaceous adjective of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium
allogamous adjective relating to cross-fertilization in plants
allosaurus noun late Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur
alopecurus noun annual or perennial grasses including decorative and meadow species as…
alveolitis noun inflammation in the socket of a tooth
amanuensis noun someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
amaranthus noun large widely distributed genus of chiefly coarse annual herbs
amoebiasis noun infection by a disease-causing ameba
amphibious adjective relating to or characteristic of animals of the class Amphibia
amphimixis noun reproduction involving the union or fusion of a male and a female gamete
anadromous adjective migrating from the sea to fresh water to spawn
anasarcous adjective characterized by or affected by dropsy
anastalsis noun muscular action of the alimentary tract in a direction opposite to per…
anatropous adjective (of a plant ovule) completely inverted
anchylosis noun abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
anthonomus noun weevils destructive of cultivated plants
anthriscus noun chervil: of Europe, North Africa and Asia
antibiosis noun an association between organisms that is harmful to one of them or bet…
antisepsis noun (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
antitrades noun wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite directi…
antonymous adjective of words: having opposite meanings
aphaeresis noun (linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `ra…
apocarpous adjective (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of carpels that are free f…
apotheosis noun model of excellence or perfection of a kind
archimedes noun Greek mathematician and physicist noted for his work in hydrostatics a…
arenaceous adjective resembling or containing or abounding in sand
artfulness noun the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage
artocarpus noun evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit
asbestosis noun lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles
ascariasis noun infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms
aspalathus noun genus of South African heathlike shrubs
asphodelus noun small genus of tall striking annuals or perennials with grasslike foli…
astomatous adjective having no mouth or mouthlike opening
astragalus noun large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate …
astuteness noun intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
ateleiosis noun a form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but n…
atlantides noun (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples…
auspicious adjective auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
autoecious adjective of parasites especially rust fungi
autogamous adjective characterized by or fit for autogamy
autologous adjective derived from organisms of the selfsame individual
autonomous adjective (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
avaricious adjective immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
ballistics noun the trajectory of an object in free flight
barrenness noun the state (usually of a woman) of having no children or being unable t…
beaujolais noun dry fruity light red wine drunk within a few months after it is made
bibliotics noun the scientific study of documents and handwriting etc. especially to d…
bicornuous adjective having two horns or horn-shaped parts
binoculars noun an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
biogenesis noun production of a chemical compound by a living organism
biometrics noun a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations…
biophysics noun physics as applied to biological problems
bitchiness noun malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
bitterness noun a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
bituminous adjective resembling or containing bitumen
blitheness noun a feeling of spontaneous good spirits
blurriness noun the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
blusterous adjective blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
bobbysocks noun a sock that reaches just above the ankle
boisterous adjective noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
bounciness noun the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
brazenness noun behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
breathless adjective not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
brightness noun the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to wh…
bromegrass noun any of various woodland and meadow grasses of the genus Bromus
bronchitis noun inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
bubbliness noun the property of giving off bubbles
bulbaceous adjective producing or growing from bulbs
burdenless adjective not encumbered with a physical burden or load
cacogenics noun the study of the operation of factors causing degeneration in the type…
cadaverous adjective very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
calamitous adjective (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
calcareous adjective composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite o…
calliopsis noun North American annual widely cultivated for its yellow flowers with pu…
callowness noun lacking and evidencing lack of experience of life
calumnious adjective (used of statements) harmful and often untrue
cancellous adjective having an open or latticed or porous structure
candidness noun the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
candlepins noun a bowling game using slender bowling pins
candyfloss noun a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperat…
carcharias noun type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks
catechesis noun oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation)
catholicos noun the ecclesiastical title of the leaders of the Nestorian and Armenian …
catoptrics noun branch of optics dealing with formation of images by mirrors
catostomus noun type genus of the family Catostomidae
cellulitis noun an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) charac…
censorious adjective harshly critical or expressing censure
cephalitis noun inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus
cephalotus noun one species: Australian pitcher plant
ceruminous adjective relating to or secreting cerumen
cervicitis noun inflammation of the uterine cervix
cetorhinus noun comprising only the basking sharks
chaenactis noun any of several United States plants having long stalks of funnel-shape…
changeless adjective not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality o…
charadrius noun type genus of the Charadriidae: plovers
cheekiness noun the trait of being rude and impertinent
chemotaxis noun movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus
chilblains noun inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and mois…
chilliness noun the property of being moderately cold
chivalrous adjective being attentive to women like an ideal knight
choiceness noun the quality of being very good indeed
choppiness noun used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
chubbiness noun the property of having a plump and round body
chumminess noun the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
chylaceous adjective consisting of chyle or having the properties of chyle
circuitous adjective marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
clamatores noun used in some classification systems
clangorous adjective having a loud resonant metallic sound
cloudiness noun the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
clumsiness noun unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
coarseness noun language or humor that is down-to-earth
colossians noun a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colo…
colourless adjective lacking in variety and interest
comeliness noun the quality of being good looking and attractive
commodious adjective large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
commonness noun the state of being that is commonly observed
conditions noun the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome …
coniferous adjective of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergre…
conocarpus noun monotypic genus of tropical American trees: button tree
contagious adjective easily diffused or spread as from one person to another
contiguous adjective very close or connected in space or time
continuous adjective continuing in time or space without interruption
contrabass adjective pitched an octave below normal bass instrumental or vocal range
convexness noun the property possessed by a convex shape
copernicus noun Polish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system wi…
coralbells noun perennial plant of the western United States having bright red flowers…
coriaceous adjective resembling or made to resemble leather
cornwallis noun commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence
corylopsis noun small genus of deciduous shrubs of temperate regions of Asia
costliness noun the quality possessed by something with a great price or value
courageous adjective possessing or displaying courage
covertness noun the state of being covert and hidden
cracklings noun the crisp residue left after lard has been rendered
craftiness noun shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
creaminess noun the property of having the thickness of heavy cream
creepiness noun an uneasy sensation as of insects creeping on your skin
crisscross adverb crossing one another in opposite directions
crossbones noun two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a…
crossroads noun a community of people smaller than a village
cryogenics noun the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very lo…
curvaceous adjective (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
cussedness noun meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
daintiness noun the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
dapperness noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
demureness noun the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum
dermatosis noun disorder involving lesions or eruptions of the skin (in which there is…
desmanthus noun genus of American herbs or shrubs with sensitive pinnate leaves and sm…
diadromous adjective (used of fish) migratory between fresh and salt waters
diakinesis noun the final stage of the prophase of meiosis
dialectics noun a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the co…
diapedesis noun passage of blood cells (especially white blood cells) through intact c…
dimorphous adjective occurring or existing in two different forms
dioestrous adjective (of animals that have several estrous cycles in one breeding season) i…
diplodocus noun a huge quadrupedal herbivore with long neck and tail
disastrous adjective (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
dispossess verb deprive of the possession of real estate
dovishness noun any political orientation favoring compromise to avoid conflict
dryopteris noun large widespread genus of medium-sized terrestrial ferns
ecchymosis noun the purple or black-and-blue area resulting from a bruise
effortless adjective requiring or apparently requiring no effort
eleocharis noun sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal shea…
encopresis noun involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness
endogamous adjective characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flowe…
entireness noun the state of being total and complete
epenthesis noun the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunci…
epicanthus noun a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus
epididymis noun a convoluted tubule in each testis
epigenesis noun a geological change in the mineral content of rock after the rock has …
epiglottis noun a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
epispadias noun a congenital abnormality in males in which the urethra is on the upper…
eptatretus noun a fossil hagfish of the genus Eptatretus
equanimous adjective in full control of your faculties
eragrostis noun annual or perennial grasses of tropics and subtropics
ergonomics noun the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used …
erysipelas noun an acute streptococcal infection characterized by deep-red inflammatio…
eucalyptus noun wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber
eurythmics noun the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of mus…
everglades noun a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wi…
exodontics noun the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
exomphalos noun an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into …
expertness noun skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
extraneous adjective not pertinent to the matter under consideration
eyeglasses noun optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses f…
eyewitness verb be present at an event and see it with one's own eyes
factitious adjective not produced by natural forces
fallacious adjective containing or based on a fallacy
fasciculus noun a bundle of fibers (especially nerve fibers)
fastidious adjective giving careful attention to detail
feebleness noun the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
felicitous adjective exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
femaleness noun the properties characteristic of the female sex
ferocactus noun genus of nearly globular cacti of Mexico and southwestern United State…
fervidness noun feelings of great warmth and intensity
fiberglass noun a covering material made of glass fibers in resins
fibreglass noun a covering material made of glass fibers in resins
fibrositis noun inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
fickleness noun unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
fictitious adjective formed or conceived by the imagination
fierceness noun the property of being wild or turbulent
filariasis noun a disease caused by nematodes in the blood or tissues of the body caus…
filthiness noun a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
fingerless adjective not having or having lost fingers
fitfulness noun the quality of being spasmodic and irregular
flagitious adjective extremely wicked, deeply criminal
flavorless adjective lacking taste or flavor or tang
fledgeless adjective (of an arrow) not equipped with feathers
flimsiness noun the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction
flowerless adjective without flower or bloom and not producing seeds
foliaceous adjective of or pertaining to or resembling the leaf of a plant
footlights noun theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
formalness noun a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
fortuitous adjective having no cause or apparent cause
frigidness noun sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve…
frothiness noun the property of giving off bubbles
futureless adjective having no prospect or hope of a future
gaucheness noun an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
gentleness noun the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
geophysics noun geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth
geraniales noun an order of plants of subclass Rosidae including geraniums and many ot…
geriatrics noun the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems sp…
giardiasis noun infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food a…
ginkgoales noun coextensive with the family Ginkgoaceae: plants that first appeared in…
glamourous adjective having an air of allure, romance and excitement
glomerulus noun a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body
gloominess noun an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
glossiness noun the property of being smooth and shiny
gluttonous adjective given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
glycolysis noun a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through …
goldfields noun small slender woolly annual with very narrow opposite leaves and branc…
goldilocks noun early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flo…
gonococcus noun the pus-producing bacterium that causes gonorrhea
graininess noun the quality of being composed of relatively large particles
gregarious adjective (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species
grogginess noun a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
groundless adjective without a basis in reason or fact
groundmass noun (geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which lar…
gruiformes noun inland marsh-dwelling birds with long legs and necks and bills that wa…
guarnerius noun Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745)
guiltiness noun the state of having committed an offense
gymnastics noun a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balan…
haemanthus noun genus of African deciduous or evergreen bulbous herbs: blood lilies
haemolysis noun lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
handedness noun the property of using one hand more than the other
helianthus noun any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark …
helicteres noun genus of shrubs and small trees of tropical America and Asia having cy…
hemoptysis noun coughing up blood from the respiratory tract
hemostasis noun surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
hephaestus noun (Greek mythology) the lame god of fire and metalworking in ancient myt…
herbaceous adjective characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
hesperides noun (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples…
hiddenness noun the state of being covert and hidden
hollowness noun the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
holofernes noun (Apocrypha) the Assyrian general who was decapitated by the biblical h…
homiletics noun the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies
homoecious adjective of parasites especially rust fungi
homogenous adjective all of the same or similar kind or nature
homologous adjective having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same funct…
homonymous adjective of or related to or being homonyms
homozygous adjective having identical alleles at corresponding chromosomal loci
homunculus noun a person who is very small but who is not otherwise deformed or abnormal
horrendous adjective causing fear or dread or terror
horridness noun a quality of extreme unpleasantness
horseshoes noun a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake …
humaneness noun the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or anima…
humanities noun studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills …
humbleness noun the state of being humble and unimportant
hydrolysis noun a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce o…
hylocereus noun genus of climbing or epiphytic tropical American cacti with angular st…
hypertonus noun (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic
hypodermis noun layer of cells that secretes the chitinous cuticle in e.g. arthropods
hypophysis noun the master gland of the endocrine system
hypostasis noun the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
hypothesis noun a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
hypozeuxis noun use of a series of parallel clauses (as in `I came, I saw, I conquered')
hysteresis noun the lagging of an effect behind its cause
ichthyosis noun any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly …
idolatrous adjective relating to or practicing idolatry
impervious adjective not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
incestuous adjective resembling incest as by excessive intimacy
indecorous adjective lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
indigenous adjective originating where it is found
infectious adjective caused by infection or capable of causing infection
inglorious adjective (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
insessores noun a bird with feet adapted for perching (as on tree branches)
intentness noun the quality of being intent and concentrated
inwardness noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or expe…
iridaceous adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Iridaceae
isometrics noun muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) in…
isotropous adjective invariant with respect to direction
israelites noun the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially f…
jackanapes noun someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
jackstones noun game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pi…
jackstraws noun a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off …
jaggedness noun something irregular like a bump or crack in a smooth surface
jauntiness noun stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
jejuneness noun lacking and evidencing lack of experience of life
karyolysis noun disintegration and dissolution of a cell nucleus when a cell dies
kindliness noun friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
kinematics noun the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to for…
laryngitis noun inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx
lavishness noun the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
leguminous adjective relating to or consisting of legumes
lemongrass noun an aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian coo…
likeliness noun the probability of a specified outcome
liliaceous adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Liliaceae
liquidness noun the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to …
lithuresis noun passing small stones with the urine
littleness noun the property of having a relatively small size
loneliness noun the state of being alone in solitary isolation
lordliness noun formality in bearing and appearance
loveliness noun the quality of being good looking and attractive
lubricious adjective having a smooth or slippery quality
lusterless adjective lacking brilliance or vitality
lustreless adjective lacking brilliance or vitality
lysimachus noun Macedonian general under Alexander the Great
marseilles noun a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
marvellous adjective extraordinarily good or great
melanoplus noun New World migratory locusts and common American grasshoppers
mellowness noun kindheartedness through maturity or old age
melocactus noun genus of strongly ribbed globose or spheroid cacti of tropical South a…
memberless adjective of a group or set having no members
membranous adjective relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
meningitis noun infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the …
menyanthes noun the type genus of the Menyanthaceae
mesohippus noun North American three-toed Oligocene animal
metacarpus noun the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges
metalepsis noun substituting metonymy of one figurative sense for another
metalworks noun factory where metal castings are produced
metaphysis noun the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
metastasis noun the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the …
metatarsus noun the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus
metathesis noun a linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a …
methodists noun a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and…
meticulous adjective marked by precise accordance with details
metropolis noun a large and densely populated urban area
microgauss noun a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one millionth of a gauss
minuteness noun the property of being very small in size
miraculous adjective being or having the character of a miracle
modernness noun the quality of being current or of the present
modestness noun the property of being moderate in price or expenditures
modishness noun elegance by virtue of being fashionable
monandrous adjective having only one husband at a time
monestrous adjective having one estrous cycle per year
moniliales noun order of imperfect fungi lacking conidiophores of having conidiophores…
moniliasis noun an infection caused by fungi of the genus Monilia or Candida (especial…
monoecious adjective having male and female reproductive organs in the same plant or animal
monogamous adjective (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
monogynous adjective having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines)
monotonous adjective tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
morbidness noun an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
motherless adjective having no living or known mother
motiveless adjective occurring without motivation or provocation
muciferous adjective containing or secreting mucus
mulishness noun the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
nativeness noun the quality of belonging to or being connected with a certain place or…
nidicolous adjective (of birds) remaining in the nest for a time after hatching
nidifugous adjective (of birds) leaving the nest shortly after hatching
nightdress noun lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
nimbleness noun intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind
nothofagus noun beeches of temperate southern hemisphere except Africa: southern beech
nucleonics noun the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nu…
oblateness noun the property possessed by a round shape that is flattened at the poles
oblongness noun the property of being shaped like a rectangle
obsequious adjective attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
obstetrics noun the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
obtuseness noun the quality of being slow to understand
ochronosis noun an accumulation of dark pigment in cartilage and other connective tissue
odontaspis noun type and sole genus of Carchariidae: sand sharks
odontiasis noun the eruption through the gums of baby teeth
oesophagus noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
oireachtas noun the parliament of the Irish Republic
oleaginous adjective unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
omnivorous adjective feeding on both plants and animals
onobrychis noun genus of Old World herbs having pinnate leaves and pink or whites race…
onomastics noun the branch of lexicology that studies the forms and origins of proper …
oophoritis noun inflammation of one or both ovaries
opaqueness noun incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning
operations noun financial transactions at a brokerage
opuntiales noun coextensive with the family Cactaceae: cactuses
orchidales noun order of plants with irregular flowers having minute seeds: Orchidaceae
orneriness noun meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
ornithosis noun an atypical pneumonia caused by a rickettsia microorganism and transmi…
orthoptics noun treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and ambly…
ossiferous adjective containing bones (especially fossil bones)
osteolysis noun lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply
outrageous adjective grossly offensive to decency or morality
overstress verb place special or excessive emphasis on
pallidness noun unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or e…
paltriness noun worthlessness due to insignificance
paracelsus noun Swiss physician who introduced treatments of particular illnesses base…
paralepsis noun suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance…
paralipsis noun suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance…
paraphysis noun a sterile simple or branched filament or hair borne among sporangia
parapraxis noun a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or i…
paratroops noun infantry trained and equipped to parachute
parentless adjective having no parent or parents or not cared for by parent surrogates
parietales noun a large order of dicotyledonous plants of subclass Dilleniidae
patchiness noun unevenness in quality or performance
patristics noun the writings of the early Church Fathers
patronless adjective having little patronage or few clients
pecopteris noun Carboniferous fossil fern characterized by a regular arrangement of th…
pectoralis noun either of two large muscles of the chest
pedagogics noun the principles and methods of instruction
pediatrics noun the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and chi…
pemphigous adjective of or relating to or manifesting pemphigus
pennycress noun any of several plants of the genus Thlaspi
petiteness noun the property of being very small in size
phosphorus noun a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs c…
phragmites noun reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions
pityriasis noun any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of …
plexiglass noun a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic
pliantness noun the property of being pliant and flexible
pluckiness noun the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible lo…
pneumatics noun the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of g…
polianthes noun genus of perennial tuberous herbs having lily-like flowers
politeness noun a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
pollinosis noun a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen
polygamous adjective having more than one mate at a time
polygynous adjective having more than one wife at a time
polyoicous adjective having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant
pomaderris noun a genus of Australasian shrubs and trees
porcupines noun meat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce
poriferous adjective full of pores or vessels or holes
portcullis noun gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry t…
portentous adjective of momentous or ominous significance
posthumous adjective occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
precarious adjective affording no ease or reassurance
precocious adjective characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development …
predaceous adjective hunting and killing other animals for food
predacious adjective hunting and killing other animals for food
prenanthes noun genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs having pinnatisect…
prettiness noun the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a gir…
procrustes noun (Greek mythology) a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer
prodigious adjective so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
prometheus noun (Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to…
promptness noun the characteristic of doing things without delay
pronucleus noun the nucleus of the ovum or sperm after fertilization but before they f…
propitious adjective presenting favorable circumstances
propositus noun the person immediately affected by or concerned with an action
prospectus noun a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that se…
prosperous adjective in fortunate circumstances financially
prosthesis noun corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
pugnacious adjective tough and callous by virtue of experience
putridness noun in a state of progressive putrefaction
pyrogenous adjective produced by or producing fever
pythagoras noun Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem
quadratics noun a branch of algebra dealing with quadratic equations
quadriceps noun a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg
quaintness noun the quality of being quaint and old-fashioned
radiolysis noun molecular disintegration resulting from radiation
raggedness noun a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and…
randomness noun (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of e…
ranunculus noun annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup
reasonless adjective not marked by the use of reason
rebellious adjective resisting control or authority
recentness noun a time immediately before the present
recoilless adjective of or being a weapon that is designed to minimize recoil
relentless adjective not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
remissness noun the quality of being lax and neglectful
retrogress verb get worse or fall back to a previous condition
rheiformes noun a ratite bird order: birds intermediate in characteristics between ost…
rhinoceros noun massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and A…
rhinovirus noun any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper r…
robustious adjective noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
robustness noun the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
rottenness noun in a state of progressive putrefaction
rotundness noun the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
ruefulness noun sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
ruggedness noun the property of being big and strong
rupicolous adjective composed of or inscribed on rock
santalales noun order of plants distinguished by having a one-celled inferior ovary
satyriasis noun abnormally intense sexual desire in men
savageness noun the property of being untamed and ferocious
savourless adjective lacking taste or flavor or tang
saxicolous adjective growing on or living among rocks
scandalous adjective giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
scarabaeus noun scarabaeid beetle considered divine by ancient Egyptians
schooldays noun the time of life when you are going to school
scurrilous adjective expressing offensive reproach
seamstress noun someone who makes or mends dresses
secureness noun the state of freedom from fear or danger
seemliness noun a sense of propriety and consideration for others
sempstress noun someone who makes or mends dresses
severeness noun used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
shabbiness noun a lack of elegance as a consequence of wearing threadbare or dirty clo…
shiftiness noun the quality of being a slippery rascal
shirtdress noun a dress that is tailored like a shirt and has buttons all the way down…
shoddiness noun the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better
shrewdness noun intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
shrillness noun the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses
skinniness noun the bodily property of lacking flesh
slanderous adjective (used of statements) harmful and often untrue
slightness noun the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
sloppiness noun the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water
smuttiness noun the state of being dirty with soot
sneakiness noun a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
somberness noun a state of partial or total darkness
sombreness noun a state of partial or total darkness
songstress noun a woman songster (especially of popular songs)
sparseness noun the property of being scanty or scattered
spectacles noun optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses f…
speechless adjective temporarily incapable of speaking
sphagnales noun coextensive with the genus Sphagnum
spheniscus noun type genus of the Spheniscidae: jackass penguins
spillikins noun a game in which players try to pick each jackstraw (or spillikin) off …
spiranthes noun large cosmopolitan genus of white-flowered terrestrial orchids
spiritless adjective lacking ardor or vigor or energy
spirituous adjective containing or of the nature of alcohol
sporobolus noun cosmopolitan annual and perennial grasses (as dropseed or rush grass)
springless adjective lacking in elasticity or vitality
spruceness noun the state of being neat and smart and trim
squareness noun the property of being shaped like a square
stableness noun the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
statistics noun a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and inte…
steadiness noun freedom from wavering or indecision
steaminess noun cloudiness resulting from haze or mist or vapor
steatornis noun type and sole genus of the family Steatornithidae
stertorous adjective of breathing having a heavy snoring sound
stickiness noun the property of sticking to a surface
stolidness noun an indifference to pleasure or pain
stomatitis noun inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
strabismus noun abnormal alignment of one or both eyes
strictness noun conscientious attention to rules and details
stubbiness noun the property of being short and broad
stuffiness noun state of obstruction or stoppage or air in the nose or throat
stupendous adjective so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
sturdiness noun the state of being vigorous and robust
subaqueous adjective growing or remaining under water
subspecies noun (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species
suddenness noun the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
sugariness noun the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
sulphurous adjective of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur
sultriness noun oppressively hot and humid weather
sunglasses noun spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the…
superclass noun (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class
suppleness noun the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
suspicious adjective openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
synaeresis noun the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong
syncarpous adjective (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
syngnathus noun type genus of the family Syngnathidae
synoecious adjective having male and female reproductive organs mixed in the same gametoecium
synonymous adjective (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
tamarindus noun widely cultivated tropical trees originally of Africa
telegnosis noun apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions
temporalis noun muscle extending from the temporal fossa to the coronoid process of th…
tenderness noun a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
testaceous adjective relating to or possessing a testa or hard shell
thermopsis noun genus of American and Asiatic showy rhizomatous herbs: bush peas
thorniness noun the quality of being covered with prickly thorns or spines
thrombosis noun the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood at…
thunderous adjective loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
topognosis noun recognition of the location of a stimulus on the skin
torpidness noun inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
traitorous adjective having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
transgress verb act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
trashiness noun the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better
treasonous adjective having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
tremendous adjective extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
trichechus noun type and sole genus of the Trichechidae
trickiness noun the quality of being a slippery rascal
trigeminus noun the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of …
trolleybus noun a passenger bus with an electric motor that draws power from overhead …
trustiness noun the trait of deserving trust and confidence
tumultuous adjective characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
turbidness noun muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles …
tweediness noun looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth)
tympanites noun distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in…
ubiquitous adjective being present everywhere at once
umbellales noun plants having umbels or corymbs of uniovulate flowers
underclass adjective belonging to the lowest and least privileged social stratum
underpants noun an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to…
uneasiness noun feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
unevenness noun the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity
unfairness noun partiality that is not fair or equitable
uniqueness noun the quality of being one of a kind
unjustness noun the practice of being unjust or unfair
unlikeness noun dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness
unruliness noun the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
unwariness noun the trait of not being cautious and watchful
unwellness noun impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of a…
unwiseness noun the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
uppishness noun assumption of airs beyond one's station
uppityness noun assumption of airs beyond one's station
uranalysis noun (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
uredinales noun rust fungi: parasitic fungi causing rust in plants
urinalysis noun (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
usableness noun the quality of being able to provide good service
usefulness noun the quality of being of practical use
vaginismus noun muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close
valvulitis noun inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequenc…
ventricous adjective having a swelling on one side
versailles noun a city in north central France near Paris
viscidness noun the property of being cohesive and sticky
viviparous adjective producing living young (not eggs)
vociferous adjective conspicuously and offensively loud
wantonness noun the trait of lacking restraint or control
watercress adjective of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss …
wateriness noun the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water
waterworks noun a public utility that provides water
weightless adjective having little or no weight or apparent gravitational pull
wheeziness noun presence of abnormal high-pitched sound heard with a stethoscope when …
wilfulness noun the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
witchgrass noun North American grass with slender brushy panicles
woodenness noun the quality of being wooden and awkward
worthiness noun the quality or state of having merit or value
xenosaurus noun type and sole genus of Xenosauridae: slender-bodied Mexican lizards ha…
yellowlegs noun either of two North American shorebird with yellow legs
zygocactus noun small genus of Brazilian cacti having flat fleshy usually branched joi…