abalone noun any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis ha…
abience noun (psychology) an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or an object
abilene noun a city in central Texas
abridge verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
abscise verb shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue
absence noun the state of being absent
absolve verb grant remission of a sin to
abusive adjective expressing offensive reproach
accrete verb grow together (of plants and organs)
accurse verb curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punish…
acerate adjective narrow and long and pointed
acerose adjective narrow and long and pointed
acetate noun a salt or ester of acetic acid
acetose adjective tasting or smelling like vinegar
acinose adjective pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)
acolyte noun someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service
aconite noun any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having t…
acquire verb come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
acreage noun an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building o…
actable adjective capable of being acted
actuate verb put in motion or move to act
addable adjective capable of being added or added to
addible adjective capable of being added or added to
adenine noun (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA
adience noun (psychology) an urge to accept or approach a situation or an object
adipose adjective composed of animal fat
adoptee noun someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
adulate verb flatter in an obsequious manner
advance adjective being ahead of time or need
adverse adjective contrary to your interests or welfare
advisee noun someone who receives advice
affable adjective diffusing warmth and friendliness
affaire noun a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
agamete noun an asexual reproductive cell
agenize verb age or bleach flour with Agene (nitrogen trichloride)
aggrade verb build up to a level by depositing sediment
agitate verb try to stir up public opinion
airfare noun the fare charged for traveling by airplane
airlike adjective resembling air or having the form of air
airline noun a hose that carries air under pressure
airwave noun medium for radio and television broadcasting
alanine noun a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins
alcalde noun a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
alcidae noun web-footed diving seabirds of northern seas: auks
alcyone noun (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
alewife noun flesh of shad-like fish abundant along the Atlantic coast or in coasta…
alidade noun surveying instrument consisting of the upper movable part of a theodol…
alienee noun someone to whom the title of property is transferred
amative adjective inclined toward or displaying love
ambrose noun (Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
amiable adjective disposed to please
amniote noun any member of the Amniota
ampoule noun a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile conta…
amputee noun someone who has had a limb removed by amputation
amusive adjective providing enjoyment
amylase noun any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and pa…
anagoge noun a mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture)
analyse verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover ess…
analyze verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover ess…
andante adjective (of tempo) moderately slow
anemone noun any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flower…
anguine adjective of or related to or resembling a snake
aniline noun oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to mak…
animate adjective belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings
animize verb give lifelike qualities to
anodize verb coat a metal with an oxide coat
anodyne adjective capable of relieving pain
antique adjective made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
anymore adverb at the present or from now on
apanage noun any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in l…
apatite noun a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or c…
apocope noun abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds
apodeme noun ridge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports i…
apojove noun apoapsis in orbit around Jupiter
apolune noun apoapsis in orbit around the moon
apostle noun an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
appease verb cause to be more favorably inclined
apprise verb inform (somebody) of something
apprize verb inform (somebody) of something
archine noun a Russian unit of length (71 cm)
arcsine noun the inverse function of the sine
arcuate adjective forming or resembling an arch
argiope noun the type genus of Argiopidae
argonne noun an American operation in World War I (1918)
ariadne noun beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae
armhole noun a hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached
armlike adjective resembling an arm
armoire noun a large wardrobe or cabinet
arrange verb put into a proper or systematic order
artiste noun a public performer (a dancer or singer)
ascribe verb attribute or credit to
ashcake noun corn bread wrapped in cabbage leaves and baked in hot ashes (southern)
asinine adjective devoid of intelligence
askance adjective (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with d…
asperse verb charge falsely or with malicious intent
asshole noun insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or …
assuage verb cause to be more favorably inclined
astarte noun an ancient Phoenician goddess of love and fertility
astilbe noun any plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicl…
astride adverb with one leg on each side
athlete noun a person trained to compete in sports
attache noun a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
auberge noun a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
audible adjective heard or perceptible by the ear
aureate adjective elaborately or excessively ornamented
aureole noun the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
auricle noun a small conical pouch projecting from the upper anterior part of each …
autocue noun a device that displays words for people to read
avarice noun reprehensible acquisitiveness
average verb amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
awesome adjective inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
azurite noun blue carbonate of copper
baccate adjective resembling a berry
backhoe noun an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is d…
bagasse noun the dry dusty pulp that remains after juice is extracted from sugar ca…
baggage noun cases used to carry belongings when traveling
bagpipe noun a tubular wind instrument
balance verb bring into balance or equilibrium
ballade noun a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy
bandage verb wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
banshee noun (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
banshie noun (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death
barbate adjective having hair on the cheeks and chin
baroque adjective having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
barrage verb address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
bascule noun a structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other…
bassine noun coarse leaf fiber from palmyra palms used in making brushes and brooms
batiste noun a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric
bedside noun space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying pers…
bedsore noun a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it (as in …
bedtime noun the time you go to bed
beehive noun any workplace where people are very busy
begrime verb make soiled, filthy, or dirty
beguine noun (Roman Catholic Church) a member of a lay sisterhood (one of several f…
behoove verb be appropriate or necessary
beldame noun an ugly evil-looking old woman
benzene noun a colorless liquid hydrocarbon
benzine noun a colorless liquid hydrocarbon
besiege verb surround so as to force to give up
bespoke adjective (of clothing) custom-made
betaine noun a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets
bezique noun a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit …
bicorne noun a cocked hat with the brim turned up to form two points
biotite noun dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock
biotype noun organisms sharing a specified genotype or the genotype (or peculiariti…
biplane noun old fashioned airplane
bivalve adjective used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.)
bizarre adjective conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
blintze noun (Judaism) thin pancake folded around a filling and fried or baked
bolshie noun emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolut…
bonaire noun a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles
bondage noun the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstra…
bonfire noun a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
bornite noun a mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in c…
botonee adjective (of a heraldic cross) having a cluster of three buttons or knobs at th…
bowline noun a loop knot that neither slips nor jams
boxlike adjective resembling a box in rectangularity
brabble verb argue over petty things
bramble noun any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
brassie noun (formerly) a golfing wood with a face more elevated that a driver but …
breathe verb draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
brewage noun drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling
brickle adjective having little elasticity
bricole noun an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges
brigade verb form or unite into a brigade
brindle adjective having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring
brioche noun a light roll rich with eggs and butter and somewhat sweet
bristle verb be in a state of movement or action
brittle adjective having little elasticity
brocade verb weave a design into (textiles)
bromide noun any of the salts of hydrobromic acid
bromine noun a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belon…
brucine noun a bitter alkaloid poison resembling strychnine and extracted from nux …
brusque adjective marked by rude or peremptory shortness
buckeye noun the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut
bugbane noun North American plant having large leaves and yellowish green flowers g…
bullace noun small wild or half-domesticated Eurasian plum bearing small ovoid frui…
burette noun measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap a…
burmese adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Myanmar or its people
cabbage verb make off with belongings of others
caboose noun the area for food preparation on a ship
cacique noun black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
cadence noun (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
cairene noun a native or inhabitant of Cairo
calcine verb heat a substance so that it oxidizes or reduces
calcite noun a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate
caleche noun a woman's large folded hooped hood
calibre noun a degree or grade of excellence or worth
caliche noun crust or layer of hard subsoil encrusted with calcium-carbonate occurr…
calorie noun a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the tempe…
calycle noun a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus
capable adjective (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
caprine adjective being or pertaining to or resembling a goat or goats
captive adjective being in captivity
capture verb succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
carbide noun a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
carcase noun the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for …
carfare noun the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar
carmine adjective of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)
carnage noun the savage and excessive killing of many people
caroche noun a luxurious carriage suitable for nobility in the 16th and 17th century
carouse verb engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
cartage noun the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it
cascade verb rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
castile noun a region of central Spain
cathode noun a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons enterin…
caudate adjective having a tail or taillike appendage
cauline adjective (of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground
caviare noun salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish
cayenne noun plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers
cazique noun black-and-red or black-and-yellow orioles of the American tropics
cebidae noun all the New World monkeys except marmosets and tamarins
celtuce noun lettuce valued especially for its edible stems
centare noun a centare is 1/100th of an are
centile noun (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set …
centime noun a fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria an…
cervine adjective relating to or resembling deer
cestode noun ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans an…
chaldee adjective of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture
chalice noun a bowl-shaped drinking vessel
chancre noun a small hard painless nodule at the site of entry of a pathogen (as sy…
charade noun a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually…
chelate verb form a chelate, in chemistry
chelone noun herbaceous perennials: shellflower
chemise noun a woman's sleeveless undergarment
chicane verb defeat someone through trickery or deceit
chinese adjective of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures
chiwere noun the Siouan language spoken by the Iowa and Oto and Missouri
choline noun a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin
chopine noun a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
chorale noun a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune
chorine noun a woman who dances in a chorus line
chortle verb laugh quietly or with restraint
chuckle verb laugh quietly or with restraint
ciliate adjective of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
citrate verb cause to form a salt or ester of citric acid
citrine noun semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz
cladode noun a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf
cleanse verb clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
climate noun the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
closure verb terminate debate by calling for a vote
cloture verb terminate debate by calling for a vote
cocaine noun a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves
cockade noun an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on th…
cocotte noun a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
cognate adjective related in nature
cognise verb be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
cognize verb be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information
collage noun a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to…
college noun the body of faculty and students of a college
collude verb act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illega…
cologne noun a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River
combine verb have or possess in combination
commode noun a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
commove verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
commune verb communicate intimately with
commute verb exchange positions without a change in value
compare verb examine and note the similarities or differences of
compere verb act as a master of ceremonies
compile verb get or gather together
compote noun dessert of stewed or baked fruit
compute verb make a mathematical calculation or computation
comrade noun a friend who is frequently in the company of another
concede verb admit (to a wrongdoing)
concise adjective expressing much in few words
condole verb express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
condone verb excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
condyle noun a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone
confine verb place limits on (extent or access)
confuse verb mistake one thing for another
conjure verb summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
connate adjective of similar parts or organs
connive verb encourage or assent to illegally or criminally
connote verb express or state indirectly
console verb give moral or emotional strength to
contuse verb injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
coontie noun small tough woody zamia of Florida and West Indies and Cuba
coppice noun a dense growth of bushes
coracle noun a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame
cordage noun the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
cordate adjective (of a leaf) shaped like a heart
cordite noun explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolve…
corkage noun a charge added at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that wa…
cornice verb furnish with a cornice
corrode verb cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
corsage noun an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
corvine adjective relating to or resembling a crow
costate adjective (of the surface) having a rough, riblike texture
costive adjective retarding evacuation of feces
coterie noun an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
cottage noun a small house with a single story
courage noun a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without sh…
couthie adjective (chiefly Scottish) agreeable and genial
couture noun high fashion designing and dressmaking
couvade noun a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is …
cowpoke noun a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
crackle verb make a crackling sound
crappie noun small sunfishes of the genus Pomoxis of central United States rivers
crenate adjective having a margin with rounded scallops
crevice noun a long narrow depression in a surface
cringle noun fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit …
crinkle verb make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
cripple verb deprive of strength or efficiency
crottle noun any of several lichens of the genus Parmelia from which reddish brown …
crusade verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end …
cubicle noun small room in which a monk or nun lives
cuisine noun the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
culture verb grow in a special preparation
cuneate adjective (of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering …
cupcake noun small cake baked in a muffin tin
cuplike adjective resembling the shape of a cup
cuprite noun a mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper
curable adjective curing or healing is possible
curette noun a surgical instrument shaped like a scoop to remove tissue from a bodi…
cursive adjective having successive letter joined together
cuspate adjective having cusps or points
cuticle noun the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
cyanide noun any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
cyanite noun a grey or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in cry…
cyclone noun (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low press…
cystine noun a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin)
dasyure noun any of several more or less arboreal marsupials somewhat resembling ma…
datable adjective that can be given a date
daytime noun the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
debacle noun a sudden and violent collapse
decease verb pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions n…
declare verb state emphatically and authoritatively
defence noun (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety a…
defense noun (military) military action or resources protecting a country against p…
deflate verb collapse by releasing contained air or gas
deglaze verb dissolve cooking juices or solid food in (a pan) by adding liquid and …
degrade verb reduce the level of land, as by erosion
delible adjective capable of being deleted
demesne noun extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the …
dentate adjective having toothlike projections in the margin
dentine noun a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the b…
denture noun a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
deplete verb use up (resources or materials)
deplore verb express strong disapproval of
deplume verb strip of honors, possessions, or attributes
deprave verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
deprive verb take away possessions from someone
derange verb derange mentally, throw out of mental balance
descale verb remove the scales from
deserve verb be worthy or deserving
despise verb look down on with disdain
despite noun lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
destine verb decree or designate beforehand
detente noun the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between natio…
devisee noun someone to whom property (especially realty) is devised by will
devoice verb utter with tense vocal chords
devolve verb pass on or delegate to another
devotee noun an ardent follower and admirer
diamine noun any organic compound containing two amino groups
dictate verb issue commands or orders for
dinette noun a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining
diocese noun the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
dioptre noun a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal…
diorite noun a granular crystalline intrusive rock
dioxide noun an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
disable verb make unable to perform a certain action
disease noun an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
dislike verb have or feel a dislike or distaste for
dispose verb give, sell, or transfer to another
diverse adjective many and different
divulge verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to…
dockage noun a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock
dogbane noun any of several poisonous perennial plants of the genus Apocynum having…
dovekie noun small short-billed auk abundant in Arctic regions
doyenne noun a woman who is the senior member of a group
draftee noun someone who is drafted into military service
draggle verb make wet and dirty, as from rain
dribble verb run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
ductile adjective easily influenced
durable adjective existing for a long time
durance noun imprisonment (especially for a long time)
durante noun United States comedian remembered for his large nose and hoarse voice …
dwindle verb become smaller or lose substance
earache noun an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
earlobe noun the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear
eatable adjective suitable for use as food
ebonise verb stain black to make it look like ebony
ebonite noun a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber
ebonize verb stain black to make it look like ebony
eccrine adjective (of exocrine glands) producing a clear aqueous secretion without relea…
eclipse verb be greater in significance than
eclogue noun a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
edifice noun a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanen…
eellike adjective resembling an eel in being long and thin and sinuous
egalite noun social and political equality
elamite noun a member of an ancient warlike people living in Elam east of Babylonia…
elevate verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
elflike adjective small and delicate
ellipse noun a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular con…
elocute verb declaim in an elocutionary manner
elusive adjective difficult to describe
emanate verb proceed or issue forth, as from a source
emigree noun someone who leaves one country to settle in another
emirate noun the domain controlled by an emir
emotive adjective characterized by emotion
emplace verb provide a new emplacement for guns
emulate verb strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
enamine noun an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
enclave noun an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign ter…
enclose verb enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
endgame noun the final stages of an extended process of negotiation
enforce verb ensure observance of laws and rules
engorge verb overeat or eat immodestly
engrave verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
ennoble verb confer dignity or honor upon
enounce verb speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
ensnare verb take or catch as if in a snare or trap
entente noun an informal alliance between countries
enthuse verb cause to feel enthusiasm
epergne noun a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets o…
epicene adjective having an ambiguous sexual identity
epicure noun a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food a…
epigone noun an inferior imitator of some distinguished writer or artist of musician
episode noun a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
episome noun DNA that is not incorporated into the genome but is replicated togethe…
epistle noun a specially long, formal letter
epitome noun a standard or typical example
erasure noun a correction made by erasing
erosive adjective wearing away by friction
errhine adjective causing nasal discharge
erudite adjective having or showing profound knowledge
esquire noun (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
essence noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or expe…
esthete noun one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature
estrone noun a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalia…
etagere noun a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments
etamine noun a soft cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh
euryale noun (Greek mythology) one of the three Gorgons
euterpe noun a monocotyledonous genus of graceful palm trees in tropical America
evacuee noun a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place
evasive adjective deliberately vague or ambiguous
examine verb consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover ess…
example noun an item of information that is typical of a class or group
exclude verb prevent from being included or considered or accepted
excrete verb eliminate from the body
execute verb kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
exegete noun a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts)
expense verb reduce the estimated value of something
explode verb cause to burst with a violent release of energy
expunge verb remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
extreme adjective of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
extrude verb form or shape by forcing through an opening
exudate verb release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
exuviae noun cast-off skins or coverings of various organisms during ecdysis
eyehole noun a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
eyelike adjective suggesting an eye or eyes
eyesore noun something very ugly and offensive
faience noun glazed earthenware decorated with opaque colors
falange noun the Spanish Nazi party under Franco
falcate adjective curved like a sickle
fanfare noun a gaudy outward display
faroese noun a Scandinavian language (closely related to Icelandic) that is spoken …
fatigue verb lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
febrile adjective of or relating to or characterized by fever
fellate verb provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
ferrite noun a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent
ferrule noun a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting
fertile adjective capable of reproducing
festive adjective offering fun and gaiety
fiancee noun a woman who is engaged to be married
fictile adjective of or relating to the craft of pottery
fictive adjective adopted in order to deceive
filaree noun European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico hav…
finagle verb achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
finance verb obtain or provide money for
finesse noun subtly skillful handling of a situation
fisheye adjective of or relating to a fisheye lens
fissile adjective capable of undergoing nuclear fission
fissure verb break into fissures or fine cracks
fixture noun an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
flavone noun a colorless crystalline compound that is part of a number of white or …
flexure noun the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
floozie noun a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
flowage noun gradual internal motion or deformation of a solid body (as by heat)
foliage noun the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
foliate verb hammer into thin flat foils
foliose adjective bearing numerous leaves
footage noun film that has been shot
forgive verb stop blaming or grant forgiveness
forsake verb leave someone who needs or counts on you
fortune noun an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result…
foxhole noun a small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy fire
fragile adjective easily broken or damaged or destroyed
freebee noun something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional sche…
freebie noun something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional sche…
friable adjective easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
frigate noun a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
frijole noun the common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especi…
frisbee noun a light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter
frizzle verb fry something until it curls and becomes crisp
fulsome adjective unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech
funicle noun the stalk of a plant ovule or seed
furcate verb divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
furnace noun an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destr…
furtive adjective marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
fusible adjective capable of being melted and fused
gadidae noun large family of important mostly marine food fishes
galilee noun an area of northern Israel
gamboge noun a gum resin used as a yellow pigment and a purgative
ganoine noun shiny substance that resemble enamel and is secreted by the corium of …
garbage noun food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
garotte verb strangle with an iron collar
garpike noun primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and …
garrote verb strangle with an iron collar
gavotte noun an old formal French dance in quadruple time
gazelle noun small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
gemmule noun the physically discrete element that Darwin proposed as responsible fo…
genoese adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Genoa or its inhabitants
genoise noun rich and delicate Italian sponge cake
gentile adjective belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples
genuine adjective not fake or counterfeit
geordie noun a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
germane adjective relevant and appropriate
gesture verb show, express or direct through movement
getable adjective capable of being obtained
ghillie noun a shoe without a tongue and with decorative lacing up the instep
gibbose adjective (used of the moon) more than half full
giraffe noun tallest living quadruped
gironde noun the French moderate political party that was in power (1791-1793) duri…
glimpse verb catch a glimpse of or see briefly
globose adjective having the shape of a sphere or ball
glucose noun a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms
glycine noun the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid…
godlike adjective appropriate to or befitting a god
gosmore noun European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower…
gothite noun a red or yellow or brown mineral
gouache noun an opaque watercolor prepared with gum
gracile adjective slender and graceful
grackle noun glossy black Asiatic starling often taught to mimic speech
gradate verb arrange according to grades
grandee noun a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
granite noun plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture
grannie noun the mother of your father or mother
grantee noun a recipient of a grant
gravure noun a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate
grenade noun a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
grimace verb contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
grindle noun primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dor…
groupie noun an enthusiastic young fan (especially a young woman who follows rock g…
grumble verb show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
grumose adjective transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
gruntle verb cause to be more favorably inclined
gruyere noun Swiss cheese with small holes
guanine noun a purine base found in DNA and RNA
guayule noun much-branched subshrub with silvery leaves and small white flowers of …
gummite noun a gummy orange mixture of uranium oxides and silicates occurring natur…
gumshoe noun someone who is a detective
gunfire noun the act of shooting a gun
gunwale noun wale at the top of the side of boat
hachure noun shading consisting of multiple crossing lines
haltere noun either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects
hastate adjective (of a leaf shape) like a spear point, with flaring pointed lobes at th…
haulage noun the act of drawing or hauling something
haywire adjective informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
hectare noun (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000…
hellene noun a native or inhabitant of Greece
hemline noun the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
henbane noun poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-b…
heptane noun a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid obtained from petroleum a…
herbage noun succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land
heroine noun the main good female character in a work of fiction
hipbone noun large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis
hipline noun the line formed by measuring the hip at its greatest part
hircine adjective of or pertaining to or suggestive of a goat (especially in strong odor)
hirsute adjective having or covered with hair
histone noun a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids
hittite adjective of or relating to the Hittite people or their language or culture
hoecake noun thin usually unleavened johnnycake made of cornmeal
honoree noun a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments
hormone noun the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood t…
hospice noun a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
hostage noun a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will …
hostile adjective characterized by enmity or ill will
hotcake noun a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
houhere noun small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clus…
hussite noun an adherent of the religious reforms of John Huss
hyaline adjective resembling glass in transparency or translucency
hydrate verb supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
hydride noun any binary compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements
hygiene noun a condition promoting sanitary practices
hylidae noun the amphibian family of tree frogs
idolise verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
idolize verb love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
ignoble adjective completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
imagine verb form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not th…
imitate verb reproduce someone's behavior or looks
immense adjective unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or sc…
impasse noun a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is poss…
impinge verb impinge or infringe upon
implore verb call upon in supplication
incense verb perfume especially with a censer
incline verb have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
include verb have as a part, be made up out of
inflate verb exaggerate or make bigger
ingenue noun an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent …
ingrate noun a person who shows no gratitude
inosine noun a nucleoside that is formed by the deamination of adenosine
intense adjective possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
interne noun an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practic…
inverse adjective reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
invitee noun a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
involve verb connect closely and often incriminatingly
inweave verb weave together into a fabric or design
iresine noun genus of tropical American herbs or subshrubs
irksome adjective so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
isogone noun an imaginary line connecting points on the Earth's surface where the m…
isotope noun one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with differen…
itemise verb place on a list of items
iterate verb to say, state, or perform again
jadeite noun a hard green mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate in monocli…
jasmine noun any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native t…
jawbone verb talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
joyride verb ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
jubilee noun a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
justice noun the quality of being just or fair
kainite noun a white mineral consisting of magnesium sulphate and potassium chloride
kakatoe noun a genus of Psittacidae
kaoline noun a fine usually white clay formed by the weathering of aluminous minera…
karaoke noun singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usua…
kassite noun a member of an ancient people who ruled Babylonia between 1600 and 120…
kernite noun a light soft mineral consisting of hydrated sodium borate in crystalli…
keyhole noun the hole where a key is inserted
khedive noun one of the Turkish viceroys who ruled Egypt between 1867 and 1914
knuckle verb press or rub with the knuckles
kunzite noun a pinkish lilac crystal form of the mineral spodumene that is used as …
kyanite noun a grey or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in cry…
labiate adjective having lips or parts that resemble lips
lactase noun any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose …
lactose noun a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule
laramie noun a university town in southeast Wyoming
laridae noun gull family: gulls and terns
lasagne noun baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat o…
latrine noun a public toilet in a military area
latrobe noun United States architect (born in England) whose works include the cham…
lattice noun an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic…
layette noun kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a n…
leafage noun the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
leakage noun the discharge of a fluid from some container
lecture verb deliver a lecture or talk
legatee noun someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed
legible adjective (of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
leglike adjective resembling or functioning like a leg
leisure noun time available for ease and relaxation
leonine adjective of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
leprose adjective rough to the touch
lettuce noun informal terms for money
leucine noun a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential…
librate verb determine the weight of
lignite noun intermediate between peat and bituminous coal
likable adjective (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic…
limeade noun sweetened beverage of lime juice and water
lindane noun a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide
lineage noun the descendants of one individual
linkage noun an associative relation
lionise verb assign great social importance to
lionize verb assign great social importance to
liplike adjective having lips or parts that resemble lips
lissome adjective moving and bending with ease
livable adjective fit or suitable to live in or with
lockage noun a fee charged for passage through a lock in a canal or waterway
lovable adjective having characteristics that attract love or affection
lowlife noun a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
lozenge noun a small aromatic or medicated candy
lucerne noun important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and …
luddite noun any opponent of technological progress
luggage noun cases used to carry belongings when traveling
lunette noun temporary fortification like a detached bastion
macabre adjective shockingly repellent
macaque noun short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa
machete noun a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or f…
machine verb turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
magnate noun a very wealthy or powerful businessman
malaise noun physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
maleate noun a salt or ester of maleic acid
maltese adjective of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants
maltose noun a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches
manacle verb confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
manatee noun sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America
mandate verb assign under a mandate
manhole noun a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain ac…
manidae noun coextensive with the order Pholidota
manlike adjective possessing qualities befitting a man
marline noun a small usually tarred line of 2 strands
marlite noun metamorphic rock with approximately the same composition as marl
marmite noun soup cooked in a large pot
marquee noun large and often sumptuous tent
massage verb manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxat…
massive adjective imposing in size or bulk or solidity
matinee noun a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the af…
maypole noun a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by d…
measure verb determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements…
mediate verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
melange noun a motley assortment of things
melinae noun subdivision not used in some classifications: badgers
menurae noun lyrebirds and scrubbirds
methane noun a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
micelle noun an electrically charged particle built up from polymeric molecules or …
microbe noun a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium)
midline noun the median plane of the body (or some part of the body)
midwife noun a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
migrate verb move from one country or region to another and settle there
mileage noun distance measured in miles
millime noun 1,000 millimes equal 1 dinar in Tunisia
milline noun an advertising measure
mimidae noun sometimes considered a subfamily of Troglodytidae: mockingbirds
miniate verb paint with red lead or vermilion
miocene noun from 25 million to 13 million years ago
miracle noun any amazing or wonderful occurrence
misdate verb assign the wrong date to
misfire verb fail to fire or detonate
mismate verb provide with an unsuitable mate
misname verb assign in incorrect name to
misrule noun government that is inefficient or dishonest
missile noun a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives
missive noun a written message addressed to a person or organization
mixable adjective (chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed
mixture noun (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed tog…
moblike adjective characteristic of a mob
moderne adjective of or relating to a popularization of art deco that used bright colors…
modiste noun someone who makes and sells hats
moliere noun French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
monocle noun lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
montage noun a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to…
montane adjective of or inhabiting mountainous regions
mooneye noun recurrent eye inflammation in horses
moraine noun accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
mortice verb cut a hole for a tenon in
mortise verb cut a hole for a tenon in
moselle noun German white wine from the Moselle valley or a similar wine made elsew…
mountie noun colloquial term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
movable adjective (of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from pla…
mundane adjective found in the ordinary course of events
muridae noun originally Old World rats now distributed worldwide
musette noun a small bagpipe formerly popular in France
mutable adjective capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
myeline noun a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis …
mysidae noun small shrimp-like crustaceans
nacelle noun a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine
naivete noun lack of sophistication or worldliness
narrate verb provide commentary for a film, for example
necktie noun neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by…
neglige noun a loose dressing gown for women
neonate noun a baby from birth to four weeks
neptune noun (Roman mythology) god of the sea
nervure noun any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework …
netlike adjective having open interstices or resembling a web
newgate noun a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and …
nightie noun lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
niobite noun a black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum
nitrate verb treat with nitric acid, so as to change an organic compound into a nit…
nitride noun a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (suc…
nitrile noun any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
nitrite noun the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or este…
noisome adjective causing or able to cause nausea
nominee noun a politician who is running for public office
nonuple adjective having nine units or components
nurture verb help develop, help grow
nutcase noun someone deranged and possibly dangerous
nutlike adjective having the flavor of nuts
oatcake noun thin flat unleavened cake of baked oatmeal
oblique adjective slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither paral…
obovate adjective (of a leaf shape) egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base
obscene adjective designed to incite to indecency or lust
obscure verb make less visible or unclear
observe verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
obtrude verb push to thrust outward
obverse noun the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
octette noun eight performers or singers who perform together
octuple adjective having eight units or components
odonate noun large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranou…
odorize verb cause to smell or be smelly
offence noun the action of attacking an enemy
offside adverb illegally in advance of the ball or puck
oldwife noun tropical Atlantic fish
olefine noun any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
olivine noun a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate
onetime adjective belonging to some prior time
onshore adverb on or toward the land
oospore noun a thick-walled sexual spore that develops from a fertilized oosphere i…
opaline adjective having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
operose adjective characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
orifice noun an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
ostiole noun a small pore especially one in the reproductive bodies of certain alga…
outcome noun something that results
outface verb overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring
outline verb describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
outmode verb make unfashionable, outdated, or obsolete
outrage verb strike with disgust or revulsion
outride verb hang on during a trial of endurance
outsize adjective larger than normal for its kind
outsole noun the outer sole of a shoe or boot that is the bottom of the shoe and ma…
outtake noun a scene that is filmed but is not used in the final editing of the film
outvote verb defeat by a majority of votes
overage adjective too old to be useful
overawe verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe
overuse verb make use of too often or too extensively
ovulate verb produce and discharge eggs
oxalate noun a salt or ester of oxalic acid
oxidase noun any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
oxidate verb enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
oxidise verb add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
oxidize verb enter into a combination with oxygen or become converted into an oxide
oxytone noun word having stress or an acute accent on the last syllable
ozonide noun any of a class of unstable chemical compounds resulting from the addit…
ozonise verb convert (oxygen) into ozone
ozonize verb convert (oxygen) into ozone
padrone noun an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy
palette noun the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting …
pallone noun an Italian game similar to tennis
palmate adjective (of the feet of water birds) having three toes connected by a thin fol…
palpate verb examine (a body part) by palpation
panache noun distinctive and stylish elegance
pancake noun a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
panicle noun compound raceme or branched cluster of flowers
panoche noun fudge made with brown sugar and butter and milk and nuts
panpipe noun a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound…
pantile noun a roofing tile with a S-shape
papoose noun an American Indian infant
pappose adjective (of plants such as dandelions and thistles) having pappi or tufts of f…
parable noun a short moral story (often with animal characters)
paridae noun titmice and chickadees
parolee noun someone released on probation or on parole
partake verb have some of the qualities or attributes of something
passage noun the act of passing from one state or place to the next
passive adjective lacking in energy or will
pastime noun a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
pasture verb let feed in a field or pasture or meadow
pauline adjective relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
payable adjective subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
pedicle noun a small stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence
peerage noun the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
pelisse noun a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
peltate adjective (of a leaf shape) round, with the stem attached near the center of the…
penance noun remorse for your past conduct
pennate adjective having feathered wings
penoche noun fudge made with brown sugar and butter and milk and nuts
pensive adjective deeply or seriously thoughtful
pentode noun a thermionic tube having five electrodes
pentose noun any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule
penuche noun fudge made with brown sugar and butter and milk and nuts
peonage noun the condition of a peon
peptide noun amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl gr…
peptize verb disperse in a medium into a colloidal state
peptone noun any of various water-soluble compounds that form by hydrolysis in the …
percale noun a fine closely woven cotton fabric
perfume verb fill or impregnate with an odor
perfuse verb force a fluid through (a body part or tissue)
perigee noun periapsis in Earth orbit
perjure verb knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty o…
permute verb change the order or arrangement of
pervade verb spread or diffuse through
petiole noun the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf
philtre noun a drink credited with magical power
phocine adjective of or relating to seals
phoneme noun (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguish…
piastre noun a fractional monetary unit in Egypt and Lebanon and Sudan and Syria
pickaxe noun a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is point…
pinhole noun a small puncture that might have been made by a pin
pinkeye noun inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
pinnace noun a boat for communication between ship and shore
pinnate adjective (of a leaf shape) featherlike
pinnule noun division of a usually pinnately divided leaf
pinocle noun a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit …
pipette noun measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to meas…
pirogue noun a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
piscine adjective of or relating to fish
pismire noun social insect living in organized colonies
placate verb cause to be more favorably inclined
planate adjective having been flattened
plantae noun (botany) the taxonomic kingdom comprising all living or extinct plants
pledgee noun someone to whom a pledge is made or someone with whom something is dep…
pleione noun small genus of dwarf orchids
pliable adjective susceptible to being led or directed
plicate verb fold into pleats, "Pleat the cloth"
plosive noun a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and sud…
plumage noun the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of …
plumate adjective having an ornamental plume or feathery tuft
plumose adjective having an ornamental plume or feathery tuft
plumule noun down feather of young birds
poaceae noun the grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals
poetise verb compose verses or put into verse
poetize verb compose verses or put into verse
poleaxe verb fell with or as if with a poleax
polyose noun any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of mono…
porcine adjective relating to or suggesting swine
porkpie noun man's hat with a low, flat crown and a snap brim
portage noun the cost of carrying or transporting
postage noun the charge for mailing something
posture verb behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others
potable adjective suitable for drinking
potence noun the state of being potent
pothole noun a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road sur…
pottage noun a stew of vegetables and (sometimes) meat
prairie noun a treeless grassy plain
praline noun cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans
prattle verb speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
precise adjective sharply exact or accurate or delimited
preemie noun an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation
preface verb furnish with a preface or introduction
prelate noun a senior clergyman and dignitary
prelude verb serve as a prelude or opening to
premise verb set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
prepare verb make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or…
prepose verb place before another constituent in the sentence
prepuce noun a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris
presume verb take to be the case or to be true
previse verb warn in advance or beforehand
prickle verb cause a prickling sensation
primate noun a senior clergyman and dignitary
private adjective confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
probate verb put a convicted person on probation by suspending his sentence
profane verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
profuse adjective produced or growing in extreme abundance
prolate adjective having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter
proline noun an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen)
promise verb make a promise or commitment
promote verb contribute to the progress or growth of
pronate verb turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards
propane noun colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum
propene noun a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum
propose verb make a proposal, declare a plan for something
prorate verb make a proportional settlement or distribution
protege noun a person who receives support and protection from an influential patro…
provide verb give something useful or necessary to
provoke verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
puerile adjective of or characteristic of a child
pulsate verb expand and contract rhythmically
pustule noun a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus
quayage noun a fee charged for the use of a wharf or quay
quibble verb evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
quiesce verb become quiet or quieter
quinine noun a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark
quinone noun any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are…
radiate verb send out rays or waves
radicle noun (anatomy) a small structure resembling a rootlet (such as a fibril of …
ragtime noun music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
rajidae noun bottom-dwelling tropical rays: skates
rampage verb act violently, recklessly, or destructively
ranidae noun a family nearly cosmopolitan in distribution: true frogs
rankine noun a unit of temperature on the Rankine scale
rapture noun a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
ratable adjective liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes
ratafee noun sweet liqueur made from wine and brandy flavored with plum or peach or…
rathole noun a hole (as in the wall of a building) made by rats
ratitae noun used in former classifications to include all ratite bird orders
ratlike adjective resembling or characteristic of a rat
ratline noun (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship
rawhide noun untanned hide especially of cattle
realise verb earn on some commercial or business transaction
realize verb be fully aware or cognizant of
recline verb move the upper body backwards and down
recluse adjective withdrawn from society
recurve verb curve or bend (something) back or down
recycle verb cause to repeat a cycle
redbone noun a speedy red or red-and-tan American hound
redline verb discriminate in selling or renting housing in certain areas of a neigh…
referee verb be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
reflate verb economics: experience reflation
refugee noun an exile who flees for safety
regorge verb eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
rehouse verb put up in a new or different housing
release verb release, as from one's grip
relieve verb provide physical relief, as from pain
remorse noun a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
replace verb substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficien…
reprise verb repeat an earlier theme of a composition
reptile noun any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises,…
require verb require as useful, just, or proper
requite verb make repayment for or return something
rescale verb establish on a new scale
reserve verb hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
reshape verb shape anew or differently
residue noun matter that remains after something has been removed
respire verb breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety
respite verb postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
restate verb to say, state, or perform again
restive adjective being in a tense state
restore verb return to its original or usable and functioning condition
reticle noun a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plan…
retinue noun the group following and attending to some important person
retiree noun someone who has retired from active working
revenge verb take revenge for a perceived wrong
revenue noun the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
reverie noun absentminded dreaming while awake
reverse verb change to the contrary
revolve verb turn on or around an axis or a center
rheidae noun a family of birds coextensive with the order Rheiformes
rhizome noun a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a…
riptide noun a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one curre…
risible adjective arousing or provoking laughter
rissole noun minced cooked meat or fish coated in egg and breadcrumbs and fried in …
roanoke noun a city in southwestern Virginia
romaine noun lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
romance verb make amorous advances towards
rootage noun fixedness by or as if by roots
roseate adjective of something having a dusty purplish pink color
roselle noun East Indian sparsely prickly annual herb or perennial subshrub widely …
rosette noun an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of of…
roulade noun a dish consisting of a slice of meat that is rolled around a filling a…
routine adjective found in the ordinary course of events
rupture verb separate or cause to separate abruptly
saccade noun a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest
saccule noun a small sac or pouch (especially the smaller chamber of the membranous…
saclike adjective increase the tension on
salable adjective capable of being sold
saltine noun a cracker sprinkled with salt before baking
saltire noun a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
salvage verb save from ruin, destruction, or harm
samnite noun an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed …
sanicle noun a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and uni…
saprobe noun an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic mat…
sardine noun small fatty fish usually canned
sausage noun highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
scalage noun estimation of the amount of lumber in a log
scalene adjective of a triangle having three sides of different lengths
scapose adjective resembling or consisting of a scape
sceptre noun the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
science noun a particular branch of scientific knowledge
scottie noun old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with ere…
scrapie noun a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of …
scrooge noun a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
scruple verb hesitate on moral grounds
scuffle verb walk by dragging one's feet
scumble noun the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture
scuttle verb to move about or proceed hurriedly
seaside noun the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
seattle noun a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
secrete verb generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
seeable adjective capable of being seen
seepage noun the process of seeping
seizure noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
selvage noun border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental…
sensate adjective having physical sensation
septate adjective of or relating to a septum
serrate verb make saw-toothed or jag the edge of
servile adjective resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover
sessile adjective permanently attached to a substrate
setline noun a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (…
seville noun a city in southwestern Spain
shamble verb walk by dragging one's feet
sharpie noun an alert and energetic person
shawnee noun a member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee …
sheathe verb cover with a protective sheathing
shuffle verb walk by dragging one's feet
shuteye noun informal term for sleep
shuttle verb travel back and forth between two points
siamese adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people
signore noun an Italian title of respect for a man
silence verb cause to be quiet or not talk
silicle noun short broad silique occurring in some cruciferous plants
silique noun narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae
sincere adjective make a sucking sound
sinuate adjective curved or curving in and out
situate verb determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instr…
sixsome noun six people considered as a unit
skiffle noun a style of popular music in the 1950s
skydive verb jump from an airplane and perform various maneuvers before opening one…
skyline noun the outline of objects seen against the sky
smuggle verb import or export without paying customs duties
snaffle verb get hold of or seize quickly and easily
sniffle verb cry or whine with snuffling
snuffle verb sniff or smell inquiringly
snuggle verb move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
soakage noun the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of bei…
sockeye noun fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers
soignee adjective polished and well-groomed
soilure noun the act of soiling something
solfege noun singing using solfa syllables to denote the notes of the scale of C ma…
soluble adjective (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually w…
solvate verb cause a solvation in (a substance)
sorbate noun a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another su…
soubise noun veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onions and whipping cream
souffle noun light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed wit…
soutane noun a long cassock with buttons down the front
sowbane noun herb considered fatal to swine
spackle noun powder (containing gypsum plaster and glue) that when mixed with water…
spangle verb glitter as if covered with spangles
speckle verb produce a mottled effect
spectre noun a ghostly appearing figure
spicate adjective having or relating to spikes
spicule noun small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marin…
spindle noun (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division
spittle noun a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and muco…
splodge noun an irregularly shaped spot
spokane noun a city in eastern Washington near the Idaho border
spondee noun a metrical unit with stressed-stressed syllables
spyhole noun a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep
squeeze verb to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
stabile adjective (chemistry, physics, biology) resistant to change
staddle noun a base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked
standee noun someone who stands in a place where one might otherwise sit (as a spec…
startle verb to stimulate to action
statice noun any of various plants of the genus Limonium of temperate salt marshes …
stative adjective ( used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) …
stature noun high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
statute adjective enacted by a legislative body
steeple noun a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a ch…
sterile adjective incapable of reproducing
sterope noun (Greek mythology) one of the 7 Pleiades
stickle verb dispute or argue stubbornly (especially minor points)
stipple verb engrave by means of dots and flicks
stipule noun a small leafy outgrowth at the base of a leaf or its stalk
stomate noun a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and wate…
stoolie noun someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
stopple verb close or secure with or as if with a stopper
storage noun the act of storing something
stowage noun the charge for stowing goods
strange adjective being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected
striate verb mark with striae or striations
strophe noun one section of a lyric poem or choral ode in classical Greek drama
stubble noun material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leav…
stylise verb represent according to a conventional style
stylite noun an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars
stylize verb represent according to a conventional style
styrene noun a colorless oily liquid
subbase noun the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard
sublime verb vaporize and then condense right back again
succade noun fruit cooked in sugar syrup and encrusted with a sugar crystals
sucrase noun an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fr…
sucrose noun a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening a…
suffuse verb cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
suicide noun the act of killing yourself
sulcate adjective having deep narrow furrows or grooves
sulfate verb convert into a sulfate
sulfide noun a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electroposit…
sunnite noun a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as…
sunrise adjective of an industry or technology
sunrose noun any plant of the genus Helianthemum
supreme adjective final or last in your life or progress
surbase noun the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or pod…
surmise verb infer from incomplete evidence
surname noun the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished fr…
survive verb continue to live through hardship or adversity
swaddle verb wrap in swaddling clothes
swaggie noun an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in…
sweetie noun a person loved by another person
swizzle noun any of various tall frothy mixed drinks made usually of rum and lime j…
sylvine noun a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride
sylvite noun a mineral consisting of native potassium chloride
synapse noun the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuro…
syncope noun a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to th…
syringe verb spray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringe
systole noun the contraction of the chambers of the heart (especially the ventricle…
tactile adjective of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
tamable adjective capable of being tamed
tankage noun the quantity contained in (or the capacity of) a tank or tanks
tardive adjective late-occurring (especially with reference to symptoms of a disease)
tartufe noun a hypocrite who pretends to religious piety (after the protagonist in …
taurine adjective of or relating to or resembling a bull
taxable adjective (of goods or funds) subject to taxation
teacake noun flat semisweet cookie or biscuit usually served with tea
teatime noun a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
teenage adjective being of the age 13 through 19
tektite noun thought to derive from meteorites
tenable adjective based on sound reasoning or evidence
tensile adjective of or relating to tension
terence noun dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based o…
termite noun whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood
ternate adjective (of a leaf shape) consisting of three leaflets or sections
terpene noun an unsaturated hydrocarbon obtained from plants
terrace verb provide (a house) with a terrace
terrene adjective of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
terrine noun a pate or fancy meatloaf baked in an earthenware casserole
testate adjective having made a legally valid will before death
tetrode noun a thermionic tube having four electrodes
tetrose noun any monosaccharide sugar containing four atoms of carbon per molecule
textile adjective of or relating to fabrics or fabric making
texture noun the feel of a surface or a fabric
theatre noun a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can b…
thimble noun as much as a thimble will hold
thistle noun any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the …
thorite noun a radioactive mineral consisting of thorium silicate
thuggee noun murder and robbery by thugs
thymine noun a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine
tillage noun arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
timbale noun individual serving of minced e.g. meat or fish in a rich creamy sauce …
tinware noun articles of commerce made of tin plate
titrate verb measure by (the volume or concentration of solutions) by titration
todidae noun a family of birds of the order Coraciiformes
toluene noun a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar
tomtate noun found off the West Indies and Florida
tonnage noun a tax imposed on ships that enter the US
tonsure verb shave the head of a newly inducted monk
tontine noun a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a particip…
topside noun (usually plural) weather deck
torture verb torment emotionally or mentally
toughie noun an aggressive and violent young criminal
towline noun (nautical) a rope used in towing
towrope noun (nautical) a rope used in towing
traduce verb speak unfavorably about
trainee noun someone who is being trained
trample verb tread or stomp heavily or roughly
tranche noun a portion of something (especially money)
trapeze noun a swing used by circus acrobats
tremble verb move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
trestle noun a supporting tower used to support a bridge
tribune noun (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their i…
tribute noun something given or done as an expression of esteem
trickle verb run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
trireme noun ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on…
trochee noun a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed syllables
trounce verb beat severely with a whip or rod
truckle verb yield to out of weakness
truffle noun any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tu…
trustee noun a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted…
tunnage noun a tax imposed on ships that enter the US
turbine noun rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is convert…
tussore noun oriental moth that produces brownish silk
twaddle verb speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
twiddle verb turn in a twisting or spinning motion
twinkle verb gleam or glow intermittently
twosome noun two items of the same kind
ukraine noun a republic in southeastern Europe
ukulele noun a small guitar having four strings
umbrage noun a feeling of anger caused by being offended
unalike adjective not alike or similar
unaware adjective (often followed by `of') not aware
undrape verb strip something of drapery
unhinge verb disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
unitize verb divide (bulk material) and process as units
unnerve verb disturb the composure of
untwine verb undo what has been twined together
unweave verb undo strands that have been woven together
upheave verb lift forcefully from beneath
upraise verb cause to become alive again
upscale adjective go to see for professional or business reasons
upstage adverb at or toward the rear of the stage
upstate adverb in or toward the northern parts of a state
upsurge noun a sudden forceful flow
urceole noun a vessel that holds water for washing the hands
urinate verb pass after the manner of urine
urocele noun extravasation of urine into the scrotal sac
urodele noun amphibians that resemble lizards
ursidae noun bears and extinct related forms
useable adjective fit or ready for use or service
uterine adjective of or involving the uterus
utricle noun a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
vaccine noun immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic ce…
vacuole noun a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
valance noun a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a win…
valence noun (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with an…
valuate verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or signific…
vampire noun (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
vandyke noun Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641)
vantage noun place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensiv…
variate noun a variable quantity that is random
vehicle noun a conveyance that transports people or objects
veloute noun white sauce made with stock instead of milk
ventose noun sixth month of the Revolutionary calendar (February and March)
venture verb proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
verbose adjective using or containing too many words
vesicle noun a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially o…
vestige noun an indication that something has been present
vesture verb provide or cover with a cloak
vibrate verb shake, quiver, or throb
village noun a community of people smaller than a town
vintage noun a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
virgule noun a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
viscose noun a cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda
visible adjective capable of being seen
vitiate verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
vitrine noun a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum …
vocable noun a word that is spoken aloud
voltage noun the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow o…
voluble adjective marked by a ready flow of speech
vouchee noun (law) a person called into court to defend a title
vulgate noun the Latin edition of the Bible translated from Hebrew and Greek mainly…
vulpine adjective resembling or characteristic of a fox
vulture noun any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak…
wafture noun the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
walleye noun strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward
warfare noun the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
warlike adjective disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
wartime noun a period of time during which there is armed conflict
wastage noun the process of wasting
wattage noun the product of voltage and current
waxlike adjective having the paleness of wax
wayside noun edge of a way or road or path
weblike adjective having open interstices or resembling a web
weirdie noun someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
welfare noun governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
wheedle verb influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
whittle verb cut small bits or pare shavings from
whoopee noun noisy and boisterous revelry
windage noun the retarding force of air friction on a moving object
winsome adjective charming in a childlike or naive way
wrangle verb to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
wreathe verb move with slow, sinuous movements
wrestle verb combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
wriggle verb to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
wrinkle verb gather or contract into wrinkles or folds
yangtze noun the longest river of Asia
yardage noun distance measured in the aggregate number of yards
zeolite noun any of a family of glassy minerals analogous to feldspar containing hy…