9-Letter Nouns Ending With E
Here's the list of all the 3658 9-Letter Nouns Ending With E in the English Language.
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| insurance | 1. promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company 2. written contract or certificate of insurance More Definitions → |
| committee | 1. a special group delegated to consider some matter 2. a self-constituted organization to promote something More Definitions → |
| reference | 1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
| subscribe | More Definitions → |
| knowledge | 1. the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning More Definitions → |
| corporate | More Definitions → |
| institute | 1. an association organized to promote art or science or education More Definitions → |
| effective | More Definitions → |
| executive | 1. a person responsible for the administration of a business 2. persons who administer the law More Definitions → |
| furniture | 1. furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy More Definitions → |
| structure | 1. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts 2. the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts More Definitions → |
| telephone | 1. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds 2. transmitting speech at a distance More Definitions → |
| interface | 1. (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) 2. (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system More Definitions → |
| programme | 1. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event 2. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
| determine | More Definitions → |
| satellite | 1. man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon 2. a person who follows or serves another More Definitions → |
| guarantee | 1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications 2. an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true More Definitions → |
| affiliate | 1. a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization 2. a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization More Definitions → |
| challenge | 1. a demanding or stimulating situation 2. a call to engage in a contest or fight More Definitions → |
| procedure | 1. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result 2. a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work More Definitions → |
| adventure | 1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) More Definitions → |
| wholesale | 1. the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers More Definitions → |
| advantage | 1. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position 2. (tennis) first point scored after deuce More Definitions → |
| associate | 1. a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
| exclusive | 1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization More Definitions → |
| signature | 1. your name written in your own handwriting 2. a distinguishing style More Definitions → |
| influence | 1. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc 2. causing something without any direct or apparent effort More Definitions → |
| favourite | 1. a competitor thought likely to win 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
| chocolate | 1. a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot 2. a food made from roasted ground cacao beans More Definitions → |
| lifestyle | 1. a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes More Definitions → |
| clearance | 1. the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them 2. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something More Definitions → |
| objective | 1. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) 2. the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed More Definitions → |
| encourage | More Definitions → |
| candidate | 1. a politician who is running for public office 2. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) More Definitions → |
| catalogue | 1. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically 2. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things More Definitions → |
| charlotte | 1. a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard More Definitions → |
| landscape | 1. an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view 2. painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery More Definitions → |
| sensitive | 1. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead More Definitions → |
| technique | 1. a practical method or art applied to some particular task 2. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity More Definitions → |
| calculate | More Definitions → |
| residence | 1. any address at which you dwell more than temporarily 2. the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president) More Definitions → |
| expertise | 1. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge More Definitions → |
| hurricane | 1. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) More Definitions → |
| principle | 1. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct 2. a rule or standard especially of good behavior More Definitions → |
| valentine | 1. a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day More Definitions → |
| substance | 1. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists 2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience More Definitions → |
| existence | 1. the state or fact of existing 2. everything that exists anywhere More Definitions → |
| attribute | 1. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished 2. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity More Definitions → |
| cartridge | 1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun 2. a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required More Definitions → |
| workplace | 1. a place where work is done More Definitions → |
| warehouse | 1. a storehouse for goods and merchandise More Definitions → |
| shareware | 1. software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc. More Definitions → |
| configure | More Definitions → |
| somewhere | 1. an indefinite or unknown location More Definitions → |
| recognize | More Definitions → |
| customize | More Definitions → |
| franchise | 1. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place 2. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area More Definitions → |
| introduce | More Definitions → |
| alternate | 1. someone who takes the place of another person More Definitions → |
| departure | 1. the act of departing 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
| assurance | 1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities 2. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something More Definitions → |
| refinance | More Definitions → |
| bookstore | 1. a shop where books are sold More Definitions → |
| workforce | 1. the force of workers available More Definitions → |
| discharge | 1. the sudden giving off of energy 2. the act of venting More Definitions → |
| eliminate | More Definitions → |
| translate | More Definitions → |
| pantyhose | 1. a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings More Definitions → |
| intensive | 1. a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies More Definitions → |
| offensive | 1. the action of attacking an enemy More Definitions → |
| directive | 1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity More Definitions → |
| composite | 1. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts 2. considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers More Definitions → |
| syndicate | 1. a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities 2. an association of companies for some definite purpose More Definitions → |
| desperate | 1. a person who is frightened and in need of help More Definitions → |
| celebrate | More Definitions → |
| appliance | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job 2. durable goods for home or office use More Definitions → |
| microwave | 1. a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data 2. kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food More Definitions → |
| aggregate | 1. the whole amount 2. material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster More Definitions → |
| ordinance | 1. an authoritative command 2. a statute enacted by a city government More Definitions → |
| relevance | 1. the relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
| incentive | 1. a positive motivational influence 2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output More Definitions → |
| meanwhile | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
| fragrance | 1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant 2. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property More Definitions → |
| tolerance | 1. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions 2. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior More Definitions → |
| riverside | 1. the bank of a river More Definitions → |
| integrate | More Definitions → |
| vegetable | 1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant 2. any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower More Definitions → |
| sculpture | 1. a three-dimensional work of plastic art 2. creating figures or designs in three dimensions More Definitions → |
| chronicle | 1. a record or narrative description of past events More Definitions → |
| nightlife | 1. the entertainment available to people seeking nighttime diversion 2. the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.) More Definitions → |
| freelance | 1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
| cigarette | 1. finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking More Definitions → |
| narrative | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program More Definitions → |
| aerospace | 1. the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole More Definitions → |
| invisible | More Definitions → |
| miniature | 1. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) 2. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size More Definitions → |
| magnitude | 1. the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small) 2. a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10 More Definitions → |
| renewable | More Definitions → |
| incidence | 1. the relative frequency of occurrence of something 2. the striking of a light beam on a surface More Definitions → |
| allowance | 1. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) 2. a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses More Definitions → |
| duplicate | 1. something additional of the same kind 2. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly More Definitions → |
| privilege | 1. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all 2. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) More Definitions → |
| desirable | More Definitions → |
| champagne | 1. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there More Definitions → |
| prototype | 1. a standard or typical example More Definitions → |
| customise | More Definitions → |
| sacrifice | 1. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. 2. personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective) More Definitions → |
| undertake | More Definitions → |
| defensive | 1. an attitude of defensiveness More Definitions → |
| detective | 1. a police officer who investigates crimes 2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public More Definitions → |
| fireplace | 1. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built More Definitions → |
| colleague | 1. an associate that one works with 2. a person who is member of one's class or profession More Definitions → |
| enclosure | 1. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose 2. the act of enclosing something inside something else More Definitions → |
| nightmare | 1. a situation resembling a terrifying dream 2. a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream More Definitions → |
| telescope | 1. a magnifier of images of distant objects More Definitions → |
| reproduce | More Definitions → |
| longitude | 1. the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich More Definitions → |
| abundance | 1. the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply 2. (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present More Definitions → |
| negotiate | More Definitions → |
| operative | 1. a person secretly employed in espionage for a government 2. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations More Definitions → |
| prejudice | 1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation More Definitions → |
| terminate | More Definitions → |
| anchorage | 1. a fee for anchoring 2. place for vessels to anchor More Definitions → |
| primitive | 1. a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization 2. a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived More Definitions → |
| scripture | 1. any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group More Definitions → |
| guideline | 1. a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters 2. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action More Definitions → |
| authorize | More Definitions → |
| ambulance | 1. a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals More Definitions → |
| substrate | 1. the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment 2. a surface on which an organism grows or is attached More Definitions → |
| childcare | 1. a service involving care for other people's children More Definitions → |
| discourse | 1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing 2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) More Definitions → |
| defective | More Definitions → |
| freestyle | 1. a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use More Definitions → |
| brokerage | 1. a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller 2. the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties More Definitions → |
| resonance | 1. an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation 2. a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system More Definitions → |
| limousine | 1. large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur More Definitions → |
| rationale | 1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) More Definitions → |
| etiquette | 1. rules governing socially acceptable behavior More Definitions → |
| ignorance | 1. the lack of knowledge or education More Definitions → |
| explosive | 1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck More Definitions → |
| horoscope | 1. a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets 2. a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place More Definitions → |
| phosphate | 1. a salt of phosphoric acid 2. carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid More Definitions → |
| recognise | More Definitions → |
| premature | More Definitions → |
| pesticide | 1. a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects) More Definitions → |
| interfere | More Definitions → |
| timetable | 1. a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place 2. a schedule of times of arrivals and departures More Definitions → |
| solitaire | 1. a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself 2. extinct flightless bird related to the dodo More Definitions → |
| emergence | 1. the gradual beginning or coming forth 2. the becoming visible More Definitions → |
| stimulate | More Definitions → |
| emphasize | More Definitions → |
| elaborate | More Definitions → |
| designate | More Definitions → |
| exquisite | More Definitions → |
| sophomore | 1. a second-year undergraduate More Definitions → |
| cooperate | More Definitions → |
| fortunate | More Definitions → |
| amplitude | 1. (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave 2. the property of copious abundance More Definitions → |
| milestone | 1. stone post at side of a road to show distances 2. a significant event in your life (or in a project) More Definitions → |
| turquoise | 1. a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate 2. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
| facsimile | 1. an exact copy or reproduction 2. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio More Definitions → |
| digestive | 1. any substance that promotes digestion More Definitions → |
| housewife | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
| cellphone | 1. a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver More Definitions → |
| avalanche | 1. a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain 2. a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things More Definitions → |
| submarine | 1. a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
| inference | 1. the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation More Definitions → |
| allowable | More Definitions → |
| endurance | 1. the power to withstand hardship or stress 2. a state of surviving; remaining alive More Definitions → |
| rectangle | 1. a parallelogram with four right angles More Definitions → |
| menopause | 1. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends More Definitions → |
| headphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
| workspace | 1. space allocated for your work (as in an office) More Definitions → |
| innocence | 1. the quality of innocent naivete 2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil More Definitions → |
| glassware | 1. an article of tableware made of glass More Definitions → |
| apologize | More Definitions → |
| tentative | More Definitions → |
| pineapple | 1. a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics 2. large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated More Definitions → |
| grievance | 1. a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation 2. an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice More Definitions → |
| shoreline | 1. a boundary line between land and water More Definitions → |
| reinforce | More Definitions → |
| obedience | 1. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person 2. the trait of being willing to obey More Definitions → |
| dominance | 1. superior development of one side of the body 2. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
| commodore | 1. a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral More Definitions → |
| limestone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals More Definitions → |
| impedance | 1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms More Definitions → |
| multitude | 1. a large indefinite quantity 2. a large gathering of people More Definitions → |
| avoidance | 1. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening More Definitions → |
| gratitude | 1. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation More Definitions → |
| vengeance | 1. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life More Definitions → |
| requisite | 1. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
| summarize | More Definitions → |
| saxophone | 1. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore More Definitions → |
| miserable | More Definitions → |
| surcharge | 1. an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill) More Definitions → |
| electrode | 1. a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit More Definitions → |
| diligence | 1. conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation 2. persevering determination to perform a task More Definitions → |
| injustice | 1. an unjust act 2. the practice of being unjust or unfair More Definitions → |
| backstage | 1. a stage area out of sight of the audience More Definitions → |
| prescribe | More Definitions → |
| doctorate | 1. one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university More Definitions → |
| undermine | More Definitions → |
| concierge | 1. a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter More Definitions → |
| tableware | 1. articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware) More Definitions → |
| adherence | 1. faithful support for a cause or political party or religion 2. the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition More Definitions → |
| formulate | More Definitions → |
| mainframe | 1. a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room 2. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing More Definitions → |
| penthouse | 1. an apartment located on the top floors of a building More Definitions → |
| predicate | 1. (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula 2. one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements More Definitions → |
| supervise | More Definitions → |
| consulate | 1. diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul More Definitions → |
| casserole | 1. food cooked and served in a casserole 2. large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served More Definitions → |
| clubhouse | 1. a building that is occupied by a social club More Definitions → |
| videotape | 1. a video recording made on magnetic tape 2. a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound More Definitions → |
| briefcase | 1. a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books More Definitions → |
| impotence | 1. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble 2. an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate More Definitions → |
| farmhouse | 1. house for a farmer and family More Definitions → |
| underline | 1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) More Definitions → |
| phenotype | 1. what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment More Definitions → |
| overdrive | 1. the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration 2. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power More Definitions → |
| carbonate | 1. a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) More Definitions → |
| crocodile | 1. large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters More Definitions → |
| intervene | More Definitions → |
| playhouse | 1. plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of More Definitions → |
| alleviate | More Definitions → |
| coastline | 1. the outline of a coast More Definitions → |
| argentine | 1. any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes More Definitions → |
| endocrine | 1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect 2. any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
| coherence | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts More Definitions → |
| penetrate | More Definitions → |
| wolverine | 1. musteline mammal of northern Eurasia 2. stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal More Definitions → |
| marseille | 1. strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads More Definitions → |
| incapable | More Definitions → |
| replicate | More Definitions → |
| storyline | 1. the plot of a book or play or film More Definitions → |
| groupware | 1. software that can be used by a group of people who are working on the same information but may be distributed in space More Definitions → |
| sandstone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) More Definitions → |
| horseshoe | 1. game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes 2. U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof More Definitions → |
| outsource | More Definitions → |
| faceplate | 1. a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) More Definitions → |
| masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male More Definitions → |
| constable | 1. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff 2. a police officer of the lowest rank More Definitions → |
| visualize | More Definitions → |
| turntable | 1. a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played 2. a revolving tray placed on a dining table More Definitions → |
| imbalance | 1. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium 2. lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something More Definitions → |
| originate | More Definitions → |
| curvature | 1. (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal 2. the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve More Definitions → |
| spectacle | 1. something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight) 2. an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale More Definitions → |
| manganese | 1. a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals More Definitions → |
| crossfire | 1. a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions 2. fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross More Definitions → |
| cartilage | 1. tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults More Definitions → |
| parachute | 1. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall More Definitions → |
| grapevine | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries More Definitions → |
| obsessive | 1. a person who has obsessions More Definitions → |
| synagogue | 1. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation More Definitions → |
| intestine | 1. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus More Definitions → |
| disparate | More Definitions → |
| affective | More Definitions → |
| flammable | More Definitions → |
| iterative | 1. the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action More Definitions → |
| reconcile | More Definitions → |
| severance | 1. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) 2. the act of severing More Definitions → |
| reductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance More Definitions → |
| staircase | 1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps More Definitions → |
| criticize | More Definitions → |
| reimburse | More Definitions → |
| stabilize | More Definitions → |
| temperate | More Definitions → |
| adjective | 1. a word that expresses an attribute of something 2. the word class that qualifies nouns More Definitions → |
| ephedrine | 1. white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma More Definitions → |
| herbicide | 1. a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth More Definitions → |
| espionage | 1. the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets More Definitions → |
| clientele | 1. customers collectively More Definitions → |
| cellulose | 1. a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers More Definitions → |
| cultivate | More Definitions → |
| promenade | 1. a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year 2. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk More Definitions → |
| prosecute | More Definitions → |
| motorbike | 1. small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars More Definitions → |
| partridge | 1. flesh of either quail or grouse 2. heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds More Definitions → |
| arrogance | 1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors More Definitions → |
| glutamine | 1. a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism More Definitions → |
| tablature | 1. a musical notation indicating the fingering to be used More Definitions → |
| correlate | 1. either of two or more related or complementary variables More Definitions → |
| overwrite | More Definitions → |
| glutamate | 1. a salt or ester of glutamic acid More Definitions → |
| surrogate | 1. someone who takes the place of another person 2. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others More Definitions → |
| methadone | 1. synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction More Definitions → |
| hermitage | 1. the abode of a hermit More Definitions → |
| nighttime | 1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside More Definitions → |
| adenosine | 1. (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP More Definitions → |
| conjugate | 1. a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A More Definitions → |
| tangerine | 1. a variety of mandarin orange, known in Telugu and Portugal as kamala kaya and in Australia as a mandarin 2. any of various deep orange mandarins grown in the United States and southern Africa More Definitions → |
| intrusive | More Definitions → |
| formative | 1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function More Definitions → |
| patronage | 1. the act of providing approval and support 2. customers collectively More Definitions → |
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| telluride | 1. any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements More Definitions → |
| lunchtime | 1. the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch More Definitions → |
| lowercase | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case More Definitions → |
| firestone | 1. a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire 2. a sandstone that withstands intense heat; used to line fireplaces and furnaces and kilns More Definitions → |
| annoyance | 1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed 2. anger produced by some annoying irritation More Definitions → |
| reverence | 1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something 2. a reverent mental attitude More Definitions → |
| propagate | More Definitions → |
| tombstone | 1. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
| venerable | More Definitions → |
| lakeshore | 1. the shore of a lake More Definitions → |
| snowflake | 1. a crystal of snow 2. white Arctic bunting More Definitions → |
| pronounce | More Definitions → |
| dollhouse | 1. a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything 2. a small model of a house used as a toy by children More Definitions → |
| biosphere | 1. the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist More Definitions → |
| eradicate | More Definitions → |
| pheromone | 1. a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species More Definitions → |
| belvedere | 1. densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn 2. a gazebo sited to command a fine view More Definitions → |
| landslide | 1. an overwhelming electoral victory 2. a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff More Definitions → |
| corrosive | 1. a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) More Definitions → |
| margarine | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
| hydroxide | 1. a compound of an oxide with water 2. a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group More Definitions → |
| cellulite | 1. lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. More Definitions → |
| interlude | 1. an intervening period or episode 2. a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance More Definitions → |
| panhandle | 1. a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area 2. the handle of a pan More Definitions → |
| vigilance | 1. the process of paying close and continuous attention 2. vigilant attentiveness More Definitions → |
| wherefore | 1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' More Definitions → |
| drugstore | 1. a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold More Definitions → |
| handshake | 1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) More Definitions → |
| uppercase | 1. one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis More Definitions → |
| stoneware | 1. ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous More Definitions → |
| apologise | More Definitions → |
| columbine | 1. a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains More Definitions → |
| underside | 1. the lower side of anything More Definitions → |
| mezzanine | 1. first or lowest balcony 2. intermediate floor just above the ground floor More Definitions → |
| fairytale | 1. a story about fairies; told to amuse children 2. an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse More Definitions → |
| utterance | 1. the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication More Definitions → |
| threonine | 1. a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition More Definitions → |
| porcupine | 1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur More Definitions → |
| peregrine | 1. a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry More Definitions → |
| arbitrage | 1. a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price; when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price More Definitions → |
| orphanage | 1. the condition of being a child without living parents 2. a public institution for the care of orphans More Definitions → |
| afterlife | 1. life after death More Definitions → |
| stockpile | 1. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose 2. a storage pile accumulated for future use More Definitions → |
| meteorite | 1. stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface More Definitions → |
| artichoke | 1. Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head 2. a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart More Definitions → |
| recapture | 1. a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount 2. the act of taking something back More Definitions → |
| esplanade | 1. a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore More Definitions → |
| shrinkage | 1. process or result of becoming less or smaller 2. the amount by which something shrinks More Definitions → |
| calibrate | More Definitions → |
| kilometre | 1. a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) More Definitions → |
| entourage | 1. the group following and attending to some important person More Definitions → |
| publicize | More Definitions → |
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| moonstone | 1. a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar More Definitions → |
| dismantle | More Definitions → |
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| fluctuate | More Definitions → |
| histamine | 1. amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions More Definitions → |
| deference | 1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard 2. courteous regard for people's feelings More Definitions → |
| concourse | 1. a large gathering of people 2. a wide hallway in a building where people can walk More Definitions → |
| semaphore | 1. an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms More Definitions → |
| virulence | 1. extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease) 2. extreme hostility More Definitions → |
| hypnotize | More Definitions → |
| reiterate | More Definitions → |
| indenture | 1. a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) 2. formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt More Definitions → |
| quadruple | 1. a set of four similar things considered as a unit 2. a quantity that is four times as great as another More Definitions → |
| shortcake | 1. very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream More Definitions → |
| firehouse | 1. a station housing fire apparatus and firemen More Definitions → |
| grotesque | 1. art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants More Definitions → |
| waveguide | 1. a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar More Definitions → |
| chamomile | 1. Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis More Definitions → |
| reinstate | More Definitions → |
| marmalade | 1. a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits More Definitions → |
| reflexive | 1. a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent More Definitions → |
| insoluble | More Definitions → |
| classmate | 1. an acquaintance that you go to school with More Definitions → |
| keystroke | 1. the stroke of a key; one depression of a key on a keyboard More Definitions → |
| downgrade | 1. the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends More Definitions → |
| wheelbase | 1. the distance from the center of a car's front wheel to the rear axle More Definitions → |
| monologue | 1. speech you make to yourself 2. a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation) More Definitions → |
| rearrange | More Definitions → |
| authorise | More Definitions → |
| waterside | 1. land bordering a body of water More Definitions → |
| addressee | 1. one to whom something is addressed More Definitions → |
| campanile | 1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building More Definitions → |
| heartache | 1. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) More Definitions → |
| metronome | 1. clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music More Definitions → |
| fortitude | 1. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage More Definitions → |
| transpose | 1. a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix More Definitions → |
| aeroplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
| birdhouse | 1. a shelter for birds More Definitions → |
| propylene | 1. a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
| moustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
| brasserie | 1. a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap More Definitions → |
| histidine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue More Definitions → |
| incarnate | More Definitions → |
| decadence | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
| luminance | 1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light More Definitions → |
| leukocyte | 1. blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system More Definitions → |
| peptidase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
| cityscape | 1. a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area 2. painting depicting a city or urban area More Definitions → |
| eloquence | 1. powerful and effective language More Definitions → |
| aspartame | 1. an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener More Definitions → |
| vertebrae | 1. one of the bony segments of the spinal column More Definitions → |
| appointee | 1. an official who is appointed 2. a person who is appointed to a job or position More Definitions → |
| recessive | 1. an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical More Definitions → |
| admixture | 1. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something 2. an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base More Definitions → |
| goldeneye | 1. a variety of green lacewing 2. large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions More Definitions → |
| polyamide | 1. a polymer containing repeated amide groups More Definitions → |
| subsidize | More Definitions → |
| fungicide | 1. any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi More Definitions → |
| summarise | More Definitions → |
| hairstyle | 1. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) More Definitions → |
| georgette | 1. a thin silk dress material More Definitions → |
| ventricle | 1. one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid 2. a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries More Definitions → |
| milkshake | 1. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream More Definitions → |
| enumerate | More Definitions → |
| modernize | More Definitions → |
| archetype | 1. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies More Definitions → |
| sugarcane | 1. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice 2. tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar More Definitions → |
| elucidate | More Definitions → |
| barricade | 1. a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. 2. a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy More Definitions → |
| destitute | More Definitions → |
| aftercare | 1. care and treatment of a convalescent patient More Definitions → |
| delineate | More Definitions → |
| hypocrite | 1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives More Definitions → |
| ejaculate | 1. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract More Definitions → |
| socialize | More Definitions → |
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| aerodrome | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
| mistletoe | 1. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe 2. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas More Definitions → |
| supersede | More Definitions → |
| backspace | 1. the typewriter key used for back spacing More Definitions → |
| methylene | 1. the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane More Definitions → |
| hindrance | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome More Definitions → |
| symbolize | More Definitions → |
| pinstripe | 1. a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes 2. a fabric with very thin stripes More Definitions → |
| servitude | 1. state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment More Definitions → |
| stipulate | More Definitions → |
| headstone | 1. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault 2. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
| fabricate | More Definitions → |
| harmonize | More Definitions → |
| parentage | 1. the state of being a parent 2. the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents More Definitions → |
| vigilante | 1. member of a vigilance committee More Definitions → |
| chaperone | 1. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people More Definitions → |
| composure | 1. steadiness of mind under stress More Definitions → |
| isomerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form More Definitions → |
| roadhouse | 1. an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling More Definitions → |
| decompose | More Definitions → |
| moonshine | 1. the light of the Moon 2. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash More Definitions → |
| criticise | More Definitions → |
| menagerie | 1. a collection of live animals for study or display 2. the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition More Definitions → |
| burlesque | 1. a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
| semblance | 1. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading 2. an erroneous mental representation More Definitions → |
| postulate | 1. (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning More Definitions → |
| stalemate | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check More Definitions → |
| pursuance | 1. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria 2. the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion More Definitions → |
| workhorse | 1. machine that performs dependably under heavy use 2. a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor More Definitions → |
| evaporate | More Definitions → |
| scrimmage | 1. (American football) practice play between a football team's squads 2. a noisy riotous fight More Definitions → |
| carnivore | 1. a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal 2. any animal that feeds on flesh More Definitions → |
| mortgagee | 1. the person who accepts a mortgage More Definitions → |
| cowardice | 1. the trait of lacking courage More Definitions → |
| frustrate | More Definitions → |
| hyperbole | 1. extravagant exaggeration More Definitions → |
| immovable | 1. property consisting of houses and land More Definitions → |
| dissipate | More Definitions → |
| metalware | 1. household articles made of metal (especially for use at table) More Definitions → |
| consignee | 1. the person to whom merchandise is delivered over More Definitions → |
| showplace | 1. a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty More Definitions → |
| causative | More Definitions → |
| foreshore | 1. the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark More Definitions → |
| checkmate | 1. complete victory 2. a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king More Definitions → |
| nameplate | 1. a plate bearing a name More Definitions → |
| thymidine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of thymine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
| boathouse | 1. a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats More Definitions → |
| incurable | 1. a person whose disease is incurable More Definitions → |
| prostrate | More Definitions → |
| persevere | More Definitions → |
| arabesque | 1. position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose 2. an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design More Definitions → |
| haplotype | 1. (genetics) a combination of alleles (for different genes) that are located closely together on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together More Definitions → |
| serialize | More Definitions → |
| brimstone | 1. an old name for sulfur More Definitions → |
| captivate | More Definitions → |
| reportage | 1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television More Definitions → |
| manoeuvre | 1. a plan for attaining a particular goal 2. a military training exercise More Definitions → |
| socialite | 1. a socially prominent person More Definitions → |
| peacetime | 1. a period of time during which there is no war More Definitions → |
| millstone | 1. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps 2. any load that is difficult to carry More Definitions → |
| galactose | 1. a simple sugar found in lactose More Definitions → |
| pantomime | 1. a performance using gestures and body movements without words More Definitions → |
| bumblebee | 1. robust hairy social bee of temperate regions More Definitions → |
| malachite | 1. a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects More Definitions → |
| aggravate | More Definitions → |
| audiotape | 1. a tape recording of sound 2. magnetic tape for use in recording sound More Definitions → |
| privatize | More Definitions → |
| acetylene | 1. a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
| transgene | 1. an exogenous gene introduced into the genome of another organism More Definitions → |
| retaliate | More Definitions → |
| frostbite | 1. destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene More Definitions → |
| jailhouse | 1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
| bloodline | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. ancestry of a purebred animal More Definitions → |
| affluence | 1. abundant wealth More Definitions → |
| guacamole | 1. a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings More Definitions → |
| improvise | More Definitions → |
| formalize | More Definitions → |
| timepiece | 1. a measuring instrument or device for keeping time More Definitions → |
| liquidate | More Definitions → |
| clonidine | 1. an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches More Definitions → |
| cloisonne | 1. enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips More Definitions → |
| armistice | 1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms More Definitions → |
| broadside | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. a speech of violent denunciation More Definitions → |
| whetstone | 1. a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives More Definitions → |
| implicate | More Definitions → |
| decoupage | 1. art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer 2. the art of decorating a surface with shapes or pictures and then coating it with varnish or lacquer More Definitions → |
| xylophone | 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets More Definitions → |
| ornithine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea More Definitions → |
| jobcentre | 1. a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered More Definitions → |
| butadiene | 1. a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers More Definitions → |
| culminate | More Definitions → |
| cartouche | 1. a cartridge (usually with paper casing) More Definitions → |
| autoclave | 1. a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments More Definitions → |
| goldstone | 1. aventurine spangled densely with fine gold-colored particles More Definitions → |
| monoamine | 1. a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) More Definitions → |
| vestibule | 1. a large entrance or reception room or area 2. any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina) More Definitions → |
| chickadee | 1. any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America More Definitions → |
| bivariate | More Definitions → |
| publicise | More Definitions → |
| parsonage | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
| colonnade | 1. structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns More Definitions → |
| anhydride | 1. a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water More Definitions → |
| ridgeline | 1. a long narrow range of hills More Definitions → |
| microcode | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
| libertine | 1. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained More Definitions → |
| periscope | 1. an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field More Definitions → |
| segregate | 1. someone who is or has been segregated More Definitions → |
| debenture | 1. the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future 2. a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt More Definitions → |
| miniscule | More Definitions → |
| reminisce | More Definitions → |
| centipede | 1. chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors More Definitions → |
| glycerine | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
| blindside | More Definitions → |
| gyroscope | 1. rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction More Definitions → |
| gatehouse | 1. a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence More Definitions → |
| workpiece | 1. work consisting of a piece of metal being machined More Definitions → |
| waterline | 1. a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship More Definitions → |
| humiliate | More Definitions → |
| luminaire | 1. an electrical device used to create artificial light by use of an electric lamp; all light fixtures have a fixture body and a light socket to hold the lamp and allow for its replacement More Definitions → |
| bentonite | 1. an absorbent aluminum silicate clay formed from volcanic ash More Definitions → |
| thyroxine | 1. hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells More Definitions → |
| nutritive | More Definitions → |
| bluestone | 1. bluish-grey sandstone used for paving and building More Definitions → |
| reductive | More Definitions → |
| cortisone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone More Definitions → |
| megaphone | 1. a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice More Definitions → |
| stabilise | More Definitions → |
| reshuffle | 1. a redistribution of something 2. shuffling again More Definitions → |
| workhouse | 1. a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor 2. a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months More Definitions → |
| persecute | More Definitions → |
| bookplate | 1. a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted More Definitions → |
| brainwave | 1. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph 2. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation More Definitions → |
| freestone | 1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit More Definitions → |
| polyphone | 1. a letter that has two or more pronunciations More Definitions → |
| officiate | More Definitions → |
| polythene | 1. a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation More Definitions → |
| arbitrate | More Definitions → |
| germinate | More Definitions → |
| headpiece | 1. the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head 2. a protective helmet for the head More Definitions → |
| waistline | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips More Definitions → |
| gravitate | More Definitions → |
| vaccinate | More Definitions → |
| appendage | 1. an external body part that projects from the body 2. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant More Definitions → |
| tightrope | 1. tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground More Definitions → |
| reconvene | More Definitions → |
| soapstone | 1. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments More Definitions → |
| subdivide | More Definitions → |
| statuette | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
| toothache | 1. an ache localized in or around a tooth More Definitions → |
| fertilize | More Definitions → |
| disengage | More Definitions → |
| fruitcake | 1. a whimsically eccentric person 2. a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on More Definitions → |
| sultanate | 1. country or territory ruled by a sultan More Definitions → |
| insolence | 1. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties 2. an offensive disrespectful impudent act More Definitions → |
| precipice | 1. a very steep cliff More Definitions → |
| empathize | More Definitions → |
| flagstone | 1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones More Definitions → |
| visualise | More Definitions → |
| astrodome | 1. a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations More Definitions → |
| racehorse | 1. a horse bred for racing More Definitions → |
| lubricate | More Definitions → |
| magnetite | 1. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets More Definitions → |
| minuscule | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case 2. a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts More Definitions → |
| guanosine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of guanine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
| housemate | 1. someone who resides in the same house with you More Definitions → |
| caliphate | 1. the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph 2. the office of a caliph More Definitions → |
| sepulchre | 1. a chamber that is used as a grave More Definitions → |
| aubergine | 1. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable 2. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow More Definitions → |
| organelle | 1. a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ More Definitions → |
| resurface | More Definitions → |
| crankcase | 1. housing for a crankshaft More Definitions → |
| diplomate | 1. medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group More Definitions → |
| cavalcade | 1. a procession of people traveling on horseback More Definitions → |
| lodgepole | 1. shrubby two-needled pine of coastal northwestern United States; red to yellow-brown bark fissured into small squares More Definitions → |
| modernise | More Definitions → |
| trazodone | 1. oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative More Definitions → |
| overstate | More Definitions → |
| occlusive | 1. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it More Definitions → |
| clozapine | 1. an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; known to have few side effects More Definitions → |
| headspace | 1. the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing More Definitions → |
| terrorize | More Definitions → |
| expletive | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line More Definitions → |
| interlace | More Definitions → |
| lampshade | 1. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view More Definitions → |
| grenadine | 1. thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks More Definitions → |
| foreclose | More Definitions → |
| personage | 1. another word for person; a person not meriting identification 2. a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events More Definitions → |
| nectarine | 1. variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh 2. a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin More Definitions → |
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| intestate | More Definitions → |
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| fantasize | More Definitions → |
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| patronize | More Definitions → |
| concubine | 1. a woman who cohabits with an important man More Definitions → |
| debutante | 1. a young woman making her debut into society More Definitions → |
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| fascinate | More Definitions → |
| breakable | 1. an article that is fragile and easily broken More Definitions → |
| backplate | 1. plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
| vindicate | More Definitions → |
| internode | 1. a segment of a stem between two nodes More Definitions → |
| herbivore | 1. any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants More Definitions → |
| devastate | More Definitions → |
| bricolage | 1. construction of something by whatever material are available More Definitions → |
| endoscope | 1. a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery More Definitions → |
| bathhouse | 1. a building containing dressing rooms for bathers 2. a building containing public baths More Definitions → |
| liquorice | 1. deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots 2. a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant More Definitions → |
| retentive | More Definitions → |
| drinkable | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
| suffocate | More Definitions → |
| repudiate | More Definitions → |
| intercede | More Definitions → |
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| acquiesce | More Definitions → |
| epicentre | 1. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake More Definitions → |
| reexamine | More Definitions → |
| halothane | 1. a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures More Definitions → |
| sterilize | More Definitions → |
| metaphase | 1. the second stage of meiosis 2. the second stage of mitosis More Definitions → |
| mesmerize | More Definitions → |
| subsidise | More Definitions → |
| hydrazine | 1. a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels More Definitions → |
| extradite | More Definitions → |
| vehemence | 1. intensity or forcefulness of expression 2. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
| quartzite | 1. hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals More Definitions → |
| sacrilege | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
| demagogue | 1. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices More Definitions → |
| ventilate | More Definitions → |
| denigrate | More Definitions → |
| polonaise | 1. a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt More Definitions → |
| oxygenase | 1. an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen More Definitions → |
| jessamine | 1. a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea More Definitions → |
| extricate | More Definitions → |
| obfuscate | More Definitions → |
| disrepute | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
| cybercafe | 1. a cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink More Definitions → |
| imidazole | 1. an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor More Definitions → |
| warrantee | 1. a recipient of a warrant issued by a court in the United States 2. a customer to whom a warrant or guarantee is given More Definitions → |
| quinidine | 1. cardiac drug (trade names Quinidex and Quinora) used to treat certain heart arrhythmias More Definitions → |
| motorcade | 1. a procession of people traveling in motor cars More Definitions → |
| invective | 1. abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will More Definitions → |
| kerfuffle | 1. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
| tailpiece | 1. appendage added to extend the length of something More Definitions → |
| galvanize | More Definitions → |
| whiteface | 1. hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States 2. a clown whose face is covered with white make-up More Definitions → |
| puissance | 1. power to influence or coerce More Definitions → |
| undertone | 1. a quiet or hushed tone of voice 2. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning More Definitions → |
| claystone | 1. fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles More Definitions → |
| punctuate | More Definitions → |
| karyotype | 1. the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes) More Definitions → |
| reticence | 1. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary More Definitions → |
| velodrome | 1. a banked oval track for bicycle or motorcycle racing More Definitions → |
| socialise | More Definitions → |
| exfoliate | More Definitions → |
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| turpitude | 1. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice More Definitions → |
| stricture | 1. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway 2. severe criticism More Definitions → |
| showpiece | 1. the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection More Definitions → |
| procreate | More Definitions → |
| demitasse | 1. small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream 2. small coffee cup; for serving black coffee More Definitions → |
| fullerene | 1. a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms More Definitions → |
| unbalance | 1. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium 2. a state of mental disturbance and disorientation More Definitions → |
| nonnative | More Definitions → |
| inculcate | More Definitions → |
| sentience | 1. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness 2. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended More Definitions → |
| turnstile | 1. a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering More Definitions → |