Nouns Ending With Y
Here's the list of all the 8019 Nouns Ending With Y in the English Language.
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may | 1. thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America More Definitions → |
day | 1. time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis 2. a point or period in time More Definitions → |
buy | 1. an advantageous purchase More Definitions → |
city | 1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts 2. an incorporated administrative district established by state charter More Definitions → |
policy | 1. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group 2. a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government More Definitions → |
privacy | 1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others 2. the condition of being concealed or hidden More Definitions → |
company | 1. an institution created to conduct business 2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons More Definitions → |
many | More Definitions → |
university | 1. the body of faculty and students at a university 2. establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching More Definitions → |
way | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end More Definitions → |
community | 1. a group of people living in a particular local area 2. a group of people having a religion, ethnic, profession, or other particular characteristic in common More Definitions → |
family | 1. a social unit living together 2. primary social group; parents and children More Definitions → |
today | 1. the present time or age 2. the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow) More Definitions → |
technology | 1. the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment 2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems More Definitions → |
security | 1. the state of being free from danger or injury 2. defense against financial failure; financial independence More Definitions → |
county | 1. (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government 2. (United States) the largest administrative district within a state More Definitions → |
history | 1. the aggregate of past events 2. a record or narrative description of past events More Definitions → |
directory | 1. an alphabetical list of names and addresses 2. (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk) More Definitions → |
why | 1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' More Definitions → |
property | 1. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone 2. a basic or essential property shared by all members of a class More Definitions → |
money | 1. the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender 2. wealth reckoned in terms of money More Definitions → |
quality | 1. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone 2. a degree or grade of excellence or worth More Definitions → |
country | 1. a politically organized body of people under a single government 2. the territory occupied by a nation More Definitions → |
reply | 1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 2. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange More Definitions → |
gay | 1. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex More Definitions → |
category | 1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute 2. a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme More Definitions → |
gallery | 1. spectators at a golf or tennis match 2. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
library | 1. a room where books are kept 2. a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing More Definitions → |
industry | 1. the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise 2. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale More Definitions → |
say | 1. the chance to speak More Definitions → |
study | 1. a detailed critical inspection 2. applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) More Definitions → |
play | 1. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 2. a theatrical performance of a drama More Definitions → |
party | 1. an organization to gain political power 2. a gathering of people for pleasure More Definitions → |
memory | 1. something that is remembered 2. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered More Definitions → |
story | 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 2. a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events More Definitions → |
key | 1. metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated 2. something crucial for explaining More Definitions → |
body | 1. the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being) 2. a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity More Definitions → |
pay | 1. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
easy | More Definitions → |
baby | 1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk 2. the youngest member of a group (not necessarily young) More Definitions → |
energy | 1. (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs 2. forceful exertion More Definitions → |
delivery | 1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) 2. the event of giving birth More Definitions → |
try | 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something More Definitions → |
away | More Definitions → |
society | 1. an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization 2. a formal association of people with similar interests More Definitions → |
safety | 1. the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions 2. a safe place More Definitions → |
display | 1. something intended to communicate a particular impression 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
daily | 1. a newspaper that is published every day More Definitions → |
early | More Definitions → |
beauty | 1. the qualities that give pleasure to the senses 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
holiday | 1. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure 2. a day on which work is suspended by law or custom More Definitions → |
entry | 1. an item inserted in a written record 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
stay | 1. continuing or remaining in a place or state 2. the state of inactivity following an interruption More Definitions → |
availability | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed More Definitions → |
summary | 1. a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form More Definitions → |
agency | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties More Definitions → |
activity | 1. any specific behavior 2. the state of being active More Definitions → |
copy | 1. a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) 2. a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing More Definitions → |
bay | 1. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf 2. the sound of a hound on the scent More Definitions → |
supply | 1. an amount of something available for use 2. offering goods and services for sale More Definitions → |
necessary | 1. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
jewelry | 1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) More Definitions → |
military | 1. the military forces of a nation More Definitions → |
primary | 1. a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen 2. one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing More Definitions → |
friendly | 1. troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces More Definitions → |
survey | 1. a detailed critical inspection 2. short descriptive summary (of events) More Definitions → |
ready | 1. poised for action More Definitions → |
valley | 1. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river More Definitions → |
opportunity | 1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances More Definitions → |
boy | 1. a youthful male person 2. a friendly informal reference to a grown man More Definitions → |
authority | 1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions 2. (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others More Definitions → |
strategy | 1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action 2. the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war More Definitions → |
responsibility | 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force 2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities More Definitions → |
photography | 1. the act of taking and printing photographs 2. the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces More Definitions → |
century | 1. a period of 100 years 2. ten 10s More Definitions → |
faculty | 1. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind 2. the body of teachers and administrators at a school More Definitions → |
ability | 1. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment 2. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done More Definitions → |
pretty | More Definitions → |
battery | 1. group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place 2. a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series More Definitions → |
theory | 1. a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
variety | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. noticeable heterogeneity More Definitions → |
capacity | 1. capability to perform or produce 2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment More Definitions → |
jersey | 1. a close-fitting pullover shirt 2. a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric More Definitions → |
economy | 1. the system of production and distribution and consumption 2. the efficient use of resources More Definitions → |
monthly | 1. a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year) More Definitions → |
secretary | 1. a person who is head of an administrative department of government 2. an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization More Definitions → |
guy | 1. an informal term for a youth or man 2. a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) More Definitions → |
weekly | 1. a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year) More Definitions → |
army | 1. a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state 2. a large number of people united for some specific purpose More Definitions → |
facility | 1. a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry 2. skillful performance or ability without difficulty More Definitions → |
emergency | 1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action 2. a state in which martial law applies More Definitions → |
currency | 1. the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used 2. general acceptance or use More Definitions → |
dictionary | 1. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them More Definitions → |
fantasy | 1. imagination unrestricted by reality 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
surgery | 1. the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures 2. a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted More Definitions → |
attorney | 1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice More Definitions → |
therapy | 1. (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) More Definitions → |
quantity | 1. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify 2. an adequate or large amount More Definitions → |
heavy | 1. an actor who plays villainous roles 2. a serious (or tragic) role in a play More Definitions → |
recovery | 1. return to an original state 2. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury More Definitions → |
yesterday | 1. the day immediately before today 2. the recent past More Definitions → |
funny | 1. an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) More Definitions → |
warranty | 1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications More Definitions → |
assembly | 1. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit 2. the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
carry | 1. the act of carrying something More Definitions → |
priority | 1. status established in order of importance or urgency 2. preceding in time More Definitions → |
ray | 1. a column of light (as from a beacon) 2. a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence More Definitions → |
duty | 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force 2. work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons More Definitions → |
laboratory | 1. a workplace for the conduct of scientific research 2. a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation More Definitions → |
dry | 1. a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages More Definitions → |
reality | 1. all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you 2. the state of being actual or real More Definitions → |
query | 1. an instance of questioning More Definitions → |
equity | 1. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it 2. the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation More Definitions → |
injury | 1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury 2. an accident that results in physical damage or hurt More Definitions → |
ministry | 1. religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian) 2. building where the business of a government ministry is transacted More Definitions → |
birthday | 1. an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it) 2. the date on which a person was born More Definitions → |
frequency | 1. the number of occurrences within a given time period 2. the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations More Definitions → |
accuracy | 1. the quality of being near to the true value 2. (mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number More Definitions → |
pharmacy | 1. the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines 2. a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold More Definitions → |
lady | 1. a polite name for any woman 2. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
academy | 1. a secondary school (usually private) 2. an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature More Definitions → |
philosophy | 1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school 2. the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics More Definitions → |
secondary | 1. the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen 2. coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil More Definitions → |
henry | 1. a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second More Definitions → |
majority | 1. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part 2. (elections) more than half of the votes More Definitions → |
utility | 1. a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation 2. the quality of being of practical use More Definitions → |
fly | 1. two-winged insects characterized by active flight 2. flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent More Definitions → |
turkey | 1. large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food 2. a person who does something thoughtless or annoying More Definitions → |
contemporary | 1. a person of nearly the same age as another More Definitions → |
sky | 1. the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth More Definitions → |
luxury | 1. something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity 2. the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive More Definitions → |
toy | 1. an artifact designed to be played with 2. a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier) More Definitions → |
liability | 1. the state of being legally obliged and responsible 2. an obligation to pay money to another party More Definitions → |
factory | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing More Definitions → |
identity | 1. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity 2. the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known More Definitions → |
empty | 1. a container that has been emptied More Definitions → |
poetry | 1. literature in metrical form 2. any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling More Definitions → |
array | 1. an orderly arrangement 2. an impressive display More Definitions → |
chemistry | 1. the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions 2. the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object More Definitions → |
advisory | 1. an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat More Definitions → |
psychology | 1. the science of mental life More Definitions → |
holy | 1. a sacred place of pilgrimage More Definitions → |
highway | 1. a major road for any form of motor transport More Definitions → |
buddy | 1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities More Definitions → |
glossary | 1. an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field More Definitions → |
celebrity | 1. a widely known person 2. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed More Definitions → |
biology | 1. the science that studies living organisms 2. characteristic life processes and phenomena of living organisms More Definitions → |
pregnancy | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus More Definitions → |
biography | 1. an account of the series of events making up a person's life More Definitions → |
crazy | 1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous More Definitions → |
efficiency | 1. the ratio of the output to the input of any system 2. skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort More Definitions → |
comedy | 1. light and humorous drama with a happy ending 2. a comic incident or series of incidents More Definitions → |
specialty | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
discovery | 1. the act of discovering something 2. something that is discovered More Definitions → |
inventory | 1. a detailed list of all the items in stock 2. the merchandise that a shop has on hand More Definitions → |
hockey | 1. a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net 2. a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks More Definitions → |
navy | 1. an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare 2. a dark shade of blue More Definitions → |
territory | 1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes 2. an area of knowledge or interest More Definitions → |
delay | 1. time during which some action is awaited 2. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time More Definitions → |
disability | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
gray | 1. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black 2. clothing that is a grey color More Definitions → |
salary | 1. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
twenty | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one 2. a United States bill worth 20 dollars More Definitions → |
temporary | 1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis More Definitions → |
democracy | 1. the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives 2. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them More Definitions → |
gateway | 1. an entrance that can be closed by a gate More Definitions → |
spy | 1. (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors 2. a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people More Definitions → |
registry | 1. an official written record of names or events or transactions More Definitions → |
poverty | 1. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions More Definitions → |
mystery | 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained 2. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie More Definitions → |
journey | 1. the act of traveling from one place to another More Definitions → |
diversity | 1. noticeable heterogeneity 2. the condition or result of being changeable More Definitions → |
accessibility | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed 2. the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with More Definitions → |
anniversary | 1. the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
accessory | 1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing 2. a supplementary component that improves capability More Definitions → |
density | 1. the amount per unit size 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
grey | 1. any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey 2. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black More Definitions → |
jewellery | 1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) More Definitions → |
entity | 1. that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) More Definitions → |
tiny | More Definitions → |
jay | 1. crested largely blue bird More Definitions → |
liberty | 1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence 2. freedom of choice More Definitions → |
possibility | 1. a future prospect or potential 2. capability of existing or happening or being true More Definitions → |
reliability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
productivity | 1. the quality of being productive or having the power to produce 2. (economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time More Definitions → |
victory | 1. a successful ending of a struggle or contest More Definitions → |
joy | 1. the emotion of great happiness 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
lay | 1. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain 2. a narrative poem of popular origin More Definitions → |
bankruptcy | 1. a state of complete lack of some abstract property 2. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due More Definitions → |
commentary | 1. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material More Definitions → |
everyday | More Definitions → |
popularity | 1. the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after More Definitions → |
inquiry | 1. a search for knowledge 2. an instance of questioning More Definitions → |
mercury | 1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures 2. temperature measured by a mercury thermometer More Definitions → |
electricity | 1. a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons 2. energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor More Definitions → |
okay | 1. an endorsement More Definitions → |
pottery | 1. ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln 2. the craft of making earthenware More Definitions → |
eligibility | 1. the quality or state of being eligible More Definitions → |
spray | 1. a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying 2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air More Definitions → |
diary | 1. a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations 2. a personal journal (as a physical object) More Definitions → |
ebony | 1. a very dark black 2. hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys More Definitions → |
ordinary | 1. a judge of a probate court 2. the expected or commonplace condition or situation More Definitions → |
nobody | 1. a person of no influence More Definitions → |
stability | 1. the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast 2. a stable order (especially of society) More Definitions → |
plenty | 1. a full supply 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
booty | 1. goods or money obtained illegally More Definitions → |
charity | 1. a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) 2. a kindly and lenient attitude toward people More Definitions → |
enemy | 1. an opposing military force 2. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) More Definitions → |
penalty | 1. the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty 2. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract More Definitions → |
terry | 1. a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes More Definitions → |
lovely | 1. a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model More Definitions → |
candy | 1. a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts More Definitions → |
deputy | 1. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies 2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent More Definitions → |
billy | 1. a short stout club used primarily by policemen 2. male goat More Definitions → |
capability | 1. the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally 2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment More Definitions → |
minority | 1. a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part 2. being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts More Definitions → |
clay | 1. a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired 2. water soaked soil; soft wet earth More Definitions → |
geography | 1. study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation More Definitions → |
integrity | 1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting 2. moral soundness More Definitions → |
worry | 1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness 2. a strong feeling of anxiety More Definitions → |
legacy | 1. (law) a gift of personal property by will More Definitions → |
functionality | 1. capable of serving a purpose well More Definitions → |
glory | 1. a state of high honor 2. brilliant radiant beauty More Definitions → |
preliminary | 1. a minor match preceding the main event 2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows More Definitions → |
jimmy | 1. a short crowbar More Definitions → |
rugby | 1. a form of football played with an oval ball More Definitions → |
machinery | 1. machines or machine systems collectively 2. a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions More Definitions → |
probability | 1. a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible 2. the quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event More Definitions → |
quarterly | 1. a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year) More Definitions → |
cherry | 1. wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry 2. any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood More Definitions → |
flexibility | 1. the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped 2. the quality of being adaptable or variable More Definitions → |
boundary | 1. the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something 2. a line determining the limits of an area More Definitions → |
payday | 1. the day on which you receive pay for your work More Definitions → |
binary | 1. a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation 2. a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system More Definitions → |
difficulty | 1. an effort that is inconvenient 2. the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result More Definitions → |
literacy | 1. the ability to read and write More Definitions → |
thirty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three More Definitions → |
lottery | 1. something that is regarded as a chance event 2. players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots More Definitions → |
essay | 1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition 2. a tentative attempt More Definitions → |
voluntary | 1. (military) a person who freely enlists for service 2. composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance More Definitions → |
cry | 1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition 2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) More Definitions → |
bibliography | 1. a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.) More Definitions → |
compatibility | 1. a feeling of sympathetic understanding 2. capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination More Definitions → |
personality | 1. the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual 2. a person of considerable prominence More Definitions → |
methodology | 1. the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline 2. the system of methods followed in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
somebody | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential More Definitions → |
courtesy | 1. a courteous or respectful or considerate act 2. a courteous or respectful or considerate remark More Definitions → |
railway | 1. line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight 2. a line of track providing a runway for wheels More Definitions → |
ruby | 1. a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem 2. a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers More Definitions → |
cemetery | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
proxy | 1. a person authorized to act for another 2. a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting More Definitions → |
astronomy | 1. the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole More Definitions → |
mobility | 1. the quality of moving freely More Definitions → |
jury | 1. a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law 2. a committee appointed to judge a competition More Definitions → |
complexity | 1. the quality of being intricate and compounded More Definitions → |
documentary | 1. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
hospitality | 1. kindness in welcoming guests or strangers More Definitions → |
genealogy | 1. successive generations of kin 2. the study or investigation of ancestry and family history More Definitions → |
connectivity | 1. the property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections More Definitions → |
murphy | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland More Definitions → |
monkey | 1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) 2. one who is playfully mischievous More Definitions → |
honey | 1. a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees 2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
testimony | 1. a solemn statement made under oath 2. an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact More Definitions → |
mandatory | 1. the recipient of a mandate 2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves More Definitions → |
perry | 1. a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider More Definitions → |
grocery | 1. a marketplace where groceries are sold 2. (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer More Definitions → |
realty | 1. property consisting of houses and land More Definitions → |
biotechnology | 1. the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes 2. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments More Definitions → |
anxiety | 1. (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic 2. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune More Definitions → |
advocacy | 1. active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something More Definitions → |
sensitivity | 1. (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation 2. the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences More Definitions → |
intensity | 1. the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) 2. high level or degree; the property of being intense More Definitions → |
ecology | 1. the environment as it relates to living organisms 2. the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment More Definitions → |
velocity | 1. distance travelled per unit time More Definitions → |
relay | 1. the act of passing something along from one person or group to another 2. a crew of workers who relieve another crew More Definitions → |
angry | More Definitions → |
daddy | 1. an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk More Definitions → |
ferry | 1. a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule 2. transport by boat or aircraft More Definitions → |
physiology | 1. the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms 2. processes and functions of an organism More Definitions → |
treasury | 1. the funds of a government or institution or individual 2. the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues More Definitions → |
royalty | 1. payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property 2. royal persons collectively More Definitions → |
rally | 1. a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm 2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort More Definitions → |
ceremony | 1. a formal event performed on a special occasion 2. any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way More Definitions → |
laundry | 1. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering 2. workplace where clothes are washed and ironed More Definitions → |
treaty | 1. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns More Definitions → |
vulnerability | 1. the state of being vulnerable or exposed 2. susceptibility to injury or attack More Definitions → |
accountability | 1. responsibility to someone or for some activity More Definitions → |
mortality | 1. the quality or state of being mortal 2. the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year More Definitions → |
bobby | 1. an informal term for a British policeman More Definitions → |
nursery | 1. a child's room for a baby More Definitions → |
repository | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping 2. a person to whom a secret is entrusted More Definitions → |
contrary | 1. a relation of direct opposition 2. exact opposition More Definitions → |
dairy | 1. a farm where dairy products are produced More Definitions → |
fancy | 1. something many people believe that is false 2. imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination More Definitions → |
equality | 1. the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
unity | 1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting 2. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number More Definitions → |
elderly | 1. people who are old collectively More Definitions → |
extraordinary | More Definitions → |
forestry | 1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber More Definitions → |
humidity | 1. wetness in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
pathology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases 2. any deviation from a healthy or normal condition More Definitions → |
hobby | 1. an auxiliary activity 2. a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride More Definitions → |
enquiry | 1. an instance of questioning 2. a search for knowledge More Definitions → |
steady | 1. a person loved by another person More Definitions → |
hourly | More Definitions → |
veterinary | 1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
butterfly | 1. diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings 2. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down More Definitions → |
fifty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five 2. a United States bill worth 50 dollars More Definitions → |
randy | More Definitions → |
spirituality | 1. property or income owned by a church 2. concern with things of the spirit More Definitions → |
proprietary | 1. an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits More Definitions → |
timothy | 1. grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay 2. a grass grown for hay More Definitions → |
geometry | 1. the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces More Definitions → |
trinity | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. three people considered as a unit More Definitions → |
troy | 1. a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains More Definitions → |
harmony | 1. compatibility in opinion and action 2. the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords More Definitions → |
tray | 1. an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food More Definitions → |
respiratory | More Definitions → |
maternity | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother More Definitions → |
embassy | 1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work 2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively More Definitions → |
creativity | 1. the ability to create More Definitions → |
berry | 1. any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves 2. a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or aggregate (blackberry or raspberry) More Definitions → |
sociology | 1. the study and classification of human societies More Definitions → |
kidney | 1. either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine More Definitions → |
custody | 1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 2. holding by the police More Definitions → |
nasty | More Definitions → |
visibility | 1. quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye 2. degree of exposure to public notice More Definitions → |
ugly | More Definitions → |
forty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four More Definitions → |
belly | 1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis 2. a protruding abdomen More Definitions → |
pharmacology | 1. the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects More Definitions → |
gravity | 1. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface 2. a manner that is serious and solemn More Definitions → |
mighty | More Definitions → |
humanity | 1. the quality of being humane 2. the quality of being human More Definitions → |
galaxy | 1. a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) 2. tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall More Definitions → |
anatomy | 1. the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
uncertainty | 1. being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance 2. the state of being unsure of something More Definitions → |
subsidiary | 1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another 2. a company that is completely controlled by another company More Definitions → |
clarity | 1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression 2. the quality of clear water More Definitions → |
penny | 1. a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound 2. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit More Definitions → |
ivory | 1. a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses 2. a shade of white the color of bleached bones More Definitions → |
bailey | 1. the outer courtyard of a castle 2. the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle More Definitions → |
dietary | 1. a regulated daily food allowance More Definitions → |
symphony | 1. a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra 2. a large orchestra; can perform symphonies More Definitions → |
worthy | 1. an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously) More Definitions → |
lobby | 1. a large entrance or reception room or area 2. the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest More Definitions → |
cowboy | 1. a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback 2. a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging More Definitions → |
naughty | More Definitions → |
sustainability | 1. the property of being sustainable More Definitions → |
holly | 1. any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges More Definitions → |
silly | 1. a word used for misbehaving children More Definitions → |
mercy | 1. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice 2. a disposition to be kind and forgiving More Definitions → |
revolutionary | 1. a radical supporter of political or social revolution More Definitions → |
telephony | 1. transmitting speech at a distance More Definitions → |
remedy | 1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil 2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
surrey | 1. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats More Definitions → |
blackberry | 1. large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus 2. bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle More Definitions → |
commodity | 1. a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes More Definitions → |
puppy | 1. a young dog 2. an inexperienced young person More Definitions → |
consultancy | 1. the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field More Definitions → |
floppy | 1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer More Definitions → |
vocabulary | 1. a listing of the words used in some enterprise 2. a language user's knowledge of words More Definitions → |
conspiracy | 1. a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act 2. a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) More Definitions → |
theology | 1. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth 2. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings More Definitions → |
allergy | 1. hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity More Definitions → |
arbitrary | More Definitions → |
fairy | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
kitty | 1. the combined stakes of the betters 2. the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) More Definitions → |
hierarchy | 1. a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system 2. the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body More Definitions → |
merry | More Definitions → |
derby | 1. a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim More Definitions → |
consistency | 1. the property of holding together and retaining its shape 2. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts More Definitions → |
astrology | 1. a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon More Definitions → |
publicity | 1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution 2. the quality of being open to public view More Definitions → |
validity | 1. the quality of being valid and rigorous 2. the quality of having legal force or effectiveness More Definitions → |
jenny | 1. female donkey More Definitions → |
geology | 1. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks More Definitions → |
continuity | 1. uninterrupted connection or union 2. a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot More Definitions → |
granny | 1. the mother of your father or mother 2. an old woman More Definitions → |
sally | 1. witty remark 2. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position More Definitions → |
stationery | 1. paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes More Definitions → |
antibody | 1. any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response More Definitions → |
employ | 1. the state of being employed or having a job More Definitions → |
yearly | 1. a reference book that is published regularly once every year More Definitions → |
rotary | 1. a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island 2. electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa More Definitions → |
bunny | 1. a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit 2. (usually informal) especially a young rabbit More Definitions → |
chevy | More Definitions → |
sticky | More Definitions → |
destiny | 1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future 2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events More Definitions → |
hay | 1. grass mowed and cured for use as fodder More Definitions → |
levy | 1. a charge imposed and collected 2. the act of drafting into military service More Definitions → |
anthropology | 1. the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings More Definitions → |
necessity | 1. the condition of being essential or indispensable 2. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
obesity | 1. more than average fatness More Definitions → |
teddy | 1. plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) 2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment More Definitions → |
tragedy | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity More Definitions → |
confidentiality | 1. the state of being secret 2. discretion in keeping secret information More Definitions → |
alloy | 1. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten 2. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something More Definitions → |
transparency | 1. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation 2. the quality of being clear and transparent More Definitions → |
colony | 1. a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government 2. a group of organisms of the same type living or growing together More Definitions → |
fatty | 1. a rotund individual More Definitions → |
municipality | 1. an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government 2. people living in a town or city having local self-government More Definitions → |
psychiatry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders More Definitions → |
biodiversity | 1. the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole) More Definitions → |
novelty | 1. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel 2. originality by virtue of being new and surprising More Definitions → |
controversy | 1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
legendary | More Definitions → |
sympathy | 1. an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion 2. sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish) More Definitions → |
poultry | 1. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl 2. flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food More Definitions → |
immunology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system More Definitions → |
terminology | 1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
daisy | 1. any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl More Definitions → |
ethnicity | 1. an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties More Definitions → |
severity | 1. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather 2. something hard to endure More Definitions → |
judiciary | 1. persons who administer justice 2. the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government More Definitions → |
embroidery | 1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail 2. decorative needlework More Definitions → |
complementary | 1. either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments) More Definitions → |
lily | 1. any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers More Definitions → |
decay | 1. the process of gradually becoming inferior 2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current More Definitions → |
similarity | 1. the quality of being similar 2. a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit More Definitions → |
imagery | 1. the ability to form mental images of things or events More Definitions → |
fertility | 1. the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year 2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring More Definitions → |
sixty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six More Definitions → |
pathway | 1. a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain 2. a trodden path More Definitions → |
maturity | 1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed 2. state of being mature; full development More Definitions → |
loyalty | 1. the quality of being loyal 2. feelings of allegiance More Definitions → |
pony | 1. a range horse of the western United States 2. an informal term for a racehorse More Definitions → |
archaeology | 1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures More Definitions → |
sanctuary | 1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept 2. a shelter from danger or hardship More Definitions → |
hardy | More Definitions → |
toxicity | 1. the degree to which something is poisonous 2. grave harmfulness or deadliness More Definitions → |
trophy | 1. an award for success in war or hunting 2. something given as a token of victory More Definitions → |
occupancy | 1. an act of being a tenant or occupant 2. the act of occupying or taking possession of a building More Definitions → |
soy | 1. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food 2. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia More Definitions → |
simplicity | 1. the quality of being simple or uncompounded 2. a lack of penetration or subtlety More Definitions → |
infinity | 1. time without end More Definitions → |
infantry | 1. an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot More Definitions → |
usability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
alley | 1. a narrow street with walls on both sides 2. a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins More Definitions → |
deficiency | 1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable 2. lack of an adequate quantity or number More Definitions → |
dentistry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth More Definitions → |
odyssey | 1. a long wandering and eventful journey More Definitions → |
tendency | 1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others 2. an inclination to do something More Definitions → |
auxiliary | 1. someone who acts as assistant More Definitions → |
fry | 1. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
stationary | More Definitions → |
biochemistry | 1. the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry More Definitions → |
epidemiology | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease More Definitions → |
woody | More Definitions → |
efficacy | 1. capacity or power to produce a desired effect More Definitions → |
molly | 1. popular aquarium fish More Definitions → |
proximity | 1. the property of being close together 2. the region close around a person or thing More Definitions → |
supplementary | More Definitions → |
parkway | 1. a wide scenic road planted with trees More Definitions → |
vanity | 1. feelings of excessive pride 2. the quality of being valueless or futile More Definitions → |
dependency | 1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else 2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) More Definitions → |
melody | 1. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence 2. the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes More Definitions → |
balcony | 1. an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium 2. a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing or parapet More Definitions → |
oncology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors More Definitions → |
shy | 1. a quick throw More Definitions → |
abbey | 1. a church associated with a monastery or convent 2. a convent ruled by an abbess More Definitions → |
slavery | 1. the state of being under the control of another person 2. the practice of owning slaves More Definitions → |
credibility | 1. the quality of being believable or trustworthy More Definitions → |
vacancy | 1. being unoccupied 2. an empty area or space More Definitions → |
strawberry | 1. sweet fleshy red fruit 2. any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry More Definitions → |
microbiology | 1. the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans More Definitions → |
durability | 1. permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force More Definitions → |
dignity | 1. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect 2. formality in bearing and appearance More Definitions → |
feasibility | 1. the quality of being doable More Definitions → |
compulsory | More Definitions → |
curry | 1. (East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice More Definitions → |
residency | 1. the act of dwelling in a place 2. the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) More Definitions → |
presidency | 1. the tenure of a president 2. the office and function of president More Definitions → |
subway | 1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) 2. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway More Definitions → |
bakery | 1. a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
variability | 1. the quality of being subject to variation 2. the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity More Definitions → |
observatory | 1. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena 2. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings More Definitions → |
ivy | 1. Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits More Definitions → |
mythology | 1. myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person 2. the study of myths More Definitions → |
inability | 1. lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something 2. lacking the power to perform More Definitions → |
coronary | 1. obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus) More Definitions → |
assay | 1. an appraisal of the state of affairs 2. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components More Definitions → |
scenery | 1. the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale 2. the appearance of a place More Definitions → |
trilogy | 1. a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme More Definitions → |
monopoly | 1. (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller 2. exclusive control or possession of something More Definitions → |
vicinity | 1. a surrounding or nearby region More Definitions → |
prosperity | 1. an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment 2. the condition of prospering; having good fortune More Definitions → |
ancestry | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline More Definitions → |
jelly | 1. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods 2. a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit More Definitions → |
midway | 1. the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located More Definitions → |
radiology | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation 2. (radiology) examination of the inner structure of opaque objects using X rays or other penetrating radiation More Definitions → |
planetary | More Definitions → |
nay | 1. used to express negation More Definitions → |
taxonomy | 1. a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc 2. (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification More Definitions → |
inequality | 1. lack of equality More Definitions → |
immunity | 1. the state of not being susceptible 2. (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease More Definitions → |
scrutiny | 1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) 2. a prolonged intense look More Definitions → |
chemotherapy | 1. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) More Definitions → |
regency | 1. the period of time during which a regent governs 2. the office of a regent More Definitions → |
hurry | 1. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry 2. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) More Definitions → |
beneficiary | 1. the recipient of funds or other benefits 2. the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause More Definitions → |
fidelity | 1. accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal 2. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
rhapsody | 1. an enthusiastic expression of emotion 2. (music) a free instrumental composition in one extended movement; typically emotional or exuberant in character More Definitions → |
fury | 1. a feeling of intense anger 2. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
discography | 1. a descriptive catalog of musical recordings More Definitions → |
proficiency | 1. the quality of having great facility and competence 2. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity More Definitions → |
majesty | 1. impressiveness in scale or proportion More Definitions → |
fishery | 1. a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold More Definitions → |
accompany | More Definitions → |
prey | 1. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence 2. animal hunted or caught for food More Definitions → |
artery | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body 2. a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic More Definitions → |
canopy | 1. the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit 2. the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air More Definitions → |
autobiography | 1. a biography of yourself More Definitions → |
interoperability | 1. (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks) More Definitions → |
dynasty | 1. a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family More Definitions → |
nationality | 1. people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation 2. the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization More Definitions → |
symmetry | 1. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane 2. balance among the parts of something More Definitions → |
aromatherapy | 1. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage More Definitions → |
topology | 1. topographic study of a given place (especially the history of the place as indicated by its topography) 2. the study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body and emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles and nerves and arteries etc.) in that region More Definitions → |
morality | 1. concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct 2. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong More Definitions → |
skinny | 1. confidential information about a topic or person More Definitions → |
profitability | 1. the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit More Definitions → |
anthology | 1. a collection of selected literary passages More Definitions → |
eternity | 1. time without end 2. a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife More Definitions → |
casualty | 1. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement 2. someone injured or killed in an accident More Definitions → |
affinity | 1. (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody 2. (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship More Definitions → |
amnesty | 1. a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment 2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense More Definitions → |
dummy | 1. a person who does not talk 2. an ignorant or foolish person More Definitions → |
ally | 1. a friendly nation 2. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance More Definitions → |
varsity | 1. a British abbreviation of `university'; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University 2. a team representing a college or university More Definitions → |
solidarity | 1. a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group More Definitions → |
petty | 1. larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) More Definitions → |
getaway | 1. the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration 2. a rapid escape (as by criminals) More Definitions → |
shiny | More Definitions → |
trolley | 1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity More Definitions → |
itinerary | 1. an established line of travel or access 2. a guidebook for travelers More Definitions → |
microscopy | 1. research with the use of microscopes More Definitions → |
savvy | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands More Definitions → |
serenity | 1. a disposition free from stress or emotion 2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety More Definitions → |
sanitary | More Definitions → |
urinary | More Definitions → |
replay | 1. something (especially a game) that is played again 2. the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape More Definitions → |
competency | 1. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually More Definitions → |
nanotechnology | 1. the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules) More Definitions → |
honesty | 1. the quality of being honest 2. southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration More Definitions → |
glossy | 1. a magazine printed on good quality paper 2. a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper More Definitions → |
cavity | 1. a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) 2. space that is surrounded by something More Definitions → |
rosemary | 1. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery 2. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats More Definitions → |
mommy | 1. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
nanny | 1. a woman who is the custodian of children 2. female goat More Definitions → |
burgundy | 1. a dark purplish-red to blackish-red color More Definitions → |
spectroscopy | 1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra More Definitions → |
purity | 1. being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material 2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil More Definitions → |
ideology | 1. an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation 2. imaginary or visionary theorization More Definitions → |
cutlery | 1. a cutting implement; a tool for cutting 2. tableware implements for cutting and eating food More Definitions → |
standby | 1. something that can be relied on when needed 2. an actor able to replace a regular performer when required More Definitions → |
prophecy | 1. knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) 2. a prediction uttered under divine inspiration More Definitions → |
locality | 1. a surrounding or nearby region More Definitions → |
autonomy | 1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence 2. personal independence More Definitions → |
runway | 1. a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll 2. a chute down which logs can slide More Definitions → |
speedway | 1. road where high speed driving is allowed 2. a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles More Definitions → |
sovereignty | 1. government free from external control 2. royal authority; the dominion of a monarch More Definitions → |
archery | 1. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow More Definitions → |
etiology | 1. the cause of a disease 2. the philosophical study of causation More Definitions → |
annuity | 1. income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments More Definitions → |
neurology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system 2. (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders More Definitions → |
latency | 1. (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head 2. the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it More Definitions → |
subsidy | 1. a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public More Definitions → |
felony | 1. a serious crime (such as murder or arson) More Definitions → |
donkey | 1. the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 2. domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn More Definitions → |
winery | 1. an establishment where wine is made More Definitions → |
contingency | 1. a possible event or occurrence or result 2. the state of being contingent on something More Definitions → |
overlay | 1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior 2. a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface More Definitions → |
curiosity | 1. a state in which you want to learn more about something 2. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting More Definitions → |
epilepsy | 1. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions More Definitions → |
specificity | 1. the quality of being specific rather than general 2. the quality of being specific to a particular organism More Definitions → |
certainty | 1. the state of being certain 2. something that is certain More Definitions → |
mahogany | 1. wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture 2. any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish More Definitions → |
conformity | 1. correspondence in form or appearance 2. acting according to certain accepted standards More Definitions → |
instability | 1. an unstable order 2. unreliability attributable to being unstable More Definitions → |
seminary | 1. a private place of education for the young 2. a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis More Definitions → |
tertiary | More Definitions → |
cardiology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases More Definitions → |
honorary | More Definitions → |
parity | 1. (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered 2. (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity More Definitions → |
pity | 1. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others 2. an unfortunate development More Definitions → |
synergy | 1. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects More Definitions → |
canary | 1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police 2. a female singer More Definitions → |
clergy | 1. in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) More Definitions → |
sturdy | More Definitions → |
seventy | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven More Definitions → |
eddy | 1. a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself More Definitions → |
ninety | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine More Definitions → |
artillery | 1. large but transportable armament 2. an army unit that uses big guns More Definitions → |
applicability | 1. relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
volatility | 1. the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor 2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute More Definitions → |
missionary | 1. someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program 2. someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country More Definitions → |
hickory | 1. valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees 2. American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts More Definitions → |
authenticity | 1. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
fraternity | 1. a social club for male undergraduates 2. people engaged in a particular occupation More Definitions → |
tapestry | 1. something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy 2. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
jockey | 1. someone employed to ride horses in horse races 2. an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus More Definitions → |
upholstery | 1. covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture 2. the craft of upholstering More Definitions → |
accountancy | 1. the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business More Definitions → |
jolly | 1. a happy party 2. a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work More Definitions → |
toby | 1. a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat More Definitions → |
suitability | 1. the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
piracy | 1. hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it 2. the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own More Definitions → |
freeway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
misery | 1. a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune 2. a feeling of intense unhappiness More Definitions → |
envy | 1. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another 2. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
robbery | 1. larceny by threat of violence 2. plundering during riots or in wartime More Definitions → |
barley | 1. a grain of barley 2. cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain More Definitions → |
chimney | 1. a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building 2. a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp More Definitions → |
sherry | 1. dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif More Definitions → |
benny | 1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil More Definitions → |
homosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex More Definitions → |
masonry | 1. structure built of stone or brick by a mason 2. the craft of a mason More Definitions → |
eighty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight More Definitions → |
brewery | 1. a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation More Definitions → |
dragonfly | 1. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. More Definitions → |
viability | 1. (of living things) capable of normal growth and development 2. capable of being done in a practical and useful way More Definitions → |
smiley | 1. an emoticon of a smiling face More Definitions → |
plenary | More Definitions → |
diplomacy | 1. negotiation between nations 2. subtly skillful handling of a situation More Definitions → |
imaginary | 1. (mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1 More Definitions → |
patty | 1. small flat mass of chopped or ground food 2. small pie or pasty More Definitions → |
cozy | 1. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm More Definitions → |
constituency | 1. the body of voters who elect a representative for their area More Definitions → |
obituary | 1. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography More Definitions → |
redundancy | 1. repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission 2. the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded More Definitions → |
urgency | 1. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity 2. pressing importance requiring speedy action More Definitions → |
trendy | More Definitions → |
vitality | 1. an energetic style 2. a healthy capacity for vigorous activity More Definitions → |
dolly | 1. conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted 2. conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects More Definitions → |
analogy | 1. an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others 2. drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect More Definitions → |
chromatography | 1. a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency More Definitions → |
brandy | 1. distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice More Definitions → |
infertility | 1. the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate More Definitions → |
langley | 1. unit of solar radiation More Definitions → |
dermatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases More Definitions → |
driveway | 1. a road leading up to a private house More Definitions → |
irony | 1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn 2. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs More Definitions → |
liquidity | 1. the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility 2. the property of flowing easily More Definitions → |
pastry | 1. a dough of flour and water and shortening 2. any of various baked foods made of dough or batter More Definitions → |
gypsy | 1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment 2. a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life More Definitions → |
morphology | 1. the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants 2. studies of the rules for forming admissible words More Definitions → |
chronology | 1. an arrangement of events in time 2. a record of events in the order of their occurrence More Definitions → |
mastery | 1. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity 2. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
cranberry | 1. any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries 2. very tart red berry used for sauce or juice More Definitions → |
bounty | 1. payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military 2. the property of copious abundance More Definitions → |
whiskey | 1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain More Definitions → |
sorority | 1. a social club for female undergraduates More Definitions → |
psychotherapy | 1. the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods 2. the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means More Definitions → |
expiry | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. the event of dying or departure from life More Definitions → |
foundry | 1. factory where metal castings are produced More Definitions → |
toxicology | 1. the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons More Definitions → |
entirety | 1. the state of being total and complete More Definitions → |
portability | 1. the quality of being light enough to be carried More Definitions → |
storey | 1. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale More Definitions → |
roadway | 1. a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel More Definitions → |
ontology | 1. (computer science) a rigorous and exhaustive organization of some knowledge domain that is usually hierarchical and contains all the relevant entities and their relations 2. the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence More Definitions → |
anarchy | 1. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) More Definitions → |
apology | 1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone 2. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly More Definitions → |
monastery | 1. the residence of a religious community More Definitions → |
tammy | 1. plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains 2. a woolen cap of Scottish origin More Definitions → |
motley | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) More Definitions → |
entropy | 1. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome 2. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work More Definitions → |
sonny | 1. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) More Definitions → |
longevity | 1. duration of service 2. the property of being long-lived More Definitions → |
botany | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. the branch of biology that studies plants More Definitions → |
nifty | More Definitions → |
philanthropy | 1. voluntary promotion of human welfare More Definitions → |
adequacy | 1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: 2. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view More Definitions → |
cavalry | 1. troops trained to fight on horseback 2. a highly mobile army unit More Definitions → |
conductivity | 1. the transmission of heat or electricity or sound More Definitions → |
biopsy | 1. examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease More Definitions → |
quarry | 1. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence 2. a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate More Definitions → |
buggy | 1. a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
susceptibility | 1. the state of being susceptible; easily affected More Definitions → |
screenplay | 1. a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets More Definitions → |
missy | 1. a young female More Definitions → |
insanity | 1. relatively permanent disorder of the mind More Definitions → |
cruelty | 1. a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering 2. feelings of extreme heartlessness More Definitions → |
scalability | 1. the quality of being scalable More Definitions → |
relativity | 1. (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts 2. the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else More Definitions → |
epoxy | 1. a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates More Definitions → |
customary | More Definitions → |
conservatory | 1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts 2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
furry | More Definitions → |
merchantability | 1. the state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold More Definitions → |
mummy | 1. informal terms for a mother 2. a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt) More Definitions → |
speciality | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
sanity | 1. normal or sound powers of mind More Definitions → |
ancillary | More Definitions → |
expectancy | 1. an expectation 2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm) More Definitions → |
muddy | More Definitions → |
raspberry | 1. woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries 2. red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries More Definitions → |
alchemy | 1. the way two individuals relate to each other 2. a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times More Definitions → |
parody | 1. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way 2. humorous or satirical mimicry More Definitions → |
ply | 1. one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination 2. (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood More Definitions → |
firefly | 1. tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots 2. nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs More Definitions → |
smoky | More Definitions → |
tally | 1. a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely 2. a bill for an amount due More Definitions → |
agility | 1. the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble More Definitions → |
stray | 1. an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal) More Definitions → |
runaway | 1. an easy victory 2. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation More Definitions → |
poppy | 1. annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers More Definitions → |
frenzy | 1. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
almighty | More Definitions → |
weekday | 1. any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday) More Definitions → |
tidy | 1. receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials) More Definitions → |
ecstasy | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. a state of elated bliss More Definitions → |
familiarity | 1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something 2. usualness by virtue of being familiar or well known More Definitions → |
ophthalmology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases More Definitions → |
silky | More Definitions → |
grizzly | 1. powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America More Definitions → |
medley | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources More Definitions → |
generosity | 1. the trait of being willing to give your money or time 2. acting generously More Definitions → |
meteorology | 1. predicting what the weather will be 2. the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) More Definitions → |
auditory | More Definitions → |
secrecy | 1. the trait of keeping things secret 2. the condition of being concealed or hidden More Definitions → |
anomaly | 1. deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule 2. a person who is unusual More Definitions → |
tummy | 1. slang for a paunch 2. an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion More Definitions → |
quay | 1. wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline More Definitions → |
indemnity | 1. protection against future loss 2. legal exemption from liability for damages More Definitions → |
whisky | 1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain More Definitions → |
urology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system More Definitions → |
legitimacy | 1. lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law 2. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
zoology | 1. all the animal life in a particular region or period 2. the branch of biology that studies animals More Definitions → |
paddy | 1. an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown 2. rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field More Definitions → |
visionary | 1. a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible 2. a person with unusual powers of foresight More Definitions → |
sassy | More Definitions → |
cryptography | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms 2. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
needy | 1. needy people collectively More Definitions → |
solitary | 1. confinement of a prisoner in isolation from other prisoners 2. one who lives in solitude More Definitions → |
trajectory | 1. the path followed by an object moving through space More Definitions → |
bureaucracy | 1. nonelective government officials 2. a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials More Definitions → |
tyranny | 1. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) 2. dominance through threat of punishment and violence More Definitions → |
yummy | More Definitions → |
husky | 1. breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog More Definitions → |
versatility | 1. having a wide variety of skills More Definitions → |
depository | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
ambiguity | 1. an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context 2. unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning More Definitions → |
intimacy | 1. close or warm friendship 2. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
hallway | 1. an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open More Definitions → |
whey | 1. the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese 2. watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates More Definitions → |
endocrinology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions More Definitions → |
envoy | 1. a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador 2. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else More Definitions → |
doorway | 1. the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close More Definitions → |
refinery | 1. an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance More Definitions → |
notary | 1. someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions More Definitions → |
looney | 1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous More Definitions → |
mentality | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations 2. mental ability More Definitions → |
salinity | 1. the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth 2. the relative proportion of salt in a solution More Definitions → |
paisley | 1. a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes More Definitions → |
orderly | 1. a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer 2. a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients More Definitions → |
topography | 1. the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features 2. precise detailed study of the surface features of a region More Definitions → |
viscosity | 1. resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow) More Definitions → |
agony | 1. intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain 2. a state of acute pain More Definitions → |
stupidity | 1. a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience 2. a stupid mistake More Definitions → |
hydrology | 1. the branch of geology that studies water on the earth and in the atmosphere: its distribution and uses and conservation More Definitions → |
sway | 1. controlling influence 2. pitching dangerously to one side More Definitions → |
bully | 1. a cruel and brutal fellow 2. a hired thug More Definitions → |
giveaway | 1. a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group 2. an unintentional disclosure More Definitions → |
airway | 1. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) 2. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another More Definitions → |
fanny | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. external female sex organs More Definitions → |
jeopardy | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune More Definitions → |
radiography | 1. the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light 2. photography that uses other kinds of radiation than visible light More Definitions → |
fiduciary | 1. a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary More Definitions → |
anonymity | 1. the state of being anonymous More Definitions → |
homology | 1. the quality of being similar or corresponding in position or value or structure or function More Definitions → |
prodigy | 1. an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration 2. a sign of something about to happen More Definitions → |
morbidity | 1. the relative incidence of a particular disease 2. an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind More Definitions → |
hosiery | 1. socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) More Definitions → |
ambulatory | 1. a covered walkway (as in a cloister) More Definitions → |
wally | 1. a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid More Definitions → |
reactivity | 1. responsive to stimulation 2. ready susceptibility to chemical change More Definitions → |
divinity | 1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force 2. the quality of being divine More Definitions → |
bray | 1. the cry of an ass More Definitions → |
blueberry | 1. any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries 2. sweet edible dark-blue berries of either low-growing or high-growing blueberry plants More Definitions → |
ley | 1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock More Definitions → |
gravy | 1. a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats 2. the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added More Definitions → |
gynecology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women More Definitions → |
hypocrisy | 1. an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction 2. insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have More Definitions → |
sissy | 1. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive More Definitions → |
palsy | 1. loss of the ability to move a body part 2. a condition marked by uncontrollable tremor More Definitions → |
conservancy | 1. a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river 2. the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc. More Definitions → |
plurality | 1. the state of being plural 2. a large indefinite quantity More Definitions → |
discrepancy | 1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions 2. an event that departs from expectations More Definitions → |
potty | 1. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination 2. a receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom More Definitions → |
estuary | 1. the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix More Definitions → |
burglary | 1. entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property More Definitions → |
tomography | 1. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body More Definitions → |
fairway | 1. the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short 2. the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters More Definitions → |
sufficiency | 1. sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations 2. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose More Definitions → |
parsley | 1. annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves 2. aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food More Definitions → |
hostility | 1. a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition 2. a state of deep-seated ill-will More Definitions → |
turnkey | 1. someone who guards prisoners More Definitions → |
intermediary | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
parry | 1. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword 2. a return punch (especially by a boxer) More Definitions → |
fay | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers More Definitions → |
folly | 1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly 2. a stupid mistake More Definitions → |
photocopy | 1. a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work More Definitions → |
gastroenterology | 1. the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases More Definitions → |
oceanography | 1. the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans More Definitions → |
motorway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
immunodeficiency | 1. immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced More Definitions → |
superiority | 1. the quality of being superior 2. the quality of being at a competitive advantage More Definitions → |
cookery | 1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat More Definitions → |
elasticity | 1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed More Definitions → |
contradictory | 1. two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time More Definitions → |
humility | 1. a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride 2. a humble feeling More Definitions → |
cytology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells More Definitions → |
circuitry | 1. electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits More Definitions → |
polarity | 1. a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies 2. having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) More Definitions → |
pituitary | 1. the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain More Definitions → |
autopsy | 1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease More Definitions → |
originality | 1. the ability to think and act independently 2. the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else) More Definitions → |
homeopathy | 1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated More Definitions → |
insolvency | 1. the lack of financial resources More Definitions → |
earthly | More Definitions → |
pantry | 1. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines More Definitions → |
osprey | 1. large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years More Definitions → |
deity | 1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force More Definitions → |
potency | 1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions 2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects More Definitions → |
celery | 1. widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked 2. stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning More Definitions → |
pedagogy | 1. the principles and methods of instruction 2. the profession of a teacher More Definitions → |
numeracy | 1. skill with numbers and mathematics More Definitions → |
emery | 1. a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) More Definitions → |
savoy | 1. head of soft crinkly leaves More Definitions → |
insecurity | 1. the state of being subject to danger or injury 2. the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure More Definitions → |
uniformity | 1. a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying 2. the quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom) More Definitions → |
calligraphy | 1. beautiful handwriting More Definitions → |
corollary | 1. a practical consequence that follows naturally 2. (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition More Definitions → |
liturgy | 1. a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship More Definitions → |
nativity | 1. the event of being born More Definitions → |
surety | 1. something clearly established 2. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation More Definitions → |
carpentry | 1. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood More Definitions → |
enzymology | 1. the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes More Definitions → |
jealousy | 1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) 2. zealous vigilance More Definitions → |
cosmology | 1. the metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe 2. the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe More Definitions → |
rivalry | 1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize More Definitions → |
spectrometry | 1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra More Definitions → |
permeability | 1. the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion) More Definitions → |
tourney | 1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner More Definitions → |
duality | 1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses 2. (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory More Definitions → |
amenity | 1. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions More Definitions → |
sporty | More Definitions → |
radiotherapy | 1. (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance More Definitions → |
photometry | 1. measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity) More Definitions → |
felicity | 1. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) 2. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy More Definitions → |
hearty | More Definitions → |
infancy | 1. the early stage of growth or development 2. the earliest state of immaturity More Definitions → |
chilly | 1. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency More Definitions → |
monarchy | 1. an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority More Definitions → |
raceway | 1. a canal for a current of water 2. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
supremacy | 1. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
capillary | 1. a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action 2. any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules More Definitions → |
mulberry | 1. any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry 2. sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus More Definitions → |
empathy | 1. understanding and entering into another's feelings More Definitions → |
tenancy | 1. an act of being a tenant or occupant More Definitions → |
heterogeneity | 1. the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind More Definitions → |
rosary | 1. a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics) More Definitions → |
pulley | 1. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope More Definitions → |
confectionery | 1. candy and other sweets considered collectively 2. a confectioner's shop More Definitions → |
indemnify | More Definitions → |
convoy | 1. a procession of land vehicles traveling together 2. a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships More Definitions → |
paternity | 1. the state of being a father 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father More Definitions → |
criminology | 1. the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement More Definitions → |
delinquency | 1. nonpayment of a debt when due 2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring More Definitions → |
hatchery | 1. a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs) More Definitions → |
hematology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs More Definitions → |
expressway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
adversary | 1. someone who offers opposition More Definitions → |
gentry | 1. the most powerful members of a society More Definitions → |
insurgency | 1. an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict More Definitions → |
dandy | 1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance 2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost More Definitions → |
miscellany | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. More Definitions → |
caddy | 1. a can for storing tea More Definitions → |
legality | 1. lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute More Definitions → |
guaranty | 1. a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults More Definitions → |
admiralty | 1. the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) 2. the office of admiral More Definitions → |
antiquity | 1. the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe 2. extreme oldness More Definitions → |
hubby | 1. a married man; a woman's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
disparity | 1. inequality or difference in some respect More Definitions → |
epiphany | 1. a divine manifestation More Definitions → |
melancholy | 1. a feeling of thoughtful sadness 2. a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed More Definitions → |
hoy | 1. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) More Definitions → |
putty | 1. a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass More Definitions → |
patsy | 1. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of More Definitions → |
histology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the microscopic structure of animal or plant tissues More Definitions → |
waterway | 1. a navigable body of water 2. a conduit through which water flows More Definitions → |
hackney | 1. a carriage for hire 2. a compact breed of harness horse More Definitions → |
piggy | 1. a young pig More Definitions → |
midday | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
virology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases More Definitions → |
interplay | 1. reciprocal action and reaction More Definitions → |
doggy | 1. informal terms for dogs More Definitions → |
ridley | 1. a marine turtle More Definitions → |
trey | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips More Definitions → |
tranquility | 1. a disposition free from stress or emotion 2. an untroubled state; free from disturbances More Definitions → |
inconsistency | 1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time 2. the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts More Definitions → |
galley | 1. a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading 2. (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars More Definitions → |
opacity | 1. the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation 2. incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning More Definitions → |
centenary | 1. the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
cosy | 1. a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm More Definitions → |
seniority | 1. higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service 2. the property of being long-lived More Definitions → |
midwifery | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother 2. assisting women at childbirth More Definitions → |
puberty | 1. the time of life when sex glands become functional More Definitions → |
telemetry | 1. automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other means More Definitions → |
ovary | 1. the organ that bears the ovules of a flower 2. (vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone More Definitions → |
cay | 1. a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida More Definitions → |
sensibility | 1. mental responsiveness and awareness 2. refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions More Definitions → |
savory | 1. any of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees 2. dwarf aromatic shrub of Mediterranean regions More Definitions → |
entomology | 1. the branch of zoology that studies insects More Definitions → |
sentry | 1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event More Definitions → |
luminosity | 1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light More Definitions → |
readability | 1. the quality of written language that makes it easy to read and understand 2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read More Definitions → |
lefty | 1. a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right 2. a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand More Definitions → |
buoy | 1. a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards; typically brightly-coloured More Definitions → |
candidacy | 1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
adultery | 1. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
lullaby | 1. a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep 2. the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep More Definitions → |
individuality | 1. the quality of being individual 2. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity More Definitions → |
asymmetry | 1. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry More Definitions → |
inlay | 1. (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place 2. a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface More Definitions → |
corduroy | 1. a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton 2. a road made of logs laid crosswise More Definitions → |
objectivity | 1. judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices More Definitions → |
superfamily | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family More Definitions → |
calvary | 1. any experience that causes intense suffering More Definitions → |
profanity | 1. vulgar or irreverent speech or action More Definitions → |
modernity | 1. the quality of being current or of the present More Definitions → |
neutrality | 1. nonparticipation in a dispute or war 2. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement More Definitions → |
brutality | 1. the trait of extreme cruelty 2. a brutal barbarous savage act More Definitions → |
immortality | 1. the quality or state of being immortal 2. perpetual life after death More Definitions → |
outlay | 1. the act of spending or disbursing money 2. money paid out; an amount spent More Definitions → |
solubility | 1. the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution) 2. the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve More Definitions → |
relevancy | 1. the relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
typography | 1. the craft of composing type and printing from it 2. art and technique of printing with movable type More Definitions → |
beltway | 1. a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center More Definitions → |
fray | 1. a noisy fight More Definitions → |
refractory | 1. lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace More Definitions → |
captivity | 1. the state of being imprisoned 2. the state of being a slave More Definitions → |
bravery | 1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear 2. feeling no fear More Definitions → |
sincerity | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical More Definitions → |
scarcity | 1. a small and inadequate amount More Definitions → |
fluency | 1. powerful and effective language 2. skillfulness in speaking or writing More Definitions → |
neurosurgery | 1. any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves) More Definitions → |
stairway | 1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps More Definitions → |
physiotherapy | 1. therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities More Definitions → |
multiplicity | 1. the property of being multiple 2. a large number More Definitions → |
discontinuity | 1. lack of connection or continuity More Definitions → |
choreography | 1. a show involving artistic dancing 2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes More Definitions → |
mammography | 1. a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays More Definitions → |
bally | More Definitions → |
nobility | 1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles 2. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct More Definitions → |
optometry | 1. the practice of an optometrist More Definitions → |
rationality | 1. the state of having good sense and sound judgment 2. the quality of being consistent with or based on logic More Definitions → |
apathy | 1. an absence of emotion or enthusiasm 2. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally More Definitions → |
cinematography | 1. the act of making a film More Definitions → |
ingenuity | 1. the power of creative imagination 2. the property of being ingenious More Definitions → |
rheumatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints More Definitions → |
selectivity | 1. the property of being selective More Definitions → |
periphery | 1. the outside boundary or surface of something More Definitions → |
breakaway | 1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from More Definitions → |
dinghy | 1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled More Definitions → |
concurrency | 1. agreement of results or opinions 2. acting together, as agents or circumstances or events More Definitions → |
sorcery | 1. the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world More Definitions → |
inactivity | 1. the state of being inactive 2. a disposition to remain inactive or inert More Definitions → |
hysterectomy | 1. surgical removal of the uterus More Definitions → |
rarity | 1. noteworthy scarcity 2. a rarified quality More Definitions → |
westerly | 1. the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth More Definitions → |
modality | 1. a classification of propositions on the basis of whether they claim necessity or possibility or impossibility 2. verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker More Definitions → |
regularity | 1. a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles 2. the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate More Definitions → |
probationary | More Definitions → |
singularity | 1. the quality of being one of a kind 2. strangeness by virtue of being remarkable or unusual More Definitions → |
progeny | 1. the immediate descendants of a person More Definitions → |
tributary | 1. a branch that flows into the main stream More Definitions → |
fatality | 1. a death resulting from an accident or a disaster 2. the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters More Definitions → |
serendipity | 1. good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries More Definitions → |
subfamily | 1. (biology) a taxonomic category below a family More Definitions → |
reciprocity | 1. a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence 2. mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges More Definitions → |
chastity | 1. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) 2. morality with respect to sexual relations More Definitions → |
cartography | 1. the making of maps and charts More Definitions → |
shay | 1. a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
demography | 1. the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations More Definitions → |
peavey | 1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs More Definitions → |
hideaway | 1. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws 2. an area where you can be alone More Definitions → |
dystrophy | 1. any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles 2. any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition More Definitions → |
gully | 1. deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) More Definitions → |
bribery | 1. the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage More Definitions → |
artistry | 1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation More Definitions → |
orthodoxy | 1. the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion) 2. a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards More Definitions → |
weaponry | 1. weapons considered collectively More Definitions → |
propensity | 1. an inclination to do something 2. a natural inclination More Definitions → |
walkway | 1. a path set aside for walking More Definitions → |
greenway | 1. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city More Definitions → |
extremity | 1. an external body part that projects from the body 2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) More Definitions → |
hypnotherapy | 1. the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy More Definitions → |
neuropathy | 1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves More Definitions → |
dishonesty | 1. the quality of being dishonest 2. lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing More Definitions → |
moray | 1. family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked More Definitions → |
hickey | 1. a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne 2. a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover More Definitions → |
audiology | 1. the measurement of hearing More Definitions → |
perjury | 1. criminal offense of making false statements under oath More Definitions → |
generality | 1. an idea or conclusion having general application 2. the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability More Definitions → |
priory | 1. religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress More Definitions → |
adversity | 1. a state of misfortune or affliction 2. a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event More Definitions → |
heresy | 1. any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position 2. a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion More Definitions → |
armory | 1. a collection of resources 2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has More Definitions → |
anesthesiology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics More Definitions → |
phony | 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 → |
jetty | 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away More Definitions → |
causeway | 1. a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand More Definitions → |
jerky | 1. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun More Definitions → |
acidity | 1. the property of being acidic 2. the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
metallurgy | 1. the science and technology of metals More Definitions → |
hooray | 1. a victory cheer More Definitions → |
mercenary | 1. a person hired to fight for another country than their own More Definitions → |
metrology | 1. the scientific study of measurement More Definitions → |
decency | 1. the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality 2. the quality of being polite and respectable More Definitions → |
rockabilly | 1. a fusion of black music and country music that was popular in the 1950s; sometimes described as blues with a country beat More Definitions → |
reflexology | 1. the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms 2. massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body More Definitions → |
privy | 1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets 2. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
nephrology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders More Definitions → |
rigidity | 1. the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending 2. the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe More Definitions → |
dormitory | 1. a college or university building containing living quarters for students 2. a large sleeping room containing several beds More Definitions → |
repertory | 1. a storehouse where a stock of things is kept 2. the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation More Definitions → |
goody | 1. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
archeology | 1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures More Definitions → |
hyperactivity | 1. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement More Definitions → |
dickey | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
husbandry | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock More Definitions → |
acuity | 1. sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) 2. a quick and penetrating intelligence More Definitions → |
fallacy | 1. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning More Definitions → |
radioactivity | 1. the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay More Definitions → |
howdy | 1. an expression of greeting More Definitions → |
intensify | More Definitions → |
mainstay | 1. a prominent supporter 2. a central cohesive source of support and stability More Definitions → |
covey | 1. a small collection of people 2. a small flock of grouse or partridge More Definitions → |
incapacity | 1. lack of intellectual power 2. lack of physical or natural qualifications More Definitions → |
insufficiency | 1. a lack of competence 2. (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally More Definitions → |
neurobiology | 1. the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system More Definitions → |
endoscopy | 1. visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope More Definitions → |
forgery | 1. a copy that is represented as the original 2. criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud More Definitions → |
mortuary | 1. a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation More Definitions → |
ashtray | 1. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes More Definitions → |
diversify | More Definitions → |
quaternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
signatory | 1. someone who signs and is bound by a document More Definitions → |
excellency | 1. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels More Definitions → |
dexterity | 1. adroitness in using the hands More Definitions → |
predictability | 1. the quality of being predictable More Definitions → |
turbidity | 1. muddiness created by stirring up sediment or having foreign particles suspended More Definitions → |
acceptability | 1. satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards More Definitions → |
alimony | 1. court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated More Definitions → |
epistemology | 1. the philosophical theory of knowledge More Definitions → |
olfactory | More Definitions → |
chancery | 1. a court with jurisdiction in equity 2. an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records More Definitions → |
lindy | 1. an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) More Definitions → |
verity | 1. conformity to reality or actuality 2. an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth More Definitions → |
zloty | 1. the basic unit of money in Poland More Definitions → |
slurry | 1. a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water More Definitions → |
pinky | 1. the finger farthest from the thumb More Definitions → |
drapery | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds More Definitions → |
kinesiology | 1. the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement More Definitions → |
dismay | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. fear resulting from the awareness of danger More Definitions → |
impunity | 1. exemption from punishment or loss More Definitions → |
sundry | More Definitions → |
bioassay | 1. appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard More Definitions → |
lavatory | 1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets 2. a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face More Definitions → |
modesty | 1. freedom from vanity or conceit 2. formality and propriety of manner More Definitions → |
gerontology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people More Definitions → |
linearity | 1. the property of having one dimension More Definitions → |
porosity | 1. the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids More Definitions → |
blasphemy | 1. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) 2. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
bigotry | 1. the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot More Definitions → |
atrophy | 1. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse 2. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) More Definitions → |
totality | 1. the state of being total and complete 2. the quality of being complete and indiscriminate More Definitions → |
formulary | 1. (pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation More Definitions → |
causality | 1. the relation between causes and effects More Definitions → |
calamity | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
criticality | 1. a state of critical urgency 2. a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining More Definitions → |
livery | 1. uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs 2. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another More Definitions → |
incompatibility | 1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time 2. (immunology) the degree to which the body's immune system will try to reject foreign material (as transfused blood or transplanted tissue) More Definitions → |
buoyancy | 1. cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface 2. the property of something weightless and insubstantial More Definitions → |
etymology | 1. a history of a word 2. the study of the sources and development of words More Definitions → |
wavy | More Definitions → |
angiography | 1. roentgenographic examination of blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces an angiogram More Definitions → |
plasticity | 1. the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking More Definitions → |
hypersensitivity | 1. pathological sensitivity 2. extreme sensitivity More Definitions → |
paleontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
geochemistry | 1. the chemistry of the earth's crust More Definitions → |
reflectivity | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface 2. the ability to reflect beams or rays More Definitions → |
otolaryngology | 1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat More Definitions → |
mutiny | 1. open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) More Definitions → |
numerology | 1. the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs More Definitions → |
motility | 1. ability to move spontaneously and independently 2. a change of position that does not entail a change of location More Definitions → |
flurry | 1. a rapid active commotion 2. a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that) More Definitions → |
hippy | 1. someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle More Definitions → |
nappy | 1. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement More Definitions → |
virginity | 1. the condition or quality of being a virgin More Definitions → |
adaptability | 1. the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances More Definitions → |
tawny | More Definitions → |
hegemony | 1. the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others More Definitions → |
piety | 1. righteousness by virtue of being pious More Definitions → |
infirmary | 1. a health facility where patients receive treatment More Definitions → |
sanctity | 1. the quality of being holy More Definitions → |
audacity | 1. fearless daring 2. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery More Definitions → |
resistivity | 1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms More Definitions → |
impossibility | 1. incapability of existing or occurring 2. an alternative that is not available More Definitions → |
biosafety | 1. safety from exposure to infectious agents More Definitions → |
actuary | 1. someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums) More Definitions → |
cosmetology | 1. the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin More Definitions → |
purgatory | 1. a temporary condition of torment or suffering 2. (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins More Definitions → |
easterly | 1. a wind from the east More Definitions → |
anisotropy | 1. the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions More Definitions → |
leprosy | 1. chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae More Definitions → |
propriety | 1. correct or appropriate behavior More Definitions → |
hearsay | 1. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth More Definitions → |
roomy | 1. an associate who shares a room with you More Definitions → |
angioplasty | 1. an operation to repair a damaged blood vessel or unblock a coronary artery More Definitions → |
obscurity | 1. the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand 2. an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known More Definitions → |
comparability | 1. qualities that are comparable More Definitions → |
coney | 1. black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins 2. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes More Definitions → |
ultrasonography | 1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
crockery | 1. tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively More Definitions → |
paramilitary | 1. a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops) More Definitions → |
lithography | 1. a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface 2. the act of making a lithographic print More Definitions → |
embryology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms More Definitions → |
crystallography | 1. the branch of science that studies the formation and structure of crystals More Definitions → |
confederacy | 1. a union of political organizations 2. a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose More Definitions → |
granularity | 1. the quality of being composed of relatively large particles More Definitions → |
infidelity | 1. the quality of being unfaithful More Definitions → |
stingray | 1. large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds More Definitions → |
dreary | More Definitions → |
volley | 1. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms 2. a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces More Definitions → |
larceny | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
phenomenology | 1. a philosophical doctrine proposed by Edmund Husserl based on the study of human experience in which considerations of objective reality are not taken into account More Definitions → |
lorry | 1. a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides 2. a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides More Definitions → |
contributory | More Definitions → |
absurdity | 1. a message whose content is at variance with reason 2. a ludicrous folly More Definitions → |
abnormality | 1. an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies 2. retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence More Definitions → |
biweekly | 1. a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year) More Definitions → |
amity | 1. a cordial disposition 2. a state of friendship and cordiality More Definitions → |
podiatry | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the feet More Definitions → |
honky | 1. (slang) offensive names for a White man More Definitions → |
cardinality | 1. (mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping) More Definitions → |
murky | More Definitions → |
climatology | 1. meteorology of climates and their phenomena More Definitions → |
agronomy | 1. the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production More Definitions → |
ploy | 1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker 2. a maneuver in a game or conversation More Definitions → |
inefficiency | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency More Definitions → |
biliary | More Definitions → |
greenery | 1. green foliage More Definitions → |
tranquillity | 1. an untroubled state; free from disturbances 2. a state of peace and quiet More Definitions → |
dichotomy | 1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses More Definitions → |
phylogeny | 1. (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms More Definitions → |
tacky | More Definitions → |
reproducibility | 1. the quality of being reproducible More Definitions → |
impurity | 1. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed 2. the condition of being impure More Definitions → |
reactionary | 1. an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism More Definitions → |
masculinity | 1. the properties characteristic of the male sex 2. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men More Definitions → |
desirability | 1. the quality of being worthy of desiring 2. attractiveness to the opposite sex More Definitions → |
decoy | 1. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) 2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed More Definitions → |
outcry | 1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition More Definitions → |
workday | 1. a day on which work is done 2. the amount of time that a worker must work for an agreed daily wage More Definitions → |
illiteracy | 1. ignorance resulting from not reading 2. an inability to read More Definitions → |
gastronomy | 1. a particular style of cookery (as of a region) 2. the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food More Definitions → |
huckleberry | 1. any of various dark-fruited as distinguished from blue-fruited blueberries 2. any of several shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia bearing small berries resembling blueberries More Definitions → |
unworthy | More Definitions → |
joinery | 1. fine woodwork done by a joiner 2. the craft of a joiner More Definitions → |
trusty | 1. a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges More Definitions → |
rowdy | 1. a cruel and brutal fellow More Definitions → |
practicality | 1. concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities More Definitions → |
immunohistochemistry | 1. an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase) More Definitions → |
trigonometry | 1. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions More Definitions → |
polity | 1. the form of government of a social organization 2. a politically organized unit More Definitions → |
obscenity | 1. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner 2. an offensive or indecent word or phrase More Definitions → |
heraldry | 1. the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies 2. emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms More Definitions → |
tabby | 1. a cat with a grey or tawny coat mottled with black 2. female cat More Definitions → |
disorderly | More Definitions → |
mineralogy | 1. the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them More Definitions → |
posterity | 1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor 2. all future generations More Definitions → |
southerly | 1. a wind from the south More Definitions → |
foray | 1. a sudden short attack 2. an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) More Definitions → |
filly | 1. a young female horse under the age of four More Definitions → |
bubbly | 1. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there More Definitions → |
telly | 1. an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen More Definitions → |
gurney | 1. a metal stretcher with wheels More Definitions → |
irritability | 1. an irritable petulant feeling 2. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part More Definitions → |
hillbilly | 1. a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person More Definitions → |
cabinetry | 1. the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) More Definitions → |
headway | 1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something 2. forward movement More Definitions → |
subjectivity | 1. judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts More Definitions → |
universality | 1. the quality of being universal; existing everywhere More Definitions → |
actuality | 1. the state of actually existing objectively More Definitions → |
homogeneity | 1. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature 2. the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure More Definitions → |
prehistory | 1. the time during the development of human culture before the appearance of the written word More Definitions → |
doomsday | 1. (New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives 2. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny More Definitions → |
phonology | 1. the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes More Definitions → |
polygamy | 1. the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time More Definitions → |
mockery | 1. showing your contempt by derision 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
northerly | 1. a wind that blows from the north More Definitions → |
secretory | More Definitions → |
periodicity | 1. the quality of recurring at regular intervals More Definitions → |
bursary | 1. the treasury of a public institution or religious order More Definitions → |
dependability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
jiffy | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
iniquity | 1. morally objectionable behavior 2. an unjust act More Definitions → |
solvency | 1. the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due More Definitions → |
takeaway | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures More Definitions → |
ducky | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
antimony | 1. a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite More Definitions → |
brevity | 1. the use of brief expressions 2. the attribute of being brief or fleeting More Definitions → |
sobriety | 1. the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol 2. moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs More Definitions → |
echocardiography | 1. a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart More Definitions → |
arty | More Definitions → |
cardiomyopathy | 1. a disorder (usually of unknown origin) of the heart muscle (myocardium) More Definitions → |
negativity | 1. the character of the negative electric pole 2. characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands More Definitions → |
phantasy | 1. something many people believe that is false 2. fiction with a large amount of imagination in it More Definitions → |
crusty | More Definitions → |
sully | More Definitions → |
parlay | 1. a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers More Definitions → |
malignancy | 1. (medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death 2. quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will More Definitions → |
admissibility | 1. acceptability by virtue of being admissible More Definitions → |
ethnography | 1. the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies More Definitions → |
impartiality | 1. an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally More Definitions → |
primacy | 1. the state of being first in importance More Definitions → |
mediocrity | 1. ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding 2. a person of second-rate ability or value More Definitions → |
retinopathy | 1. a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision More Definitions → |
disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
aristocracy | 1. a privileged class holding hereditary titles 2. the most powerful members of a society More Definitions → |
distillery | 1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation More Definitions → |
bushy | More Definitions → |
heredity | 1. the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next 2. the total of inherited attributes More Definitions → |
complacency | 1. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself More Definitions → |
sensuality | 1. desire for sensual pleasures More Definitions → |
flaky | More Definitions → |
typology | 1. classification according to general type More Definitions → |
mastectomy | 1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor More Definitions → |
dainty | 1. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
bonny | More Definitions → |
argosy | 1. one or more large merchant ships More Definitions → |
inaccuracy | 1. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors More Definitions → |
civility | 1. formal or perfunctory politeness 2. the act of showing regard for others More Definitions → |
pry | 1. a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge More Definitions → |
citizenry | 1. the body of citizens of a state or country More Definitions → |
bimonthly | 1. a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year) More Definitions → |
speakeasy | 1. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom More Definitions → |
complicity | 1. guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense More Definitions → |
allegory | 1. a short moral story (often with animal characters) 2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea More Definitions → |
treachery | 1. betrayal of a trust 2. an act of deliberate betrayal More Definitions → |
taxidermy | 1. the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance More Definitions → |
hypertrophy | 1. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ More Definitions → |
fortnightly | More Definitions → |
subtlety | 1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude 2. the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze More Definitions → |
delicacy | 1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance 2. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
futility | 1. uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result More Definitions → |
dinky | 1. a small locomotive More Definitions → |
chutney | 1. a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices More Definitions → |
lackey | 1. a male servant (especially a footman) 2. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage More Definitions → |
pygmy | 1. an unusually small individual More Definitions → |
clemency | 1. good weather with comfortable temperatures 2. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice More Definitions → |
woolly | More Definitions → |
pansy | 1. large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors 2. a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive More Definitions → |
saddlery | 1. gear for a horse 2. workshop where a saddler works More Definitions → |
baggy | More Definitions → |
depositary | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
inadequacy | 1. lack of an adequate quantity or number 2. a lack of competence More Definitions → |
eatery | 1. a building where people go to eat More Definitions → |
peony | 1. any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers More Definitions → |
presbytery | 1. building reserved for the officiating clergy More Definitions → |
batty | More Definitions → |
reentry | 1. the act of entering again More Definitions → |
rapidity | 1. a rate that is rapid More Definitions → |
flimsy | 1. a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies More Definitions → |
formality | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies More Definitions → |
statuary | 1. statues collectively More Definitions → |
busby | 1. tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions More Definitions → |
superconductivity | 1. the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures More Definitions → |
taffy | 1. chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy More Definitions → |
bey | 1. (formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt 2. the governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire More Definitions → |
freemasonry | 1. a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests More Definitions → |
penitentiary | 1. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes More Definitions → |
veracity | 1. unwillingness to tell lies More Definitions → |
foreplay | 1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
normality | 1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning 2. (of a solution) concentration expressed in gram equivalents of solute per liter More Definitions → |
manageability | 1. the capability of being managed or controlled More Definitions → |
gynaecology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women More Definitions → |
underlay | 1. a pad placed under a carpet More Definitions → |
encephalopathy | 1. any disorder or disease of the brain More Definitions → |
gipsy | 1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment 2. a person who resembles a Romani in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life More Definitions → |
tenacity | 1. persistent determination More Definitions → |
immunotherapy | 1. therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system More Definitions → |
junky | 1. a narcotics addict 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
constabulary | 1. the force of policemen and officers More Definitions → |
wizardry | 1. exceptional creative ability More Definitions → |
stowaway | 1. a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage More Definitions → |
kiley | 1. an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex More Definitions → |
booby | 1. an ignorant or foolish person 2. small tropical gannet having a bright bill or bright feet or both More Definitions → |
cytotoxicity | 1. the degree to which something is toxic to living cells More Definitions → |
histocompatibility | 1. condition in which the cells of one tissue can survive in the presence of cells of another tissue More Definitions → |
stratigraphy | 1. the branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata More Definitions → |
disqualify | More Definitions → |
rhinoplasty | 1. cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose More Definitions → |
pearly | 1. informal terms for a human `tooth' More Definitions → |
apothecary | 1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
heyday | 1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity More Definitions → |
historiography | 1. a body of historical literature 2. the writing of history More Definitions → |
immediacy | 1. lack of an intervening or mediating agency 2. immediate intuitive awareness More Definitions → |
colliery | 1. a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it More Definitions → |
laity | 1. in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy More Definitions → |
complementarity | 1. a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities 2. the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other More Definitions → |
rickey | 1. a mixed drink made of sweetened lime juice and soda water usually with liquor More Definitions → |
ethnology | 1. the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics More Definitions → |
rectory | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
fragility | 1. quality of being easily damaged or destroyed 2. lack of physical strength More Definitions → |
oddity | 1. eccentricity that is not easily explained 2. a strange attitude or habit More Definitions → |
proportionality | 1. a ratio of two quantities that is constant 2. harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design) More Definitions → |
idolatry | 1. the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods More Definitions → |
ubiquity | 1. the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once) More Definitions → |
rummy | 1. a chronic drinker 2. a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards More Definitions → |
whimsy | 1. an odd or fanciful or capricious idea 2. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment More Definitions → |
cocky | More Definitions → |
eccentricity | 1. strange and unconventional behavior 2. (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis More Definitions → |
toiletry | 1. artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) More Definitions → |
gratuity | 1. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) 2. an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation More Definitions → |
archway | 1. a passageway under a curved masonry construction More Definitions → |
adjacency | 1. the attribute of being so near as to be touching More Definitions → |
idiocy | 1. extreme mental retardation More Definitions → |
topiary | 1. a garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals 2. making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees More Definitions → |
buttery | 1. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines 2. a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals More Definitions → |
deformity | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen More Definitions → |
bogey | 1. a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil 2. (golf) a score of one stroke over par on a hole More Definitions → |
invalidity | 1. illogicality as a consequence of having a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses More Definitions → |
zany | 1. a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect 2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool More Definitions → |
psychopathology | 1. the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior 2. the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders More Definitions → |
hydrotherapy | 1. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
eulogy | 1. a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently 2. a formal expression of praise More Definitions → |
animosity | 1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility More Definitions → |
dosimetry | 1. measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive source More Definitions → |
atrocity | 1. the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane 2. an act of atrocious cruelty More Definitions → |
faraway | More Definitions → |
ostomy | 1. surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes More Definitions → |
chivalry | 1. courtesy towards women 2. the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct More Definitions → |
commonality | 1. a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank 2. sharing of common attributes More Definitions → |
whitey | 1. (slang) offensive names for a White man More Definitions → |
sterility | 1. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms 2. the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate More Definitions → |
neuropsychology | 1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes More Definitions → |
femininity | 1. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women More Definitions → |
bowery | More Definitions → |
ternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
lunacy | 1. obsolete terms for legal insanity 2. foolish or senseless behavior More Definitions → |
dimensionality | 1. the spatial property of having dimensions More Definitions → |
notoriety | 1. the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality More Definitions → |
flammability | 1. the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly More Definitions → |
truancy | 1. failure to attend (especially school) More Definitions → |
unavailability | 1. the quality of not being available when needed More Definitions → |
faery | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
duchy | 1. the domain controlled by a duke or duchess More Definitions → |
principality | 1. territory ruled by a prince More Definitions → |
stingy | More Definitions → |
colonoscopy | 1. visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation More Definitions → |
centrality | 1. the property of being central More Definitions → |
dory | 1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled 2. pike-like freshwater perches More Definitions → |
cutaway | 1. a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts 2. a man's coat cut diagonally from the waist to the back of the knees More Definitions → |
criminality | 1. the state of being a criminal More Definitions → |
spunky | More Definitions → |
litany | 1. any long and tedious address or recital More Definitions → |
verbosity | 1. an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words More Definitions → |
wobbly | More Definitions → |
resiliency | 1. an occurrence of rebounding or springing back 2. the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit More Definitions → |
astrobiology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life More Definitions → |
enmity | 1. a state of deep-seated ill-will 2. the feeling of a hostile person More Definitions → |
osteopathy | 1. therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles More Definitions → |
neurophysiology | 1. the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system More Definitions → |
matrimony | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. the ceremony or sacrament of marriage More Definitions → |
perpetuity | 1. the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) More Definitions → |
papacy | 1. the government of the Roman Catholic Church More Definitions → |
tannoy | 1. a loudspeaker More Definitions → |
invisibility | 1. the quality of not being perceivable by the eye More Definitions → |
loony | 1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous More Definitions → |
exemplify | More Definitions → |
tramway | 1. a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers 2. the track on which trams or streetcars run More Definitions → |
patriarchy | 1. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line More Definitions → |
irregularity | 1. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality 2. not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals More Definitions → |
instrumentality | 1. a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose 2. the quality of being instrumental for some purpose More Definitions → |
sparkly | More Definitions → |
ornithology | 1. the branch of zoology that studies birds More Definitions → |
virility | 1. the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation 2. the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male More Definitions → |
shoddy | 1. reclaimed wool fiber More Definitions → |
bacteriology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease More Definitions → |
immorality | 1. the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct 2. morally objectionable behavior More Definitions → |
spontaneity | 1. the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint More Definitions → |
naturopathy | 1. a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process More Definitions → |
theocracy | 1. a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) 2. the belief in government by divine guidance More Definitions → |
inferiority | 1. the state of being inferior 2. an inferior quality More Definitions → |
alkalinity | 1. pH values above 7 More Definitions → |
permanency | 1. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration More Definitions → |
skyway | 1. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another More Definitions → |
tardy | More Definitions → |
disarray | 1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior 2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) More Definitions → |
viceroy | 1. governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign 2. showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller More Definitions → |
commissary | 1. a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel) 2. a snack bar in a film studio More Definitions → |
geomorphology | 1. the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms More Definitions → |
undersecretary | 1. a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government More Definitions → |
musicology | 1. the scholarly and scientific study of music More Definitions → |
laparoscopy | 1. laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) More Definitions → |
constancy | 1. the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation 2. (psychology) the tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation More Definitions → |
vasectomy | 1. surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible More Definitions → |
carriageway | 1. one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes More Definitions → |
sty | 1. an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid 2. a pen for swine More Definitions → |
belay | 1. something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured More Definitions → |
leeway | 1. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift 2. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits More Definitions → |
positivity | 1. the character of the positive electric pole 2. a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness More Definitions → |
unary | 1. the bijective base-1 numeral system: in order to represent a number N, an arbitrarily chosen symbol representing 1 is repeated N times. More Definitions → |
aviary | 1. a building where birds are kept More Definitions → |
elegy | 1. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead More Definitions → |
chandlery | 1. candles and other commodities sold by a chandler 2. a storeroom where candles are kept More Definitions → |
schoolboy | 1. a boy attending school More Definitions → |
chaplaincy | 1. the position of chaplain More Definitions → |
nephropathy | 1. a disease affecting the kidneys More Definitions → |
thievery | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
clary | 1. aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental More Definitions → |
flattery | 1. excessive or insincere praise More Definitions → |
incendiary | 1. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property 2. a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) More Definitions → |
haematology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs More Definitions → |
supersymmetry | 1. (physics) a theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces More Definitions → |
lethargy | 1. a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) 2. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy More Definitions → |
finality | 1. the quality of being final or definitely settled More Definitions → |
oratory | 1. addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous) More Definitions → |
hanky | 1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory More Definitions → |
stubby | More Definitions → |
geodesy | 1. the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points More Definitions → |
kiddy | 1. informal term for a young child More Definitions → |
superhighway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic 2. an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form More Definitions → |
bindery | 1. a workshop where books are bound More Definitions → |
immunoassay | 1. identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen More Definitions → |
puppetry | 1. the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows 2. a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets) More Definitions → |
iconography | 1. the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject More Definitions → |
ditty | 1. a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) More Definitions → |
gummy | More Definitions → |
bestiary | 1. a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals More Definitions → |
promontory | 1. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) More Definitions → |
shandy | 1. a drink made of beer and lemonade More Definitions → |
depravity | 1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles 2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice More Definitions → |
dowry | 1. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage More Definitions → |
synchronicity | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time More Definitions → |
hilarity | 1. great merriment More Definitions → |
moiety | 1. one of two (approximately) equal parts 2. one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe More Definitions → |
travesty | 1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
psychopharmacology | 1. the study of drugs that affect the mind More Definitions → |
castaway | 1. a person who is rejected (from society or home) 2. a shipwrecked person More Definitions → |
daylily | 1. any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day More Definitions → |
seismology | 1. the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies More Definitions → |
shanty | 1. small crude shelter used as a dwelling 2. a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors More Definitions → |
pokey | 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 → |
trickery | 1. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way 2. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) More Definitions → |
chatty | More Definitions → |
rheology | 1. the branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter More Definitions → |
indecency | 1. the quality of being indecent 2. an indecent or improper act More Definitions → |
telepathy | 1. apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions More Definitions → |
inequity | 1. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards More Definitions → |
byway | 1. a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) More Definitions → |
creamery | 1. a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
fluidity | 1. the property of flowing easily 2. a changeable quality More Definitions → |
axillary | More Definitions → |
enthalpy | 1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure More Definitions → |
infamy | 1. a state of extreme dishonor 2. evil fame or public reputation More Definitions → |
belfry | 1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building 2. a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung More Definitions → |
baldy | 1. a person whose head is bald or shaved More Definitions → |
parapsychology | 1. phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes More Definitions → |
insensitivity | 1. the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment More Definitions → |
serviceability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
lolly | 1. informal terms for money 2. ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick More Definitions → |
theosophy | 1. a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul More Definitions → |
inevitability | 1. the quality of being unavoidable More Definitions → |
celibacy | 1. an unmarried status 2. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) More Definitions → |
quandary | 1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one 2. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
unanimity | 1. everyone being of one mind More Definitions → |
biogeography | 1. dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants More Definitions → |
grisly | More Definitions → |
wooly | More Definitions → |
bathymetry | 1. measuring the depths of the oceans More Definitions → |
dingy | More Definitions → |
materiality | 1. relevance requiring careful consideration 2. the quality of being physical; consisting of matter More Definitions → |
petrology | 1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification More Definitions → |
sunray | 1. a ray of sunlight 2. herb having a basal cluster of grey-green leaves and leafless stalks each with a solitary broad yellow flower head; desert areas Idaho to Arizona More Definitions → |
gaudy | 1. (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college More Definitions → |
debauchery | 1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity More Definitions → |
lethality | 1. the quality of being deadly More Definitions → |
cannery | 1. a factory where food is canned More Definitions → |
eschatology | 1. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind More Definitions → |
electrochemistry | 1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions More Definitions → |
punctuality | 1. the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time More Definitions → |
gantry | 1. a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. More Definitions → |
homily | 1. a sermon on a moral or religious topic More Definitions → |
scurry | 1. rushing about hastily in an undignified way More Definitions → |
rocketry | 1. the branch of engineering science that studies rocket design and operation More Definitions → |
aunty | 1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle More Definitions → |
paucity | 1. an insufficient quantity or number More Definitions → |
expediency | 1. the quality of being suited to the end in view More Definitions → |
philology | 1. the humanistic study of language and literature More Definitions → |
bandy | More Definitions → |
savoury | 1. either of two aromatic herbs of the mint family 2. an aromatic or spicy dish served at the end of dinner or as an hors d'oeuvre More Definitions → |
colloquy | 1. a conversation especially a formal one 2. formal conversation More Definitions → |
plausibility | 1. apparent validity More Definitions → |
blarney | 1. flattery designed to gain favor More Definitions → |
gadfly | 1. a persistently annoying person 2. any of various large flies that annoy livestock More Definitions → |
barony | 1. the estate of a baron 2. the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness More Definitions → |
timidity | 1. fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions 2. fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities More Definitions → |
narcolepsy | 1. a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep More Definitions → |
lithology | 1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification More Definitions → |
frailty | 1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) 2. moral weakness More Definitions → |
passageway | 1. a passage between rooms or between buildings 2. a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass More Definitions → |
spillway | 1. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction More Definitions → |
cockney | 1. the nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London More Definitions → |
guppy | 1. small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums More Definitions → |
homey | More Definitions → |
culpability | 1. a state of guilt More Definitions → |
fragmentary | More Definitions → |
fecundity | 1. the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination 2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring More Definitions → |
dysentery | 1. an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea More Definitions → |
pasty | 1. small meat pie or turnover 2. (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers More Definitions → |
monotony | 1. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety 2. constancy of tone or pitch or inflection More Definitions → |
maxillary | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium More Definitions → |
apostasy | 1. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) 2. the act of abandoning a party for cause More Definitions → |
seaway | 1. a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels More Definitions → |
vestry | 1. in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church 2. a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held More Definitions → |
futurity | 1. the time yet to come 2. the quality of being in or of the future More Definitions → |
dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
transferability | 1. the quality of being transferable or exchangeable More Definitions → |
ascendancy | 1. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
arthroplasty | 1. surgical reconstruction or replacement of a malformed or degenerated joint More Definitions → |
normalcy | 1. being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning 2. expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common More Definitions → |
whammy | 1. a serious or devastating setback 2. an evil spell More Definitions → |
ferocity | 1. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
entryway | 1. something that provides access (to get in or get out) More Definitions → |
wordplay | 1. a humorous play on words More Definitions → |
armoury | 1. a collection of resources 2. all the weapons and equipment that a country has More Definitions → |
polyphony | 1. music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments More Definitions → |
tannery | 1. workplace where skins and hides are tanned More Definitions → |
cubby | 1. a small secluded room More Definitions → |
cuddy | 1. the galley or pantry of a small ship More Definitions → |
lapidary | 1. an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them 2. a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones More Definitions → |
caraway | 1. a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed 2. leaves used sparingly in soups and stews More Definitions → |
reassembly | 1. assembling again More Definitions → |
deanery | 1. the official residence of a dean 2. the position or office of a dean More Definitions → |
respectability | 1. honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation More Definitions → |
austerity | 1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
elderberry | 1. a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies 2. berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies More Definitions → |
nonproprietary | More Definitions → |
savagery | 1. the property of being untamed and ferocious 2. the trait of extreme cruelty More Definitions → |
wallaby | 1. any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos; often brightly colored More Definitions → |
bilberry | 1. erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries 2. erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berries More Definitions → |
gooseberry | 1. spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries 2. currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies More Definitions → |
malady | 1. any unwholesome or desperate condition 2. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism More Definitions → |
illegality | 1. unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute More Definitions → |
radioimmunoassay | 1. immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled More Definitions → |
convexity | 1. the property possessed by a convex shape 2. a shape that curves or bulges outward More Definitions → |
cryptology | 1. the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms More Definitions → |
grubby | 1. small sculpin of the coast of New England More Definitions → |
philately | 1. the collection and study of postage stamps More Definitions → |
gunnery | 1. guns collectively More Definitions → |
sonography | 1. using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs More Definitions → |
degeneracy | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities 2. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles More Definitions → |
serology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease More Definitions → |
impropriety | 1. an improper demeanor 2. the condition of being improper More Definitions → |
unpredictability | 1. the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses 2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute More Definitions → |
falconry | 1. the art of training falcons to hunt and return More Definitions → |
promiscuity | 1. indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations More Definitions → |
gallantry | 1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) 2. courtesy towards women More Definitions → |
prostatectomy | 1. surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland More Definitions → |
congeniality | 1. compatibility between persons 2. a congenial disposition More Definitions → |
usury | 1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest 2. the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest More Definitions → |
underbelly | 1. lower side 2. the soft belly or underside of an animal's body More Definitions → |
landlady | 1. a landlord who is a woman More Definitions → |
passivity | 1. the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative 2. submission to others or to outside influences More Definitions → |
partiality | 1. a predisposition to like something 2. an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives More Definitions → |
electrocardiography | 1. diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) More Definitions → |
scanty | 1. short underpants for women or children More Definitions → |
monogamy | 1. the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time More Definitions → |
oligarchy | 1. a political system governed by a few people More Definitions → |
mycology | 1. the branch of botany that studies fungi and fungus-caused diseases More Definitions → |
granary | 1. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed More Definitions → |
expandability | 1. A physical property of gases, denoting that they expand to fill their containers. More Definitions → |
virtuosity | 1. technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso More Definitions → |
anchovy | 1. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces 2. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide More Definitions → |
cacophony | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise 2. loud confusing disagreeable sounds More Definitions → |
limnology | 1. the scientific study of bodies of fresh water for their biological and physical and geological properties More Definitions → |
lamprey | 1. primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue More Definitions → |
smithy | 1. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
chalcedony | 1. a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz More Definitions → |
bevy | 1. a large gathering of people of a particular type 2. a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground) More Definitions → |
blackbody | 1. a hypothetical object capable of absorbing all the electromagnetic radiation falling on it More Definitions → |
neonatology | 1. that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates More Definitions → |
nosy | More Definitions → |
holography | 1. the branch of optics that deals with the use of coherent light from a laser in order to make a hologram that can then be used to create a three-dimensional image More Definitions → |
maneuverability | 1. the quality of being maneuverable More Definitions → |
orthography | 1. a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols More Definitions → |
symbology | 1. the study or the use of symbols and symbolism More Definitions → |
posy | 1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present More Definitions → |
pleurisy | 1. inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer) More Definitions → |
duplicity | 1. a fraudulent or duplicitous representation 2. acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another More Definitions → |
tomboy | 1. a girl who behaves in a boyish manner More Definitions → |
scurvy | 1. a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) More Definitions → |
enormity | 1. the quality of being outrageous 2. vastness of size or extent More Definitions → |
synchrony | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time More Definitions → |
shimmy | 1. an abnormal wobble in a motor vehicle (especially in the front wheels) 2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment More Definitions → |
rediscovery | 1. the act of discovering again More Definitions → |
dormancy | 1. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction 2. quiet and inactive restfulness More Definitions → |
militancy | 1. a militant aggressiveness More Definitions → |
palmistry | 1. telling fortunes by lines on the palm of the hand More Definitions → |
perfumery | 1. perfumes in general 2. store where perfumes are sold More Definitions → |
chicory | 1. the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute 2. perennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads More Definitions → |
prematurity | 1. the state of being premature More Definitions → |
trisomy | 1. chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell More Definitions → |
parsimony | 1. extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily 2. extreme stinginess More Definitions → |
gluttony | 1. habitual eating to excess 2. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
digestibility | 1. the property of being easy to digest More Definitions → |
punky | 1. minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects More Definitions → |
beastly | More Definitions → |
legibility | 1. distinctness that makes perception easy 2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read More Definitions → |
peasantry | 1. the class of peasants More Definitions → |
peculiarity | 1. an odd or unusual characteristic 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
solemnity | 1. a trait of dignified seriousness 2. a solemn and dignified feeling More Definitions → |
effigy | 1. a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) More Definitions → |
confectionary | 1. a confectioner's shop More Definitions → |
eventuality | 1. a possible event or occurrence or result More Definitions → |
photochemistry | 1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light More Definitions → |
abdominoplasty | 1. cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove wrinkles and tighten the skin over the stomach More Definitions → |
vibrancy | 1. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant More Definitions → |
stoichiometry | 1. (chemistry) the relation between the quantities of substances that take part in a reaction or form a compound (typically a ratio of whole integers) More Definitions → |
dicky | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
ineligibility | 1. the quality or state of being ineligible More Definitions → |
musky | More Definitions → |
arthroscopy | 1. a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision More Definitions → |
autoimmunity | 1. production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions More Definitions → |
dewberry | 1. any of several trailing blackberry brambles especially of North America 2. blackberry-like fruits of any of several trailing blackberry bushes More Definitions → |
sentimentality | 1. falsely emotional in a maudlin way 2. extravagant or affected feeling or emotion More Definitions → |
vulgarity | 1. the quality of lacking taste and refinement More Definitions → |
calorimetry | 1. measurement of quantities of heat More Definitions → |
falsity | 1. the state of being false or untrue 2. a false statement More Definitions → |
conditionality | 1. the state of being conditional More Definitions → |
infirmity | 1. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) More Definitions → |
drudgery | 1. hard monotonous routine work More Definitions → |
shrubbery | 1. an area where a number of shrubs are planted 2. a collection of shrubs growing together More Definitions → |
thermography | 1. diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors More Definitions → |
subsidiarity | 1. secondary importance More Definitions → |
basketry | 1. the craft of basket making More Definitions → |
crummy | More Definitions → |
religiosity | 1. exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal More Definitions → |
crematory | 1. a mortuary where corpses are cremated 2. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes More Definitions → |
mimicry | 1. the act of mimicking; imitative behavior 2. the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators More Definitions → |
immaturity | 1. not having reached maturity More Definitions → |
prosody | 1. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language 2. (prosody) a system of versification More Definitions → |
spasticity | 1. the quality of moving or acting in spasms More Definitions → |
emissary | 1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else More Definitions → |
inhumanity | 1. the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others 2. an act of atrocious cruelty More Definitions → |
throwaway | 1. (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets 2. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution More Definitions → |
manufactory | 1. a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing More Definitions → |
baloney | 1. pretentious or silly talk or writing More Definitions → |
intelligibility | 1. the quality of language that is comprehensible More Definitions → |
leniency | 1. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant 2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone More Definitions → |
thruway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
bossy | More Definitions → |
tracheostomy | 1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes More Definitions → |
aetiology | 1. the cause of a disease 2. the philosophical study of causation More Definitions → |
epitaxy | 1. growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate More Definitions → |
comfrey | 1. perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas 2. leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked More Definitions → |
bayberry | 1. West Indian tree; source of bay rum 2. deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries More Definitions → |
horology | 1. the art of designing and making clocks More Definitions → |
particularity | 1. the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance More Definitions → |
externality | 1. the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior More Definitions → |
dowdy | 1. deep-dish apple dessert covered with a rich crust More Definitions → |
finery | 1. elaborate or showy attire and accessories More Definitions → |
technicality | 1. the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods 2. a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field More Definitions → |
myopathy | 1. any pathology of the muscles that is not attributable to nerve dysfunction More Definitions → |
bawdy | 1. lewd or obscene talk or writing More Definitions → |
irresponsibility | 1. a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions More Definitions → |
receptivity | 1. willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas) More Definitions → |
monstrosity | 1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed 2. something hideous or frightful More Definitions → |
ology | 1. an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge More Definitions → |
lucidity | 1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression 2. a lucid state of mind; not confused More Definitions → |
nunnery | 1. the convent of a community of nuns More Definitions → |
chinaberry | 1. evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans 2. tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree More Definitions → |
snotty | More Definitions → |
homoeopathy | 1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated More Definitions → |
perplexity | 1. trouble or confusion resulting from complexity More Definitions → |
sulky | 1. a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse More Definitions → |
probity | 1. complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles More Definitions → |
bisexuality | 1. showing characteristics of both sexes 2. sexual activity with both men and women More Definitions → |
tinny | More Definitions → |
solidity | 1. the consistency of a solid 2. state of having the interior filled with matter More Definitions → |
levity | 1. feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness 2. a manner lacking seriousness More Definitions → |
antipathy | 1. a feeling of intense dislike 2. the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided More Definitions → |
diddley | 1. a small worthless amount More Definitions → |
porphyry | 1. any igneous rock with crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals More Definitions → |
teratology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism More Definitions → |
phlebotomy | 1. surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis More Definitions → |
patrimony | 1. a church endowment 2. an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture) More Definitions → |
oligopoly | 1. (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors More Definitions → |
gaiety | 1. a gay feeling 2. a festive merry feeling More Definitions → |
gunny | 1. coarse jute fabric More Definitions → |
phoney | 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 → |
synonymy | 1. the semantic relation that holds between two words that can (in a given context) express the same meaning More Definitions → |
indeterminacy | 1. the quality of being vague and poorly defined More Definitions → |
irrationality | 1. the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding More Definitions → |
autoradiography | 1. producing a radiograph by means of the radiation emitted from the specimen being photographed More Definitions → |
soliloquy | 1. speech you make to yourself 2. a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections More Definitions → |
mammy | 1. an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S. 2. informal terms for a mother More Definitions → |
intentionality | 1. expressive of intentions More Definitions → |
hydrography | 1. the science of the measurement and description and mapping of the surface waters of the earth with special reference to navigation More Definitions → |
porgy | 1. lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States 2. important deep-bodied food and sport fish of warm and tropical coastal waters; found worldwide More Definitions → |
infallibility | 1. the quality of never making an error More Definitions → |
suppository | 1. a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts More Definitions → |
cholecystectomy | 1. surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) More Definitions → |
orthogonality | 1. the relation of opposition between things at right angles 2. the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles More Definitions → |
taxiway | 1. a paved surface in the form of a strip; used by planes taxiing to or from the runway at an airport More Definitions → |
homeboy | 1. a fellow male member of a youth gang 2. a male friend from your neighborhood or hometown More Definitions → |
equanimity | 1. steadiness of mind under stress More Definitions → |
stonefly | 1. primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones More Definitions → |
immunogenicity | 1. the property of eliciting an immune response More Definitions → |
palaeontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
excitability | 1. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part 2. being easily excited More Definitions → |
neuroanatomy | 1. the anatomy of the nervous system More Definitions → |
advisability | 1. the quality of being advisable More Definitions → |
biddy | 1. adult female chicken 2. young bird especially of domestic fowl More Definitions → |
crony | 1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities More Definitions → |
paperboy | 1. a boy who sells or delivers newspapers More Definitions → |
coherency | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts More Definitions → |
laxity | 1. the condition of being physiologically lax 2. the quality of being lax and neglectful More Definitions → |
immunochemistry | 1. the field of chemistry concerned with chemical processes in immunology (such as chemical studies of antigens and antibodies) More Definitions → |
meany | 1. a person of mean disposition More Definitions → |
ontogeny | 1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level More Definitions → |
swordplay | 1. the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully More Definitions → |
rookery | 1. a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks) More Definitions → |
chantry | 1. an endowment for the singing of Masses 2. a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor More Definitions → |
pageantry | 1. a rich and spectacular ceremony 2. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes More Definitions → |
phraseology | 1. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
colostomy | 1. a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus More Definitions → |
alacrity | 1. liveliness and eagerness More Definitions → |
pixy | 1. creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas 2. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous More Definitions → |
unreliability | 1. the trait of not being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
nosey | More Definitions → |
revelry | 1. unrestrained merrymaking More Definitions → |
chambray | 1. a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp More Definitions → |
toddy | 1. a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot More Definitions → |
doily | 1. a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl More Definitions → |
tonality | 1. any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music More Definitions → |
ethology | 1. the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats More Definitions → |
goby | 1. small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker More Definitions → |
necropsy | 1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease More Definitions → |
southwesterly | More Definitions → |
electromyography | 1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph More Definitions → |
tercentenary | 1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
counterspy | 1. a spy who works against enemy espionage More Definitions → |
spirometry | 1. the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity More Definitions → |
northeasterly | More Definitions → |
alleyway | 1. a narrow street with walls on both sides More Definitions → |
ecclesiology | 1. the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church More Definitions → |
potentiality | 1. the inherent capacity for coming into being 2. an aptitude that may be developed More Definitions → |
flyaway | More Definitions → |
straightaway | 1. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse More Definitions → |
banality | 1. a trite or obvious remark More Definitions → |
telegraphy | 1. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire 2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) More Definitions → |
herpetology | 1. the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians More Definitions → |
northwesterly | More Definitions → |
psychophysiology | 1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes More Definitions → |
musicality | 1. the property of sounding like music More Definitions → |
transitivity | 1. (logic and mathematics) a relation between three elements such that if it holds between the first and second and it also holds between the second and third it must necessarily hold between the first and third 2. the grammatical relation created by a transitive verb More Definitions → |
plenipotentiary | 1. a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government More Definitions → |
heterozygosity | 1. the state of being heterozygous; having two different alleles of the same gene More Definitions → |
stumpy | More Definitions → |
witchery | 1. the art of sorcery More Definitions → |
laparotomy | 1. surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs More Definitions → |
hackberry | 1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits 2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States More Definitions → |
crossway | 1. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
millinery | 1. shop selling women's hats 2. hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner More Definitions → |
invincibility | 1. the property being difficult or impossible to defeat More Definitions → |
splay | 1. an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger More Definitions → |
dissimilarity | 1. the quality of being dissimilar More Definitions → |
perversity | 1. deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline 2. deliberately deviating from what is good More Definitions → |
snobbery | 1. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status More Definitions → |
parley | 1. a negotiation between enemies More Definitions → |
reversibility | 1. the quality of being reversible in either direction More Definitions → |
informality | 1. a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously 2. freedom from constraint or embarrassment More Definitions → |
compressibility | 1. the property of being able to occupy less space More Definitions → |
quackery | 1. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings 2. the dishonesty of a charlatan More Definitions → |
villainy | 1. the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior 2. a criminal or vicious act More Definitions → |
osteotomy | 1. surgical sectioning of bone More Definitions → |
ethicality | 1. The state, quality or manner of conforming to accepted standards of conduct. More Definitions → |
heterosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
immobility | 1. remaining in place 2. the quality of not moving More Definitions → |
lobotomy | 1. surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes More Definitions → |
directionality | 1. the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another 2. the property of being directional or maintaining a direction More Definitions → |
physicality | 1. preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites More Definitions → |
sociobiology | 1. the branch of biology that conducts comparative studies of the social organization of animals (including human beings) with regard to its evolutionary history More Definitions → |
neuropsychiatry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system More Definitions → |
marquetry | 1. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture More Definitions → |
lory | 1. small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush-tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits More Definitions → |
deary | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
astrometry | 1. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
crybaby | 1. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy 2. a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining More Definitions → |
doughboy | 1. an American infantryman in World War I 2. a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread More Definitions → |
sparsity | 1. the property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness More Definitions → |
noonday | 1. the middle of the day More Definitions → |
refectory | 1. a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery) More Definitions → |
luminary | 1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others More Definitions → |
mutuality | 1. a reciprocality of sentiments 2. a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups) More Definitions → |
fugly | More Definitions → |
palfrey | 1. especially a light saddle horse for a woman More Definitions → |
densitometry | 1. measuring the optical density of a substance by shining light on it and measuring its transmission More Definitions → |
dray | 1. a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage More Definitions → |
googly | 1. a cricket ball bowled as if to break one way that actually breaks in the opposite way More Definitions → |
gadgetry | 1. appliances collectively More Definitions → |
sagacity | 1. the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations 2. the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating More Definitions → |
limey | 1. a man of English descent More Definitions → |
counterinsurgency | 1. actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency More Definitions → |
wrinkly | More Definitions → |
perfidy | 1. betrayal of a trust 2. an act of deliberate betrayal More Definitions → |
festivity | 1. any joyous diversion More Definitions → |
immensity | 1. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
reclassify | More Definitions → |
steganography | 1. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
prissy | More Definitions → |
southeasterly | More Definitions → |
butchery | 1. a building where animals are butchered 2. the business of a butcher More Definitions → |
demystify | More Definitions → |
panoply | 1. a complete and impressive array More Definitions → |
credulity | 1. tendency to believe readily More Definitions → |
oversupply | 1. the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall More Definitions → |
nullity | 1. the state of nonexistence 2. something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity) More Definitions → |
contractility | 1. the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter More Definitions → |
indignity | 1. an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem More Definitions → |
halfpenny | 1. an English coin worth half a penny More Definitions → |
separability | 1. the capability of being separated More Definitions → |
sociability | 1. the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows More Definitions → |
volcanology | 1. the branch of geology that studies volcanoes More Definitions → |
stringency | 1. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit 2. conscientious attention to rules and details More Definitions → |
sublimity | 1. nobility in thought or feeling or style More Definitions → |
patency | 1. the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct 2. the property of being easy to see and understand More Definitions → |
reflexivity | 1. the coreferential relation between a reflexive pronoun and its antecedent 2. (logic and mathematics) a relation such that it holds between an element and itself More Definitions → |
flyway | 1. the geographic route along which birds customarily migrate More Definitions → |
frivolity | 1. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible 2. something of little value or significance More Definitions → |
frugality | 1. prudence in avoiding waste More Definitions → |
cranny | 1. a long narrow depression in a surface 2. a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall) More Definitions → |
interrogatory | 1. formal systematic questioning More Definitions → |
nephrectomy | 1. surgical removal of a kidney More Definitions → |
catty | 1. any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) More Definitions → |
sigmoidoscopy | 1. visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps More Definitions → |
harpy | 1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper 2. any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes More Definitions → |
inflexibility | 1. a lack of physical flexibility 2. the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe More Definitions → |
programmability | 1. the abstract capability of being programmable. More Definitions → |
cryosurgery | 1. the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers) More Definitions → |
microsurgery | 1. surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures More Definitions → |
fealty | 1. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) More Definitions → |
autocracy | 1. a political system governed by a single individual 2. a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual More Definitions → |
peavy | 1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs More Definitions → |
fluoroscopy | 1. examination of body structures using a fluoroscope More Definitions → |
subentry | 1. An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry. More Definitions → |
persistency | 1. persistent determination More Definitions → |
endarterectomy | 1. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
nonconformity | 1. lack of harmony or correspondence 2. a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs More Definitions → |
matey | More Definitions → |
otorhinolaryngology | 1. the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat More Definitions → |
misogyny | 1. hatred of women More Definitions → |
impotency | 1. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble 2. an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate More Definitions → |
simultaneity | 1. happening or existing or done at the same time More Definitions → |
haberdashery | 1. a store where men's clothes are sold 2. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher More Definitions → |
unreality | 1. the quality possessed by something that is unreal 2. the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact More Definitions → |
lymphadenopathy | 1. chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease) More Definitions → |
poignancy | 1. a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow 2. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) More Definitions → |
meritocracy | 1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects 2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth More Definitions → |
absorbency | 1. the property of being absorbent More Definitions → |
tribology | 1. the branch of engineering that deals with the interaction of surfaces in relative motion (as in bearings or gears): their design and friction and wear and lubrication More Definitions → |
captaincy | 1. the post of captain More Definitions → |
incumbency | 1. the term during which some position is held 2. a duty that is incumbent upon you More Definitions → |
liberality | 1. an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom 2. the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament More Definitions → |
disharmony | 1. a lack of harmony More Definitions → |
recency | 1. a time immediately before the present 2. the property of having happened or appeared not long ago More Definitions → |
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