8-Letter Words Ending With E
Here's the list of all the 4494 8-Letter Words Ending With E in the English Language.
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software | 1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory More Definitions → |
complete | 1. come or bring to a finish or an end 2. bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements More Definitions → |
language | 1. a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols 2. (language) communication by word of mouth More Definitions → |
possible | 1. something that can be done 2. an applicant who might be suitable More Definitions → |
database | 1. an organized body of related information More Definitions → |
resource | 1. available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed 2. a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed More Definitions → |
magazine | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it 2. product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object More Definitions → |
purchase | 1. the acquisition of something for payment 2. something acquired by purchase More Definitions → |
response | 1. a result 2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent More Definitions → |
practice | 1. a customary way of operation or behavior 2. systematic training by multiple repetitions More Definitions → |
hardware | 1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) 2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal More Definitions → |
increase | 1. a quantity that is added 2. a change resulting in an increase More Definitions → |
exchange | 1. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another 2. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) More Definitions → |
continue | 1. continue a certain state, condition, or activity 2. continue talking More Definitions → |
mortgage | 1. put up as security or collateral 2. a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan More Definitions → |
homepage | 1. the opening page of a web site; also, the first page opened when a web browser is launched (default or start-up page) More Definitions → |
multiple | 1. the product of a quantity by an integer 2. having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual More Definitions → |
schedule | 1. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to 2. an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur More Definitions → |
medicine | 1. the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques 2. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease More Definitions → |
evidence | 1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief 2. an indication that makes something evident More Definitions → |
favorite | 1. To mark an item as a personal favorite on social media 2. something regarded with special favor or liking More Definitions → |
distance | 1. keep at a distance 2. go far ahead of More Definitions → |
positive | 1. characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc. 2. indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen More Definitions → |
pressure | 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) 2. a force that compels More Definitions → |
creative | 1. promoting construction or creation 2. having the ability or power to create More Definitions → |
employee | 1. a worker who is hired to perform a job More Definitions → |
coverage | 1. the total amount and type of insurance carried 2. the extent to which something is covered More Definitions → |
commerce | 1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) 2. social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc. More Definitions → |
graduate | 1. receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; completion of a course or training 2. confer an academic degree upon More Definitions → |
exercise | 1. put to use 2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions More Definitions → |
separate | 1. act as a barrier between; stand between 2. force, take, or pull apart More Definitions → |
sequence | 1. serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern 2. a following of one thing after another in time More Definitions → |
variable | 1. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation 2. a quantity that can assume any of a set of values More Definitions → |
portable | 1. of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull 2. easily or conveniently transported More Definitions → |
eligible | 1. qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen More Definitions → |
marriage | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. two people who are married to each other More Definitions → |
negative | 1. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent 2. a reply of denial More Definitions → |
lingerie | 1. women's underwear and nightclothes More Definitions → |
ultimate | 1. the finest or most superior quality of its kind 2. being the last or concluding element of a series More Definitions → |
violence | 1. an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) 2. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
presence | 1. the state of being present; current existence 2. the immediate proximity of someone or something More Definitions → |
exposure | 1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain 2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience More Definitions → |
relative | 1. a person related by blood or marriage 2. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) More Definitions → |
instance | 1. an occurrence of something 2. an item of information that is typical of a class or group More Definitions → |
accurate | 1. (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct 2. conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy More Definitions → |
describe | 1. give a description of 2. to give an account or representation of in words More Definitions → |
heritage | 1. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition 2. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors More Definitions → |
audience | 1. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance 2. the part of the general public interested in a source of information, entertainment, or a product/service More Definitions → |
indicate | 1. be a signal for or a symptom of 2. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively More Definitions → |
template | 1. a model or standard for making comparisons More Definitions → |
anywhere | 1. at or in or to any place More Definitions → |
wildlife | 1. all living things (except people) that are undomesticated More Definitions → |
guidance | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action 2. the act of guiding or showing the way More Definitions → |
alliance | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest More Definitions → |
estimate | 1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth 2. a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody More Definitions → |
universe | 1. everything that exists anywhere 2. (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn More Definitions → |
suitable | 1. meant or adapted for an occasion or use 2. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse More Definitions → |
province | 1. the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation 2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities More Definitions → |
reliable | 1. worthy of reliance or trust 2. worthy of being depended on More Definitions → |
flexible | 1. capable of being changed 2. able to flex; able to bend easily More Definitions → |
concrete | 1. cover with cement 2. form into a solid mass; coalesce More Definitions → |
generate | 1. produce, create 2. give or supply More Definitions → |
valuable | 1. something of value 2. having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange More Definitions → |
pleasure | 1. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
absolute | 1. something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative 2. perfect or complete or pure More Definitions → |
evaluate | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. form a critical opinion of More Definitions → |
pipeline | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. a pipe used to transport liquids or gases More Definitions → |
navigate | 1. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means 2. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance More Definitions → |
adequate | 1. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task 2. sufficient for the purpose More Definitions → |
surprise | 1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you 2. a sudden unexpected event More Definitions → |
sentence | 1. a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language 2. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed More Definitions → |
lifetime | 1. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) More Definitions → |
syndrome | 1. a complex of concurrent things 2. a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease More Definitions → |
decrease | 1. a change downward 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
paradise | 1. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
deadline | 1. the point in time at which something must be completed More Definitions → |
entrance | 1. something that provides access (to get in or get out) 2. a movement into or inward More Definitions → |
attitude | 1. a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways 2. the arrangement of the body and its limbs More Definitions → |
brochure | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover More Definitions → |
moderate | 1. preside over 2. make less fast or intense More Definitions → |
opposite | 1. a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other 2. a relation of direct opposition More Definitions → |
dialogue | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
announce | 1. make known; make an announcement 2. announce publicly or officially More Definitions → |
roulette | 1. a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure 2. a wheel with teeth for making a row of perforations More Definitions → |
freeware | 1. software that is provided without charge More Definitions → |
juvenile | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people 2. a young person, not fully developed More Definitions → |
cassette | 1. a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video More Definitions → |
struggle | 1. make a strenuous or labored effort 2. to exert strenuous effort against opposition More Definitions → |
filename | 1. (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file More Definitions → |
offshore | 1. at some distance from the shore 2. (of winds) coming from the land More Definitions → |
necklace | 1. jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) More Definitions → |
membrane | 1. a thin pliable sheet of material 2. a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants More Definitions → |
baseline | 1. an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared 2. the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line More Definitions → |
sunshine | 1. the rays of the sun 2. moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities More Definitions → |
preserve | 1. a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone 2. a reservation where animals are protected More Definitions → |
showcase | 1. a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect 2. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home More Definitions → |
brunette | 1. a person with dark (brown) hair 2. marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes More Definitions → |
terrible | 1. causing fear or dread or terror 2. exceptionally bad or displeasing More Definitions → |
treasure | 1. hold dear 2. be fond of; be attached to More Definitions → |
collapse | 1. break down, literally or metaphorically 2. collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack More Definitions → |
beverage | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
particle | 1. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything 2. a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions More Definitions → |
nickname | 1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) 2. a descriptive name for a place or thing More Definitions → |
disagree | 1. be of different opinions 2. be different from one another More Definitions → |
organize | 1. create (as an entity) 2. cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea More Definitions → |
triangle | 1. a three-sided polygon 2. something approximating the shape of a triangle More Definitions → |
advocate | 1. push for something 2. speak, plead, or argue in favor of More Definitions → |
overcome | 1. win a victory over 2. get on top of; deal with successfully More Definitions → |
moisture | 1. wetness caused by water More Definitions → |
latitude | 1. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself 2. freedom from normal restraints in conduct More Definitions → |
minimize | 1. make small or insignificant 2. represent as less significant or important More Definitions → |
maritime | 1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen 2. bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea More Definitions → |
envelope | 1. a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. 2. any wrapper or covering More Definitions → |
premiere | 1. the first public performance of a play or movie 2. preceding all others in time More Definitions → |
headline | 1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article 2. publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline More Definitions → |
timeline | 1. a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom) More Definitions → |
infinite | 1. the unlimited expanse in which everything is located 2. having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude More Definitions → |
roommate | 1. an associate who shares a room with you More Definitions → |
retrieve | 1. get or find back; recover the use of 2. go for and bring back More Definitions → |
doctrine | 1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school More Definitions → |
conclude | 1. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion 2. bring to a close More Definitions → |
boutique | 1. a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry More Definitions → |
horrible | 1. provoking horror More Definitions → |
gasoline | 1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines More Definitions → |
drainage | 1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it More Definitions → |
reliance | 1. certainty based on past experience 2. the state of relying on something More Definitions → |
ensemble | 1. a group of musicians playing or singing together 2. a cast other than the principals More Definitions → |
prostate | 1. relating to the prostate gland 2. a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen More Definitions → |
discrete | 1. constituting a separate entity or part More Definitions → |
sapphire | 1. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone 2. a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem More Definitions → |
intimate | 1. give to understand 2. imply as a possibility More Definitions → |
variance | 1. an event that departs from expectations 2. discord that splits a group More Definitions → |
adaptive | 1. having a capacity for adaptation More Definitions → |
likewise | 1. in like or similar manner 2. in addition More Definitions → |
disclose | 1. make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret 2. reveal to view as by removing a cover More Definitions → |
maximize | 1. make as big or large as possible 2. make the most of More Definitions → |
optimize | 1. make optimal; get the most out of; use best 2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost More Definitions → |
handmade | 1. made by hand or a hand process More Definitions → |
airplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
creature | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a living being More Definitions → |
firmware | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
licensee | 1. someone to whom a license is granted More Definitions → |
activate | 1. put in motion or move to act 2. make active or more active More Definitions → |
patience | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a card game played by one person More Definitions → |
sometime | 1. belonging to some prior time 2. at some indefinite or unstated time More Definitions → |
probable | 1. an applicant likely to be chosen 2. likely but not certain to be or become true or real More Definitions → |
issuance | 1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) More Definitions → |
unstable | 1. highly or violently reactive 2. affording no ease or reassurance More Definitions → |
inactive | 1. (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly 2. (military) not involved in military operations More Definitions → |
carriage | 1. a railcar where passengers ride 2. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses More Definitions → |
postcode | 1. a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail More Definitions → |
lacrosse | 1. a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal More Definitions → |
adhesive | 1. tending to adhere 2. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together More Definitions → |
altitude | 1. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface 2. the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) More Definitions → |
initiate | 1. bring into being 2. take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of More Definitions → |
critique | 1. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) 2. a serious examination and judgment of something More Definitions → |
molecule | 1. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound 2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
homemade | 1. made or produced in the home or by yourself More Definitions → |
prestige | 1. a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc. More Definitions → |
pinnacle | 1. surmount with a pinnacle 2. raise on or as if on a pinnacle More Definitions → |
aperture | 1. a device that controls amount of light admitted 2. a natural opening in something More Definitions → |
headache | 1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness 2. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs More Definitions → |
feasible | 1. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are More Definitions → |
elective | 1. a course that the student can select from among alternatives 2. optional More Definitions → |
suspense | 1. apprehension about what is going to happen 2. an uncertain cognitive state More Definitions → |
overtime | 1. work done in addition to regular working hours 2. playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie More Definitions → |
leverage | 1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever 2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively More Definitions → |
delicate | 1. marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique 2. easily broken or damaged or destroyed More Definitions → |
convince | 1. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something More Definitions → |
delegate | 1. transfer power to someone 2. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) More Definitions → |
regulate | 1. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of 2. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations More Definitions → |
shortage | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required 2. an acute insufficiency More Definitions → |
silicone | 1. any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation More Definitions → |
footnote | 1. a printed note placed below the text on a printed page 2. add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments More Definitions → |
invasive | 1. involving invasion or aggressive attack 2. gradually intrusive without right or permission More Definitions → |
handsome | 1. pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion 2. given or giving freely More Definitions → |
validate | 1. declare or make legally valid 2. prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something More Definitions → |
definite | 1. precise; explicit and clearly defined 2. known for certain More Definitions → |
obsolete | 1. no longer in use 2. old; no longer valid or fashionable More Definitions → |
wardrobe | 1. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes 2. collection of clothing belonging to one person More Definitions → |
cookware | 1. a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking More Definitions → |
nonsense | 1. a message that seems to convey no meaning 2. ornamental objects of no great value More Definitions → |
meantime | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another 2. during the intervening time More Definitions → |
chloride | 1. any compound containing a chlorine atom 2. any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion) More Definitions → |
sensible | 1. readily perceived by the senses 2. aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed More Definitions → |
barbecue | 1. meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce 2. a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit More Definitions → |
hesitate | 1. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness 2. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing More Definitions → |
elegance | 1. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste 2. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics) More Definitions → |
volatile | 1. liable to lead to sudden change or violence 2. marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments More Definitions → |
alkaline | 1. relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7 More Definitions → |
readable | 1. easily deciphered More Definitions → |
appetite | 1. a feeling of craving something More Definitions → |
airborne | 1. moved or conveyed by or through air More Definitions → |
misplace | 1. place (something) where one cannot find it again 2. place or position wrongly; put in the wrong position More Definitions → |
putative | 1. purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds More Definitions → |
reactive | 1. reacting to a stimulus 2. participating readily in reactions More Definitions → |
tangible | 1. capable of being treated as fact 2. perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch More Definitions → |
scalable | 1. capable of being scaled; possible to scale More Definitions → |
allocate | 1. distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose More Definitions → |
override | 1. rule against 2. prevail over More Definitions → |
gemstone | 1. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry More Definitions → |
feminine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female 2. associated with women and not with men More Definitions → |
comprise | 1. be composed of 2. include or contain; have as a component More Definitions → |
subtitle | 1. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen 2. secondary or explanatory title More Definitions → |
corvette | 1. a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer More Definitions → |
annotate | 1. add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments 2. provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases More Definitions → |
backbone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. fortitude and determination More Definitions → |
credible | 1. capable of being believed 2. (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous More Definitions → |
genocide | 1. systematic killing of a racial or cultural group More Definitions → |
diagnose | 1. determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis 2. subject to a medical analysis More Definitions → |
dominate | 1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance 2. be in control More Definitions → |
fracture | 1. breaking of hard tissue such as bone 2. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
clarence | 1. a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers More Definitions → |
keystone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault More Definitions → |
caffeine | 1. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects More Definitions → |
graphite | 1. used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors More Definitions → |
analogue | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else 2. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input More Definitions → |
prentice | 1. works for an expert to learn a trade More Definitions → |
massacre | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people 2. kill a large number of people indiscriminately More Definitions → |
skincare | 1. care for the skin More Definitions → |
assemble | 1. create by putting components or members together 2. collect in one place More Definitions → |
adorable | 1. lovable especially in a childlike or naive way More Definitions → |
converse | 1. a proposition obtained by conversion 2. carry on a conversation More Definitions → |
folklore | 1. the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture More Definitions → |
perceive | 1. to become aware of through the senses 2. become conscious of More Definitions → |
pedigree | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. line of descent of a purebred animal More Definitions → |
commence | 1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action 2. set in motion, cause to start More Definitions → |
gigabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes More Definitions → |
roadside | 1. edge of a way or road or path More Definitions → |
automate | 1. make automatic or control or operate automatically More Definitions → |
traverse | 1. travel across or pass over 2. to cover or extend over an area or time period More Definitions → |
overdose | 1. dose too heavily More Definitions → |
obstacle | 1. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 2. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) More Definitions → |
mandrake | 1. the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic 2. a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers More Definitions → |
organise | 1. bring order and organization to 2. create (as an entity) More Definitions → |
cleavage | 1. the state of being split or cleft 2. the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules More Definitions → |
toilette | 1. the act of dressing and preparing yourself More Definitions → |
laminate | 1. create laminate by bonding sheets of material with a bonding material 2. press or beat (metals) into thin sheets More Definitions → |
throttle | 1. place limits on (extent or amount or access) 2. kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air More Definitions → |
figurine | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
chlorine | 1. a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) More Definitions → |
decorate | 1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 2. be beautiful to look at More Definitions → |
simulate | 1. reproduce someone's behavior or looks 2. create a representation or simulation of More Definitions → |
additive | 1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree 2. characterized or produced by addition More Definitions → |
washable | 1. capable of being washed without injury More Definitions → |
cashmere | 1. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat 2. the wool of the Kashmir goat More Definitions → |
lakeside | 1. the shore of a lake More Definitions → |
dynamite | 1. an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp 2. blow up with dynamite More Definitions → |
nominate | 1. propose as a candidate for some honor 2. put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position More Definitions → |
migraine | 1. a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men More Definitions → |
persuade | 1. win approval or support for 2. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm More Definitions → |
tolerate | 1. put up with something or somebody unpleasant 2. recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) More Definitions → |
creatine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction More Definitions → |
decisive | 1. determining or having the power to determine an outcome 2. characterized by decision and firmness More Definitions → |
motivate | 1. give an incentive for action More Definitions → |
mitigate | 1. lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of 2. to temper More Definitions → |
nuisance | 1. (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive 2. a bothersome annoying person More Definitions → |
nicotine | 1. an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide More Definitions → |
downtime | 1. a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) More Definitions → |
overture | 1. orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio 2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows More Definitions → |
scrabble | 1. feel searchingly 2. write down quickly without much attention to detail More Definitions → |
underage | 1. not of legal age 2. dependent by virtue of youth More Definitions → |
tyrosine | 1. an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones More Definitions → |
reusable | 1. capable of being used again More Definitions → |
erectile | 1. capable of being raised to an upright position 2. filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood More Definitions → |
homicide | 1. the killing of a human being by another human being More Definitions → |
practise | 1. engage in a rehearsal (of) 2. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions More Definitions → |
pristine | 1. completely free from dirt or contamination 2. immaculately clean and unused More Definitions → |
applause | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
hillside | 1. the side or slope of a hill More Definitions → |
resemble | 1. appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to More Definitions → |
recharge | 1. load anew 2. charge anew More Definitions → |
relocate | 1. become established in a new location 2. move or establish in a new location More Definitions → |
conserve | 1. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar 2. keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change More Definitions → |
flatware | 1. tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece 2. silverware eating utensils More Definitions → |
insecure | 1. not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way 2. lacking in security or safety More Definitions → |
longtime | 1. having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time More Definitions → |
minimise | 1. represent as less significant or important 2. make small or insignificant More Definitions → |
showtime | 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin More Definitions → |
coincide | 1. go with, fall together 2. happen simultaneously More Definitions → |
defiance | 1. intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude 2. a hostile challenge More Definitions → |
monoxide | 1. an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
parasite | 1. an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host 2. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage More Definitions → |
protease | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
preclude | 1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible 2. make impossible, especially beforehand More Definitions → |
trombone | 1. a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide More Definitions → |
disguise | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity More Definitions → |
barbeque | 1. meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce 2. a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit More Definitions → |
renegade | 1. break with established customs 2. someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw More Definitions → |
punitive | 1. inflicting punishment More Definitions → |
finalize | 1. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form More Definitions → |
sprinkle | 1. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby 2. the act of sprinkling or splashing water More Definitions → |
ordnance | 1. military supplies 2. large but transportable armament More Definitions → |
preamble | 1. a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) 2. make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document More Definitions → |
mediocre | 1. moderate to inferior in quality 2. lacking exceptional quality or ability More Definitions → |
fluoride | 1. a salt of hydrofluoric acid More Definitions → |
monotone | 1. an unchanging intonation 2. a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts) More Definitions → |
solitude | 1. a state of social isolation 2. the state or situation of being alone More Definitions → |
viewable | 1. capable of being viewed More Definitions → |
maximise | 1. make the most of 2. make as big or large as possible More Definitions → |
dopamine | 1. a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension More Definitions → |
ambience | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. the atmosphere of an environment More Definitions → |
turnpike | 1. (from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid 2. an expressway on which tolls are collected More Definitions → |
dissolve | 1. grow less and less substantial until it disappears 2. cause to go into a solution More Definitions → |
converge | 1. be adjacent or come together 2. approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit More Definitions → |
radiance | 1. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface 2. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light More Definitions → |
downside | 1. a negative aspect of something that is generally positive More Definitions → |
morphine | 1. an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
immature | 1. characteristic of a lack of maturity 2. (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth More Definitions → |
conceive | 1. have the idea for 2. judge or regard; look upon; judge More Definitions → |
genotype | 1. a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution 2. the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism More Definitions → |
recourse | 1. act of turning to for assistance 2. something or someone turned to for assistance or security More Definitions → |
solstice | 1. either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator More Definitions → |
intrigue | 1. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends 2. a clandestine love affair More Definitions → |
abrasive | 1. causing abrasion 2. sharply disagreeable; rigorous More Definitions → |
ambiance | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. the atmosphere of an environment More Definitions → |
suitcase | 1. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes More Definitions → |
absentee | 1. one that is absent or not in residence More Definitions → |
fugitive | 1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation 2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice More Definitions → |
adoptive | 1. of parents and children; related by adoption 2. acquired as your own by free choice More Definitions → |
antelope | 1. graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks More Definitions → |
bookcase | 1. a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books More Definitions → |
neoprene | 1. a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products More Definitions → |
keepsake | 1. something of sentimental value More Definitions → |
literate | 1. a person who can read and write 2. knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields More Definitions → |
disciple | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another More Definitions → |
ethylene | 1. a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic More Definitions → |
mesquite | 1. any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar More Definitions → |
tortoise | 1. usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid areas except Australia and Antarctica More Definitions → |
assignee | 1. (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred) More Definitions → |
tailgate | 1. follow at a dangerously close distance 2. a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading More Definitions → |
oversize | 1. larger than normal for its kind More Definitions → |
scramble | 1. to move hurriedly 2. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling More Definitions → |
wildfire | 1. a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration More Definitions → |
campfire | 1. a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) More Definitions → |
diskette | 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 → |
syllable | 1. a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme More Definitions → |
lemonade | 1. sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice More Definitions → |
expedite | 1. speed up the progress of; facilitate 2. process fast and efficiently More Definitions → |
playable | 1. capable of or suitable for being played or played on More Definitions → |
mainline | 1. inject into the vein More Definitions → |
peroxide | 1. a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels 2. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- More Definitions → |
formulae | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
frontage | 1. the extent of land abutting on a street or water 2. the direction in which something (such as a building) faces More Definitions → |
dateline | 1. an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian 2. a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch More Definitions → |
campsite | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent More Definitions → |
redefine | 1. give a new or different definition to 2. give a new or different definition of (a word) More Definitions → |
recreate | 1. form anew in the imagination; recollect and re-form in the mind 2. give new life or energy to More Definitions → |
lifeline | 1. a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live 2. support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection) More Definitions → |
sabotage | 1. a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged 2. destroy property or hinder normal operations More Definitions → |
aptitude | 1. inherent ability More Definitions → |
dedicate | 1. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause 2. open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building More Definitions → |
kerosene | 1. a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters More Definitions → |
treatise | 1. a formal exposition More Definitions → |
arginine | 1. a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
disgrace | 1. a state of dishonor 2. bring shame or dishonor upon More Definitions → |
sycamore | 1. variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree 2. any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits More Definitions → |
halftime | 1. an intermission between the first and second half of a game More Definitions → |
blockade | 1. a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy 2. prevents access or progress More Definitions → |
primrose | 1. any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads More Definitions → |
playmate | 1. a companion at play More Definitions → |
lonesome | 1. being the only one; single and isolated from others 2. marked by dejection from being alone More Definitions → |
cohesive | 1. causing cohesion 2. cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated More Definitions → |
manicure | 1. professional care for the hands and fingernails 2. trim carefully and neatly More Definitions → |
airspace | 1. the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth 2. the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction More Definitions → |
workable | 1. capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are More Definitions → |
ordinate | 1. appoint to a clerical posts 2. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation More Definitions → |
infringe | 1. go against, as of rules and laws 2. advance beyond the usual limit More Definitions → |
cysteine | 1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine More Definitions → |
camisole | 1. a short sleeveless undergarment for women 2. a short negligee More Definitions → |
physique | 1. constitution of the human body 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
sewerage | 1. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains 2. a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water More Definitions → |
dressage | 1. maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider More Definitions → |
postpone | 1. hold back to a later time More Definitions → |
dispense | 1. administer or bestow, as in small portions 2. grant a dispensation; grant an exemption More Definitions → |
chenille | 1. a soft tufted cord used in embroidery 2. a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads More Definitions → |
mobilize | 1. make ready for action or use 2. call to arms; of military personnel More Definitions → |
attendee | 1. a person who is present and participates in a meeting More Definitions → |
prologue | 1. an introduction to a play More Definitions → |
cytokine | 1. any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system More Definitions → |
escalade | 1. climb up and over 2. an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification) More Definitions → |
vignette | 1. a brief literary description 2. a photograph whose edges shade off gradually More Definitions → |
oncogene | 1. a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells More Definitions → |
baritone | 1. a male singer 2. the second lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
fuselage | 1. the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) More Definitions → |
stampede | 1. cause to run in panic 2. cause a group or mass of people to act on an impulse or hurriedly and impulsively More Definitions → |
populate | 1. be an inhabitant of or reside in 2. fill with inhabitants More Definitions → |
laureate | 1. someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath 2. worthy of the greatest honor or distinction More Definitions → |
wearable | 1. suitable for wear or able to be worn 2. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
landline | 1. a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits More Definitions → |
foursome | 1. four people considered as a unit 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
spitfire | 1. a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman) More Definitions → |
prudence | 1. discretion in practical affairs 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
burnside | 1. facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off) More Definitions → |
applique | 1. sew on as a decoration 2. a decorative design made of one material sewn over another More Definitions → |
populace | 1. people in general considered as a whole More Definitions → |
innovate | 1. bring something new to an environment More Definitions → |
mangrove | 1. a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building More Definitions → |
carefree | 1. free of trouble and worry and care 2. cheerfully irresponsible More Definitions → |
breakage | 1. the quantity broken 2. reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use More Definitions → |
capstone | 1. a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination 2. a stone that forms the top of wall or building More Definitions → |
serenade | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form 2. a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman More Definitions → |
mystique | 1. an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing More Definitions → |
ridicule | 1. language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
perverse | 1. marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict 2. resistant to guidance or discipline More Definitions → |
antidote | 1. a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison More Definitions → |
eyepiece | 1. combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments More Definitions → |
puncture | 1. loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object 2. a small hole made by a sharp object More Definitions → |
smoothie | 1. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner 2. a thick smooth drink consisting of fresh fruit pureed with ice cream or yoghurt or milk More Definitions → |
diamante | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing 2. fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones More Definitions → |
subspace | 1. a space that is contained within another space More Definitions → |
evacuate | 1. move out of an unsafe location into safety 2. remove content from More Definitions → |
snowshoe | 1. travel on snowshoes 2. a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot More Definitions → |
backside | 1. the side of an object that is opposite its front 2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
sideline | 1. a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field 2. an auxiliary line of merchandise More Definitions → |
mongoose | 1. agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents More Definitions → |
sulphate | 1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid More Definitions → |
domicile | 1. make one's home in a particular place or community 2. (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time More Definitions → |
optimise | 1. make optimal; get the most out of; use best 2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost More Definitions → |
teammate | 1. a fellow member of a team More Definitions → |
fireside | 1. an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room) 2. home symbolized as a part of the fireplace More Definitions → |
suffrage | 1. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment More Definitions → |
memorize | 1. commit to memory; learn by heart More Definitions → |
coenzyme | 1. a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes More Definitions → |
carotene | 1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver 2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants More Definitions → |
meditate | 1. reflect deeply on a subject 2. think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes More Definitions → |
playtime | 1. time for play or diversion More Definitions → |
sizeable | 1. fairly large in size 2. large in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
fructose | 1. a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits More Definitions → |
urethane | 1. an ester of carbamic acid More Definitions → |
palatine | 1. relating to or lying near the palate 2. of or relating to a count palatine and his royal prerogatives More Definitions → |
tentacle | 1. something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold 2. any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion More Definitions → |
reassure | 1. give reassurance to; give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain More Definitions → |
moveable | 1. capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another More Definitions → |
unusable | 1. not capable of being used More Definitions → |
licorice | 1. deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots 2. a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant More Definitions → |
seashore | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
marinade | 1. mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking 2. soak in marinade More Definitions → |
absinthe | 1. aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe 2. strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise More Definitions → |
pedicure | 1. professional care for the feet and toenails 2. care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc. More Definitions → |
epilogue | 1. a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play 2. a short passage added at the end of a literary work More Definitions → |
eminence | 1. high status importance owing to marked superiority 2. a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament More Definitions → |
liberate | 1. give equal rights to; of women and minorities 2. grant freedom to; free from confinement More Definitions → |
disperse | 1. distribute loosely 2. to cause to separate and go in different directions More Definitions → |
renovate | 1. restore to a previous or better condition 2. make brighter and prettier More Definitions → |
jamboree | 1. a gay festivity More Definitions → |
desolate | 1. providing no shelter or sustenance 2. crushed by grief More Definitions → |
gruesome | 1. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror More Definitions → |
marquise | 1. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
perforce | 1. by necessity; by force of circumstance More Definitions → |
detainee | 1. some held in custody More Definitions → |
crucible | 1. a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions More Definitions → |
follicle | 1. any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity More Definitions → |
baguette | 1. narrow French stick loaf More Definitions → |
citywide | 1. occurring or extending throughout a city More Definitions → |
wreckage | 1. the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked More Definitions → |
varicose | 1. abnormally swollen or knotty More Definitions → |
coercive | 1. serving or intended to coerce More Definitions → |
escalate | 1. increase in extent or intensity More Definitions → |
blockage | 1. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction 2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube More Definitions → |
overcame | 1. win a victory over 2. get on top of; deal with successfully More Definitions → |
typeface | 1. a specific size and style of type within a type family More Definitions → |
operable | 1. capable of being treated by surgical operation 2. fit or ready for use or service More Definitions → |
anecdote | 1. short account of an incident (especially a biographical one) More Definitions → |
amenable | 1. disposed or willing to conform 2. responsive to suggestions and influences More Definitions → |
megabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes More Definitions → |
quartile | 1. (statistics) any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores More Definitions → |
loophole | 1. an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation 2. a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons More Definitions → |
earphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
filigree | 1. make filigree, as with a precious metal 2. delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) More Definitions → |
bastille | 1. a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) More Definitions → |
foldable | 1. capable of being folded up and stored More Definitions → |
overtake | 1. catch up with and possibly overtake 2. travel past More Definitions → |
displace | 1. cause to move, usually with force or pressure 2. take the place of or have precedence over More Definitions → |
denounce | 1. speak out against 2. to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful More Definitions → |
nematode | 1. unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic More Definitions → |
antennae | 1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals 2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ More Definitions → |
woodbine | 1. common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit 2. European twining honeysuckle with fragrant red and yellow-white flowers More Definitions → |
hematite | 1. the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form More Definitions → |
seascape | 1. a view of the sea 2. a painting of the sea (as distinguished from a landscape) More Definitions → |
melamine | 1. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins More Definitions → |
divisive | 1. dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion) More Definitions → |
silicate | 1. a salt or ester derived from silicic acid More Definitions → |
energize | 1. cause to be alert and energetic 2. raise to a higher energy level More Definitions → |
underlie | 1. be or form the base for 2. lie underneath More Definitions → |
palpable | 1. capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt 2. (medicine) can be felt by palpation More Definitions → |
modulate | 1. change the key of, in music 2. vary the pitch of one's speech More Definitions → |
neckline | 1. the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck More Definitions → |
juncture | 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made More Definitions → |
forcible | 1. impelled by physical force especially against resistance More Definitions → |
jaundice | 1. yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia 2. a rough and bitter manner More Definitions → |
airframe | 1. the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines) More Definitions → |
renounce | 1. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations 2. leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily More Definitions → |
credence | 1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true 2. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
resonate | 1. sound with resonance 2. be received or understood More Definitions → |
chewable | 1. able to be chewed or cut More Definitions → |
proteome | 1. the full complement of proteins produced by a particular genome More Definitions → |
legalize | 1. make legal More Definitions → |
picayune | 1. (informal) small and of little importance More Definitions → |
mustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
truncate | 1. replace a corner by a plane 2. approximate by ignoring all terms beyond a chosen one More Definitions → |
resolute | 1. characterized by quickness and firmness 2. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination More Definitions → |
lifelike | 1. evoking lifelike images within the mind 2. free from artificiality More Definitions → |
incisive | 1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 2. suitable for cutting or piercing More Definitions → |
quagmire | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot More Definitions → |
curative | 1. tending to cure or restore to health 2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
kamikaze | 1. a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II 2. a pilot trained and willing to cause a suicidal crash More Definitions → |
gargoyle | 1. a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal 2. an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal More Definitions → |
tricycle | 1. a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals More Definitions → |
porridge | 1. soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick More Definitions → |
artifice | 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) More Definitions → |
klondike | 1. a form of solitaire that begins with seven piles of cards with the top cards facing up; descending sequences of cards of alternating colors are built on these piles; as aces become available they are placed above the seven piles; the object is to build sequences in suit from ace to king as the remaining cards are dealt out one at a time More Definitions → |
nocturne | 1. a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) More Definitions → |
enviable | 1. causing envy More Definitions → |
appraise | 1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of 2. consider in a comprehensive way More Definitions → |
nanotube | 1. a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape More Definitions → |
stanhope | 1. a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat More Definitions → |
ribosome | 1. an organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell; they attach to mRNA and move down it one codon at a time and then stop until tRNA brings the required amino acid; when it reaches a stop codon it falls apart and releases the completed protein molecule for use by the cell More Definitions → |
wishbone | 1. the furcula of a domestic fowl More Definitions → |
scribble | 1. poor handwriting 2. an aimless drawing More Definitions → |
localize | 1. identify the location or place of 2. concentrate on a particular place or spot More Definitions → |
quotable | 1. able or fit to be repeated or quoted 2. suitable for or worthy of quotation More Definitions → |
seahorse | 1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber 2. small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position More Definitions → |
dolomite | 1. a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate 2. a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer More Definitions → |
accolade | 1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction More Definitions → |
irritate | 1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations 2. excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame More Definitions → |
envisage | 1. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case More Definitions → |
namesake | 1. a person with the same name as another More Definitions → |
deviance | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. deviate behavior More Definitions → |
alienate | 1. arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness 2. transfer property or ownership More Definitions → |
monotype | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus) 2. the sole print made by pressing paper against a painted or inked glass or metal plate More Definitions → |
pretense | 1. the act of giving a false appearance 2. pretending with intention to deceive More Definitions → |
curbside | 1. the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb More Definitions → |
stoppage | 1. the state of inactivity following an interruption 2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube More Definitions → |
enrollee | 1. a person who enrolls in (or is enrolled in) a class or course of study More Definitions → |
anyplace | 1. at or in or to any place More Definitions → |
chipotle | 1. a ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking More Definitions → |
tiresome | 1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness More Definitions → |
hellfire | 1. a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned More Definitions → |
aldehyde | 1. any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids More Definitions → |
testicle | 1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens More Definitions → |
riddance | 1. the act of removing or getting rid of something 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
insulate | 1. protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material 2. place or set apart More Definitions → |
sedative | 1. tending to soothe or tranquilize 2. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
doghouse | 1. outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog 2. an idiomatic term for being in disfavor More Definitions → |
cribbage | 1. a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two More Definitions → |
inhumane | 1. lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion More Definitions → |
fluorine | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite More Definitions → |
earpiece | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
disprove | 1. prove to be false More Definitions → |
rehearse | 1. engage in a rehearsal (of) More Definitions → |
fearsome | 1. causing fear or dread or terror More Definitions → |
likeable | 1. (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings 2. easy to like; agreeable More Definitions → |
tincture | 1. a substance that colors or dyes 2. an indication that something has been present More Definitions → |
sociable | 1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity 2. friendly and pleasant More Definitions → |
stepwise | 1. one thing at a time 2. proceeding in steps More Definitions → |
seaplane | 1. glide on the water in a hydroplane 2. an airplane that can land on or take off from water More Definitions → |
gullible | 1. naive and easily deceived or tricked 2. easily tricked because of being too trusting More Definitions → |
lycopene | 1. carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer More Definitions → |
sublease | 1. lease or rent all or part of (a leased or rented property) to another person 2. a lease from one lessee to another More Definitions → |
laxative | 1. stimulating evacuation of feces 2. a mild cathartic More Definitions → |
backfire | 1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired 2. a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine More Definitions → |
buncombe | 1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) More Definitions → |
slippage | 1. a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping 2. decline from a standard level of performance or achievement More Definitions → |
atropine | 1. a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides More Definitions → |
obligate | 1. force somebody to do something 2. commit in order to fulfill an obligation More Definitions → |
ketamine | 1. a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP More Definitions → |
stearate | 1. an ester of stearic acid. 2. a salt of stearic acid. More Definitions → |
palisade | 1. surround with a wall in order to fortify 2. fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground More Definitions → |
prolapse | 1. slip or fall out of place, as of body parts 2. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) More Definitions → |
sixpence | 1. a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970 More Definitions → |
digitize | 1. put into digital form, as for use in a computer More Definitions → |
straddle | 1. sit or stand astride of 2. range or extend over; occupy a certain area More Definitions → |
solvable | 1. capable of being solved More Definitions → |
boniface | 1. the owner or manager of an inn More Definitions → |
bookable | 1. subject to being reserved or booked More Definitions → |
banknote | 1. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) More Definitions → |
spillage | 1. the amount that has spilled 2. the act of allowing a fluid to escape More Definitions → |
thiamine | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
passable | 1. able to be passed or traversed or crossed 2. about average; acceptable More Definitions → |
bathrobe | 1. a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim More Definitions → |
reprieve | 1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort 2. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something More Definitions → |
flagpole | 1. surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors 2. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised More Definitions → |
cadastre | 1. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation More Definitions → |
loveable | 1. having characteristics that attract love or affection More Definitions → |
atrazine | 1. a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide More Definitions → |
evermore | 1. at any future time; in the future 2. for a limitless time More Definitions → |
callable | 1. subject to a demand for payment before due date More Definitions → |
armature | 1. coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field More Definitions → |
outhouse | 1. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
dextrose | 1. an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits More Definitions → |
laudable | 1. worthy of high praise More Definitions → |
permeate | 1. spread or diffuse through 2. pass through More Definitions → |
finalise | 1. make final; put the last touches on; put into final form More Definitions → |
boldface | 1. a typeface with thick heavy lines 2. print in boldface More Definitions → |
sanguine | 1. a blood-red color 2. chalk of a reddish-brown colour that resembles dried blood More Definitions → |
penalize | 1. impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on More Definitions → |
conclave | 1. a confidential or secret meeting More Definitions → |
subacute | 1. less than acute; relating to a disease present in a person with no symptoms of it More Definitions → |
mandible | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
foregone | 1. be earlier in time; go back further 2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to More Definitions → |
logotype | 1. a company emblem or device More Definitions → |
catalase | 1. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water More Definitions → |
coquille | 1. seafood served in a scallop shell 2. a dish in the form of a scallop shell More Definitions → |
terabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabytes or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes More Definitions → |
mobilise | 1. call to arms; of military personnel 2. get ready for war More Definitions → |
diatribe | 1. thunderous verbal attack More Definitions → |
flatmate | 1. an associate who shares an apartment with you More Definitions → |
condense | 1. undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops 2. make more concise More Definitions → |
immobile | 1. securely fixed in place 2. not capable of movement or of being moved More Definitions → |
incubate | 1. grow under conditions that promote development 2. sit on (eggs) More Definitions → |
amicable | 1. characterized by friendship and good will More Definitions → |
strangle | 1. kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air 2. suppress in order to conceal or hide More Definitions → |
meringue | 1. sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar More Definitions → |
sulphide | 1. a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive More Definitions → |
pentacle | 1. a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon More Definitions → |
equalize | 1. compensate; make the score equal 2. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching More Definitions → |
conspire | 1. engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together 2. act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose More Definitions → |
distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
construe | 1. make sense of; assign a meaning to More Definitions → |
lysozyme | 1. an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria More Definitions → |
pyridine | 1. a toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor; usually derived from coal More Definitions → |
elongate | 1. (of a leaf shape) long and narrow 2. having notably more length than width; being long and slender More Definitions → |
vicarage | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
ringside | 1. first row of seating; has an unobstructed view of a boxing or wrestling ring More Definitions → |
calliope | 1. a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard More Definitions → |
neophyte | 1. a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
coalesce | 1. mix together different elements 2. fuse or cause to grow together More Definitions → |
wormhole | 1. hole made by a burrowing worm More Definitions → |
hairline | 1. a very thin line 2. the natural margin formed by hair on the head More Definitions → |
honeybee | 1. social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces More Definitions → |
barrette | 1. a pin for holding women's hair in place More Definitions → |
culpable | 1. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious More Definitions → |
omelette | 1. beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly More Definitions → |
hardline | 1. firm and uncompromising More Definitions → |
dissuade | 1. turn away from by persuasion More Definitions → |
telomere | 1. either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome More Definitions → |
naloxone | 1. a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine More Definitions → |
pretence | 1. a false or unsupportable quality 2. an artful or simulated semblance More Definitions → |
opulence | 1. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living More Definitions → |
forename | 1. the name that precedes the surname More Definitions → |
popsicle | 1. ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick More Definitions → |
comatose | 1. relating to or associated with a coma 2. in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli More Definitions → |
dockside | 1. the region adjacent to a boat dock More Definitions → |
escapade | 1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) 2. any carefree episode More Definitions → |
saturate | 1. cause (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance 2. infuse or fill completely More Definitions → |
emigrate | 1. leave one's country of residence for a new one More Definitions → |
monocyte | 1. a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria More Definitions → |
creosote | 1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic 2. a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood More Definitions → |
telltale | 1. someone who gossips indiscreetly 2. disclosing unintentionally something concealed More Definitions → |
sequelae | 1. any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment More Definitions → |
claymore | 1. a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders 2. an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy More Definitions → |
minutiae | 1. a small or minor detail 2. (biometrics, forensics) Any of the major features of a fingerprint that allow prints to be compared. More Definitions → |
reuptake | 1. a process of using up or consuming again More Definitions → |
ligature | 1. (music) a group of notes connected by a slur 2. character consisting of two or more letters combined into one More Definitions → |
bearable | 1. capable of being borne though unpleasant More Definitions → |
hothouse | 1. a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner More Definitions → |
fluorite | 1. a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine More Definitions → |
tartrate | 1. a salt or ester of tartaric acid More Definitions → |
malamute | 1. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska More Definitions → |
arguable | 1. capable of being supported by argument 2. open to argument or debate More Definitions → |
overrule | 1. rule against More Definitions → |
overdone | 1. do something to an excessive degree 2. represented as greater than is true or reasonable More Definitions → |
porpoise | 1. any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth More Definitions → |
steerage | 1. the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship 2. the act of steering a ship More Definitions → |
eventide | 1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) More Definitions → |
benzoate | 1. any salt or ester of benzoic acid More Definitions → |
squeegee | 1. wipe with a squeegee 2. T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows) More Definitions → |
parlance | 1. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language More Definitions → |
catalyze | 1. change by catalysis or cause to catalyze More Definitions → |
erasable | 1. capable of being effaced More Definitions → |
cruciate | 1. shaped like a cross More Definitions → |
sagamore | 1. a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief) More Definitions → |
disburse | 1. expend, as from a fund More Definitions → |
mealtime | 1. the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten More Definitions → |
rekindle | 1. kindle anew, as of a fire 2. arouse again More Definitions → |
acrylate | 1. a salt or ester of propenoic acid More Definitions → |
holotype | 1. the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made More Definitions → |
detonate | 1. cause to burst with a violent release of energy 2. burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction More Definitions → |
cytosine | 1. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine More Definitions → |
backache | 1. an ache localized in the back More Definitions → |
rephrase | 1. express the same message in different words More Definitions → |
provable | 1. capable of being demonstrated or proved More Definitions → |
nuclease | 1. general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units More Definitions → |
tutelage | 1. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately) 2. attention and management implying responsibility for safety More Definitions → |
spoilage | 1. the amount that has spoiled 2. the process of becoming spoiled More Definitions → |
pilotage | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. the occupation of a pilot More Definitions → |
apostate | 1. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. 2. not faithful to religion or party or cause More Definitions → |
marinate | 1. soak in marinade More Definitions → |
impolite | 1. not polite More Definitions → |
irrigate | 1. supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams 2. supply with a constant flow or sprinkling of some liquid, for the purpose of cooling, cleansing, or disinfecting More Definitions → |
fishbone | 1. a bone of a fish More Definitions → |
abortive | 1. failing to accomplish an intended result More Definitions → |
barnacle | 1. marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces 2. European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north More Definitions → |
shiitake | 1. edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe More Definitions → |
grimoire | 1. a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons) More Definitions → |
ballgame | 1. a particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation 2. a field game played with a ball (especially baseball) More Definitions → |
litigate | 1. engage in legal proceedings 2. institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against More Definitions → |
birdcage | 1. a cage in which a bird can be kept More Definitions → |
unicycle | 1. ride a unicycle 2. a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals More Definitions → |
porthole | 1. a window in a ship or airplane 2. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through More Definitions → |
colonize | 1. settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world 2. settle as colonists or establish a colony (in) More Definitions → |
madhouse | 1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
genitive | 1. serving to express or indicate possession 2. the case expressing ownership More Definitions → |
belittle | 1. cause to seem less serious; play down 2. express a negative opinion of More Definitions → |
memorise | 1. commit to memory; learn by heart More Definitions → |
albacore | 1. relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna 2. large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters More Definitions → |
salience | 1. the state of being salient More Definitions → |
chromate | 1. any salt or ester of chromic acid More Definitions → |
allspice | 1. aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries 2. deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States More Definitions → |
gangrene | 1. necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
submerge | 1. sink below the surface; go under or as if under water 2. cover completely or make imperceptible More Definitions → |
saleable | 1. capable of being sold; fit for sale More Definitions → |
excavate | 1. recover through digging 2. find by digging in the ground More Definitions → |
celibate | 1. an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity 2. abstaining from sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
amperage | 1. the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes More Definitions → |
dislodge | 1. remove or force out from a position 2. change place or direction More Definitions → |
verbiage | 1. overabundance of words 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
foxglove | 1. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
downsize | 1. dismiss from work 2. design or manufacture in a smaller size More Definitions → |
sanitize | 1. make sanitary by cleaning or sterilizing 2. make less offensive or more acceptable by removing objectionable features More Definitions → |
tabulate | 1. arrange or enter in tabular form 2. shape or cut with a flat surface More Definitions → |
chlorite | 1. a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal More Definitions → |
patentee | 1. the inventor to whom a patent is issued More Definitions → |
julienne | 1. a vegetable cut into thin strips 2. a clear soup garnished with julienne vegetables More Definitions → |
fallible | 1. likely to fail or make errors 2. wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings More Definitions → |
halftone | 1. a print obtained from photoengraving 2. an engraving used to reproduce an illustration More Definitions → |
ironside | 1. a man of great strength or bravery More Definitions → |
tailpipe | 1. a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car More Definitions → |
coquette | 1. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions 2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
sportive | 1. relating to or interested in sports 2. given to merry frolicking More Definitions → |
legalese | 1. a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law More Definitions → |
abrogate | 1. revoke formally More Definitions → |
stockade | 1. surround with a stockade in order to fortify 2. fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense More Definitions → |
cathouse | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
locative | 1. the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb 2. A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein. More Definitions → |
protrude | 1. extend out or project in space 2. bulge outward More Definitions → |
icehouse | 1. a house for storing ice More Definitions → |
sunshade | 1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun 2. a handheld collapsible source of shade More Definitions → |
rateable | 1. liable to payment of locally assessed property taxes More Definitions → |
paralyze | 1. make powerless and unable to function 2. cause to be paralyzed and immobile More Definitions → |
pastiche | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources 2. a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work More Definitions → |
abeyance | 1. temporary cessation or suspension More Definitions → |
pinafore | 1. a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing More Definitions → |
personae | 1. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
filtrate | 1. remove by passing through a filter 2. the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter More Definitions → |
elastase | 1. a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin More Definitions → |
pinecone | 1. the seed-producing cone of a pine tree More Definitions → |
bendable | 1. capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking More Definitions → |
carapace | 1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles More Definitions → |
gelatine | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin More Definitions → |
encircle | 1. form or draw a circle around 2. bind with something round or circular More Definitions → |
repartee | 1. adroitness and cleverness in reply More Definitions → |
pinochle | 1. a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist More Definitions → |
abdicate | 1. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations More Definitions → |
gendarme | 1. a French policeman More Definitions → |
linguine | 1. pasta in long slender flat strips More Definitions → |
squabble | 1. a quarrel about petty points 2. argue over petty things More Definitions → |
stargaze | 1. observe the stars 2. have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy More Definitions → |
amortize | 1. liquidate gradually More Definitions → |
hornpipe | 1. a British solo dance performed by sailors 2. music for dancing the hornpipe More Definitions → |
tuckahoe | 1. perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries More Definitions → |
overtone | 1. (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality 2. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency More Definitions → |
quietude | 1. a state of peace and quiet More Definitions → |
pharisee | 1. a self-righteous or sanctimonious person More Definitions → |
teahouse | 1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available More Definitions → |
xanthine | 1. crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine More Definitions → |
liposome | 1. an artificially made microscopic vesicle into which nucleic acids can be packaged; used in molecular biology as a transducing vector More Definitions → |
monetize | 1. give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country More Definitions → |
morpheme | 1. minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units More Definitions → |
trioxide | 1. an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
reticule | 1. a woman's drawstring handbag; usually made of net or beading or brocade; used in 18th and 19th centuries 2. a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument More Definitions → |
tinplate | 1. a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins More Definitions → |
illusive | 1. based on or having the nature of an illusion More Definitions → |
sinkhole | 1. a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof More Definitions → |
inedible | 1. not suitable for food More Definitions → |
fixative | 1. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study 2. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging More Definitions → |
immunize | 1. grant immunity from prosecution 2. perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation More Definitions → |
dendrite | 1. short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron More Definitions → |
sunstone | 1. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals More Definitions → |
aspirate | 1. remove by suction 2. pronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds More Definitions → |
ruminate | 1. chew the cuds 2. reflect deeply on a subject More Definitions → |
anaphase | 1. the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle More Definitions → |
archduke | 1. a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria More Definitions → |
energise | 1. raise to a higher energy level 2. cause to be alert and energetic More Definitions → |
theorize | 1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds 2. construct a theory about More Definitions → |
eruptive | 1. producing or characterized by eruptions 2. produced by the action of fire or intense heat More Definitions → |
kilobyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes More Definitions → |
decouple | 1. disconnect or separate 2. regard as unconnected More Definitions → |
imbecile | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence 2. having a mental age of three to seven years More Definitions → |
aquiline | 1. curved down like an eagle's beak More Definitions → |
inductee | 1. a person inducted into an organization or social group 2. someone who is drafted into military service More Definitions → |
folktale | 1. a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk More Definitions → |
untangle | 1. release from entanglement of difficulty 2. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of More Definitions → |