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- ADMIXTUREAn instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.
- ADUMBRATIONThe state of being in shadow or shade; a shadow.
- AERATIONThe process by which air is circulated through or mixed with a substance such as soil or a liquid.
- AEROLITHSplural of aerolith
- AESCULINAlternative form of esculin.
- AETHERICAlternative spelling of etheric.
- ANGIOPLASTYThe mechanical widening of a narrowed or totally obstructed blood vessel generally caused by atheroma.
- ANISOMETRICNot isometric or symmetrical
- ANOESTRUMSynonym of anestrus.
- APERIODICThat does not recur periodically.
- ARCHEGONIUMA multicellular reproductive structure that contains a large, non-motile gamete (egg cell), and within which an embryo will develop.
- ASPHODELAny of the flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially Asphodelus ramosus and Asphodelus albus; the flower of these plants.
- ASTROBLEMEA pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet.
- AUTOCLAVEA strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.
- BLACKGUARDThe lowest servant in a household charged with pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
- CATERWAULTo cry as cats in heat; to make a harsh, offensive noise.
- CHELATIONThe formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
- CHLAMYDOSPOREA thick-walled spore that is the resting stage of some bacteria.
- CHROMAKEYThe use of a particular color, usually either green or blue) as a key in a studio in order to allow one image to be seamlessly partially superimposed upon another.
- COMBINATORYOf, relating to, or derived from a combination or combinations; combinative or combinatorial. conditioned on a combination of phonemes (rather than a phoneme changing by itself in
- DECORATIVEThat serves to decorate
- DEFALCATETo misappropriate funds; to embezzle.
- DEFALCATIONThe act of cancelling part of a claim by deducting a smaller claim which the claimant owes to the defendant.
- DIATOMACEOUSOf, pertaining to, or containing diatoms or their coverings.
- DIATOMICConsisting of two atoms.
- DISAMBIGUATETo remove ambiguities from; to make less ambiguous; to clarify or specify which of multiple possibilities applies – e.g., possible meanings of an ambiguous statement – or to invite
- DYSKINETICOf or pertaining to dyskinesia
- EFFULGENTRadiant, resplendent, shining.
- ELOCUTIONThe art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.
- EMASCULATINGpresent participle and gerund of emasculate
- ENDOTHERMICOf a chemical reaction that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.
- ENVELOPTo surround, enclose or enfold.
- EPIBOLIESplural of epiboly
- EPICARDIUMThe layer of tissue between the pericardium and the heart.
- EPISTOLARYOf or relating to letters, or the writing of letters.
- ESCHATONThe apocalypse; the approach of Christ’s reign immediately preceding the end of the world; a conception of or circumstance pertaining to this era.
- EUDAEMONICOf or pertaining to a eudaemon.
- EXCORIATEDsimple past and past participle of excoriate
- EXECRATIONAn act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- EXORBITANCEThe state or characteristic of being exorbitant.
- EXPURGATIONThe act of expurgating, purging, or cleansing; purification from anything noxious, offensive, sinful, or erroneous.
- EXUDATIONSplural of exudation
- FEBRILEFeverish, or having a high temperature.
- FECULENTDirty with faeces or other impurities
- FIGURATIVELYIn a figurative manner.
- FUNICULAROf, pertaining to, resembling, or powered by a rope or cable.
- GENUFLECTTo bend the knee, as in servitude.
- GEOMANCYA method of divination using earth or the ground, such as interpreting markings on the ground or how handfuls of dirt land when tossed.
- GYROIDALSpiral in arrangement or action.
- HAEMOGLOBINAlternative spelling of hemoglobin.
- HAEMOLYTICAlternative spelling of hemolytic.
- HAPLOIDYThe state of being haploid
- HYALINISEDsimple past and past participle of hyalinise
- HYALURONICOf or pertaining to hyaluronic acid or its derivatives
- HYMENOPTERAplural of hymenopteron
- ICOSAHEDRONA polyhedron with twenty faces.
- IDEOGRAPHICPertaining to an ideograph or ideography.
- IGNORAMUSA totally ignorant person—unknowledgeable, uneducated, or uninformed; a fool.
- IMPORTUNETo bother, irritate, trouble.
- IMPROVIDENTfailing to provide for the future; reckless
- INDEFATIGABLEExtremely persistent and untiring.
- INSALUBRITYThe condition of being insalubrious; unhealthiness, unwholesomeness
- INSOBRIETYThe state of being drunk; a lack of sobriety.
- INTERFACEDsimple past and past participle of interface
- INTERMODALRelating to more than one mode of transport.
- INTERWOVEsimple past of interweave
- JAUNTILYIn an airy, showy, or affected manner.
- KINGFISHERAny of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish. common k
- LACTIFEROUSAble to secrete milk or a milky fluid such as latex.
- MACKINTOSHA waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
- MELANOCYTEA cell in the skin that produces the pigment melanin.
- MYASTHENIAAbnormal weakness of the muscles; but especially myasthenia gravis.
- NEUROBLASTOMAA form of cancer that affects the ganglia in various parts of the body
- NUCLEOPLASMThe protoplasm of a cell nucleus
- OENOPHILEA person who has a fondness or appreciation for wine.
- OENOPHILICFond of wine.
- OESTROGENICAlternative spelling of estrogenic.
- ONEIRICOf or pertaining to dreams.
- OOGENETICOf or pertaining to oogenesis.
- OOGENIESoogenesis
- OOLACHANAlternative form of eulachon.
- OOPHYTESplural of oophyte
- OORALISAlternative form of wourali.
- OOTHECAEplural of ootheca
- OOTHECALRelating to an ootheca.
- OPHIDIANAny species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
- OSTEOGENICOf, or relating to, osteogenesis.
- OUTSIDERSomeone who is not part of a particular community, profession, organization etc.; a person coming from elsewhere, having no special knowledge.
- OVIPAROUSDepositing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body as a reproductive strategy.
- PANEGYRICA formal speech publicly praising someone or something.
- PANEGYRICALLavish with praise; admiring, approving, complimentary.
- PARAGONITESplural of paragonite
- PECUNIARYOf, or relating to, money; monetary, financial.
- PHALANGESplural of phalange
- PHRASEOLOGYStudy of set or fixed expressions.
- PHYSIOGNOMICOf or pertaining to physiognomy.
- PROGNATHOUSHaving a jaw that projects forward more than is usual, or being such a jaw.
- PSYCHOMETERA person with the paranormal ability of psychometry.
- PUGNACIOUSNaturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
- PURSUIVANTA functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the College of Arms.