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providence
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.
provincialism
narrowness of mind, ignorance, or the like, considered as resulting from lack of exposure to cultural or intellectual activity.
proviso
a condition attached to an agreement.
provost
an official of high rank at a university. : the head of a college at a university.
prow
the pointed or projecting front part of something such as a car or building.
proximal
next to or nearest the point of attachment or origin, a central point, or the point of view; especially : located toward the center of the body — compare distal.
proxy
One appointed or authorized to act for another, especially a person appointed to vote as one wishes at a meeting. b. The authority to act for another.
Przewalski
the closest relative to the domestic horse, although there have been many debates on whether the horse has a direct linkage to the domesticated horse.
pump priming
the act or process of introducing fluid into a pump to improve the sealing of the pump parts on starting and to expel air from it
- (Economics) US government expenditure designed to stimulate economic activity in stagnant or depressed areas
- (Economics) another term for deficit financing
pupil
the eye’s aperture // a hole located in the center of the iris of the eye that allows light to strike the retina.
purdah
a custom among Muslims and some Hindus in which women stay separate from men or keep their faces and bodies covered when they are near men.
purl
to embroider with gold or silver thread
b : to edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
2
: to knit in purl stitch
purlin
a horizontal beam that provides intermediate support for the common rafters of a roof construction
pussywillow
a small willow, Salix discolor, of eastern North America, having silky catkins
pustule
a small collection of pus in the top layer of skin (epidermis) or beneath it in the dermis. They frequently form in sweat glands or hair follicles. Pus is a mixture of inflammatory cells and liquid.
putamen
It is involved in a very complex feedback loop that prepares and aids in movement of the limbs. Lesions on the brain due to Parkinson’s disease can affect this and cause involuntary muscle movements or jerking. Disruption in the function may also cause restless leg syndrome
pyx
a small round container used in the Catholic, Old Catholic and Anglican Churches to carry the consecrated host (Eucharist), to the sick or those otherwise unable to come to a church in order to receive eucharist
pyrex
a line of clear, low-thermal-expansion borosilicate glass used for laboratory glassware and kitchenware // often the material of choice for reflective optics in astronomy applications.
pylon
an upright structure that is used for support or for navigational guidance, in particular.
a tower used for carrying power lines high above the ground.
quiddity
the inherent nature or essence of someone or something.
a distinctive feature; a peculiarity.
quieticism
(in the Christian faith) devotional contemplation and abandonment of the will as a form of religious mysticism.
calm acceptance of things as they are without attempts to resist or change them.
quietus
death or something that causes death, regarded as a release from life.
something that has a calming or soothing effect.
quiff
a hairstyle that combines the 1950s pompadour hairstyle, the 50s flattop, and sometimes a mohawk.
quince
a small deciduous tree that bears a pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear, and bright golden-yellow when mature
quincunx
a geometric pattern consisting of five points arranged in a cross, with four of them forming a square or rectangle and a fifth at its center.[1] It forms the arrangement of five units in the pattern corresponding to the five-spot on six-sided dice, playing cards, or dominoes. I
quinine
used alone or with other medications to treat malaria
quirt
a riding whip with a short handle and a rawhide lash
quiver
To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement. 2. To tremble, as from cold or strong emotion.
quixotic
extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable. 3. impulsive
quining
output is exactly the same as its source code. ouroboros program, recursive loop
quonset hut
a lightweight prefabricated structure of corrugated galvanized steel having a semicircular cross-section. developed by the British during World War I. Hundreds of thousands were produced during World War II and military surplus was sold to the public
quotidian
of or occurring every day; daily.
ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
psalter
A book containing the book of Psalms or a particular version of, musical setting for, or selection from it
pseud
a false, artificial, or pretentious person
psuedorendum
a process that appears to be random but is not. Pseudorandom sequences typically exhibit statistical randomness while being generated by an entirely deterministic causal process. Such a process is easier to produce than a genuinely random one, and has the benefit that it can be used again and again to produce exactly the same numbers - useful for testing and fixing software.
psilocybin
a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by more than 200 species of mushrooms
psychodynamics
an approach to psychology that emphasises systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.
psyllium
a bulk-forming laxative, which means it soaks up water in your gut and makes bowel movements much easier. While it helps promote regularity, it doesn’t promote flatulence, which is good for everyone within smelling distance
ptah
Egyptian Creator god par excellence: He is considered the demiurge who existed before all things, and by his willfulness, thought the world. It was first conceived by Thought, and realized by the Word: conceives the world by the thought of his heart and gives life through the magic of his Word.
ptlomey
during the 2nd century ce. In several fields his writings represent the culminating achievement of Greco-Roman science, particularly his geocentric (Earth-centred) model of the universe
puce
a dark red
pudendum
the external genital organs, especially those of the female; vulva
pudeur
a sense of shame or embarrassment, especially with regard to matters of a sexual or personal nature.
puissant
having great power or influence.
pukka
first-class, genuine, very good
pullman
a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel. 2. : a large suitcase
pullulate
breed or spread so as to become extremely common.
be very crowded; be full of life and activity.
pulmonary
of or relating to the lungs, Having lungs or lunglike organs
pulp cavity
the central cavity of a tooth containing the dental pulp and being made up of the root canal and the pulp chamber
pulque
a fermented milky drink made from the juice of certain species of agave in Mexico
pulsar
a celestial object, thought to be a rapidly rotating neutron star, that emits regular pulses of radio waves and other electromagnetic radiation at rates of up to one thousand pulses per second.
putrescent
undergoing the process of decay; rotting.
quest
a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something:
quay
a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
quaver
to perform trills in singing or on a musical instrument. to utter, say, or sing with a quavering or tremulous voice. a quavering or tremulous shake, especially in the voice.
quash
reject or void, especially by legal procedure.
quasar
galaxies with very active supermassive black holes at their centres. These black holes are surrounded by spinning discs of extremely hot material that is often spewed out in long jets along their axes of rotation
quale
a property (as redness) considered apart from things having the property : universal. 2. : a property as it is experienced as distinct from any source it might have
quantum
the smallest amount of many forms of energy (such as light)
quark
one of two currently recognized groups of fundamental particles, which are subatomic, indivisible (at least as far as we know today) particles that represent the smallest known units of matter . Twelve fundamental particles - six ___ and six leptons (the other type) - are the basic building blocks for everything in the universe.
quarry
an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc. 2. an abundant source or supply.
queen anne
denoting a style of English furniture or architecture characteristic of the early 18th century. The furniture is noted for its simple, proportioned style and for its cabriole legs and walnut veneer; the architecture is characterized by the use of red brick in simple, basically rectangular designs.
queercore
a cultural and social movement that began in the mid-1980s as an offshoot of punk. It is distinguished by its discontent with society in general, and specifically society’s disapproval of the gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender communities.
quern
A primitive hand-turned grain mill.
quenelle
nazi salute // a gesture evoking fisting practice, and is similar to the English insults “up yours” or “up your arse.”[5][6]
quetzal
a crested bird, Pharomachrus mocinno, of Central and N South America, which has a brilliant green, red, and white plumage and, in the male, long tail feathers: family Trogonidae, order Trogoniformes (trogons)
2. (Currencies) the standard monetary unit of Guatemala, divided into 100 centavos
quahog
The hard clam, also known as a quahog, round clam, or hard-shell clam, is an edible marine bivalve mollusk
quadroon
a person having one-fourth black ancestry; the offspring of a mulatto and a white.
quadratic
involving terms of the second degree at most
quadrangle
a four-sided plane figure, especially a square or rectangle.
a square or rectangular space or courtyard enclosed by buildings.
qua
in the character or role of (someone or something).
quibla
the direction that should be faced when a Muslim prays during salat. It is fixed as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
qi
an active principle forming part of any living thing. It is frequently translated as “natural energy”, “life force”, or “energy flow”.
jabberwocky
a playful imitation of language consisting of invented, meaningless words; nonsense; gibberish.
2.
an example of writing or speech consisting of or containing meaningless words.
jabot
a fall of lace or cloth attached to the front of a neckband and worn especially by men in the 18th century
2
: a pleated frill of cloth or lace attached down the center front of a woman’s blouse or dress
jackanape
an impertinent, presumptuous person, especially a young man; whippersnapper. 2. an impudent, mischievous child
jackknife
a small knife that has a folding blade. : a dive in which you bend from the waist and touch your ankles and then straighten out. T
jacobin
a member of an extremist or radical political group; especially : a member of such a group advocating egalitarian democracy and engaging in terrorist activities during the French Revolution of 1789
jacquard loom
loom was controlled by a “chain of cards”, a number of punched cards, laced together into a continuous sequence.[5] Multiple rows of holes were punched on each card, with one complete card corresponding to one row of the design.
jactitation
boastful display // a throwing or tossing of the body
jalap
of the morning-glory family; also : a powdered purgative drug prepared from it that contains resinous glycosides
jalopy
an old car in a dilapidated condition.
jamb
One of a pair of vertical posts or pieces that together form the sides of a door, window frame, or fireplace, for example. 2. A projecting mass or columnar part.
jangle
make or cause to make a ringing metallic sound, typically a discordant one.
jape
a practical joke // say or do something in jest or mockery.
jaundice
often seen in liver disease such as hepatitis or liver cancer. yellowish discoloration of the white area of the eye and the skin.
jaunty
having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
jejune
dry, uninteresting, naive, simplistic, and superficial.
jenesaisquoi
a pleasant quality that is hard to describe
jeremiad
A literary work or speech expressing a bitter lament or a righteous prophecy of doom.
jerkin
a man’s short close-fitting jacket, made usually of light-colored leather, and often without sleeves, worn over the doublet in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The term is also applied to a similar sleeveless garment worn by the British Army in the twentieth century.
jeroboam
A wine bottle holding 4/5 of a gallon (3.03 liters).
jerrycan
a narrow flat-sided container for liquids usually holding about five United States gallons (about 19 liters)
jete
a jump in which a dancer springs from one foot to land on the other with one leg extended outward from the body while in the air.
jetty
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored.
synonyms: pier, landing stage, landing, quay, wharf, dock; More
a breakwater constructed to protect or defend a harbor, stretch of coast, or riverbank.
jib
A triangular sail stretching from the foretopmast head to the boom, the bowsprit, or the bow.
2.
a. The arm of a mechanical crane.
b. The boom of a derrick.
jingo
a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy;
jinn
any of a class of spirits, lower than the angels, capable of appearing in human and animal forms and influencing humankind for either good or evil
job’s comforter
a person who unwittingly or maliciously depresses or discourages someone while attempting to be consoling.
joshua tree
a yucca that grows as a tree and has clusters of spiky leaves, native to arid regions of southwestern North America.
joule
a derived unit of energy, work, or amount of heat in the International System of Units. It is equal to the energy transferred (or work done) when applying a force of one newton through a distance of one metre (1 newton metre or N.
jowl
the lower part of a person’s or animal’s cheek, especially when it is fleshy or drooping. the loose fleshy part of the neck of certain animals, such as the dewlap of cattle or the wattle of birds.
julep
A sweet syrupy drink, especially one to which medicine can be added
julienne
cut into thin strips or small, matchlike pieces.
jumping jehosaphet
What in tarnation?!?!?!? Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD. Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.
juniper
Any of various evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Juniperus, having needlelike or scalelike, often pointed leaves and aromatic, bluish-gray, berrylike seed-bearing cones.
junk
A traditional Chinese sailing vessel having a high poop and usually two or more masts bearing battened lugsails
junket
a trip made by a government official and paid for by the public
: a free trip by a member of the press to a place where something (such as a new movie) is being promoted
justinian
the laws in one part of the empire might be different then the laws in another part of the empire. He wanted all of his people to be treated the same way, so he had his judges and lawyers get together and write down all the laws of the land.
jute
a strong, coarse fiber used for making burlap, gunny, cordage, etc., obtained from two East Indian plants,
pablum
bland or insipid intellectual fare, entertainment, etc.; pap.
pachyderm
any of the thick-skinned, nonruminant ungulates, as the elephant, hippopotamus, and rhinoceros.
2.
an elephant.
3. a person who is not sensitive to criticism, ridicule, etc.; a thick-skinned person.
packet switching
A digital network technology that breaks up a message into smaller chunks for transmission. Unlike circuit switching in traditional telephone networks, which requires the establishment of a dedicated point-to-point connection, each packet in a packet-switched network contains a destination address. Thus, all packets in a single message do not have to travel the same path. As traffic conditions change, they can be dynamically routed via different paths in the network, and they can even arrive out of order. The destination computer reassembles the packets into their proper sequence.
paddock
a small field or enclosure where horses are kept or exercised.
padrone
a patron or master, in particular.
a Mafia boss. an employer, especially one who exploits immigrant workers.
paean
a song of praise or triumph.
a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise
pagoda
a type of tall building in eastern Asia that has many floors with roofs that stick out on each floor and curve up
pah
Used to express disgust or contempt:
pahoehoe
A form of lava flow of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a smooth or ropey surface. It is one of two chief forms of lava flow emitted from volcanoes of the Hawaiian type, the other form being aa
paisley
a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures. 2. a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric.
paladin
a trusted military leader (as for a medieval prince). 2. : a leading champion of a cause.
palanquin
A covered litter carried on poles on the shoulders of multiple bearers, formerly used in eastern Asia
palate
the top part of the inside of your mouth : the roof of your mouth. : the sense of taste
palaver
Idle chatter.
b. Talk intended to charm or beguile.
2. A negotiation or discussion concerning matters in dispute, especially in the traditional cultures of West Africa.
palette knife
a blunt tool used for mixing or applying paint, with a flexible steel blade. It is primarily used for mixing paint colors, paste, etc., or for marbling, decorative endpapers, etc.
palimpsest
a very old document on which the original writing has been erased and replaced with new writing. : something that has changed over time
pall
to lose in interest or attraction // an event or situation is — literally or figuratively — covered in gloom, like disappointing news …
palisade
a high fence made of pointed stakes that was used in the past to protect a building or area
pallor
a pale color of the skin that can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia,
palmetto
Any of several tropical and subtropical palms of the Americas having fan-shaped leaves, especially one of the genus Sabal, such as the cabbage palm.
3. Leaf strips of any of these plants, used in weaving.
palamino
A horse with a golden or tan coat and a white or cream-colored mane and tail.
palpitate
of the heart : to beat quickly and strongly and often in a way that is not regular because of excitement, nervousness,
palsy
Complete or partial muscle paralysis, often accompanied by loss of sensation and uncontrollable body movements or tremors.
pan
The god of woods, fields, and flocks, having a human torso and head with a goat’s legs, horns, and ears. a combining form meaning “all,”
pander
gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.).
pangloss
a person who views a situation with unwarranted optimism. after Dr. Pangloss in Candide
pannitiere
someone who bakes bread or cake
pan pipes
a musical instrument that is made up of several short pipes of different lengths and that is played by blowing air across the top.
pan spermia
the theory that life exists and is distributed throughout the universe in the form of germs or spores that develop in the right environment
pansy
Any of various plants of the genus Viola, especially V. tricolor or its hybrids, widely cultivated for their flowers with velvety petals of various colors.
2. A deep to strong violet.
pantile
a roofing tile straight in its length but curved in its width to overlapthe next tile.
panzer
the crescent shaped area of skin on bottom of the female breast or buttocks that exposed by really short shirts or skirts. // A German armored vehicle, such as a tank, especially of the type used during World War II
pap
a soft food for infants or invalids 2 \: political patronage 3 \: something lacking solid value or substance
papilla
A small nipplelike projection, such as a protuberance on the skin, at the root of a hair or feather, or at the base of a developing tooth.
2. One of the small, round or cone-shaped protuberances on the top of the tongue that contain taste buds.
papoose
. an American Indian baby or child
2. a pouchlike bag used for carrying a baby, worn on the back
papyrus
a tall plant that is like grass and that grows in marshes especially in Egypt. : paper made from this that was used in ancient times. :
para
a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, most often attached to verbs and verbal derivatives, with the meanings “at or to one side of, beside, side by side”
parabola
a curve that is shaped like the path of something that is thrown forward and high in the air and falls back to the ground.
paraffin
a flammable, whitish, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds.
paralipsis
a literary device in which a speaker pretends to hide what he exactly wants to say and enforce. It is a type of irony in which an outline of a message is conveyed in a manner that seems to suppress the exact message. A strike-through is a form
parallax
the apparent displacement of an observed object due to a change in the position of the observer.
parapet
A low protective wall or railing along the edge of a raised structure such as a roof or balcony.
2. An earthen or stone embankment protecting soldiers from enemy fire
parasol
a light umbrella that you use to protect yourself from the sun.
parchment
the skin of sheep, goats, etc., prepared for use as a material on which to write. 2. a manuscript or document on such material
pare
to carefully cut off the outside or the ends of (something). : to make (something) smaller : to reduce (something) in size, amount, or number.
parfait
A dessert made of cream, eggs, sugar, and flavoring frozen together and served in a tall glass.
parhelion
A bright spot sometimes appearing at either side of the sun, often on a luminous ring or halo,
parley
to talk with an enemy or someone you disagree with especially in order to end a conflict.
parlor game
A game that can be played indoors as a social activity, especially one requiring no special equipment
parotid gland
The largest of the three major salivary glands, it is located in front and below the ear and behind the jaw bone.
paroxysm
a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
parquet
geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative effect. The two main uses are as veneer patterns on furniture and block patterns for flooring.
parse
To break (a sentence) down into its component parts of speech with an explanation of the form, function, and syntactical relationship of each part.
parsonage
the residence of a member of the clergy, as provided by the parish or church.
parterre
an ornamental garden with paths between the beds
2
: the part of the main floor of a theater that is behind the orchestra
parthenogenesis
A form of reproduction in which an unfertilized egg develops into a new individual, occurring commonly among insects and certain other arthropods.
2. The artificial activation of an unfertilized usually mammalian egg, resulting in an embryolike cell cluster from which stem cells can be harvested.
participle
a word formed from a verb which can be used as an adjective. To rise the risen sun the rising sun
To boil the boiled water the boiling water
To break the broken news the breaking news
To cook the cooked ham the cooking ham
particle board
an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or even sawdust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded.
partition
a wall or screen that separates one area from another. : the division of a country into separate political units.
parturient
About to bring forth young; being in labor. 2. Of or relating to giving birth. 3. About to produce or come forth with something, such as an idea
parvenu
a person of obscure origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.
pascal
the standard unit of pressure or stress in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one newton per square meter.
passade
a turn or course of a horse backward or forward on the same spot. 2. : a passing love affair : flirtation
passe
No longer current or in fashion; out-of-date. 2. Past the prime; faded or aged
passel
a large number or amount
pastuerize
discovered that heating beer and wine just enough to kill most of the bacteria that caused spoilage prevented these beverages from turning sour
pastime
An activity that occupies one’s spare time pleasantly:
past participle
the form of the verb that is used with “have” in perfect tenses and with “be” in passive constructions.
pataphysics
the science of imaginary solutions and the laws governing exceptions
patchouli
A small southeast Asian shrub (Pogostemon cablin) in the mint family, having leaves that yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes.
pate
the top of a person’s head
paten
a plate usually made of precious metal and used to carry the bread at the Eucharist.
pathetic fallacy
the endowment of nature, inanimate objects, etc., with human traits and feelings, as in the smiling skies; the angry sea.
pathological
the study of diseases and of the changes that they cause. : changes in a person, an animal, or a plant that are caused by disease.
pathos
A quality, as of an experience or a work of art, that arouses feelings of pity, sympathy, tenderness, or sorrow. 2. The feeling, as of sympathy or pity, so aroused.
patina
a thin usually green layer that forms naturally on the metals copper and bronze when they are exposed to the air for a long time
: a shiny or dark surface that forms naturally on something (such as wood or leather) that is used for a long time
patisserie
a shop that sells cakes, cookies, etc. : a pastry shop.
patrimony
property inherited from one’s father or male ancestor.
patroon
a person who held an estate in land with certain manorial privileges granted under the old Dutch governments of New York and New Jersey.
patter
make a repeated light tapping sound.
patzer
a poor chess player.
pavilion
a building in a park or garden that usually has open sides and is used for parties, concerts, or other events : a temporary building that is used at public events and exhibitions
peajacket
A short, double-breasted overcoat of coarse woolen cloth, formerly worn by sailors.
peal
a loud ringing of a bell or bells.
peasant economy
arguing that peasants would work as hard as they needed in order to meet their subsistence needs, but had no incentive beyond those needs and therefore would slow and stop working once they were met. This principle, the consumption-labour-balance principle, implies that the peasant household will increase its work until it meets (balances) the needs (consumption) of the household.
peat
a brown, soil-like material characteristic of boggy, acid ground, consisting of partly decomposed vegetable matter. It is widely cut and dried for use in gardening and as fuel.
pecten
A body structure or organ resembling a comb, such as a pleated vascularized structure in a bird’s eye that projects into the vitreous humor from the retina.
pedant
a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.
peen
the end of a hammer head opposite the face, typically wedge-shaped, curved, or spherical.
pelagic
living in open oceans or seas rather than waters adjacent to land or inland waters
pell-mell
hasty; in a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
pelorus
a navigational instrument resembling a mariner’s compass without magnetic needles and having two sight vanes by which bearings are taken
pedology
: the scientific study of the life and development of children
pensive
Showing or expressing deep, often melancholy thought
pentacle
a talisman or magical object, typically disk-shaped and inscribed with a pentagram or other figure, and used as a symbol of the element of earth.
pert
lively; having or showing confidence and a lack of respect or seriousness especially in an amusing or appealing way. : small and attractive
persiflage
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.
persimmon
a fruit of Chinese origin. Originally cultivated in both Japan and China for centuries, this fruit is now grown in Italy and other Mediterranean countries, the Middle East and the USA
pertussis
a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe. A deep “whooping” sound is often heard when the patient tries to take a breath.
peruse
to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way. : to examine or read (something) in a very careful way.
pessary
a device worn in the vagina to support the uterus, remedy a malposition, or prevent conception.
pestle
a hard tool with a rounded end that is used for pounding or crushing substances (such as medicines) in a deep bowl (called a mortar)
petard
a small bomb used to blow up gates and walls when breaching fortifications, of French origin and dating back to the sixteenth century.
petcock
a small cock, faucet, or valve for releasing a gas (as air) or draining
peter principle
An observation that in an organizational hierarchy, every employee will rise or get promoted to his or her level of incompetence.
petersham
a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, button bands, etc
- (Textiles) a heavy woollen fabric used esp for coats
- (Clothing & Fashion) a kind of overcoat made of such fabric
petiole
the slender stalk by which a leaf is attached to the stem; leafstalk
petit jete
A jump in which a dancer brushes one leg out to the side in the air then brings it back in again and lands on it with the other leg lifted and bent behind the body.
petit point
A small stitch used in needlepoint.
2. Needlepoint done with a small stitch.
petticoat
A girl’s or woman’s undergarment, worn under a dress or skirt, that is often full and trimmed with ruffles or lace.
pettifog
- to quibble over trifles.
- to carry on an unethical law business.
- to practice chicanery.
petunia
most popular flowering annuals. They’re bright and lively, bloom from spring until frost, and scent the air with lovely fragrance. Best of all, they’re amazingly easy to grow, both in the garden and in containers.
phaecian
a kind but somewhat xenophobic people with a seafaring and relaxed lifestyle
phaethon
the son of Helios (the sun god) who borrowed his father’s chariot and nearly set the earth on fire by approaching too close to it. Zeus averted the catastrophe by striking him down with a thunderbolt
phagocyte
A cell, such as a white blood cell, that engulfs and absorbs waste material, harmful microorganisms, or other foreign bodies in the bloodstream and tissues.
pharisee
a member of an ancient Jewish sect, distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law, and commonly held to have pretensions to superior sanctity.
a self-righteous person; a hypocrite.
pharos
a lighthouse
phatic
denoting speech used to express or create an atmosphere of shared feelings, goodwill, or sociability rather than to impart information:
phencyclidine
angel dust, pcp an anesthetic drug, C 1 7 H 2 5 N, used as an animal tranquilizer: also widely used in several forms as an illicit hallucinogen.
phlistine
lacking in or hostile to culture // a person who is lacking in or hostile or smugly indifferent to cultural values, intellectual pursuits, aesthetic refinement, etc., or is contentedly commonplace in ideas and tastes.
pidgin
a language that is formed from a mixture of several languages when speakers of different languages need to talk to each other.
pollard
A tree whose top branches have been cut back to the trunk so that it may produce a dense growth of new shoots.
2. An animal, such as an ox, goat, or sheep, that no longer has its horns.
pistil
The female, ovule-bearing organ of a flower, including the stigma, style, and ovary.
piton
a pointed piece of metal used in rock climbing that is hammered into a crack in the rock in order to hold the rope which is attached to the climber
polymath
a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning.
phospherence
light emitted by a substance without combustion or perceptible heat.
photogravure
an intaglio printmaking or photo-mechanical process whereby a copper plate is coated with a light-sensitive gelatin tissue which had been exposed to a film positive, and then etched, resulting in a high quality intaglio print that can reproduce the detail and continuous tones of a photograph.
photosynthesis
a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organisms’ activities.
phototrophic
growing toward or away from the light.
2.
taking a particular direction under the influence of light.
phrenology
The study of the shape and protuberances of the skull, based on the now discredited belief that they reveal character and mental capacity.
phlyactery
An amulet or charm, worn for its magical or supernatural power
A speech scroll in mediaeval art, which contains or represents speech
Tefillin, boxes containing Torah (bible) verses worn by some Jews when praying
phyllo
very thin dough that is used in pastries
phylum
the primary subdivision of a taxonomic kingdom, grouping together all classes of organisms that have the same body plan.
piebald
one that has a spotting pattern of large unpigmented, usually white, areas of hair, feathers, or scales and normally pigmented patches, generally black
pinguid
of the nature of or resembling fat; oily or greasy.
pinion
a gear with a small number of teeth, outer sections of a bird’s wings
piping
a narrow tube of cloth that is used to decorate clothes, furniture,
plagal
Of or being a medieval mode having a range from the fourth below to the fifth above its final tone
polaris
the polestar or North Star, a star ofthe second magnitude situated close to the northpole of the heavens, in the constellation UrsaMinor: the outermost star in the handle of theLittle Dipper.
polecat
a European animal that has dark brown fur and a long thin body and that gives off a bad smell to defend itself.
polestar
a directing principle : guide
b : a center of attraction
pentimento
An underlying image in a painting, especially one that has become visible when the top layer of paint has turned transparent with age, providing evidence of revision by the artist.
pentobarbitol
a granular barbiturate C11H18N2O3 used especially in the form of its sodium or calcium salt as a sedative, hypnotic, and antispasmodic
penumbra
A partial shadow, as in an eclipse, between regions of complete shadow and complete illumination
penury
extreme poverty; destitution.
pepsin
The powerful enzyme in gastric juice that digests proteins such as those in meat, eggs, seeds, or dairy products.
peptide
naturally occurring biological molecules A molecule consisting of 2 or more amino acids
percipient
Having the power of perceiving, especially perceiving keenly and readily.
perdition
the state of being in hell forever as punishment after death
peremptory
used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses
: having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they should be obeyed without question
piquant
agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart
pierogi
a case of dough filled with a savory filling (as of meat, cheese, or vegetables) and cooked by boiling and then panfrying
polymer
a chemical compound that is made of small molecules that are arranged in a simple repeating structure to form a larger molecule
perestroika
political movement for reformation within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the 1980s (1986), widely associated with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and his glasnost (meaning “openness”) policy reform.
perfidy
deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
perforce
of necessity; necessarily; by force of circumstance:
perforate
pierce and make a hole or holes in
persona
the aspect of someone’s character that is presented to or perceived by others.
perigree
the point in outer space where an object traveling around the Earth (such as a satellite or the moon) is closest to the Earth.
perignon
said to have been the first to accidentally trap the carbon dioxide created in thesecondary fermentation of still table wine to createsparkling wine, though there is little historical evidence to confirm this.
periodontics
the branch of dentistry concerned with the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
pog
A cardboard or plastic disk printed with a design or picture, used in a children’s game involving the flipping over of piles of such disks.
pogrom
an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular that of Jews in Russia or eastern Europe.
polyp
a small lump that grows inside your body (such as inside your colon or on your vocal cords).
periphraiss
use of a longer phrasing in place of a possible shorter form of expression.
peristyle
a colonnade surrounding a building or court. 2. : an open space enclosed by a colonnade
permaculture
a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labor; and of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single product system.
permianbasin
A region in western Texas and the geologic structure underlying it, a major oil and gas reservoir. The cities of Midland and Odessa are production centers.
perorate
speak at length.
perpetuate
To cause to continue indefinitely; make perpetual. 2. To prolong the existence of; cause to be remembered: …
per se
by, of, for, or in itself; intrinsically
phlegmatic
not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish. 2. self-possessed, calm, or composed
phenomenology
the philosophical study of the structures of experience and consciousness.
phenotype
The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
b. The expression of a specific trait, such as stature or blood type, based on genetic and environmental influences.
phonemes
any of the perceptually distinct units of sound in a specified language that distinguish one word from another, for example p, b, d, and t in the English words pad, pat, bad, and bat.
plumb
fall vertically; measure (the depth of a body of water).
explore or experience fully or to extremes.
2.
test (an upright surface) to determine the vertical.
plume
a long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used by a bird for display or worn by a person for ornament. spread out in a shape resembling a feather.
philogynist
A lover or friend of women; one who esteems woman as the higher type of humanity
philology
the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning
physiognomist
a person supposedly able to judge character (or, formerly, to predict the future) from facial characteristics.
phytoalexin
any of various antimicrobial chemical substances produced by plants to combat infection by a pathogen (as a fungus).
pianola
a type of mechanical piano in which the keys are depressed by air pressure from bellows, this air flow being regulated by perforations in a paper roll
piedmont
lying or formed at the base of mountains
pieta
a subject in Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, most often found in sculpture.
peca
a unit of value in the slave trade in West Africa through the Cape Verde Islands during the 16th to 18th centuries. It was the value of a healthy male or female slave between 15 to 25 years of age. Slaves between 25 and 35, and between 8 and 15 years were valued at 2/3.
picaresque
of or relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero.
picayune
Of little value or importance; paltry. Petty; small-minded
piccata
A chicken breast is butterflied or sliced along its width. It is flattened with a tenderizer between two pieces of wax paper. It is seasoned and dredged in flour before being browned in butter or olive oil. The sauce is made using the pan drippings. Lemon juice and white wine are added and reduced. Shallots or garlic can be added with capers and slices of lemon. After reduction, butter is stirred in to finish the sauce.
pilaster
a rectangular column, especially one projecting from a wall.
piker
a gambler who makes only small bets.
piles
painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.
pillbox
concrete dug-in guard posts, normally equipped with loopholes through which to fire weapons. The originally jocular name arose from their perceived similarity to the cylindrical and hexagonal boxes in which medical pills were once sold
pimineto
the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc
pince-nez
a style of glasses, popular in the 19th century, that are supported without earpieces, by pinching the bridge of the nose.
pinafore
A sleeveless garment similar to an apron, worn especially by small girls as a dress or an overdress.
pilothouse
a deckhouse for a ship’s helmsman containing the steering wheel, compass, and navigating equipment.
pineal eye
an outgrowth of the pineal gland that forms an eyelike structure on the top of the head in certain cold-blooded vertebrates
pin money
any small sum set aside for nonessential minor expenditures. 2. (formerly) an allowance of money given by a husband to his wife for her personal expenditures.
plimsoll line
indicates the draft of the ship and the legal limit to which a ship may be loaded for specific water types and temperatures in order to safely maintain buoyancy,[1] particularly with regard to the hazard of waves that may arise
plinth
a heavy base supporting a statue or vase.
ARCHITECTURE
the lower square slab at the base of a column.
plisse
adjective
1.
(of fabric) treated to give a permanent puckered or crinkled effect.
noun
1.
material treated so as to be permanently puckered or crinkled.
plait
an arrangement of hair made by weaving three sections together
plasty
molding, grafting, or formation of a specified part, especially a part of the body.
plastron
a metal breastplate formerly worn under the hauberk. b : a quilted pad worn in fencing to protect the chest, waist, and the side on which the weapon is held.
plainsong
the unisonous vocal music used in the Christian church from the earliest times. 2. modal liturgical music; Gregorian chant
polenta
cornmeal boiled into a porridge, and eaten directly or baked, fried or grilled.
placard
A sign or notice for display in a public place. 2. A small card or plaque, such as a nameplate on a door.
pixelated
crazy; confused.
pituitary
increases blood pressure, contracts stomach muscles, etc., and the anterior lobe constituent regulates growth of the skeleton.
pitter patter
To make or move with a series of light tapping sounds
plane
to make smooth or even
planck’s constant
radiation, such as light, is emitted, transmitted, and absorbed in discrete energy packets, or quanta, determined by the frequency of the radiation and the value of this
plosive
Of, relating to, or being a speech sound produced by complete closure of the oral passage and subsequent release accompanied by a burst of air, as in the sound (p) in pit or (d) in dog.
pneumatic
containing or operated by air or gas under pressure.
informal
(of a woman) having large breasts.
2.
of or relating to the spirit.
pleurisy
inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain (usually sharp) when you take a breath or cough.
plangent
Expressing or suggesting sadness; plaintive
planter
a container in which plants are grown. : a person who owns a plantation. : a machine that plants seeds in the ground
plexus
a network of anastomosing or interlacing blood vessels or nerves
2
: an interwoven combination of parts or elements in a structure or system
plastique
a ballet technique for mastering the art of slow, controlled movement and statuelike posing. 2. plastic explosive.
plastron
A metal breastplate worn under a coat of mail. 2. A quilted pad worn by fencers to protect the torso and side. 3. A trimming on the front of a bodice
placenta
A membranous vascular organ that develops in female eutherian mammals during pregnancy, lining the uterine wall and partially enveloping the fetus, to which it is attached by the umbilical cord. Following birth, the placenta is expelled.
parallel processing
the simultaneous use of more than one CPU or processor core to execute a program or multiple computational threads. Ideally, this makes programs run faster because there are more engines (CPUs or cores) running it.
sousaphone
A large brass instrument, similar in range to the tuba, having a flaring bell and a shape adapted to being carried in marching bands.
sou’wester
a waterproof hat having a very broad rim behind, worn esp by seamen
space lattice
A regular, indefinitely repeated array of points in three dimensions in which the points lie at theintersections of three sets of parallel equidistant planes. [interstellar]
spackle
A trademark for a powder to be mixed with water or a ready-to-use plastic paste designed to fill cracks and holes in plaster before painting or papering.
spaetzle
a kind of soft egg noodle or dumpling found in the cuisines of southern Germany and Austria, Switzerland,
spandrel
the space between two arches or between an arch and a rectangular enclosure.
spangle
cover with small sparkling objects; a small thin piece of glittering material, typically used in quantity to ornament a dress; a sequin.
spanish guitar
a guitar similar to a classical acoustic guitar but with thinner tops and less internal bracing. It is used in toque, the guitar-playing part of the art of flamenco.
spastic
casual word for clumsiness, sometimes associated with overexcitability, excessive startle response (“jumpiness”), excessive energy, or hyperactivity
spat
a petty quarrel; a cloth or leather gaiter covering the instep and ankle
spatchcock
poultry or game that has been prepared for roasting or grilling by removing the backbone, and sometimes the sternum of the bird and flattening it out before cooking.
spate
a large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession.
spatter
cover with drops or spots of something.
specious
misleadingly attractive; superficially plausible, but actually wrong.
speckle
a small spot or patch of color.
verb ; mark with a large number of small spots or patches of color.
specter
a ghost
spectral
of or like a ghost.
specular
of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirror.
speculum
a medical tool for investigating body orifices, with a form dependent on the orifice for which it is designed. In old texts, it may also be referred to as a diopter or dioptra.
speedball
the intravenous use of cocaine with heroin or morphine in the same syringe or in two arms or insufflage
spigot
a device that controls the flow of liquid from a large container. ; especially : an outdoor faucet.
spindle
a slender rounded rod with tapered ends used in hand spinning to twist and wind thread from a mass of wool or flax held on a distaff.
a pin bearing the bobbin of a spinning machine.
a measure of length for yarn, equal to 15,120 yards (13,826 m) for cotton or 14,400 yards (13,167 m) for linen.
a pointed metal rod on a base, used to impale paper items for temporary filing.
a turned piece of wood used as a banister or chair leg.
2.
a rod or pin serving as an axis that revolves or on which something revolves.
spindly
long and thin and usually weak
spire
a long tapering object; a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower.
spirochete
a group of spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which are serious pathogens for humans, causing such diseases as syphilis, yaws, Lyme disease, and relapsing fever. characteristically found in a liquid environment (e.g., mud and water, blood and lymph).
spittle
the liquid produced in your mouth : saliva or spit
splayfoot
A physical deformity characterized by abnormally flat and turned-out feet. 2. A foot so affected
spleen
an organ found in virtually all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter.
splice
join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands. a union of two ropes, pieces of timber, or similar materials spliced together at the ends.
sputter
to make loud sounds like explosions. : to speak quickly or in a confused way because you are upset, surprised, etc.
spool
a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound; a reel.
spoonerism
an error in speech or deliberate play on words in which corresponding consonants, vowels, or morphemes are switched (see metathesis) between two words in a phrase.[1][2]
spraddle
spread (one’s legs) far apart. to walk with a swaggering gait
sprig
A small shoot or twig of a plant. b. An ornament in this shape. 2. A small brad without a head. 3. Archaic A young, immature person. tr
spring-loaded
containing a compressed or stretched spring pressing one part against another.
spume
froth or foam, especially that found on waves.
sputum
mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways
spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
squab
a young domestic pigeon, typically under four weeks old, or its meat. The meat is widely described as tasting like dark chicken.
squallid
Dirty or deteriorated, especially from poverty or lack of care
squark
The hypothetical counterpart to the quark as described in supersymmetry theory.
squaw
an American Indian woman. 2. usually disparaging : woman, wife
squib
a miniature explosive device used in a wide range of industries, from special effects to military applications. It resembles a tiny stick of dynamite, both in appearance and construction, although with considerably less explosive power. a brief satirical or witty piece of writing or speech, like a lampoon, or a short, sometimes humorous piece in a newspaper or magazine, used as a filler
squinch
to cause to crouch down or draw together; in architecture is a construction filling in the upper angles of a square room so as to form a base to receive an octagonal or spherical dome. Another solution of this structural problem was provided by the pendentive.
squirearchy
landed gentry;
squirrelly
mildly insane
- unpredictable and jumpy, often in a cowardly way
stalactite
a tapering structure hanging like an icicle from the roof of a cave, formed of calcium salts deposited by dripping water.
stalwart
a loyal supporter; marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
stammer
to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.
stamen
the pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower.
stanch
to stop something (especially blood) from flowing.
starburst
A shape or design with emanating rays that resembles the flash of light produced by an exploding star.
2. An unusually rapid and intense burst of star formation in a galaxy.
stasis
a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
2.
civil strife.
stave
To keep or hold off; repel: A narrow strip of wood forming part of the sides of a barrel, tub, or similar structure.
steadfast
fixed; Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving
steerage
the lowest deck of a ship, where the cargo was stored.
stemwinder
one that is first-rate of its kind; especially : a stirring speech
stenography
the action or process of writing in shorthand or taking dictation.
stent
a small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
stevedore
a person employed, or a contractor engaged, at a dock to load and unload cargo from ships.
stigmatized
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
stiletto
a knife or dagger with a long slender blade and needle-like point, primarily intended as a stabbing weapon
stilted
stiffly dignified or formal, as speech or literary style; pompous
stipple
the creation of a pattern simulating varying degrees of solidity or shading by using small dots.
stock-in-trade
the typical subject or commodity a person, company, or profession uses or deals in.
qualities, ideas, or behavior characteristic of a person or their work.
stole
a woman’s long scarf or shawl, especially fur or similar material, worn loosely over the shoulders.
of a strip of fabric used as an ecclesiastical vestment, worn over the shoulders and hanging down to the knee or below.
stoup
A basin or font for holy water at the entrance of a church. 2. A drinking vessel, such as a cup or tankard.
strafe
the technique of moving the player’s character from side to side, rather than forward and backward. In the context of first-person shooters, it refers to the movement alone, even when no weapon is being fired. Sidestepping is an integral part of any first-person or third-person shooter as it allows the player to dodge incoming fire while keeping their view aimed at their target.
strake
part of the shell of the hull of a boat or ship which, in conjunction with the other strakes, keeps the sea out and the vessel afloat. It is a strip of planking in a wooden vessel or of plating in a metal one, running longitudinally along the vessel’s side, bottom or the turn of the bilge, usually from one end of the vessel to the other.
strappado
a form of torture in which the victim’s hands are first tied behind his or her back and suspended in the air by means of a rope attached to wrists, which most likely dislocates both arms. Weights may be added to the body to intensify the effect and increase the pain.
stratify
arrange or classify.
place (seeds) close together in layers in moist sand or peat to preserve them or to help them germinate.
stratus
cloud forming a continuous horizontal gray sheet, often with rain or snow.
stray
move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
stress incontinence
when your bladder leaks urine during physical activity or exertion. It may happen when you cough, lift something heavy, or exercise
struesel
a crumbly topping of flour, butter, and sugar that is baked on top of muffins, breads, pies, and cakes. Some modern recipes add spices and chopped nutmeats.
striated
having lines, bands, or grooves
stricture
a sternly critical remark // a restriction on a person or activity.
strident
sounding harsh and unpleasant. : expressing opinions or criticism in a very forceful and often annoying or unpleasant way.
stringer
a longitudinal structural piece in a framework, especially that of a ship or aircraft.
strobe
an electronic flash for a camera.
flash intermittently.
strobing
to give the appearance of arrested or slow motion by using intermittent illumination
stroganoff
a dish in which the central ingredient, typically strips of beef, is cooked in a sauce containing sour cream.
strop
a narrow piece of leather that is used for sharpening a razor
strut
a long, thin piece of wood or metal used for support in a building, vehicle, etc.
strychnine
when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through eyes or mouth, causes a poisoning which results in muscular convulsions and eventually death through asphyxia.[3] Because it produces some of the most dramatic and painful symptoms of any known toxic reaction, poisoning is often portrayed in literature and film
stuffingbox
a device for preventing leakage of gases or liquids along a moving rod or shaft at the point at which it leaves a cylinder, tank, ship hull, etc
stultify
to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means:
stupa
a monumental pile of earth or other material, in memory of Buddha or a Buddhist saint, and commemorating some event or marking a sacred spot.
sty
a pigpen or bump on the eyelid
subtend
to be opposite to and extend from one side to the other of
stylus
A sharp, pointed instrument used for writing, marking, or engraving.
- Computers A pointed instrument used as an input device on a pressure-sensitive screen.
- A phonograph needle.
stymie
To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump: (on a putting green) an instance of a ball’s lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt.
subduction
A geologic process in which one edge of one crustal plate is forced below the edge of another.
subjunctive
“I wish it were friday” of, relating to, or constituting a verb form or set of verb forms that represents a denoted act or state not as fact but as contingent or possible or viewed emotionally (as with doubt or desire)
sublate
assimilate (a smaller entity) into a larger one.
subluxation
implies the presence of an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ
subordinating cinjunction
First, it provides a necessary transition between the two ideas in the sentence. to reduce the importance of one clause so that a reader understands which of the two ideas is more important.
suborn
to persuade (someone) to do something illegal (such as to lie in a court of law). : to get (false testimony) from a witness
subside
to become less strong or intense. : to move down to a lower level
subsidy
money that is paid usually by a government to keep the price of a product or service low or to help a business or organization to continue to function.
suppository
a small piece of solid medicine that is placed in the rectum or vagina and left there to dissolve
surplice
a loose white linen vestment varying from hip-length to calf-length, worn over a cassock by clergy, acolytes, and choristers at Christian church services.
suspended animation
the slowing or stopping of life processes by exogenous or endogenous means without termination. Breathing, heartbeat, and other involuntary functions may still occur, but they can only be detected by artificial means.
sursrrus
whispering, murmuring, or rustling.
sutra
an aphorism or a collection of aphorisms in the form of a manual or, more broadly, a text in Hinduism orBuddhism. Literally it means a thread or line that holds things together and is derived from the verbal root siv-, meaning to sew
suture
the process of joining two surfaces or edges together along a line by sewing. b. The material, such as thread, gut, or wire, that is used in this procedure.
svelte
slender and elegant
swaddle
to bind (an infant, especially a newborn infant) with long, narrow strips of cloth to prevent free movement; wrap tightly with clothes.
swarthy
of a dark color, complexion, or cast.
swashbuckle
a person or a character in a movie, book, etc., who is very brave and has many exciting adventures // swagger
swathe
wrap in several layers of fabric.
sweetheart neckline
a neckline on a dress or blouse that is low at the front and shaped like the top of a stylized heart.
swelter
to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat. 2. : to become exceedingly hot transitive verb. 1. : to oppress with heat
swill
to drink (something) quickly in large amounts. of a liquid : to move around in a container. : to cause (a liquid) to move around in a container.
swivel
a coupling between two parts enabling one to revolve without turning the other. turn around a point or axis or on a swivel. TUNA
swoon
to become very excited about someone or something. : to suddenly become unconscious
sybarite
a person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.
sycamore
a tree of the eastern and central U.S. that has light-brown bark that peels off in thin flakes. : a type of European maple tree with five-pointed leaves.
syllepsis
A verbal construction in which a word governs two or more other words but agrees in number, gender, or case with only one, or has a different meaning when applied to each of the words, as in He lost his coat and his temper.
sylph
one of a race of supernatural beings supposed to inhabit the air.
symbolism
the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc. : the particular idea or quality that is expressed by a symbol.
synapse
a structure that permits a neuron (or nerve cell) to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another cell (neural or otherwise).
syncopate
displace the beats or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa.
syncope
temporary loss of consciousness and posture, described as “fainting” or “passing out.
succor
assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
succotash
a cooked dish of kernels of corn mixed with shell beans, especially lima beans, and, often, with green and sweet red peppers
succubus
A demoness from Hell whose sole purpose is to drain the souls of men by having sex with them while they are asleep.
suckle
feed (a baby or young animal) from the breast or teat.
suctorial
adapted for sucking (descriptive, for example, of the mouthparts of some insects).
(of an animal) having a sucker for feeding or adhering to something.
sullen
showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve. 2. persistently and silently ill-humored; morose. 3. indicative of gloomy ill humor
sump
A low-lying place, such as a pit, that receives drainage. b. A cesspool
sudorific
causing or inducing sweat
suet
raw beef or mutton fat, especially the hard fat found around the loins and kidneys
sugarloaf
the traditional form in which refined sugar was produced and sold until the late 19th century when granulated and cube sugars were introduced. A tall cone with a rounded top was the end-product of a process that saw the dark molasses-rich raw sugar,
sui juris
a Latin phrase which literally means “of one’s own right” // One who has all the rights to which a freemen is entitled; one who is not under the power of another, as a slave, a minor, and the like.
sulfur
In the Bible it is called brimstone. It can be found in its elemental state around volcano vents. “It is no exaggeration to say, we may fairly judge the commercial prosperity of a country from the amount of ___ acid it consumes.
sultry
very hot and humid. : attractive in a way that suggests or causes feelings of sexual desire.
sumptuous
Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish:
sundry
miscellaenous
sunburst
a flash of sunlight especially through a break in clouds. 2. a : a jeweled brooch representing a sun surrounded by rays. b : a design in the form of rays
sunni
the majority in most Islamic countries outside of Iran, Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. Sunna—translated variously as the “trodden path,” “the way,” “example,” or “habitual practice”—refers to the example or path of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers.
sunrise industry
one that is new or relatively new, is growing fast and is expected to become important in the future
sunset industry
an industry in decline, one that has passed its peak or boom periods
superannuate
retire (someone) with a pension.
superego
the ethical component of the personality and provides the moral standards by which the ego operates. These criticisms, prohibitions, and inhibitions form a person’s conscience, and its positive aspirations and ideals represent one’s idealized self-image, or “ego ideal.
superfetation
the simultaneous occurrence of more than one stage of developing offspring in the same animal. In mammals, it manifests as the formation of an embryo from a different estrous cycle while another embryo or fetus is already present in the uterus
superfluous
beyond what is needed : not necessary
superpose
place (something) on or above something else, especially so that they coincide.
superscript
a number, figure, symbol, or indicator that is smaller than the normal line of type and is set slightly below or above it. Subscripts appear at or below the baseline, while these are above.
superstructure
a structure built on top of something else.
the parts of a ship, other than masts and rigging, built above its hull and main deck.
the part of a building above its foundations.
supertitle
a caption projected on a screen above the stage in an opera, translating the text being sung.
supinate
To turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces up or forward.
2. To turn or rotate (the foot) by adduction and inversion so that the outer edge of the sole bears the body’s weight.
supine
(of a person) lying face upward.
failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.
surcingle
a strap made of leather or leather-like synthetic materials such as nylon or neoprene, sometimes with elastic, that fastens around a horse’s girth area.
synechdoche
a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, as in Cleveland won by six runs (meaning “Cleveland’s baseball team”).
synesthesia
a neurological phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.[1][2][3][4] People who report such experiences are known as synesthetes.
syntonic
responsive to and in harmony with their environment so that affect is appropriate to the given situation.
systole
the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.
syzygy
a conjunction or opposition, especially of the moon with the sun.
a pair of connected or corresponding things.
petrichor
a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.
finial
A sculptured ornament, often in the shape of a leaf or flower, at the top of a gable, pinnacle, or similar structure
kayfabe
the portrayal of staged events within the industry as “real” or “true,” specifically the portrayal of competition, rivalries, and relationships between participants as being genuine and not of a staged or pre-determined nature. It has also evolved to become a code word of sorts for maintaining this “reality” within the realm of the general public.
