List Words
Woodchuck
A common large North American marmot (Arctomys monax). It is usually reddish brown, more or less grizzled with gray. It makes extensive burrows, and is often injurious to growing crops. Called a..
Infuscation
The act of darkening, or state of being dark; darkness; obscurity.
Ocelot
An American feline carnivore (Felis pardalis). It ranges from the Southwestern United States to Patagonia. It is covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches, which are variously arranged...
Baffling
of Baffle
Heptane
Any one of several isometric hydrocarbons, C7H16, of the paraffin series (nine are possible, four are known); -- so called because the molecule has seven carbon atoms. Specifically, a colorless ..
Cochlea
An appendage of the labyrinth of the internal ear, which is elongated and coiled into a spiral in mammals. See Ear.
Spheroidicity
Alt. of Spheroidity
Detained
of Detain
Perturbed
Agitated; disturbed; troubled.
Inclinatory
Having the quality of leaning or inclining; as, the inclinatory needle.
Voting
of Vote
Scurfy
Having or producing scurf; covered with scurf; resembling scurf.
Gnu
One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus Catoblephas, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes.
Dishonesty
Dishonor; dishonorableness; shame.
Belly
That part of the human body which extends downward from the breast to the thighs, and contains the bowels, or intestines; the abdomen.
Accendible
Capable of being inflamed or kindled; combustible; inflammable.
Possum
An opossum.
Problematic
Alt. of Problematical
Hallelujah
Praise ye Jehovah; praise ye the Lord; -- an exclamation used chiefly in songs of praise or thanksgiving to God, and as an expression of gratitude or adoration.
Hermetic
Alt. of Hermetical
Cadging
of Cadge
Expectant
Waiting in expectation; looking for
Bedeck
To deck, ornament, or adorn; to grace.
Aslant
Toward one side; in a slanting direction; obliquely.
Sidereal
Relating to the stars; starry; astral; as, sidereal astronomy.
Unfinished
Not finished, not brought to an end; imperfect; incomplete; left in the rough; wanting the last hand or touch; as, an unfinished house; an unfinished picture; an unfinished iron casting.
Speciosity
The quality or state of being specious; speciousness.
Ballot
Originally, a ball used for secret voting. Hence: Any printed or written ticket used in voting.
Dingo
A wild dog found in Australia, but supposed to have introduced at a very early period. It has a wolflike face, bushy tail, and a reddish brown color.
Jesuitism
The principles and practices of the Jesuits.
Misstate
To state wrongly; as, to misstate a question in debate.
Eland
A species of large South African antelope (Oreas canna). It is valued both for its hide and flesh, and is rapidly disappearing in the settled districts; -- called also Cape elk.
Remunerative
Affording remuneration; as, a remunerative payment for services; a remunerative business.
Economization
The act or practice of using to the best effect.
Whisk
A game at cards; whist.
Latish
Somewhat late.
Corporate
Formed into a body by legal enactment; united in an association, and endowed by law with the rights and liabilities of an individual; incorporated; as, a corporate town.
Curbed
of Curb
Switching
of Switch
Embracement
A clasp in the arms; embrace.
Hymnography
The art or act of composing hymns.
Indiscriminative
Making no distinction; not discriminating.
Behind
On the side opposite the front or nearest part; on the back side of; at the back of; on the other side of; as, behind a door; behind a hill.
Conservation
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
Disciplining
of Discipline
Skunk
Any one of several species of American musteline carnivores of the genus Mephitis and allied genera. They have two glands near the anus, secreting an extremely fetid liquid, which the animal eje..
Pomposity
The quality or state of being pompous; pompousness.
Slantwise
Alt. of Slantly
Aerial
Of or pertaining to the air, or atmosphere; inhabiting or frequenting the air; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air; as, aerial regions or currents.
Accredit
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction.
