Luis A. Waller Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words postable adjective Capable of being carried by, or as by, post. postanal adjective Situated behind, or posterior to, the anus. postcava noun The inferior vena cava. postdate verb t. To date after the real time; as, to postdate a contract, that is, to date it later than the time … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words placable adjective Capable of being appeased or pacified; ready or willing to be pacified; willing to forgive or condone. placated imp. & past participle of Placate placeful adjective In the appointed place. placemen plural of Placeman placeman noun One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words popeling noun A petty or deputy pope., An adherent of the pope. popelote noun A word variously explained as “a little puppet,” “a little doll,” or “a young butterfly.” Cf. Popet. popinjay noun The green woodpecker., A parrot., A target in the form of a parrot., A trifling, chattering, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words posingly adverb So as to pose or puzzle. positing present participle & vb. noun of Posit position noun The state of being posited, or placed; the manner in which anything is placed; attitude; condition; as, a firm, an inclined, or an upright position., The spot where a person or … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words polander noun A native or inhabitant of Poland; a Pole. polarchy noun See Polyarchy. polarily adverb In a polary manner; with polarity. polarity noun That quality or condition of a body in virtue of which it exhibits opposite, or contrasted, properties or powers, in opposite, or contrasted, parts or … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words proatlas noun A vertebral rudiment in front of the atlas in some reptiles. probable adjective Capable of being proved., Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely., Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words pigeonry noun A place for pigeons; a dovecote. pig-eyed adjective Having small, deep-set eyes. pigsties plural of Pigsty
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words poaching present participle & vb. noun of Poach poachard noun A common European duck (Aythya ferina); — called also goldhead, poker, and fresh-water, / red-headed, widgeon., The American redhead, which is closely allied to the European poachard. pocketed imp. & past participle of Pocket pockmark noun A mark or … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words pourlieu noun See Purlieu. pourtray verb t. See Portray.
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words poignant adjective Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent., Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical. pointing present participle & vb. noun of Point, The act of sharpening., The act of designating, as a position or direction, by means of something pointed, as a finger or a rod., The act or art of punctuating; punctuation., … Read more