Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words ribaldrous adjective Of a ribald quality. ribaudrous adjective Filthy; obscene; ribald. ribbonwood noun A malvaceous tree (Hoheria populnea) of New Zealand, the bark of which is used for cordage. rice-shell noun Any one of numerous species of small white polished marine shells of the genus Olivella. ricinoleic adjective Pertaining … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words rinderpest noun A highly contagious distemper or murrain, affecting neat cattle, and less commonly sheep and goats; — called also cattle plague, Russian cattle plague, and steppe murrain. ringleader noun The leader of a circle of dancers; hence, the leader of a number of persons acting together; the leader … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words pluroderes noun pl. A group of fresh-water turtles in which the neck can not be retracted, but is bent to one side, for protection. The matamata is an example. pluckiness noun The quality or state of being plucky. plumassary noun A plume or collection of ornamental feathers. plumassier noun … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sabaeanism noun Same as Sabianism. sabbatical adjective Of or pertaining to the Sabbath; resembling the Sabbath; enjoying or bringing an intermission of labor. sabulosity noun The quality of being sabulous; sandiness; grittiness. saccharate noun A salt of saccharic acid., In a wider sense, a compound of saccharose, or any … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words poachiness noun The state of being poachy; marshiness. pocketbook noun A small book or case for carrying papers, money, etc., in the pocket; also, a notebook for the pocket. pocketfuls plural of Pocketful pockmarked adjective Marked by smallpox; pitted. poculiform adjective Having the shape of a goblet or drinking … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words salability noun The quality or condition of being salable; salableness. salaeratus noun See Saleratus. salamander noun Any one of numerous species of Urodela, belonging to Salamandra, Amblystoma, Plethodon, and various allied genera, especially those that are more or less terrestrial in their habits., The pouched gopher (Geomys tuza) of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words portamento noun In singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone. portcrayon noun A metallic handle with a clasp for holding a crayon. portcullis noun A … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sanability noun The quality or state of being sanable; sanableness; curableness. sanatorium noun An establishment for the treatment of the sick; a resort for invalids. See Sanitarium. sance-bell noun Alt. of Sancte bell sanctified adjective Made holy; also, made to have the air of sanctity; sanctimonious., of Sanctify sanctifier … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words practicing present participle & vb. noun of Practice practician noun One who is acquainted with, or skilled in, anything by practice; a practitioner. practisant noun An agent or confederate in treachery. practisour noun A practitioner. praecocial adjective Of or pertaining to the Praecoces. praecordia noun The front part of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words sarcasmous adjective Sarcastic. sarcobases plural of Sarcobasis sarcobasis noun A fruit consisting of many dry indehiscent cells, which contain but few seeds and cohere about a common style, as in the mallows. sarcoblast noun A minute yellowish body present in the interior of certain rhizopods. sarcocolla noun A gum … Read more