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
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 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 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 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 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 retrochoir noun Any extension of a church behind the high altar, as a chapel; also, in an apsidal church, all the space beyond the line of the back or eastern face of the altar. retrofract adjective Alt. of Retrofracted retrograde adjective Apparently moving backward, and contrary to the succession … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words rescinding present participle & vb. noun of Rescind rescission noun The act of rescinding, abrogating, annulling, or vacating; as, the rescission of a law, decree, or judgment. rescissory adjective Tending to rescind; rescinding. rescueless adjective Without rescue or release. researcher noun One who researches. resemblant adjective Having or exhibiting … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words repaganize verb t. To paganize anew; to bring back to paganism. repairable adjective Reparable. repairment noun Act of repairing. reparation noun The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge or of a highway; — in this sense, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words referendum noun A diplomatic agent’s note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point., The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature. referrible adjective Referable. refinement noun The act of refining, or the state of being refined; … Read more