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Today’s pangram is GLANDULAR.
GLANDULAR is defined as relating to or affecting or functioning as a gland.
AGAR is defined as a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods. It is also defined as any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
ALGA is defined as primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
ALGAL is defined as of or relating to alga.
ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.
ANGULAR is defined as having angles or an angular shape. It is also defined as measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle.
The word ANNAL has no known definition.
ANNUAL is defined as a reference book that is published regularly once every year. It is also defined as occurring or payable every year. It is also defined as completing its life cycle within a year. It is also defined as (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year.
ANNUL is defined as cancel officially. It is also defined as declare invalid.
ANNULAR is defined as shaped like a ring.
ARUGULA is defined as erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender.
AUGUR is defined as indicate, as with a sign or an omen. It is also defined as (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy. It is also defined as predict from an omen.
The word AUGURAL has no known definition.
AURA is defined as an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint. It is also defined as a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing. It is also defined as a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure.
AURAL is defined as of or pertaining to hearing or the ear. It is also defined as relating to or characterized by an aura.
The word DANG has no known definition.
DARN is defined as something of little value. It is also defined as sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment). It is also defined as repair by sewing.
DRAG is defined as proceed for an extended period of time. It is also defined as to lag or linger behind. It is also defined as suck in or take (air). It is also defined as force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. It is also defined as draw slowly or heavily. It is also defined as walk without lifting the feet. It is also defined as a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke). It is also defined as search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost. It is also defined as the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid. It is also defined as clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women’s clothing when worn by a man). It is also defined as move slowly and as if with great effort. It is also defined as persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting. It is also defined as pull, as against a resistance. It is also defined as something tedious and boring. It is also defined as something that slows or delays progress. It is also defined as the act of dragging (pulling with force). It is also defined as use a computer mouse to move icons on the screen and select commands from a menu.
DUAD is defined as two items of the same kind.
DUAL is defined as consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs. It is also defined as having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities. It is also defined as a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural).
DULLARD is defined as a person who evokes boredom. It is also defined as a person who is not very bright.
GAGA is defined as intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with. It is also defined as mentally or physically infirm with age.
GALA is defined as a gay festivity.
GALL is defined as a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats. It is also defined as an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle. It is also defined as irritate or vex. It is also defined as become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. It is also defined as the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. It is also defined as a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. It is also defined as abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury. It is also defined as a skin sore caused by chafing.
GANG is defined as an informal body of friends. It is also defined as an organized group of workmen. It is also defined as an association of criminals. It is also defined as act as an organized group. It is also defined as tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together.
GANGLAND is defined as underworld organizations.
GARLAND is defined as an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc.. It is also defined as flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes. It is also defined as United States singer and film actress (1922-1969). It is also defined as a city in northeastern Texas (suburb of Dallas). It is also defined as adorn with bands of flowers or leaves.
GLAD is defined as eagerly disposed to act or to be of service. It is also defined as cheerful and bright. It is also defined as any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated. It is also defined as feeling happy appreciation. It is also defined as showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy.
GLAND is defined as any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
GNARL is defined as make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath. It is also defined as something twisted and tight and swollen. It is also defined as twist into a state of deformity.
GRAD is defined as a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university). It is also defined as one-hundredth of a right angle.
GRADUAL is defined as (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt. It is also defined as proceeding in small stages. It is also defined as (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass.
GRAN is defined as the mother of your father or mother.
GRAND is defined as of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope. It is also defined as used of a person’s appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. It is also defined as a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs. It is also defined as of or befitting a lord. It is also defined as of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100. It is also defined as ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. It is also defined as extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers. It is also defined as large and impressive in physical size or extent. It is also defined as the most important and magnificent in adornment.
GRANDAD is defined as the father of your father or mother.
GRANDDAD is defined as the father of your father or mother.
GRANULAR is defined as composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. It is also defined as having a granular structure like that of chondrites.
GUAR is defined as drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material.
GUARD is defined as a device designed to prevent injury or accidents. It is also defined as the duty of serving as a sentry. It is also defined as a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.. It is also defined as watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect. It is also defined as protect against a challenge or attack. It is also defined as (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage. It is also defined as a military unit serving to protect some place or person. It is also defined as a person who keeps watch over something or someone. It is also defined as a position on a basketball team. It is also defined as a posture of defence in boxing or fencing. It is also defined as take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence. It is also defined as the person who plays that position on a football team. It is also defined as the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team. It is also defined as to keep watch over.
GULAG is defined as a Russian prison camp for political prisoners.
LAGGARD is defined as someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind. It is also defined as wasting time.
LAND is defined as material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use). It is also defined as the territory occupied by a nation. It is also defined as a politically organized body of people under a single government. It is also defined as United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991). It is also defined as extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use. It is also defined as reach or come to rest. It is also defined as bring into a different state. It is also defined as the people who live in a nation or country. It is also defined as arrive on shore. It is also defined as cause to come to the ground. It is also defined as agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life. It is also defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface. It is also defined as shoot at and force to come down. It is also defined as territory over which rule or control is exercised. It is also defined as a domain in which something is dominant. It is also defined as bring ashore. It is also defined as deliver (a blow). It is also defined as the land on which real estate is located.
LANDAU is defined as Soviet physicist who worked on low temperature physics (1908-1968). It is also defined as a four-wheel covered carriage with a roof divided into two parts (front and back) that can be let down separately.
LARD is defined as add details to. It is also defined as prepare or cook with lard. It is also defined as soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog.
LAUD is defined as praise, glorify, or honor.
LUAU is defined as an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment).
LUNA is defined as (Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene.
LUNAR is defined as of or relating to or associated with the moon.
LUNULA is defined as the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail. It is also defined as a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age.
NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.
NADA is defined as a quantity of no importance.
The word NANA has no known definition.
RADAR is defined as measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects.
The word RAGA has no known definition.
RAGLAN is defined as a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves.
RAND is defined as a rocky region in the southern Transvaal in northeastern South Africa; contains rich gold deposits and coal and manganese. It is also defined as United States writer (born in Russia) noted for her polemical novels and political conservativism (1905-1982). It is also defined as the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents.
The word RANG has no known definition.
RURAL is defined as living in or characteristic of farming or country life. It is also defined as of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city.
ULNA is defined as the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.
ULNAR is defined as relating to or near the ulna.
The word UNGAG has no known definition.