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Today’s pangram is DORMITORY.
DORMITORY is defined as a college or university building containing living quarters for students. It is also defined as a large sleeping room containing several beds.
DIRT is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel. It is also defined as the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock. It is also defined as the state of being covered with unclean things. It is also defined as disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people.
DIRTY is defined as obtained illegally or by improper means. It is also defined as (of a manuscript) defaced with changes. It is also defined as violating accepted standards or rules. It is also defined as unethical or dishonest. It is also defined as make soiled, filthy, or dirty. It is also defined as spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination. It is also defined as vile; despicable. It is also defined as contaminated with infecting organisms. It is also defined as soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime. It is also defined as (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear. It is also defined as expressing or revealing hostility or dislike. It is also defined as (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency. It is also defined as unpleasantly stormy.
DOOR is defined as the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close. It is also defined as anything providing a means of access (or escape). It is also defined as a room that is entered via a door. It is also defined as a structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road). It is also defined as a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle.
DORM is defined as a college or university building containing living quarters for students.
DORY is defined as pike-like freshwater perches. It is also defined as a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled. It is also defined as marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters.
The word DROID has no known definition.
MIRROR is defined as a faithful depiction or reflection. It is also defined as polished surface that forms images by reflecting light. It is also defined as reflect as if in a mirror. It is also defined as reflect or resemble.
MOOR is defined as secure in or as if in a berth or dock. It is also defined as open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss. It is also defined as come into or dock at a wharf. It is also defined as one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century. It is also defined as secure with cables or ropes.
MOTOR is defined as conveying information to the muscles from the CNS. It is also defined as causing or able to cause motion. It is also defined as travel or be transported in a vehicle. It is also defined as a nonspecific agent that imparts motion. It is also defined as machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion.
ODOR is defined as any property detected by the olfactory system. It is also defined as the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form.
RIOT is defined as a joke that seems extremely funny. It is also defined as a state of disorder involving group violence. It is also defined as a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. It is also defined as engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking. It is also defined as a public act of violence by an unruly mob. It is also defined as take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot.
ROOD is defined as representation of the cross on which Jesus died.
ROOM is defined as space for movement. It is also defined as live and take one’s meals at or in. It is also defined as an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling. It is also defined as opportunity for. It is also defined as the people who are present in a room.
ROOMY is defined as (of buildings and rooms) having ample space. It is also defined as an associate who shares a room with you.
ROOT is defined as a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes. It is also defined as someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent). It is also defined as become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style. It is also defined as (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. It is also defined as the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation. It is also defined as the place where something begins, where it springs into being. It is also defined as dig with the snout. It is also defined as a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number. It is also defined as (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground. It is also defined as cause to take roots. It is also defined as cheer for. It is also defined as come into existence, originate. It is also defined as plant by the roots. It is also defined as take root and begin to grow. It is also defined as the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair.
The word ROTI has no known definition.
The word ROTO has no known definition.
ROTOR is defined as the rotating armature of a motor or generator. It is also defined as rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils. It is also defined as the revolving bar of a distributor.
TOMMYROT is defined as pretentious or silly talk or writing.
The word TORI has no known definition.
The word TORII has no known definition.
The word TORO has no known definition.
TOROID is defined as a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle. It is also defined as the doughnut-shaped object enclosed by a torus.
TORRID is defined as characterized by intense emotion. It is also defined as emotionally charged and vigorously energetic. It is also defined as extremely hot and dry.
TORT is defined as (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.
TRIM is defined as cut down on; make a reduction in. It is also defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as thin and fit. It is also defined as cutting down to the desired size or shape. It is also defined as neat and smart in appearance. It is also defined as decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. It is also defined as remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. It is also defined as of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder. It is also defined as severely simple in line or design. It is also defined as a decoration or adornment on a garment. It is also defined as a state of arrangement or appearance. It is also defined as cut closely. It is also defined as adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used. It is also defined as attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation. It is also defined as balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces. It is also defined as be in equilibrium during a flight. It is also defined as decorate, as with ornaments.
TRIO is defined as a set of three similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as three people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. It is also defined as a musical composition for three performers. It is also defined as three performers or singers who perform together.
The word TROD has no known definition.
TROT is defined as run at a moderately swift pace. It is also defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly). It is also defined as radicals who support Trotsky’s theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution. It is also defined as a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together. It is also defined as cause to trot. It is also defined as ride at a trot.
TROY is defined as an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War. It is also defined as a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains.
TYRO is defined as someone new to a field or activity.