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Today’s pangram is DIFFRACT.
DIFFRACT is defined as undergo diffraction.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
ACID is defined as street name for lysergic acid diethylamide. It is also defined as being sour to the taste. It is also defined as harsh or corrosive in tone. It is also defined as any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt. It is also defined as having the characteristics of an acid.
ACIDIC is defined as being sour to the taste. It is also defined as being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7).
ACRID is defined as harsh or corrosive in tone. It is also defined as strong and sharp.
ADDICT is defined as someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction. It is also defined as to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug). It is also defined as someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms.
ADRIFT is defined as aimlessly drifting. It is also defined as afloat on the surface of a body of water. It is also defined as floating freely; not anchored. It is also defined as off course, wandering aimlessly.
AFFAIR is defined as a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship. It is also defined as a vaguely specified concern. It is also defined as a vaguely specified social event.
AFRAID is defined as feeling worry or concern or insecurity. It is also defined as filled with fear or apprehension. It is also defined as filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement. It is also defined as having feelings of aversion or unwillingness.
AIRCRAFT is defined as a vehicle that can fly.
ARCADIA is defined as a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ARID is defined as lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless. It is also defined as lacking sufficient water or rainfall.
ARTIFACT is defined as a man-made object taken as a whole.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CARDIAC is defined as of or relating to the heart.
CICADA is defined as stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone.
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
The word CIRRI has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
DIACRITIC is defined as capable of distinguishing. It is also defined as a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation.
The word DICTA has no known definition.
The word DIDACT has no known definition.
DIDACTIC is defined as instructive (especially excessively).
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.
DRIFT is defined as live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely. It is also defined as the pervading meaning or tenor. It is also defined as be in motion due to some air or water current. It is also defined as a force that moves something along. It is also defined as a general tendency to change (as of opinion). It is also defined as move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment. It is also defined as wander from a direct course or at random. It is also defined as a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine. It is also defined as a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents. It is also defined as a process of linguistic change over a period of time. It is also defined as be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current. It is also defined as be subject to fluctuation. It is also defined as cause to be carried by a current. It is also defined as drive slowly and far afield for grazing. It is also defined as move in an unhurried fashion. It is also defined as the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane). It is also defined as vary or move from a fixed point or course.
FAIR is defined as (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections. It is also defined as very pleasing to the eye. It is also defined as not excessive or extreme. It is also defined as free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. It is also defined as without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner. It is also defined as (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored. It is also defined as gained or earned without cheating or stealing. It is also defined as a sale of miscellany; often for charity. It is also defined as lacking exceptional quality or ability. It is also defined as a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.. It is also defined as in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. It is also defined as a competitive exhibition of farm products. It is also defined as attractively feminine. It is also defined as free of clouds or rain. It is also defined as gathering of producers to promote business. It is also defined as join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly. It is also defined as (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines.
FIAT is defined as a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge).
FRIAR is defined as a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms.
FRITTATA is defined as Italian omelet with diced vegetables and meats; cooked until bottom is set then inverted into another pan to cook the top.
The word RADII has no known definition.
RAFFIA is defined as feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes. It is also defined as leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.. It is also defined as fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.
RAID is defined as search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on. It is also defined as a sudden short attack. It is also defined as enter someone else’s territory and take spoils. It is also defined as an attempt by speculators to defraud investors. It is also defined as search for something needed or desired. It is also defined as take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RIFF is defined as look through a book or other written material. It is also defined as a Berber living in northern Morocco. It is also defined as a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation. It is also defined as play riffs.
RIFFRAFF is defined as disparaging terms for the common people.
RIFT is defined as a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions). It is also defined as a gap between cloud masses. It is also defined as a narrow fissure in rock.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TARIFF is defined as a government tax on imports or exports. It is also defined as charge a tariff.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TIFF is defined as a quarrel about petty points.
TRAFFIC is defined as social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with’). It is also defined as buying and selling; especially illicit trade. It is also defined as deal illegally. It is also defined as the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time. It is also defined as the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time. It is also defined as trade or deal a commodity.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRIAD is defined as a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones. It is also 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.