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Today’s pangram is EMOLUMENT.
EMOLUMENT is defined as compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees).
ELEMENT is defined as an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system. It is also defined as any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter. It is also defined as an abstract part of something. It is also defined as a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone. It is also defined as one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe. It is also defined as the most favorable environment for a plant or animal. It is also defined as the situation in which you are happiest and most effective.
LEMON is defined as a strong yellow color. It is also defined as an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory. It is also defined as a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit. It is also defined as a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons. It is also defined as yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh.
LENT is defined as a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday.
LENTO is defined as in music. It is also defined as (of tempo) slow.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
LONE is defined as lacking companions or companionship. It is also defined as characterized by or preferring solitude. It is also defined as being the only one; single and isolated from others.
LOOM is defined as appear very large or occupy a commanding position. It is also defined as hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing. It is also defined as a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile. It is also defined as come into view indistinctly, often threateningly. It is also defined as weave on a loom.
LOON is defined as a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought. It is also defined as large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes. It is also defined as a worthless lazy fellow.
LOOT is defined as goods or money obtained illegally. It is also defined as informal terms for money. It is also defined as take illegally; of intellectual property. It is also defined as steal goods; take as spoils.
LOTTO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.
LOUT is defined as an awkward stupid person.
LULL is defined as a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished. It is also defined as make calm or still. It is also defined as a period of calm weather. It is also defined as become quiet or less intensive. It is also defined as calm by deception.
LULU is defined as a very attractive or seductive looking woman.
LUMEN is defined as a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions. It is also defined as a cavity or passage in a tubular organ.
The word LUNE has no known definition.
LUTE is defined as a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid. It is also defined as chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard.
MELEE is defined as a noisy riotous fight.
MELON is defined as any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers. It is also defined as any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh.
MELT is defined as the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid. It is also defined as become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly. It is also defined as become less intense and fade away gradually. It is also defined as become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial. It is also defined as become or cause to become soft or liquid. It is also defined as lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually. It is also defined as reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating.
METTLE is defined as the courage to carry on.
MOLE is defined as a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away. It is also defined as the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites. It is also defined as a spy who works against enemy espionage. It is also defined as a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin. It is also defined as small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet. It is also defined as spicy sauce often containing chocolate.
MOLL is defined as the girlfriend of a gangster.
MOLT is defined as cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers. It is also defined as periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles.
MOLTEN is defined as reduced to liquid form by heating.
MOTEL is defined as a motor hotel.
MOTTLE is defined as mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained. It is also defined as colour with streaks or blotches of different shades. It is also defined as an irregular arrangement of patches of color.
MULE is defined as a slipper that has no fitting around the heel. It is also defined as hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile.
MULL is defined as reflect deeply on a subject. It is also defined as an island in western Scotland in the Inner Hebrides. It is also defined as a term used in Scottish names of promontories. It is also defined as heat with sugar and spices to make a hot drink.
MULLET is defined as highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet. It is also defined as freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide. It is also defined as bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin.
NETTLE is defined as sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation. It is also defined as cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. It is also defined as any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae).
NOEL is defined as period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.
NULL is defined as lacking any legal or binding force. It is also defined as a quantity of no importance.
OLEO is defined as a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
OMELET is defined as beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly.
OMELETTE is defined as beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly.
OUTLET is defined as activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion. It is also defined as an opening that permits escape or release. It is also defined as a place of business for retailing goods. It is also defined as receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices.
TELL is defined as give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority. It is also defined as give evidence. It is also defined as narrate or give a detailed account of. It is also defined as inform positively and with certainty and confidence. It is also defined as express in words. It is also defined as a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son’s head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap). It is also defined as mark as different. It is also defined as discern or comprehend. It is also defined as let something be known.
The word TELNET has no known definition.
TOLL is defined as value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something. It is also defined as the sound of a bell being struck. It is also defined as a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance). It is also defined as charge a fee for using. It is also defined as ring slowly.
TOLUENE is defined as a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels.
TOOL is defined as ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it. It is also defined as the means whereby some act is accomplished. It is also defined as a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else. It is also defined as obscene terms for penis. It is also defined as an implement used in the practice of a vocation. It is also defined as drive. It is also defined as furnish with tools. It is also defined as work with a tool.
TOOTLE is defined as play (a musical instrument) casually. It is also defined as the sound of casual playing on a musical instrument.
TULLE is defined as a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns.
TUMULT is defined as the act of making a noisy disturbance. It is also defined as a state of commotion and noise and confusion. It is also defined as violent agitation.
TUNNEL is defined as move through by or as by digging. It is also defined as a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter. It is also defined as a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars). It is also defined as force a way through.
The word UNLET has no known definition.
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