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Today’s pangrams are PARANOID and RAINDROP.
PARANOID is defined as a person afflicted with paranoia. It is also defined as suffering from paranoia.
RAINDROP is defined as a drop of rain.
AIRDROP is defined as delivery of supplies or equipment or personnel by dropping them by parachute from an aircraft.
APIAN is defined as relating to or having the characteristics of bees.
APIARIAN is defined as relating to bees or beekeeping.
APRON is defined as the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain). It is also defined as a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing. It is also defined as a paved surface where aircraft stand while not being used. It is also defined as (golf) the part of the fairway leading onto the green.
DRIP is defined as the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop. It is also defined as let or cause to fall in drops. It is also defined as flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid. It is also defined as (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway). It is also defined as fall in drops.
DROOP is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as a shape that sags. It is also defined as become limp. It is also defined as droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness.
DROP is defined as a shape that is spherical and small. It is also defined as remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave. It is also defined as grow worse. It is also defined as fall or descend to a lower place or level. It is also defined as a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity. It is also defined as a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity. It is also defined as let or cause to fall in drops. It is also defined as stop associating with. It is also defined as pay out. It is also defined as a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid). It is also defined as get rid of. It is also defined as cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow. It is also defined as hang freely. It is also defined as a steep high face of rock. It is also defined as stop pursuing or acting. It is also defined as leave undone or leave out. It is also defined as a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery. It is also defined as lower the pitch of (musical notes). It is also defined as a central depository where things can be left or picked up. It is also defined as a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property). It is also defined as change from one level to another. It is also defined as fall or sink into a state of exhaustion or death. It is also defined as give birth; used for animals. It is also defined as go down in value. It is also defined as let fall to the ground. It is also defined as lose (a game). It is also defined as omit (a letter or syllable) in speaking or writing. It is also defined as take (a drug, especially LSD), by mouth. It is also defined as terminate an association with. It is also defined as the act of dropping something. It is also defined as to fall vertically. It is also defined as utter with seeming casualness.
The word NONPAID has no known definition.
OPINION is defined as the reason for a court’s judgment (as opposed to the decision itself). It is also defined as the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision. It is also defined as a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty. It is also defined as a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. It is also defined as a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people. It is also defined as a vague idea in which some confidence is placed.
The word OPIOID has no known definition.
PAID is defined as involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby. It is also defined as yielding a fair profit. It is also defined as marked by the reception of pay.
PAIN is defined as cause emotional anguish or make miserable. It is also defined as a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder. It is also defined as cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed. It is also defined as emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid. It is also defined as a somatic sensation of acute discomfort. It is also defined as something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness. It is also defined as a bothersome annoying person.
PAIR is defined as a set of two similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as arrange in pairs. It is also defined as two items of the same kind. It is also defined as form a pair or pairs. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as occur in pairs. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. It is also defined as two people considered as a unit.
PANDA is defined as large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae. It is also defined as reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas.
PANINI is defined as Indian grammarian whose grammatical rules for Sanskrit are the first known example of descriptive linguistics (circa 400 BC).
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
The word PARADOR has no known definition.
The word PARADROP has no known definition.
PARANOIA is defined as a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur.
PARDON is defined as accept an excuse for. It is also defined as a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense. It is also defined as the act of excusing a mistake or offense. It is also defined as the formal act of liberating someone. It is also defined as grant a pardon to.
PIANO is defined as (music) low loudness. It is also defined as (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone. It is also defined as a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds. It is also defined as used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly.
PINION is defined as bind the arms of. It is also defined as wing of a bird. It is also defined as any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird. It is also defined as a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack. It is also defined as cut the wings off (of birds).
PIPPIN is defined as any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red.
The word PODIA has no known definition.
POND is defined as a small lake.
POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.
POOR is defined as of insufficient quantity to meet a need. It is also defined as people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group). It is also defined as deserving or inciting pity. It is also defined as characterized by or indicating poverty. It is also defined as having little money or few possessions. It is also defined as lacking in quality or substances.
The word POPPA has no known definition.
PORN is defined as creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire.
PORNO is defined as creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire.
PRIOR is defined as earlier in time. It is also defined as the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.
PROD is defined as a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. It is also defined as a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something. It is also defined as to push against gently. It is also defined as poke or thrust abruptly. It is also defined as urge on; cause to act.
PROP is defined as a propeller that rotates to push against air. It is also defined as any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie. It is also defined as support by placing against something solid or rigid. It is also defined as a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.
RAPID is defined as characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed. It is also defined as a part of a river where the current is very fast. It is also defined as done or occurring in a brief period of time.
The word RAPINI has no known definition.
RIPARIAN is defined as of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream.
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