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Today’s pangram is MALEFIC.
MALEFIC is defined as having or exerting a malignant influence.
AFLAME is defined as lighted up by or as by fire or flame. It is also defined as keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement.
ALFALFA is defined as important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop. It is also defined as leguminous plant grown for hay or forage.
CAFE is defined as a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold.
CALF is defined as the muscular back part of the shank. It is also defined as fine leather from the skin of a calf. It is also defined as young of domestic cattle. It is also defined as young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo.
CLEF is defined as a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it.
CLIFF is defined as a steep high face of rock.
EFFACE is defined as remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing. It is also defined as remove completely from recognition or memory. It is also defined as make inconspicuous.
FACE is defined as a contorted facial expression. It is also defined as a specific size and style of type within a type family. It is also defined as oppose, as in hostility or a competition. It is also defined as the feelings expressed on a person’s face. It is also defined as a surface forming part of the outside of an object. It is also defined as be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. It is also defined as the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear. It is also defined as impudent aggressiveness. It is also defined as deal with (something unpleasant) head on. It is also defined as present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. It is also defined as a part of a person that is used to refer to a person. It is also defined as a vertical surface of a building or cliff. It is also defined as be opposite. It is also defined as cover the front or surface of. It is also defined as line the edge (of a garment) with a different material. It is also defined as status in the eyes of others. It is also defined as the general outward appearance of something. It is also defined as the part of an animal corresponding to the human face. It is also defined as the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object). It is also defined as the striking or working surface of an implement. It is also defined as turn so as to expose the face. It is also defined as turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction.
FACIAL is defined as cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles. It is also defined as care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams. It is also defined as of or concerning the face. It is also defined as of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object.
FACILE is defined as expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively. It is also defined as superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject. It is also defined as performing adroitly and without effort.
FAIL is defined as disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake. It is also defined as be unsuccessful. It is also defined as fail to do something; leave something undone. It is also defined as stop operating or functioning. It is also defined as prove insufficient. It is also defined as fail to get a passing grade. It is also defined as fall short in what is expected. It is also defined as get worse. It is also defined as judge unacceptable. It is also defined as be unable. It is also defined as become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close.
FALAFEL is defined as small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds.
FALL is defined as move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way. It is also defined as the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions). It is also defined as come into the possession of. It is also defined as when a wrestler’s shoulders are forced to the mat. It is also defined as fall from clouds. It is also defined as lose an upright position suddenly. It is also defined as a sudden decline in strength or number or importance. It is also defined as fall or flow in a certain way. It is also defined as fall to somebody by assignment or lot. 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 touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly. It is also defined as decrease in size, extent, or range. It is also defined as come as if by falling. It is also defined as a downward slope or bend. It is also defined as the season when the leaves fall from the trees. It is also defined as the time of day immediately following sunset. It is also defined as a sudden drop from an upright position. It is also defined as come under, be classified or included. It is also defined as be inherited by. It is also defined as a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity. It is also defined as a movement downward. It is also defined as assume a disappointed or sad expression. It is also defined as be born, used chiefly of lambs. It is also defined as be captured. It is also defined as be cast down. It is also defined as be due. It is also defined as begin vigorously. It is also defined as come out; issue. It is also defined as descend in free fall under the influence of gravity. It is also defined as die, as in battle or in a hunt. It is also defined as drop oneself to a lower or less erect position. It is also defined as go as if by falling. It is also defined as lose office or power. It is also defined as lose one’s chastity. It is also defined as move in a specified direction. It is also defined as occur at a specified time or place. It is also defined as pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind. It is also defined as slope downward. It is also defined as suffer defeat, failure, or ruin. It is also defined as the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve. It is also defined as to be given by assignment or distribution. It is also defined as to be given by right or inheritance. It is also defined as yield to temptation or sin.
FAME is defined as the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed. It is also defined as favorable public reputation.
FAMILIAL is defined as occurring among members of a family usually by heredity. It is also defined as relating to or having the characteristics of a family.
FECAL is defined as of or relating to feces.
FEEL is defined as the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people. It is also defined as examine by touch. It is also defined as come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds. It is also defined as perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles. It is also defined as examine (a body part) by palpation. It is also defined as a property perceived by touch. It is also defined as undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind. It is also defined as an intuitive awareness. It is also defined as be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state. It is also defined as be felt or perceived in a certain way. It is also defined as find by testing or cautious exploration. It is also defined as grope or feel in search of something. It is also defined as have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone’s behavior or attitude. It is also defined as manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure. It is also defined as pass one’s hands over the sexual organs of. It is also defined as produce a certain impression. It is also defined as undergo passive experience of.
FELL is defined as pass away rapidly. It is also defined as the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal). It is also defined as (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. It is also defined as cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow. It is also defined as seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges. It is also defined as sew a seam by folding the edges. It is also defined as the act of felling something (as a tree).
FELLA is defined as a boy or man.
FEMALE is defined as characteristic of or peculiar to a woman. It is also defined as a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies. It is also defined as an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa). It is also defined as being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop. It is also defined as for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls.
The word FEMME has no known definition.
FIEF is defined as a piece of land held under the feudal system.
FIFE is defined as a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band.
FILE is defined as record in a public office or in a court of law. It is also defined as a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other. It is also defined as file a formal charge against. It is also defined as office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order. It is also defined as a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together. It is also defined as place in a container for keeping records. It is also defined as a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal. It is also defined as proceed in line. It is also defined as smooth with a file.
FILIAL is defined as designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation. It is also defined as relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring.
FILL is defined as make full, also in a metaphorical sense. It is also defined as any material that fills a space or container. It is also defined as occupy the whole of. It is also defined as become full. It is also defined as fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. It is also defined as assume, as of positions or roles. It is also defined as eat until one is sated. It is also defined as fill to satisfaction. It is also defined as appoint someone to (a position or a job). It is also defined as a quantity sufficient to satisfy. It is also defined as plug with a substance.
FILM is defined as make a film or photograph of something. It is also defined as a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement. It is also defined as a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things. It is also defined as photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies. It is also defined as a medium that disseminates moving pictures. It is also defined as a thin coating or layer. It is also defined as record in film.
FLAIL is defined as move like a flail; thresh about. It is also defined as give a thrashing to; beat hard. It is also defined as an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing.
FLAME is defined as shine with a sudden light. It is also defined as the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke. It is also defined as be in flames or aflame. It is also defined as criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium.
FLEA is defined as any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap.
FLEE is defined as run away quickly.
FLEECE is defined as outer coat of especially sheep and yaks. It is also defined as shear the wool from. It is also defined as tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing. It is also defined as rip off; ask an unreasonable price. It is also defined as a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing. It is also defined as the wool of a sheep or similar animal.
FLIMFLAM is defined as a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property.
ICEFALL is defined as a steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall.
LEAF is defined as look through a book or other written material. It is also defined as the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants. It is also defined as a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book). It is also defined as hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door). It is also defined as produce leaves, of plants. It is also defined as turn over pages.
LIFE is defined as the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities. It is also defined as the condition of living or the state of being alive. It is also defined as an account of the series of events making up a person’s life. It is also defined as the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death). It is also defined as animation and energy in action or expression. It is also defined as a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives. It is also defined as a characteristic state or mode of living. It is also defined as a living person. It is also defined as a motive for living. It is also defined as living things collectively. It is also defined as the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living. It is also defined as the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones. It is also defined as the period between birth and the present time. It is also defined as the period from the present until death.
MAFIA is defined as any tightly knit group of trusted associates. It is also defined as a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia. It is also defined as a secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century.
MIFF is defined as a state of irritation or annoyance. It is also defined as cause to be annoyed.
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