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Today’s pangrams are INEFFECTIVE and INFECTIVE.
INEFFECTIVE is defined as not producing an intended effect. It is also defined as lacking in power or forcefulness. It is also defined as lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate.
INFECTIVE is defined as caused by infection or capable of causing infection. It is also defined as able to cause disease.
CENT is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of several countries.
CITE is defined as refer to for illustration or proof. It is also defined as a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. It is also defined as advance evidence for. It is also defined as repeat a passage from. It is also defined as call in an official matter, such as to attend court. It is also defined as refer to. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as commend.
CIVET is defined as cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes.
EFFECT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as (of a law) having legal validity. It is also defined as produce. It is also defined as the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. It is also defined as an outward appearance. It is also defined as act so as to bring into existence. It is also defined as an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived). It is also defined as a symptom caused by an illness or a drug.
EFFECTIVE is defined as exerting force or influence. It is also defined as producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect. It is also defined as able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively. It is also defined as existing in fact; not theoretical; real. It is also defined as ready for service. It is also defined as works well as a means or remedy.
EFFETE is defined as affected, overrefined, and effeminate. It is also defined as deprived of vigor and the ability to be effective.
EFFICIENT is defined as able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively. It is also defined as being effective without wasting time or effort or expense.
ENTENTE is defined as a friendly understanding between political powers. It is also defined as an informal alliance between countries.
ENTICE is defined as provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
EVENT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as a special set of circumstances. It is also defined as a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory. It is also defined as something that happens at a given place and time.
EVICT is defined as expel from one’s property or force to move out by a legal process. It is also defined as expel or eject without recourse to legal process.
The word EVICTEE has no known definition.
The word FEET has no known definition.
FEINT is defined as any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack). It is also defined as deceive by a mock action.
FETE is defined as an elaborate party (often outdoors). It is also defined as an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place). It is also defined as have a celebration.
FICTIVE is defined as adopted in order to deceive. It is also defined as capable of imaginative creation.
FIFTEEN is defined as being one more than fourteen. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one.
FINITE is defined as bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent. It is also defined as (of verbs) relating to forms of the verb that are limited in time by a tense and (usually) show agreement with number and person.
INCENTIVE is defined as an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output. It is also defined as a positive motivational influence.
INCITE is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as provoke or stir up. It is also defined as urge on; cause to act.
INEFFICIENT is defined as lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate. It is also defined as not producing desired results; wasteful.
INFECT is defined as contaminate with a disease or microorganism. It is also defined as affect in a contagious way. It is also defined as communicate a disease to. It is also defined as corrupt with ideas or an ideology.
INFINITE is defined as the unlimited expanse in which everything is located. It is also defined as (of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive). It is also defined as too numerous to be counted. It is also defined as having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude. It is also defined as total and all-embracing.
INFINITIVE is defined as the uninflected form of the verb.
INTENT is defined as giving or marked by complete attention to. It is also defined as an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. It is also defined as the intended meaning of a communication.
INVECTIVE is defined as abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.
INVENT is defined as come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort. It is also defined as concoct something artificial or untrue.
INVENTIVE is defined as (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action.
INVITE is defined as ask someone in a friendly way to do something. It is also defined as have as a guest. It is also defined as give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting. It is also defined as increase the likelihood of. It is also defined as request the participation or presence of. It is also defined as ask to enter. It is also defined as express willingness to have in one’s home or environs. It is also defined as invite someone to one’s house. It is also defined as a colloquial expression for invitation.
INVITEE is defined as a visitor to whom hospitality is extended.
NINETEEN is defined as being one more than eighteen. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one.
The word NITE has no known definition.
TEEN is defined as being of the age 13 through 19. It is also defined as a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity.
TENET is defined as a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof.
TENT is defined as a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs). It is also defined as live in or as if in a tent. It is also defined as a web that resembles a tent or carpet.
TIFF is defined as a quarrel about petty points.
TINCT is defined as color lightly.
TINE is defined as prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler.
TINT is defined as a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color. It is also defined as a dye for coloring the hair. It is also defined as a just detectable amount. It is also defined as color lightly.
VENT is defined as activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion. It is also defined as expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen. It is also defined as give expression or utterance to. It is also defined as a fissure in the earth’s crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt. It is also defined as a hole for the escape of gas or air. It is also defined as a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket). It is also defined as external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate.
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