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Today’s pangrams are APOLITICAL, CAPITOL, OCCIPITAL, OPTICAL, POLITICAL, and TOPICAL.
APOLITICAL is defined as politically neutral.
CAPITOL is defined as the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet. It is also defined as a building occupied by a state legislature.
OCCIPITAL is defined as of or relating to the occiput.
OPTICAL is defined as relating to or using sight. It is also defined as of or relating to or resembling the eye. It is also defined as of or relating to or involving light or optics.
POLITICAL is defined as involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians. It is also defined as of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power. It is also defined as of or relating to the profession of governing.
TOPICAL is defined as of interest at the present time. It is also defined as pertaining to the surface of a body part. It is also defined as of or relating to or arranged by topics.
The word ALCOPOP has no known definition.
ALPACA is defined as domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco. It is also defined as a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool. It is also defined as wool of the alpaca.
APPALL is defined as strike with disgust or revulsion. It is also defined as fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised.
ATOP is defined as
CAPITAL is defined as the upper part of a column that supports the entablature. It is also defined as the federal government of the United States. It is also defined as one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis. It is also defined as assets available for use in the production of further assets. It is also defined as uppercase. It is also defined as a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories. It is also defined as a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product. It is also defined as a seat of government. It is also defined as first-rate. It is also defined as of primary importance. It is also defined as wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value.
CAPO is defined as the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate.
CATALPA is defined as tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods.
CLAP is defined as a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra. It is also defined as clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. It is also defined as clap one’s hands together. It is also defined as a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated. It is also defined as a sudden very loud noise. It is also defined as cause to strike the air in flight. It is also defined as put quickly or forcibly. It is also defined as strike the air in flight. It is also defined as strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise. It is also defined as strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting.
CLIP is defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as sever or remove by pinching or snipping. It is also defined as terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent. It is also defined as run at a moderately swift pace. It is also defined as a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun. It is also defined as an instance or single occasion for some event. It is also defined as the act of clipping or snipping. It is also defined as an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress. It is also defined as any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together. It is also defined as a sharp slanting blow. It is also defined as attach with a clip.
CLOP is defined as the sound of a horse’s hoofs hitting on a hard surface. It is also defined as make or move along with a sound as of a horse’s hooves striking the ground.
COOP is defined as an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept. It is also defined as a farm building for housing poultry.
The word COOPT has no known definition.
COPILOT is defined as a relief pilot on an airplane.
LAPTOP is defined as a portable computer small enough to use in your lap.
The word LIPO has no known definition.
LOLLIPOP is defined as ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick. It is also defined as hard candy on a stick.
LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.
LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
The word OCTOPI has no known definition.
OPAL is defined as a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones.
OPTIC is defined as relating to or using sight. It is also defined as the organ of sight. It is also defined as of or relating to or resembling the eye.
PACT is defined as a written agreement between two states or sovereigns.
PAIL is defined as the quantity contained in a pail. It is also defined as a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top.
The word PALAPA has no known definition.
PALATAL is defined as relating to or lying near the palate. It is also defined as produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y’) or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch’ in `chin’ or `j’ in `gin’). It is also defined as a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast’).
PALATIAL is defined as suitable for or like a palace. It is also defined as relating to or being a palace.
PALL is defined as lose interest or become bored with something or somebody. It is also defined as become less interesting or attractive. It is also defined as cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing. It is also defined as a sudden numbing dread. It is also defined as lose sparkle or bouquet. It is also defined as cause to lose courage. It is also defined as hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window). It is also defined as burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped. It is also defined as cause to become flat. It is also defined as cover with a pall. It is also defined as lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to).
The word PALP has no known definition.
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
PAPAL is defined as proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles.
PAPILLA is defined as a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell. It is also defined as a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather. It is also defined as (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf.
PATIO is defined as usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
PICA is defined as a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing. It is also defined as magpies. It is also defined as an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently.
The word PICCATA has no known definition.
PICCOLO is defined as a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute.
PICOT is defined as an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon.
PILL is defined as a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception. It is also defined as a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. It is also defined as a unpleasant or tiresome person. It is also defined as something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size. It is also defined as something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured.
PILOT is defined as something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies. It is also defined as a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors. It is also defined as someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight. It is also defined as an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. It is also defined as operate an airplane. It is also defined as small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner. It is also defined as act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance. It is also defined as a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor.
PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.
PITA is defined as usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling.
The word PITAPAT has no known definition.
PLAIT is defined as any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape. It is also defined as make by braiding or interlacing. It is also defined as a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair. It is also defined as weave into plaits.
PLAT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.).
PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.
PLOT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). It is also defined as a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. It is also defined as make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed. It is also defined as a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object. It is also defined as devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet). It is also defined as plan secretly, usually something illegal. It is also defined as the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc..
POLIO is defined as an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.
POLITIC is defined as smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication. It is also defined as marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness.
POLITICO is defined as a person active in party politics.
POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.
POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.
POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.
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.
The word POPPA has no known definition.
POTATO is defined as annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous. It is also defined as an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland.
TAPA is defined as a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark. It is also defined as the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.
TAPIOCA is defined as granular preparation of cassava starch used to thicken especially puddings.
TILAPIA is defined as a genus of Cichlidae.
TIPTOP is defined as of the highest quality. It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. It is also defined as the extreme top or summit.
TOPCOAT is defined as a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter.
TOPIC is defined as the subject matter of a conversation or discussion. It is also defined as some situation or event that is thought about.
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