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Today’s pangram is TALKATIVE.
TALKATIVE is defined as friendly and open and willing to talk. It is also defined as unwisely talking too much. It is also defined as full of trivial conversation.
ALIKE is defined as having the same or similar characteristics. It is also defined as equally.
ALIVE is defined as capable of erupting. It is also defined as possessing life. It is also defined as mentally perceptive and responsive. It is also defined as in operation. It is also defined as having life or vigor or spirit. It is also defined as (followed by `to’ or `of’) aware of. It is also defined as (often followed by `with’) full of life and spirit.
ALLELE is defined as (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character.
ALLEVIATE is defined as make easier. It is also defined as provide physical relief, as from pain.
AVIATE is defined as operate an airplane.
The word EAVE has no known definition.
ELATE is defined as fill with high spirits; fill with optimism.
ELEVATE is defined as give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. It is also defined as raise from a lower to a higher position. It is also defined as raise in rank or condition.
ELITE is defined as selected as the best. It is also defined as a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status.
EVIL is defined as morally objectionable behavior. It is also defined as having the nature of vice. It is also defined as having or exerting a malignant influence. It is also defined as the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice. It is also defined as morally bad or wrong. It is also defined as that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune.
KALE is defined as a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head. It is also defined as informal terms for money. It is also defined as coarse curly-leafed cabbage.
KEEL is defined as walk as if unable to control one’s movements. It is also defined as a projection or ridge that suggests a keel. It is also defined as one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability. It is also defined as the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly.
KETTLE is defined as a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it. It is also defined as the quantity a kettle will hold. It is also defined as a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid. It is also defined as (geology) a hollow (typically filled by a lake) that results from the melting of a mass of ice trapped in glacial deposits.
KITE is defined as a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float. It is also defined as a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value. It is also defined as any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals. It is also defined as fly a kite. It is also defined as get credit or money by using a bad check. It is also defined as increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently. It is also defined as plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string. It is also defined as soar or fly like a kite.
The word KVELL has no known definition.
LAKE is defined as a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land. It is also defined as any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments. It is also defined as a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal.
LATE is defined as in the recent past. It is also defined as at or toward an end or late period or stage of development. It is also defined as to an advanced time. It is also defined as later than usual or than expected. It is also defined as after the expected or usual time; delayed. It is also defined as (used especially of persons) of the immediate past. It is also defined as of the immediate past or just previous to the present time. It is also defined as being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time. It is also defined as having died recently. It is also defined as of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages.
LATKE is defined as made of grated potato and egg with a little flour.
LATTE is defined as strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk.
LAVE is defined as wash one’s face and hands. It is also defined as wash or flow against. It is also defined as cleanse (one’s body) with soap and water.
LEAK is defined as unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information. It is also defined as the discharge of a fluid from some container. It is also defined as be leaked. It is also defined as a euphemism for urination. It is also defined as an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape. It is also defined as enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure. It is also defined as have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out. It is also defined as soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi. It is also defined as tell anonymously.
LEAVE is defined as leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking. It is also defined as remove oneself from an association with or participation in. It is also defined as leave behind unintentionally. It is also defined as produce as a result or residue. It is also defined as transmit (knowledge or skills). It is also defined as put into the care or protection of someone. It is also defined as move out of or depart from. It is also defined as the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty. It is also defined as be survived by after one’s death. It is also defined as the act of departing politely. It is also defined as go away from a place. It is also defined as leave or give by will after one’s death. It is also defined as make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain. It is also defined as act or be so as to become in a specified state. It is also defined as go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness. It is also defined as have left or have as a remainder. It is also defined as permission to do something.
LEEK is defined as plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum. It is also defined as related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves.
LEVEE is defined as a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court). It is also defined as an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing. It is also defined as a pier that provides a landing place on a river.
LEVEL is defined as a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process. It is also defined as indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid. It is also defined as a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line. It is also defined as direct into a position for use. It is also defined as of the score in a contest. It is also defined as become level or even. It is also defined as tear down so as to make flat with the ground. It is also defined as an abstract place usually conceived as having depth. It is also defined as a relative position or degree of value in a graded group. It is also defined as having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another. It is also defined as not showing abrupt variations. It is also defined as a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality. It is also defined as a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale. It is also defined as make level or straight. It is also defined as aim at. It is also defined as being on a precise horizontal plane. It is also defined as height above ground. It is also defined as oriented at right angles to the plumb. It is also defined as talk frankly with; lay it on the line.
LEVITATE is defined as be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity. It is also defined as cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity.
LIKE is defined as prefer or wish to do something. It is also defined as resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination. It is also defined as conforming in every respect. It is also defined as a similar kind. It is also defined as a kind of person. It is also defined as having the same or similar characteristics. It is also defined as equal in amount or value. It is also defined as feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard. It is also defined as find enjoyable or agreeable. It is also defined as want to have. It is also defined as be fond of.
LITE is defined as having relatively few calories.
LITTLE is defined as (informal) small and of little importance. It is also defined as lowercase. It is also defined as low in stature; not tall. It is also defined as (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a’) at least some. It is also defined as (of children and animals) young, immature. It is also defined as (of a voice) faint. It is also defined as limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent. It is also defined as a small amount or duration. It is also defined as small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context).
LIVE is defined as actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing. It is also defined as have life, be alive. It is also defined as capable of erupting. It is also defined as possessing life. It is also defined as elastic; rebounds readily. It is also defined as be an inhabitant of or reside in. It is also defined as support oneself. It is also defined as continue to live and avoid dying. It is also defined as charged or energized with electricity. It is also defined as have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations. It is also defined as abounding with life and energy. It is also defined as charged with an explosive. It is also defined as exerting force or containing energy. It is also defined as highly reverberant. It is also defined as in current use or ready for use. It is also defined as lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style. It is also defined as of current relevance. It is also defined as pursue a positive and satisfying existence.
TAKE is defined as the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property. It is also defined as be capable of holding or containing. It is also defined as remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract. It is also defined as serve oneself to, or consume regularly. It is also defined as make a film or photograph of something. It is also defined as be designed to hold or take. It is also defined as require (time or space). It is also defined as take somebody somewhere. It is also defined as have sex with; archaic use. It is also defined as have with oneself; have on one’s person. It is also defined as receive or obtain regularly. It is also defined as admit into a group or community. It is also defined as head into a specified direction. It is also defined as pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives. It is also defined as take into consideration for exemplifying purposes. It is also defined as assume, as of positions or roles. It is also defined as interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression. It is also defined as lay claim to; as of an idea. It is also defined as accept or undergo, often unwillingly. It is also defined as make use of or accept for some purpose. It is also defined as take something or somebody with oneself somewhere. It is also defined as engage for service under a term of contract. It is also defined as be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness. It is also defined as take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. It is also defined as take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. It is also defined as get into one’s hands, take physically. It is also defined as require as useful, just, or proper. It is also defined as occupy or take on. It is also defined as receive willingly something given or offered. It is also defined as be a student of a certain subject. It is also defined as proceed along in a vehicle. It is also defined as point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards. It is also defined as ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial. It is also defined as be seized or affected in a specified way. It is also defined as buy, select. It is also defined as carry out. It is also defined as experience or feel or submit to. It is also defined as obtain by winning. It is also defined as take by force. It is also defined as take into one’s possession. It is also defined as the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption. It is also defined as travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route.
TALE is defined as a trivial lie. It is also defined as a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program.
TALKIE is defined as a movie with synchronized speech and singing.
TATTLE is defined as disclosing information or giving evidence about another. It is also defined as speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. It is also defined as divulge confidential information or secrets.
TATTLETALE is defined as someone who gossips indiscreetly.
TEAK is defined as hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding. It is also defined as tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood.
TEAKETTLE is defined as kettle for boiling water to make tea.
TEAL is defined as a blue-green color or pigment. It is also defined as of a bluish shade of green. It is also defined as any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America.
TEAT is defined as the small projection of a mammary gland.
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.
TELLTALE is defined as someone who gossips indiscreetly. It is also defined as disclosing unintentionally something concealed.
TILE is defined as a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing. It is also defined as a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces. It is also defined as cover with tiles. It is also defined as game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc..
TITILLATE is defined as touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements. It is also defined as excite pleasurably or erotically.
TITIVATE is defined as make neat, smart, or trim.
TITLE is defined as a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with. It is also defined as designate by an identifying term. It is also defined as a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it. It is also defined as the status of being a champion. It is also defined as an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.’ or `General’. It is also defined as an established or recognized right. It is also defined as an informal right to something. It is also defined as give a title to. It is also defined as a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work. It is also defined as an appellation signifying nobility. It is also defined as the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.. It is also defined as (usually plural) written material introduced into a movie or TV show to give credits or represent dialogue or explain an action.
TITTLE is defined as a tiny or scarcely detectable amount.
VALE is defined as a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river.
VALET is defined as a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer. It is also defined as serve as a personal attendant to.
VALVE is defined as a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it. It is also defined as control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid. It is also defined as device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone. It is also defined as one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods. It is also defined as the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs.
VEAL is defined as meat from a calf.
VEIL is defined as make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing. It is also defined as a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl. It is also defined as the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth). It is also defined as a garment that covers the head and face. It is also defined as a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms. It is also defined as to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil.
VELVET is defined as resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface. It is also defined as smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste. It is also defined as a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back.
VILE is defined as causing or able to cause nausea. It is also defined as morally reprehensible.
VITIATE is defined as corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. It is also defined as make imperfect. It is also defined as take away the legal force of or render ineffective.
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