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Today’s pangrams are PENTACLE, PLACENTA, and PLACENTAL.
PENTACLE is defined as a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon.
PLACENTA is defined as that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form. It is also defined as the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus.
PLACENTAL is defined as mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials. It is also defined as pertaining to or having or occurring by means of a placenta.
ACCENT is defined as special importance or significance. It is also defined as to stress, single out as important. It is also defined as distinctive manner of oral expression. It is also defined as the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch). It is also defined as the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. It is also defined as a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation. It is also defined as put stress on; utter with an accent.
ACCEPT is defined as give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to. It is also defined as be designed to hold or take. It is also defined as tolerate or accommodate oneself to. It is also defined as admit into a group or community. It is also defined as take on as one’s own the expenses or debts of another person. It is also defined as make use of or accept for some purpose. It is also defined as receive willingly something given or offered. It is also defined as be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal. It is also defined as consider or hold as true. It is also defined as react favorably to; consider right and proper. It is also defined as receive (a report) officially, as from a committee.
ACCEPTANCE is defined as the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true. It is also defined as a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations. It is also defined as banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank. It is also defined as the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. It is also defined as (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract). It is also defined as the act of taking something that is offered. It is also defined as the state of being acceptable and accepted.
ACETAL is defined as any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules.
ACETATE is defined as a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. It is also defined as a salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACNE is defined as an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.
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.
APACE is defined as with speed. It is also defined as (poetic, literary) quickly.
CALL is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as make a prediction about; tell in advance. It is also defined as order, request, or command to come. It is also defined as utter a sudden loud cry. It is also defined as pay a brief visit. It is also defined as the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date. It is also defined as a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement. It is also defined as a demand especially in the phrase. It is also defined as a telephone connection. It is also defined as a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. It is also defined as greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name. It is also defined as demand payment of (a loan). It is also defined as give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance. It is also defined as get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. It is also defined as the characteristic sound produced by a bird. It is also defined as make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. It is also defined as a brief social visit. It is also defined as a demand for a show of hands in a card game. It is also defined as an instruction that interrupts the program being executed. It is also defined as a request. It is also defined as ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality. It is also defined as a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course. It is also defined as a visit in an official or professional capacity. It is also defined as call a meeting; invite or command to meet. It is also defined as challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense. It is also defined as challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of. It is also defined as consider or regard as being. It is also defined as declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee. It is also defined as indicate a decision in regard to. It is also defined as lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal. It is also defined as make a stop in a harbour. It is also defined as order or request or give a command for. It is also defined as order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role. It is also defined as read aloud to check for omissions or absentees. It is also defined as require the presentation of for redemption before maturation. It is also defined as rouse somebody from sleep with a call. It is also defined as send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message. It is also defined as (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee. It is also defined as stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather. It is also defined as utter a characteristic note or cry. It is also defined as utter in a loud voice or announce.
CALLA is defined as water arum. It is also defined as South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix.
CANAL is defined as a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance. It is also defined as provide (a city) with a canal. It is also defined as (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion. It is also defined as long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation.
CANAPE is defined as an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANCEL is defined as declare null and void; make ineffective. It is also defined as make up for. It is also defined as a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat. It is also defined as remove or make invisible. It is also defined as make invalid for use. It is also defined as postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled.
CANE is defined as beat with a cane. It is also defined as a stick that people can lean on to help them walk. It is also defined as a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment. It is also defined as a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
CANT is defined as a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves). It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition. It is also defined as insincere talk about religion or morals. It is also defined as two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees. It is also defined as a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force.
CANTATA is defined as a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
CANTEEN is defined as a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen. It is also defined as a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers. It is also defined as a recreation room in an institution. It is also defined as restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat. It is also defined as sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc..
CAPE is defined as a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter. It is also defined as a strip of land projecting into a body of water.
The word CAPLET has no known definition.
CATALPA is defined as tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods.
CATCALL is defined as a cry expressing disapproval. It is also defined as utter catcalls at.
CATNAP is defined as take a siesta. It is also defined as sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed).
CATTLE is defined as domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age.
CELL is defined as a room where a prisoner is kept. It is also defined as small room in which a monk or nun lives. It is also defined as a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction. It is also defined as a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver. It is also defined as a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement. It is also defined as any small compartment. It is also defined as (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals.
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.
CETACEAN is defined as of or relating to whales and dolphins etc. It is also defined as large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals.
CLAN is defined as group of people related by blood or marriage.
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.
CLEAN is defined as make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from. It is also defined as free of restrictions or qualifications. It is also defined as free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed. It is also defined as (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections. It is also defined as clean one’s body or parts thereof, as by washing. It is also defined as not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination. It is also defined as completely; used as intensifiers. It is also defined as exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play. It is also defined as remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits. It is also defined as a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead. It is also defined as (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers. It is also defined as (of a surface) not written or printed on. It is also defined as morally pure. It is also defined as free from impurities. It is also defined as (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims. It is also defined as remove unwanted substances from. It is also defined as clean and tidy up the house. It is also defined as free from sepsis or infection. It is also defined as remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely. It is also defined as in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. It is also defined as be cleanable. It is also defined as deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.. It is also defined as free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits. It is also defined as free of drugs. It is also defined as not carrying concealed weapons. It is also defined as (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense. It is also defined as remove shells or husks from. It is also defined as remove while making clean. It is also defined as ritually clean or pure. It is also defined as thorough and without qualification. It is also defined as without difficulties or problems.
CLEAT is defined as a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured. It is also defined as a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping. It is also defined as a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached. It is also defined as provide with cleats. It is also defined as secure on a cleat.
ECLAT is defined as enthusiastic approval. It is also defined as ceremonial elegance and splendor. It is also defined as brilliant or conspicuous success or effect.
ELECT is defined as an exclusive group of people. It is also defined as selected as the best. It is also defined as choose. It is also defined as elected but not yet installed in office. It is also defined as select by a vote for an office or membership.
The word ELECTEE has no known definition.
ENACT is defined as order by virtue of superior authority; decree. It is also defined as act out; represent or perform as if in a play.
ENLACE is defined as spin, wind, or twist together.
LACE is defined as add alcohol to (beverages). It is also defined as spin, wind, or twist together. It is also defined as draw through eyes or holes. It is also defined as make by braiding or interlacing. It is also defined as a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment). It is also defined as a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns. It is also defined as do lacework.
LACTATE is defined as give suck to. It is also defined as a salt or ester of lactic acid.
LACTEAL is defined as any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct. It is also defined as relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk.
LANCE is defined as a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions. It is also defined as an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. It is also defined as a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon. It is also defined as move quickly, as if by cutting one’s way. It is also defined as open by piercing with a lancet. It is also defined as pierce with a lance, as in a knights’ fight.
LANCET is defined as a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions. It is also defined as an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance.
NACELLE is defined as a streamlined enclosure for an aircraft engine.
PACE is defined as a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride. It is also defined as the relative speed of progress or change. It is also defined as measure (distances) by pacing. It is also defined as the rate of moving (especially walking or running). It is also defined as the rate of some repeating event. It is also defined as a step in walking or running. It is also defined as the distance covered by a step. It is also defined as go at a pace. It is also defined as regulate or set the pace of. It is also defined as walk with slow or fast paces.
PACT is defined as a written agreement between two states or sovereigns.
PALACE is defined as a large and stately mansion. It is also defined as a large ornate exhibition hall. It is also defined as official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign). It is also defined as the governing group of a kingdom.
PANACEA is defined as hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists. It is also defined as (Greek mythology) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia.
The word PANCETTA has no known definition.
PEACE is defined as the absence of mental stress or anxiety. It is also defined as the general security of public places. It is also defined as a treaty to cease hostilities. It is also defined as harmonious relations; freedom from disputes. It is also defined as the state prevailing during the absence of war.
PECAN is defined as tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts. It is also defined as smooth brown oval nut of south central United States. It is also defined as wood of a pecan tree.
PENANCE is defined as remorse for your past conduct. It is also defined as voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing. It is also defined as a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution.
The word PENCE has no known definition.
PLACATE is defined as cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.
PLACE is defined as a job in an organization. It is also defined as assign a location to. It is also defined as a point located with respect to surface features of some region. It is also defined as assign a rank or rating to. It is also defined as the particular portion of space occupied by something. It is also defined as a particular situation. It is also defined as assign to a station. It is also defined as a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane). It is also defined as recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something. It is also defined as where you live at a particular time. It is also defined as identify the location or place of. It is also defined as locate. It is also defined as take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal. It is also defined as put into a certain place or abstract location. It is also defined as a public square with room for pedestrians. It is also defined as make an investment. It is also defined as proper or designated social situation. It is also defined as a blank area. It is also defined as any area set aside for a particular purpose. It is also defined as estimate. It is also defined as an item on a list or in a sequence. It is also defined as intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. It is also defined as the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another. It is also defined as a general vicinity. It is also defined as an abstract mental location. It is also defined as assign to (a job or a home). It is also defined as finish second or better in a horse or dog race. It is also defined as place somebody in a particular situation or location. It is also defined as proper or appropriate position or location. It is also defined as sing a note with the correct pitch. It is also defined as the passage that is being read. It is also defined as to arrange for.
The word TACET has no known definition.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TALC is defined as a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder. It is also defined as apply talcum powder to (one’s body).
TENTACLE is defined as any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion. It is also defined as something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold.
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