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Today’s pangrams are NAIVELY and VENIALLY.
NAIVELY is defined as in a naive manner.
The word VENIALLY has no known definition.
ALIEN is defined as transfer property or ownership. It is also defined as anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found. It is also defined as not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something. It is also defined as a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country. It is also defined as a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere. It is also defined as being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world.
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.
ALLAY is defined as satisfy (thirst). It is also defined as lessen the intensity of or calm.
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.
ALLEY is defined as a narrow street with walls on both sides. It is also defined as a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins.
ALLY is defined as an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. It is also defined as a friendly nation. It is also defined as become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage.
ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.
The word ANALLY has no known definition.
The word ANNAL has no known definition.
ANNEAL is defined as bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling.
ANVIL is defined as the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes. It is also defined as a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering.
AVAIL is defined as a means of serving. It is also defined as take or use. It is also defined as be of use to, be useful to. It is also defined as use to one’s advantage.
AVIAN is defined as pertaining to or characteristic of birds.
The word EAVE has no known definition.
ELAN is defined as distinctive and stylish elegance. It is also defined as a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause). It is also defined as enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness.
INANE is defined as extremely silly or stupid.
INANELY is defined as vacuously or complacently and unconsciously foolish.
INLAY is defined as a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface. It is also defined as decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal. It is also defined as (dentistry) a filling consisting of a solid substance (as gold or porcelain) fitted to a cavity in a tooth and cemented into place.
The word LAIN has no known definition.
LANAI is defined as an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area. It is also defined as a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room.
LANE is defined as a narrow way or road. It is also defined as a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic.
LAVA is defined as rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface.
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.
LEAN is defined as lacking excess flesh. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as containing little excess. It is also defined as have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. It is also defined as cause to lean to the side. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as cause to lean or incline. It is also defined as not profitable or prosperous. It is also defined as rely on for support. It is also defined as lacking in mineral content or combustible material.
The word LEANLY has no known definition.
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.
LEAVEN is defined as cause to puff up with a leaven. It is also defined as an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something. It is also defined as a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
LINEAL is defined as in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child. It is also defined as arranged in a line.
LINEALLY is defined as by an unbroken line of descent.
NAAN is defined as leavened bread baked in a clay oven in India; usually shaped like a teardrop.
NAIL is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as complete a pass. It is also defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as succeed at easily. It is also defined as succeed in obtaining a position. It is also defined as a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard. It is also defined as a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener. It is also defined as attach something somewhere by means of nails. It is also defined as horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
NAIVE is defined as marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience. It is also defined as lacking information or instruction. It is also defined as of or created by one without formal training; simple or naive in style. It is also defined as not initiated; deficient in relevant experience. It is also defined as inexperienced.
The word NANA has no known definition.
NANNY is defined as a woman who is the custodian of children. It is also defined as female goat.
NAVAL is defined as connected with or belonging to or used in a navy.
NAVE is defined as the central area of a church.
NAVEL is defined as a scar where the umbilical cord was attached. It is also defined as the center point or middle of something.
NAVY is defined as a dark shade of blue. It is also defined as an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare. It is also defined as the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces.
VAIN is defined as unproductive of success. It is also defined as characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
VAINLY is defined as to no avail.
VALE is defined as a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river.
VALLEY is defined as a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river.
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.
VANE is defined as mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind. It is also defined as the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft. It is also defined as flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water. It is also defined as a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it.
VANILLA is defined as a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans). It is also defined as a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans. It is also defined as any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers. It is also defined as plain and without any extras or adornments. It is also defined as flavored with vanilla extract.
VANILLIN is defined as a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings.
VEAL is defined as meat from a calf.
VENAL is defined as capable of being corrupted.
VENALLY is defined as in a corrupt and deceitful manner.
VENIAL is defined as easily excused or forgiven. It is also defined as warranting only temporal punishment.
VIAL is defined as a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle).
VILLA is defined as Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923). It is also defined as country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard. It is also defined as detached or semidetached suburban house. It is also defined as pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds.
VILLAIN is defined as a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately. It is also defined as the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction.
VILLAINY is defined as the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior. It is also defined as a criminal or vicious act.
The word VILLANELLE has no known definition.
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