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Today’s pangram is GODCHILD.
GODCHILD is defined as an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism.
CHILD is defined as a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age. It is also defined as a young person of either sex. It is also defined as an immature childish person. It is also defined as a member of a clan or tribe.
CHILDHOOD is defined as the state of a child between infancy and adolescence. It is also defined as the time of person’s life when they are a child.
CHILI is defined as very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency. It is also defined as ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans.
CHILL is defined as coldness due to a cold environment. It is also defined as a sudden numbing dread. It is also defined as make cool or cooler. It is also defined as a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever. It is also defined as loose heat. It is also defined as an almost pleasurable sensation of fright. It is also defined as depress or discourage.
The word CHOCOHOLIC has no known definition.
CICHLID is defined as freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums.
CLOD is defined as an awkward stupid person. It is also defined as a compact mass.
CLOG is defined as become or cause to become obstructed. It is also defined as impede with a clog or as if with a clog. It is also defined as footwear usually with wooden soles. It is also defined as a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps. It is also defined as fill to excess so that function is impaired. It is also defined as coalesce or unite in a mass. It is also defined as any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction. It is also defined as dance a clog dance. It is also defined as impede the motion of, as with a chain or a burden.
CODICIL is defined as a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will.
COIL is defined as a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. It is also defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as make without a potter’s wheel. It is also defined as a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals). It is also defined as to wind or move in a spiral course. It is also defined as a contraceptive device placed inside a woman’s womb. It is also defined as a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine. It is also defined as reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit. It is also defined as tubing that is wound in a spiral.
COLD is defined as the absence of heat. It is also defined as the sensation produced by low temperatures. It is also defined as sexually unresponsive. It is also defined as without compunction or human feeling. It is also defined as a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs). It is also defined as lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new. It is also defined as (color) giving no sensation of warmth. It is also defined as extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion. It is also defined as feeling or showing no enthusiasm. It is also defined as having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration. It is also defined as having lost freshness through passage of time. It is also defined as lacking the warmth of life. It is also defined as marked by errorless familiarity. It is also defined as of a seeker; far from the object sought. It is also defined as so intense as to be almost uncontrollable. It is also defined as unconscious from a blow or shock or intoxication.
COLIC is defined as acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).
COLLOID is defined as a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension.
COOL is defined as great coolness and composure under strain. It is also defined as marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional. It is also defined as make cool or cooler. It is also defined as loose heat. It is also defined as lose intensity. It is also defined as being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition. It is also defined as fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept. It is also defined as inducing the impression of coolness; used especially of greens and blues and violets when referring to color. It is also defined as neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat. It is also defined as psychologically cool and unenthusiastic; unfriendly or unresponsive or showing dislike. It is also defined as the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature. It is also defined as used of a quantity or amount (especially of money) for emphasis.
DILDO is defined as a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation.
DILL is defined as aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning. It is also defined as aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning.
DOLL is defined as informal terms for a (young) woman. It is also defined as a small replica of a person; used as a toy.
GIGOLO is defined as a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman.
GILD is defined as decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold. It is also defined as a formal association of people with similar interests.
GILL is defined as any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus. It is also defined as respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces.
GOLD is defined as a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia. It is also defined as a deep yellow color. It is also defined as having the deep slightly brownish color of gold. It is also defined as made from or covered with gold. It is also defined as coins made of gold. It is also defined as great wealth. It is also defined as something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc..
GOOGOL is defined as a cardinal number represented as 1 followed by 100 zeros (ten raised to the power of a hundred).
HILL is defined as United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916). It is also defined as (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands. It is also defined as risque English comedian (1925-1992). It is also defined as structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones. It is also defined as a local and well-defined elevation of the land. It is also defined as form into a hill.
HOLD is defined as be capable of holding or containing. It is also defined as be pertinent or relevant or applicable. It is also defined as have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. It is also defined as be the physical support of; carry the weight of. It is also defined as resist or confront with resistance. It is also defined as a state of being confined (usually for a short time). It is also defined as lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. It is also defined as drink alcohol without showing ill effects. It is also defined as cause to stop. It is also defined as have room for; hold without crowding. It is also defined as time during which some action is awaited. It is also defined as have or hold in one’s hands or grip. It is also defined as organize or be responsible for. It is also defined as the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. It is also defined as be valid, applicable, or true. It is also defined as protect against a challenge or attack. It is also defined as maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). It is also defined as to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement. It is also defined as keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. It is also defined as the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo. It is also defined as have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices. It is also defined as contain or hold; have within. It is also defined as bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. It is also defined as a cell in a jail or prison. It is also defined as be in accord; be in agreement. It is also defined as the act of grasping. It is also defined as secure and keep for possible future use or application. It is also defined as cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean’. It is also defined as support or hold in a certain manner. It is also defined as declare to be. It is also defined as understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something. It is also defined as arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. It is also defined as aim, point, or direct. It is also defined as assert or affirm. It is also defined as a stronghold. It is also defined as cover as for protection against noise or smell. It is also defined as have as a major characteristic. It is also defined as hold the attention of. It is also defined as keep from departing. It is also defined as keep from exhaling or expelling. It is also defined as power by which something or someone is affected or dominated. It is also defined as remain committed to. It is also defined as remain in a certain state, position, or condition. It is also defined as stop dealing with. It is also defined as take and maintain control over, often by violent means.
IDOL is defined as an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. It is also defined as a material effigy that is worshipped. It is also defined as someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
IGLOO is defined as an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome.
ILLOGIC is defined as invalid or incorrect reasoning.
LOCH is defined as a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked). It is also defined as Scottish word for a lake.
The word LOCI has no known definition.
LOCO is defined as informal or slang terms for mentally irregular.
LOGIC is defined as a system of reasoning. It is also defined as reasoned and reasonable judgment. It is also defined as the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference. It is also defined as the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation. It is also defined as the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine’s representation of logical operations.
LOGO is defined as a company emblem or device.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
The word OLIO has no known definition.
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