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Today’s pangram is DEVIANT.
DEVIANT is defined as markedly different from an accepted norm. It is also defined as a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.
ADDITIVE is defined as designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree. It is also defined as characterized or produced by addition. It is also defined as something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine.
ADVENT is defined as arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous). It is also defined as (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment. It is also defined as the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas.
ATTENTIVE is defined as taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention. It is also defined as (often followed by `to’) giving care or attention.
AVIAN is defined as pertaining to or characteristic of birds.
AVIATE is defined as operate an airplane.
The word AVIATED has no known definition.
AVID is defined as marked by active interest and enthusiasm. It is also defined as (often followed by `for’) ardently or excessively desirous.
DATIVE is defined as the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb.
DEVEIN is defined as remove the dark dorsal vein of (a shrimp).
The word DEVEINED has no known definition.
DEVIATE is defined as be at variance with; be out of line with. It is also defined as markedly different from an accepted norm. It is also defined as turn aside; turn away from. It is also defined as a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior. It is also defined as cause to turn away from a previous or expected course.
The word DEVIATED has no known definition.
DIVA is defined as a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star.
DIVAN is defined as a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author). It is also defined as a Muslim council chamber or law court. It is also defined as a Muslim council of state. It is also defined as a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall).
DIVE is defined as a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft. It is also defined as a headlong plunge into water. It is also defined as drop steeply. It is also defined as a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall. It is also defined as plunge into water. It is also defined as swim under water.
The word DIVED has no known definition.
DIVIDE is defined as perform a division. It is also defined as act as a barrier between; stand between. It is also defined as separate into parts or portions. It is also defined as force, take, or pull apart. It is also defined as a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems. It is also defined as make a division or separation. It is also defined as come apart. It is also defined as a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility).
DIVIDED is defined as distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose. It is also defined as having a median strip or island between lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. It is also defined as separated into parts or pieces.
DIVIDEND is defined as a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus). It is also defined as a number to be divided by another number. It is also defined as that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly.
DIVINE is defined as emanating from God. It is also defined as appropriate to or befitting a god. It is also defined as being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods. It is also defined as a clergyman or other person in religious orders. It is also defined as resulting from divine providence. It is also defined as being or having the nature of a god. It is also defined as terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God. It is also defined as devoted to or in the service or worship of a deity. It is also defined as perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers. It is also defined as search by divining, as if with a rod.
The word DIVINED has no known definition.
The word DIVVIED has no known definition.
The word EAVE has no known definition.
ENDIVE is defined as widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched. It is also defined as variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges.
The word ENVIED has no known definition.
EVADE is defined as avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). It is also defined as escape, either physically or mentally. It is also defined as practice evasion. It is also defined as use cunning or deceit to escape or avoid.
The word EVADED has no known definition.
EVEN is defined as to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons. It is also defined as of the score in a contest. It is also defined as occurring at fixed intervals. It is also defined as become even or more even. It is also defined as make even or more even. It is also defined as symmetrically arranged. It is also defined as make level or straight. It is also defined as the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall). It is also defined as equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced. It is also defined as being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with). It is also defined as divisible by two.
The word EVENED has no known definition.
EVENT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as a special set of circumstances. It is also defined as a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory. It is also defined as something that happens at a given place and time.
EVIDENT is defined as capable of being seen or noticed. It is also defined as clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment.
INATTENTIVE is defined as not showing due care or attention. It is also defined as showing a lack of attention or care.
INITIATIVE is defined as serving to set in motion. It is also defined as readiness to embark on bold new ventures. It is also defined as the first of a series of actions.
INVADE is defined as to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate. It is also defined as march aggressively into another’s territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation. It is also defined as occupy in large numbers or live on a host. It is also defined as penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way.
The word INVADED has no known definition.
INVENT is defined as come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort. It is also defined as concoct something artificial or untrue.
The word INVENTED has no known definition.
INVENTIVE is defined as (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action.
INVITE is defined as ask someone in a friendly way to do something. It is also defined as have as a guest. It is also defined as give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting. It is also defined as increase the likelihood of. It is also defined as request the participation or presence of. It is also defined as ask to enter. It is also defined as express willingness to have in one’s home or environs. It is also defined as invite someone to one’s house. It is also defined as a colloquial expression for invitation.
The word INVITED has no known definition.
INVITEE is defined as a visitor to whom hospitality is extended.
IVIED is defined as overgrown with ivy.
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.
NAIVETE is defined as lack of sophistication or worldliness.
NATIVE is defined as characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning. It is also defined as an indigenous person who was born in a particular place. It is also defined as a person born in a particular place or country. It is also defined as as found in nature in the elemental form. It is also defined as belonging to one by birth. It is also defined as characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin. It is also defined as indigenous plants and animals.
NAVE is defined as the central area of a church.
TENTATIVE is defined as unsettled in mind or opinion. It is also defined as under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon.
TITIVATE is defined as make neat, smart, or trim.
The word TITIVATED has no known definition.
VAIN is defined as unproductive of success. It is also defined as characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
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.
VEIN is defined as a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart. It is also defined as one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect. It is also defined as any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ. It is also defined as a layer of ore between layers of rock. It is also defined as a distinctive style or manner. It is also defined as make a veinlike pattern.
VEINED is defined as having or showing markings that resemble veins.
VEND is defined as sell or offer for sale from place to place.
The word VENDED has no known definition.
VENDETTA is defined as a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other.
VENT is defined as activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion. It is also defined as expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen. It is also defined as give expression or utterance to. It is also defined as a fissure in the earth’s crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt. It is also defined as a hole for the escape of gas or air. It is also defined as a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket). It is also defined as external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate.
VENTED is defined as supplied with a vent or vents for intake of air or discharge of gases.
The word VETTED has no known definition.
VIAND is defined as a choice or delicious dish.
The word VIED has no known definition.
VINE is defined as a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface.
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.
VITIATED is defined as impaired by diminution. It is also defined as ruined in character or quality.
VIVID is defined as evoking lifelike images within the mind. It is also defined as (of color) having the highest saturation. It is also defined as having strong or striking color. It is also defined as having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience.
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