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Today’s pangrams are AMBIANCE and AMBIENCE.
AMBIANCE is defined as the atmosphere of an environment. It is also defined as a particular environment or surrounding influence.
AMBIENCE is defined as the atmosphere of an environment. It is also defined as a particular environment or surrounding influence.
ACME is defined as the highest point (of something). It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
AMEBA is defined as naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion.
The word AMEBAE has no known definition.
AMEBIC is defined as pertaining to or resembling amoebae.
AMEN is defined as a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes.
ANEMIA is defined as a deficiency of red blood cells. It is also defined as genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America. It is also defined as a lack of vitality.
ANEMIC is defined as relating to anemia or suffering from anemia. It is also defined as lacking vigor or energy.
ANIMA is defined as (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
ANIME is defined as any of various resins or oleoresins. It is also defined as a hard copal derived from an African tree. It is also defined as a style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.
BEAM is defined as a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation. It is also defined as emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light. It is also defined as a column of light (as from a beacon). It is also defined as a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather. It is also defined as experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion. It is also defined as broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television. It is also defined as have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink. It is also defined as a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts. It is also defined as express with a beaming face or smile. It is also defined as long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction. It is also defined as (nautical) breadth amidships. It is also defined as smile radiantly; express joy through one’s facial expression. It is also defined as the broad side of a ship.
The word BECAME has no known definition.
CAIMAN is defined as a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.
The word CAME has no known definition.
The word CAMI has no known definition.
CINEMA is defined as a theater where films are shown. It is also defined as a medium that disseminates moving pictures.
EMCEE is defined as a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers). It is also defined as act as a master of ceremonies.
EMINENCE is defined as a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament. It is also defined as high status importance owing to marked superiority.
ENEMA is defined as an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.
IAMB is defined as a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables.
The word IAMBI has no known definition.
IAMBIC is defined as a verse line consisting of iambs. It is also defined as of or consisting of iambs.
ICEMAN is defined as a professional killer. It is also defined as someone who cuts and delivers ice.
ICEMEN is defined as a professional killer. It is also defined as someone who cuts and delivers ice.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
IMBIBE is defined as take (gas, light or heat) into a solution. It is also defined as take in, also metaphorically. It is also defined as take in liquids. It is also defined as receive into the mind and retain.
IMMINENCE is defined as the state of being imminent and liable to happen soon.
MACE is defined as an official who carries a mace of office. It is also defined as (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization. It is also defined as a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority. It is also defined as spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed.
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MAIN is defined as (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. It is also defined as any very large body of (salt) water. It is also defined as most important element. It is also defined as a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage. It is also defined as of force; of the greatest possible intensity.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMBA is defined as arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MANE is defined as growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being. It is also defined as long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal’s neck.
MANIA is defined as a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently. It is also defined as an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
MANIAC is defined as an insane person. It is also defined as wildly disordered. It is also defined as a person who has an obsession with or excessive enthusiasm for something.
MANIC is defined as affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason.
MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.
MEAN is defined as (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt. It is also defined as intend to refer to. It is also defined as marked by poverty befitting a beggar. It is also defined as of no value or worth. It is also defined as denote or connote. It is also defined as have as a logical consequence. It is also defined as (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. It is also defined as an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n. It is also defined as approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value. It is also defined as have in mind as a purpose. It is also defined as having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality. It is also defined as mean or intend to express or convey. It is also defined as characterized by malice. It is also defined as destine or designate for a certain purpose. It is also defined as excellent.
MEANIE is defined as a person of mean disposition.
MECCA is defined as a place that attracts many visitors. It is also defined as joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam.
MEME is defined as a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation).
MENACE is defined as pose a threat to; present a danger to. It is also defined as something that is a source of danger. It is also defined as act in a threatening manner. It is also defined as a threat or the act of threatening. It is also defined as express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture.
MICA is defined as any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity.
The word MICE has no known definition.
MIEN is defined as dignified manner or conduct.
MIME is defined as a performance using gestures and body movements without words. It is also defined as imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect. It is also defined as an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression. It is also defined as act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only.
MIMIC is defined as someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress). It is also defined as imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect. It is also defined as constituting an imitation.
MINCE is defined as make less severe or harsh. It is also defined as cut into small pieces. It is also defined as food chopped into small bits. It is also defined as walk daintily.
MINE is defined as excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted. It is also defined as explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel. It is also defined as get from the earth by excavation. It is also defined as lay mines.
MINI is defined as a very short skirt. It is also defined as used of women’s clothing; very short with hemline above the knee.
MINICAB is defined as a minicar used as a taxicab.
The word MINICAM has no known definition.
MINIM is defined as a musical note having the time value of half a whole note. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram.
The word MINIMA has no known definition.
NAME is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of. It is also defined as give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property. It is also defined as family based on male descent. It is also defined as determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis. It is also defined as charge with a function; charge to be. It is also defined as identify as in botany or biology, for example. It is also defined as a defamatory or abusive word or phrase. It is also defined as a well-known or notable person. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as create and charge with a task or function. It is also defined as a language unit by which a person or thing is known. It is also defined as a person’s reputation. It is also defined as by the sanction or authority of. It is also defined as mention and identify by name.
The word NIMBI has no known definition.
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