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Today’s pangram is AROMATIC.
AROMATIC is defined as having a strong pleasant odor. It is also defined as (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
AORTIC is defined as of or relating to the aorta.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ATOMIC is defined as (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy. It is also defined as immeasurably small. It is also defined as of or relating to or comprising atoms.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
The word CAMI has no known definition.
CARIOCA is defined as a lively ballroom dance that resembles the samba. It is also defined as a native or inhabitant of Rio de Janeiro. It is also defined as music composed for dancing the carioca.
CIAO is defined as an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian).
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
The word CIRRI has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
COATI is defined as omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America.
COCCI is defined as any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria.
COIR is defined as stiff coarse fiber from the outer husk of a coconut.
COMIC is defined as arousing or provoking laughter. It is also defined as a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts. It is also defined as of or relating to or characteristic of comedy.
COMMIT is defined as give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. It is also defined as perform an act, usually with a negative connotation. It is also defined as cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution. It is also defined as make an investment. It is also defined as engage in or perform. It is also defined as confer a trust upon.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
The word CROCI has no known definition.
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.
IMITATOR is defined as someone who copies the words or behavior of another. It is also defined as someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another.
IOTA is defined as a tiny or scarcely detectable amount. It is also defined as the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet.
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
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.
MICRO is defined as extremely small in scale or scope or capability.
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.
MIRROR is defined as a faithful depiction or reflection. It is also defined as polished surface that forms images by reflecting light. It is also defined as reflect as if in a mirror. It is also defined as reflect or resemble.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
The word MORATORIA has no known definition.
OMIT is defined as leave undone or leave out. It is also defined as prevent from being included or considered or accepted.
ORATORIO is defined as a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RATIO is defined as the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree. It is also defined as the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient).
RICOTTA is defined as soft Italian cheese like cottage cheese.
RIOT is defined as a joke that seems extremely funny. It is also defined as a state of disorder involving group violence. It is also defined as a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. It is also defined as engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking. It is also defined as a public act of violence by an unruly mob. It is also defined as take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot.
The word ROTI has no known definition.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
The word TAMARI has no known definition.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TOMTIT is defined as widely distributed European titmouse with bright cobalt blue wings and tail and crown of the head.
The word TORI has no known definition.
The word TORIC has no known definition.
The word TORII has no known definition.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRAITOR is defined as someone who betrays his country by committing treason. It is also defined as a person who says one thing and does another.
The word TRATTORIA has no known definition.
TRICOT is defined as a knitted fabric or one resembling knitting.
TRIM is defined as cut down on; make a reduction in. It is also defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as thin and fit. It is also defined as cutting down to the desired size or shape. It is also defined as neat and smart in appearance. It is also defined as decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. It is also defined as remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. It is also defined as of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder. It is also defined as severely simple in line or design. It is also defined as a decoration or adornment on a garment. It is also defined as a state of arrangement or appearance. It is also defined as cut closely. It is also defined as adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used. It is also defined as attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation. It is also defined as balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces. It is also defined as be in equilibrium during a flight. It is also defined as decorate, as with ornaments.
TRIO is defined as a set of three similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as three people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. It is also defined as a musical composition for three performers. It is also defined as three performers or singers who perform together.
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