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Today’s pangram is OPTIMAL.
OPTIMAL is defined as most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied.
APPALL is defined as strike with disgust or revulsion. It is also defined as fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised.
ATOP is defined as
IMPALA is defined as African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps.
LAMP is defined as an artificial source of visible illumination. It is also defined as a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs.
LAPTOP is defined as a portable computer small enough to use in your lap.
LIMP is defined as the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg. It is also defined as walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury. It is also defined as without energy or will. It is also defined as lacking or having lost rigidity. It is also defined as proceed slowly or with difficulty.
The word LIPO has no known definition.
LIPOMA is defined as a tumor consisting of fatty tissue.
LOLLIPOP is defined as ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick. It is also defined as hard candy on a stick.
LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.
LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
OPAL is defined as a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones.
The word OPTIMA has no known definition.
PAIL is defined as the quantity contained in a pail. It is also defined as a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top.
The word PALAPA has no known definition.
PALATAL is defined as relating to or lying near the palate. It is also defined as produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y’) or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch’ in `chin’ or `j’ in `gin’). It is also defined as a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast’).
PALATIAL is defined as suitable for or like a palace. It is also defined as relating to or being a palace.
PALL is defined as lose interest or become bored with something or somebody. It is also defined as become less interesting or attractive. It is also defined as cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing. It is also defined as a sudden numbing dread. It is also defined as lose sparkle or bouquet. It is also defined as cause to lose courage. It is also defined as hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window). It is also defined as burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped. It is also defined as cause to become flat. It is also defined as cover with a pall. It is also defined as lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to).
PALM is defined as an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event. It is also defined as touch, lift, or hold with the hands. It is also defined as the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers. It is also defined as any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves. It is also defined as a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand.
The word PALP has no known definition.
The word PAMPA has no known definition.
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
PAPAL is defined as proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles.
PAPILLA is defined as a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell. It is also defined as a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather. It is also defined as (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf.
PAPILLOMA is defined as a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass.
PATIO is defined as usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence.
PILL is defined as a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception. It is also defined as a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. It is also defined as a unpleasant or tiresome person. It is also defined as something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size. It is also defined as something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured.
PILOT is defined as something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies. It is also defined as a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors. It is also defined as someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight. It is also defined as an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. It is also defined as operate an airplane. It is also defined as small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner. It is also defined as act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance. It is also defined as a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor.
PIMP is defined as someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce). It is also defined as arrange for sexual partners for others.
PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.
PITA is defined as usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling.
The word PITAPAT has no known definition.
PLAIT is defined as any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape. It is also defined as make by braiding or interlacing. It is also defined as a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair. It is also defined as weave into plaits.
PLAT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a map showing planned or actual features of an area (streets and building lots etc.).
PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.
PLOT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). It is also defined as a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. It is also defined as make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed. It is also defined as a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object. It is also defined as devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet). It is also defined as plan secretly, usually something illegal. It is also defined as the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc..
POLIO is defined as an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.
POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.
POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.
POMP is defined as ceremonial elegance and splendor. It is also defined as cheap or pretentious or vain display.
The word POMPOM has no known definition.
POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.
POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.
The word POPPA has no known definition.
POTATO is defined as annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous. It is also defined as an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland.
The word TAILLAMP has no known definition.
TAMP is defined as press down tightly. It is also defined as a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.).
TAPA is defined as a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark. It is also defined as the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.
TILAPIA is defined as a genus of Cichlidae.
TIPTOP is defined as of the highest quality. It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. It is also defined as the extreme top or summit.
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