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Today’s pangram is MEGAPLEX.
The word MEGAPLEX has no known definition.
AGAPE is defined as selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature). It is also defined as with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe. It is also defined as a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship. It is also defined as (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind.
AGLEAM is defined as bright with a steady but subdued shining.
ALGA is defined as primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
ALGAE is defined as primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
ALGAL is defined as of or relating to alga.
ALLEGE is defined as report or maintain.
ALLELE is defined as (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character.
AMALGAM is defined as an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams. It is also defined as a combination or blend of diverse things.
AMPLE is defined as fairly large in size. It is also defined as affording an abundant supply. It is also defined as more than enough in size or scope or capacity.
APEX is defined as the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars. It is also defined as the highest point (of something).
APPALL is defined as strike with disgust or revulsion. It is also defined as fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised.
APPEAL is defined as attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates. It is also defined as request for a sum of money. It is also defined as earnest or urgent request. It is also defined as be attractive to. It is also defined as request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection. It is also defined as cite as an authority; resort to. It is also defined as challenge (a decision). It is also defined as (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court’s judgment or the granting of a new trial. It is also defined as take a court case to a higher court for review.
The word APPELLEE has no known definition.
APPLE is defined as native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits. It is also defined as fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh.
The word AXEL has no known definition.
AXLE is defined as a shaft on which a wheel rotates.
EAGLE is defined as shoot two strokes under par. It is also defined as any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight. It is also defined as a former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars. It is also defined as an emblem representing power. It is also defined as (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole. It is also defined as shoot in two strokes under par.
EXAM is defined as a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge.
EXAMPLE is defined as a representative form or pattern. It is also defined as something to be imitated. It is also defined as an occurrence of something. It is also defined as an item of information that is typical of a class or group. It is also defined as punishment intended as a warning to others. It is also defined as a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding.
GAGA is defined as intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with. It is also defined as mentally or physically infirm with age.
GAGE is defined as a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.. It is also defined as street names for marijuana. It is also defined as place a bet on.
GAGGLE is defined as a flock of geese. It is also defined as make a noise characteristic of a goose.
GALA is defined as a gay festivity.
GALE is defined as a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale.
GALL is defined as a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats. It is also defined as an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle. It is also defined as irritate or vex. It is also defined as become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. It is also defined as the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. It is also defined as a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. It is also defined as abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury. It is also defined as a skin sore caused by chafing.
GAME is defined as your occupation or line of work. It is also defined as a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). It is also defined as willing to face danger. It is also defined as place a bet on. It is also defined as disabled in the feet or legs. It is also defined as a contest with rules to determine a winner. It is also defined as an amusement or pastime. It is also defined as animal hunted for food or sport. It is also defined as a single play of a sport or other contest. It is also defined as frivolous or trifling behavior. It is also defined as (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win. It is also defined as (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves. It is also defined as the flesh of wild animals that is used for food. It is also defined as the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game.
GAMMA is defined as Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524). It is also defined as a unit of magnetic field strength equal to one-hundred-thousandth of an oersted. It is also defined as the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet.
GAPE is defined as look with amazement; look stupidly. It is also defined as be wide open. It is also defined as an expression of openmouthed astonishment. It is also defined as a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open).
The word GLAM has no known definition.
GLEAM is defined as be shiny, as if wet. It is also defined as a flash of light (especially reflected light). It is also defined as shine brightly, like a star or a light. It is also defined as an appearance of reflected light. It is also defined as appear briefly.
LAMA is defined as llamas. It is also defined as a Tibetan or Mongolian priest of Lamaism.
LAME is defined as deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg. It is also defined as someone who doesn’t understand what is going on. It is also defined as pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness. It is also defined as disabled in the feet or legs. It is also defined as a fabric interwoven with threads of metal.
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.
LAPEL is defined as lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar.
LEAP is defined as a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards. It is also defined as cause to jump or leap. It is also defined as pass abruptly from one state or topic to another. It is also defined as a sudden and decisive increase. It is also defined as an abrupt transition. It is also defined as move forward by leaps and bounds. It is also defined as jump down from an elevated point. It is also defined as the distance leaped (or to be leaped).
LEGAL is defined as having legal efficacy or force. It is also defined as allowed by official rules. It is also defined as established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules. It is also defined as of or relating to jurisprudence. It is also defined as relating to or characteristic of the profession of law.
LEMMA is defined as the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae. It is also defined as a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition. It is also defined as the heading that indicates the subject of an annotation or a literary composition or a dictionary entry.
LLAMA is defined as wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump.
The word MAGE has no known definition.
MAGMA is defined as molten rock in the earth’s crust.
MALE is defined as characteristic of a man. It is also defined as a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies. It is also defined as an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova). It is also defined as being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation. It is also defined as for or pertaining to or composed of men or boys. It is also defined as the capital of Maldives in the center of the islands.
MALL is defined as mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace. It is also defined as a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MAMMAL is defined as any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk.
MAPLE is defined as any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone. It is also defined as wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring.
MEAL is defined as the food served and eaten at one time. It is also defined as any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times. It is also defined as coarsely ground foodstuff; especially seeds of various cereal grasses or pulse.
The word MEGA has no known definition.
PAELLA is defined as saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken.
PAGE is defined as United States diplomat and writer about the Old South (1853-1922). It is also defined as English industrialist who pioneered in the design and manufacture of aircraft (1885-1962). It is also defined as number the pages of a book or manuscript. It is also defined as in medieval times a youth acting as a knight’s attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood. It is also defined as a boy who is employed to run errands. It is also defined as a youthful attendant at official functions or ceremonies such as legislative functions and weddings. It is also defined as contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody’s name over a P.A. system. It is also defined as one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains. It is also defined as work as a page.
The word PALAPA has no known definition.
PALE is defined as abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress. It is also defined as a wooden strip forming part of a fence. It is also defined as turn pale, as if in fear. It is also defined as (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble. It is also defined as lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness. It is also defined as not full or rich. It is also defined as very light colored; highly diluted with white.
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.
PEAL is defined as a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells). It is also defined as sound loudly and sonorously. It is also defined as ring recurrently.
PLEA is defined as a humble request for help from someone in authority. It is also defined as an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed. It is also defined as (law) a defendant’s answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer).
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