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Today’s pangrams are EFFECTUAL and FLUCTUATE.
EFFECTUAL is defined as having legal efficacy or force. It is also defined as producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect.
FLUCTUATE is defined as move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern. It is also defined as be unstable. It is also defined as cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern.
ACETAL is defined as any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules.
ACETATE is defined as a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. It is also defined as a salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACTUAL is defined as being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something. It is also defined as presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible. It is also defined as existing in act or fact. It is also defined as being or existing at the present moment. It is also defined as taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated.
ACTUATE is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as put in motion or move to act.
ACUTE is defined as extremely sharp or severe. It is also defined as having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. It is also defined as ending in a sharp point. It is also defined as a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation. It is also defined as having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course. It is also defined as of critical importance and consequence. It is also defined as of an angle; less than 90 degrees.
AFFECT is defined as have an effect upon. It is also defined as have an emotional or cognitive impact upon. It is also defined as connect closely and often incriminatingly. It is also defined as make believe with the intent to deceive. It is also defined as act physically on; have an effect upon. It is also defined as the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion.
CAFE is defined as a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold.
CALCULATE is defined as predict in advance. It is also defined as have faith or confidence in. It is also defined as specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public. It is also defined as judge to be probable. It is also defined as keep an account of. It is also defined as make a mathematical calculation or computation.
CALF is defined as the muscular back part of the shank. It is also defined as fine leather from the skin of a calf. It is also defined as young of domestic cattle. It is also defined as young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo.
CALL is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as make a prediction about; tell in advance. It is also defined as order, request, or command to come. It is also defined as utter a sudden loud cry. It is also defined as pay a brief visit. It is also defined as the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date. It is also defined as a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement. It is also defined as a demand especially in the phrase. It is also defined as a telephone connection. It is also defined as a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. It is also defined as greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name. It is also defined as demand payment of (a loan). It is also defined as give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance. It is also defined as get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. It is also defined as the characteristic sound produced by a bird. It is also defined as make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. It is also defined as a brief social visit. It is also defined as a demand for a show of hands in a card game. It is also defined as an instruction that interrupts the program being executed. It is also defined as a request. It is also defined as ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality. It is also defined as a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course. It is also defined as a visit in an official or professional capacity. It is also defined as call a meeting; invite or command to meet. It is also defined as challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense. It is also defined as challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of. It is also defined as consider or regard as being. It is also defined as declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee. It is also defined as indicate a decision in regard to. It is also defined as lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal. It is also defined as make a stop in a harbour. It is also defined as order or request or give a command for. It is also defined as order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role. It is also defined as read aloud to check for omissions or absentees. It is also defined as require the presentation of for redemption before maturation. It is also defined as rouse somebody from sleep with a call. It is also defined as send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message. It is also defined as (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee. It is also defined as stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather. It is also defined as utter a characteristic note or cry. It is also defined as utter in a loud voice or announce.
CALLA is defined as water arum. It is also defined as South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix.
CATCALL is defined as a cry expressing disapproval. It is also defined as utter catcalls at.
CATTLE is defined as domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age.
CAUL is defined as part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines. It is also defined as the inner membrane of embryos in higher vertebrates (especially when covering the head at birth).
CELL is defined as a room where a prisoner is kept. It is also defined as small room in which a monk or nun lives. It is also defined as a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction. It is also defined as a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver. It is also defined as a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement. It is also defined as any small compartment. It is also defined as (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals.
The word CELLULE has no known definition.
CLEAT is defined as a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured. It is also defined as a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping. It is also defined as a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached. It is also defined as provide with cleats. It is also defined as secure on a cleat.
CLEF is defined as a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it.
CLEFT is defined as having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib. It is also defined as a long narrow opening. It is also defined as a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin). It is also defined as split or divided.
CLUE is defined as a slight indication. It is also defined as roll into a ball. It is also defined as evidence that helps to solve a problem.
CUFF is defined as hit with the hand. It is also defined as shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs. It is also defined as confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs. It is also defined as the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg.
CULL is defined as look for and gather. It is also defined as the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality. It is also defined as remove something that has been rejected.
CULT is defined as an interest followed with exaggerated zeal. It is also defined as a system of religious beliefs and rituals. It is also defined as a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false. It is also defined as followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices. It is also defined as followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
CUTE is defined as obviously contrived to charm. It is also defined as attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness.
CUTLET is defined as thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled.
CUTTLE is defined as ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell.
ECLAT is defined as enthusiastic approval. It is also defined as ceremonial elegance and splendor. It is also defined as brilliant or conspicuous success or effect.
EFFACE is defined as remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing. It is also defined as remove completely from recognition or memory. It is also defined as make inconspicuous.
EFFECT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as (of a law) having legal validity. It is also defined as produce. It is also defined as the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. It is also defined as an outward appearance. It is also defined as act so as to bring into existence. It is also defined as an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived). It is also defined as a symptom caused by an illness or a drug.
EFFECTUATE is defined as produce.
ELECT is defined as an exclusive group of people. It is also defined as selected as the best. It is also defined as choose. It is also defined as elected but not yet installed in office. It is also defined as select by a vote for an office or membership.
The word ELECTEE has no known definition.
FACE is defined as a contorted facial expression. It is also defined as a specific size and style of type within a type family. It is also defined as oppose, as in hostility or a competition. It is also defined as the feelings expressed on a person’s face. It is also defined as a surface forming part of the outside of an object. It is also defined as be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. It is also defined as the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear. It is also defined as impudent aggressiveness. It is also defined as deal with (something unpleasant) head on. It is also defined as present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. It is also defined as a part of a person that is used to refer to a person. It is also defined as a vertical surface of a building or cliff. It is also defined as be opposite. It is also defined as cover the front or surface of. It is also defined as line the edge (of a garment) with a different material. It is also defined as status in the eyes of others. It is also defined as the general outward appearance of something. It is also defined as the part of an animal corresponding to the human face. It is also defined as the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object). It is also defined as the striking or working surface of an implement. It is also defined as turn so as to expose the face. It is also defined as turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction.
FACET is defined as a distinct feature or element in a problem. It is also defined as a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone).
FACT is defined as a concept whose truth can be proved. It is also defined as an event known to have happened or something known to have existed. It is also defined as a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred. It is also defined as a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened.
FACTUAL is defined as existing in act or fact. It is also defined as of or relating to or characterized by facts.
FAUCET is defined as a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir.
FECAL is defined as of or relating to feces.
FLEECE is defined as outer coat of especially sheep and yaks. It is also defined as shear the wool from. It is also defined as tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing. It is also defined as rip off; ask an unreasonable price. It is also defined as a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing. It is also defined as the wool of a sheep or similar animal.
LACE is defined as add alcohol to (beverages). It is also defined as spin, wind, or twist together. It is also defined as draw through eyes or holes. It is also defined as make by braiding or interlacing. It is also defined as a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment). It is also defined as a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns. It is also defined as do lacework.
LACTATE is defined as give suck to. It is also defined as a salt or ester of lactic acid.
LACTEAL is defined as any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct. It is also defined as relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk.
LETTUCE is defined as informal terms for money. It is also defined as any of various plants of the genus Lactuca. It is also defined as leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa.
The word TACET has no known definition.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTFUL is defined as showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people. It is also defined as having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others.
TACTUAL is defined as of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch. It is also defined as producing a sensation of touch.
TALC is defined as a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder. It is also defined as apply talcum powder to (one’s body).
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