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Today’s pangrams are CURTAIN and TACITURN.
CURTAIN is defined as hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window). It is also defined as any barrier to communication or vision. It is also defined as provide with drapery.
TACITURN is defined as habitually reserved and uncommunicative.
ANTARCTIC is defined as at or near the south pole. It is also defined as the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters.
The word ARANCINI has no known definition.
The word ARCANA has no known definition.
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.
ARNICA is defined as an ointment used in treating bruises. It is also defined as any of various rhizomatous usually perennial plants of the genus Arnica. It is also defined as used especially in treating bruises.
ARRANT is defined as without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
ATTRACT is defined as be attractive to. It is also defined as direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. It is also defined as exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away.
The word ATTRACTANT has no known definition.
AURA is defined as an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint. It is also defined as a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing. It is also defined as a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure.
CAIRN is defined as small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland. It is also defined as a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path.
CARAT is defined as the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold. It is also defined as a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg.
CART is defined as draw slowly or heavily. It is also defined as wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels. It is also defined as a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal. It is also defined as transport something in a cart.
CATARACT is defined as a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice. It is also defined as an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye.
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
CIRCUIT is defined as an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow. It is also defined as a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area. It is also defined as a racetrack for automobile races. It is also defined as movement once around a course. It is also defined as the boundary line encompassing an area or object. It is also defined as an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to. It is also defined as (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals. It is also defined as make a circuit.
The word CIRRI has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
The word CRANIA has no known definition.
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.
CURRANT is defined as any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants. It is also defined as any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams. It is also defined as small dried seedless raisin grown in the Mediterranean region and California; used in cooking.
CURT is defined as marked by rude or peremptory shortness. It is also defined as brief and to the point; effectively cut short.
INCUR is defined as receive a specified treatment (abstract). It is also defined as make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to.
The word INURN has no known definition.
IRRITANT is defined as something that causes irritation and annoyance.
NARC is defined as a lawman concerned with narcotics violations.
NITRIC is defined as of or containing nitrogen.
RAIN is defined as anything happening rapidly or in quick successive. It is also defined as drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds. It is also defined as precipitate as rain. It is also defined as water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RANI is defined as (the feminine of raja) a Hindu princess or the wife of a raja.
RANT is defined as talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner. It is also defined as pompous or pretentious talk or writing. It is also defined as a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
RATTAN is defined as climbing palm of Sri Lanka and southern India remarkable for the great length of the stems which are used for malacca canes. It is also defined as the stem of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus and related genera used to make wickerwork and furniture and canes. It is also defined as a switch made from the stems of the rattan palms.
RICIN is defined as a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent; can be used as a bioweapon.
RUIN is defined as deprive of virginity. It is also defined as an event that results in destruction. It is also defined as an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction. It is also defined as failure that results in a loss of position or reputation. It is also defined as destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined. It is also defined as the process of becoming dilapidated. It is also defined as destroy completely; damage irreparably. It is also defined as reduce to bankruptcy. It is also defined as a ruined building. It is also defined as destroy or cause to fail. It is also defined as fall into ruin. It is also defined as reduce to ruins.
RUNIC is defined as relating to or consisting of runes.
RUNT is defined as disparaging terms for small people.
The word TANTARA has no known definition.
TANTRA is defined as doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet. It is also defined as any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind.
TANTRIC is defined as of or relating to Tantrism.
TART is defined as a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. It is also defined as harsh. It is also defined as tasting sour like a lemon. It is also defined as a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust. It is also defined as a small open pie with a fruit filling.
TARTAN is defined as a cloth having a crisscross design.
TARTAR is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a salt used especially in baking powder. It is also defined as a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century. It is also defined as an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TRACT is defined as a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain. It is also defined as a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet. It is also defined as an extended area of land. It is also defined as a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose.
TRAIN is defined as teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports. It is also defined as create by training and teaching. It is also defined as teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment. It is also defined as develop (a child’s or animal’s) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. It is also defined as a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding. It is also defined as wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed. It is also defined as drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground. It is also defined as undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession. It is also defined as travel by rail or train. It is also defined as public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive. It is also defined as educate for a future role or function. It is also defined as a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file. It is also defined as point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards. It is also defined as a series of consequences wrought by an event. It is also defined as cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it. It is also defined as exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition. It is also defined as piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRUANT is defined as someone who shirks duty. It is also defined as one who is absent from school without permission. It is also defined as absent without permission.
TURN is defined as to break and turn over earth especially with a plow. It is also defined as twist suddenly so as to sprain. It is also defined as pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become. It is also defined as cause to move around a center so as to show another side of. It is also defined as undergo a change or development. It is also defined as let (something) fall or spill from a container. It is also defined as cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. It is also defined as undergo a transformation or a change of position or action. It is also defined as pass to the other side of. It is also defined as have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to. It is also defined as turning or twisting around (in place). It is also defined as a favor for someone. It is also defined as change to the contrary. It is also defined as (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession. It is also defined as a short performance that is part of a longer program. It is also defined as a circular segment of a curve. It is also defined as (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive. It is also defined as a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else). It is also defined as a movement in a new direction. It is also defined as an unforeseen development. It is also defined as the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course. It is also defined as go sour or spoil. It is also defined as accomplish by rotating. It is also defined as alter the functioning or setting of. It is also defined as become officially one year older. It is also defined as cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics. It is also defined as cause to move along an axis or into a new direction. It is also defined as cause to move around or rotate. It is also defined as change color. It is also defined as change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense. It is also defined as channel one’s attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something. It is also defined as direct at someone. It is also defined as get by buying and selling. It is also defined as move around an axis or a center. It is also defined as shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel. It is also defined as taking a short walk out and back. It is also defined as the act of turning away or in the opposite direction. It is also defined as to send or let go.
UNITARIAN is defined as adherent of Unitarianism. It is also defined as of or relating to or characterizing Unitarianism.
URIC is defined as in or relating to or obtained from urine.
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