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Today’s pangrams are ATTACHMENT, CATCHMENT, ENCHANTMENT, and ENHANCEMENT.
ATTACHMENT is defined as the act of attaching or affixing something. It is also defined as the act of fastening things together. It is also defined as a feeling of affection for a person or an institution. It is also defined as a connection that fastens things together. It is also defined as faithful support for a cause or political party or religion. It is also defined as a supplementary part or accessory. It is also defined as a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding.
CATCHMENT is defined as a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area).
ENCHANTMENT is defined as a magical spell. It is also defined as a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation. It is also defined as a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual.
ENHANCEMENT is defined as an improvement that makes something more agreeable.
ACCENT is defined as special importance or significance. It is also defined as to stress, single out as important. It is also defined as distinctive manner of oral expression. It is also defined as the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch). It is also defined as the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. It is also defined as a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation. It is also defined as put stress on; utter with an accent.
ACETATE is defined as a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. It is also defined as a salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACHE is defined as feel physical pain. It is also defined as have a desire for something or someone who is not present. It is also defined as be the source of pain. It is also defined as a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain.
ACME is defined as the highest point (of something). It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
ACNE is defined as an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones.
ATTACH is defined as take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority. It is also defined as create social or emotional ties. It is also defined as be attached; be in contact with. It is also defined as become attached. It is also defined as cause to be attached.
ATTACHE is defined as a shallow and rectangular briefcase. It is also defined as a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission.
CACHE is defined as (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics. It is also defined as save up as for future use. It is also defined as a secret store of valuables or money. It is also defined as a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons).
CACHET is defined as a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal. It is also defined as an indication of approved or superior status. It is also defined as a seal on a letter.
The word CAME has no known definition.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANE is defined as beat with a cane. It is also defined as a stick that people can lean on to help them walk. It is also defined as a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment. It is also defined as a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
CANT is defined as a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves). It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition. It is also defined as insincere talk about religion or morals. It is also defined as two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees. It is also defined as a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force.
CANTATA is defined as a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
CANTEEN is defined as a restaurant outside; often for soldiers or policemen. It is also defined as a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers. It is also defined as a recreation room in an institution. It is also defined as restaurant in a factory; where workers can eat. It is also defined as sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc..
CATCH is defined as reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot. It is also defined as perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily. It is also defined as perceive by hearing. It is also defined as the act of catching an object with the hands. It is also defined as a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident. It is also defined as suffer from the receipt of. It is also defined as see or watch. It is also defined as take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of. It is also defined as hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers. It is also defined as succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase. It is also defined as to hook or entangle. It is also defined as apprehend and reproduce accurately. It is also defined as the quantity that was caught. It is also defined as a restraint that checks the motion of something. It is also defined as attract and fix. It is also defined as capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping. It is also defined as detect a blunder or misstep. It is also defined as the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal). It is also defined as a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect. It is also defined as attract; cause to be enamored. It is also defined as catch up with and possibly overtake. It is also defined as grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of. It is also defined as a break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion). It is also defined as a cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth. It is also defined as a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window. It is also defined as anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching). It is also defined as become aware of. It is also defined as be struck or affected by. It is also defined as be the catcher. It is also defined as cause to become accidentally or suddenly caught, ensnared, or entangled. It is also defined as check oneself during an action. It is also defined as contract. It is also defined as delay or hold up; prevent from proceeding on schedule or as planned. It is also defined as discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state. It is also defined as get or regain something necessary, usually quickly or briefly. It is also defined as reach in time. It is also defined as spread or be communicated. It is also defined as start burning. It is also defined as take in and retain.
CEMENT is defined as a specialized bony substance covering the root of a tooth. It is also defined as a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar. It is also defined as any of various materials used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth. It is also defined as bind or join with or as if with cement. It is also defined as concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement. It is also defined as cover or coat with cement. It is also defined as make fast as if with cement. It is also defined as something that hardens to act as adhesive material.
CENT is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of several countries.
CETACEAN is defined as of or relating to whales and dolphins etc. It is also defined as large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals.
CHANCE is defined as a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances. It is also defined as come upon, as if by accident; meet with. It is also defined as occurring or appearing or singled out by chance. It is also defined as the possibility of future success. It is also defined as take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome. It is also defined as a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible. It is also defined as an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another. It is also defined as a risk involving danger. It is also defined as be the case by chance.
CHANT is defined as recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm. It is also defined as utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically. It is also defined as a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone.
CHAT is defined as talk socially without exchanging too much information. It is also defined as songbirds having a chattering call. It is also defined as birds having a chattering call. It is also defined as an informal conversation.
CHEAT is defined as weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat. It is also defined as engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud. It is also defined as weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous. It is also defined as deprive somebody of something by deceit. It is also defined as defeat someone through trickery or deceit. It is also defined as someone who leads you to believe something that is not true. It is also defined as be sexually unfaithful to one’s partner in marriage. It is also defined as the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme. It is also defined as a deception for profit to yourself.
CHEETAH is defined as long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game.
EACH is defined as to or from every one of two or more (considered individually). It is also defined as (used of count nouns) every one considered individually.
EMCEE is defined as a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers). It is also defined as act as a master of ceremonies.
ENACT is defined as order by virtue of superior authority; decree. It is also defined as act out; represent or perform as if in a play.
ENACTMENT is defined as the passing of a law by a legislative body. It is also defined as a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body. It is also defined as acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture.
ENCHANT is defined as hold spellbound. It is also defined as cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something. It is also defined as attract; cause to be enamored.
ENHANCE is defined as increase. It is also defined as make better or more attractive.
ETCH is defined as carve or cut a design or letters into. It is also defined as carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block. It is also defined as cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible. It is also defined as make an etching of. It is also defined as selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons.
HATCH is defined as shading consisting of multiple crossing lines. It is also defined as devise or invent. It is also defined as a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open. It is also defined as sit on (eggs). It is also defined as the production of young from an egg. It is also defined as a movable barrier covering a hatchway. It is also defined as draw, cut, or engrave lines, usually parallel, on metal, wood, or paper. It is also defined as emerge from the eggs. It is also defined as inlay with narrow strips or lines of a different substance such as gold or silver, for the purpose of decorating.
HATCHET is defined as weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians. It is also defined as a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood).
HENCE is defined as (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result. It is also defined as from this place.
HENCHMAN is defined as someone who assists in a plot.
HENCHMEN is defined as someone who assists in a plot.
MACE is defined as an official who carries a mace of office. It is also defined as (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization. It is also defined as a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority. It is also defined as spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed.
MACHETE is defined as a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation.
MATCH is defined as a person who is of equal standing with another in a group. It is also defined as set into opposition or rivalry. It is also defined as be equal to in quality or ability. It is also defined as lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction. It is also defined as make correspond or harmonize. It is also defined as a pair of people who live together. It is also defined as make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect. It is also defined as an exact duplicate. It is also defined as be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. It is also defined as a burning piece of wood or cardboard. It is also defined as a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete. It is also defined as be equal or harmonize. It is also defined as give or join in marriage. It is also defined as provide funds complementary to. It is also defined as something that resembles or harmonizes with. It is also defined as the score needed to win a match.
The word MATCHA has no known definition.
MECCA is defined as a place that attracts many visitors. It is also defined as joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam.
MENACE is defined as pose a threat to; present a danger to. It is also defined as something that is a source of danger. It is also defined as act in a threatening manner. It is also defined as a threat or the act of threatening. It is also defined as express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture.
The word NATCH has no known definition.
The word TACET has no known definition.
TACH is defined as measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TEACH is defined as impart skills or knowledge to. It is also defined as an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718). It is also defined as accustom gradually to some action or attitude.
TECH is defined as a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences.
THATCH is defined as an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718). It is also defined as a house roof made with a plant material (as straw). It is also defined as cover with thatch. It is also defined as hair resembling thatched roofing material. It is also defined as plant stalks used as roofing material.
THENCE is defined as (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result. It is also defined as from that circumstance or source. It is also defined as from that place or from there.
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