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Today’s pangrams are GALLIVANT, GALLIVANTING, and VIGILANT.
GALLIVANT is defined as wander aimlessly in search of pleasure.
The word GALLIVANTING has no known definition.
VIGILANT is defined as carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger.
AILING is defined as somewhat ill or prone to illness.
ALGA 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.
ALIGN is defined as place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight. It is also defined as align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. It is also defined as bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation. It is also defined as be or come into adjustment with.
ALIGNING is defined as causing to fall into line or into position.
The word ALIT has no known definition.
ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.
ANGLING is defined as fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole).
The word ANNAL has no known definition.
ANVIL is defined as the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes. It is also defined as a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering.
ATILT is defined as departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
AVAIL is defined as a means of serving. It is also defined as take or use. It is also defined as be of use to, be useful to. It is also defined as use to one’s advantage.
The word AVAILING has no known definition.
GALA is defined as a gay festivity.
GALANGAL is defined as southeastern Asian perennial with aromatic roots. It is also defined as European sedge having rough-edged leaves and spikelets of reddish flowers and aromatic roots.
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.
GALLANT is defined as lively and spirited. It is also defined as being attentive to women like an ideal knight. It is also defined as a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance. It is also defined as a man who attends or escorts a woman. It is also defined as having or displaying great dignity or nobility. It is also defined as unflinching in battle or action.
GALLING is defined as causing irritation or annoyance.
The word GANGLIA has no known definition.
GANGLING is defined as tall and thin and having long slender limbs. It is also defined as tall and thin.
The word GIGGLING has no known definition.
GILL is defined as any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus. It is also defined as respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces.
The word GILLING has no known definition.
GILT is defined as a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold. It is also defined as having the deep slightly brownish color of gold.
GLIA is defined as sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system.
GLINT is defined as a momentary flash of light. It is also defined as throw a glance at; take a brief look at. It is also defined as be shiny, as if wet. It is also defined as a spatially localized brightness.
GLINTING is defined as having brief brilliant points or flashes of light.
INITIAL is defined as mark with one’s initials. It is also defined as occurring at the beginning. It is also defined as the first letter of a word (especially a person’s name).
The word INITIALING has no known definition.
LAGGING is defined as insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat.
The word LAIN has no known definition.
LANAI is defined as an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area. It is also defined as a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room.
LANTANA is defined as a flowering shrub.
LAVA is defined as rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface.
The word LAVING has no known definition.
The word LIGATING has no known definition.
LILT is defined as a jaunty rhythm in music. It is also defined as articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.
LILTING is defined as characterized by a buoyant rhythm.
LINING is defined as a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment. It is also defined as a protective covering that protects an inside surface. It is also defined as providing something with a surface of a different material. It is also defined as the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.).
LINT is defined as cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds. It is also defined as fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.
LITIGANT is defined as (law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation.
The word LITIGATING has no known definition.
LIVING is defined as the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities. It is also defined as still in existence. It is also defined as the financial means whereby one lives. It is also defined as the condition of living or the state of being alive. It is also defined as (informal) absolute. It is also defined as people who are still living. It is also defined as still in active use. It is also defined as true to life; lifelike. It is also defined as (used of minerals or stone) in its natural state and place; not mined or quarried. It is also defined as pertaining to living persons.
NAIL is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as complete a pass. It is also defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as succeed at easily. It is also defined as succeed in obtaining a position. It is also defined as a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard. It is also defined as a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener. It is also defined as attach something somewhere by means of nails. It is also defined as horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
The word NAILING has no known definition.
NATAL is defined as a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean. It is also defined as a port city in northeastern Brazil. It is also defined as relating to or accompanying birth. It is also defined as of or relating to the buttocks.
NAVAL is defined as connected with or belonging to or used in a navy.
NIGGLING is defined as (informal) small and of little importance.
TAIL is defined as a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as go after with the intent to catch. It is also defined as any projection that resembles the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. It is also defined as the rear part of an aircraft. It is also defined as remove or shorten the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the time of the last part of something. It is also defined as remove the stalk of fruits or berries. It is also defined as the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body. It is also defined as (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person’s head.
The word TAILGATING has no known definition.
TAILING is defined as the act of following someone secretly.
The word TALI has no known definition.
TALL is defined as too improbable to admit of belief. It is also defined as lofty in style. It is also defined as a garment size for a tall person. It is also defined as great in vertical dimension; high in stature. It is also defined as impressively difficult.
The word TALLIT has no known definition.
The word TANGLING has no known definition.
TATTLING is defined as prone to communicate confidential information.
TILING is defined as the application of tiles to cover a surface.
TILL is defined as a treasury for government funds. It is also defined as a strongbox for holding cash. It is also defined as unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together. It is also defined as work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation.
TILLING is defined as cultivation of the land in order to raise crops.
TILT is defined as a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. It is also defined as move sideways or in an unsteady way. It is also defined as pitching dangerously to one side. It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as a slight but noticeable partiality. It is also defined as charge with a tilt.
The word TILTING has no known definition.
TINGLING is defined as a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings. It is also defined as exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements.
TITILLATING is defined as giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing. It is also defined as exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements. It is also defined as pleasantly and superficially exciting.
VAGAL is defined as of or relating to the vagus nerve.
VAGINAL is defined as of or relating to the vagina.
VALIANT is defined as having or showing valor.
VANILLA is defined as a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans). It is also defined as a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans. It is also defined as any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers. It is also defined as plain and without any extras or adornments. It is also defined as flavored with vanilla extract.
VANILLIN is defined as a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings.
VIAL is defined as a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle).
VIGIL is defined as a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe. It is also defined as the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival). It is also defined as a period of sleeplessness.
VILLA is defined as Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923). It is also defined as country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard. It is also defined as detached or semidetached suburban house. It is also defined as pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds.
VILLAIN is defined as a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately. It is also defined as the principal bad character in a film or work of fiction.
VITAL is defined as urgently needed; absolutely necessary. It is also defined as performing an essential function in the living body. It is also defined as full of spirit; full of life. It is also defined as manifesting or characteristic of life.
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