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Today’s pangrams are CAPTAINCY and INCAPACITY.
CAPTAINCY is defined as the post of captain.
INCAPACITY is defined as lack of intellectual power. It is also defined as lack of physical or natural qualifications.
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
ANTIC is defined as ludicrously odd. It is also defined as act as or like a clown. It is also defined as a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
ANTICIPANT is defined as marked by eager anticipation. It is also defined as one who anticipates.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line.
CANNA is defined as any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers.
CANNY is defined as showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.
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.
The word CANTINA has no known definition.
CAPACITY is defined as the amount that can be contained. It is also defined as an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored. It is also defined as the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment. It is also defined as the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior. It is also defined as a specified function. It is also defined as capability to perform or produce. It is also defined as (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive. It is also defined as the maximum production possible. It is also defined as tolerance for alcohol.
CAPTAIN is defined as the leader of a group of people. It is also defined as the pilot in charge of an airship. It is also defined as a policeman in charge of a precinct. It is also defined as an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship. It is also defined as a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers. It is also defined as the naval officer in command of a military ship. It is also defined as an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant. It is also defined as be the captain of a sports team.
CATNAP is defined as take a siesta. It is also defined as sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed).
CATNIP is defined as hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats.
CATTY is defined as any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams). It is also defined as marked by or arising from malice.
CITY is defined as people living in a large densely populated municipality. It is also defined as a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts. It is also defined as an incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
CYAN is defined as of a bluish shade of green. It is also defined as a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color.
CYNIC is defined as someone who is critical of the motives of others. It is also defined as a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control.
The word INCANT has no known definition.
INTACT is defined as (of a woman) having the hymen unbroken. It is also defined as constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged. It is also defined as (used of domestic animals) sexually competent. It is also defined as undamaged in any way.
NIACIN is defined as a B vitamin essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.
PACT is defined as a written agreement between two states or sovereigns.
PANIC is defined as sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events. It is also defined as an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety. It is also defined as be overcome by a sudden fear. It is also defined as cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic.
PAPACY is defined as the government of the Roman Catholic Church.
PICA is defined as a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing. It is also defined as magpies. It is also defined as an eating disorder, frequent in children, in which non-nutritional objects are eaten persistently.
The word PICCATA has no known definition.
PICNIC is defined as a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering. It is also defined as any undertaking that is easy to do. It is also defined as any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion. It is also defined as eat alfresco, in the open air.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TACTICIAN is defined as a person who is skilled at planning tactics.
TANNIC is defined as derived from tannin.
TINCT is defined as color lightly.
TITANIC is defined as of great force or power.
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