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Today’s pangram is FLAGPOLE.
FLAGPOLE is defined as surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors. It is also defined as a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised.
AGAPE is defined as selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature). It is also defined as with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe. It is also defined as a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship. It is also defined as (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind.
ALGAE is defined as primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
ALLEGE is defined as report or maintain.
ALLELE is defined as (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character.
ALOE is defined as succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa.
APOGEE is defined as a final climactic stage. It is also defined as apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth.
APPEAL is defined as attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates. It is also defined as request for a sum of money. It is also defined as earnest or urgent request. It is also defined as be attractive to. It is also defined as request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection. It is also defined as cite as an authority; resort to. It is also defined as challenge (a decision). It is also defined as (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court’s judgment or the granting of a new trial. It is also defined as take a court case to a higher court for review.
The word APPELLEE has no known definition.
APPLE is defined as native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits. It is also defined as fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh.
EAGLE is defined as shoot two strokes under par. It is also defined as any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight. It is also defined as a former gold coin in the United States worth 10 dollars. It is also defined as an emblem representing power. It is also defined as (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole. It is also defined as shoot in two strokes under par.
ELOPE is defined as run away secretly with one’s beloved.
EPEE is defined as a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade.
FALAFEL is defined as small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds.
FEEL is defined as the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people. It is also defined as examine by touch. It is also defined as come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds. It is also defined as perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles. It is also defined as examine (a body part) by palpation. It is also defined as a property perceived by touch. It is also defined as undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind. It is also defined as an intuitive awareness. It is also defined as be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state. It is also defined as be felt or perceived in a certain way. It is also defined as find by testing or cautious exploration. It is also defined as grope or feel in search of something. It is also defined as have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone’s behavior or attitude. It is also defined as manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure. It is also defined as pass one’s hands over the sexual organs of. It is also defined as produce a certain impression. It is also defined as undergo passive experience of.
FELL is defined as pass away rapidly. It is also defined as the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal). It is also defined as (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. It is also defined as cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow. It is also defined as seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges. It is also defined as sew a seam by folding the edges. It is also defined as the act of felling something (as a tree).
FELLA is defined as a boy or man.
The word FLAGELLA has no known definition.
FLEA is defined as any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap.
FLEE is defined as run away quickly.
FLOE is defined as a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea.
GAFFE is defined as a socially awkward or tactless act.
GAGE is defined as a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.. It is also defined as street names for marijuana. It is also defined as place a bet on.
GAGGLE is defined as a flock of geese. It is also defined as make a noise characteristic of a goose.
GALE is defined as a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale.
GAPE is defined as look with amazement; look stupidly. It is also defined as be wide open. It is also defined as an expression of openmouthed astonishment. It is also defined as a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open).
The word GELEE has no known definition.
GLEE is defined as great merriment. It is also defined as malicious satisfaction.
GOGGLE is defined as look with amazement; look stupidly.
GOOGLE is defined as a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user’s search. It is also defined as search the internet (for information) using the Google search engine.
LAPEL is defined as lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar.
LEAF is defined as look through a book or other written material. It is also defined as the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants. It is also defined as a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book). It is also defined as hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door). It is also defined as produce leaves, of plants. It is also defined as turn over pages.
LEAP is defined as a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards. It is also defined as cause to jump or leap. It is also defined as pass abruptly from one state or topic to another. It is also defined as a sudden and decisive increase. It is also defined as an abrupt transition. It is also defined as move forward by leaps and bounds. It is also defined as jump down from an elevated point. It is also defined as the distance leaped (or to be leaped).
LEGAL is defined as having legal efficacy or force. It is also defined as allowed by official rules. It is also defined as established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules. It is also defined as of or relating to jurisprudence. It is also defined as relating to or characteristic of the profession of law.
LOGE is defined as private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance. It is also defined as balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine.
LOPE is defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop. It is also defined as run easily.
OGEE is defined as a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below.
OGLE is defined as look at with amorous intentions.
OLEO is defined as a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
PAELLA is defined as saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken.
PAGE is defined as United States diplomat and writer about the Old South (1853-1922). It is also defined as English industrialist who pioneered in the design and manufacture of aircraft (1885-1962). It is also defined as number the pages of a book or manuscript. It is also defined as in medieval times a youth acting as a knight’s attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood. It is also defined as a boy who is employed to run errands. It is also defined as a youthful attendant at official functions or ceremonies such as legislative functions and weddings. It is also defined as contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody’s name over a P.A. system. It is also defined as one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains. It is also defined as work as a page.
PALE is defined as abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress. It is also defined as a wooden strip forming part of a fence. It is also defined as turn pale, as if in fear. It is also defined as (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble. It is also defined as lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness. It is also defined as not full or rich. It is also defined as very light colored; highly diluted with white.
The word PALEO has no known definition.
PEAL is defined as a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells). It is also defined as sound loudly and sonorously. It is also defined as ring recurrently.
PEEL is defined as British politician (1788-1850). It is also defined as the rind of a fruit or vegetable. It is also defined as come off in flakes or thin small pieces. It is also defined as strip the skin off. It is also defined as get undressed.
PEEP is defined as a secret look. It is also defined as the short weak cry of a young bird. It is also defined as make high-pitched sounds. It is also defined as appear as though from hiding. It is also defined as cause to appear. It is also defined as look furtively. It is also defined as speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice.
PELF is defined as informal terms for money.
PEOPLE is defined as the common people generally. It is also defined as the body of citizens of a state or country. It is also defined as fill with people. It is also defined as furnish with people. It is also defined as members of a family line. It is also defined as (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively.
PLEA is defined as a humble request for help from someone in authority. It is also defined as an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed. It is also defined as (law) a defendant’s answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer).
POLE is defined as a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves. It is also defined as a square rod of land. It is also defined as one of two points of intersection of the Earth’s axis and the celestial sphere. It is also defined as propel with a pole. It is also defined as one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated. It is also defined as a linear measure of 16.5 feet. It is also defined as a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting. It is also defined as a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic. It is also defined as a native or inhabitant of Poland. It is also defined as deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole. It is also defined as one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface. It is also defined as one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions. It is also defined as support on poles.
POPE is defined as English poet and satirist (1688-1744). It is also defined as the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
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