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Today’s pangram is CONTRARY.
CONTRARY is defined as in an opposing direction. It is also defined as resistant to guidance or discipline. It is also defined as a relation of direct opposition. It is also defined as a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false. It is also defined as exact opposition. It is also defined as of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false. It is also defined as very opposed in nature or character or purpose.
ACORN is defined as fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base.
ACTOR is defined as a person who acts and gets things done. It is also defined as a theatrical performer.
The word ARCANA has no known definition.
ARCO is defined as (of instruments in the violin family) to be played with the bow.
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.
ATTRACTOR is defined as (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system. It is also defined as an entertainer who attracts large audiences. It is also defined as a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts.
CACAO is defined as tropical American tree producing cacao beans.
CANARY is defined as any of several small Old World finches. It is also defined as someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police. It is also defined as a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge. It is also defined as having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow. It is also defined as a female singer.
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.
CANNON is defined as lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals. It is also defined as a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other. It is also defined as a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels. It is also defined as fire a cannon. It is also defined as heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane. It is also defined as heavy gun fired from a tank. It is also defined as make a cannon. It is also defined as (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm.
The word CANNOT has no known definition.
CANNY is defined as showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others.
CANON is defined as a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall. It is also defined as a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired. It is also defined as a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. It is also defined as a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts. It is also defined as a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter. It is also defined as a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy.
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.
CANTON is defined as a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port. It is also defined as provide housing for (military personnel). It is also defined as a small administrative division of a country. It is also defined as divide into cantons, of a country.
CANTOR is defined as the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos. It is also defined as the musical director of a choir.
CANYON is defined as a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall.
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.
The word CARNY has no known definition.
CARROT is defined as perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions. It is also defined as deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant. It is also defined as orange root; important source of carotene. It is also defined as promise of reward as in.
CARRY is defined as transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. It is also defined as transfer (entries) from one account book to another. It is also defined as have with oneself; have on one’s person. It is also defined as drink alcohol without showing ill effects. It is also defined as serve as a means for expressing something. It is also defined as continue or extend. It is also defined as include as the content; broadcast or publicize. It is also defined as win approval or support for. It is also defined as have on hand. It is also defined as behave in a certain manner. It is also defined as contain or hold; have within. It is also defined as propel. It is also defined as move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one’s hands or on one’s body. It is also defined as support or hold in a certain manner. It is also defined as be pregnant with. It is also defined as be able to feed. It is also defined as bear (a crop). It is also defined as bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of. It is also defined as be conveyed over a certain distance. It is also defined as be equipped with (a mast or sail). It is also defined as be necessarily associated with or result in or involve. It is also defined as be successful in. It is also defined as capture after a fight. It is also defined as compensate for a weaker partner or member by one’s own performance. It is also defined as cover a certain distance or advance beyond. It is also defined as extend to a certain degree. It is also defined as have a certain range. It is also defined as have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence. It is also defined as have on the surface or on the skin. It is also defined as have or possess something abstract. It is also defined as include, as on a list. It is also defined as keep up with financial support. It is also defined as pass on a communication. It is also defined as propel or give impetus to. It is also defined as pursue a line of scent or be a bearer. It is also defined as secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions). It is also defined as sing or play against other voices or parts. It is also defined as take further or advance. It is also defined as the act of carrying something. It is also defined as transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit’s place before or after, in addition or multiplication. It is also defined as win in an election.
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.
CARTON is defined as the quantity contained in a carton. It is also defined as a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top.
CARTOON is defined as a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence. It is also defined as a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine. It is also defined as draw cartoons of.
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.
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.
COAT is defined as put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface. It is also defined as a thin layer covering something. It is also defined as form a coat over. It is also defined as growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal. It is also defined as an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors. It is also defined as cover or provide with a coat.
COCA is defined as a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine. It is also defined as United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001). It is also defined as dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect.
COCOA is defined as a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot. It is also defined as powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed.
COCOON is defined as retreat as if into a cocoon, as from an unfriendly environment. It is also defined as silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs. It is also defined as wrap in or as if in a cocoon, as for protection.
CONCOCT is defined as devise or invent. It is also defined as prepare or cook by mixing ingredients. It is also defined as invent. It is also defined as make a concoction (of) by mixing.
CONTACT is defined as a person who is in a position to give you special assistance. It is also defined as the physical coming together of two or more things. It is also defined as a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication. It is also defined as be in or establish communication with. It is also defined as a communicative interaction. It is also defined as be in direct physical contact with; make contact. It is also defined as a channel for communication between groups. It is also defined as the act of touching physically. It is also defined as (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact. It is also defined as close interaction. It is also defined as the state or condition of touching or of being in immediate proximity.
CONTORT is defined as twist and press out of shape.
CONTRACT is defined as become smaller or draw together. It is also defined as enter into a contractual arrangement. It is also defined as reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. It is also defined as (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make. It is also defined as make or become more narrow or restricted. It is also defined as a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid. It is also defined as compress or concentrate. It is also defined as engage by written agreement. It is also defined as squeeze or press together. It is also defined as be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness. It is also defined as a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law. It is also defined as make smaller.
CONTRACTOR is defined as the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps. It is also defined as a bodily organ that contracts. It is also defined as (law) a party to a contract. It is also defined as someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things.
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
CORN is defined as a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes. It is also defined as tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. It is also defined as ears of corn that can be prepared and served for human food. It is also defined as whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn. It is also defined as feed (cattle) with corn. It is also defined as (Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region–wheat in Great Britain or oats in Scotland and Ireland). It is also defined as preserve with salt. It is also defined as something sentimental or trite. It is also defined as the dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal.
CORNY is defined as dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality.
CORONA is defined as the outermost region of the sun’s atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse. It is also defined as an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere. It is also defined as a long cigar with blunt ends. It is also defined as (anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape. It is also defined as (botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower. It is also defined as one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object.
CORONARY is defined as obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus). It is also defined as surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart).
COTTON is defined as erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers. It is also defined as soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state. It is also defined as fabric woven from cotton fibers. It is also defined as take a liking to. It is also defined as thread made of cotton fibers.
COTTONY is defined as resembling cotton; as soft as cotton.
CRANNY is defined as a long narrow depression in a surface. It is also defined as a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall).
CRAYON is defined as writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing. It is also defined as write, draw, or trace with a crayon.
The word CROC has no known definition.
CRONY is defined as a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.
CROON is defined as sing softly.
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.
NARC is defined as a lawman concerned with narcotics violations.
The word NARCO has no known definition.
OCTANT is defined as a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration.
ORCA is defined as predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas.
RACCOON is defined as an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America. It is also defined as the fur of the North American racoon.
RACY is defined as marked by richness and fullness of flavor. It is also defined as full of zest or vigor. It is also defined as suggestive of sexual impropriety. It is also defined as designed or suitable for competing in a race.
RANCOR is defined as a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
ROCOCO is defined as fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century. It is also defined as having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation.
TACO is defined as (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent. It is also defined as a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TOCCATA is defined as a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style.
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.
TRACTOR is defined as a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans. It is also defined as a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications.
TYCOON is defined as a very wealthy or powerful businessman.
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