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Today’s pangram is AGROUND.
AGROUND is defined as stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float.
AGAR is defined as a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods. It is also defined as any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
AGOG is defined as highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc..
AGORA is defined as a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece. It is also defined as 100 agorot equal 1 shekel in Israel. It is also defined as the marketplace in ancient Greece.
ANGORA is defined as the capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats. It is also defined as a domestic breed of goat raised for its long silky hair which is the true mohair. It is also defined as a long-haired breed of cat similar to the Persian cat. It is also defined as domestic breed of rabbit with long white silky hair.
ARGON is defined as a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth’s atmosphere.
AUGUR is defined as indicate, as with a sign or an omen. It is also defined as (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy. It is also defined as predict from an omen.
The word DANG has no known definition.
DOGGO is defined as quietly in concealment.
DONG is defined as go `ding dong’, like a bell. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Vietnam.
DRAG is defined as proceed for an extended period of time. It is also defined as to lag or linger behind. It is also defined as suck in or take (air). It is also defined as force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. It is also defined as draw slowly or heavily. It is also defined as walk without lifting the feet. It is also defined as a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke). It is also defined as search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost. It is also defined as the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid. It is also defined as clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women’s clothing when worn by a man). It is also defined as move slowly and as if with great effort. It is also defined as persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting. It is also defined as pull, as against a resistance. It is also defined as something tedious and boring. It is also defined as something that slows or delays progress. It is also defined as the act of dragging (pulling with force). It is also defined as use a computer mouse to move icons on the screen and select commands from a menu.
DRAGON is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings. It is also defined as any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body. It is also defined as a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus.
DRAGOON is defined as compel by coercion, threats, or crude means. It is also defined as a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily armed cavalrymen. It is also defined as subjugate by imposing troops.
DRUG is defined as use recreational drugs. It is also defined as administer a drug to. It is also defined as a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic.
DUGONG is defined as sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate.
DUNG is defined as fecal matter of animals. It is also defined as defecate; used of animals. It is also defined as fertilize or dress with dung.
The word DURAG has no known definition.
GAGA is defined as intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with. It is also defined as mentally or physically infirm with age.
GANG is defined as an informal body of friends. It is also defined as an organized group of workmen. It is also defined as an association of criminals. It is also defined as act as an organized group. It is also defined as tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together.
GOAD is defined as a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion. It is also defined as stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick. It is also defined as give heart or courage to. It is also defined as a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something. It is also defined as annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism. It is also defined as urge with or as if with a goad.
GONAD is defined as a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced.
GONG is defined as a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument. It is also defined as a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick. It is also defined as sound a gong.
The word GONNA has no known definition.
GOOD is defined as that which is pleasing or valuable or useful. It is also defined as articles of commerce. It is also defined as with or in a close or intimate relationship. It is also defined as moral excellence or admirableness. It is also defined as exerting force or influence. It is also defined as promoting or enhancing well-being. It is also defined as (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good’ is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well’). It is also defined as tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health. It is also defined as appealing to the mind. It is also defined as of moral excellence. It is also defined as not left to spoil. It is also defined as in excellent physical condition. It is also defined as not forged. It is also defined as having the normally expected amount. It is also defined as completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly’). It is also defined as deserving of esteem and respect. It is also defined as resulting favorably. It is also defined as having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. It is also defined as financially safe. It is also defined as most suitable or right for a particular purpose. It is also defined as agreeable or pleasing. It is also defined as benefit. It is also defined as capable of pleasing. It is also defined as generally admired. It is also defined as having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified. It is also defined as morally admirable. It is also defined as thorough.
GOON is defined as an awkward stupid person. It is also defined as an aggressive and violent young criminal.
GORGON is defined as (Greek mythology) any of three winged sister monsters and the mortal Medusa who had live snakes for hair; a glance at Medusa turned the beholder to stone.
GOURD is defined as any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds. It is also defined as bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd. It is also defined as any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds.
GRAD is defined as a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university). It is also defined as one-hundredth of a right angle.
GRAN is defined as the mother of your father or mother.
GRAND is defined as of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope. It is also defined as used of a person’s appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person. It is also defined as a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs. It is also defined as of or befitting a lord. It is also defined as of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100. It is also defined as ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. It is also defined as extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers. It is also defined as large and impressive in physical size or extent. It is also defined as the most important and magnificent in adornment.
GRANDAD is defined as the father of your father or mother.
GRANDDAD is defined as the father of your father or mother.
GROAN is defined as indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure. It is also defined as an utterance expressing pain or disapproval.
GROG is defined as rum cut with water.
GROUND is defined as material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use). It is also defined as the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground. It is also defined as a rational motive for a belief or action. It is also defined as hit or reach the ground. It is also defined as a relation that provides the foundation for something. It is also defined as cover with a primer; apply a primer to. It is also defined as a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage). It is also defined as fix firmly and stably. It is also defined as use as a basis for; found on. It is also defined as bring to the ground. It is also defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface. It is also defined as the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface. It is also defined as the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface. It is also defined as a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle). It is also defined as a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused. It is also defined as (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting. It is also defined as confine or restrict to the ground. It is also defined as connect to a ground. It is also defined as hit a groundball. It is also defined as hit onto the ground. It is also defined as instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject. It is also defined as place or put on the ground. It is also defined as throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage.
GUANO is defined as the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer.
GUAR is defined as drought-tolerant herb grown for forage and for its seed which yield a gum used as a thickening agent or sizing material.
GUARD is defined as a device designed to prevent injury or accidents. It is also defined as the duty of serving as a sentry. It is also defined as a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.. It is also defined as watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect. It is also defined as protect against a challenge or attack. It is also defined as (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage. It is also defined as a military unit serving to protect some place or person. It is also defined as a person who keeps watch over something or someone. It is also defined as a position on a basketball team. It is also defined as a posture of defence in boxing or fencing. It is also defined as take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence. It is also defined as the person who plays that position on a football team. It is also defined as the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team. It is also defined as to keep watch over.
GURU is defined as a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher. It is also defined as a recognized leader in some field or of some movement. It is also defined as each of the first ten leaders of the Sikh religion.
NONAGON is defined as a nine-sided polygon.
ORANG is defined as large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits.
ORGAN is defined as wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard. It is also defined as (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ. It is also defined as a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows. It is also defined as a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function. It is also defined as a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function. It is also defined as a periodical that is published by a special interest group.
The word RAGA has no known definition.
The word RAGU has no known definition.
The word RANG has no known definition.
RUNG is defined as one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder. It is also defined as a crosspiece between the legs of a chair.
The word UNGROUND has no known definition.
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