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Today’s pangram is PROMONTORY.
PROMONTORY is defined as a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea).
MOMMY is defined as informal terms for a mother.
MONO is defined as designating sound transmission or recording or reproduction over a single channel. It is also defined as an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing.
The word MONONYM has no known definition.
MONOTONY is defined as the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety. It is also defined as constancy of tone or pitch or inflection.
MOON is defined as United States religious leader (born in Korea) who founded the Unification Church in 1954; was found guilty of conspiracy to evade taxes (born in 1920). It is also defined as the light of the Moon. It is also defined as be idle in a listless or dreamy way. It is also defined as the period between successive new moons (29.531 days). It is also defined as have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake. It is also defined as any natural satellite of a planet. It is also defined as any object resembling a moon. It is also defined as expose one’s buttocks to. It is also defined as the natural satellite of the Earth.
MOONY is defined as lighted by moonlight. It is also defined as dreamy in mood or nature.
MOOR is defined as secure in or as if in a berth or dock. It is also defined as open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss. It is also defined as come into or dock at a wharf. It is also defined as one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century. It is also defined as secure with cables or ropes.
MOOT is defined as think about carefully; weigh. It is also defined as open to argument or debate. It is also defined as a hypothetical case that law students argue as an exercise. It is also defined as of no legal significance (as having been previously decided).
MORN is defined as the time period between dawn and noon.
MORON is defined as a person of subnormal intelligence. It is also defined as a city in Argentina, to the west of Buenos Aires.
MOTOR is defined as conveying information to the muscles from the CNS. It is also defined as causing or able to cause motion. It is also defined as travel or be transported in a vehicle. It is also defined as a nonspecific agent that imparts motion. It is also defined as machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion.
MOTTO is defined as a favorite saying of a sect or political group.
NOON is defined as the middle of the day.
NORM is defined as a statistic describing the location of a distribution. It is also defined as a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical.
ONTO is defined as On the top of; upon..
POMP is defined as ceremonial elegance and splendor. It is also defined as cheap or pretentious or vain display.
The word POMPOM has no known definition.
PONTOON is defined as a float supporting a seaplane. It is also defined as (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge.
PONY is defined as a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly). It is also defined as a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey. It is also defined as an informal term for a racehorse. It is also defined as any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder. It is also defined as a range horse of the western United States.
POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.
POOR is defined as of insufficient quantity to meet a need. It is also defined as people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group). It is also defined as deserving or inciting pity. It is also defined as characterized by or indicating poverty. It is also defined as having little money or few possessions. It is also defined as lacking in quality or substances.
POPPY is defined as annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers.
PORN is defined as creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire.
PORNO is defined as creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire.
PORT is defined as (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals). It is also defined as sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal. It is also defined as the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose. It is also defined as located on the left side of a ship or aircraft. It is also defined as an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through. It is also defined as a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country. It is also defined as bring to port. It is also defined as carry, bear, convey, or bring. It is also defined as carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons. It is also defined as drink port. It is also defined as land at or reach a port. It is also defined as modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform. It is also defined as put or turn on the left side, of a ship. It is also defined as turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship.
POTTY is defined as a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination. It is also defined as slightly intoxicated. It is also defined as marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness. It is also defined as a receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom. It is also defined as (British informal) trivial.
PROM is defined as a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year.
PROMO is defined as a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution.
PROMPT is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command. It is also defined as a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken). It is also defined as assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned. It is also defined as serve as the inciting cause of. It is also defined as performed with little or no delay. It is also defined as according to schedule or without delay; on time. It is also defined as ready and willing or quick to act.
PRONTO is defined as in a punctual manner.
PROP is defined as a propeller that rotates to push against air. It is also defined as any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie. It is also defined as support by placing against something solid or rigid. It is also defined as a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling.
PROTON is defined as a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron.
The word PYRO has no known definition.
ROMP is defined as gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement. It is also defined as a girl who behaves in a boyish manner. It is also defined as play boisterously. It is also defined as an easy victory. It is also defined as run easily and fairly fast. It is also defined as win easily.
ROOM is defined as space for movement. It is also defined as live and take one’s meals at or in. It is also defined as an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling. It is also defined as opportunity for. It is also defined as the people who are present in a room.
ROOMY is defined as (of buildings and rooms) having ample space. It is also defined as an associate who shares a room with you.
ROOT is defined as a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes. It is also defined as someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent). It is also defined as become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style. It is also defined as (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. It is also defined as the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation. It is also defined as the place where something begins, where it springs into being. It is also defined as dig with the snout. It is also defined as a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number. It is also defined as (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground. It is also defined as cause to take roots. It is also defined as cheer for. It is also defined as come into existence, originate. It is also defined as plant by the roots. It is also defined as take root and begin to grow. It is also defined as the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair.
ROPY is defined as (British informal) very poor in quality. It is also defined as forming viscous or glutinous threads. It is also defined as of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong.
ROTOR is defined as the rotating armature of a motor or generator. It is also defined as rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils. It is also defined as the revolving bar of a distributor.
TOMMYROT is defined as pretentious or silly talk or writing.
The word TONY has no known definition.
TOON is defined as a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.
TOOT is defined as make a loud noise. It is also defined as revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party. It is also defined as a blast of a horn.
TOPONYM is defined as the name by which a geographical place is known.
TOPONYMY is defined as the branch of lexicology that studies the place names of a region or a language. It is also defined as the nomenclature of regional anatomy.
TORN is defined as having edges that are jagged from injury. It is also defined as disrupted by the pull of contrary forces.
The word TORO has no known definition.
TORPOR is defined as a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility. It is also defined as inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy.
TORT is defined as (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.
The word TROMP has no known definition.
TROOP is defined as an orderly crowd. It is also defined as a unit of Girl or Boy Scouts. It is also defined as march in a procession. It is also defined as a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company. It is also defined as a group of soldiers. It is also defined as move or march as if in a crowd.
TROT is defined as run at a moderately swift pace. It is also defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly). It is also defined as radicals who support Trotsky’s theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution. It is also defined as a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together. It is also defined as cause to trot. It is also defined as ride at a trot.
TROY is defined as an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War. It is also defined as a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains.
TYPO is defined as a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind.
TYRO is defined as someone new to a field or activity.
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