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Today’s pangram is PRACTICAL.
PRACTICAL is defined as guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory. It is also defined as being actually such in almost every respect. It is also defined as concerned with actual use or practice. It is also defined as having or put to a practical purpose or use.
ALTAR is defined as the table in Christian churches where communion is given. It is also defined as a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.
APART is defined as placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose. It is also defined as into parts or pieces. It is also defined as not taken into account or excluded from consideration. It is also defined as remote and separate physically or socially. It is also defined as having characteristics not shared by others.
The word APPARAT has no known definition.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ARIL is defined as fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelops the seed.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATRIAL is defined as of or relating to a cavity or chamber in the body (especially one of the upper chambers of the heart).
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
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.
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.
CARP is defined as raise trivial objections. It is also defined as any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It is also defined as the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised.
CARPAL is defined as any of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates. It is also defined as of or relating to the wrist.
The word CARPI has no known definition.
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.
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.
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
The word CIRRI has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
CLAPTRAP is defined as pompous or pretentious talk or writing.
CRAP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as have a bowel movement. It is also defined as obscene words for unacceptable behavior.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
CRITICAL is defined as forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis. It is also defined as urgently needed; absolutely necessary. It is also defined as at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction. It is also defined as being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency. It is also defined as characterized by careful evaluation and judgment. It is also defined as marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws. It is also defined as of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism.
LAIR is defined as the habitation of wild animals.
LARIAT is defined as a long noosed rope used to catch animals.
LIAR is defined as a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly.
LIRA is defined as the basic unit of money in Turkey. It is also defined as the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents. It is also defined as formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi.
PAIR is defined as a set of two similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as arrange in pairs. It is also defined as two items of the same kind. It is also defined as form a pair or pairs. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as occur in pairs. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value. It is also defined as two people considered as a unit.
PART is defined as the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result. It is also defined as the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group. It is also defined as to some extent; in some degree; not wholly. It is also defined as assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group. It is also defined as a portion of a natural object. It is also defined as something less than the whole of a human artifact. It is also defined as one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole. It is also defined as discontinue an association or relation; go different ways. It is also defined as the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music. It is also defined as force, take, or pull apart. It is also defined as an item that is an instance of some type. It is also defined as a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions. It is also defined as leave. It is also defined as the extended spatial location of something. It is also defined as go one’s own way; move apart. It is also defined as something determined in relation to something that includes it. It is also defined as an actor’s portrayal of someone in a play. It is also defined as come apart. It is also defined as that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation.
PARTIAL is defined as (followed by `of’ or `to’) having a strong preference or liking for. It is also defined as a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency. It is also defined as the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant. It is also defined as being or affecting only a part; not total. It is also defined as showing favoritism.
PARTITA is defined as (music) an instrumental suite common in the 18th century. It is also defined as one of the variations contained in a partita.
PILLAR is defined as anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. It is also defined as a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument). It is also defined as a prominent supporter. It is also defined as (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure. It is also defined as a fundamental principle or practice.
The word PIRATIC has no known definition.
PRAT is defined as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.
PRIAPIC is defined as resembling or being a phallus. It is also defined as overly concerned with masculinity and male sexuality.
RACIAL is defined as of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups. It is also defined as of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people.
RAIL is defined as a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports. It is also defined as enclose with rails. It is also defined as criticize severely. It is also defined as complain bitterly. It is also defined as separate with a railing. It is also defined as spread negative information about. It is also defined as travel by rail or train. It is also defined as a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll. It is also defined as a horizontal bar (usually of wood or metal). It is also defined as any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud. It is also defined as convey (goods etc.) by rails. It is also defined as fish with a handline over the rails of a boat. It is also defined as lay with rails. It is also defined as provide with rails. It is also defined as short for railway.
RAILCAR is defined as a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
RAPT is defined as feeling great rapture or delight.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
RATTAIL is defined as deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail.
RATTRAP is defined as a difficult entangling situation. It is also defined as a trap for catching rats. It is also defined as filthy run-down dilapidated housing.
RIAL is defined as the basic unit of money in Oman. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Iran. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Yemen; equal to 100 fils.
RILL is defined as a small stream. It is also defined as a small channel (as one formed by soil erosion).
TAPIR is defined as large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout.
TARP is defined as waterproofed canvas.
TART is defined as a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. It is also defined as harsh. It is also defined as tasting sour like a lemon. It is also defined as a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust. It is also defined as a small open pie with a fruit filling.
TARTAR is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a salt used especially in baking powder. It is also defined as a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century. It is also defined as an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
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.
TRAIL is defined as to lag or linger behind. It is also defined as go after with the intent to catch. It is also defined as move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly. It is also defined as drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground. It is also defined as evidence pointing to a possible solution. It is also defined as a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country. It is also defined as a track or mark left by something that has passed. It is also defined as hang down so as to drag along the ground.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRAP is defined as to hold fast or prevent from moving. It is also defined as catch in or as if in a trap. It is also defined as something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares. It is also defined as a hazard on a golf course. It is also defined as informal terms for the mouth. It is also defined as place in a confining or embarrassing position. It is also defined as the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise. It is also defined as a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned. It is also defined as a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters. It is also defined as a light two-wheeled carriage. It is also defined as drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas. It is also defined as hold or catch as if in a trap.
TRIAL is defined as trying something to find out about it. It is also defined as an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event. It is also defined as the act of testing something. It is also defined as the act of undergoing testing. It is also defined as (law) the determination of a person’s innocence or guilt by due process of law. It is also defined as (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications.
TRILL is defined as a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it. It is also defined as sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below. It is also defined as pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r’. It is also defined as the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r’) with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula.
TRIP is defined as get high, stoned, or drugged. It is also defined as put in motion or move to act. It is also defined as miss a step and fall or nearly fall. It is also defined as cause to stumble. It is also defined as a catch mechanism that acts as a switch. It is also defined as an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall. It is also defined as an exciting or stimulating experience. It is also defined as make a trip for pleasure. It is also defined as an unintentional but embarrassing blunder. It is also defined as a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs. It is also defined as a journey for some purpose (usually including the return). It is also defined as a light or nimble tread.
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