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Today’s pangrams are FACELIFT and FACILITATE.
FACELIFT is defined as plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised. It is also defined as a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes.
FACILITATE is defined as make easier. It is also defined as be of use. It is also defined as increase the likelihood of (a response).
ACACIA is defined as any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia.
The word ACAI has no known definition.
ACETAL is defined as any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules.
ACETATE is defined as a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate. It is also defined as a salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACETIC is defined as relating to or containing acetic acid.
AFFECT is defined as have an effect upon. It is also defined as have an emotional or cognitive impact upon. It is also defined as connect closely and often incriminatingly. It is also defined as make believe with the intent to deceive. It is also defined as act physically on; have an effect upon. It is also defined as the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion.
AFFLICT is defined as cause physical pain or suffering in. It is also defined as cause great unhappiness for; distress.
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CAFE is defined as a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold.
CALCITE is defined as a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone.
CALF is defined as the muscular back part of the shank. It is also defined as fine leather from the skin of a calf. It is also defined as young of domestic cattle. It is also defined as young of various large placental mammals e.g. whale or giraffe or elephant or buffalo.
CALL is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as make a prediction about; tell in advance. It is also defined as order, request, or command to come. It is also defined as utter a sudden loud cry. It is also defined as pay a brief visit. It is also defined as the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date. It is also defined as a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement. It is also defined as a demand especially in the phrase. It is also defined as a telephone connection. It is also defined as a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition. It is also defined as greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name. It is also defined as demand payment of (a loan). It is also defined as give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance. It is also defined as get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone. It is also defined as the characteristic sound produced by a bird. It is also defined as make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands. It is also defined as a brief social visit. It is also defined as a demand for a show of hands in a card game. It is also defined as an instruction that interrupts the program being executed. It is also defined as a request. It is also defined as ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality. It is also defined as a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course. It is also defined as a visit in an official or professional capacity. It is also defined as call a meeting; invite or command to meet. It is also defined as challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense. It is also defined as challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of. It is also defined as consider or regard as being. It is also defined as declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee. It is also defined as indicate a decision in regard to. It is also defined as lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal. It is also defined as make a stop in a harbour. It is also defined as order or request or give a command for. It is also defined as order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role. It is also defined as read aloud to check for omissions or absentees. It is also defined as require the presentation of for redemption before maturation. It is also defined as rouse somebody from sleep with a call. It is also defined as send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message. It is also defined as (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee. It is also defined as stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather. It is also defined as utter a characteristic note or cry. It is also defined as utter in a loud voice or announce.
CALLA is defined as water arum. It is also defined as South African plant widely cultivated for its showy pure white spathe and yellow spadix.
CATCALL is defined as a cry expressing disapproval. It is also defined as utter catcalls at.
CATTAIL is defined as tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes.
CATTLE is defined as domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age.
CELIAC is defined as of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen. It is also defined as belonging to or prescribed for celiac disease.
CELL is defined as a room where a prisoner is kept. It is also defined as small room in which a monk or nun lives. It is also defined as a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction. It is also defined as a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver. It is also defined as a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement. It is also defined as any small compartment. It is also defined as (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals.
The word CELLI has no known definition.
The word CILIA has no known definition.
CITE is defined as refer to for illustration or proof. It is also defined as a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. It is also defined as advance evidence for. It is also defined as repeat a passage from. It is also defined as call in an official matter, such as to attend court. It is also defined as refer to. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as commend.
CLEAT is defined as a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured. It is also defined as a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping. It is also defined as a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached. It is also defined as provide with cleats. It is also defined as secure on a cleat.
CLEF is defined as a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it.
CLEFT is defined as having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib. It is also defined as a long narrow opening. It is also defined as a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin). It is also defined as split or divided.
CLIFF is defined as a steep high face of rock.
ECLAT is defined as enthusiastic approval. It is also defined as ceremonial elegance and splendor. It is also defined as brilliant or conspicuous success or effect.
ECLECTIC is defined as someone who selects according to the eclectic method. It is also defined as selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas.
EFFACE is defined as remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing. It is also defined as remove completely from recognition or memory. It is also defined as make inconspicuous.
EFFECT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as (of a law) having legal validity. It is also defined as produce. It is also defined as the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. It is also defined as an outward appearance. It is also defined as act so as to bring into existence. It is also defined as an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived). It is also defined as a symptom caused by an illness or a drug.
ELECT is defined as an exclusive group of people. It is also defined as selected as the best. It is also defined as choose. It is also defined as elected but not yet installed in office. It is also defined as select by a vote for an office or membership.
The word ELECTEE has no known definition.
ELICIT is defined as call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). It is also defined as deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning). It is also defined as derive by reason.
FACE is defined as a contorted facial expression. It is also defined as a specific size and style of type within a type family. It is also defined as oppose, as in hostility or a competition. It is also defined as the feelings expressed on a person’s face. It is also defined as a surface forming part of the outside of an object. It is also defined as be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. It is also defined as the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear. It is also defined as impudent aggressiveness. It is also defined as deal with (something unpleasant) head on. It is also defined as present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. It is also defined as a part of a person that is used to refer to a person. It is also defined as a vertical surface of a building or cliff. It is also defined as be opposite. It is also defined as cover the front or surface of. It is also defined as line the edge (of a garment) with a different material. It is also defined as status in the eyes of others. It is also defined as the general outward appearance of something. It is also defined as the part of an animal corresponding to the human face. It is also defined as the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object). It is also defined as the striking or working surface of an implement. It is also defined as turn so as to expose the face. It is also defined as turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction.
FACET is defined as a distinct feature or element in a problem. It is also defined as a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone).
FACIAL is defined as cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles. It is also defined as care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams. It is also defined as of or concerning the face. It is also defined as of or pertaining to the outside surface of an object.
FACILE is defined as expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively. It is also defined as superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject. It is also defined as performing adroitly and without effort.
FACT is defined as a concept whose truth can be proved. It is also defined as an event known to have happened or something known to have existed. It is also defined as a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred. It is also defined as a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened.
FECAL is defined as of or relating to feces.
FLEECE is defined as outer coat of especially sheep and yaks. It is also defined as shear the wool from. It is also defined as tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing. It is also defined as rip off; ask an unreasonable price. It is also defined as a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing. It is also defined as the wool of a sheep or similar animal.
ICEFALL is defined as a steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall.
ICICLE is defined as ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water.
ILIAC is defined as of or relating to the ilium.
ILLICIT is defined as contrary to or forbidden by law. It is also defined as contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
ITALIC is defined as a branch of the Indo-European languages of which Latin is the chief representative. It is also defined as a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right. It is also defined as a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right. It is also defined as characterized by slanting characters. It is also defined as of or relating to the Italic languages.
LACE is defined as add alcohol to (beverages). It is also defined as spin, wind, or twist together. It is also defined as draw through eyes or holes. It is also defined as make by braiding or interlacing. It is also defined as a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment). It is also defined as a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns. It is also defined as do lacework.
LACTATE is defined as give suck to. It is also defined as a salt or ester of lactic acid.
LACTEAL is defined as any of the lymphatic vessels that convey chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct. It is also defined as relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk.
LACTIC is defined as of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey).
LAIC is defined as characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.
The word LAICAL has no known definition.
LATTICE is defined as framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal. It is also defined as small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted. It is also defined as an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions.
The word LICE has no known definition.
LICIT is defined as authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. It is also defined as sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality.
LILAC is defined as of a pale purple color. It is also defined as any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers.
The word TACET has no known definition.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TACTICAL is defined as of or pertaining to tactic or tactics.
TACTILE is defined as of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch. It is also defined as producing a sensation of touch.
TALC is defined as a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder. It is also defined as apply talcum powder to (one’s body).
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