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Today’s pangrams are LAPIDARY and RAPIDLY.
LAPIDARY is defined as a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones. It is also defined as an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them. It is also defined as of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them.
RAPIDLY is defined as with speed.
The word AIRPLAY has no known definition.
APIARY is defined as a shed containing a number of beehives.
APPALL is defined as strike with disgust or revulsion. It is also defined as fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised.
APPLY is defined as be pertinent or relevant or applicable. It is also defined as avail oneself to. It is also defined as be applicable to; as to an analysis. It is also defined as apply to a surface. It is also defined as give or convey physically. It is also defined as ensure observance of laws and rules. It is also defined as put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose. It is also defined as apply oneself to. It is also defined as ask (for something). It is also defined as refer (a word or name) to a person or thing.
The word DIPPY has no known definition.
DRIP is defined as the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop. It is also defined as let or cause to fall in drops. It is also defined as flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid. It is also defined as (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway). It is also defined as fall in drops.
DRIPPY is defined as wet with light rain. It is also defined as effusively or insincerely emotional. It is also defined as leaking in drops.
LIPID is defined as an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates).
The word LIPPY has no known definition.
PADDY is defined as an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown. It is also defined as (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent. It is also defined as rice in the husk either gathered or still in the field.
PAID is defined as involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby. It is also defined as yielding a fair profit. It is also defined as marked by the reception of pay.
PAIL is defined as the quantity contained in a pail. It is also defined as a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top.
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.
The word PALAPA has no known definition.
PALL is defined as lose interest or become bored with something or somebody. It is also defined as become less interesting or attractive. It is also defined as cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing. It is also defined as a sudden numbing dread. It is also defined as lose sparkle or bouquet. It is also defined as cause to lose courage. It is also defined as hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window). It is also defined as burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped. It is also defined as cause to become flat. It is also defined as cover with a pall. It is also defined as lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to).
PALLID is defined as abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress. It is also defined as (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble. It is also defined as lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness.
PALLIDLY is defined as in a manner lacking interest or vitality.
The word PALP has no known definition.
PAPA is defined as an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk.
PAPAL is defined as proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles.
The word PAPALLY has no known definition.
PAPAYA is defined as tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit. It is also defined as large oval melon-like tropical fruit with yellowish flesh.
PAPILLA is defined as a small nipple-shaped protuberance concerned with taste, touch, or smell. It is also defined as a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather. It is also defined as (botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf.
The word PAPPY has no known definition.
The word PAPYRI has no known definition.
PARLAY is defined as stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager. It is also defined as a series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers.
PARRY is defined as avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues). It is also defined as a return punch (especially by a boxer). It is also defined as impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball). It is also defined as (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword.
PAYDAY is defined as the day on which you receive pay for your work.
The word PIDDLY has no known definition.
PILL is defined as a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception. It is also defined as a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. It is also defined as a unpleasant or tiresome person. It is also defined as something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size. It is also defined as something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured.
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.
PLAID is defined as a cloth having a crisscross design.
PLAY is defined as contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. It is also defined as pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind. It is also defined as manipulate manually or in one’s mind or imagination. It is also defined as a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage. It is also defined as the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully. It is also defined as a weak and tremulous light. It is also defined as gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement. It is also defined as activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules. It is also defined as consider not very seriously. It is also defined as cause to happen or to occur as a consequence. It is also defined as replay (as a melody). It is also defined as (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession. It is also defined as perform on a stage or theater. It is also defined as stake on the outcome of an issue. It is also defined as an attempt to get something. It is also defined as a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill. It is also defined as engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion. It is also defined as cause to emit recorded audio or video. It is also defined as movement or space for movement. It is also defined as behave carelessly or indifferently. It is also defined as the removal of constraints. It is also defined as engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously. It is also defined as the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize). It is also defined as verbal wit or mockery (often at another’s expense but not to be taken seriously). It is also defined as (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds. It is also defined as play a role or part. It is also defined as act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome. It is also defined as a preset plan of action in team sports. It is also defined as a state in which action is feasible. It is also defined as a theatrical performance of a drama. It is also defined as be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children. It is also defined as behave in a certain way. It is also defined as be performed or presented for public viewing. It is also defined as bet or wager (money). It is also defined as cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space. It is also defined as discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream. It is also defined as emit recorded sound. It is also defined as employ in a game or in a specific position. It is also defined as exhaust by allowing to pull on the line. It is also defined as make bets. It is also defined as move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly. It is also defined as participate in games or sport. It is also defined as perform music on (a musical instrument). It is also defined as perform on a certain location. It is also defined as play on an instrument. It is also defined as pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity. It is also defined as put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game. It is also defined as shoot or hit in a particular manner. It is also defined as use or move. It is also defined as use to one’s advantage. It is also defined as utilization or exercise.
PRAY is defined as call upon in supplication; entreat. It is also defined as address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer.
RAPID is defined as characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed. It is also defined as a part of a river where the current is very fast. It is also defined as done or occurring in a brief period of time.
The word RIPPLY has no known definition.
The word YAPPY has no known definition.
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