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Today’s pangrams are AMENITY and ANYTIME.
AMENITY is defined as pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions.
The word ANYTIME has no known definition.
AMEN is defined as a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes.
AMITY is defined as a cordial disposition. It is also defined as a state of friendship and cordiality.
ANEMIA is defined as a deficiency of red blood cells. It is also defined as genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds; chiefly of tropical America. It is also defined as a lack of vitality.
ANIMA is defined as (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious.
ANIMATE is defined as give lifelike qualities to. It is also defined as heighten or intensify. It is also defined as make lively. It is also defined as give new life or energy to. It is also defined as endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness. It is also defined as belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings. It is also defined as endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life.
ANIME is defined as any of various resins or oleoresins. It is also defined as a hard copal derived from an African tree. It is also defined as a style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art and often adult themes.
ATTAINMENT is defined as an ability that has been acquired by training. It is also defined as arrival at a new stage. It is also defined as the act of achieving an aim.
EMANATE is defined as give out (breath or an odor). It is also defined as proceed or issue forth, as from a source.
EMINENT is defined as standing above others in quality or position. It is also defined as of imposing height; especially standing out above others.
EMIT is defined as expel (gases or odors). It is also defined as express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words). It is also defined as give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc..
ENEMA is defined as an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes.
ENEMY is defined as an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force). It is also defined as a personal enemy. It is also defined as an opposing military force. It is also defined as any hostile group of people.
ENMITY is defined as the feeling of a hostile person. It is also defined as a state of deep-seated ill-will.
IMAM is defined as (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide.
IMITATE is defined as reproduce someone’s behavior or looks. It is also defined as appear like, as in behavior or appearance. It is also defined as make a reproduction or copy of.
IMMINENT is defined as close in time; about to occur.
INANIMATE is defined as appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse. It is also defined as not endowed with life. It is also defined as belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things.
INMATE is defined as a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated. It is also defined as a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison. It is also defined as one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital).
INTIMATE is defined as having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere. It is also defined as having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship. It is also defined as imply as a possibility. It is also defined as concerning things deeply private and personal. It is also defined as involved in a sexual relationship. It is also defined as give to understand. It is also defined as thoroughly acquainted through study or experience. It is also defined as innermost or essential. It is also defined as someone to whom private matters are confided. It is also defined as marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity. It is also defined as used euphemistically to refer to the genitals.
ITEM is defined as an individual instance of a type of symbol. It is also defined as a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list. It is also defined as a small part that can be considered separately from the whole. It is also defined as an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. It is also defined as a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection.
MAIM is defined as injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation.
MAIN is defined as (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. It is also defined as any very large body of (salt) water. It is also defined as most important element. It is also defined as a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage. It is also defined as of force; of the greatest possible intensity.
MAINTAIN is defined as maintain by writing regular records. It is also defined as have and exercise. It is also defined as state categorically. It is also defined as keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. It is also defined as support against an opponent. It is also defined as state or assert. It is also defined as stick to correctly or closely. It is also defined as supply with necessities and support. It is also defined as cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean’. It is also defined as maintain for use and service.
MAMA is defined as informal terms for a mother. It is also defined as a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped.
MAMMA is defined as milk-secreting organ of female mammals. It is also defined as informal terms for a mother.
MANATEE is defined as sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded.
MANE is defined as growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being. It is also defined as long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal’s neck.
MANIA is defined as a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently. It is also defined as an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
MANNA is defined as (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus. It is also defined as hardened sugary exudation of various trees.
MANTA is defined as extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned. It is also defined as a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl.
MANY is defined as a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as’ or `too’ or `so’ or `that’; amounting to a large but indefinite number.
MATE is defined as the officer below the master on a commercial ship. It is also defined as a person’s partner in marriage. It is also defined as a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent’s king. It is also defined as one of a pair. It is also defined as South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea. It is also defined as place an opponent’s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game. It is also defined as a fellow member of a team. It is also defined as engage in sexual intercourse. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as an exact duplicate. It is also defined as informal term for a friend of the same sex. It is also defined as South American tea-like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. It is also defined as the partner of an animal (especially a sexual partner).
MATEY is defined as (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals.
MATINEE is defined as a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon).
MATTE is defined as change texture so as to become matted and felt-like. It is also defined as not reflecting light; not glossy. It is also defined as the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss. It is also defined as a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted.
MEAN is defined as (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt. It is also defined as intend to refer to. It is also defined as marked by poverty befitting a beggar. It is also defined as of no value or worth. It is also defined as denote or connote. It is also defined as have as a logical consequence. It is also defined as (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. It is also defined as an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n. It is also defined as approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value. It is also defined as have in mind as a purpose. It is also defined as having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality. It is also defined as mean or intend to express or convey. It is also defined as characterized by malice. It is also defined as destine or designate for a certain purpose. It is also defined as excellent.
MEANIE is defined as a person of mean disposition.
The word MEANT has no known definition.
MEANTIME is defined as the time between one event, process, or period and another. It is also defined as during the intervening time.
MEANY is defined as United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980). It is also defined as a person of mean disposition.
MEAT is defined as the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. It is also defined as the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone. It is also defined as the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food.
MEATY is defined as being on topic and prompting thought. It is also defined as like or containing meat.
MEET is defined as contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. It is also defined as experience as a reaction. It is also defined as collect in one place. It is also defined as a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held. It is also defined as be adjacent or come together. It is also defined as undergo or suffer. It is also defined as fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. It is also defined as come together. It is also defined as be in direct physical contact with; make contact. It is also defined as being precisely fitting and right. It is also defined as get together socially or for a specific purpose. It is also defined as meet by design; be present at the arrival of.
MEME is defined as a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation).
The word MENTEE has no known definition.
The word META has no known definition.
METE is defined as a line that indicates a boundary.
MIEN is defined as dignified manner or conduct.
MIME is defined as a performance using gestures and body movements without words. It is also defined as imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect. It is also defined as an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression. It is also defined as act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only.
MINE is defined as excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted. It is also defined as explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel. It is also defined as get from the earth by excavation. It is also defined as lay mines.
MINI is defined as a very short skirt. It is also defined as used of women’s clothing; very short with hemline above the knee.
MINIM is defined as a musical note having the time value of half a whole note. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 1/60 fluidram.
The word MINIMA has no known definition.
MINT is defined as a candy that is flavored with a mint oil. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as form by stamping, punching, or printing. It is also defined as any member of the mint family of plants. It is also defined as any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers. It is also defined as a plant where money is coined by authority of the government. It is also defined as as if new. It is also defined as the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied.
MINTY is defined as of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint. It is also defined as relating to or suggestive of mint.
MITE is defined as a slight but appreciable amount. It is also defined as any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
MITTEN is defined as glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together.
MYNA is defined as tropical Asian starlings.
NAME is defined as assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to. It is also defined as give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of. It is also defined as give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property. It is also defined as family based on male descent. It is also defined as determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis. It is also defined as charge with a function; charge to be. It is also defined as identify as in botany or biology, for example. It is also defined as a defamatory or abusive word or phrase. It is also defined as a well-known or notable person. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as create and charge with a task or function. It is also defined as a language unit by which a person or thing is known. It is also defined as a person’s reputation. It is also defined as by the sanction or authority of. It is also defined as mention and identify by name.
TAME is defined as correct by punishment or discipline. It is also defined as make less strong or intense; soften. It is also defined as overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable. It is also defined as brought from wildness into a domesticated state. It is also defined as very docile. It is also defined as make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans. It is also defined as adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment. It is also defined as flat and uninspiring. It is also defined as very restrained or quiet.
The word TATAMI has no known definition.
TEAM is defined as form a team. It is also defined as a cooperative unit (especially in sports). It is also defined as two or more draft animals that work together to pull something.
TEAMMATE is defined as a fellow member of a team.
TEATIME is defined as a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes.
TEEM is defined as be teeming, be abuzz. It is also defined as move in large numbers.
TENEMENT is defined as a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards.
TIME is defined as a reading of a point in time as given by a clock. It is also defined as rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration. It is also defined as an instance or single occasion for some event. It is also defined as the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned. It is also defined as measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time. It is also defined as the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event. It is also defined as adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time. It is also defined as an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities). It is also defined as a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something. It is also defined as a person’s experience on a particular occasion. It is also defined as assign a time for an activity or event. It is also defined as a suitable moment. It is also defined as regulate or set the time of. It is also defined as set the speed, duration, or execution of. It is also defined as the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past.
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