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Today’s pangram is CENTIPEDE.
CENTIPEDE is defined as chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors.
DEEP is defined as of an obscure nature. It is also defined as (of darkness) densely dark. It is also defined as to an advanced time. It is also defined as difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge. It is also defined as strong; intense. It is also defined as a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor. It is also defined as having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range. It is also defined as to a great depth; far down or in. It is also defined as exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy. It is also defined as extending relatively far inward. It is also defined as having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination. It is also defined as intense or extreme. It is also defined as large in quantity or size. It is also defined as literary term for an ocean. It is also defined as marked by depth of thinking. It is also defined as relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply. It is also defined as relatively thick from top to bottom. It is also defined as the central and most intense or profound part. It is also defined as very distant in time or space. It is also defined as with head or back bent low. It is also defined as to a great distance.
DEEPEN is defined as become more intense. It is also defined as make more intense, stronger, or more marked. It is also defined as become deeper in tone. It is also defined as make deeper.
The word DEEPENED has no known definition.
DEPEND is defined as have faith or confidence in. It is also defined as be contingent upon (something that is elided).
The word DEPENDED has no known definition.
DEPENDENCE is defined as being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs). It is also defined as the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else.
DEPENDENT is defined as held from above and hanging down. It is also defined as (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence. It is also defined as being under the power or sovereignty of another or others. It is also defined as a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support). It is also defined as contingent on something else. It is also defined as addicted to a drug. It is also defined as relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed.
DEPICT is defined as give a description of. It is also defined as show in, or as in, a picture. It is also defined as make a portrait of.
DEPICTED is defined as represented graphically by sketch or design or lines.
DIPPED is defined as having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses).
EPEE is defined as a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade.
EPIC is defined as constituting or having to do with or suggestive of a literary epic. It is also defined as a long narrative poem telling of a hero’s deeds. It is also defined as very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale).
EPICENE is defined as having an ambiguous sexual identity. It is also defined as one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made. It is also defined as having unsuitable feminine qualities.
INCIPIENCE is defined as beginning to exist or to be apparent.
INCIPIENT is defined as only partly in existence; imperfectly formed.
INDEPENDENCE is defined as freedom from control or influence of another or others. It is also defined as a city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail. It is also defined as the successful ending of the American Revolution.
INDEPENDENT is defined as (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence. It is also defined as (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces. It is also defined as a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics). It is also defined as a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them. It is also defined as free from external control and constraint. It is also defined as not controlled by a party or interest group.
INEPT is defined as revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse. It is also defined as generally incompetent and ineffectual. It is also defined as not elegant or graceful in expression.
NINEPIN is defined as a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles.
The word NIPPED has no known definition.
PECTIN is defined as any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams.
The word PEED has no known definition.
PEEN is defined as the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes).
PEEP is defined as a secret look. It is also defined as the short weak cry of a young bird. It is also defined as make high-pitched sounds. It is also defined as appear as though from hiding. It is also defined as cause to appear. It is also defined as look furtively. It is also defined as speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice.
The word PEEPED has no known definition.
The word PENCE has no known definition.
The word PEND has no known definition.
The word PENDED has no known definition.
PENDENT is defined as branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling. It is also defined as held from above and hanging down. It is also defined as an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring).
PENITENCE is defined as remorse for your past conduct.
PENITENT is defined as feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds. It is also defined as (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor).
PENNE is defined as pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends.
The word PENNED has no known definition.
PENT is defined as closely confined.
The word PEPPED has no known definition.
PEPTIC is defined as relating to or promoting digestion.
PEPTIDE is defined as amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein.
The word PETIT has no known definition.
PETITE is defined as very small. It is also defined as a garment size for short or slender women.
The word PETTED has no known definition.
PICNIC is defined as a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering. It is also defined as any undertaking that is easy to do. It is also defined as any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion. It is also defined as eat alfresco, in the open air.
PIECE is defined as repair by adding pieces. It is also defined as a portion of a natural object. It is also defined as eat intermittently; take small bites of. It is also defined as an item that is an instance of some type. It is also defined as a share of something. It is also defined as a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. It is also defined as a musical work that has been created. It is also defined as a work of art of some artistic value. It is also defined as an instance of some kind. It is also defined as create by putting components or members together. It is also defined as a portable gun. It is also defined as game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games. It is also defined as to join or unite the pieces of. It is also defined as a serving that has been cut from a larger portion. It is also defined as a distance. It is also defined as an artistic or literary composition. It is also defined as a separate part of a whole. It is also defined as join during spinning.
The word PIECED has no known definition.
PIED is defined as having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly.
PINE is defined as have a desire for something or someone who is not present. It is also defined as a coniferous tree. It is also defined as straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus.
The word PINED has no known definition.
The word PINNED has no known definition.
PINNIPED is defined as aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers.
PINT is defined as a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart.
PIPE is defined as a hollow cylindrical shape. It is also defined as a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco. It is also defined as a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.. It is also defined as utter a shrill cry. It is also defined as the flues and stops on a pipe organ. It is also defined as a tubular wind instrument. It is also defined as play on a pipe. It is also defined as transport by pipeline. It is also defined as trim with piping.
The word PIPED has no known definition.
PIPET is defined as measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube.
PIPETTE is defined as measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube.
PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.
PIPPIN is defined as any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red.
The word PITIED has no known definition.
PITTED is defined as pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb).
TEEPEE is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
TENPIN is defined as one of the bottle-shaped pins used in bowling.
TEPEE is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
TEPID is defined as moderately warm. It is also defined as feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm.
TIEPIN is defined as a pin used to hold the tie in place.
TIPI is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.
TIPPED is defined as departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal. It is also defined as having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination).
TIPPET is defined as a woman’s fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten.
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