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Today’s pangram is DOCILITY.
DOCILITY is defined as the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable.
CITY is defined as people living in a large densely populated municipality. It is also defined as a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts. It is also defined as an incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
COCCI is defined as any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria.
CODICIL is defined as a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will.
COIL is defined as a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. It is also defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as make without a potter’s wheel. It is also defined as a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals). It is also defined as to wind or move in a spiral course. It is also defined as a contraceptive device placed inside a woman’s womb. It is also defined as a transformer that supplies high voltage to spark plugs in a gasoline engine. It is also defined as reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit. It is also defined as tubing that is wound in a spiral.
COLIC is defined as acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).
COLLOID is defined as a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension.
CYCLIC is defined as recurring in cycles. It is also defined as conforming to the Carnot cycle. It is also defined as forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl. It is also defined as marked by repeated cycles. It is also defined as of a compound having atoms arranged in a ring structure.
DIDDLY is defined as a small worthless amount.
DILDO is defined as a vibrating device that substitutes for an erect penis to provide vaginal stimulation.
DILL is defined as aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning. It is also defined as aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning.
The word DILLY has no known definition.
DITTO is defined as a mark used to indicate the word above it should be repeated. It is also defined as repeat an action or statement.
DITTY is defined as a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung).
DOILY is defined as a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl.
ICILY is defined as in a cold and icy manner.
IDIOCY is defined as extreme mental retardation.
IDIOT is defined as a person of subnormal intelligence.
IDIOTIC is defined as insanely irresponsible. It is also defined as having a mental age of three to seven years. It is also defined as so unreasonable as to invite derision.
IDLY is defined as in an idle manner.
IDOL is defined as an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept. It is also defined as a material effigy that is worshipped. It is also defined as someone who is adored blindly and excessively.
IDYL is defined as a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life. It is also defined as a musical composition that evokes rural life.
IDYLL is defined as a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life. It is also defined as a musical composition that evokes rural life. It is also defined as an episode of such pastoral or romantic charm as to qualify as the subject of a poetic idyll.
IDYLLIC is defined as excellent and delightful in all respects. It is also defined as suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene.
ILLICIT is defined as contrary to or forbidden by law. It is also defined as contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
ILLICITLY is defined as in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom. It is also defined as in an illegal manner.
The word ILLY has no known definition.
The word ITTY 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.
LICITLY is defined as in a manner acceptable to common custom.
LILT is defined as a jaunty rhythm in music. It is also defined as articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.
LILY is defined as any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers.
The word LOCI has no known definition.
ODDITY is defined as a strange attitude or habit. It is also defined as something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting. It is also defined as eccentricity that is not easily explained.
OILY is defined as unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech. It is also defined as smeared or soiled with grease or oil. It is also defined as containing an unusual amount of grease or oil. It is also defined as coated or covered with oil.
The word OLIO has no known definition.
TIDILY is defined as in a tidy manner.
TIDY is defined as put (things or places) in order. It is also defined as (of hair) neat and tidy. It is also defined as large in amount or extent or degree. It is also defined as marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits. It is also defined as receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials).
TILL is defined as a treasury for government funds. It is also defined as a strongbox for holding cash. It is also defined as unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together. It is also defined as work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation.
TILT is defined as a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. It is also defined as move sideways or in an unsteady way. It is also defined as pitching dangerously to one side. It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as a slight but noticeable partiality. It is also defined as charge with a tilt.
TOIL is defined as productive work (especially physical work done for wages). It is also defined as work hard.
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