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Today’s pangram is CELIBACY.
CELIBACY is defined as the state of being unmarried and abstaining from sexual relations, often for religious reasons.
ABACI is defined as plural of abacus; ancient calculating devices consisting of beads or stones on rods or wires.
ABBACY is defined as the office, rank, or term of an abbot or abbess in a monastery or convent.
ABBEY is defined as a monastery or convent governed by an abbot or abbess. It is also defined as the church or building associated with such a religious community.
ABLE is defined as having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something. It is also defined as possessing competence or talent in a particular area.
ABLY is defined as in a skillful, competent, or capable manner.
ALIBI is defined as a claim or proof that one was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred. It is also defined as an excuse or explanation offered to avoid blame or responsibility.
BABA is defined as a rich, yeast-based cake often soaked in rum or fruit syrup. It is also defined as a term of respect for a father figure or elderly man in some cultures.
BABBLE is defined as to talk rapidly and continuously in an incoherent or meaningless way. It is also defined as to make continuous murmuring sounds, as a stream.
BABE is defined as an infant or very young child. It is also defined as an attractive young woman or man.
BABEL is defined as a confused noise or din, especially from multiple voices. It is also defined as a scene of noisy confusion or chaos.
BABY is defined as a human infant or very young child. It is also defined as something cherished or given special care and attention.
BACILLI is defined as plural of bacillus; rod-shaped bacteria.
BAIL is defined as money or property pledged to secure the temporary release of an arrested person. It is also defined as to remove water from a boat using a container. It is also defined as to rescue or help someone out of a difficult situation.
BALE is defined as a large bundle of hay, straw, cotton, or other material bound tightly for storage or transport. It is also defined as to make into bales.
BALL is defined as a spherical or nearly spherical object used in games and sports. It is also defined as a formal gathering for social dancing. It is also defined as a rounded mass of matter or substance.
BELAY is defined as to stop or hold something, as a command on a ship. It is also defined as to secure a rope around a post or object to prevent slipping.
BELIE is defined as to contradict or fail to give a true impression of something. It is also defined as to prove false or show to be untrue.
BELL is defined as a hollow metal instrument that produces a ringing sound when struck. It is also defined as the flared or expanded end of a wind instrument.
BELLE is defined as a young woman considered the most beautiful or popular in her social circle.
BELLY is defined as the front part of the human body below the ribs, containing the stomach and intestines. It is also defined as the underside of an animal’s body.
BIALY is defined as a round, chewy roll with a filling of caramelized onions and sometimes poppy seeds.
BIBLE is defined as the sacred text of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments. It is also defined as any authoritative book or source of information on a subject.
BIBLICAL is defined as of, relating to, or contained in the Bible. It is also defined as extremely large or significant in scale.
BIBLICALLY is defined as in a manner that relates to or is consistent with the Bible or its teachings.
BICYCLE is defined as a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedaling and steered by handlebar.
BILABIAL is defined as involving both lips, as in the pronunciation of certain consonant sounds.
BILE is defined as a bitter, greenish liquid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aiding in fat digestion. It is also defined as bitterness of feeling or speech; malice.
BILL is defined as a statement of charges for goods or services rendered. It is also defined as a proposed law presented for legislative consideration. It is also defined as the beak of a bird.
BILLABLE is defined as suitable for being charged to a client or customer; able to be invoiced.
BILLY is defined as a billy goat; a male goat. It is also defined as a stick or club, especially a police officer’s baton.
BLAB is defined as to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly. It is also defined as idle or foolish talk; gossip.
BLABBY is defined as inclined to blab or talk too much; indiscreet or gossipy.
CABAL is defined as a small group of people united for a secret, usually political purpose. It is also defined as a conspiracy or plot.
CABALA is defined as variant spelling of Kabbalah; an esoteric mystical tradition within Judaism.
CABBIE is defined as a taxi driver; a person who operates a cab for hire.
CABBY is defined as a taxi driver; a person who operates a cab for hire.
CABLE is defined as a strong, thick rope or a bound group of wires used to support or secure something. It is also defined as a system for transmitting television signals through wires to subscribers’ homes. It is also defined as a telegram sent via submarine telegraph cable.
CALLABLE is defined as able to be called or summoned. It is also defined as able to be redeemed before maturity, as certain bonds or securities.
CELEB is defined as a celebrity; a famous or well-known person.
EYEBALL is defined as the spherical part of the eye containing the lens and retina. It is also defined as to look at intently or examine closely.
LABEL is defined as a piece of paper, cloth, or other material affixed to an object bearing information about it. It is also defined as to attach a label to something. It is also defined as to assign a descriptive name or category to something.
LABIA is defined as plural of labium; the folds of the vulva on either side of the vaginal opening.
LABIAL is defined as of, relating to, or involving the lips. It is also defined as pronounced with the lips, as certain consonant sounds.
LABILE is defined as readily open to change; unstable or volatile. It is also defined as moving or moving readily; moving from side to side.
LIABLE is defined as legally responsible or answerable for something. It is also defined as likely or probable to happen or do something.
LIBEL is defined as a published false statement that damages a person’s reputation. It is also defined as to make false and damaging statements about someone in published form.
LIBELEE is defined as a person who is the defendant in a libel suit.
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