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Today’s pangrams are FACELIFT and FACILITATE.
FACELIFT is defined as a surgical procedure to tighten facial skin and reduce wrinkles. It is also defined as a renovation or modernization of something’s appearance.
FACILITATE is defined as to make something easier or less difficult. It is also defined as to help bring about or enable an action or process.
ACACIA is defined as a tropical or subtropical tree or shrub with feathery leaves and yellow flowers.
ACAI is defined as a small dark purple berry from a South American palm tree, often used in smoothies.
ACETIC is defined as relating to or containing acetic acid, which is found in vinegar.
AFFILIATE is defined as a company or organization officially connected to another larger one. It is also defined as to join or associate formally with an organization.
AFFLICT is defined as to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone.
ALIT is defined as past tense of alight; landed or descended from a vehicle or perch.
ATILT is defined as in a tilted or leaning position.
ATTIC is defined as the upper floor or space immediately below the roof of a building.
CACTI is defined as plural of cactus; spiny succulent plants of arid regions.
CALCITE is defined as a common crystalline mineral form of calcium carbonate.
CATTAIL is defined as a tall marsh plant with cylindrical brown flower spikes.
CELIAC is defined as relating to the abdomen or abdominal cavity. It is also defined as relating to celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the intestines.
CELLI is defined as plural of cello; large stringed instruments of the violin family.
CILIA is defined as plural of cilium; microscopic hair-like structures that move rhythmically on cell surfaces.
CITE is defined as to quote or refer to a source as evidence or authority. It is also defined as to mention or name someone in an official context.
CLIFF is defined as a steep vertical or nearly vertical face of rock or earth.
ECLECTIC is defined as selecting from various sources or styles; composed of diverse elements.
ELICIT is defined as to draw out or bring forth a response, answer, or fact.
ELITE is defined as the most powerful, accomplished, or highly regarded members of a group or society.
FACIAL is defined as relating to or affecting the face. It is also defined as a cosmetic treatment for the face.
FACILE is defined as easy to do or achieve but lacking substance or depth. It is also defined as fluent or superficial in manner.
FAIL is defined as to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or task. It is also defined as to neglect or forget to do something. It is also defined as to stop functioning or working properly.
FIAT is defined as an authoritative decree or order issued by a person in power.
FIEF is defined as an estate of land held by a vassal from a feudal lord.
FIFE is defined as a small high-pitched flute, typically played in military bands.
FILE is defined as a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping materials. It is also defined as a folder or container for organizing documents. It is also defined as to submit officially or formally.
FILET is defined as a boneless cut of meat or fish. It is also defined as to remove bones from meat or fish.
FILIAL is defined as relating to or befitting a son or daughter in relation to their parents.
FILL is defined as to make something full by putting material into it. It is also defined as to occupy a space or satisfy a need.
FILLET is defined as a strip of boneless meat or fish. It is also defined as to remove the bones from meat or fish. It is also defined as a narrow flat decorative band or border.
FLAIL is defined as to wave or move wildly and without control. It is also defined as a tool with a hinged striking head used for threshing grain.
FLIT is defined as to move quickly and lightly from one place to another.
ICEFALL is defined as a formation of ice that cascades down a mountain or crevasse.
ICICLE is defined as a pointed hanging piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
ILIAC is defined as relating to the ilium or the region of the hip bone.
ILLICIT is defined as forbidden or illegal; not permitted by law or rule.
ITALIC is defined as a style of printed or written letters that slope to the right.
LACTIC is defined as relating to or produced by lactic acid, found in milk and muscles.
LAIC is defined as relating to laypeople, as distinct from clergy.
LAICAL is defined as relating to or consisting of laypeople rather than clergy.
LATTICE is defined as a framework of crossed strips or bars with spaces between them.
LEFTIE is defined as a person who is left-handed.
LICE is defined as plural of louse; small parasitic insects that infest hair or skin.
LICIT is defined as permitted or allowed by law or rule; legal.
LIFE is defined as the state or condition of being alive. It is also defined as the period of existence of a person or organism. It is also defined as human existence and its experiences.
LIFT is defined as to raise or move something upward. It is also defined as an elevator in a building. It is also defined as a ride in someone’s vehicle.
LILAC is defined as a shrub with fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers. It is also defined as a pale purple color.
LILT is defined as a rhythmic swing or cadence in speech or music. It is also defined as to sing or speak with a rhythmic pattern.
LITE is defined as containing less of a particular ingredient than normal, especially fat or calories.
LITTLE is defined as small in size or extent. It is also defined as short in duration or distance.
TACIT is defined as understood or implied without being directly stated.
TACTIC is defined as a planned action or strategy designed to achieve a particular goal.
TACTICAL is defined as relating to the detailed planning and conduct of an operation or campaign.
TACTILE is defined as relating to the sense of touch. It is also defined as perceptible or discernible by touch.
TAIL is defined as the rear part or extension of an animal’s body. It is also defined as the end or concluding part of something.
TALI is defined as plural of talus; the ankle bone or a pile of rock debris at the base of a cliff.
TALLIT is defined as a shawl with fringed corners worn by Jewish men during prayer.
TIFF is defined as a petty quarrel or disagreement.
TILE is defined as a thin rectangular slab of fired clay or other material used for covering surfaces. It is also defined as to cover a surface with tiles.
TILL is defined as a cash register or drawer for money. It is also defined as to prepare and work land for growing crops. It is also defined as until.
TILT is defined as to move into a leaning or inclined position. It is also defined as a tendency or bias toward something.
TITILLATE is defined as to excite or interest someone, often in a mildly provocative way.
TITLE is defined as the name of a book, film, or other work. It is also defined as a word or phrase that precedes a person’s name indicating their rank or status. It is also defined as a legal right of ownership.
TITTLE is defined as a small dot or mark, such as the dot over the letter ‘i’ or ‘j’.
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