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Today’s pangrams are DEFICIENT and INFECTED.
DEFICIENT is defined as of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement. It is also defined as inadequate in amount or degree. It is also defined as falling short of some prescribed norm.
INFECTED is defined as containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms.
CEDE is defined as give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another. It is also defined as relinquish possession or control over.
The word CEDED has no known definition.
CENT is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of several countries.
CITE is defined as refer to for illustration or proof. It is also defined as a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. It is also defined as advance evidence for. It is also defined as repeat a passage from. It is also defined as call in an official matter, such as to attend court. It is also defined as refer to. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as commend.
The word CITED has no known definition.
CITIFIED is defined as being or having the customs or manners or dress of a city person.
DECEDENT is defined as someone who is no longer alive.
DECEIT is defined as a misleading falsehood. It is also defined as the act of deceiving. It is also defined as the quality of being fraudulent.
DECENT is defined as in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion. It is also defined as socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. It is also defined as meeting requirements. It is also defined as in the right manner; correctly; suitably. It is also defined as conforming to conventions of sexual behavior. It is also defined as observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress. It is also defined as sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public.
DECIDE is defined as bring to an end; settle conclusively. It is also defined as reach, make, or come to a decision about something. It is also defined as cause to decide. It is also defined as influence or determine.
DECIDED is defined as recognizable; marked.
DEFECT is defined as desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army. It is also defined as a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person’s body). It is also defined as an imperfection in an object or machine. It is also defined as a failing or deficiency. It is also defined as an imperfection in a bodily system.
The word DEFECTED has no known definition.
DEFICIT is defined as the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required. It is also defined as a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning. It is also defined as an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period). It is also defined as (sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing.
DEICE is defined as make or become free of frost or ice.
The word DEICED has no known definition.
The word DEICIDE has no known definition.
DETECT is defined as discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.
DETECTED is defined as perceived or discerned. It is also defined as perceived with the mind.
DICE is defined as cut into cubes. It is also defined as a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers. It is also defined as play dice.
The word DICED has no known definition.
DIETETIC is defined as of or relating to the diet.
DIFFIDENCE is defined as lack of self-confidence.
EDICT is defined as a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge). It is also defined as a formal or authoritative proclamation.
EDIFICE is defined as a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place.
EFFECT is defined as a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon. It is also defined as (of a law) having legal validity. It is also defined as produce. It is also defined as the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. It is also defined as an outward appearance. It is also defined as act so as to bring into existence. It is also defined as an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived). It is also defined as a symptom caused by an illness or a drug.
EFFECTED is defined as settled securely and unconditionally.
EFFICIENT is defined as able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively. It is also defined as being effective without wasting time or effort or expense.
EIDETIC is defined as of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy.
ENTICE is defined as provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
The word ENTICED has no known definition.
FENCE is defined as have an argument about something. It is also defined as enclose with a fence. It is also defined as a barrier that serves to enclose an area. It is also defined as surround with a wall in order to fortify. It is also defined as a dealer in stolen property. It is also defined as fight with fencing swords. It is also defined as receive stolen goods.
The word FENCED has no known definition.
The word ICED has no known definition.
INCIDENCE is defined as the relative frequency of occurrence of something. It is also defined as the striking of a light beam on a surface.
INCIDENT is defined as (sometimes followed by `to’) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence. It is also defined as a public disturbance. It is also defined as a single distinct event. It is also defined as falling or striking of light rays on something.
INCITE is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as provoke or stir up. It is also defined as urge on; cause to act.
The word INCITED has no known definition.
INDECENT is defined as not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. It is also defined as offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance. It is also defined as offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters.
INDICT is defined as accuse formally of a crime.
The word INDICTED has no known definition.
INEFFICIENT is defined as lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate. It is also defined as not producing desired results; wasteful.
INFECT is defined as contaminate with a disease or microorganism. It is also defined as affect in a contagious way. It is also defined as communicate a disease to. It is also defined as corrupt with ideas or an ideology.
NICE is defined as done with delicacy and skill. It is also defined as excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. It is also defined as socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. It is also defined as exhibiting courtesy and politeness. It is also defined as a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. It is also defined as pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.
NIECE is defined as a daughter of your brother or sister.
TINCT is defined as color lightly.
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