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Today’s pangram is DIFFRACT.
DIFFRACT is defined as undergo diffraction.
ACRID is defined as harsh or corrosive in tone. It is also defined as strong and sharp.
ADRIFT is defined as aimlessly drifting. It is also defined as afloat on the surface of a body of water. It is also defined as floating freely; not anchored. It is also defined as off course, wandering aimlessly.
AFAR is defined as
AFFAIR is defined as a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship. It is also defined as a vaguely specified concern. It is also defined as a vaguely specified social event.
AFRAID is defined as feeling worry or concern or insecurity. It is also defined as filled with fear or apprehension. It is also defined as filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement. It is also defined as having feelings of aversion or unwillingness.
AIRCRAFT is defined as a vehicle that can fly.
ARCADIA is defined as a department of Greece in the central Peloponnese.
ARCTIC is defined as a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow. It is also defined as extremely cold. It is also defined as the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole. It is also defined as of or relating to the Arctic.
ARIA is defined as an elaborate song for solo voice.
ARID is defined as lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless. It is also defined as lacking sufficient water or rainfall.
ARTIFACT is defined as a man-made object taken as a whole.
The word ATRIA has no known definition.
ATTAR is defined as essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers.
ATTRACT is defined as be attractive to. It is also defined as direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes. It is also defined as exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away.
CARAT is defined as the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold. It is also defined as a unit of weight for precious stones = 200 mg.
CARD is defined as a list of dishes available at a restaurant. It is also defined as a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited. It is also defined as a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement. It is also defined as (golf) a record of scores (as in golf). It is also defined as a witty amusing person who makes jokes. It is also defined as (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat. It is also defined as separate the fibers of. It is also defined as a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer’s capabilities. It is also defined as a card certifying the identity of the bearer. It is also defined as a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures). It is also defined as ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor. It is also defined as one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes. It is also defined as thin cardboard, usually rectangular.
CARDIAC is defined as of or relating to the heart.
CART is defined as draw slowly or heavily. It is also defined as wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels. It is also defined as a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal. It is also defined as transport something in a cart.
CATARACT is defined as a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice. It is also defined as an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye.
The word CIRCA has no known definition.
The word CIRRI has no known definition.
CITRIC is defined as of or related to citric acid.
CRAFT is defined as shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception. It is also defined as people who perform a particular kind of skilled work. It is also defined as skill in an occupation or trade. It is also defined as the skilled practice of a practical occupation. It is also defined as a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space. It is also defined as make by hand and with much skill.
CRITIC is defined as anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something. It is also defined as a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art. It is also defined as someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments.
DART is defined as run or move very quickly or hastily. It is also defined as move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart. It is also defined as a sudden quick movement. It is also defined as a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot. It is also defined as a tapered tuck made in dressmaking. It is also defined as move with sudden speed.
DIACRITIC is defined as capable of distinguishing. It is also defined as a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation.
DIRT is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel. It is also defined as the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock. It is also defined as the state of being covered with unclean things. It is also defined as disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people.
DRAFT is defined as a large and hurried swallow. It is also defined as the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling. It is also defined as a preliminary sketch of a design or picture. It is also defined as compulsory military service. It is also defined as a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg. It is also defined as a dose of liquid medicine. It is also defined as draw up an outline or sketch for something. It is also defined as a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another. It is also defined as engage somebody to enter the army. It is also defined as any of the various versions in the development of a written work. It is also defined as make a blueprint of. It is also defined as the depth of a vessel’s keel below the surface (especially when loaded). It is also defined as a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle). It is also defined as a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace.
The word DRAT has no known definition.
DRIFT is defined as live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely. It is also defined as the pervading meaning or tenor. It is also defined as be in motion due to some air or water current. It is also defined as a force that moves something along. It is also defined as a general tendency to change (as of opinion). It is also defined as move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment. It is also defined as wander from a direct course or at random. It is also defined as a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine. It is also defined as a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents. It is also defined as a process of linguistic change over a period of time. It is also defined as be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current. It is also defined as be subject to fluctuation. It is also defined as cause to be carried by a current. It is also defined as drive slowly and far afield for grazing. It is also defined as move in an unhurried fashion. It is also defined as the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane). It is also defined as vary or move from a fixed point or course.
FAIR is defined as (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections. It is also defined as very pleasing to the eye. It is also defined as not excessive or extreme. It is also defined as free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. It is also defined as without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner. It is also defined as (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored. It is also defined as gained or earned without cheating or stealing. It is also defined as a sale of miscellany; often for charity. It is also defined as lacking exceptional quality or ability. It is also defined as a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.. It is also defined as in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. It is also defined as a competitive exhibition of farm products. It is also defined as attractively feminine. It is also defined as free of clouds or rain. It is also defined as gathering of producers to promote business. It is also defined as join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly. It is also defined as (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines.
FARAD is defined as the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates.
FART is defined as a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus. It is also defined as expel intestinal gases through the anus.
FRAT is defined as a social club for male undergraduates.
FRIAR is defined as a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms.
FRITTATA is defined as Italian omelet with diced vegetables and meats; cooked until bottom is set then inverted into another pan to cook the top.
RADAR is defined as measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects.
The word RADII has no known definition.
RAFFIA is defined as feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes. It is also defined as leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.. It is also defined as fiber of a raffia palm used as light cordage and in making hats and baskets.
RAFT is defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as a foundation (usually on soft ground) consisting of an extended layer of reinforced concrete. It is also defined as a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers. It is also defined as make into a raft. It is also defined as transport on a raft. It is also defined as travel by raft in water.
RAID is defined as search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on. It is also defined as a sudden short attack. It is also defined as enter someone else’s territory and take spoils. It is also defined as an attempt by speculators to defraud investors. It is also defined as search for something needed or desired. It is also defined as take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock.
RAITA is defined as an Indian side dish of yogurt and chopped cucumbers and spices.
The word RATATAT has no known definition.
RIFF is defined as look through a book or other written material. It is also defined as a Berber living in northern Morocco. It is also defined as a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation. It is also defined as play riffs.
RIFFRAFF is defined as disparaging terms for the common people.
RIFT is defined as a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions). It is also defined as a gap between cloud masses. It is also defined as a narrow fissure in rock.
TARIFF is defined as a government tax on imports or exports. It is also defined as charge a tariff.
TART is defined as a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money. It is also defined as harsh. It is also defined as tasting sour like a lemon. It is also defined as a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust. It is also defined as a small open pie with a fruit filling.
TARTAR is defined as a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman. It is also defined as a salt used especially in baking powder. It is also defined as a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century. It is also defined as an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums.
TIARA is defined as a jeweled headdress worn by women on formal occasions.
TRACT is defined as a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain. It is also defined as a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet. It is also defined as an extended area of land. It is also defined as a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose.
TRAFFIC is defined as social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with’). It is also defined as buying and selling; especially illicit trade. It is also defined as deal illegally. It is also defined as the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time. It is also defined as the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time. It is also defined as trade or deal a commodity.
TRAIT is defined as a distinguishing feature of your personal nature.
TRIAD is defined as a three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones. It is also defined as a set of three similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as three people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.
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