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Today’s pangram is DORMITORY.
DORMITORY is defined as a college or university building containing living quarters for students. It is also defined as a large sleeping room containing several beds.
DIMITY is defined as a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains.
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.
DIRTY is defined as obtained illegally or by improper means. It is also defined as (of a manuscript) defaced with changes. It is also defined as violating accepted standards or rules. It is also defined as unethical or dishonest. It is also defined as make soiled, filthy, or dirty. It is also defined as spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination. It is also defined as vile; despicable. It is also defined as contaminated with infecting organisms. It is also defined as soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime. It is also defined as (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear. It is also defined as expressing or revealing hostility or dislike. It is also defined as (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency. It is also defined as unpleasantly stormy.
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).
The word DROID has no known definition.
IDIOM is defined as an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up. It is also defined as a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language. It is also defined as the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people. It is also defined as the style of a particular artist or school or movement.
IDIOT is defined as a person of subnormal intelligence.
The word ITTY has no known definition.
MIDI is defined as a standard protocol for communication between electronic musical instruments and computers. It is also defined as the southern part of France. It is also defined as used of women’s clothing having a hemline at mid-calf.
MIRROR is defined as a faithful depiction or reflection. It is also defined as polished surface that forms images by reflecting light. It is also defined as reflect as if in a mirror. It is also defined as reflect or resemble.
MITT is defined as the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb. It is also defined as the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball.
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.
OMIT is defined as leave undone or leave out. It is also defined as prevent from being included or considered or accepted.
RIOT is defined as a joke that seems extremely funny. It is also defined as a state of disorder involving group violence. It is also defined as a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. It is also defined as engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking. It is also defined as a public act of violence by an unruly mob. It is also defined as take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot.
The word ROTI has no known definition.
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).
TIMID is defined as lacking conviction or boldness or courage. It is also defined as lacking self-confidence. It is also defined as people who are fearful and cautious. It is also defined as showing fear and lack of confidence.
TIMIDITY is defined as fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions. It is also defined as fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities.
TOMTIT is defined as widely distributed European titmouse with bright cobalt blue wings and tail and crown of the head.
The word TORI has no known definition.
The word TORII has no known definition.
TOROID is defined as a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle. It is also defined as the doughnut-shaped object enclosed by a torus.
TORRID is defined as characterized by intense emotion. It is also defined as emotionally charged and vigorously energetic. It is also defined as extremely hot and dry.
TORRIDITY is defined as extreme heat.
TRIM is defined as cut down on; make a reduction in. It is also defined as cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of. It is also defined as thin and fit. It is also defined as cutting down to the desired size or shape. It is also defined as neat and smart in appearance. It is also defined as decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods. It is also defined as remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. It is also defined as of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder. It is also defined as severely simple in line or design. It is also defined as a decoration or adornment on a garment. It is also defined as a state of arrangement or appearance. It is also defined as cut closely. It is also defined as adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used. It is also defined as attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation. It is also defined as balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces. It is also defined as be in equilibrium during a flight. It is also defined as decorate, as with ornaments.
TRIO is 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. It is also defined as a musical composition for three performers. It is also defined as three performers or singers who perform together.
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