ABAYAH(S) ABAYAH n pl. -S a full-length sleeveless outer garment made from aba or silk and worn by some Mulsim women ABB(S) ABB n pl. -S low-grade wool, coarse wool yarn used for the warp ABEND(S) ABEND n pl. -S abnormal termination of a software program ABID ABID n worshipper, servant; v past tense of abide ABLASTOUS ABLASTOUS adj lacking a germ or bud ABSCISS(D,S,/ING) ABSCISS v to cut off or separate at a predetermined location (botany) ACCRESCENT ACCRESCENT adj growing, increasing ACEPHATE ACEPHATE n an insecticide using against aphids ACHAENOCARP(S) ACHAENOCARP n pl. -S any dry fruit that does not open by itself at maturity ACHENOCARP(S) ACHENOCARP n pl. -S achaenocarp ACINACEOUS ACINACEOUS adj containing seeds or kernels ACINACIFORM ACINACIFORM adj shaped like a scimitar ACROPHYLL(S) ACROPHYLL n pl. -S a distinct leaf produced by a mature climbing plant ADELPHOUS ADELPHOUS adj having coalescent or clustered filaments ADMISSIBLY ADMISSIBLY adv ADMITTABLE, variation of ADMISSIBLE ADNEXED ADNEXED adj narrowly attached to a stem ADPRESS(ES,ED,ING) ADPRESS v appress ADVISO(S,ES) ADVISO n pl. -S advice; a dispatch boat AEROPONICS AEROPONICS n growing plants with their roots in the air, feeding them nutrients instead of using soil AFTERBROW(S) AFTERBROW n pl. -S a secondary gangway aft of midship AGRAM AGRAM n a trick-taking card game AGROBIOLOGIC(AL) AGROBIOLOGIC adj pertaining to agrobiology AGROBIOLOGICALLY AGROBIOLOGICALLY adv in a agrobiological sense AGROBIOLOGIST(S) AGROBIOLOGIST n pl. -S one who studies agrobiology AGROBIOLOGY AGROBIOLOGY n the science of soil and plant nutrition AGROSTOLOGY AGROSTOLOGY n specialized branch of biology dealing with grasses AHH(S) AHH n pl. -S alternative spelling of AAH AIA(S) AIA n pl. -S variant of ayah, chicken enclosure AKE(S,/ING,D,N) AKE n pl. -S variant of ACHE obsolete; a small hardwoord New Zealond tree with silver leaves and reddish bark ALAP(S,/AP,/A) ALAP n pl. -S the improvised prelude of an Indian raga performance ALAY ALAY v alternate spelling of ALLAY ALBE(S) ALBE n pl. -S obsolete form of alb; conj. although, all be it ALEW(S) ALEW n pl. -S a cry of despair ALGEBRAICIZE(S,D,/ING) ALGEBRAICIZE v to convert to algebraic form ALGEBRAIZABLE ALGEBRAIZABLE adj capable of being converted to algebraic form ALGEBRAIZE(S,D,/ING) ALGEBRAIZE v algebraicize ALLIDE(S,D,/ING) ALLIDE v to strike another vessel ALLISION(S) ALLISION n pl. -S the act of striking a vessel beside another ship or object AMBILINEAL AMBILINEAL adj familial descent as traced through either the maternal or paternal line AMBILINEALITY AMBILINEALITY n nature of descent as traced through either the female or male lines AMBILOCAL AMBILOCAL adj society where a couple alternates residence between husband and wife's family AMLA(S) AMLA n pl. -S leafy Indian gooseberry tree; emblic AMPHIGAEAN AMPHIGAEAN adj variant of AMPHIGEAN AMPHIGEAN AMPHIGEAN adj extending over all planting zones AMPHIPHYTE(S) AMPHIPHYTE n a plant that grows at the edge of water AMPHIPHYTIC AMPHIPHYTIC adj growing at the edge of water, or submerged at the bank AMPLIATION(S) AMPLIATION n pl. -S an enlargement or amplification AMPLIATIVE AMPLIATIVE adj capable of being amplified; extending the meaning of the subject term ANDROPHORE(S) ANDROPHORE n a support or column on which stamens are raised ANHYZER ANHYZER n a disc golf throw where the disc is pointed up from the thrower's hand ANJOU ANJOU adj a type of pear ANNY ANNY n an anhyzer throw ANS ANS n ands, as in ifs and ans ANTHOCARP(S) ANTHOCARP n pl. -S a kind of accessory fruit unique to the Nyctaginaceae family ANTILOGISM(S) ANTILOGISM n pl. -S a contradiction among three inconsistent propositions; denial of a valid syllogism ANU(S) ANU n pl. -S south American herb ANYU(S) ANYU n pl. -S south African herb APIO(S) APIO n pl. -S arracacha APOCARPOUS APOCARPOUS adj having distinct carpels that are not joined together APPLANATE(S,D,/ING) APPLANATE v to perform applanation APPLANATION(S) APPLANATION n pl. -S an operation flattering the cornea APPORT APPORT n the paranormal transference or unexplained appearance of an article APSAR(S) APSAR n pl. -S currency of Abkhazia APUD APUD prep term used to cite a second hand reference APUDOMA(S,TA) APUDOMA n pl. -S a tumor developed in an APUD cell ARABA(S) ARABA n pl. -S horse-drawn carriage used in Turkey ARBA(S) ARBA n araba ARBORICIDE(S) ARBORICIDE n herbicide intended to kill trees or shrubs ARCHBOARD(S) ARCHBOARD n pl. -S the plank along the stern displaying the name of the ship ARD(S) ARD n pl. -S simple plough; slang for affirmative, or alright (Philadelphia) AREW AREW adj in a row, obsolete AROBA(S) AROBA n pl. -S araba AROW AROW adv in a row, obsolete ARRACACH ARRACACH n arracacha ARRACACHA(S,/ES) ARRACACHA n pl. -S a south American herb related to the carrot; ARY ARY adj any ASCOMA(TA) ASCOMA n pl. -TA an ascocarp of a fungus ASPEROUS ASPEROUS adj rough, coarse, bitter ATAR ATAR n attar ATHAR ATHAR n attar AUF(S) AUF n pl. -S changeling or elf child; obsolete AUTOETHNOGRAPHY(/IES,/IC) AUTOETHNOGRAPHY n research method where the author discusses their ethnicity, possibly using personal experience AVAL(S) AVAL n pl. -S a financial guarantee by a third party to assume the burden of a debt AVUNCULOCAL AVUNCULOCAL adj society where a couple lives with the maternal uncle AWK AWK n a computer programming language AYU(S) AYU n an amphidromous fish of East Asia AZYM AZYM n AZYME AZYME(S) AZYME n pl. -S unleavened bread used at the passover celebration AZYMITE(S) AZYMITE n pl. -S one who celebrates the passover with unleavened bread BACKSHORING BACKSHORING n inshoring previously offshoring activities BACKSOURCE(S,D,/ING) BACKSOURCE n acquire previously outsourced goods or services in-house or domestically BACKSTRIP(S) BACKSTRIP n pl. -S The covering of the book's spine BAGGYWRINKLE(S) BAGGYWRINKLE n pl. -S a mattress of rope used to prevent wear on sails BAGLAMA(S) BAGLAMA n pl. -S a seven-stringed musical instrument BANCOR(S) BANCOR n pl. -S a proposed supranational currency to be used for payment and reserve purposes BARBACOLE BARBACOLE n card game BASSET BARDO(S) BARDO n pl. -S in Tibetan Buddhism, the intermediate state of the soul after death and before rebirth BARTACK(S) BARTACK n pl. -S a series of stitches designed to reinforce areas of a garment BARTLETT BARTLETT adj a type of pear BASTO(S) BASTO n pl. -S the ace of clubs in QUADRILLE and similar card games BATTLECRUISER(S) BATTLECRUISER n pl. -S alternate spelling of battle-cruiser BEACHMASTER(S) BEACHMASTER n pl. -S an officer leading an amphibious attack BEAKHEAD(S) BEAKHEAD n pl. -S the front part of a sailing ship used as a platform BEURRE(S) BEURRE n pl. -S butter; usually in the phrase au beurre BEZ BEZ n second tine of a deer's antler above the brow-antler BIFOLIUM(//A) BIFOLIUM n two sheets of paper folder to form four pages/leaves BIGA(S,E) BIGA n pl. -S a Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast BILINEAL BILINEAL adj familial descent as traced through both the maternal and paternal lines BILOCAL BILOCAL adj ambilocal BIMMY(/IES) BIMMY n An implement for informal corporal punishment; sennet whip BIOBANK(S) BIOBANK n pl. -S a repository of medical and biological samples or data used for research BIOPREDATION BIOPREDATION n an attack to books by living matter such as mold, mildew, rodents or insects BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL adj a view that disease involves the interaction of biological , psychological, and social factors BLINDSTITCH(ES,ED,ING) BLINDSTITCH v to use zigzag and straight stitches to make a seemless looking hem BLOCKBOOK(S) BLOCKBOOK n pl. -S books printed entirely from hand cut wooden blocks BLOCKSHIP(S) BLOCKSHIP n pl. -S a ship that is sunk to block a waterway BOATWRIGHT(S) BOATWRIGHT n pl. -S a boat builder BOI BOI n a lesbian who adopts a boyish appearance or manner BOKEH BOKEH n the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image BOONDOCKERS BOONDOCKERS n low-topped field shoes BOORAY BOORAY n card game that combines features of Poker and Spades BOTNET(S) BOTNET n pl. -S multiple devices running malware, usually Internet-connected BOTTLESCREW(S) BOTTLESCREW n pl. -S a device for adjusting the tension or length of ropes, turnbuckle BOUILLOTTE BOUILLOTTE n a gambling card game similar to brelan and poker BOURRE BOURRE n an old French upbeat dance; the card game BOORAY BREAKBULK BREAKBULK adj cargo transported individually instead of in containers BROUTER(S) BROUTER n pl. -S a network bridge and router combined into one device BRUNOISE(S,D,/ING) BRUNOISE v to use a culinary cutting technique to julienne/dice a food item CAFFEINATING CAFFEINATING v the act of loading up on caffeine CANTLINE(S) CANTLINE n pl. -S CONTLINE CARDCASTLE(S) CARDCASTLE n pl. -S a castle made with playing cards CARTOMANCY(/ER,/ERS) CARTOMANCY n divining or fortune-telling using a deck of cards CATHARPIN(S) CATHARPIN n pl. -S a short rope or device used to brace the shrouds giving more freedom to the yards CENTIGRAY(S) CENTIGRAY n pl. -S a unit of measure of absorbed radiation CHELSEA CHELSEA adj collar with square pointed ends for V-neckline; clerical collar CHODA(S) CHODA n pl. -S bastard; penis CHORDOPHONE(S) CHORDOPHONE n pl. -S a stringed instrument CHURNALISM CHURNALISM n type of journalism where pre-packaged material such as press releases are used to create articles CLAIRSENTIENCE CLAIRSENTIENCE n a psychic ability to feel physical and emotional states of others from objects CLY(/IES,/IED,ING) CLY n seize, steal COCIDO COCIDO n vegetable beef soup; California term for puchero CODILLE CODILLE n winning of the majority of tricks in the game of OMBER indicating that the game is won COGNATIC COGNATIC adj ambilineal COMPELLENCE COMPELLENCE n is a set of actions or positions that persuades an opponent to take some action COMPOSITIONALITY COMPOSITIONALITY n where the meaning of a complex expression is determined from the elements of the expression COMPOSSIBILITY COMPOSSIBILITY n the ability to be compossible COMPOSSIBLE COMPOSSIBLE adj a statement that is consistent with another statement CONCASSE CONCASSE v to roughly chop food by peeling, seeding, and chopping, usually tomatoes CONGRUENTIAL CONGRUENTIAL adj having congruence CONNEXIVE CONNEXIVE adj connective CONSANGUINEAL CONSANGUINEAL adj related by blood CONSANGUINUITY CONSANGUINUITY n consanguinity CONTLINE(S) CONTLINE n pl. -S the groove between the strands of a rope CORTLAND CORTLAND adj a type of apple COTORTFEASOR(S) COTORTFEASOR n pl. -S a person who commits a tort with another COUNTERAIR COUNTERAIR adj an attact responding to air force of an opposing power COUNTERDECEPTION COUNTERDECEPTION n effort that neutralize the enemey's attempted deceptive actions COUNTERFLOOD(S,ED,ING) COUNTERFLOOD v to flood one compartment to counterbalance another flooded area COUNTERMOBILITY COUNTERMOBILITY adj actions that disrupt the enemy's mobility COUNTERPROLIFERATION COUNTERPROLIFERATION n actions to prevent the proliferation of weapons CROUDSOURCE(S,D) CROWDSOURCE v access funding from the public CRUFTY(/IER,/IEST) CRUFTY n anything that is left over, redundant and getting in the way, particularly computer technology CRYPTOMNESIA CRYPTOMNESIA n the reappearance of memory images which appear to be original CULACINO(S) CULACINO n pl. -S a circular stain left when a book is used as a coaster for a drinking glass CUNTLINE(S) CUNTLINE n pl. -S CONTLINE DAMPSTAIN(S,ED,ING) DAMPSTAIN n pl. -S stain on a book caused by water or other liquid DATAGRAM(S) DATAGRAM n pl. -S a collection of data transmitted through a packet-switched network DEADRISE(S) DEADRISE n pl. -S a nautical vessel measurement DECKHEAD(S) DECKHEAD n pl. -S the underside of the deck of a vessel, ceiling of a compartment DEINDIVIDUATION DEINDIVIDUATION n the loss of individual identity in groups with a gain of social identity DEMONYM(S) DEMONYM n pl. -S A noun used to denote the natives or inhabitants of a particular area DERISK(S,ED,ING) DERISK v to remove risks; end relationships, actions that are considered high risk DIALETHEISM DIALETHEISM n the belief that something can be both true and false simultaneously; true contradictions DIAZOMETHANE DIAZOMETHANE n pl. -S a poisonous yellow gas that is odorless and explosive; used as a methylating agent DIAZOTYPE(S) DIAZOTYPE n pl. -S a print produced by coating with a solution containing a diazo compound DIDDY(/IES) DIDDY n female breast or nipple DINKUS DINKUS n pl. -ES a small drawing or artwork used for decoration in a publication three consecutive asterisks in typography DIPLOMATICS DIPLOMATICS n branch of paleography that studies, dates, and authenticates old official documents DOB(S) DOB n pl. -S dab DOINK DOINK n the sound made in disc golf when the disc hits the basket frame DOO(S) DOO n pl. -S hairdo DOP(S) DOP n pl. -S a tool for holding gemstones for cutting or polishing DOX DOX n published identifying information DRABBLER(S) DRABBLER n pl. -S a canvas fastened to the bottom of a sail DRYDOCK(S,ED,ING) DRYDOCK n pl. -S a dock that can be drained to construct, maintain, or inspect a vessel; v. to put a vessel in drydock DUCTUS DUCTUS n the sequence, direction, speed, and number of strokes used to write a single letter DUNSEL(S) DUNSEL n pl. -S navy slang for something that is useless or unnecessary DUOLINEAL DUOLINEAL adj bilineal DUX(ES) DUX n pl. -ES military commander in the Roman Empire DZO(S) DZO n pl. -S alternate spelling of zo ECRASE(S) ECRASE n pl. -S crushed or flattened to produce a grained effect; imitation leather EDGESTITCH(ES) EDGESTITCH n pl. -ES small stitches on the edges of a garment EMBLEMA(TA) EMBLEMA n pl. -TA a picture or ornament for a mosaic frequently used to decorate structures EMBLIC(S) EMBLIC n pl. -S leafy Indian tree; amla ENDOGENEITY(/IES) ENDOGENEITY n The state of being endogenous ERF(S) ERF n pl. -S a garden plot, usually about half an acre EROGENEITY EROGENEITY n the quality of being erogenous ESCABECHE(S) ESCABECHE n pl. -S a dish consisting of fish marinated in oils then poached or fried ETON ETON adj waist to hip length straight cut formal jacket EUROBOND(S) EUROBOND n pl. -S an international bond denominated in a non-native or eurocurrency EUROCURRENCY(/IES) EUROCURRENCY n deposits denominated in a currency other than the country's currency EURODOLLAR(S) EURODOLLAR n pl. -S deposits in US dollars in countries other than the United States EVANGELISTARY(/IES) EVANGELISTARY n pl. -IES A book containing selections from the Gospels, read during worship services EXTRADIMENSIONAL EXTRADIMENSIONAL adj Originating outside our normal space-time reality EXTREMIS EXTREMIS n the point under navigation rules where a vessel must maneuver to avoid collision FAIRWATER(S) FAIRWATER n pl. -S a device that stabilizes an underwater fitting FAP(S,PED,PING,PABLE,PY,WORTHY) FAP v to masturbate FARDAGE FARDAGE n material used to fill space and prevent movement of cargo during transport FARTER(S) FARTER n pl. -S someone who farts; someone who moves along slowly FAW FAW interj for, fall, faugh (interj of disgust), fough, gypsy FI FI n the solfeggio syllable used to indicate the sharp of the fourth note of a major scale FILOGNOSY FILOGNOSY n a desire for the knowledge of self-realisation FLATPLAN(S,NING) FLATPLAN n pl. -S a page plan of a publication showing the layout of articles and ads FLORENTINE FLORENTINE adj cooked or served with spinach FORFAITER(S) FORFAITER n pl. -S a person or firm involved in forfaiting FORFAITING FORFAITING n the purchase of receivables from exporters at a discount; factoring FROLF FROLF n slang for Frisbee Golf FUM(S) FUM n pl. -S a bird (phoenix) in Chinese mythes, to play upon a fiddle GAK GAK interj an expression of disgust; gagging GALUCHAT GALUCHAT n a type of rawhide consisting of rough untanned skin of sharks and rays GAMIFY(/IED,IES,ING) GAMIFY v to turn an activity into a game GAU(S,E) GAU n pl. -S a governmental district in Germany tribal organization GEDUNK(S) GEDUNK n pl. -S slang for a snack bar or something sold at a snack bar (sweets) GEEDUNK(S) GEEDUNK n pl. -S alternate spelling of GEDUNK GEOSPACE GEOSPACE n the earth's outer atmosphere GEOSPATIAL GEOSPATIAL adj relating to a particular geographic location GEOTAG(S,GED,GING) GEOTAG v an electronic tag that assigns a geographical location to a photograph or video GER(S,IM) GER n pl. -S a person transitioning to Judaism; a yurt GOOGLER(S) GOOGLER n pl. -S an employee of Google or habitual user of the Google search engine GOOSEWING(S) GOOSEWING n pl. -S lower corners of a course or topsail GOOSEWINGED GOOSEWINGED adj having a goosewing GORGONZOLA(S) GORGONZOLA n Italian variety of creamy, blue-veined cheese GRABASS GRABASS n pl. -S sexual groping, frivolous activity GRADIAN(S) GRADIAN n pl. -S one hundredth of a right angle GUB(S,BED,BING) GUB v to defeat GUP GUP interj used to express disapproval or reproof; gossip GUQIN(S) GUQIN n pl. -S a plucked seven-stringed Chinese musical instrument; HAWSEPIPER(S) HAWSEPIPER n pl. -S a merchant ship officer who did not attend a maritime college/academy HEADROPE(S) HEADROPE n pl. -S the part of the boltrope sewn to the head of a sail HEADSTICK(S) HEADSTICK n pl. -S a device attached to a paraplegic to perform activities; a stick fitted to the headrope to prevent twisting HETEROJUNCTION(S) HETEROJUNCTION n pl. -S a junction between two layers or regions of dissimilar crystalline semiconductors HOC(S) HOC n pl. -S card game BASSET HOCCA HOCCA n card game BASSET HOMOJUNCTION(S) HOMOJUNCTION n pl. -S A junction between layers of the same semiconductor material, but with each having different properties HOMOTHETIC(AL) HOMOTHETIC adj a function of two or more variables (prices) in which the ratio of the partial derivatives depends exclusively on the ratio of the variables HOMOTHETICITY(/IES) HOMOTHETICITY n the quality of being homothetic HOX(ED,ES,ING) HOX v to hamstring; hoax HYE HYE n obsolete spelling of high, hie HYPERFOCUS HYPERFOCUS n deep and intense concentration or visualization that focuses on a single subject, topic, or task HYPERGAMOUS HYPERGAMOUS adj marrying a person of higher socioeconomic status HYPERGEOMETRIC(AL) HYPERGEOMETRIC adj relating to a type of discrete probability distribution in Statistics HYPERSEQUENT(S) HYPERSEQUENT n pl. -S A complex sequence arrangement used in Calculus HYPERSPECTRAL HYPERSPECTRAL adj related to images and data from the electromagnetic spectrum HYPOGAMY HYPOGAMY n act of marrying a person of lower socioeconomic status HYZER HYZER n a disc golf throw where the disc is pointed down away from the thrower's hand IDE IDE n pl. -S a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; orfe IDEMPOTENCE(/Y) IDEMPOTENCE n a property is logic where the result does not change with multiple applications IDEMPOTENCY IDEMPOTENCY n a property is logic where the result does not change with multiple applications IMMISERIZATION(S) IMMISERIZATION n pl. -S the act of being immiserized; impoverished IMMISERIZE(D,S,/ING) IMMISERIZE v to cause a person, group, or country to become worse off (economics); miserable INFINITARY INFINITARY adj logic dealing with expressions of infinite length INFRADIAN INFRADIAN adj occuring less frequently than once every 24 hours (menstrual) INFRAMARGINAL INFRAMARGINAL adj inside of, as opposed to at, the margin; submarginal ING(S) ING n pl. -S the letter for the ng sound in Pitman shorthand INSHORING INSHORING n outsourcing employment, goods, and services domestically INTERQUARTILE(S) INTERQUARTILE n pl. -S the values between the first and third quartiles of a distribution INTERTEMPORAL INTERTEMPORAL adj relationship between past, present, and future activities or conditions INTERTHEATER INTERTHEATER adj between theaters in military terms INVOLTINI INVOLTINI n food such as meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables, wrapped around a filling ISH ISH adv to some extent ISOLATIVE ISOLATIVE adj cultural resistance to outside influence ISOQUANT ISOQUANT n a curve (contour line) representing the combination of inputs that yield a given level of output in a production function ITER(S) ITER n pl. -S a passage in the brain ITTAR ITTAR n attar JACKLINE(S) JACKLINE n pl. -S a rope strung from bow to stern used as a safety harness JACQUARDING JACQUARDING n the process tenderizing meat by poking holes into it JAK JAK n jackfruit JAMBONE(S) JAMBONE n pl. -S a lone hand in EUCHRE played with the bidder's cards shown JAP JAP n Japanese JASS JASS n a trick-taking card game similar to PINOCHLE JING JING n in traditional Chinese the essence of the physical body; interj mild oath JONATHAN JONATHAN adj a type of apple JULIET JULIET adj long tight dress sleeve with balloon at the top KALOOKI KALOOKI n a popular Jamaican card game similar to contract rummy KALOOKIE KALOOKIE n kalooki KALUKI KALUKI n kalooki KAW KAW n alternate spelling of CAW KED(S) KED n pl. -S a wingless louse fly, especially one that is a parasite of sheep KELLET(S) KELLET n pl. -S a weight placed on an anchor to prevent movement; anchor sentinel KET(S) KET n pl. -S an element in quantum mechanics representing a vector KEYLOGGER(S) KEYLOGGER n pl. -S a software program (often spyware) that records every keystrokes to a log file KINAESTHETIC(S) KINAESTHETIC adj relating to sensations in the muscles or joints; -S the field of study KNIGHTHEAD(S) KNIGHTHEAD n pl. -S timbers supporting the bowsprit of a ship KRYPTONITE KRYPTONITE n radioactive element from the planet of KRYPTON KYU(S) KYU n pl. -S one of the five lower grades in martial arts LACTENIN LACTENIN n pl. -S a nitrogen based substance present in milk that inhibits bacterial growth LADDERWELL LADDERWELL n military slang for stairs LAMBSKINNET LAMBSKINNET n LANSQUENET LANDSKNECHT(E,S) LANDSKNECHT n pl. -S a German mercenary LANSQUENET(S) LANSQUENET n pl. -S a card game popular in Germany LANSQUENETTE LANSQUENETTE n LANSQUENET LANTERLOO(S) LANTERLOO n pl. -S an older variation of the card game LOO LEADLINE(S) LEADLINE n pl. -S a device for measuring water depth; a horse show class for young children LEP(S) LEP n pl. -S a butterfly or moth LEPORELLO(S) LEPORELLO n pl. -S refers to printed material folded into an accordion-pleat style; concertina fold LEPTOKURTIC LEPTOKURTIC adj resulting in a higher than normal kurtosis LIFERAFT(S) LIFERAFT n pl. -S life raft LIGHTVESSEL(S) LIGHTVESSEL n pl. -S a ship that acts as a lighthouse, lightship LOD(S) LOD n pl. -S logarithm of odds (statistics) LOGOTHERAPY LOGOTHERAPY n a thery, therapy that finding a meaning for life is crucial for growth and happiness LUZ LUZ n a bone in the human body with religious significance for the resurrection MAA(S) MAA v alternate pronounciation of BAA MACROECONOMETRIC(S) MACROECONOMETRIC n the application, study of statistical techniques in macroeconomics MAINBRACE MAINBRACE n pl. -S the brace attached to the mainmast MATRILOCAL MATRILOCAL adj society where a couple resides with the wife's family MCINTOSH MCINTOSH adj a type of apple MEE MEE n noodles or a dish containing noodles MESOKURTIC MESOKURTIC adj resulting in a normal kurtosis METENSOMATOSIS METENSOMATOSIS n the assimilation of the elements of one body into another body MEU MEU n spignel MICHIGAN MICHIGAN n a card game MICROFINANCE MICROFINANCE n financial services provided to low-income individuals and businesses, often to assist in improving their standard of living MICROGRAY(S) MICROGRAY n pl. -S a unit of measure of absorbed radiation MIDDLEWARE MIDDLEWARE n software that bridges an application to a database, another application, server, or operating system MILLIGRAY(S) MILLIGRAY n pl. -S a unit of measure of absorbed radiation MINEHUNTER(S) MINEHUNTER n pl. -S something or someone that hunts for mines MINEHUNTER(S) MINEHUNTER n pl. -S vessels that detect and destroy mines MINEHUNTING MINEHUNTING n the process of hunting for or otherwise detecting mines MISERE(S) MISERE n pl. -S an undertaking to take no tricks in some card games MISTIGRIS(ES) MISTIGRIS n pl. -S a joker or blank card that can be played as any card MNEMONIST(S) MNEMONIST n pl. -S a person who has extraordinary abilities with memory; a mnemonics expert MOAI MOAI n a gigantic carved stone found on Easter Island; a small wooden carving MOE MOE adj more MONOCONDYLAR MONOCONDYLAR adj having a single occipital condyle MONOCONDYLIC MONOCONDYLIC adj monocondylar MONSTRATION MONSTRATION n The act of demonstrating; proof; a type of demonstration MOURNIVAL(S) MOURNIVAL n pl. -S a set of four cards in the game of GLEEK MOUTHSTICK(S) MOUTHSTICK n pl. -S a device used by quadraplegics to perform activities using the mouth MULTIFIBER MULTIFIBER adj composed of multiple fibers, as in fiber-optic cable MULTIFUNCTIONALITY(/IES) MULTIFUNCTIONALITY n the property of having multiple functions MUMCHANCE(S) MUMCHANCE n pl. -S a game of cards or dice played in silence; a silent, stupid person MUSEOGRAPHY(/IES,/ER,/IST) MUSEOGRAPHY n pl. -/IES the description of a museum’s collection NARCOTERRORISM NARCOTERRORISM n terrorism financed or involving drug trafficking NARCOTERRORIST(S) NARCOTERRORIST n pl. -S one involved in narcoterrorism NEF(S,NESS) NEF n pl. -S a table ornament and container in the shape of a ship (archaic); an algebraic geometry term NEHRU NEHRU adj hip length jacket with a band collar and closed front NENGRAPHY NENGRAPHY n thoughtography NONBATTLE NONBATTLE adj not related to battle NONDISTORTED NONDISTORTED adj not distorted NONDISTORTING NONDISTORTING adj not distorting NONPROHIBITIVE NONPROHIBITIVE adj not prohibitive NOX NOX n measurement of illuminance; millilux (milli-lux) NOY(S,ED,ING) NOY v to annoy, harm, injure NUMERAIRE(S) NUMERAIRE n pl. -S the standard unit in which values are measured, as prices in dollars or cattle in heads NUR(S) NUR n pl. -S a hard knot in wood; knur, knurl NYE(S) NYE n pl. -S a flock of pheasants NYM(S) NYM n pl. -S a pseudonym used on Internet discussion boards OLM(S) OLM n pl. -S a blind cave-dwelling salamander with external gills OO(S) OO n pl. -S any of four Hawaiian birds of the genus Moho ORF ORF n a disease caused by a parapox virus, chiefly affecting sheep ORFE(S) ORFE n pl. -S ide OSTENSION(S) OSTENSION n pl. -S a type of exhibition, demonstrating with examples OU(S) OU n pl. -S extinct species of Hawaiian nectar feeding birds OVERFALL(S) OVERFALL n pl. -S a turbulent area of open water; where surplus water overflows the dam, waterfall OVERSTABLE OVERSTABLE adj a disc that tends to turn away from the direction of the spin OYRUR OYRUR n official coin of Faroe Islands PACKRAT(S) PACKRAT n pl. -S a medium sized rodent, also known as the white-throated woodrat PARAGRAPHUS PARAGRAPHUS n a sign used to mark a new paragraph or section in ancient texts PARCOOK(S,ED,ING) PARCOOK v the process of not fully cooking food, so that it can be finished or reheated later PAREIDOLIA PAREIDOLIA n the phenomenon of recognizing patterns, shapes, or objects from something obscure and vague PARTIE PARTIE n set of 6 deals in the card game piquet PATRILOCAL PATRILOCAL adj society where a couple resides with the husband's family PAV(S) PAV n pl. -S pavlova PECIA PECIA n the main text in ancient document reproduction; system of reproduction PENNEECH(S) PENNEECH n pl. -S a card game with seven card hands and trumps PENNEECK PENNEECK n PENNEECH PERSILLADE(S) PERSILLADE n a French seasoning mixture of parsley and garlic chopped with seasonings PERSONALNESS(ES) PERSONALNESS(ES) n pl. -ES the state or degree of being personal PHYTOSANITARY PHYTOSANITARY adj concerning the health of plants, especially freedom from pests and pathogens PIR(S) PIR n pl. -S a spiritual guide or saint in India among Sufi masters; PLATYKURTIC PLATYKURTIC adj resulting in a flatter than normal kurtosis PLEBIAN(S) PLEBIAN n pl. -S alternate spelling of PLEBEIAN PLURILATERAL PLURILATERAL adj involving multiple parties; less than multilateral (many parties) POA(S) POA n pl. -S a type of grass POCHOIR POCHOIR n pl. -S a stencil process characterized by its crisp lines and brilliant color POGUE(S) POGUE n pl. -S slang for a soldier, officer assigned non-combat duties POKIE(S) POKIE n pl. -S one of several species of arboreal tarantula in the genus Poecilotheria; intl: poker machine POLYMODAL POLYMODAL adj having multiple modes or modalities POOT POOT n a fart; interj expressing disappointment POSSIBILISM POSSIBILISM n the logical theory that every proposition is possible POSTCOGNITION POSTCOGNITION n retrocognition POTSTICKER(S) POTSTICKER n pl. -S a filled crescent-shaped Chinese dumpling, typically pan-fried and/or steamed POZ POZ adj slang for positive PRE PRE adj before PRECISIFICATION(S) PRECISIFICATION n pl. -S the process of making a statement more precise PRECISIFY(/IES,/IED,ING) PRECISIFY v to make precise; as a statement in logic PRELANDING PRELANDING adj before the landing of a vehicle in amphibious military operations PROCYCLICAL PROCYCLICAL adj varying with the business cycle or overall economy PROXYING PROXYING v the act of voting in place of another PUCHERO(S) PUCHERO n pl. -S boiled vegetable beef stew; tropical American plant PUDDENING(S) PUDDENING n pl. -S a mattress of rope used as a fender PUH PUH interj alternate of pooh, pugh expressing disdain PUY(S) PUY n pl. -S a small hill (cone) of volcanic origin PYRAZINE(S) PYRAZINE n pl. -S a crystalline heterocyclic weakly basic compound QABBALAH QABBALAH n kabbalah QIN(S) QIN n pl. -S guqin QINDARKE(/A) QINDARKE n currency of Albania QUADRIGAS QUADRIGAS n pl. -S Roman racing chariots drawn by four horses abreast QUADRILLED(//ING) QUADRILLED v to dance the quadrille QUADRILLER(S) QUADRILLER n criss-cross lines on the surface of food; one who dances the quadrille QUETHE(S,D,N,/ING) QUETHE v to say or declare QUINZE QUINZE n An old card game with players attempting to make fifteen points RADIESTHESIA RADIESTHESIA n the ability to sense things (underground water) with the aid of divining rod or pendulum RADIOTHON(S) RADIOTHON n pl. -S an on-the-air radio campaign to raise money for the station or other charity, need RANSOMWARE RANSOMWARE n malware that attempts to encrypt or block access to data until a ransom is paid RAV(S) RAV n pl. -S a personal spiritual guide; a rabbinic mentor REACHBACK REACHBACK n the time period where impending events begin to influence a person's behavior; obtaining supplies and support from units not forward deployed REBACK(S,ED,ING) REBACK v to repair and replace the spine of a book RECASE(S,ED,ING) RECASE v to replace the cover of a book REDEAL(S,T,ING) REDEAL v to deal again; n. a hand that is redelt REGRESSAND(S) REGRESSAND n pl. -S the dependent variable in a linear regression model REJOINT(S,ED,ING) REJOINT v to reunite the joints of something, such as a book, or the stones in buildings REMOUILLAGE REMOUILLAGE n a weaker stock made from bones previously used once to make a stock REN(S,ES) REN n pl. -S an Egyptian secret name; a Confucian virtue; a kidney REPERTORIUM(//A) REPERTORIUM n repository REPIQUE(S,D) REPIQUE v scoring 30 or more points in the game of piquet RESHORING RESHORING n backshoring RESIDUATE(S,D,/ING) RESIDUATE v to find the residual of something, logic and mathematics RESIDUATION RESIDUATION n the reduction of something to a residual RESWITCHING RESWITCHING n the use of one set of techniques in some cases, but a different set of techniques in others RETROCOGNITION RETROCOGNITION n paranormal knowledge of past events REVERSI(S) REVERSI n pl. -S a card game similar to Hearts; a strategy board game REVIE(D,//ING,S) REVIE v to meet a wager and raise it RIGOL(S) RIGOL n pl. -S a circle, diadem RIZ RIZ v rose or risen ROK(S) ROK n pl. -S alternative form of roc ROOTKIT(S) ROOTKIT n pl. -S software (usually malware) that controls access to a computer system or hard drive ROUNCE ROUNCE n an American card game like the European game Rams RUBICON(S,ED,ING) RUBICON v to win a game in piquet before one's opponent scores RUC(S) RUC n pl. -S alternative form of roc RUD(S,ED,ING) RUD v to make red, ruddy SABRINA SABRINA adj wide horizontal neckline SAI SAI n a dagger with two sharp split prongs; south American monkey, tropical American bird SAZ(ES,ZES) SAZ n pl. -ES the baglama SCHIZOPHRENOGENIC SCHIZOPHRENOGENIC adj factors tending to cause or contribute to schizophrenia SCOOBY SCOOBY n a disc golf throw where the thrower grips the disc upside down SEPTLEVA(S) SEPTLEVA n pl. -S when a player gains seven times the number played in faro or basset SERVLET(S) SERVLET n pl. -S a small program that extends the capabilities of a server SHARDING SHARDING v the process of dividing large databases into smaller, faster ones SHART(S,ED,ING,ER,ERS) SHART v when you try to fart and shit accidently comes out SIDEBOY(S) SIDEBOY n pl. -S one of an even-numbered group of seamen SIDESTICK(S) SIDESTICK n pl. -S a one-handed aircraft control column located on the side console SIDEWHEEL(S) SIDEWHEEL n pl. -S one paddle wheel of a sidewheeler SIDEWHEELER(S) SIDEWHEELER n pl. -S a boat with a pair of paddle wheels SKEETED(//ING) SKEETED v past tense of SKEET SNOTTER(S) SNOTTER n pl. -S a rope going over a yardarm (nautical) SOG(S,GED,GING) SOG n pl. -S a soft or marshy, soggy place; to cause to become soggy SOLIDUSES SOLIDUSES n alternate plural of SOLIDUS SOMNAMBULE SOMNAMBULE n a person who performs physical activity while asleep (sleep-walking) SPADILLIO SPADILLIO n SPADILLE SPADILLO SPADILLO n SPADILLE SPIGNEL SPIGNEL n an herb with aromatic leaves STAYMAN STAYMAN adj a type of apple STAYSTITCH(ES,ED,ING,INGS) STAYSTITCH v to use a line of stitches to prevent stretching in a garment STERNDRIVE(S) STERNDRIVE n pl. -S a boat propelled from a motor at the stern STERNWHEEL(S) STERNWHEEL n pl. -S a paddle wheel located at the stern STERNWHEELER(S) STERNWHEELER n pl. -S a ship powered by a sternwheel STRAPLINE(S) STRAPLINE n pl. -S a subheading in a newspaper or magazine article, often printed above the heading SUD SUD n pl. -S the singular of suds; a bubble; a common drink in Bombay SUPERSESSIONISM(S) SUPERSESSIONISM n pl. -S various beliefs that Christianity is the fulfillment of Biblical Judaism SUPERSESSIONIST(S) SUPERSESSIONIST n pl. -S one who believes in supersessionism SUPERVENIENCE(S) SUPERVENIENCE n pl. -S a relationship between two generically different sets of properties such as moral and natural, or mental and physical SUPRACHIASMATIC SUPRACHIASMATIC adj responsible for controlling endogenous circadian (daily) rhythms SUR SUR prep on the basis of, with regard to (legal) TABLANETTE TABLANETTE n variant card game similar to CASSINO TACHYGRAPHY TACHYGRAPHY n the practice of rapid writing in ancient and medieval times : a form of shorthand TANI TANI n a popular trick-taking card game TARIFFICATION(S) TARIFFICATION n pl. -S the conversion of an economic barrior or trading agreement to their tariff equivalents TEF(S) TEF n pl. -S an annual grass grown for grain; teff TESTBOT(S) TESTBOT n pl. -S system hardware or software (robots) used to test software functions TEX(ES) TEX n pl. -ES a linear mass density measurement for yarn, thread, or fiber THERIANTHROPY THERIANTHROPY n the ability of humans to identify as non-human animals; ability to change into animals (shapeshifting) THOUGHTOGRAPHY THOUGHTOGRAPHY n the claimed ability to burn images from one's mind onto surfaces such as photographic film by psychic means. THUMBER THUMBER n a disc golf grip/throw where the entire thumb is on the inside rim and the disc thrown vertically THUNEE THUNEE n a card game TIG(S) TIG n pl. -S alternate spelling of tyg TIMONEER(S) TIMONEER n pl. -S helmsman TINCLAD(S) TINCLAD n pl. -S a boat with light armor protection; adj, clad in tin TOGROG(S) TOGROG n pl. -S alternate spelling of TUGRIK TOPMAN(//EN) TOPMAN n a sailor position at the top on a sailboat TOPOPHILIA TOPOPHILIA n the strong sense of affection for a location; cultural identity TOPSMAN(//EN) TOPSMAN n topman TORTFEASANCE TORTFEASANCE n committing of a tort TORTFEASOR(S) TORTFEASOR n pl. -S a person who commits a wrongful act that injures another person (tort) TRAILBOARD(S) TRAILBOARD n pl. -S decorative boards on either side of the figurehead TREDILLE TREDILLE n a card game, similar to ombre, for three players TREDRILLE TREDRILLE n TREDILLE TREZ(ES) TREZ n pl. -ES the third tine of an antler's beam; three or three of a kind in card games TRIADELPHOUS TRIADELPHOUS adj having its stamen fused together to form three separate groups TRIVIALISM TRIVIALISM n the logical theory that all propositions and their contradictions are true TRUMPLESS TRUMPLESS adj having no trump cards TUMBLEHOME(S) TUMBLEHOME n pl. -S the upward narrowing of the ship hull TUPLE(S) TUPLE n pl. -S an sequence of values or elements TUPLET(S) TUPLET n pl. -S a rhythm that divides the beat into non-standard subdivisions TWEENDECK(S) TWEENDECK n pl. -S retractable areas of a ship used for cargo TWEENDECKER(S) TWEENDECKER n pl. -S a general cargo ship with two or more decks TWEENED(//ING) TWEENED v past tense of TWEEN TYG(S) TYG n pl. -S a large flat-bottomed drinking cup with multiple handles TYROLEAN TYROLEAN adj hip length tailored jacket with a band collar and wide lapel UEY(S) UEY n pl. -S U-turn UGLI(ES) UGLI n pl. -ES a hybrid citrus fruit found in the Caribbean ULE(S) ULE n pl. -S a tree related to the breadfruit tree ULTRADIAN ULTRADIAN adj occuring more frequently than once every 24 hours but less than hourly UMU(S) UMU n pl. -S an earch oven used by the Maori UNDEALT UNDEALT adj not dealt; not dealt with UNDERSTABLE UNDERSTABLE adj a disc that tends to turn toward the direction of the spin UNDERSTITCH(ED,ES,ING) UNDERSTITCH v hidden stitch to keep the fabric from rolling toward the outside UNDERTRUMP(ING) UNDERTRUMP v to play a lower trump in a card game when a higher trump has been played UNFLAVORED UNFLAVORED adj not containing flavorings UNSTUFF(S,ED,ING) UNSTUFF v to remove the stuffing; unblock; the removal of cargo from a container UPCUT(S) UPCUT n pl. -S to cut while the machining tool is moving upward URE(S,/ED,/ING) URE v to use, exercise, practice; obsolete UVA(E) UVA n small pulpy or juicy fruit similar to grapes; bearberries VINT(S,ED,ING) VINT v to make wine from fruit; to gather grapes; a card game similar to whist and auction bridge VLY(/IES) VLY n alternate spelling of vlei WATCHSTANDER(S) WATCHSTANDER n pl. -S one who stands watch on a ship WATCHSTANDING WATCHSTANDING n standing on watch on a ship WATERSPACE WATERSPACE adj related to allocation or management of effective military mobilization in areas of water WHIPSTAFF(S,//VES) WHIPSTAFF n pl. -S a bar used to steer the ship WHISTLEBLOWER(S) WHISTLEBLOWER n pl. -S someone who reports an illegal or unethical activity of an organization or another person WIFI WIFI n a wireless electronic connection to a network XENOGLOSSY XENOGLOSSY n The ability to speak or write in a language that has not been learned XYLOGRAPHICA XYLOGRAPHICA n blockbooks YAD(S,IM) YAD n pl. -S a pointer used in reading of the Torah YAE YAE n a Korean vowel; a Cyrillic letter YARBOROUGH(S) YARBOROUGH n pl. -S a hand in bridge with no card above a nine YARR(S,ED,ING) YARR v to growl or snarl like a dog; navy aye YARS YARS v YARRS YESK(S,ED,ING) YESK v alternate spelling of yex YEX(ES,ED,ING) YEX v to hiccup, belch, burp; yesk YU YU n a Chinese wine-bucket; instrument; jadeite YUS(ES) YUS n pl. -ES one of two letters in the Cyrillic alphabet ZEA(S) ZEA n pl. -S a genus of large grasses; substance taken from Indian corn and used as a diuretic ZEL(S) ZEL n pl. -S alternate spelling of zill ZEN ZEN n a state of mind that aims at enlightenment through meditation ZEX(ES) ZEX n pl. -ES alternate spelling of zax ZHO(S) ZHO n pl. -S alternate spelling of zo ZIZ ZIZ n pl. -ZES a short nap; zizz ZO(S) ZO n pl. -S a male hybrid of a yak and a domesticated cow, found in Tibet and Mongolia