Holon -n- from the Greek holos = whole, with the suffix on which, as in proton or neutron, suggests a particle or part.
1) something that is whole and also part of something greater.
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Holon -n- from the Greek holos = whole, with the suffix on which, as in proton or neutron, suggests a particle or part.
1) something that is whole and also part of something greater.
humerus -n- is the long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
Humectant: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
Hummock
[huhm-uhk]
–noun
1. Also, hammock. an elevated tract of land rising above the general level of a marshy region.
2. a knoll or hillock.
3. Also, hommock. a ridge in an ice field.
Ignoble
- Person who behaves in a dishonorable way.
Damn you woman!!! I pick
Igneous -n- 1) of, relating to, or resembling fire : fiery
2) a : relating to, resulting from, or suggestive of the intrusion or extrusion of magma or volcanic activity b : formed by solidification of magma
Although at this rate I should pick ignoramus. :roll2:p
isentropic -adj.- 1) having equal entropy 2) without change in entropy, constant entropy
can we guess more than one?
ischium -n- from the Greek word ischion, meaning hip 1) The lowest of the three major bones that constitute each half of the pelvis.
Iontophoresis: the introduction of an ionized substance (as a drug) through intact skin by the application of a direct electric current
Imbricate: lying lapped over each other in regular order
Ilk -n- 1. family, class, or kind: he and all his ilk. –adj-2. the same.
—Idiom 3. of that ilk, a. (in Scotland) of the same family name or place: Ross of that ilk, i.e., Ross of Ross. b. of the same class or kind.
Inamorata: a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
Invaginate:
1: enclose, sheathe
2: to fold in so that an outer becomes an inner surface
Ionosphere -n- a part of the upper atmosphere, comprising portions of the mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation.
Innominate: having no name : unnamed; also : anonymous
Inculcate
- If you inculcate an idea into someone's mind, you fix it there by repeating it again and again.
Inter
- (a formal word) To inter a body means to bury it.
From Latin in- meaning 'in' + terra meaning 'earth'.
Inquiline: an animal that lives habitually in the nest or abode of some other species
Inspissated: thickened in consistency; broadly : made or having become thick, heavy, or intense
Instigate
1. To cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel.
2. To urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course: to instigate the people to revolt.
insouciance -n- 1) lack of care or concern; indifference.
Intarsia:
1: a mosaic usually of wood fitted into a support; also : the art or process of making such a mosaic
2: a colored design knitted on both sides of a fabric
intaglio -n- –noun
1. incised carving, as opposed to carving in relief.
2. ornamentation with a figure or design sunk below the surface.
3. a gem, seal, piece of jewelry, or the like, cut with an incised or sunken design. 4. an incised or countersunk die.
5. a figure or design so produced.
6. a process in which a design, text, etc., is engraved into the surface of a plate so that when ink is applied and the excess is wiped off, ink remains in the grooves and is transferred to paper in printing, as in engraving or etching.
7. an impression or printing from such a design, engraving, etc.
Instigateto to Intaglio
Insuperable: incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
Insular
- Someone who is insular is isolated and is unwilling to mix with others or to consider new ideas.
From Latin insula meaning 'island'
Instil - If you instil an idea or feeling into someone, you make them feel or think it, usually gradually.
From latin instillare meaning 'to pour in a drop at a time'
Insufflation: an act or the action of blowing on, into, or in: as
a : a Christian ceremonial rite of exorcism performed by breathing on a person
b : the act of blowing something (as a gas, powder, or vapor) into a body cavity
instruct:
1. direct or command someone to do something
2. to teach a subject or skill
3. give a person direction, information, or authorization
I love this game!!! J is for Jentleness - An awesome vacab genius!!! :D
Seriously though,
Jingoism: extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
juxtapose: place or deal with close together for contrasting effect
Jonquil
- A jonquil is a flowering spring bulb, which has clusters of sweet-scented white or yellow flowers.
From Spanish junquillo meaning 'little reed'.
Jujube:
a : an edible drupaceous fruit of any of several trees (genus Ziziphus) of the buckthorn family; especially : one of an Asian tree (Z. jujuba)
b : a tree producing this fruit
2: a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge
jovial: cheerful and friendly
Jurassic: of, relating to, or being the period of the Mesozoic era between the Triassic and the Cretaceous or the corresponding system of rocks marked by the presence of dinosaurs and the first appearance of birds.
Junta
- A junta is a political group, usually of military officers, which holds power in a country after gaining it by force and not through election.
Junoesque: marked by stately beauty
Julep
- A sweet drink, variously prepared and sometimes medicated.
jukebox: a machine that plays a selected musical recording when a coin is inserted
I can't believe it :O
This next one is mine!
Kimono
- A kimono is a long, loose garment with wide sleeves and a sash, worn i Japan.
Remen, if you played more you'd win more! ;)
Kerf:
1: a slit or notch made by a saw or cutting torch
2: the width of cut made by a saw or cutting torch
kemuppets-
n. just desserts
..... fine
edit: kermit
n
frog, small and green and capable of speech. may or may not have a hand up his nether hole
Kowtow
- If you kowtow to someone in authority, you behave very humbly and respectfully towards them.
Krypton: a colorless relatively inert gaseous element found in air in trace amounts and used especially in electric lamps — see element table
Knoll
- A knoll is a gently sloping hill with a rounded top.
knead
1. to work into a dough or paste with the hands
2. to massage or squeeze with the hands
Klystron: an electron tube in which bunching of electrons is produced by electric fields and which is used for the generation and amplification of ultrahigh-frequency current
Kleptomania - impulse to steal things.
Kinnikinnick
1: a mixture of dried leaves and bark and sometimes tobacco smoked by the Indians and pioneers especially in the Ohio valley
2: a plant (as a sumac or dogwood) used in kinnikinnick; especially : bearberry
Kitchenette
- Very small kitchen. (cute)
Example : Get back in the kitchenette! XD
kirsch : brandy distilled from the fermented juice of cherries
klondike
- what would you do for one
oh! I forgot about this thread. uhhhhh.......think, think, think.....
kloof- n. - (South African/Middle Dutch) A glen; a ravine closed at its upper end
Klatch
- A casual social gathering, usually for conversation.
kitsch : art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality
Kithara
- A musical instrument of ancient Greece consisting of an elaborate wooden soundbox having two arms connected by a yoke to which the upper ends of the strings are attached.
Kiteboarding: the sport of riding on a small surfboard that is propelled across water by a large kite to which the rider is harnessed —called also kitesurfing
Kitling: the young of any animal, especially a young cat; kitten; kit.
kilt, a garment warn by fat men in scotland without underwear, and everytime they bend over, you get mooned, and flashed simultaneously
edit:
kiteridge, the name of a stupid girl from a stupid movie my stupid sister watches at max volume
edit edit:
kitpole-
n a small box used to hold fishing bait, also known as a tackle box
Kithe - v - to announce, to make known, or make apparent, tangible, perceptible, etc.
YESSS!!!! Sweet victory!!!! Soon this game shall be mine!! :mwahaha:
Lascivious -adj.- 1. inclined to lustfulness; wanton; lewd: a lascivious, girl-chasing old man.
2. arousing sexual desire: lascivious photographs.
3. indicating sexual interest or expressive of lust or lewdness: a lascivious gesture.
Letter
n a form of communication involving writing
part of the alphabet
luscious
(of food or wine) having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste
• richly verdant or opulent.
• (of a woman) very sexually attractive.
Liqueur
- Strong sweet alcoholic drink, usually drunk with coffee after a meal.
latigo -n- 1) a strap used for tightening the girth of a saddle.
Lecherous
- Constantly thinking about sex.
Lethargic - adj. - 1) of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish 2) indifferent, apathetic
Lasik
–noun
a surgical procedure to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism in which a laser is used to remove inner layers of corneal tissue.
Lassitude -n- 1) an extreme state of exhaustion, or lethargy
Late- being tardy or deceased.
laser
a device that generates an intense beam of coherent monochromatic light (or other electromagnetic radiation) by stimulated emission of photons from excited atoms or molecules.
mauldin-
feeling sickly
Yes!!! I smell blood in the water, Jen! Here I come! ;) :D
Megalomania -n- a symptom of mental illness marked by delusions of greatness, wealth, etc.
Ex. Sharky developed an extreme case of megalomania after scoring two measly points in a friendly forum word game.
Magnificent:
1: great in deed or exalted in place—used only of former famous rulers (LORENZO Magnificent the)
2: marked by stately grandeur and lavishness (A life of way magnificent)
3: sumptuous in structure and adornment( A magnificent cathedral); broadly: strikingly beautiful or impressive (A magnificent physique)
4: impressive to the mind or spirit: sublime (MAGNIFICENT prose)
5: exceptionally fine
mincemeat
1 a mixture of currants, raisins, sugar, apples, candied citrus peel, spices, and suet, typically baked in a pie.
2 minced meat.
Morphogenetic: relating to or concerned with the development of normal organic form.
mock-
to make fun of
Misogyny
- Hatred towards women
mitar- a type of hat worn by preists
Miter*, priests* -.-. This is the vocab game. No misspellings!
mitten- what a kitten wears on its paws
Moraine: an accumulation of earth and stones carried and finally deposited by a glacier
Missive
- An old word for letter or message.
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/.../Mistletoe.jpg Mistletoe: a European semiparasitic green shrub (Viscum album of the family Loranthaceae, the mistletoe family) with thick leaves, small yellowish flowers, and waxy-white glutinous berries; broadly : any of various plants of the mistletoe family (as of an American genus Phoradendron) resembling the true mistletoe
mistake
an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
• something, esp. a word, figure, or fact, that is not correct; an inaccuracy
• wrongly identify someone or something as
I really doubt this is it, but I'm running out of ideas. :(
mistral - n - a strong, cold and usually dry regional wind in France, coming from the north or northwest.
Missificate
- To perform Mass
missile - jet fighter explosive turds
Now that Mafia is over, it is time to revive this game!
Missiology: the study of the church's mission especially with respect to missionary activity
Misoneism - n - 1) Hatred of change or innovation
Narcissism: egoism, egocentrism 2: love of or sexual desire for one's own body
Hooray! I'm trying hard to make it competitive but Jen still has a big lead! :eek:
nane -pronoun- -adverb- none, nothing, empty. (Scottish in origin)
Is it higher than nane, or between nane and narcissism? If it's between the two.....
Napiform -adj.- 1) describing something as turnip-shaped, spherical at the top, with a tapered bottom.
if it's even higher.....
Nacreous -adj. 1) having a nacre quality. An iridescence like that of mother-of-pearl.
noctis-
night
I think he meant Narcissism to O. He did say higher :hello:
Netherworld:
1: the world of the dead
2: underworld
3: no-man's-land
okay, the I'll try
Nepotism -n- Favoritism, special preference, or a double standard showed especially to family or even close friends regardless of their actual merit.
It's cool, I just always get the "high/low" concept confused.
Nuptial -adj.- 1. of or relating to marriage and/or marriage ceremony 2. relating to or occurring in the breeding season
Nylon-
some kinda polymer used in ropes, nets, and retarded celebrities clothes
Nymphomania: excessive sexual desire by a female :flirt:
Nubile
something to do with small boobs or something
nun·a·tak /ˈnʌnəˌtæk/ Show Spelled
[nuhn-uh-tak] Show IPA
–noun
a hill or mountain that has been completely encircled by a glacier
nugatory -adj.- 1) having no value, 2) irrelevant, trifling 3) having no power, inoperable
Orange (n) - a citrus fruit
Just to get us started.
olfactory- n.
having to do with the sense of smell or the nose.
I'm trying to make it a competition! Remon needs to post more! We could have a three way tie going into the last few letters.
Oxalis -n- 1) the largest group of plants in the wood sorrel family. They have tri-foliate and/or multi-foliate leaves. Shamrocks fall into this category, I think.
That's what the Scouts taught me....
According to wikipedia, they're called oxalis because oxalic acid and "oxalic is an organic compound with the formula H2C2O". At least, if I read that right. Fun with words!
odontoid -adj- 1) having to do with the odontoid bone, or odontoid process 2) sharing the form of a tooth or other toothlike qualities
Obnoxious:
1 (archaic): exposed to something unpleasant or harmful —used with to
2 (archaic): deserving of censure
3: odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
photophosphorolation- n.
the light dependant cycles of photosynthesis
Really!?!? That's crazy! Was not expecting that one.
Periphery -n- 1) the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve; also : the perimeter of a polygon
2) the external boundary or surface of a body
3a) the outward bounds of something as distinguished from its internal regions or center : confines 3b) an area lying beyond the strict limits of a thing
Putsch
-A plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that depends upon suddenness and speed.
I'm back by popular request XD
^^^ Hooray!! :D
petulant -adj.- 1) irritable, impatient, or sullen in a peevish or capricious way 2) moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance
pylraster
n
a dinosaur boss from ff xii
This thread lost attention. Where'd Jen go? I'll narrow it up from the other side.
puzzlement -n- 1) the stat of being perplexed, puzzled.
putty-
n
a soft solid that can be moulded into shapes and is often used to seal or repair broken objects
EDIT
Puzzel
- A harlot; a drab; a hussy.
This one is tough.
Puzzle
a picture that has been torn apart and you can reconstruct
pyemia - n. - 1) the presence of pus in the blood stream.
yummy.
EDIT: I always guess in the wrong direction. I'm a moron. Let's try this one.
pycnometer -n- a standardized vessel used for measuring the density or specific gravity of an object.
updated with new, probably still incorrect, word.
Okay, I'm about out of ideas.
pya -n- part of the currency of Burma. It's equal to a one 1/100th of a kyat. So it's basically their penny.
pycnidium -n- a fruiting body containing spores found in some species of fungi.
Nuke abandoned us
So did Jenn. It's just you, me, and HC. Shrug.
Ideas? Anybody? I think this word should be worth two points to who ever guesses it.
EDIT: I'm stupid. I mispelled pyaemia as pyemia a few posts up.
So I guess I'll try it again.
Pyaemia -n- the presence of pus, harmful microbes, etc in the blood. Blood poisoning.
damn this is what i get for not writing the word down, sorry guys
the word comes after pyemia ...
See, I always get it backwords because....I just do. Easily confused.
So to make sure, by after pyemia, you do mean farther down the alphabet right?
Yes
Pya to Pycnidium
Pyemia is out of range :[
Unless it's really Pyaemia...
The word under Pyaemia is pyaemic so i guess it counts as the same thing.
Then : Pyat - magpie.
I'm probably doing this back words again, but farther down the alphabet of pye is pyk so lets try
pyknic -adj- short, stocky, and powerful stature.
I don't believe it -.-
Querimony
- A complaint or complaining.
I am the Grubermeister!!
Queme -v- 1) to please, satisfy, satiate, etc.
query -v- to question, investigate, etc.
example "Is this game officially dead?"
Quizzical
Adjective: (of a person's expression or behavior) Indicating mild or amused puzzlement: "a quizzical look"
quif
a vaginal fart
HC! :argh:
Quibble
-an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
Exactly what HC's been doing :argh:.
...If i were a mod
I think i would understand
how it feels to ban your ass
I swear it'd be a better place
If I could make you a mod, Remon...
quotient/ˈkwōSHənt/Noun
1. A result obtained by dividing one quantity by another.
It might just be
quota/ˈkwōtə/Noun
1. A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
quixotic- adj- 1) exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic or impratical
example- The idea that one of us will eventually guess this word is becoming quixotic.
Quob
-To throb, to quiver
Quoin
- an external solid angle of a wall or the like.