8-letter words containing a, c, i, e
- taconite — a low-grade iron ore, containing about 27 percent iron and 51 percent silica, found as a hard rock formation in the Lake Superior region.
- tagmemic — of or relating to tagmemes.
- tailrace — the race, flume, or channel leading away from a waterwheel or the like.
- teach-in — a prolonged period of lectures, speeches, etc., conducted without interruption by members of the faculty and invited guests at a college or university as a technique of social protest.
- teaching — Informal. teacher.
- teiglach — a confection consisting of small balls of dough boiled in a syrup of honey, sugar, and spices.
- tenacity — the quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence: the amazing tenacity of rumors.
- teocalli — a ceremonial structure of the Aztecs, consisting of a truncated terraced pyramid supporting a temple.
- terceira — an island in the Azores, in the N Atlantic. 153 sq. mi. (395 sq. km). Capital: Angra do Heroismo.
- tetracid — a base or alcohol containing four hydroxyl groups.
- tetradic — relating to something that has a group of four
- teucrian — of or relating to the ancient Trojans.
- theatric — of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances.
- thematic — of or relating to a theme.
- thetical — positive; dogmatic.
- thridace — a sedative made from lettuce juice
- ticklace — (in Newfoundland) a kittiwake
- tie tack — a pin having an ornamental head, pinned through the ends of a necktie to hold it against a shirt.
- tieclasp — a clip, often ornamental, which holds a tie in place against a shirt
- timecard — a card for recording the time at which an employee arrives at and departs from a job.
- toiseach — an ancient Celtic nobleman
- tracheid — an elongated, tapering xylem cell having lignified, pitted, intact walls, adapted for conduction and support. Compare vessel (def 5).
- trackies — loose-fitting trousers with elasticated cuffs, designed to be worn as part of a tracksuit
- tractile — capable of being drawn out in length; ductile.
- tractive — having or exerting traction; drawing.
- trematic — (of fish) relating to gill slits
- trifecta — a type of bet, especially on horse races, in which the bettor must select the first three finishers in exact order.
- tunicate — Zoology. any sessile marine chordate of the subphylum Tunicata (Urochordata), having a saclike body enclosed in a thick membrane or tunic and two openings or siphons for the ingress and egress of water.
- unactive — inactive, listless, or idle
- uncinate — hooked; bent at the end like a hook.
- urticate — to sting with or as if with nettles.
- vaccinee — a person who receives a vaccination.
- vacherin — a soft French or Swiss cheese made from cows' milk
- valencia — Guillermo León [gee-yer-maw le-awn] /giˈyɛr mɔ lɛˈɔn/ (Show IPA), 1909–71, Colombian diplomat and statesman: president 1962–66.
- valiance — valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.
- variance — the state, quality, or fact of being variable, divergent, different, or anomalous.
- variceal — of or relating to a varix
- varicose — abnormally or unusually enlarged or swollen: a varicose vein.
- vaticide — a person who murders a prophet.
- veracity — habitual observance of truth in speech or statement; truthfulness: He was not noted for his veracity.
- veronica — a female given name.
- vertical — being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
- vesicant — producing a blister or blisters, as a medicinal substance; vesicating.
- vesicate — to raise vesicles or blisters on; blister.
- vibrance — moving to and fro rapidly; vibrating.
- vicarage — the residence of a vicar.
- vicarate — vicariate.
- vicaress — a rank of nun
- vicenary — of, relating to, or consisting of twenty.
- vicinage — the region near or about a place; vicinity.