12-letter words containing a, e, g, n, i
- tale-telling — a telltale; talebearer.
- talking head — Television Slang. a closeup picture of a person who is talking, especially as a participant in a talk show.
- tangent line — tangent (def 4).
- tangentially — pertaining to or of the nature of a tangent; being or moving in the direction of a tangent.
- tangier zone — a former internationalized zone on the Strait of Gibraltar: became a part of Morocco 1956. Compare Morocco (def 1).
- tank fighter — a boxer known for false shows of being knocked down or out in bouts the results of which have been prearranged.
- tao te ching — the philosophical book in verse supposedly written by Lao-tzu.
- tape editing — the process of putting the various segments of a master video or audio tape into a predetermined sequence: usually done electronically.
- tasting menu — a fixed-price restaurant meal or menu consisting of small portions of numerous dishes: We ordered the 6-course tasting menu for $125.
- teaching aid — material used by a teacher to supplement classroom instruction or to stimulate the interest of students.
- teaching job — a position as a teacher
- teetotalling — of or relating to, advocating, or pledged to total abstinence from intoxicating drink.
- tell against — If a feature or characteristic tells against someone, it spoils their chance of success when they are being considered for something, for example a job.
- terraforming — to alter the environment of (a celestial body) in order to make capable of supporting terrestrial life forms.
- the dingbats — delirium tremens
- the galilean — an epithet of Jesus Christ
- theatregoing — the act of regularly attending the theatre
- thereagainst — in opposition to; in a contrary manner
- ticket agent — a person who sells tickets, as for theater seats, train accommodations, etc.
- tidal energy — energy obtained by harnessing tidal power
- time sharing — to use or occupy by time-sharing.
- time-sharing — time-sharing (def 2).
- time-wasting — causing someone to spend time doing something that is unnecessary or does not produce any benefit
- tone dialing — a system of calling telephone numbers wherein tones of differing pitch corresponding to the digits in the number called are electronically generated by manipulating pushbuttons (contrasted with pulse dialing).
- tracing tape — (on a building site) one of several lines stretched between batter boards to outline the foundations.
- tragelaphine — of or relating to a tragelaph
- tragicalness — the quality or state of being tragic
- transcending — to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.
- transferring — to convey or remove from one place, person, etc., to another: He transferred the package from one hand to the other.
- transgenesis — the transfer of human genes into animals or cultured cells, especially to produce molecules with therapeutic value.
- transmigrate — to move or pass from one place to another.
- trying plane — a plane with a long body for planing the edges of long boards
- tsunamigenic — producing a tsunami or tsunamis
- typing paper — paper for typing on
- un-ignorable — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- unaffrighted — to frighten.
- unaggressive — characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
- unapologetic — containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay.
- unappetizing — appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
- unassignable — not able to be transferred
- unbridgeable — a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like.
- uncognizable — capable of being perceived or known.
- uncollegiate — of or relating to a college: collegiate life.
- unconcealing — not concealing or hiding anything; revealing
- underbearing — unassuming
- undercoating — a coat or jacket worn under another.
- underdrawing — the act of sketching a subject before painting it on the same surface
- underlapping — to extend partly under.
- undermanning — the condition of not having enough employees to function properly
- undermeaning — what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.