13-letter words containing a, r, o, y, g
- dactylography — the scientific study of fingerprints for purposes of identification
- daguerreotype — one of the earliest photographic processes, in which the image was produced on iodine-sensitized silver and developed in mercury vapour
- daguerreotypy — The art or technique of producing daguerreotypes.
- daguerrotypes — Plural form of daguerrotype, a misspelling of daguerreotype.
- days of grace — days permitted by custom for payment of a promissory note, bill of exchange, etc, after it falls due
- dehydrogenase — an enzyme, such as any of the respiratory enzymes, that activates oxidation-reduction reactions by transferring hydrogen from substrate to acceptor
- dehydrogenate — to remove hydrogen from
- dermatography — a treatise or writing concerning the skin
- digressionary — Serving as a digression.
- disobligatory — not obligatory
- dysregulation — A failure to regulate properly.
- early closing — shop closure at earlier hour
- early-morning — taking place or being presented in the early part of the morning
- embryological — Of or pertaining to embryology.
- encouragingly — In an encouraging manner.
- ergonomically — In an ergonomic manner.
- escort agency — an agency where people, esp young women, may be hired to accompany someone for entertainment, etc
- excoriatingly — So as to excoriate.
- ferricyanogen — (chemistry) A hexavalent radical, Fe2(CN)12, a compound of cyanogen and iron in the ferric state.
- ferrocyanogen — a ferrocyanide radical
- flying boxcar — a large airplane designed to carry cargo.
- flying dragon — any of several arboreal lizards of the genus Draco, having an extensible membrane between the limbs along each side by means of which it makes long, gliding leaps.
- frontal gyrus — any of several convolutions on the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
- gallop rhythm — an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by three clear sounds in each beat, resembling the sound of a horse's gallop.
- galois theory — the branch of mathematics that deals with the application of the theory of finite groups to the solution of algebraic equations.
- gastrorrhaphy — The suture of a perforation of the stomach.
- general synod — the governing body, under Parliament, of the Church of England, made up of the bishops and elected clerical and lay representatives
- genitourinary — of or relating to the genital and urinary organs; urogenital.
- geometrically — of or relating to geometry or to the principles of geometry.
- geostationary — of or relating to a satellite traveling in an orbit 22,300 miles (35,900 km) above the earth's equator: at this altitude, the satellite's period of rotation, 24 hours, matches the earth's and the satellite always remains in the same spot over the earth: geostationary orbit.
- gesticulatory — Making a lot of gesticulations.
- glove factory — a factory where gloves are made
- goodheartedly — In a goodhearted manner.
- goodnaturedly — In a good-natured manner.
- governability — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- grandmotherly — of or characteristic of a grandmother.
- gravity clock — a clock driven by its own weight as it descends a rack, cord, incline, etc.
- grease monkey — a mechanic, especially one who works on automobiles or airplanes.
- great society — the goal of the Democratic Party under the leadership of President Lyndon B. Johnson, chiefly to enact domestic programs to improve education, provide medical care for the aged, and eliminate poverty.
- gross anatomy — the branch of anatomy that deals with structures that can be seen with the naked eye.
- groundhog day — February 2, in most parts of the U.S., the day on which, according to legend, the groundhog first emerges from hibernation. If it is a sunny day and the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of wintry weather are predicted.
- group annuity — a plan in which the members of a group, usually employees of the same company, receive annuities upon retirement.
- group therapy — psychotherapy in which a number of patients discuss their problems together, usually under the leadership of a therapist, using shared knowledge and experiences to provide constructive feedback about maladaptive behavior.
- grylloblattid — a primitive insect of the order Grylloblattidea, having a soft, unpigmented wingless body with long antennae and no eyes, living under stones in moderately high mountains of the western U.S., Japan, and the U.S.S.R.
- gynandromorph — an individual exhibiting morphological characteristics of both sexes.
- gynecocracies — Plural form of gynecocracy.
- gyro repeater — a navigational compass, under the control of a gyroscope, that automatically indicates true north.
- gyrocompasses — Plural form of gyrocompass.
- gyromagnetism — the condition or state of being gyromagnetic
- hemp agrimony — a European composite plant, Eupatorium cannabinum, having dull purplish flowers.