14-letter words containing a, v, i, n
- goncalves dias — Antonio [an-taw-nyoo] /ɛ̃ˈtɔ nyʊ/ (Show IPA), 1823–64, Brazilian poet.
- grain elevator — elevator (def 4).
- granary weevil — a reddish-brown weevil, Sitophilus granarius, that infests stored grain.
- greek valerian — any of various plants belonging to the genus Polemonium, of the phlox family, especially P. reptans, having pinnate leaves and blue flowers.
- grid variation — the angle, at any point on the surface of the earth, between the magnetic and true meridians passing through that point.
- half sovereign — a gold coin of the United Kingdom, discontinued in 1917, equal to 10 shillings.
- half-convinced — to move by argument or evidence to belief, agreement, consent, or a course of action: to convince a jury of his guilt; A test drive will convince you that this car handles well.
- hand over fist — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
- hand-delivered — (of a letter or parcel) delivered by the sender rather than a postman or courier
- handkerchieves — Plural form of handkerchief.
- hanging valley — a valley, the lower end of which opens high above a shore, usually caused by the rapid erosion of a cliff.
- have a hand in — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
- have a mind to — think about doing
- have it coming — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- have it in for — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- have it in one — to have the ability (to do something)
- heat-sensitive — responding to heat or to changes in temperature
- heavy industry — bulk materials manufacturing
- heavy nitrogen — the stable isotope of nitrogen having a mass number of 15.
- hertzian waves — radio waves or other electromagnetic radiation resulting from the oscillations of electricity in a conductor
- high-achieving — (of a person) dynamic, ambitious, and successful
- horse vaulting — gymnastics performed on horseback
- hyper-vigilant — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- hyperventilate — to be afflicted with hyperventilation; breathe abnormally fast and deep.
- hypervigilance — state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness: Vigilance is required in the event of treachery.
- hypoventilated — Simple past tense and past participle of hypoventilate.
- immunoreactive — Of, pertaining to, or causing an immune reaction.
- imperativeness — absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave.
- improvisations — Plural form of improvisation.
- in one's favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- in sb's favour — If someone makes a judgment in your favour, they say that you are right about something.
- inadvisability — not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.
- inappreciative — not appreciative; lacking in appreciation.
- inapprehensive — not apprehensive (often followed by of).
- indiscoverable — not discoverable.
- individualised — to make individual or distinctive; give an individual or distinctive character to.
- individualises — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of individualise.
- individualists — Plural form of individualist.
- individualized — Give an individual character to.
- individualizes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of individualize.
- inevitableness — The characteristic of being inevitable; inevitability.
- inferior ovary — Botany. an ovary positioned below the receptacle of a flower, as in members of the iris family.
- inhabitiveness — the disposition to remain in one place; the inclination not to leave home
- inland revenue — UK tax collection agency
- innovativeness — tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.
- integral curve — a curve that is a geometric representation of a functional solution to a given differential equation.
- intensive care — the use of specialized equipment and personnel for continuous monitoring and care of the critically ill.
- interbehaviour — interaction between multiple individuals
- interoperative — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
- interpretative — interpretive.