11-letter words containing b, a, l, i
- algin fiber — an alkali-soluble fiber produced by injecting a fine stream of alkaline algin into an aqueous solution of a metallic salt, used chiefly in the manufacture of fine threads.
- alkali blue — any of the class of blue pigments having the highest tinting strength, by weight, of all known blue pigments: used chiefly in the manufacture of printing inks.
- alphabetise — Non-Oxford British standard spelling of alphabetize.
- alphabetize — to arrange in conventional alphabetical order
- alpine ibex — an ibex, Capra ibex, of the Alps and Apennines, having long, heavy horns with transverse ridges.
- alto-phobia — an abnormal fear of heights; acrophobia.
- amber fluid — beer
- ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
- ambilateral — affecting both sides of an organ or of the body
- ambitiously — having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.: ambitious students.
- ambivalence — the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes, emotions, etc
- ambivalency — uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.
- amblygonite — a white or greyish mineral consisting of lithium aluminium fluorophosphate in triclinic crystalline form. It is a source of lithium. Formula: (Li,Na)Al(PO4)(F,OH)
- ambrosially — In an ambrosial manner.
- amenability — ready or willing to answer, act, agree, or yield; open to influence, persuasion, or advice; agreeable; submissive; tractable: an amenable servant.
- ametabolism — a form of growth or life cycle with little or no metamorphosis
- amiableness — The state or quality of being amiable.
- amicability — characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement.
- amobarbital — a drug with sedative, hypnotic, and analgesic properties used to relieve insomnia and control convulsions
- amortizable — Finance. to liquidate or extinguish (a mortgage, debt, or other obligation), especially by periodic payments to the creditor or to a sinking fund. to write off a cost of (an asset) gradually.
- amphibolite — a metamorphic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase
- amphibology — ambiguity of expression, esp when due to a grammatical construction, as in save rags and waste paper
- amphibolous — ambiguous or equivocal, especially when due to the uncertain grammatical construction of a word or phrase.
- amplifiable — Capable of being amplified.
- anglophobia — hatred or fear of England or its people, culture, customs, influence, etc.
- ankle biter — a child
- ankle-biter — small child, toddler
- annihilable — that can be annihilated
- antecubital — (anatomy) Pertaining to, or situated in the anterior part of the elbow (cubitus).
- anteorbital — in front of the orbit of the eye
- antibilious — of a nature that can be used to counter biliousness
- antiblastic — antagonistic to growth.
- antiburglar — intended to prevent burglary
- antifebrile — reducing fever; antipyretic
- antiliberal — acting against liberalism
- apostlebird — an omnivorous bird, Struthidea cinerea, of eastern Australia, that has chiefly dark gray-brown plumage with white tail markings and is noted for its habit of traveling in groups of about 12 related individuals.
- appointable — to name or assign to a position, an office, or the like; designate: to appoint a new treasurer; to appoint a judge to the bench.
- appraisable — to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess: We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.
- appreciable — An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed.
- appreciably — sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.
- arab legion — a police force (1920–56) under British supervision, responsible for keeping order among desert tribesmen in Trans-Jordan.
- arbitrarily — subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision.
- archliberal — extremely liberal, especially in political thinking.
- articulable — having the ability to be articulated
- assimilable — capable of being assimilated.
- atelophobia — The fear of imperfection or not being good enough.
- atrabiliary — Of or relating to black bile.
- atrabilious — irritable
- audibleness — The state or quality of being audible.
- automobiles — Plural form of automobile.