10-letter words containing e, n, d, o, p
- prednisone — an analogue of cortisone, C 2 1 H 2 6 O 5 , used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases.
- prehominid — any of the extinct humanlike primates classified in the former family Prehominidae.
- princedoms — the position, rank, or dignity of a prince.
- princehood — the office or rank of a prince
- probenecid — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 1 3 H 1 9 NO 4 S, used chiefly in the treatment of gout.
- proceeding — proceeds. something that results or accrues. the total amount derived from a sale or other transaction: The proceeds from the deal were divided equally among us. the profits or returns from a sale, investment, etc.
- procidence — a prolapse
- profounder — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
- pronograde — walking with the body parallel to the ground
- pronounced — strongly marked: a pronounced fishy taste.
- propendent — inclining forward or outward
- propounder — to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory.
- proteinoid — a polymer of amino acids resembling a biological polypeptide but formed abiotically: suggested as a possible intermediate in protein development during primitive earth conditions.
- providence — a state of the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast: a part of New England. 1214 sq. mi. (3145 sq. km). Capital: Providence. Abbreviation: RI (for use with zip code), R.I.
- pseudogene — a genelike section of DNA that has no apparent function
- pteranodon — a flying reptile of the extinct order Pterosauria, from the Cretaceous Period, having a wingspread of about 25 feet (8 meters).
- pyranoside — a glycoside containing a pyran ring structure.
- pyridoxine — a derivative of pyridine, C 8 H 1 1 NO 3 , occurring in whole-grain cereals, meats, fish, etc., and also made synthetically: required for the prevention of pellagra and the formation of hemoglobin; vitamin B 6 .
- pyroxenoid — any of a group of triclinic silicates including wollastonite, rhodonite, and pectolite
- radiophone — a radiotelephone.
- read up on — If you read up on a subject, you read a lot about it so that you become informed about it.
- readoption — the adoption of something or someone again
- redemption — an act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake, or the state of being redeemed.
- respondent — a person who responds or makes reply.
- rhodophane — the red colour found in the inner cones of the retina in animals
- rope's end — a short piece of rope, esp as formerly used for flogging sailors
- ropedancer — a person who walks across or performs acrobatics upon a rope stretched at some height above the floor or ground.
- round tape — (storage, jargon) Industry-standard 1/2-inch magnetic tape (7- or 9-track) on traditional circular reels. See macrotape, opposite: square tape.
- sandgroper — a nickname for a Western Australian
- scorpaenid — belonging or pertaining to the Scorpaenidae, a family of marine fishes with spiny fins, including the rockfishes, scorpionfishes, and lionfishes.
- senna pods — the dried fruits of any of these plants, used as a cathartic and laxative
- signposted — A place or route that is signposted has signposts beside the road to show the way.
- snowcapped — topped with snow: the snowcapped Alps.
- soundscape — the component sounds of an environment.
- speed zone — an area where a different, usually reduced, speed limit is in effect
- spellbound — bound by or as if by a spell; enchanted, entranced, or fascinated: a spellbound audience.
- sphenodont — a member of the Sphenodont group of lizards
- sphenoidal — relating to the sphenoid bone
- sphenopsid — equisetoid.
- splendored — brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence: the splendor of the palace.
- spongewood — an Indian plant with a pith used in making tropical hats
- spoon-feed — to cause to be spoon-fed.
- spunbonded — being or designating a material or fiber produced by spun-bonding.
- steepdowne — very steep or precipitous
- steganopod — a bird belonging to the Steganopodes, a group of swimming birds such as pelicans and cormorants
- stupendous — causing amazement; astounding; marvelous: stupendous news.
- subpoenaed — the usual writ for the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
- supersound — sound that is inaudible, either because its frequency is too high or because it is too intense to endure
- suspensoid — a sol having a solid disperse phase.
- syncopated — marked by syncopation: syncopated rhythm.