14-letter words containing e, u, c, a, r, y
- hypercalciuria — an abnormally high amount of calcium in the urine.
- hypermasculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
- hyperuricaemia — an abnormal elevation of uric acid in the blood
- hyperuricemias — Plural form of hyperuricemia.
- hypotrachelium — (on a classical column) any member, as a necking, between the capital and the shaft.
- ichthyocentaur — a sea creature with a human head and torso, the legs of a horse, and the tail of a fish.
- inarticulately — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
- induction year — the first year of a newly qualified teacher's career, in which he or she has a lighter workload and follows a programme of professional development and support provided by an experienced mentor; at the end of this year, the teacher is formally assessed against the core professional standards
- irresuscitably — in an irresuscitable manner
- legal currency — money that is officially part of a country's currency
- mental cruelty — behaviour that causes distress to another person but that does not involve physical assault
- microaneurysms — Plural form of microaneurysm.
- money-purchase — relating to a pension scheme in which both employer and employee make contributions to a fund that is used to buy an annuity on retirement. The amount paid as a pension depends on the size of the fund
- myrmecophagous — Pertaining to the anteater.
- native country — the country someone is born in or native to
- neurogenically — by neural activity
- neurologically — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
- nondocumentary — a film or television programme not reflecting real life
- nuclear energy — energy released by reactions within atomic nuclei, as in nuclear fission or fusion.
- nuclear family — a social unit composed of two parents and one or more children.
- numeric keypad — a separate section on some computer keyboards, grouping together numeric keys and those for mathematical or other special functions in an arrangement like that of a calculator.
- occupancy rate — The occupancy rate at a hotel is the number of available rooms that are occupied over a period of time.
- overcautiously — in such a way as to be too cautious, wary, or careful
- pachydermatous — of, relating to, or characteristic of pachyderms.
- parenchymatous — Botany. the fundamental tissue of plants, composed of thin-walled cells able to divide.
- percutaneously — through the skin
- perlocutionary — (of a speech act) producing an effect upon the listener, as in persuading, frightening, amusing, or causing the listener to act.
- pertinaciously — holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute.
- picture layout — a picture spread. See under spread (def 33).
- pleural cavity — a narrow, fluid-filled space between the pleural membranes of the lung and the inner chest wall.
- pneumatic tyre — a rubber tyre filled with air under pressure, used esp on motor vehicles
- primary source — first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.
- public gallery — the gallery in a chamber of Parliament reserved for members of the public who wish to listen to the proceedings
- pure democracy — a form of democracy in which the laws and policies are made directly by the citizens rather than by representatives.
- quality circle — a group of workers performing similar duties who meet periodically to discuss work-related problems, offer suggestions for improved production or product quality, etc.
- radiofrequency — the frequency of the transmitting waves of a given radio message or broadcast.
- redundancy pay — severance pay.
- sacrilegiously — pertaining to or involving sacrilege: sacrilegious practices.
- safety circuit — a type of electronic circuit that prevents malfunction by stopping the flow of current or sounding an alert.
- safety curtain — a sheet of asbestos or other fireproof material that can be lowered just inside the proscenium arch in case of fire, sealing off the backstage area from the auditorium.
- scarcity value — increased value due to the inadequate supply of something
- secure tenancy — the letting of a dwelling by a nonprivate landlord, usually a local council or housing association, under an agreement that allows security of tenure, subletting, improvements made to the property by the tenant without consequent rent increase, and the right to buy the dwelling at a discount after three years' occupancy
- security guard — a uniformed guard employed by a bank, airport, office building, etc., to maintain security.
- slurry reactor — A slurry reactor is a reactor in which contact is achieved by suspending a solid in a liquid.
- spectacularity — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- subcontrariety — the quality or state of being subcontrary
- subgenerically — in a subgeneric manner; in a way relating to a subgenus
- superficiality — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- supply teacher — A supply teacher is a teacher whose job is to take the place of other teachers at different schools when they are unable to be there.
- surinam cherry — a tropical American tree, Eugenia uniflora, of the myrtle family, having ovate leaves and fragrant, white flowers.