10-letter words containing e, x, p
- premaxilla — one of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of vertebrates, situated in front of and between the maxillary bones.
- pressboxer — a sportswriter or sportscaster.
- pretexting — the practice of deceiving individuals into surrendering personal information for fraudulent purposes
- protoxylem — the part of the primary xylem that develops first, consisting of narrow, thin-walled cells.
- proxy vote — a vote cast by a person's representative
- puzzle box — an enclosure, used in experiments in animal learning, from which an animal must escape or in which it must manipulate various devices.
- 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 .
- pyroxenite — any rock composed essentially, or in large part, of pyroxene of any kind.
- pyroxenoid — any of a group of triclinic silicates including wollastonite, rhodonite, and pectolite
- quadriplex — A building divided into four self-contained residences.
- quadruplex — fourfold; quadruple.
- quintuplex — fivefold; quintuple.
- re-explain — to explain again or in a different way
- re-explore — to explore again
- re-express — to express again or in a different way
- separatrix — something that divides or separates, as the line between light and dark areas on a partially illuminated surface.
- sex appeal — the ability to excite people sexually.
- sexpartite — divided into or consisting of six parts.
- sextonship — the office of a sexton
- sixtypenny — noting a nail 6 inches (15 cm) long. Abbreviation: 60d.
- solar apex — the point on the celestial sphere, near Vega, toward which the solar system is moving relative to the visible stars.
- spectatrix — a female spectator
- sphinxlike — like the Sphinx; enigmatic or inscrutable
- stephen ix — died 1058, pope 1057–58.
- sulphoxide — any compound containing a sulphinyl group (SO) and a hydrocarbon radical
- superexalt — to exalt further; to exalt or raise above others or above a previous position
- superhelix — a coil formed by intertwined helical DNA or by protein chains.
- superoxide — a compound containing the univalent ion O 2 − .
- tax-exempt — not subject or liable to taxation: tax-exempt imports.
- text-speak — a form of written language as used in text messages and other digital communications, characterized by many abbreviations and typically not following standard grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
- unexampled — unprecedented; unparalleled; unlike anything previously known: unexampled kindness; unexampled depravity.
- unexempted — to free from an obligation or liability to which others are subject; release: to exempt a student from an examination.
- unexpanded — not expanded or expanded upon
- unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
- unexpended — to use up: She expended energy, time, and care on her work.
- unexpiated — not expiated or atoned for
- unexpiring — to come to an end; terminate, as a contract, guarantee, or offer.
- unexploded — having not exploded
- unexplored — to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
- unexpunged — to strike or blot out; erase; obliterate.
- vieuxtemps — Henri François Joseph [French ahn-ree frahn-swa zhaw-zef] /French ɑ̃ˈri frɑ̃ˈswa ʒɔˈzɛf/ (Show IPA), 1820–81, Belgian violinist and composer.
- xenography — The process of surgically transplanting organs or tissue between different species.
- xenomorphs — Plural form of xenomorph.
- xenophanes — c570–c480 b.c, Greek philosopher and poet.
- xenophiles — Plural form of xenophile.
- xenophilia — an attraction to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
- xenophilic — an attraction to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
- xenophobes — Plural form of xenophobe.
- xenophobia — fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers: Xenophobia and nationalism can be seen as a reaction to the rise of globalization.
- xenophobic — relating to or exhibiting fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers.