9-letter words containing g, r, o, a, t
- logarithm — the exponent of the power to which a base number must be raised to equal a given number; log: 2 is the logarithm of 100 to the base 10 (2 = log10 100).
- magnetron — a two-element vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons is under the influence of an external magnetic field, used to generate extremely short radio waves.
- martagons — Plural form of martagon.
- matagouri — a thorny bush of New Zealand, Discaria toumatou, that forms thickets in open country
- matronage — the state of being a matron.
- megastore — A very large store, typically one specializing in a particular type of product.
- megastorm — a very powerful storm that causes catastrophic damage
- migration — the process or act of migrating.
- migratory — migrating.
- mitigator — to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.
- morganite — rose-colored beryl.
- morganton — a town in central North Carolina.
- mortaring — Present participle of mortar.
- mortgaged — a conveyance of an interest in property as security for the repayment of money borrowed.
- mortgagee — a person to whom property is mortgaged.
- mortgager — a person who mortgages property.
- mortgages — Plural form of mortgage.
- mortgagor — a person who mortgages property.
- navigator — Netscape Navigator
- non grata — not welcome: Reporters were non grata at the diplomatic reception.
- nontarget — not being the subject or goal of a particular action, program, maneuver, or the like; not designated for use, observation, attack, etc.
- nontragic — not tragic
- oat grass — any of several grasses of the genus Arrhenatherum or Danthonia, especially A. elatius, native to Europe, having a purplish-green flowering panicle.
- objurgate — to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply.
- obligator — to bind or oblige morally or legally: to obligate oneself to purchase a building.
- on target — that is or may be a target or goal: The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year.
- on-target — correct, accurate, or adhering closely to an anticipated outcome: an on-target forecast for the weekend weather.
- operating — used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon.
- orangutan — a large, long-armed anthropoid ape, Pongo pygmaeus, of arboreal habits, inhabiting Borneo and Sumatra: an endangered species.
- organists — Plural form of organist.
- organotin — of, concerned with, or being an organic compound with one or more tin atoms in its molecules: used as a pesticide, hitherto considered to decompose safely, now found to be toxic in the food chain
- orgiastic — of, relating to, or having the nature of an orgy.
- origamist — A person who does origami.
- originate — to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise: The practice originated during the Middle Ages.
- orthogamy — (botany) fertilization of the ovules of a plant by pollen from the same plant.
- outcharge — to charge more than
- outraging — Present participle of outrage.
- outranged — Simple past tense and past participle of outrange.
- overgreat — too great
- parroting — any of numerous hook-billed, often brilliantly colored birds of the order Psittaciformes, as the cockatoo, lory, macaw, or parakeet, having the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
- part song — a song with parts for several voices, especially one meant to be sung without accompaniment.
- partygoer — a person who enjoys or frequently attends parties and celebrations.
- pastorage — pastorate.
- pastoring — a minister or priest in charge of a church.
- patrology — Also called patristics. the branch of theology dealing with the teachings of the church fathers.
- patronage — the financial support or business provided to a store, hotel, or the like, by customers, clients, or paying guests.
- petrograd — former name (1914–24) of St. Petersburg (def 2).
- petrogram — a drawing or painting on rock, especially one made by a member of a prehistoric people.
- petrolage — the addition of petrol to the surface of a body of water to get rid of mosquitoes
- photogram — a silhouette photograph made by placing an object directly on sensitized paper and exposing it to light.