12-letter words containing i, y, e, a, s
- metaanalysis — Alternative spelling of meta-analysis.
- metaphysical — pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics.
- metapsychics — the study of psychic phenomena beyond the limits of ordinary or orthodox psychology
- milk parsley — a wetland plant belonging to the family Apiaceae
- millesimally — in a millesimal manner
- milquetoasty — Meek, timid.
- misadvisedly — ill-advisedly
- misleadingly — In a misleading manner.
- mob hysteria — the heightened and extreme emotions that can be experienced by people in a large crowd
- mycoparasite — a parasitic fungus whose host is another fungus.
- myofilaments — Plural form of myofilament.
- nauseatingly — causing sickness of the stomach; nauseous.
- nephanalysis — a map or chart showing the distribution of types and amounts of clouds and precipitation at a given time.
- nurserymaids — Plural form of nurserymaid.
- oleaginously — In an oleaginous manner.
- oral society — a society that has not developed literacy
- overanalysis — the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements (opposed to synthesis).
- overclassify — to classify to excess
- pansexuality — Psychiatry. pertaining to the theory that all human behavior is based on sexuality.
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- pay increase — a rise in pay or salary
- paying guest — lodger
- pennsylvania — a state in the E United States. 45,333 sq. mi. (117,410 sq. km). Capital: Harrisburg. Abbreviation: PA (for use with zip code), Pa., Penn., Penna.
- pepys' diary — a diary kept by Samuel Pepys from January 1, 1660 to May 31, 1669, in which are recorded his impressions of contemporary London life, the life of the court, and the administration of the navy.
- perspicacity — keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration.
- perspiratory — of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.
- persuasively — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- phylacteries — Judaism. either of two small, black, leather cubes containing a piece of parchment inscribed with verses 4–9 of Deut. 6, 13–21 of Deut. 11, and 1–16 of Ex. 13: one is attached with straps to the left arm and the other to the forehead during weekday morning prayers by Orthodox and Conservative Jewish men.
- physicalness — of or relating to the body: physical exercise.
- play it safe — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- policymakers — a person responsible for making policy, especially in government.
- polysiloxane — a polymer composed of silicon and oxygen atoms
- praiseworthy — deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.
- praseodymium — a rare-earth, metallic, trivalent element, named from its green salts. Symbol: Pr; atomic weight: 140.91; atomic number: 59; specific gravity: 6.77 at 20°C.
- precariously — dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: a precarious livelihood.
- presbyacusis — an age-related, progressive loss of hearing in both ears
- presbyterial — of or relating to a presbytery.
- presbyterian — pertaining to or based on the principle of ecclesiastical government by presbyters or presbyteries.
- presentially — in a presential way
- previsionary — having foresight
- psychoactive — of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes: a psychoactive drug.
- ptyalectasis — spontaneous or surgical dilatation of a salivary duct.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- reality show — A reality show is a type of television program that aims to show how ordinary people behave in everyday life, or in situations, often created by the program makers, which are intended to represent everyday life.
- reassuringly — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
- recessionary — of, relating to, or causing recession, especially economic recession: recessionary market pressures.
- residentiary — residing; resident.
- resyndicated — a group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations: The local furniture store is individually owned, but is part of a buying syndicate.
- reversionary — of, relating to, or involving a reversion.
- ribeye steak — a large beefsteak cut from the outer, or eye, side of the ribs.