10-letter words containing m, e, n, o, p
- polemonium — a member of the genus Polemonium
- polishment — the state of being polished or the action of polishing
- polygenism — the theory that the human race has descended from two or more ancestral types.
- polysemant — a word with multiple meanings
- pomeranian — of, relating to, or characteristic of Pomerania.
- ponderment — the act of pondering
- portamento — a passing or gliding from one pitch or tone to another with a smooth progression.
- postmodern — noting or pertaining to architecture of the late 20th century, appearing in the 1960s, that consciously uses complex forms, fantasy, and allusions to historic styles, in contrast to the austere forms and emphasis on utility of standard modern architecture.
- pre-inform — to supply with information beforehand: He preinformed the newspapers of his decision.
- pre-modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- precondemn — to condemn beforehand, as before a legitimate trial.
- preconsume — to consume in advance
- preemption — the act or right of claiming or purchasing before or in preference to others.
- prehominid — any of the extinct humanlike primates classified in the former family Prehominidae.
- premention — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
- premoisten — to moisten beforehand
- premonitor — a person who, or a thing which, forewarns
- prenominal — being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country.
- presswoman — a female reporter
- primogenit — the eldest child in a family
- princedoms — the position, rank, or dignity of a prince.
- prizewoman — a female prize winner
- pro-german — of or relating to Germany, its inhabitants, or their language.
- procumbent — lying on the face; prone; prostrate.
- prohormone — the inactive precursor molecule from which a hormone is derived.
- promethean — of or suggestive of Prometheus.
- prominence — Also, prominency. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.
- prominency — Also, prominency. the state of being prominent; conspicuousness.
- promptness — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- propelment — the act of propulsion
- proscenium — Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
- proseminar — a course conducted in the manner of a seminar for graduate students but often open to advanced undergraduates.
- prosternum — the ventral sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.
- proteanism — readily assuming different forms or characters; extremely variable.
- pumy stone — a piece of pumice stone
- push money — a cash inducement provided by a manufacturer or distributor for a retailer or his staff, to reward successful selling
- pycnometer — a container used for determining the density of a liquid or powder, having a specific volume and often provided with a thermometer to indicate the temperature of the contained substance.
- recompense — to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc.
- recoupment — to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
- redemption — an act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake, or the state of being redeemed.
- reimprison — to confine in or as if in a prison.
- resumption — the act of resuming; a reassumption, as of something previously granted.
- roman pace — an ancient Roman unit of measurement, equal to 5 Roman feet or about 58 U.S. inches (147 cm).
- ropemaking — the act, skill, or process of fabricating rope.
- ship money — a tax levied to finance the fitting out of warships: abolished 1640
- simon pure — real; genuine: a simon-pure accent.
- simon-pure — real; genuine: a simon-pure accent.
- smartphone — a device that combines a cell phone with a handheld computer, typically offering Internet access, data storage, email capability, etc.
- spacewoman — a woman astronaut.
- sphenogram — a cuneiform character.