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14-letter words containing m, e, s, r

  • secondary beam — a beam of particles of one kind selected from the group of particles produced when a beam of particles from an accelerator (primary beam) strikes a target.
  • segmental arch — a shallow arch not including a complete semicircle
  • seine-et-marne — a department in N France. 2290 sq. mi. (5930 sq. km). Capital: Melun.
  • seine-maritime — a department in NW France. 2449 sq. mi. (6340 sq. km). Capital: Rouen.
  • seismic survey — A seismic survey is a method of investigating underground properties and rock patterns using induced shock wave reflections.
  • self-adornment — something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory: the adornments and furnishings of a room.
  • self-composure — calmness and self-possession
  • self-criticism — the act or fact of being self-critical.
  • self-formation — the act or process of forming or the state of being formed: the formation of ice.
  • self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
  • self-performed — to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles.
  • self-promotion — advancement in rank or position.
  • self-treatment — an act or manner of treating.
  • semi-evergreen — retaining green, unwithered leaves for part of the winter or through comparatively mild winters.
  • semi-legendary — somewhat legendary; having something of the nature of a legend; almost legendary
  • semi-narrative — a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
  • semi-nocturnal — active at night (opposed to diurnal): nocturnal animals.
  • semi-paralysis — Pathology. a loss or impairment of voluntary movement in a body part, caused by injury or disease of the nerves, brain, or spinal cord. a disease characterized by this, especially palsy.
  • semi-paralyzed — to affect with paralysis.
  • semi-permeable — permeable only to certain small molecules: a semipermeable membrane.
  • semi-realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
  • semi-spherical — shaped like half a sphere; hemispheric.
  • semibreve rest — the longest musical rest in common use, equal in length to a semibreve
  • semicommercial — of, relating to, or characterized by limited marketing of an experimental product
  • semilunar bone — lunate (def 2).
  • semimajor axis — Geometry. one half the major axis of an ellipse.
  • semimembranous — consisting of, of the nature of, or resembling membrane.
  • semiminor axis — Geometry. one half the minor axis of an ellipse.
  • semipolar bond — type of chemical bond
  • semiretirement — the condition of being semiretired; partial retirement
  • semistarvation — the state of being nearly starved.
  • semivegetarian — a person who eats mostly plant foods, dairy products, and eggs, and occasionally chicken, fish, and red meat.
  • semper fidelis — always faithful
  • semper paratus — always prepared
  • sense of humor — finding things funny
  • sequestrectomy — the removal of dead spicules or portions, especially of bone.
  • sergeant major — U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative assistant in a unit headquarters.
  • serious-minded — characterized by seriousness of intention, purpose, thought, etc.; earnest.
  • serum globulin — the blood serum component consisting of proteins with a larger molecular weight than serum albumin
  • serum sickness — a generalized allergic reaction to a foreign serum or drug, characterized by fever, skin rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and painful joints.
  • service a room — If you service a room, you clean it and change the towels and bed linen in it.
  • service module — (often initial capital letters) U.S. Aerospace. the section of an Apollo spacecraft containing the principal propulsion system, electrical system, water, and other supplies.
  • servomechanism — an electronic control system in which a hydraulic, pneumatic, or other type of controlling mechanism is actuated and controlled by a low-energy signal.
  • sex chromosome — a chromosome, differing in shape or function from other chromosomes, that determines the sex of an individual.
  • sharp-tempered — with a tendency to become suddenly angry
  • shemoneh esreh — the Amidah, consisting of 19 blessings, recited on days other than the Sabbath and holy days.
  • shirley temple — Shirley (Shirley Temple Black) 1928–2014, U.S. film actress, famous for child roles during the 1930s, and diplomat.
  • short-tempered — having a quick, hasty temper; irascible.
  • shortened form — an abbreviated form of a multisyllable word; clipped form.
  • sidereal month — Also called calendar month. any of the twelve parts, as January or February, into which the calendar year is divided.
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