12-letter words containing p, c, f
- scorpionfish — any of several tropical and temperate marine scorpaenid fishes, especially members of the genus Scorpaena, many having venomous dorsal spines.
- scratchproof — resistant to scratches.
- self-concept — the idea or mental image one has of oneself and one's strengths, weaknesses, status, etc.; self-image.
- self-respect — proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character.
- sheep fescue — a widely distributed grass, Festuca ovina, having densely clustered stems and cultivated for lawns and forage.
- soprano clef — a sign locating middle C on the bottom line of the staff.
- space flight — journey into outer space
- space-filler — a short article of little or no importance written to fill space in a magazine or newspaper
- specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
- speechifying — Speechifying is the making of speeches, especially because you want to appear important.
- spencer gulf — an inlet of the Indian Ocean in S Australia, between the Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas. Length: about 320 km (200 miles). Greatest width: about 145 km (90 miles)
- spiflication — rough treatment
- sprachgefuhl — a sensitivity to language, especially for what is grammatically or idiomatically acceptable in a given language.
- stick up for — to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle.
- stupefacient — stupefying; producing stupor.
- stupefaction — the state of being stupefied; stupor.
- stupefactive — serving to stupefy.
- transpacific — passing or extending across the Pacific.
- typification — to serve as a typical example of; exemplify.
- underspecify — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- unpeacefully — in an unpeaceful manner
- unperfection — imperfection
- unrespectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- word-perfect — correct in every detail