12-letter words containing p, e, g, l, r
- line probing — A feature of some V.34 modems that will allow them to identify the capacity and quality of the phone line and adjust themselves to allow, for each individual connection, for maximum throughput using the highest possible data transmission rate.
- linear graph — graph (def 2b).
- linear-graph — a diagram representing a system of connections or interrelations among two or more things by a number of distinctive dots, lines, bars, etc.
- lithographed — Simple past tense and past participle of lithograph.
- lithographer — a person who works at lithography.
- make-up girl — a woman or girl who applies cosmetics to a person, such as to a model or actor
- marlingspike — Alternative spelling of marlinspike.
- metallograph — a microscope for observing the microstructure of metals.
- methyl group — the univalent group CH 3 −, derived from methane.
- morphologies — Plural form of morphology.
- multipronged — having or composed of several prongs: a multipronged electric plug.
- nephrologist — A physician whose speciality is nephrology.
- oligophrenia — less than normal mental development.
- oligophrenic — less than normal mental development.
- oligospermia — (medicine) Low volume of semen.
- optical grep — vgrep
- organoleptic — perceived by a sense organ.
- overplanning — the act or instance of planning excessively
- overplotting — the provision of an excessively elaborate plot
- palace guard — the security force protecting a palace.
- palaeography — the study of the handwritings of the past, and often the manuscripts as well, so that they may be dated, read, etc, and may serve as historical and literary sources
- paleographer — sb who studies ancient scripts
- panty girdle — women's control pants
- paraglossate — having paraglossae
- paralanguage — vocal features that accompany speech and contribute to communication but are not generally considered to be part of the language system, as vocal quality, loudness, and tempo: sometimes also including facial expressions and gestures.
- parallelling — extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging or diverging: parallel rows of trees.
- parlour game — A parlour game is a game that is played indoors by families or at parties, for example a guessing game.
- paroemiology — the study of proverbs
- parting line — the line at which two closed dies or two halves of a mold meet.
- patrilineage — lineal descent traced through the male line.
- pearl diving — the act of diving for the precious gems pearls
- pearly gates — the entrance to heaven.
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- perez galdos — Benito [buh-nee-toh;; Spanish be-nee-taw] /bəˈni toʊ;; Spanish bɛˈni tɔ/ (Show IPA), 1843–1920, Spanish journalist, dramatist, and novelist.
- perinatology — a field of medicine focusing on problems emerging during the perinatal period.
- perplexingly — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- persian gulf — strait in the Indian Ocean
- petroglyphic — relating to or having the characteristics of a petroglyph or carving made in rock
- petrol gauge — a gauge that indicates the amount of petrol left in the tank of a vehicle
- phenyl group — the univalent group C 6 H 5 –, derived from benzene.
- philandering — (of a man) to make love with a woman one cannot or will not marry; carry on flirtations.
- phlebography — venography.
- phrenologist — a psychological theory or analytical method based on the belief that certain mental faculties and character traits are indicated by the configurations of the skull.
- phrenologize — to treat with phrenology or phrenological methods
- pig islander — a New Zealander
- pig launcher — A pig launcher is a device which starts a pig moving without interrupting flow.
- plagiohedral — (of a crystal) having faces arranged obliquely in a helix.
- plate girder — an iron or steel beam built up from plates and shapes welded or riveted together, usually including a plate or plates for a web, four angle irons forming two flanges, and a pair of plates to reinforce the flanges.
- play reading — the activity when a group of people read the parts of a play
- plea bargain — to engage in plea bargaining.