12-letter words containing p, e, n, t, y, l
- passionately — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- pedantically — ostentatious in one's learning.
- penalty area — the area, 44 yards (40 meters) wide and 18 yards (16 meters) deep, centered on the goal line and extending in front of the goal, where a foul by a defensive player results in a penalty kick for the offensive team.
- penalty goal — a goal scored as a result of a penalty
- penalty kick — a free kick awarded for an infraction committed by a defensive player in the penalty area and taken by the offensive player who has been fouled from a point 12 yards (11 meters) directly in front of the goal.
- penalty shot — a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.
- penalty spot — a point within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, from which a penalty kick may be taken
- pennywhistle — a cheap toy whistle orig. sold for a penny
- pentagonally — in a pentagonal manner; in the fashion of a pentagon
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- perenniality — lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring: her perennial beauty.
- perinatology — a field of medicine focusing on problems emerging during the perinatal period.
- peritoneally — through the peritoneum
- persistently — persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man.
- phenotypical — the observable constitution of an organism.
- phonetically — Also, phonetical. of or relating to speech sounds, their production, or their transcription in written symbols.
- phylogenetic — the development or evolution of a particular group of organisms.
- pinealectomy — a surgical operation to remove the pineal gland
- placentology — the scientific study of the placenta
- plain turkey — a bustard
- plenipotency — the state of being plenipotent
- plunket baby — a baby brought up in infancy under the dietary recommendations of the Plunket Society
- pneumatology — Theology. doctrine concerning the Holy Spirit. the belief in intermediary spirits between humans and God.
- polybutylene — any of several polymers of butylene, used chiefly in the manufacture of lubricants and synthetic rubber.
- polycentrism — the doctrine that a plurality of independent centers of leadership, power, or ideology may exist within a single political system, especially Communism.
- polyethylene — a plastic polymer of ethylene used chiefly for containers, electrical insulation, and packaging.
- polyneuritis — inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.
- polynucleate — having many nuclei.
- polysyndeton — the use of a number of conjunctions in close succession.
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- portentously — of the nature of a portent; momentous.
- potentiality — the state or quality of being potential.
- poverty line — a minimum income level used as an official standard for determining the proportion of a population living in poverty.
- prayer plant — a plant, Maranta leuconeura, native to Brazil, that is widely cultivated for its variegated leaves that close up at night.
- preeminently — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- presentially — in a presential way
- pretendingly — falsely
- preventively — Medicine/Medical. of or noting a drug, vaccine, etc., for preventing disease; prophylactic.
- proficiently — well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- protectingly — in a protective manner
- protensively — in the manner of duration
- proteoglycan — a macromolecule composed of a polysaccharide joined to a polypeptide and forming the ground substance of connective tissue.
- prudentially — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
- redeployment — to transfer (a unit, a person, supplies, etc.) from one theater of operations to another.
- reemployment — an act or instance of employing someone or something.
- self-pitying — Someone who is self-pitying is full of self-pity.
- serpentinely — in a serpentine fashion
- single-party — of or relating to a form of government in which only a single political party constitutes the government
- sputteringly — in a sputtering manner
- stanley pool — a lake between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Congo-Brazzaville, formed by a widening of the River Congo. Area: 829 sq km (320 sq miles)