14-letter words containing p, i, f, l, n
- self-appointed — chosen by oneself to act in a certain capacity or to fulfill a certain function, especially pompously or self-righteously: a self-appointed guardian of the public's morals.
- self-deception — the act or fact of deceiving oneself.
- self-expanding — to increase in extent, size, volume, scope, etc.: Heat expands most metals. He hopes to expand his company.
- self-impedance — Electricity. the total opposition to alternating current by an electric circuit, equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistance and reactance of the circuit and usually expressed in ohms. Symbol: Z.
- self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
- self-operating — automatic.
- self-ownership — the state or fact of being an owner.
- self-parodying — given to or involving self-parody
- self-poisoning — illness due to the taking of poison
- self-promotion — advancement in rank or position.
- self-provision — a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
- shortleaf pine — a pine, Pinus echinata, of the southern U.S., having short, flexible leaves.
- simplification — to make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier: to simplify a problem.
- sprightfulness — the condition or quality of being sprightful
- sulfinpyrazone — a substance, C 2 3 H 2 0 N 2 O 3 S, used in the treatment of chronic gout.
- sulfinyl group — the bivalent group >SO.
- superinflation — hyperinflation.
- synaptic cleft — the small gap, measured in nanometers, between an axon terminal and any of the cell membranes in the immediate vicinity.
- unflappability — not easily upset or confused, especially in a crisis; imperturbable.
- unprofessional — not professional; not pertaining to or characteristic of a profession.
- unsaponifiable — to convert (a fat) into soap by treating with an alkali.
- unspecifically — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- worshipfulness — The state or condition of being worshipful; reverence.