10-letter words containing p, i, l, e, u
- eutrapelia — the quality of being skilled in conversation; wit; urbanity
- exit pupil — the smallest cross section of the beam of light from the eyepiece of a telescope through which all the light from the eyepiece passes. Its diameter is equal to the ratio of the focal length of the eyepiece to the focal ratio of the telescope
- expulsions — Plural form of expulsion.
- geophilous — Zoology. terrestrial, as certain snails.
- heliopause — the boundary of the heliosphere.
- hemophilus — a genus of rod-shaped, parasitic, hemophilic bacteria, certain species of which, as H. influenzae or H. suis, are pathogenic for humans and animals.
- herophilus — died ?280 bc, Greek anatomist in Alexandria. He was the first to distinguish sensory from motor nerves
- humble pie — humility forced upon someone, often under embarrassing conditions; humiliation.
- hyperdulia — the veneration offered to the Virgin Mary as the most exalted of creatures.
- implexuous — not simple; complicated
- impudently — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
- impugnable — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
- inculpable — not culpable; blameless; guiltless.
- inculpated — Simple past tense and past participle of inculpate.
- inculpates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of inculpate.
- joe public — also Joe Bloggs; US = John Q. Public
- juliet cap — a skullcap, often set with pearls or other gems, worn by women for semiformal or bridal wear.
- leucopenia — a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
- leukopenia — a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
- leukopenic — a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood.
- lighten up — be less serious
- live it up — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
- live up to — to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.
- loup river — a river in E central Nebraska, flowing E to the Platte River. 68 miles (109 km) long.
- lumpfishes — Plural form of lumpfish.
- lupercalia — a festival held in ancient Rome on the 15th of February to promote fertility and ward off disasters.
- manipulate — to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner: to manipulate people's feelings.
- melanippus — a Theban who killed Tydeus in the battle of the Seven against Thebes and who was, in turn, slain by Amphiaraus.
- mint julep — an alcoholic drink traditionally made with bourbon, sugar, and finely cracked ice and garnished with sprigs of mint, served in a tall, frosted glass: also made with other kinds of whiskey, brandy, and sometimes rum.
- multipaned — having or comprising more than one pane, esp of glass
- multiparae — Plural form of multipara.
- multiphase — having many phases, stages, aspects, or the like.
- multipiece — Comprising more than one piece.
- multiplane — Consisting of several planes or surfaces.
- multiplied — to make many or manifold; increase the number, quantity, etc., of.
- multiplier — a person or thing that multiplies.
- multiplies — Plural form of multiply.
- multipower — Of or pertaining to more than one power (in various senses).
- multispeed — Capable of operating at multiple speeds.
- museophile — One who loves museums.
- nalbuphine — a potent synthetic narcotic, C 2 1 H 2 7 NO 4 , used as an analgesic for moderate to severe pain.
- neopallium — neocortex.
- neutrophil — (of a cell or cell part) having an affinity for neutral dyes.
- nulliparae — Plural form of nullipara.
- occupiable — to take or fill up (space, time, etc.): I occupied my evenings reading novels.
- oleuropein — (organic compound) A complex glycoside, found in the leaves of olive and privet, that may have a beneficial effect on the immune system.
- on impulse — instinctively
- outleaping — Present participle of outleap.
- paniculate — arranged in panicles.
- parimutuel — a system of betting on races in which those backing the winners divide, in proportion to their wagers, the total amount bet, minus a percentage for the track operators, taxes, etc.