12-letter words containing r, a, g, i, n
- angiocarpous — being or having fruit contained in a vessel such as a shell
- angiographic — relating to or using angiography
- angiosarcoma — a rare, malignant tumour which grows rapidly in the blood vessels
- angra mainyu — the evil spirit who contends against Spenta Mainyu.
- angst-ridden — characterized by a feeling of dread or anxiety
- anguilliform — having the shape or form of an eel
- angularities — Plural form of angularity.
- anorexigenic — causing loss of appetite
- anthologiser — Alternative spelling of anthologizer.
- anthologizer — an anthologist; a creator of an anthology
- anti-foreign — the policy or practice of showing hostility toward foreigners, foreign customs, etc.
- anti-leaguer — a person who opposed the League of Nations or U.S. participation in it.
- antiallergic — An antiallergic substance prevents or relieves allergies.
- antiandrogen — (steroid, pharmacology) Any substance that inhibits the release or the biological effects of an androgen.
- antiburglary — intended to prevent burglary
- antiestrogen — any of several major female sex hormones produced primarily by the ovarian follicles of female mammals, capable of inducing estrus, developing and maintaining secondary female sex characteristics, and preparing the uterus for the reception of a fertilized egg: used, especially in synthetic form, as a component of oral contraceptives, in certain cancer treatments, and in other therapies.
- antigraviton — (mostly, scifi) The hypothetical antipartner of a graviton.
- antigropelos — waterproof leggings used to protect against mud
- antihydrogen — hydrogen in which the nucleus is an antiproton with an orbiting positron
- antireligion — opposed to religion
- apperceiving — Present participle of apperceive.
- appertaining — to belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.; pertain or relate (usually followed by to): privileges that appertain to members of the royal family.
- apportioning — Present participle of apportion.
- appraisingly — to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess: We had an expert appraise the house before we bought it.
- appreciating — to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
- apprehending — Present participle of apprehend.
- apprenticing — Present participle of apprentice.
- apprentisage — Obsolete form of apprenticeage.
- apron string — a string for tying an apron on
- arabian gulf — an arm of the Arabian Sea, between SW Iran and Arabia. 600 miles (965 km) long.
- archegoniate — having archegonia
- architecting — a person who engages in the profession of architecture.
- area bombing — aerial bombing in which bombs are dropped over the general area of a target.
- arm-twisting — persuasion
- arming chest — a chest for holding armor and weapons.
- arpeggiation — the writing, playing or singing of arpeggios
- arraignments — Plural form of arraignment.
- arsino group — the univalent group H 2 As−.
- articulating — Present participle of articulate.
- ascertaining — to find out definitely; learn with certainty or assurance; determine: to ascertain the facts.
- asking price — The asking price of something is the price which the person selling it says that they want for it, although they may accept less.
- asparaginase — an enzyme used in treating leukaemia
- aspiringness — the condition of being aspiring
- asseverating — Present participle of asseverate.
- astringently — In the manner of an astringent.
- astroturfing — a PR tactic used in politics and advertising in which actors are paid to display overt and apparently spontaneous grassroots support for a particular product, policy, or event
- attractingly — in a manner that attracts
- autographing — Present participle of autograph.
- backbreaking — demanding great effort; exhausting
- backcrossing — (genetics) The crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent.