13-letter words containing r, e, p, l
- tropical year — year (def 4b).
- tropical zone — Torrid Zone
- tropocollagen — the molecular unit which forms collagen, consisting of three polypeptide chains
- trous-de-loup — a conical or pyramidal pit with a pointed stake fixed vertically in the center, rows of which are dug in front of a fortification to hinder an enemy's approach, formerly used chiefly against cavalry.
- trumpet blast — the sound of a single note made by a trumpet
- tuva republic — a constituent republic of S Russia: mountainous. Capital: Kizyl. Pop: 305 500 (2002). Area: 170 500 sq km (65 800 sq miles)
- tyrian purple — Also called Tyrian dye. a highly prized crimson or purple dye of classical antiquity, originally obtained at great expense from a certain shellfish: later shown to be an indigo derivative and synthetically produced, and now replaced by other synthetic dyes.
- ultrapowerful — extremely powerful
- umbrella palm — an Australian feather palm, Hedyscepe canterburyana, characterized by the umbrellalike manner of growth of its leaves.
- umbrella pine — a Japanese evergreen tree, Sciadopitys verticillata, having linear leaves growing in umbrellalike whorls, cultivated as an ornamental.
- umbrella step — (in the game of giant steps) a step executed by extending one foot forward and whirling on the heel.
- un-personable — of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive.
- unappreciable — sufficient to be readily perceived or estimated; considerable: There is an appreciable difference between socialism and communism.
- under a spell — in a trance
- under-planned — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
- underemployed — employed at a job that does not fully use one's skills or abilities.
- unexplanatory — serving to explain: an explanatory footnote.
- unimpressible — not capable of being or willing to be impressed
- uniparentally — in a uniparental manner
- unparallelled — not paralleled; unequaled or unmatched; peerless; unprecedented: unparalleled athletic ability.
- unperceivable — imperceptible
- unperceivably — imperceptibly
- unperceivedly — without being perceived; so as not to be perceived
- unperceptible — capable of being perceived; recognizable; appreciable: a perceptible change in his behavior.
- unperformable — to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles.
- unpermissible — that can be permitted; allowable: a permissible amount of sentimentality under the circumstances; Such behavior is not permissible!
- unpersuadable — not open or susceptible to persuasion
- unperturbable — to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.
- unplagiarized — to take and use by plagiarism.
- unpleasurable — such as to give pleasure; enjoyable; agreeable; pleasant: a pleasurable experience.
- unpleasurably — without pleasure, in an unpleasurable manner
- unpolarizable — not capable of being polarized
- unpracticable — impracticable.
- unpredictable — not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
- unpredictably — not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
- unpresentable — not fit to be shown or introduced to other people
- unpreventable — not able to be prevented
- unproblematic — not problematic, not causing difficulties or confusion; uncomplicated
- unprotectable — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- unrepentantly — repenting; penitent; experiencing repentance.
- unrepentingly — in an unrepenting or impenitent manner
- unreplaceable — to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
- unreplenished — not replenished or refilled
- unreprievable — not able to be reprieved, eased, or postponed
- unreproachful — not deserving reproach or blame
- unrespectable — not able to be respected
- unresponsible — answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
- unsepulchered — a tomb, grave, or burial place.
- unspectacular — of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- unsuperficial — external or outward: a superficial resemblance.