11-letter words containing r, i, g, o, s
- originalist — One who has, or tends to have, original ideas.
- originators — Plural form of originator.
- orthogenics — the treatment of mentally and emotionally disturbed children
- oscillogram — the record produced by the action of an oscillograph or oscilloscope.
- ostracising — Present participle of ostracise.
- ostracizing — Simple past tense and past participle of ostracize.
- ostrich egg — the large egg produced by a fast-running flightless African bird, Struthio camelus, that is the largest living bird, with stout two-toed feet and dark feathers, except on the naked head, neck, and legs: order Struthioniformes
- outcrossing — Present participle of outcross.
- outpourings — Plural form of outpouring.
- outsmarting — Present participle of outsmart.
- outsourcing — (of a company or organization) to purchase (goods) or subcontract (services) from an outside supplier or source.
- outswearing — Present participle of outswear.
- outswingers — Plural form of outswinger.
- over-sewing — to sew with stitches passing successively over an edge, especially closely, so as to cover the edge or make a firm seam.
- overbridges — Plural form of overbridge.
- overcasting — Meteorology. the condition of the sky when more than 95 percent covered by clouds.
- overfishing — to fish (an area) excessively; to exhaust the supply of usable fish in (certain waters): Scientists are concerned that fishing boats may overfish our coastal waters.
- patrologist — a student of patrology.
- patronising — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- perissology — the use of a superfluity of words; an expression of something using more words than necessary
- piatigorsky — Gregor [greg-er] /ˈgrɛg ər/ (Show IPA), 1903–76, U.S. cellist, born in Russia.
- pistol grip — a handle or grip, as of a rifle or saw, shaped like the butt of a pistol.
- piston ring — a metallic ring, usually one of a series, and split so as to be expansible, placed around a piston in order to maintain a tight fit, as inside the cylinder of an engine.
- plumigerous — wearing or possessing feathers
- poltergeist — a ghost or spirit supposed to manifest its presence by noises, knockings, etc.
- porriginous — pertaining to or designating porrigo
- posturizing — to posture; pose.
- pre-scoring — to record the sound of (a motion picture) before filming.
- prestigious — indicative of or conferring prestige: the most prestigious address in town.
- proceedings — a particular action or course or manner of action.
- prognathism — having protrusive jaws; having a gnathic index over 103.
- progressing — a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage: the progress of a student toward a degree.
- progression — the act of progressing; forward or onward movement.
- progressism — the philosophy of a progressist
- progressist — a person favoring progress, as in politics; progressive.
- progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
- promisingly — giving favorable promise; likely to turn out well: a promising young man; a promising situation.
- prophesying — to foretell or predict.
- prosecuting — carrying out a prosecution
- proselyting — a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert.
- prospecting — Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects.
- prostrating — to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
- protagonism — the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
- protagonist — the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
- pruriginous — of, relating to, or causing prurigo.
- pyrognostic — relating to heated minerals
- radiologist — the science dealing with x-rays or nuclear radiation, especially for medical uses.
- reaganomics — the economic policies put forth by the administration of President Ronald Reagan, especially as emphasizing supply-side theory.
- reasonings' — the act or process of a person who reasons.
- reconsigned — to hand over or deliver formally or officially; commit (often followed by to).