13-letter words containing r, u, n, e, s, p
- sesquiterpene — (originally) any of a class of monocyclic hydrocarbons of the formula C 10 H 16 , obtained from plants.
- sharp-tongued — characterized by or given to harshness, bitterness, or sarcasm in speech.
- slow puncture — a small hole in a tyre, from which the air escapes very slowly, so that at first it is not obvious that there is any problem with the tyre
- southern alps — a mountain range in New Zealand, on South Island: the highest range in Australasia. Highest peak: Mount Cook (also known as Aoraki or Aorangi), 3754 m (12 316 ft)
- souvenir shop — a shop that sells trivial gift items, such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, keyrings etc, esp aimed at tourists
- spermatangium — the organ that produces spermatia in red algae.
- sperry univac — (company) One of the divisions of Sperry Corporation at the time that company merged with the Burroughs Corporation to form Unisys Corporation.
- spinuliferous — relating to a spine or spines
- spiral nebula — (formerly) a spiral galaxy.
- spiritousness — the state of being spiritous
- splendiferous — splendid; magnificent; fine.
- splutteringly — in a spluttering manner
- sponge rubber — a light, spongy rubber, usually prepared by bubbling carbon dioxide through or whipping air into latex, used for padding, insulation, gaskets, etc.; foam rubber.
- spot reducing — the usually futile effort to exercise one part of the body, as the thighs, in hopes of reducing the amount of fat stored in that area.
- spring beauty — any American spring plant belonging to the genus Claytonia, of the purslane family, especially C. virginica, having an elongated cluster of white flowers tinged with pink.
- straighten up — stand straighter
- string-puller — a person who uses his or her influence with other people to get things done, often unfairly
- subappearance — a slight appearance
- subdepartment — a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system.
- submarine pen — a bunker that prevents submarines from bombs
- subprime loan — A subprime loan is a loan with a higher interest rate, to borrowers who are a high credit risk.
- sulfapyridine — a sulfanilamide derivative, C 1 1 H 1 1 N 3 O 2 S, formerly used for infections caused by pneumococci, now used primarily for a particular dermatitis.
- sulphonylurea — an antidiabetic drug used in treating type II diabetes, which acts by stimulating the production of insulin in the pancreas
- sunray pleats — bias-cut knife pleats that are narrower at the top than at the bottom, producing a flared effect, used esp for skirts
- super-heroine — a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Esther and other biblical heroines.
- super-intense — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
- super-tension — the act of stretching or straining.
- superabundant — exceedingly or excessively abundant; more than sufficient; excessive.
- superannuable — (of a salary or job) with which a superannuation is associated, which entitles one to a superannuation
- superannuated — retired because of age or infirmity.
- superbrain ii — (computer) The 1982 successor to the Superbrain with a faster and enhanced disk operating system and improved video and graphics.
- supercalender — a roll or set of rolls for giving a high, smooth finish to paper.
- supercolumnar — existing above a column or columns: a supercolumnar feature.
- supercriminal — an extremely bad, powerful or successful criminal, a criminal working on a large scale or committing extreme crimes
- superdominant — submediant.
- superencipher — to encode (a message) that is already a cryptogram.
- superfetation — the fertilization of an ovum in a female mammal already pregnant.
- superhumanize — to make superhuman, or represent as such
- supermembrane — a type of two-dimensional entity postulated in certain theories of elementary particles that involve supersymmetry
- supermilitant — highly militant
- superminister — a minister with a wide range of responsibilities
- supernational — tending to involve, or extending authority over, more than one nation; international; supranational.
- supernumerary — being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number; additional; extra.
- supernutrient — any of various dietary supplements containing strong concentrations of vitamins and other substances designed to remedy nutrient deficiencies in the body
- superordinary — that is superior to the ordinary
- superordinate — of higher degree in condition or rank.
- superorganism — a form of life composed of mutually interdependent parts that maintain various vital processes.
- superpersonal — characteristic of a superperson
- superposition — the order in which sedimentary strata are superposed one above another.
- superrational — beyond the scope or range of reason; intuitional.