7-letter words containing s, e
- amoebas — Plural form of amoeba.
- amosite — a fibrous mineral used in the manufacture of heat and acid-proof asbestos
- ampelos — a satyr who was placed among the stars by Dionysus.
- amperes — Plural form of ampere.
- amplest — fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough: an ample supply of water; ample time to finish.
- ampules — Plural form of ampule.
- amulets — Plural form of amulet.
- amusers — Plural form of amuser.
- amusive — deceptive, illusive
- amylase — any of several enzymes that hydrolyse starch and glycogen to simple sugars, such as glucose. They are present in saliva
- amylose — the minor component (about 20 per cent) of starch, consisting of long unbranched chains of glucose units. It is soluble in water and gives an intense blue colour with iodine
- analyse — If you analyse something, you consider it carefully or use statistical methods in order to fully understand it.
- anapest — a metrical foot consisting, in Greek and Latin verse, of two short syllables followed by a long one, or, as in English, of two unaccented syllables followed by an accented one
- anatase — a rare blue or black mineral that consists of titanium oxide in tetragonal crystalline form and occurs in veins in igneous rocks. Formula: TiO2
- ancaeus — a son of Poseidon who joined the Argonauts and became helmsman of the Argo.
- ancress — a female anchorite
- andrews — Thomas. 1813–85, Irish physical chemist, noted for his work on the liquefaction of gases
- anemias — Plural form of anemia.
- angeles — city in WC Luzon, the Philippines: pop. 236,000
- angelus — a series of prayers recited in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, commemorating the Annunciation and Incarnation
- anglers — Plural form of angler.
- animose — Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.
- aniseed — Aniseed is a substance made from the seeds of the anise plant. It is used as a flavouring in sweets, drinks, and medicine.
- anisole — a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid used as a solvent and vermicide and in perfume and flavouring. Formula: C6H5OCH3; relative density: 0.996; melting pt: –37.5°C; boiling pt: 155°C
- anklets — Plural form of anklet.
- annales — designating or of a group of Fr. historians using a variety of materials and methods to detail the structure and patterns of everyday life, as of a town or region, so as to identify underlying processes of cultural development
- annates — the first year's revenue of a see, an abbacy, or a minor benefice, paid to the pope
- anneals — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anneal.
- annexes — to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
- anodise — to coat (a metal, especially magnesium or aluminum) with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means.
- anoesis — a theoretical condition in which there is feeling without understanding
- anomers — Plural form of anomer.
- anomies — a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people.
- ansated — ansate
- ansible — (science fiction) A hypothetical device that enables users to communicate instantaneously across great distances; that is, a faster-than-light communication device.
- answere — Obsolete spelling of answer.
- answers — a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly.
- antaeus — an African giant who was invincible as long as he touched the ground, but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed to death
- antares — the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a variable binary star whose main component, a red supergiant, is associated with a fainter green component. Visual magnitude: 1.2 (red), 6.8 (green); spectral type: M1.5Ib (red); distance: 600 light years
- anteros — Mount, a peak in central Colorado, in the Sawatch Mountains. 14,269 feet (4349 meters).
- anterus — Saint, pope a.d. 235–236.
- anthems — Plural form of anthem.
- anthers — Plural form of anther.
- antibes — a port and resort in SE France, on the Mediterranean: an important Roman town. Pop: 76 925 (2006)
- antisex — opposed to human sexual activity
- antlers — Plural form of antler.
- anywise — in any way or manner; at all
- apaches — a Parisian gangster, rowdy, or ruffian.
- apelles — 4th century bc, Greek painter of mythological subjects, none of whose work survives, his fame resting on the testimony of Pliny and other writers
- apepsia — a medical condition characterized by ineffective digestion or indigestion