10-letter words containing s, i, l, u, r
- discolours — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of discolour.
- discoursal — of or relating to discourse
- disgruntle — to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.
- disparlure — a pheromone, C 19 H 38 O, released by female gypsy moths.
- dissimuler — (obsolete) A dissembler.
- distrouble — to trouble; to interrupt
- disulfiram — a cream-colored, water-insoluble solid, C 10 H 20 N 2 S 4 , used chiefly in the treatment of chronic alcoholism, producing highly unpleasant symptoms when alcohol is taken following its administration.
- disulfuric — pyrosulfuric.
- diurnalist — a person who writes a diurnal; a journalist
- dolichurus — a dactylic hexameter characterized by a redundant syllable at the end
- dust whirl — dust devil.
- emulsifier — A substance that stabilizes an emulsion, in particular a food additive used to stabilize processed foods.
- equalisers — Plural form of equaliser.
- equalizers — Plural form of equalizer.
- esuriently — In an esurient manner.
- fascicular — pertaining to or forming a fascicle; fasciculate.
- fibrillous — composed of small fibres
- filibuster — U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
- fish flour — powdered fish, high in protein, used as an ingredient in other foods.
- fissurella — (zoology) Any of the genus Fissurella of marine gastropod mollusks.
- flavivirus — Any of a group of RNA viruses, mostly having arthropod vectors, that cause a number of serious human diseases including yellow fever, dengue, various types of encephalitis, and hepatitis C.
- flavourist — a chemist who blends ingredients to create artificial flavours or scents, for food or perfume
- flexihours — hours of work under flexitime
- florideous — belonging to the Florideae family of algae, or having the characteristics thereof
- flourished — to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished.
- flourisher — One who flourishes.
- flourishes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flourish.
- fluoridise — fluoridate
- flush girt — a girt running parallel to joists and at the same level.
- flustering — Agitated, confusing.
- folivorous — any chiefly leaf-eating animal or other organism, as the koala of Australia that subsists on eucalyptus.
- formulised — formulate.
- frugalista — (informal) A person (especially a woman) who is fashionable while being thrifty.
- fulgurites — Plural form of fulgurite.
- funiculars — Plural form of funicular.
- gas liquor — ammonia liquor.
- gauleiters — Plural form of gauleiter.
- gesticular — pertaining to or characterized by gesticulation.
- girl scout — (sometimes initial capital letters) a member of an organization of girls (Girl Scouts) founded in the U.S. in 1912 by Juliette Low that seeks to develop certain skills, as well as health, citizenship, and character.
- glamourise — to make glamorous.
- gloriously — delightful; wonderful; completely enjoyable: to have a glorious time at the circus.
- glucosuria — glycosuria.
- glycosuria — excretion of glucose in the urine, as in diabetes.
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
- gradualism — the principle or policy of achieving some goal by gradual steps rather than by drastic change.
- gradualist — (biology, politics) One who believes in gradualism.
- granulosis — a disease that predominantly affects larval Lepidoptera and which causes loss of appetite and sluggishness
- graticules — Plural form of graticule.
- grievously — causing grief or great sorrow: grievous news.
- groundsill — the lowermost sill of a framed structure, especially one lying close to the ground.