10-letter words containing s, o, u, r, c, e
- pronucleus — either of the gametic nuclei that unite in fertilization to form the nucleus of the zygote.
- proscenium — Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
- prosecutor — Law. prosecuting attorney. a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
- prospectus — a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it: Don't buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
- pseudocarp — accessory fruit.
- quebrachos — Plural form of quebracho.
- racecourse — racetrack.
- raconteurs — Plural form of raconteur.
- raconteuse — a woman who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.
- radiculose — having small roots or rhizoids
- reaccustom — to familiarize by custom or use; habituate: to accustom oneself to cold weather.
- recidivous — repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime.
- reconquest — the act or state of conquering or the state of being conquered; vanquishment.
- recusation — the act of recusing a judge
- rediscount — to discount again.
- rescue dog — a dog trained to assist rescue workers
- resourcing — the provision of resources
- root cause — origin
- rubiaceous — belonging to the Rubiaceae, the madder family of plants.
- schongauer — Martin [mahr-tn;; German mahr-teen] /ˈmɑr tn;; German ˈmɑr tin/ (Show IPA), c1430–91, German engraver and painter.
- sclerotium — a vegetative, resting food-storage body in certain higher fungi, composed of a compact mass of hardened mycelia.
- screen out — eliminate
- scrobicule — a small pit, for example around one of a sea urchin's nodules
- scroungers — to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it: to scrounge a cigarette.
- scruncheon — (in Newfoundland) a small crisp piece of fried pork fat
- scunthorpe — a town in E England, in North Lincolnshire unitary authority, Lincolnshire: developed rapidly after the discovery of local iron ore in the late 19th century; iron and steel industries have declined. Pop: 72 660 (2001)
- search out — hunt for, seek
- second-run — designating or of:
- securiform — (of plants) having the shape of an axe
- securocrat — a military or police officer who has the power to influence government policy
- semichorus — half of a chorus; part of a chorus to be sung by a portion but not all of the singers
- sexlocular — having six loculi or cells for seeds
- sour cream — cream soured by the lactic acid produced by a ferment.
- sour crude — Sour crude is crude oil with a high sulfur content.
- sour-faced — bad-tempered and unfriendly
- sourcebook — a book which contains sources of information on a particular subject
- sourceless — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- speculator — a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
- stockroute — a public trail having right of way across private properties and over which cattle and sheep may be herded to grazing grounds or to market.
- stretchout — a deliberate extension of time for meeting a production quota.
- sub-sector — Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
- subcordate — almost heart-shaped
- subofficer — a person who holds a position of rank or authority in the army, navy, air force, or any similar organization, especially one who holds a commission.
- subprocess — a process that is part of a larger process
- subproject — something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- succorance — the act of seeking out affectionate care and social support.
- superblock — an area of city land larger than the usual block, treated according to a unified plan and generally closed to vehicular through traffic.
- supercargo — a merchant-ship officer who is in charge of the cargo and the commercial concerns of the voyage.
- supercover — an insurance policy with additional benefits
- supermacho — extremely macho