14-letter words containing t, a, r, p, e
- streptodornase — a deoxyribonuclease, obtained from hemolytic streptococci, used in medicine for decomposing blood clots and fibrinous and purulent matter.
- stress pattern — the way syllables are stressed in a word, phrase, language, etc
- striped marlin — a marlin, Tetrapturus audax, of the Pacific Ocean, having the sides of the body marked with dark blue vertical stripes, valued for sport and food.
- sub-peritoneal — the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and investing its viscera.
- sub-postmaster — (in Britain) a man who runs a sub-post office
- subatmospheric — (of a quantity) having a value lower than that of the atmosphere: subatmospheric temperatures.
- subproletariat — the poorest group within the working class
- subtherapeutic — indicating a dosage, as of a drug or vitamin, less than the amount required for a therapeutic effect.
- sugar the pill — to make something unpleasant more agreeable by adding something pleasant
- sunday painter — a nonprofessional painter, usually unschooled and generally painting during spare time.
- super-rational — beyond the scope or range of reason; intuitional.
- superabsorbent — extremely or unusually absorbent: superabsorbent fibers.
- superambitious — extremely ambitious, highly ambitious
- superannuation — the act of superannuating.
- supercelestial — located above the heavens; above the heavens or celestial regions
- superelevation — bank1 (def 6).
- supererogation — to do more than duty requires.
- supererogatory — going beyond the requirements of duty.
- superessential — beyond or above essence; transcending being
- superficiality — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- superimportant — extremely important
- superinflation — hyperinflation.
- superinsulated — highly insulated
- supernaturally — of, relating to, or being above or beyond what is natural; unexplainable by natural law or phenomena; abnormal.
- superovulation — to produce more than the normal number of ova at one time, as through hormone treatment.
- superpatriotic — characteristic of a superpatriot
- superphosphate — Also called acid phosphate. a mixture of calcium acid phosphate and calcium sulfate prepared by treating phosphate rock with sulfuric acid: used chiefly as a fertilizer.
- supersaturated — to increase the concentration of (a solution) beyond saturation; saturate abnormally.
- supersexuality — the quality of having a strong sexual appetite
- superspectacle — an extravagant cinematic spectacle, esp the silent Italian films of the early 1900s
- superstimulate — to stimulate excessively
- superterranean — situated, or living, on the earth's surface
- supply teacher — A supply teacher is a teacher whose job is to take the place of other teachers at different schools when they are unable to be there.
- suprasegmental — above, beyond, or in addition to a segment.
- surprise party — a party or celebration planned for someone as a surprise.
- symmetrophobia — an avoidance of symmetry, esp in Japanese art and Egyptian temples
- symmetry plane — reflection plane.
- system program — a program, as an operating system, compiler, or utility program, that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer (opposed to application program).
- tailgate party — A tailgate party is a social gathering at which food is served from or near a vehicle, especially in a parking lot before a sports game.
- taínaron, cape — Matapan
- take a picture — capture sb or sth on camera
- tall buttercup — a Eurasian buttercup, Ranunculus acris, naturalized in North American fields and meadows, having a tall stem and shiny yellow flowers.
- tape recording — sound reproduction on cassette
- tape transport — transport (def 12).
- tatar republic — a constituent republic of W Russia, around the confluence of the Volga and Kama Rivers. Capital: Kazan. Pop: 3 779 800 (2002). Area: 68 000 sq km (26 250 sq miles)
- telegraph buoy — a buoy placed over an underwater telegraph cable.
- telegraph pole — A telegraph pole is a tall wooden pole with telephone wires attached to it, connecting several different buildings to the telephone system.
- telegraph wire — a wire that transmits telegraph and telephone signals
- telephotograph — a photograph taken with a telephoto lens.
- telex operator — a person who sends messages by telex