10-letter words containing u, n, c, e, r, t
- neurectomy — the removal of part or all of a nerve.
- neurolytic — Pathology. disintegration of nerve tissue. exhaustion of a nerve by excess stimulation.
- neurotoxic — poisonous to nerve tissue, as to the brain or spinal cord.
- neutercane — a storm resembling a small hurricane but obtaining part of its energy by the same mechanism as a frontal cyclone.
- noncurrent — Not current.
- nunciature — the office or the term of service of a nuncio.
- nurturance — warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.
- nutcracker — an instrument or device for cracking the shells of nuts.
- obtruncate — to slice or chop off the head or top part of
- onocentaur — a centaur whose legs and body are that of a donkey as opposed to a horse
- open court — a court or trial to which members of the public are freely admitted
- per centum — percent (def 1).
- percurrent — extending through the entire length, as a midrib through a leaf.
- percussant — (of an animal's tail on a heraldic shield) bent round to the animal's side
- percutient — anything that strikes against something else
- precaution — a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results.
- procumbent — lying on the face; prone; prostrate.
- purtenance — the liver, heart, and lungs of an animal.
- putrescent — becoming putrid; undergoing putrefaction.
- putrescine — a colourless crystalline amine produced by decaying animal matter; 1,4-diaminobutane. Formula: H2N(CH2)4NH2
- queencraft — the art of queenly rule
- quercitrin — A glycoside formed from the flavonoid quercetin and the deoxy sugar rhamnose, a constituent of quercitron dye.
- quercitron — an oak, Quercus velutina, of eastern North America, the inner bark of which yields a yellow dye.
- quincewort — Squinancywort.
- raconteurs — Plural form of raconteur.
- raconteuse — a woman who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.
- reacquaint — to make more or less familiar, aware, or conversant (usually followed by with): to acquaint the mayor with our plan.
- reconquest — the act or state of conquering or the state of being conquered; vanquishment.
- recontinue — to continue (an action, process or condition, etc) again after an interruption or pause
- recounting — to relate or narrate; tell in detail; give the facts or particulars of.
- recoupment — to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
- recruiting — a newly enlisted or drafted member of the armed forces.
- recusation — the act of recusing a judge
- redcurrant — any of various currant shrubs of the genus Ribes, bearing an edible, red fruit.
- rediscount — to discount again.
- redocument — a written or printed paper furnishing information or evidence, as a passport, deed, bill of sale, or bill of lading; a legal or official paper.
- reinstruct — to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
- reluctance — unwillingness; disinclination: reluctance to speak in public.
- reluctancy — unwillingness; disinclination: reluctance to speak in public.
- rencounter — a hostile meeting; battle.
- renunciate — any religious devotee who renounces earthly pleasures and lives as an ascetic
- rescrutiny — a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
- resin duct — a tube or duct in a woody stem or a leaf, especially in conifers, lined with glandular epithelium that secretes resins.
- rocket gun — any weapon that uses a rocket as a projectile, as a rocket launcher or bazooka.
- rusticness — of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
- scattergun — A scattergun is a gun that fires a lot of small metal balls at the same time.
- scaturient — gushing; overflowing.
- screen out — eliminate
- scrutineer — an official examiner, especially of votes in an election.
- scrutinise — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.