12-letter words containing u, n, r, l, y
- pearly queen — the female London costermonger whose ceremonial clothes display the most lavish collection of pearl buttons
- pentyl group — any of the univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C 5 H 1 1 –.
- perniciously — causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie.
- phenyl group — the univalent group C 6 H 5 –, derived from benzene.
- plain turkey — a bustard
- polyneuritis — inflammation of several nerves at the same time; multiple neuritis.
- polyurethane — a thermoplastic polymer containing the group NHCOO: used for padding and insulation in furniture, clothing, and packaging, and in the manufacture of resins for adhesives, elastomers, and fillers.
- portentously — of the nature of a portent; momentous.
- prelingually — in a prelingual manner
- pronouncedly — strongly marked: a pronounced fishy taste.
- prudentially — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or resulting from prudence.
- pyroligneous — produced by the distillation of wood.
- radiolucency — almost entirely transparent to radiation; almost entirely invisible in x-ray photographs and under fluoroscopy.
- rally around — to bring into order again; gather and organize or inspire anew: The general rallied his scattered army.
- reassuringly — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
- relay runner — person who takes turn in a relay race
- reply coupon — a coupon sent with an international letter which can be exchanged for stamps sufficient to send a letter back in reply
- resoundingly — making an echoing sound: a resounding thud.
- reynoldsburg — a town in central Ohio.
- roundaboutly — in a roundabout manner
- ruminatingly — in a ruminating manner
- saunteringly — in a sauntering manner
- scrutinously — in a scrutinous manner
- slubberingly — in a slubbering or slovenly manner
- slumberingly — in a slumbering manner
- sputteringly — in a sputtering manner
- subalternity — lower in rank; subordinate: a subaltern employee.
- subcentrally — in a subcentral manner
- sulfonylurea — any of a group of oral drugs, as tolbutamide, that stimulate the pancreas to secrete more insulin, used to treat diabetes
- supportingly — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- surpassingly — of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary: structures of surpassing magnificence.
- surprisingly — causing surprise, wonder, or astonishment.
- synclinorium — a regional structure of general synclinal form that includes a series of smaller folds.
- tranquillity — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
- translucency — permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent.
- tremendously — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- triumphantly — having achieved victory or success; victorious; successful.
- true anomaly — the anomaly of a planet; its angular distance from perihelion or aphelion.
- ultroneously — spontaneously; voluntarily
- un-purposely — intentionally; deliberately: He tripped me purposely.
- unaspiringly — in an unambitious or unaspiring manner
- uncharitably — in an unkind or ungenerous manner
- uncheerfully — without cheerfulness; in an uncheerful manner
- uncoercively — in an uncoercive manner
- uncritically — not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.
- underlayment — material laid between a subfloor and a finish floor of linoleum, asphalt tile, etc.
- underlyingly — in an underlying manner
- undeservedly — according to desert; justly; rightly.
- undulate ray — a species of ray (Raja undulata), found on the southern coasts of the British Isles
- unforgivably — in an unforgivable manner