14-letter words containing u, p, a, s

postgraduation — designating or occurring in the period after graduation
postindustrial — of, relating to, or characteristic of an era following industrialization: The economy of the postindustrial society is based on the provision of services rather than on the manufacture of goods.
postmenopausal — of, relating to, or characteristic of menopause.
potassium alum — alum1 (def 1).
potassium-alum — Also called potash alum, potassium alum. a crystalline solid, aluminum potassium sulfate, K 2 SO 4 ⋅Al 2 (SO 4) 3 ⋅24H 2 O, used in medicine as an astringent and styptic, in dyeing and tanning, and in many technical processes.
potts-fracture — a fracture of the lower fibula and of the malleolus of the tibia, resulting in outward displacement of the foot.
powdered sugar — a sugar produced by pulverizing granulated sugar, especially a coarser variety used for fruits or cold beverages. Symbol: XX.
practice nurse — a nurse who works in a medical practice or surgery
prairie crocus — a spring flower of the buttercup family
prairie-grouse — prairie chicken.
pre-assumption — something taken for granted; a supposition: a correct assumption. Synonyms: presupposition; hypothesis, conjecture, guess, postulate, theory.
pre-industrial — of, pertaining to, of the nature of, or resulting from industry: industrial production; industrial waste.
pre-persuasion — the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.
preacquisition — the act of acquiring or gaining possession: the acquisition of real estate.
precariousness — dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure: a precarious livelihood.
precious coral — red coral.
precious metal — a metal of the gold, silver, or platinum group.
premenstrually — in a premenstrual manner
press cupboard — a cupboard of the 16th and 17th centuries having an overhanging top above a recessed cabinet, beneath which is a section of drawers or cabinets.
pressure cabin — a pressurized cabin.
pressure gauge — an instrument for measuring the pressure of a gas or liquid.
pressurization — the process or act of pressurizing.
presuppurative — noting or pertaining to the stage of inflammation before the formation of pus.
primary source — first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal: his primary goals in life.
primary tissue — any tissue resulting directly from differentiation of an apical meristem.
pro-euthanasia — Also called mercy killing. the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, a person or animal suffering from an incurable, especially a painful, disease or condition.
probable cause — reasonable ground for a belief, as, in a criminal case, that the accused was guilty of the crime, or, in a civil case, that grounds for the action existed: used especially as a defense to an action for malicious prosecution.
proceleusmatic — inciting, animating, or inspiring.
pruning shears — small, sturdy shears used for pruning shrubbery.
pseudaesthesia — imaginary sensation, like that of an amputated limb
pseudepigrapha — certain writings (other than the canonical books and the Apocrypha) professing to be Biblical in character.
pseudepigraphy — the false ascription of a piece of writing to an author.
pseudo-archaic — marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated: an archaic manner; an archaic notion.
pseudo-classic — falsely or spuriously classic.
pseudo-ethical — pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
pseudo-liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
pseudo-medical — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.
pseudodipteral — having an arrangement of columns suggesting a dipteral structure but without the inner colonnade.
pseudomembrane — a tough outer layer found on the surface of the mucous membrane or skin
pseudopregnant — relating to the state of pseudopregnancy
psychoacoustic — relating to psychoacoustics
public affairs — (used with a plural verb) matters of general interest or concern, especially those dealing with current social or political issues.
public analyst — a scientist who tests food, water etc to ensure that they are safe
public servant — a person holding a government office or job by election or appointment; person in public service.
public statute — public law (def 1).
puerto barrios — a seaport in E Guatemala.
pugilistically — a person who fights with the fists; a boxer, usually a professional.
pugnaciousness — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
pull up stakes — a stick or post pointed at one end for driving into the ground as a boundary mark, part of a fence, support for a plant, etc.
pulsating star — a type of variable star, the variation in brightness resulting from expansion and subsequent contraction of the star

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