14-letter words containing v, e, g, a
- learning curve — Education. a graphic representation of progress in learning measured against the time required to achieve mastery.
- line engraving — a technique of engraving in which all effects are produced by variations in the width and density of lines incised with a burin.
- line-engraving — a technique of engraving in which all effects are produced by variations in the width and density of lines incised with a burin.
- living bandage — a method of treating severe burns or other skin injuries in which cultured cells grown from a sample of the patient's own skin are applied to the wound in order to stimulate new cell growth and avoid problems of graft rejection
- logic variable — (programming) A variable in a logic programming language which is initially undefined ("unbound") but may get bound to a value or another logic variable during unification of the containing clause with the current goal. The value to which it is bound may contain other variables which may themselves be bound or unbound. For example, when unifying the clause sad(X) :- computer(X, ibmpc). with the goal sad(billgates). the variable X will become bound to the atom "billgates" yielding the new subgoal "computer(billgates, ibmpc)".
- mangrove swamp — a coastal marine swamp of tropical or subtropical regions that is dominated by mangrove trees.
- medieval greek — the Greek language of the Middle Ages, usually dated a.d. 700 to 1500. Abbreviation: MGk, MGk., MGr.
- megavertebrate — a very big vertebrate, such as a rhinoceros
- meta-cognitive — higher-order thinking that enables understanding, analysis, and control of one’s cognitive processes, especially when engaged in learning.
- misgovernaunce — misgovernment
- moving average — one of a succession of averages of data from a time series, where each average is calculated by successively shifting the interval by the same period of time.
- negative space — shape of space around an object
- nerve wracking — extremely irritating, annoying, or trying: a nerve-racking day; a nerve-racking noise.
- nerve-wracking — extremely irritating, annoying, or trying: a nerve-racking day; a nerve-racking noise.
- non-aggressive — abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.
- non-galvanized — to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
- non-generative — capable of producing or creating.
- non-vegetarian — a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.
- non-vegetative — growing or developing as or like plants; vegetating.
- nonlegislative — Not of a legislative character; not involved with or related to legislating.
- nonoverlapping — Not overlapping.
- nouvelle vague — a new wave, trend, movement, phase, etc., especially in an art form.
- on the average — a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean: Her golf average is in the 90s. My average in science has gone from B to C this semester.
- outlet village — a collection of shops or outlets where manufacturers sell their own branded goods, often at discounted prices
- outmaneuvering — Present participle of outmaneuver.
- outmanoeuvring — Present participle of outmanoeuvre.
- over-demanding — to ask for with proper authority; claim as a right: He demanded payment of the debt.
- over-organized — to stress formal structure, status, rules, and details excessively.
- overaggressive — characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
- overestimating — Present participle of overestimate.
- overexaggerate — to magnify beyond the limits of truth; overstate; represent disproportionately: to exaggerate the difficulties of a situation.
- overgeneralize — to draw an overly general conclusion from (something)
- overhead light — a light which throws light downwards by being situated on the ceiling or having a downward shade, etc
- overland stage — a stagecoach used in the western U.S. during the middle of the 19th century.
- overnight stay — in hospital or hotel
- overprogrammed — characterized by overprogramming
- overregulation — a law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
- oversaturating — to cause (a substance) to unite with the greatest possible amount of another substance, through solution, chemical combination, or the like.
- pauper's grave — a grave paid for at public expense because the deceased person's family could not afford one
- pavement light — a windowlike structure set in a pavement or the like to illuminate areas beneath, consisting of thick glass blocks set in a metal frame.
- photoengraving — a photographic process of preparing printing plates for letterpress printing.
- pleasant grove — a town in central Utah.
- police village — a village lacking corporate status as a municipality, its affairs being administered by an elected board of trustees.
- positive organ — a small pipe organ of the Middle Ages.
- pre-galvanized — to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
- preserving pan — a pan specially designed for preserving fruit
- quasi-negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- re-investigate — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- redintegrative — to make whole again; restore to a perfect state; renew; reestablish.
- regressive tax — a tax which is levied or graduated so that the rate decreases as the amount taxed increases