acropolis | (noun) the citadel in ancient Greek towns | - |
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anthropolatry | (noun) the worship of human beings | Synonyms: worship of man |
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anthropologism | (noun) a point of view in which human nature is exhaustively determined by the culture in which a person lives, leaving no room for human agency. | - |
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anthropologist | (noun) a social scientist who specializes in anthropology | - |
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anthropology | (noun) the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings | - |
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apolemia | (noun) large siphonophore of up to 50 ft long | - |
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apoliticism | (noun) Apathy and/or antipathy towards all political affiliations. | - |
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apologetics | (noun) the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines | - |
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apologia | (noun) a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly | Synonyms: apology |
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apologist | (noun) a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution | Synonyms: justifier, vindicator |
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apologue | (noun) a short moral story (often with animal characters) | Synonyms: allegory, fable, parable |
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apology | (noun) a poor example | Synonyms: excuse |
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(noun) an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone | - |
(noun) a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly | Synonyms: apologia |
apolune | (noun) apoapsis in orbit around the moon | Synonyms: aposelene |
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bibliopole | (noun) a dealer in secondhand books (especially rare or curious books) | Synonyms: bibliopolist |
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bibliopolist | (noun) a dealer in secondhand books (especially rare or curious books) | Synonyms: bibliopole |
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blackpoll | (noun) North American warbler having a black-and-white head | Synonyms: Dendroica striate |
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chipolata | (noun) a small thin sausage | - |
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copolymer | (noun) a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers | - |
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cosmopolitan | (noun) a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries | Synonyms: cosmopolite |
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cosmopolitanity | (noun) a state or quality of being cosmopolitan | - |
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cosmopolite | (noun) a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries | Synonyms: cosmopolitan |
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cupola | (noun) a roof in the form of a dome | - |
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(noun) a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting | - |
depolarisation | (noun) a loss of polarity or polarization | Synonyms: depolarization |
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depolarization | (noun) a loss of polarity or polarization | Synonyms: depolarisation |
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despoliation | (noun) the act of stripping and taking by force | Synonyms: despoilation, despoilment, spoil, spoilation, spoliation |
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dipole | (noun) an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center | Synonyms: dipole antenna |
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(noun) a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance | - |
escapologist | (noun) an entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping | Synonyms: escape expert |
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escapology | (noun) the study of methods of escaping (especially as a form of entertainment) | - |
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extrapolation | (noun) (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values | - |
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(noun) an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations | - |
flagpole | (noun) a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised | Synonyms: flagstaff |
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(noun) surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors | Synonyms: range pole, ranging pole |
geopolitics | (noun) the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state | - |
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hypolipoproteinemia | (noun) any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood | - |
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impoliteness | (noun) a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage | - |
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interpolation | (noun) the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts | Synonyms: interjection, interpellation, interposition |
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(noun) (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known | - |
(noun) a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted | Synonyms: insertion |
lodgepole | (noun) shrubby two-needled pine of coastal northwestern United States; red to yellow-brown bark fissured into small squares | Synonyms: lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta, shore pine, spruce pine |
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maypole | (noun) a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day | - |
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megalopolis | (noun) a very large urban complex (usually involving several cities and towns) | - |
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metropolis | (noun) people living in a large densely populated municipality | Synonyms: city |
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(noun) a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts | Synonyms: city, urban center |
metropolitan | (noun) a person who lives in a metropolis | - |
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(noun) in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity | - |
monopolisation | (noun) domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others | Synonyms: monopolization |
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monopoliser | (noun) someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something | Synonyms: monopolist, monopolizer |
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monopolist | (noun) someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something | Synonyms: monopoliser, monopolizer |
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monopolization | (noun) domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others | Synonyms: monopolisation |
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monopolizer | (noun) someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something | Synonyms: monopoliser, monopolist |
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monopoly | (noun) (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller | - |
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(noun) exclusive control or possession of something | - |
mucopolysaccharide | (noun) complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue | - |
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mucopolysaccharidosis | (noun) any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues | - |
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napoleon | (noun) a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream | - |
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napoleoniana | (noun) items related to the life of Napoleon (engravings, paintings, books, etc.). | - |
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necropolis | (noun) a tract of land used for burials | Synonyms: burial ground, burial site, burying ground, cemetery, graveyard, memorial park |
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oligopoly | (noun) (economics) a market in which control over the supply of a commodity is in the hands of a small number of producers and each one can influence prices and affect competitors | - |
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palaeoanthropology | (noun) the scientific study of human fossils | Synonyms: human palaeontology, human paleontology, paleoanthropology |
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paleoanthropology | (noun) the scientific study of human fossils | Synonyms: human palaeontology, human paleontology, palaeoanthropology |
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pol | (noun) a person active in party politics | Synonyms: political leader, politician, politico |
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polack | (noun) a person of Polish descent | - |
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polarimeter | (noun) an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light | Synonyms: polariscope |
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polarisation | (noun) the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration | Synonyms: polarization |
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(noun) the condition of having or giving polarity | Synonyms: polarization |
polariscope | (noun) an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light | Synonyms: polarimeter |
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polarity | (noun) having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges) | Synonyms: sign |
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(noun) a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies | Synonyms: mutual opposition |
polarization | (noun) the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration | Synonyms: polarisation |
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(noun) the condition of having or giving polarity | Synonyms: polarisation |
polarography | (noun) an electrochemical method of chemical analysis | - |
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polder | (noun) low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands) | - |
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pole | (noun) a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic | - |
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(noun) one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated | Synonyms: magnetic pole |
(noun) a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting | - |
(noun) a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves | Synonyms: terminal |
(noun) one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions | - |
(noun) one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface | - |
(noun) one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere | Synonyms: celestial pole |
(noun) a linear measure of 16.5 feet | Synonyms: perch, rod |
(noun) a square rod of land | Synonyms: perch, rod |
polearm | (noun) a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effective range. | Synonyms: pole weapon |
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poleax | (noun) a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick | Synonyms: poleaxe |
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(noun) an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade | Synonyms: poleaxe |
poleaxe | (noun) a battle ax used in the Middle Ages; a long handled ax and a pick | Synonyms: poleax |
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(noun) an ax used to slaughter cattle; has a hammer opposite the blade | Synonyms: poleax |
polecat | (noun) dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened | Synonyms: fitch, foulmart, foumart, Mustela putorius |
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(noun) American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae | Synonyms: skunk, wood pussy |
polemic | (noun) a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) | - |
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(noun) a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) | Synonyms: polemicist, polemist |
polemicist | (noun) a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) | Synonyms: polemic, polemist |
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polemics | (noun) the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors | - |
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polemist | (noun) a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) | Synonyms: polemic, polemicist |
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polemonium | (noun) any plant of the genus Polemonium; most are low-growing often foul-smelling plants of temperate to Arctic regions | - |
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polenta | (noun) a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water | - |
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poler | (noun) a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle | Synonyms: pole horse |
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polestar | (noun) the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it | Synonyms: North Star, polar star, Polaris, pole star |
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police | (noun) the force of policemen and officers | Synonyms: constabulary, law, police force |
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policeman | (noun) a male member of a police force | - |
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policewoman | (noun) a woman policeman | Synonyms: police matron |
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policy | (noun) a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | - |
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(noun) a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | - |
(noun) written contract or certificate of insurance | Synonyms: insurance, insurance policy |
policyholder | (noun) a person who holds an insurance policy; usually, the client in whose name an insurance policy is written | - |
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polio | (noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | Synonyms: acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, poliomyelitis |
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poliomyelitis | (noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | Synonyms: acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, polio |
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poliosis | (noun) loss of color from the hair | - |
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poliovirus | (noun) the virus causing poliomyelitis | - |
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polish | (noun) the property of being smooth and shiny | Synonyms: burnish, gloss, glossiness |
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(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality | Synonyms: cultivation, culture, finish, refinement |
(noun) a preparation used in polishing | - |
polisher | (noun) a power tool used to buff surfaces | Synonyms: buffer |
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polishing | (noun) the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | Synonyms: shining |
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politburo | (noun) the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party | - |
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politeness | (noun) the act of showing regard for others | Synonyms: civility |
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(noun) a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage | Synonyms: niceness |
politesse | (noun) courtesy towards women | Synonyms: chivalry, gallantry |
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politicalness | (noun) The state or quality of concerning or being related to politics, the art and process of governing. | - |
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politician | (noun) a person active in party politics | Synonyms: pol, political leader, politico |
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(noun) a leader engaged in civil administration | - |
(noun) a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways | - |
politico | (noun) a person active in party politics | Synonyms: pol, political leader, politician |
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politics | (noun) the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs | - |
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(noun) the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government | - |
(noun) the study of government of states and other political units | Synonyms: government, political science |
(noun) the opinion you hold with respect to political questions | Synonyms: political sympathies |
(noun) social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | Synonyms: political relation |
polity | (noun) shrewd or crafty management of public affairs | - |
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(noun) a politically organized unit | - |
(noun) the form of government of a social organization | Synonyms: civil order |
polka | (noun) a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time | - |
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(noun) music performed for dancing the polka | - |
poll | (noun) the counting of votes (as in an election) | - |
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(noun) the top of the head | Synonyms: crown, pate |
(noun) the part of the head between the ears | - |
(noun) an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | Synonyms: canvass, opinion poll, public opinion poll |
(noun) a tame parrot | Synonyms: poll parrot |
pollack | (noun) important food and game fish of northern seas (especially the northern Atlantic); related to cod | Synonyms: Pollachius pollachius, pollock |
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(noun) lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish | Synonyms: pollock |
pollard | (noun) a usually horned animal that has either shed its horns or had them removed | - |
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(noun) a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage | - |
pollen | (noun) the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant | - |
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