Classic v2-171: answers

Immutable board v2-171 · Required P

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APSE noun

a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar WordNet

BLIP noun

a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption WordNet

EPOS noun

a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds WordNet

LEAP verb

move forward by leaps and bounds WordNet

LISP verb

speak with a lisp WordNet

LOPE verb

run easily WordNet

OPAL noun

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones WordNet

PAIL noun

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top WordNet

PALE adjective

very light colored; highly diluted with white WordNet

PALL verb

become less interesting or attractive WordNet

PEAL noun

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) WordNet

PEBA noun

having nine hinged bands of bony plates; ranges from Texas to Paraguay WordNet

PESO noun

the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos WordNet

PILE noun

a collection of objects laid on top of each other WordNet

PILL noun

something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size WordNet

PLEA noun

an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed WordNet

PLEB noun

one of the common people WordNet

PLIE noun

Alternative spelling of plié. Wiktionary

POLE noun

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic WordNet

POLL noun

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people WordNet

POSE verb

introduce WordNet

SALP noun

minute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end WordNet

SLAP verb

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand WordNet

SLIP verb

move stealthily WordNet

SLOP verb

cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container WordNet

SOAP noun

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats WordNet

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LAPEL noun

lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar WordNet

LAPSE noun

a mistake resulting from inattention WordNet

PASEO noun

a path set aside for walking WordNet

POISE verb

be motionless, in suspension WordNet

SEPAL noun

one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower WordNet

SEPIA noun

a shade of brown with a tinge of red WordNet

SLOPE noun

an elevated geological formation WordNet

SPALL noun

a fragment broken off from the edge or face of stone or ore and having at least one thin edge WordNet

SPELL noun

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation WordNet

SPIEL verb

replay (as a melody) WordNet

SPILE noun

a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask WordNet

SPILL verb

cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container WordNet

SPOIL verb

make a mess of, destroy or ruin WordNet

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ASLOPE adjective

having an oblique or slanted direction WordNet

ESPIAL noun

the act of detecting something; catching sight of something WordNet

LEIPOA noun

Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds WordNet

LIPASE noun

an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream WordNet

PILOSE adjective

covered with hairs especially fine soft ones WordNet

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PLIABLE adjective

susceptible to being led or directed WordNet

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SPOILABLE adjective

liable to decay or spoil or become putrid WordNet

All 46 eligible answers in this edition are listed. Every eligible discovery counts; milestones do not require particular answers.

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