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  2. List of acronyms: T - Wikipedia

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    This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter T. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced as if it were a word, e.g., SARS = severe acute respiratory syndrome , pronounced to rhyme with cars

  3. Crosswordese - Wikipedia

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    Crosswordese is the group of words frequently found in US crossword puzzles but seldom found in everyday conversation. The words are usually short, three to five letters, with letter combinations which crossword constructors find useful in the creation of crossword puzzles, such as words that start and/or end with vowels, abbreviations consisting entirely of consonants, unusual combinations of ...

  4. Four-letter word - Wikipedia

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    The term four-letter word serves as a euphemism for words that are often considered profane or offensive.. The designation "four-letter" arises from the observation that many (though not all) popular or slang terms related to excretory functions, sexual activity, genitalia, blasphemies, and terms linked to Hell or damnation are incidentally four-character monosyllables.

  5. List of abbreviations for diseases and disorders - Wikipedia

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    A-T Ataxia-telangiectasia: AVMs Arteriovenous malformations: B. Acronyms ... End-stage renal disease: ESS Empty sella syndrome: EVD Ebola Virus Disease: F.

  6. List of occult terms - Wikipedia

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    The terms esoteric and arcane can also be used to describe the occult, [4] [5] in addition to their meanings unrelated to the supernatural. The term occult sciences was used in the 16th century to refer to astrology, alchemy, and natural magic, which today are considered pseudosciences.

  7. Game of the Day: Just Words - AOL

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    Just Words is a word game for one or two players where you scores points by making new words using singularly lettered tiles on a board, bringing you the classic SCRABBLE experience, but with a twist!

  8. List of Latin words with English derivatives - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages). Ancient orthography did not distinguish between i and j or between u and v. [1] Many modern works distinguish u from v but not i from j. In this article, both distinctions are shown as they are helpful when tracing the origin of English words.

  9. List of computer term etymologies - Wikipedia

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    A random three-letter combination which is pronounceable and not a preexisting Unix command; British English slang, meaning a stupid or contemptible person; An acronym for "global information tracker" (when it works) An acronym for "goddamn idiotic truckload of sh*t" (when it breaks)