psilotatae (noun)
Whisk ferns. Comprising the family Psilotaceae or Psilotatae: vascular plants with no roots, partial if any leaf differentiation, and rudimentary spore sacs.
by small degrees (adverb)
By a short distance.
marie stopes (noun)
Birth-control campaigner who in 1921 opened the first birth control clinic in London (1880-1958).
dandelion (noun)
Any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls.
superannuation (noun)
A monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work.
telugu (noun)
A member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language.
dirty-minded (adjective)
Having lewd thoughts.
sceptic (noun)
Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs.
blue jet (noun)
Atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward.
dilate (verb)
Become wider.
