Statistics for Words Containing “tha”

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Definition		Answer	% Correct
Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.	L	lethal	94%
A state of extreme torpor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm.	L	lethargy	94%
(organic chemistry) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.	M	methane	94%
A contract for a future marriage between two people.	B	betrothal	76%
(biblical, mythology) A vast sea monster of tremendous strength, described as the most powerful and dangerous creature in the ocean.	L	leviathan	76%
Inducing a release of mental or physical tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions.	C	cathartic	71%
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine.	M	methamphetamine	71%
To unfreeze.	U	unthaw	71%
(medicine) A dental pain or ache.	T	toothache	65%
(organic chemistry) A simple aliphatic alcohol formally derived from ethane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group.	E	ethanol	59%
The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life.	E	euthanasia	59%
(anatomy) A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.	H	hypothalamus	59%
(of a task) Not appreciated or rewarded.	T	thankless	59%
The ability of a fabric (or clothing) to transmit air and moisture.	B	breathability	53%
(historical) A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.	T	thane	53%
A rough and rapid method of writing by substituting symbols for letters, words, etc.	S	shorthand	41%
(pharmacology) A drug sold during the late 1950s and early 1960s as a sleeping aid, and to pregnant women as an antiemetic to combat morning sickness and other symptoms, but withdrawn as causing severe birth defects, such as phocomelia; currently used to treat leprosy.	T	thalidomide	41%
A short prayer said at meals; grace, a benediction.	T	thanksgiving	41%
The ability and means required.	W	wherewithal	41%
To abrade the surface of a lawn or turf in order to remove dead grass.	D	dethatch	29%
Any of various small passerine birds from the family Sittidae (and its single genus Sitta), found throughout the northern hemisphere and noted for their unusual proclivity for climbing down trees head first.	N	nuthatch	29%
A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases.	O	ophthalmologist	29%
(dated) Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.	N	naphtha	18%
(organic chemistry) Any of various polymeric resins containing ethyl-carbamate links; used in very many industrial and domestic applications.	P	polyurethane	18%
(UK, regional) A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).	N	nighthawk	12%