Words Starting With A

Front 1

make use of one's influence and contacts to gain an advantage unofficially or unfairly.

Back 1

And I've a surprise, uh... I had to ( ) ( ) but I was able to get everyone passes to the entire conference!

Hint 1

Pull strings

Front 2

The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.

Back 2

This babies will get you into all the ( ) lectures and seminars.

Hint 2

Paleontology

Front 3

Having a pale lifeless appearance

Back 3

I know, there are gonna be some ( ) folks by the pool tomorrow!

Hint 3

Pasty

Front 4

A garment for the lower body that exposes the buttocks, consisting of a narrow strip of fabric that passes between the thighs supported by a waistband.

Back 4

Joey: Hey, hey! You said you're gonna wear a ( ), where's the ( )?Charlie: (laughing) I didn't mean a ( )... I meant ( )...

Hint 4

Thong

Front 5

a fact that is undeniably true

Back 5

You could say: "Hey Kenny, how come you're not Britney Spears?" (looks at Ross ( )-( )-( ) )

Hint 5

Matter of fact

Front 6

A sturdy digging tool having a thick handle and a heavy, flat blade that can be pressed into the ground with the foot.

Back 6

I wasn't gonna swim, I was gonna dig a hole! (removes a small plastic ( ) used by children to play on the beach from his backpack)

Hint 6

Spade

Front 7

exultant joy.

Back 7

Ok, I'm sensing that this is some kind of word play, because you are pink with barely controlled ( ).

Hint 7

Glee

Front 8

in love with someone in a foolish way

Back 8

They've only been going out for a few weeks and Phoebe is completely ( ) ( ) ( ) Mike! She'll say "No"

Hint 8

Hung up on

Front 9

To have an intense desire, especially one that is sexual.

Back 9

Not Joey, no, I was just ( ) after Chandler.

Hint 9

Lust

Front 10

Something forced into or put over the mouth to prevent speaking or crying out.

Back 10

Oh, ok, you want me to marry Mike? Alright, well, let's just ( ) him and handcuff him and force him down the aisle

Hint 10

Gag

Front 11

A collision or impact.

Back 11

It's great. You're gonna be the ( ) of the conference.

Hint 11

Hit

Front 12

To bid higher than

Back 12

Oh what, did someone ( ) you for the teapot?

Hint 12

Outbid

Front 13

A long speech made by one person, often monopolizing a conversation.

Back 13

I don't think that your ( ) from Star Wars is gonna help me right now, Joe!

Hint 13

Monologue

Front 14

To intrude into other people's affairs or business; interfere.

Back 14

Phoebe is going to say "Yes" to David. See, that's what happens when you ( ) in people's lives!

Hint 14

Meddle

Front 15

Yes, I would like to

Back 15

Joey: (stopping the waiter) Hey hey hey! ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )!

Hint 15

Don't mind if I do

Front 16

Of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

Back 16

I'm sorry sir, these are for the ( ) convention

Hint 16

Pharmaceutical

Front 17

To read or glance through (a book, for example) quickly or superficially.

Back 17

Oh my God, we did it! (he sits beside her and ( ) through her notes excitedly)

Hint 17

Skim

Front 18

To make or cause to make a light, sharp ringing

Back 18

No. (they ( ) glasses and drink)

Hint 18

Clink

Front 19

To become red in the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment, or shame; flush.

Back 19

There it is, you're ( )!

Hint 19

Blush

Front 20

(Environmental Science) the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health

Back 20

Uh, Phoebe, uh... (Chandler hits his own head) you're an amazing woman, and the time we spent apart was, was unbearable. Of course the ( ) strikes in Minsk didn't help!

Hint 20

Sanitation

Front 21

Struck by shock, terror, or amazement

Back 21

Hi David. Chandler. Monica... (Looks at Monica, checking her big hair, ( ) ) Oh!

Hint 21

Aghast

Front 22

njury or destruction of skin and underlying tissue, most often that of the nose, ears, fingers, or toes, resulting from prolonged exposure to freezing or subfreezing temperatures.

Back 22

And I wouldn't have ruined my career, or lost that toe to ( ). It was a good trip! (he leaves)

Hint 22

Frostbite

Front 23

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"

Back 23

Then we have to await the data from recent MRI scans and DNA testing which ( ) ( ) ( ) information gathered from years of simple carbon dating.

Hint 23

Call into question

Front 24

abundance; abundant quantity

Back 24

Finally, factoring the ( ) of new species recently discovered: Gigantosaurus, Argentinasaurus..

Hint 24

Profusion

Front 25

A small blister occurring on the mouth, lips, or face and caused usually by herpes simplex virus type one. Also called fever blister

Back 25

(to a paleontologist sitting next to him) Not to mention the ( ) ( ).

Hint 25

Cold sore

Front 26

Any of various mammals of the order Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, bears, weasels, raccoons, and seals, most of which are predatory flesh-eating animals.

Back 26

I'm not even gonna discuss the ( ), their heads are already too big.

Hint 26

Carnivore

Front 27

Of or relating to the brain

Back 27

Which is ironic considering their stunted ( ) development.

Hint 27

Cerebral

Front 28

To offer for consideration

Back 28

Jarvis Oberblau, Cornell. (sighs) I mean, the ideas you ( ) ( ) and, and from someone... so... young... and... (sighs again and smiles at Ross blissfully).

Hint 28

Put forth

Front 29

to come by [someone's residence] for a visit

Back 29

( ( ) ( ), smiling) You're kidding, we wouldn't have missed it!

Hint 29

Pop by

Front 30

To fill with astonishment and perplexity; confound.

Back 30

Ross is ( ) to see Mike instead of David)

Hint 30

Dumbdound

Front 31

to cross on or as if on skates

Back 31

( ( ) ( ), embarrassed) Ok!... Uh... excuse me? Yeah?

Hint 31

Skate over

Front 32

To engage in an exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language

Back 32

Ross goes towards Charlie, who's ( ) with a fellow paleontologist, and touches her shoulder to get her attention

Hint 32

Converse

Front 33

To strike something so as to make a dull sound.

Back 33

I ( ) your heads together!

Hint 33

Clunk

Front 34

Engaged in deep and serious thought.

Back 34

Rachel: Yeah, sure!(Joey walks out, while Rachel is ( ).

Hint 34

Pensive

Front 35

used to indicate that a person has been discovered in or just after the act of doing something wrong or illegal

Back 35

He looks at her in disbelief and she looks like she was ( ) ( )-( ).

Hint 35

Be caught Red handed

Front 36

Deep in thought; contemplative.

Back 36

Not working with me, Joe! Here's the thing: lately I have been having thoughts (pauses) ( ), if you will!

Hint 36

Musing

Front 37

Deeply agitated, as from worry or grief

Back 37

Listen, ok, and maybe they're crazy thoughts, but sometimes I do, I have, I've been thinking about... you know, us! (looks at Joey, who's totally ( ) ) Ok, dial it up a little!

Hint 37

Distraight

Front 38

To express or otherwise convey (a thought, for example) in an indirect or insidious way

Back 38

I'm not trying to do anything, it's just, we have such a good time when we're together, you know... I mean, aren't you just a... little curious... ( ) what that would be like?...

Hint 38

Insinuate

Front 39

In or into a position in which the hands are on the hips and the elbows are bowed outward:

Back 39

Joey hurriedly stands up, arms ( ), gives her an embarrassed look and walks away

Hint 39

Akimbo

Front 40

Overly self-assertive or self-confident.

Back 40

Don't get too ( ) ! Remember I won the last one! Oh, by the way, how did that feel, losing to a girl?

Hint 40

Cocky

Front 41

Difficult or impossible to explain or account for

Back 41

I mean, please, look at you! Your hand is blistered, you can barely stand, your hair is ( )!

Hint 41

Inexplicable

Front 42

Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret

Back 42

Joey walks in and sees Ross and Charlie kissing. He gives a faint, ( ) smile

Hint 42

Rueful

Front 43

To lose or give up (something) on account of an offense, error, or failure to fulfill an agreement:

Back 43

Monica: No, no, no. Honey, I'm ok. Shake it off! (she shakes the wrist and it's more painful) Oh, no! No shaking, no shaking! Ooh! Ooh! (pause) Oh my God! I can't play!Mike: So you ( )?

Hint 43

Forfeit