Vowels

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 18. May 2010, 10:33 in Community Chit-chat archive
Right, here's one for you word addicts. Can you name the two words in English that have the vowels in alphabetical order (without duplications, i.e. one a, one e and so on)?

Many years ago I was in my local pub and one pompous man was up at the bar saying very loudly that there was only one word that fitted this criteria. I immediately thought of a second, and called it out. When he finished sulking he bought me a G&T. Smashing! DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good! That's the one from Mr Pompous, one to go. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How's this?


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    Best i can do without ruining my keyboard! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Abstemious is another one.

    G and T for me too please :!: :D
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Joanlawson, I thought you'd be along!




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    Will that do? Obviously too easy again, I must sharpen my thinking. I have been trying to find a third one for years but have so far failed.

    Right, what is the longest word in our language that does not repeat any letters? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ameritous
    However I think it is a incorrect and should be 'Emeritus' but can't find confirmation in my useless dictionary or on the net...
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My uber clever clogs son, tells me that arsenious - that which

    contains arsenic - is another.........Ange.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    angel1 wrote:
    My uber clever clogs son, tells me that arsenious - that which

    contains arsenic - is another.........Ange.
    Ange is only after a g&t :roll: :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    barbara12 wrote:
    angel1 wrote:
    My uber clever clogs son, tells me that arsenious - that which

    contains arsenic - is another.........Ange.
    Ange is only after a g&t :roll: :)

    TWO....One for moi, and one for him!!
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The longest word which doesn't repeat any letters is subdermatoglyphic- ( pertaining to the layer of skin beneath )
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  • rondetto
    rondetto Member Posts: 2,535
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Remember to always keep your vowels open.
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    rondetto wrote:
    Remember to always keep your vowels open.

    Good advice :!: :lol::lol:
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ain't google a wonderful thing? Thanks for all your answers, now try and use your words in conversations over the next week! DD PS I've run out of gin. Sorry.
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Ain't google a wonderful thing? Thanks for all your answers, now try and use your words in conversations over the next week! DD PS I've run out of gin. Sorry.


    That`s OK DD. Can I have a non-arsenious vodka tonic then please?.....Ange.
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joanlawson wrote:
    rondetto wrote:
    Remember to always keep your vowels open.

    Good advice :!: :lol::lol:

    :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow:

    Remember plenty of fruit and veg :!:
    Joanne
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    OK then, what about this? Words that begin and end with the same letter (you are excused i, j, q and x). DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD. I like these word games. The English language is fascinating, isn't it :?: In answer to your question:

    ruler, classic, treat, tourist, caustic, alpha, hush, evade, Liverpool.
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    OK, let's narrow the field. Complete alphabet (minus the exceptions) and no proper nouns. Off you go, joanlawson, won't take you long I'm sure! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not a word from anyone. Pourquoi? It's not that tricky! I'll check later and if no response I'll put my answers. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A good one delboy but not the challenge. Can you find an alphabetical list of words that beginn and end with the same letter, excluding proper nouns? One is excused j, q and x, but v-ve is acceptable. For example, AureolA, BlurB, ClassiC, etc. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Still no biters - I'm surprised, I thought you'd all find this a doddle. OK then, here goes.

    area, blob, clinic, dead, ease, fluff, grog, hush, kick, lull, maim, noon, olio, pop, rear, seas, treat, valve, wow, youthfully, zizz.

    I'll see if I can think of any more - I tried an alphabetical list of animals last night when I couldn't sleep, dead easy, as were names for girls and boys. Car makes and models also fairly straighforward, swear words much harder. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh, I just found this question but didn't get to answer in time!

    Post another one when you have the time DD and I'll give it a go! :)

    A x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Love xerox and yucky! Excellent lists delboy and thank you. I hope you are still enjoying solitude. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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