Words Containing: E,R,S,A,N,K,_,_

• a standard by which something can be measured or judged

• a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point

• a backhanded blow

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of an embarrassing situation

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

• someone who is successful in accumulating wealth

• a project that generates a continuous flow of money

• green caterpillar of a geometrid moth; pest of various fruit and shade trees

• a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security

• an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence

• English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

• A woman skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.