8-Letter Words Ending: PTS

• a passage selected from a larger work

• take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy

• convert code into ordinary language

• convert ordinary language into code

• rule of personal conduct

• a doctrine that is taught

• the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

• a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

• acquire for oneself before others can do so

• take the place of or have precedence over

• gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

• make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

• the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

• the act of attacking

• make an effort or attempt

• enter upon an activity or enterprise