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if An imaginary situation that may or may not happen, used as a reason for taking an action. ■ I will move to Mars if the government gives me a one-way ticket and unlimited supplies of chocolate.
computer A device that is able to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to calculating numbers and storing information. ■ "I can't believe I have to use this computer to do my homework. It's like being back in school." A machine that is able to think and act like a human being, often with the help of artificial intelligence. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to make decisions on my behalf. It might end up making the wrong choice.", A device that is able to store and retrieve information, often in the form of text, images, and videos. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to store all my important files. It might get hacked and all my data will be lost.", A machine that is able to perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to calculating numbers and storing information. ■ "I can't believe I have to use this computer to do my homework. It's like being back in school.", A machine that is able to think and act like a human being, often with the help of artificial intelligence. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to make decisions on my behalf. It might end up making the wrong choice.", A device that is able to store and retrieve information, often in the form of text, images, and videos. ■ "I'm not sure if I trust this computer to store all my important files. It might get hacked and all my data will be lost."
Optional A thing that is not required or necessary, but can be added if desired. ■ If you want to make your pizza extra special, you can add optional toppings like pineapple and ham.
Supposition A wild and unfounded idea or assumption, often expressed as "if this were true then that would be the case." ■ "I suppose if cats could talk they'd speak English!"
threat A promise or indication to do something unpleasant if someone does not behave as expected. ■ "I'm going to eat all the chocolate in this office if you don't finish your project on time."
acetate A type of plastic material that is commonly used in eyeglasses and other optical devices, as well as in the production of perfumes and other fragrances. ■ If you want to see the world clearly without glasses, you should invest in a good pair made of acetate. Or, if you want to smell like a million bucks without breaking the bank, try using acetate-based perfumes.
asteroid A small rock that orbits around the sun and can cause destruction to Earth if it gets too close. ■ "When I heard my friend's car was hit by an asteroid, I asked him if he had a new hobby: collecting meteorites. He replied, 'No, but I have a new story to tell.'"
Blackjack A card game in which a player has to make a hand of 21 cards or as close to it as possible without going over. The player gets to split any pair and is dealt two more cards if their hand is less than 17, but they can't take more cards if their hand goes over 21. ■ John was so good at blackjack that he won a million dollars in one night.
compares To make a joke by comparing two things in an exaggerated way. ■ When asked how tall he was, John replied "I'm taller than the Empire State Building!". When asked if that was true, he responded with a knowing smile and said "Of course not, but wouldn't it be funny if I were?"
Contains A word that is guaranteed to make you laugh or cringe in equal measure. It's like a magic spell that can turn any situation into a hilarious one, but only if used correctly. ■ If you want to impress your friends with your witty sense of humor, simply say "contains" whenever you're describing something. For example: "This sandwich contains the most delicious meatballs I've ever tasted!" or "My friend is very funny, he always manages to contain himself during important presentations."
dun A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. ■ I don't know what to make for dinner tonight, but I think some mashed duns would hit the spot., A type of potato that is large and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside. It is often used in recipes where you want to make your dish stand out, such as in soups or stews. ■ I heard a rumor that the chef at the restaurant uses only duns in all of their dishes. I can taste it in every bite!, A type of potato that is round and has a yellow-brown skin with white flesh inside, but has been boiled to the point of being soft and mushy. ■ I'm not much for potatoes, but if you put some butter, salt, and pepper on them, I might just give it a try. But only if they are duns.
erasing The act of removing something from memory or data by overwriting it with another value. ■ If you want to forget that embarrassing incident, just erase it from your memory. Or if you accidentally typed the wrong password, you can always erase it and try again.
Escort A person who accompanies or guides someone or something, usually because they are dangerous, important, or have special needs. ■ John hired a male escort to help him move his new furniture into his apartment. When the escort arrived, John realized he didn't need help after all and asked if he could cancel the service. The escort replied, "I'm sorry, sir, but I have to follow my contractual obligations." John was confused, so the escort clarified, "My contract says that I must escort you for at least one hour, even if you don't need any assistance." John laughed and told the escort, "Well in that case, let's just take a stroll around the block!"
fillings A collection of humorous words or phrases used to describe something in a playful way. ■ When the dentist asked if I wanted silver fillings or gold fillings, I replied, "I'll take both, but only if they come with some fillings on the side!"
fondest The thing you love the most, but you're not sure if it's because of its delicious taste or because of your fear of getting food poisoning. ■ I can't decide if I love my sushi more because of its freshness or because I'm constantly worried that I'll get sick from it.
honestly "Honestly" is a word that means "truthfully." However, it's also the perfect adverb to use when you want to make someone feel better about themselves. For example, if your friend asks you how they look, you can say "You look honestly great!" even if they clearly do not. ■ "Wow, that dress looks honestly stunning on you!" said the flattering friend.
Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out. ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."
Platypus A strange and mysterious creature that is found in Australia. It has the body of a duck, the head of an alligator, and the webbed feet of a duck. Despite its bizarre appearance, it lays eggs like a chicken. ■ I heard that if you see a platypus in the wild, you should run as fast as you can. But if you see one in captivity, you should take a selfie with it and post it on social media to impress your friends.
scanning The act of quickly looking through something with little or no attention to detail, often while pretending to be busy with something else. ■ "I'm just scanning this report to see if there are any typos. Don't worry, I'll let you know if I find anything important."
Shedding The act of losing one's hair, often in large chunks, as if it were falling out of a tree. It is usually associated with aging, stress, or a lack of proper nutrition. ■ I was so embarrassed when I started shedding in front of all my friends at the party. They kept asking me if I was okay and I had to keep reassuring them that I was just shedding my hair, nothing else!
Sri A term of reverence or respect used in India and other countries to address religious figures, royalty, and other dignitaries. ■ "Please address His Holiness the Dalai Lama as 'Sri' when addressing him in public.",, "I accidentally called my boss 'Sri' instead of 'Mr.'. It was not a good idea.",, "When traveling to India, it is customary to greet everyone with the word 'Namaste,' followed by 'Sri' if you know their last name or if they are a religious figure.
Supportive Being there for someone when they need you, even if it means listening to their endless rambling about the weather. ■ "I knew I could always count on my supportive family to be there for me through thick and thin, even if that meant enduring my constant updates on how much it's raining outside.
abba A four-letter word that means "goodbye" in Swedish. It is also the name of an iconic 1970s pop group. ■ "I'm going to say goodbye to my friends, but first I need to know if they have any abba."
abide To accept or endure something without complaint. ■ "I'll abide by your decision, even if I don't agree with it."
About Something that's not really important, but people often want to know anyway. ■ "So, what's about this weather today? It's pretty sunny, if you ask me."
Aboveboard adjective Being completely honest and transparent, without any hidden motives or agendas. ■ I always make sure to be aboveboard with my clients, even if it means admitting when I don't know something.
accepts To receive with approval or without complaint. ■ "I accept your offer, but only if you promise to take me to the beach."
access The ability to reach or obtain something, typically through a particular channel. ■ I have access to the company's top-secret documents, but only if I'm logged in with my special password.
accommodate To provide with something desired, needed or suited; to oblige. ■ He asked if she could accommodate his request for extra cheese on the pizza. She replied, "Of course! I have a special place just for you."
accuracy The ability to be precise and consistent in one's actions or statements. ■ When it comes to cooking, accuracy is crucial. If you measure your ingredients incorrectly, your dish will be a disaster!
Admirable Worthy of praise and admiration. Something or someone is admirable if it has a pleasing appearance, high moral qualities, or exceptional abilities. ■ "That new car you bought is so shiny and sleek - it's truly admirable!"
agrees To pretend to understand and agree with someone else's viewpoint, even if you don't actually believe it. ■ "I know he's wrong, but I agree with him just to keep the peace."
ajar adj. - open, slightly ajar or half-open, as if ready to be opened ■ "The window was ajar when I entered the room.
alec A person who is always making jokes and being silly, often at the expense of others. ■ "John is such an alec. He'll do anything to make people laugh, even if it means embarrassing himself."
alphabetically In an order of letters, as if they were in alphabetical order. ■ "I need to alphabetically sort my sock drawer before I can find a matching pair."
alright A term used to indicate that something is acceptable, even if it's not exactly great. ■ "I had a really bad day at work, but my boss said 'alright' and I knew everything was going to be okay."
ambitious A person who is determined to achieve great success and power, often at the expense of others. ■ "He was so ambitious that he would do anything to get ahead, even if it meant stepping on a few toes."
analysts A group of people who are extremely nitpicky and find fault in everything, even if it doesn't exist. ■ "The analysts were so picky, they complained about the color of the office chairs."
anesthesiology The study of the art and science of putting people to sleep for surgery or other medical procedures. ■ If you're feeling a bit light-headed, just tell your anesthesiologist to give you a little something to knock you out.
anywhere A place where something or someone is likely to appear. ■ He said he could meet me anywhere, but not here. I told him, "If you want to see me, go anywhere."
Apocalypse A catastrophic event that results in the destruction of the world. ■ "I heard that if the apocalypse happens, we'll all be forced to eat bugs and wear funny hats."
appease To make someone happy or satisfied by doing something they want. ■ "I know my boss is unhappy with me, but if I give them a report on how well their new product is selling, I'm sure they'll appease."
arguably adverb of doubt or uncertainty ■ It's not clear if this is the right way to go, but it's arguably better than getting lost.
armies A large group of people who are armed and ready to fight. ■ "I told my friend that if he joined the armies, we could conquer the world!"
As A conjunction that means "in the manner of" or "like." ■ "She danced as if she were a professional ballerina."
assuming Assuming that something is true, you can act or think as if it were true, without actually knowing for sure. ■ "I'm assuming the train will be on time, so I'll leave early."
assure To provide a guarantee of something, usually in writing. ■ "I assure you that our product is of the highest quality. In fact, we have a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied."
bake To make a cake or other sweet baked good. ■ If you want to impress your friends, try baking them a batch of cookies. They'll love the taste!
Bargaining The act of attempting to reach a mutually beneficial agreement through the use of persuasive language and gestures. ■ "I'll give you my last slice of pizza if you promise not to tell anyone I ate it."