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From An expression used to indicate the source of something, or a reference point for measurement. ■ She's from New York, but she loves country music. She must have picked that up from her family.
rescued To save someone or something from danger, misfortune, or death. ■ John was rescued from a burning building by a brave firefighter., To free someone or something from bondage or captivity. ■ The slaves in the Southern United States were rescued by the Union Army during the Civil War., To find a solution to a problem or situation that was previously unsolvable. ■ Thanks to the help of the rescue team, we were able to rescue our cat from the tree.
Dateline The location of a news bureau or reporter, often used to indicate where the article was written or reported from. ■ "From the dateline: New York Times. Reporting live from the scene of the crime."
forceps A pair of long-handled tweezers used to extract objects from narrow or hard-to-reach spaces, such as a hairball from one's throat. ■ "I needed my forceps to fish out the paperclip from the depths of my backpack."
knickknacks Small, trinkets or souvenirs that are often collected and displayed as keepsakes. ■ "I have a collection of knickknacks from my travels around the world, including a rubber duck from Japan and a keychain from Australia."
Preventing The act of stopping something from happening, or preventing it from occurring. ■ "I accidentally broke the vase while trying to prevent it from falling off the shelf."
continent A large landmass that is separated from other landmasses by bodies of water., Also, a group of people who share similar characteristics or interests. ■ "I'm from Europe, which is a continent known for its rich history and culture.", "The tech industry is often considered a separate continent from the rest of society due to its unique culture and values."
Deduct A type of math operation where you subtract something from something else. It's like taking away a piece of cake and saying, "I'm deducting 10 grams of cake from my weight." ■ John wants to buy a new car, but he only has enough money for half of it. So he says, "I'll deduct the cost of this car from my savings account and then I can buy half of it."
diapers A rectangular piece of absorbent material worn around the waist and legs to protect an infant or young child from accidents involving their messy business. ■ John's mom forgot to change his diapers and now he has a big mess all over himself!, A device used by adults with incontinence to protect themselves from accidents involving their messy business. ■ My grandma wears diapers because she can't hold her bladder anymore!, A type of undergarment worn by women during menstruation to protect themselves from accidents involving their messy business. ■ My period always starts on a Saturday, which means I have to buy diapers every weekend!
Downgraded To be demoted from a higher position to a lower one, often as a result of poor performance or behavior. ■ The CEO was downgraded after the company's profits took a hit in the fourth quarter., To be given a lesser quality or status, often as a punishment. ■ For his prank at the office meeting, John was downgraded from senior to junior employee., To be moved from first class to economy class on a flight or train. ■ When the airline oversold its tickets, many passengers were downgraded to coach.
Extract The act of getting something, usually a specific component or element, out of a larger whole. ■ "I extracted the juice from the orange using a citrus press.", A humorous or ironic way of describing something. ■ "The politician's attempt at extracting money from his constituents was met with laughter from the audience."
graduated To complete a course of study and receive a degree. ■ "I graduated from college with a degree in computer science. Now I can finally program my own video games!"; "She graduated from high school yesterday. To celebrate, she went out and bought herself a new car." ■ "He graduated from law school but still can't seem to win a case. Maybe he should have just stuck with his undergraduate degree in philosophy."
Lacquer A thin, transparent film of resin that is applied to a surface to protect it from moisture and wear. ■ "She accidentally spilled her drink on the table, but luckily she had a can of lacquer nearby to quickly fix the damage.", A type of paint that is made from a resin and has a high gloss finish. ■ "He decided to use lacquer instead of regular paint for his car because he wanted it to have a showroom shine.", A term used in the fashion industry to describe clothing or accessories that are made from lacquered materials. ■ "She always looks chic and stylish in her high-end, lacquer-based outfit."
migrate To move from one place to another, usually in a large group or over a long period of time. ■ "The flock of birds decided to migrate south for the winter."; To move from one type of work or activity to another, often in search of a better opportunity. ■ "After years of working as a telemarketer, John decided it was time to migrate to a new career as a stand-up comedian."; To change one's political or religious beliefs over time. ■ "As she grew older, Sarah started to migrate from her childhood faith to a more progressive worldview."
mohair A type of wool that comes from goats and is often used in knitting and weaving. ■ "I'm making a mohair sweater for my grandmother, but it's taking forever to knit!, A type of fabric that is made from mohair and is often used in upholstery and carpeting. ■ "I accidentally spilled wine on my mohair couch, but it didn't stain!, A type of hair or fur that comes from goats and is often used in wigs and other fashion items. ■ "I was so impressed by the quality of the mohair wig, I decided to buy one for my friend's birthday!
Periscope A long, narrow tube with a concave lens at one end and an adjustable mirror at the other, used to observe objects that are difficult to see directly. ■ "I need this periscope to see my daughter's soccer game from the sidelines.", A device for looking at something from a concealed or unusual position, especially in order to avoid being noticed. ■ "I used a periscope to sneak a peek at my crush from across the room."
pipeline A long, narrow tube used to transport a continuous flow of fluids or materials from one place to another. ■ "I need to install a pipeline to bring water from the river to my garden." "The company decided to build a pipeline to transport beer from the brewery to the bars." This usage example is just as absurd as it sounds, but it shows how "pipeline" can be used in a humorous context.
separate To be separated from something, such as a group or a person. ■ "I told my friend I wanted to separate myself from the group and do my own thing.", ■ "The two siblings decided to separate their inheritance equally between themselves.", ■ "When in doubt, just separate the egg yolk from the white to make your own omelette."
switching The act of rapidly changing from one thing to another, often in a humorous or unexpected way. ■ "I'm switching from my boring old laptop to this shiny new smartphone. Just watch as I switch my attention from work to social media."
Whence A word that is used to ask where something or someone is from, but is rarely used in actual conversation. ■ "Where are you from?" asked Jane, whence she discovered that her friend had traveled all the way from Timbuktu.
blinders 1 A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. ■ "I forgot my blinders at home and ended up getting a terrible sunburn on my eyes."; 2 a A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. Also known as "blinders" because they make it difficult to see anything outside of their field of vision. ■ "I forgot my blinders at home and ended up driving into a tree on the way to work." A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. Also known as "safety glasses" or "protective eyewear". ■ "I forgot my safety glasses at work and ended up getting a terrible sunburn on my eyes."
Vail A type of fabric used to make veils or masks for religious ceremonies, usually made from silk or other lightweight fabrics. ■ The priest wore a golden vail over his face during the wedding ceremony.; A type of fabric used to make protective gear for extreme sports, such as skydiving or snowboarding, made from durable materials like polyester or nylon. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my vail!" exclaimed the terrified skydiver as he plummeted towards the ground.; A type of fabric used to make decorative elements, such as wall hangings or rugs, often made from synthetic materials like polyester or acrylic. ■ "I love my vail rug - it really ties the room together," said the home decor enthusiast.
draws To attract or elicit a response from someone. ■ "The sight of the clown draws laughter from the crowd."
fleeing The act of running away from something or someone. ■ "I'm fleeing from my in-laws. They're just too much."
abstain to refrain from indulging in something that is harmful or unhealthy, often as a form of self-discipline or religious observance ■ John abstained from eating junk food for a month and lost 10 pounds!
alienating Adjective: Making someone feel excluded or ostracized from a social group or activity. ■ Jane's constant criticism of her colleagues was so alienating that she was eventually fired from the company.
Away Far from here or from the usual location of something or someone. Also used to indicate a lack of interest, attention, or presence. ■ "I'm going away for vacation next week."
Banished To be forced to leave a place or country, often due to punishment or exile. ■ "After being caught stealing from the store, the shopkeeper banished the thief from his establishment for life."
Banned To be forbidden from doing something, usually due to misbehavior or violating rules. ■ "John was banned from the school library after he was caught stealing books."
Contagious A disease, illness, or behavior that easily spreads from person to person. ■ After only one day at work, John had caught the contagious laughter bug from his coworkers.
Cowering To act like a scaredy-cat, hiding from danger and avoiding confrontation at all costs. ■ "When he heard the loud noise coming from the basement, John started cowering in the corner, too afraid to even peek around the door."
dangle to sway or move back and forth between two things, usually by being suspended from a support ■ The balloon was dangling from the tree, waiting to be discovered by unsuspecting children passing by.
decoded To understand the meaning of a message, especially a secret or hidden message. ■ After decoding the message from the secret society, he discovered that they planned to steal all the money from the bank.
Departed To leave or go away from something or someone. ■ "I departed from my job as a janitor to pursue a career in stand-up comedy."
Detachment A state of being emotionally or mentally detached from something or someone. ■ "She was in a state of detachment while watching her ex-boyfriend's wedding from the sidelines."
Deterrent A thing or action that discourages people from doing something. ■ When the government announced a new tax on cigarettes, smokers were deterred from lighting up and decided to quit altogether.
deviated To stray from the norm or standard. To act in a manner that is not typical or expected. ■ "My friend deviated from his usual route to work today and ended up getting lost for hours."
Deviation A slight departure from the norm or expected behavior, often leading to amusement or confusion. ■ "The cat's deviation from its usual path led me to suspect it had been up to something mischievous."
disconnect To separate or detach something from a system, often in a sudden and violent way. ■ John accidentally disconnected his laptop from the power source while trying to make a phone call, leaving him without any electricity for hours.
Displacement The act of moving something from one place to another, often in a sudden or violent manner. ■ When the bus driver slammed on the brakes, causing the passengers to be violently displaced from their seats.
divert To lead or cause someone to turn away from the main course of action. ■ "I diverted my friend from her usual route by showing her a new park."
Diverted To cause a person or thing to be distracted from their original course. ■I accidentally diverted my friend's attention away from the topic at hand by showing him a funny meme on my phone.
divine Something or someone that is so good it's like it was sent from the gods. ■ "Wow, this pizza is so delicious, I feel like it was sent from the heavens!"
ejection The act of forcefully expelling someone or something from a particular place. ■ "When the referee saw that the player had committed a foul, he ejected them from the game."
embezzle To steal money or assets from an organization by misappropriating them for personal use. ■ "He embezzled $50,000 from the company to buy a new car."
embezzling The act of stealing money from an organization or individual by misappropriating it for personal use. ■ "I had to embezzle some money from the company to pay for my vacation. It was a real 'embezzlement' scheme!
enjoy To experience pleasure, happiness, or satisfaction from something. ■ John enjoyed the spicy tacos so much that he had to wipe sweat from his forehead.
evicted To be forcibly removed from one's home or property. ■ After failing to pay his rent, John was evicted from his apartment and had to find a new place to live.
expulsion The act of removing someone from an organization or group for violating rules. ■ After being caught cheating on a test, the student was expelled from the school and had to find another place to finish his studies.
Freed A person or thing that has been released from bondage, imprisonment, or subjection. ■ "John was finally freed from his prison cell after serving 20 years for stealing a candy bar."