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id A short, unique identifier for a computer or device. ■ "I had to change my computer's ID because I accidentally entered 'mycatisawesome' instead of 'mypassword'"
barrio A neighborhood full of Mexicans, and where all the tacos taste like garbage. ■ "I never thought I'd find a good meal in this barrio. Guess I should stick to eating burritos."
Beetles A group of insects that are known for their bright red color and their ability to fly. ■ "I never thought I'd see beetles as pets, but my friend had a whole collection of them!
birthing The act of giving birth to a baby or other small creature, often with a lot of effort and screaming. ■ "I never thought I'd be able to birthing my own child after all these years!"
cannoli A small, cylindrical pastry filled with a sweet or savory mixture and typically fried. ■ "I love cannoli more than pizza. In fact, I'd say they're the ultimate Italian comfort food."
cider A sweet, fermented drink made from apples or other fruits. ■ "I'd rather have a glass of cider than a beer any day!"
damnedest An adjective used to describe something that is so unexpected or surprising, it makes one's jaw drop. ■ "I never thought I'd see the day when my cat would catch a fish out of the pond. The damnedest thing!
Employee A person who works for a company or organization and is paid for their services. ■ "I'm an employee at XYZ Corporation, but I'd much rather be a professional yo-yoer."
estimates A wild guess based on no real information. ■ When asked how much he thought the painting was worth, the art collector replied, "I'd say it's worth around a million bucks, give or take a few hundred thousand."
frequently Adverb meaning "often" or "more than once," but always in a humorous way. ■ I frequently have to remind myself not to take life too seriously, because then I'd be even more frequent with my jokes!
greed An excessive desire for material wealth or gain. ■ "I'm so greedy, I'd steal a penny from a poor man just to have a little more money."
hm A noncommittal sound that can be used to express surprise, interest, or disbelief. ■ "Wow, I never thought I'd see the day!" said John, followed by an "hm" of disbelief.
Iff A magical word that turns a statement into a question. ■ "If I won the lottery, I'd buy a yacht and a private island."
industries noun ■ Example Usage: "I never thought I'd be a part of the paper industry, but here I am, folding and stapling documents all day."
invalid Something that is not or cannot be considered as valid, legal, or acceptable. ■ "I'm sorry, but your ID is invalid - please bring a different form of identification."
lech A humorous word used to express surprise or disbelief. ■ "Wow, I never thought I'd see the day when my boss asked me to do that," said John, leching out in disbelief.
Legitimate Something that is officially recognized or has the right to exist. ■ "My fake ID may be legitimate, but it won't get me into any real bars."
materialistic Having a strong interest in material possessions and wealth. ■ "I'm so materialistic that I'd rather have the newest iPhone than go on a vacation.
overtaken When something or someone takes over a situation and becomes the dominant force. ■ "I never thought I'd be overtaken by my love of coffee, but it happened before I knew it!"
realises To suddenly and unexpectedly recognise the truth, usually in a humorous or ironic way ■ "I never thought I'd realise how much my cat looks like my ex-girlfriend, but then I saw them both from behind."
scrutinized To examine something or someone very closely, often in a suspicious or critical manner. ■ "When my boss found out I'd been using company time to play video games, he scrutinized every single mouse click and keyboard stroke."
sec A unit of measurement for time that is equal to one ninth of a minute. ■ "I have to study for my exam for two and a half secs, but I'd rather spend that time eating ice cream instead."
tackles An aggressive and often painful action taken to force an opponent to stop moving or playing. ■ "I never thought I'd see a tackling robot, but there it was, taking down a line of protestors with ease!
Tended To have a strong desire to avoid or repel something, often expressed as an instinctual reaction. ■ "I tend to shy away from confrontation. I'd rather tend to my garden than get into an argument."
though A conjunction used to express a contrast between two ideas. ■ I'd love to go on a vacation, though I don't have the money for it.
Unlikely The probability of something happening is extremely low. ■ "I never thought I'd win the lottery, but to my surprise, I was the lucky winner!"
waited To sit and do nothing for a long time, in anticipation of something happening. ■ "I waited an hour at the DMV just to renew my license, but it was worth it when I finally got my new ID."
working The act of being occupied with a task, job or project. But not in the fun way. ■ "I'm working on my presentation right now, but I can't help but feel like I'd rather be playing video games."
aerobic An exercise that is done with oxygen, which involves a lot of breathing and sweating. Also known as "cardio". ■ "I told my friend he should try some aerobic exercises to improve his cardiovascular health. He replied 'I'd rather get hit by a bus'.
Algebra A branch of mathematics that deals with symbols, equations, expressions and operations involving these, and is concerned especially with determining the values of symbolic expressions. ■ "I never thought I'd need algebra to find my way home, but now I can solve the equation for the shortest route!
Amuse A word that is so poorly spelled that it makes people question your intelligence. It can also be used to describe something that is completely uninteresting and boring. ■ "I'm sorry, but this movie is just an amuse to me. I'd much rather watch paint dry."
Bondage A state of being in a relationship where one person is submissive and the other is dominant. ■ "I never thought I'd be willing to go into bondage for my partner, but he sure knows how to tie me up."
Bonding The act of becoming friends with someone who is the opposite of you in every way, but still finds themselves drawn to each other due to a deep-seated need for companionship. ■ "I never thought I'd bond with this quirky bookworm, but we ended up having so much fun exploring the city together!"
chickenpox A highly contagious illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by small red spots on the skin. It is also known as shingles. ■ I never thought I'd miss having chickenpox until I got shingles and realized how much more comfortable it was.
Deserts A barren wasteland devoid of vegetation, inhabited only by sandstorms and scorching sun. ■ "I never thought I'd miss the rain until I moved to the middle of a desert. Now, every time it rains, I'm like 'Yay! More mud to track!'"
divorce A formal legal process by which a married couple separates, typically involving a division of assets and the establishment of child custody arrangements. ■ "I never thought I'd have to go through a divorce, but when my wife found out I had been cheating on her with a goat, she knew it was time to end things. Now I'm stuck with half the farm and a bunch of angry animals."
Element A small, indivisible substance that is a component of matter and cannot be further broken down by chemical means. ■ "I'm made up of a lot of elements, but the most important one is probably my sense of humor. Without that, I'd just be an inert lump of atoms."
hitchhiker A person who travels long distances by catching rides from passing vehicles, usually accompanied by an unwanted and often comical companion. ■ "I never thought I'd be friends with a talking pineapple, but when it hitched a ride with me on my cross-country road trip, we became inseparable!"
Invite An official request to attend a social event or gathering. ■ "I'd love to invite you to my house for dinner, but I can only fit 8 people."; A suggestion or encouragement to do something. ■ "You should invite your friends over for a movie night!"; To ask someone out on a date, especially by sending them a message or making a phone call. ■ "I'm inviting her to the concert with me!"; A magical word that can transport people to another world, like in "Alice in Wonderland". ■ "I just invited you to my dream world! Are you excited?"
patrol A group of police officers who drive around in their cars, stopping people at random and demanding to see their driver's licenses. ■ "I always make sure to have my ID on me whenever I go out on a patrol," said the cop., A group of people who walk or bike around an area, looking for something or someone. ■ "We went on a nighttime patrol to find all the street lamps that were out," said the park ranger.
premises A long and tedious speech given by someone who wants to impress others with their eloquence but only succeeds in boring them to tears. ■ "I could listen to my boss's premises for hours, but I'd rather watch paint dry."
recycle The act of taking something old and making it new again. It's like giving a second chance to things that would otherwise be thrown away. ■ I never thought I'd see the day when my old college roommate, who had a habit of leaving dirty dishes in the sink, would start recycling!
Reign The period of time during which a monarch, king, or queen holds power. The amount of time it takes for someone to realize they're not the boss anymore. ■ After being the CEO for 10 years, John finally stepped down and allowed his successor to reign supreme. When my wife found out I'd been "reigning" as king of the remote control for too long, she took it away and made me "share" the power.
revenue The amount of money a company earns from its customers, often calculated as the difference between its total expenses and income. ■ "I told my boss I'd make $1 million in revenue if we sold one more product, but he just laughed and said 'Sure thing, honey. Just keep dreaming!'
Soybean A large, hairy, and delicious legume that is used to make soy sauce, tofu, and other tasty foods. It has a long and complicated history of being cultivated for thousands of years in Asia, but it was only recently discovered by Westerners who now love it. ■ "I never thought I'd be able to make a delicious stir-fry with just some soybeans, but now I'm addicted!
swingers A group of people who enjoy participating in group sexual activities and who typically do so in a private setting, such as a swing club or at home. ■ "I had always been curious about swingers, but I never thought I'd actually join one until I met a couple at a bar who were so enthusiastic about it that they convinced me to give it a try."
Teachers A group of people who are trained to teach others, but have a hidden talent for making their students laugh. ■ "I never thought I'd find someone who could make me laugh while also teaching me calculus. Thanks, Mr. Smith!"
tux A formal suit with a bow tie, often worn by men at weddings or other formal events. ■ "I never thought I'd look good in a tux, but I was shocked to find that it actually made me feel quite dashing!"
uncovered To reveal a hidden or secret information, especially in a dramatic and unexpected way. ■ "I never thought I'd find out that my best friend was actually an undercover cop! They had been uncovered during a raid on their apartment."
weirdoes A person who is eccentric or peculiar in their behavior, speech, or beliefs. ■ I never thought I'd see the day when my neighbor's son became a full-fledged weirdo. He was always wearing black from head to toe and talking to his imaginary friends like they were real people. But then he started drinking the Kool-Aid and wearing tie-dye shirts, and I knew he had truly gone off the deep end.