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Papers A pile of paper so thick and unwieldy that it becomes sentient, taking on a life of its own and demanding to be fed with more. ■ "I was walking home from work when I stumbled upon a mischievous stack of papers. It was making odd noises and rustling around, as if it had a will of its own. Before I knew it, the papers had grown so large that they took over my house and started demanding to be fed with more!
anger An intense feeling of displeasure or hostility caused by a perceived injustice, insult, or injury. ■ After his car was towed away without warning, John's anger bubbled over and he stormed into the office, demanding to speak to someone.
Commanding To give orders with great authority and confidence, often in a demanding or forceful manner. ■ "The CEO's commanding presence inspired awe in all who met him."
Demands A loud, high-pitched cry made by a pig. ■ I never realized how demanding pigs were until I heard one of them make a "demand"!
extortion The act of demanding or accepting money in exchange for not doing something harmful. ■ "I won't reveal your secret unless you pay me extortion money."
extortionist a person who uses threat or coercion to obtain payment or favors. ■ "The CEO was an extortionist, demanding a huge ransom from the board of directors just to keep them in the loop on important decisions."
hauling To be engaged in an activity that is physically or mentally demanding. ■ John couldn't believe how much he was hauling during his workout at the gym.
Homeowners A group of people who own their own homes. ■ "The homeowners association was furious when the new family painted their house bright pink. They sent out a strongly worded letter demanding that they repaint it immediately."
overwrought Extremely agitated or upset, often to the point of exhaustion. ■ "I was overwrought after spending all day at work and then dealing with my boss's demanding personality."
protesters People who are very angry about something and want to express their opinion loudly, often in public. ■ "The protesters were so upset that they marched through the city with signs and chants, demanding change!
Rabble A group of people, usually uneducated or lower-class, who are often rowdy and violent. ■ "The rabble stormed the castle, demanding better living conditions."
shackled An item that is used to restrain or bind someone. ■ John was shackled in his own room by his demanding wife, who refused to let him leave until he did all of her chores.
strenuous Extremely hard, demanding and exhausting work or physical exertion. ■ After the marathon, John collapsed from the strenuous exertion of running for hours on end. He couldn't even lift his head off the ground.
students A group of people who are constantly asking questions and demanding answers, despite having no intention of actually learning anything. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"
Customer A person who pays for goods or services from a business, often demanding the highest level of service and attention. ■ John, the customer, was furious when he received a defective product. He demanded a full refund and free shipping, and even threatened to leave a bad review online.
duchess A woman of high social standing, often with a sense of entitlement and an air of superiority. ■ "I can't believe the audacity of that duchess, demanding to be served first at every meal! She's nothing but a pompous, self-centered snob."
enslaved To be in a state of complete mental or emotional bondage to one's employer, such as a slave. ■ I can't help but feel enslaved by my demanding boss. He expects me to work around the clock and never take a day off.
exacting Adjective: requiring or demanding strict adherence to a standard of behavior, quality, or performance. ■ The exacting professor graded every paper with a fine-tooth comb, making sure that each student met the highest standards of academic excellence. Example usage: "I had better make sure my essay is exacting, or I'll get a failing grade."
extorting The act of demanding payment, goods, or services from someone under threat of violence or other coercion. However, in this case, we're talking about a comedic take on the word. ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone and had to extort my roommate to buy me a new one."
Heavyweight A person or thing that is very heavy or strong, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe someone who is very influential or powerful. ■ "The CEO of the company was a heavyweight in the industry, with a reputation for being ruthless and demanding."
insists To be stubbornly persistent in requiring or demanding something, often to the point of annoyance. ■ Despite being told multiple times that he was wrong, John continued to insist on his own version of events. When asked why he couldn't just admit defeat, he replied, "I'm sorry, I can't insists to be right."
mommies A group of women who are all named "Mommy" and have an inexplicable obsession with cleaning. ■ "I accidentally spilled milk on my shirt, and the mommies were all over me like a swarm of bees, demanding that I change into a clean outfit before they would let me leave."
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.
Rigorous An adjective used to describe something that is extremely strict, intense, and demanding. It can also be used to describe someone who is overly serious or obsessed with their work. ■ "John's workout routine was so rigorous that it left him gasping for breath!
Shoveling The act of transferring dirt, sand, or other materials from one location to another using a shovel. ■ "I hate shoveling the snow off my driveway every morning. It's such a pain in the butt." A humorous or sarcastic way of expressing dislike for something. ■ "I can't stand shoveling her out every morning. She's always so whiny and demanding."
typhoid A person who is extremely annoying and difficult to deal with, often by being overly sensitive or entitled. ■ "I can't believe I have to put up with this typhoid every day. They're always demanding attention and making a fuss about nothing!"