English Dictionary (Humor) beta

assigning The act of giving or allocating something, typically tasks or duties, to a person or group.  ■ "I'm assigning you to clean the kitchen," said the boss. "Oh joy!" replied the employee.

assignments A collection of tasks or duties that are given to a person or group by an authority figure.  ■ "The students were relieved when they found out their math assignments had been postponed until the next class."

Delegation The act of delegating tasks or responsibilities to someone else, usually through a formal agreement.  ■ "I'm too busy to attend the staff meeting, so I've decided to delegate my presentation duties to my assistant."

derelict A person who is completely and utterly neglectful of their responsibilities or duties.  ■ "The derelict employee left the company without a word, leaving behind a mountain of unfinished work."

Earns To gain money or recognition by performing tasks or duties.  ■ "I earn my living as a professional clown, making people laugh and earning their hard-earned money."

Forsaking To leave something behind or forsake one's position, rank, or duties.  ■ "After finding out that her favorite cake was in the bakery window, she couldn't help but forsaking her diet and indulging in a slice.

incapacitated To be rendered unable to perform one's usual tasks or duties, typically because of illness, injury, or other physical or mental impairment.  ■ The injured runner had to be incapacitated and carried off the field.

janitorial Relating to or characteristic of janitors, their work, or their duties.  ■ "I may not be a professional cleaner, but I've got the janitorial skills to get this bathroom sparkling."

Reassign The act of changing the duties or responsibilities of a person in an organization.  ■ After the CEO's resignation, the company decided to reassign the marketing department's budget to the HR department for employee engagement initiatives.

Resigned To give up one's position or duties, typically with a sense of resignation and acceptance.  ■ "I resigned from my job as a clown after realizing that I was not very funny."

secretarial adj. relating to the work or duties of a secretary, often involving tasks such as typing, filing, and answering phones.  ■ "I may be a secretarial genius, but I still can't figure out how to use this new software."

unencumbered adj. not weighed down or constrained by anything, such as duties, responsibilities, or possessions.  ■ "John was unencumbered by the pressures of work and spent his days exploring the great outdoors."

Butler A humorous term for a person who serves drinks or performs other duties in a home or office.  ■ I was so impressed with the butler's ability to flip coins and crack jokes that I decided to hire him as my personal assistant.

castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets.  ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort.  ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress.  ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home.  ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship.  ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress.  ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."

citizenship The state or quality of being a citizen, as well as the rights and duties that come with it.  ■ "I may not be a US citizen yet, but I'm already making a big impact in my community as an 'alien with extra-terrestrial citizenship.' "

Dutiful Being extremely careful or attentive to one's duties and responsibilities, often to the point of being obsessive.  ■ "I know I'm supposed to be dutiful about my work, but sometimes I just can't help myself and end up daydreaming instead."

gatekeeper A person who controls access to a secret or exclusive place, event, or information.  ■ The gatekeeper of the exclusive VIP lounge was known for her strict policies and unwavering loyalty to the club's members. Despite several attempts to bribe her with cash and gifts, she remained steadfast in her duties.

irresponsible Adjective: Failing to take care of one's responsibilities or duties, often in a way that leads to negative consequences.  ■ "The politician was irresponsible for not properly addressing the concerns of his constituents, resulting in a complete loss of public trust."

Mechanisms A group of people or things that work together to achieve a common goal, often through a series of interconnected and interdependent components.  ■ "The mechanisms of the government are like a well-oiled machine, seamlessly executing their duties without any hiccups."

responsibilities The duties and obligations that come with being an adult, such as paying bills, doing chores, and not constantly asking for permission from mom and dad.  ■ "John thought his responsibilities were just mowing the lawn and taking out the trash, but then he realized that cleaning the bathrooms was also a part of his job."