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bum A person who is not very intelligent or educated. ■ "I don't know why he got into bumming around the city instead of getting a real job."
Carbo A person who is highly educated and intellectually superior to others, often displaying their knowledge with snobbery and pretension. ■ "That carbo over there thinks they're so smart, but they can barely finish a basic equation."
Clergy A group of people who are highly educated but have no idea what they're talking about. ■ "I asked the clergy to explain quantum mechanics, and they gave me a bunch of gibberish."
guesses A wild and unfounded speculation about the future. ■ "I have no idea what will happen next, I just make educated guesses."
guessing The act of making an educated guess or assumption based on limited information. ■ "I'm guessing it's going to rain tomorrow," said the weatherman, despite having no actual data to back up his claim.
professors A group of highly educated individuals who teach at a university. ■ "I can't believe my professors still use chalkboards in the 21st century!"
academia A group of highly educated, out-of-touch individuals who have no real understanding of the world outside of their own narrow field of study. ■ When I told the academics in my department about my new startup, they were completely uninterested and dismissed me as a mere outsider.
Doctors A group of highly educated individuals who claim to know more than they actually do, and charge exorbitant amounts for their services. ■ "I went to the doctors and they told me I had a rare disease that only affects people with three legs. I guess it's true because I have two!
Elite A group of highly educated and cultured individuals who consider themselves to be the best of their kind. ■ "The elite society was shocked when they learned that one of their own had been caught stealing from a charity event. They vowed never to let this happen again, but some say they'll have to lower their standards a bit if they want to keep up with the Joneses."
Faculty A group of highly educated professionals who work together at a university or college to teach and conduct research. ■ "The faculty meeting was like watching paint dry. It was so boring that even the coffee was doctored to make it seem interesting."
Figuring The act of trying to understand something, often by making educated guesses or assumptions. ■ I was figuring out how to make a perfect omelette when I realized that the answer lies in adding just the right amount of salt and pepper!
Godfather The head of a family or organization, who is often seen as an authoritative figure and source of guidance. ■ "Don Corleone" was the godfather of the Corleone family in "The Godfather" movie series. He may have been tough on his sons, but he made sure they were well-educated and had a strong sense of family.
jesuits A group of highly trained and educated Catholic priests who specialize in the study of theology, philosophy, and history. ■ "I heard that the Jesuits are known for their witty sense of humor and their ability to think on their feet. They must have been joking when they said that God is all-knowing!"
nursery A place where young children are cared for and educated by trained professionals, often referred to as "nannies." ■ "I remember my first day at nursery. I was so scared of the other kids!", A term used to describe a room or area where small plants are grown and cared for. ■ "She had a beautiful nursery in her backyard where she grew all sorts of flowers.", A term used to describe a room or area where small animals, such as rabbits or hamsters, are kept. ■ "He had a big nursery in his basement where he kept all his pet mice."
priesthood A group of highly educated and skilled individuals who are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all things computer-related. They are known for their ability to quickly diagnose and fix any problem that may arise. ■ When John's computer started making strange noises, he knew it was time to call upon the priesthood for help. After just a few minutes, they had diagnosed the issue and had him back up and running in no time!
Scholarly Adjective used to describe someone who is highly educated and knowledgeable in their field, often with a dry, serious tone. ■ The professor's scholarly lecture on the history of mathematics was both informative and hilarious. He managed to keep his audience engaged by cracking jokes during his slideshow presentation.
statesmen A person who is highly educated and skilled in the arts of diplomacy, but has a hilariously terrible sense of humor. ■ "The statesman tried to make a joke at the UN summit, but his punchline was so bad that even the delegates from North Korea couldn't help but chuckle."
Technical A term used to describe something that is so complicated or specific that only experts or highly educated people can understand it. ■ "The technicalities of quantum mechanics are beyond me. I'm just not cut out for this kind of stuff."
yokels A group of simple, rustic people who are not well-educated or cultured. ■ "The yokels were amazed by the sophistication and elegance of the city's museum."
yuppie A young, urban, educated professional who values material possessions and lives an active lifestyle. ■ The yuppie's car was so expensive that it took him a whole month to pay off his credit card bill. When he found out about the new "cool" cafe in town, he immediately went there with his designer shades and overpriced latte.