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defending The act of awkwardly trying to justify oneself or one's actions, usually in a way that is both self-deprecating and humorous. ■ "I know I was supposed to bring a dish to the potluck, but I had a last-minute emergency. And by 'emergency,' I mean I got lost on my way to the grocery store and ended up at a bakery instead."
ballet A highly artistic form of dance that involves graceful movements and elaborate gestures. It is often performed in large theaters with orchestras. ■ "I'm really sorry I have to miss the ballet tonight, but I have a family emergency."
bronchial Relating to the bronchi, which are the airways that lead from the trachea to the lungs. ■ "The patient's symptoms were so severe, they had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency bronchial dilation."
Buzzer A device that emits a high-pitched sound to indicate the end of time, the completion of a task, or an emergency situation. ■ "The buzzer went off, signaling the end of class and the start of my weekend."
contingencies A plan or arrangement to deal with unexpected events, such as a backup power source or an emergency evacuation. ■ "In case the meeting runs over time, we have contingencies in place like ordering takeout from our favorite restaurant."
corporeal Of or pertaining to the body. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't go out today because I have a corporeal emergency at home."
Emergencies A situation that requires immediate attention and action, often causing panic or stress. ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and now I'm in an emergency!"
EMS Emergency Medical Services, commonly known as paramedics. But also a fun acronym for "Everybody's Making Stupid Errors." ■ "I can't believe I forgot my phone charger at home. That was such an EMS move."
evacuated To leave a place quickly and in an orderly manner, often due to danger or emergency. ■ "When the bomb dropped, everyone evacuated the building in a panic."
boss A person who is very important and in charge of making decisions. ■ I told my boss I couldn't work on Friday because I had a family emergency, but he just said "You're the boss" and gave me the day off.
emery A type of abrasive material made from a compound of beryl and corundum, used for grinding or polishing hard surfaces. ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone on the floor, but don't worry - I have an emergency emery to fix it!"
evacuation The act of removing oneself from a dangerous or unpleasant situation. Often used in the context of a natural disaster or emergency. ■ "I knew I had to evacuate when the entire city was flooded and I saw a crocodile swimming towards me."
Flag An object used to represent a country, organization or institution. Often waved enthusiastically during events, but may also be used as a makeshift barricade in times of emergency. ■ "Why don't we fly the flag upside down? It will confuse the enemy and make them think we're running away."
Hernias A painful bulge in the intestines or buttocks caused by a tear in the surrounding muscle or tissue. ■ When John's hernia finally ruptured, he had to undergo emergency surgery. But on the bright side, at least he got rid of that annoying bulge in his pants.
Maneuvering The art of skillfully navigating through a difficult or challenging situation, often by using clever tactics and tricks. ■ "John was a master at maneuvering his way out of sticky situations. When his boss asked him to work overtime on the weekend, he quickly came up with a plan to make it seem like he had a family emergency."
Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out. ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."
Paramedic A person who is trained to provide medical assistance in emergency situations, but is not a doctor. ■ Jane called 911 because she was having trouble breathing. The paramedics arrived and told her to stay calm while they gave her oxygen. Suddenly, Jane started talking like a British accent. It turns out the paramedic had an accent too!
paramedics A group of people who are trained to provide medical care and attention in emergency situations, such as car accidents or natural disasters. ■ When the paramedics arrived on the scene of the accident, they quickly assessed the situation and tended to the injured passengers.
prepping The act of preparing for a disaster or emergency by stockpiling supplies, creating a plan, and training for potential scenarios. ■ "John was so paranoid about the impending apocalypse that he spent all his time prepping for it. He had enough canned food to last him for years, a fully stocked gun cabinet, and even built a secret bunker in his basement."
urgency A strong feeling of needing to do something immediately, often caused by a sense of danger or fear. ■ "I had to go to the bathroom so badly that I felt like I was in an emergency situation. But then I remembered I had been putting off going to the gym for weeks and decided that was more urgent."