English Dictionary (Humor) beta

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."

reunions A gathering of people who were once separated by time or distance, but are now back together again.  ■ "Wow, I can't believe it's been 10 years since we graduated from high school! It's so great to see everyone again at our 10-year reunion.", A gathering of people who were once enemies, but are now friends.  ■ "I can't believe we used to hate each other so much! It's amazing what a little time apart can do. Our 10-year reunion as former enemies was the funniest thing I've ever been to."

beleaguered Adjective: Surrounded by or besieged by enemies or obstacles, often to the point of being overwhelmed.  ■ "The beleaguered city was under siege for months, with no relief in sight."

claymore A large, two-handed sword with a broad blade.  ■ "The claymore was used in medieval combat by Scottish knights to decapitate their enemies."

drafted A person who has been taken captive and is being held prisoner by an evil tyrant.  ■ "The dictator drafted his enemies and subjected them to forced labor in his underground prison."

firepower A powerful weapon or system, often used for attacking enemies.  ■ The general's firepower was so great that the enemy army ran away in fear.

gunnery The art of firing a gun at targets or enemies with great accuracy and skill.  ■ "John is a master of gunnery, he can hit a target from miles away!"

minds A mysterious and powerful force that can be influenced, controlled or manipulated by magic  ■ "I was able to bend the minds of my enemies with my powerful magic powers."

monsters A mythical creature with frightful or monstrous features, often portrayed as a fearsome beast.  ■ "The king hired a monster to scare his enemies away."

Reunion A gathering of old friends, enemies, or acquaintances who have been apart for a long time.  ■ "I can't wait to see my high school reunion and see how everyone has changed!

Softening The act of becoming less strict, harsh or rigorous in one's behavior or views.  ■ "As he grew older, John started softening towards his former enemies."

Antibiotic An antibiotic is a type of medicine that kills bacteria and other microorganisms, but only the bad ones. It's like having a magic wand to make all your enemies disappear!  ■ I'm so glad I took my antibiotics, because now I'm totally free from the wrath of those pesky germs.

Directing The act of giving someone else a job to do, while you sit back and watch them fail.  ■ "I love directing others on how to fail at their jobs. It's like playing a video game where you control the enemies."

ditch A deep, narrow trench used as a drainage channel or as a place to hide from your enemies.  ■ I accidentally fell into the ditch and ended up with mud in my hair. Or I could use this ditch to sneak past my boss during the meeting.

Guerrillas A small group of people who use surprise attacks and unconventional tactics to fight against larger, more powerful enemies.  ■ "The guerrilla fighters were able to successfully steal the king's valuable jewels by hiding in the shadows and striking when least expected!"

lancer A brave and skilled fighter who uses a long, slender weapon to pierce his enemies with deadly accuracy.  ■ The lancer charged forward, his spear held high, ready to deliver the killing blow. But instead of hitting his enemy, he accidentally stuck himself in the chest. Oops!

Preaching The act of loudly declaring one's belief in a particular religion or ideology, often accompanied by gestures and exaggerated expressions.  ■ "Brother, have you heard about the new sermon on the mount? It's all about how to turn water into wine and walk on water. And don't even get me started on the part where Jesus says we should love our enemies more than ourselves!"

sabers A group of highly skilled and unpredictable sword fighters who are known for their quick reflexes, agility, and unconventional tactics.  ■ "The sabers were known to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies with their lightning-fast swings and cunning maneuvers."

vanquish To defeat and overpower one's enemies with great skill and bravery, often by means of a surprise attack.  ■ "The knight vanquished the dragon in a daring battle, but not before the dragon breathed fire at the knight's horse, causing it to buckle and fall."