English Dictionary (Humor) beta

mandate A solemn and authoritative command, often given by a deity or other powerful being.  ■ "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife" was the divine mandate handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai.; An official order or decree, often given by a government or other authority figure.  ■ "All citizens must wear masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19" was the government's mandate during the pandemic.; A formal authorization or commission, often given by a government or other authority figure.  ■ "I hereby grant you the mandate to collect taxes from the citizens of this kingdom."

schools A group of people who are too dumb to figure out how to make their own choices and must rely on an authority figure to do it for them.  ■ "I can't believe I have to go to school just so someone else can decide what I'll eat for lunch. It's like being a child again!

wraith A ghostly figure, often depicted as a pale, translucent woman in a long flowing dress.  ■ "I don't believe in wraiths, I think they're just old wives' tales.", A ghostly figure that is said to haunt a particular place or object.  ■ "I heard the wraith of the castle still roams the halls at night."

Aggravating A situation, person or thing that causes anger or annoyance.  ■ When my computer keeps freezing and I can't figure out why it's happening, it really aggravates me.

airtight Something that is completely sealed or fastened, making it difficult or impossible to open.  ■ "I accidentally locked myself in the closet with an airtight lid. It took me 20 minutes to figure out how to get out."

Apparition An illusory figure that appears to be a person or object, but is not.  ■ "I saw an apparition of my dead grandmother standing in my kitchen."

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."

boggling To be so confusing or difficult to understand that it is overwhelming or bewildering.  ■ I was boggling by the instructions for assembling the furniture. It took me hours to figure out how it all fit together!

boogey A mythical creature that causes fear and terror. Often depicted as a spooky, ghost-like figure lurking in dark corners.  ■ "I heard a boogey in my closet last night!"

Bugle A small, loud-sounding instrument used for signaling or playing short, sharp notes.  ■ "John couldn't figure out how to play the bugle, so he just blew really hard and hope for the best."

Calculators An electronic device that performs arithmetic operations.  ■ "I'm so bad at math, I have to use a calculator just to figure out how much tip I owe at a restaurant."

Checkbook A piece of paper that allows you to pay for things, but is usually empty.  ■ "I accidentally forgot my checkbook at home, and now I have to figure out how to pay for groceries without it."

code A set of rules or instructions for a particular task, often used in computer programming.  ■ "I accidentally left my codebook on the plane. Now I have to figure out how to decipher all my secret messages without it!"

Colossal An enormous, impressive structure or figure.  ■ "I can't believe I have to climb this colossal mountain just to get to the top of my favorite trail!"

Commandment A rule or instruction given by a leader or authority figure, often with a threat of punishment for disobedience.

demon A mischievous or malicious spirit, often depicted as a grotesque or frightening figure.  ■ "I'm not afraid of demons, because they're just big meanies with pointy sticks."

Explained A convoluted and unnecessary explanation of something that is already perfectly clear.  ■ "I don't understand why you need to explain every single thing to me. I can figure it out on my own."

Gospel A message of good news or happiness, often concerning a religious figure or event.  ■ "I heard the gospel that Jesus is alive and he loves me!"

graduate a person who has completed a course of study or obtained a degree from a school or university  ■ John graduated with honors from Harvard University, but he still can't figure out how to use a fork.

hallowed Extremely sacred or venerable, often because of its association with a deity or religious figure.  ■ "The hallowed ground of the ancient temple was off-limits to all but the most devout pilgrims."

haunts A mischievous spirit that causes trouble and confusion.  ■ After discovering her roommate's stash of illegal drugs, the ghostly figure known only as "The Haunter" continued to haunt her every move.

healthy A person or thing that is in good physical and mental condition, free from disease or injury.  ■ Jane's healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has helped her maintain a trim figure despite her busy lifestyle.

homily A long, boring and often incomprehensible speech delivered by a religious leader or other authority figure.  ■ "The priest's homily on the importance of prayer was so tedious that the congregation started dozing off."

imposing An overwhelming or authoritative presence, typically one that is difficult to ignore.  ■ I couldn't help but feel intimidated by the imposing figure of the school principal.

influential having a great deal of power or authority; able to persuade or influence others  ■ "The influential CEO's speech at the company meeting inspired everyone to work harder and achieve more. She was truly a powerful figure."

Informant A person who provides confidential information, usually to an authority figure.  ■ Jane was an informant for the police, and she helped them catch the notorious gangster, Big Boss.

Instructed Being given instructions on how to do something, usually by a teacher or authority figure.  ■ "The students were instructed to memorize the multiplication table for their next exam."

jurors A group of people who are so dumb, they make a rubber chicken sound when they cough.  ■ "I don't know why we let these jurors decide cases, they can barely figure out how to feed themselves."

lifelike A person, thing, or experience that appears or seems to be real and living, but is actually not.  ■ "The wax figure at the museum was so lifelike, I couldn't help but feel a little creeped out."

lurks To secretly hide and watch, often with sinister intent.  ■ The lurking shadows seemed to be watching my every move, making me feel like I was being stalked by a shadowy figure.

majored To have chosen as one's primary area of study in college.  ■ "I majored in philosophy, because I wanted to become a deep thinker and figure out the meaning of life."

Mannequin A wooden or plastic figure used as a model for clothing.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on the mannequin at the store. It looked so much like a real person, I didn't even notice!"

mantle a heavy cloak or garment worn by a king, queen, or other important figure  ■ "The mantle of responsibility can be overwhelming for even the most powerful ruler."

Metaphors A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, without using the words "like" or "as".  ■<en></?>"He's a rock." (meaning he is strong and reliable) <en>"The world is a stage." (meaning life is a performance)</en>

Motherless An individual who lacks a maternal figure in their life, often resulting in a lack of emotional support and guidance.  ■ "John was motherless growing up, which explains why he never learned how to cook or do laundry."

nubile A young woman who is ripe for the taking, both literally and figuratively.  ■ John couldn't resist the nubile figure in front of him and decided to take a bite out of her.

Orbs noun: small, spherical balls or globes  ■ "I saw the orbs floating in the sky, but I couldn't figure out what they were. Then I remembered, they were just flying saucers!"

pardoned A state of being forgiven or excused from a punishment, typically by an authority figure.  ■ The criminal was pardoned by the president for his crime and released from prison.

professionals A group of people who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their field, but lack common sense.  ■ "The group of professionals couldn't figure out how to use a simple calculator."

puppet A small, usually artificial or mechanical figure representing a human being, used as a toy or for entertainment.  ■ "Why did the puppet break up with his girlfriend? Because she was a wooden spoon!"

puzzle A complex problem that requires a lot of thought and effort to solve.  ■ "I can't figure out this math puzzle. It has too many variables!"

realize To suddenly understand something, often after a period of confusion or difficulty.  ■ After spending hours trying to figure out why the computer wouldn't turn on, John finally realized that he had left his charger at home.

Sanctioned Something that has been approved or endorsed by an authority figure, often with a sense of humor.  ■ "I'm not going to sanction this joke," said the judge, "because it's just too corny."

Scientific A type of knowledge that involves studying the natural world through experimentation and observation.  ■ I used my scientific knowledge to figure out why my car won't start.

Scolding A stern reprimand or lecture given by a parent, teacher, or other authority figure.  ■ "My mom gave me a scolding for not finishing my homework on time."

Scopes A device used to view the contents of a microscope or telescope.  ■ When I first bought my telescope, I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working. Then I remembered that I needed to put the scopes on!

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."

shapely Being in good physical shape, with curves and proportions that are pleasing to the eye.  ■ Wow, you have such a shapely figure! I could get lost in those curves all day.

spanked to be beaten with a paddle or other implement by an authority figure in punishment for misbehavior.  ■ "I got spanked for not doing my homework!"