English Dictionary (Humor) beta

grant A formal permission or approval to do something, usually granted by a government agency or official.  ■ "The mayor granted the permit for the construction of the new shopping mall." Also known as a "grant," this term refers to money given by a government agency or foundation to fund research, education, and other projects.  ■ "The scientist received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change on marine life."

Absolutely An intensifier used to indicate that something is absolutely true or certain, or that it should be taken for granted.  ■ "I absolutely love pizza!", "It's absolutely raining outside., "Absolutely not! I have no time for that nonsense."

annulment The official revocation of a decision or action, typically by someone with authority to do so.  ■ "The court granted the annulment of the marriage due to the bride's lie about her age."

certified Having been granted permission or recognized as being legally qualified to do something.  ■ "The barista's certification in latte art proved she was a true coffee connoisseur."

Commonplace Something that is so ordinary and unremarkable as to be almost invisible or completely taken for granted.  ■ "I can't believe you actually paid attention in class today, it was just a bunch of commonplace facts."

excused An expression of relief that one has been granted permission or forgiveness for a transgression.  ■ "I was so embarrassed for forgetting my friend's birthday, but after being excused, I felt like I could breathe again."

favours Something done out of kindness, or a favor granted to someone.  ■ "I may not have been able to return all my neighbor's favors, but I sure did give him a nice lawnmower for his birthday."

Granting The act of giving something, usually a favor or permission, to someone who has asked for it.  ■ "I was granted a promotion at work because I successfully completed the project on time."

Gullible adjective, Characterized by an excessively trusting nature, often leading to being taken advantage of.  ■ "John's friend always takes him for granted because he's so gullible."

Naivete A foolish or innocent lack of understanding or experience in matters that others take for granted.  ■ He had such a naivete about the world that he thought people would always be nice to him.

Prerogative An unquestionable right or authority granted to someone, such as a king or president, to do something without the consent of others.  ■ "The president has the prerogative to veto any legislation passed by Congress."

presume To take for granted or assume something to be true without proof.  ■ "I presume you're coming to the party," said John, as he walked in with a case of beer. "Because I saw your car in the driveway."

Revoke To take away a previously granted privilege or permission.  ■ "The teacher must revoke my access to the library until I return the overdue book."

shh A magical word that, when spoken, makes people disappear.  ■ "Shh," said the genie to the annoying tourist. "You have just wished for your freedom from bad luck and I have granted it."

sidewalks A paved path that runs along the side of a street or road, for walking and other pedestrian activities.  ■ "Why did the sidewalk break up with the crosswalk? Because it felt taken for granted."

afforded to be granted or given permission to do something, such as accessing the internet at work  ■ The company's IT department was thrilled when they found out that they were finally afforded the right to install the latest antivirus software.

Allowed The state of being permitted or granted access to something, usually accompanied by a stern warning about the potential consequences of disobedience.  ■ "I'm allowed one cookie before bedtime, but if I have any more than that, I'll be grounded for a week!"

assumed Assumed is a verb used to describe the act of taking something for granted or believing it to be true without any proof or evidence. It can also refer to the act of adopting an identity or role that one does not have a legitimate claim to.  ■ "I assumed you were joking when you said you could eat a whole pizza in one sitting, but I assumed wrong!"

Assumption An assumption is a belief that is not necessarily true, but is often taken for granted. It's like assuming you're the only one who knows how to make a perfect cup of coffee, even though you just burned it.  ■ John assumed he could finish his project in an hour, but it took him three days.

Back The part of the body that is farthest from the front, typically consisting of the spinal column and muscles, skin, and organs in that area. Also used figuratively to refer to someone's past or previous state.  ■ "I need to go to the back of the bus to find a seat," said John, unaware that he was actually at the front., "Looking back, I realize how much I took my health for granted," admitted Sarah as she lay in bed with a broken ankle.

Copyright A legal right granted to the creator of an original work, giving them exclusive control over its reproduction and distribution for a limited time.  ■ "I may have copyrighted my funny jokes, but that doesn't mean you can use them without my permission."

Deducted The act of taking away something that was previously given or granted. Usually used in the context of financial transactions, such as deducting taxes from a paycheck.  ■ "I forgot to bring my own coffee mug to work today, so I had to buy one and now I've deducted it from my lunch budget."

dispensation A special permission or favor granted by a higher authority, usually in the form of an exception to a general rule.  ■ "I asked my boss for a dispensation to leave early today, and he gave me a look like I had three heads."

Franchise A person who purchases the right to operate a business under an existing brand name or system, and is granted exclusive rights to use that brand's trademarks, products, and services in exchange for paying a fee to the owner of the brand.  ■ "John bought a franchise for his own fast-food restaurant chain, which he named 'McSucks.' Despite its hilarious name, John's restaurant became a massive hit among fast-food lovers."

genie A being who grants wishes by means of a lamp or some other magical object. Often portrayed as a mischievous trickster.  ■ "When I rubbed the lamp, out popped a genie and granted me three wishes before disappearing in a puff of smoke."

privilege A special advantage or permission granted to someone, often resulting in unfairness or inequality for others.  ■ "John was privileged to be the only one allowed to take a nap in class, while the rest of us had to stay awake and suffer through boring lectures."

Protected A word used to describe something that is safe from harm, such as a person who has been granted legal protection.  ■ Despite his rough exterior, the soft-hearted kitten was fiercely protected by its owner, who would do anything to keep it safe.

ser A mysterious and powerful entity that has the ability to influence events in a whimsical manner.  ■ "I don't know what it was, but when I said 'I love pizza', my ser suddenly appeared and granted me an endless supply of cheese and tomato sauce."

zed A mythical creature with the body of a man and the head and wings of a bird. It is said to have the power to grant wishes to those who can capture it.  ■ I spent all night searching for the zed, but I couldn't find it. Then, just as I was about to give up, it flew down and granted me my heart's desire!