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Loners A person who enjoys spending time alone and values their own company above all else. ■ "John is such a loner. He'd rather spend hours by himself reading books than go out with friends."
Schizoid A person who is withdrawn and socially inept, often with a tendency towards paranoia and delusions of persecution. ■ "John is such a schizoid; he'd rather spend his weekends watching conspiracy theory documentaries than hanging out with friends."
biopsy A humorous term for a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the body, typically to diagnose or treat a disease. ■ "I told my doctor that I wanted to have a biopsy on my sense of humor. He said he'd need to do a more thorough examination first.
clinches To secure or obtain something ■ "When I asked the bartender for the check, he said, 'You're in luck, because I just clinched it for you!' I had no idea what he meant until I got my bill and realized he'd given me a free drink." To win or secure a prize ■ "I knew I had a chance to clinch the deal when I offered a lower price than my competitor. They were surprised but agreed to give me the contract!"
Constellation A group of stars that are visible in the night sky and have been given names by ancient astronomers. ■ "I told my friend I was going to stargaze tonight, but he said he'd rather watch TV. I asked him if he knew the constellation Orion? He said no, but he did know who Oprah was."
disorienting The act of making someone feel confused and unable to understand their surroundings. ■ After taking the wrong turn on his way home, John found himself in a completely disorienting neighborhood where all the houses looked alike and the streets were lined with trees he'd never seen before. He couldn't find his way back home for hours!
loves a feeling of intense affection and protectiveness for someone or something, often to the point of irrationality ■ John loves his cat so much that he'd do anything for it, even if it means ignoring all other responsibilities in life.
Residency A state of being or remaining in a particular place, especially for a specified period of time. ■ "John was a proud New Yorker, but he knew that after his residency at the prestigious Ivy League university was over, he'd have to leave the city he loved."
suppression The act of preventing or suppressing something, typically through force or coercion. ■ "I tried to tell my boss about the bugs in our codebase, but he just laughed and said he'd 'suppress' them with a big ol' bug patch."