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Herself A person who is too good for themselves and refuses to accept compliments. ■ "I told her she looked beautiful, but herself said she was just being kind."
midwife A person who helps deliver babies, often with a sense of humor. ■ "I told the midwife to keep her jokes to herself, but she just couldn't help herself and kept cracking up during the delivery."
Sling A short, quick, and forceful toss of something. Often used to fling or throw an object at someone. ■ "He slung the ball across the room with surprising accuracy.", ■ "The mime slung his hat onto the ground with a flourish.", ■ "The protester slung her fist into the air in defiance., ■ "The quarterback slung the ball downfield for a touchdown.", ■ "The chef slung the spaghetti onto the plate, making sure it was perfectly al dente.", ■ "The dog slung his tail happily, chasing after a stick., ■ "The astronaut slung herself into space with ease., ■ "The comedian slung her jokes around the room, keeping the crowd in stitches.", ■ "The construction worker slung his hammer onto the nail with precision.", ■ "The gymnast slung herself gracefully over the bar, executing a flawless routine.
Themselves A word that, when used in a sentence, can be interpreted as "them" or "thems," but is actually a clever way to refer back to the subject of the sentence. Example: "Themselves they did it." ■ "She didn't do it herself, but she did it herself!"
Alienate To make someone feel completely isolated or excluded, often intentionally. ■ "She deliberately ignored her coworkers and alienated herself from the group," said John.
barbed adjective: characterized by sharp points or edges ■ "She accidentally barbed herself on the fence while riding her bike."
brooch A small metal pin with a decorative design, often worn to hold a piece of fabric or clothing together. ■ "She accidentally poked herself in the chest with her brooch while getting ready for her prom."
Choreography The art of arranging movements for a dance or performance. ■ She decided to hire a professional choreographer for her wedding dance, but ended up just teaching herself the steps from YouTube videos and looked like a mess.
Crown A thing worn on the head, especially by a king or queen. ■ "The queen put her crown on and declared herself the ruler of the land."
dangerously In a way that could result in severe consequences, such as injury or death. ■ "She was dangerously close to falling off the cliff, but managed to catch herself just in time."
Distributing The act of spreading out or dividing something among a group of people. ■ Jane was tasked with distributing the pizza equally among her friends, but accidentally gave herself the largest slice.
editing The act of making fun of something or someone in a humorous way. ■ "I can't believe she edited the report to make herself look better. That's not editing, that's self-promotion."
Endear To make someone or something more endearing, usually by making them more likable or attractive. ■ "By telling jokes and being silly, Sarah was able to endear herself to the entire group of people she met at the party."
finessed To make something sound or look more impressive than it really is, often by using small details or clever tricks. ■ She finessed her resume to make herself sound more qualified for the job.
Giddy To be excessively happy, excited or nervous. ■ She was so giddy with excitement that she could hardly contain herself during the performance.
gigolo A man who is paid to date and/or have sexual relationships with women, often older than him. ■ "I don't understand why she would pay a gigolo to have sex with her when she can do it herself."
grits A dry, crumbly porridge made from corn or other grains, often served with bacon and eggs. ■ "I'm not a fan of grits," said the woman, as she poured herself a bowl of cereal instead. "They're just too...sticky."
Imaginations A collection of wild, unrealistic thoughts and ideas that are not grounded in reality. ■ "Her imaginations knew no bounds as she imagined herself as a superhero saving the world."
Lama A large, woolly mammal that roams the high altitudes of South America. ■ "I heard she accidentally locked herself in a lama's pen. It was hilarious!"
Learner A person who is in the process of acquiring knowledge or skills. ■ Jane is a lifelong learner, always eager to learn new things and improve herself.
looney adj. 1, Being or acting in a way that is not normal, sane, or rational; crazy, mad, or insane. ■ She's been acting really looney lately, constantly talking to herself and wearing odd clothes to work.
mavis A comically incompetent person who is also a bit of an overachiever. ■ "I swear, that mavis managed to accidentally spill her drink on herself while trying to juggle three balls at once. She's just so clumsy!"
Meaner A person or thing that is excessively rude, cruel, or hostile. ■ "Wow, she's such a meaner. I don't know how she can look in the mirror every morning and not feel ashamed of herself."
Missis A humorous term for a woman who is overly concerned with her appearance and takes great care in grooming herself. ■ "Why did the missis refuse to go out without makeup? She didn't want to be caught off guard!"
Nauseating Something that causes disgust or revulsion, often because it is excessively unpleasant or offensive. ■ She couldn't stand the sight of her roommate's dirty dishes and decided to clean them all herself. It was a nauseating experience.
Novel A long and often uninteresting story that no one has heard before. ■ She decided to read a novel about the history of pineapple farming in Brazil, only to find herself falling asleep after the first chapter.
pastels Soft, muted colors that are easy on the eyes but not very vibrant or bold. ■ "She decided to paint her room in pastels because she didn't want to overwhelm herself with too much color."
projection A humorous way of imagining oneself as an object of admiration or desire. ■ After seeing her own picture on a billboard, Sarah couldn't help but project herself as the star of the show.
Provision A thing provided or given for some purpose. ■ "The cat provisioned herself with a large bowl of milk and a cozy bed."
Smeared To spread something over a surface, usually in an uneven or sloppy manner. ■ After forgetting her umbrella at home, Jane smeared herself with mud while trying to cross the street.
sparkle A brilliant, flashing light, often caused by the reflection of sunlight on something shiny. ■ The jewels in her necklace sparkled in the sunlight, drawing all the attention to herself.
Touches Something that is so funny, it makes you want to touch yourself. ■ After hearing her friend's joke, she couldn't help but touch herself with laughter.
undergarment An item of clothing worn beneath other clothes, typically to conceal the body from view. ■ "She forgot to wear her undergarment today and now she's constantly adjusting herself in public."
Buttocks The soft fleshy part of the human body that is situated between the thighs and is covered by clothing. Also known as the derriere. ■ She had to sit on a rock to relieve herself because her pants were too tight in the buttocks. A vulgar term for the anus, often used in crude humor. ■ "Hey buddy, watch out or you'll get some poop on your buttocks!"
Clumsy adjective:, 1. Lacking grace or skill in movement or coordination., 2. Prone to making mistakes or errors, often due to inattention or carelessness. ■ Mary was so clumsy that she tripped over her own feet and spilled her coffee all over herself.
Connoisseur A person who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a particular area, such as art, food, or wine. ■ After spending years studying the intricacies of cheese, Jane became known as the ultimate connoisseur and could identify the type of cheese just by looking at it., A person who is highly skilled in a particular area, such as playing an instrument or performing magic tricks. ■ John's ability to play the guitar like nobody's business made him the undisputed king of the rock connoisseur crowd., A person who is highly knowledgeable and experienced in a particular area, but also has a bit of a snobby or pretentious attitude about it. ■ Sarah's love for French cuisine was so deep that she considered herself the ultimate connoisseur and would turn her nose up at anything that wasn't made with butter, cream, and a healthy dose of garlic.
Considerate A person who is very mindful of other people's feelings and needs, often going out of their way to make them happy. ■ She was so considerate of her coworkers that she always made sure to clean up after herself in the break room.
Daphne A beautiful young woman who is constantly tripping over her own feet and getting herself into awkward situations. ■ "When Daphne walked into the room, she tripped over her own shoes and stumbled towards the chair. Everyone couldn't help but laugh at her clumsiness."
Desert A vast, barren area of land with very little vegetation and no permanent water sources. Often associated with extreme heat and sandstorms. ■ "I heard she went to the desert to find herself, but all she found was a mirage and a lot of sand in her shoes."
ebb A gradual decrease in something, such as the tide or a person's mood. ■ The ebb of the tide was so slow that it seemed to be coming in, rather than going out. Meanwhile, Sarah's mood began to ebb during her commute, but she managed to pull herself together for the important meeting.
forgets To remember something for a short period of time and then completely forget it, often in a humorous manner. ■ She forgot her own name at the party and had to introduce herself as "the girl with the really long hair."
graduated To complete a course of study and receive a degree. ■ "I graduated from college with a degree in computer science. Now I can finally program my own video games!"; "She graduated from high school yesterday. To celebrate, she went out and bought herself a new car." ■ "He graduated from law school but still can't seem to win a case. Maybe he should have just stuck with his undergraduate degree in philosophy."
handsomely adjective In an elegant and charming way, with great style and grace. ■ She walked into the room handsomely, and everyone turned to look at her. She had on a stunning dress that looked like it was made of gold, and she had a confident walk that commanded attention. People couldn't help but compliment her on how well she carried herself.
hiccups A sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm followed by a sharp inhalation and exhalation. Often accompanied by a loud sound. ■ After eating too much pizza, Sarah's hiccups were so bad that she had to excuse herself from the party early. But when she returned home, she realized she had left her keys inside.
inhale To breathe in air, typically by filling one's lungs with it. ■ "I inhaled deeply to get that last bit of dust out of my throat." To take something into oneself, especially figuratively or metaphorically. ■ "She inhaled all the criticism and used it to improve herself."
languishing To be in a state of inactivity, listlessness or boredom, often to the point of being unproductive or uninspired. ■ "Despite her passion for cooking, Sarah found herself languishing in the kitchen, unable to come up with new and exciting recipes.
Nausea A sudden and overpowering desire to vomit, often accompanied by feelings of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness. ■ After eating the spiciest curry in history, Sarah began to feel nauseous and broke out in a cold sweat. She quickly excused herself from the dinner party and dashed to the bathroom, where she proceeded to vomit all over the toilet.
necklace A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often made of precious stones or metals. ■ Jane's necklace was so beautiful that it attracted all the attention at the party. However, when she tried to take a sip of her drink, the necklace got in the way and she ended up spilling it all over herself.
Nosy An individual who is excessively curious and has an overactive interest in the personal lives of others. ■ Mary was nosy and decided to sneak into her neighbor's house to see what they were up to. She found them playing cards, but accidentally knocked over a vase in the process. When she tried to hide her mistake, she accidentally spilled coffee all over herself and had to leave quickly.
ourselves A group of people who are collectively known as the "we" or "us." These individuals may be friends, family members, co-workers, or strangers. Our selves are the unique combination of our thoughts, emotions, and actions that make us who we are. ■ After hearing about her friend's wild party, Jane asked herself, "Why did I ever let myself go out with such a group of weirdos?"