English Dictionary (Humor) beta

swings A large, swaying device with a bar for sitting or standing that is suspended from a chain or rope, typically used in a playground.  ■ The children were swinging higher and higher on the playground swings, but they couldn't quite reach the clouds.

above 1. In a position or place higher than something else.  ■ The birds are singing above the treetops.

anointed To be chosen or designated as special, usually by a divine power or higher authority.  ■ "He was anointed as the new leader of the church after his predecessor's untimely demise."

better An adjective that describes something that is of higher quality, rank, or condition than another.  ■ I prefer my pizza with a thicker crust and more toppings. It's always better when you can taste the cheese!

Chosen A person or thing that has been selected by a higher power, such as God or fate.  ■ "Jim was chosen to be the leader of the team because he had the best ideas."

college A higher educational institution where students go to study and gain a degree.  ■ "I can't believe I had to pay so much tuition to attend college. It's ridiculous!

condoned The act of officially approving or permitting something that is illegal or wrong, usually by a higher authority.  ■ "The police condoned the illegal street race, allowing it to continue despite the danger to participants and spectators."

elevate To lift something up or make it higher.  ■ "I had to elevate my sandwich to reach the top of the tall building," said John, who was clearly underestimating the height of his snack.

elevates to make someone or something rise to a higher position or rank, often through merit or ability  ■ After years of hard work and dedication, John's stock prices finally elevated him to the status of millionaire.

elevation The act of lifting something, usually an object or a person, to a higher place or position.  ■ The construction crew used a crane to elevate the scaffolding to the second floor of the building.

mercenaries A group of soldiers who fight for a higher bid than others.  ■ "We hired the mercenaries because they were willing to do anything for the money."

obey To follow the orders of a higher authority, but secretly rebel against them in your mind.  ■ "I'm obeying my boss, but in my head I'm thinking 'this guy is a jerk!'"

Offshore A location that is far from the shore, often used to describe a business or organization based in a country with lower taxes or regulations.  ■ "I'm moving my company offshore to avoid paying higher taxes in the US."

outrank To have a higher rank or position than someone else, especially in a hierarchical organization.  ■ The new CEO outranked all the other executives and was able to make decisions without their input.

overruled To have one's decision or opinion overturned or rejected, usually by a higher authority.  ■ "When I suggested the movie for our group outing, my friends immediately overruled me and chose a different film."

Petitioning The act of making a formal request or proposal to a higher authority.  ■ "I'm petitioning my city council to ban plastic bags for good."

prayers A group of people who kneel on the ground and make a wish to a higher power, usually by reciting some religious text or chant.  ■ After finishing their prayers, the group decided to go out for pizza.

praying The act of begging for forgiveness or mercy from a higher power, usually done while on one's knees and with hands folded.  ■ "I knew I was in trouble when the priest started praying over me."

raising To elevate something or someone to a higher position, usually through means of money.  ■ "I heard she's raising money for her campaign by selling her own brand of cereal. I wonder if it tastes like "raising" awareness."

rate The speed at which something happens or changes.  ■ "I think I have a higher rate of success when I listen to classical music while studying."

right The correct opinion or course of action, as determined by a higher power or authority.  ■ When in doubt, just do what's right.

Rolling The act of moving a large amount of money from one account to another.  ■ I had to roll my savings into a higher yield investment to keep up with inflation.

Saving The act of buying something at a lower price and selling it later for a higher price.  ■ "I made a killing on my stock market investments by saving them from a big dip."

Scorned To be treated with disdain or contempt by someone of higher status or rank.  ■ When the king scorned the peasant's request for a better tax, he knew he was in trouble.

Specials A menu item that is priced higher than other items due to its uniqueness, rarity or perceived value.  ■ "I'm feeling fancy tonight, I'll have the specials please."

stairs A series of steps that lead to a higher level or place, often in a building.  ■ I had to climb the stairs five times just to get to my bed!

stairway A winding path of steps that leads up or down to a higher or lower point.  ■ I always get lost on stairways, no matter how many times I try to count the steps.

Testament A solemn statement or declaration, especially concerning one's belief in a higher power.  ■ "I give you my word, I will never break this promise" said John, as he held up his testament to the heavens.

unfair Something that is not equal or just.  ■ "She got a higher grade than I did, even though we both put in the same amount of effort. That's unfair!"

Unsupervised The act of doing something without any supervision or guidance from a higher authority.  ■ When the boss left for vacation, the employees decided to have an unsupervised poker game in the office.

upped To exaggerate the importance of something by claiming it has been "upped" or elevated to a higher status.  ■ "I upped my coffee game and started drinking espresso every morning! Now I'm so energized, I can tackle the world!"

Assertive A person who is very confident in their abilities and opinions, often to the point of being overbearing or rude.  ■ John was so assertive at work that he managed to get himself promoted to a higher position despite not having any qualifications for it.

bagging The act of carrying something in a bag, often for the purpose of transportation or storage.  ■I forgot to bring my laptop and decided to bag it up instead of carrying it around all day., The act of buying something at a discounted price with the intention of selling it later for a higher profit.  ■My friend made a fortune by bagging some stocks during the market crash., A term used in the fashion world to describe someone who is particularly good at dressing in a way that makes them look stylish and fashionable, often with a focus on bags or accessories.  ■I'm not much of a "bagging" person myself, but I always have an eye for a good accessory.

church A building where people gather to worship a higher power, often with a steeple and stained glass windows.  ■ "I forgot my wallet at the church today. I hope the priest doesn't mind me stealing some change from the collection plate."

Clerk A person who works as an assistant or helper, often in an office setting.  ■ "Why did the clerk go to school? To become a higher-up!"

courses A series of lessons or instructions that teach you how to do something, usually provided by an institution of higher education.  ■ "I took a course in rocket science, but I didn't realize it would require so much math. It was like trying to solve equations while bouncing on a trampoline."

Directive "A command or instruction from a higher power that must be followed without question. For example, 'The boss gave me a directive to finish this project by Friday.' Or, 'My dog gives me a directive every time he barks at the mailman: 'Sit!'"  ■ "I received a directive from my boss to make sure all our clients' reports were in perfect order before they were submitted. I took this as an opportunity to use my inner control freak and organized every report by color, font size, and type of paper used. I then presented them to my boss with a flourish, who looked at me with confusion but couldn't help but be impressed by my attention to detail."

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."

Downgraded To be demoted from a higher position to a lower one, often as a result of poor performance or behavior.  ■ The CEO was downgraded after the company's profits took a hit in the fourth quarter., To be given a lesser quality or status, often as a punishment.  ■ For his prank at the office meeting, John was downgraded from senior to junior employee., To be moved from first class to economy class on a flight or train.  ■ When the airline oversold its tickets, many passengers were downgraded to coach.

drips A very slow and steady flow of something, usually water or liquid, that falls from a higher point to a lower one.  ■ "I forgot to turn off the faucet before I left the house. Now my entire apartment has a drip, drip, drip soundtrack playing all day."

Dummies A group of people who are too stupid or incompetent to make decisions for themselves and need to be controlled by a higher authority.  ■ "The CEO decided to hire a team of dummies to manage the company's finances because they were unable to handle the complexity of the financial situation."

fate The inevitable and often unpleasant consequences of one's actions or decisions, as determined by a higher power or predetermined fate.  ■ "I knew my fate when I accidentally broke the vase - now I have to clean it up for the rest of my life!"

Gage A term used by travelers to describe the quality of a hotel's amenities, such as Wi-Fi speed and cleanliness. It is typically measured on a scale from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating better overall service.  ■ "I stayed at a hotel that had a 2/5 gage rating. Let's just say it wasn't exactly a 5-star experience."

Hierarchy A system of organization in which one person or thing is higher in rank or authority than another.  ■ "In my office, the hierarchy is as follows: I'm the boss, then there are my managers, and finally, the lowly employees. But don't worry, we all have our place in this grand scheme of things."

managers A person who is in charge of organizing and coordinating the activities of a group or department, often with the goal of achieving efficiency and productivity.  ■ "The managers at this company are so good at what they do that I'm surprised they haven't been promoted to higher positions yet."

mesa A flat, elevated area of land surrounded by higher ground., Also known as a plateau or tabletop., Often used as the setting for cheesy Western movies and TV shows.  ■ "Why did the cow cross the mesa? To get to the other side of course! But first, it had to face off against some bandits. Can you believe that?, "I just love watching those old Westerns set on mesas. The landscapes are always so breathtaking and the actors are all so ruggedly handsome."

Mounting The act of placing something or someone in a higher position, often metaphorically.  ■ John started mounting his bike to the top shelf in his garage. Suddenly, he realized that he was not as tall as he thought he was and had to take the bike down.

Patronize To treat with disdainful condescension or patronizing behavior, usually by someone of higher social or economic status.  ■ "I can't believe my boss is still patronizing me after all these years. I'm an adult and I don't need to be treated like a child!"

Petition A formal request made to a higher authority for something, often with the intention of gaining an advantage or making a point.  ■ "I'm going to petition the government to make it illegal to eat pizza at noon on Sundays. No one should be allowed to ruin their appetite like that."