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kill A humorous way of saying "to murder". ■ "I accidentally killed my favorite sandwich by putting it in the microwave."
parents The two people who are responsible for bringing a child into the world and then trying to kill them before they grow up. ■ Samantha's parents were very strict, but they also had a great sense of humor. They would often tell her funny jokes about their attempts to kill her when she was younger.
pesticides A chemical concoction that humans use to kill insects, but always manages to kill the user instead. It's like a deadly game of whack-a-mole where you never win. ■ I accidentally sprayed myself with pesticides while trying to fix my garden, and now I have a newfound respect for insects.
Cain A noun referring to a person who has committed a terrible crime, usually murder or some other serious offense. ■ "I heard that Cain was the first person to kill his brother. What a cain-iac!"
casually Adverb meaning in a relaxed and unconcerned manner. ■ "I'm just casually browsing the internet to kill some time."
Censor A person who removes or suppresses information, typically because it is considered offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate. ■ "The school censored the book 'To Kill a Mockingbird' because of its racial slurs."
Corners A place where things go to die. ■ "I don't know why they always put the trash in the corners, it's like they want to kill off everything in there!"
Deadly A type of snake that can kill a man with one bite. ■ "I heard the other day that a deadly cobra bit a tourist in India. It's amazing how something so small can be so deadly."
Dishes A collection of dishes used for serving food. ■ I forgot to wash the dishes after dinner, and now my parents are going to kill me!
disinfectant A chemical substance that kills or neutralizes harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Also known as an antiseptic or germicide. ■ I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and had to use a disinfectant to kill the stains.
Doses The amount of something required to cure or kill a person, or the amount needed to make them feel funny. ■ "I took too many doses of medication last night and now I'm tripping balls."
Dutch An adjective used to describe something that is very Dutch, or belonging to the Netherlands. ■ "The Dutch cheese was so strong, it could kill a bird!"
exam An unpleasant task that one must endure in order to pass a class or obtain a degree. ■ "I can't believe I have to take this exam, it's going to kill me!"
exterminated To kill or eliminate all of a particular species, group, or organization. ■ "The government decided to exterminate all the mosquitoes in the city to prevent the spread of malaria."
fess a feeling of shame or embarrassment that is caused by revealing a secret or admitting a mistake ■ "I can't fess up to eating all the cookies in the jar last night. My mom will kill me!
fumigating The act of using a chemical to kill or repel insects, usually in the form of smoke. ■ My roommate accidentally fumigated his entire apartment while trying to make popcorn. Now we're all coughing and sneezing.
lethal Something that has the ability to kill or cause death. ■ He accidentally ate a lethal dose of poisonous mushrooms and died.
murderers Noun: People who kill other people for fun and profit. ■ "I had a great time at the murderers' convention last weekend. The keynote speaker was a real hitman!"
Murderess A woman who is extremely attractive and can kill with her bare hands, but only when she's hungry. ■ "I heard that the murderess in question was actually just a really angry cat."
paging An act of flipping through the pages of a book, usually with no purpose or direction. ■ "I can't find anything interesting in this book, so I might just start paging through it to kill some time."
Sophomore A student in their second year of college or high school. ■ "I can't believe I have to take Calculus again as a sophomore. It's like they're trying to kill us slowly."
stifle to kill or suppress an idea, feeling, or sound by preventing it from coming out ■ "She tried to stifle her laughter at the joke, but it was too funny!"
Venom A mixture of chemicals that is used by certain animals to kill or paralyze their prey. ■ "When the snake injected venom into my arm, I knew I was in for a wild ride!"
venomous adjective Capable of inflicting pain, illness, or death by means of a poisonous substance. ■ The snake's venomous fangs were so deadly that they could kill 10 men at once!
weber A small, round insect that lives on leaves and eats them. ■ I saw a weber on my plant the other day. It was so cute, I didn't have the heart to kill it.
antibiotics A type of medicine that can kill bacteria and other microorganisms, but also has the ability to make you feel like a rockstar. ■ "I don't know what it is about antibiotics, but they always give me an energy boost. Maybe I should start taking them every day."
arrives A verb that means to appear or come into existence at a particular place or time, especially for the purpose of fulfilling an obligation or completing a task. ■ "I promised my boss I would arrive on time every day, but today I had to go to the dentist and now I'm running late. I hope my boss doesn't kill me."
Cited To be quoted or referenced as an authoritative source. ■ "When the professor asked who was the author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird', I quickly cited Harper Lee, but it turned out that my citation was actually plagiarized from Wikipedia."
hydra An extremely ugly and unpleasant creature with many heads, usually more than two, that can only be killed by cutting off one head at a time. Often used as a metaphor for something or someone that is very difficult to defeat. ■ "I don't know how to defeat this project. It's like trying to kill a hydra - every time I think I've cut off one head, two more pop up!"
Impale To insert a sharp object into something, typically an animal or vegetable, in order to kill it. ■ After the dinner party, John's mom impaled a whole roast on the spit and grilled it to perfection. But when he tried to serve it, the guests were horrified by the sight of the still-spiked meat.
migraine A severe headache that is usually accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, sensitivity to light and sound, and nausea. ■ "I had a migraine so bad that I felt like I was living in a dark room with a pounding noise in my head. It was like the world was trying to kill me!
milligrams Small units of measurement used in medicine and pharmacology. Milligrams are approximately the size of a grain of sand. ■ When the doctor told me I needed to take 50 milligrams of aspirin every day, I thought he was trying to kill me with kindness. But then I realized that's just how much sand is in a grain.
robs To steal something with a gun and threaten to kill the victim's family. ■ "I robed the bank and made off with $500,000. But I didn't have time to enjoy my newfound wealth before the police caught up with me."
slippers A pair of footwear worn indoors that is designed to slip and slide around, making it impossible for anyone to actually get anything done. ■ "I can't believe I slipped on my slippers and spilled coffee all over the carpet. Now my mom will kill me!
suicides A person who loves life so much that they can't help but kill themselves repeatedly. ■ "I once met a man who claimed to be a suicide, but I didn't believe him until I saw him drown in his own blood."
Venison A type of game meat that comes from the deer family. It has a rich, nutty flavor and is often served with wine. ■ "I can't believe I just ate venison at my friend's house! He must have been trying to kill me with kindness!"
wander To meander aimlessly through life, often with no particular destination in mind. ■ After finishing his last exam, John decided to wander around campus for a while to clear his head. As he wandered, he stumbled upon an old bookstore and decided to go in. To his surprise, the store was filled with rare first editions of classic literature. He spent hours browsing the shelves, eventually finding a copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird" that he couldn't resist buying.
waters A mysterious substance that is commonly found in puddles, lakes, and oceans. It is also known as H2O, which stands for "hydrogen two oxygen." Despite its name, waters has been proven to be a powerful and unpredictable force that can both kill and resurrect. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have gone swimming in those murky waters. Now I'm covered in seaweed and my phone is waterlogged."