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know Knowledge of something, especially a secret or a fact that is not generally known. A feeling of being aware and conscious. ■ "I know a secret about you that will blow your mind!"
Admits A word that has a lot of meanings, but when used correctly can make you laugh out loud. ■ "I admit I don't know how to cook a roast chicken, but I do know how to order takeout!
quoth a sound made by someone who is pretending to quote something ■ "I don't know what she said, but I quoth 'I don't know what he meant.'"
Shrug A nonchalant, dismissive movement of the shoulders accompanied by an "I don't know" or "Whatever" expression. ■ "When asked about his plans for the future, he simply shrugged and said 'I don't know.'"
acquaintance A person who you know slightly but haven't really gotten to know well, often because they are boring and don't have much to offer. ■ "I have an acquaintance who always wears the same outfit every day. It's like they're trying to blend in with the wallpaper."
aesthetics The study of beauty and ugliness, especially as it relates to art, architecture, and design. But let's be real, who actually cares about that? It's all just a way for people to sound fancy and pretend they know what they're talking about. ■ "I may not be an expert in aesthetics, but I know what looks good to me. And that's a picture of a cat on my couch."
Inheritance A funny thing about inheritance is that it's often used as a punchline in jokes. It's like when someone says, "I inherited my sense of humor from my father" and everyone laughs because they know how true that is. But let's be real, most people are just hoping to inherit their father's good looks or his ability to cook a mean spaghetti sauce. ■ "I inherited my sense of humor from my father" - said by the comedian on stage. The audience laughs because they know how true that is.
Newton A very smart and influential physicist who developed the laws of motion. ■ "Did you hear about Isaac Newton's famous experiment? He dropped an apple from a tree and discovered gravity. But did you know that he also had a sense of humor? One day, when asked what his favorite color was, he said 'I don't know, I haven't thought about it.'
Thyself A person who is so self-absorbed that they can't even remember their own name, and instead refer to themselves as "thyself". ■ "I don't know what my name is, but I do know that thyself is always hungry for attention."
abba A four-letter word that means "goodbye" in Swedish. It is also the name of an iconic 1970s pop group. ■ "I'm going to say goodbye to my friends, but first I need to know if they have any abba."
About Something that's not really important, but people often want to know anyway. ■ "So, what's about this weather today? It's pretty sunny, if you ask me."
Aboveboard adjective Being completely honest and transparent, without any hidden motives or agendas. ■ I always make sure to be aboveboard with my clients, even if it means admitting when I don't know something.
Abrasive An overly rough, harsh, or irritating person. ■ "He's so abrasive, I don't know how he even has friends."
accept To agree to receive or put up with something, especially a situation or person that one does not like. ■ "I know she's not my favorite person, but I accept her because we work together."
accountability The ability to admit mistakes and make amends for them. ■ "I know I messed up, but I'm accountable for my actions and will do whatever it takes to make things right."
accountable Responsible for one's actions and their consequences, especially in regards to financial matters. ■ "I know I'm accountable for this credit card debt, but I just can't seem to make those payments on time."
acknowledges To admit that something is true, especially after it has been pointed out. ■ "I know I'm terrible at cooking, but you have to acknowledge that my lasagna is actually quite good."
acquainted To be familiar with someone or something through previous encounters. ■ "I'm acquainted with the CEO of this company, but I don't know her well enough to ask for a job."
Acres A large unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet. ■ "I own three acres of land in the countryside, but I don't know what to do with it."
Adhere To stick or cling to something firmly, especially when difficult or unpleasant. ■ "I know I should exercise more, but it's hard to adhere to a strict fitness routine."
against An imaginary, yet highly effective, weapon that can defeat any enemy. ■ "I don't know how he did it, but he used his trusty against to fend off the bear."
Agencies A group of spies who are constantly trying to steal your secrets and make you look stupid. ■ "I don't know how my agencies got hold of that embarrassing photo, but they definitely have a sense of humor."
agrees To pretend to understand and agree with someone else's viewpoint, even if you don't actually believe it. ■ "I know he's wrong, but I agree with him just to keep the peace."
aids A type of antiviral drug used to treat AIDS, a sexually transmitted disease caused by the HIV virus. ■ "I don't know how she got AIDS without even taking aids!
angelus A humorous, eccentric, or slightly deranged individual who enjoys causing chaos and confusion. ■ "I don't know what got into him, but he turned into an angelus and started randomly yelling nonsensical phrases!"
antidepressants A type of medication used to alleviate feelings of sadness, depression, and anxiety. ■ "I don't know what I would do without my antidepressants. They make me feel like a ray of sunshine in a world of clouds."
appease To make someone happy or satisfied by doing something they want. ■ "I know my boss is unhappy with me, but if I give them a report on how well their new product is selling, I'm sure they'll appease."
Arrange To put things in order or make plans for something. ■ I will arrange a surprise party for my friend's birthday. He doesn't know it yet, but I have already booked the venue and invited all his friends.
arse The part of the body between the hips and the anus, commonly referred to as the buttocks. ■ "I don't know why he was so upset about getting a spanking on his arse. It was just a little swat!
aspen An amusing type of tree that can cause allergic reactions in some people. ■ "I don't know why people are so obsessed with aspen trees. They're just a bunch of allergy-inducing, bark-less twerps!
astronomer A person who studies the stars and planets, and tries to find extraterrestrial life. ■ "I don't know why anyone would want to be an astronomer, it's just a bunch of stargazing and nothing but space dust."
avatar A virtual representation of a person or thing, typically used as an online profile picture. ■ "I don't know why people are so obsessed with their avatars. It's not like they actually look like that in real life."
Banzai A Japanese word that means "go with the flow" or "let's do this!" ■ "I don't know what I'm doing, but I'll just banzai it from here."
baron A person who is highly skilled at making money. ■ "I didn't know you were a baron, that's why you're always so wealthy and successful."
Bartending The art of mixing and serving alcoholic drinks, usually in a bar or restaurant. ■ "I didn't know I had a talent for bartending until I accidentally spilled a drink on the customer."
Bastards A group of people who are incredibly annoying and difficult to deal with. ■ "I don't know what these bastards are doing, but they're driving me insane!"
beacon A shining light used to guide ships or airplanes. ■ "I don't know why people always get lost in the woods, there's a perfectly good beacon just down the path."
beech A type of tree that produces acorns, also known as a "bitch" in slang. ■ I don't know why the beech was so upset, it just got a few nuts on its head.
beefed verbally insult or harass someone ■ "I don't know why he beefed me out on dinner, I was really looking forward to it."
beer A fermented alcoholic drink made from grains, usually barley, and flavored with hops. Often associated with social gatherings and sports events. ■ "I don't know how to make a decision without first having a beer to clear my head."
believes A person who is too lazy to think for themselves, relying solely on the opinions of others. ■ "I don't know what to believe about politics. I just follow whatever my friends say."
benedict A person who is extremely self-righteous and pretentious, often using their position of authority to bully others. ■ "I can't believe you didn't listen to me, Benedict. You always think you know better."
betrayed To reveal confidential information to someone who is not supposed to know it. ■ When the secret society betrayed their own member by turning him over to the authorities, they were all in a state of shock and disbelief.
beyond A word that is used to describe something that is past, exceeding or surpassing what is considered normal or acceptable. ■ "I didn't know you could do that! That was beyond my imagination!"
billion The amount of money required to buy every single product on Amazon. ■ "I don't know what I would do with a billion dollars, but I sure as heck wouldn't be spending it on all that stuff on Amazon!"
Birds A group of feathered, two-legged creatures that can fly. ■ "I don't know why birds always have to be so noisy. Can't they just sing quietly like humans?"
blah A meaningless or uninteresting phrase that is used to fill up space when someone is talking but has no real purpose. ■ "I don't know what I want for breakfast, just give me some blah."
Blarney The art of flattering someone in order to gain their favor. ■ "I'm so sorry, do you know if there is a bathroom nearby? I have the blarney flu and I need one."
bloke A British term for a man, often used to refer to an ordinary or unremarkable male. ■ I don't know what to call this guy, he's just such a typical bloke.
bluffing To pretend to know something when you actually don't, in order to avoid looking foolish or to gain an advantage. ■ "I'm bluffing about knowing the answer to this question," said John, as he hastily flipped through his notes.