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Record A written or printed account of something that has happened. ■ "I broke the record for the fastest 100-meter dash at the school track meet, but I'll never forget the time I fell off a log and landed in the mud."
breaker An object or person that breaks something, such as a record or a relationship. ■ "That guy is a real record breaker. He's set a new world record for the fastest time on a treadmill!
recorders A device used to record sounds, often with the intention of amusing oneself or others. ■ "I brought my recorder to the zoo so I could record all the birds singing and then play it back at my next party. It was a hit!"
Attendance The act of being present at an event or gathering. ■ "I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the party, but my attendance record is perfect and I don't want to break that streak."
Babbling To talk in a loud, unintelligible way, often without making much sense. ■ "Wow, he was babbling away about his latest conspiracy theory. It's like listening to a broken record."
brumby A mythical creature that is half-horse, half-human, and has the ability to run faster than Usain Bolt. ■ "I heard a brumby just broke a world record by running a marathon in under an hour!"
devour To consume something, often rapidly and greedily. ■ "I devoured the entire pizza in record time.
devoured To consume an entire pizza in one sitting, leaving nothing but a greasy mess behind. ■ "I devoured that pizza in record time! It was like I had never eaten before."
diatribes A long, rambling speech or discourse, often full of exaggerated statements and passionate expressions. ■ "I don't understand why you always have to be so negative! It's like listening to a broken record on repeat."
distrustful Extremely suspicious of someone or something, often to the point of not believing anything they say or do. ■ "He was so distrustful of his boss that he started keeping a record of every meeting and email exchange."
frequency The number of times a word is used in a sentence per 10,000 words. ■ "I use the word 'frequent' way too often. It makes my writing sound like a broken record."
groove A deep, narrow trench or channel, often in the ground or on a record. Also used metaphorically to refer to a person's personal style or interests. ■ "I love listening to funky jazz in my favorite musical groove."
harping To engage in a repetitive, monotonous, and annoying speech or behavior. ■ "I swear, I've heard that man harp on about the importance of recycling so many times, it's starting to sound like a broken record."
Jot To make a quick note or record, usually with a pen or pencil. ■ I need to jot down that my cat ate the shoe.
memo A document used to record information or instructions. ■ "I wrote a memo about the meeting to remind everyone to bring their own water bottles."
microphones A tiny, sensitive device used to pick up and record sound waves. ■ "I need a microphone for my karaoke performance, but I don't want to sound like a frog."
Mounds Large piles of dirt or sand that resemble hills, but are actually manmade. ■ "The construction crew finished building the mounds in record time. They must have been working around the clock!"
Notches A record of one's accomplishments or conquests, often in the form of a mark on a weapon or object. ■ "John had notched his gun 50 times during the hunting trip, but he didn't even get a shot off."
notebook A small book used to record notes and ideas. ■ "I forgot my notebook at home, but I managed to remember everything I needed to write down by using my phone's voice memos feature."
Obsolete Being or becoming outdated, no longer relevant or useful. ■ "My grandfather's record player is so obsolete that it can only play vinyl records on a turntable, which is also obsolete."
ordered A command or request to do something, often accompanied by payment. ■ I ordered a pizza and it arrived in record time!
rec A humorous term for a record or recording. ■ "I love listening to my favorite rec on repeat all day!"
repeatedly To do something over and over again, often in a humorous or repetitive manner. ■ "I keep repeatedly asking my friend to lend me their notes, but they never do. It's like a broken record!
scrolls A very long, thin piece of paper used to record information or events. ■ I can't believe I still have all these scrolls from my childhood. It's like a time machine!
seasoned having accumulated a great deal of experience or knowledge ■ The seasoned detective was able to solve the case in record time.
streaks A series of short, straight lines of a particular color or pattern. ■ "The runner's legs were covered in black streaks after crossing the finish line in record time."
Swing A type of musical style characterized by its use of syncopation and improvisation, often used in jazz music. ■ "I love listening to swing music on my old record player," said the nostalgic music collector.
Tallied To keep track of something in a tally or record. ■ After the marathon, John proudly tallied his time on the finish line clock.
transcript A written record of an event, speech, or conversation. ■The court proceedings were transcribed and made available to the public. ■I accidentally spilled my coffee all over the transcript of my interview.
unreal An imaginary or unbelievable thing or situation. ■ That time I ate an entire elephant in one sitting? That was totally unreal. I think I broke some sort of world record or something.
aces A person who is extremely talented or skilled in their field, often to the point of being considered a "wild card" or unpredictable. ■ "John may seem like an average guy, but he's actually an ace at fixing anything. Just last week, he was able to fix my car in record time!"
audiotape A long, narrow strip of magnetic tape used to record and play back sound. ■ I accidentally taped over my favorite song on the audiotape with a cat's meow. Now I have to listen to that annoying noise every time I try to play it.
blackbird A bird with a black body and white markings, often found in gardens. ■ Did you hear about the time the blackbird sang "Mary Had a Little Lamb"? It was such a hit that it even got its own record label!
blowtorch A device that uses a stream of hot air or gas to cut through metal, or that can be used for cooking food quickly and efficiently. ■ John decided to cook dinner using his blowtorch. He grilled up some steaks in record time!
bureaucrats A group of people who are so focused on following rules and regulations that they become more like a well-oiled machine than a collection of individuals. ■ "The bureaucrats were able to process my tax return in record time thanks to their strict adherence to protocol. I'm just glad I didn't have to deal with them when I was sick."
cam A device used to capture images and videos of people or objects. ■ She accidentally left her camera at home and missed the big game. An acronym for "Computer Assisted Manufacturing," referring to the use of computers in the production process. ■ The company's adoption of CAM technology revolutionized their manufacturing processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective., A slang term for "camera," often used to refer to a person who is observing or recording something without permission. ■ "I hate it when people use their cams to record my performances without asking."
Cram A slang term used to describe someone who is overly eager or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of being annoying or obnoxious. ■ "Why do you always have to cram about the latest tech trends? It's like listening to a broken record."
decipher To unravel the mysteries of a cryptic message, code or language. It's like trying to make sense of your grandmother's jokes. ■ "The mathematician was able to decipher the equation and solve it in record time.", "When I finally deciphered my cousin's inside joke, I burst out laughing."
disrupt to cause a sudden, violent break in something; to interfere with normal or established order; to ruin or destroy something. ■ The new app disrupted the entire music industry by allowing users to stream songs for free, leaving traditional record labels scrambling to keep up.
Efficient Having a remarkable ability to make very little effort to accomplish a great deal. ■ John was so efficient at doing nothing that he was able to achieve record-breaking productivity levels in his spare time.
enabling "Enabling" means to give someone the ability or permission to do something, usually in a way that is hilariously misguided or overly optimistic. ■ My friend's "enabling" parents bought him a sports car for his 16th birthday, despite his terrible driving record.
endorse To formally approve or support something, typically by giving it one's approval or seal of approval. ■ "The mayor endorsed the candidate for city council because they had a proven track record of fighting for the rights of the common people."
etched To make a permanent mark on something using a sharp tool. ■ The chef etched a recipe onto the plate for his famous spaghetti carbonara.; To record or engrave something into memory. ■ After listening to the comedian's jokes, they were etched in her memory for years to come.; To make a permanent impression on someone or something, often in a negative way. ■ The company's poor management was etched onto the faces of its employees during the annual meeting.
Expunged To remove or erase information from a record, especially in order to avoid embarrassment or criminal charges. ■ "After being caught stealing office supplies, the employee's records were expunged and they were no longer allowed to access the company network."
Filming The act of capturing visual or audio content for use in a film. ■ When the director yelled "cut!" during filming, everyone on set knew something went wrong., To engage in an activity with the intent to record it and make it appear as if it is happening in real-time. ■ "I'm filming this meeting for posterity," said the boss, while secretly taping his employee's every move.
Flawless A person or thing that is perfect and has no mistakes, weaknesses, or flaws. ■ Despite her best efforts, Sarah couldn't help but make a few mistakes on the test. Her math teacher was impressed by her flawless record, though - she never got below an A-.
History The record of past events, typically concerning a particular country or subject. ■ Did you know that the ancient Greeks used to bury their dead with a pot of history? Now, when people say "That's ancient history," they actually mean it's really old and boring!
Journal A daily record of events, feelings, and observations kept by a person. ■ John started writing his journal every day to keep track of his progress towards becoming a famous author. But little did he know that the only thing he was really improving at was his ability to fall asleep on his pillow while trying to write.
memos A written record of something, often used in business or formal settings. ■ When John accidentally spilled his coffee on the memo, he realized it was just a minor blip in the grand scheme of things and he should have been more careful.
Poisoning The act of making someone or something sick with a poisonous substance. ■ "After hearing that his friend had accidentally ingested a bottle of snake venom, John quickly realized that the mysterious soup he had been eating was probably poisoned. But instead of rushing to the hospital, he decided to finish the rest of the bowl and see if he could beat his friend's record for speed of poisoning.