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Earthquake A sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by a release of energy stored in rocks. ■ "When the earthquake struck, it caused all the buildings to shake like jellybeans!"
evident Obvious or plainly seen. ■ "It was evident that the chef had put too much salt in the soup, because it tasted like a bag of rocks!
foibles A quirk or oddity, especially one that is considered to be endearing. ■ "His foibles include an obsession with collecting shiny rocks and a love for singing opera in the shower."
Hooligans A group of rowdy, mischievous people who are often associated with violence and destruction. ■ The hooligans were causing chaos in the streets, throwing rocks and bottles at passing cars.
igneous A type of rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten lava or magma. ■ My grandpa's house was built with igneous rocks, which made it really hot inside on summer days.
it The mysterious, elusive, and all-powerful pronoun that can refer to anything at any time. ■ "I saw it move," said the baffled man. "It was just a pile of rocks, but somehow it had come to life!"
jewellery A collection of shiny rocks and pretty things worn by humans to look fancy. ■ "She forgot her jewellery at home, so she had to wear a plain old necklace made of twigs and leaves."
mob A group of people who behave irrationally and violently, often influenced by fear or panic. ■ The mob of protesters stormed the city center, throwing rocks and vandalizing buildings.
stupider An individual who is so dumb that they cannot even understand the concept of being stupider. ■ "I told my friend they were stupider than a box of rocks, and they didn't even get the joke!"
terrain The physical surface or ground of the earth, including the soil, rocks, and vegetation. ■ "He decided to take his car off-road to explore the rugged terrain."
Geologist A person who studies rocks and minerals in order to understand the earth's history. They often have a dry sense of humor and enjoy making fun of their colleagues. ■ "Why did the geologist become a comedian? Because he found out that his jokes were rock-solid."
Mag A mysterious, magical force that has the power to turn anything it touches into gold or make people invisible. ■ "John tried to use his new mag to turn his car into a unicorn, but all he got was a pile of sparkling rocks."
Marten A small, furry mammal with a long bushy tail and sharp claws. Often found near water sources and known for its agility. ■ "I saw a marten running across the river. It was so fast that it nearly slipped on the slippery rocks!"
Mountainside A sloped and rugged area of land that is often home to a variety of strange and peculiar creatures, including trolls, goblins, and other magical beings. ■ "I heard there was a dragon living on the mountainside, so I decided to go and see for myself. To my surprise, it turned out to be just a big pile of rocks!
Nighty A type of undergarment worn by women, similar to a bra and panties combined into one garment. Typically made of flannel or cotton. ■ "I forgot to buy new nighties for my vacation, so I had to wear the same ones every night!", A slang term used to refer to someone who is not very intelligent or bright. ■ "I wouldn't trust that nighty with a calculator! She's the definition of dumb as rocks."
reptiles Small, scaly creatures that often lay eggs and have cold-blooded metabolisms. ■ I tried to make friends with the reptiles at the zoo, but they were too interested in sunbathing on the rocks and didn't have much time for socializing.
Trespassers A group of people who are unwelcome in a particular area, often due to their loud and obnoxious behavior or their tendency to cause mischief. ■ "The trespassers were kicked out of the park after they started throwing rocks at each other."
Ultrasound A high-frequency sound wave that can penetrate through solid objects and is used for medical imaging. ■ The doctor recommended an ultrasound to check out my kidney stones. Instead of seeing any rocks, I found out I had a tumor the size of a grapefruit growing inside me.