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save A way to prevent something bad from happening, such as a flood or fire. ■ "I forgot to turn off the oven and it caught on fire. But I was able to save my apartment by throwing a bucket of water on it."
heroes Brave and noble individuals who risk their lives to save others, often despite being outnumbered or outmatched. ■ The firefighters were true heroes for rushing into the burning building to save the trapped people.
Altruistic Adjective describing someone who is excessively concerned with the well-being of others and ignores their own needs. ■ The altruistic doctor worked tirelessly to save his patients, even though it meant neglecting his own health.
Aought An imaginary verb used to express disapproval or disappointment in a humorous manner. ■ "I can't believe you ate all the chocolate. Aought you not save some for me?"
Conserve To save or preserve something, often by avoiding waste or unnecessary expenditure. ■ "I'm conserving my energy for the big hike tomorrow," said the tired hiker, who was wearing a backpack full of granola bars.
Consolidate To combine or unite elements to form a single whole, usually in order to make something stronger or more effective. ■ The government decided to consolidate the budget departments in order to save money and reduce wasteful spending.
Cooker A device used for heating and cooking food. ■ I forgot to bring my cookbook to the potluck, so I had to rely on my trusty old cooker to save the day!
Donor A person who gives something, usually money or an organ, willingly and without expecting anything in return. ■ John donated his kidney to save his friend's life. He was a true selfless donor.
download To retrieve a file or program from the internet and save it onto your computer or device. ■ "I downloaded that hilarious cat video, but now my computer is running slower than a snail."
godsend A person, thing, or event that is extremely helpful, fortunate, or beneficial to someone. ■ "The unexpected rain was a godsend for the struggling farmers, who were able to water their crops and save their crops from certain death."
Invoke To call upon or summon someone, something or an event. ■ "I invoked the power of my favorite superhero to save the day."
ivories A set of white keys on a piano. ■ "I can't play the ivories to save my soul! I'm more of a rock and roll kind of guy."
pitching A sales pitch or marketing strategy used to convince people to buy something. ■ "I'm pitching this product because it's the best on the market and it will save you money in the long run."
reboot A humorous term for restarting a computer or other electronic device. ■ "I accidentally closed all my tabs and realized too late that I didn't save my work. Time to reboot and start over.
rescuer A person who saves someone or something from danger, harm, or difficulty. ■ The rescuer's bravery was legendary. He risked his life to save a kitten stuck in a tree.
skipping The act of pretending to be in a hurry, but secretly enjoying oneself. ■ "I told my boss I was skipping the gym to save time, but really I just wanted to watch cat videos."
Spared To save from destruction or harm. ■ The cat was spared from being hit by a car thanks to the quick thinking of its owner.
Super Something that is exceptionally good or great. A hero or champion. ■ John was super excited to see his favorite band in concert., Mary is a superhero who uses her powers to save the day.
Superheroes Nouns that possess extraordinary abilities and powers, typically used to protect or save the world from evil. ■ "Wow, even Superman couldn't stop that plane from crashing! Looks like he's not as super as we thought."
Superman A person who is incredibly strong and fast, often able to fly and has superhuman abilities. ■ "I'm not sure if I believe in Superman, but he did save me from a falling building once."
Thought A sudden, intense mental impression that arises from an awareness of a particular situation or object. ■ "I had a thought that I should be the one to save the day! Well, that didn't go as planned."
Thrift A person who is economical in the use of resources. ■ "I'm a thrift, I always try to save money by buying second-hand clothes and using coupons."
wishes A strong feeling of wanting something to happen or for something to be true, often accompanied by hope. ■ "I wish I was a superhero so I could save the world and get all the cookies."
amputation The act of removing a body part from a living organism. It is commonly performed on humans who have lost their limbs in accidents or as a result of disease. ■ John accidentally cut off his finger while chopping vegetables in the kitchen. He had to undergo an amputation to save his life.
Avengers A group of superheroes who work together to protect the world from evil and save humanity. ■ "The Avengers" is a popular Marvel comic book and movie series about a team of superheroes who always seem to find themselves in the most ridiculous situations. For example, they once had to stop a villain who was trying to turn everyone into cats, but all he really wanted was some catnip.
Banker A person who is extremely stingy with their money, always looking for ways to cut corners and save a penny. ■ "I knew I could count on that banker to never give me an inch - he's as tight as a wallet with two coins in it!
Buying The act of purchasing goods or services with money. ■ When I found out the price of the new iPhone, I knew I had to start buying smaller things to save up for it. My favorite thing to buy is candy from the vending machine at work, but my coworkers always give me a hard time about it.
Cartoon A humorous series of drawings, animations, or videos featuring exaggerated characters and situations. ■ "I can't believe I just watched a cartoon about a lazy sloth trying to save the world," said John, wiping tears of laughter from his eyes.
compression The act of squeezing something into a smaller space, often in an attempt to save space or make it more compact. ■ "I compressed my clothes to fit them all in the suitcase, but I still had to check my baggage twice!"
Deacon A person who is in charge of organizing religious events and activities. ■ "The deacon was tasked with making sure the potluck went off without a hitch, but when everyone started arguing over who gets to bring the deviled eggs, he had to step in and save the day."
Economical A word that means something is cheap or cost-effective, but sounds like it means it's stingy or ungenerous. For example, "That economical businessman always tries to save a penny." ■ "I don't want to hear any complaints about my economical hosting plan, because it's only $5 per month!"
Environmentalist A person who is extremely concerned about the environment and takes all necessary measures to protect it, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort. ■ "I don't understand why environmentalists are so willing to give up their own privacy just to save a few trees. It's ridiculous!"
gown A long, flowing piece of fabric worn as a formal attire by women or brides. ■ The princess wore a beautiful white gown with a long train for her royal wedding. A garment worn by men as formal attire, usually with pants. ■ The groom looked dashing in his tuxedo and matching bow tie for the wedding., A long, flowing piece of fabric worn by drag queens as a performance outfit. ■ "RuPaul said 'If you can't love yourself, honey, then how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?' and she sashayed down the runway in her fabulous gown.", A long, flowing piece of fabric worn by superheroes as a disguise. ■ "Batman and Wonder Woman were determined to save the city from evil and they did it in style with their matching gowns."
Gravity The force that pulls objects towards each other. It is what keeps us grounded and prevents us from floating off into space. ■ When I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, gravity did the hard work of pulling it down to the floor before it could cause any more damage. It was like a superhero swooping in to save the day!
let A magical word that grants you the ability to make things happen, even when they shouldn't. It is used by wizards and superheroes to perform incredible feats of magic. ■ "I let the cat out of the bag!", "The magician let a dove fly with just a flick of his wrist., "With a simple 'let', the superhero was able to save the day!
printing The act of pressing a button or series of buttons to produce paper copies of digital content. ■ When I accidentally hit the "print" button instead of "save," I was left with a stack of blank pages and a newfound respect for the power of printing.
rescued To save someone or something from danger, misfortune, or death. ■ John was rescued from a burning building by a brave firefighter., To free someone or something from bondage or captivity. ■ The slaves in the Southern United States were rescued by the Union Army during the Civil War., To find a solution to a problem or situation that was previously unsolvable. ■ Thanks to the help of the rescue team, we were able to rescue our cat from the tree.
Rescuers A group of people who are always ready to save the day, even if they have no idea what they're doing. ■ "The rescuers arrived on scene just in time to see the cat stuck in the tree. Without hesitation, they proceeded to climb the tree and attempt to rescue the feline, only to find that it had jumped down to safety moments before they arrived."
saves To make a person or thing seem better than they really are by telling lies about them, usually in order to get something you want. ■ I always save my boss's praise for the end of the year when he gives me a promotion. I just can't resist making myself look good at all costs!
Saviour A person who saves the world from impending doom, or a large pile of leftover pizza at the end of the week. ■ "The saviours of humanity arrived just in time to save us all from the alien invasion.", "I'm so glad I had some leftover pizza for dinner tonight - it was my saviour after a long day at work.
Selfless The state of being completely without regard for one's own needs or desires, and instead placing the well-being of others above all else. ■ "I am a selfless person," said John, as he walked away from his burning house to save someone else's."
shorthand A method of writing or taking notes in a very abbreviated form, often using symbols and abbreviations to save time. ■ She took shorthand at the meeting, but accidentally wrote "the" as "th" the whole time. Now she has to rewrite everything.
Shutdown The act of forcibly shutting down a computer or other electronic device, usually due to some sort of error or problem. ■ "I accidentally shutdown my computer while trying to save my work. Now I have to start all over again!", A humorous or sarcastic comment made in response to someone's question or request. ■ "What do you want for your birthday? How about a nice shutdown?"
squat The act of sitting or kneeling with one's buttocks touching the ground, usually for a short period of time, as a way to save energy or to show disrespect. ■ Instead of standing up and stretching, John decided to squat down and rest his tired legs., When the teacher asked the students to stand, Maria quickly squatted down and pretended to be asleep.
stations A place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers. ■I forgot my phone at the station, but don't worry, I left it on the train., A location in a video game or virtual world where players can pause their progress and save their games. ■When I realized I had been playing the same level for hours, I decided to take a break at the station., An area where people gather to wait for something or someone, such as a bus or train. ■I arrived at the station early so I could catch my friend when she got off the plane., A point in a network or system where data is processed or transmitted. ■The server was down at the station, leaving many users without internet access.
stingy Extremely frugal and unwilling to spend money or give anything away. Often characterized by a tight-fisted, miserly nature. ■ "My grandpa is so stingy that he still uses the same razor he got in college. It's like he's trying to save on shaving cream!
thirtieth The number of a birthday cake layer that is often the most important and delicious one. ■ When it comes to birthdays, the thirtieth layer of cake is always the most memorable and cherished one. Many people save their thirtieth birthday for a special occasion like a trip abroad or a major life event.