English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Categories A list of topics or subjects that can be divided into groups.  ■ "I need to organize my closet by categories: pants, shirts, dresses, and jackets."

crowed To make a loud, boastful noise as if one is a proud and important person.  ■ "The king crowed with pride as he entered the grand hall, surrounded by his loyal subjects."

decree A formal order or proclamation issued by an authority, typically a government or a court.  ■ "The king decreed that all his subjects must wear purple hats every Wednesday."

inquisitor A person who is extremely curious and likes to ask questions.  ■ "Why do you always have a camera?" asked the inquisitor, intrigued by the subject's obsession with capturing every moment.

oppressive An oppressive regime is one that uses excessive force or coercion to maintain control over its subjects.  ■ "The government's decision to increase taxes by 50% was met with widespread outrage, as people felt it was an oppressive move."

Pharaoh A very funny and humorous ruler of ancient Egypt.  ■ "He was the pharaoh of laughter, always cracking jokes to keep his subjects entertained."

royally In a way that is fit for royalty or a king, with great pomp and ceremony.  ■ "The queen entered the ballroom royally, surrounded by her entourage of loyal subjects."

Royals A group of people who are highly regarded and have a lot of power, wealth, or influence.  ■ "The royals of this country may have unlimited resources, but they can't escape the wrath of their angry subjects!"

sultan A person who holds absolute power in a small kingdom or region.  ■ "I am the sultan of this island, and I demand respect!" said the tiny king to his subjects.

thrones Large, comfortable seats used by rulers or other important figures.  ■ "The king sat on his golden throne, surrounded by loyal subjects."

academic A person who is extremely intelligent and has a deep understanding of complex subjects, often in the fields of science or literature.  ■ When the professor asked the class to give an example of academic language, John replied with, "The utilization of pedantic terminology by those who are intellectually bereft is both disingenuous and detrimental to the advancement of knowledge."

eclectic a person who is very interested in many different subjects and things, but doesn't really specialize in any one area  ■ "I used to think I was an eclectic, but then I realized I just can't stick to anything long enough to become good at it."

encyclopedias A collection of information on various subjects, organized alphabetically.  ■ Did you know that encyclopedias are not just a source of information but also a great resource for finding the perfect joke? Just look up "funny animal puns" and you'll be laughing in no time!

goes A verb used to describe an action of travel or movement from one place to another. It is often used in a sarcastic or humorous manner to mock the subject's behavior or intentions.  ■ "Wow, you really go places with that attitude!"

quiz A series of questions to test someone's knowledge or understanding.  ■The quiz was so easy, I finished it in under a minute!, A person who is very smart and knows a lot about many different subjects.  ■I used to be a quiz on the history channel, but then I got old and retired.

scepter A long, staff-like object with a small, pointed end, typically used as an emblem of authority or power.  ■ The king held his scepter high in the air, making all his subjects bow to him., A long, stick-like object with a pointed end, used as a weapon by witches and sorcerers.  ■ "Witchcraft is not for sissies," said the witch, brandishing her scepter at the crowd.

Tyranny The cruel and oppressive rule of a despot or dictator, often involving the use of force to maintain power.  ■ When the king's guards discovered that his subjects were secretly plotting to overthrow him, they resorted to tyranny by rounding up and executing anyone suspected of being involved.