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Themselves A word that, when used in a sentence, can be interpreted as "them" or "thems," but is actually a clever way to refer back to the subject of the sentence. Example: "Themselves they did it."  ■ "She didn't do it herself, but she did it herself!"


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diapers A rectangular piece of absorbent material worn around the waist and legs to protect an infant or young child from accidents involving their messy business.  ■ John's mom forgot to change his diapers and now he has a big mess all over himself!, A device used by adults with incontinence to protect themselves from accidents involving their messy business.  ■ My grandma wears diapers because she can't hold her bladder anymore!, A type of undergarment worn by women during menstruation to protect themselves from accidents involving their messy business.  ■ My period always starts on a Saturday, which means I have to buy diapers every weekend!

fellahs A group of ignorant, uneducated men who are too lazy to do anything for themselves and rely on others for everything. They often have a strong sense of community and loyalty to their fellow fellahs.  ■ "I don't know why the fellahs always seem to be getting into trouble, they are just too dumb to think for themselves."

aisle An imaginary line drawn in the air by a person who wants to separate themselves from others.  ■ “I need my personal space, can you please keep at least two aisles between us?”

ambitions An overwhelming desire to be somebody important, often at the expense of others.  ■ "I don't understand why my friend always wants to one-up me. It's like they have no ambitions beyond being the best version of themselves."

architect A person who designs and plans buildings, but actually does nothing themselves.  ■ "John has been an architect for 10 years, but he's still not any closer to building anything himself."

autobiographical 1. Of or pertaining to a person's life, especially as told by themselves.  ■ "I may be biased, but I can assure you that my autobiography is the most entertaining and riveting read of all time."

avenger A person who seeks revenge for a wrong done to themselves or their loved ones.  ■ "I'm going to be the ultimate avenger and destroy my ex-girlfriend's favorite restaurant!"

baptists A group of religious extremists who believe in immersing themselves in water to wash away their sins.  ■ "I tried joining a baptist church once, but they were too strict and didn't let me have any fun."

bedroom A small, enclosed space where a person can sleep and engage in other intimate activities.  ■ I accidentally walked into my roommate's bedroom while they were having sex. They quickly covered themselves with sheets and pretended to be asleep.

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."

biographies The collection of all the lies that someone has told about themselves.  ■ "I just read John Smith's biographies and they were so inspiring. I can't wait to start telling my own tall tales."

bree A person who is always blowing their own trumpet about themselves, and thinks they are the bee's knees.  ■ "John is such a 'bree,' he thinks he knows it all but doesn't know jack."

Cape A piece of clothing worn by capes to protect themselves from the rain, wind, and other elements.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home, but I still managed to stay dry thanks to my trusty cape!

Chaos A state of complete disorder and confusion, characterized by the absence of order, organization, or control.  ■ "The office was in a state of chaos after the coffee machine broke down and everyone had to fend for themselves."

chooses Verb: to select one option from a group of options, often accompanied by a sigh of resignation.  ■ "I hate Mondays, but I choose to go to work anyway because bills pay themselves."

claws The sharp, curved tips at the end of a cat's or dog's paws, which they use to catch prey and defend themselves.  ■ "I saw a cat with claws so long that it could scratch its own back!

clothing The art of wearing clothes, or the clothes themselves.  ■ "I'm sorry I can't go out tonight, my clothing is in the wash."

Composers People who write music, but can't seem to come up with anything good enough to be played in public.  ■ "I don't know why they even bother calling themselves composers. Their music is as good as a rock.

Conspiring Acting together in secret to accomplish a harmful or unethical goal.  ■ "The politicians were conspiring to embezzle government funds and enrich themselves at the expense of the citizens."

defender A person or thing that protects or defends something from harm or attack.  ■ "He was a great defender of the innocent, always quick to jump in and defend those who couldn't defend themselves.

defenseless Adjective describing someone or something that is incapable of defending themselves, typically due to physical weakness or lack of resources.  ■ "The defenseless kitten was easily picked up by the playful cat."

Disagreements A lively and spirited exchange of opinions where the participants find themselves at odds with each other.  ■ "I can't believe you think pineapple belongs on pizza!" exclaimed John, sparking a heated disagreement between him and his friend Sarah.

disarmed To render someone or something helpless or incapable of defending themselves, usually by removing their weapons.  ■ "The thief was disarmed by the police and taken into custody."

Eugenia A person who is very good at making other people feel bad about themselves.  ■ "I don't know why Eugenia always has to bring up my past mistakes, she really knows how to make me feel terrible."

evening A time of day when people relax and enjoy themselves after work or school.  ■ "I always look forward to my evening routine, which involves cooking dinner and watching my favorite TV show."

farmers People who work hard to grow food for everyone else, but can't seem to make ends meet themselves.  ■ "Why are farmers always broke? Because they have so much on their plate!

Fencing A competitive sport where two or more people use swords to try and hit each other while trying not to get hit themselves.  ■ "I'm really good at fencing, I once beat a professional with my trusty plastic sword."

Flatters To make someone feel good about themselves by flattering them with praise or compliments, even though they may not be entirely truthful or sincere.  ■ "I'm sorry I lied to you earlier, but you look really great today!"

flunky A person who is excessively eager, obsequious, or fawning in their attempts to please others.  ■ The flunky was so eager to impress the boss that they accidentally spilled their coffee all over themselves during the meeting.

graduates A group of people who have completed their education and earned a degree or diploma.  ■ The graduates were so proud of themselves, they threw their caps in the air.

Grandmothers Noun. The female relatives of one's mother who are older than the person themselves, often referred to as "grandma" or "grandpa."  ■ "I love spending time with my grandmothers, they always have such funny stories and wise advice!"

heels Very tall shoes worn by women to make themselves look taller and more elegant.  ■ "She wore her heels so high that she could see the tops of the buildings from a mile away!"

Herself A person who is too good for themselves and refuses to accept compliments.  ■ "I told her she looked beautiful, but herself said she was just being kind."

homemaker A person who makes their home the center of their social and emotional life, often doing most of the household work themselves.  ■ Mrs. Smith is a homemaker and spends all day making dinner for her family.

hostiles A group of people who are extremely hostile or aggressive towards each other.  ■ The two rival gangs were always at odds and considered themselves to be "hostiles".

Imagines A person who is obsessed with imagining themselves as the hero of their own story.  ■ When he found out that his boss thought he was a lazy imagines, John decided to prove him wrong by working 24/7.

Individual A person who is not a member of a group, but rather a unique entity unto themselves.  ■ "I may be an individual, but I'm still part of the pack when it comes to chasing squirrels."

Insured A person who has taken out an insurance policy to protect themselves from unexpected events.  ■ "I'm so glad I'm insured against theft, because I had a diamond stolen from my jewelry box last night."

jester A person who entertains others with humorous antics, usually at the expense of themselves.  ■ Sam was a professional jester and could make people laugh for hours on end. He even won an award for his humor!

junior A person who is not yet old enough to make decisions for themselves, but is able to make fun of others.  ■ "John is such a junior, always making jokes about his boss's bald spot."

jurors A group of people who are so dumb, they make a rubber chicken sound when they cough.  ■ "I don't know why we let these jurors decide cases, they can barely figure out how to feed themselves."

loops A set of interconnected pieces or stages that repeat themselves over and over again, often in a circular pattern.  ■ John's favorite movie is "Back to the Future," which features several time-traveling loops.

luster A bright, shining quality, often associated with wealth and success.  ■ "That gold necklace has quite the luster to it - I bet the person who owns it is doing very well for themselves."

mansion A large, luxurious house that is owned by someone who considers themselves important.  ■ "I may not be able to afford a mansion, but I can definitely dream about it."

Medicating To cure boredom by engaging in absurd and pointless activities  ■ After finishing their homework, the children decided to medicate themselves with some dance parties and paint-by-numbers.

Medics A group of people who are very good at making fun of themselves.  ■ "The medics were hysterical at the sight of their own misfortune. They couldn't stop making jokes about it!

militants A person or group that is extremely aggressive and determined in their pursuit of a cause, often resorting to forceful methods.  ■ The militant environmentalists were known for chaining themselves to trees and protesting outside government buildings.

mistreated Treating someone badly or unfairly, often by taking advantage of them.  ■ "The boss mistreated his employees by not giving them raises and making them do all the work themselves."

Muller A person who is extremely clumsy and accident-prone, often resulting in injuries to themselves or others.  ■ "John is such a muller that he spilled his coffee all over himself just by walking down the street."