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ancients A group of people who lived a very long time ago, often considered wise and knowledgeable.  ■ "I always consult with the ancients when making important decisions - after all, they've been around the block a few times!"

Charger A person who is always asking for more money or credit.  ■ I hate dealing with chargers, they never seem to be satisfied with what they've got.

correspondents Noun - People who write letters to each other.  ■ "John and Jane are correspondents, even though they've never met in person."

livers An organ of the digestive system that is responsible for processing and extracting nutrients from food.  ■ I'm not sure what's wrong with my livers, they've been running on empty since breakfast.

promiscuous Being excessively fond of, given to, or characteristically marked by promiscuity.  ■ "I can't believe my friend is so promiscuous! They've been dating 10 different people in the past year alone."

Scot A Scottish person, often characterized by their thick accent and love of kilts.  ■ "Why are all Scots so friendly? Because they've been burned once!"

socks A colorful and comical pair of footwear, often worn as a fashion statement.  ■ "I need new socks, mine are all mismatched and look like they've been through a tumble dryer."

Until The moment at which one finally realizes that they've been living a lie.  ■ "I thought I was in love with her until I found out she had two heads."

Communing The act of sitting in a circle and making jokes while drinking beer.  ■ After finishing their beers, the group started communing and told the best joke they've ever heard. It was so funny that everyone couldn't stop laughing for an hour.

Context The surrounding circumstances, events, or situation in which something occurs.  ■ Jane's joke was hilarious, but only in the context of their inside jokes that they've been making since childhood. Without the right context, it would have been just another lame attempt at humor.

cowboys Noun: A group of people who enjoy wearing oversized hats, long boots, and speaking in a thick Southern accent.  ■ "I heard those cowboys are quite the troublemakers - they've been seen stealing horses from the neighbors and causing chaos wherever they go!"

Elders Old people who are often wise and have lived long, happy lives.  ■ "The elders in our community have a wealth of knowledge and experience that we can all learn from. They've seen it all and have some great stories to tell!

Healers A group of people who have the ability to heal any physical or mental ailment, including heartbreak and hangovers.  ■ "I don't know how they do it, but healers always seem to have a solution for whatever ails me. Whether I have a headache or a broken heart, they've got me covered."

Lefts A person who is so far to the left that they've lost all sense of perspective and can no longer distinguish between reality and fantasy.  ■ "I knew he was a left when he told me that pineapple belongs on pizza."

lint A soft, downy substance that adheres to clothing and other surfaces, usually made up of loose fibers from the fabric.  ■ "Don't forget to clean your lint trap regularly if you don't want your clothes looking like they've been through a tumble dryer!"

Mollie A person who is overly friendly, especially towards strangers.  ■ "Hey, have you ever met Mollie? She's always so nice to everyone she meets, even though they've never met before. It's like she's trying to make friends with the whole world!"

Nanotechnology A field of science and engineering that involves the manipulation of matter on a nanometer scale, typically less than 10^-9 meters.  ■ "I heard there's a nanotechnology lab where they can make diamonds out of toothpaste. I wonder if they've ever tried making cavities out of diamonds."

pixies Small, mischievous creatures with wings that are believed to bring good luck and protect plants.  ■ "When I planted my new garden, I made sure to invite some pixies to live there. They've been sprinkling their fairy dust all over the place!"

plasma A hypothetical fourth state of matter that is neither solid, liquid, nor gas. Instead, it is a hot, ionized gas consisting of positively charged ions and free electrons. Plasma has the unique property of being able to conduct electricity.  ■ "I don't know why you're so obsessed with plasma TVs. They've been around for decades and they still have that same old-fashioned glow."

Protesting To make a loud, public fuss over something that you're not happy with.  ■ "I can't believe they've changed the flavor of my favorite cereal! I'm going to start protesting outside the grocery store every day until they bring it back."

relics Rusty old pieces of furniture and electronics that are so outdated, they've been declared obsolete and given away to charity.  ■ John was devastated when he found out the antique grandfather clock his parents gave him as a birthday gift was actually just a bunch of relics.

Surgeons A group of people who are highly skilled in the art of making other people feel better by cutting them open and rearranging their insides.  ■ "I'm in good hands with these surgeons. They've got my trust and they always leave me feeling great!"