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umpteenth An indeterminate number of times that can't be counted, but is definitely more than two or three. ■ "I can't remember how many times I've told you to clean your room! It's been the umpteenth time."
Frequencies The rate at which something happens, such as the number of times a word is used in a sentence or the number of times a person sneezes in a day. ■ When writing a report, it's important to include the frequencies of different types of data, such as the frequency of customer complaints or the frequency of sales of different products.
trillion A number so large that it's hard to even pronounce, much less comprehend. It's like a billion times a billion times a billion. ■ "I have no idea how many trillions of dollars are in the world, but I do know that it's more than my cat could ever dream of chewing on in one sitting."
Alter To make a change, especially to something important. ■ After the customer complained about the long wait times at the bank, they decided to alter their business model by implementing an online banking system.
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!"
Breast A large, firm organ on the upper part of a woman's torso. Also used metaphorically to refer to an individual's source of pride or support. ■ "I'm really proud of my breast, it's been carrying me through tough times."
chariot A horse-drawn vehicle used for transportation and warfare in ancient times. Also known as a "carriage" or "wagon." ■ "When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, he did so on a chariot, not a Ferrari.
Chums A group of close friends who share a special bond and have fun together. ■ "The chums spent the whole night partying and reminiscing about old times."
columnists noun. People who write columns for newspapers, magazines or websites. ■ "The columnists of The New York Times are some of the funniest people I know! They always have something witty and clever to say."
compadre A close friend or companion, especially one of equal status. ■ "I'm so glad I have my compadre by my side to help me through these trying times."
constant A person who is always the same, even when everything around them changes. ■ "He's a constant in my life," said Mary. "Even when I go through tough times, he's always there for me."
counts The number of times you can tell a joke in a room without anyone getting angry. ■ I once told a joke to an empty room, and it counted as one. I was very relieved.
Dateline The location of a news bureau or reporter, often used to indicate where the article was written or reported from. ■ "From the dateline: New York Times. Reporting live from the scene of the crime."
Defeated To be so thoroughly vanquished in battle or competition that one is rendered completely powerless. ■ After losing the game seven times in a row, John finally admitted defeat and decided to take up knitting instead.
duality The quality or state of being two things at once. ■ I had a dual personality disorder. Sometimes I was a genius, and other times I was a total idiot.
Edited An action performed to remove or change something in order to improve the overall quality of a work. ■ "I edited my essay 10 times before submitting it to the professor. I had to make sure it was perfect!"
Ever An adverb meaning "always" or "at all times." ■ "I'm always hungry," said the man, but he never actually ate anything ever.
Every An adverb that means "at all times," "completely," or "in every respect." ■ "I love every moment of this movie! It's so entertaining!"
Everyone A group of people, especially all those who are present or concerned in a particular matter. ■ The comedian told everyone to keep their hands and feet inside the rollercoaster at all times.
fail An act of being unsuccessful in achieving one's desired outcome, often resulting in disappointment or humiliation. ■ "I failed my driving test three times before finally passing. But hey, at least I have a lot of practice driving now!
fortieth The number forty, but with a touch of humor attached. ■ "I don't know how many times I've told you, but the fortieth time will be the charm!"
frequency The number of times a word is used in a sentence per 10,000 words. ■ "I use the word 'frequent' way too often. It makes my writing sound like a broken record."
handicap A state of disability or disadvantage, especially one imposed by law or policy. ■ "John's handicap was that he had to wear glasses at all times, even when playing basketball."
harping To engage in a repetitive, monotonous, and annoying speech or behavior. ■ "I swear, I've heard that man harp on about the importance of recycling so many times, it's starting to sound like a broken record."
Implausible An outlandish or unlikely story, idea, or situation that is difficult to believe. ■ When my friend told me he won the lottery three times in a row, I thought it was an implausible lie.
insecurity A state of being unable to trust one's own abilities, judgments or feelings. ■ "I have insecurity about my public speaking skills, so I always practice my presentation a million times before the big event."
invaluable Something that is so valuable, it cannot be measured in money. ■ "The love and support of family during tough times are invaluable."
knock A loud, sharp sound made by striking two or more things together. ■ John knocked on the door three times to get his friend's attention.
legislate To make laws and regulations, especially in a comical or exaggerated manner. ■ "I will legislate a law that no one can eat cake without first reciting the alphabet backwards three times."
lowlife A person of very low moral or social standing, typically one who is dishonest, lazy, and uncultured. ■ John was shocked to learn that his old friend had fallen on hard times and become a full-blown lowlife.
loyalty The quality of being a faithful friend or supporter, especially in difficult or trying times. ■ "I have always been loyal to my favorite sports team, even when they lost the game."
Misogynistic A person who hates women or believes that they are inferior to men. ■ He's so misogynistic, he thinks women should be barefoot and pregnant at all times.
nag A persistent and annoying person who constantly points out faults, often without constructive criticism. ■ I can't believe John is still nagging about the dishes. I already did them three times this week!
navigating The act of finding your way through a complex and often chaotic situation, while maintaining a sense of humor at all times. ■ "I'm navigating this job while still trying to find my way through the endless paperwork."
Neurotic A person who is excessively anxious or worried, often about trivial matters. ■ "I'm so neurotic that I can't leave the house without checking if I locked all the doors three times."
Notches A record of one's accomplishments or conquests, often in the form of a mark on a weapon or object. ■ "John had notched his gun 50 times during the hunting trip, but he didn't even get a shot off."
occurrence A hilarious event or happening that is unlikely to happen again. ■ Did you hear about the time a dinosaur appeared in the middle of Times Square? That was quite the occurrence!
olds noun: an elderly person or people, often seen as out of touch with modern times and technology ■ "I can't believe my grandparents still use a flip phone! They're such olds."
Outdated Being behind the times in terms of technology or fashion. ■ That old cellphone is so outdated, it's like using a flip phone from the 90s!
Pathological An extreme and unusual tendency or habit, often involving an excessive or compulsive behavior. ■ "His pathological need for cleanliness resulted in him washing his hands 10 times a day, even when they were already spotless."
prophecies A statement or prediction made by someone who claims to have special knowledge or divine inspiration. ■ "The prophecy of the end times predicts that a flying pizza will destroy Earth."
reamed To rewatch a movie or TV show multiple times while eating and drinking heavily ■ "I always end up reamed when I try to watch a horror movie before bedtime."
redundancies The act of adding unnecessary things to make something more complicated or confusing. ■ "The meeting was filled with redundancies, such as repeating the same point multiple times and using buzzwords that no one understood."
References A collection of citations used to support a statement or claim. ■ "I can assure you, my references are 100% accurate. In fact, I've checked them multiple times and they're still wrong."
Relation A connection or bond between two people, things, or events. ■ John's relation with his wife is like a rollercoaster - sometimes it's fun, other times it's terrifying.
replicate To make a perfect copy of something, especially something funny. ■ After watching the same comedy routine 10 times in a row, John's friends started replicating his jokes word-for-word.
Reunited To be brought back together after a long separation or absence. ■ "After years of being apart, the gang was finally reunited at their high school reunion and reminisced about old times."
Rewritten To rewrite a text or document in order to make it more interesting or entertaining. ■ "I had to rewritten my report three times before the boss was satisfied with the humor. He's very particular about these things."
sequined Adjective describing something that is covered in tiny, sparkling pieces of glass or metal. ■ "The sequined jacket was so shiny, it made the mirror reflect back ten times its original size."