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unless A conjunction used to express the idea that something must be true unless it is proved otherwise. ■ "I'll believe it when I see it."
boundary The line that separates one thing from another, often in a humorous way. ■ "I refuse to cross the boundary of your personal space unless you explicitly invite me! I'm all about respecting your boundaries... unless it's a buffet line, then all bets are off!"
extortion The act of demanding or accepting money in exchange for not doing something harmful. ■ "I won't reveal your secret unless you pay me extortion money."
Identifies To accurately determine the species or kind of something, often through physical examination. ■ "I can identify a giraffe by its long neck and spots. But I can't identify a hippopotamus unless it's in the water."
Rogers A person who is extremely lazy and doesn't do anything unless forced to. ■ "John was a Rogers when it came to cleaning the house, he only did it when his wife threatened to leave him."
Differences The things that make us all unique and special, but also kind of annoying and hard to deal with. ■ "I know we have differences, but I think we can still be best friends! ... Unless you're a vegetarian. I can't deal with that."
marital Characterized by or resembling marital affairs. ■ "Marital affairs" are often more interesting than watching grass grow, especially when the grass is dry and brittle. But it's always better to keep things in the bedroom where they belong - unless you want a divorce.
Neuroses A mental disorder characterized by anxiety, obsessive behavior, and other neurotic symptoms. ■ Sarah was so anxious about her presentation that she developed a severe case of public speaking neuroses. She would refuse to speak in front of an audience unless she had written down every single word she planned to say.
Signore A title of respect used in Italian-speaking countries to address a man, especially one who is older or of higher rank. ■ "Signore" is the proper way to address an Italian gentleman. It's not polite to use "Mr." or any other title unless you want to be seen as disrespectful.
symbol A small graphic or picture that represents something else, usually by virtue of being associated with it. Often used in a humorous way to mock serious or earnest attempts at meaning. ■<en></?>"I'm sorry, but I can't accept your apology unless you bring me a bouquet of flowers and perform a dance for me." <em>- A person trying to be funny by using the symbol of a romantic gesture.</em>