iro·ny | \ ˈī-rə-nē also ˈī(-ə)r-nē \
plural ironies
Meaning of irony
1: the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
a writer known for her clever use of irony
"What a beautiful view," he said, his voice dripping with irony, as he looked out the window at the alley.
She described her vacation with heavy irony as "an educational experience."
co·in·ci·dence | \ kō-ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s , -sə-ˌden(t)s \
Meaning of coincidence
1: a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected
It was mere/pure/sheer coincidence that brought them together so far from Chicago.
By coincidence, every man in the room was named Fred.
par·a·dox | \ ˈper-ə-ˌdäks , ˈpa-rə- \
Meaning of paradox
1: something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible
It is a paradox that computers need maintenance so often, since they are meant to save people time.
trou·bling | \ ˈtrə-b(ə-)liŋ \
Definition of troubling
: causing feelings of worry or anxiety
a troubling news report
ver·sus | \ ˈvər-səs , -səz \
Definition of versus
1: AGAINST
2: in contrast to or as the alternative of
free trade versus protection
\ ˈvərs \
Definition of verse
1: a line of metrical writing
\ ˈkȯr \
plural corps\ ˈkȯrz \
Definition of corps
1
a: an organized subdivision of the military establishment
Marine Corps
Signal Corps
b: a tactical unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and auxiliary arms and services
conspirator
Definition of conspirator
noun
a person who takes part in a conspiracy.
"conspirators had planned to seize the state"
co-con·spir·a·tor
noun
a person who is engaged in a conspiracy with another or others.
"two men were named by the prosecution as co-conspirators"
In other words CO-CONSPIRATOR is a FAKE word that means CONSPIRATOR!
I pronoun
\ ˈī , ə \
Definition of I
: the one who is speaking or writing
I feel fine
\ ˈmē \
Definition of me
objective case of I
**Therefore, if “you and I” are performing the action, it should be “you and I”:
You and I are best friends.
You and I are supposed to work together.
You and I crossed the finish line at the same time.
If “you and I” are receiving the action, it should be “you and me”:
The teacher picked you and me as study partners.
My parents will give you and me a ride to school today.
John promised to take you and me to Disneyland.
TRUST ME, SOMETIMES IT'S CORRECT TO USE "YOU AND ME" IN A SENTENCE!**
Definition of datum
1
plural data\ ˈdā-tə , ˈda- also ˈdä- \ : something given or admitted especially as a basis for reasoning or inference
an important historical datum
DATA is the PLURAL of DATUM!
Definition of pundit
pŭn′dĭt
noun
A source of opinion; a critic.
A learned person.
There is only 1 "n" in pundit! You would never use the word “pundint,” because it’s not a word and is actually an incorrect spelling.
Definition of etc...
/etˈsedərə/
adverb
used at the end of a list to indicate that further, similar items are included.
etc... is the abbreviation for et cetera - not eck cetera!
Actually, THIS is the definition of insanity...
in·san·i·ty in-ˈsa-nə-tē
plural - insanities
1 (dated) : a severely disordered state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder
2 (law) : unsoundness of mind or lack of the ability to understand that prevents one from having the mental capacity required by law to enter into a particular relationship, status, or transaction or that releases one from criminal or civil responsibility
3a: extreme folly or unreasonableness
the insanity of violence
His comments were pure insanity.
b: something utterly foolish or unreasonable
the insanities of modern life
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