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Previously on "Words that should mean something else."
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Azimuth
means - angular vector
should mean - famous science fiction writer
Diode
means - electronic component
should mean - Welsh Poet
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Concur
Should mean disagree.
Actually means agree
Drole
Should mean sad miserable Scottish bloke.
Actually means funny
Contractor UK
Should mean a collective of talented articulate intelligent hard-working professionals
Actually means <OK I won't go there>.
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Re: Words that should mean something else.
Countryside
A rural section of the country
Should mean
What should happen to Piers Morgan
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Ventricle - A small cavity or chamber within a body or organ, especially:
a. The chamber on the left side of the heart that receives arterial blood from the left atrium and contracts to force it into the aorta.
b. The chamber on the right side of the heart that receives venous blood from the right atrium and forces it into the pulmonary artery.
c. Any of the interconnecting cavities of the brain.
Should mean - a small room in a church
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Carbolic - Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid
Should mean - an agressive form of boil appearing on the skin
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cre·pus·cu·lar
/krəˈpəskyələr/
Adjective
Of, resembling, or relating to twilight.
(of an animal) Appearing or active in twilight
Sounds like it is a skin disease involving inflammation and boils.
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Rhododendron
Means: pretty flower / bush thing
Should mean: Evil Arch Duke overlord of Hell
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Condone
/kənˈdōn/Verb
1.Accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
2.Approve or sanction (something), esp. with reluctance.
Should mean the opposite.
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Words that should mean something else.
1. Bucolic
Meaning:
Adjective:
Of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Noun:
A pastoral poem.
Should mean:
Debilitating stomach cramps with the raging trots. Dysentery.
"Sorry, I won't be in the office today, I'm bucolic and am writing this email from the toilet".Tags: None
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