"Useless or burdensome persons or things" "We're going to die," Jackie blubbered quietly "We're totally going to die!" Dan, pulling Jackie by her elbow, contemplated leaving her behind as they round yet another bloodied corner. She was deadwood, lacking absolutely no survival skills, and in an apocalypse would most likely get them killed. But, she was … Continue reading Deadwood – Noun
"An establishment or re-establishment of harmonious relations" After years of estrangement, Astrid finally made rapprochement with her younger sister. The falling out, had been grand. Margret had screamed every inappropriate word her prudent vocabulary, whilst Astrid thrown her hands up offensively many times and slammed far too many doors. Seven years of estrangement cause by a disagreement on … Continue reading Rapprochement – Noun
"Wonderful; darling; charming; cute" Every morning, he'd wake to the sun and to the snores of his wife. He'd roll and with an outstretched arm, run his long fingers through her silken hair. She'd rouse and give him a slender smile, eyes gluey and cheeks reddened. Cupping her face in his hands, he'd lean in … Continue reading Ducky – Adjective
"A designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles" Noah Was one of "those" children Who was constantly taking things Apart. He wanted to see how Things worked, what made them tick. He Started with toy cars, Then moved to pulling computers apart. He Was fascinated with puzzles, and solving all the worlds issues. His Mother, said he … Continue reading Cruciverbalist – Noun
"Insects having hard wing-cases; beetles" The dragon rose from his bitter sleep, Nostrils flaring at the smell of man. They'd entered his domain, Ready to steal his gold and trinkets, His immortal secrets. The dragon watched through golden slits, As one brave man stepped forward, Wielding the most impressive blade. Yet as the dragon's eyes … Continue reading Coleopteron – Noun
"Harmful; injurious" Mind full of nocent behviour, They cannot stop, Will not stop, Until their voices are heard. Unafraid of the consequence They loot and chant, Protest and punch. Denied their freedom of speech, And in turn they; Deny others, Hurt others, Kill others.
"(Of aspeech act) producing an effect upon the listener, as persuading, frightening,amusing, or causing the listener to act" In the thick of it, Simon's perlocutionary act Of sheer ignorance, Somehow managed to Convince his boss, Murry, That luminescent raincoats Would make them billions.
"(Of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary" Jim, spoke to his mates with a form of colloquial language only associated with men who wear wife-basher singlets, football shorts and bucket hats. Whilst to strangers, Jim was a simple man who responded with single syllabic words or neanderthalic grunts.
"Hypnotise; petrify; stupify" She may not have had snakes for hair, But her gaze could gorgonize a man. She'd prowl the streets, bars, and clubs In search for tasty, young meat; Something she could sink her teeth into. Her venomous lips would seduce, Promising a world of pleasure, Convincing her prey to come back to her … Continue reading Gorgonize – Verb
"The boundary line of a figure, area,or object" Richard paced the circumference of the living room. He'd already bitten his fingernails down to the quick, Petrified of how Trish would react, And now his shirt was wet with worry. They'd been dating for five years, Living under the same roof for two of those; Yet, … Continue reading Circumference – Noun
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