nicotine (noun)
A stimulant found in cigarettes which makes cigarettes addictive.
9/11 (proper noun)
A shorthand reference for September 11th, 2001, the day of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
geriatric (adjective)
relating to old people, especially in regard to healthcare.
IBS (noun)
Short for irritable bowel syndrome, a gastrointestinal condition.
pièce de résistance (French idiom)
The most important or remarkable feature, particularly of a creative project.
jones (verb)
experience an urge in relation to a physical addiction.
bocce ball (noun)
A lawn game played with balls.
shindig (noun)
Informal word for a lively party.
judo (noun)
a sport of unarmed combat derived from jujitsu and intended to train the body and mind. It involves using holds and leverage to unbalance the opponent.
doggone (adjective)
used to express feelings of annoyance, surprise, or pleasure.
Tiger Woods (proper noun)
An American professional golfer considered to be one of the best golfers of all time.
Iyanla Vanzant (proper noun)
An inspirational speaker, spiritual leader, and life coach.
Jeffrey Dahmer (proper noun)
An American serial killer and sex offender, who was known for his particularly gruesome acts. He raped, murdered, dismembered, and sometimes ate his victims.
A&E (proper noun)
A television channel.
tattletale (noun)
a person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others.
seizure (noun)
a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.
ordeal (noun)
a painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one.
Eyes Wide Shut (proper noun)
A Stanley Kubrick film about a secret society that stages massive orgies in New York City.
affluent (adjective)
wealthy, prosperous.
TSA (proper noun)
The Transportation Security Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States.
