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Verbotomist's Delight
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DEFINITION: n., A set of product instructions, or a warning label, which is so obviously self-evident that it should be completely unnecessary. v., To provide unneeded directions, advice and/or warnings.
DEFINITION: n., A slow computer with insufficient memory; also, a slow-thinking husband. v., To take an extraordinarily long time to respond to a relatively simple request.
DEFINITION: A person who wants to monopolize all of someone's love and tries to prevent them from sharing it with others.
DEFINITION: A person who, using an example from their own life, steers people away from a line of speculation by reducing it to an absurdity.
DEFINITION: To never give up, to never let go of your dream, especially when others try to take it away from you.
DEFINITION: A traditional cleansing ritual used to prepare for the New Year -- often includes the consumption of special tonics or potions.
DEFINITION: n. An unintended consequence of medical or psychological therapy, especially if the therapy is supposed to make you feel "young again".
DEFINITION: To steal a look at your reflection in a window, mirror or other reflective surface; often done furtively so not to be seen as vain.
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