 
- aphrodisiac
- 1.
sensual subtleties made obsolete by that killer application known as Viagra.
- 2.
rural usage, the unmistakable scent and back-home comfort of raw wool.
- 3.
the sexual allure of black hair styles of the 1970s.
- sentimental
-
linguistics term meaning ornamental.
- whoah
-
an expression, usually as interjection, indicating a strong desire to stop; e.g., “Whoah, majenta!”
- worsen
- 1.
to politicize.
- 2.
to actively attempt to fix or improve.
- 3.
to advertise.
see also diversify.
- protect
- 1.
to act with the awareness of one’s temporary need for another.
- 2.
a governmental term meaning to frighten into hiding and spending; also, protect and serve, wherein the conclusion to the fright and credit debt is being served with a warrant for one’s arrest.
- journalist
- 1.
a writer who writes about sensational occurrences long after they happen and even longer after they are interesting.
- 2.
a writer who uses marketing in lieu of judgement, appetite in place of taste, and style as proxy for skill.
- 3.
an anti-romantic; a naturalist with a day job.
more at news room.
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