You Put It Where?
Sepsis
"The only thing spreading faster than the office gossip was the concern for sepsis."
Definition: the body's extreme, life-threatening response to an infection
Rein
"Chris is constantly trying to rein in the chaos."
Definition: long, narrow strap attached to a horse's used to guide or stop
Gravel
"Gravel is just tiny rocks that specialize in exposing your bad decisions to wear sandals."
Definition: loose aggregation of small, rounded, or irregular rock fragments
Schedule
"Taylor likes to make a schedule, and then immediately ignore it with confidence.'
Definition: structured plan outlining a list of activities, tasks, or events
Receive
"I didn't' receive the instructions clearly, so I improvised..and now we are all confused."
Definition: to take, acquire, or accept something that has been given or sent to you
Defibrillator
"Grandpa saw the electric bill and joked that he needed a defibrillator."
Definition: a medical device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart to correct life-threatening, chaotic rhythms
Veterinary
"The veterinary bill arrived, and I briefly considered becoming a goat farmer instead."
Definition: the medical and surgical treatment of animals
Scaffolding
"The scaffolding had more levels than Stephanie's life plans currently do."
Definition: temporary support structure used in construction
Compliance
"HR said we need compliance training, but I still can't comply with my own calendar."
Definition: the act of obeying a rule, law, or standard
Restaurant
"Rylin thinks McDonalds is a fine dining restaurant."
Definition: commercial establishment where meals and beverages are prepared and served to customers in exchange for payment
Acetaminophen
"I tried to spell acetaminophen without looking it up and immediately developed a headache."
Definition: a common over the counter medication used to temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever
Embryo
"Even the embryo is developing faster than my motivation."
Definition: the early developmental stage of a multicellular organism
Caulk
"lol...caulk."
Definition: a flexible sealing material used to fill gaps, cracks, and joints in building materials
Confidentiality
"I signed a confidentiality agreement and immediately told the group chat."
Definition: the ethical and legal obligation to keep sensitive information private
Worcestershire
"Who actually knows how to spell 'Worcestershire'?
Definition: refers to a county in West central England...or that one sauce??
Leukocytosis
"The ER nurse wasn't worried about leukocytosis, just about how to spell it on the chart."
Definition: a condition where your white blood cell count is higher than the normal range
Quarantine
"Quarantine always reminds me of the Tiger King."
Definition: the strict, enforced restriction of movement and separation of healthy people or animals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease
Architectural
"Michael has strong architectural opinions for someone who can't draw a straight line."
Definition: anything relating to the art, science, or process of designing and constructing buildings
Beneficiary
Definition: any person or entity designated to receive money, property, or other benefits
Prestidigitation
"With a little prestidigitation, he turned an empty box into a very convincing 'gift'.
Definition: the performance or magic tricks using manual dexterity, commonly known as "sleight of hand"
Norepinephrine
"Stephanie thought she was relaxed until she had to 'spell norepinephrine."
Definition: an organic chemical that acts as both a stress hormone and a neurotransmitter
Thrombophlebitis
Definition: inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, typically in the legs
Oscillation
"Rylin tried to focus, but her attention span was in full oscillation mode."
Definition: the repetitive, back and forth movement of a physical object or physical quantity around a central point of equilibrium
Circumstantial
"My innocence is circumstantial at best and snack related at worst."
Definition: something relates to, depends on, or is inferred from circumstances rather than being directly proven or essential
Miscellaneous
"My brain stores unnecessary song lyrics in a miscellaneous folder that cannot be deleted."
Definition: a collection of varied, mixed, or unrelated items that don't fit neatly into a single, specific category