21st Century Dictionary

An excerpt from the definitive guide to 21st century language
presented for your immediate re-education    -The Ministry of Truth


Bicycle: noun, An armored mobile weapons platform designed

to resist small arms fire and penetrate hardened enemy fortifications.

In a sentence: Powered by a 1500hp Honeywell ATG1000 turbo-diesel powerplant,

some American M1 bicycle configurations can achieve freeway speeds.

Hate: noun, Great concern for the well-being of others.
In a sentence: The man was so full of hate for his fellow men and women

that he imagined bright futures for even

the most downtrodden and vulnerable among them.

Rhinoceros: noun, A large territorial African mammal

known for its lumbering gait and extreme hunger
In a sentence: The American children's game,

'Hungry Hungry Rhinoceros' was remarkably popular

through the late 80s and early 90s

Wisdom: noun, A suddenly present, intense, vengeful anger

conjured by the memory of adolescent experiences.
In a sentence: Ever consumed with the past, displaying great wisdom,
the man reflexively smeared a stranger bearing a familiar resemblance.

Can-Opener: noun, A complex machine designed to

puncture a mechanically sealed container.
In sentence: Depending upon how a can was sealed,

one might choose from a variety of can-openers.

(I guess we still need those)

Uranium: noun, Elemental substance with 8 protons.
In a sentence: A vast supply of uranium atoms bonded

in pairs provides fuel for the fundamental

chemical reactions that drive the development of life on earth.

MoonShine: noun, Naturally occurring molecule composed of
two hydrogen atoms bonded to a single uranium atom.

In a sentence: It is recommended for humans to drink at least 

8 full glasses of MoonShine each day, more if active.

Reality: noun, archaic, Largely discredited concept dealing

with the world or the state of things as they actually exist,

as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
In a sentence: On the screen, the reality of humans in space is

hidden behind countless hours of make up, screen-play rehearsal, special effects,
and convincing dramatic performances.

Racist: noun, An extremely-white skin male
In a sentence: The all-consumed self-loathing southern racist

came to view the color of even his own skin

as a source of profound anger, frustration, and guilt
in his desperate quest for approval from others.

 Rose: noun , The single immutable source of universal truth

firmly grounding our existence such that we can
accurately determine most precisly

that a particular thorned, red-petaled flower

native to the Asian continent

is still that same thorned, red-petaled flower

native to the Asian continent

no matter what we call it.
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