Indelible

in·del·i·ble

adj\in-ˈde-lə-bəl\

That cannot be removed, washed away, or erased.

These pens ink is said to be indelible. This explains the sticker in the front of the package that reads "Helps Prevent Check Fraud." I actually own these pens and let me say they are pretty nice pens. ;)

Calamity

ca·lam·i·ty

noun\kə-ˈla-mə-tē\

A state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss.

The tsunami that hit Japan was a calamity. Everything was ruined, people were killed, and people were left homeless.

Attrition

at·tri·tion

noun\ə-ˈtri-shən, a-\

A reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength.

Despite this amazing dunk and an overall performance by Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls his statistics in the playoffs were an attrition compared to the regular season.

Pungent

pun·gent

adj\ˈpən-jənt\

: Sharply painful.

: Having a stiff and sharp point.

These pencils are pungent. I don't know why but I like sharp pencils; I don't like to sharpen them though. Then again I don't really use wooden pencils, I like to stick to my mechanical pencils.

Derision

de·ri·sion

noun\di-ˈri-zhən\

A state of being laughed at or ridiculed.

I know for a fact that if these two kids were at Waukegan High School there would be in a derision. i love Napoleon Dynamite! Some people think the movie is really stupid but I think its freaking hilarious.

Premonition

pre·mo·ni·tion

noun\ˌprē-mə-ˈni-shən, ˌpre-\

Previous notice or warning : forewarning.

Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) from the show "Charmed" (a show about witches) got premonitions that would tell her and her sisters where to go to find the Demon they were after. Pretty handy power if you ask me. And yes I did watch this show. And yes I am a guy. -.-

Emphatic

em·phat·ic

adj\im-ˈfa-tik, em-\

: Uttered with or marked by emphasis.

: Tending to express oneself in forceful speech or to take decisive action.

: Attracting special attention.

The man in the cartoon is being emphatic, he's obviously trying to attract attention; I mean who goes around with their arms up?