Verb
systematic killing or removal of peoples from a region or society
Pol Pot began "Year Zero" in 1976 to cleanse his country of unwanted people. He evacuated city populations to the country and brutally wiped out an estimated 2.5 million.
Tattoos aren't novel. Lots of people get one, two or even a few in their lifetime. Then there's Tom Leppard who has a preponderance (99.9%) of his body covered.
Verb
practice a piece of music or other work for later public performance
Kym Johnson was rushed to an L.A. area hospital for precautionary measures after taking a nasty spill while rehearsing with Hines Ward for "Dancing with the Stars."
Adjective
far away from civilization, society, or any other populated area
On January 24, 1972, Yokoi was discovered in a remote section of Guam. For 28 years he had been hiding in an underground jungle cave, fearing to come out even after finding leaflets declaring that World War II had ended.
Fey's lampooning of Palin, in a series of sketches on 'Saturday Night Live,' have more than doubled ratings for the long-running late-night comedy show.
It was once the most sought-after haircut in the world but now the star who launched it, Jennifer Aniston, has called it the "ugliest" she has ever seen.
Adjective
excessively proud of one's appearance or accomplishments
"A glamorous life is quite different to a life of luxury. I don’t need luxury. For years, I was practically broke but I was still very vain and glamorous. And I still am."