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AMOK
- In an undisciplined, uncontrolled, or faulty manner.
- Usage: Report on reaction from members of U.S. Congress on ruling from 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that the phrase "under God," added by Congress in 1954, makes the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because it endorses religion, in violation of the First Amendment.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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OBFUSCATE
- To make obscure; confuse.
- Usage: Interview of American Muslim Council representative, who alleged that Americans are twisting facts to find a way to make Muslims look bad.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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POPPYCOCK
- Empty talk or writing; nonsense.
- Usage: Report on reaction from members of U.S. Congress on ruling from 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that the phrase "under God," added by Congress in 1954, makes the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because it endorses religion, in violation of the First Amendment.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition.
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