pHstands for potenz Hydrogen "power of Hydrogen"

1. The pH, a unit of measuring hydrogen ions in solution, was discovered by the Danish scientist Søren Peder Lauritz Sørensen. While the H simply stands for the Hydrogen molecule that this unit measures, the p stands for "potenz," which in German means power. This acronym also works in French "pouvior Hydrogen," also meaning "power of Hydrogen."

Impetuous (adj.)

1. Impetuous (adj): Characterized by sudden excitement; impulsive yet passionate.
-The impetuosity of the scientist often lead to long working hours.

Prattle (v. or n.)

1. Prattle (v. or n.): To talk foolishly.
-George W. Bush's prattling warranted the name "Bushism" and the calendar series where each day was a different saying.
An example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." Source (about.com). Hilarious audio clip here.

Depredation (n.) and Despoil (v.)

1. Depredation (n.): Predatory attack, a raid that results in damage or loss.
-When I saw the mouth-watering garlic surf & turf burrito I kenw that a depredation was about to take place.
2. Despoil (v.): to take everything; plunder.
-Three houses in one town were despoiled over the weekend by a pair of masked bandits.

Baroque (adj.) and Brusque (adj.)

1. Baroque (adj.): Extravagant.
-The entrance to the house with it's massive chandelier up above and gigantic mural of the couple overwhelming the sight was fitting with the baroque lifestyle of the owners.
2. Brusque (adj.): Sudden in manner or speech.
-His brusque response made it obvious that he had something to hide.

Canard (n.)

1. Canard (n.): A false statement or rumor.
-Unfortunately for the high-schooler, the canard of the night's event was much more interesting than the truth to the point that years later as a grown man he no longer even remember the real story.

Derision (n.)

1. Derision (n.): The act of mocking; ridicule; mockery.
-A day of derision from the boss left the employees deflated.

Bungler (n.)

1. Bungler (n.): Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence. A clumsy person.
-His mom did not let Jared carry the turkey to the table on Thanksgiving because he had a reputation for being a major bungler.

Bumptious (adj.)

1. Bumptious (adj.): Arrogant.
-To many, Steve Jobs was bumptious to not consider Android a threat in the mobile industry.

Corpulence (n.)

1. Corpulence (n.): Obesity.
-The man's corpulence could be explained simply by looking at his diet and exercise habits.