exterminating a language lesson

Today, I learned a new word from one of my favorite blogs, 'Separated by a Common Language'. That word is invigilate. Apparently it is the (slightly daunting-sounding) British equivalent of the (equally appalling, but for more scatological reasons) American verb "proctor." In the sense of proctoring (/ invigilating, apparently) an exam.

Fascinating new vocabulary, right, and a nifty linguistic lesson to get over one's lunch break. I love new words.

...Unfortunately, as with any new verb ending with -ate, my first reaction is not "cool, new word!" but rather "wait for it... *pictures Daleks* INVIGILATE!!!"

Because everything is funnier with Daleks. ♥