29.09.13 Doublespeak

They talk in an obscure jargon. I had an obscure feeling that something would go wrong.

"I think maybe we should start with something a little less esoteric."

He looked at it and took an involuntary step back.

Lawyers and tax accountants speak of an involuntary conversion of property when discusing the loss or destruction of property through theft, accident or condemnation.

to dismiss an employee from a job due to a lack of work

Paul's so sloppy - he always spills something on the floor.

to upgrade

extinguish