Stuart's Daily Word Spot: Gabble

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Gabble: noun - confused and unintelligible talk; an example of this; inarticulate noises made by some animals.

'Miriam stood by the entrance to the chamber, where the political leaders were supposed to be debating a serious issue but all she heard was gabble from these representatives of the people.'

Stuart's Daily Word Spot: QED

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QED:  abbreviation – in particle physics; quantum electrodynamics; Latin Quod erat demonstrandum: which was to be demonstrated, but often - as has been demonstrated.

'As Miriam surveyed the devastation left by the teenagers who'd partied in her parents' absence, she bridled at Gordon's smug expression that reminded her he'd told her what would happen, and, when he smiled, shrugged and mouthed "QED, my dear.", she picked up an empty wine bottle and demonstrated how hard it was against his skull.'