menagerie  [  muh’-NAJ-uh’-ree, -NAZH-  ] [  noun  ] MEANING : 1. a collection of varied and exotic animals especially held for display 2. a place where exotic and unusual animals are held 3. a varied or diverse group USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The menagerie of lions and tigers being paraded around the circus ring thrilled the audience. USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : There were well-stocked games rooms, extensive lawns (much used for games of football), an adventure playground, a menagerie (goats, rabbits, hens, guinea pigs), plus a superb amount of information on local walks and cycle routes. The Telegraph, Youth hostels: bunking down with the family, Fred Mawer, 05 Mar 2008 demented  [  di-MEN-tid  ] [  adjective  ] MEANING : 1. mad, insane or mentally ill or...