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noun a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

• The novel is often seen as an allegory for the struggles of the working class.
• The movie can be interpreted as an allegory for the importance of friendship.
• That show is like an allegory for high school drama.
• Her painting serves as an allegory for the passage of time.

noun a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material, typically rounded and perforated for threading with others as a necklace or rosary

verb decorate or cover with beads

• The artisan carefully threaded each bead onto the necklace.
• I found a cool bead at the craft store for my bracelet.
• I love how that necklace is beaded, it looks so cool.
• Her tears clung to her cheeks like beads of rain.

noun small, usually round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic and often used in jewelry or decoration

• The artisan carefully strung each bead onto the necklace, creating a beautiful pattern.
• I love wearing jewelry with colorful beads, it adds a fun touch to my outfit.
• She's always wearing those funky bead bracelets, they're so cool.
• The beads of sweat on his forehead showed how nervous he was during the presentation.

noun a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, especially one used for writing or printing on

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• Please make sure to sign the back of your credit card for security purposes.
• Hey, don't forget to swipe your card before you leave.
• I'll just tap my card and be on my way.
• She played her cards right and ended up winning the game.

noun a work of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing

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• The artist created a beautiful collage using various pieces of paper and photographs.
• I love making collages with magazine cutouts and stickers.
• Check out this sick collage I made for my art project!
• Her novel was a collage of different perspectives and voices.

noun a rough drawing made absentmindedly

verb to scribble absentmindedly

• The artist created a beautiful doodle in their sketchbook.
• I like to doodle when I'm on the phone.
• I doodled all over my notebook during class.
• His mind began to doodle with ideas as he listened to the lecture.

noun a musical instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks

verb to play a drum or drums

• The percussionist played the drum with precision during the orchestra performance.
• I love banging on the drum in my free time.
• Let's jam out on the drums at the party tonight!
• The heart beats like a drum in anticipation of the exciting news.

noun a pond or pool in which fish are kept or raised

• The fishpond in the garden is stocked with various species of fish.
• Let's go hang out by the fishpond and feed the fish.
• I heard there's a huge fishpond behind the old barn.
• Her mind felt like a murky fishpond, filled with random thoughts swimming around.

noun a sudden and disturbing vivid memory of an event in the past

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• The novel begins with a flashback to the protagonist's childhood.
• I had a flashback to that time we went camping and got lost in the woods.
• Whenever I hear that song, I always get a flashback to my high school days.
• Seeing the old photo album was like a flashback to a different era.

noun a heated building, typically made of glass, for growing plants out of season or in a climate-controlled environment

• The research team conducted experiments in a controlled hothouse environment.
• We visited a hothouse full of exotic plants and flowers.
• I can't stand working in that hothouse of an office, it's so stressful.
• The competitive industry can feel like a hothouse, with everyone vying for the top spot.

noun a written character symbolizing the idea of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it

• The ancient language used ideograms to represent words or ideas.
• I find it fascinating how ideograms can convey meaning without using letters.
• Some people think ideograms are like emojis but with deeper meanings.
• The artist used ideograms in his painting to symbolize different emotions.

noun A magnifying glass or lens used to make something appear larger or more detailed.

• The scientist used a magnifier to examine the tiny details of the specimen.
• Can you pass me the magnifier so I can get a closer look?
• I found this cool magnifier at the thrift store for a bargain.
• His intelligence acted as a magnifier, allowing him to see connections others couldn't.

verb to make something appear larger, more important, or more impressive

• The microscope is used to magnify small objects for closer examination.
• Can you magnify this picture so I can see it better?
• Dude, you need to magnify that text, I can't read it from here.
• Her presence in the room seemed to magnify the tension between the two friends.

noun A device used by musicians to mark time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick

• The musician used a metronome to keep time while practicing the piece.
• I can't play the piano without my trusty metronome to help me stay on beat.
• I need to grab my metronome before we start jamming out.
• His heart beat like a metronome, steady and unwavering.

noun a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall

adjective relating to or resembling a wall

• The artist spent months working on a mural for the city's new cultural center.
• Have you seen the cool mural on the side of that building downtown?
• That mural is lit, it really brightens up the neighborhood.
• The mural of memories painted on the walls of my mind will never fade.

noun a pictorial symbol or sign representing an object or concept

• The ancient civilization used pictographs to communicate important information.
• I saw a pictograph on the cave wall that looked like a person hunting.
• Check out this cool pictograph I found on a rock while hiking.
• Her smile was like a pictograph, conveying a thousand emotions at once.

noun a child's toy consisting of a stick with colored vanes that twirl in the wind

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• The children ran around the park with colorful pinwheels in their hands.
• I love watching pinwheels spin in the breeze, it's so relaxing.
• Check out the cool pinwheel I found at the store, it's awesome!
• Her mind felt like a pinwheel, spinning with conflicting thoughts and emotions.

noun a small house for children to play in, typically resembling a real house

• The children spent hours playing in the well-built playhouse in the backyard.
• We should have a playdate at the playhouse next weekend.
• Let's hang out at the playhouse and chill.
• The theater was his playhouse, where he could escape reality and become someone else.

noun a tool used in geometry to measure and draw angles

• The student used a protractor to measure the angles in the geometry class.
• I borrowed your protractor to help with my math homework.
• I can't find my protractor anywhere, it's like it grew legs and walked away.
• She used her intuition as a protractor to navigate through the complexities of the situation.

noun a play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings or by exploiting similar sounding words with different meanings

• The comedian's clever puns had the audience in stitches.
• I love it when you make puns, they always make me laugh.
• That pun was so corny, but I couldn't help but chuckle.
• His puns were like little puzzles, waiting to be solved.

noun A puppet show is a performance in which puppets are used to tell a story or convey a message.

• The children were delighted by the intricate puppet show put on by the theater group.
• We should go check out that puppet show at the park this weekend, it looks like a lot of fun.
• I heard the puppet show at the fair is lit, we should definitely go see it.
• The politician's speech felt like a puppet show, with someone else pulling the strings behind the scenes.

noun a musical instrument of the flute family

• The court reporter used a high-quality recorder to document the proceedings.
• I borrowed a recorder from the library to record the lecture.
• I need to grab my trusty recorder before we head out to the concert.
• Her memory is like a recorder, capturing every detail of the past.

noun a large board or electronic display used to show the score in a game or competition

• The scoreboard displayed the final results of the match.
• Check out the scoreboard to see who's winning.
• The scoreboard is lit with our team in the lead.
• Life's scoreboard may not always show our wins, but it's important to keep playing.

noun a seesaw or plank balanced in the middle, on which children ride and make it tilt up and down

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• The children played on the teeter totter in the park.
• Let's go have some fun on the teeter totter!
• I used to love going on the teeter totter with my friends.
• The stock market seems to be on a teeter totter lately, going up and down unpredictably.

noun a device used to measure or record time, especially one used in cooking or sports

• The timer on the oven will alert us when the cake is done baking.
• Don't forget to set the timer for the laundry so it doesn't sit in the machine too long.
• I always use the timer on my phone to make sure I don't oversleep.
• The timer is ticking on our project deadline, we need to work efficiently to finish on time.

noun a colloquial term for a presentation or speech

• The prezo of the company gave a detailed presentation on the new product line.
• I heard the prezo went really well at the meeting yesterday.
• Did you catch the prezo at the conference? It was awesome!
• His prezo skills are so impressive, he can sell anything to anyone.

noun a long, cylindrical foam tube used for swimming or water activities

• The children used pool noodles to help them float in the swimming pool.
• We grabbed some pool noodles to play with in the water.
• Let's bring some pool noodles to the pool party for extra fun.
• Using a pool noodle as a makeshift barrier, she kept her distance from the person she didn't want to talk to.

noun a type of clay that is malleable and often used for sculpting or modeling shapes

• The art students used modelling clay to create intricate sculptures for their final project.
• I love playing with modelling clay to make little figurines and shapes.
• Let's get some modelling clay and have a sculpting party this weekend!
• Her words were like moulding clay, shaping the thoughts and emotions of those around her.

noun a type of television programming that features long, uninterrupted shots of peaceful and mundane activities

adjective describing the type of television programming that is slow-paced and calming

• Slow TV is a genre of television programming that focuses on long, uninterrupted shots of mundane activities.
• I love watching slow TV because it helps me relax and unwind after a long day.
• Slow TV is like watching paint dry, but somehow it's strangely captivating.
• The slow TV marathon felt like a journey through time, immersing me in a different pace of life.

noun a digital recording of computer screen output, often including audio narration

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• The professor created a screencast to demonstrate the complex coding process.
• I love watching screencasts to learn new tricks for editing videos.
• Check out this awesome screencast on how to ace that level!
• Her explanation was like a screencast, clear and easy to follow.

noun a mechanical model of the solar system or of just the sun, earth, and moon, used to represent their relative positions and motions

• The orrery on display in the museum accurately depicts the movements of the planets in our solar system.
• I saw this cool orrery thing at the science museum that shows how the planets move around the sun.
• Check out that fancy orrery gadget showing how the planets orbit the sun!
• Her mind was like a complex orrery, each thought moving in precise orbits around a central idea.

noun a type of controller used in video games that allows players to interact with the game by dancing or stepping on designated areas

• The dance pad is a popular accessory for rhythm games.
• I love playing on the dance pad with my friends at parties.
• Let's bust out the dance pad and show off our moves!
• Using the dance pad as a metaphor, she navigated through the challenges with grace and precision.

noun a type of African dance characterized by energetic movements and rhythms

• The bogol was a type of traditional dance performed during the festival.
• I heard they're serving bogol at the party tonight.
• Let's go grab some bogol and chill at the park.
• The fog was so thick it felt like walking through a bogol.

noun a type of landscape that includes sand as a prominent feature

• The artist created a beautiful sandscape using different colored sand grains.
• Let's go check out the cool sandscape at the beach!
• That sandscape is totally rad, dude!
• The sandscape of emotions within her was constantly shifting.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

pronoun A word that takes the place of a noun or noun phrase.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

interjection A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

article A word that specifies and limits a noun.

• The BOGSHP algorithm is widely used in data analysis for its efficiency.
• I can't figure out how to use this BOGSHP software, it's so confusing.
• I heard that new game is BOGSHP, you should try it out.
• Her mind was a BOGSHP of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

noun a record of a person's activities, thoughts, and experiences recorded through various means such as photos, videos, and written entries

• The concept of lifelogging involves recording and documenting every aspect of one's life.
• I started a lifelog to keep track of my daily activities and memories.
• I'm totally obsessed with my lifelog, it's like my personal diary on steroids.
• Creating a lifelog can be seen as a way to preserve moments and memories for the future.

noun an electronic device used for listening to audio

• The audiophile preferred using high-quality ear buds for listening to classical music.
• I always carry my ear buds with me so I can listen to music on the go.
• These new ear buds are lit, they have amazing sound quality!
• She always has her ear buds in, tuning out the world around her.

noun a book that is designed to be hung on a wall for display or reference

• The wallbook in the library provides a detailed timeline of historical events.
• I love flipping through the wallbook in the history section.
• Check out the cool wallbook with all the juicy gossip from last semester.
• His mind was like a wallbook, filled with endless knowledge and stories.

noun a plural form of the noun abacus, which is a calculating tool used for arithmetic calculations

• The student used abaci to solve complex mathematical problems in the classroom.
• I found some old abaci in my grandparents' attic.
• Hey, check out these cool abaci I found at the flea market!
• The abaci of history continue to shape our understanding of the past.

noun a plural form of the noun 'abaciscus', which refers to a small abacus used in ancient Rome for counting and calculating

• The abacisci in the library are used to calculate complex mathematical equations.
• I found some old abacisci in my grandma's attic, they look pretty cool.
• Check out these abacisci, they're like ancient calculators!
• The abacisci of history help us understand the past in a tangible way.

noun A person who uses an abacus for calculation.

• The abacist used an ancient counting tool to perform calculations.
• The abacist is really good at doing math in his head.
• I heard that abacist is a human calculator.
• She's like an abacist when it comes to organizing her thoughts.

noun a plural form of the word 'abaculus', which refers to a small tile used in making mosaics

• The ancient ruins were adorned with intricate abaculi designs.
• I couldn't believe how detailed the abaculi carvings were on the old statue.
• Those abaculi carvings are lit, bro!
• The abaculi of her mind were filled with memories of the past.

noun a device used for performing arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid

• The students used abacuses to practice their mental math skills.
• Hey, have you seen those old abacuses in the math classroom?
• I found this cool abacus at the thrift store, wanna check it out?
• His mind worked like an abacus, calculating every possible outcome.

noun a type of inscription consisting of the letters of an alphabet, almost always listed in order

• The abecedaria is a form of writing in which the letters of the alphabet are written out in order.
• I found an old abecedaria book at the antique store.
• I doodled some abecedaria in my notebook during class.
• The intricate abecedaria of her thoughts were difficult for others to decipher.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The botanist studied the abstract plant species found only in the remote rainforest.
• I heard that there's some kind of weird abstract plant growing in the backyard.
• Check out that funky abstract plant over there, it looks so cool!
• Her mind was like an abstract plant, constantly branching out into new ideas and concepts.

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of acrostics

adverb in a manner that involves composing or reading acrostics

• The poet constructed the poem acrostically, with each line spelling out a hidden message.
• I tried writing my name acrostically in my notebook, but it didn't turn out as neat as I hoped.
• She acrostically roasted her ex-boyfriend in her latest Instagram post.
• The artist acrostically embedded her emotions into the painting, creating a masterpiece filled with hidden meanings.

noun a device consisting of a hollow metal sphere mounted so that it can rotate about an axis parallel to the direction of the wind, with a tube through which steam is forced to emerge tangentially, used to illustrate the effects of rotation and fluid pressure

• The aeolipyle was used in ancient times as a device to demonstrate the power of steam.
• I found this cool aeolipyle at the antique shop.
• Check out this funky aeolipyle I scored at the flea market!
• The aeolipyle symbolizes the ingenuity and innovation of ancient civilizations.