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noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

• The presentation really helped to bring home to the audience the importance of investing in renewable energy.
• Watching that documentary really brought home to me how serious the issue of climate change is.
• Seeing her cry really brought home to me how much she was hurting.
• The sudden loss of her job really brought home to her the reality of the current economic situation.

noun The act of making someone feel calm or relaxed.

adjective Causing someone to feel calm or relaxed.

• The calming effect of the music helped the patients relax during their therapy sessions.
• I find taking a walk in the park to be really calming after a long day at work.
• I always feel so zen and chill after doing some calming yoga.
• The artist's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes created a calming atmosphere in the painting.

noun a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future

adjective expected or anticipated

adverb expectantly

• The company failed to meet the shareholders' expectation for quarterly earnings.
• I didn't expect the party to be so fun!
• I had high expectations for the new restaurant, but it was a total flop.
• Her expectation of finding true love was shattered after a series of failed relationships.

noun careful attention or notice

verb to pay attention to or take notice of

• It is important to heed the advice of experts in this matter.
• You should heed your mother's warning about staying out too late.
• I told him to heed the sign and not go past the gate.
• She failed to heed the warning signs of an impending breakup.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please hop to it and complete the project by the deadline.
• Come on, hop to it and finish your homework so we can go play.
• Hey, stop procrastinating and hop to it already!
• If you want to succeed, you need to hop to it and work hard towards your goals.

noun a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times, used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding

verb to engage in horseplay or frivolous activity

• The students were reprimanded for horsing around in the library.
• Let's just horse around and have some fun at the park.
• Stop horsing around and focus on the task at hand.
• Don't horse around with important matters, take them seriously.

verb to give or pass on something, such as knowledge or information

• It is important for teachers to impart knowledge to their students in a clear and concise manner.
• My grandmother always tries to impart wisdom to me through her stories.
• I wish I could impart some cool dance moves to my friends.
• The artist's paintings impart a sense of peace and tranquility to all who view them.

noun the act of instilling or infusing something into someone or something

• The instillment of values and ethics is crucial in shaping a child's character.
• My mom always talks about the instillment of good manners at the dinner table.
• I never thought I'd appreciate the instillment of discipline from my coach, but it really paid off.
• The instillment of hope in times of despair can be a powerful force for change.

verb to assume a horizontal position, as for resting or sleeping

• After a long day at work, it is important to take some time to lie down and relax.
• I'm feeling so tired, I just want to lie down and take a nap.
• Let's just lie down and chill for a bit.
• Sometimes you just need to lie down and let your mind rest from all the stress.

noun social behavior or habits, especially in terms of etiquette

• It is important to always display proper manners when dining in a formal setting.
• She was raised with good manners and always says please and thank you.
• Don't be rude, have some manners!
• Having good manners is like a silent language that speaks volumes about your character.

adjective describes a person or animal that has been given too much food and is excessively full

• The doctor warned that the child was overfed and needed to follow a healthier diet.
• My cat looks so chubby because I think she's been overfed by my family.
• I feel so bloated and overfed after that huge meal.
• The market is overfed with new smartphone models, making it hard to choose the best one.

verb to allow oneself or someone else to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink

• It is important to practice moderation and not overindulge in unhealthy foods.
• I always tend to overindulge in sweets during the holidays.
• I can't help but overindulge in junk food when I'm stressed.
• She tends to overindulge in gossip, spreading rumors without thinking of the consequences.

noun a medicine containing opium, benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil, used to treat diarrhea

• The doctor prescribed a dose of paregoric to alleviate the patient's severe cough.
• I heard that paregoric can help with a bad cough.
• My grandma swears by paregoric for any kind of ache or pain.
• His soothing words acted like a paregoric on her troubled mind.

noun a person's mental focus or interest on someone or something

verb to focus one's mental energy on someone or something in order to understand or remember it

• It is important to pay attention during the lecture in order to fully understand the material.
• Hey, can you please pay attention while I'm talking to you?
• Dude, you need to seriously pay attention or you'll miss out on all the important details.
• In life, it's crucial to pay attention to the signs and signals that guide us on our path.

verb used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness

• One should always strive for excellence in their work.
• You should totally check out that new restaurant downtown.
• I heard you should totally binge-watch that show on Netflix.
• We should plant the seeds of kindness wherever we go.

noun a loud cry or call

verb to utter a loud cry or call

• The teacher had to shout to get the attention of the noisy students.
• I had to shout to be heard over the loud music at the party.
• Don't shout, I can hear you just fine.
• Her success was a shout of victory in a quiet room.

noun a form of flattery or persuasion that is used to manipulate or deceive

verb to speak in a flattering or persuasive manner

• It is important to be cautious of individuals who use sweet talk to manipulate others.
• I don't trust his sweet talk, he's always trying to get something out of it.
• Don't fall for her sweet talk, she's just playing you.
• His sweet talk was like music to her ears, making her feel special and loved.

noun TLC stands for tender loving care, which refers to the act of showing kindness, compassion, and attention to someone or something in need of support or assistance.

• The patient requires constant TLC from the medical staff.
• My plants are thriving thanks to all the TLC I give them.
• I need some serious TLC after that long week at work.
• The old house needed some TLC to bring it back to its former glory.

adjective describing a quality of being constant, reliable, or dependable

• His unfailing dedication to his work has earned him numerous accolades.
• She has an unfailing ability to make everyone laugh at parties.
• My best friend is my unfailing ride or die.
• The sun rises every morning with unfailing regularity.

adjective describing someone who is not paying attention or alert

• The unwatchful driver caused a serious accident.
• He was unwatchful and almost tripped over the curb.
• Dude, you gotta stop being so unwatchful with your belongings.
• Her unwatchful attitude towards her finances led to a lot of debt.

adjective alert and vigilant in observing or noticing something

• The security guard remained watchful throughout the night, ensuring the safety of the premises.
• I always feel watchful when walking alone at night.
• Keep a watchful eye on your belongings in crowded areas.
• She was watchful of his every move, sensing something was not quite right.

verb past participle of wear out

adjective showing signs of fatigue or exhaustion

• After years of use, the old couch was completely worn out and in need of replacement.
• I can't wear these shoes anymore, they're totally worn out.
• I feel so worn out after that long hike.
• His patience was worn out after dealing with the difficult customer all day.

adjective describing someone who has good manners

• The young man was known for being very good-mannered at social events.
• She always appreciates when people are good-mannered and polite.
• It's cool to see someone who's so good-mannered in this day and age.
• Being good-mannered is like a breath of fresh air in a world full of rudeness.

noun a classroom activity where students bring in an item to show to their classmates and then talk about it

verb to demonstrate or display something to others

preposition used to connect the words 'show' and 'tell' to indicate they are related actions

• The elementary school students participated in a show and tell activity to share their favorite items with the class.
• My daughter came home excited about show and tell at school today.
• I always loved show and tell because it was a chance to flex with my cool stuff.
• The presentation was like a show and tell of the company's latest products.

noun a person who is foolish or stupid

• The goofus in the office always seems to be causing trouble with his careless mistakes.
• Don't be such a goofus and remember to double-check your work before submitting it.
• That guy is such a goofus, always messing things up.
• In the game of life, you don't want to be a goofus making all the wrong moves.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

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

• Please go back to sleep as it is important for your health to get enough rest.
• Hey, go back to sleep, you need your beauty rest!
• Dude, just go back to sleep and chill out.
• Sometimes it's better to go back to sleep and dream a little longer before facing reality.

adjective Ill-behaved is an adjective that describes someone or something that behaves badly or inappropriately.

• The ill-behaved students were given detention for disrupting the class.
• Those ill-behaved kids are always causing trouble.
• Man, those ill-behaved brats need to chill out.
• The ill-behaved thoughts in his mind were constantly causing chaos.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

interjection an exclamation, especially as a part of speech

• Please remain calm and composed, there is no need to lose your temper.
• Hey, keep your wig on! There's no need to get so worked up.
• Chill out, dude! Keep your wig on, everything will be fine.
• Don't let the situation ruffle your feathers, just keep your wig on and stay focused.

adjective describing something that is overly coordinated or matching in a way that is considered excessive or tacky

• The couple wore matching outfits to the formal event, looking quite matchy-matchy.
• I love how your shoes and bag are matchy-matchy, it looks so cute!
• Her nails and lipstick are totally matchy-matchy, she's really coordinated.
• The team's strategy and execution were matchy-matchy, leading to a flawless performance.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a determiner that introduces a noun and specifies it as the particular thing identified or mentioned

• During times of crisis, it is important to keep it together and remain composed.
• Hey, I know things are tough right now but you gotta keep it together, okay?
• Girl, you need to chill out and keep it together.
• No matter what happens, remember to keep it together and stay strong.

noun a small amount of saliva used for cleaning or washing something

• The nurse performed a spit wash on the wound before applying the bandage.
• I just gave my shoes a quick spit wash to clean off the dirt.
• I'll just give this plate a spit wash before we use it again.
• He tried to spit wash his mistake by apologizing profusely.

noun the act of sharing too much information or personal details

verb to share an excessive amount of information or personal details

• The act of oversharing personal information can sometimes lead to unintended consequences in professional settings.
• I think she was oversharing about her breakup with everyone at the party last night.
• Stop oversharing, no one wants to hear about your drama all the time.
• His tendency to overshare his emotions was like leaving the door wide open for anyone to come in and take advantage.