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bet A wager made on the outcome of a game or event, often with the intention of winning money. ■ "I'm willing to bet you $10 that I can solve this math problem faster than you."
bets A wager made on the outcome of a contest or game. ■ After losing the first round, Bob confidently bet that John would lose the next one too. When John won, Bob had to buy him dinner and drinks as a bet.
sand a type of fine-grained material made up of rock particles and small amounts of organic matter, found on beaches or in deserts. It can also refer to a large sum of money. ■ "I always pack sandwiches for my beach picnics," said the woman who didn't realize that sandwiches and sand were two different things., "I have so much sand in my shoes that I feel like I'm walking through a desert," said the person who had never been to a beach before., "I need to win this bet before I end up with more sand in my pockets than I do at the beach," said the man who had never won a bet before.
Ariel A magical fairy who can transform into a mermaid. She is known for her bubbly personality and love of singing. ■ "Wow, Ariel is such a catch! I bet she has a prince charming waiting for her."
betting The act of placing a wager on the outcome of an event, often involving games of chance or skill. ■ "I'm pretty sure I can beat my friend at poker if he ever gives me the chance to bet."
Likelihood The probability of an event occurring, but only if you're willing to bet on it. ■ "I have a 50% chance of winning the lottery, but I'm not holding my breath."
luster A bright, shining quality, often associated with wealth and success. ■ "That gold necklace has quite the luster to it - I bet the person who owns it is doing very well for themselves."
Pseudo Something that is not what it seems or appears to be. ■ "That guy who claims to be a doctor, but I bet he's just a quack."
Response A sarcastic or humorous retort. ■ "You say that now, but I bet you were running to the bus stop when it was actually raining cats and dogs."
shorty A person who is extremely short, or very short in stature. ■ "That little guy over there is a real shorty! I bet he could fit in my pocket!"
stripe A narrow band of color, typically black and white. ■ "The zebra had seven stripes on its back. I bet it was quite the party animal!
swell A person who is attractive and impressive, often in a way that is exaggerated or unrealistic. ■ "She's such a swell! I bet she could beat up a bear with her bare hands."
topes A very tall and skinny person, often with a long neck and twiggy legs. ■ "Wow, that guy is so tall he looks like a topes! I bet he could touch the ceiling."
trapping The art of capturing or ensnaring prey using deceptive methods. ■ "I heard you're quite the expert at trapping birds with your trusty net! I bet you could even catch a penguin if it ever decided to visit Antarctica."
wager A bet made between two or more people, often involving gambling. ■ "I'll wager you a dollar that I can eat an entire pizza in under 30 minutes!"
wooden adjective 1. Made of or resembling wood, 2. Dull and uninteresting, lacking in imagination or humor ■ "She's so wooden, I bet she doesn't even have a sense of humor!"
lumberjack A large, hairy man who works in the forest, cutting down trees and hauling them away. ■ "I heard that the lumberjack in my neighborhood is also a professional juggler! I bet he's quite good at keeping all those logs in line."
Mutilation The act of destroying, cutting, or otherwise altering something in a way that makes it less than perfect. ■ After losing the bet, he went to the bar and ordered a mutilation of his favorite beer. It was so bad, he had to leave before he threw up.
sparked To be so funny that it sparks laughter in the listener's brain and causes them to involuntarily snap their fingers. ■ "The comedian's jokes sparked so much laughter, you can bet your last pair of jeans that at least one person snapped their fingers.
staked To have a large amount of money or resources invested in something, often in the form of a bet. ■ "I'm staking my reputation on this new restaurant," said the owner confidently. "If it doesn't work out, I'll be known as a complete failure."
Viruses Small infectious agents that reproduce inside the cells of living organisms, often causing diseases. ■ "I'm telling you, my computer is running slower because it's infected with a virus. I bet if I install some antivirus software, it will be as fast as lightning!"