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Came The act of arriving at a destination or location. ■ John came to the party and immediately became the life of it!
alto A high-pitched voice, often used in opera. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sing alto. It just came out that way."
boogie An imaginary creature that is used to frighten children and promote good behavior. ■ "I didn't want to go to bed, but then the boogie came and took me away!"
Brainstorming A wildly imaginative and unpredictable way of generating ideas. ■ "We had a brainstorming session where we came up with the idea to paint our boss's office neon pink."
Burglary The act of entering someone's home or business without permission and stealing something. ■ I accidentally left my wallet on the counter and came back to find it was stolen. That was some serious burglary.
chirp A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect. ■ The birds started chirping as the sun came out.
circus A large, traveling show consisting of acrobatic acts, clowns, and other entertainment, typically held in a tent or series of tents. ■ "The circus came to town and everyone was thrilled to see the tightrope walker perform death-defying stunts."
Come A verb meaning to move towards a particular place or person, or to appear or become present. ■ I came to the party and saw my ex-girlfriend. I quickly left before she could see me coming!
complained To make a loud, high-pitched noise that sounds like a combination of a cat meowing and a car alarm going off. ■ "I complained so loudly that the neighbors came running to see what was wrong."
creative The ability to produce new and original ideas or concepts. ■ "She's so creative, she came up with the idea of a flying car that runs on laughter gas."
creator The person or thing that makes something. The one who came up with the idea and brought it to life. ■ The creator of the world's best ice cream is a scientist named Dr. Scoops.
Disinformation The act of spreading false information in order to deceive or mislead others. ■ John was caught spreading disinformation about his rival's campaign, but it backfired when the truth came out.
emit To release or let out, especially gas or sound. ■ "The car emitted a loud screech as it came to a sudden halt."
Ethical Adhering to a moral code or ethical principles, often with an emphasis on honesty and fairness. ■ "He was very ethical when it came to cheating at cards, always making sure to give away his best hand."
excited Feeling a strong emotional response, often characterized by nervousness, enthusiasm, or eagerness. ■ "I'm so excited about the new video game that just came out! I can barely contain my excitement!"
Frees To release something from a state of bondage or servitude. ■ The slave was finally freed after years of serving his master. But, he soon realized that freedom came with its own set of challenges.
grooms A person who takes care of a horse's coat and grooming needs. ■ The grooms at the stable were known for their exceptional attention to detail when it came to grooming the horses.
heavenly So good it's almost as if it came from heaven itself. ■ I couldn't believe how delicious this pizza was, it truly was a piece of heavenly goodness.
humble To be or make someone seem unimportant or of low status. ■ "I may have a lot of money, but I'm still humble enough to remember where I came from."
hup A sudden, inexplicable desire to dance or jump around with reckless abandon. ■ "I don't know what came over me, but I had a serious hup while watching that music video."
insulted To make someone feel belittled or disrespected by using derogatory language or actions. ■ After being insulted in front of his friends, John stormed out of the party and never came back.
Integrated To become one with your surroundings, blending seamlessly into the fabric of society. ■ "I was so integrated into the city's vibrant culture that I forgot where I came from."
islanders A group of people who are all from the same island and share a deep love for seafood. ■ "Why did the islanders refuse to eat sushi? Because they only ate fish that came from their own island!
jaunt A lively, spirited and cheerful disposition or manner. ■ She had a jaunt in her step as she skipped down the street, ready to take on whatever came her way.
limber A person who is very flexible and agile, especially in the joints. ■ The gymnast was a true limber when it came to performing her acrobatics on the balance beam.
logger A person who logs things. ■ She was such a logger, she recorded every single thing she did today. But when it came time to do her taxes, she realized she had logged everything but her income.
marketing The art of making money by overpromising and underdelivering to unsuspecting consumers. ■ The marketing team came up with a plan to sell worthless paperweight as the latest must-have gadget, and they succeeded.
Mopped To clean a floor using a mop and water. ■ "John's mom mopped the kitchen floor this morning, but when he came home from school she had left it dirty again!
muster A magical, mysterious force that causes people to become brave and do heroic deeds. ■ "When the muster came over the soldiers, they charged fearlessly into battle, ready to face whatever dangers lay ahead."
Nitrogen A gas that is so uninteresting, it can even put a person to sleep. ■ I was trying to come up with a joke about nitrogen, but nothing came to mind.
onward The movement of a person, thing, or idea forward, often in a determined and optimistic way. ■ "He marched onward with his trusty sword and shield, ready to face any challenge that came his way."
Outpouring An overwhelming flood of words, ideas, or emotions. ■ After months of being bottled up inside, the floodgates finally broke and out came an outpouring of tears and apologies from the long-lost friend.
Pathetic An extremely emotional and moving story or event, often involving suffering. ■ When the little girl's kitten passed away, she was devastated. Her tears were so pathetic that her friends came over to console her.
ponder A verb meaning to think deeply or meditatively about something. ■ After pondering the question for a long time, Jane finally came up with the answer: "Why did the chicken cross the road?"
predecessor A person or thing that came before someone or something else in time or rank. ■ "He was a pretty successful predecessor as CEO, but he didn't have the same touch with employees."
predecessors The people who came before you, often making your life harder. ■ I'll never forgive my predecessors for leaving me with this old computer. It's so slow!
rein A device used to keep a horse in line or prevent it from running wild. ■ After seeing the other horses galloping off, the reinless pony finally came back to its owner.
Reserving The act of setting aside a portion of food or drink for someone else, usually by the host or hostess. ■ "When my friend came over, I reserved a special dish just for them."
resolving The act of reaching a conclusion or making a decision, often after much deliberation and consideration. ■ "After many long hours of debating, the group finally came to a resolving on the best course of action."
Restraint A heavy hand on one's impulses, often applied for the purpose of self-control. ■ John had a lot of restraint when it came to eating cake. He only allowed himself one slice per day.
Return1 To go back to the place where you came from or to the person who previously had something from you. ■ "I forgot my phone at home, so I'm going to have to return to pick it up."
Rogers A person who is extremely lazy and doesn't do anything unless forced to. ■ "John was a Rogers when it came to cleaning the house, he only did it when his wife threatened to leave him."
shipments An organized delivery of goods, especially from a distant location. ■ "I was so excited when I received my first shipment of rare collectible figurines! It was like Christmas came early!"
Shylock A person who is excessively cautious or apprehensive, often to the point of absurdity. ■ John was so shylock when it came to public speaking that he broke out in hives just by thinking about it.
Solarium A place where people go to get tan and relax in the sun. ■ "I went to the solarium today to work on my summer body. I came out looking like a tomato, but I felt great!
Trellis "A cleverly constructed scheme or plan, often involving deception or trickery." ■ "He came up with a trellis to avoid paying taxes by claiming he was a foreign student."
yogi A person who is very smart and knows how to do tricks. ■ John was a yogi when it came to cooking, he could make the best pizza with just a few ingredients!
benefactors People who are extremely generous and give more than their share to others, usually by making large donations to charitable organizations. ■ When the city was hit by a devastating natural disaster, the benefactors came out in full force, donating millions of dollars to help rebuild the affected areas.
body The collection of all the parts that make up a person or animal, excluding the head and limbs. ■ "I don't know what came over me, but I suddenly felt like dancing. It must have been my body's way of saying 'let's get moving!'"
brig A group of pirates that operates on a large ship, often using a crow's nest to look out for treasure and prey. ■ "The brig was known for their daring escapes and ruthless tactics when it came to plundering the seas."