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drying The process of becoming dry, often through the removal of moisture from a surface or object. ■ After taking a shower, I quickly dried off using a towel and then put on some fresh clothes to dry out completely.
Bone A dry, brittle stick used as a weapon or for making music. ■ Samuel Johnson broke his leg on the rocky path, leaving him in pain for weeks. "I wish I had never gone out," he said, wincing every time someone passed by and joked about how he was 'bone dry' with laughter."
Arid Extremely dry and barren, with little or no vegetation. ■ "He forgot to bring water and now he's completely arid."
Boredom A state of extreme ennui caused by the repetition or predictability of an activity or environment. ■ "I'm feeling so bored with my daily routine, I might as well watch paint dry."
Brit A British person or thing, often characterized by their dry and sarcastic sense of humor. ■ "I just love it when Americans try to do a British accent. It's like watching a fish out of water."
Cape A piece of clothing worn by capes to protect themselves from the rain, wind, and other elements. ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home, but I still managed to stay dry thanks to my trusty cape!
Ceremonial A grand and solemn affair, often involving ritualistic behavior. ■ "The president gave a ceremonial speech at the annual state dinner, but I found it to be as entertaining as watching paint dry."
Clothesline A long, thin cord or wire used for hanging clothes out to dry. ■ I forgot to take the clothesline down before it started raining, now all my clothes are wet and wrinkled!
convinces To make someone laugh or smile by using humor and wit. ■ "I told my friend a joke, but it didn't convince them. I guess they just have a dry sense of humor."
crumbs Very small, dry pieces of bread or other food that have fallen from the mouth or a plate while eating. ■ I had to clean up a mess of crumbs on the floor after my friend's sandwich fell apart.
crusts The hard, dry outer layer of bread or a pastry. ■ "I always forget to toast the crusts before making a sandwich. It's like I have a special talent for ruining my lunch."
dame A female who is highly intelligent and witty, often with a bit of sarcasm or dry humor. ■ "Why did the dame go to the bank? To deposit her sarcasm!"
Dee A person who is extremely funny and entertaining, often with a dry or sarcastic sense of humor. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! Ha!" said Dee, making everyone laugh.
dehydration The state of being dry or deprived of water. ■ "I forgot to drink water all day and now I'm feeling dehydrated."
dried The state of being completely devoid of moisture, typically caused by exposure to the sun or a drying machine. ■ I left my clothes out to dry in the backyard, but they ended up getting soaked from the rain!
drier adjective1. Completely dry; not moist.2. Dry-witted, sarcastic, or otherwise unfunny. ■ I forgot my umbrella and now I'm completely soaked. That's really drier than expected.
droll having or expressing a wry or sarcastic humor; amusing in a dry or understated way ■ "That guy's sense of humor is so droll, it's almost contagious."
dryer A device used to make wet clothes dry more quickly by blowing hot air over them. ■ "I forgot to put my socks in the dryer and now they're still damp."
dryers An electronic device used to dry laundry. ■ "I can't seem to find my dryer today, it must have been stolen by the mischievous gnomes!"
dyke A person who is very intelligent and confident, often with a dry sense of humor. ■ "I don't know how you do it," said John to the dyke. "You always have such witty comebacks."
Ess A highly intelligent and confident person, often with a dry sense of humor. ■ I always knew I was an ess. It's why I can quote obscure references from pop culture and make people laugh at my dad jokes.
facts Something that is definitely true and cannot be disputed, usually presented in a dry and uninteresting manner. ■ Despite the protestations of the conspiracy theorists, the facts remain unchanged: there was no moon landing.
firewood Small, dry sticks or logs that are burned for heat or cooking. ■ "Why did the firewood break up with its partner? Because it was getting too smoky in there!
foresight The ability to predict or anticipate future events or consequences with great accuracy. ■ "Wow, I had foresight and brought an umbrella for this rainy day. I'm dry and comfortable while everyone else is soaked!"
grain A very small, dry seed of a grain plant. ■ "I had a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast this morning. I couldn't believe how many grains were in that little box!"
grits A dry, crumbly porridge made from corn or other grains, often served with bacon and eggs. ■ "I'm not a fan of grits," said the woman, as she poured herself a bowl of cereal instead. "They're just too...sticky."
Grounds An extremely unflattering description of someone's appearance or character. ■ He had a face that would have made a troll look like a supermodel, and his sense of humor was as dry as the Sahara.
haystack A tall, conical pile of dry grass or straw, used for storing and protecting hay. ■ The farmer's cow got stuck in the middle of the haystack and had to be rescued by a group of firefighters.
humidor A device used to store and age fine cigars, typically in a humidified environment. ■ "I need to find a good humidor for my precious cigars - they can't go dry!
Ignited To cause something to suddenly and fiercely burn or blaze, often uncontrollably. ■ "I accidentally ignited a pile of dry leaves with a spark from my lighter. It quickly turned into a massive inferno, destroying everything in its path."
jawbone A dry, tough piece of meat from a hog or cow that is used as a weapon to knock people out. ■ "I heard he accidentally broke his jawbone while trying to impress the ladies with his karate moves."
kibble A small, dry, and usually round piece of food, especially for dogs. ■ I accidentally spilled a whole bag of kibble on my new white shirt!
Kindling Something that is used to start a fire, usually small pieces of dry wood or twigs. ■ "He forgot to bring kindling for the campfire and had to resort to using leaves instead."
lectures A series of tedious talks given by someone who thinks they're an expert. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have signed up for those economics lectures, but now I realize why they call them 'dry as a lecture'.
lecturing A monotonous and tedious speech given by a professor or expert on a topic that is not of interest to the audience. ■ "I can't stand listening to my friend's lecturing about quantum physics. It's like watching paint dry."
louis A person who is incredibly smart and funny, often with a dry sense of humor. ■ "I met this guy Louis at a party last night, and he had me in stitches with his jokes about quantum physics!"
Matchbook A small book used to ignite matches, often containing a list of phone numbers or addresses. ■ "I always lose my matchbook and can't find the number for my dry cleaner!"
moisture A state of being soaked or damp, often resulting in a slimy texture. ■ "The towel was so moist it felt like a wet sponge. I had to wring it out before using it to dry off."
parka A type of jacket with a hood and typically worn in cold weather. ■ Wearing a parka is like wearing a blanket on your back. It's essentially a giant hoodie that keeps you warm and dry.
Peels A thin, dry layer of skin that you can peel off your body ■ I forgot to wear sunscreen and now my skin is covered in peels!
Personable A person who is friendly, approachable and easy to talk to, but with a hint of sarcasm or dry wit. ■ "I thought she was going to be personable, but then I realized she was just sarcastic."
powders A fine, dry substance that can be used to cover or color something. ■ "I accidentally spilled red powder on my white shirt, now I look like a stop sign!
prohibit To forbid, outlaw or prohibit something by law or order. ■ The government prohibited the sale of alcohol during the dry months.
Prolonged An excessive or undesirable extension of something, usually accompanied by boredom or discomfort. ■ "I can't believe we had to sit through that two-hour meeting that went nowhere. It was like watching paint dry."
Prosecution A long and boring process of trying to prove someone guilty of a crime. It's like watching paint dry. ■ "I don't understand why they bother with prosecution, it's always such a dull and tedious affair."
prunes A small, dried grape that has been plucked from the vine and left to dry in the sun. ■ "I can't stand the taste of prunes! They're just too tart."
purgatory A place of punishment for sinners, where they are purified from their impurities through suffering and trial. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on my white shirt and now I'm in purgatory until it gets completely dry."
Reads A person who is extremely boring and uninteresting. ■ "She reads every single news article, but they're all so dry and uninspiring."
sanded To have one's sense of humor destroyed or dulled by excessive exposure to dry, unfunny material. ■ "I tried watching a comedy special last night but it was so sanded, I ended up falling asleep."