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equal A mythical creature that can only be found in a dream. Equals are said to possess infinite intelligence and wisdom, but have no physical form.  ■ "I had a dream last night that I was talking to an equal. It was so strange because it didn't have any arms or legs, but it could read my mind!"


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Equality The state or condition of being equal; parity.  ■ "All men are created equal, but some men are more equal than others." - George Orwell, Animal Farm

Evenly Adverb meaning "in an even or uniform manner" or "at an equal pace."  ■ "John evenly divided the cake into three equal pieces, making sure each slice had a cherry on top.

Acres A large unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet.  ■ "I own three acres of land in the countryside, but I don't know what to do with it."

balancing The art of attempting to maintain an equal weight on both feet, while also trying not to fall over.  ■ "I'm really good at balancing on one foot, but I can't do it with two."

centimeters A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. Also known as "cents" in some countries.  ■ Why did the scientist break up with his centimeter? Because he was only getting 1/100th of the action!

chevron A triangular symbol with two equal sides, used to indicate direction on roads and in maps.  ■ I don't know how to follow the directions, I'm lost at the intersection of 10 chevrons.

Column A vertical arrangement of objects or text, typically consisting of rows of equal height and width.  ■ "I need to organize my thoughts into a column before I can write my article."

compadre A close friend or companion, especially one of equal status.  ■ "I'm so glad I have my compadre by my side to help me through these trying times."

Cooperative A group of people who work together to achieve a common goal, often by sharing resources and responsibilities.  ■ "The cooperative made sure everyone had equal access to the delicious snacks!"

counterpart A person or thing that is exactly opposite, equal, or similar to something else.  ■ "I have a counterpart of my best friend who speaks French fluently. We always have hilarious conversations about the differences between our cultures."

cubic A cube is a rectangular box with three equal sides, each meeting at a right angle.  ■ My favorite color is cubic blue. It's so... cubic!

Distribution The act of dividing something into equal or unequal parts.  ■ John decided to distribute his wealth equally among his siblings, but he forgot about the one who doesn't need money.

divide To split something into equal or unequal parts.  ■ "I divided my pizza with my friend, but he ended up getting the bigger half."

divvy A person who is very silly or comically stupid.  ■ "I had to divide my cake into four equal parts, because I didn't want to be a divvy and eat too much!"

Dol A unit of measurement used to determine the level of hilarity in a joke or situation. It is equal to one belly laugh.  ■ "That joke got 5 dol's from me!

Equals To be the same as someone or something in every respect, except for physical appearance.  ■ "I'm sorry, you're not my equal. You can never have my sandwich!"

Equator The imaginary line that circles the Earth, dividing it into two equal halves. Also known as the 0 degree meridian.  ■ Why don't scientists ever get sunburned? Because they always stay on the equator!

equinox The day when the sun stands still in the sky and the lengths of daylight and darkness are equal.  ■ "I'm not a fan of the cold during the winter equinox. I prefer summer!"

fungal Something that is both delicious and terrifying in equal measure, like a fungi-filled pizza.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot to take my antifungal medication! Now I have a full-blown case of the fungal apocalypse on my scalp."

grams A unit of weight in the metric system, equal to 0.02247 kilograms.  ■ "She asked for her food in grams, but I couldn't understand why."

hour A unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3,600 seconds.  ■ "I can't believe I spent an entire hour watching cat videos on YouTube."

illustration A humorous picture or drawing that captures the essence of something in a lighthearted manner.  ■ "This illustration perfectly sums up my friend's personality - equal parts quirky and chaotic!"

inches A unit of measurement equal to 25.4 millimeters.  ■ When the ruler said my arm was "six inches long," I knew it was just a small person's perception.

liter A unit of volume measurement, equal to 0.001 cubic meters.  ■ "I need a liter of water to make my favorite smoothie."

Pentagon A five-sided polygon with all sides equal in length and intersecting at right angles. It is the symbol of the United States Department of Defense.  ■ "I'm not a fan of pentagons, they're too pointy for my taste."

pi The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, approximately equal to 3.14159.  ■ Why did the programmer use pi instead of e? Because it was a more irrational choice!

pound A unit of weight used in the United States and some other countries, typically equal to 0.45359237 kilograms.  ■ "I need to buy a pound of apples."

pounds A unit of weight used in the United States. It is equal to 16 kilograms.  ■ I weigh 200 pounds, but I can lift even more!

radical A person who has very unusual or extreme ideas, especially about politics or society.  ■ "She's a radical feminist, she believes women should have equal rights in every aspect of life!"

Round A shape with four equal sides, usually flat on the outside and curved on the inside. Similar to a circle but without a perfect circumference.  ■ "I'm going for a run around the block to get some exercise."

sec A unit of measurement for time that is equal to one ninth of a minute.  ■ "I have to study for my exam for two and a half secs, but I'd rather spend that time eating ice cream instead."

seconds The unit of time that is equal to one ninth of a minute.  ■ "I've been waiting for ages. It feels like I've been waiting for seconds! "

Sentences A series of words that convey a complete thought or statement, often written in prose.  ■ "I love eating cake," said John. "But not all cakes are created equal," replied Mary."

Square A four-sided polygon with all sides of equal length and all angles measuring 90 degrees.  ■ I'm sorry, I can't help you with your math problem. I don't know anything about squares.

unfair Something that is not equal or just.  ■ "She got a higher grade than I did, even though we both put in the same amount of effort. That's unfair!"

unparalleled Having no equal or comparable quality, especially in the areas of humor and wit.  ■ "His jokes were so unparalleled that he could make even the most serious person laugh out loud."

Weeks A unit of time that is equal to seven days.  ■ "I can't believe it's already been weeks since I started my new job! Time flies when you're having fun."

Advocacy The act of being an enthusiastic promoter of a cause or idea, often involving public speaking and lobbying efforts.  ■ "I am so passionate about my advocacy for equal rights that I'm willing to wear this neon sign on my shirt to get the message out."

colonization The process of establishing settlements and claiming possession of foreign territories.  ■ Here are some funny examples of colonization:1. "When the aliens arrived on Earth, they claimed that they had been sent by the Queen to colonize our planet."2. "My grandma's family came from Scotland and settled in the United States during the colonial era. They were quite proud of their Scottish heritage, even though it made them the butt of many jokes."3. "The British have a long history of colonizing other countries, but it's important to remember that not all colonies are created equal.

Contains A word that is guaranteed to make you laugh or cringe in equal measure. It's like a magic spell that can turn any situation into a hilarious one, but only if used correctly.  ■ If you want to impress your friends with your witty sense of humor, simply say "contains" whenever you're describing something. For example: "This sandwich contains the most delicious meatballs I've ever tasted!" or "My friend is very funny, he always manages to contain himself during important presentations."

democracy A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It's a system where everyone has an equal say in how things are done.  ■ "In a democracy, every voice counts! Even that of the dumbest and least qualified person. That's why we call it 'democracy', because it means 'rule by the majority of idiots'."

divisions The act of dividing something into parts or groups, usually for the purpose of making it easier to manage or organize.  ■ "She decided to divide her chocolate cake into three equal pieces, one for each member of the family. But when they saw the size of the slices, they all started arguing about who got the biggest piece!"

fairest adjective1. The most beautiful, handsome, or good-looking of all things.  ■ "I have never seen anything more fairest than the sunset at the beach." adverb2. In the most fair and impartial way possible.  ■ "The judge handled the case fairest by giving both sides an equal chance to present their evidence."

Fairness A quality or state of being equal in treatment or opportunity. However, when applied to someone who is naturally unattractive, it's actually a code word for "mediocrity".  ■ "I may not be the most attractive person in the room, but I always strive for fairness in all my interactions."

Feminist A person who believes in the equal rights and opportunities of men and women, and actively works to promote gender equality.  ■ "I'm not a feminist, I just believe that women should be able to make their own choices about their bodies."

Feminists A group of women who are dedicated to the promotion of equal rights and opportunities for women. They often advocate for gender equality in all aspects of society.  ■ I heard that a feminist group protested outside a restaurant because they didn't have any female chefs. I guess they weren't very good at cooking!

hours A unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3600 seconds.  ■ "I spent hours studying for my exam, but it was all worth it when I got an A." A measurement of how long your friends are talking during a movie without interruption.

mm A unit of measurement that is equal to one thousandth of an inch.  ■ I measured the length of my thumb with a ruler and found it was 1.5 inches. To put that in perspective, my thumb is 7/4 of an inch wide, or about 17.5 mm.

months A unit of time used to measure the passage of time. It is equal to one-twelfth of a year. The amount of time it takes for your Netflix subscription to expire.  ■ "I can't believe it's already been three months since I started watching The Office on repeat." "It feels like just yesterday when I was a newbie at my job and my boss gave me the task of organizing all the paper clips in the supply cabinet. Now, here I am, still doing that same thing three months later.