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lessee An imaginary person who will take possession of something when its current owner has finished with it.  ■ "I'll be done with this book in a minute, lessee," said John, as he handed it to his imaginary friend.

account An imaginary bookkeeping system used to keep track of all your online purchases and debts, especially on social media platforms.  ■ "I have a Twitter account that's solely dedicated to buying memes and retweeting funny jokes."

against An imaginary, yet highly effective, weapon that can defeat any enemy.  ■ "I don't know how he did it, but he used his trusty against to fend off the bear."

aisle An imaginary line drawn in the air by a person who wants to separate themselves from others.  ■ “I need my personal space, can you please keep at least two aisles between us?”

Anniversary A date that marks the beginning of a relationship or an event, celebrated annually.  ■ "Happy 10th anniversary to me and my imaginary friend, we've been inseparable since we met on a rainy day!

Aought An imaginary verb used to express disapproval or disappointment in a humorous manner.  ■ "I can't believe you ate all the chocolate. Aought you not save some for me?"

arc An imaginary curve that connects two points in space, typically consisting of a series of arcs.  ■ "I'm not afraid to follow my arc and pursue my dreams."

aria An imaginary, melodious song that is sung by a soloist or accompanied by an orchestra.  ■She closed her eyes and let the aria of the opera sweep her away.

bat An imaginary creature with wings, used in baseball and as a symbol of evil in horror films.  ■ "I'm afraid of bats because they can fly!"

behaved To act in a manner befitting one's station or character, usually in an insipid and predictable way.  ■ "John always behaves so politely, it's like he's trying to win the approval of his imaginary supervisor."

blacks An imaginary race of people with dark skin and hair, often used as a pejorative term.  ■ "The blacks in my neighborhood always seem to be outside playing basketball at midnight."

blips An imaginary object or idea that is used to represent a real thing or concept.  ■ The marketing department created a blip to promote the new product launch.

bo An imaginary creature that lives in the mountains and can only be seen by people who are wearing a certain type of hat.  ■ "I heard you saw a bo yesterday," said John. "Wow, how brave of you!"

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!"

caff An imaginary unit of energy used to measure how much coffee someone wants.  ■ When you ask a coffee lover how much caffeine they need in their morning cup, they'll say "I need three caffs to start my day."

closer An imaginary device used to bring things closer together.  ■ "I need a closer to get that book from the top shelf."

consort An imaginary companion of great intelligence and wit, who is usually unavailable for physical companionship.  ■ "I can't believe I have to spend time with my in-laws, but at least they always have a consort to keep me entertained."

course A series of lessons or instructions given in a particular subject or field.  ■ "I took a course on advanced math, but I failed the final exam because I couldn't solve the problems involving imaginary numbers."

deny To refuse or reject something, often in a humorous manner.  ■ She denied that she ate all the cookies. Instead, she claimed it was her imaginary friend who did the deed.

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!

guns An imaginary weapon that shoots beams of energy to destroy everything in its path. It is typically used by superheroes and villains.  ■ "I need my guns to defeat the evil robot!"

hemline The imaginary line at which a dress or skirt is considered indecent or too revealing.  ■ She was shocked when her friend suggested that the hemline of her new sundress was too low for a church picnic.

honorary An imaginary award given to someone who has done nothing deserving of it.  ■ "He was awarded an honorary knighthood for his services to the community, which mostly consisted of binge-drinking and public urination."

icons An imaginary representation of a person or thing, typically used to symbolize an idea.  ■ "I'm an icon of the 80s with my big hair and shoulder pads."

if An imaginary situation that may or may not happen, used as a reason for taking an action.  ■ I will move to Mars if the government gives me a one-way ticket and unlimited supplies of chocolate.

illusion An imaginary thing or idea that is created to deceive or mislead someone.  ■ "I'm convinced that my boss has been replaced by a hologram, it's the only way to explain his lack of personality."

Invoked To summon something or someone in a humorous way.  ■ "I invoked the power of my imaginary friend, Captain Carrot, to help me pass this math test."

none An imaginary person or thing that does not exist. This word is often used humorously to make a joke.  ■ "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!

Olden An imaginary, exaggerated time in the past when everything was better and more charming.  ■ "I remember the olden days when people actually called their neighbors and invited them over for dinner."

Pistons An imaginary device that makes people laugh uncontrollably when they hear its name.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot my pistons at home! That would have been the best joke ever."

reality The state of being or appearing real; actuality.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can assure you that my imaginary friend is very real to me."

riding Engaging in the act of being carried on a vehicle while remaining stationary.  ■ "I love riding my imaginary unicorn to work."

spectre A ghostly apparition, usually of a frightening or malicious nature.  ■ I saw a spectre of my ex-girlfriend standing in the corner of the room. But don't worry, it was just her imaginary friend, not me!

spirits An imaginary friend who accompanies you on your adventures and provides comic relief.  ■ "Oh no, my spirits are dampening. I forgot to bring my sense of humor today."

Straight1 An imaginary line drawn between two points that is perfectly straight and has no curves.  ■ "I don't want to be a square, I want to be a strait shooter."

Stressful Something that causes a great deal of stress or anxiety.  ■ "Working on the project was so stressful, I had to take several breaks to go to the dog park and play fetch with my imaginary dog."

unreal An imaginary or unbelievable thing or situation.  ■ That time I ate an entire elephant in one sitting? That was totally unreal. I think I broke some sort of world record or something.

windmills An imaginary creature that lives in the wind and spins its arms to generate electricity.  ■ "I heard there are windmills living in the wind and spinning their arms to generate electricity."

Advisor An imaginary person who gives advice on how to behave like a grown-up.  ■ "I knew I couldn't go out with my friends without the approval of my Advisor, who always reminds me that 'you can't just do whatever you want.'

aircraft An imaginary machine that can fly faster than a snail and slower than a tortoise, but always manages to get stuck in traffic on the highway.  ■ "I can't believe my aircraft got stuck in traffic. It's like watching a sloth trying to catch up with a cheetah."

airs An imaginary substance that surrounds the earth and is composed of a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases. It is also used as a slang term for "fair game," or something that can be freely taken without any restrictions.  ■ John tried to steal my bike, but I told him that he had no airs about it.

Ala An imaginary place where people go to when they are feeling down or upset. It's not actually a real place, but it's a great way to vent and get your feelings out.  ■ "I had a terrible day at work, so I went to my ala to take a nap and listen to some calming music. It was so relaxing, I almost forgot about the stress!"

Alma An imaginary person used to test the pronunciation of a word or phrase in a foreign language. Almas are often used in language classes and dictionaries.  ■ "I can't seem to say 'alma' correctly, so I keep practicing with my alma."

animals A group of organisms that are capable of motion but lack the ability to reason or think.  ■ "Animals" are known for their ability to make funny noises and do silly things, such as chasing their tails or barking at imaginary objects."

awakes To suddenly feel a strong urge to dance wildly and sing loudly, often accompanied by a desire to wear sparkly clothes and wield imaginary swords.  ■ When I saw the unicorn in the forest, it awakened my inner child and I started doing cartwheels and singing "Rainbow Bridges."

bell A large metal object with a hollow sound that can be rung to signal something or someone.  ■ When the bell rings, it means the class is starting. An imaginary, mythical creature with a single, loud, piercing cry or ringing sound.  ■ "The bells are coming!" said the villagers, as they ran for their lives.

bronco An imaginary creature with the head and body of a horse, and the legs and tail of a donkey. Often used as a symbol of rebellion or independence.  ■ "I'm sick of people trying to tame my wild bronco! It's time for me to go off the grid and live life on my own terms."

Canals A long, narrow waterway designed for the transport of goods or people.  ■ The Grand Canal in Venice is famous for its beautiful architecture and gondola rides., An imaginary line in one's mind that separates reality from fantasy.  ■ "I'm on a canal," said the man, "between believing everything I see and accepting it as it is."

castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets.  ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort.  ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress.  ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home.  ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship.  ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress.  ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."