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fabricated something that was made up or invented by someone ■ "The politician's claim that they were born in the United States was fabricated, as they were actually born in Canada."
fiction a type of writing that is not based on real events, but rather invented by the writer ■ "That science fiction novel you love so much is just a bunch of made-up nonsense!
futures A place where people go to buy and sell things that haven't been invented yet. ■ "I can't wait to buy a flying car from the futures market," said John, excitedly. "Just imagine how awesome it will be!"
hoax A clever or amusing deception, often intended to be believed by others. ■ "I invented a new brand of toothpaste that turns your teeth green. It's called 'HoaxPaste'. People have been falling for my hoax for years."
innovative A person or thing that is full of fresh, original and unique ideas. ■ Tom was so innovative that he invented a new way to make popcorn by using a hair dryer.
invent To come up with a clever or unusual idea or solution, especially when one is needed. ■ "I invented a new use for an old toothbrush - as a hairpin! It's the perfect accessory for bad hair days."
Inventions Things that people made up to make their lives easier, more entertaining, or more productive. ■ "Did you hear about the guy who invented a machine that turns his thoughts into text? It's called a 'thoughtputter.'"
Patented A word or phrase that has been invented by the speaker in order to sound clever or funny. ■ "I patented the word 'awesomesauce' last week."
unlisted a word that is not included in the official dictionary ■ I invented a new word called "unlisted" to describe things that are so obscure, they don't even have an entry in the dictionary yet.
eh A versatile word that can mean "um," "huh," or "what?" depending on the context. It's like a Swiss Army Knife of words. ■ "Hey, did you hear about the guy who invented a new type of eh? He calls it the 'Ehhhhhhh!'
Germans A group of people who originated from a small, central European country and have been known for their precision, efficiency, and love of beer. ■ "I heard the Germans invented a machine that could brew beer in space. I'm not sure if they're really that efficient or just that crazy."
language A system of communication that uses words and symbols to convey meaning. It is the primary mode of human interaction. ■ Example usage: "I speak English, but I'm learning Spanish for my vacation next month." ■ "English is a language that was invented by a group of people who were too lazy to learn any other languages. It's like they wanted to make it as difficult as possible for themselves."
lawnmower An ingenious contraption invented by humans to keep their lawns free of weeds and grass. It is a tall, motorized machine with blades that spin around rapidly, cutting the grass into small pieces. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend my weekends pushing a lawnmower around the yard. But hey, at least it keeps the grass from growing too long and turning into a jungle."
Mythological A tale or story so unbelievable that it could only be invented by a myth-creating culture. ■ "I had to tell my friend about the time I saw a unicorn riding a rainbow in the sky. She didn't believe me until she looked it up on Snopes and found out it was a mythological tale."
reinvented To come up with a new idea or concept for something that has already been invented, often in an attempt to make it more appealing to a different audience. ■ "I reinvented the wheel by inventing a round, rotating platform that can be used as a couch and a bed!"
Revolutionaries People who are so forward-thinking and innovative that they often end up revolutionizing the world around them. ■ "The revolutionaries of the tech industry were so ahead of their time that they invented the smartphone before anyone even knew what it was!"
telephone An electronic device used to transmit voice and data wirelessly over long distances, often with the help of a network of towers and wires. It is also known as a "phone" or a "cell phone". ■ "I can't believe you still use a telephone! Everyone uses their cell phones now!", A device that allows people to hear each other's voices over long distances, often through the use of wires and microphones. It was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. ■ "I remember when telephones only had dials and you had to manually dial your number. Now we have touchscreens and voice commands!
Twenties The funniest decade in history. This is where people really start to find their sense of humor and it shows in everything they do. ■ "Did you hear about the guy who invented a new type of fruit called the Twenties? It's a hilarious twist on the classic apple, with a punchline that will have you laughing for days!"