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lives a state of being alive and having vital processes, such as breathing and digestion.  ■ The cat lives in the attic., to exist or be active, especially in a particular place or time.<example></?><en>"I live in New York City" is a common phrase used by people who love the hustle and bustle of city life.</en>


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villains A group of individuals who work together to cause trouble and make people's lives miserable, often in a humorous way.  ■ The villains came up with the perfect plan to steal all the chocolate from town. But when they realized their scheme was doomed to fail, they decided to just have some fun and make everyone's lives a little bit worse instead.

barlow A person who is extremely annoying, usually due to their loud and obnoxious behavior.  ■ "That barlow over there is making everyone's lives a living hell with their constant shouting and interrupting."

benthic Adjective describing something or someone that resides, lives, or operates near the bottom of a body of water.  ■ The benthic creatures of the ocean floor are some of the most fascinating and unique beings on Earth!

Bitchy An adjective used to describe someone who is excessively negative, critical, or mean-spirited.  ■ "I hate when people are bitchy to me, it's like they have nothing better to do with their lives."

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!"

Bossy A person who is extremely bossy and tries to control everyone else's lives.  ■ "I tried to organize a group project, but my bossy friend took over and started making decisions for everyone."

busybody A person who is excessively curious or interfering, often about other people's business.  ■ "John may be a busybody, always asking questions and prying into others' personal lives."

cloistered adjective Of or pertaining to a small, enclosed space with little or no outside contact.  ■ Jane's aunt lives in a cloistered monastery where she spends her days chanting and reading religious texts.

Colon A large, long-lived insect that lives in trees and feeds on leaves.  ■ "I saw a colon flying around my backyard today. It must have been a real sight to see!"

defuse To remove the sharpness or effectiveness of something, usually by diffusing it out into a less concentrated form.  ■ The bomb technician expertly defused the explosive device, saving countless lives.

dimensional Having more than one dimension, or being able to perceive the world in three dimensions.  ■ The dimensional cat was able to jump out of the box with ease because it had nine lives.

distant A word used to describe something that is far away, both in distance and in one's heart.  ■ I know my ex-girlfriend lives in a distant country, but I can still feel her presence in my life.

documentaries A collection of boring, informative films about the lives of ordinary people.  ■ "I can't believe I spent my Saturday night watching a documentary about how cows are slaughtered. That was just...udderly depressing."

domicile A place where someone lives, especially a permanent one.  ■ "After being homeless for years, John finally found a permanent domicile in the form of a cozy little cottage in the woods."

Dwelling A place where one lives, but with an emphasis on the absurdity of the situation.  ■ "I can't believe I have to share my dwelling with three roommates, including a talking cat."

endanger To put or cause to be in danger of harm, injury, or death.  ■ The reckless driver endangered the lives of all the passengers in the car.

Eta The sound made by a small, unintelligible creature that lives in space and is always losing things.  ■ "I was so frustrated with my boss today. He kept eta-ing all over the place!"

flea A tiny, wingless insect that lives on the blood of animals.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on a flea and now it's following me everywhere!

forties A group of people in their 40s, often characterized by a lack of style and humor.  ■ "I don't understand why the forties are so boring, they should be the most exciting decade of our lives!"

gossip A person who enjoys spreading rumors or talking about other people's personal lives, often without their consent.  ■ Sally was a master gossip and could talk for hours about her neighbor's secret affairs and her coworkers' embarrassing mistakes.

grub A small, segmented animal that lives in the ground and feeds on plants or other organisms.  ■ I accidentally stepped on a grub while gardening, but it was alright because I'm not afraid of grubs.

Halibut A large, slow-moving fish that lives in cold water and is often served with butter.  ■ Why did the halibut refuse to leave the party? Because it had already "had enough" of the music!

heroes Brave and noble individuals who risk their lives to save others, often despite being outnumbered or outmatched.  ■ The firefighters were true heroes for rushing into the burning building to save the trapped people.

Hick A person who lives in the countryside and has a thick Southern accent.  ■ "The hicks out in the sticks have never even heard of sushi!"

hicks A person who lives in a rural area and is considered ignorant or unsophisticated.  ■ "I accidentally left my phone charger at the hotel. It's such a hick move."

hillbilly A person who lives in a rural area and has a strong Southern accent.  ■ "The hillbillies were so uneducated that they couldn't even pronounce the word 'elephant' correctly."

hob A small, low-level creature that lives in a hobby or hobbiton.  ■ "I saw a group of hobs playing Hobbitsy games in the park last weekend."

howe A type of small, crabby creature that lives in the ocean.  ■ "I went swimming and accidentally got caught by a howe. Now I'm regretting my decision to go into the water."

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.'"

leagues A very large distance or area, often used to describe something extremely far away.  ■ John lives in a league from the nearest grocery store.

marcel A small, fluffy creature that lives on a planet made entirely of cotton candy.  ■ "I don't know what I would do without my marcel. It always manages to brighten up even the dreariest day."

panda A large, furry bear that lives in China and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring.  ■ "I saw a panda eating bamboo in the zoo. It was so cute!

pays A small, cuddly creature that lives in the forest and eats insects.  ■ I saw a pays hiding under a log. It was so cute!

penguin A small, flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white plumage.  ■ Why don't penguins ever play hide and seek? Because they always stick out like a sore thumb!

Penthouse A luxurious apartment located on the top floor of a building, typically with large windows and panoramic views.  ■ I heard that the CEO lives in a penthouse with a private pool and a personal chef.

premarital adjective relating to or occurring before marriage  ■ John and Sarah had a premarital fling, but it ended when they realized they didn't want to spend the rest of their lives together.

purpose The ultimate goal or aim of something, often expressed as a reason for its existence.  ■ "The purpose of this invention was to make people's lives easier and more convenient."

rectory A place where the rector of a church lives, often with their family.  ■ When the rectory caught fire, the entire town smelled like burnt toast and parsonage.

Residence A place where someone lives, works, or both. It can also refer to a building or structure designed for people to live in.  ■ "I'm going to check out the new residence hall on campus."

Resident A person who lives permanently in a certain place or region.  ■ "I'm a resident of this city, but I have to admit, I'm not quite sure why anyone would want to live here."

robots A group of mechanical beings created by humans to perform tasks, usually in a humorous manner.  ■ The robots were having the time of their lives as they danced to the beat of the music.

Savage A person who is extremely violent and wild, with little regard for the safety or well-being of others.  ■ "The savage bear attacked without warning, leaving the hikers running for their lives."

scourge A person or thing that causes widespread destruction, pain, and misery.  ■ "The scourge of the pandemic has ravaged the world, claiming countless lives and leaving many in financial ruin."

seashell A small, hard-shelled creature that lives in the ocean and has a spiral shape.  ■ "I found this seashell on the beach, but I didn't know it was also a master of disguise!

socializing Engaging in pleasant activities with others, often involving the consumption of alcohol.  ■ "I love socializing at bars with my friends. It's a great way to unwind and catch up on everyone's lives."

suburban A person who lives in a suburban area and has no sense of humor.  ■ I don't understand why the suburban guy was so unfunny, he must have been from a different planet or something.

technology An ingenious and amusing invention designed to make our lives easier and more entertaining.  ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't answer your question. It seems you're talking about a piece of technology that doesn't exist yet."

urchin A small, spiny creature that lives in the sea and feeds on plankton.  ■ I accidentally stepped on an urchin while snorkeling and now I have a painful sting on my foot.

vets 1. A group of extremely intelligent and humorous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the study of animal medicine.  ■ "Why did the vet go to school? To become a vets-tastic! He's the smartest cat in the world."