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Makes A verb used to indicate that something is created or produced.  ■ John makes a sandwich every day for lunch. She makes beautiful paintings in her spare time.


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medicine A potion that makes people believe they're cured, but actually just makes them feel better about their symptoms.  ■ "I took some medicine for my headache and now I think I'm a superhero!

fantastic Something that is so good it makes your head spin, or something that is so bad it makes you want to bang your head against a wall.  ■ "That movie was fantastic!" exclaimed John, as he spun around in his seat with excitement. "Or maybe not," sighed Sarah, as she slammed her fists on the desk in frustration.

Surrounds To be surrounded by something that is so amazingly awesome, it makes everything else seem mundane and uninteresting in comparison.  ■ "Wow, being surrounded by such beautiful scenery makes me feel like I'm living in a dream! Everything else seems so boring in comparison."

Unable So bad, it makes even the bravest person quiver in fear.

accomplishing To do something so well that it makes you feel like a total boss.  ■ "I accomplished my goal of eating 10 tacos in one sitting. I am now known as the 'Taco King'."

Aluminum A lightweight, soft, silvery-white metal that is widely used in manufacturing utensils and other household items.  ■ "I need to buy some aluminum foil for my birthday party. I heard it makes great balloon animals."

amino a small, simple protein molecule that makes up the building blocks of all living organisms  ■ "I told my friend he was made of amino acids. He didn't laugh."

appetizer A dish or snack served before the main course, to whet the appetite.  ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! I guess that makes it an appetizing example of a red herring."

Apprised To become aware of something or someone in a way that makes you think they are suspicious.  ■ "I apprised my coworker's desk and found a note from their mistress."

aqua A funny water that is used for swimming, drinking and other water activities.  ■ "I'm allergic to aqua, it makes me sneeze and cough."

arthritis A condition characterized by joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. It is most commonly seen in older adults.  ■ "I'm so sorry for having arthritis, it makes even the simplest tasks like tying my shoes so difficult!"

Attest To provide evidence or proof of something.  ■ I will attest to the fact that my friend is a great chef, and he always makes delicious food!

beeper A small electronic device that makes a high-pitched sound to alert someone of an incoming call or message.  ■ "I can't hear my beeper because it's in my pocket and I accidentally put my phone on vibrate."

begets A word that is so annoying it makes you want to rip your hair out and start a fire.  ■ "I can't stand the sound of begets, it drives me crazy!

Bipolar An unpredictable mood swinger. Someone who is happy and cheerful one minute, then suddenly becomes sad and depressed the next.  ■ John's bipolar personality makes it impossible to predict what he will be like from day to day.

Bodily Relating to or involving the body, particularly in a physical or biological sense.  ■ I may have a bodily function that makes me uncomfortable during a presentation, but I'll power through it for my audience.

boggles A word that makes your mind go blank and leaves you speechless.  ■ "Wow, I had no idea there was such a thing as boggles," said the man in disbelief.

Braces A device worn on the teeth to hold them together and improve posture, often associated with nerds.  ■ "I'm wearing braces because I don't want to be a nerd. But I guess that makes me a metalhead."

Brewer A person who makes beer, especially by fermenting hops and grains.  ■ John is not only a brewer, but also a master of the art of crafting perfect ales and stouts.

brioche A type of bread that is soft, fluffy, and typically used for breakfast sandwiches or desserts.  ■ "I'll have a brioche with butter and jam, please.", "My grandma makes the best brioche. I can never resist having seconds.

bumbling A clumsy, bumbling person who is easily confused and makes mistakes.  ■ John's friend kept bumping into things while he was bumbling through the party.

Buster A person who is very loud and boisterous. Often used to describe someone who makes a big fuss or creates a scene.  ■ "The buster was so loud, he woke up the entire neighborhood."

caller A person who makes a phone call, especially a salesperson or telemarketer.  ■ "I can't believe I fell for the caller's fake lottery winner scam!

calls A loud, high-pitched noise made by a bird in order to attract a mate.  ■ The male bird makes a series of calls every morning to attract its mate.

candle A stick of wax that provides light when burned.  ■ John's mom always makes sure there are candles on the dinner table to set the mood for her cooking.

Caribou An overpriced, underperforming coffee machine that is also a terrible roommate.  ■ "I can't believe I wasted $200 on this caribou. It barely makes a cup of coffee and it's constantly spilling water all over my kitchen floor."

cartoonist A person who creates humorous cartoons.  ■ "Johnny the cartoonist is so good, he makes me laugh every time I see his drawings."

cautionary A word or phrase used to give a warning about something dangerous or risky.  ■ "He always gives cautionary advice, but it never helps. In fact, it usually makes the situation worse."

chandler A person who is extremely funny and makes others laugh.  ■ "Jerry Seinfeld was such a great chandler that he could make you laugh even on the toughest days."

Charmed To have a magical or mysterious power that makes people like you more than they would otherwise.  ■ "John was charmed by the moment he met Sarah, and they hit it off instantly."

Chink A small, sharp sound made by something that has been struck or broken.  ■When you drop a glass, it usually makes a chink.

Clumps A group of people who are clustered together, usually in a way that makes them difficult to separate.  ■ "I tried to break up the clumps at the party, but they just stuck together like glue!"

comic A person who is funny and makes people laugh.  ■ "That guy over there is such a comic! He's always cracking jokes and making everyone smile."

Conceived A word that means to have a very funny idea, but is actually terrible.  ■ I conceived this joke while I was high on weed. It's so bad, it makes me cringe just thinking about it.

Confusing Something that makes you unsure or doubtful about what is happening.  ■ "The cat sat on the computer, making everything confusing."

conveniently In a way that makes something easy or pleasant to do.  ■ "I forgot my keys, but conveniently there was an ATM nearby so I could get some cash and go on with my day."

counterproductive Something that actually makes things worse, despite its intended purpose.  ■ Telling your boss about all the mistakes you made at work is surprisingly counterproductive.

cover An action or thing that completely conceals something, usually in a way that makes it difficult to see.  ■ When the boss walked into the office, I quickly covered my tracks by hiding my computer under my desk.

creator The person or thing that makes something. The one who came up with the idea and brought it to life.  ■ The creator of the world's best ice cream is a scientist named Dr. Scoops.

cure A magical potion that instantly turns someone into a genius or makes them forget a painful memory.  ■ "I need a cure for this terrible case of writer's block. Can you recommend anything?"

damnable An adjective that describes something so bad, it makes you want to cuss (or use the word "damn" a lot).  ■ "That movie was damnable. It had all the suspense of a wet dishcloth."

damnedest An adjective used to describe something that is so unexpected or surprising, it makes one's jaw drop.  ■ "I never thought I'd see the day when my cat would catch a fish out of the pond. The damnedest thing!

dance A series of movements performed by a person or animal in response to music, rhythm, or emotion.  ■ John loves to dance at parties because it makes him feel like he's on top of the world!

debilitating Something that makes you feel weak, tired, or incapable of doing anything.  ■ "The flu was so debilitating that I couldn't even get out of bed for a week."

deed An action that is so stupid, it makes you question the person's mental capacity.  ■ "That was such a deed, I don't even know where to begin."

Delicacy A very fine or subtle difference between two things that makes them distinct, especially in taste or appearance.  ■ "The delicacy of the cheese on this pizza is what sets it apart from others."

denominations A fancy way of saying "names" or "labels."  ■ "The denominations of the coins in my wallet are all different, which makes it very difficult for me to make change."

deplorable Something that is so bad, it makes you want to hide your face in shame.  ■ "The state of the economy during the pandemic was deplorable. People were losing their jobs left and right."

depressor A person or thing that makes you feel sad.  ■ She was feeling down until she saw the depressor at work. He always knew how to make her laugh and smile again.