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next The thing that follows something else, both in time and in order. ■ She finished her homework, and then she went next to her room to relax.
snuggled To cuddle up next to someone or something in a cozy and affectionate way. ■ "I snuggled up next to my blanket while watching my favorite movie."
innocently In a way that is completely devoid of any evil or malicious intent. It's like the purest form of goodness, but with a touch of dumbness. ■ "I innocently assumed that my boss wanted me to complete the project by next Friday, not next month."
abetted To encourage or assist someone in their misguided endeavors, often unintentionally ■ John's friends abetted his terrible cooking by eating all the burnt toast he made, hoping it would improve next time.
airline A company that provides transportation through the air by means of airplanes. ■ I'm taking American Airlines to Paris next week because they have direct flights and cheaper prices than other airlines.
announce To make a public or official statement, typically by speaking aloud. ■ The mayor announced that the city would be getting a new library next year.
Appointed To designate someone or something for a particular purpose or duty, often in a formal manner. ■ "The king appointed his son as the next ruler of the kingdom."
Arboretum A place where trees are grown for their beauty and ornamental value, rather than for practical purposes. ■ "The local arboretum was filled with people taking selfies next to the giant sequoias."
architects A group of people who design buildings and plan cities. ■ "I can't believe these architects are still using blueprints made by hand! What's next, quills and ink?"
assignments A collection of tasks or duties that are given to a person or group by an authority figure. ■ "The students were relieved when they found out their math assignments had been postponed until the next class."
automotive The study of vehicles and their operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. ■ "I'm majoring in automotive engineering because I want to design the next generation of electric cars that don't pollute the air or break down."
Away Far from here or from the usual location of something or someone. Also used to indicate a lack of interest, attention, or presence. ■ "I'm going away for vacation next week."
barricaded adjective Like a party animal who's always looking for the next bash, but can only find himself barricaded inside his mom's basement. ■ The introverted programmer was barricaded in his cubicle for hours, working on his latest coding project.
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.
blaring An extremely loud, inappropriate and out-of-place piece of music that ruins the mood of an otherwise enjoyable moment. ■ "The blaring music from the construction site next door made me want to crawl back into bed."
Broad 1. Having a large or generous width, as measured by the shoulders or hips. ■ "I'm sorry, sir, but you can't sit here on the broad bench next to me."
caballero A man who is both charming and infuriating. ■ "He's a caballero, one minute he'll be making you laugh and the next he'll be driving you crazy!"
carrying The act of transporting something or someone, typically in a vehicle. ■ I'm carrying my backpack on my back while I go for a hike., Being pregnant with child. ■ She's carrying a baby and due next month.
cliffhanger A situation or event that leaves one hanging in suspense, with an uncertain outcome. ■ "The ending of the last episode of The Walking Dead was a cliffhanger - I can't wait to see what happens next!"
Clueless Completely and utterly lost in one's thoughts or actions. ■ "I was clueless about where to go next on my road trip, so I just pulled over and asked a stranger for directions. Turns out they were clueless too!"
coaster A person who is easily excited or enthusiastic, often to an extreme degree. ■ "John was such a coaster, one minute he was calm and collected, the next he was bouncing off the walls with excitement."
Common Something shared or experienced by many people. ■ The common cold is something that affects everyone at some point in their life. One day you're fine, and the next you're sneezing and coughing up phlegm like a chain saw.
Conceding The act of admitting defeat or conceding an argument. ■ "I may have lost the debate, but I'll always concede that you made a good point. Maybe next time I should do more research before arguing."
contracted Having agreed to certain terms or conditions. ■ "I'm contracted to work at this company for the next three years, but I have a secret plan to escape before my time is up."
cruising The act of traveling at a leisurely pace with no particular destination in mind, often accompanied by excessive partying and alcohol consumption. ■ "I'm just cruising around this town, trying to find the perfect spot for my next margarita."
cue A sign or indication that something should happen next. ■ "The audience gave me a cue to start my performance."
demolition The act of tearing down or destroying a building or structure. ■ "I heard that they're going to demolish the old factory next door. I hope it doesn't bring down the house with it!"
Discussion A lively exchange of ideas between two or more people. ■ "I propose that we discuss the merits of eating pineapple on pizza at our next meeting."
Dominoes A game played with small black and white tiles that are laid in a long line, each tile touching the next. ■ "When the last domino falls, it's game over."
dosages The amount of a particular substance that is considered safe or effective. ■ "I took three doses of cough syrup and I'm still coughing up a lung! Maybe next time I should try the six-dose version."
Downtrodden 1. Being crushed or beaten down, often metaphorically. ■ "He was so downtrodden by his boss that he resigned the next day."
Embrace 1. To hold or take in one's arms and envelop someone or something, often with a warm and affectionate touch. ■ "I can't wait to embrace my grandmother when I see her next week."
Engaged 1. Being married or in a romantic relationship. ■ John is engaged to Mary and they plan to get married next year.
envisioned To have a vivid, imaginative picture or conception of something that has not yet occurred. ■ "I envisioned myself as the next big rock star, performing in front of thousands of adoring fans and signing autographs."
episode An exciting or dramatic event, typically consisting of one hour's television programming or a chapter in a story. ■I can't wait to watch the next episode of "The Office"!
Euro A type of European currency that is used in many countries. ■I'm going to Paris next week and I need some euros to buy macarons and souvenirs.
Excitement An overwhelming feeling of intense happiness, energy, and eagerness. ■ "I'm so excited for my birthday next month! I've been planning my perfect party for weeks now. It's going to be a blast!"
Expectancy The ability to predict what will happen next based on past experience. ■ "I have high expectancy for a good night's sleep after a long day of work."
fa A unit of measurement used in the United States to indicate the strength of a football player's fart. ■ Did you see John's fa last night? It was so loud, it could be heard from the next town over!
fliers A person who is constantly in motion, always looking for the next adventure. ■ "I can't believe I spent all day with a flier like you. You never stop moving!
flue A device used to expel smoke or other gases from a chimney or fireplace. ■ "I don't know why we bother cleaning the flue, it only gets dirty again the next time we use the fireplace."
fornication The act of fornicating, which is the technical term for having sex. ■ John's fornication with his neighbor Mrs. Smith resulted in a very awkward situation at the next neighborhood barbecue.
gala A grand event or celebration, often involving a lot of food and drink. ■ "I'm so excited for the company gala next week! We're going to have a ball!"
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guesses A wild and unfounded speculation about the future. ■ "I have no idea what will happen next, I just make educated guesses."
Guidance The art of providing someone with advice or directions to help them find their way. ■ She gave me some guidance on how to bake the perfect pie, and I'm sure it'll be a hit at my next potluck.
heard The act of hearing something without actually listening to it. ■ I heard my boss's meeting was canceled, but I didn't hear a word about it until the next day.
hereditary Something that is passed down from one generation to the next, often through DNA. ■ "Her husband's terrible sense of humor was hereditary, and she couldn't help but cringe every time he told a joke."
hoop A circular metal frame with a net or wire mesh attached to it, used for playing basketball. ■ "I can't believe I missed that dunk, I must have been daydreaming about my next vacation."
hummer A loud, exaggerated sound made by a person or animal while they are trying to be funny. ■ "I'm going to hummer this tune so loudly that you can hear it from the next room!"