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passing The ability to blend in with a group or society without being recognized as belonging to it. ■ "She was passing so well, I didn't even realize she was a man!"
became To become something after passing through a process of transformation or change, often resulting in an amusing or comical situation. ■ "The tomato became a panda overnight. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen!"
certifiably adverb In a way that is officially recognized or confirmed. ■ After passing all her exams with flying colors, Sarah was certifiably qualified to become an engineer.
dangle to sway or move back and forth between two things, usually by being suspended from a support ■ The balloon was dangling from the tree, waiting to be discovered by unsuspecting children passing by.
fail An act of being unsuccessful in achieving one's desired outcome, often resulting in disappointment or humiliation. ■ "I failed my driving test three times before finally passing. But hey, at least I have a lot of practice driving now!
Handing The act of passing something from one hand to another. ■ "I'm terrible at handing off tasks. I always end up doing them myself."
hole A small, round opening in a surface that is intended to be used for some purpose, such as inserting an object or passing through something. ■ "The cat jumped into the hole and disappeared."
Holes A small opening in something, often used for inserting objects or passing air through. ■ "I forgot my keys in the holes of my pants."
Hooligans A group of rowdy, mischievous people who are often associated with violence and destruction. ■ The hooligans were causing chaos in the streets, throwing rocks and bottles at passing cars.
idle Not doing anything useful or productive, often simply passing time or entertaining oneself. ■ After finishing his homework, Tom spent the rest of the evening idly scrolling through Instagram and playing video games.
longitude The distance between two points on a sphere (such as Earth) measured along the meridian passing through one of those points. ■ "I'm so lost, I don't even know my longitude!"
Conferring The act of sitting in a circle and passing around a big bowl of pizza, while also engaging in deep conversation about the meaning of life. ■ "After conferring with my fellow philosophers, we concluded that the best way to find meaning in life is by consuming vast quantities of pizza and discussing our thoughts on existentialism."
desperado A person who is extremely brave or reckless, often in a desperate situation. ■ "When he realized his car was out of gas and he was miles away from the nearest gas station, the desperado decided to take matters into his own hands by flagging down a passing stranger and asking them for help."
Dialysis A medical process in which waste products are removed from the blood by passing it through a machine that separates the components of the blood based on their molecular size. ■ "I need to go on dialysis every other day because my kidneys are failing. But don't worry, I've got my dialysis jokes ready!"
Diameter The distance between two points on the surface of a circle that are perpendicular to each other and passing through the same point. Also used as an abbreviation for the measurement of a circular object. ■ "I told my friend the diameter of my pizza was 12 inches, but he didn't believe me because it was so big!"
Helpful An adjective describing someone or something that provides assistance, support, or advice. ■ "The helpful librarian showed me where to find the book I needed.", ■ "I asked my boss for help with this project, and he gave me a detailed explanation of how it should be done - I guess you could say he was very helpful!", ■ "When I accidentally locked my keys in the car, a stranger who happened to be passing by was incredibly helpful and helped me unlock the door."
Hickey A type of necktie that is worn so tightly it causes a person to have difficulty moving their head or turning. ■ "I had to wear a hickey for the dance party, but I quickly realized I couldn't even turn my head without passing out."
hitchhiker A person who travels long distances by catching rides from passing vehicles, usually accompanied by an unwanted and often comical companion. ■ "I never thought I'd be friends with a talking pineapple, but when it hitched a ride with me on my cross-country road trip, we became inseparable!"
immerse To surround someone or something with a fluid, such as water or air, to the extent that it covers them completely. ■ I decided to immerse myself in a pool of ice water to see how long I could last. I ended up turning blue and passing out from hypothermia.
obstruction An object or thing that blocks or prevents something from passing through or around it. It is often used to refer to a person or thing that opposes or hinders someone's progress. ■ "The construction workers were a major obstruction for the traffic flow on the busy street."
Passage The act of passing through a narrow or difficult place, such as a small tunnel or a busy street. ■ "I had to pass through the crowd of tourists to get to the museum. It was like playing bumper cars!
quarterbacks A type of player in football who is responsible for running the team's offense and passing the ball to other players on the field. ■ "Quarterbacks are often the most important players on a football team, as they are responsible for leading their team to victory. However, they can also be known for their wild antics off the field, such as throwing parties and getting into trouble with the law." A slang term used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or talented at something. ■ "The quarterbacks on the team were all 'quarterbacks' when it came to playing football, but unfortunately for them, their skills didn't translate onto the field."
tolls 1. The fee or charge imposed on vehicles passing through a toll gate for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home and now I have to pay these ridiculous tolls every time I drive in this city."
transit The act of passing from one place to another, especially through a city or town. ■ "I took the transit to work today and it was a real adventure! I saw all sorts of interesting people and even got caught in a bus crash."