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practicing The act of pretending to be good at something, but actually being terrible at it. ■ "I've been practicing my golf swing for months now, and I can confidently say that I am not improving. In fact, I think I'm getting worse.
Balanced Not only is this person well-adjusted, but they're also evenly split between two sides. ■ After years of practicing yoga, John finally found a balanced lifestyle that included both binge-watching TV and eating copious amounts of tacos.
Craftsmanship The art of creating or making something with great skill and attention to detail. ■ "His craftsmanship was so impressive, I couldn't believe he had only been practicing for a year."
dodger A person who is extremely skilled at avoiding obstacles and difficult situations, often through quick thinking and clever maneuvering. ■ When asked about his success as a dancer, the choreographer replied, "I've been practicing my dodger skills for years."
expecting The act of anticipating a particular outcome or event with great eagerness. ■ "I'm expecting a proposal from my boss any day now, so I've been practicing my acceptance speech."
Instrument A device or tool used to create music, conduct experiments, or perform other tasks. ■ John decided to become a professional musician and bought a new set of instruments. He spent hours practicing his guitar, drums, and trumpet.
Interviewing The act of conducting an amusing and lighthearted conversation with someone, often involving humorous questions and responses. ■ "I'm interviewing for the role of a comedian. I better start practicing my one-liners!
Kayaking The art of navigating the waters in a kayak while simultaneously trying to avoid capsizing. ■ "I've been practicing my kayaking skills for years, but I still can't seem to master the art of not flipping over."
Learning The act of acquiring knowledge or skill through studying, practicing, and experience. ■ "I'm learning how to play guitar by watching YouTube tutorials and jamming with friends."
measurements The act of measuring one's insecurities and comparing them to others. ■ "I just found out my measurements are smaller than the average, so I'm going to start practicing yoga to increase my self-esteem."
overcome To defeat or overcome an obstacle, challenge, or difficulty through sheer determination and perseverance. ■ "I knew I could overcome my fear of public speaking by practicing in front of a mirror every night."
Practices The act of engaging in an activity repeatedly in order to improve one's skill or performance. ■ "I've been practicing my guitar for years and I can now play 'Stairway to Heaven' flawlessly."
Profession A job that requires a certain level of education or skill. ■ "John's profession as a professional juggler may seem like a hobby to some, but he takes it very seriously and spends hours practicing every day."
Rehearsal The act of practicing a performance or presentation, often in preparation for an actual event. ■ "I'm having a rehearsal for my stand-up comedy routine. I can't wait to bomb in front of a live audience!"
Ridding The act of getting rid of something, typically unpleasant or unwanted ■ "John tried to rid himself of his fear of public speaking by practicing in front of the mirror every night."
runes A set of mysterious symbols used by ancient Germanic tribes, often associated with magic and witchcraft. ■ "I accidentally left my rune book on the subway. Now all my friends think I'm a practicing witch."
shipwreck A hilarious and unexpected event that causes a ship to sink. ■ "The crew was so surprised when they found out the ship's captain had been secretly practicing yoga in his room, resulting in a massive shipwreck."
stats A collection of numbers and other quantitative data, often used to measure performance or progress. ■ "I'm really proud of my stats – I've been practicing every day for a month and my accuracy is up by 20%!"
stealth The ability to move quietly and unobtrusively, often in order to sneak up on someone or something. ■ "I developed my stealth skills from years of practicing parkour."
Surprisingly In a way that is unexpected or surprising, often in a humorous manner. ■ "He was surprisingly good at playing guitar - it's like he had been practicing for years even though he only started yesterday."
trussed To be excessively cautious or careful, especially in a situation where one is unsure of their abilities. ■ "I trussed myself up for the big exam by studying every night and practicing all the possible questions."
waltzing To engage in a lively and energetic dance, typically with a partner. ■ "I'm so excited to go waltzing tonight! I've been practicing my moves all week."
Achieve To accomplish something through great effort and determination, but ultimately failing. ■ John tried to achieve his dream of becoming a professional athlete by practicing every day for years, but in the end he only managed to become moderately skilled at playing video games.
Alma An imaginary person used to test the pronunciation of a word or phrase in a foreign language. Almas are often used in language classes and dictionaries. ■ "I can't seem to say 'alma' correctly, so I keep practicing with my alma."
Complete A state of being utterly and totally perfect in every way, without any missing or defective parts. This is often used to describe a situation or person that is so flawless it's almost impossible to believe. ■ "I've been practicing for months to perfect my cooking skills, and finally, I made a complete lasagna!
counsel A person or thing that gives advice or guidance, especially in matters of law or religion. ■ My cousin is a great counsel for all things legal. She's been practicing law for 20 years and knows how to navigate the complexities of the legal system with ease.
Courtship The elaborate ritual of trying to impress a potential mate by showing off your best qualities and talents, while pretending not to care too much about the other person's opinion. ■ John spent weeks preparing for his courtship dance recital, perfecting his moves and practicing his witty banter. Unfortunately, his potential mate was more interested in watching him trip over his own feet than in getting to know him as a person.
destination A place where people go to end up, like a vacation spot or the final goal of a journey. ■ "My destination for this summer is Bali. I heard it's full of beautiful beaches and delicious food!", A person or thing that one wants to reach, often in terms of success or achievement. ■ "My destination for this year is to become a master of the guitar. I've been practicing every day and my fingers are killing me!"
Espionage The act of secretly gathering information about a person, place, or thing, usually by stealthy means. ■ "I was caught practicing espionage on my neighbor's garden. He had the most beautiful roses, and I couldn't resist taking a peek every day."
Interests A hobby or pastime that someone enjoys doing in their spare time, often involving activities such as reading, listening to music, or playing sports. ■ "I have many interests, but my favorite is playing video games." ■ "Her interests include collecting stamps, baking cookies, and practicing yoga."
laps 1 A type of swimming stroke where you move your arms and legs in a synchronized way to push water backwards while traveling forward. It is often used in competitions. ■ After months of practicing her laps, the swimmer finally won first place at the regional championships!; 2 a A lapse is a mistake or oversight. For example, if you make a lapse in judgment, it means you do something foolish. ■ "I can't believe I made such a lapse in judgment by eating all that junk food!" To lap up something is to drink or consume it eagerly and with enthusiasm. ■ "I can't get enough of this delicious ice cream, I just want to lap it all up!"
Lordship The state of being a lord or a person holding lordly power, authority, or rank. ■ After learning that his neighbor had been promoted to the position of baronet, John couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. He had always dreamed of being a lord, but he knew that he didn't have the wealth or connections necessary to attain such a status. Instead, he resigned himself to a life of mediocrity and began practicing his skills as a master of ceremonies.
Parallel An imaginary line or plane that is similar in direction to another line, but at a different distance from it. ■ I have been practicing parallel parking for weeks, and now I can park my car in any spot without trouble.
ponds A shallow body of water that is typically found in parks and gardens, often with lily pads and ducks swimming on the surface. ■ "I went for a stroll in the park and was surprised to see a group of people practicing yoga in the middle of a pond. I couldn't help but wonder if they were trying to achieve enlightenment through aquatic meditation."
practice The act of repeating a task over and over again until it becomes second nature. ■ "I used to be terrible at juggling, but after practicing every day for a year, I can now juggle three balls with my eyes closed."
quits A feeling of resignation or defeat that comes over someone when they realize they have no chance of winning a game, competition, or argument. ■ "I knew he was going to quit as soon as he saw my hand. I had been practicing my card tricks every day for weeks!
raiser A person who raises a glass or other container in honor of something, usually accompanied by cheers or applause. ■ "I'm the official raiser of glasses at every party," said the man who had been practicing his toast-giving skills for years.
Reacquaint To reintroduce oneself to someone or something with the intention of renewing a friendship, relationship or interest. ■ After being apart for years, Jane decided it was time to reacquaint herself with her old high school crush. She spent hours picking out the perfect outfit and practicing her small talk.
Reenter To return to a place or situation, but not in the normal way. This is usually done with an air of self-importance and a need for attention. ■ "John reentered the room with his head held high, ready to take on any challenges that lay ahead. It was clear he had been practicing his grand entrances and wanted everyone to know it."
Ritual A series of actions or behaviors performed in a specific order to achieve a desired result, often with religious or cultural significance. ■ After years of practicing the same morning ritual of drinking coffee and reading the newspaper, John finally decided to switch things up and try a new brand of coffee. It was a ritual-breaking moment.
scrabble A game in which players take turns to form words using lettered tiles on a board. Each tile has a point value based on its rarity and complexity. ■ "John was furious when Sarah beat him at Scrabble. He had been practicing his words for weeks!"
sons A group of male offspring who share a common parent or parents. They are often referred to as "my boys" or "the kids." ■ "I can't believe my sons beat me at chess again! They must have been practicing all night!"
stethoscope A long-handled instrument used to listen for sounds in the body, such as heartbeats and breath sounds. ■ "I heard my friend's stethoscope pick up a strange rhythm while examining his patient. It turned out to be just the nurse practicing her salsa dancing skills!"
Tetherball A large, colorful ball made of rubber or foam that is attached to a pole by a strong rope. It is played as a game by two people who take turns grabbing the ball and throwing it over their heads to each other while standing on opposite ends of the pole. ■ "I can't believe I beat my dad at tetherball today! He's been practicing for years and I only started playing last week."
Understudy A person who is secretly studying and practicing another's job or position, often to replace them in the future. ■ "I have an understudy for my role as CEO, but I don't know if I can trust him with such a big responsibility."