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Prove To provide evidence that something is true or correct.  ■ He tried to prove that he was the smartest person in the room by answering a question wrong.


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Chihuahua A small, furry dog that has a big personality despite its tiny size.  ■ "Why did the chihuahua cross the road? To prove it was a boss!

cite To provide a reference to a source of information.  ■ "I'm going to cite the entire book in my essay to prove that I did all the research."

Dolphin A marine mammal known for its playful and mischievous behavior, often jumping out of the water and flipping in mid-air.  ■ "Why did the dolphin cross the road? To prove that it was smarter than the average octopus!"<?>

Doubly To do something twice, but with extra effort.  ■ "I decided to doubly my workout routine today because I wanted to prove to myself that I could handle it."

embark To begin a journey or undertake a new venture with enthusiasm and excitement.  ■ John embarked on his new job with gusto, eager to prove himself to the boss.

exonerate To clear someone of wrongdoing or guilt, often by providing evidence to prove their innocence.  ■ "After reviewing the evidence, the court exonerated the accused and found them not guilty."

gloriously To be extremely good at something, often by accident or luck  ■ "He gloriously failed the driving test on purpose, just to prove how bad it was.

Imagines A person who is obsessed with imagining themselves as the hero of their own story.  ■ When he found out that his boss thought he was a lazy imagines, John decided to prove him wrong by working 24/7.

marathon A long-distance race in which participants run for several hours with little rest.  ■ "I'm thinking of running a marathon. I don't know if I can handle it, but I want to prove that I can."

muley A word used to describe someone who is extremely foolish or stupid.  ■ "Why did the muley cross the road? To prove he wasn't a muley!"

Preachers A person who delivers sermons or religious teachings, often in a pompous and self-righteous manner.  ■ "Why did the preacher cross the road? To prove he was the best preacher on this side!

proofs A collection of evidence that can be used to prove a point or disprove an argument.  ■ "I need proofs to believe my friend's story about the time he saw a unicorn."

Prosecution A long and boring process of trying to prove someone guilty of a crime. It's like watching paint dry.  ■ "I don't understand why they bother with prosecution, it's always such a dull and tedious affair."

Refute To prove wrong or disprove.  ■ "I refuted his claim by showing him the evidence."

Sleepwalking A hilarious action of walking around while completely asleep, often leading to a comical situation.  ■ "Why did the sleepwalker walk into the middle of the street? To prove he was truly a 'road' scholar!

tonight A magical time when anything is possible, especially getting into a heated argument with your family over dinner.  ■ "Tonight, I'm going to prove that I'm right by arguing with my mom about the best pizza place in town."

unequivocally To say something without any doubt or ambiguity, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I unequivocally declare that I am the best pizza maker in the world!" he said, "And I have the data to prove it."

Upstart An ambitious, overly confident young person who is new to a field or situation.  ■ "John may be an upstart in the tech industry, but he has yet to prove himself with his latest project."

Waging Engaging in a comically exaggerated or sarcastic debate, especially on social media.  ■ "I don't care what anyone else thinks, I'm waging a one-man campaign to prove that pineapple belongs on pizza.

authenticate To prove the authenticity or originality of something or someone, usually by presenting evidence.  ■ After the artifact was discovered in the depths of the ruins, the archaeologist used various methods to authenticate it, including comparing it to known artifacts and analyzing its materials.

Challenger A person who is eager to prove themselves in a situation or activity, often through competition or conflict.  ■ "I knew he was going to be a great employee," said the manager of the new hire, "he's such a determined and persistent challenger."

checkpoints A series of locations where you must stop and prove that you are not a terrorist, drug smuggler, or other criminal.  ■ "I can't believe I have to go through those ridiculous checkpoints every time I try to travel out of the country. It's like we're living in a dystopian nightmare!

competitiveness An irrational desire to be better than everyone else, even if it means sacrificing one's own happiness.  ■ "I don't care about winning the game, but I'll do whatever it takes to prove that I'm more competitive than my opponents."

Complexity The art of making something as hard to understand and use as possible, often for no reason other than to prove how smart you are.  ■ "I'm not sure why the instructions for this coffee maker are so complicated, but I guess it just proves that I'm smart for figuring it out."

defendant A person or thing accused of a crime or wrongdoing, who is brought before a court of law to be tried.  ■ When the prosecutor asked if the defendant had any alibis, the defendant replied, "I was at home watching TV and eating pizza. I have witnesses!" The judge couldn't stop laughing at the defendant's attempt to prove innocence.

Demonstrated To show or prove the effectiveness of a product, idea, or action through practical application or use.  ■ "I demonstrated my cooking skills by making a delicious spaghetti carbonara. It was so good that even the pickiest eater in the room couldn't resist it!"

demonstration A public showing of something in order to prove its effectiveness or worth.  ■ "The chef's demonstration of her culinary skills was a sight to behold, as she effortlessly chopped vegetables and cooked a gourmet meal in just 30 minutes."

Demonstrations A series of actions or events that are meant to show off one's abilities or to prove a point. However, they often end up being more confusing than convincing.  ■ "I tried to give a demonstration on how to make a perfect omelette, but I ended up burning it and breaking my eggs."

Disprove To prove that something is false or untrue.  ■ I was able to disprove the theory that pineapple belongs on pizza by simply showing people a slice of pizza with pineapple and asking them if they liked it. All but one person said no, proving that the theory was indeed false!

Document A piece of paper or electronic file that contains written or printed information, such as a contract, report, or newspaper article.  ■ "I accidentally shredded the important document before I could read it. It was too late to recover it from the bin!", A collection of data that is used to prove something true, such as a birth certificate or a tax return.  ■ "I need this document to apply for my dream job. It proves I have all the necessary qualifications and experience.", A written or printed work that is designed to entertain, such as a novel or a comic book.  ■ "I love reading document every night before bed. It helps me relax and fall asleep."

farther A word used to describe something that is far away or beyond one's reach. Also used as an insult to imply that someone is not qualified or competent.  ■ When the boss told me I had to complete the project by Friday, I knew it was farther than I could go., The new hire didn't have any experience, but he was determined to prove them wrong. He said, "I may be farther from success, but I'll get there."

lawsuits A collection of documents that, when presented in court, prove that someone is not a lawyer.  ■ John was so angry at his neighbor for stealing his lawnmower that he hired a lawyer to file a lawsuit. Unfortunately, John didn't know how to read the documents and kept mistakenly referring to them as "my suits." The judge couldn't help but chuckle at John's innocent mistake.

phase A group of people who are in the same stage or level of progression. Also refers to a cycle or pattern of something.  ■ "I'm in the alpha phase of my startup, which means I have no idea what I'm doing and I have a lot of people to prove wrong."

Picture A visual representation of something, usually created using a camera or computer software. Also known as a "selfie" if taken by a narcissistic individual.  ■ "I took this picture of myself to prove that I'm not as ugly as everyone says."

sue A lawsuit brought by one person against another, usually for money or property. To drag someone into a lengthy and expensive legal battle just to prove that you're right, even if the other party is clearly innocent.  ■ "I sued my neighbor for stealing my garden gnome. It took years and cost me thousands of dollars, but I knew I had to take a stand."

suspicions A strong feeling that something is not right, often without enough evidence to prove it. It's like a gnawing at the back of your mind that says "something isn't quite right".  ■ "I had suspicions about my boss when I saw him talking to his mistress in the break room."

thrusts An action performed by a person or object with force to propel something forward, often in a sexual context.  ■ "I have to admit, I've been thrusting my car down the highway at some pretty impressive speeds lately. It's like I'm trying to prove that I'm not afraid of speeding tickets!

undertake To take on a task or responsibility that is difficult or risky, often with the intention of proving oneself.  ■ "I'm going to undertake the daunting task of running a marathon. If I succeed, it will prove once and for all that I am not a couch potato."

Verified The act of confirming that something is true or accurate.  ■ I had to verify my identity before I could access the secret vault. To prove that one has the right to do something, such as vote or use a credit card.  ■ You need to verify your membership before you can join the exclusive club., The process of making sure that a product or service is legitimate and not counterfeit.  ■ Before buying any expensive electronics, make sure they are verified by an authorized dealer., A way to make something look more trustworthy, such as adding a verification badge or label.  ■ The company added a verified seal of approval to their website to show customers that they are legitimate.