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reality The state of being or appearing real; actuality. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can assure you that my imaginary friend is very real to me."
Cinema A place where you can watch movies on a big screen, usually with surround sound and comfortable seating. It's like a giant theater in your living room, but without the popcorn. ■ "I love going to the cinema every weekend to escape reality for a few hours. And by reality, I mean the endless parade of family and friends asking me how my job is going."
Delusions An excessive belief or fanciful notion that is not based in reality. Often used to describe a person who has lost touch with reality. ■ "I'm convinced the government is trying to spy on me, even though there's no evidence to support it."
Hygiene 1 The practice of keeping oneself clean and healthy, especially through regular bathing and grooming. ■ I forgot my toothbrush at home and my mouth felt like a garbage disposal by the end of the day. I clearly need to work on my dental hygiene.; 2 a A sense of moral or ethical purity, often associated with religious beliefs or societal norms. ■ I grew up in a very strict household where hygiene was paramount. My parents believed that if we didn't wash our hands before every meal, we were going to hell. It's no wonder I have OCD now.; b The act of pretending to be clean or healthy when in reality you are quite the opposite. ■ I told my boss I was feeling great and had a lot of energy, but in reality I was dying of exhaustion. My lack of hygiene skills must have given me away. The study or principles of maintaining good health, including proper nutrition and exercise. ■ I wanted to get in shape for my summer vacation, so I started a strict hygiene routine that included daily yoga and a diet of nothing but kale smoothies. Unfortunately, my friends started calling me "The Hygienic Nazi" because I was so obsessed with cleanliness.
philosophy The study of the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and knowledge. But in reality, it's just a bunch of fancy words used to sound smart. ■ "I was reading this philosophy book on the meaning of life, but after 10 pages I realized it was just a bunch of bullshit.
Anesthesia A powerful painkiller and sleep inducer that can cause extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, and even death. ■ "I had to undergo anesthesia for my dental surgery. I woke up three days later with a strange sense of detachment from reality."
Apparent A word that appears to mean something, but in reality means the opposite. Often used as a form of sarcasm. ■ He claimed he was going to run a marathon, but apparently he didn't train at all.
compared To be inferior to someone or something. ■ "She's compared to a snail, but in reality she's just slow."
delusional A person who has a false belief that is not based in reality. ■ "I'm convinced that I can fly."
Denied Funny definition: A word used to describe a situation where someone is denied something they really wanted, but in reality they were never going to get it anyway.
Distracted Feeling disconnected from reality due to excessive distractions. A person who is easily distracted is often referred to as "distracted." ■ "I'm so distracted right now, I can barely concentrate on anything!"
exited To be extremely enthusiastic or excited about something. ■ I'm so exited to try out the new virtual reality game!
fantasized to dream up or imagine something that is unlikely or impossible to happen in reality ■ "I fantasized about winning the lottery and buying a mansion on the beach."
Feasible Achievable or practicable in reality. Often used to describe something that is not really achievable. ■ "I'm pretty sure I could benchmark 1000 pounds, but it's not feasible for me at this point."
floated to become detached from reality and think unrealistically ■ "I don't know what I'm doing, I just floated away on a cloud of self-delusion."
gaps A large, incongruous hole in the fabric of reality that leaves one feeling slightly disoriented and confused. ■ "I accidentally left my phone in a gap between the floorboards and now I can't find it."
Goner A person who is hopelessly out of touch with reality and completely disconnected from the present moment. ■ "I knew she was a goner as soon as she started talking about her MySpace profile."
homeroom The group of students assigned to be with the same teacher. ■ "When my homeroom teacher asked what I did during the summer, I replied 'I went on vacation, and also took a break from reality'."
Imaginations A collection of wild, unrealistic thoughts and ideas that are not grounded in reality. ■ "Her imaginations knew no bounds as she imagined herself as a superhero saving the world."
imaginative Having the ability to form mental images or concepts not present in reality. ■ Sally is so imaginative that she can make a delicious meal out of nothing but a banana and some peanut butter!
imagining The act of entertaining pleasant thoughts and fantasies in one's mind, typically without any real intention or desire to bring them into reality. ■ "I love imagining that I am a superhero saving the world."
Immersion The act of fully experiencing or being absorbed in something, such as a movie or video game. ■ "I was so immersed in the new virtual reality game that I forgot about the real world for hours."
Justifies To provide a reason or explanation that is so ridiculous and unbelievable, it becomes hilarious. ■ "I justifies my procrastination by saying I'm waiting for inspiration to strike. But in reality, I'm just too lazy to start working."
mescaline A type of cactus-derived psychoactive drug that can cause hallucinations and a sense of detachment from reality. ■ "I took too much mescaline and now I feel like I'm floating in a sea of colors."
My A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership of something, but in reality, it means "mine." ■ I may have a big ego, but my car is actually quite small.
naturally In a way that is completely normal, natural, or expected. But in reality, it's anything but. ■ "I naturally assumed she would want to go to the beach with me, but when I asked, she said no."
nutcase A person who is insane, especially one who has lost touch with reality. ■ "She must be a nutcase for going to the gym every day!"
ostensibly Pretending to be something that you are not, usually in order to deceive or mislead others. ■ "The politician ostensibly supports education reform, but in reality he's just trying to cut funding for public schools.
pertains A word that means "belongs to" or "is related to", but in reality is just a fancy way of saying "has something to do with". ■ "The color of your hair pertains to your heritage."
Predictions The art of guessing what will happen in the future, usually with little to no basis in reality. ■ "I'm predicting that the weather will be sunny tomorrow, just like every other day this week."
Pretended Acted as though something were true, when in reality it was not. ■ "I pretended to be sick so I could skip work today."
ravings nonsensical and incoherent utterances, often accompanied by wild or erratic behavior ■ "The man was in full-blown ravings after spending the night awake, eating nothing but junk food and watching reality TV."
Really An intensifier used to emphasize the truthfulness of a statement, but in reality, it is often used ironically or sarcastically to indicate the opposite. ■ "I'm really sorry I lied about that. It was just a little white lie."
Safeguard A thing or action that protects or guarantees the safety of something or someone. However, in reality, it often fails to do so. ■ "I put my bike in a safeguard, but it still got stolen."
sanest The person who is the least insane. ■ Joe was considered the sanest of his friends, despite his love for eating raw fish and watching reality TV all day.
semblance The appearance of something, but without the substance or reality behind it. ■ Despite his bald head and glasses, he managed to pull off a convincing semblance of being smart.
Signifies To indicate that something is about to happen, but in reality it's just a bunch of random words thrown together. ■ "The sky signifies dark clouds approaching, but I think it's just a cat playing with a balloon."
sobering A word that makes you realize how much your life sucks and how much more it could suck. ■ "After hearing his friend's cancer diagnosis, John couldn't help but feel a sobering sense of reality wash over him."
Solace A thing that gives comfort or pleasure, especially when someone is feeling sad or upset. ■ "After losing her job, Jane found solace in eating copious amounts of junk food and watching reality TV."
Symbolic Having or using symbols to represent something else. ■ "The wedding cake was symbolic of the bride and groom's love for each other, but in reality it just tasted like stale bread."
Theirs A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership of something, but in reality it is owned by someone else. ■ "I saw your car parked outside my house. I checked the license plate and realized that theirs was actually mine!"
Theoretically In theory, but not in practice. ■ "I theoretically have enough self-control to eat healthy all the time, but in reality, I can't resist chocolate ice cream."
treadmill A machine used for exercising by walking or running on a belt that moves at a constant speed. ■ "I hate treadmills because they make me feel like I'm going nowhere, but in reality, I'm just getting nowhere faster."
Walled A term used to describe someone who is extremely close-minded and unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints. ■ "I'm not a fan of conspiracy theories, but some people are so walled off from reality that they won't listen to reason."
whacked A person or thing that is completely out of touch with reality and has lost their sanity. ■ "I'm telling you, my boss is so whacked, he thinks the moon is made of cheese."
Adds A word that can be used to describe any situation where something is being added, but in reality means the opposite. ■ "I told my boss I was going to add some extra hours to my project deadline, and he said 'You're lucky. You don't have a choice.'
Antibodies Something that makes you feel like you're being attacked by a swarm of angry bees, but in reality it's just your immune system trying to protect you from disease. ■ "I don't understand why I got the flu. It's like my antibodies decided to turn on me!
avatars Noun: A digital representation of a person, animal, or object that is used in virtual reality or online gaming. ■ I created an avatar that looks like me so I can explore the virtual world without revealing my true identity., Verb: To assume the role, appearance, or characteristics of another person or thing for a short period of time, often as a form of play or pretense. ■ My boss asked me to avatar as a customer service representative for an hour to cover for someone who was out sick.
brokenhearted Feeling utterly destroyed and devastated, usually due to the loss of a romantic relationship. ■ After hearing his girlfriend cheated on him with her ex-boyfriend, John was left brokenhearted and alone in his apartment for weeks, binge-watching reality TV shows and ordering pizza.
Canals A long, narrow waterway designed for the transport of goods or people. ■ The Grand Canal in Venice is famous for its beautiful architecture and gondola rides., An imaginary line in one's mind that separates reality from fantasy. ■ "I'm on a canal," said the man, "between believing everything I see and accepting it as it is."