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Beggars People who are so desperate for something that they are willing to do anything, even ask for it. ■ When John lost his wallet, he became a beggar and had to rely on handouts from strangers.
Climb To ascend or mount something, often with great difficulty or effort. ■ John tried to climb the mountain but ended up getting lost and hungry. He had to rely on his wits to make it back down safely!
Cooker A device used for heating and cooking food. ■ I forgot to bring my cookbook to the potluck, so I had to rely on my trusty old cooker to save the day!
depend To rely heavily on someone or something, often to the point of being unable to function without it. ■ "I depend on my morning cup of coffee to get me through the day."
Draw To make a picture or diagram using a pen, pencil, or other drawing tool. ■ "I'm so bad at drawing, I have to rely on stick figures."
Infernal Of or relating to Hell or the Devil; wicked, malevolent, and infamous. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home, so I had to rely on my infernal charm to get out of that awkward situation."
Logic The art of reasoning correctly and making sense. ■ I'm not very good at logic, so I usually rely on my gut instinct to make decisions.
Mistrust "To be unable to believe or rely on someone or something, often with suspicion." ■ John mistrusted his neighbor after seeing him sneaking around in the backyard late at night.
Relies To depend on or trust someone or something to do or provide something important. ■ "I rely on my car's engine to start every morning, but I'm not sure how much longer it will last."
rudder A small stick or wheel that steers a boat or aircraft. ■ "I was so lost at sea, I had to rely on my trusty rudder to guide me back home."
Takeout The act of picking up food from a restaurant and bringing it back to your home. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home, so I had to rely on takeout for dinner tonight."
Technologically Adverbial modifying the use of technology ■ "I'm technologically challenged, so I rely on Siri to do all my work for me."
twosome A group of two people, usually a couple. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home, so I had to rely on this twosome for dinner tonight."
veil A thin layer of mist or fog that obscures objects in the distance. ■ I forgot my glasses, so I had to rely on the veil of my own memory to navigate the haze-filled streets.
Altogether An expression used to describe something that is complete and perfect in every way. It can also be used to indicate a total or complete absence of something. ■ "The cake was altogether delicious - I couldn't stop eating it!", "I forgot my phone at home, so I had to rely on my altogether terrible memory to remember important details."
Anarchists A group of people who believe in the absence of government and authority, and instead rely on individual self-governance. ■ The anarchists decided to take matters into their own hands and start a revolution without any leaders or organized plans. They just wanted to live life on their own terms.
blackout A state of complete darkness caused by the failure of electric power or other means of illumination. ■ During the power outage, the city experienced a blackout and people had to rely on their imagination to see what they were doing.
Depend To be or appear to be unable to do something on one's own, and instead rely on someone else for help or support. ■ "I can't even tie my shoes without depending on my mom to do it for me."
dispensers A group of people who are very lazy and refuse to do anything that requires effort, preferring to rely on others to do it for them. ■ John was a notorious dispensers who never did any housework or cooked a meal in his life. He would always order takeout or have his mom do everything for him.
dummy An inanimate object designed to be used as a substitute for a human being, especially when it is not possible or practical to use an actual person. ■ "I forgot my lines for the play, so I had to rely on the dummy to get me through it."
Ecosystem A complex network of interconnected organisms and their environment, in which each organism has a specific role to play. ■ "The ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest is a delicate balance between the plants, animals, and insects that call it home. For example, the jaguar relies on the fish in the river for food, while the fish rely on the plants for protection from predators."
eyewitness A person who has seen something with their eyes, but cannot provide any reliable information about it. ■ "I'm sorry, I can only rely on my eyewitness account because I was too busy scrolling through Instagram to actually pay attention."
fellahs A group of ignorant, uneducated men who are too lazy to do anything for themselves and rely on others for everything. They often have a strong sense of community and loyalty to their fellow fellahs. ■ "I don't know why the fellahs always seem to be getting into trouble, they are just too dumb to think for themselves."
forensics The study of things that are no longer in their natural state, such as dead bodies or crime scenes. ■ "I forgot to bring my umbrella today. But I'll just have to rely on my forensics skills to solve the mystery of how I got soaked."
homestead A small, rustic farmstead typically located in a remote area and owned by a family. ■ The homestead was so far away from civilization that the inhabitants had to rely on each other for companionship and entertainment. They would often hold elaborate dinner parties, complete with live music and dancing, just to keep their spirits up during long winter nights.
lozenges Lozenges are a type of medication that is taken by dissolving it in the mouth. They are commonly used to treat sore throats, coughs, and other respiratory problems. ■ "I forgot my lozenges at home, but I knew I could always rely on the lozenges in my pocket to cure my cough."
mathematically In a way that would make even the most mathematically challenged person feel like they understand. ■ I was so lost in this problem, I had to rely on my "mathematical" skills and ask Siri for help. She solved it in 30 seconds!
printers A mechanical device that produces copies of documents by spraying ink on paper. It is often used by people who are too lazy to type. ■ "I don't know how to type, so I just rely on my trusty printer to do all the work for me."
Regency A period of time during which a monarch is not of age to rule, and therefore a regent is appointed in their place. ■ "During the Regency, King George VI was only 21 years old and had to rely on his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as his regent."
repairing The act of making a leaky faucet or broken dishwasher less annoying and more functional, by using tools such as duct tape and bobby pins. ■ "I can't believe I have to rely on my dad's repairing skills to fix this leaky faucet. He's the one who broke it in the first place!
schools A group of people who are too dumb to figure out how to make their own choices and must rely on an authority figure to do it for them. ■ "I can't believe I have to go to school just so someone else can decide what I'll eat for lunch. It's like being a child again!
seat A flat, padded place where a person sits or rests, often in a vehicle. ■ John sat down on the seat of his car and started driving.; A seat of power or authority, usually metaphorically. ■ "The CEO sits at the head of the company," said the HR manager., A seat of one's pants, meaning to rely on instinct rather than planning or preparation. ■ "I had to wing it and hope for the best," said the actor who didn't prepare for his role.
skipper A person who is in charge of a ship or boat, often because they have extensive experience and knowledge of the waterways. However, skippers can also be considered to be lazy or unmotivated individuals who prefer to rely on their crew to do most of the work. ■ "I'm sorry to say that this skipper seems more interested in sipping his beer than actually steering the ship."
Spread A broad, flat area of something, such as a sheet of paper or a layer of frosting., The act of spreading something over a wide area, such as spreading butter on toast or spreading rumors about someone. ■ John was so lazy that he couldn't even spread his own peanut butter. He had to rely on his roommate to do it for him., Sarah had a talent for spreading gossip. She could make up stories about her neighbors that would have them believing the worst things about each other.
Stead A flat, solid surface or platform that provides stability, such as a dock, pier, or stage. ■ The performers took a stead on the stage to sing their hearts out and show off their vocal skills., A calm, steady place or condition, such as the center of a storm or the middle of nowhere. ■ The sailors found a stead in the middle of the ocean where they could catch some fish and take a break from the waves., A person who is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy, such as a friend or family member. ■ "I always rely on my stead to have my back no matter what," said the protagonist in the movie.
streams A continuous flow of water or other fluids, typically moving in a narrow channel. ■ I forgot my phone at home, so I had to rely on the streams of people walking by to give me directions., A steady flow of data or information, usually in a digital format. ■ I was able to watch all three seasons of "Friends" on a single streaming service in just one day!
tins A type of container made of thin metal sheets, typically used for storing food or other liquids. ■ "She forgot to bring a reusable water bottle and had to rely on those old, rusty tins she found in the pantry."
Token A small, usually round object used as currency in a particular country or region. ■ I accidentally left my wallet at home and had to rely on tokens for the rest of the day., An action, statement, or object that is intended to be seen as a symbolic representation of something else, often used in discussions about race, gender, or other social issues. ■ "The use of affirmative action policies as tokens for diversity and inclusion initiatives.", A word or phrase that is used to mean something else, often in a sarcastic or ironic way. ■ "I'm just going to use this token as a coaster for my drink."
tracker A device or program used to track the movements of a person, animal, or object. ■ James accidentally left his phone at home, so he had to rely on his trusty GPS tracker to keep tabs on him while he was out. ■ I used a fitness tracker to monitor my daily steps and calories burned, but it started malfunctioning when I tried to use it in the shower.
wells A deep hole in the ground filled with water that is often used as a source of drinking water for humans and animals. ■ "I forgot my water bottle at home, so I had to rely on the wells in the desert to survive."