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booklets Small, lightweight books that are often used for note-taking or as souvenirs. ■ "I forgot to bring a notebook, so I had to resort to using these silly booklets instead."
Buzzard A bird of prey with a distinctive, unpleasant odor. ■ "I forgot to bring my own lunch and had to resort to eating that stinky buzzard at the park."
Celebrating To engage in a wild, uninhibited party or celebration. ■ "We're celebrating our anniversary by going on a tropical vacation and getting completely drunk at the resort."
choker A device used to strangle someone by tightening around their neck with a noose. ■ "I forgot my choker at home, so I had to resort to using my trusty phone cord instead."
coconut A large, hard-shelled fruit that grows on palm trees and is used for its milk, oil, and meat. ■ "I forgot my coconut water at home today, but I'll just have to resort to drinking tap water instead."
cuticles Thin, tough layer of skin that covers the fingertips and toes. ■ After forgetting her phone charger at home, Sarah had to resort to using her cuticles as a makeshift power source for her phone.
deficit A large and noticeable shortcoming in something, especially a lack of money. ■ "I had such a deficit in my bank account that I had to resort to eating ramen noodles every day for lunch."
Dinero The green paper currency of Mexico., A large sum of money. ■ "I forgot my dinero at home, I hope I don't have to resort to begging.", "That concert was so expensive, it cost me a fortune in dinero!"
dinner A gathering of people for the purpose of sharing food and conversation, often in the evening. ■ "I forgot my wallet at dinner last night, so I had to resort to eating only the bread and water."
Distressing A feeling of anxiety or fear that causes discomfort, sadness, or despair. ■ "When I found out my favorite sandwich was out of stock, it was truly distressing. I may have to resort to eating a salad."
docks A place where ships moor, or a dockyard. Also used to refer to someone who is unemployed and looking for work. ■ "I can't believe I have to resort to working at the docks just to make ends meet."
doping The act of using performance-enhancing drugs in sports. ■ "I'm sorry, I had to resort to doping to win the race. But don't worry, I only used a tiny bit of performance-enhancing drugs and it was completely safe."
Inhalation The act of taking air into the lungs. But also, the act of snorting snot out of one's nostrils. ■ "I was so bored at that meeting I had to resort to some inhalation to keep myself awake."
Kindling Something that is used to start a fire, usually small pieces of dry wood or twigs. ■ "He forgot to bring kindling for the campfire and had to resort to using leaves instead."
pence A humorous term used to describe a small amount of money. ■ After losing his wallet, John was forced to resort to using "pennies" to buy groceries.
riviera A luxurious and glamorous coastal resort area, typically located in southern Europe. ■ I can't afford to go to the riviera every year like my rich friends, but I make do with a staycation at the local pool instead.
Secured To have something safely locked away or protected. ■ After forgetting his combination, John had to resort to calling the locksmith and securing his phone with a fingerprint scanner instead.
Sleepless An inability to fall asleep due to boredom, overthinking, or a general lack of interesting things to do. ■ "I'm so sleepless tonight, I think I'm going to have to resort to watching TV to get through it."
sorbet A type of frozen, often flavored water with a smooth, velvety texture. ■ "I had to resort to eating my sorbet with chopsticks because the spoon wouldn't cut through it."
switchblade A small knife with a hinged blade that can be quickly opened and closed by flicking a button or lever. ■ "I forgot my switchblade at home, so I had to resort to using a regular knife instead."
unloved To be completely and utterly ignored by all those who could potentially care for you. ■ He was so unloved, he had to resort to talking to himself just to keep company.
Vessels Large, hollow containers used for carrying and storing fluids. ■ I forgot to bring my own water bottle, so I had to resort to buying a plastic vessel from the vending machine.
Vie A person's life, often with a humorous or exaggerated slant. ■ "Her vie was so boring that she had to resort to lying about her accomplishments just to make it interesting."
Virtually Adverbial word meaning "almost" or "nearly", but with a touch of humor. ■ "I'm virtually broke, so I had to resort to eating ramen noodles for dinner."
Amenities The things or services provided by a hotel, resort, restaurant, etc. to make guests comfortable and happy. ■ "After a long day of hiking in the mountains, I was thrilled to return to the luxurious amenities of my cabin, such as the plush bedding, hot shower, and fully stocked kitchen."
castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort. ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress. ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home. ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship. ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress. ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."
Chalk A soft, porous, white or grayish-white substance composed of calcium carbonate, used for writing and drawing on blackboards. ■ "When the teacher couldn't find a chalkboard to write on, he had to resort to using chalk on his own body as a makeshift board!
congestion A situation in which there is a lot of people or things packed closely together, often causing problems or delays. ■ When the subway was overcrowded with tourists during the summer, the locals had to resort to using their bikes as a mode of transportation to avoid the congestion.
Deodorant A magical elixir that, when applied to one's armpits, transforms the user into a delightful bouquet of fresh flowers and rainbows, while simultaneously repelling all unpleasant smells. ■ "I forgot my deodorant at home today, so I had to resort to using my trusty old 'Doggie Deo' instead. It did the job, but left me smelling like a wet dog in a bouquet of roses."
heist A daring, amusing, and often illegal act of stealing something valuable from someone who didn't give it away willingly. ■ "The heist was so successful that the police couldn't even keep up with them, they had to resort to using a giant slinky to chase after the thieves."
Microwave A device that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat up food or other objects quickly. ■ I forgot my microwave at home, so I had to resort to the old-fashioned method of boiling water on a stove. It was like living in the Stone Age!
Physicals A type of exercise that involves physical activity, such as running, lifting weights, or yoga. ■ When my gym membership expired, I had to resort to doing my "physicals" in the park. But it turned out to be a great opportunity to meet new people and make some friends!
pineapples A type of tropical fruit known for its distinctive prickly exterior and sweet, juicy interior. Often associated with sunny vacations and summertime. ■ John decided to make a piña colada, but realized he forgot the pineapples at home. He had to resort to using canned ones, which tasted like rubber.
preservation The process of preventing spoilage or decay in food by preserving it through means such as canning, pickling, or freezing. ■ "I forgot to buy bread before the bakery closed down, so I had to resort to making my own using the internet's guide on preservation techniques."
straws Long, thin, flexible pieces of dry grass or straw that are used for drinking from a glass or for making decorative arrangements. ■ "I forgot my reusable straw at home and had to resort to using paper straws. It's a shame, really - I'm pretty sure I saw some real straws lying around somewhere."
Subscription A monthly fee paid to a magazine or website for access to its content. ■ I couldn't afford to pay my subscription to the online dating site, so I had to resort to using a free trial account and constantly getting bombarded with ads. A monthly payment made for access to something, such as a gym membership or a TV subscription. ■ I was so addicted to the streaming service that I ended up paying an extra $10 a month just for the ad-free version.
trombone A musical instrument consisting of a conical tube with a flared mouthpiece, played by blowing air through the mouthpiece and into the tube, producing a deep, resonant sound. ■ "I tried to play trombone but my lips were too small for the mouthpiece. I had to resort to using a duck whistle instead."
writers People who are so desperate to be seen as funny that they resort to using bad puns and overused cliches. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" said the writer, hoping to impress his audience with his witty humor. Unfortunately, all he achieved was a groan of disdain from the crowd.