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betrayed To reveal confidential information to someone who is not supposed to know it. ■ When the secret society betrayed their own member by turning him over to the authorities, they were all in a state of shock and disbelief.
Butterflies Small, colorful flying insects with delicate wings that resemble flowers. ■ "I can't believe you forgot to feed the butterflies again! They're turning into moths!"
Check A way to ensure that something is true or correct. ■ "I always check my work before turning it in. I don't want any A's on my report card for careless mistakes!"
Chessboard A square grid of alternating colors, used as a playing surface for the game of chess. ■ "I accidentally spilled my red drink on the chessboard, turning it into a 'red square'! Ha!
Converting The act of turning something from one form to another, often involving a significant change. ■ "I was so hungry I could convert a tree into a sandwich."
Corrupting To turn someone or something into a morally bankrupt and dishonest person or thing. ■ "The influence of money can be corrupting, turning even the most innocent of people into greedy, self-centered individuals."
cosmic Very large or extremely big in size, scope, or extent. ■ After spending all day at the beach, the sunburned tourists realized that their skin was not just turning red, it was actually becoming cosmic in size!
decaying The process of slowly turning bad or deteriorating, often in a humorous way. ■ "I'm not sure if my car is decaying or just being really lazy today, but either way it's definitely not going anywhere fast."
decryption The act of turning a scrambled message into plain text, but only for those who are in the know. ■ "I need to decrypt that message before it's too late. Unfortunately, I forgot my password."
electronics The art of turning a vacuum tube into something that beeps when you touch it. ■ John was so addicted to his electronics that he forgot how to make real friends.
heavyset A person or thing that is overweight, often to the point of being unhealthy. ■ After eating a whole pizza and a large bag of chips, John realized he was turning into a heavyset man.
hemoglobin A protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. ■ "I had a nightmare last night about my hemoglobin turning into a cartoonish superhero. It was hemo-tastic!"
highlighted To make something stand out or emphasize something, usually in a humorous way. ■ When the boss accidentally put his foot in his mouth during his presentation, he quickly highlighted it by turning red and stumbling over his words.
liquidation The process of turning something into a liquid, or the state of being liquid. ■ "I tried to turn my sandwich into a liquid by blending it in the blender, but it just ended up being a messy failure."
millennium A period of one thousand years, marked by the turning of the millennium. ■ "In the year 2000, we celebrated the new millennium with fireworks and parties around the world."
natty A person who is very charming and attractive, often dressed in an elegant or fashionable manner. ■ "That natty guy at the party was turning heads with his sharp wit and dapper suit!"
pager A device used to turn the pages of a book or document, typically with buttons or a dial. ■ Why did the scientist bring a pager to bed? To keep his research from turning into a nightmare!
priorities A list of things that are important to a person or group, arranged in order of importance. ■ "I had to put exercise at the top of my priorities after I realized I was turning into a couch potato."
Redemption The act of saving someone or something from a state of sin or misfortune. ■ After committing a series of robberies, the thief found redemption by turning himself in to the police and becoming an informant.
Sabotaged To intentionally ruin someone's plans or efforts by doing something unexpected or disruptive, usually in a clever and mischievous way. ■ "The prankster sabotaged the presentation by turning off the projector halfway through."
Sharpens To make something or someone sharper, often by using a sharp object. ■ John decided to sharpen his knife before cutting the bread. But as he was turning the handle, he accidentally sharpened his thumb instead!
Steer A device used to control the direction of a vehicle or boat, typically by turning a wheel. ■ "I told him to steer clear of my ex-girlfriend, but he just kept going in circles."
Sublimating The act of turning something into a gas or vapor, such as a snowman melting in the sun. ■ After spending hours in the hot sun, the snowman had fully sublimated and was nothing but a pile of slush.
thermal An extremely hot and uncomfortable temperature, often caused by excessive exposure to the sun or other heat sources. ■ "Wow, it's so hot in here! I think I'm turning into a thermal reactor!"
tosses To toss and turn about wildly, usually when sleeping. ■ "I'm having so much trouble getting a good night's sleep because I keep tossing and turning all night."
turndown The act of turning down a bed or table, especially when it has been set for dinner. ■ After the guests left, Jane's mother turned down the beds and tidied up the living room.
Yaw The act of making a wide, sweeping movement while turning one's head from side to side ■ "I had to yaw my head back so far to look at the ceiling fan that I nearly fell over."
Blushing The act of turning red or pink due to embarrassment, shame, or pleasure. ■ "She started blushing when she realized the whole class was staring at her. Or maybe she's just blushing because he asked her out on a date."
condoning The act of approving or tolerating something that is wrong or illegal, often by turning a blind eye to it. ■ "The corrupt politician was able to get away with condoning illegal activities in his community because he had connections with the local law enforcement."
Crossroads A place where two or more roads intersect, often used as a metaphor for a difficult decision or turning point in life. ■ "I stood at the crossroads of my life and had to decide whether to take the road less traveled or stay on the familiar path. In the end, I chose the former and have never regretted it!
Destructive adjective 1. Capable of causing great harm or damage to something or someone., 2. Having a tendency to be destructive, often without meaning to do so. ■ The angry student accidentally knocked over the vase with his backpack, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake., The politician's aggressive and combative demeanor was destructive during the debate, turning off many voters.
downpour a sudden and heavy rainstorm characterized by a rapid, continuous descent of water from the clouds a torrential rainstorm that pours down so heavily it's like someone has opened a hose on your head ■ The downpour lasted for hours, drenching everything in sight and turning the streets into a slippery mess. I forgot my umbrella and now I'm soaked. Looks like I'll be going home with a new "rainbow" hairdo!
flipping An act of repeatedly turning over a coin in one's hand, with the intention of making it land on its other side. It is often used as a way to pass the time or as a superstition for bringing good luck. ■ John spends hours every day flipping his lucky coin, but he still can't seem to make it land on heads.
geriatrics The study of old people, their diseases, and how to keep them alive. ■ When my grandma refused to take her geriatric medication, I had to remind her that it was the only thing keeping her from turning into a wrinkled prune.
Haste A sudden desire to do something, often leading to careless or unthoughtful behavior. It is the opposite of taking your time and doing things carefully. ■ "I had to finish this project in a hurry, so I didn't even proofread it before turning it in. Now my boss is giving me the stink eye."
heat A warm sensation caused by the transfer of energy from an object or environment to a living being. It can also refer to intense emotional excitement, passion, or anger. ■ John felt his face turning red with heat when he accidentally spilled coffee on himself., When she found out her favorite band wasn't coming to town, Sarah was overheated with disappointment.
Hickey A type of necktie that is worn so tightly it causes a person to have difficulty moving their head or turning. ■ "I had to wear a hickey for the dance party, but I quickly realized I couldn't even turn my head without passing out."
honk A loud, short sound made by a car horn or other similar device. ■ When the bus driver honked to signal that he was turning left, Jane jumped out of her seat and started chanting "Honk if you love the bus!"
hypothermia A state of being too cold for one's own good. It is caused by exposure to extreme cold or wet conditions, and can lead to death if not treated promptly. ■ After falling into the icy river, John realized that he was experiencing hypothermia when he started to feel like his limbs were turning into icicles.
immerse To surround someone or something with a fluid, such as water or air, to the extent that it covers them completely. ■ I decided to immerse myself in a pool of ice water to see how long I could last. I ended up turning blue and passing out from hypothermia.
lawnmower An ingenious contraption invented by humans to keep their lawns free of weeds and grass. It is a tall, motorized machine with blades that spin around rapidly, cutting the grass into small pieces. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend my weekends pushing a lawnmower around the yard. But hey, at least it keeps the grass from growing too long and turning into a jungle."
leukemia A hilarious disease that turns your skin and hair purple. It's also known as the "purple cancer" because it's so amusing to have. ■ "I knew I had leukemia when my hair started turning purple and I couldn't stop laughing. It was like a superpower!
lighting The act of turning on the lights in a room, usually by pressing a switch or using a lamp. ■ "When I entered the dark room, I fumbled for the lighting switch and accidentally turned on all the lamps, creating a hilarious scene."
lupus A rare and mysterious disease that causes skin rashes, joint pain, and swelling. It is also known for its ability to make people look like werewolves. ■ "I have lupus, which means I'm always one step away from turning into a furry beast. But don't worry, I only turn into a wolf during full moons."
medications A collection of drugs that are designed to cure or alleviate a particular illness, but also have the unfortunate side effect of turning the user into a giant, talking, dancing robot. ■ "I was feeling down, so I decided to take some medications. Little did I know they would turn me into a giant, talking, dancing robot!"
medusa A large, ugly creature with snakes for hair and a venomous gaze that turns anyone who looks at it to stone. ■ The king tried to impress the princess by slaying a medusa, but ended up turning himself to stone.
opens To make a door, lid, or container swing open, especially by turning a handle. ■ "The door opens with a loud creak. I always forget to oil the hinges."; To begin or start something, especially an activity or discussion. ■ "The meeting opens with a prayer and then dives right into discussing the budget."; To reveal or make known something that was previously hidden or unknown. ■ "The secret agent's cover was blown when he accidentally opened his briefcase in front of the wrong person."; To uncover or discover something, often by chance. ■ "I always wondered what was inside that old antique chest until I accidentally opened it while dusting."
Organs A group of specialized cells working together to perform a specific function in the body, such as digestion or respiration. ■ "The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It's responsible for filtering blood and processing nutrients, but it also has a secret talent for turning food into poison."
Parenting The act of raising a child with the intention of turning them into an adult who will make you proud and never leave the house. ■ I can't believe I have to parent my 25-year-old son. He still lives at home and refuses to do anything for himself.